Look inside for...
Sea fishing from a jet ski!
$1
Yancey County News Crabtree - Egypt - Green Mountain - Jacks Creek
Brush Creek - Burnsville - Cane River
Pensacola - Price’s Creek - Ramseytown - South Toe
www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v Aug. 8, 2013 W Vol. 3, No. 32 v Recipient of the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v
A fabulous fair for all By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News
Clyde man charged with meth possession A Haywood County man has been arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Records at the Clerk of Court office show that Daniel Craig Yon, 45, of Clyde, was arrested on July 28 by an officer of the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office. The arresting officer was Thomas Knighten on a warrant issued by Magistrate J.C. Tipton. No further details were available. Chandler was being held in the Yancey County Jail under $5,000 secured bond with a court date set for Aug. 9.
Organizers would have been hard pressed to sculpt better weather for the 57th Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair last Friday and Saturday in downtown Burnsville. “I thought it was fabulous,” said Ginger Johnson, the executive director of the Yancey County/ Burnsville Chamber of Commerce. “All the vendors seemed h a p p y, a n d t h e crowds were great.” Thousands turned out for the Photos by Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News c r a f t s f a i r, a n d Johnson said the crowds may have been boosted because this year the crafts fair and the mineral show in Spruce Pine occurred on the same weekend, giving visitors and residents both the opportunity to attend two popular and respected mountain events. Images from the 57th annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair last weekend in Burnsville.
Governor signs law to address prescription drug abuse From a press release Gov. Pat McCrory recently signed legislation that will strengthen and improve the North Carolina Controlled Substances Reporting System (CSRS) and make it a more useful tool to identify individuals who might be abusing or misusing prescription medications, refer them to treatment and to prevent inappropriate use or distribution of prescription drugs.
New rs te craf me! co wel
Portions of the law will be phased in over the next few months while some sections will become effective Jan. 1, 2014. Provisions of the law will: - Make it easier for prescribers and dispensers to obtain information from the CSRS by allowing them to delegate the task of gathering the information from the system to another person in their office
- Expand the entry requirements to include physician-dispensed medications in addition to those dispensed by a pharmacist - Allow the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to alert providers to patterns of risk that they identify and - Require providers to enter information within three days of the drug being dispensed, which
will mean more timely information to all prescribers. In a continuing effort to help doctors and pharmacists provide safer health care, the law will allow DHHS to alert prescribers and dispensers about patients who have obtained prescriptions in a manner that may represent abuse, diversion of controlled substances, or an increased risk of harm to the See Page 8
Mountain Crafters Co-Op - 127 West Main St. shEoxwpanding Local handmade crafts, jewelry and art
Com room e se ! e!
2 aug. 8, 2013
v
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS
Recipient of the 2012 Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism and the Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage, integrity and tenacity in rural journalism v
The Chromebooks computers purchased with Yancey County Schools’ $700,000 Golden LEAF grant have arrived! Mountain Heritage High School will be initiating a 1:1 laptop program in which each high school student will be issued a Google Chromebook to use daily in the classrooms.
Study suggests being bullied might lead victims to crime
American Psychological Association Adults who were bullied throughout childhood and their teens are much more likely to be convicted of crimes and to go to prison than those who didn’t suffer repeated bullying, a new study finds. “Previous research has examined bullying during specific time periods, whereas this study is the first to look at individuals’ reports of bullying that lasted throughout their childhood and teen years, and the legal consequences they faced in late adolescence and as adults,” study author Michael Turner said in a news release from the American Psychological Association (APA). The study included more than 7,300 people who were aged 12 to 16 at the end of 1996 and who were followed-up for 14 years. Of that group, 74 percent were not bullied. However, 15 percent were bullied repeatedly before age 12, while 6 percent were bullied repeatedly after age 12, and 5 percent were bullied repeatedly
WHO WE ARE
The Yancey County News is the only independent newspaper in Yancey County. It is owned, operated and published by
Susan Austin ........ Advertising/Publisher Jonathan Austin ........... Editor/Publisher who are the sole participants and members of
Yancey County News LLC 127 W. Main Street Burnsville, NC 28714 828-691-0806 or 691-0807 jonathan@yanceycountynews.com susan@yanceycountynews.com The Yancey County News (USPS publication No. 3528) is published weekly for $25 per year in Yancey County, $35 per year out of county. Published by Yancey County News LLC, Periodicals postage paid at Burnsville, NC. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Yancey County News, 127 W. Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714 Printed in Boone by the Watauga Democrat on recycled paper.
To be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.
both before and after that age. Nearly 14 percent of those who suffered bullying throughout childhood and their teens ended up in prison as adults, compared with 6 percent of those who weren’t bullied, 9 percent of those who were bullied during childhood and 7 percent of those who were bullied during their teens, the investigators found. Turner also found that more than 20 percent of those who were bullied throughout childhood and their teens were convicted of crimes, compared with 11 percent of those who weren’t bullied, 16 percent of childhood victims and 13 percent of teen victims. White adults who were bullied during childhood were much more likely to end up in prison than non-white childhood victims, according to the study scheduled for presentation Thursday at the APA’s annual meeting in Honolulu. The study also found that women who were bullied throughout childhood and their teens
were much more likely to use alcohol or drugs, and to be arrested and convicted, than men who were bullied throughout childhood and their teens. Because this study was presented at a medical meeting, the data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. “This study highlights the important role that health care professionals can play early in a child’s life when bullying is not adequately addressed by teachers, parents or guardians,” said Turner, who is with the department of criminal justice and criminology at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. “With appropriate questions during routine medical checkups, they can be critical first points of contact for childhood victims,” he said. “Programs that help children deal with the adverse impacts of repeated bullying could make the difference in whether they end up in the adult legal system.”
Mountain State Fair features Sea Lion show
The playful bark of sea lions and thunderous smack of human pile drivers will be joining the familiar sounds of the midway and livestock arenas at the 2013 N.C. Mountain State Fair. The 20th annual fair runs Sept. 6-15 at the WNC Agricultural Center. Sea Lion Splash, an interactive and educational water show, will offer visitors a chance to view sea lions up close as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance and perform handstands. The show features rescued Californian and South American sea lions that were unable to return to the wild because of injuries or age. Fans of cold-blooded animals may be more interested in Kachunga and the Alligator Show. Daily shows will feature a trained professional
going head-to-head against a 300-pound alligator. Another type of wrestling will take place Sept. 9-11 at the Got to Be NC Tent near Gate A. Smoky Mountain Championship Wrestling will bring more than a dozen regional wrestlers and local legends together for two action-packed bouts in the ring nightly at 6:30 and 8. The showcase features Ricky Morton of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, George South, The Hollywood Blondes, Lisa Funk and others. After the success of last year’s hands-on wood-turning exhibit, fair organizers added a wood-turning contest this year. Participants can enter their crafts into the beginner, intermediate or advanced levels for a variety of categories including bowls, household
accessories, ornaments, platters and toys. Contest entries are due Aug. 23. The Carolina Mountain Woodturners will be in the Expo Building again this year offering free woodturning demonstrations for all fairgoers. Book lovers can enjoy stories from local author Bill Penley. His latest work, “A Smoky Mountain Odyssey,” is a novel of historical fiction set in Western North Carolina after the Civil War. Penley will tell inspirational stories daily and sign copies of his work. Information about N.C. Mountain State Fair tickets, attractions and exhibits is available at www.mountainfair. org. Discounted admission and ride tickets are on sale at the WNC Farmers Market, WNC Agricultural Center and area Ingles stores.
aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS 3
TRAC to highlight the renowned ‘Potters of Roan’ Whether driving over, driving around, or hiking across its jagged top, everyone on either side of Appalachia’s beloved Roan Mountain agrees: it’s a sight to see. Along the North Carolina side in Mitchell County, a group of potters has identified with this landscape for nearly 15 years. “We’re connected by geography, but also by creative commonalities and friendships,” Potters of the Roan (POTR) member Courtney Martin explains of this 12-member guild of nationally known ceramicists. Her studio near Snow Creek is just a short walk from views of Roan Mountain’s distinct ridgeline. POTR is organized as a self-guided yearround studio tour. Guild members place POTR logo signs near their studios to assist visitors, who come to drive the scenic roads surrounding Roan while following a printed map that connects one studio to the next. This August’s exhibition, titled “New Traditions: Contemporary Perspectives from a Traditional Landscape,” will feature museum-quality works from each member of the guild, displaying more individual pieces than POTR has gathered for any previous exhibition. Jerry Jackson is the installer for the show, which will be at the Toe River Arts Gallery in Spruce Pine, Aug, 17 through Sept. 28. In addition to new work created by each artist, Jackson will be installing an interactive map of the Roan area with the intention of highlighting the private, interior spaces the artists work within and the public, exterior spaces that they take inspiration from. “I have no doubt that POTR is strongly influenced by community and shared, local arts events,” says Jackson.
“But the solitude provided by Roan Mountain is just as important. Solitude doesn’t work for all artists, but this group believes in a way of life in which clay is a daily influence, not only in what they make, but how they live.” Guild members featured in the show hope that the exhibition map, which will include photos and county landmarks, will likewise encourage people to venture out and visit POTR studios. “It only takes one trip to clearly understand the influences of daily surroundings such as earth, food, gardens, animals, and family,” says Jackson. “These traits can be found
Interdenominational -
elsewhere in clay communities, but Roan Mountain has a magical way of protecting, teaching, and influencing. It’s inspiring to make the connection in person and follow the work back to its source.” Visitors can expect to see everything from traditional jugs, hand dug clays, and atmospheric firings, to masterful brushwork, playful forms, and narrative sculptures. The body of work created for “New Traditions” will bridge the traditions of the past with the energy of today, exhibiting the best of POTR in the newly renovated TRAC gallery. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 5- 7 p.m. at TRAC Gallery, 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine. For more information, call 828-467-1414, email info@roanpotters.com, or visit www. pottersoftheroan.com.
REVIVAL - all welcome
August 12, 13, 14 and 15 - 7 p.m. - TOWN CENTER, Burnsville
GOOD SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC
HOLY GHOST PREACHING • ALL WELCOME! MONDAY
Preacher: Jim Taylor
Known as the Singing Preacher Jim is pastor of Grassy Creek and Newdale Presbyterian Churches. Jim is currently the Interim Chair of the Creative and Fine Arts Department at Lees-McRae College. He teaches applied voice and directs the college choir. Mr. Taylor completed his Masters Degree in Vocal Performance at Appalachian State University.
Music
Roberta Whiteside
As musical director for the revival, she is directing a combined choir in Spiritual singing. Roberta received a Bachelor and Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Appalachian State University. She is employed with the Yancey County Schools System, teaching chorus at Cane River and East Yancey Middle Schools. She has also worked as Musical Director for Parkway Playhouse on several productions, most recently being Peter Pan.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
The Rev. Bobbi White is the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. Raised in Black Mountain, NC. Her joy is working with pastors and churches. She has a passion for serving Jesus Christ. Bobbi earned a BA from Queens University in Charlotte, NC.; a Masters in Business from Columbia University in NYC; and a Masters of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary; and Graduate School in Bossey, Switzerland.
Pastor at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Jerry has been the Pastor at Mt Pleasant for the last 16 years. A Graduate of Mars Hill College, Jerry attended Graduate School at Gardner Webb University and attended Southern Seminary. Currently Jerry lives with his wife, Debbie, in Bald Creek, Yancey County.
A Baptist Minister by training Bill has been in ministry for 24 years, and is the pastor for Green Mountain Presbyterian Church. He received his BS in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University and a Master of Religious Education from Hood Seminary. He is Judicial Services Coordinator 24th Judicial District and is a member of the Yancey County Board of Education.
Preacher: Bobbie White Preacher: Jerry Shelton Preacher: Bill Whiteside
Music
Roberta Whiteside
Music
Logan Boone & Brandon Bailey An up and coming Gospel singer in Yancey County and surrounding area, Logan has lent his voice to a number of churches in the area. Currently attending Mt Heritage High School Logan hopes to continue his music career. A gifted musician, Brandon performs throughout Western Carolina and the Eastern United States. Ready at a moments notice Brandon plays backup as well as being a truly gifted soloist.
Music
David Gillespie & The Youngs David has been Pastor at Faith Fellowship Church for near 25 years. He has traveled the world preaching God’s Word. David pastor’s at the local prisons and when he has time spreads God’s Word singing Gospel Music. Married for 32 years Fritz and Joy have entertained folks with their Gospel music for more than 34 years. They have traveled the world spreading
God’s Word with their Gospel Music. They attend Faith Fellowship Church and reside in Newdale.
FREE FOOD - Host Churches: Jacks Creek and Micaville Presbyterian Churches - FREE FOOD
4 aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS
Obituaries Hershel M. Harris Hershel M. Harris, 79, of Burnsville, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013, at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Milburn and Eliza Guinn Harris. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Norma Rathbone, Eva Phillips, Nola Phillips; and, a brother: Pender Harris. He was a Korean Conflict US Army Veteran. Hershel was a retired employee of Kearfott. Surviving are his wife, Violet Ray Harris; and two sisters, Betty Crowder and husband, Ken, of Swannanoa and Lana Wright and husband, Boyce, of Spruce Pine. Funeral was Sunday in Browns Creek Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. Donald Davis officiated. Burial was in the Cornelius Ray Cemetery.
