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Domestic violence housing facility planned
By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Efforts are under way to build a long-term housing facility in Yancey County to aid those caught in the nightmare of domestic violence. The move comes in the midst of the budget cuts and uncertainty about how to pay for programs that help those who suffer from domestic violence. Mary Honeycutt, the driving force behind the facility – which she calls Annabelle’s Haven – says the victims of abuse need a safe place to live for months in order to “break the cycle” and heal. “It takes longer than a few months” to
move beyond the effects of domestic violence, she said. While healing, the new housing facility will offer job and skills training and therapy, she said. “So many of our clients have not finished high school, or have low job skills,” said Samantha L. Phipps, executive director of the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. So a long-term facility where women and children can feel safe and empowered could help them make the transition from violence and uncertainty to a future of stability and realistic goals. Honeycutt said her facility will offer a minimum of 18 months of care, including
on-site housing, household financial training, school assistance for kids, computer skills, gardening and household education, and will engage in cottage industry areas to give residents training and a way to make money. The children “have to feel safe, too,” Honeycutt said. Phipps, who joined Honeycutt for a meeting with this newspaper in advance of this article, said “there is nothing like this” in Yancey County. According to national statistics, 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women, and See page 10
Town picks Coletta as new mayor
Along the wall in the Burnsville Town Council chambers hang photographs of all the men who have served as mayor. Soon a woman will join them. Theresa Coletta was elected mayor of Burnsville last week, receiving 278 votes in her race against Tom Storie, who garnered 210 votes. Two town councilors seeking re-election won again, defeating a newcomer and a concerted write-in campaign by outgoing Mayor Danny McIntosh. Incumbent Ron Powell had 257 votes, and incumbent Ruth Banks had 255 votes. McIntosh received 193 writein votes in the town council race, and Tim Tipton received 188 votes.
Honoring Yancey’s Veterans The wreath seemed extrordinarily colorful Monday after two dozen people gathered to celebrate Veteran’s Day outside the Yancey County Courthouse.
Schools ranked 16th in North Carolina
Yancey County Schools ranks 16th overall out of 115 school systems - and fourth in the mountains – based on new endof-grade and end-of-course tests to measure learning. “The North Carolina Standard Course of Study is simply a tougher standard than has ever been set, and the assessments are tougher assessments than have ever been issued,” said Curriculum Director Shane Cassida. “The bar
has certainly been raised for these standards, and our scores show that our students and teachers are rising to the standards of the new tests.” School Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton had warned that the new test standards could give the impression that students’ scores dropped, but he said that is not an accurate assessment. ““Yancey County Schools did not become an ineffective system over the course of one year,” he said.
Testing Director Pete Peterson said you can’t compare current scores to those from past tests. “As anticipated, the scores just released for Yancey County Schools, the region and the state, are lower than in the past. Considering all factors involved, it is invalid to compare them to previous years. In changing standards in 2006 for Math and in 2008 for Reading, scores dropped in the same manner.” R e g i o n a l l y, Y C S t r a i l s
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only Asheville City, Polk, and Henderson county schools, Tipton said. “We still have the same quality schools, teachers, and students that we have always had. We will continue to focus on early literacy and math skills which are keys to improvement in all general subject areas.” Members of the school board said they applaud the efforts of students and teachers. See page 10
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Critics decry cuts that are impacting public schools By Christopher Hill Education advocates often characterize the dismantling of our public schools through privatization as death by a thousand cuts. The draining of money from traditional public schools to unaccountable charter schools, forprofit charters and “education management organizations” as well as the delivery of public money to private schools in the form of vouchers all contribute to the bloodletting. The 2013 session of the General Assembly, however, brought cuts both figuratively and literally through the blade of harmful legislation. Lawmakers diverted funding to charters, which became more unaccountable with diminished public oversight, and birthed a new program of vouchers for private schools. Traditional public schools also lost a lot money the oldfashioned way – through the underfunding of the public investment in those schools. These reductions to important educational programs and diversions of funding were not, however, the only way the General Assembly sought to dismantle public schools; there was also an attack on school personnel. As more and more people have discovered in recent months, teachers were victimized in the so-called “Excellent Public Schools Act of 2013” – a new law was that slapped onto the state budget rather than working its way through the legislative process through committees and chamber debates. The law eliminates “career status” for teachers (which offered some protection against arbitrary firings) and offers them instead only one, two or four-year contracts. Most teachers will receive one-year, take-it-or-leave-it deals. The decision as to which teachers will get which kinds of contracts will, itself, be based an arbitrary percentage division of teachers in various school districts. Only 25% will receive four-year contracts. This change, effectively, reduces most of North Carolina’s public school teachers to the status of temporary employees. Obviously,
