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Family-friendly filmfrom Cuba at library
JULIE CHAUTIN Contributing Writer
      MURPHY - There are many stories about those who want to leave Cuba. The next movie at the Murphy Library is about a girl who wants to stay. Viva Cuba is a family-friendly movie from the Film Movement people that is an easy way to introduce children to Spanish. A boy and girl take a road trip fro...
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Band program added at Young Harris College
      YOUNG HARRIS - Cathy Cox, president of Young Harris College, is pleased to announce the addition of a band program to the curriculum of the Fine Arts Division of the College. Students entering Young Harris fall semester 2007 will be able to participate in the band program, an exciting addition t...
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Free business classes at Stecoah Valley Center
      Stecoah Artisans Gallery and Guild invite you to attend free business classes sponsored jointly by Handmade in America with funding by Z. Smith Reynolds.
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"Cool Cities" reducing energy in Western North Carolina
      Small towns in Western North Carolina have been leading the way in fighting climate change through the Sierra Club's Cool Cities program. Places like Franklin, Black Mountain, Woodfin, and Clyde are all on board- Murphy and Andrews could be next!
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September Angel Food Menu
      (1) 4 lb. IQF Leg Quarters (1) 24 oz. Beef Back Ribs (1) 1 lb. 80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1) 2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders (4) 6 oz. Bone in Pork Chops (1) Betty Crocker Seasoned Potatoes (1) 18 oz.
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A Place of Refuge for Area Youth in Crisis
      There are times when a child or teenager just can't live at home. Maybe one or both parents are struggling with addiction, perhaps there is sexual or emotional abuse, or even neglect. Sometimes the child's behavior causes him to be removed from the home.
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Celebrating Health Unit Coordinator's Day
MARGIT BLEKFELD-SZTRAKY Sentinel Writer
      MURPHY - Murphy Medical Center wishes to celebrate the hard work of Health Unit Coordinators in our facility. The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators was founded in 1980. Each year thereafter, August 23rd has been declared Health Unit Coordinators Day.
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Headlines of the Region
Easy to get hard news, all around:
      Murphy Child pornography investigation As his brother and bondsman father looked on, John Ensley was denied a lowered bond and a move to Georgia with his family last week. Ensley, who was arrested last year, has been in custody since May 2006 facing 13 counts of 2nd and 3rd degree sex exploita...
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Womens conference
      On Saturday, September 22 women across North America will crowd hundreds of auditoriums, church sanctuaries and halls to hear an inspirational line-up of speaking and musical talent LIVE via satellite on CCN.
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Here we grow again
Valley River Humane Society Thrift Shop is MOVING
      The Valley River Humane Society Thrift Shop is on the move. We need more space so we will be moving to the old Cook's Carpet building located next to Arby's on US 64 West, just two doors down from our current shop. We hope to be at this new location on October 1 with all our winter items and Chris...
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GOOD DEEDS
      8/17/07 SWEETWATER Sheri Lucado sold Lot 9 in Mission Crest to Raymond and Gwendolyne Malacarne for $371,000 on August 15, 2007. Bear Cove at Fires Creek sold Lot 3 with 1.212 acres to Kenneth Fonderson for $73,000 on August 15, 2007.
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Tonia Ruggiano recognized for service to Granny's Attic
      Towanna Roberts of Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice presented Tonia Ruggiano a plaque for her years of service to Granny's Attic. Tonia is moving to Florida. A luncheon, hosted by Marie McCann, was given in Tonia's honor Aug. 14th at Cross Roads.
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Marriages
      Roger David Sanz of Athens, GA and Jessica Nicole Barrett of Jefferson, GA were wed on August 13, 2007.
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Life is short, laugh a little
Journal of a living lady
By Nancy White Kelly
      Handwriting can be a bit mystic when written hurriedly. Being a school principal again has had its funny moments. During orientation recently, I asked the teachers to give me a list of their current extra-curricular school responsibilities.
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Booksigning to be held at Murphy Library
      Murphy - Friends of Murphy Library Fifth Thursday Celebration on August 30 will present Paul Donovan, Dennis Ackison, and Nancy Sales Cash. These writers will sign books and visit with library patrons in the Community Room from 3 - 6. Refreshments will be served.
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Georgia and North Carolina writers share in Prose Group
RICHARD ARGO Contributing Writer
      A group made up of local writers and sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West meets at Tri-County Community College in the Mc- Swain building on the second Thursday of each month. The group's members from Georgia and North Carolina encompass a wide range of expertise, from that of pu...
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Creative kids fear no art
      Hiawassee - Mountain Arts Association met with volunteers to finalize plans for the Fourth Annual Hiawassee Festival of Arts, August 25 and 26 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and unveiled its new children's craft pavilion sponsored by Bender Realty.
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Local favorite Jody Brown Indian Family returns to Stecoah
      The Jody Brown Indian Family is a gospel band based in Robbinsville, NC and will perform in their hometown on Saturday, August 25th at Stecoah Valley Center. Their family harmony and youthful energy sets them apart from many groups. Watching this family is exciting, as they always have a powerful ...
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