Sandra Kay Shufford Sandra Kay Shufford, 66, of Carters Ridge Road, Spruce Pine, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Cowen, West Va., she was a daughter of the late Delford and Vinecie Stanley Jarvis. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Toler. She loved being a grandmother and she enjoyed quilting. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Richard Shufford; daughter Cassandra Horton and husband, Randy; and son Daniel Shufford, all of Spruce Pine; grandson Landran Guinn and granddaughter Mia Kay Horton; special nephews Austin Boyd and Jamie Jarvis; sister Sonja Randolph of Spruce Pine; two brothers, Jack Jarvis and wife, Martie, and Bill Jarvis and wife, Susan, all of Cowen, W. Va. Several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive. Funeral was Tuesday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Chris Rathbone officiated. Burial followed in the Autrey Cemetery.
Cheryl Metcalf Cheryl Lovelace Metcalf, 64, of 98 Lovelace Lane, Spruce Pine, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013, at Mission Hospital. Born on Nov. 5, 1948 in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Lela Wiseman Lovelace. Cheryl loved cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed her flowers, hummingbirds and listening to music.
Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Farley and husband, Kyle; Laura Peterson and husband, Randy; and Julie Tipton and husband, Tim, all of Burnsville; her son; Jody Lovelace and wife, Renee, of Spruce Pine; her brothers: Charles Edward Lovelace of Spruce Pine, Scott Tinsley Lovelace living in South Korea, Jimmy Lovelace of Pleasant Gardens; a sister, Lydia Dellinger of Crossnore; and grandchildren Justin, Kaitlynn, Dylan, Adrianna, Gracie, Elizabeth, and Christopher. A Celebration of Life Service was Sunday at Western Carolina Church with Randy Bonner officiating. Memorial donations be made to Yancey County Humane Society, 962 Cane River Church Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Beulah Forbes Beulah Forbes, 67, of Feldspar Street, Spruce Pine died Friday, August 2, 2013, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Born on July 18, 1946, in Ellijay, Ga.; she was the daughter of the late George and Lucille Ollis Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Forbes, and her brothers; Howard and Jay Walter Davis. Funeral was Monday in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Braswell officiating. Interment followed in the Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include her children: Ronnie Forbes and wife, Missy of Spruce Pine; Annie McClellan of Rutherfordton; Kathy Cook and husband, Taylor; Billy Forbes and wife, Penny; and Michael Forbes and wife, Kim all of Marion; her sisters: Joyce Elrod of Georgia; Jewel Greene of Burnsville, and Carolyn Davis and Dorothy Cox both of Spruce Pine; her grandchildren: Patrick, Harley, Michael, Brittany, Jesse, Jody, Brandy, Ashleigh, William, Timmy, Jessica, Darren, Emily, Amber, and Heather; and her greatgrandchildren: Dillon, Kasey, Tyler, Michael, Blake, Skylar, and Tatum.
Ira Franklin Easterday
Ira Franklin Easterday, 61, of NC 226 South in Spruce Pine, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at his home. Born on April 7, 1952, in Baltimore, Md, he was the son of the late Paul Dock and Shirley Easterday Renfro. He was employed by B. R. P. of Spruce Pine. He was an avid fan of Carolina Panthers football and and UNC Tar Heel basketball . Funeral was Saturday in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Marvin Silvers officiating. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his sisters, Darlene Miller and Debbie Renfro, both of Spruce Pine; his nephews, Billie Miller and Johnny Miller both of Spruce Pine, Cody Mosley of Buladean, and Jason Mosley of Amelia, Ohio; three great nieces and three great nephews.
Maite Chavez-Jeronimo
Maite Adriana Chavez-Jeronimo, 2 year old daughter of Moises Chavez and Maria Jeronimo of Burnsville passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Mission Hospital. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Siclaly and Vetania Chavez Funeral mass was Saturday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in the Academy Cemetery.
Drs. Steen & Snyder
Reese Steen D.D.S., M.A.G.D. & McKenzie Snyder D.D.S.
“Gentle Dentistry for the Whole Family”
Providing Cosmetic Dentistry • Porcelain Veneers • Crown & Bridge • Nitrous Oxide
828-689-4311
831 Main St., Mars Hill
Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Accepting most dental insurance!
Lena Rachel Weisman Personal Massage Therapist
Come in for a Summer massage! Improve flexibility, circulation and posture! 828-284-6149 for appointment
EZ Trash Removal Gary & Denise Holcombe
Weekly trash pickup service
$25 month /s $20 month (senior citizens)
Start your service today!
682-6762 - 208-0478 - 208-6029
No other weekly newspaper in the nation has won an E.W. Scripps Award, the Ancil Payne Award and the Gish Award for courage, tenacity and integrity in rural journalism! Subscribe now and read one of the nation’s best community newspapers.
YES, begin my subscription to the Yancey County News! (InYancey - $25; Out-of-county $35.) Mail this coupon and your check to: The Yancey County News, 127 W. Main St., Burnsville, NC 28714
NAME: ___________________________________________MAILING ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ TOWN: _____________________________ STATE: __________ PHONE: ___________________ EMAIL: __________________________
aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS 5
I get a scare, and my first Spanish mackerel The morning started early. 3:30 a.m. early in fact. The coast is a long ride from the house but the promise was too great to not get there early. Reports on the area showed Spanish mackerel fishing was going well in the morning and late afternoon hours. The track I intended on taking would be through the Masonboro Inlet and then head to the bouy AR-370, known as the MearesHarriss Reef. Once putting in at the wildlife boat ramp just over the bridge at Wrightsville Beach I was able to park quickly and head out. The Intracoastal Waterway was nearly like glass and very few boats were out. In fact, there were many more people paddleboarding in the area during the early hours than there were boats heading out. Wrightsville Beach has become somewhat of a paddleboarder’s Mecca and hosts one of the largest paddleboard races in the world bringing in competitors from as far away as Australia and Hawaii.
Bill Howard’s
Outdoors
After exiting the no wake zones I throttled on up to 30 mph. And then the unexpected happened. The jet ski chugged and shut down. I restarted it and it fired up quickly. Again, as I throttled it up it shut down. Cursing to myself I realized a three-mile plus trip out
into the ocean was not the best thing to do with a jet ski acting up. I turned to head back to the ramp. Then I decided to check one last thing just as I turned back on the ICW from the inlet. Sure enough, I was able to turn the fuel switch further than the marks indicating the tank was on. The switch was loose, so even the marks were aligned, the switch had twisted, meaning I only had the fuel on partially. After a few checks, I once again gained confidence in my vessel and took toward the inlet once more. The jetties guarding the inlet presented much rougher water but nothing that presented concern. I stopped briefly to put a leader with a
Gotcha plug attached to a planer on the rod. I casted out just a few yards and allowed the setup to sink and restarted the ski. As I left the inlet I drove within a couple dozen yards of the jetty wall. The water was around 50 feet deep and 78 degrees. I tried
Once at sea on the jet ski the Spanish mackerel started biting. The wide photo shows my take from the morning excursion. The other photo is a selfie just to show you that I really was out at sea on my jet ski.
