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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The Macon County News — Christmas Gift Guide 2009

Michael Rogers featured artist at Hard Candy Christmas craft show Michael M. Rogers, Macon County’s best known watercolorist, will be one of the featured artists at this year’s 22nd Annual Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, always the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, this year on Nov. 27, 28. Though born in Macon County, the popular craft show moved to the ample accommodations of the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center in 2005. Now, more than 100 local and regional artisans sell original craft and art. It has become a mountain Christmas tradition over the years. Rogers was one of the founding exhibitors at the first little show in 1987 that grew into the Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts show. He was showing off his latest watercolor painting way back then. But this year, he has a new exciting production to present for the perfect gift to any history buff. Last year, he turned his talent into producing a 70-minute high definition DVD about the Civil War and how it affected life in Macon County during that era. It is a work of art as beautiful as any of his paintings. His labor of love has brought forth a story that will make you laugh and cry. “Civil War Letters of Macon County” is a live action drama the features 60 local and regional residents. Rogers will be selling that just released DVD as well as his hiking

DVD “Journey with Me” Vol.1. You can meet him and hear his story about how it all came to be. Other fine exhibitors from Franklin are: Janet Anderson — Fused glass and jewelry; Glenn Merrill — photography; William H. Roy — folk art; Steve Simonelli — Fine wood craft; Karen Hunter — Organic Sourwood Honey; Paul Higdon — wood turnings. Customers come early for the first pick of heirloom ornaments, fresh mountain greenery wreaths Franklin’s own Michael M. Rogers has produced a Civil War and specialty sweets. If you are a documentary about how the Civil War affected life in Macon collector of Old World Santas, County. He will be at the Hard Candy Christmas Art and Craft this is your show. The bigger Show answering questions about the project. Above is the building has given room for DVD cover art for “Civil War Letters of Macon County.” wood art, fine and folk art, master jewelers, gourd art, birdhouses, and hard-to-find pine needle baskets and hand-woven cotton rugs. Several clay and pottery artists have one-of-akind pieces. Outside, exhibitors will be demonstrating chain saw carvings and hand hewn bowls. Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show Nov. 27-28. Hours are 105 pm. Western Carolina University Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. Admission is $3, children under 12 free. Free convenient parking. For info, call Doris Hunter (828) 524-3405. or visit www.mountainartisans.net or email [email protected].

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Now through December 23: All aboard “The Polar Express” for a fun ride. Inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, come enjoy the magic of the journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and have fun with caroling, hot cocoa and a treat. And, for those who believe, a special memento for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas. The Polar Express; 1-800-872-4681. www.gsmr.com. November 27 and 28 Hard Candy Christmas. The 22nd annual “Hard Candy Christmas,” a mountain Christmas tradition, will be held at the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 original artists and crafters will be featured. Admission is $3, children under 12 are free. November 27, 28 and 29 Balsam Willett’s Ochre Hill Volunteer Fire Department Annual Christmas Bazaar. Come browse a wonderful selection of Christmas gifts and decorations. Fresh cut Christmas trees and wreaths, homemade cakes, bread and candies. Homemade apple butter, fresh honey and Russian Tea mix. Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Silent Auction bidding to begin Friday morning ending Saturday at 6 p.m. Breakfast (sausage or ham biscuits, coffee, orange juice and soft drinks) and lunch (hot dog plate w/all the fix-

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Wednesday, December 2 Winter Botany Walk, HighlandsCashiers Land Trust. Free to HCLT Members, $25 Donation for new friends. Reservations required. Call (828)526-1111 or email [email protected].

December 1 Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting. The Downtown Sylva Association will be sponsoring a Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Businesses will stay open late and will be decorated for the holidays and offering holiday goodies and specials. Other activities that will be going on are the Westcare Hospice presentation, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Christmas Caroling. Come out and enjoy a small town holiday event, start your holiday shopping and enjoy friends and family on a great community evening in downtown Sylva. Phone (828)586-1577. [email protected]. December 1-31 Community Table Food Drive. Boxes will be placed in various businesses throughout Sylva, to collect food for the Community Table, during the Holiday Season. Phone (828)586-1577. Email: [email protected]. December 5 Pictures with Santa. The Downtown Sylva Association will present “Pictures with Santa” on Saturday, December 5 from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call (828)586-1577. [email protected]. December 4-5 and 11-12 Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries Be-

