The Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff has new hours.  They are open Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-6:00pm.  They are closed daily from noon-1:00pm for lunch.  Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff is located in the former office of High Valley Construction on the Bakersville Highway near the intersection of Penland Road.  For more information call 765-5385.