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Fireworks brighten the night sky from the 2012 annual Fourth of July display.

Stargazing, fireworks to brighten holiday

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The annual Yancey County-sponsored Independence Day fireworks will take place in downtown Burnsville at dusk on Friday, July 5.

The fireworks are fired from a parcel of land near the old Forest Service building on U.S. 19E, and are visible throughout the valley.

Authorities ask residents to drive with care through Burnsville as the fireworks are exploding, and to take care if you plan to park and watch.

The fireworks will be followed immediately by a ‘Stars on the Square’ stargazing event on the town square.

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Traffic on the U.S. 19E in Burnsville is being delayed daily as construction crews complete infrastructure installation in preparation for widening the road to a four-lane, divided highway.

Construction officials have said they will not be closing the bypass and diverting traffic onto Main Street, though the smart driver uses alternatives to avoid the congestion created as traffic in front of Grocery Outlet is restricted to one lane.

Humans treated after reports of rabies An emergency rabies shot clinic has been scheduled for Saturday after health officials reported three raccoons have tested positive for rabies in Yancey County.

One exposure resulted in an unvaccinated dog having to be killed after it and other dogs killed the raccoon. According to the Yancey County Health Department, “there was human exposure and those individuals

are being treated.”

Another case also resulted in humans being exposed, and “they are being treated.” A third case involved a raccoon that “was acting strangely and was killed. That animal was then reported to the Sheriff’s Department,” health officials said, which notified the health department.

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Warrants: Man had 12 pounds of marijuana

Warrants show that a local man has been charged with possession of nearly 13 pounds of marijuana.

Thomas Wiley Duvall Jr., 53, of 2061 Banks Creek Road, was charged with possession of 12.8 pounds of marijuana at his home.

As reported earlier, deputies received a tip and

responded to the Duvall home on June 14. “After making contact with the owner, deputies discovered 14 marijuana plants growing inside and outside the property,” the sheriff said in a posting on the department Facebook page.

Duvall was charged with possession with intent

to manufacture, sale and distribute the 12.8 pounds of marijuana; manufacturing 14 healthy plants; and maintaining a dwelling for the keeping and selling of a controlled substance.

Duvall was also charged with additional possession of more than one and onehalf ounce of marijuana

and possession of pipes and drug paraphernalia.

Duvall’s arrest had been delayed until agents with the State Bureau of Investigation could provide the sheriff with the weight of the marijuana seized at the house.

Duvall has been released on bail.

Thomas Duvall

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County budget message from county manager

To the Yancey County Board of County Commissioners and Citizens of Yancey County: In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 159-11, the Yancey County Fiscal Year 2013-2014 proposed budget is respectfully submitted for your review and consideration. The proposed budget sets forth a plan of operation for all County departments, programs, and capital projects for the coming year. This proposed budget is balanced in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act with general fund revenues and expenditures each totaling $21,287,334.

INTRODUCTION This budget message will introduce the Yancey County Fiscal Year 2013-2014 proposed budget.

The budgeting process begins in February of each year with management requesting proposed appropriation use plans from departments, agencies and other County-supported entities. This year the requests for County funding exceeded expected revenues by over $2.5 million. Over the course of numerous work sessions, the County Commissioners and County staff have worked to develop a balanced budget in line with expected revenue. This document will show how the County plans to utilize its fiscal resources and will highlight some of the more significant impacts to the County’s budget.

The goals for the upcoming budget year are simple. The County strives to maintain basic mandated services, make investments in public safety and make long overdue County facility repairs while continuing efforts to restore the general fund reserves to the level required by the State of North Carolina. It has been the goal to accomplish these tasks without overburdening the County taxpayer. However, due to continued declining sales tax revenues, reductions in County revenue due to the federal budget sequester, and revenue reductions by the State, it has become unavoidably necessary to increase County generated revenue by adjusting the current tax rate of $0.45 to $0.50 per $100 valuation.

County government, unlike most private business, experiences increased demands for many services such as law enforcement, emergency medical services, public health and other social services during tough economic times. County staff have done a great job doing more with less but the time has come to address basic needs that can no longer be delayed. There is no pay increase for employees included in this budget.

REVENUES The County’s primary sources of funding are property taxes and sales taxes. Property taxes constitute the County’s largest source of revenue.

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For Fiscal Year 2013-2014, it is necessary that Yancey County increase the current property tax rate by five (5) cents from $0.45 to $0.50 per $100 of valuation in order to provide an estimated total revenue of $11,603,700 or 54% of the total general fund budget. The County Tax Department has made great strides over the past few years in collecting delinquent taxes owed to the County.

No one likes paying taxes but those who fail to pay their share place a great burden on those who do pay as required. The current tax collection rate is approaching 96%, which puts Yancey County in the range of our county peer group. Together with the use of authorized tax collection methods and the conducting of business personal property audits, positive results for County revenue have been produced. The sales tax projection for the County continues to be stagnant. Currently, legislation pending in the North Carolina General Assembly threatens to further reduce revenue the counties receive from sales and other state taxes.

Some form of this tax reform legislation is very likely to become law which could have a very negative effect on County revenue. Other revenue sources such as fees from building permits, deed filings, and others are projected to be minor. These constitute a small portion of the revenue for this budget. The remaining revenue sources include federal and state grants for specific programs, primarily at the Department of Social Services and the Transportation Department. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board continue to support tax collection measures to ensure that all outstanding tax revenue is collected.

The County has reviewed every alternative to the proposed increase to the tax rate. The County has worked to reduce budget expenditures the past four years but there are no areas available to reduce expenses without severely impairing public safety and mandated service delivery. County staff studied the feasibility to implement a solid waste availability fee utilized by many counties across the State to offset the tremendous costs incurred by the County for the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste and recycled materials.

The County spends over $2.5 million annually for these services alone. Consideration of the fee was suspended pending further study. A review of area counties shows the same experience that revenues are being reduced but mandatory expenditures are not. This year, Mitchell County balanced their budget by utilizing fund balance reserves to the tune of over $1.4 million. Avery County raised the county tax rate in 2012 by 3 ½ cents. Buncombe County and counties throughout the state have proposed raising tax rates due to unfunded federal and state mandates, the weak economy and overall increases in mandatory expenses.

MAJOR INITIATIVES AND EXPENDITURES Yancey County continues to persevere through the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression. Despite the financial difficulties that this present economy has produced, this budget will contribute to the restoration of the County’s fiscal health, provide funding for safety measures in the public schools, provide additional resources to the Sheriff’s Department, provide much needed enhancement to Emergency Medical Services, provide much needed County facility repair, provide needed public services, and support community initiatives. Specifically, our proposed budget addresses these issues as follows: 1) Fiscal Control and Financial Stability: At the end of FY 2012, Yancey County ranked last in the state in the amount of fund balance reserves available for appropriation at $316,669. Although still below the state requirement of 8% available, this continues to represent improvement from the negative 9% available in FY 2009. Yancey County is working closely with the N.C. Local Government Commission to restore the County’s fiscal health.

