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www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v Jan. 2, 2014 • Vol. 4, No. 1 v Recipient of the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v

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Wise Santas delivered their old Christmas trees to the South Toe recycling and convenience center so the once beloved Christmas decorations may find a future as mulch or perhaps in public waters as cover for hatching fish.

Drop off your Christmas tree so it has a second life

Yancey County recycling and convenience centers will accept Christmas trees to be recycled, don’t throw away that natural Christmas tree. Trees must have all ornaments, tinsel, lights, hooks and wires removed prior to disposal at the center. Residents are encouraged to drop off trees in the

designated areas at any of the county’s community recycling centers until January 31. Trees can also be taken to the Yancey-Mitchell Transfer Station off of N.C. 80 North. If the collection centers are closed, either due to the holiday or inclement weather, do not leave your trash at the

gate or enter the facility. You can be issued a citation for littering. Convenience centers and recycling centers will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. All non-emergency Yancey County government offices will also be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Autopsy: Anglin shot 4 times By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News An autopsy shows that a county man found dead at his home on Oct. 14 had been shot four times and carried a bullet in his body from a previous shooting. James Anglin, 69, of 1280 Old Mine Fork Road was shot in the face, chest and back, according to state medical examiner P.E Lantz. The bullet to the head fractured Anglin’s spine, but Dr. Lantz attributed the cause of death to “multiple gunshot wounds of head, chest, and back,” Anglin was found within his residence by a neighbor. See Page 3

County sees improvement large and small By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Yancey County will enter 2014 with patched up facilities and improved finances. County Manager Nathan Bennett told commissioners in December that repairs to the courthouse roof were successful and that the next step was for a new ceiling to be installed in the courtroom where ceiling tiles had fallen due to water leaks. “ We ’ v e h a d a c o u p l e o f significant rain events (since the roof repairs) and we’ve stayed dry,” he said. The new courtroom ceiling and new lighting was to be installed

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during Christmas week, he told commissioners. Bennett said workers had removed the old radio antennae from the roof of the old library building and that a new roof would be installed on that building to help “in rehabbing that facility” for future county use. Plans for the building on the town square include a “broadband Internet tech center” for public use, Bennett said. Country Cablevision Project Manager Dean Russell said the tech center is intended to give all residents access to the high-speed Internet fiber network regardless of whether they connect at home.

Russell said Country Cablevision wants to offer the community a comfortable place to access the high speed Internet, and that the county had agreed to provide the old library for that purpose. Russell said the facility will be important for students whose families may not be able to afford Internet at home, and for visitors seeking high-speed connections. Regarding county finances, Brian Broom of Dixon Hughes Goodman certified public accountants told commissioners said that while the county had seen “more than its fair share of financial problems” in recent years, leaders

had first “taken small steps” to improve the county’s financial standing, and “this year you’ve taken larger steps” that have nearly rebuilt the reserve fund. Commission Chairman Johnny Riddle said “when I became a commissioner five years ago we had a -8 percent fund balance,” while the state likes to see counties maintain an 8 percent balance in its reserve fund. Broom said auditors determined that the county has 5.6 percent in its fund, which is “very good, but it is not quite 8 percent yet.” Broom said county leaders and department managers were open See Page 3

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What are key questions about health insurance?

By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension I was expecting a relaxing holiday dinner with family, many of whom I hadn’t seen in months. I was expecting the conversation would focus on children, vacations, hobbies and for some, their retirement. I was expecting the most controversial discussion would be about rival sports allegiances. I was completely wrong! While the above topics did come up, the bulk of the conversation was about health insurance and in particular, arguments between those supporting and opposing the new Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as Obamacare). At some points, I was actually afraid turkey drumsticks might go flying across the table. I did my best to keep the discussion civil. I put on my invisible “educator hat” and tried to steer the conversation to an examination of several key questions about health insurance, of which there are many. I think I made some headway -- at least no punches were thrown, and everyone hugged or shook hands when the dinner was over. And I think I succeeded in having some of my family pull back from entrenched positions and at least consider options for the issues. Here are four issues I raised. As I did with my family, I’ll present alternative viewpoints and then let you decide on the best approach. Should Everyone Be Required to Have Health Insurance? This is perhaps the core question in the health insurance debate. Indeed, it is so important that the Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the requirement to proceed. Opponents say such a command goes against our freedom of choice over what we buy. If someone wants to forego health insurance - or even health care - shouldn’t they have that right? Supporters of the requirement use a different logic. They say that in a practical sense,