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Handcrafted originals will be featured at the 22nd annual Hard Candy Christmas craft show Nov. 27 and 28 at the Ramsey Center.

ginning at Dusk. Journey back to the days of yesteryear as Dillsboro presents its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song! See the more than 2,500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Carolers sing and children visit with Santa at Town Hall. Information, call (800)962-1911. December 4 Community Interfaith Drama. The Trail of Light Team presents “Mary Did You Know” drama. Cullowhee Baptist Church. Friday, 5 p.m.; Preshow: 6 p.m. (828)631-4587. www.spiritofappala chia.org. December 8 SCC Chorale presents a Winter Concert. Southwestern Community Col-

lege Chorale will present its winter concert, A Joyous Holly Day Concert, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Balsam Center Lobby on the Jackson Campus. A second performance will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cecil Groves Center on SCC’s Macon Campus in Franklin. Both programs are free and open to the public. The program will feature traditional and popular choral numbers, as well as selected soloists from the chorale. Accompanist Annie Harlow will also perform on the dulcimer with soloist Genia Edmunds in the Huron Carol. The Chorale, under the direction of Raymond Durkee, is in its second full year of existence and has grown from the original 13 members to 25. Members of the Chorale are students, faculty, staff and community who enjoy the chance to sing together in a small group choral ensemble. (828)586-4091. [email protected].

Thursday, December 3 Demonstration-The Ancient Art of Spinning; The Bascom Atrium, 2 to 4 p.m. Free. No registration required. Kathy Collany, (828)526-4949 x100. Holiday Sweets Culinary Demonstration, Old Edwards Inn, 3 to 5 p.m. Free. “Christmas HangUps” A Christian Musical for Children, First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. (828)526-4153.

Saturday, December 12 Gingerbread House/Structure Display and Contest: Popular Vote; The Bascom, Atrium; 10 a.m. Free. No registration required. Kathy Collany (828)526-4949 x100. Ceramic Ornament Making, The Bascom, Barn Studio, 10 a.m. to noon. $20 members, $25 non-members; pre-registration required. Kathy Collany (828)526-4949 x100. Santa at Visitor’s Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (828)526-5841. Winter Wonderland at “The Galleries” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 154 South 2nd Street. Free (828)-526-2673. Highlands Holiday Cookbook Tour of Local Inns; Visitor’s Center; 1 to 6 p.m. (828)526-2112.

Tuesday, December 8 Make a Highlands Kissing Ball for Your Doorway, Oakleaf Flower and Garden, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Wednesday, December 9 Create a Holiday Centerpiece, The Bascom Studio B, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $20 members, $25 non-members; preregistration required. Kathy Collany, (828)526-4949 x100 Thursday, December 10 Turkey Basics Culinary Demonstration, Old Edwards Inn, 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Annual Holiday Reading by the Highlands Cashiers Players Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. (828)5268084.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Plans under way for Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner Highlands holiday calendar Highlanders and guests line up for the Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner Buffet, prepared by some of Highlands finest chefs. The buffet-style affair features all the traditional trimmings of a holiday meal, along with scrumptious desserts by Martha Porter. Donna Woods, co-owner of Lakeside Restaurant, has prepared her special cornbread dressing for the Highlands Annual Christmas Dinner for years. There is a difference between dressing and stuffing, according to Woods. In the South, cornbread and biscuits are used in the dressing. In the North you are more likely to see the Pepperidge Farm variety of pre-packaged bread crumbs stuffed into the bird. Woods starts with her delicious cornbread and then combines it with Holly’s magnificent biscuits, and pulls it all together at The Kitchen owned by Holly Roberts. Whether it’s called stuffing or dressing, it is delicious beyond words. Woods makes more than 100 pounds of her mouth- watering dressing. The Annual Christmas Dinner has grown each year since it began in 2001. Although a fabulous holiday meal, its foremost purpose is to raise money for local non-profits. After eight years, what has become “the place to be on Christmas Day” has raised more than $80,000 and benefited Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Literacy Council of Highlands, The International Friendship Center, and this year, Highlands-Cashiers Hospice and Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. The dinner is served at Fressers with seating beginning at 11 through 4. The cost is $35 for adults and $25 for children under 10. Call (828)526-8867.

