Kolodner in concert at Folk School
      The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown will present a free concert by internationally acclaimed hammered dulcimer player and fiddler Ken Kolodner at 7:30 pm Friday, January 19 following a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 - 7:00 p.m in the Keith House Community Room, ...
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It's about the girls- not the cookies
      Every year, thousands of girls across the area gain valuable knowledge while providing the community with a special treat- Girl Scout cookies. This year will be no exception.
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Use your mouse to find our cats and dogs
      Some people find it difficult to visit an animal shelter. "It breaks my heart to go to the shelter and see the animals," we hear time and time again. "I'd want to take them all home," OK, so how about a visit via the web! If you haven't seen the website for the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter, yo...
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Dixie Divas
Good and tired of bad aggravations
By RONDA RICH
      Life is wearing me out. Nothing is simple anymore. And despite what some may think, I am just a simple girl at heart. Everything, it seems, takes so much effort, so much time. I seldom find anything that can be handled with one phone call or one request.
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'Passion to Action'
      The Seventh Annual S.A.F.E. Gala Dinner, Dance and Charity Auction is just around the corner. It will be held at Brasstown Valley Resort on Saturday, February 17th. This year's theme "Passion to Action" will offer attendees some great ideas on easy ways to turn their passion for ending domestic vio...
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
      WATER. H20. AGUA. EAU. ACQUA. It does a lot more than quench your thirst. Scientists say it might just be the simplest, coolest way to boost energy, shed pounds and keep a clear head! You may want to get yourself a drink of water before you read this message. I have my bottle of water at my comput...
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