This proposed budget recommends an allocation in the amount of $400,000 to the “Contribution to Fund Balance” line item in the general fund.

Together with the anticipated gains from the current year, the administration believes the fund balance reserve will near 5% available by the end of FY 2013-14. This has been a difficult task with many

sacrifices but it is a goal that absolutely must be accomplished.

2) Public Schools and Education: Yancey County Schools continue to do great things to improve educational performance among our students with available resources during this challenging time. Yancey County is grateful for the close relationship with the Yancey County Board of Education and appreciates the difficult decisions the schools have made in light of state funding reductions. The Board of Commissioners met jointly with the Board of Education during the budget process to discuss funding priorities for Yancey County Schools. Without a doubt, the safety and security of children while at school is of paramount concern. The school system requested additional funds to provide various security measures in their facilities. To that end, this budget includes an additional appropriation of $100,000 to be used for school capital safety projects as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

In addition to the $100,000 appropriation for safety needs, the Board of Commissioners’ commitment to Yancey County Schools and its students continues to be a top priority and this budget for FY 2013-14 maintains the current level of appropriation for current expense, JROTC, and local supplements. Specifically, this budget appropriates $2,867,734 for the school system’s current expense budget. Additionally, the County maintains the $100,000 appropriation for local supplements, a $40,000 appropriation for continuation of the JROTC program, a $580,000 appropriation to the schools’ capital outlay fund, and $60,000 in timber receipts designated for school use. This is a total commitment to the Yancey County School System of $3,747,734.

Mayland Community College requested a total allocation of $323,000 from Yancey County.

Mayland Community College, while primarily supported with state funds, depends on the three partner counties of Mitchell, Avery and Yancey for operational costs. Yancey County has historically funded the community college at or above the level of the other partner counties. The County is please to work with Mayland as the college works to begin construction of the “Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School” on the Yancey Campus. This facility will be a valuable asset in the recruitment of business and industry to Yancey County as well as provide the trained workforce in new manufacturing technology necessary for the County’s existing industries. Mayland Community College is funded in this budget at the current year appropriation of $313,147. This appropriation does include $11,100 for capital outlay.

3) Sheriff Department, Detention Center and Animal Control: In February 2013, the Commission authorized the Sheriff to add an additional full-time deputy and also convert a current part-time deputy to full-time in order to provide additional patrols and increase officer presence at the County’s public schools. As noted above, the safety and security of children at school is of paramount concern to everyone. These additional resources have been put on the ground and these officers supplement the work of the school system’s resource officers to provide a secure learning and working environment for both students and staff at the County’s schools.

These resources are valuable and it is important to realize the costs associated with these necessary public safety investments. This budget increases funding for the Sheriff to continue the full-time officer in the Animal Control section from current year appropriation of $42,499 to $54,697. This represents a 58% increase in funding for the animal control section since FY 2011-12 when the animal control section of the Sheriff’s Department was funded at $22,867. With these additional resources the section provides more functions that just animal control – officers respond to any call for service and are providing additional patrols of school campuses across the County.

In 2008, the new Yancey County Detention Center began full operations. The County transitioned from a small male-only inmate jail to a 40-bed facility housing both male and female inmates. The detention center has experienced a lot See next page

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County Manager’s message on county budget Fireworks scheduled & star gazing, too From the front Stars on the Square is a free, quarterly events in which stargazers with a variety of telescopes set up on town square to allow the public to view stars, constellations, planets and satellites.

The star gazing is sponsored by the local astronomy group, whose members share their high-powered telescopes so folks can peer deep into space.

Town lights in and around the square are turned off, while traffic is detoured to reduce headlight glare.

“This gives us a darker sky for better viewing through the telescopes, as well as safe access to the telescopes,” said Bob Hampton of the Blue Ridge Astronomy Group. “Come out and see the rings of Saturn, Saturn’s moon, Titan, the giant star cluster M13, spiral galaxies, nebulae and more.”

The fireworks show begins at dark, with Stars on the Square starting shortly after conclusion of the fireworks.

There is no charge to attend, and refreshments will be sold by the Kiwanis club.

In the case of rain or cloudy skies, the astronomy event will be postponed one day and take place July 6, even if the fireworks go off as scheduled in weather not suitable for star gazing.

Fireworks are also part of the celebration at Teo’s at Mount Mitchell Golf Course.

The restaurant is offering a barbecue dinner, music and fireworks on July 6.

The grill will be cooking early, with the fireworks at dusk. Bring a chair and blanket and sit on the grassy hillside to watch the fireworks out over the golf course.

Music will be provided by the Road Kill Band.

Rabies reported From the front There was no human exposure with that raccoon.

The emergency shot clinic will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Yancey County Humane Society at 962 Cane River School Road. The cost for vaccine is $8 per animal.

Rabies is most common in the wildlife population. The best way to protect our domestic pet population is to make sure all pets are vaccinated against rabies. Rabies can occur all year round, so residents should make sure that their pet’s rabies vaccination is up-to-date.

Rabies is preventable, but there is no cure once symptoms appear. Have your cats and dogs vaccinated. If your pet has been vaccinated but was recently in a fight, contact your veterinarian for a rabies booster for your pet. Avoid handling or making pets of strays or wildlife, especially if they are behaving strangely or aggressively. If you have been bitten or scratched by a stray or wild animal wash the wound and seek medical attention.

From page 2 of use causing the budget for the facility to have grown from just under $300,000 annually prior to 2008 for the smaller facility to the current projected expense of $981,386 for FY 2013-14. These expenses are due to several factors, one of which is unfortunately due to the number of folks being incarcerated for committing crimes in Yancey County. Another factor is that the State of North Carolina now requires the County to pay to house inmates convicted of misdemeanor crimes and house them in the local detention center for any jail sentence less than 180 days. This has increased the number of inmates the Sheriff must house longer, and the County is no longer reimbursed by the State for the County’s costs. This is an issue every county is facing and another cost the State has placed the on the back of the county taxpayer.

The Sheriff is responsible for managing several sections of the County budget. The Sheriff is responsible for his general “Sheriff’s Department” budget of $1,196,450, which includes patrol and investigations, “Sheriff Dispatch” budget of $225,974; “County Detention Facility” budget of $981,386; “County Grounds Security” budget of $63,431; “Animal Control” budget of $54,697; and the “NonDepartmental Juvenile Inmate Confinement” budget of $13,000. The total appropriated by this budget and managed by the Sheriff is $2,534,938, which is 12% of the total general fund budget.

