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School days get longer due to snow days System extends school day 15 minutes to make up lost time
From Dr. Tony Tipton Special to the Yancey County News Yancey County Schools are committed daily to each child’s education and safety. However, sometimes road conditions force us to delay or cancel school across the county. Because we run buses across the county with only one high school and two middles schools, we cannot develop snow districts where some students go to school and others do not. When we have roads that are not safe in limited parts of the
county we can decide to have school, but with no buses on icy roads. This is not an option when large areas of roads across the county are not safe, as was the case last Friday, March 7th. Most of the county had clear or spotty roads; however, the South Toe community main road and many side roads were unsafe for buses and teen drivers. This forced us to call school off for all Yancey County Schools. You might ask “Why not have school in all other schools and let South Toe Elementary make up the day?” Students at East Yancey Middle and Mountain Heritage that live in that area would also be negatively impacted.
As mentioned before, when there is a chance of inclement weather, the process to close schools is a team effort that begins around 4:00 a.m. The Transportation Staff gets out and travels all across Yancey County checking road conditions. Our Transportation Director Kenny Renfro contacts the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the Yancey Sheriff’s Department, and the North Carolina Highway Patrol, as well as national and local weather centers. Our goal is to have a decision between 5:00 and 5:15 a.m. Several buses leave by 5:30 a.m. See page 4
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The Yancey County Board of Commissioners were all smiles this week after touring the new county technology center in the old library building on the town square.
Shelton honored as Coach of the Year again see story inside!
Rose hopes to solve genetic puzzle of his ailment
By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News A 2013 graduate of Mountain Heritage High School has received a scholarship that he hopes will help him discover ways to prevent a genetic condition that affects him and thousands of others. Andrew Rose is attending North Carolina State University with hopes of a major in biochemistry with minors in nano-science and technology. Andrew, a Bee Log native, has severe hearing loss, shrinking facial bone mass and some vision difficulty because of a genetic condition known as as Treacher Collins syndrome. At age 10, doctors installed a Cochlear Baha
implant hearing aid behind one ear, and one on the other side about seven years later. “They drilled a hole and screwed in a stud to anchor the hearing aid on the side of my head,” Andrew said. The surgery was painful for a young boy, but the device changed Andrew’s life. “Before 10, I had an older hearing aid
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that didn’t work as well.” But the Baha implant “made me real happy to be able to hear people. When I am not wearing the hearing aids, people have to speak really loudly.” Cochlear, an international company that develops implantable hearing devices, awarded Andrew and seven others the twelfth annual Graeme Clark and third annual Anders Tjellström Scholarships. The $2,000 annual scholarships are awarded to recipients of the company’s implants “who have shown promise and resilience in their personal and academic pursuits, contributed tangibly to their communities, and displayed See page 4
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With thanks for dedication and support
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the FVC, our employees, and myself, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our most recent board secretary and diligent fundraiser, Kathryn Royen. She has resigned from our board as of February 27, 2014, but we will never forget her for many reasons. I, personally, have always admired her style and creativity level. She was supporting our store, The Crazy Daisy, before she and her husband moved to Burnsville to reside full time, and upon moving here she joined our board in February 2011. Kathryn soon became our Secretary , helped us with our website design, fund-raising letter, and took it upon herself to apply for grant funds for the FVC from The Mountain Air Residents’ Association on several occasions and was instrumental in our van grant from
the Yancey Foundation. Her dedication has literally helped turn around a frightening FY 2012-2013, bringing us into 2013-2014 with a healthier budget and less financial stressors for the administration. I know Kathryn has educated many in our community about the FVC’s programs and we have gained new supporters due to her efforts. The Mountain Air residents enabled us to completely upgrade our shelter security system, and a recent unrestricted donation has enabled us to get caught up from a state funding cut. We will continue to face this cut from the State of N.C. , but Kathryn’s fund-raising efforts certainly have helped us during 2013-2014. Kathryn has been a huge fan of our store, The Crazy Daisy, and launched a donation of jewelry campaign at Mountain Air last year, resulting
in beautiful jewelry donations for the store! We are also looking forward to our first annual golf tournament via Mountain Air in October 2014. As we state at the closing of our weekly radio show on WKYK/WTOE, “Stopping all forms of violence in our community begins with who? It begins with me and you!” It takes a community working together to break cycles of violence. Unfortunately, it also take money to keep our programs running. We are very thankful for the support of Kathryn over the years and for the generosity of the Mountain Air residents who believe in our agency and are dedicated to breaking cycles of violence in Yancey County. We will miss you , Kathryn! Samantha L. Phipps, executive director, and Claudette P. Carroll, board chair, The FVC of Yancey County, Inc.