everyone will be provided health care, even those without insurance. For supporters, the issue is one of payment. Should everyone be required to pay for their own care by having health insurance? Should Insurance Rates Rise with Risk? Insurance companies must collect enough in revenues (premiums) to make payments on claims. This means insurance companies have an incentive to charge people more if they are expected to make more claims. For example, someone owning a home at the beach -- where severe storms causing major damage are more likely -- would be expected to pay more for property insurance than someone whose home is miles from the ocean. The same relationship applies to health insurance. Someone with a known heart condition, where the likelihood of treatment and surgery is very high, would make more claims on the insurance company and therefore would be charged higher premiums. Also, as people age, their use of the health care system increases. Therefore, insurance companies typically charge older individuals higher premiums. The Affordable Care Act imposes limits on both of these types of premium increases. Yet this means younger people will pay higher premiums than their risk would suggest, and others will pick up some of the tab for those with physical characteristics requiring more health care. Can Competition Control Health Insurance Costs? Those answering “yes” say more competition between insurance companies, doctors, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies is the way to keep costs under control and prices lower. Advocates therefore favor fewer government rules and regulations in health care, especially those -- such as restrictions on interstate sales of insurance policies -- that may impede companies vying

for the business of customers. Those answering “no” say health care and health insurance are different than other markets. They argue that medical information is too technical for most people to evaluate and compare. Also, while communities can still function if a local supermarket fails, the closure of a hospital or the bankruptcy of a health insurance company could be devastating to patients and consumers. What Should Be the Role of Government in Health Care and Health Insurance? This is perhaps the most divisive issue in health care. In one corner is the viewpoint that government’s role should be minimal, perhaps limited to providing financial support to help some purchase their own health insurance and making sure effective competition exists. But most health care and health insurance decisions would be left to individuals. In the opposing corner is the belief government should play a major role. Not only should government help some buy insurance, but government should also establish standards for health insurance policies, monitor and perhaps limit premium prices, supervise how insurance companies spend their revenues and help doctors and hospitals evaluate the relative benefits and costs of medical procedures and treatments. There are many more questions, but these are a start to helping you make up your own mind about the great health insurance debate. Now I’m going off to have a quiet meal - by myself!

Who is Operation Helping Hands? Remember those volunteers who worked hard and devoted time for Yancey County pets at the annual flea market? Well, we are back again with all the energy and enthusiasm we had then, but with a broader scope and purpose.

We don’t take any money from what we do. We give our time, and we donate our money to help make the market happen. What’s different about Helping Hands? We have a broader scope. We want to help Yancey County’s people in need, beginning with our county’s children, and extending then to the needs of the fine charitable organizations in our county. How will Helping Hands operate? We are organizing a not for profit corporation. It will be a dedicated charitable organization. Donations to it will be deductible for Federal and State income and estate tax purposes. Its officers and directors will be elected by the volunteers who choose to be members of Helping Hands. Any person willing to work for a minimum of forty hours on one of our

projects will become a member if they wish. All financial information will be fully public. We plan to publish it annually. What will be the first Helping Hands event? In July we will have the biggest, best flea market ever. You may have attended past flea markets staffed and organized by the volunteers. We‘ll continue that tradition. Would you like to help? To meet new friends, have fun and make a difference~ call us today! We invite you to join Yancey Helping Hands. To be placed on the mailing list: (email address or home address) tell us how to contact you. Call 828-675-4186. Leave a message and we’ll then be able to keep you up to date with our progress and events. Lend a hand - together we can!

Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Mayland Cosmetology program celebrates the season M a y l a n d Community College’s Cosmetology Program held their department’s Community Service Day on December 5. This yearly event included providing department services such as haircuts and styling for Hands of Mercy and Heritage Adult Day Retreat organizations.

County sees improvement in finances From the front and accessible in the audit process. Last year the audit showed that Yancey had a reserve fund balance of 1.7 percent, he said. “You are certainly going down the right path,” Broom said.

Cosmetology students and faculty also provided lunch for those receiving the donated services. M a y l a n d ’s Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency- based knowledge, scientific/ artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills. The salon, located on Mayland’s Mitchell Campus, is open to the public and offers services including haircuts, styling, perms, coloring, manicures, pedicures, waxing, make-up application and more.

County resident was shot 4 times

From the front Deputies were called and they found him “lying on the kitchen floor” clothed in denim jeans, a plaid shirt, socks, and shoes, the medical examiner said. The autopsy said the four killing bullets were “semi-jacketed, hollow point with base diameter of 9 mm.” But another bullet was recovered from his body, and a law enforcement source says that bullet dates from “where his exwife shot him 25-plus years ago.” Apparently Anglin had been shot a third time in his life. “He had also been shot with a shotgun in Buncombe County many years ago,” according to law enforcement. Blood tests show

that Anglin had not been drinking when he was shot. Personal items accompanying the body included “a pair of eyeglasses, a pocket knife, Chap stick, and a key.” Anglin was shot in the left cheek, the right upper chest, the left mid chest and the mid back. All of the bullets exited at least partially, and investigators believe the weapon was a .38-caliber. Sheriff Gary Banks has told media that his office is close to making an arrest in the killing. T h e l a w enforcement source said officers “have interviewed at least 50 people” in the case and that a suspect is known to have trafficked in marijuana.

