Cherokee County Senior Games set for 2008, Former medalists featured in local Christmas parade
      Former Senior Games medalists will participate in the Murphy Christmas Parade December 1, and the Andrews Christmas Parade December 8. Senior Games/Silver Arts competitions will be held in Cherokee County for the first time next year. Local residents had previously competed in Swain County Senior ...
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Dying 7-year-old wants your business card
      A dying seven-year-old boy wants your business card. Craig Sheppard, of Concord, North Carolina, has a brain tumor and is very sick and has little time to live, said Jim Carroll, of Concord Middle School in a letter to a Cherokee County school.
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Camp Wildlife teaches children about the pioneer way of life
      Students in grades 5-8 at Murphy Adventist Christian School attended Camp Wildlife at Ellijay Wildlife Rehab Sanctuary in Ellijay, Georgia. The activities of the camp centered on the students' study of American pioneers and their western expansion across our continent.
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Terrific teachers of tomorrow
By Mycala Brown HDHS Freshman
      On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, there were some people missing from classes at Hiwassee Dam High School. That is because members of Future Teachers of America (FTA) and Mrs. Hyde's Education Career Pathway students went on a field trip to Western Carolina University for an annual event called "Teach...
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African acrobats to perform at TCCC
      On December 17, our area will get a unique treat when a group of African acrobats from Kenya perform for school children and the public at Tri-County Community College's Enloe Building. The six-person group will perform a variety of acrobatic feats like gymnastics, rope jumping, juggling, limbo, ...
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Turkey Shoot
      Turkey Shoot, November 24th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! Only $2.00 per shot. Hams and turkeys to be given away to enjoy for Thanksgiving or Christmas! For further information, visit http://www.fontanavillage. com or call Craig Litz at 498-2211, Extension 307.
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Murphy Medical Center newborns
     Murphy Medical Center staff would like to congratulate Desiree Reynolds and Trevor Jones of Andrews on the birth of their daughter. Alexis Leanna Jones was born October 18, 2007 at Murphy Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 14 oz and was 20.75 inches in length at birth. You can view her picture and...
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"No Need 2 Speed"
      The Town of Murphy Police Department encourages drivers to please be reminded as always to obey speed limits while driving on our streets and highways. Officers statewide will be cracking down on drivers violating the speed limits as well as committing other traffic and criminal violations.
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Rotary Club recognizes scholarship winner
      Peter "Joey" Macaluso III was recognized recently as the 2007-2008 Murphy Rotary Club scholarship winner attending Tri-County Community College. Macaluso is a college transfer student in his second year. He thanked the Rotary Club for the scholarship at a recent meeting.
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4th grade students meet a North Carolinian author
      On November 1st and 2nd, the 4th grade students in Cherokee County had the opportunity to meet the author, Joyce Moyer Hostetter. Hostetter wrote the book Blue, which is about a young girl growing up in the Hickory area during WW II and the polio epidemic.
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Woman celebrates 88th year on earth
     Elder Robert Leinbach/PHOTO SUBMITTED Recently, Juanita Hall (L) celebrated her 88th birthday at her home of of 42 years at 39 Cherokee St. With her in the photo is her sister-in-law, Mildred Hughes. A number of her neighbors gave her a surprise party. Juanita was married to James B. Hall for 65 yea...
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Congress could aid in the fight against hunger, says Manna Food Bank
By MANNA FOOD BANK Associate
      The Senate is preparing to cast a vote on a Farm Bill that could move our nation one step closer to a hunger-free America. T he House of Representatives and the Senate Agriculture Committee have put forth tremendous efforts toward securing a strong nutrition title in the Farm Bill.
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Local patriots of all sizes show their pride
     Robert Leinbach / PHOTO SUBMITTED (Above) The recent warm days and patriotic spirit brought out this young lady, Kristin Postell, daughter of Jamie and Misty Postell of Murphy. She enjoyed the day at her grandparents house, Jim and Kay Morgan, 54 Cherokee St.
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Shuler announces creation of 250 jobs in western NC
      Representative Heath Shuler today announced that the Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers (MARC) has secured a $200,000 federal grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The federal grant will be used to support the formation of MARC's Custom Medical Products manufactur...
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Volunteers needed
      EurAupair, a non-profit Intercultural Child Care program, is seeking local volunteers to help promote and administer our well-respected program in your community.
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MHS class reaches out to the troops
      The Murphy High School Skills USA Video Club needs your help! We would like to produce a video of Christmas well wishes to all our soldiers (home and overseas.) You can also send Happy Hanukah or Kwanzaa! We will be filming at Murphy High School, November 1st - 20th. If your business or office wou...
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Show your colors
     DWIGHT OTWELL/Sentinel Photo Veterans were asked to assemble in front of the crowd to be honored at the Veteran's Day program Monday at Memorial Park.
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Thanksgiving dinner at Stecoah Valley Center
      Leave the planning, preparation and dirty dishes to Stecoah Valley Center this Thanksgiving. Bring your family to our dining room and treat them to a wonderful dinner with all the classic Thanksgiving fixins.
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