‘This was a historic day for Yancey County’ On March 7, Yancey County Commissioners, Country Cablevision and Yancey County Economic Development Commission hosted the announcement and rollout of Country Cablevision’s new high speed fiber optic internet system that can eventually provide up to 100 mbps to every home and business in Yancey County and Open House/Ribbon Cutting of the new Yancey County Technology Center. This was a historic day for Yancey County and its citizens! Someone stated that it takes a village to arrange and make improvements to the old Library located on Town Square, with only a week’s notice since Country Cablevision was officially notified they could start connections for service. They have worked tirelessly for more than three (3) years to bring this service to Yancey County residents and we are grateful to them. We especially appreciate all the different individuals, businesses and organizations that made donations, worked and helped make this day a reality as follows: Yancey County Commissioners, Nathan Bennett & Jamie McMahan, Country Cablevision & Ray Miller, CCVN Directors & Staff, Yancey County Economic Development Commission,
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Dean Russell/CCVN, Sandy Presnell/Sandy’s Gifts, Bill Baker, Ron Chandler/Chandler Custom Designs, Yancey County Public Library, Burnsville Fire Department, Town of Burnsville, Council Member Bill Wheeler, Craig Martin/New to You Furniture, Phyllis Silvers, John Ramey, Yancey Chamber of Commerce, Ginger Johnson and Jamie Duvall, Town Center and George Nero, plus IT Staff with Yancey County Government. We especially thank Jonathan Austin with Yancey County News, Jody Higgins with Yancey Common Times Journal and Mike Sink with
WKYK Radio for news coverage and helping us get the word out! We apologize if we inadvertently missed some folks who also assisted. Someone stated on Friday that Yancey County is such a special place to live because the people are so helpful! We are indeed blessed and thank each and every person who assisted in this project. Wanda Proffitt, Director Yancey County Economic Development Commission
Carolina evangelical leaders discuss biblical response to immigration limits Top North and South Carolina faith leaders met last week to discuss how the current immigration system affects the church, the biblical call to welcome the stranger among us, and the moral imperatives for immigration reform. Following a Spanish-language event Wednesday evening, Thursday’s Englishlanguage event featured Matthew Soerens, co-author of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate, and Dr. Richard Land, President of the Southern Evangelical Seminary. Both events were hosted by the Evangelical Immigration Table, Centro Internacional de Raleigh and SIM USA. The Evangelical Immigration Table is a broad coalition of evangelical organizations and leaders advocating for immigration reform consistent with biblical values. The following are quotes from speakers at Thursday’s event: Ken Baker, Director, Culture ConneXions at SIM USA: “We are thankful for the opportunity to have hosted the Christian Conversation about Immigration event yesterday at our SIM USA headquarters. Such gatherings of pastors and church leaders are crucial for informing the evangelical community about the vast opportunity to engage with immigrants, hear their stories, develop relationships and advocate for their needs. This is our obligation as Christians to ‘welcome the stranger’ and learn from our new neighbors. As director of
SIM’s Culture ConneXions ministry I have the opportunity to encourage pastors and congregations to biblically inform themselves regarding immigrant issues and respond appropriately for the glory of Christ. So, it is a privilege to collaborate with the Evangelical Immigration Table and Pray4Reform in mobilizing Christians across America.” Dr. Richard Land, President, Southern Evangelical Seminary: “I support immigration reform as a Christian. We as Christians have a responsibility to obey Matthew 25 without asking for immigration papers. As citizens we have a right to expect that our government have laws, that they are fair and that these just laws be enforced. It is immoral to not enforce the law for 25 years and then also equally immoral to suddenly start enforcing it retroactively. Our immigration system is broken in every way a system can possibly be broken — it is broken to the point of being shattered. We have responsibilities as Christians as well as we do as U.S. citizens.” Matthew Soerens, Field Director, Evangelical Immigration Table; U.S. Church Training Specialist, World Relief: “Immigration is an urgent issue impacting the church here in the Carolinas and across the nation. More and more evangelical Christians are speaking out, urging our legislators to act now on immigration reforms that are compassionate, sensible, and respectful of the rule of law.”
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New farm assistance announced
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack haa announced new and expanded efforts to connect small- and mid-sized farmers and ranchers with USDA resources that can help them build stronger businesses, expand to reach new and larger markets, and grow their operations. “The recent Census of Agriculture shows that there is tremendous growth potential for small and mid-sized producers in the American agricultural landscape,” Vilsack said to the National Farmers Union National Convention. “USDA is taking a hard look at our existing resources to ensure that they work for producers of all sizes.” Efforts include improved access to
USDA resources, revised risk management tools that better fit the needs of smaller producers, additional support for hoop houses, and expanded collection of valuable market news information. USDA is also introducing a series of education tools focusing on opportunities for farmers engaged in local and regional food systems. The new efforts include: • Changes to the Farm Storage and Facility Loan (FSFL) Program to help small and midsized fruit and vegetable producers access the program for cold storage and related equipment like wash and pack stations. Diversified and smaller fruit and vegetable producers, including Community
Supported Agriculture programs, are now eligible for a waiver from the requirement that they carry crop insurance or NAP coverage when they apply for a FSFL loan. FSFL can also be used to finance hay barns and grain bins. • Funding for producers under the popular microloan program. USDA launched the microloan program to allow beginning, small and mid-sized farmers to access up to $35,000 in loans using a simplified application process. • Funding for hoop houses to extend the growing season. Hoop houses provide revenue opportunities while also promoting conservation for small and mid-sized farmers. • Developing tools
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Those who know me as Jim Holland from Newdale, eight years at Micaville and graduating in three years at East Yancey High School, will tell you that I am reckless, spontaneous, adventurous, sometimes immature and hard-working. Many may remember me as a somewhat little devil, etc. etc. etc. At Micaville Elementary every morning, The Pledge of Allegiance; At East Yancey, The Pledge of Allegiance. Our America. Not sure, might have been 11th grade when ‘I Made A Pledge’ as I sat in Robert Howell’s English class alongside the North wall, By the windows and the radiator. Information of a Green Beret being killed in action in Vietnam, and from my desk I could see up the red dirt road that he had lived on. I decided that I would become his replacement. If he could jump out of airplanes and fight for his country, I could do the same honor; wear the same hat, and carry his rifle. Romantic daydreamer. I was going to be in the infantry, jump out of airplanes, wear the Green Beret, become an officer, go to Vietnam or go back home. I was trained as a Hawk Missile Battery technician and had to wear shoes every day. I came into the Army to wear boots, a tradition of ‘Paratroopers’. After convincing my superiors I was allowed to retrain, and all of my ideals evolved either directly or indirectly, except commissioned officer. However, I earned that status in combat with an allied country, and in lieu of being the highest ranking officer on LZ Tonto – of full colonel – I will accept: Return to Uniform (illegally discharged). First lieutenant, permanent grade and promotion to Master Sergeant per military regulation for my service to uphold the Geneva Convention Rules of War and the Constitution of the United States, whereas no other officers on LZ Tonto had accepted these responsibilities. James Holland B 1/8 CAV (ABN) Beaten to death in POW School Oct 1973. I never talked. Killed twice and brought back to life by a medical team, on the floor of the POW compound. The Post Commander had to order the cadre to stop torturing me more than 90 minutes after the official close of the school. Tortured for 12 hours by smoke, water and physical blows. I never talked. Water boarding is child’s play. I have never recovered today and every day; Disabled in America, not Vietnam. America brought me out of Vietnam because I refused to leave. 1 December 1972. The movie “Apocalypse Now” is chilling, when I reflect that I was of the same hat, the same circumstances, and making every effort to go up river rogue. James Holland
to help small and midsized farmers and ranchers make sound financial decisions as they plan for their future. • USDA’s Farm to School Program has put seven new Farm to School Coordinators on the ground in regional offices to help build direct relationships between small and mid-sized producers and school districts. One priority area for Farm to School is creating more opportunities for small and mid-sized livestock and poultry producers. • Expanded price, volume, supply and demand information through Market News. Market News is now collecting price data on grass-fed beef to arm producers will real pricing information from the sector. Market News will also soon begin collecting data about local food prices and volume, valuable to small and mid-sized producers engaged
Cooper-Little wedding M r. a n d M r s . Don and Debbie Foxx of Fox Creek proudly announce the marriage of their son Adam K. Little to J. Kelcy Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg and Candy Cooper of Bakersville. They were joined in Holy Matrimony on March 1, 2014, at White Oak Baptist Church in Bakersville. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and
other close family and friends of both the bride and groom were in attendance with the parents and aunts and uncles of the bride. H e l e n ’s R e s t aurant of Bakersville provided decorations and catering after the ceremony in the White Oak Baptist Church Fellowship H a l l . Ta l e n t e d friends of the bride and groom provided the lovely music.
