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Backcountry Expeditions breaking down barriers

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
In this week's column I am sharing an invitation written by a retired major on behalf of No Barriers Warriors as follows: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our free programs for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Dr. Keith DeFoor, Cynthia DeFoor, former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Dr. Drew Van Horn, and Jeffrey Bauman with the Kayagum that Miller donated to the College.

Dr. Keith DeFoor, Cynthia DeFoor, former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Dr. Drew Van Horn, and Jeffrey Bauman with the Kayagum that Miller donated to the College.

Former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Donates Instrument to Young Harris College

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Young Harris College recently welcomed former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, to campus to thank her for donating her family’s Kayagum (Korean zither) to the College. She met with YHC President Dr. Drew Van Horn, Dean of the Division of Fine Arts Dr.
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We are sacred

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Recently, I had the privilege of researching some of the Native American views on women. As we go forward in our journey of domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, in an effort to prevent it, I looked into some Native American views.
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Golden Treasure

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
We all wish when we see that rainbow that there really is a pot of gold somewhere for us to find. It hasn’t happened yet, not for me anyway. The lucky ones are those folks that brought home a little bit of gold when they brought home their Golden Retriever puppy. What a gem of a dog.
Jake Scott Davies

Jake Scott Davies

Multiple felonies result in prison sentence

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
With his plea this week in Clay County Superior Court, a Hayesville man will face substantial prison time if he offends yet again, according to a release from District Attorney Ashley Welch's office.
Marie Lance shows off her collection of toy "slime" at the home of her grandmother, Anita Lance. (Photo by Jared Putnam)

Marie Lance shows off her collection of toy "slime" at the home of her grandmother, Anita Lance. (Photo by Jared Putnam)

Miraculous Marie

News Staff
Thursday, November 11, 2021
To a casual observer, Marie Lance looks and acts the part of a typical, healthy 11 year old. She skips through her grandmother's Clay County home, eager to show off containers of her toy "slime" and the art she has made through her newfound painting hobby.
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Image by MegLearner from Pixabay

Pellet and wood stove safety

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
With temperatures dropping outside, pellet and wood burning stoves may be fired up inside of the home. Please look over the following safety tips to prevent a fire within the house due to these heating methods. ·     Have your chimney and stove inspected and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep.
Clay County Manager and director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney

Clay County Manager and director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney

Focus on County Manager Debbie Mauney

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Clay County Manager and director of Health and Human Services Debbie Mauney began her career more than 30 years ago. She started working for Clay County in August 1990 as Child Welfare social worker and continued that role through February 1997.