Tuesday, May 10, 2011

EVENING WITH THE ARTS

Nancy Simpson judged this year's Clay County Historical and Arts' Council Poetry Contest. She read from her book, LIVING ABOVE THE FROST LINE, during "Evening With the Arts" at Hayesville High School Lecture Hall on May 5. She and retired art teacher, Reba Beck, formed this annual event 20 years ago to celebrate the arts in our community and schools.

Nancy Simpson's book, LIVING ABOVE THE FROST LINE, was published by Carolina Wren Press.



Linda Smith's poem, "Josie's Sunday," won second place.


Bob Grove's poem about an old house received honorable mention.


Brenda Kay Ledford's poem, "Beckoning," won first place in the Clay County Historical and Arts' Council Poetry Contest. She read her poem during "Evening With the Arts" at Hayesville High School Lecture Hall on May 5.


Other adults who won the poetry contest include: Amber Johnson, honorable mention and Mrs. Lamar Chastain, third place.

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  1. Susie SwansonTuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:17:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations Brenda. I'm sure it is a great poem. Would love to readit. Thank you for the visit to my blog. I appreciate the nice wirds.. Susie

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  2. Glenda BeallTuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:59:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations, Brenda Kay, Bob Grove and Linda Smith, all members of Netwest. Congratulations to the other winners as well.
    Evening with the Arts is always a special time in Hayesville, Clay County, NC.
    Thanks to Nancy and to Reba Beck for seeing the need to do this for the children and the community.

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