Senior Center fundraiser is Branson trip
There are still seats available for the Branson Show Trip Extravaganza which will be May 18 through the 24th. The Price is only $589 per person, which includes motorcoach transportation, six nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Branson, 10 meals: six breakfasts and four dinners, admission to 7 Fabulous Branson shows - three morning shows and three evening shows,
plus a trip on the Showboat Branson Belle. On the way home, we will visit Little Rock and tour the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. Payment is due by March 31 and is a fundraiser for the Yancey Senior Center. Please help support our senior citizens! For more information, please call Vivian Hollifield or Alyssa Styles at 6826011.
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Scammers try new angles to fool grandparents
Many seniors have been ripped off in recent years by scam artists posing as grandchildren. In most versions of the scam, the phony grandchild claims to have gotten into trouble while traveling overseas and needs cash to get out of the jam. But some seniors knew that their grandchildren weren’t overseas, so the crooks came up with a new
variation of the scam. Now the phony grandchild pretends to have caused an accident that injured a foreign tourist visiting the U.S., and claims to be in a local jail until he or she pays the tourist’s medical bill. The money needs to be sent overseas because the tourist has returned home to recover. In both versions of the grandparent scam, the con artist is
using a common scam technique: playing on the emotions of a potential victim, in this case a grandparent who wants to help their grandchild. And in both versions the goal is the same: to get the grandparent to wire a large amount of cash overseas. Remember, once you’ve wired money to another country, it’s gone. Be skeptical anytime someone asks
you to send money overseas, no matter who they claim to be. If you think you or someone you know might have been scammed or contacted by a scammer, report it to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or filing a complaint online at www.ncdoj. gov.
School day lengthened to make up for snow From the front Please remember, we are trying to make a decision about road safety two or three hours in the future. We greatly appreciate the patience of our staff, students and our parents as we work through this process. The questions now are “Where does Yancey County stand on days?” and “When will we get out of school for the summer?” Here is a recap of where we stand with our calendar: First of all, the North Carolina General Assembly changed the calendar legislation from requiring 180 days and 1,000 instructional hours to requiring 185 days or 1025 instructional hours.
The General Assembly also required us to begin school two weeks later than we have in the past. Due to this fact, our school system opted for a school calendar with 18o days of instruction which allowed us to schedule 1,056 hours of instructional time for the school year. This provided Yancey County Schools with a “bank” of 31 extra hours of instructional time. To date, we have missed a total of 16 student days. Several delays and early dismissals have cut into our “bank of time”. This has resulted in the need to gain some time either during the school day or by adding extra days at the end of the school year, resulting in going later into June.
While we have some hours still “banked”, we still have several weeks of possible inclement weather. Currently we have begun the process of having Saturday as a make-up day for inclement weather days missed Monday through Thursday. This is not an option that anyone likes but does allow us to make up time instead of extending the school year. North Carolina’s Governor Pat McCrory announced that he is looking into the possibility of forgiving some inclement weather days seeing that all of North Carolina has been impacted by severe weather this winter. This could allow all school districts to get out of school a few days earlier
in June. Beginning Monday, March 17, Yancey County Schools will add 15 minutes to the end of the school day through the remainder of this school year. School will begin the same time as always but will dismiss 15 minutes later than normal. Simply put – Parents - pick up your child 15 minutes later than normal and the buses will arrive 15 minutes later than normal. Adding this time, adds 1 hour and 15 minutes per week for a total of an extra 15 hours “banked”. This adds 2 ½ days of instructional time that can be forgiven by the Superintendent, if needed. This will allow us keep
vacation days at Easter and still finish school around mid-June. Once we hear what the governor decides about forgiving inclement weather days, we will have a better handle of what we can do in Yancey County and when school will end. Currently our calendar shows Yancey County Schools’ last day at Tuesday, June 17. This was the projected end date at the start of the year since we began school two weeks later than normal. Once a decision has been made regarding “forgiven days” by the governor, an exact last day of school and graduation date will be easier to determine.
