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YHC astronomy professor makes planetarium a stellar experience MARCUS KEELY Sentinel Writer The cosmos has been a lifelong fascination for Steve Morgan, Rollins planetarium director and astronomy professor at Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia. In the second grade, Morgan remembers checking out a book from the school library about astronomy in which he read that the sun was si... More ...
Fiddler Steve Hickman and guitarist John Devine will be featured in a free concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22. More ...
JULIE CHAUTIN Contributing Writer The number one retirement destination in the world is Murphy, North Carolina. That is the opinion of Friends of Murphy Public Library. Not because of the beautiful mountains or the climate, but because of the people. The Friends held their third annual fundraising auction at Grove Auctions on Jun... More ... Library movie shaken, not stirred JULIE CHAUTIN Contributing Writer If you like your summer vacation movies shaken, not stirred, the Murphy Public Library has a treat for you. The latest James Bond film will be shown on Thursday at 6 p.m. It is rated PG-13. In a new twist the filmmakers go back in time to when Bond was just starting out. And it is obvious he is y... More ...
Bob Grove Auctions will be hosting a benefit auction for Murphy Adventist Christian School June 24 at 3 p.m.. There will be a preview of auction items beginning at 2 Pp.m.for those who would like a pre-auction tour. Grove auctions is located on US 64 East in Brasstown, two miles east of Murphy Med... More ...
For the love of it DAVID VOWELL Contributing Writer In January of 2006, on an unseasonably warm day, I sat in the rural Mississippi studio of renown impressionist painter and teacher, Sammy Britt. I was lucky. Sammy had stopped dealing with gallery owners (that was me) 20 years earlier, but a very dear neighbor of his had befriended me, and support... More ... Mountain Regional Arts Craft Guild Schedule Classes as of June 15/07 Project Saturday, June 23 Noon - 4 p.m. $20 Class Fee; $20 Supplies Beginners to Advanced Tuesday, June 26 10 a.m. - Beginner Wednesday, June 27 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. More ... Poetry and prose reading at John C. Campbell Folk School If you were present last summer to hear Mary Lou McKillip and Brenda Kay Ledford read their original stories and poems at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina, you will want to put Thursday, June 28 (7:00 p.m.) on your calendar. They will both be reading again at the month... More ...
This Saturday, June 23, 2007, the Brasstown Community Civic Center will host one of the hottest young bluegrass talents around, when The Raven Welch Band comes to town. Only 15 years old, Raven Welch is the real deal. She had her first solo in a vacation Bible school program at the age of 5. By t... More ... Silent auction to benefit Stecoah Valley Center A silent auction benefiting Stecoah Valley Center will begin at the Eighth Annual Mountain Music Championship on June 16th. Bids will also be accepted on June 29 - 30 during the Sixth Annual Artisan Drive-About. More ...
Liz Melendez will be performing at The Longhouse Restaurant & Bar June 30 during Blues on the Greens! Live Blues Bands outside starting at 7 p.m., $10 cover. BBQ,beer and wine will be for sale. Her guitar playing has been compared to everyone from Carlos Santana to Stevie Ray Vaughan and her voic... More ...
Why we can't help but question By Sherrie Keely Like any of you, "why" is one of my favorite words. It's gotten me into more situations than I sometimes want to recall. I remember as a child wanting to know how things were held together. Once, I carefully proceeded to unscrew my mother's bed. More ... Fish for Free on July 4 To encourage more people to get outside and on the water, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announces a free fishing day. On July 4 from midnight until 11:59 p.m., anyone- resident or non-resident- can fish in any public water, including coastal waters, in North Carolina without purchasing a... More ...
Hunting seasons may be months away, but summer is an ideal time to enroll in a Hunter Education Course. Whether for basic instruction required to obtain that first hunting license, or to update skills for a long-time hunter, taking a Hunter Education Course in the summertime is easy. More ... NOW HERE'S A TIP By JoAnn Derson + Readers: I get many requests for a solution to stubborn antiperspirant stains. Here's one solution for non-set stains - i.e., items that have maybe been washed, but not run through the dryer: add half a cup of ammonia to 4 cups of water; dab the solution on the stain; repeat until the stain is ... More ...
Top 10 reasons to replace your garage door system (643 words, US, CAN) (MS) - Replacing your old garage door system can completely change the appearance of your garage and bring undeniable advantages to your home. More ...
There are certain ingredients vital to the survival of your landscaping. One of the most important is water. H2O is the lifeblood of plants, trees and lawns. Still, as simple as watering your lawn and garden may seem, there is in fact a science behind doing so correctly and efficiently. More ...
People love to pamper their pets and one way they do so is through the treats they bestow. Many pet owners have become wise to the potential fillers, preservatives and generally unhealthy ingredients in some of the commercially produced pet foods. They may turn to natural or home-cooked foods to ... More ...
Our indoor living spaces have never felt complete without the warmth, softness and color provided by rugs. With the trend toward decorating outdoor living spaces, it only makes sense that the same should apply. More ... Tips for Frugal Gardening Who doesn't want a picture-perfect garden? After all, if you're going to invest the time and effort into revamping your landscape you don't want to cut corners, right? Actually, you can take shortcuts in the garden to save a lot of money without compromising the finished product. This mostly invo... More ...
Stain, Stain Go Away By Samantha Mazzotta Q: This spring I discovered that the compressor I had stored in my "garden shed" had sprung a leak in the tank and there was a large oil stain (wet) on the concrete floor. First I tried the "cat litter" treatment, but that did not lift all of the stain. Then I tried your idea of the ready-mix con... More ...
Imagine sealing a deal in Boston while wearing pajamas in a 'garden shed' in California. It's not that strange. Telecommuting has come of age. Offices are getting smaller as people are seeing the sense in working from home. Consider Nancy, part of a growing trend of people with an office on their... More ...
According to the National Climatic Data Center, 2006 was the warmest year on record. And another hot year is underway! Heat hits landscapes hard. Drought can occur, scorching grass and stressing trees and shrubs leaving them vulnerable to disease. Watering with a deep root feeding system like the... More ... How to Create a Home Office In recent years, installing a home office has become a popular renovation project. Many homeowners are turning spare bedrooms or finished basements into home offices to enjoy a more flexible work/life schedule. Others are working full-time from home. More ... Tree House Tips Atree house can be a place of wonder and imagination for children. It can also be a great construction project Dad and kids can worth on together. More ...
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