4) Emergency Medical Services: Yancey County is required by state law to provide emergency medical services to the citizens of the County. EMS provide ambulances to transport persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated and may need medical care while being transported to a hospital or other medical facility. For over 20 years, Yancey County has contracted with Mission Health System to provide EMS ambulance service to the citizens of Yancey County and is under current contract with Mission through 2015. Since at least 2006, Yancey County has seen a steady increase in calls for EMS service.

County 911 records show a 100% increase in calls and this has created a shortage of ambulance vehicles being available to the County. In calendar year 2012, over 270 times the County was without an ambulance being available in the county to take calls. In these instances, EMS units from Madison and Mitchell counties were called to respond in Yancey County, creating delay for the patient, as well as placing an undue burden on those counties to cover Yancey calls. This is a recurring problem and one that potentially threatens patient health and overall outcomes for the most severe situations.

Yancey County currently contracts for two ambulance units 24 hours/7 days a week and one ambulance unit for an eight (8) hour, Monday through Friday shift for peak-time coverage. Mission Hospital will assist the County with increasing EMS coverage by adding one additional ambulance 24 hour/7 days a week. Statistics justify the addition of an additional ambulance unit at this time. A total appropriation in the amount of $1,155,434 is provided in this budget which represents an increase of $324,278 to the standard contract amount for the year to provide this additional service.

5) Comprehensive Recreation Grounds: Funding is requested to continue work on the Comprehensive Recreation Grounds (CRG), now named Cane River Park, on Whittington Road in western Yancey County near Cane River Middle School. This new park facility opened in 2012 and has been used by hundreds of families in multiple youth and adult athletic programs, use of playgrounds, walking trails, river activities, and other active and passive recreation activities. The County continues to work in partnership with Graham Children’s Health Services to secure funding from a variety of sources to construct other needed components at the park. The County is applying for grants from the Baseball Tomorrow Foundation, the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and others to secure funding for the development of the planned youth baseball fields and other planned elements. At this time, it is requested that the County appropriate $100,000 to match grant funding and provide for other development needs at Cane River Park.

6) State of North Carolina Impacts: The State of North Carolina has changed the method by which county governments provide for unemployment compensation insurance. Until now, counties paid the state an annual payment at the end of the year for the total amount of actual paid unemployment claims. Effective with FY 2013-14, the State is requiring counties to convert to a prepaid system, meaning that the County will pre-

pay 1% of gross payroll expenditures per quarter to the State of North Carolina for potential claims. This change mandated by the State will cost Yancey County $60,000 to convert to the pre-pay system this year.

In addition to unemployment insurance changes, the State has increased the County portion paid for employee’s enrolled in the Local Government Retirement System. These changes for general county employees increase the contribution from 6.74% to 7.07% and for law enforcement employees the change is an increase from 7.22% to 7.55%. This places an additional cost to the County of over $30,000.

There are over 300 bills pending in the N.C. General Assembly that affect county governments being tracked by the N.C. Association of County Commissioners. Many of these bills have passed either the House or Senate and have the potential to affect the revenue and authority of counties. County staff will continue to monitor legislation and keep the Board of Commissioners informed of potential impacts on Yancey County operation.

7) Community Initiatives: Yancey County is fortunate to have many beneficial community agencies serving the needs of Yancey County’s citizens. This budget continues to support these initiatives by continuing current year funding appropriations to the Yancey County Rescue Squad, Yancey Firefighters Association, Yancey County Literacy Council, the Middle School Health Centers, Graham Children’s Health Services, Hospice of Yancey County, the Yancey County Humane Society, and Yancey County Youth League and others. These agencies represent what is great about Yancey County – a spirit of community involvement for our citizens.

8) Facility Needs and Capital Outlay: Several County buildings are long over-due for roof repair.

The most pressing issue is the roof on the County Courthouse. This main portion of the roof has several years of life remaining before replacement. However, the cupola atop the courthouse is in desperate need of repair. The cupola will require special attention to be repaired and several companies specializing in that type of work are reviewing the cupola structure and are in the process of providing proposals to make the repairs. Unknown at this time is a firm cost estimate for this repair. Another building needing roof replacement is the former County library building on the Town Square. This historic building is in desperate need of a roof which will allow for stabilization and future renovations. A final roof must be replaced on the County information technology/general services building located on Oak Crest Road. This facility houses the IT Department and also provides records storage for County and state agencies. The building is structurally sound, however the roof must be replaced in order to protect equipment and documents required to be maintained by the County.

Finally, an additional project is also proposed to be funded in this budget. Renovation of the Countyowned building and property that houses the County’s Materials Recovery Facility and Convenience Center on Burnsville School Road is necessary due to the U.S. Highway 19-E construction project. A significant portion of the County’s property was taken by the N.C. Department of Transportation for the construction project. This loss of nearly 40% of County property will require modifications to the building itself and also exterior site work to modify entrance and exit to the property. Funding in the amount of $75,000 to renovate and keep this facility in service is requested.

BUDGET SUMMARY Yancey County has been able to persevere with the leadership of the Board of Commissioners and the diligent work of County employees. This recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 addresses the County’s fiscal health, provides funding for safety measures in the public schools, provides additional resources to the Sheriff’s Department, provides much needed enhancement to Emergency Medical Services, provides for much needed County facility repair, provides needed public services, and supports community initiatives for our citizens.

NATHAN R. BENNETT, Yancey County Manager (Yancey County Board of Commissioners adopted a $21,287,334 budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

After a public hearing June 18. Commissioners raised the tax rate to 50 cents per $100 in property valuation, which had been the rate prior to 2008, when it was reduced to 45 cents. Commissioners say the reduction had led to a “declining fund balance.”)

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Obituaries Ella Marie Andrews

Dorothy Ann Kelly Boswell

Ella Marie Copley Andrews, 77, of Rabbit Hop Road in Spruce Pine, died, Sunday, June 23, 2013 at her home in Spruce Pine.

Born on July 30, 1935, in Webb, West Va, she was the daughter of the late Will Stanley and Nancy Evans Copley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son; Robert Eugene Andrews; her brothers; Edgar, Garland, and Walter Copley; her sisters; Geneva Copley, Sena Mae Pridemore, Opal Crum, Hazel Staley, and Romaine Sammons.

