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Murphy Health & Fitness is in the process of constructing a permanent pool enclosure over its facility, which is scheduled to be completed by April. This artist’s rendering shows what the finished product should look like.
Fitness club installing enclosure over pool
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Murphy Health & Fitness is in the process of constructing a permanent pool enclosure over its facility, which is scheduled to be completed by April. This artist’s rendering shows what the finished product should look like.
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Tim Irish enlisted into the Navy right out of high school in 1985. He suffered a fall in 2019 that left him a quadriplegic. You can help in his recovery. Local veterans aided in his recovery.
Veterans helping veterans in county
Big Realty in Murphy ran a donation drive last month for the benefit of the Valley River Humane Society, which operates the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Marble. The owners and brokers are “Big” Frank Schuler and “Lil” Mary Schuler (at right). Leslie Miskove (left) is their office manager, while Jim and Phyllis Gerke (middle) are volunteers. Melody Johnson (left), president of the Humane Society, recently met with the Schulers to pick up the donations and express thanks on behalf of the animals.
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Abigail Hickman/Staff Correspondent Kimberly Utt holds her macaw parrot Noah at her home in Hiawassee, Ga.