Towing Service $ Wanted to Buy $ with Rollback Truck! JUNK VEHICLES Rollback Service! I&Buy Junk Vehicles! Pay Fair Price Will Pick Up Vehicle 828-284-7522
828-284-7537
to monitor the setup as I exited the inlet but didn’t notice much. I continued out from the inlet a few hundred yards and stopped again to reel in my trolling rig. Something did not feel quite right. That was because I hooked my first Spanish mackerel, an eight inch specimen. Not big enough to keep, but my first none the less. Anxious to try my hand at both finding the reef and experiencing the near shore fishing, I decided to go ahead and head out to sea. My preparation proved efficient and I was able to locate the reef rather easily. There were a few other boats fishing nearby also, and I knew I was getting some strange looks. I set up my rods for some reef fishing and dropped the baits. The next several hours consisted of bringing in fish constantly and consistently. Ten seconds on the bottom seemed like a break as the fish attacked the bait as quickly as I could put it in. In the course of the day, I witnessed a sailboat race that painted the ocean’s surface and toward the end waves with eight foot swells. The jetski performed flawlessly after the fuel switch correction and acted as an enlarged bobber through the rougher seas. And in the end, it proved a viable alternative for some excellent fishing. Bill Howard teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bow hunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward outdoors@gmail.com.
6 aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS
You Decide: What’s the best gauge of our economy?
By Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension How do we know what’s happening to our state’s economy? Certainly we can rely on our personal experiences, but there’s no assurance that what’s happening in our own economic life is representative of the entire state. This is why we rely on economic statistics to give us an idea of what’s occurring. But there are lots of economic numbers and measures. What do they mean, and what are they saying a b o u t o u r s t a t e ’s economy today? Let me try to give you a road map, and then let you decide. The gold standard for measurement of the economy is gross domestic product, or GDP. Think of GDP as the value of total production of both products and services in a particular region, like a country or state. The value of anything used in the production made outside the region is not included. Thus, GDP only includes the work of people and other resources from inside a state like North Carolina. This is a big reason why economists like it. Updates to GDP are available every three months for the nation but only every year for states. Personal income is another closely watched economic measure. For a state, it includes income to households from
You save money every time you use
Yancey County News
all sources -- earnings from working, investment returns, pensions, Social Security and monies from various publicassistance programs. It is often expressed on a per person basis, going by the name per capita income. It is important to recognize that per capita income is not the same as a worker’s salary. The income included is broader than what is earned from working. Also, in expressing the income on a per person basis, all persons are used, those working, not working, retired and including children. Fortunately, there is a measure focused only on what people receive from working. It is called compensation per worker, and luckily, it is available for each state. The compensation includes both what a worker earns in salary or wages plus the value of benefits (health insurance, sick leave, vacation time and company retirement contributions). Still, there is no question that the most followed economic statistics are those related to jobs. Unfortunately, measuring something that would appear to be simple -- like jobs -- can be complicated. There are three commonly followed job statistics: the unemployment rate, the number of jobs derived from interviewing people and the number of jobs calculated
by interviewing businesses. Each of these measures is based on a statistical sample; that is, they are not 100 percent counts, and the samples are run by the federal government. And each measure has its own pluses and minuses. The count from interviewing households includes people working away from home or at home as well as at new business start-ups. The interviews of existing businesses may miss some of these. However, the household interviews are a much smaller sample than the business interviews, so the latter have an edge in statistical robustness. Finally, the unemployment rate can move around solely based on whether jobless individuals are actively looking for work. Whew, that’s a lot of statistics! Now what do they say about the current condition of the North Carolina economy? GDP is up in North Carolina over the last three years, and is now above pre-recessionary levels. Last year (2012), growth in GDP in North Carolina was actually faster than in the nation. The pattern in personal income has been the same, with a definite rebound since 2009. Per capita personal income fell from 2007 to 2009 but is up from 2009 to 2012. Compared to the nation, however, per capita personal income in North Carolina fell more during the recession, meaning the ratio of North Carolina per capita personal income
to U.S. per capita personal income is lower today than prior to the recession. But in contrast, compensation for the average North Carolina worker has been rising faster than in the nation, resulting in the ratio for North Carolina to the nation now being higher than in the past! F i n a l l y, w h a t about jobs? Both job surveys (household and business) show North Carolina has added jobs at a faster rate than the nation between the bottom of the job market in early 2010 to now. Why then is our state’s jobless rate still more than a percentage point higher than the national rate? A big part of the answer is that our labor force has continued to expand faster than the nation’s. During the recession North Carolina’s labor force
grew while the nation’s contracted; in the last four years, the state’s labor force increased one-third faster than the country’s. People continue to move to North Carolina, and our schools are graduating future workers at a faster clip. If these individuals don’t immediately find work, they are unemployed. Statistics can be confusing -- believe me, I know -- and they can be interpreted in different ways. I’ve given you the numbers; now you decide on the interpretation. 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.
connect @ your library Have you ever been interested in volunteering at your local library? Yancey Library’s biggest book sale of the year is during the annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, and we need your help. The book sale is at our old library’s location on Town Square and all proceeds benefit the public library. If you are interested in working with a great group of volunteers, please call 682-2600 to schedule a time which is best for you. Nothing equals the satisfaction of giving time to a good cause and enjoying that time with friends and book lovers makes it all the more fun! If you are not available to volunteer, then do stop by to browse the selection of books; we’re almost certain you will find
something which piques your interest. Gaming Night: Tuesday, Aug. 13 5:30-7:30 All tweens & teens, grades 6-12, are welcome to join us for Gaming Night, a night at the library when we dedicate two hours to playing the Xbox on the big screen! It’s a blast, but you must sign up by calling 682-2600 or message Amber on our Facebook page at “Yancey Public Library Teens.” Life Line Screening: Thursday, Aug. 15 This potentially life-saving event is drawing closer. Protect your health by registering today by calling 1-888653-6441 or visit www.lifescreening. com/communitypartners Foreign Film Night: Thursday, Aug. 15 7:30
Kaleb McCurry
McCurry to play ball with Mars Hill
Beat the heat this summer with Yancey L i b r a r y ’s F o r e i g n Film Night. Enjoy homemade snacks & hang out with friends here at the library for free. Bring a blanket or a pillow if you like. This week’s charming, light film is a German romantic comedy which is rated PG. Chef Martha Klein has her orderly life just the way it should be, until life intervenes and throws control out the window. An Italian sous-chef doesn’t help matters. The food will make you hungry, and Mario will steal your heart.
