Baubles, bangles, and beads- oh boy!
By ANN B. DORAN
      Some women I know would like to receive that new electric can opener, a pound of chocolates or a canoe or some such for a valentine. However, most women I dare say would not be offended by the lasting gift of beautiful jewelry. Jewelry artist Loye Merwin was a born designer.
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      The snow is gently falling as I write. What a beautiful transformation has taken place over the night. Apowdery white veil coats the landscape. The surrounding mountains are as scenic as any New Hampshire postcard. A distinctive neigh from our horse, Dixie, attracts my attention. She is undoubtedl...
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Dixie Divas
The simplicity and joy of mud pies
By RONDA RICH
      Do you know of any kids out there who are making mud pies? Have you seen any kids lately with stained hands, dirty fingernails or a smudge of wet dirt across their shirts or faces? See, I don't think that children are making mud pies anymore. But where would they find the time for such a simple ch...
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Just Us in Concert at the Folk School
      The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown will present a free concert by Just Us at 7:30 pm Friday, February 9 following a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 - 7:00 p.m in the Keith House Community Room, where the concert will be held.
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
      [Latin. Tussis, cough] When you see the root word tussis in a word or name- figure it has something to do with coughing! Robitussin®, Pertussin ES®, and many house brands will have tussin in the name of cough syrup. An antitussive is a medication "against coughing." The term, cough suppress...
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Horoscopes
      ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of mixed signals can create an unreliable situation in which to make decisions. Best advice: Hold off on making any commitments until you're sure you know what's going on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An apparently friendly offer comes with some strings attached. B...
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Local artist to be included in Who's Who in American Art
      Blairsville resident and artist, Colleen Sterling, has been notified that her biographical data has been included in the 27th Edition of the Marquis Who's Who in American Art. The 27th edition lists entrants for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
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