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Arts & Leisure March 12, 2008
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Martins announce birth of son
     Dylan and Madison Martin want to announce the birth of their new baby brother Dalton Jacob Martin. Dalton was born on November 14, 2007. He weighed 10lbs, 7 oz. and was 22 1/2 inches in length at birth. Dalton's parents are Barron and Amanda Martin of Athens, Ga. Grandparents are Gary Dixon and Juni...
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Marriages
      Marriages Nathan Farrel Adams, 23, of Hayesville, NC and Lindsey Nichole Long, 23, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on February 23, 2008.
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Wedding Announcement
     William (Bill) Lundy and Cynthia Coffey both of Andrews, are happy to announce their upcoming wedding. The couple are getting married at Vengeance Creek Baptist Church on March 22nd at 2 p.m. Pot luck reception following wedding. All friends and family are invited. Casual dress. (Bring a dish)
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Danish Pianist returns to Brasstown
Anne Oland presents program of Beethoven, Grieg and Nielsen
By: Natalie Moses
      BRASSTOWN, NC- Brasstown Concert Association (BCA) will present pianist Anne Oland in a performance on Sunday, March 23 at 2:30pm at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Fans of the elegant piano renditions performed by Anne Oland are in for a treat when she returns to ...
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Area writers to read at John C. Campbell Folk School
      Dick Michener of Waynesville, North Carolina will be one of two featured readers at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown on March 20th at 7:00. His short stories and essays have been published not only in this country, but also in Canada, Australia and England. He has twice been a finalis...
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Ramp it up Festival Kicks off Cherokee Tourism season
Events Coincides with Official Opening of Trout Season in North Carolina
      CHEROKEE, N.C. - The 2008 tourism season in Cherokee will officially commence on Saturday, March 29 at 10:00am at the Indian Fair Grounds with the annual Ramp It Up! Festival. This event highlights two mountain delicacies - trout and wild ramps, a garlic-like plant grown locally.
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Blue Eyed Girls will play at Folk School
      Old time music by the Blue Eyed Girls, a string band from Asheville will be featured in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 in the Keith house Community Room of the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Admission is free.
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ICL ounces Spring Classes
      The Institute for Continuing Learning (ICL) at Young Harris College has announced a really exciting lineup of classes for the spring term beginning the week of March 31.
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Meet the crew behind the scenes at Romantic Comedy
Part I
      Even before rehearsals began, a versatile crew of dedicated volunteers sprang into action building the set for the production of Romantic Comedy, opening March 28th at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville.
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Cooking with Barbara
By Barbara Walker-Huff
      This is a recipe from a good friend and Aunt of my friend, Her name is Irene Bagby. She is in her midnineties and lives in a nursing home in Gwinnett County. She grew up in Buford, Georgia. She was always o much fun to go and visit.
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Guest fiber artist coming to Yarn Circle
David Liden / Yarn Circle
      MURPHY - Yarn Circle is proud to announce that area knitters will have a chance to spend time with a special guest from Virginia. Melissa Weaver Dunning will host a class on the art of "Intarsia". According to Pam Howard, Yarn Circle partner and resident weaver at the Campbell Folk School, "Inta...
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Goats galore
      The Ye Ole Goat Farm is owned and operated by Joanne, the Goat Lady as she is affectionately known, and Michael O'Brien of Martins Creek. They are located at 702 Hughes Road in Murphy, NC. 828-837-0345. The Ye Ole Goat Farm has managed to hold on through the drought and hay shortages.
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Adopt a friend
      Hi, My name is Uno,I am a 2 year old,60 pound, male that is neutered, currently I am residing at The Valley River Humane Society,which is where you can come to visit me.I am a mix breed Labradore Retriever/ Austrailian Shepherd/ American Pitt Bull.Which explaines my obivious good looks and strong...
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Green building weathers the drought
Carolyn Rickard / Public Information Officer, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
      RALEIGH, N.C. - As the ongoing drought stresses resources throughout the state, the question is "how can a maximum-use building be a minimum water user?" One example can be found at 1751 Varsity Drive on the Centennial Campus of N.C. State University, where the N.C.
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Building "green" is a lifetime contribution
      There is no better opportunity for a long-term contribution to conservation than building your home with "green" choices. By opting for sustainable materials, you and your family will be helping to protect the environment every day, for years and years to come.
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Energy efficient yet beautiful
      Eye-popping beauty for your home does not have to be sacrificed in honor of the environment. Take a look at the award winning residence, Eagle Rising, a project on 20 wilderness acres near Fort Collins, Colorado.
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A new way to keep deer from nibbling at your garden
      They may be cute, but to gardeners across America, deer are serious business. With a few snips of the teeth, these backyard invaders can wreak havoc on beautifully tended landscapes and prized gardens. Flowers, shrubs, fruits, vegetables and other plants are nothing more than a tasty meal for deer...
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4-H plant sale is on again
Shannon Coleman / 4-H Youth Developement Extension Agent
      The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is once again conducting its annual plant and tree sale. This years proceeds will go to Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be high quality and reasonably priced. The plant and tree sale is going on now and runs through the March 19, 20...
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Art fills the walls of the State Employees Credit Union
      MURPHY- During the month of March, artworks from many Andrews Elementary Art students are currently on display in Murphy at the State Employees Credit Union. The display, says art teacher Dedra Davis, is in observance of Youth Art Month. Please enjoy the exhibit.
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