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District Attorney to not run again

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News

Longtime District Attorney Jerry Wilson is retiring at the end of his current term, he told the Yancey County News this week. “I am not” running for re-election, Wilson said. “It is a full, complete, absolute retirement. No one will have the chance to vote for me for nothing anymore.”

Wilson is prosecutor for Yancey, Avery, Madison, Mitchell, and Watauga counties. He spent years as an assistant district attorney and was first elected District Attorney in 2002. Prior to that he spent six years in private practice. “I’ve got lots of outside interests,” Wilson said, “and I intend to pursue those until the good Lord takes me. It’s time for me to do something besides work.” He said his last day in office will be “the last

day of December 2014.” Wilson said he has assigned Devon Munro as the new prosecutor for Yancey County. “He is an experienced trial attorney. He is from Virginia” and “moved to the mountains because he wanted to come to a place that was a little more open.” “He is a sportsman; he hunts and fishes,” Wilson said. “We’re real proud to have him here. He is an experienced trial lawyer.”

Big On The Court

Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News

The boys and girls varsity basketball teams at Mountain Heritage both defeated conference opponent Owen Tuesday night at home, and big players came up with big plays in the game. Here Will Buckner and Bob Taylor denied shots while Kendyl Neill took it to the hoop.

Trail association tackles erosion problem

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Members of the N.C. High Peaks Trail Association performed some needed trail maintenance on Jan. 21 to the Colbert Ridge Trail that runs to Deep Gap. Group member Cynthia Blood said about eight people gathered at the trailhead and went in to do erosion mediation. “The trail is fairly steep, and water ruts it; iIt makes it difficult

to walk down. We go in and we put in water bars which channels the water off the trail. We also install steps. Not only makes it safer to go up and down, but will prolong the life of the trail. The trail association has a hike scheduled Saturday, Feb. 2, for an arduous hike along the Colbert Ridge Trail. The hike traverses stately forests and steep terrain on the rocky Toe River side of the Black Mountains, affording

spectacular views of the valley as well as Grandfather Mountain, Roan Mountain, and Table Rock. Beginning at the Buncombe Horse Trail, hikers will ascend Middle Ridge past a little-known but spectacular waterfall, then cross over on a steep connecting trail to Colbert Ridge to complete a seven mile loop with rocky overlooks and a final descent past an old mica mine. The trail builders pause for a See page 7 photo.

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Going hundreds of miles for good medical care

I am writing to address the sad and bewildering system whereby doctors in the Burnsville-Spruce Pine area pick and choose their new patients by reviewing a prospective patient’s medical records before deciding to accept that person as a new patient. Long time residents may be unaware of this problem, but woe unto those who move into this community and begin looking for a family doctor or internist to oversee their medical care. I myself was able to obtain a physician with very little effort, evidently because I am not sick. However, my disabled brother, who moved in with me several months ago, is a different story. He is a long-standing pain management patient due to a 60-foot fall from a tree in which he was working in 1999. He sustained multiple orthopedic injuries, including broken bones in his feet, ankles, hands, wrists, back and neck, as well as a traumatic brain injury and an almost ruptured aorta, for which he had emergency surgery. It is really a miracle that he survived. A year ago he had surgery in Baton Rouge, La., to straighten out his severely deformed right foot. He is completely disabled but refused to let the pain sideline him. He stays as active as possible and tries to be upbeat about his condition, even though he is in constant pain. The problem is that no one in the medical community in and around Burnsville seems to be interested in treating him. We tried the Blue Ridge Medical Clinic but were told, after they reviewed his records, that they were not able to take new patients but that their clinic in Spruce Pine was taking new patients. After the Spruce Pine clinic reviewed his records, all of a sudden they were not taking new patients, either. They referred him to another local doctor, whose receptionist cut him off in mid-sentence as soon as she found out that he was a pain management patient, saying

