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Reading is fun-damental

Greetings, fellow readers, Whether reading this column holding a physical copy of the Clay County Times-Democrat or opening it in digital format, your decision to read a hometown newspaper is fundamental to the good-life in small towns. Keeping a hometown newspaper is made possible by groups that believe in the vital service and resource of local newspapers. CherryRoad Media provides this community access to hometown news, features, and sports reporting. Do you subscribe or pick up a copy when at the grocery store, if you remember.

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WINTER WONDERLAND

Snow blanketed the area Thursday night and brought with it below zero temperatures causing everything to freeze as shown in the above photo of a pond west of Greenway. (Right) - Tanner Hickson, the two-year old daughter of Daryn and Jillian Hickson, enjoyed the snow and her first sledding experience.

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What is your New Year’s Resolution?

Jill Davidson, Chief Deputy Treasurer of Clay County and Piggott resident – “I want to focus on being kind and more thankful for all the blessings I have in my life.” Clay County Treasurer Teresa Akers, of Piggott – “I want to be more attentive in listening to people and be more mindful of what they are saying.” Former Pollard resident Sarah Moody Thompson, now of Nashville - “My New Year’s Resolution is to read more.” Her husband, David’s resolution is “to cook more healthy home cooked meals.” .

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