Where to have a 'Perfect Holiday'?
By TAYLOR LOTT
      It is true. Each Thanksgiving, we strive for absolute perfection with our own Thanksgiving feast. Those of us that are hosting this gala event start out with all good intentions of having a good time but in the end, we tend to wind up being stressed to the max. At last, I have found the way to have...
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Model Railroad Club honors President
      At its annual luncheon last Saturday, the Tri-State Model Railroad Club honored its President, Gordon Tuenge, by presenting him with a plaque and the first model of its newlyproduced HO-scale signature boxcar.
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A Thanksgving to remember
By NANCY WHITE KELLY
      I watched the little ole man from the corner of my eye. On our Thanksgiving journey to my brother's house, Buddy pulled into a non-descript sandwich shop. We were tired and we were hungry. It didn't matter what was on the menu or that ambience was lacking.
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Behind the scenes of A Christmas Carol
      Licklog Players is currently rehearsing for Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. There have been many interpretations of this seasonal favorite over the years, but none quite compares to the original time honored story of miserly, crusty Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey toward recapturing his Chris...
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
      Christmas Holidays: Let's give thought to poison-proofing our homes. Help keep the season merry and bright by avoiding plants and decorations and other items that pose problems for curious youngsters. Take a moment to read these safety tips and precautions at this very special time of the year!
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Horoscopes
      ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your curiosity might not be appreciated by everyone. Expect some resistance in getting answers to your questions. But stay with it. You need facts in order to make important decisions. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some of the mystery surrounding your recent fiscal situ...
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Holiday Handbell Concert by The Brasstown Ringers
      The Brasstown Ringers will present their 11th annual concert of holiday handbell music at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 8.
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Mountain Chorus presents 32nd annual Christmas concerts
      The Christmas Season will again be ushered in by the Mountain Community Chorus with it's thirty-second annual season of Christmas concerts. As has become the tradition, the sanctuary of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church in Young HArris again welcomes the audiences to it's lovely setting and ve...
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Regency Hospice announces Christmas dining with friends
      For those who have lost a spouse, partner, child, or significant loss and would enjoy a seasonal gathering with others who are experiencing this type of loss, we invite you to attend this with us. This will be both a Open House and a sharing time of support. Light refreshments will be served.
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Christmas at the College
      Christmas at the College will be held at the Blairsville Campus of North Georgia Technical College on Thursday, December 7, from 3-7 p.m. Admission is free. "This event is for children of all ages," noted Dr. Ruth Nichols, President of North Georgia Tech. "Santa will be making his rounds and there...
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