Wednesday, November 25 Community Thanksgiving Dinner; Highlands Civic Center, 6 p.m. (828)526-3556. Friday, November 27 “A Christmas Carol Revisited” Musical Play by Once Upon a Blue Ridge; Performing Arts Center; 7:30 pm; Tickets $15. (828)526-9047. Saturday, November 28 A Christmas Carol Mask Making for Kids at the Performing Arts Center by Once Upon a Blue Ridge, 2 to 4 p.m. Free for students. (828)526-9047. Town Tree Lighting starting between 6 to 6:30 p.m., Main Street at Methodist Church. Santa at Visitor’s Center following. (828)526-5841. December Every Day Through Christmas Gingerbread Man Decorating, The Toy Store in Highlands, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (828)526-9415. Tuesday, December 1 “Wreath Fluffing”- Give Your Boring Wreath a

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26th Annual Dillsboro Festival of Lights & Luminaries first two weekends in December DILLSBORO, N.C. - Dillsboro invites folks to experience Christmas spirit in early December as this walkabout mountain town glows in holiday splendor for the 26th annual Dillsboro Festival of Lights & Luminaries. The four-night festival, which takes place Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 1112, begins each evening at dusk when merchant “elves” illuminate the streets with 2,500 white paper bag luminaries. The merchants also flip the switches on strands of tiny white lights trimming the town’s buildings, many of which date to the 1800s. Once the town is aglow, carolers fill the streets with music, musicians stroll the sidewalks

playing Christmas favorites, and Santa visits with children in the town hall. Shopkeepers add to the festivities by staying open late and serving holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. “If you’re having trouble getting into the holiday spirit, this festival will do wonders,” says Julie Spiro of the Jackson County Tourism Authority. “We’re often told that visiting the luminaries festival is like stepping right into a Christmas painting.”

There’s no admission charge for the Festival of Lights & Luminaries, and lodging is plentiful with more than half of Jackson's County guest rooms located in Dillsboro or within 15 minutes. For information, go to www.visitdillsboro.org, or call the Visitors Center at (800) 962-1911.

Santa Claus sets up shop in the Dillsboro Town Hall and greets children during the annual Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries Festival. Photo by Charles Snodgrass

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PAC presenting ‘A Christmas Carol Revisited’ on Thanksgiving weekend The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (ML-PAC) in Highlands, NC presents “A Christmas Carol Revisited” Friday, Nov. 27, 7:30 pm. Scheduled as a family activity for the day after Thanksgiving, the performance will kick off the holiday season for ML-PAC. After the play the cast will lead the audience in a medley of Christmas carols. The play will be followed the next day by a mask-making workshop where kids will make their own masks like the ones used in the performance. The mask-making workshop is sponsored by the PAC Youth Theater Program and is free to students. Both events will be presented by “Once Upon a Blue Ridge” Theater Company from Meadows of Dan, Va.

U.S. Marine Reserve reports for duty at last year’s Highlands Christmas parade with kids and toys decorating the Toys for Tots float.

Toys for Tots campaign in full swing for the holidays Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity that raisies funding and support for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Retired Marine Lance Corporal Randy Hughes is the coordinator in this area. You can still be a part of this year ’s campaign by calling

(828)524-7300,visiting the Toys for Tots program by website at www.toysfor tots.org or contributing toys at local collection points. List of Toys for Tots collection points in Franklin: • Wal Mart • Dan’s Auto Service • Smoky Mountain Chevrolet • All Dollar General locations • Angel Medical Center • Big Lots • Kerr Drug • Shoney’s • Macon County News • Enterprise Car Rental • Toys for Tots main office on 441 south (old Monte Alban building)

About ‘A Christmas Carol Revisited’ This version of Old Scrooge’s story is unlike any you’ve seen before. In this faithful retelling of the Christmas classic, three street performers bring all of Dickens’ characters magically to life. Utilizing oversized masks for all the spirit characters, and the involvement of the audience, old Scrooge’s miraculous transformation from a miser to a man of good will becomes more poignant than ever. Scrooge is played by veteran actor and writer, Peter Holland. Joining Holland on stage are his wife, Christina, a gifted actress and singer, and Kevin Boyd, an outstanding young comic actor. What makes the hour long play special is the simplicity of the production elements and the talents of the three performers who play all of the characters. The action of the story takes place inside a magic gold circle. The actors change from one character to another in full