Survivors include her husband; Michael Andrews of Spruce Pine; her daughters; Barbara Darlene Bianchetti of Westerville OH and Michelle A. Rolands of Myrtle Beach, SC; her sister; Bert Sammons of Ft. Gay, WV and her brother; Harless Copley of South Lyon, MI; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Arrangements will be announced later.

Dorothy Ann Kelly Boswell, 76, of Burnsville, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Yancey House.

A native of Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late James Ray and Marie Williams Kelly and the wife of the late Joseph Edgar Boswell. Dorothy was a credit investigator with the Credit Bureau who loved to read and travel.

Surviving are two daughters, Jo Anne Garland and husband, Richard, of Bakersville, and Gloria Jean Dunderman and husband, Richard, of Mechanicsville, Md.; four grandchildren: Richie Dunderman, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Mandy Lee Clark of Erwin, Tenn., Jason Robertson of Micaville and Dolly Sparks of Bakersville; two step-grandchildren: Richie Garland Jr. of Bakersville and Chasity Jones of Chesapeake, Va. Several great-grandchildren and other family members also survive.

Funeral was Sunday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. Pastor G. B. Garland officiated. Burial was in the Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Md. Memorials be made to Hospice of Yancey County at 856 George’s Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Herman Landon Hobson Herman Landon Hobson, 93, of the Fork Mountain Community, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Baxter and Nellie Buchanan Hobson. He was a construction worker and a master rock mason. Herman was also a member of the Fork Mtn. Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Muriel Hobson; two sons: Charles H. Hobson of Bakersville and Dean Hobson and wife Doris of Marion, NC; daughter, Margaret Greene and husband George of Bakersville; brother, J.L. Hobson of Baltimore, MD and sister, Barbara Buchanan of Marion; grandsons: Keith Greene of Vass, and Tim Hobson and wife Ellen of Marion; granddaughter, Michelle Walker of Hillsborough, ; great granddaughters: Haley Walker and Ashley Hobson.

Funeral was Tuesday, June 24 in the chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home with the Rev. John McKinney officiating.

Burial was in the Baxter Hobson Cemetery.

Roy Allen

Sherry Yvonne Troxell Sherry Yvonne Peterson Troxell, 55, of Mars Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at her home.

A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of Brenda Sue Peterson of Burnsville and the late Fred Peterson. She was also preceded in death by her fatherin-law, Joseph Troxell. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter who loved gardening, sewing and art.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, is her husband, Christopher Raymond Troxell; mother-in-law Delores Hensley of Florida; son Christopher Jason Troxell and wife, Tasha, of Burnsville; daughter, Alecia Beth Sams and husband, Jeremy, of Mars Hill; brother Timothy Kent Peterson of Burnsville and sister Jamie Gail Peterson of Georgia; and three grandchildren: Gabriel Maxwell Troxell of Georgia, Anton Xavier Troxell of Burnsville and Elizabeth “Izzy” Sams of Mars Hill.

A graveside service was Friday in the Troxell Cemetery on White Oak Creek Road. The Revs. David Gillespie, Stanley “Cotton” Hopson and Derwin Barnett Sr. officiated.

Memorials may be made in Sherry’s memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation National Headquarters Donations at 6520 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130 or to any MS Society of one’s choice.

Roy Allen, 70, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Mission Hospital.

A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Clyde and Dorothy Scott Allen. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Arrowood and Margie Burleson, and two brothers, Dallas Allen and Braskie Allen.

Surviving is a son, Darrell Allen of Oteen; daughter Juanita Alberts and husband, Tim, of Black Mountain; grandson Andrew Allen; great-grandson Levi Allen; four sisters: Ellen Banks of Banks Creek, Max Kenneth Hughes Bernice Davis of Unicoi, Tenn, Evelyn Edwards of Erwin, Tenn. and Jewel Ledford Max Kenneth Hughes, 84, of of Burnsville; brother Larry Edwards and Hardscrabble Road, Burnsville, passed wife, Barbara, of Hendersonville and away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at his home. several nieces and nephews.

A native of Yancey County, he was the No services are planned. son of the late Fonze and Frances Bailey Hughes, and for 64 years the husband of Louise Proffitt Hughes, who died in April 2013.

He was also preceded in death by sisters Helen Wilson, Ruth Thomas, Shirley Rhyne and Margaret Azel, and brothers Ralph and Leroy Hughes.

Max was a retired employee of the N.C. Department of Transportation with 30 years service, a member, elder, Sunday School superintendent and clerk of session of Micaville Presbyterian Church for over 55 years, and a Boy Scout leader and youth softball coach for a number of years.

Max was an avid sports fan, especially Atlanta Braves baseball and Duke Blue Devils basketball. He was a graduate of Nashville Auto-Diesel College. Surviving are two sons: Ken Hughes and wife, Jane, of Asheville and Gary Hughes and wife, Lisa, of Weaverville; beloved granddaughters: Leslie and Lauren; three sisters: Kathryn Moore of Stanley, Mildred Robinson of Burnsville and Martha Burleson of Spruce Pine; five brothers: Jack, Charles, Mike and Rodney Hughes of Burnsville, and Larry Hughes of Brevard; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral was June 26 in Micaville Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Pete Peterson and Robert Garrison officiated.

Burial was in Proffitt Cemetery on Hardscrabble Road.

Memorials may be made to Micaville Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 73, Micaville, NC 28755.

Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the Hughes family.

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Snakehead is showing up along East Coast In the 1760s George Washington made a living from the banks of the Potomac River at his homestead of Mount Vernon excavating the many shad which ran up river annually. He became an expert at fishing and netting the silver fish. Through his experience and wisdom, his actions likely won the American Revolutionary war by harvesting the shad during the famine stricken period while in Valley Forge in 1777-78.

N o w, w i t h i n e y e s h o t o f Washington’s historic home, a fish he would never have to encounter has taken hold of an ecosystem like few other invaders can.

The Northern Snakehead made an appearance in a pond in Maryland back in 2002. Since that time, the population has boomed in our nation’s capitol. They were also caught on Little Hunting Creek, a small tributary off the Potomac in 2004.

The Potomac Snakehead Tournament is being held June 29 and June 30 out of Smallwood State Park in Maryland. Last year I set out after the snakehead with bow and arrow the weekend after the annual tournament in which nearly 1,400 pounds of snakeheads were caught and turned in.

I began scouting the bodies of water to target by searching stories on the Internet. Keywords such as snakehead and Potomac in news articles brought me insight as to what I needed to do. Just weeks before my planned trip to the area, a potential world record was caught by hook and line. The only thing keeping the fish from garnishing world record status was the angler filleted it before using a certified scale.

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And that is just eight years after the first ones were caught. You can understand how states like North Carolina have concerns of how the snakehead can overtake the ecosystem.

