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Waterfalls of Union County
By CHRISTIAN LEHMAN
     The economic lifeline of Union County gets most of its power from tourism. Aside from the many festivals Union
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Fun and dance on the Hiawassee Square
     An evening of fun and dance awaits you on the Hiawassee Square this Saturday from 6-8 p.m.! Kris Berrong, who danced with the Sweetheart Cloggers will demonstrate
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Realtors Reception held at The Ridges
     In July an interesting concept emerged when The Ridges Resort and Club hosted two "Realtor Receptions", one at its new and elegant County Club in Hayesville, and one at its Grand Lodge in Hiawassee. Both featured food and fun and a tour of thenew digs. And the realtors do know how to mingle and have
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ArtWorks Extravaganza at Brasstown Valley Resort
     On September 16, 2006 at 6 p.m. the Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild will hold their first annual fundraiser, called ArtWorks Extravaganza, with a sit down dinner, dance and silent auction in the beautiful ballroom of Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris. Door prizes from local businesses wi
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Butternut Creek and Friends to perform at Old Courthouse
     Butternut Creek and Friends will be the performers at The Old Courthouse on the Square in Blairsville on Friday, August 25, at 7:00 p.m.
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Georgia Mountain Writers Club
     The Georgia Mountain Writers Club held its monthly meeting with guest speaker Robert E. Honea, talking about his new book 'Long Road Winding', an interesting story with a backdrop of the civil war.
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Butternut Creek to Play in Brasstown Community
     Once again, the Brasstown Community Civic Center will feature live music at their location on Settawig Road in Brasstown, North Carolina. This Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 7:00 PM, the spotlight will shine on Butternut Creek and Friends. Butternut Creek and Friends is a folk group from the North Ge
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Now Here's a Tip
By JOANN DERSON
     + "To remove excess fat before using your slow cooker, brown meats first, then add. The excess fat gets drained away instead of being added into your sauce." - A.H. in Colorado
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
     A few weeks ago my husband at the age of seventy had his very first experience with a hospital stay, along with a surgical procedure. Our Atlanta friends could not believe that I would not take him back to one of the notable hospitals and physicians in the big city, of which I was familiar. Since we
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From Start to Fitness
Do children need a personal trainer?
By ANDREA RENEE WYATT, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.
     Q: Despite numerous attempts to get my children up and moving, they're still not as active as I would like. A neighbor suggested signing them up with a personal trainer to help them stay in shape. Her children work with a trainer, and she has seen an improvement in their body composition and attitud
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Dollars and Sense
Be a tightwad one day a week
By DAVID UFFINGTON
     Cheapskate. Tightwad. Penny pincher. Somehow those words have come to have a negative connotation, but if you're willing to wear that label one day a week, you can save money. You might decide, too, that you like the challenge of not parting with your dollars unless necessary.
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Ask Robin
     I have been asked many times about the principle of Self Mastery and how do we initially start the task of learning self control. Although, there are many facets to learning self control, there is a principle that I learned that helped me tremendously.
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Horoscopes
     ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Atroubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues.
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Mountain Movie Review
     Snakes on a Plane (Rated R) On board a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes.
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Travels with Louise-The Adriatic
By Louise Hughes
     The Adriatic first I must say how envious I am of Ranier enjoying himself in beautiful Austria where I'd love to be today. A tiny town on the Rhine what could be sweeter! Plus Vienna is close, one of the most enjoyable of all cities. But oh, those pastries-walking from one shop after another on a Su
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