Teen hopes to find genetic answer to syndrome From the front leadership and humanity beyond their years.” The direct impact of Treacher Collins Syndrome is that the jaw bone won’t develop, and the body actually reabsorbs any growth. The syndrome “not only affects my hearing but my vision,” Andrew said. “I have dry eyes; I can’t see everything clearly. My eyes are not lubricated as they should be, so I take eye drops as needed to lubricate my eyes. The only problem is, it does not last.” “My overall health, besides that, is pretty good,” he said. But throughout his life, Andrew has undergone surgeries to harvest bone that was then implanted to create a jaw structure, “The body does not know that my jaw needs to grow. It leaves it where it is. It does not get stronger. It does not change. I get the cheekbone surgery, but it all gets reabsorbed.” He said the repeated surgeries and treatment is what leads him to seek a way to halt or prevent
Treacher Collins. “I’ve been through (surgeries and treatment) several times, repeatedly. I don’t want anyone else to go through it. That’s what drives me to help others; to try to prevent this kind of condition.” Andrew is the son of Randy and Penney Rose, and the grandson of June Liles. In its announcement of the scholarship, Cochlear Americas noted that Andrew “graduated from high school with a 4.25 GPA and has been awarded for his academic achievement. He is passionate about giving back to the community and was an active volunteer in his school, church, and community.” “Getting (the scholarship was great; it really does help,” Andrew said. “I won’t take it for granted. I’ll use the reward wisely.” He hopes to receive his degrees and pursue solutions for Treacher Collins syndrome. “We still don’t know that much about it. They have narrowed it down to a single gene. They are still trying to figure out how to fix it, at this point.
In time there will be a genetic modification or repair.” He says the best idea is to “try to prevent it. That is the idea, and as far as genetics goes, I have my own ideas on ways to fix it.” Andrew, who turns 19 this month, said he looks back and sees so many teachers at Bee Log and Mountain Heritage who were positive influences” for a boy growing up with a genetic disability. “There were so many. There are actually a lot of teachers who helped me understand my life. They all helped me greatly.” He hopes to take what they gave him and taught him and make scientific history. “My goal is to contribute to the cure for Treacher Collins syndrome. That is ultimately what brought me to my major. I want to change the lives of other children when prenatal tests show they have Treacher Collins syndrome or other birth defect. I want to give their families hope,” he said.
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The youngest child shows some interest in fishing My youngest child just turned nine years old. For the last nine years he has still been attached by the umbilical cord to my wife, allowing little to no room for her to so much as breathe. Occasionally he will go with me somewhere without her, but he is mostly a homebody. Now he does get out, so don’t get me completely wrong. He is a purple belt in tae kwon do and has class twice a week. He has one particular friend named Matthew that he enjoys playing with either at our house or Matthew’s. But for the most part, other than that, he prefers to stay home and near my wife. Like many his age he enjoys video games. He enjoys playing with Legos and building structures that I am very impressed with. Even his video games involve building as he is a master at Minecraft. For those unfamiliar, Minecraft is the digital equivalent of what
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Outdoors we had as a sandbox. You restructure the land to make and build whatever you want. We used wet sand to make caves and road courses for our Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars, he uses a digital pickaxe to make caves in pixelated rocks and construct giant castles. So in picking out a birthday gift it is very easy. Either some type of game or a new Legos kit would be the first thing to come to mind. However, he fooled me. He wanted a fishing rod; a grown up fishing rod to be more precise. He did not want the closed reel. No, he wanted a spinning reel. To make sure I picked out the right one we went to the store over the weekend and looked at various
ones. We shopped, just me and the little man, trying to find one that was just right. “Do you like this one?” I would ask. “What do you think Daddy?” he would answer. I would then go over some of the features and it would get lost in his head somewhere. But he was curious. Then we spotted one that had a small tackle box attached with different types of baits commonly used for panfish. And then he saw my favorite bait. The beetle spin was all the assurance he needed to know that this rod, reel, and tackle box is exactly what he wanted. We discussed as we walked out of the store where we could go fishing together and of course when we could go together. We talked about the youth bow I still had at the house that his brother and sister learned how to shoot with. He asked if I thought he was big enough to shoot it now that he was turning nine. I told him we could certainly try it out, and if
he could pull it back we could go bowfishing soon too. For the last week he has come up to me after his homework (and sometimes during) and pulled back the bow. His form isn’t perfect and we do not have it set up yet, but he pulls it back every night regardless. There is an excitement hidden behind his young eyes much like the time I carried him fishing for the first time several years ago. It is part experiencing something new, and part making daddy proud. I am hoping my wife is enjoying this brief reprieve of Cooper being latched to her. I know I am enjoying this moment of Daddyitis he is displaying. I am enjoying the experience of something new and he is certainly making me proud. Bill Howard is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young. He can be reached at billhowardoutdoors@gmail.com.
Mayland class offers entry into taxidermy
By Beth Morris Wayne Pendley began his journey in the taxidermy field when he was in the 10th grade as part of a biology class project. That experience led him to a lifetime interest in the field that he wants to share with others in an upcoming Taxidermy: Fish/Small Game class offered at Mayland Community College’s Avery Learning Center. The class begins April 1 at 6 p.m., and will engage students in gaining practical experience in fundamental techniques of
taxidermy. It will focus on animal identification, rebuilding techniques, specimen positioning and natural setting displays. Pendley has taught different taxidermy related classes through the years and is a licensed taxidermist, working in all types of animal restoration and preservation. “I have been a Mayland student and taught classes at Mayland,” said Pendley. “I am looking forward to having a fun class teaching others how to prepare, mount, and finish animals in a natural habitat setting.” Students are asked to bring their own fish or small game (legal harvesting proof must be provided) to class and participants will receive information in regard to certification and licensing. “This class is a great way to develop skills and taxidermy is a good family hobby,” said Pendley who raised three sons, and sees all
GRE prep offered
The GRE prep classes are taught by experienced instructors who review the content areas covered by the GRE and outline test-taking strategies. The course is designed to increase familiarity with the various types of verbal, quantitative and analytical questions presented on the general test, required by most graduate programs for admission. Cost for the course is $375, which includes study materials, a book and CD with practice tests. For information or to register, visit agc. unca.edu/gre or call 828.250.2353.