Mountain Heritage senior Kaleb McCurry has committed to play baseball at Mars Hill College. McCurry was a Western Highlands All-Conference pitcher/first baseman for the Cougars with an ERA of 1.61, 80 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings, and a batting average of .314. He was also the winning pitcher in Mountain
Heritage’s first playoff win since 1998, notching a shutout against East Lincoln. He represented WNC in the North Carolina Powerade State Games To u r n a m e n t i n Charlotte this summer. He is playing this week in the NC/SC Battle of The Border tourney in Boone at Appalachian State University.
aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS 7
Heritage Cougars take the field for practice
Homemade bread, desserts and specials every day!
Photos by Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News
Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. M-Fri. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat.)
Now open for dinner
Wednesday, Thursday, Fri. & Sat. 5-9 p.m.
Entertainment
Wireless Center
619 W. U.S. Hwy 19 bypass Burnsville, NC 28714
(828)678-3530
Come and check out the latest devices and prices at your local Verizon wireless Premium Retailer.
Typical Mountain Boys, Bluegrass at it’s best! Friday 12-2 pm
Open Mic Night - Fri 7-9 This Saturday 7-9 pm
Jerry Leeman!
(small cover if you stay)
114 East Main St.
678-9362 For Reservations
8 aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS
Guests will hear s a i d P a r k w a y Consignment sale winter, as well as children through the announcement. The wine tasting a b o u t P l a y h o u s e Playhouse Producing set for Aug. 16 furniture and toys - all Imagination Library!
T h e M - Y Tr a d e C h i l d r e n ’s Consignment Sale will be held at the Cross Street Center in Spruce Pine on Friday August 16 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday August 17 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. You’ll find lots of quality children’s clothing for fall and
at tremendous prices! Most items are ½ price on Saturday! Proceeds from the sale support the Imagination L i b r a r y, w h e r e children receive a free book in the mail every month through their fifth birthday. Since 2006, over 71,000 books have been put into the hands of local
Call the MitchellYancey Partnership for Children with any questions at 682-0047 or 765-5130.
Playhouse wine tasting scheduled The Parkway Playhouse will have a wine tasting as part of its 2014 season
is sponsored by the B u r n s v i l l e Wi n e and…. shop, located a t 5 2 5 W. M a i n Street in Burnsville. It will be held Aug. 17 from 4 - 6 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Playhouse at 6824285. Tickets will also be available at the door.
plans for the 2014 season while having the opportunity to sample a selection of premiere wines. “We are looking forward to a warm gathering of friends, staff, and supporters from our community,”
Artistic Director Andrew Gall. The theater plans to announce six mainstage productions, three productions from its Parkway Playhouse Junior Program, and more.
New law improves recordkeeping for drugs From the front patients. Currently, 31 percent of doctors and 38 percent of pharmacists are registered to use the system. DHHS is working to streamline the registration process and encourage more professionals to register. According to local physician Jim Haaga, “The majority of doctors in Mitchell and Yancey Counties, well above the state average, are signed up to use the CSRS however using it
does take a few minutes away from a patient visit. This new law will make it possible for the office or emergency room staff to help look up what controlled substances a patient has had filled. That will allow doctors to more safely prescribe medications for their patients. The point of this system is not to “catch” people, but to make their medications use safer. If using the system helps discover that a person has a drug related problem, that is a good thing
too, as they now can get help.” Pharmacist and MitchellYancey Task Force Chair Mechelle Akers said “the changes in the CSRS make great strides in healthcare for those who may be at risk for overdose. The legislative updates will increase the ease of using the system for healthcare providers. Our ultimate goal is saving precious lives.” For further information, contact Task Force Coordinator Rob Heffron at 828-682-7899..
Hey, my name is Balto. I am a three year old Siberian Husky. Not only can I pull a sled through Alaska, but I can be your best friend! Hurry in to meet me today! Psh, who needs to pull a sled? I will stay at your house and hold down fort! That sounds purr-fect to me. By the way, my name is Wilma!
MCC Announces Honor Roll
Administrators at Mayland Community College recently announced the names of students receiving academic distinction for the Summer 2013 semester. H o n o r ’s L i s t students are those who earned at least a 3.5 grade-pointaverage (GPA) and completed at least 6-11 credit hours: Anneliese Alonso April C. Barsi Alicia M. Buchanan Thomas L. Buchanan Jaime A. Burleson Stacey D. Calloway April L. Carroll Lacy N. Carroll Kayla L. Childress Sara B. Doolin Jonathan A. Duncan Brandi J. Foxx Joni R. Garland Lauren A. Garland Amber L. Hensley Sandra L. Hoilman Jordan C. Honeycutt Logan C. Johnson Casey A. Jones Michele L. Lee Tiffany N. Lee Joshua L. McKinney Veronica I. McKinney William L. Orr Jodie D. Parker Casey L. Perry Jenna A. Pike Jennifer N. Ponder Holly R. Poole Ashley M. Ramey Shanna L. Ray Kathryn L. Renfro Melanie D. Riddle Corey R. Robinson Samantha A. Shook Rachel D. Washburn Rebecca L. Young
Week of 8/5/13 - 8/11/13
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. LEGAL NOTICE In the General Court of Justice, YANCEY County North Carolina Superior Court Division BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 13 E 97 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Administratrix of the Estate of Charles Lawrence Barton of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to either of the undersigned on or before November 29, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of July 2013, Sarah Elizabeth Barton, Administratrix P.O. Box 742 Micaville, NC 28740 Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 2013
Edited by Margie E. Burke
Difficulty : Easy
HOW TO SOLVE:
Copyright 2013 by The Puzzle Syndicate
Answer to Last Week's Sudoku
CLASSIFIEDS
aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS 9
CALL 691-0806 TO RUN YOUR CLASSIFIED! $5 FOR 50 WORDS • CALL 691-0806 TO RUN YOUR CLASSIFIED! $5 FOR 50 WORDS
FOR RENT
For Rent In town, 3 BDRM, 2 Bath, 2 story house, large BM, Fireplace, Central Cooling/Heating Pump, Garage, Decks, Balconies/ Patio, Fully Fenced, Appliances with Washer/ Dryer. $900/Month. No pets preferred. Call (828) 6827499 .
LAND FOR SALE
SOUTH TOE LAND FOR SALE 5.5 acres off Colberts Creek Road. Creek frontage, borders N a t i o n a l F o r e s t , p r i v a c y, 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.
ITEMS OR SALE Barn full of windows.
LEGAL NOTICE In the General Court of Justice, YANCEY County North Carolina Superior Court Division File No. 2013 E ______ ESTATE NOTICE Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Shirley I. Loftis 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 06 December, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of August, 2013. Sylvia Cox, Executrix 381 Racquet Club Road Asheville, NC 28803 Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2013
Church plans sale to fund missions The Pensacola M&Ms women group will be holding a Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m.- noon at the Pensacola United Methodist Church. Sausage biscuits and coffee will be available to purchase. The church is located off of 197S in Pensacola. Proceeds of the sale will be used to support missions. For more information contact 6823896.