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there is little-to-no incentive for a teacher to stay in a system in which he or she is disrespected so. Teacher pay has plummeted to 46th in the nation. When coupled with the loss of employment protections like career status, this creates the likelihood that there will be even higher teacher turnover in our schools as more and more teachers leave the profession or move to states with fairer pay and working conditions. Interestingly, recent college grads who participate in the program known as “Teach for America” (TFA) will receive longer contracts (two years) and more job security than many teachers who plan to make teaching their profession. But, of course, teachers on oneyear contracts with significant training and TFA employees with two-year contracts and five weeks of training both present the same problem: school instability. We know that the stability of a school is essential for high levels of student achievement. The revolving door will just lead to a situation in which large numbers of inexperienced teachers work for very little money and receive little-to-no respect. The results for kids are predictable. Unfortunately, teachers are not the only school personnel to be harmed by the inaccurately-named “Excellent Public Schools Act.” Superintendents must now deal with the logistical nightmare of providing contracts for huge numbers of teachers and choosing which ones are in the top 25%. In large school districts like Wake County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, it is hard to fathom how superintendents will be able to manage so many contracts without lots more staff. And while local school boards may alter their Superintendent’s list, this should not give anyone much comfort as many boards themselves have been targeted for micromanagement by County Commissioners and the General Assembly. Do we really want commissioners and legislators overseeing teacher contract decisions? To add a little bitter icing to the cake for teachers and overall school stability, lawmakers also eliminated the jobs of thousands of teacher assistants. The bottom line: It’s hard to understand how students can receive a high-quality education — much less the sound, basic education that is constitutionally required — when everything and everyone around them is buffeted by a whirlwind of disruptive policy changes. During the voucher debate in the General Assembly, many supporters of the idea alleged how important the legislation was for struggling and at-risk students. But, of course, the reality is that the vast majority of North Carolina’s students, including those at-risk, continue to attend traditional public schools. If the General Assembly genuinely cared about students, especially those most at-risk, it’s hard to see why it reduced resources and personnel, created such logistical chaos for superintendents or spurred new power struggles between school boards and county commissioners. Indeed, while it would be nice to take lawmakers at their word that they truly value our public schools, the repeated cuts (both literal and figurative) to overall school stability indicate the existence of a very different and very troubling alternative agenda. Christopher Hill is the Director of the Education and Law Project at the North Carolina Justice Center.
Sheriff shares his perspective about wreck On the evening of Monday October 21, 2013, I drove by the Shell station located at East Main St. and 19E, I observed my son Andy in his truck. I went into the Sheriff’s Office dispatch and was there when the call came in that a pickup fitting the description of my son’s truck had just hit a gas pump at the Shell station. I told the dispatcher that I thought it could be my son and I immediately drove the one-mile to the station. The dispatcher notified the police who were on the opposite side of town. So, yes, I got there first. I went inside the station where my son was standing near the counter and grabbed him by the arm to lead him outside. I wanted to make sure he wasn’t hurt, first, of course, but I was angry that he had shown such poor judgment. As I pulled him toward the door, he jerked away and said, “Let me get my cell phone” (which was on the store’s counter). In my agitated state, I grabbed him and pulled him towards the door so I could have a few words with him outside. I then called the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch and advised them it was my son that had hit the gas pump and he was ok but the gas pump was damaged. The dispatched called me back about one minute later and asked if we needed the Fire department. I walked over to the damaged pump and looked closely at the gas lines, filters and fittings and observed no leaks or internal damage. The damage was to the exterior of the pump so I told the dispatcher I did not think we needed the Fire Department. When police officer Brandon Mitchell arrived, I approached him and apologized for what my son had done and what he (Officer Mitchell) was going to have to deal with. I then told him “the only other thing I have to say is for you to do your job”. I then went back to my vehicle. After hitting the pump Andy left the parking lot, went back out in the street away from the pump, he did not know if it would catch on fire or not. He then turned around and came back to the station. There was no intent to damage the property or leave the scene, so a misdemeanor reckless driving charge was the only one that could have been issued. It has been inferred that Andy should have been tested for drugs and alcohol at the scene. Andy does not drink or use drugs. There were three law enforcement officers on the scene who can testify that they observed no signs of impairment so there was no reason to administer a drug or alcohol test. Andy committed no felony, but he did use very poor judgment by driving recklessly through a parking lot around gas pumps. He admitted what he did, apologized, and helped clean up his mess. He intends to plead straight up to the charge. My son buys his own insurance, gas, food, and clothes. He has no criminal history, works 30-plus hours a week, is a senior in high school, and attends the Spruce Pine campus of Mayland College two nights per week. Andy is a typical teenager who is held to a higher standard and will suffer a more severe punishment because of who he is. The average person in a similar situation could have their ticket dismissed when the damage was paid. I have no problem with public official’s being held to a higher standard. I do ask for fair, un-bias reporting from the media.