Course work for the Cosmetology program includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/ computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics. Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successful passing of the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is

Pictured are MCC Cosmetology students and instructors enjoying a holiday celebration with Hands of Mercy and Heritage Adult Day Retreat organizations. available in beauty Mayland offers Cosmetology field as salons, and as skin/ a n A s s o c i a t e ’ s well as a manicuring/ n a i l s p e c i a l i s t s , Degree, certificate, n a i l t e c h n o l o g y platform artists, and and diploma options selection. related businesses. for students in the

Clinic to get ultrasound equipment The Community Foundation and the Blue Ridge Hospital Foundation have joined to purchase ultrasound equipment for the Yancey Campus of the Blue Ridge Medical Clinic. The Community Foundation contributed $18,500 in matching funds, $10,000 through the Janirve Sudden or Urgent Need (SUN) grant program and $8,500 of other CFWNC discretionary funds. The foundation says the equipment will support better care for Mitchell, Yancey and some Madison County patients. An estimated 2,000 OB/GYN patients will benefit from the ultrasound equipment each year, and primary care doctors at the clinic will also use the ultrasound for expanded diagnostics. “Recruitment of physicians for our hospital clinics has been challenging for the past two years with fewer doctors seeking to practice in rural areas,” said Nancy H. Lindeman, Executive Director

of the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Foundation. “We did not anticipate having a full-time OB/GYN at the Yancey health clinic this year. When we retained an OB/ GYN physician to work out of our Blue Ridge Medical Clinic in Yancey County in August 2013, after the budget for FY2014 was in place, there were no funds earmarked for this type of equipment. Faced with budget constraints, we needed help to purchase the equipment. We are truly thankful for this generous measure of support for the patients in our rural communities.” “The fact that the clinic now has a physician focusing o n w o m e n ’s h e a l t h c a r e needs in Yancey County, where no OB/GYN services were available, and that this physician has access to the necessary equipment is a vast improvement in the level of service for patients,” said Elizabeth Brazas, president of

The Community Foundation. “Prior to the purchase, patients were required to make a 30mile round trip to Spruce Pine for ultrasound diagnostics, and the time and money involved represented a significant barrier for many women. We were pleased the hospital was able to meet our match to fully fund the purchase.” The Foundation’s SUN Grants are to assist human service organizations is experiencing an unforeseen, unbudgeted crisis impacting their ability to provide critical services. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Community Foundation is a nonprofit serving eighteen counties in Western North Carolina. The Foundation is a permanent regional resource that facilitates more than $11 million in charitable giving annually. CFWNC inspires philanthropy and mobilizes resources to enrich lives and communities in Western North Carolina

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Obituaries Bertie Street Grindstaff

Bertie Street Grindstaff, 83, of the Hughes Gap Community, died on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Jess and Laura Melton Street. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Lingerfelt, who passed away in 1976; son Dennis Street, who passed away in 2011; sister Myrtle Vanzile; brother Starlin Street; granddaughter Kendra Lingerfelt and greatgrandson Michah Morton. Surviving is her loving husband of 35 years, J.C. Grindstaff; daughters Shelby Walker of Johnson City; Carloyn Richarson and husband, Roger, of Bakersville; Doris Lingerfelt of Bakersville; Sue Hoilman and husband, David, of Unicoi, Tenn.; and Tina Hughes and husband, Paul, of Bakersville; sons Jessie Lingerfelt and wife, Lisa; Kenneth Lingerfelt and wife, Tammy; and Charles Lingerfelt and wife, Betty, all of Bakersville; sisters Betty Goodwin and Ora Grindstaff, both of Bakersville; brothers William Street and wife, Mattie and Arville Grindstaff all of Bakersville; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Funeral was at 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, in Beans Creek Church of Jesus Christ. The Rev. G.B. Garland and Larry Garland were to officiate. Graveside services was to be at noon on Tuesday in the Garland Cemetery on Blevins Branch Road.

