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Arts & Leisure April 23, 2008
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Warren Wilson College Folk Choir to perform at the Folk School
      The Warren Wilson College Folk Choir will perform in a free concert at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Warren Wilson College Folk Choir, under the direction of Dr. Milton Crotts, is committed to the performance of a variety of musical style...
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Celebrate the environment and traditional mtn. life at Smoky Mtn. Romp & Ramps Festival, April 26-27
      (STECOAH, N.C. April 21, 2008): Plans for the annual Smoky Mountain Romp & Ramps Festival are well underway in Graham County, at the far western tip of North Carolina, about an hour and a half southwest of Asheville.
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Rollins Planetarium to begin full dome digital video upgrade
      The Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College recently received a grant from the Rollins Foundation to upgrade with state-of-the-art, full dome digital video technology. The 40-foot dome theater, one of the largest in Georgia, will be upgraded over the summer with new digital video projectors to...
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Cooking with Barbara
      This is a favorite of everyone I think as a nice cool spring or summer salad. It's easy and serves up great at BBQ's and dinners. Here is another quote from the Eastern Stars: Most friendships are broken up by misses...
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TCCC to Held Earth Day Celebration
      Tri-County Community College started a new tradition this year with an Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The TCCC Wellness Committee organized the event and had many exciting activities planned.
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Madison Horns to Perform in Murphy
      Madison Horns began their musical alliance in October 2001. A family oriented group, they have performed throughout Western North Carolina, entertaining hundreds with their explosive sound.
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Cleve Oliver and the River Park Band to play in Brasstown this Saturday
      The Brasstown Community Civic Center will be the venue for another fine musical group this Saturday, April 26, when Cleve Oliver and the River Park Band come to town. Cleve was a regular for many years with the Georgia Mountain Boys. Now he sings with his wife, Jean, and has his own band. The grou...
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Journal of a living lady
By Nancy White Kelly #320 Emergency or Urgency
      It there is ever an emergency or urgency in our household, you can be sure it will occur on the week-end. Busy sorting old coins, I picked up the ringing phone. "Ye Old Coin Shop." The man on the other end sounded cheerful enough. "Is this Dr. Kelly?" "It is. How can I help you?" He introduced h...
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Celebrate National Dance Week April 25 through May 4
      National Dance Week is dedicated to honoring all dancers, choreographers, teachers, students and their art. NDW representatives invite all supporters to join in their efforts to celebrate their appreciation for the dance arts as they continue on the quest for raising the public consciousness to th...
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Musicke Antigua
      Musicke Antigua seeks to enrich cultural life through exciting, historically informed live performances and educational programs that will inspire a new appreciation of early music and enabling and supporting recorder playing as a shared social experience.
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TriCounty Democratic Women of North Carolina
      The TriCounty Democratic Women of North Carolina will meet Tuesday evening May 20th at Elsie's Restaurant in Andrews. Dinner begins at 6:30PM with the meeting from 7:00-8:00PM. All Democratic women in Cherokee, Clay, Graham and surrounding counties are encouraged to attend.
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Spring art classes continue at Stecoah
      Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center announces adult arts and crafts class schedule. Fees vary and include all materials (Graham County residents receive a 20 percent discount). Classes are open to the public. To register, call 828-479-3364 or email gallery@stecoahvalleycenter.com. Registration is ...
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Adopt a friend
     Hello, my name is Nancy. I recently came to the shelter because my owner went to a nursing home. The people here are really nice, but I want to go back to my old life. It was peaceful and I was so loved. I hope to find a quiet home where I can be doted on and spend lots of time sleeping in my bed. I...
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Weather brings threat of pest insects
Cherokee County Health Officials urge residents to take precautions
Tim Nicholson / Cherokee County Health Department
      MURPHY - Health officials in Cherokee County today emphasized tips for the county's residents to follow to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne diseases because recent weather conditions have created an environment for mosquitoes and ticks to thrive.
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Close connections in the plant world
Geri O' Brien / Plant Rescue Team
      At the mention of "parasite," chiggers, ticks and fleas are likely to come to mind. Probably not buffalo nut, dodder and mistletoe, three of the 4,000 species of known plant parasites. Of the three, mistletoe is the most familiar. These evergreen shrubs grow on a variety of deciduous hardwoods an...
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