For the second concert in this season, Brasstown Concert Association (BCA) will present the “Chatham Baroque” ensemble on Sunday, October 18 at 2:30pm at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.
Playing on period instruments, this Pennsylvania-based ensemble’s dazzling technique has received high critical acclaim. The three musicians, Andrew Fouts, baroque violin; [...]

By Brad Waggoner
Columnist
Does your dog have behavior problems?  There are two solutions to problem behaviors, training and management and sometimes both are needed.
Management is keeping the dog from practicing unwanted behaviors. You’re not teaching the dog anything with management, but management is important to prevent the dog from practicing (thus getting better at it) the [...]

Carol Kutzner, Hayesville resident recently toured Iceland, where she found the scenery spectacular and people friendly. “I rode Icelandic horses ( which have an extra gait), walked on glaciers, admired beautiful waterfalls, and stood in awe of geysers that spouted off every 5 minutes.” The tour also included a whale watch boat ride, viewing puffins, [...]

Adrian Jefferies takes son Brayden for a ride at the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike & Hiking Trails during the ‘Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day’ this past Saturday, October 3rd.  This marked the Southern Appalachain Bicycle Associations (SABA)  third year hosting this event which is sponsored by the International Mountain Biking Association.  The event celebrates the life of Jack Doub, [...]

By: Pam Staton
Contributing Writer
We lost a dear friend this year.  Susan Witek, born May 20, 1934, passed away February 3, 2009 from a brain aneurism, while she was wintering at her home in Spanish Fort, Alabama.    Susan is survived by her husband Alvan Witek.
In memory of Susan Witek, the Friends of Extension Club, purchased the [...]

A workshop at One Dozen Who Care in Andrews will explore your interests, skills and values and give you the tools to further your career path.
The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, from 2 – 5 p.m. at 65 Wilson Street, Suite 6, Andrews.  The office is located between Dollar General and PJs Pizza.  [...]

By: Nancy White Kelly
Columnist
Shalom, ya’ll – Part I
The Living Lady is back in America! In spite of internal squabbles, the USA is still the best country in the world. Kiss the ground and thank a soldier.
Charlie and I flew over 13,000 miles, changed planes 8 times, and walked at least 25 miles. That would be [...]

First Time Home Buyer Seminar offered at
One Dozen Who Care
Thursday, October 15 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the ODWC office
Located between Dollar General and PJs Pizza, Andrews
65 Wilson Street, Suite 6
Take advantage of decrease in interest rates
Take advantage of good Real Estate buys
Learn the Basics of Homeownership
Understand the Mortgage process
Learn to use Credit to [...]

Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin urges North Carolinians to learn fire safety skills during Fire Prevention Week 2009. During this week, local firefighters will visits schools, host open houses and teach fire safety to thousands of children and caregivers. Governor Bev Perdue has declared Oct. 4-10, 2009 as Fire Prevention Week in [...]

One of Union County’s musical institutions over the years has been the Nix Brothers and the Country Cousins band. Many people remember when the traffic would be stopped on the square, and square dances were held in the street. The music was supplied by the John and Clayton Nix and the Country Cousins. When John [...]