that “the doctor doesn’t see pain management patients.” He tried to make an appointment to see a physician at the pain clinic in Spruce Pine after seeing an emergency room physician at the hospital in the middle of the night when he was in so much pain that he was almost beside himself. The emergency room physician actually referred him to the pain clinic, but they would not see him unless he had a referral from a general practitioner, family doctor, or internist. Catch-22, anyone? We are even now planning to drive to Baton Rouge so that he can see his doctor there and get his prescription medications refilled. After the price of gas to get there, this will be a very expensive doctor visit, indeed. My brother also has high blood pressure and needs cardiac monitoring because he has cardiac syndrome and has a mesh patch behind his heart where his aorta almost ruptured. He needs a doctor for those conditions also, but no one in the medical community here seems to be concerned about his other medical needs as soon as they become aware that he is on medication for chronic pain. He takes Lortab for pain, which only rakes the edge off, but has always refused anything stronger, such as methadone or oxycontin, both of which have been offered to him, because he is a tough old bird and does not want to spend his days in the groggy medicated state that is produced by the use of many opiate drugs. Under the circumstances, he has done very well. He has been a pain medication patient for over ten years and has managed his condition admirably. I’m not sure that I could have stayed so cheerful. I would be very interested in knowing what on earth happened in this area to make doctors so leery of pain medication patients. Did the

DEA run wild to the point that local doctors are terrified to prescribe for chronic pain patients? Has there been some sort of prescription pain medication crisis here that would explain the jaundiced attitude? We are going to have to make another trip to the emergency room in Spruce Pine today because my brother’s foot is infected above the plate over the big toe on his operated foot. This will be our third trip to the emergency room in Spruce Pine since he moved here because that is the only place in the area where he can get any kind of medical care. The emergency room doctors have been kind and helpful. My 59-year old brother is a Medicare patient because of his disability. So far, the taxpayers have been footing the bills for his medical care, and we all know what the emergency room costs when compared to the cost of seeing a physician in a doctor’s office. We just this morning heard from the clinic at Celo. After perusing my brother’s records, guess what? None of the doctors there can see him either! If this situation weren’t so pitiful, it would be humorous. We have actually facetiously discussed putting together a song and dance routine for his next “audition” with a doctor. If any local doctor who reads this remembers the Hippocratic oath, we would be most pleased to hear from you. Are we really going to have to drive across five states to get medical attention for him? Really? I’m not laughing. Judy F. Harper Burnsville Publisher’s Note: We’ve seen reports about prescription drugs, but has your life been affected? Directly or indirectly, it has an impact on everyone. Share your story here or on our Yancey County News Facebook page.

An update from Raleigh from Sen. Ralph Hise

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NC General Assembly which began on January 30. We have a lot of work ahead of us on several important issues. I plan to send this newsletter out on a regular basis to keep you updated on what is occurring in your legislature, in Raleigh, and on related issues. I appreciate everyone who sent well wishes to me as I began my second term as Senator for the 47th District, and I extend a big thank you to those constituents from Madison, Mitchell, Rutherford, and Yancey counties who traveled to Raleigh to attend the opening session of the General Assembly on January 9, 2013. It was truly a memorable and special day! Office changes Congratulations to my former Legislative Assistant, Shelly Carver, who has transitioned to the staff of Senator Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore, where she serves as Press Secretary to Senator Berger. I welcome Spruce Pine native Susan (Baker) Fanning as my new legislative assistant, and Daniel Gunn, of Burlington, who will be working in the office as an intern during the upcoming session. Committees this session I am privileged to be serving on the following committees in the NC Senate this session: Appropriations on Health and Human Services (Co-Chairman) Finance Health Care (Co-Chairman) Insurance

