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From left, quilter Marilyn Thompson, Clay County Care Center staffers Rosemary Harvey, Community Life Coordinator, Melissa Ditmore, nurse, Gail Dockery, CNA, and quilters Jan Kitchen, Robin Jones and Shirley Deasy.

From left, quilter Marilyn Thompson, Clay County Care Center staffers Rosemary Harvey, Community Life Coordinator, Melissa Ditmore, nurse, Gail Dockery, CNA, and quilters Jan Kitchen, Robin Jones and Shirley Deasy.

Misty Mountain Quilt Guild spread joy to nursing homes

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Last week, the Heart 2 Heart Outreach Group, part of the Misty Mountain Quilters Guild, donated more than 200 handmade items to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the five-county area including Clay.
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More Pet Peeves

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
On a short break from home improvement topics, I need to finish telling you about the rest of my pet peeves. I love the comments you have sent, and I agree with you on all of them. Television ads.
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Portable Heating Safety

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Heat is one thing that we cannot do without this season. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? Follow a few simple safety tips to prevent most heating fires from happening.
(Progress photo • Lorraine Bennett) Judge Willis Whichard, left, retired from the N.C. Supreme Court, administers the oath of office to incoming Hayesville Mayor Joe Slaton as wife Wendy holds the Bible.

(Progress photo • Lorraine Bennett) Judge Willis Whichard, left, retired from the N.C. Supreme Court, administers the oath of office to incoming Hayesville Mayor Joe Slaton as wife Wendy holds the Bible.

Joe Slaton Takes Over Mayor’s Post, Names Harry Baughn Mayor Pro-Tem

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The torch was passed at Town Hall Monday evening when former Councilman Joe Slaton took the oath of office as Hayesville’s new mayor. One of his first official acts was to propose former Mayor Harry Baughn be designated mayor pro-tem and the council agreed.
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Special service for those hurting

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
For many, failing health, financial changes, the loss of a loved one and other losses can make the holiday season one filled with sadness, grief, and despair instead of joy and hope.
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The Gourd Place and the gourd girls’ recipes

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Perhaps you need an interesting, fun place to take family and friends who come visiting during the Christmas season. Check out the Gourd Place located five miles from Helen, Ga in Sautee Nacoochee. These days the Gourd Place is only open by appointment; you can call 706-865-4048 or go to www.
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Aging with respect

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
How’s it going? We are all happiest, healthiest, safest and supported when we are listened to and treated with respect by the people in our lives. These people may include a spouse, partner, family member, friends and caretakers.