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Community February 28, 2007
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D Dealing with iabetes
Dr. Ellen Andrews
      The media are so cheerful whenever new treatments for diabetes are approved. We see articles extolling the benefits of the new treatment. This always gets our hopes up, so it's frustrating to learn the treatment won't be available for months yet. And that it is more expensive! Still, over the last ...
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Join Curves food drive promotion and help feed the hungry
      Curves of Hayesville will be participating in the Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks. Last year, the curves Food Drive collected 11 million pounds of food for local communities all over the world.
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Marriages as of 2/28/2007
      Scott James Stambaugh 43, of Hayesville N.C. and Patricia Sue Moore 46, of Hayesville N.C. were married on February 2, 2007. Robert Patterson 35, of Hayesville N.C. and Holly Lynn Bryson 23, of Hayesville N.C. were married on February 16, 2007. Wilson Lee Shepherd Jr 58, of Hayesville N.C. and Ba...
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Deeds as of 2/28/2007
      National Investments LLC sold Unit 21 Licklog Townhouse in Hiawassee Township to Kevin & Madeline Dollard for $425,000.00 on February 20, 2007. William R. and Kim H. Thompson sold 1.788 acres Lot 3 Addington Way in Hiawassee Township to Raymond C. Wanda H. Cotton for $60,000.00 on Frbuary 20, 2007...
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Cody hired by Nantahala Bank & Trust
      Clara Reffit, City Executive and Executive Vice President, for Nantahala Bank & Trust in Hayesville, is pleased to announce their newest employee, Sheila Cody. Sheila is not new to banking in the Hayesville Community, having started her banking career in 1986 with First Union. Most recently, Sheil...
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Helping Bachman's Sparrow, one song at a time
      Equipped with an MP3 player downloaded with some catchy love songs, a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologist takes to the pine forests of the Sandhills game lands. It isn't an afternoon getaway. The biologist is working and the MP3 player is playing mating songs of the Bachman's sparrow, ide...
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Full Spectrum Farms to host donor appreciation and announcement of major gift
      March 3, 2007; 5:00pm to 7 : 0 0 p m ; H a r d w o o d G a l l e r y , Waynesville, NC F u l l Spectrum Farms will be hosting an event in appreciation of its supporters and to announce a major gift. Public is invited to attend. Full Spectrum Board of Directors will provide information to the publi...
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Big tax refund, bad money move?
      Symmetry Software says a large refund check is a lost opportunity Here's a trick question: When can a check worth thousands of dollars be a bad thing? The answer: When it's a tax refund check. While this may sound counterintuitive, a large refund check is a sign that you're loaning the governmen...
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Organic Farming - should you make the switch?
      Organic foods have become increasingly popular over the last few years. These foods are grown without the use of chemicals, and they have not been genetically modified, meaning they have not been altered by the introduction of genetic material and proteins from another source.
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Container Gardening - one of the hottest gardening trends
      Gardening is one of North Carolina's biggest outdoor leisure activities. For those who like to garden but don't have a large yard, container gardening is the perfect solution.
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How soil carbon sequestration can affect global warming
      Whether or not you believe that the world is experiencing global warming, many officials and policymakers have made the topic of global warming known for years. Global warming, in essence, is linked to the overabundance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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Teach children the value of chores
      Housework is a part of life for children and adults alike. You prepare your children for adulthood by sending them to school, even though they may not always want to go. You also need to prepare them to manage and maintain a home, though it may not always be fun. So how do you solve the chore wars?...
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THIS IS A HAMMER
Downpour detective solves ceiling leak
By Samantha Mazzotta
      Q: I read your column about the email from Nancy V. and her inability to locate the source of a leak that caused damage to her dining-room ceiling but not to the bedroom ceiling above. I had the same problem several years ago and experienced similar frustrations.
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"How-to" update your backyard? Do it yourself with easy weekend projects
      Your backyard is missing something. Maybe it needs a new deck, or perhaps a nice bench under that lovely old tree that you cherish. Does your faithful companion need a new doghouse? Or maybe your deck chairs have seen better days. A gazebo? A trellis for your gorgeous roses? A planter box for seas...
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Use 'green' materials at home
      Environmentally friendly, or "green," products and practices can make your home healthier and more comfortable. But how do you incorporate green materials into your home? Here are some suggestions from Smart HomeOwner magazine, which focuses on innovative building practices that result in green, he...
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Short cuts to entertaining with style
      Entertaining at home is on the rise. Where it was once trendy to go out to celebrate special occasions or just to socialize, now 80 percent of women choose to take party planning into their own hands. The simple secret? Arm yourself with insider short cuts and easy tips so you can throw a memorable...
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Practice farm safety with kids
      As any parent knows, kids can be curious creatures. While such curiosity is a good thing and a character trait most parents encourage, responsible parenting involves recognizing a child's inquisitive nature and taking steps to prevent that curiosity from causing injury.
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