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Two face felony drug charges
Burnsville Police and the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office have announced two recent drug arrests as part of an ongoing joint enforcement effort. According to court records, these two local men were arrested: Mark Alan Jones, 46, of 52 W Rolling Hills Est., Burnsville, was arrested on Nov. 1 and charged with two counts of felony possession of Schedule I (Methylene dioxypyrovalerone),
sale and delivery of Schedule I, possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule I, and maintaining a dwelling for keeping and selling a controlled substance. Jones was placed in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $20,000 secure bond, with a court date set for Nov. 13. Matthew Nathan Wheeler, 24, of 80 Broomsage Road, Burnsville, was arrested on Oct. 31 and charged with
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paraphernalia. Wheeler was placed in the Yancey County Detention Center under a $3,000 secure bond.
Cougars to face Shelby The Mountain Heritage Cougar varsity football team finished the regular season with a win at Madison Friday, and travel this Friday to Shelby for the first round of the playoffs.
The Cougars finished with a record of 7-4, 4-2 in conference play. Heritage beat Madison 50-33 to earn the 11 seed playoff berth. Shelby, 7-4 is seeded sixth.
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Youth ballet presents The Nutcracker
Leap into the holiday season with High Country Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. This popular tale harkens back to the romanticism of the Victorian era and has become a cherished family Christmas tradition since its debut in 1892. In the Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey communities, The Nutcracker ballet has been performed since 1990 and continues to evolve under the leadership of Artistic Director, Laura Curtis-Hodges and a dedicated team of volunteers both on stage and behind the scenes. This year’s production assembles more than 70 dancers of all ages and is filled with spellbinding special effects, glamorous costumes, and delightful
surprises. The story begins at a festive Christmas Eve party where Herr Drosselmeyer weaves his enchanting magic for all the guests, and continues as Clara (his god daughter) is taken under its spell and travels through the Land of Snow and then into the scrumptious Land of Sweets. Ana Duncan will dance the starring role of Clara, and her sister Eryn Duncan will portray her cantankerous brother, Fritz. Kelly Perry dances the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, accompanied by Peyton Yearick as her Cavalier. Dale Russ performs as the Snow Prince with Keikichi Littleton featured as the Snow Queen. Kambrey Gragg leads the Waltz of the Flowers as the Dew Drop Fairy. Featured
adults include Tadayoshi Littleton, as the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer, Barbara King-Stagg as the Parlor Maid/ M o t h e r G i n g e r, Bryan Murphy and Amy Weinmeister as Clara’s parents, and Ken Clark and Kathy Hollifield as Clara’s grandparents. From the battle between Mice and Soldiers, to the celebration of all things delectable and lovely, audiences will be wondering too if the tale is merely a young girl’s dream. Performances are Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. (Thanksgiving weekend) at B. M . To m b e r l i n Auditorium, Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville. Tickets available for purchase by cash or check at the Toe River Arts
Council (TRAC) offices in Spruce Pine and Burnsville, or by calling Stephanie Warren at (828) 4671887. Tickets will be available at the door. $15 for adults and $10 for students. Children under 5 years are free. Join this journey to a land full of wonder and joy brought to life through dance! This holiday tradition is for all audiences – the young and the young at heart. For more information, visit High Country Youth Ballet/Appalachian Dance Theatre online at www.adtdance. com. High Country Youth Ballet, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization formed to enable youth in our area’s high country communities to grow and develop in their appreciation for dance, music, and performance.