view of the audience. Tickets for “A Christmas Carol Revisited” Musical Play are $15 per person. To purchase tickets, call the Performing Arts Center at 828-5269047. Additional 2009 Holiday Performances Presented by PAC: — “The Christmas Letters” with Barbara Bates Smith, Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 pm, $15 — The Dappled Grays, $15, Dec. 5, 7:30 pm — “The Magic of Music” A Braidstream Workshop, Dec. 19, 3 pm — Braidstream Holiday Concert, Dec. 19, 7:30 pm — Free Festive Film Days, Dec. 18 and 26, with matinees, evening shows and refreshments for purchase About Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center Located at 507 Chestnut Street Highlands, NC, the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center provides enriching cultural arts and entertainment to the Highlands Community. The Center plays host to the Highlands-Cashiers players, who present several live theater productions throughout the year. ML-PAC also features a full schedule of music, storytelling and dance performances, many of which focus on mountain heritage and culture. New in the 2009/2010 season, ML-PAC is launching the PAC Youth Theater Group, designed to help bring the art of live theater productions to area school children. For more details on all ML-PAC events, visit the website at www.highlandsperformingarts.com.

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‘The Christmas Letters’ presented at library On Sunday, Dec. 6, “The Christmas Letters,” the one-woman play featuring Barbara Bates Smith, and adapted by her from the Lee Smith novella, will be presented by the Friends of the Macon County Public Library at 2 p.m. in the library on 149 Siler Road, Franklin. Hammered dulcimer musical accompaniment is by Jeff Sebens. Woven into the holiday traditions of “The Christmas Letters” are the Lee Smith trademarks of humor and poignancy. In a vivid and gossipy format, a very real family story unfolds. Smith is noted for her adaptation and Off-Broadway performance of “Ivy Rowe” from Lee Smith’s “Fair and Tender Ladies,” a show entering its 20th year. Other Lee Smith adaptations on tour are “On Agate Hill” and “B. Smith Does Lee Smith,” a sam-

pler. “The two Smiths seem made for each other,” cites The Asheville Citizen-Times. Lee has said, “I am Barbara’s most avid fan and groupie.” Winner of the 2003 Southeastern Theatre Conference Best Actress award, Smith is slated for major roles in “Hamlet” in N o v e m b e r, Barbara Bates Smith and in “Doubt” in February, at Haywood Arts Repertory Theatre in Waynesville. Prize-winning North Carolina author Lee Smith has written 12 novels, including the recent “On Agate Hill,” the New York Times best seller “The Last Girls,” the ever-popular “Fair and Tender Ladies,” and “Oral History”; and three collections of short stories. Literary awards have included the Lila Wallace/ Readers’ Digest Award, the Southern Book Critics Circle Award, and the Fiction Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Visit www.barbarabatessmith.com for more information about the actress. For more information about the presentation, call (828)524-3600.

Thanksgiving dinner offered to the community — Tuesday, Nov. 24 at St. Cyprian’s Church, located at 116 Roller Mill Rd. The meal will last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will include turkey, dressing, gravy, yams, rolls, green beans, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese and pumpkin pie. The cost is $5 a plate. There will be live music and take-out service. Tickets may also be purchased to provide a hot meal for others. For information, call Liz at (828)506-3063. — Thursday, Nov. 26 at First Presbyterian Church, in Tartan Hall adjacent to the sanctuary located at 26 Church St. The meal is free and will include turkey and all the trimmings from noon until 2 p.m. For information about volunteering time or donations or to make arrangements to ride the church bus or receive home delivery for shut-ins, call the church at (828) 524-3119. — Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Jackson County Community Table, located at 127 Bartlett St. in Sylva. Turkey and fixins will be provided from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. — Thursday, Nov. 26 at Mountain Man Grill located at 7923 Hwy 441 North in Dillard, Ga. Free meal of turkey and all the trimmings will be provided from 11 a.m. until supplies last.

