Brasstown Concert Association elects officers
KATHI OSBORNE Contributing Writer
      Brasstown, NC -- Brasstown Concert Association (BCA) has elected officersfor its 2007-2008 season. Karen Borchers, of Murphy, was reelected President; David Cook, of Blairsville, was re-elected Vice President and Secretary; and Don Best, of Brasstown, was elected Treasurer.
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Celebrating museum's 30th anniversary
JULIE CHAUTIN Contributing Writer
      "The Eastern Band helps preserve not just their heritage, but the heritage of all of us." Cherokee County Historical Museum Director Wanda Stalcup explains her appreciation for the donations to the museum by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.
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Arts and crafts Heritage Festival
      BLAIRSVILLE - Mountain arts & crafts, music, food, and other traditions of the north Georgia mountains are in store for Saturday - Sunday of Labor Day weekend in downtown Blairsville, Georgia.
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Polecat Creek to perform at Stecoah
      There is Polecat Creek, the creek, and then there is Polecat Creek, the band. By definition, Polecat Creek is a small stream that winds south through the pines of North Carolina, emptying slowly into Deep River. A sandy vein cutting through miles of red clay. Both Edward R. Murrow and O.
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Chart Toppers -- On the Beat and Off the Charts
COMMUNITY charToppers by Christy Fuller
      Top albums 1. High School Musical 2- Various Artists 2. Live at Radio City- Dave Mathews and Tim Reynolds 3. kala - M.I.A 4. Hairspray- Various Artists 5. Cartel - Cartel 6. Coco- Colbie Caillat 7. Riot!
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Love to laugh?
Nunsense opening at Blue Ridge Theatre
      BLUE RIDGE - This Friday evening is opening night for one of the funniest musicals ever brought to the area's theatrical stages. Nunsense by Dan Goggin is being presented at the Blue Ridge Community Theatre, located at 11 Hampton Square, Blue Ridge, GA. every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm a...
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Hands In The Hills Artist's Studio Tour showing
      WARNE - The fifth annual Hands In the Hills Studio Tour is Labor Day weekend. This is a two day event that takes place in 4 artists' studios in Brasstown and Warne, NC on Saturday and Sunday, September 1-2, 2007 at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Appalachian Highland Games and Festival
      ANDREWS - The Seventh Annual Appalachian Highland Games and Festival will be held Sept. 8, 9 a.m. at the Andrews Recreation Park off US Business 19, Andrews, Cherokee County, NC. Admission is $7, but ages 12 and under are admitted free.
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Rollins Planetarium Presents the Virtual Adventure Blown Away
THE WILD WORLD OF WEATHER
      Experience the wild world of weather as never before during the new public show Blown Away, now playing on selected Friday evenings at Young Harris College's Rollins Planetarium.
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Old Enough To Know Better
Folk School concert playing on August 31, 2007
      BRASSTOWN - The Atlanta based group Old Enough To Know Better will be featured in a free concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. on Friday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.
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Seasonal vegetables:
It's right when it's ripe
      This time of year, vegetable gardens should be bursting with fresh produce. The Old Farmer's Almanac Web site, Almanac.com, tells how to recognize when fruits and vegetables are ready to harvest. For monthly seasonal advice, recipes, and craft ideas, go directly to http://www.almanac.com/season/ i...
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How to: minimize dust mites in your home
      No one likes to think about microscopic organisms sharing the space they call home, but the factor of the matter is that there are many things taking up residence in your home that you may not be able to see with the naked eye. Dust mites are one of them.
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Local Chef to teach culinary workshop
      Join local Executive Chef, Branyon Colvin for a Culinary Workshop at Stecoah Valley Food Ventures on Saturday, September 8th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. This month's class is a Cajun theme. Students will learn to make jambalaya, gumbo and other Cajun fare. The workshop is $55 per person and students ca...
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THIS IS A HAMMER
Putty vs. tape vs. string
By Samantha Mazzotta
      Q:I'm about to start a project to replace my old kitchen faucet, and of course have been getting all sorts of advice about the best way to do it. I'm confused, though, when it comes to sealing the pipe connections. Some people tell me to use a product called plumber's putty, others say use tape, a...
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Local views on the news
Tainted toothpaste and dangerous drugs
By Peter Pitts
      Counterfeit Colgate toothpaste containing diethylene glycol, a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze, recently turned up in discount grocery stores all over the East Coast. This dangerous chemical has long been used by chemical companies in China as a substitute for more expensive glycerin, an in...
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Clean out the medicine cabinet: Prescription stomach pills could be hurting you
      This year the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) asked major drug manufacturer Novartis to voluntarily pull their popular prescription medication Zelnorm from pharmacy shelves.
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SENIOR NEWS LINE
by Matilda Charles
      If you have a National Parks Golden Age Passport, there have been some changes. The Department of the Interior has created a new program called America the Beautiful.
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Five simple steps to going green on a budget
      Many people want to do their part for the environment and make eco-friendly changes to their lifestyles but don't know where to start. Sure, it would be nice to emulate high-profile celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio or Cameron Diaz who zip around in hybrids and purchase topnotch green products. ...
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Structured settlements: Providing economic peace of mind
      Each year, tens of thousands of people in the United States win settlements as plaintiffs in personal injury cases that may have stretched on for years. The road to settlement is an uphill battle, often leaving plaintiffs unemployed and coping with injuries.
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Highland games to involve youth venue
Submitted by APPALACHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES, INC (AHG,Inc)
      The 2007 edition of the Appalachian Highland Games and Festival of Scots that will be held Saturday September 8 at the Andrews Recreation Park will once again offer "youth games" for children and teens. "Last year we invited the partners from Christ Community Church to oversee a youth athletics v...
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Dollars and sense in August
BY David Uffington
      Let the Labor Day holiday serve as a reminder to review your finances and begin planning for the coming winter. Summer is winding to an end, and if vacation expenses took a larger chunk of cash than you estimated, develop a plan to get credit cards paid off in the next few months.
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