Pensions, Retirement and Aging (CoChairman) Rules and Operation of the Senate Transportation Voter ID One of the first measures that will be passed this session requires voters to show photo identification at the polls. Studies show that photo ID requirements boost voter confidence and increase participation. This is a common sense policy that an overwhelming majority of North Carolinians support and that I am solidly behind. Senator Jean Preston A few weeks ago, the Senate lost a dear friend and colleague, Sen. Jean Preston. She was an exceptional person who accomplished much, both as a North Carolina Representative and Senator and as a leader in education and educational reform. Senator Preston recently retired from the North Carolina Senate, where she represented Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties for three terms. Sen. Preston was the joint Republican caucus leader. She also served seven terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Sen. Jean Preston will be greatly missed! Looking forward It was an honor and privilege to serve you in my first term in the North Carolina Senate, and I look forward to working with you and hearing from you throughout 2013. Best regards, Sen. Ralph Hise

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Changing a child’s life through hunting Dove hunting was by far my favorite hunt growing up. The weather was usually nice with a touch on the hot side. Well, it was actually very, very hot, but as a pre-teen and teen and a baseball player, 90 degrees seemed normal. Duck hunting on the other hand, just wasn’t my cup of tea. Don’t get me wrong, I liked shooting. But duck hunting was alien to the bird hunting I was accustomed to. It was cold for one thing. Bitter cold. The wind was usually howling and for some reason that God can only explain to me, if it rained, it meant the hunt would be even better. Really? Cold, wet, and windy meant this would be a good hunt? But this was not all! My dad and I would spend several hours getting the boat ready, packing the decoys, getting our clothes situated then drive several more hours so that we could get in a boat in this terrible weather, drive the boat in dark for another 30 minutes, throw out several dozen plastic birds, and then sit in a blind to wait for the sun to come up. And yes, I hated the ‘early’ part of the hunt also. Dove season would come in at noon. Ducks, they flew thirty minutes before sunrise. Curse those ducks! I think I was around thirteen when I shot my first duck. Nothing special. Not a magnificent shot at all. In fact, the hen ruddy duck just kind of flew in and landed. We didn’t call her in. I don’t think we noticed her until we saw and heard the splash of her landing. We scared her up so I could get the shot. But it was my first duck. Over the years, especially the last ten or so, I enjoy duck hunting much more. The variety of species intrigues me and I am like a kid in the zoo when I spot one that I don’t usually see. In all likelihood though, I think my taste for hunting ducks lies mostly on lifestyle. Not the lifestyle of living large, or even living lower. More in the lines of my day is not taken completely away by heading out for ducks. My wife is less frustrated than if I sit in a stand all day and show up an hour after dark. I still do not like getting up early, but it is tolerable and I have more discipline as an adult to force myself to get out of bed. My oldest son’s first experience with hunting waterfowl had the makings of both a miserable hunt and a first class experience.

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We hunted swans near Lake Phelps in the northeastern part of the state. It was hard to find camo for his small frame, but we pieced some things together. We also had absolutely no luck in finding BB steel shot for the 20 gauge side by side he would use. He shot 4 shot instead. The #4s are great for ducks such as woodies, but I was warned that the swan was so big he would not be able to bring one down. Still, we had to use what was available. The party hunted from a ditch in a field that must have been more than 10,000 acres and the guide was calling only by mouth with his hands cupped over his lips. There were about a dozen of us hunters. Turner was too short to reach from one side of the ditch to the other, so he settled his feet in the bottom and leaned against one side. Within seconds his boots were completely underwater and he whispered to me that they were soaked. I kicked with the back of my heel a small shelf into the side of the ditch and he dug his heels in the shelf to stay out of the water. I could only sympathize for him about how the hunt was starting. The first time he used the Ithaca 20 gauge was just a few months before on opening day of dove season. He didn’t even shoot a box of shells, but did bring down a few birds. I saw he was trigger shy. He was still learning. When to shoot, when not to shoot, would someone be upset if he missed, would others laugh; all