Sen. Richard Burr (R) Washington address: 217 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-3154 - Fax: (202) 228-2981 Asheville: Federal Building, 151 Patton Ave., Suite 204 Asheville, N.C. 28801 Phone: (828) 350-2437 - Fax: (828) 350-2439 Sen. Kay Hagan (D) Washington address: 521 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6342 - Fax: (202) 228-2563 Asheville address: 82 Patton Ave., Suite 635 Asheville, N.C. 28801 Phone: (828) 257-6510 - Fax: (828) 257-6514 11th Congressional District Rep. Mark Meadows (R) Washington address: 1516 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6401 N.C. Elected Officials N.C. Senate District 47 Sen. Ralph Hise (R) Address: N.C. Senate 16 W. Jones St., Room 1026 Raleigh, N.C. 27601-2808 Phone: (919) 733-3460 and (828) 766-8329 Email: Ralph.Hise@ncleg.net N.C. House District 118 Rep. Michele D. Presnell (R) Address: N.C. House of Representatives 16 W. Jones St., Room 1025 Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1096 Phone: (919) 733-5732 and (828) 682-6342 Email: Michele.Presnell@ncleg.net
Winterfest day set for Dec. 7 The annual Winterfest Non-Profit Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Burnsville Town Center. The event will be held from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., featuring crafts, gifts, jewelry and delicious homemade baked goods. Be a part of Saturday’s festivities including the annual Christmas Parade and the Farmers’ Market. Come display goods and services. Space is limited and there is no charge for table or set up. Call Kathleen Holstein at 682-7477 and leave a message to reserve space.
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Obituaries Lizzie Mae Buchanan Lizzie Mae Buchanan 91, of Spring Creek Road, Bakersville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Will and Bertha Buchanan and a native of Mitchell County. She was retired from Spruce Pine Mica Company, and was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her brother Edd Buchanan, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Inez Buchanan. Funeral was scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Henline – Hughes Funeral Home with Tim Watson officiating. The family was to receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment was to be Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at Roan Mountain #2 Cemetery. Curran, Jake Baber and Egan Baber; ten great-grandchildren and one brother, Margie Lee Moir Baber Robert L. Moir and wife, Janet Elliott Danforth. Margie Lee Moir Baber, 75, passed away Margie grew up in Pineola, and attended on Nov. 7, 2013, at her home in Newland. Pineola Presbyterian Church. She was She was born Jan. 31, 1938, at Crossnore, a graduate of Crossnore High School in the daughter of Robert William Moir of 1956, where she was an All-Conference Walkertown and Edna Elsie Vance Moir basketball player and an honor student. of Pineola. She is predeceased by her She attended Berea College and UNCformer husband Fred W. Baber Jr. She is Greensboro. Her early professional career survived by four children: James Edward was in social services in Virginia and Baber, Jeanne Elizabeth Baber Curran and Florida. She also owned and operated a husband, Wesley, Lois Suzanne Baber, residential cleaning service in Florida and Fred W. Baber III and wife, Kathleen North Carolina for more than 20 years. Boring Baber; eight grandchildren: Secily Margie was an avid reader and activist Evans, John-Marc Curran, Michael Curran, in local politics, serving as a poll worker Zachary Curran, Robert Curran, Philip in numerous elections. A life-long avid cat
lover, she also enjoyed gardening, cooking and vigorous conversation on a wide range of interests and books. Graveside services was Saturday at the Cuthbertson Family Cemetery in Crossnore. Lt. Michal Chapman officiated. Donations be made in Margie’s memory to the Avery County Humane Society, 279 New Vale Rd., Newland, NC 28657.
Wadie R. Willis Wadie Ray Willis, 46, of Bear Creek Church Road, Bakersville, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in St. Charles Parish, La. Born on Oct. 5, 1967, in Mitchell County, he was the son of Tommy and Reva Greene Willis. He was a graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church. He was working in Louisiana as a construction crew foreman. Wadie leaves behind his wife, Loretta Lowery Willis of Bakersville; his daughter, Tiffany Edwards and husband, Josh, of Burnsville; his son, Tommy Willis of Bakersville; his parents: Tommy and Reva G. Willis of Bakersville; his sisters: Debra Cagle and husband, Mark, of Bakersville, Lori Burleson and husband, Stacey, of Bakersville; and Melanie Burse and husband, Terry, of Spruce Pine; and grandchildren Abbigail, Jaycee, and Justice. Funeral was Nov. 6 at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Rathbone and Allen Laws officiating. Interment followed in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Students say thanks Students from South Toe Elementary School pose with the Widcat to thank all of the local businesses and artists who donated to the South Toe Elementary Fall Festival. “Because of your generosity the South Toe PTO raised a record setting amount. These funds will make a difference in the lives of our students. We can not begin to thank you enough for your kindness.”
