Patterson, Ledford to Wed
      Julie Brooke Patterson, daughter of Ms. Janice F. Patterson, of Hayesville, North Carolina and Mr. Ronald S. Patterson of Doral, Florida, is engaged to marry Dr. Clint Lane Ledford, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Ledford, of Young Harris, Georgia. The wedding is planned for August 2, 2008 at Mt.
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Marriages
      Marriages Anthony Scott Barrett, 49, of Hiawassee, GA and Sheila Annette Snow, 40, of Hiawassee, GA were united in marriage on February 8, 2008. Richard Lee Nelson, 70, of Hayesville, NC and Iola Elizabeth Maney, 68, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on January 27, 2008.
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Dear Liar opens at the Peacock Playhouse
      Dear Liar, a readers theater production, at the Peacock Playhouse is shaping up to be an entertaining evening. This production is a fundraiser for the theater. Director Edie Kleinpeter is very excited and happy about how the play is developing. All those familiar with Mrs. Kleinpeter have come to ...
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I Hear the River Call My Name
      Mary Ricketson will sign of her new chapbook of poems at Murphy Public Library, Thursday Feb. 28, beginning at 5PM. She will read at 5:15. I Hear the River Call My Name is published by Finishing Line Press, and illustrated by her husband, artist Bill Killen.
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Cooking with Barbara
Vegetable Casserole
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      I have been writing about recipes of the 40's and the 50's. Those were the " Best of Times and the Worst of Times". A quote from the beginning of Dicken's " Tale of Two Cities" which my grand daughter had to read while we were in Italy last year.
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Savor the History of Chocolate
      Chocolate treats are a favorite worldwide. Holidays such as Halloween and Valentine's Day see chocolate consumption go through the roof, as sweet snacks are the centerpiece of these occasions.
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Valentine's Day Dance
      At a loss to know what to give your sweetheart this Valentine's Day? Your worries are over. Just give her a kiss, and a special invitation to go with you to the Tri State Dance Club's Valentine's Day dance tomorrow night! You will really gain *Brownie* points, as you relax to the music of Dave Bar...
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A pet friendly Realtor right here in Murphy
      Today marks the debut of "Monday at the Water Bowl", the first of a series of Dog to Dog Interviews from The Pet Realty Network™, offering a fresh perspective into lives and personalities of some of the most successful "Top Dogs" of Politics,
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Taking care of your cat's and dog's weight
      The American Kennel Club and Pfizer Animal Health have combined efforts to develop a very important health initiative for our canine family members. Their efforts have resulted in February being declared the National Canine Weight Check Month.
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Adopt a new friend
      Hi, My name is Jack; I am a 2 year old German shepherd mix that is happy and fun loving. I actually think I am a lap dog, and all I want to do is please you. I would love to live in a home of my own with some room to roam. I am kennel- trained, so you will not be finding any of those accidents ot...
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Exit Realty welcomes new addition to the team
      Exit Realty Mountain View Properties is proud to introduce our newest Associate Broker, Kaye Phillips. Kaye has lived in the Murphy area since 1989 upon retiring from the US Navy as LCDR. Kaye is a volunteer with the Guardian Ad Litem Program and enjoys riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle when n...
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Show off your canine
      The Hiwassee River Valley Kennel Club will host a Sanctioned B Match for AKC registered dogs Saturday February 23rd at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds, 124 Jones Street in Blue Ridge, GA Entries accepted from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. for Conformation, Rally and Junior Showmanship and 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. for Obedi...
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