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"A quilt is a treasure which follows its creator everywhere" DR. KATHLEEN THOMPSON Contributing Writer It is said that a quilt is a treasure which follows its creator everywhere. Two local quilters have recently been recognized for the quality of their quilts and their expertise with a needle. Betty J. Collins and Blanche Marie Brawly Vandiver each recently had a quilt exhibited at the Atlanta Hist... More ... Eighth annual Mountain Music Championship to award over $5000 in cash prizes The Stecoah Valley Center will host the 8th Annual Mountain Music Championship on Saturday, June 16, 2007. The Music Championship will include individual competitions in both Old-time and Bluegrass music categories and junior and senior divisions. Seniors will compete in Oldtime fiddle, Old-time ... More ...
Cast selected for "The Sound of Music" Auditions for "The Sound of Music" at the area's regional theater, the Peacock Playhouse, brought out 68 people. The interest for many was not only the delightful family musical but also the return of Director Nancy Davis and Musical Director Paul Dyer. They were absent from the theater for too lo... More ...
On June 21 at 6 p.m. the Mountain Arts Association invites you to join internationally-known watercolor artist Jack Shields as he demonstrates a variety of techniques and sketches an original watercolor that will be presented at the lecture to the lucky door prize winner. He will also bring a numb... More ... Murphy Public Library film showing Thursday at 6 p.m. After years of partnering with my husband Jerry, there is a special place in my heart for couples who work together. The next movie at the Murphy Public Library is the first feature film by a husband and wife directing team about a dysfunctional family taking their little girl to a beauty pageant.... More ...
Blanche Vandiver, now a resident of Blue Ridge Health Care Nursing Home, is the creator of one of the quilts chosen for the Georgia Quilt Project. Born in 1911, Blanche formerly lived in the Dial community. More ...
"Simple" Men By Sherrie Keely On these hot, steamy, humid days of summer, one of my favorite places to spend time at is Chatuge Dam. There I can walk for miles and catch the cross breezes while I enjoy breathtaking views. I feel like Dorothy in Oz saying over and over again, "There's no place like home." We truly are blessed. More ...
KATHI OSBORNE Contributing Writer juBELLation, a youth handbell choir from Portland, Oregon, will perform in a free concert June 21 at St. William Catholic Church in Murphy. Karin McDonough, musical director, said, "With its sound and energy, juBELLation is prepared to take its audience on a remarkable musical journey. More ...
David Anderson and Hunt Smith will perform at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15. The concert will be held in the Festival Barn, but those attending are urged to park near Keith House or the Dining Hall and walk to the Festival Barn where there will... More ... Acrylic art by Thomas "Dooner" Driver Jr. to be featured at ODWC One Dozen Who Care, Inc. (ODWC) will feature the Acrylic Paintings of Thomas "Dooner" Driver, Jr. Friday, June 22, at the ODWC office, 65 Wilson Street, Suite 7, Andrews, from 4-7 p.m. The mission of ODWC is to strengthen leadership among women and youth and to build strong community bonds through... More ... Schedule JUNE 16 Eighth Annual Mountain Music Championship at Stecoah Valley Center. Music, food and fun all day from 11a.m. - 10 p.m.. Silent Auction benefiting Stecoah Valley Center. Winners announced on June 30. JUNE 29 - 30 Artisans Drive-About Studio Tour 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.. More ... Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Beauty Pageant accepting applications The Georgia Mountain Fair is taking applications for ages 17-24 to represent the fair in community events through out 2007-08. The Miss GMF Pageant will consist of evening gown, one-piece swimsuit, personal interview, stage question and overall presentation. After judging of regular pageant, an op... More ... Fontana Village June entertainment schedule Read the Story...
Each year, parents nationwide take their children on vacations. More often than not, these vacations need to be planned far in advance, both to book all the necessary reservations and to ensure there's enough money saved to enjoy the trip. More ... NOW HERE'S A TIP By JoAnn Derson "Here's a simple tip both for saving money and helping out the environment: We all know that plastic cups are easy to misplace at a picnic. Invariably, you set your glass down, only to come back to a table filled with similar glasses. You can never tell which is yours. Take a permanent marker and ... More ...
It is my absolute pleasure to help everyone set up a cleaning station in their homes. A cleaning station will save you time and eliminate aggravation. This organized closet or open space area will have a place for all of your cleaning supplies. More ... TVA to gather public comments on Mountain Reservoirs Land Management Plan TVA will hold an open house on Thursday, June 21, in Blairsville, Ga., to receive public comments concerning the use of TVA-managed land on Apalachia, Blue Ridge, Chatuge, Fontana, Hiwassee, Nottely, and Ocoee 1, 2, and 3 reservoirs. More ... What's a Farmer to do? Pasture is gone & no hay Some beautiful spring days in March started our grasses growing and farmers were expecting a normal growing season. But on April 7 & 8th we had a devastating freeze that severely stunted our pasture and hay grasses. This was followed by a period of no measurable precipitation and livestock produce... More ...
Brini Maxwell is a domestic diva who shares her secrets for living stylishly and graciously with people around the world. She began as an up-and-coming icon offering vintage tips and trade secrets through a cable access program that she filmed right out of her own Manhattan apartment. More ...
High electric bill? Get an energy audit By Samantha Mazzotta Q: I read with interest the article about the homeowner with high electric usage. He is using 300 kilowatt hours more than his neighbor. But what about his total usage? A total energy audit of his home may provide some answers.The audit should focus particularly on electrical loads -- appliances, ... More ... Tips for restoring credit Every young person has likely heard the warnings from parents or older friends and relatives: beware of credit cards and accruing significant debt. While such advice is common, it's rarely taken, as many young people find themselves fighting a difficult uphill battle against debt. More ...
saving for retirement got you worried? You've probably heard bleak reports that Social Security will do little to take you through your golden years, particularly if you're used to living a certain lifestyle. That's why it's important to get in the habit of saving and investing to maximize the cha... More ...
As education costs continue to escalate, parents with an eye on college tuition continue to look for ways to pay the tab. More and more, many parents are advising their children to stay in-state and look at public universities, where the tuition is lower and they'll be eligible for residency reduc... More ... |
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