Purple Heart recipient. He was also preceded in death by sisters Lora Robinson, Irene Presnell, Lillian Young, Jeanette Harris, Geneva Robertson, Gladys Hall and Reba Roberts; and brothers Whitt, Bill, Roy and Doyle Buchanan. George was a member and deacon of Micaville Presbyterian Church and a retired employee of Burnsville Hosiery Mills, with over 40 years of service. Surviving are Gladys Wyatt Buchanan, his wife of 69 years; and 22 nieces and nephews. Funeral was Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Grindstaff officiated. Burial was in the Hughes Cemetery at Pleasant Gap.

and husband, Ray, all of Burnsville; two brothers: Larry Briggs and Ralph Briggs and wife, Lena, all of Burnsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Dec. 27 in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Phillip Fox and the Rev. Russell Hughes officiated. Graveside service was in the Briggs Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, PO Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Vickie Lynn Slagle Fortune

Vickie Lynn Slagle Fortune, 59, of Burnsville, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Burnsville, she was a daughter of Lee and Myrle Parrish Slagle. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by a son, Roger Slagle, and his wife, Jamie. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Groce Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Christopher Jason Troxell

Christopher Jason Troxell, 33, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at his home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Sherry Peterson Troxell, who passed away in June, and Christopher Raymond Troxell of Mars Hill. He was also preceded in death by his grandfathers, Fred Peterson and Joseph “Bud” Troxell; and uncle Tim Troxell. Jason worked with Peterson Floor Sanding with his uncle, Tim Peterson, and was a musician with his band, “Spill The Blood” and was an artist. He also worked with Burnsville Siding and Roofing and had worked with various restaurants. He was a good father, son, brother and friend to all who knew him. Surviving, in addition to his father is his fiancée, Tasha Peterson of the home; grandmothers Brenda Sue Peterson of Burnsville and Delores Hensley of St. Augustine, Fla.; two sons, Gabriel Maxwell Troxell of Milledgeville, Ga., and Anton Xavier Troxell of the home; a sister, Alecia Troxell Sams and husband, Jeremy, of Mars Hill; and his niece, Elizabeth “Izzy” Sams of Mars Hill. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Graveside service was Dec. 28 in the Troxell Family Cemetery on White Oak Creek Road. The Rev. Derwin Barnett Sr. officiated.

George Buchanan

George Buchanan, 91, of Micaville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Jesse and Hettie Dale Buchanan. He was a World War II Army veteran and a

Jerrica Anne Laws

Jerrica Anne Laws, 21, of Burnsville, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of Jerry G. and Bobbie Jo Autrey Laws of Burnsville. Jerrica was a 2010 graduate of Mountain Heritage High School. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a daughter, Abbie Leigh; brother Sam Autrey of Burnsville; sisters Sonya Laws of Asheville, Tonya Laws of Marshall, and Krista Laws of Burnsville; half-sister Amy Powell of Valdese; and paternal grandmother Atlas Laws of Burnsville. Funeral was Sunday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Dwight Boone Jr. and Scott Williams officiated. Burial was in the Deyton-Laws Cemetery at Bailey Hill.

Juanita Briggs Woodby

Juanita Briggs Woodby, 55, of Burnsville, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Geneva Fox Briggs. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Briggs. Juanita was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, worked for Baxter Healthcare for over 27 years, and drove a school bus for Yancey County Schools for over 8 years. Surviving are her daughter, Christy Hill and husband, Andrew, of Burnsville; son Cody Woodby of Newdale; former husband and friend David Woodby of Newdale; three sisters: Lillian Silvers and husband, Billy Joe, Faye Briggs, and Wilma Briggs

Joyce Elizabeth Price Mann

Joyce Elizabeth Price Mann, 79, of Burnsville and formerly of Morganton, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at her residence. Born on April 28, 1934, in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Edgar Price and Olivia McWhirter Price. She was a member of Victory Temple Full Gospel Church in Marion where she served on the Board of Directors since 1975, taught Sunday school and sang in the church choir. She was a member of the Gospelettes Trio and was involved with the Head Start Program in Burke County for over 10 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Shuping and Virginia Kale; and her brothers, Arthur Eugene Price and Charles Edgar Price Jr. She is survived by her husband, J.B. Mann; daughters Lori Mann Robinson and husband, Kenny, of Burnsville, Connie Mann Buchanan and husband, Allen, of Newland and Rita Mann Dellinger and husband, Chris, of Newland; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Price Milligan of Morganton; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral was Dec. 23, at Victory Temple Full Gospel Church in Marion. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

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Coyotes continue to impact hunting Dennis had promised to share some venison with some family members. He knew there would be a good chance to at least see a doe that evening from the stand he would be hunting. As the sun neared the tree lined horizon Dennis began seeing movement in the field. A little over 150 yards away, he was able to set his scope on the three deer and determine the biggest for the taking. BLAM! With the steady squeeze of the trigger the seasoned hunter dropped an old doe. His promise was soon to be intact. After a brief wait he climbed down from the tripod stand and began walking in the direction of his quarry. After searching the general area of where he thought the doe had fallen he pulled out his flashlight to begin looking for blood. “Strange,” he thought to himself, “I just knew she dropped right there. She didn’t run.” With a few widening circles Dennis found the blood. Lots of blood. She had fallen. But the doe was not there. Scanning the beam

