Thursday, March 30, 2006

Planting by the signs

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In this time of vernal equinox when days grow longer, fresh warm breezes stir the budding trees, and the sun's rays paint nature with go...
Thursday, March 23, 2006

Sarah Evaline Souther Dyer and Herbal Tonics

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One of Grandmother Dyer's recommended spring tonics was sassafras tea. The sassafras bush grew readily on mountain farms in small clumps...
Thursday, March 16, 2006

Sarah Evaline Souther Dyer and some old-fashioned remedies

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My grandmother, Sarah Evaline Souther Dyer (1857-1959) was considered a "Granny Woman." Among other things, she had a knowledge of...
Thursday, March 2, 2006

Through mountains mists a light in the mountains, Part 2 Truett McConnell College, 1946-2006 Holding Forth The Flame of Knowledge For Six Decades

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We continue the exciting story of how Truett McConnell College, Cleveland, GA, grew from the foundations of the Hiawassee Academy (1886-1930...
Thursday, February 23, 2006

Through mountains mists a light in the mountains Truett McConnell College, 1946-2006 Holding Forth The Flame of Knowledge For Six Decades

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Last week’s column focused on the new four- year program, the Dora Hunter Allison Spiva School of Education at Truett McConnell College, Cle...
Thursday, February 16, 2006

Mrs. Dora Allison Hunter Spiva Honored

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Mention the name of “Mrs. Dora” and many in Union County and throughout the North Georgia area know who she is: the beautiful, alert, retir...
Thursday, February 9, 2006

Zenobia Addington Chastain, Teacher

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Two weeks ago I promised a continuation of the life and work of Zenobia Addington Chastain, daughter of March and Sarah Moore Addington of U...