Harper hurls no-hitter
No. 5 ranked Lady Panthers pick up where they left off
By JARED PUTNAM Union Sentinel Editor
      It may have only been a pre-season scrimmage game, but the Lady Panthers softball team wasted no time showing why they are ranked no. 5 in the state in Class AA polls. Starting pitcher April Harper already appeared to be in mid-season form, hurling a no-hitter in which she allowed only two walks ...
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Upward evaluations begin Friday
      Jerry Helton, Upward Sports Program Director and Pastor of House of Prayer Interdenominational Church of Blairsville, would like to extend an invitation to all children to register for fall basketball or cheerleading.
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Ridges Junior Golf to kick off 2007 annual fall tour
      The Tri-County Junior Golf Association is kicking off the 2007 Ridges Junior Golf Tour. The deadline for last year's participants to renew their spot to play in 2007 is Tuesday, August 14th and starting Wednesday, August 15th, the committee will be taking names from the general public for any empt...
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      Varsity football practice continues as the Panthers prepare for the Sept. 7 opener.
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      Cross country runners Emma Krier (left) and Maryanne Schramke practice running drills across the football field during Monday afternoon practice.
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Blairsville Boy Scout Troop 101 on the Trail
      On July 28th and 29th 12 Scouts and leaders backpacked over 14 miles along the Appalachian Trail from Unicoi Gap to Hogpen Gap. Neither the rain nor remote terrain with its thousand foot elevation climbs could dampen the Scout Spirit as Scouts from age 12 - 17.
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Avery represents District 7 for Honor Band
      Lily Helen Avery was the only band student to represent her school in the District 7 Honor Band for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school year. In February, Lily was selected to participate in the Georgia Lions' Club All State Band. She performed at the Lions' State Convention in Pine Mountain, Ga.,...
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