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Arts & Leisure December 21, 2006
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Keith Bragg performs for UC Lions Club
      What a special evening at a recent Union County Lions Club meeting when Keith Bragg entertained the large group of Lions and guests present with beautiful and meaningful songs that he had composed. As he sang and accompanied himself with his guitar, Keith truely touched the hearts of each person pr...
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ICL Announces Winter Courses
      The Institute for Continuing Learning (ICL) at Young Harris College has announced an exciting lineup of courses for the winter term beginning the week of January 15. Winter offerings also include a series of provocative seminars and two concerts that are free of charge and open to members and nonme...
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MAA brings out Christmas creativity
By JOAN CROTHERS
      Mountain Arts Association members looked like they were having as much fun as the children who came to their Holiday Workshop for kids 4–12 at Brasstown Valley Resort. The workshop was open to the public and children were there from Towns, Union, and Clay (NC) counties.
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Gainesville Symphony Orchestra at Fieldstone
By ANN B. DORAN
      Dr. Gregory Pritchard conducted the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra in “Holiday Pops” at Fieldstone Family Entertainment Center in Hiawassee on Tuesday, December 12. The theatre was fully packed with a delighted audience, many of whom had attended the previous two years’ performances.
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Dixie Divas
A Diva Christmas tree
By RONDA RICH
      Let’s see where this Christmas story begins. Oh yes. Now, I remember. It started with my godmother, Mary Nell, who was shopping with me back in the summer. “I found you a Christmas tree,” she said, sidling up to me while I selected place mats. I wasn’t looking for a Christmas tree. Especially in J...
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      Low-budget coin-collecting has been my hobby for many years. Eventually I took the necessary courses to obtain ANA numismatic credentials. In the process I have met some interesting people. Yesterday an elderly couple came by. He was 93. She was 87.
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The Women’s Enrichment Center offering classes
      The Woman’s Enrichment Center is offering classes to the community. We are a nondenominational, non-profit, Christian Ministry supported by donations, designed to help men and woment in a variety of way. Our services are free of charge; for non-clients there may be a small fee ($5.00 or less, excep...
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7th Annual S.A.F.E. Gala
      Mark your calendar now for the Seventh Annual S.A.F.E. Gala Dinner, Dance, and Charity Auction. This year’s theme is “Passion to Action!” The Gala will again be held at beautiful Brasstown Valley Resort and the date is SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2007. The Gala is S.A.F.E.’s primary fundraising event o...
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
      The French call it mal de mer; and even the most seasoned sailors can suffer from it. In the air, it’s airsickness. On land (especially in the mountains), it’s carsickness. And then there’s amusement park ride sickness— Space Mountain just about ruined my fun! It is possible for all species of anim...
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Horoscopes
      ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the timethrifty Taurus that you are, that you’ve d...
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Habitat for Humanity sponsors Alternative Gift Program
      We all have favorite charities and although Habitat for Humanity may not be number one for you, we hope that we can be one of your top three or four favorites. Many contributors to Habitat for Humanity make their contributions to the national headquarters in Augusta, GA and we are thankful for you...
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Mountain Movie Review
      Rocky Balboa (Rated PG) After a virtual boxing match declares Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) the victor over current champion Mason “The Line” Dixon (Antonio Tarver), the legendary fighter’s passion and spirit are reignited.
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Serve this with Holiday Ham
      What would your holiday ham be without a sweet potato side dish? Here’s one with great flavor without all the fats and sugars.
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