Marriages
      Raybon Ingram, 63, of Hayesviile, NC and Constance Lucille McSherry, 55, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on February 22, 2008. Larry James Ingram, Jr., 24, of Hayesville, NC and Ashley N. Garcia, 22, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on February 27, 2008.
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Gnarly Fingers, Irons in the Fire (unplugged)
      Put a big, red circle on your calendar, around Saturday, March 8th. Why? Because you're going to want to be at the Peacock Playhouse for a terrific night of music featuring local groups; Gnarly Fingers and Irons in the Fire ( unplugged).
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Fireside Friday
      Fireside Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7:30, held in the reception area between the Curiosity Book Shop and the Daily Grind in Murphy, will feature performances and readings by musician James Hantula and writers Carole Thompson, Natalie Grant, and Carol Crawford.
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Licklog Players in Rehearsal for Romantic Comedy
      A History of the Theatre describes the romantic comedy as a "happy adventure, the atmosphere of gaiety and romance, a play of wit and humor." Which accurately describes the delightful play opening at the Peacock Theatre on March 28, aptly entitled Romantic Comedy.
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Cooking with Barbara
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      Sour Cream Apple Pie This recipe came from the Market Bulletin in the 1970's . The paper was so faded I could hardly read it. There are many recipes for apples. The fresh apple cake is delicious and of course apple cobbler and the traditional 2 crust apple pie. This recipe is different but del...
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Free knitting social
      Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center welcomes beginner and advanced knitters to a free Knitting Social on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 10:00am - noon. Needles, yarn, books, etc. will be provided for use by beginners and advanced knitters should bring current projects.
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Gas-Saving Tips from the Pros
      Conserving gasoline is easier than you think. Given today's high prices and concerns for the environment, what are you waiting for? Here's time-tested advice from the experts at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) on ways to use less gasoline.
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Old Farmer's Almanac reveals gardening trends
H Old Farmer's Almanac staff writers
      America's favorite gardening resource is now available With spring just around the corner, the editors of The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Seasons Garden Guide are giving gardeners a sneak peek at the hot gardening trends for 2008. The 2008 edition of this annual publication is due in stores on Febru...
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Remember pets when relocating
H Humane Society of the United States
      The dip in the housing market has done much more than force many homeowners into foreclosure. It is has caused many pets to become homeless. A foreclosure epidemic is sweeping the country. But reports of animals being left behind when the family moves out is unnerving to many animal rescue organi...
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Adopt a friend
      MURPHY - The Western Carolina Spay - Neuter Clinic is open at the shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 11 Am until 5pm. Call 828-837-6852 for an appointment. Ask about our BIG FIX Low Cost Spay - Neuter program. Valley River Humane Society Thrift Store has a new location: 1160 W US 64 in Murph...
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Prepare your home to be sold in 5 easy steps
      With the traditionally heavy home buying season just around the corner, now is the time to think about putting your house on the market. But with the housing market in a continued downturn, it's more important than ever to choose home improvement projects that will not only add value to your home,...
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Home improvements can help sell your home
      The real estate bubble has burst, or so the economists tell us. Sellers are at a real disadvantage for the first time in several years. Where houses were once snatched up almost as soon as they were listed, now inventories of homes for sale are sitting on the market for months on end.
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Do you know me?
     My name is Simon. I'm a handsome Husky with gorgeous blue eyes. I'm almost a year old, and volunteers from Castaway Critters Pet Rescue found me near Jewel Mason Road in Blairsville. They think I must have a home somewhere because I'm so well-mannered and nicely groomed, but I didn't have a collar. ...
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Cut air conditioning bills this summer
      The changes in weather patterns in recent years have virtually eliminated the moderate seasons in many areas of the country. It often seems that one is turning on the air conditioning to cool off from blazing temperatures immediately following the last day of having the heat on to chase away a chi...
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Tea has beneficialuses in the home
      Nutritionists have long touted the health benefits of green tea. It's power-packed with antioxidants, making it a disease fighter and generally healthy brew to enjoy. But the benefits of green tea do not need to end at tea time. Green tea leaves can be recycled for many other purposes around the ...
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