From the Editor

By Vicki Hyatt

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• When enough is enough

  Apr 28
  As I was listening to a recent sermon in church, it got me thinking about early childhood lessons as well as truths my husband and I have picked ...
  
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  The perfect, chewy chocolate chip cookie

  By Vicki Hyatt - Feb 09
  For years I have been searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. My husband loves the one on the back of the chocolate chip package, but ...
  

• Help needed in the quest for greater efficiency

  Dec 15
  Seeking ways to improve efficiency Through the years, I’ve found effective ways to improve efficiency. Some of them just came naturally, and ...
  

• An hour in court is an eye-opener

  Nov 21
  When DeeAnna Haney, who usually covers law enforcement and court happenings was gone last week, I filled in when a case we were following was ...
  

• Compromise is not a dirty word; it is the basis of our Constitution

  By Vicki Hyatt - Oct 11
  In my job, I get the chance to read a lot of information from multiple sources with varying slants. I read left-leaning news items, right-leaning ...
  

• Coin campaign gets a boost

  Sep 24
  The Million Coin Campaign: Cash Conquers Cold got a much-needed boost last weekend when the Waynesville Fire Department personnel volunteered ...
  

• Issues, not member trolling, led to AARP membership

  By Vicki Hyatt - Sep 06
  This week I finally took the plunge. After receiving gentle reminders for the past year or two about joining AARP, I decided to become a dues-payin...
  

• Dieting is an unpleasant, yet necessary action — for me, at least

  By Vicki Hyatt - Aug 13
  Dieting is at the very top a mental list I keep titled,"Things I hate to do." I totally understand the whole idea behind achieving and maintaining ...
  

• Email is not a time-saver, but I'm happily addicted

  By Vicki Hyatt - Jul 23
  I remember the days before email gained popularity. In the newspaper world, that meant we got information in varying forms, from hand-written to ...
  

• Sugary drinks are becoming the next health threat in our country

  Jul 11
  As I stood in the drink aisle of the grocery store several Sundays ago, I began to marvel at mind-boggling number of choices we have for quenching ...
  

• Dad, you will be missed

  By Vicki Hyatt - Mar 28
  I recently returned from my father’s funeral, and while I can’t escape the sense of personal loss, I am comforted by the fact his death occurred ...
  

• Taxing food items is a bad idea

  Jan 30
  There’s a lot of talk about tax reform in North Carolina. One plan being discussed by legislators would expand the sales tax on sales and services ...
  

• 'Tis the season — of being busy

  Dec 04
  There are many signs that we are in the midst of one of the busiest times of the year. Stores are filled with custimers - -— ones who sometimes ...
  

• Negative campaign mailers spark early memories of life lessons

  By Vicki Hyatt - Nov 08
  My interest in politics and government came from an unlikely source at an relatively young age. Our ranch in Montana was at the point where three ...
  

• Who knew the Farmer's Almanac contained so much information?

  By Vicki Hyatt - Oct 03
  Although I am a rancher’s daughter and my husband and I are now involved in our own cattle operation, I must confess I’ve never paid much attention...
  

• Community newspaper creates a caring atmosphere

  Sep 23
  The one time a week I get a four hours of uninterrupted time to visit with people is Saturday morning at the Historic Farmers Market. I’m there ...
  

• New businesses in Canton a sign of confidence

  Aug 15
  The opening of new businesses is a good sign that the economy is inching ahead. That's evident in Canton where about a dozen new businesses have ...
  

• 'Pasture dinner' was a memorable experience

  By Vicki Hyatt - Jul 31
  Our Bethel farm where we raise beef cattle was transformed into a place for elegant outdoor dining last week when the energetic crew with Sunburst ...
  

• Canton police acted properly in fireworks snafu

  Jul 14
  Sometimes trying to do a good deed can backfire, especially if shortcuts are involved. The fizzled fate of fireworks this July 4 in Canton appears ...
  

• There are ways to avoid all sorts of pain; it starts with posture

  By Vicki Hyatt - Jun 27
  When it comes to taking care of the human back, there’s no instruction book I’ve ever heard of that sets forth warnings and consequences about bad ...