Registration is open for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prep classes offered by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet at UNC Asheville beginning March 17. The course will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for four consecutive weeks, March 17-April 9. After the class officially ends at 8:30 p.m., the instructors stay another 30 minutes to help students with problem areas and to give practice test items to those who want extra coaching and assistance.
taxidermy projects as interesting pieces in preservation. M a y l a n d ’s C o n t i n u i n g Education Program is committed to the concept of life-long learning. The Program’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for citizens to develop their fullest potential in vocational, intellectual or cultural areas. Extension courses offered through Continuing Education are designed to prepare students for occupational opportunities or work toward self-improvement. The taxidermy class may be eligible for scholarship funding. Learn more information on scholarship opportunities and the class by calling the Avery Learning Wayne Pendley will be starting a Taxidermy class at MCC on April 1. Center at 828-733-5883.
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Classes at Mayland Community CPR and First Aid (6 Hours) This is the basic CPR course of the American Heart Association. It includes instruction in CPR for infants, children, and adults with practical applications using training mannequins. Class begins March 15 at 9 AM. Shiitake Mushrooms: A Great Way to Celebrate Spring! (3 Hours) Studies have shown that eating Shiitake mushrooms has health benefits. In this handson class you will learn how to cultivate your own edible shiitake mushrooms; learn proper inoculation techniques and growing conditions, and you can inoculate your own log. Spawn and cheese wax will be provided as part of the materials fee. Learn how to care for your logs after inoculating and how and when to harvest. Bring your own oak log (3” to 4” diameter & 2’ long) or purchase one in class. This class will be provided on a working farm (The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms) where you can see the how to set up a log yard. Class will be held mostly outside so dress accordingly. Upcoming classes will be held on March 15,19, 22, 26, 29 or April 5, 9, or 12. Each class begins 1 PM. Phlebotomy (210 Hours) P r o g r a m content includes; communication skills when working with patients , s election of venipuncture sites, care of blood specimens, record keeping, and equipment maintenance. High school diploma or GED is required. You must be at least 18 years of age. Clinical rotations will be scheduled in addition to the dates for the classes listed below. Clinical sites may require drug testing and background checks. Preregistration is required. Students in this class may be eligible for Project Skill-Up scholarship funds. Class begins March 18 at 10 AM. Physical Therapy Aide – MCC Certificate (96 hours) New! This course provides an overview of the profession and covers key aspects of a career in physical therapy, such as physical therapy roles, practice setting, the American
Physical Therapy Association, laws and policies, regulations a n d m o r e . To p i c s covered will include medical terminology, musculoskeletal anatomy, thermal and electrical modalities, ambulating techniques, spine safety, range of motion exercises, strengthening and cardiovascular exercise, facility cleanliness, interpersonal skills, and ethics. Physical therapy aides work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant. Class begins March 18 at 6 PM. Have Ewe Any Wool? (3 Hours) An introductory class for people interested in raising sheep, llamas/ alpacas or goats to produce wool. The class will cover each of the fiber animals, their similarities and differences, and the requirements for their proper care and maintenance. There will also be a review of the nature of wool and the stages of taking shorn fleeces to finished goods. Elke Spirakis is the owner of Wellspring Fiber Farm in Burnsville and has raised llamas, sheep and angora goats since the early 90s.The class will take place rain or shine on the farm in the livestock barn. (Directions will be provided). This is a great “hands on” opportunity to learn about these fiber producing animals. To learn more about the farm visit: www. wellspringfarm.com. Please wear proper attire and shoes. Class begins March 22 at 1 PM. Outsmart your Android Smartphone (3 Hours) Yo u b o u g h t t h e smartphone, now what? This class will review common tasks on your Android device such as how to set up email, add your social network accounts, take and upload photos, show you how to customize your device, and much more. Bring your questions! Class begins March 27 at 6 PM. To pre-register or for more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315. Beginner Glass Class Level 2 This class is designed for students with basic glass blowing experience. Students
will have opportunities to expand their skills with blown and hot worked glass and will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Preregistration is required. Class begins April 5 at 9 AM. Cake Decorating with Fondant (12 Hours) Learn the basics of fondant and how to make and decorate with fondant flowers and borders. Students will be asked to bake cakes at home and bring them to class, and students will also need to bring their own frosting as well as the fondant. Supply list will be provided. Prior knowledge of basic cake decorating is helpful. Class begins April 7 at 6 PM. To pre-register or for more information about any of these classes, visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-6827315.
WNC Stream Volunteers Needed!
TRAINING: Saturday, March 29th, 9am-4pm, at UNC-Asheville (and nearby creek)
Join over 100 local volunteers and help sample local streams for water quality! Learn to identify different kinds of aquatic insects and why they are important for healthy rivers and creeks. Adult volunteers will be trained in water quality sampling methods for use in a long-term monitoring project at sites in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey and Mitchell Counties. No experience necessary. Volunteer Expectations: Attend the training, and then work in small groups with leaders to sample a minimum of 2 sites (only 2-3 hours for a group to sample one site), 2 times - spring and fall.
Volunteer monitoring groups can be a focal point for community interaction, promote a sense of stewardship of local waterways, and empower residents to protect the quality of our mountain rivers and streams! Information on the Stream Monitoring Information Exchange (SMIE) and instructional videos are available on The Environmental Quality Institute’s website: www.eqilab.org. For info or RSVP, contact Gracia O'Neill at (828) 713-4352 or graciaoneill@yahoo.com. $15-20 Donation requested, but not required (material costs). RSVP required.