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Take care when using tree stands
Tim Bowers was like many of us. He enjoyed hunting, particularly bowhunting, and headed out to his farm of soybeans and corn. He climbed a tree that provided an overlook in hopes that Mr. Big would make his way into shooting distance. Then the unthinkable happened. Tim planted his foot on a dead branch about 16 feet up the tree and he heard it snap. As Tim met the ground below he heard another snap. The family believes Tim lay there for over five hours before he was found. Three vertebrae were crushed, l e a v i n g Ti m w i t h n o movement from his neck down. His sister, a nurse, recognized the severity immediately and knew the prognosis was grim. Tim was only 32 years old. He just married the love of his life in August after a three-year courtship. They were expecting their first child in April. Tim survived the fall but would be paralyzed for life. Family and doctors provided information to Tim regarding the options of his future. Tim asked for them to remove the ventilator that he would have to rely upon for the remainder of his life if he chose so, so he could speak. He then asked to keep it out.
He essentially told the doctors to pull the plug so his family would not have to endure the pain of his new state of life. Let that sink in a little. Last year North Carolina had three fatalities from hunting incidents. Two of those fatalities were results of tree stand falls. An overview shows North Carolina’s numbers decreasing in both actual numbers of fatalities, as well as percentage. The previous two years resulted in 12 deaths combined. The number of licensed hunters, 528,636, was the largest number since 1994-95. However the three deaths tied the lowest number since nonfirearm fatalities were recorded. Even with the lower numbers, in most cases these types of fatalities can be prevented. Most falls occur during the climb up or down a stand. With the colder weather coming in, frost on the steps for the stands creates a slick surface, especially for the rubber-soled boots hunters tend to wear. Gear being tangled
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amongst tree limbs and brush is another issue that causes falls. But it does not have to be a true tree stand either. One of the two fatalities in North Carolina last year from a fall was on the typical tripod stand that is popular in the open fields. All could have been prevented with a proper safety harness. While browsing through Facebook posts last weekend I noticed a friend who was on a deer hunt up north. His post read “Harnessed in and ready to play…in central Ohio.” Throughout his preparation he remembered the one thing that could determine his fate. While his firearm would be necessary to take a deer, his harness was necessary for him to ensure his safety. Smart move, Scott. For Tim, he was told he might gain a very small movement in his neck to turn his head one way or another, and after surgery to his spine he might eventually be able to sit upright. He would not ever be able to hold his baby in his arms or give hugs. Tim would never see his newborn child. Tim’s family went to the farm and found the tree Tim fell from. The cut it down and fashioned a cross as a memorial to the son, husband, and would-have-been father Tim was to become. 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.
Playhouse presents ‘Christmas Carol’ at high school
The Parkway Playhouse is presenting a world-premiere musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol starting on December 13 and continuing through December 15 at the Tomberlin Auditorium in Mountain Heritage High School. Performances are Thrusday and Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30pm. Tickets range from $12.00 to $15.00. Tickets are available at the Parkway Playhouse in advance on the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com or can be purchased at the door before each performance. Based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol is the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and his subsequent and miraculous transformation. A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843, Dickens culled the story from personal childhood experiences along with various Christmas stories. The
book is generally considered one of the greatest influences for the restoration of the Christmas holiday and it has never been out of print. With a heart locked up tighter than a cash box, Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, who comes to warn Scrooge that he must change his stingy ways or suffer serious consequences in the afterlife. To affect this change Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him how to open up his heart and relish in the joys and aspirations of his fellow man. It is generally well known that the play ends with redemption amid the joy which the holiday season brings. As Dickens concluded upon Scrooge’s redemption, “…he became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew.” The story’s numerous adaptations include opera, ballet, radio plays, audio recordings, films and stage.
Famous Scrooges over the years have included Lionel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Basil Rathbone, Alec Guinness, Jonathan Winters, Charles Laughton, Tony Randall, Hal Linden, Roddy McDowell, George C. Scott, Jim Carrey, and Patrick Stewart’s one-man show of A Christmas Carol which first opened in London in 1988. Parkway Playhouse has relied on only one actor to play Ebenezeer Scrooge; Bruce Chuvala, who, again, takes center stage again in this production. Chuvala, a long-standing fixture at Parkway Playhouse, has worked countless hours backstage and onstage for the Parkway Playhouse and the Burnsville Little Theatre. He is the theatre’s Technical Director. In 2009, the Parkway Playhouse dedicated the scene shop in his name and in 2010 the Parkway Playhouse board elected him as an emeritus Director on the Parkway Playhouse board. He first played Scrooge in Parkway’s
productions of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol in 2006 and 2007. In 2010, when the Playhouse opted to produce a large-scale musical adaptation of the famous story, Chuvala was the only person (Parkway Playhouse Producing Artistic Director), Andrew Gall, had in mind for the role. In addition to Chuvala, the cast includes a large cast of Playhouse veterans and new-comers. The musical score includes a handful of highly recognizable Christmas and holiday themed songs, including Good King Wenceslas, Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, What Child is This?, and others. Burnsville native Andrea Bailey is handling the musical direction and choral arrangements for this brand new production. For more information, or to make reservations please contact the Parkway Playhouse at 828682-4285 or visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www. parkwayplayhouse.com.