Towing Service $ Wanted to Buy $ with Rollback Truck! JUNK VEHICLES Rollback Service! I&Buy Junk Vehicles! Pay Fair Price Will Pick Up Vehicle 828-284-7522
828-284-7537
Double paned, 140 mph rated, many sizes and shapes. Glass sliding doors. One day clearance, August 17. Give away prices. Red barn, one-half mile up Patterson Branch off of Jack’s Creek Road. 828-284-5175 760 feet of 1 ¼” H D (schedule 80) White PVC well pipe in 20 ft sections. For well/spring water/ compressed air use. Tapered male/female fittings which can be cut off and all regular 1 ¼”fittings can be used.
$15.00 per 20-foot section or $500.00 for all 38 pieces. Burnsville. Call 704-6190400 . Boxwoods for Sale. $10 each. 828.208.0406.
Burnsville offers low cost affordable quality day care for your loved one giving you the opportunity to take care of yourself and things you need to do without worry. Qualified/caring staff. Grants available. For information please call 828-682-1556
Hens with chicks. Mixed Week of free 8/5/13 - 8/11/13 breed game. Can be range and do not need a coop. Roof Leak? Call Brad at Good layers. Leave message. Tip Top Roofing, 25 years+ 678-9596 experience. Residential, commercial roof repair and MOVING: Miscellaneous maintenance, roof coatings, FurnitureforSale.Ongoing.Please gutter repair, roof inspection. call 828-688-4161 . References. 682-3451
SERVICES
ADULT DAY CARE
Heritage Adult Day Retreat located just west of
Sewing alterations. Call 208-3999. Low Interest Loans to Qualified Home Owners
The Weekly Crossword ACROSS 1 Reduce to rubble 5 Area within 10 That girl's 14 Sponsorship (var.) 15 Without warmth 16 October birthstone 17 Bee, to Andy 18 Sundae topping 19 Religious ceremony 20 Pull up stakes 22 Embellished 24 Academic period 26 Nervous swallow 27 Element named after Greek goddess of the moon 31 Lilo's pet 35 City map abbr. 36 Twist the top off 38 Lincoln Center offering 39 Like some excuses 41 Radio knob 43 Dubai dignitary 44 Take in, as a child 46 Unemotional 48 Part of rpm 49 Naysayer 51 Lineage 53 Anagram for "nail" 55 Hollandaise sauce ingredient 56 Waiting area 60 Man of the cloth 64 Road Runner sound 65 Slight amount 67 Brouhaha 68 Periscope part 69 Come to pass 70 Ball of yarn 71 Circular current 72 Roll back to zero
1
2
3
for Any home improvement projects. 828-273-0970 Will clean your home or business. Call 208-3688. Sewing alterations. Call 208-3999.
OPPORTUNITIES Friend to Friend is now looking for entrepreneurs to partner with in a small Internet business. If you have a gift of gab and a small investment you can start today. Bring your partner for a 45 minute interview. We are an equal opportunity business. Call for an appointment 24/7 – 828-776-2463.
by Margie E. Burke
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
21 24
27
28
25
44
37 42
57
33
34
62
63
43 47
51
50 53
32 38
46
45
49
56
31
41
40
13
23
30 36
39
12
26
29
35
11
54
48 52
55
58
59
60
61
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
Copyright 2013 by The Puzzle Syndicate
73 Get better, as a cut DOWN 1 Part of ROM 2 Shivery fever 3 Galvanizing metal 4 Monticello, for one 5 Typo 6 Frozen over 7 In ____ straits 8 Threw forcefully 9 Feverish malady 10 Sailor's jig 11 Grand in scale 12 Hourly charge 13 Husky's tow 21 Bill of fare 23 Singing voice 25 Slimy substance 27 Waldorf, e.g. 28 Steer clear of 29 Slot machine fruit 30 Tropical ray 32 Dangle a carrot
33 Colonial newsman 34 Fictional Potter 37 Flashy flower 40 Seizure disorder 42 1991 Denzel Washington film 45 Sign of sorrow 47 Spreadsheet unit 50 Mob-scene participant
52 Comedy routine 54 Herman's Hermits frontman 56 Up to the task 57 Can't do without 58 Look after 59 No ___, no fuss 61 Actor's gig 62 Notion 63 Monk's hood 66 Stage prompt
Answer to Last Week's Crossword C A R A T T H I S S T E M
A F I R E R A M P P O L E
R A D O N
P R I M A R A Y P P A C L U O T O L S E A T
S H A M T A L O C U L O U T H R A A N N T E A D B E A T A B A L O M Y R I A D E N A C Y P O U T A R C H C A C A E L A T
E N S U E M O U P N E D E L R U T D E O E
P R E F I X
R A M R A I D E O R L D D H E A C N O D R
E R I E
S E R E
D A N E
E R G O
E M O T E
R E N E W
10 aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS
FDA settles on what ‘gluten free’ really means
People with celiac disease can now have confidence in the meaning of a “gluten-free” label on foods. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule that defines what characteristics a food has to have to bear a label that proclaims it “gluten- free.” The rule also holds foods labeled “without gluten,” “free of gluten,” and “no gluten” to the same standard. This rule has been eagerly awaited by advocates for people with celiac disease, who face potentially life-threatening illnesses if they eat the gluten found in breads, cakes, cereals, pastas and many other foods. As one of the criteria for using the claim “glutenfree,” FDA is setting a gluten limit of less than 20 ppm (parts per million) in
that can be consistently detected in foods using valid scientific analytical tools. Also, most people with celiac disease can tolerate foods with very small amounts of gluten. This level is consistent with those set by other countries a n d international bodies that This gluten-free banana bread was made with s e t f o o d almond flour instead of regular flour. Plain s a f e t y standards. nuts are also a gluten-free option. “ T h i s foods that carry this label. standard This is the lowest level ‘gluten-free’ definition
Eastern Star plans big family picnic
The local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a community picnic on Saturday, Aug. 24. Jean Owensby, the Worthy Matron of Eastern Star, said the picnic is intended to help the community celebrate family and friendship in the Yancey area. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men may belong. The picnic is from 1-4 p.m. at the Bald Creek Lodge on Sam Robertson Road. The picnic is open to the general public and families are especially invited to attend. The menu will include hamburgers, hotdogs and other traditional picnic foods, as well as games and prizes. Please RSVP by calling Owensby at 828-467-6054 so she will know how much food to prepare. The Order of the Eastern Star is open to anyone who has ever had a Mason in the family. “ We h a v e f u n , meet friends and play cribbage at the Senior Center on Tuesdays,” Owensby said, and on Monday they have a crochet session at the Senior Center.