those questions were certainly flowing through his mind. This day was not much different. I shot five times that day to get my first swan. The swan I shot was actually a follow up shot after Turner’s first shot. Turner had hit him, but he didn’t go down. Turner took one more shot that day, folding a young swan nearly 70 yards away. The small shot with a small shotgun that was fired by a small 9 year old was no small feat. I look back on this day after reading an email from David Tomlin. David shared with me how his hunts changed after having a child. Then he emphasized ‘for the better.’ I realize how blessed I am to have been with my son on the swan hunt, the dove hunt, and the many other hunts we have done since. I realize how blessed I am as I teach my daughter the same skills. I anticipate the opportunity to teach my youngest son and experience everything again for the first time through his eyes. And as I think about these events, I realize how blessed my father and grandfather were to experience the same with me as I encountered my ‘firsts.’ Definitely for the better. Bill Howard is an avid bowhunter and outdoorsman. He teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bowhunter 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.

Faculty receive laptop computers

Faculty and staff at Mountain Heritage High School were all smiles last week when they received low-cost and efficient personal computers in preparation for next year’s 1:1 laptop initiative. The flagship program of the Golden LEAF Foundation, which has been implemented in many high schools across North Carolina, provides one Chromebook laptop for each student and teacher in the school as well as adds significant technological classroom upgrades and appropriate professional development. As recommended by the state approved implementation plan, teachers receive and model their classroom devices at least one semester before student machines are deployed. Four classrooms sets of Chromebooks were also ordered and will be in use this semester. “While are very excited to get these devices into the hands of teachers, we especially look forward to when students are given their computers, which is the crux of the program,” said superintendent, Dr. Tony Tipton. “This technology will certainly aid in classroom instruction,” he continued, “but it will never replace good teaching.” Over the remainder of this semester the

teachers will get comfortable using them as part of their everyday instructional teaching. In the fall when school begins we will be ready to loan every student a Chromebook to use at school and home. This is another step toward providing our students a 21st century education. Research from members of Mountain Heritage faculty and central office staff last year led to the decision to purchase Chromebooks, a cloud-based computer powered by Google. The benefits of cost, speed, durability, battery life, and easy booting helped weigh the Chromebook over other alternatives. This summer, Yancey County Schools was awarded $697,948 through Golden LEAF’s community assistance initiative to execute a 1:1 laptop environment and update technological resources in classrooms. Golden LEAF’s mission is to promote the social welfare of North Carolina’s citizens and to receive and distribute funds for economic impact assistance to economically affected or tobacco-dependent regions of North Carolina. The Foundation awards grants grantsmaking focuses on agriculture, job creation and retention, and workforce preparedness.

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Do liquor ads teach our kids to drink?

From the National Institutes of Health Seeing beer and liquor ads on TV may promote drinking as early as seventh grade and lead to alcohol-related problems just a few years later, a new study suggests. The more ad exposure the teens reported -- and the more they enjoyed the commercials -- the more they drank by 10th grade, the researchers found. “This study provides evidence that exposure to alcohol advertising in seventh grade and liking those alcohol advertisements on television is associated with higher levels of drinking in the eighth and ninth grades,” said lead researcher Jerry Grenard, an associate professor in the School of Community and Global Health at Claremont Graduate University in California. This early drinking is in turn associated with the development of alcohol-related problems, such as fighting or academic decline, by 10th grade, he said. “Examples of problems include failing to do homework, attending school drunk, passing out and getting into fights,” Grenard said. While the research doesn’t prove that liquor advertising caused the drinking, Grenard said drinking by young teens was less prevalent before the heyday of TV liquor advertisements. Policy makers should work with the alcohol industry to limit adolescents’ exposure to alcohol advertising, Grenard added. “Parents and schools should teach children about the design of persuasive messages in the media to help them avoid undue influence by the media on their behaviors,” he said. For the report, published online Jan. 28 in the journal Pediatrics, Grenard’s team recruited nearly 4,000 seventh graders and questioned them about use of beer, wine or liquor and exposure to liquor advertising. They kept tabs on many of the students through 10th grade. Overall, the more ads seventh graders watched and the more they liked them, the more they drank from seventh to 10th grade, they found. Seventh graders who watched these ads, especially girls, were more likely to start drinking. And boys who liked the advertisements were more likely to develop alcohol-related