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of the light he noticed more blood just a few feet away. It almost looks as though someone had taken a 4 foot wide paintbrush and laid a stroke down going away from where she was. He continued to follow the path of blood. Yes, this was a path not a track. There was no denying there was definitely something strange going on. As he neared the wood line he began to hear low pitched growls and stamping of feet in the fallen

leaves. His light shot upward and there, just 20 yards away, was a coyote guarding his easy meal that Dennis had provided unwittingly. As Dennis assessed the situation, he realized this was just one of several coyotes anticipating the fresh deer kill. One major problem came to Dennis’ mind as he started the instinctual ‘fight or flight’ thought process. Dennis only had one cartridge left in his rifle. Ultimately, Dennis backed away leaving the old doe to the ‘yote pack. And this is just one of many encounters over the last few years. I spoke to a Kiwanas Club a couple of weeks ago and one of their questions that had everyone’s attention was of the potential coyote problem. My response was there was not a potential problem. The problem was in fact fullfledged and current. I shared another story from a taxidermist I had used before. Her husband had several deer pulled from the field before he could track them down over the course of one season. On his last deer kill of that year he aimed his

spotting scope in the direction of shot. Sure enough, he spotted several coyotes exiting the woods and heading straight towards the game. A week after the season he and some other hunters went to the same field. He fired one shot into the ground and waited. The coyotes were not afraid. They were hungry and looking for the deer that had just been slain. This time, the hunting group pulled off a Pavlov’s dog experiment by using the gun fire in place of the bell to bring the coyotes out in the open. The group opened fire and the pack was no more. Coyotes raise many issues, including further spread of rabies, farm and domestic animal deaths, and habitat change on native animals. And with the stories of their willingness to encounter humans, the cowardly coyote myth seems to have been debunked. Bill Howard teaches hunter education and bow hunter education 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 billhowardoutdoors@ gmail.com.

Alzheimer’s tied to concussion in older adults

Older adults with memory problems and a history of concussion have more buildup of Alzheimer’s disease-associated plaques in the brain than those who also had concussions but don’t have memory problems, according to a new study. ‘’What we think it suggests is, head trauma is associated with Alzheimer’s-type dementia -- it’s a risk factor,” said study researcher Michelle Mielke, an associate professor of epidemiology and neurology at Mayo Clinic Rochester. “But it doesn’t mean someone with head trauma is [automatically] going to develop Alzheimer’s.” Her study is published online Dec. 26 and in the Jan. 7 print issue of the journal Neurology. Previous studies looking at whether head trauma is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s have come up with conflicting results, she noted. And Mielke stressed that she has found only a link or association, not a cause-and-effect relationship. In the study, Mielke and her team evaluated 448 residents of Olmsted County, Minn., who had no signs of memory problems. They also evaluated another 141 residents with memory and thinking problems known as mild cognitive impairment. More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer ’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Plaques are deposits of a protein fragment known as beta-amyloid that can build up in between the brain’s nerve cells. While most people develop some with age, those who develop Alzheimer’s generally get many more, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. They also tend to get them in a predictable pattern, starting in brain areas crucial for memory. In the Mayo study, all participants were aged 70 or older. The participants reported if they ever had a brain injury that involved loss of consciousness or memory.

Of the 448 without any memory problems, 17 percent had reported a brain injury. Of the 141 with memory problems, 18 percent did. This suggests that the link between head trauma and the plaques is complex, Mielke said, as the proportion of people reporting concussion was the same in both groups. Brain scans were done on all the participants. Those who had both concussion history and cognitive [mental] impairment had levels of amyloid plaques that were 18 percent higher than those with cognitive impairment but no head trauma history, the investigators found. Among those with mild cognitive impairment, those with concussion histories had a nearly five times higher risk of elevated plaque levels than those without a history of concussion. The researchers don’t know why some with concussion history develop memory problems and others do not. The research was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, among several other supporters. The study adds valuable information for experts in the field, said Dr. Robert Glatter, director of sports medicine and traumatic brain injury in the department of emergency medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, in New York City. Glatter, who is also a former sideline physician for the National Football League’s New York Jets, reviewed the new study findings. Other studies, he said, often rely on postmortem information. In the Mayo study, participants had to have loss of consciousness as a measure of having a concussion history, Glatter noted. However, he added, the new thinking is that loss of consciousness is not necessary to define a concussion -- one can occur without that. The effect of head injury may be cumulative over time in the development of Alzheimer’s, he said. In the past, experts thought only severe

head trauma was linked with Alzheimer’s, but less severe injury may actually be relevant as well, he added. Some other factor or factors yet to be discovered may be at play, Glatter said. Both Mielke and Glatter stressed that concussions don’t automatically lead to Alzheimer’s. “Not all people with head trauma develop Alzheimer’s,” Glatter said. “If you do hit your head, it doesn’t mean you are going to develop Alzheimer’s,” Mielke said, although “it may increase your risk.”