will eliminate uncertainty about how food producers label their products and will assure people with celiac disease that foods labeled ‘gluten-free’ meet a clear standard established and enforced by FDA,” says Michael R. Taylor, J.D., deputy FDA commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine. Andrea Levario, executive director of the American Celiac Disease Alliance, notes that there is no cure for celiac disease and the only way to manage the disease is dietary—not eating gluten. Without a legal definition of “glutenfree,” these consumers could never really be sure if their body would tolerate a food with that label, she adds. “This is a tool that has been desperately needed,” Levario says. “It keeps food safe for this
population, gives them the tools they need to manage their health, and obviously has long-term benefits for them.” “Without proper food labeling regulation, celiac patients cannot know what the words ‘gluten free’ mean when they see them on a food label,” says Allessio Fasano, M.D., director of the Center for Celiac Research at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, visiting professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and member of the American Celiac Disease Alliance. What Is Gluten? Gluten means the proteins that occur naturally in wheat, rye, barley, and crossbreeds of these grains. See next page
Caramelized mushroom and Vidalia onion risotto Caramelizing Vidalia onions brings out complex and delicious flavors. Mushrooms add meatiness without significant calories. Add these to risotto made with brown rice – providing whole grains and a nutty flavor – and you have a deliciously healthful spring dish. Preparation time: 1 hour serves: 4
inGredients: • 1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced • 3 cups water vertically • 1½ cups frozen peas • 2 tbsp canola oil, divided • ¼ cup reduced-fat Parmesan • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced cheese • 1 cup short-grain brown rice • ¼ cup dry white wine • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
direCtions: Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. (Do not use non-stick skillet.) Add Vidalia onions and stir to coat with the oil. Stirring occasionally, let cook until brown (about 30 minutes). Remove Vidalia onions from pan, and set aside. Wipe pan clean. Heat remaining olive oil in pan and brown mushrooms (about 15 minutes). While mushrooms and Vidalia onions are browning, cook risotto as follows. Heat wine and rice in pot, stir until wine is absorbed. Mix broth and water together. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup of water-broth mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring and add remaining water-broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another. Add peas to rice with last cup of liquid. Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 1 hour. Gently stir in caramelized Vidalia onions, mushrooms, and cheese. Let sit about five minutes and serve.
Food Group amounts 1/4 cup
- - 21/4 cup
11/2 oz
- -
serving suggestions: Serve with 8 oz non-fat milk and ¾ cup sliced canned peaches (or other canned, fresh or frozen fruit).
aug. 8, 2013
• yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS 11
Looking to the past to find the best future Sometimes, the so-called “good old days” really were better. For example, if the data is correct, then the state of parenting in America has been in slow but steady decline since the 1960s. Child mental health and school achievement were much better back then, when the go-to parenting experts were grandparents. In my public presentations, I sometimes begin sentences with “I’m a member of the last generation…” and go on to describe some benefit we Boomers enjoyed that today’s kids, by and large, do not enjoy. Some of these sentences include: “I’m a member of the last generation of American children who did not receive much adult attention.” As long as we were doing nothing wrong, our parents largely left us alone. They let us have the freedom to entertain ourselves, learn from our mistakes, and fight our own battles. “I’m a member of the last generation of American children who were not allowed to have high self-esteem.” Back then, to express a high opinion of oneself was known as “acting too big for your britches.” Today, high self esteem is supposedly the key to everything good in life. Problem is, it hasn’t worked out that way. Researchers have found that high self-esteem is associated with lots of bad stuff, like fear of failure and bullying. “I’m a member of the last generation of American children who did their own
with
children
homework.” And we did much better in school. Our mothers were not accountable for our schoolwork. They held us accountable. It’s a very simple equation, really: The more responsible one is, the better one does. “I’m a member of the last generation of American children to grow up in homes where the relationship between our parents was a lot stronger than either of their relationships with us.” I’m convinced that one reason so many of today’s young people are eschewing marriage is because they didn’t see their parents having one, even if their parents lived together. They see mother and father, two people devoted to them. We saw husband and wife. It makes a huge difference. “I’m a member of the last generation of American children whose parents, especially mothers, did not worry about us almost constantly.” It has got to be a burden on a child to be the object of lots of parental concern. I have to wonder if parental concern
FDA issues its formal definition of gluten-free From page 10 As many as 3 million people in the United States have celiac disease. It occurs when the body’s natural defense system reacts to gluten by attacking the lining of the small intestine. Without a healthy intestinal lining, the body cannot absorb the nutrients it needs. Delayed growth and nutrient deficiencies can result and may lead to conditions such as anemia (a lower than normal number of red blood cells) and osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Other serious health problems may include diabetes, autoimmune thyroid disease and intestinal cancers. Before the rule there were no federal standards or definitions for the food industry to use in labeling products “gluten-free.” An estimated 5 percent of foods currently labeled “gluten-free” contain 20 ppm or more of gluten. How Does FDA Define ‘Gluten-Free’? In addition to limiting the unavoidable presence of gluten to less than 20 ppm, FDA will allow manufacturers to label a food “gluten-free” if the food does not contain any of the following: 1. An ingredient that is any type of wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains; 2. An ingredient derived from these grains and that has not been processed to remove gluten;
Living
3. An ingredient derived from these grains and that has been processed to remove gluten, if it results in the food containing 20 or more parts per million (ppm) gluten; Foods such as bottled spring water, fruits and vegetables, and eggs can also be labeled “glutenfree” if they inherently don’t have any gluten. The regulation was to be published Aug. 5 in the Federal Register, and manufacturers have one year from the publication date to bring their labels into compliance. Taylor says he believes many foods labeled “gluten free” may be able to meet the new federal definition already. However, he adds, “We encourage the food industry to come into compliance with the rule as soon as possible.” Under the new rule, a food label that bears the claim “glutenfree,” as well as the claims “free of gluten,” “without gluten,” and “no gluten,” but fails to meet the requirements of the rule would be considered misbranded and subject to regulatory action by FDA. Those who need to know with certainty that a food is glutenfree are heralding the arrival of this definition. “This is a huge victory for people with celiac disease,” says Levario. “In fact, that’s the understatement of the year.” Says Taylor: “FDA’s ‘glutenfree’ definition will help people make food choices with confidence.”
isn’t eventually self-fulfilling; as in, if you are concerned, then your child will give you something to be concerned about. “I’m a member of the last generation of American children to lie in the beds we made, and stew in our own juices.” We were taught to take responsibility for our actions. When we did something wrong or failed to do our best in school, our parents told us we had no excuses. Life was not a soap opera, and we were not victims, which is why the next point is relevant. “I’m a member of the last generation of American children to leave home when children should leave home.” We left home as soon as possible because we were convinced we could make better lives for ourselves than our parents were willing to make for us. That’s a good thing for all concerned. The good news is that more and more of today’s parents are getting it. They’re raising their kids pretty much the same way kids were raised 50-plus years ago, with no cell phones, video games, or junk food. Their kids eat what’s put in front of them, sleep in their own beds, do their own homework, entertain themselves, have no excuses, and see, on a daily basis, what a real marriage looks like. They may be a small minority, but the way I see things, they’re the future. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his web site at www.rosemond.com.