Salmon BurgerS and Sweet Potato oven FrieS
A colorful, casual meal that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves: 4
ingredientS: Sweet Potato Oven Fries • • 4 large sweet potatoes (yams) • 1½ tbsp canola oil • • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning • blend • • Salmon Burgers • • 1 14.75-ounce can pink or red • salmon • 2 green onions, chopped • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper • 8 crackers, unsalted tops (saltine-like), crushed • 2 tsp lemon juice
Egg whites from 2 eggs, whisked 2 tbsp plain low-fat yogurt ¼ tsp ground black pepper Cooking spray 4 whole-wheat buns Bibb lettuce, 8 leaves 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
direCtionS: Place oven rack in center, heat oven to 425 °F. Wash and scrub sweet potatoes, slice into wedges, length-wise. In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with canola oil and seasoning. Spread on cookie sheet. Roast in the oven, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes. While sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare salmon burgers. Drain salmon; place in a medium mixing bowl and flake. Fold in green onions and red pepper, crushed crackers, lemon juice, egg whites and yogurt. Shape into 4 patties. Coat large nonstick skillet lightly with cooking spray; heat. Cook salmon burgers until golden brown, turn, and continue cooking until other side is golden brown. Serve burgers with sliced tomatoes and lettuce, and sweet potato oven fries. Serving Suggestions: Serve with 8 oz of 100% berry juice blend.
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Destiny Elkins gets conference girls Player of the Year honor Varsity coach Susie Shelton is the 2014 Western Highlands All Conference women’s basketball Coach of the Year, while Mountain Heritage junior Destiny Elkins has been named Player of the Year in the conference. Other Mountain Heritage girls making All Conference are seniors Nyssa Freeman and Abbey Bailey and juniors Kendyl Neill and Abby Renfro. “It was a honor to receive Coach of the Year, especially since it comes from my fellow coaches,” Shelton said. This is the fourth time she has won the title. “Destiny was very deserving of Player of the Year,” Shelton said. “She had a great year and worked very hard. It was neat to get Nyssa Freeman, Abbey Bailey, Kendyl Neill and Abby Renfro on the All Conference team also. The whole
team has put a lot of time and has bought into the team concept. It was a joy to coach and work with this group of girls. They are even better kids than players.” Shelton said she is “looking forward to all the returners for next season. We need to have a really good off season and a good summer as we have a lot to replace in losing Nyssa and Abbey to graduation. I expect the girls to work hard and to have another great season. Asked of any collegiate attention that may come for Elkins, Shelton said, “I think Destiny will get some looks as the summer goes on.” On the boy’s varsity basketball team three Heritage players made All-Conference. They are senior Grant Buckner, junior Avery Austin, and sophomore Job Destiny Elkins, 44, is the conference Player of the Year. Kennedy. Mountain Village Apartments
State works to define use of drones The state chief information officer presented a report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology that supports the safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft systems by local and state governments. A working group led by the State CIO’s Office and the Department of Transportation developed the report as directed by the General Assembly in the 201314 budget. The unmanned aircraft systems working group included representatives from local government, state agencies, and universities. The group studied potential uses for unmanned aircraft, as well as safety, citizen privacy, data management, costs, and funding considerations. Uses that were identified include search and rescue, emergency response, surveying, mapping, firefighting support, assessing natural disasters, agricultural research, and public safety. Based on the potential benefits unmanned aircraft systems offers, the report proposed the formation of a statewide Governance Board to guide the state’s adoption of this emerging technology. “We recommend that the state build on the success of its unmanned aircraft systems test
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program while addressing the privacy and safety issues that surround any developing technology,” said State Chief Information Officer Chris Estes. “Unmanned aircraft systems are a promising innovation that has the potential to help government work more efficiently and bring jobs to North Carolina.” The acquisition and operation of unmanned aircraft systems by state and local governments is currently prohibited in North Carolina unless a special exemption is obtained from the state chief information officer. In 2013, the State approved a test program under the direction of the NextGen Air Transportation Center at North Carolina State University. Operations limited to research purposes are being conducted in three remote North Carolina locations. Unmanned aircraft present a significant economic development opportunity for the state in partnership with Research Triangle Park, the technology sector, the agricultural industry, and colleges and universities, the report said. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International estimates a UAS industry could create nearly 1,200 jobs and $600 million in economic activity in NC by 2025.
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Hello my name is Gus, a 1-yearold Terrier. I love all toys, people, and animals. If you want a playful pooch that will play with you and your other four-legged kids, then I’m your man. Oh, did I mention that I’m housebroken? Hurry in to meet me soon! Well my name is Rocky, and I am also house broken! Don’t worry about bringing me outside on a leash on those cold winter nights, I’ll just potty in my designated box! See, cats are much better than those dogs.
Call the shelter at 682-9510 for more information on these or other pets, or plan to visit us at 962 Cane River School Road.
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Stay the course with kindergarten boy Q: My 6-year-old son is a bright and friendly kindergartner. Each day a color coded chart is sent home about his behavior. This year he’s gone through several spells during which he will have a “bad color” for several days in a row. Each time this occurs we punish him by not allowing him to play soccer, sending him to bed early, confining him to his room for the evening, or taking away TV, but none of this is having any long-term effect. The misbehavior - talking out of turn and not keeping his hands to himself - will happen for a few days, then stop for a week or two, then start happening again, and so on. Your advice? A: Today’s parents have a “magical” belief in consequences. They believe that behavior modification (the manipulation of reward and punishment to “shape” behavior), used properly, will cure any behavior problem. When a behavior modification-based approach doesn’t work, the conclusion is either (a) it wasn’t used properly or (b) the child in question has a disorder that renders him immune to “normal discipline.” First, consequences do not work reliably with human beings. Another way of saying this is that behavior modification-based discipline sometimes has no lasting effect (as you’ve discovered) and can even backfire. Punishing
Graham Children’s Health Services Is seeking a part time
Executive Director Qualifications and skills required include: • Experience working with community-based organizations • Grant writing and budget management experience •Strong organizational and public speaking skills • Proficiency working with Word, Excel and Publisher. Position Description: This individual will act as the Executive Director of GCHS to fulfill its mission. • Ensure implementation of GCHS Strategic Plan and create new projects and programs. • Coordinate and oversee Healthy Yancey. • Secure funding through grants and fundraising events. • Support the Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force. • Supervise staff and volunteers. Email resume to gchs@trhd.dst.nc.us.