Christmas workshop for children
On Wednesday December 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Cassie Floan will host a “Burlap Bird Ornaments and Holiday Beeswax Candles” workshop for children 3 and up (parents welcome). While exploring the spirit of creating and giving, we will make some wintery crafts! Everyone will roll beeswax candles to light the cold night of winter. We will also make burlap bird ornaments by cutting, gluing, and assembling with feathers, fabric, beads, and more. You can take these creations home and keep them for your family or give them as gifts of the season. $14 per child (additional $4 for adults who want to make their own). Arts Resource Center, 269 Oak Avenue, above Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery. To reserve your place, call 828-682-7215.
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JV Cougar cheerleaders succeed in regional competition
The Mountain Heritage High School junior varsity cougar cheerleaders competed in a Cheer Ltd. Prestate School and Recreation Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Mooresville. The team placed first in their division, and qualified for Cheer Ltd. Nationals at CANAM in Myrtle Beach. Coached by Jenny Tipton and Jennifer Toro, the squad of 12 girls began preparing
for competition three weeks ago while they also finished out the football season. They performed their routine for the first time at the Mountain Heritage annual Cheer, Dance and Talent for a Cure Expo on Oct. 28, allowing for only a few practices to make any necessary changes before going to competition. “The girls were dedicated,” says Coach Tipton, “staying for late practices and adding additional practices to
Defensive driving class scheduled at Mayland in Yancey Complete this 4-hour defensive driving course to reduce the effects of minor traffic violations. This class is made available by the District Attorney through Mayland Community College, Mountain Professionals, Inc., and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. You must register before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the class and bring the following: driver’s license, social security number, the citation (ticket), and $65 cash or money order (non-refundable). Students 16-18 years of age must have a “Dual Enrollment Form” filled out prior to receiving a certificate. This form may be found on the MCC website www. mayland.edu. Click “Continuing Education” and choose “Forms” in the box on right. Class must have a minimum of 5 students Class begins
Nov. 25. For details visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link.
their schedule. They worked hard, and when it came time to perform, they gave it their all. It was a great end to the season.” The competing squad was made up of Kara Anglin, Lindsey
Mountain Heritage High School junior varsity cougar cheerleaders compete in a Cheer Ltd. Prestate School and Recreation Cheerleading Competition.
A u t r e y, L a u r e n Davis, Maddison Garland, Sevanna Hester, Emma Hicks, Abby MacMahan, Gina Maira, Jessica McKinney, Madison Vi c e , E m m a l e e Riddle, and Makayla
Burnsville’s Christmas Parade December 7th @ 3pm
Wi s e m a n , a n d i s managed by Kaeleigh Griggs. The team wanted to say thank you to all individuals and
businesses that supported the JV Cougar cheerleaders on their journey to competition.
Hi my name is Shade. I am a 1-year old Irish Wolfhound/ Lab mix. I am great with other dogs and I love to play! Did I mention that I am well on my way to being housebroken? Hello my name is Spade. I am Shade’s twin brother. I think Shade forgot to mention that we would really like to get adopted together. Hurry in to take your new twins home today!
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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The punishment may be the root of the problem Q: We have discovered that our 17-year-old son recently went to school, checked in, and then, a short time later, left. To our knowledge, he’s never done this before. His explanation was that he was bored and just wanted to have some free time. We are at a loss as to how to respond. What consequence or consequences do you think are appropriate? A: This is a great question because it raises some very important considerations concerning the use of consequences. Today’s parents seem to believe two things about consequences: first, that when a child misbehaves, the child’s parents should apply a negative consequence; second, that consequences, properly selected and properly used, work. There is some truth to both of these assumptions, but both come with caveats. To the first assumption: Consequences should be used very conservatively. When they are used liberally, the parents in question are guilty of trying to micromanage misbehavior. Any type of micromanagement will result, ultimately, in negative outcomes. Over-using consequences can lead to full-scale rebellion, for example. Taking this situation, in order for me to answer your question with any degree of
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response to that would be “I hope, for your sake, that this doesn’t happen again.” To the second assumption: Consequences work reliably, predictably, with dogs, rats, and other lower life forms. They do not work reliably with human beings. It may surprise the reader to learn that no research psychologist, including B. F. Skinner (the “father” of behavior modification theory) himself, has ever conclusively demonstrated that rewards and punishments have predictable outcomes when used on humans. In fact, there is a growing body of anecdotal and research-based evidence to the effect that (a) rewards can actually lower performance and/ or stimulate an increase in misbehavior, and (b) punishment can similarly backfire. Those risks are increased the more rewards and punishments are used. When you hear a parent say, “I’ve punished my child consistently for misbehaving, and he keeps right on misbehaving,” the problem may be the first half of the parent’s statement.