problems, Grenard’s group found. Grenard believes the ads influence seventh graders to drink as they move on in school. Of the seventh graders recruited for the study, 57 percent had never tried alcohol or only a little, he noted. “Therefore, we were able to assess exposure to advertising before many students began to drink alcohol regularly,” Grenard said. Other experts agreed that schools, parents and doctors should help children understand that what they see on TV or on the Internet isn’t always true. “This study contributes to existing research on advertising and alcohol use among youth by showing an association with exposure to alcohol ads on TV and later alcohol use as well as problem behavior due to drinking,” said Jennifer Manganello, an associate professor at the University at Albany School of Public Health. Based on these findings and earlier research, “media literacy programs” are needed to educate youth about advertising claims, she said. “Also, parents should be familiar with where their children may be exposed to alcohol ads, including places like social media sites and mobile phones,” Manganello said. They should also discuss alcohol advertising with them, she added. But Dr. Metee Comkornruecha, who practices adolescent medicine at Miami Children’s Hospital in Florida, doesn’t believe liquor ads play an overwhelming role in getting kids to drink. “I think it’s a minor role,” he said. Total media exposure, however, does have a significant role, and this includes what children see in movies, TV programs and online, he added. Comkornruecha doesn’t think liquor ads should be banned from TV as tobacco ads are. “A lot of responsibility is to teach kids about media literacy,” he said. “While we can’t shelter all our kids from everything, the important thing is teaching them how to react and how to interpret the messages they are seeing,” Comkornruecha said. Another paper in the same journal issue found that too few doctors counsel adolescents

This mobile home was heavily damaged by fire last Friday at the Riverview Mobile Home Park in Newdale. No injuries were reported in the trailer, which was home for a family that included several children. Trucks and personnel from Burnsville, South Toe and Newdale fire departments responded to the blaze and were on the scene for about an hour and a half. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

about the dangers of drinking. That 2010 study of 10th graders -- led by Ralph Hingson from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development -- found that 36 percent drink, 28 percent binge-drink and 23 percent were drunk in the past month. Although 82 percent had seen a doctor and 54 percent were asked about drinking, only 17 percent were counseled to reduce or stop drinking, the researchers found. The researchers concluded that “efforts are warranted to increase the proportion of physicians who follow professional guidelines to screen and counsel adolescents about unhealthy alcohol use and other behaviors that pose health risks.”

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Obituaries Kathleen Briggs Fairchild Kathleen Briggs Fairchild, 75, of Burnsville passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late George and Dora Beaver Briggs and the wife of Frank Fairchild who died in 1986. She was also preceded in death by brothers Ralph, Arnold and Les; and sisters Addie and Esther. Kathleen was a retired employee of Hampshire Hosiery Mill in Spruce Pine. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed gardening and quilting. Surviving are a son, Joey Fairchild of Burnsville; two daughters, Laura Fairchild of Burnsville and Lisa Vargas of Marion; two grandchildren, Dylan Fairchild and Selena Vargas; three brothers, Frank, Robert and Rex Briggs and two sisters, Louise Griffith and Bonnie Byrd. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 3, in the Newdale Presbyterian Church. The Revs. Billy Mitchell and Brian and Judy Weger will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 or Newdale Presbyterian Church, 71 Newdale Church Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Merle Wilson Merle Elizabeth Thomas Wilson, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., died on January 25, 2013, at The Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 27, 1924 in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Cloyd and Pearl Thomas. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Richard Wilson Sr., and three brothers: Jack Thomas, Jim Thomas, and Bob Thomas.