A p r i v a t e l y ow n e d t e l e c o m munications company is seeking applications/resumes for a Technician Trainee. The successful applicant will need the following: • Able and willing to learn to climb utility poles • Good driving record • The ability to operate and handle hand tools, power tools, hydraulic equipment, ladders, etc. • Some computer experience would be helpful • Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work independently • Be able to handle multitasking and stressful situations in a professional manner
childhood that we carry into our adult lives. Our parents’ best efforts to help us solve these problems failed. We had to come to grips with them as adults. We had to take full responsibility for them and purge them from our lives. The second thing I need to tell you is that talking impulsively and not keeping one’s hands to oneself is a symptom of “boy.” When all is said and done, and despite the fact that they are inappropriate to a classroom setting, they are not serious problems. He is not doing anything malicious or pre-sociopathic. Unfortunately, schools have lost tolerance for “boy.” They hold boys to a female standard of behavior which is one reason why lots more boys than girls are diagnosed with the disorders referred to above. So, you’re doing fine. Just stay the course. Keep in mind that your job is not to correct all of his problems before he becomes an adult. You can’t, and the attempt to do so will drive you nuts. Look around you. There are lots of moms who are driving themselves nuts trying to raise perfect kids. Right? Right. Don’t go there.
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a child for a certain misbehavior can make the child that much more determined to get his way, for example. When you use a proper consequence for a certain behavior problem and the behavior does not improve, the thing to do is stay the course. Continue using the proper consequence. Unfortunately, at that point, most parents begin an increasingly-frustrated search for a consequence that will solve the problem. In so doing, they run the risk of beginning to zig-zag all over the disciplinary playing field. Most adults, if they look back on their childhoods, will realize that they developed misbehaviors that no consequence on God’s green earth would have stopped them from Family psychologist John Rosemond doing. We all develop misbehaviors during answers questions at www.rosemond.com.
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44.330 ACRES - NATIONAL FOREST joins at back and side boundary! 3600’ Elevations astounding VIEWS - wooded mountain land, ideal for Hunt Club or Survivalist retreat- with plenty of firewood, deer and other game and springs. Short walk too Appalachian Trail! No Restrictions. www.lunsfordrealty. biz $110.825! Lunsford Realty 828-678-3400. FOR RENT or SALE - Brick rancher of three bedrooms, one bath. Living, dining - kitchen, u t i l i t y. c a r p o r t . G a r a g e . Outbuildings. 4.62 ACRES - ideal for gardens, horses. Plenty of firewood. Trout Stream nearby! Rent -$600 month - NO pets! Sale $159,500 - some owner financing with substantial down. www. lunsfordrealty.biz Lunsford Realty 828-678-3400. M T. M I T C H E L L G O L F COURSE - .77 ACRE - gentle slope ideal building site with VIEWS of South Toe River and mountains, landscaped by “Nature” with abundant laurel, ivy, Galax and native flora! Septic approval, community water. Golf, hiking, fishing in South Toe River - protective neighborhood OWNERS WILL FINANCE!!! $55,000 - Lunsford Realty 828678-3400. South Toe land for sale 5.5 acres off Colberts Creek Road. Creek frontage, borders National Forest, privacy, mixture of lush rhododendron, pines and hardwoods, level to moderate grade, south/southeast exposure, garden spot, view of Black Mountains, beautiful rock formation, active springs with spring boxes and pipe, and close proximity to South Toe River and Carolina Hemlock Recreation Area. At least 3-4 potential house sites. Transferable septic permit already obtained. Electric close by. We are selling in order to buy a larger parcel (10-15 acres) and will consider land swap option. Asking price: $84,900. We would love to answer any questions you have or meet with you to show you this beautiful property. Contact Lisa at 828-208-1221. The Gift that keeps on Giving $4,000/acre Mountain Property. Great views, Some riverfront, streams,. Most have easy access with level to moderate slope.
Commercial frontage along US-19. Deer Park Lake, Diamond Lake, Rabbit Hop Road, Penland Road, close to Penland School of Craft. Call Woody Ryan 828-208-1985 Carolina Mountain Realty.
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House For Rent: 16 minutes south of Burnsville off Hwy. 197. Catttail Creek Rd. $675/month plus utilities, deposit, pet deposit. Approx. 900 square ft. 3 bdrm., 1 bath, laundry room, small yard, kitchen/dining/living room is one room. Small stove. Beautiful area. email: ronm2u@hotmail.com 828 551 9775 House For Rent in town, 3 BDRM, 2 Bath, 2 story house, large BM, Fireplace, Central Cooling/Heating Pump, Garage, Decks, Balconies/ Patio, Fully Fenced, Appliances with Washer/Dryer. $900/Month. No pets preferred. Call (828) 682-7499 . For Rent in town Burnsville large one bedroom apt. lots of cabinets, first floor $400 per month. $100 security and 1st 30 days free with 6 mo. lease. Call for details. 865-306-0111. House For Rent, kitchen with lots of cabinets & bar, DR, large living room with fireplace and wood stove insert, large master bath with private bath , 2nd bedroom with private bath, w/d hook up in basement. Deck overlooking pond. In town (Burnsville) in small apt complex consisting of 5 units. Oil hot air furnace. Rent $550. 865-306-0111.
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Obituaries wife, Kathy, of Cookeville, and Burnsville, NC 28714. Roger Wilson of Asheville. Funeral was Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Denny Wilson officiated. A graveside service was in the McCurry Cemetery on Jims Creek.