Good diet, sleep habits do help school performance for children By Robert Preidt National Institutes of Health Smart parents can all say “I told you so” after experts reported last week that healthy eating and good sleep habits can help youngsters do well at school. “Your brain can’t work if you’re not consuming enough calories, and in general that’s not a problem,” Krista Casazza, an assistant professor in the nutrition sciences department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said. “But when kids go to school without eating breakfast, their [thinking and learning skills] can be affected.” Children should start the day with fruits, proteins and whole grains. They should avoid sugary cereals because they cause a sugar high followed by a crash. “A balanced breakfast will fuel the body for a long period and help sustain their attention level through lunch, when they need to eat well again,” Casazza said. “This will hold them until dinner, and they won’t snack ravenously after school.” If their kids do need to eat something before dinner, parents can offer healthy choices such as yogurt, fruits and vegetables. Baked chips, in moderation, can be an option if children want “kid stuff.” For a drink, give them water instead of soda. Sleep is another important part of success at school. “Children need a good night’s sleep for their overall school
performance,” Kristin Avis, an associate professor in the pulmonary and sleep medicine division in the pediatrics department at UAB, said. “Lack of sleep can lead to problems with attention and memory in the classroom, affect impulse control and mood regulation [and] lead to anxiety and even depression,” she explained. Children aged 6 to 12 should get nine hours sleep per night, as should teens aged 13 to 18. However, they typically average little more than seven hours per night, Avis said. “Often parents think one night of sleep loss won’t matter, but that’s all it takes to affect them the next day,” she said. “If they are chronically deprived, it can snowball and make matters worse.” Trying to catch up on lost sleep on the weekend can compound the problem. “If kids sleep in Saturday, they have a hard time going to bed Saturday night; so they sleep in Sunday and have a hard time going to bed Sunday night. Monday morning they are tired, and it’s hard to wake up for school. They struggle to get back on a good sleep schedule,” Avis said. Children and teens need a consistent bedtime seven days a week. “It keeps their clock set so they can go to bed at a certain time, sleep well through night and wake up well rested the next morning,” Avis said.
Ingles Will be Selling Advanced Discounted NC Mountain State Fair Tickets beginning 8-4 until Midnight 9-5-13.
Tools For Schools: Reminder, Don’t Forget To Relink Your Ingles Advantage Card To the School Of Your Choice! www.ingles-markets .com
Low Prices...Love The Savings! Summer Packed Savings! Prices good August 4 through August 10, 2013.
7
$
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK Family Pack
SAVE 3.70 Lb.
98 Lb.
SAVE 1.70 Lb.
FOUND IN YOUR INGLES BAKERY!
SAVE 2.98 ON 2
1
WHOLE BONELESS PORK LOIN SAVE 2.10 Lb.
LAURA LYNN™ CANNED TOMATOES OR VEGETABLES 14.5-15.5 Oz. Selected Varieties SAVE UP TO 3.80 ON 10
TYSON TRIMMED & READY CHICKEN BREAST, TENDERS, OR THIN SLICED SAVE 2.00 Lb.
98 Lb.
6
10/$ for
FOLGERS COFFEE 22.6-34.4 Oz. Selected Varieties SAVE UP TO 2.00
$
TIDE LAUNDRY DETERGENT 100 Oz. Selected Varieties SAVE UP TO 4.70
6
11
98 ea.
9
3/ $ 99
PEPSI FAMILY OF PRODUCTS 6 Pack - 16 Oz. SAVE UP TO 1.95 ON 3
for Sign Up Now
To Receive Exclusive AdvantageMail™ Discounts ingles-markets.com
SIGN UP TODAY AdvantageMail™ My Savings....My Rewards!
www.ingles-markets.com/amail
Lb.
10
5/$ for
PURINA DOG CHOW DOG FOOD 16-20 Lb. Selected Varieties SAVE 3.30 ea.
9
$
98 ea.
9
3/ $ 99
PEPSI FAMILY OF PRODUCTS 8 Pack - 12 Oz. SAVE UP TO .45 ON 3
for
THIS WEEK’S AdvantageMail™ REWARD!
128
$
SOUTHERN OR CALIFORNIA PEACHES SAVE UP TO 1.20 LB.
OREO COOKIES 10-16.6 Oz. All Varieties SAVE 4.26 ON 2
$
3
required.
*$5 Individual membership fee per year
Over 400 Generic Prescriptions!
9
SAVE UP TO 4.95 ON 3
498
$
1
$
28 ea.
BEST SELLER
*$10 family membership fee per year
30 DAY SUPPLY
ea.
for
AdvantageMail™ Member Price!
Generic PRESCRIPTIONS *Advantage Card
798
Buy (3) 12 Pack Pepsi or Mountain Dew With Your Advantage Card and Get (1) FREE 8 Pack - 7.5 Oz. Pepsi or Mountain Dew!
LIPTON (Where Available) 12 Pack - 500 mL SAVE UP TO 1.79
Ingles Advantage Prescription Club
5
for
3/$ 99
PEPSI FAMILY OF PRODUCTS Limit 3 12 Pack Cans
LIMIT 1
Lb.
2/$
BOUNTY PAPER TOWELS 6-8 Count Selected Varieties SAVE 3.00 ea.
MR. FLAVOR RED GRAPE TOMATOES Pint
$
Receive FREE email notifications when your favorite items go on sale EVERY WEEK!
98
25% OFF
STARKIST TUNA 2.6-5 Oz. Selected Varieties SAVE UP TO .40
48 ea.
$
2
$
KELLOGG’S CEREAL OR POP-TARTS 8.7-14.7 Oz. Selected Varieties SAVE UP TO 9.30 ON 5
5
for
SAVE 2.96 ON 2
$
28 Lb.
2/$
FRIENDLY’S ICE CREAM 48 Oz. Selected Varieties
TORPEDO ROLLS 6 Count - 12 Oz.
AdvantageMail™
1
$
CALIFORNIA SEEDLESS GRAPES Red or White
ea.
You must register or be a member of AdvantageMail™ to get this price. Offer Valid Through 8-10-2013.
The Yellow Best Seller Tags You See, Show which Laura Lynn™ Items Out Sell the National Brands!
See Pharmacist for complete details!
American Owned & Operated!
Visit Us At www.ingles-markets.com or
WE ACCEPT: FIND US ON FACEBOOK!
Reusable Gift Card
FIND US ON TWITTER!
For Store Locations, Or For Store Numbers Visit: www.ingles-markets.com Or Call Our Customer Service Number : 1-800-635-5066 NONE SOLD T0 DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC ERRORS.
UP TO 50¢ DOUBLE COUPONS EVERYDAY
For complete Double Coupon Policy See store for details. Certain other restrictions and limitations apply.