Through mapping programs such as Google maps and Yahoo maps, I looked for areas where underwater vegetation could be seen from satellite images.

If the snakehead liked weedy areas, these seemed to be the best possible locations. I printed a map, drew boxes around the areas I would hunt, and began searching for public boat accesses.

Virginia has several regional parks on that particular stretch of the Potomac with boat launches.

I spoke with officials to find out where I could park overnight as I would be on the water throughout the nighttime hours. The two ramps I would use over the weekend were Leesylvania State Park and Pohick Bay Regional Park. Both provided great launches.

One of the keys to success is to watch the tides. Especially in the upper Pohick Bay and Accotink Bay locales, the water can get shallow quickly, beaching all but shallow draft vessels such as kayaks. If you are deep into the bay, it may take up to an hour to get out using a trolling motor once the low tide is approaching, as an outboard motor will not be able to be lowered.

Always look in the sides of the floating weeds and pads. The snakehead enjoys waiting amongst the vegetation for its prey.

When spooked or shot at, the snakehead will often appear to

take off leaving a cloud of muddy water. If you wait for it to settle, the snakehead may still be in the same place. It uses this as a means of camouflage and does not mind standing its ground.

Remember to kill it once in the boat. State laws prohibit the possession of live snakeheads.

If you do not wish to remove the head immediately, be sure to pull out the gills and throw the fish on ice. And do not worry about its reputation or looks. The snakehead is likely one of the best tasting fish you will ever try.

Bill Howard teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bow hunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward outdoors@gmail.com.

Women’s Club gets update on growth at Mayland

From Mollie Lawrence, on behalf of the Women’s Club of Burnsville: Our enthusiastic and exciting guest speaker this past week on June 13 for the Women’s Club of Burnsville was Dr. John Boyd, President of Mayland Community College. Club board member Elaine Boone introduced our guest who presented an encouraging educational and job market overview of programs being offered at Mayland .

Chief among Dr. Boyd’s exciting notation of programs was the new Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School and the naming of the BRP Advanced Machining Lab, a model for future donations to the

College. This wonderful addition to Mayland Community College will provide increased avenues for employment opportunities in skilled technology labor, a real bonus for the Western North Carolina area.

Degreed programs in a variety of technology related areas will increase the opportunities for our graduating high school seniors among others to have a local opportunity to become well educated in fields of work for the 21st Century employment markets. This School with the variety of education offerings will enable workforce improvement opportunities through quality

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training and direction for many of our job seekers who want a viable employment track for their careers.

The meeting, hosted by Ginny Fox and Marie Meyer provided additional information for the September luncheon fashion show to be held Saturday, September 7 at Higgins Memorial UMC at 11:30 helps to fund our scholarship program and our role as hostesses at the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair the first weekend in August.

The July 11th mid-summer meeting of the Women’s Club of Burnsville will take place at the John Wesley McElroy House Museum at 11 Academy Street in Burnsville and will include

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Master puppeteer to offer workshop and performance Hobey Ford, master puppeteer and story teller, will conduct a workshop for young and the notso-young followed by a performance of “Animalia” at the Spruce Pine Arts Resource Center beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 6.

If you’re a parent in the area, you already know about Hobey!

He’s thrilled kids for years in local school performances. Now you can experience that same excitement with them. In this hour-long workshop, Hobey will combine storytelling with shadow puppetry and bring a variety of cultures to life in the room through folktales. He will demonstrate shadow puppetry and teach participants to make a simple “rod” puppet — basically a character’s body on one or more sticks. All will become familiar with tales from several

different cultures and ultimately choose one to illustrate with their own easilymade shadow puppets and learn shadow puppetry performance techniques. The workshop will run from 2 to 3pm and cost

$20 for each adult and child. Each additional child is $10 (ages 5+). Workshop size is limited to 30 children.

The workshop fee includes tickets to the performance at 4pm.

Following the workshop, the floor

will be swept clean for a special performance of “Animalia.” What’s life like underwater with dolphins and whales, in the sky with birds and butterflies, and roaming the earth with wolves and a menagerie of other animals?

Popular puppeteer Hobey Ford has all sorts of answers when he brings his family theater roaring to life with “Animalia.”

Together with his team of adorable “Foamies,” Hobey makes animals of all sorts emerge in movement and music to form a full-on puppet ballet. Watch as the habits and habitats of the world’s mightiest beasts and tiniest bugs come into furry focus right before your eyes. Explore the magical world of animals and insects i n H o b e y F o r d ’s ballet of carved foam animal puppets set to the music of The Paul Winter Consort. He

will amuse, entertain and educate.

Performance alone tickets are $8 per adult, $5 per child, and children under 5 FREE. If you can’t attend the workshop, don’t miss this performance! For All AGES! Hobey Ford created the Golden Rod Puppets in 1980.

He has performed throughout the United States and Canada.

Mr. Ford studied art at the State University of New York at Purchase and at the UNC Asheville. He designs, engineers, and constructs all of the Golden Rod Puppets and sets. Mr. Ford has received puppetry’s highest honor, the Union Internationale de la Marionnette

(UNIMA) Citation of Excellence, as well as three Jim Henson Foundation grants.

He has been invited to perform at a wide variety of venues, including the Detroit Institute for Art and the Master Puppeteers Series at the American Contemporary Theatre Festival.

Workshop is held at the Spruce Pine Arts Resource Center, 269 Oak Avenue.

To sign up for the workshop and get ticket information, please call 828682-7215 or email toeriverarts@gmail. com. Advanced tickets for the performance are available at either TRAC galleries.

F o r m o r e information, visit www.toeriverarts.org.

‘Felicity’s Closet’ celebrates anniversary This July marks the 3rd anniversary of Felicity’s Closet The Upscale Consignment Boutique, located on West Main Street in Burnsville.

Phyllis Pippins, the owner, relocated the popular shop to a bigger closet, this past

December.

The new shop - across from the Chamber of Commerce - is a much more wide-open showroom, and the window space is a dream come true for Phyllis. “ I love changing

the window displays every few days.

Sometimes 3 or 4 consignors in a day will bring in their lovely gently worn clothing.”

Some of her consignments have never been worn and still have the price

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I really like the look and easy care attire that they make. I make a trip down to Florida every January and go to the warehouse to handpick what I want to carry. The prices don’t compete with my consignments and I am able to offer some new pieces at good prices. I also started to carry the Slapwatches, which are colorful, fun wrist watches in wild colors. These are very durable watches and cost just under $30.”

Phyllis said you never know what you will find at Felicity’s Closet, and invites everyone to “come in and check it out. It might become your favorite consignment boutique.”