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Heritage boys win holiday tournament The Mountain Heritage boys defeated Tuscola in overtime to win the annual Holiday Tournament at Tuscola High School. “I’m very proud of our team for winning the tournament. We had a lot of kids step up allowing us to win two games against two difficult opponents,” Coach Hank Newson said. “Hopefully we can carry on the momentum from winning this tournament back into conference play. We know we have to continue to grow, get better, and not get complacent.” The Cougar boys went into the tournament as huge under dogs . They clamped down defensively against two high powered teams - 3A Asheville High School and the Tuscola Mountaineers – to win the tournament 68-65. The Heritage girls varsity went one and one in the tourney, falling to Asheville High in the

Wyatt a Morehead-Cain scholarship semi-finalist Mayland Early College High School is proud to announce that Timothy Mark Wyatt has been named as a Morehead-Cain semi-finalist for the coming year. He will advance to regional interviews at UNC-Asheville on Jan. 7. Wyatt, a senior at Mayland Early College, will fulfill the requirements for his high school diploma and two-year Associates Degree in four years instead of the usual five. Following a rigorous curriculum of honors high school and college classes, he is currently ranked first in his class. Wyatt is the founder and current president of the Early College student government, and organized a successful campus wide blood drive through the American Red Cross. He is also a member of the Senior Beta Club, as well as Phi Theta Kappa, and is active in the Drama Club. Wyatt plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in pre-medicine with the goal of becoming a physician. Wyatt lives in Yancey County with his parents and two sisters. Wyatt’s mother and sisters are also students at Mayland Community College. Since its founding in 1945, the MoreheadCain has been a model for countless merit scholarships throughout the United States. In addition to covering all expenses for four years of undergraduate study at UNC, the MoreheadCain features a distinctive program of summer enrichment experiences. Over four summers, scholars have the opportunity to complete an outdoor leadership course, carry out public service in the United States or abroad, conduct research at sites across the world and gain experience in private enterprise. The summer enrichment program, designed to broaden each scholar’s experience and worldview, is complemented during the academic year by a Discovery Fund that encourages deeper exploration of a particular interest. From attending development conferences in Geneva to shadowing emergency room doctors in Boston, Morehead-Cain Scholars are given the resources to pursue educational opportunities wherever they find them. As set out in the program’s founding documents, selection criteria for the MoreheadCain are leadership, academic achievement, moral force of character and physical vigor. Morehead-Cain recipients are chosen solely on the basis of merit and accomplishment, not financial need.

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first round but bouncing back to defeat Swain on Saturday. Abby Bailey and Nyssa Freeman hit huge three pointers in the last 3 minutes of the Asheville game the 3A team smothered Cougar standout Destiny Elkins on Friday.

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Authorities seek 14 who have fled from probation/parole The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Corrections has identified 14 individuals as absconders from probation/parole supervision in Yancey and Mitchell counties. The DPS asks that anyone with information about the location of these 14 absconders to please call 888-646-0024. The 14 are: Billy Allen Tipton: Offender Number 1036903; Birth Date 08/27/1968 Christopher Ryan Stansberry: Offender Number 0841906; Birth Date 10/22/1985 Christopher B Shepherd; Offender Number 0535991; Birth Date 07/15/1971 Stephen Scott; Offender Number: 0361467; Birth Date 07/22/1961 James J Robinson: Offender Number 0895228; Birth Date 04/13/1981

Raul Ambrosia Leco: Offender Number 1044983; Birth Date 12/04/1990 Michelle Destinee H e n s l e y O ff e n d e r Number 1286613; Birth Date 05/14/1977 Betsy Shaw: Offender Number 1168912; Birth Date 09/18/1963 Teresa Jean Perry: Offender Number 1295552; Birth Date 10/04/1956 Matthew Blaine Johnston: Offender Number 0723437; Birth Date 03/19/1983 Chad H Huntsinger; Offender Number 1102135 Birth Date: 10/29/1988 Bradley Austin Blankenship; Offender Number 1188296; Birth Date: 08/21/1986 Destiny Bailey; Offender Number 1385060 Birth Date 10/28/1987 Alejandro Angel; Offender Number 1381894; Birth Date 04/11/1991.

