2007 Local Food Guide features 225 mountain farms
      sound, economically viable and health-promoting. You may be wondering about the impact of the recordbreaking Easter weekend freeze on the availability of farm products listed in the Local Food Guide. The guide does include dozens of apple orchards, which were severely impacted.
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Breaking down the bevy of beds
      Ask a number of people what their favorite room in their apartment or house is and you're likely to get a variety of answers. Some might enjoy the serenity of a den or reading room, while others might enjoy the isolation of a good basement. Ask those same people where they'd prefer to be most comfo...
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Father's Day gifts, kids' style
      Father's Day is a time for sons and daughters to recognize the men in their lives. Those who run alongside bicycles while their children are learning to ride, who rescue kids from Momimposed grounding, and who feel trips to the ice cream shop should be a weekly ritual.
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High efficiency boiler sure to lower homeowner's gas bills
      The 2006 summer flooding in eastern Massachusetts gave homeowner John Patino-Bueno no choice but to replace his existing boiler. His existing system was a cast-iron hot water boiler with an annual efficiency rating (AFUE) of 80 percent. Mr. Patino-Bueno was aware of the rising cost of gas, so he kn...
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North Carolina's Move-over Law now extends to boating
      A new "moveover" law for waterways is now in effect for boaters in North Carolina. B o a t e r s approaching within 100 feet of a law enforcement vessel displaying flashing blue lights must slow down to a nowake speed and use caution in passing. In narrow channels, the distance becomes within 50 f...
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Home from the Heart survey results
      Daydreaming can sometimes lead to the creation of a new and better reality, and that's especially true when it comes to imagining your dream home. In midwinter, when the staff of Associated Designs invited readers to participate in the Home from the Heart survey, that's what they had in mind.
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United Murphy Mountain Realty presented with honor award
      In recognition of outstanding sales achievement in 2006, United Country - Murphy Mountain Realty of Murphy, North Carolina, has been presented with the company's President's Honor Group Award. United Country also honored two United Country - Murphy Mountain Realty sales associates for their indi...
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Register now for 'Becoming an Outdoors Woman' weekend
      With an end of the month deadline for registration and some space still available, organizers say now is the time to enroll in the upcoming Becoming an Outdoors Woman weekend retreat for North Carolina. Becoming an Outdoors Woman, the hands-on learning experience offered by the N.C.
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DiCuffa keeps at it, donating another $100 after real estate closing
      Lisa DiCuffa from Foxfire Realty Century 21, again donates $100. after her real estate closing. Lisa is also hosting her 5th annual Dog Show and Parade July 4th 10am meeting at Wings and Things in Murphy. It has a $5 entry fee benefiting Valley River Humane Society.
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