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Arts & Leisure January 16, 2008
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New Show Explores Red Planet at Rollins Planetarium
      The new Friday night public show at the Rollins Planetarium is Mars Update. From H.G. Wells and the possibility of Martian life to the recent adventures of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on the planet's surface, people have long been fascinated by the Red Planet.
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Stecoah Artisan of the Month
      Stecoah Valley Artisans Gallery proudly announces Peggy Duncan as Artisan of the Month for January 2008. Peggy was born and raised in the sprawling countryside surrounding Tampa, Florida. Exploring her grandparents' orange grove and nursery gave her an early affinity for nature and its flora.
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Artist Carol LeBaron Featured at Campus Gate Art Gallery
      Cathy Cox, president of Young Harris College, invites the community to explore the artwork of Carol LeBaron. Works of art by LeBaron will be on display at the Campus Gate Art Gallery on the campus of Young Harris College January 17 through February 15. A reception will be held on January 17 from 7...
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TCCC Psychology Students Help Community
      Students in Dr. Jim Kowalski's General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology classes at Tri- County Community College pitched in this semester to help the community. As an assignment for psychology class, each student was asked to perform six hours of volunteer work in the community. In total, the 3...
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Classes in January 2008
      • 5-Hour Workshop Make a beaded piece of jewelry with Ron Midkiff "Embellishing Cabochons with Seedbeads" Friday, January 11 - 10 am - 3 pm Class Fee $25; Supplies $40 • 3-Hour Workshop Paint a Snowy
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Cooking with Barbara
Fruit Cocktail & Days Gone By.
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      Columnist Note: In last weeks recipe Tuna Noodle Casserole, the milk was mistakingly omitted. Please use 1 1/2 cups of milk for this recipe. The Sentinel apologizes for the mistake. Happy Cooking! I mentioned last week about the end of World War II and rationing .
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TCCC Student Earns ASE Certification
      Steve Spiva, an Automotive Technology student at Tri-County Community College, has earned certification in four areas of automotive service from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Spiva is now ASEcertified in Brakes, Electrical/ Electronic Systems, Heating & Air Condi...
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Taking All Gardening Calls
Ask the Master Gardener
      It's not too early to start planning for next season's garden. If your yard is like most around the area, you've suffered the late freeze last spring and extreme drought over the past 12 months. Most of us have plants that need attention, and areas in our yard and gardens that are damaged.
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New Year's Goal, Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
      A New Way to achieve your New Year's Goal, Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less will be offered in Clay County. Making a New Year's resolution to eat less, exercise more and lose some weight? NC Cooperative Extension has just the program for you.
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Mysterious Clubmoss difficult to rescue
H Geri O' Brien Plant Rescue Team
      Generally there are fewer hikers during the winter months, but for those intrepid lovers of nature who delight in rambling through winter woods, a slope covered in clubmoss rewards the effort. Though striking in appearance throughout the year, the creeping evergreen ground cover dominates the scen...
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AGENTS OF THE MONTH
      Joan Posey extended her congratulations to both agents for a great month, and her wishes for many more to come. Please check our web-site for more rentals!
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Don't let Winter whittle your lawn away
      Homeowners have a tendency to look at spring and summer as the seasons to devote to lawncare. But an equally important time to take care of your yard is during the end of the year, when you must prepare your property for the coming long months of winter and all the harsh weather that might accompa...
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Downsizing your home
      Oftentimes, senior citizens or even younger empty nesters findtheir homes have gotten too big for them. Once the kids move out, a bigger home can not only seem really empty, it can be a genuine chore to take care of. As a result, many seniors and empty nesters decide to downsize their homes, movin...
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Financial assistance to producers
NAP closing date is nearing
      The Noninsured crop disaster Assistance Program (NAP) provides financial assistance to eligible producers affected by natural disasters. This federally funded program covers noninsurable crop losses and planting prevented by disasters.
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Taking the rise off of heat bills
      Staying warm indoors when the weather is cold is a top priority for homeowners. But with oil prices soaring to over $90 a barrel, remaining comfortable this winter and early spring comes with quite a cost - and figures may continue to spiral skyward. The U.S.
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