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Mayland College celebrates Founders Day M a y l a n d Community College celebrated those who have helped make dreams a reality by recognizing distinguished citizens and alumni as well as community members instrumental in creating the foundation and continued success of the college during the 2013 Founder’s Day event.

T h e C o l l e g e ’s President’s Award was presented to Altec Industries with Altec Plant Manager D a v i d Ti l l y a n d Human Resources Manager Bryan Peterson accepting.

Mayland’s Board of Trustees presented the distinguished citizens and alumni awards. The Mitchell County Distinguished Citizen Award was presented to David E. Terrell and the Distinguished Alumni Award was given to Henry Street.

The Avery County Distinguished Citizen Award was given to R.D. Daniels and the Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Carol Smith. The Ya n c e y C o u n t y Distinguished Citizen Award was bestowed to Bill Baker and the Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Kristabell Kennedy.

In celebration of Mayland Community C o l l e g e ’s 4 0 t h Anniversary in 2012, Mayland initiated the Founders Award.

It is a way for the college to express appreciation to those whose spirit and determination have shaped the historic, academic, and physical development of the college. As a Founder/Honorary Founder the person or institution has been instrumental in the development of Mayland, reflects the ideals of the original founders, has contributed time, talent or resources to the enhancement of the institution, has demonstrated over time an exemplary commitment to the college, and has demonstrated a

MCC held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the College’s Founder’s and Donors Hall. Pictured clockwise are Dr. John Boyd, Tommy Williams, Mary Ballew, Edwina Sluder, Julia Norris, Charles Kates, Fred Stout, R.L. Hoilman, Van Phillips, and Claude Smith.

passion for service to the institution.

The 2013 Founder’s recognition awards were presented to Mary M. Ballew, in memory of Ralph

Gwaltney, in memory of Samuel L. Phillips, and to Dr. Tommy Williams.

A ribbon cutting celebration for M a y l a n d ’s n e w l y

Pictured from left to right during MCC’s Founder’s Day event are MCC Trustee Julia Norris, Yancey County Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Kristabell Kennedy, and Yancey County Distinguished Citizen Award recipient Bill Baker.

created Founder ’s community members were essential in the and Donors Hall was and organizations who success of the college. also held. The main hallway in Gwaltney Hall on the Mitchell Campus will serve as a place to showcase

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Study suggests brain scan to help with depression National Institute of Health A brain imaging technique may help predict whether people with major depression will respond best to treatment with psychotherapy or a commonly prescribed drug. The approach might eventually be used as a tool to identify treatments that are most likely to succeed.

People with major depressive disorder, or major depression, have feelings of sadness, loss, anger or frustration that interfere with daily life for weeks or longer. Symptoms can also include memory loss and trouble focusing.

Major depression is most commonly treated with medication, psychotherapy or a combination.

Unfortunately, less than 40% of patients typically respond well to initial treatment. They may need to try several treatments over many

weeks or months before finally getting symptom relief.

A team led by Callie L. McGrath and Dr. Helen S. Mayberg at Emory University looked for a biological marker or “biomarker” that could predict whether patients with depression would respond best to medication or psychotherapy.

The study was funded by NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Results appeared online on June 12, 2013, in JAMA Psychiatry.

The researchers studied 63 adults, ages 18 to 60, with major depression. Participants underwent a brain scan using positron emission tomography (PET). A small amount of radioactively labeled glucose was used to reveal

levels of glucose metabolism—a sign of brain activity—in different areas of the brain. Participants then completed 12 weeks of treatment with cognitive behavior therapy or the drug escitalopram.

Success rates were similar for both treatments: about 36% for psychotherapy and 40% for escitalopram. The rates of those who didn’t respond were also similar: about 27% for psychotherapy and 20% for escitalopram.

Activity in a number of brain regions corresponded to treatment outcomes. The strongest correlation was in an area known as the anterior insula. Increased glucose metabolism in this area corresponded to successful treatment with medication but poor response to behavior therapy. Conversely, decreased

glucose metabolism in the area was associated with success using behavior therapy but not escitalopram. One limitation of this potential imaging biomarker, the researchers note, is that it may not predict when neither of these therapies would work.

“Our goal is to develop reliable biomarkers that match an individual patient to the treatment option most likely to be successful, while also avoiding those that will be ineffective,” says Mayberg.

“If these findings are confirmed in follow-up replication studies, scans of anterior insula activity could become clinically useful to guide more effective initial treatment decisions, offering a first step towards personalized medicine measures in the treatment of major depression.”

Playhouse plans summer production camp for kids Kids, do envision yourself the prince or princess of a far off kingdom where the only thing that stands between your loyal subjects is your courage? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on an incredible adventure, or to be a ruthless villain? Can you see yourself as a Broadway star?

If that sounds dramatic, that’s good, because it is exactly that kind of drama that will take place with the Parkway Playhouse Jr’s upcoming summer performing arts Fairy Princess and Ballerina Day Camps; its upcoming productions of 101 Dalmatians; and a musical theatre intensive for teens.

Registration for our Fairy Princess Ballerina Camp is still open and tuition is $90 for the session that starts on July 22 and goes through July 26 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. This is the ultimate ‘girly’ drama camp, full of crafts,

MORE FROM MAYLAND Patios and Walkways (24 hours) This class is for masons, landscaping professionals, or homeowners with a keen interest in creating beautiful landscaping hardscapes.

Learn how to incorporate the use of interlocking pavers in constructing and designing patios and walkways. Students will need to bring safety glasses, gloves, kneepads, and boots to class. Class begins on July 9 at 6 PM at Mayland’s Yancey Learning Center.

costumes, tea parties, dancing, games, songs, and of course lots of make believe.

The 101 Dalmatians production camp runs from July 8th through July 19 from 8 a.m. to noon and includes two public performances on July 19 and 20 on Parkway Playhouse’s historic stage. The production camp is geared for students between the ages of 4 through 13.

Campers will get the chance to go through the entire process of putting on a show from casting-to choreography-to costumes- to curtain call. Tuition for the 101 Dalmatians Camp is $180.

101 Dalmatians is based on the classic animated story of Pongo and Perdita who must outwit the aptly named villainess, Cruella DeVille who wants to steal their puppies for her new fur coat. In a heartwarming adventure Pongo and Perdita set out to rescue their puppies

and end up with more than they bargained for.

Both production camps meet at Dance Xpress, located at 605 19E W. By Pass in Burnsville. This location is between Yancey Graphics and TAP Photography.

Space is limited for both camps and a deposit of $50 per student is required for each camp.