Land Transactions

These are land transactions recorded at the Register of Deeds office from Dec. 30, 2012 through Jan. 22, 2013. These are only the deeds that required payment of an excise tax. To determine the transaction cost, multiply the $ amount below by 500, as tax is $2 per $1,000 in transaction. Dec. 31, 2012, $70, River Run at Mount Mitchell LLC to Neal and June Jerome and Donald and Karen Walker, ½ interest of 1.18 acre, River Run at Mount Mitchell. Dec. 31, 2012, $140, Bald Mountain Development Corporation to WLRM&SHOA LLC, 4.59 acres in Wolf Laurel Resort; lot 1051 Wolf Laurel Estates

containing 1.36 acre; lots 279, 280 and 281 of Wolf Laurel Heights, consisting of .92, .72 and .67 acre; lot 133 of Wolf Laurel Heights containing .79 acre; lot 134 of Wolf Laurel Heights, containing .89 acre; lot 9 of Wolf Laurel Heights, containing .68 acre; lot 195 of Wolf Laurel Heights containing .66 acre; and lot 286 of Wolf Laurel Heights. Dec. 31, 2012, $240, John and Marvetta Banks to Stokes and Pauline Austin, ½ interest in a parcel of land on U.S. 19E in Prices Creek and Cane River townships. Dec. 31, 2012, $64, Smokey Mountain Investment Corp. t o Wo l f h e a d Development LLC, 1.22 acre off Summit

She is survived by two sons, Charles Richard Wilson Jr. and Terry Wilson; two daughters, Diane Bradley and Nancy Ingram; four grandchildren: Mike Ballas, Amy Lowe, Brandon Wilson, and Michael Ingram; five great-grandchildren: Travis Campbell, Heather Ballas, Baylee and Ayden Lowe, and Ariana Wilson; three sisters: Lucille Howell, Virginia Byrd, and Louise Weeks; and two brothers: Bill Thomas and Danny Thomas of North Carolina. Graveside service and interment were Monday in the Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 207 North Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37604.

Frank G. Woody Frank Gurney Woody, 85, of U.S. Hwy. 19-E in Spruce Pine died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on March 12, 1927 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Ibby Woody. In addition to his Mother, he was also preceded in death by his son; John Edward Woody; his brother; Fred B. Woody; and his sister; Jessie Mae England. Mr. Woody was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was an ordained deacon at age 25. He was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church and was a 50 year member of the Wayfare Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years; Elizabeth T. Woody of the home; his son; Jerry Woody and wife, Linda of Fernandina Beach, FL; his daughters; Mary Jane Khyatt of Spruce Pine and Deborah Conley of Las Vegas, NV; his daughter-in-law; Ruby Leetta Woody of Akron, OH; his sister; Hazel Soles of Black Mountain; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Street. Dec. 31, 2012, $2, J o h n a n d We n d y Geeslin to Kenneth and Marcia Sawczyn, lot 226, Wolf Laurel Heights. Dec. 31, 2012, $40, Teresa Bryant to Eric Hensley and James Hughes, lot 45, phase 2, Barebridge Fields subdivision, Burnsville. Dec. 31, 2012, $40, Gary Dwayne Phillips, Ronnie Phillips, Denise Phillips, Jimmy Ayers and Nancy Ayers to Jimmy Ayers and Nancy Ayers, claims to 2.35 acres; .054 acre and .922 acre and two more parcels in Jacks Creek township. Dec. 31, 2012, $290, Dorothy Lowa, trustee of the Lowa family trust to Teresa Stander, 8.4 acres and 6 acres minus two previously

exchanged tracts, South Toe township. Jan. 2, 2013, $310, Estelle Sheldon to Donald and Kay Kriner, a parcel of land adjacent to Yancey Mobile Homes off Maple Groves Lane. Jan. 2, 2013, $10, Ya n c e y M o b i l e Homes to Sheldon to Donald and Kay Kriner, a small parcel of land in Burnsville. Jan. 2, 2013, $900, Mountain Air Lot 15 LLC to Jack and Janet Golden, 1.322 acre at Mountain Air Country Club. Jan. 4, 2013, $13,000, Mountain Air Development Corp to TD Bank, multiple properties in and around Mountain Air Country Club. Jan. 4, 2013, $290, Ya n c e y M i t c h e l l Pillars Inc., to James and Malena Robinson