confidence, I would need some background information. Is your son a repeat offender? Does he have a history of willfully irresponsible, rebellious behavior? Are his grades up to his ability level? In other words, is this a blip or is it part of an overall pattern that has been developing over some time? If it’s a blip, then the fact that he was caught is price enough. If it’s part of an overall pattern, then it’s definitely time to apply consequences. You can, for example, take away any and all electronic devices - computer, cell phone, video game, and MP3 player - until certain behavior and academic goals have been met Family psychologist John Rosemond and the improvement has sustained itself answers parents’ questions on his web site at over, say, a month. But that would not be my response if he’s a generally good kid who just www.rosemond.com. took a brief walk on the wild side one day. My
Mayland welding program gets $25,000 grant Mayland Community College of workers with sufficient trade has received a $25,000 grant skills - a trend carrying potentially from the Piedmont Natural Gas negative implications for North Foundation to fund a program Carolina and the United States. called Accelerating Workforce Boyd says Mayland Community Development through Innovation College is attempting to address this and Simulation. shortage with their goal to provide The goal of the program is advanced training programs that to equip students with the tools, are both affordable and adaptable resources and education required to the economic needs of Mitchell, for careers in welding. Avery and Yancey counties. The “We are extremely excited about Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation receiving this wonderful grant as grant will help support this goal by the welding simulator will bring providing the equipment and tools in a cutting edge technology to our necessary for specific technical program that, without the help of education and training. Piedmont Natural Gas, we could “Within this growing local not have attained,” said Mayland economy, workers with trade Community College President Dr. skills, such as welding, are Week of 11/11/13 - 11/17/13 John C. Boyd. becoming scarce,” said Mike Due to an aging workforce, local Durham, community relations industries have cited a shortage manager for Piedmont Natural Gas.
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education program.” The $25,000 grant will help purchase equipment and technology for Mayland Community College’s Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School, a 13,000 square-foot educational center set to open in the fall of 2014.
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Students receive newest standard test results From the front “These justpublished scores show how our Yancey County students compare with their peers across the state. The data clearly shows that Yancey County students and teachers are doing a commendable job,” said Chairman Mike O r r. “ O u r w h o l e system works hard to improve each year and we know that we are better this year than last. Our students, staff, and community should never expect anything less.” “ Vi c e C h a i r Jack Tipton agreed. “We want to assure the principals and teachers that we are all in this together. We have always done well in Yancey County Schools, and we will
continue to do well. We expect nothing less than the best from our students and staff, and they have always delivered.” The new Standard Course of Study for teachers and students are intended to describe what students should learn in every subject and at every grade level. In the past, proficiency standards only addressed what students needed for promotion to the next grade level. The new standards address the question “Are students ready for the next grade level, and are they on track for college or career-ready after high school?” Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns with their child’s principal.