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Helping establish good pro-social eating habits Q: Our son is two-and-one-half and for the most part eats very well. We make up his plate for each meal and he has to eat what is on his plate, or at least try each food on the plate before he can get more of something that he really likes. We also make sure that he remains seated during the entire meal. Sometimes he will request fruit before he is finished with his dinner. We tell him he first has to finish what’s on his plate. Should we be forcing him to eat his main meal before being able to have fruit or a cookie? A: It sounds like he’s doing reasonably to very well as things now stand, which means you’re doing a good job of helping him establish good, pro-social eating habits. You’re obviously not allowing him to dictate what he eats, which is what produces the so-called “picky eater” - really nothing more than a child who has been given power over Someone recently asked me what the harm is of giving a toddler food he likes and will readily eat at mealtimes. My answer was that a young child is no more capable of making good choices about food than he is of making a good choice of playthings. Given the choice in either category,

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a child will choose based on what appeals to his tongue or his eyes. As such, he will choose junk, which is why so many of today’s kids (where food is concerned) are overweight and have health issues related to their diets and (where playthings are concerned) have great difficulty entertaining themselves. Simply put, if children made good choices, parents would be unnecessary. It is also good manners to eat what you are served, especially if you are a guest at someone else’s table. Turning up one’s nose at a certain food is insulting to the person who took time to prepare it. My wife and I used to tell our kids that they had to eat what was on their plates because they were in training to

be good guests in other people’s homes. The only exception to that, of course, is when the child has a food allergy, in which case the host should be informed in advance. “I don’t like it” was not an acceptable excuse at our table. We told our kids that they could eat what they chose when they were old enough to prepare their own meals. Before they had turned double-digits, they were eating sushi. \It is not “forcing” to use your son’s fondness for fruit as incentive to eat what you serve as his main meal. It’s obviously time to tell him about the Universal, Intergalactic Rule of Fruit: Fruit is what we eat when we’ve finished what’s on our plate. Or, as Pink Floyd put it, “If you don’t eat yer meat, you can’t have any pudding!” (If you’re familiar with the song “Another Brick in the Wall,” you know that’s as far as the analogy extends.) Next week, I will lay out my fail-safe, money-back guaranteed formula for getting kids to eat everything on their plates. Stay tuned! Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his web site at www.rosemond.com.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Yancey County as Administrator of the Estate of Walter Blanchard Garland, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, duly itemized and verified, to the undersigned administrator on or before April 1, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate of said deceased are hereby requested to make prompt settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2013. Dale W. Hensley, Administrator Estate of Walter Blanchard Garland, deceased P. O. Box 1570 Burnsville, NC 28714 Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2013; Jan. 2 & Jan. 9, 2014

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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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4-H Afterschool Program Assistant Yancey County Cooperative Extension Center is accepting applications for the position of 4-H Afterschool Program Assistant (Kindergarten through 5th grade). The program will operate at the Bee Log Elementary School. The part-time position is for 25 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting with preparing snacks and educational materials, participating

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Food businesses must be aware of gluten guidelines

Tips to Help You Eat Vegetables In General:  Buy fresh vegetables in season. They cost less and are

likely to be at their peak flavor.

 Stock up on frozen vegetables for quick and easy cooking

in the microwave.

 Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-

washed bags of salad greens and add baby carrots or grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes. Buy packages of veggies such as baby carrots or celery sticks for quick snacks.

 Use a microwave to quickly “zap” vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be

baked quickly this way.

 Vary your veggie choices to keep meals interesting.  Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed.

For the Best Nutritional Value:  Select vegetables with more potassium often, such as

sweet potatoes, white potatoes, white beans, tomato products (paste, sauce, and juice), beet greens, soybeans, lima beans, spinach, lentils, and kidney beans.

 Sauces or seasonings can add calories, saturated fat, and sodium to vegetables.

Use the Nutrition Facts label to compare the calories and % Daily Value for saturated fat and sodium in plain and seasoned vegetables.

 Prepare more foods from fresh ingredients to lower sodium intake. Most sodium

in the food supply comes from packaged or processed foods.

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added." If you want to add a little salt it will likely be less than the amount in the regular canned product.