The funeral was Wednesday at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Rathbone and Mark Hollar officiating. Interment followed in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations be made to either Hospice of Mitchell County, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 or Hearing Comes by Faith Ministry, 327 Bear Creek Church Road, Bakersville, NC 28705

Gene Howell Gene Howell, 82, of Clyde, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Med West Hospital in Clyde. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Harley and Pearl Adkins Howell and the husband of Eula Jane “Jennie” Hensley Howell, who died in 2009. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Howell. He proudly served in the Army before moving to California and later returning to the mountains to open and operate Maggie Valley Esso for over 20 years. He was past president of Maggie Valley Kiwanis Club and an active member of Waynesville Elks Lodge. Gene was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and a friend to all. Surviving are a son: Gary Howell and wife, Renee, of Asheville; a daughter: Tammy Brown of Maggie Valley; three grandchildren: Katie and Buck Brown and Ashley Howell; a great granddaughter: Elizabeth Brown; two brothers: Lawrence Howell and Bill Howell of Green Mountain and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held in Maggie Valley United Methodist Church. The Revs. Richard Buff and Erma Bond officiated. Memorials may be made to the Elks Club Christmas For Kids, Attn: Robin Justice, P. O. Box 825, Waynesville, NC 28786. and James and Bernice McMahan, .76 acre, Ridge View Estates. Jan. 7, 2013, $1,000, Knippers Longhorns LLC to Diane Kent, a tract on Banks Creek Road containing 35 acres and 4.5 additional acres. Jan. 8, 2013, $152, Richard Sykes to Karen H. Fitzgerald, Barry Fitzgerald, James Hooker and Nancy Hooker, 2.671 acres off Ogle’s Gap Road. Jan. 11, 2013, $468, Trustee Services of Carolina LLC to Bank

of America, 14.86 acres off Little Creek Road. Jan. 15, 2013, $12, R. James Brigham, trustee for the R. James Brigham intervivos declaration of trust to Don Michael Talbert, 1.469 acre in Bald Mountain, Egypt township. Jan. 17, 2013, $258, Bryan and Mary Hill to April and Bradley Hill, 5.3 acres off River View Road, Pensacola township.

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6 JAN. 31, 2013

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Cougars take wins over Charles D. Owen

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State to fund more education for offenders

The Vera Institute of Justice has announced that North Carolina has been selected to participate in the Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education Project (Pathways Project). This five-year initiative, directed by Vera, provides funding and technical assistance to selected states to develop a continuum of postsecondary education services for offenders during the two years prior to their release from prison and up to two years after release. North Carolina will receive $1 million in incentive funding to pilot educational programming and reentry support services for male and female adult offenders. “We are pleased that the Vera Institute has selected North Carolina for this program,” said Kieran Shanahan, Department of Public Safety secretary. “This is a tremendous step forward in our efforts to reduce recidivism, help offenders lead crime-free lives after prison, and make North Carolina a safer place.” North Carolina was one of six states invited to apply for this competitive program. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will lead North Carolina’s efforts, in partnership with five community colleges and the North Carolina

