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Arts & Leisure March 1, 2007
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Art around the corner
By Ann B. Doran Sentinel writer
      Artist Michael Oliveri of the University of Georgia is exhibiting one of his latest pieces at Young Harris College's Gate Building in Young Harris, Ga. through March 9.
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Western Night at the Peacock
Audience enjoyed champion yodeling and more
By Ann B. Doran Sentinel writer
      Jeanne and Jim Martin, western music's award-winning duo, took center stage on Saturday night at the Peacock Playhouse and gave the audience even more talent than expectations could have bargained for. The duo yodeled (a skill for which they are renowned champions), sang, and dispensed loving humo...
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Dixie Divas
The sought-after Diva
By RONDA RICH
      It may be interesting to you and even completely unbelievable to learn that I am an incredibly sought after single woman. Many desire to make my acquaintance in unmasked hopes of leading to long-term romantic relationships. I'm beginning to think that I could sell myself for a small fortune as a...
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Your Health Matters
By Claudia Parks, R.N.
      We're all guilty at sometime in our life of going on a diet to lose weight and/or purchasing some type of exercise equipment- both of which we were serious about for one or two months. Now we just look at the equipment in hopes that its presence will make us a healthier person. Eventually we will p...
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From Start to Fitness
You're never too old for exercise
By ANDREA RENEE WYATT, M.S.S., C.S.C.S.
      Q: Recently my 80-yearold mother-in-law came to live with us. My family is extremely active and wants to include her in our activities, but because of knee problems and osteoporosis we are not sure where to start. Although she has a very active life, she has never formally exercised. What types of ...
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Horoscopes
      ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The adventurous Aries won't be disappointed with taking on a new challenge, despite some initial misgivings. Look for this move to open other opportunities down the line. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Let that beautiful Bovine smile not only put you at ease, but also sho...
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Super Saturday returns to Tri County Community College
      If you are traveling near Tri County Community College on a Saturday in March this year, you may again see rockets flying through the air, or kids practicing their fly casting, or perhaps learning how to groom and care for horses. It is all part of Super Saturday, a local program to give kids in gr...
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Bashful Mountain Broadcasters to perform at Folk School
      The Bashful Mountain Broadcasters will be featured in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. The public is welcome to enjoy a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 - 7 p.m in the Keith House Community Room, where the concert will ...
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To Your Good Health
By PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D.
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What's "sundowning"? My dad is in a nursing home because of his total confusion. When he was in his house, he didn't know where he was, and he frequently got lost. He doesn't recognize my brother or me. A nurse at the home told me that he's sundowning. I haven't a clue what that m...
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Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with Jazz In The Vineyard
The Awakening of the Vines Bluegrass Brunch at Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery in Dahlonega
      When spring comes to the North Georgia Mountains after a long winter's sleep; the vineyards begin to unfurl into long, tangled leaves of every hue of green and it's time for the reopening of Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery. The arrival of spring is announced with a series of wine-related events an...
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Strange But True
Unorthodox flea trap
By SAM MAZZOTTA
      DEAR PAW'S CORNER: This is in response to the column about using a bright light for flea removal. I've used a similar method to control fleas; it works especially well at night. Use a high-intensity lamp that can be directed to a specific spot. Take a relatively flat silver colored metal dish (I th...
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Now Here's A Tip
By JOANN DERSON
      + "I line my veggie and fruit drawers with plain paper towels to avoid messes in the refrigerator." - A Reader, via e-mail + "For grease stains on fabric, I don't reach any farther than my kitchen sink. I saturate it with dishwashing liquid and throw it in the washer. It works better than any sta...
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Enjoy an Evening at the Opera
      Young Harris College and president John W. Wells are proud to announce the Atlanta Opera Quartet will be performing on campus March 5, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium. This performance is open to the public and free of admission. Members of the Atlanta Opera Quartet include sopr...
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Mountain Movie Review
      Wild Hogs Rated PG-13) Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy hit the road in this rollicking comedy-adventure about a group of middle-aged friends who decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip.
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