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Myths & Legends of Halloween
      History traces Halloween back to the ancient religion of the Celtics in Ireland. The Celtic people were very conscious of the of the spiritual world and had their own ideas of how they could gain access to it- such as by helping
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Art Center announces November classes
      The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association will be offering the following classes starting in November: Terry Madden Watercolors with instructor Joy Lyons will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays November 6, 7, 13 and 14 from 10:00 - 12:30. This course uses the Terry Madden technique to learning wate...
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Arrest report 10/31/07
      Brian William Dixon, 28, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to appear on October 22, 2007. Rebecca R. Staten, 29, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to pay support on October 22, 2007 and released on October 22, 2007.
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A grateful nation remembers
MARTY CONATSER Guest Writer
      As leader of the world's largest veterans organization, I often have the privilege of meeting some important people. No, I am not referring to our elected officials, business leaders or celebrities. I am speaking of the members of the U.S. military.
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Reach wants to thank you
SUSAN LAMBERT Guest Writer
      It takes a community to operate a shelter. This year alone, our amazing squadrons of volunteers have taken it upon themselves to fight this war on terror. During the yard sale, dozens of volunteers raised $2,300.00 to help our shelter house women and children.
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Passionate about healing
      Travis Lovingood has two passions; sports and wound care. He keeps up with both the latest scores of his beloved Tennessee Volunteers and newest interventions for healing stubborn wounds. Lovingood and Hal Williams, the designated treatment nurse in the Nursing Home, are part of the Wound Care T...
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2007 Cadence Bank Classics day of golf
      The Ridges Junior Tour had a spectacular day of golf with a split tournament to facilitate all the golfers. Cadence Bank, located in Blairsville, Georgia, hosted the tournament at the Ridges Resort and Golf Club for over 40 of the junior players in the under ten age group. Darrin Sparks, President...
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Grandparents raising Grandchildren
      As the number of grandparents raising grandchildren grows the need for a support group has become apparent to several local grandparents. The group meets monthly to plan activities for and with the children. The Oct. meeting was a Halloween Party, complete with pinata, bean bag toss, bobbing for a...
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Cross Country Teams competed
      Young Harris College Cross Country Teams competed at the biggest meet of the season, the NJCAA Regional Championship held October 20th at Truett McConnell Cross Country Course. This extremely hilly 8 K course is considered the toughest in the state of Georgia.
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"I take back all the bad things I said about Americans"
MEREDITH HUGHES & LINDA BARRETT Guest Writer
      A Danish teenager spoke these words after spending only two days with students from Hayesville High School. As part of our ongoing partnership with Avedore Gymnasium, a school in Copenhagen, Danes and their families greeted 14 HHS students at the airport on Sunday October 7th to begin a weeklong e...
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Bark in the Park was a huge success
     Steve Kaagan was Master of Ceremonies (standing) and Judges were (l-r) Rob Tiger, Eua Sheuer and Kirby Linck. Castaway Critters Pet Rescue thanks everyone who helped make this such a successful day.
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CVS to be preferred pharmacy
      NORTH CAROLINA - The North Carolina Rx Card Program is proud to announce that CVS is the preferred pharmacy for the new prescription discount program in North Carolina. This program was launched to help the uninsured, under-insured, and Medicare participants.
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Geoff Hohwald & Rick Taylor in concert
      Bluegrass music and more will be featured in a free concert by Geoff Hohwald, Rick Taylor and friends at 7:30 pm on Friday,November 2 at The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C.. The public is welcome to enjoy a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 - 7:00 p.m in the...
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Good Neighbors Auto Club send thanks
      The Good Neighbors Auto Club want to take this time to thank all their sponsors who donated money for trophies/advertising so that their 23rd Annual Car and Truck Show at the Special Sorghum Fun Run became a reality on October 20th 2007. Without sponsors such as these listed below it would make it...
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CCCRA to hold annual meeting
      "If Walls Could Talk". "Design on a Dime" " Landscaper's Challenge" Many title of today's popular television shows could describe Clay County Communities Revitalization Association ( CCCRA).
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Clay County Commisioners meeting agenda
      For meeting on November 1, 2007: 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Approval of Budget Amendments 3. Steve Morris 4. Noise Ordinance 5. Flood Plain Ordinance Appeal 6. Smoky Mountain Update 7. Arts Council ( David Vowell) 8.
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Nurse earns certificate
      Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice staff nurse earns Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification.Ida Stafford, RN has successfully passed the examination to qualify for recognition as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN). Certificationin specialty nursing practice is an honor.
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Get that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift
      Get That One-of-Kind Christmas Gift at the Mistletoe Market Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 17th & 18th in Blairsville Again this year's Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held in the beautiful Conference Center at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, Georgia.
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Mystery & Romance awaits you
      Here are a few of our newest books: MYSTERY, SUSPENSE & THRILLERS: " Last Breath" by Moriah Stewart- Priceless artifacts have vanished from a university museum exhibit. " White Heat" by Cherry Adair.
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Prose workshop meets at TCCC
      The Prose Workshop with critique session sponsored by North Carolina Writers' Network West will meet Thursday, November 8, 7-9 pm, at Tri-County Community College, McSwain Building (conference room), Murphy, NC. Contact Richard Argo, 828-837-5500 for more information. All NCWN members within drivi...
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November craft schedule announced
      Christmas is just around the corner, and many crafters are lining up projects to brighten the holidays for themselves and others. Area crafters and those who would like to learn a craft are invited to attend free workshops sponsored by Far West Mountain Economic Partners. All classes are held at t...
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MRACG Classes
      Make a Fabric Decorative Ball Ornament Saturday, November 3, 10 am - 1 pm Open to all levels. Anne Wolf, Instr.
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Record attendance at Harvest Festival
      By all accounts, Stecoah Valley Center's 11th annual Harvest Festival was a huge success. Saturday's main event drew record crowds and the weather was simply beautiful. The festival included over 35 craft and food vendors, a Country Fair, antique tractors, corn grinding exhibit, hay rides, rail sp...
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Take me home today
     Hi dog lovers! My name is Bristol. I am a 1 year old Hound Mix. I have been living here at the Shelter since February 2, 2007. I am a beautiful red color hound. love being outside with my friends here at the shelter. I get along well with other dogs. Now that it is getting cold outside, hope to find...
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Music faculty presents recital
      On Tuesday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m., the music faculty of Hiwassee College will present a faculty recital at First Baptist Church in Madisonville. Pianist Dr. Eun-Suk Jung will perform works by Chopin, Brahms, and Liszt, and will accompany mezzo-soprano Ms. Teri McClellan and tenor Mr. Alan Elea...
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Cherokee Trail Decorative Painters
      Members delivered a fantastic art show and sale on October 27th. There was a first in the history of the chapter. There was a tie for "Best of show". Winners were Erin DeHart, of Bryson City, North Carolina and Steve Merritt, of Otto,North Carolina.
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Poetry workshop meets at TCCC
      The Poetry Workshop with critique sessions sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West will meet Thursday, November 1, 2007, at Tri-County Community College, McSwain Building (conference room) Murphy, NC, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Contact Janice Moore, 828-389-6394 for more information. All ...
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