For more information about Parkway Playhouse Junior, or to register please call the Parkway Playhouse at 828-6824285, visit Parkway Playhouse’s website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com or contact Mary Katherine Smith-Gall at mksmith@ parkwayplayhouse.com .

Parkway Playhouse Junior is being sponsored by a generous grant from the Mountain Air Community Residents Fund.

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At over 2000 degrees you can bet that this is Plant specialist and Yancey County Ranger with the HOTTEST class in town! In this basic class, the NC Forestry Service, Roger Thompson, will taught by Loretta Forde, students will learn skills help you learn to identify many of the trees found necessary to make their own terrific paperweight in the southern Appalachians. You will gain an of 7/1/13of- 7/7/13 and hand blown glass. Forde has been teachingWeek understanding how different trees are used by glassblowing since 1991. No experience needed, man and wildlife and become familiar with the but patience is required. Class size is limited to basic characteristic of forest ecosystems. This is ensure that each student will receive individual an all-day Saturday trip to the woods, so bring a attention. Preregistration required. Class begins bag lunch! Class begins on July 13 at 10 AM at on July 13 at 9 AM. Mayland’s Yancey Learning Center.

Tree Identification (6 hours) For more information visit www.mayland.edu Curious about the wide variety of trees and click on the Continuing Education link or growing in our forests? Original settlers to the call 828-682-7315.

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The amazing benefits of the basic blueberry

By Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP This time of year you can take delight in finding fresh blueberries at your farmer’s market, or perhaps even in your own backyard. And although blueberries make an enticing addition to your muffins and cakes, the best way to take advantage of their nutritional benefits is by eating a cup of fresh blueberries every morning. This can be done by adding them to your cereal, yogurt or adding them to a superfood smoothie.

Not only are blueberries delicious, but did you know that eating blueberries could help you get rid of belly fat, reduce bowel inflammation, and help prevent the conditions that lead to diabetes?

How Blueberries Protect Against Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome - also sometimes referred to as prediabetes - is a conglomerate of health problems that include high amounts of abdominal fat, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and high triglycerides.

When combined, these conditions increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes.

In this latest study, rats that consumed blueberry-enriched powder as two percent of their diet had less abdominal fat, lower triglycerides, lower cholesterol, and improved fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity after 90 days, compared to the control group.

Additionally, they found that blueberry intake affected genes related to fat-burning and storage.

And when they looked at muscle tissue, they saw alterations in genes related to glucose uptake.

Antioxidant Powerhouse Blueberries are best eaten in their raw, natural state, as heating and freezing can damage antioxidants (although some antioxidants will remain even after heating or freezing). And believe it or not, but the benefit of eating 2 cups of blueberries every day exceeds the benefits of all other types of berries combined!

Blueberries are high in Vitamin C, which promotes a healthy immune system, and manganese, which plays an important role in bone development. Blueberries also contain vitamins A, zinc, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and those wonderful antioxidants. Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center (HNRCA) have ranked blueberries # 1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables. Because in addition to the antioxidant anthocyanin – which gives the berry its deep blue color -- blueberries also contain an antioxidant compound called pterostilbene, which has been found to reduce cholesterol just as

well as prescription drugs. These antioxidants found in blueberries contain similar qualities to another cholesterol-reducing antioxidant, resveratrol, which is found in both grapes and red wine. Research suggests that polyphenols have antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties that can play an important role in helping to lessen the inflammatory process associated with chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, c a n c e r, a g e - r e l a t e d cognitive decline, brain damage from strokes, and even urinary-tract infections.

Blueberries And Your Intestinal Health Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are autoimmune diseases that can have very serious consequences. The condition causes your intestines to become inflamed, leading to abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea, weight loss and other potentially serious complications in your intestines, along with increasing your risk of colon cancer.

Blueberry’s protective effect on this group of diseases is twofold. First, blueberries are rich in polyphenols, which have both antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. When combined with probiotics, the combo not only reduced inflammation-inducing bacteria, but also increased the amount of healthy good bacteria.

Secondly, the fiber in blueberries is also not highly degraded in your large intestines. What this means is that substances that can cause inflammation are kept from contacting the lining of your intestines. Instead, they are embedded in the blueberry fiber, where they do not cause harm, and are then transported out of your body during elimination.

Blueberries and Probiotics The Swedish researchers in the above article found that the protective effect of blueberries is amplified when they’re eaten together with probiotics.

Probiotics, or good bacteria, can also help inflammatory bowel

disease on their own. Researchers from the University of Bologna in Italy and the University of North Carolina found that ulcerative colitis improved in the majority of patients taking a probiotic mixture of eight bacteria for six weeks.

The probiotic mixture helped to: • Reduce the number of “bad” bacteria • Reduce the amount of inflammation • Increase the mucus layer in the gut • Increase the amount of antiinflammatory molecules in the intestine If you have IBD, taking healthy doses of probiotics should be high on your list of priorities. The live microorganisms in probiotic supplements help to replenish and maintain the friendly bacteria in your intestinal tract. Good bacteria drive down the pH of your gut, which creates an inhospitable environment for bad bacteria.

The result is that the good guys flourish and the bad guys are kept in check. Fermented foods, such as natto and kefir, are also loaded with beneficial, healthy bacteria, and you should eat these wonderful, healing foods regularly -- especially if you have an intestinal disease. Given this new research about blueberries and probiotics, a simple way to get the benefits of both would be to blend organic blueberries with raw kefir to make a probiotic-rich smoothie.

Believe it or not, a bowl of blueberries can give almost five

times more benefits than a bowl of apple wedges. A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables is a delicious and healthy way to manage weight, control diabetes and prevent cancer. Packed with antioxidants and a low calorie count, blueberries are an excellent nutrient-rich choice for a healthier life.

Sources Prior RL, Cao G, Martin A, Sofic E, McEwen J, O’Brien, C, Lischner N, Ehlenfeldt M, Kalt W, Krewer G, Mainland CM. Antioxidant capacity as influenced by total phenolic and anthocyanin content, maturity, and variety of Vaccinium species. J Agric Food Chem. 1998; 46 (7) :2686-93.

Science Daily February 9, 2010 Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 2009;44(10):1213-25 Medea L Galligan earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition from Oklahoma State University, and also attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program, located in New York City.

Since 1998, she has helped thousands of people of all ages improve their health and well being through support and encouragement, exploring which foods are right for them, and assisting them in bringing back the joy of cooking and eating. Visit www.HealthyLifestyle Concepts. com for more information.

Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Compliments of www.HealthyCookingConcepts.com This delicious smoothie delivers all the antioxidant 1 cup Fage Greek Yogurt benefits of fresh, uncooked blueberries combined 1 TBS unrefined coconut oil with the good fats and flavor of coconut, perfect 2 TBS organic shredded coconut for a quick and nutritious breakfast or afternoon Large handful of ice cubes pick-me-up on a hot summer day. For a frozen 1/4 - 1/2cup organic milk or coconut milk, as treat, pour into popsicle molds, freeze for at least needed 4 hours and enjoy!

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JUNE 27, 2013

• YANCEY COUNTY NEWS 11

Don’t expect peace with 18-month-olds around Q: Help! We find it almost impossible to finish a restaurant meal when our 18-monthold twins are along, which is always. We give them toys to keep them busy, and they do well for about 30 minutes after which chaos breaks loose. They begin screaming and throwing things and make it very difficult for us to finish our meal much less enjoy conversation with other adults who may be with us. It’s very embarrassing and I generally end up leaving the restaurant with them. How can I be more proactive about this problem?

A: Let me pose a thought problem to you: You have an adult friend who is generally very personable but has a habit of becoming disruptive in crowded public spaces. He invariably begins a loud argument that rapidly deteriorates into screaming and throwing whatever objects are handy.

Would you invite him to join you for dinner in a restaurant?

No, you would not. You would not want to be associated with this individual’s public outbursts, and you would not want to subject other patrons to them either. That is nothing more than commonsense, and the very same commonsense applies to this situation with your 18-month-old twins.

Living

with

children

no one appreciates paying for a meal that is disrupted by unruly children of any age. Your friends may smile through the chaos and reassure you that everything is okay and they understand, but they’re just trying to put on a game face and be as polite as possible.

All of this leads me to another issue, which is the apparent reluctance of today’s parents to obtain babysitters. This is something that people of my generation and older frequently comment on (to one another) and scratch our heads over. My conversations with the “our kids have gone everywhere with us since they were born” crowd lead me to conclude that this rather inconvenient practice is driven by one part fear (generally unfounded), one part the need, on the part of the mother, to live up to the new “Good Mommy” standard, and one part lack of responsible teens who are willing to babysit. The latter is simple to deal with: if you can’t find a sitter, then don’t go out.

I’ll deal with parts one and two in an upcoming column. Stay tuned!

It’s one thing to invite other adults to your home for dinner. In that event, feed your twins before your guests arrive, then do your best to keep them occupied while you entertain.

Better yet, have your guests arrive after you’ve fed, bathed, and put your twins to bed. If only for the parents’ sake, this age child should be in bed by seven o’clock anyway, and the commonsense of that policy is doubled with twins. It is axiomatic that the later one lets young children stay up, the more wound up they get, and the more difficult it is to get them into their beds and off to sleep.

Family psychologist John Rosemond If you’re going out to a restaurant with other adults, do yourselves, your friends, and answers parents’ questions on his web site at other patrons a huge courtesy and hire a sitter. www.rosemond.com.

Speaking from experience, I can tell you that

Agriculture news: New Grazing Group forms

The summer meeting of the newly formed Grazing Group has been scheduled for Thursday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m.. Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm has agreed to be host for the evening at his family’s farm located at 57 Sugar Hollow Road in Fairview.

Agriculture Extension organizers say this will be a potluck style event, so please bring a dish to pass around after we spend a couple of hours touring the farm and learning about Jamie’s practices. “We can also arrange for some car-pooling, and a county van will be going, which can hold 6 passengers. Call County Agriculture or Scott Paquin (675-4739) of Firefly Farm to help organize rides.

Hickory Nut Farms offers this description of its philosophy, diversity, and cultural practices.

You can learn more by visiting its website at: www.hickorynutgapfarm.com.

“Our mission is to connect sustainable agriculture practices, our family history, and our customers by sharing the family farm experience and serving as an example of healthy land stewardship while providing high quality ethically raised meats.

“At Hickory Nut Gap Farm you will find animals raised in their natural environment.

Pigs outdoors, cows on pasture eating grass and clover, multiple species grazing together, drinking fresh spring water and living the good life.

“Over the last ten years we have developed unique production techniques that are healthy for the animals and the people living on the farm. Farming with the seasons allows us to maintain a healthy diverse ecosystem. The animals are rotated around the farm in a high density, short duration grazing fashion.

This eliminates overgrazed pasturelands and concentrated manure areas, keeping the springs and creeks healthy, while promoting aquatic biodiversity.”

Please call either the Mitchell (688-4811) or Yancey (682-6186) Extension office to register so they can a good idea of how many plan to attend.

These are classes scheduled later in the summer at the County Extension Office in Yancey County:

Freezing Corn, Pickling & Fermenting Friday, Jul 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tomatoes (Waterbath) Thursday, Aug 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Yancey Cooperative Extension Center.

Mayland classes set

Llama Llama “Meet and Greet” with Felting Workshop (4 hours) A fun, interactive workshop for parents and kids (8 years and up). Ever want to pet a llama?

Or learn why they humm? Meet the llamas of Wellspring Farm and learn all about these fascinating creatures up close. You’ll also get a chance to meet some of the wool sheep that supply the felting wool used in the afternoon workshop. After enjoying your bagged lunch on the covered deck everyone will needlefelt their own picture of a llama and a design of their own making. We will be inside the barn and under a covered deck but for sensitive skin’s please bring your own sun screen, bug repellent, and no flip-flop shoes please, you will be on a working farm. Class will be held at the Wellspring Fiber In the General Court of Justice, Yancey County, North Carolina, Superior Court Division File no. 2013 E _____ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles John Hardin of Indian River County, Florida, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before 25 October, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 27th day of June, 2013.

David C. Hardin, Personal Representative 500 East Broward Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394-3004 June 27, July 4, 11 & 18, 2013

Farm. Class begins on July 2 at 10 AM. For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

Kids Summer Science Camp (12 hours) This science camp is centered around handson projects with a focus on student investigation.

The goal of the camp is to get students outside and involved with experiments focused on the world we live in. Through exploratory activities students will gain insight into the world of an earth scientist. All activities are researched based and designed by the North Carolina Wildlife Association, Project Wild. Materials will be provided for students ages 8-14. Mrs. Woody is a licensed teacher and is Nationally Board Certified. She has experience working with students from elementary, middle, and high schools levels. For the past seven years Mrs. Woody has taught language arts and science at East Yancey Middle School. Class begins on July 8 at 9 a.m. at Mayland’s Yancey Learning Center.

For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

In the General Court of Justice, Yancey County, North Carolina, Superior Court Division BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 2013 E 97 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Charles Lawrence Barton of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to either of the undersigned on or before June 15, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 28th day of May, 2013.

Sarah Elizabeth Barton, Administrator P.O. Box 742 Micaville, NC 28740 June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2013

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