Bill Stanley
Bill Stanley, 79, of Bear Wallow Road, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Mission Hospital. A native of Wilmington, he was a son of the late William and Lucy Carroll Stanley. He was an Army drill sergeant and a former manager of Publix, Lowe’s Foods and Western Sizzlin Steak House in Spruce Pine, and a former employee of Ingles and Bi-Lo in Burnsville. He was an avid golfer and member of Grassy Creek Country Club. He was a member and Sunday School teacher at West Burnsville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Shelba Boone Stanley; daughter Ginger Ebert and husband, Jeff, of Wilmington; two sons: Earl Stanley of Wilmington and Mike Boone and wife, Jennifer, of Burnsville; grandchildren Morganne Boone, Kyle, Klinton and Ryan Henry, Earl Stanley, Jr. and Brittany Stanley; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Jo Ann Clark of Wilmington, and a brother, Joe Stanley of Sarasota, Fla. Funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home with Pastor Charlie Carroway officiating. Burial will be in the Warner Boone Family Cemetery on Bear Wallow Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P. O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Maude Fox Walden
Maude Fox Walden, 56, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Buck and Cora Briggs Fox, and the wife of Robert Walden Sr., who died in 1982. She was also preceded in death by brothers Clarence, James, Zeke and Hubert Fox; and a sister, Mary Fox. Surviving are two daughters: Lisa Walden of Gastonia and
Joany Walden of the home; three sons: Robert Walden Jr., Steve and James Walden, all of Gastonia; a sister, Faye Bell of Gastonia; brothers Jason and David Fox of Florida, Luther Fox of Charlotte, and Howard Fox of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Roscoe Briggs Jr. was to officiate. Burial will be in the Sol Fox Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home to assist with expenses.
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Kim Brian Silver, 49, of Double Island, died on Thursday, March 6, 2014, after an extended illness. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Donnie and Anna Mae Teague Silver of Green Mountain. Surviving in addition to his parents is a daughter, Kristy McKinney and husband, Todd, of Spruce Pine; granddaughter Dayton McKinney of Spruce Pine; brothers Leon Silver, Darin Silver and wife, Crystal, and Tracy Silver and wife, Christina, all of Double Island; and nieces Brooke and Morgan Silver also of Double Island. Funeral was Saturday in the Double Island Baptist Church. The Rev. Rick Woody and the Rev. Arcemus Fox officiated. Burial was in the Double Island Baptist Church Cemetery. donations be made to Wilma Wilson Johnson Memorial them at 856 Georges Fork Road, Wilma Wilson Johnson, 68, of Gainesboro, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2014, in Burnsville. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Foye Crowder Wilson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Berneice Edwards and Jewell Pierce; and two brothers: Lawrence and Ernest Wilson. Wilma was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Cookeville, Tenn. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, James Johnson; three daughters: Sandy Stafford and husband, David, Shawn Pitman, and Misty Chaffin and husband, Robert, all of Gainesboro, Tenn; six grandchildren; three sisters: Wanda Johnson and husband, Bob, of Gainesboro, Carol Sue Crissone and Betty King of Burnsville; and four brothers: Junior and Michael Wilson of Burnsville, Ray Wilson and
Jeremy Lee Williams, 33, of Asheville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. He was the son of Jerry Williams and wife, Mary, of Bald Mountain and Debra Higgins Williams of Asheville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joshua Wayne Owen, and grandfather Louie Williams. Surviving, in addition to his father and mother, is fiancé Jessica Pietzsch of Asheville; daughters Amiya Pietzsch of Asheville and Lakyn and Hayleigh Williams, both of Mississippi; sons Aiden and Austin Williams of Asheville; grandmother, Etta Williams of Bald Mountain; stepsisters Dawn Shuford and husband, Greg, and Stephanie Joyce and husband, Eddie, all of Burnsville; stepbrother Kevin Holcombe and wife, Deliah, of Burnsville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral was Tuesday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Rolf Woddard officiated. Burial followed in the Williams and Ledford Cemetery.
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Breakfast Chix Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Applesauce Milk/FF Choc Milk
Lunch Chix Stir Fry Rice/Fish Nuggets Cornbread/Slaw Pinto Beans Mandarin Oranges Pineapple Bits Milk/ FF Choc Milk
Lunch Sloppy Joes Chix Nuggets/Roll Sunbutter S’wich Baked Fries/Peas Applesauce Fresh Fruit Milk/Choc Milk
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Breakfast Scrambled Eggs
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Chowing down at Mountain Heritage Friday, Mar 14
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Tuesday, Mar 18
Wed, Mar 19
Breakfast Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Fruit Cocktail Milk/FF Choc Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Pineapple Bits Milk/FF Choc Milk
Breakfast Chix Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Applesauce Milk/FF Choc Milk
Lunch SW Chix Nachos Corn Dog Ch.Garlic Flatbread Carrot Stix/Baked Beans/Apple Crisp Fruit Cocktail Milk Choc Milk
Lunch Chix Stir Fry Rice/Fish Nuggets Chix Quesadilla Cornbread/Slaw Pinto Beans Mandarin Oranges Pineapple Bits Milk/ FF Choc Milk
Lunch Sloppy Joes Chix Nuggets/Roll Chix Tenders Baked Fries/Peas Applesauce Fresh Fruit Milk/Choc Milk
Sausage Patty/WG Cereal
WG Toast/Juice Pears Milk/Choc Milk Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Mega Pizza Broccoli/Pinto Beans Peaches/Pears Milk FF Choc Milk
High school musicians have two concerts scheduled in Burnsville
By Heather Babb Graham On Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m., the Mountain Heritage High School Symphonic Band will present a concert at the Town Center. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for student. The band has put together an impressive show, including music that will make your hearts swell and your toes tap! Light refreshments will be included in the admission cost. On Tuesday March 18, at 7:30 p.m., the Advanced Choral Ensemble will be performing at the First Baptist Church of Burnsville on the square. Admission is a canned food item that will be donated to the Reconciliation House. The concert, “Ubuntu,” will feature music from around the globe. Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s
definition of “ubuntu” embodies the principal of the concert: “One of the sayings in our country is Ubuntu – the essence of being human. Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can’t exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can’t be human all by yourself. We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole World. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.” Both concerts will also feature special selections performed by the Crescendolls Girls’ Show Choir. We hope to see you at the events, and as always, we thank you for your support!
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Friday, Mar 21
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Lunch Turkey Pie Meatball Sub Mega Pizza Glazed Carrots Green Beans Baked Apples Peaches Milk FF Choc Milk
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