Does Fido or Kitty need to diet? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners that if you’re planning to make a New Year’s resolution for 2014 to lose weight that you should include your pet in your plans for a healthier life. It’s estimated that between 25 and 40 percent of dogs and cats and 31 percent of people in this country are overweight. Studies have found that other domesticated animals, including horses, are also prone to obesity. “Taking a dog for a walk is healthy for both the dog and the dog’s owner. The companionship of a pet provides us with an extra incentive, and inspiration, to get out and work out,” says Dr. Clark K. Fobian, president of the AVMA. AVMA’s pet weight-loss tips: • A visit to your veterinarian is the best way to determine

if your pet is overweight, but to cut the calories. there are things to look for to • Talk to your veterinarian determine if you should make about the best weight reduction an immediate appointment for plan for your overweight pet. a puppy or kitty weigh in. A • To exercise a cat, engage dog should have a discernible them with a feather, string or waist without fat deposits, laser pointer, and try to get and http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables-tips.html ribs should be easy to them running after a toy as feel while stroking a dog. In they swat at it. To exercise a cats, if there is any rounding dog, consider agility training, of the abdomen or bulging in play time with other dogs, the back, limbs, neck or face, and chasing a ball or Frisbee. you’ve got a fat cat. There is no better exercise for • Feed your pets at least dogs, horses and humans than twice a day, and keep track a brisk walk. of how much they eat (your • Hypothyroidism is a risk veterinarian may ask). If the factor for obesity in humans, pet hasn’t finished their food dogs and cats, but it’s much after about 20 minutes, take easier to diagnose in humans. the bowl away to discourage If your dog or cat is obese overeating. without a clear cause, make a • Monitor the number and veterinary appointment. size of the treats you give. A • Finally, if your pet is a large dog treat can be over 100 little on the pudgy side, and calories, while a small treat has you think it might benefit from as little as 10 calories. If you an increased exercise regimen, can’t help but repeatedly treat see a veterinarian first. No your beloved pet, break the exercise program should begin snacks in half or even thirds without a veterinary checkup.

By Annette Dunlap Gluten-free products have been available on the market for years to help the nearly 3 million Americans living with celiac disease. Today, more and more consumers are buying gluten-free products as part of their overall nutrition plan. This has led to a significant increase in products on the market that claim to be gluten-free. But, how can you tell if a product is really gluten-free? In August 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a regulation that defines the term “gluten-free” for food labeling. The purpose of the rule is to standardize what “gluten-free” means on the food label. Companies wishing to make the glutenfree claim on their product will have until August 2014 to bring their label into compliance. After August 2014, a food that is labeled “glutenfree” but fails to meet the requirements of the regulation will be subject to regulatory action by the FDA. Your decision to label your product “gluten-free” is voluntary. However, if you choose to label your product as “gluten-free,” you are accountable for using the claim in a truthful manner. You’re also required to comply with all regulations established and enforced by the FDA. So what makes a product gluten-free? According to the new regulation, if your product carries the label “glutenfree,” “no gluten,” “free of gluten” or “without gluten,” it must have contain less than 20 partsper-million gluten.

This is the lowest level that currently can be detected in foods using scientifically validated analytical methods. The FDA has not outlined how frequently you have to test your product. In general, if you test your recipe and it meets the standard of less than 20 ppm of gluten, then you may continue to make the claim on your label. H o w e v e r, i f y o u should change your formulation, or if you change suppliers, it is strongly advised that you retest your product. U l t i m a t e l y, t h e liability for the glutenfree claim rests with you, the manufacturer. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you have your formulation tested, even if your suppliers have given you copies of test results that show your product meets the gluten-free standard. The new regulation does not outline requirements for food labeling. If you choose to make the gluten-free claim, you can place the claim anywhere on your food label, as long as it doesn’t interfere with mandatory labeling information and meets all regulatory requirements. NCDA&CS food business specialist Annette Dunlap offers resources that agribusiness owners and food entrepreneurs c a n u s e t o g ro w and manage their business. Annette is available for free oneon-one consultations and can assist business owners with financial and market p l a n n i n g t h ro u g h the agribusiness development section. She can be reached at annette.dunlap@ ncagr.gov.

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Friday, Jan 3 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Mandarin Oranges Milk Lunch Chicken Pie BBQ Rib S’wich Baked Fries Glazed Carrots Mandarin Oranges Applesauce Milk

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LEGAL NOTICE In the General Court of Justice, YANCEY County North Carolina, Superior Court Division Administrator/Executor Notice Having qualified as the Co-Administrators of the estate of William M. Morrow Jr. 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 the 27th day of March, 2014, 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 December, 2013. Benjamin Jacob Morrow 207 Quarry Trail Richlands, NC 28574

Tyler Mitchell Morrow 46 Cove Mountain Road Burnsville, NC 28714

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Thurs, Jan 2

Optional Teacher Work Day

Friday, Jan 3 Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Mandarin Oranges Milk Lunch Chicken Pie BBQ Rib S’wich Ch. Garlic Flatbread Baked Fries Glazed Carrots Mandarin Oranges Applesauce Milk

Teachers, do you want another way to show how great your students shine? Then send the news of their success to this newspaper, your local newspaper! Send news and photographs to Jonathan@ yanceycountynews.com

Electronic tear sheet - Yancey County News - Jan. 2, 2014 edition - page 12 (paper printed and distributed Dec. 30)

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