School test scores Cohort Assessment State Percent Yancey County Proficient Percent Proficient Grade 3 Reading EOG 45.2 49.5 Grade 4 Reading EOG 43.7 47.9 Grade 5 Reading EOG 39.5 51.6 (6th in State) Grade 6 Reading EOG 46.4 45.1 Grade 7 Reading EOG 47.8 54.2 Grade 8 Reading EOG 41.0 49.0 Grade 3 Math EOG 46.8 36.3 Grade 4 Math EOG 47.6 48.5 Grade 5 Math EOG 47.7 54.4 Grade 6 Math EOG 38.9 52.3 (11th in State) Grade 7 Math EOG 38.5 50.7 (7th in State) Grade 8 Math EOG 34.2 52.3 (4th in State) Grade 5 Science 45.4 51.1 Grade 8 Science 59.1 70.8 (11th in State) EOC English II 51.1 58.2 EOC Math I 42.6 53.6 (10th in State) EOC Biology 45.5 69.8 (3rd in State) Graduates Math Course Rigor >95 94.5 Grade 11 The ACT 58.5 64.8 Graduates ACT WorkKeys 67.3 68.7 Total Performance Composite 44.7 52.4
New area facility planned for abuse victims From the front those ages 20-24 are at the greatest risk of violence. Nationwide, one in every four women experience domestic violence, and an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year. Locally, funding has been stretched and the Family Violence Coalition has repeatedly been forced to beg for financial help to keep its doors open. In July the board of the Department of Social Services issued a letter saying that “the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County is in a major financial crisis” due to cuts in the state budget. The Family Violence Coalition houses 125-140 people in its temporary shelter each year, including victims of
domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children. Clients stay in the shelter for an average of two to three months. But after that, what happens? “If they can leave the shelter and move into more stable housing,” then the families or women can sculpt a more stable and successful future, Honeycutt said. “For the bulk of families that go there, it will mean stability; a step toward long-term stability that will cut down on recidivism.” Honeycutt said she will have Annabelle’s Haven open within a year with 12 initial housing units then a second phase to add 12 more. “These will be individual units with a kitchenette, bathroom, bedrooms; all
Classes @ Mayland Let’s Make Soap (3 hours) New! Learn the cold process of making lye soap from renderings. You will also learn to incorporate goats’ milk into the soap, learn about the curing process, and how to check the pH of your soap. This class will be held on a working farm (The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms). Directions will be provided. Class begins on November 23 at 1 PM. A second class will be held on November 27 beginning at 1 PM. For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the
Continuing Education link or call 828-6827315. Phlebotomy (210 Hours) P r o g r a m content includes; communication skills when working with patients, selection 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 on December 3 at 9 AM at Mayland’s Yancey Learning Center. For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-6827315. Tapping Maple/ Birch Trees (3 hours) New! This class will help you prepare for the “flow” so you will be ready to sap and boil. Learn how and when to tap the trees without having to
the requirements” of the Housing and Urban Development agency. The individual units will be attached to a larger building with offices and a large dining room where families will have community meals, she said. Security will be paramount, Honeycutt said, with “one way in” to the property “and one way out.” She said the facility will be designed to offer therapeutic help while the women can learn job skills. “You’re going to have more stability for the family and the children,” she said. Anyone needing assistance from the Family Violence Coalition can call the 24 hour crisis line at 682-0056. If you are in immediate danger you should call 911.
buy equipment. And learn how to make natural spiles from sumac, recycle jugs/ jars for collecting sap, and learn the old-fashioned, outside boiling down method. Class will be held on a working farm (The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms). Class begins on December 14 at 1 PM. For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-6827315. Free: How to Write a Business Plan A business plan has two purposes. It serves as a business roadmap and as a tool to secure financing. Learn how
easy it is to create an effective business plan. Students will also receive a guide to writing a business plan and other useful handouts. The class will be held at Mayland Community College’s Mitchell Campus on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Call 828-7661295 or e-mail rbranch@mayland. edu to preregister or for more information. Free: License & Permit Issues When Starting a Business What licenses and permits do you need when starting a business? Where do you get them and how much do they cost? This seminar will cover license and
Gas pump damage could total $50,000 The damage caused in a wreck at the Mountain Energy convenience store greatly exceeds the $1,150 estimated by Burnsville Police. Individuals familiar with the case say the cost of repairing the computerized pump could reach $50,000. The two people sharing the estimate said they did not want to be identified for fear of retribution. The computerized gas pump was brand new, having been installed over the summer when the owners of Mountain E n e rg y u p g r a d e d the entire gasoline delivery system at the store. Vi d e o o f t h e accident from the store’s security system shows that the pump was destroyed Oct. 21 when a pickup truck careened out of control onto the parking lot and into the pump. This wreck involved the sheriff’s son, and the sheriff wrote a letter about it, which is on page 2. permits needed at the town, county, and state level. We will discuss Privilege Licenses, Certificates of Assumed Name, Sales & Use Tax Numbers, Occupational Licenses, and many other related issues. The class will be held at Mayland’s Mitchell Campus on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30- 8:30 PM. Call 828-766-1295.
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Lunch SW Chix Nachos Mini Corn Dogs Ch. Garlic Flatbread Carrot Stix/Baked Beans/Apple Crisp Fruit Cocktail Milk
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Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadillas Mega Pizza Broccoli/Pinto Beans Peaches Pears Milk
Santa Claus is Comin ‘ To Town Friday, December 6 , at 6 pm- 8 pm Burnsville Town Center Sponsor By: Yancey County / Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
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
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