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Looking for some creative fun and a different way to enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend with friends or family? For two days, The Bascom is hosting gingerbread-building sessions with beloved instructor Fayne Ansley. “Come to The Bascom with family or friends on Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving, and jump into the holiday spirit,” said Norma Smith Hendrix, Bascom education director. “From grandparents and their grandkids to a group of adult sisters and brothers, it’s a great way to learn a fun new craft that could become a family tradition.” These classes will be all day on Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ansley will be guiding gingerbread The Bascom is offering a creative new way for the community to builders in the construc- enjoy the Thanksgiving holidays with friends or family: an intertion of imaginative gin- generational gingerbread-building class Nov. 27 and 28. Pre-reggerbread houses or istration is required, and all materials are included. To register or structures. The class is for more information, visit www.thebascom.org or call (828) 526drop-in style, but pre- 4949 ext. 100. registration is required. will be juried by popular vote. Votes can Students can stay for the full two days be placed Dec. 1-11 during Bascom pubor drop in for a few hours each day, all lic hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 for the same price. a.m. to 5 p.m. The winners will be anCost is $45 for the general public or nounced on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. $40 for Bascom members. Space is limduring a Gingerbread Structure Display ited, so pre-registration is important. and Celebration. Admission is free to the Students under 12 must be accompanied display, and all are welcome. by an adult. To register or for more information, After the class, participants are invited visit www.thebascom.org or call (828) to enter their creations in The Bascom’s 526-4949 ext. 100. Gingerbread Structure Contest. These

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The Macon County News — Christmas Gift Guide 2009

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Shop With a Cop makes season brighter for local children

This year marks the 11th year Macon County law enforcement officers will participate in “Shop With A Cop” – a program that pairs officers with underprivileged children in the community to bring a little spirit of the season to some of the less fortunate families in the area. Each child gets a $100 shopping spree at Wal-Mart and a meal at Burger King. Last year, 213 kids were helped, to the tune of more than $21,000. No child has ever been turned away, and Macon County Sher- Last year, 213 kids were helped with the Shop-With-A-Cop proiff Robbie Holland gram, to the tune of more than $21,000 in charitable donations. said he has several businesses who wish to remain anonymother was sent to prison. That year, mous that will help with funding at the Holland was watching the news and last minute if the program falls short. learned about Shop-With-A-Cop. The only stipulation in the shopping “That’s what we are going to do. That is program is that each child being what we are going to do for this helped should buy a gift for someone woman’s three children,” he said. Using else. The officers are encouraged to his own money, Christmas was prolearn of any pressing needs in the famvided for the family. ily through conversations with the The next year, the program expanded kids. to 16 children. Wal-Mart learned about After shopping and lunch, they are what Holland was trying to do, and oftreated to a holiday party with a spefered to match any money raised by the cial visit from Santa Claus. At the party Sheriff’s Department. they get a chance to wrap the presents Kids are identified for the program in they have picked out through the day. one of four ways: They are children offiEleven years ago, working as a decers have come in contact with through tective for juveniles, Holland and his the year; they are recommended by Dewife, Marci, who was working in Social partment of Social Services; the Macon Services, worked on a case where a County School System offers children’s

Sheriff Holland says the mission of Shop With a Cop is to giving the kids “a Christmas they’ll remember for years to come.”

names; or members of the community may put forth a child’s name. Law enforcement officers participate in fundraisers throughout the year. Last month, Scott Nelson, president of the local chapter of the Enforcers Motorcycle Club and 38 other bikers went on a 90-mile ride through the mountains that helped to fund the “Shop with a Cop” program. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the scenic ride and all other “Shop with a Cop” fundraising events go to the Christmas shopping spree for children. Holland said that no taxpayer dollars are ever used for funding. “This year we hope to bring big smiles to more Macon County children than ever before. Your contribution is what will make this year’s event a huge success and give a family who’s fallen on hard times a Christmas they’ll remember for years to come,” Holland said. To help, send check or money order to: MCSO “Shop with a Cop” at 1820 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734, or call (828)349-2152 for more information.

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New Year’s Eve Dance. Macon County Community Facilities Building. 9 to 12 p.m. Visit us on the web at: w w w. h i g h m o u n t a i n s q u a re s . o rg . (828)349-0905 or (828)349-4187.

4-H taking orders for Christmas poinsettias Macon County 4-H is taking orders on Christmas poinsettias, which will be arriving the first week of December. These are floral shop quality plants using the same source as the Biltmore House. The red, white, mixed, burgundy, and monet colored poinsettias come in 8” pots ($15) and 10" baskets ($20). This fund-raiser benefits 4-H youth, as it provides scholarship money for 4-H programming, workshops, curriculum, and awards. Contact the Cooperative Extension 4-H at (828)349-2046. Quantities are limited, so order early. Macon County 4-H is the youth component of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension System. It offers youth programs and activities to diverse groups of young people aged 5-18, learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. To learn more about how you can become involved in 4-H, contact Kathy Kuhlman, 4-H Agent at (828)349-2046, or stop by the Agricultural Services Center, at 193 Thomas Heights Road in Franklin.

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