Community College System, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and local reentry stakeholders. “Returning inmates to our communities capable of obtaining jobs and earning living wages is critical to keeping them from committing new crimes and returning to prison,” said David Guice, chief deputy secretary of the Division of Adult Correction. “Education is a critical component in that re-entry process.” In its pilot program, the Division of Adult Correction will use Vera’s funding to develop postsecondary education programs and related support services for inmates nearing release. Inmates who wish to resume or pursue post-secondary education will have the opportunity to apply for the program to participate in community college courses working toward an associate’s degree in applied science. Upon release, they will have post-release supervision with a condition that includes continuing their education in the community. A substantial body of empirical evidence shows that increased educational attainment is a critical factor in keeping people out of prison and helping

formerly incarcerated individuals become contributing members of families and communities. The Vera Institute says that studies suggest that graduating from college programs can decrease recidivism by approximately 72 percent. The Pathways Project seeks to demonstrate that access to postsecondary education, combined with supportive reentry services, can increase educational credentials, reduce recidivism,

and increase employability and earnings. An independent evaluation will be conducted to determine the initiative’s success in these areas. In North Carolina, project participants at seven pilot facilities, will have the opportunity to pursue an associate’s degree in applied science with a certificate in business administration, computer information technology, or entrepreneurship.

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What’s to eat at the elementary schools? Friday, Feb 1

Teacher’s Work Day

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Lunch Hamburger Steak Roll/Chix Taco Salad Salad/Refried Beans Spiced Baked Apples Fruit Cocktail Milk

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The film “The Interrupters” will be screened Feb. 21 at UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union at 7 p.m. This documentary about three Chicago “violence interrupters“ has garnered numerous awards and is a Sundance Festival selection. Kotlowitz, is author of the bestselling “There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America.” He will discuss the film in a discussion period after the screening. The viewing is free.

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Finding the best food throughout pregnancy

Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP This week I am continuing the topic of what foods will provide the best nutrition for both mother and child throughout pregnancy. Not surprisingly, the most important thing a woman can do when she finds out she is pregnant is eat nutrient dense foods. For thousands of years, the nutrient dense foods that helped to produce healthy babies were known as “sacred foods”. The sacred foods we are familiar with in the western world include raw dairy products from pastured cows, egg yolks from pastured chickens and cod liver oil. Four less commonly known sacred foods are small fish, fish eggs (fish roe), bone marrow and liver. With a little ingenuity, however, expectant moms and others who are interested in vibrant health can find delicious ways to make these nutrient-dense foods a part of their meals. Egg Yolks First, let me say that throwing out the yolks and eating the egg whites is entirely counterproductive, as the bulk of the vitamins and minerals in an egg are contained in the yolk! That’s liquid gold, baby! Eggs from pastured hens are high omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, vitamins A, E, D, and K, as well as choline. Choline is essential for proper liver, brain and nervous function. Eating the pastured egg yolks raw is the best way to preserve all the nutritional benefits-try them in smoothies and soups. Coconut Oil and Organic Butter I grouped these two together because they’re sort of similar in the sense that they’re both amazingly nutritious and also two fats I regularly cook with. Coconut oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. It is rich in lauric acid, which boosts mama and baby’s immune system. Butter is also rich in vitamins A, E, D and K. It is high in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which has strong anticarcinogenic effects. Fermented Cod Liver Oil In the context of the western diet, where the sacred foods are largely absent, cod liver oil provides a vital insurance policy. Until the Second World War, parents and health professionals understood that cod liver oil helped ensure optimal growth and development in children. FCLO is high in vitamins A, E, D and K. Vitamin A encourages proper development of the kidneys, lungs and face. It also promotes a full-term labor. FCLO is extremely high in D, which helps develop bones. I recommend Green Pastured Butter/Cod Liver Oil Blend. Bone Marrow and Bone Broth “Traditional peoples who consumed large animals did not

ignore the marrow hidden away in the bones; in fact, they valued the marrow as an extremely nutritious food,” explains Sally Fallon Morell in her piece titled “Bone Marrow” (found at www. westonaprice. org). There are many examples from cultures around the world: Alaskan natives regularly eat the marrow from caribou and moose, Indians enjoy the traditional dish called nalli nihari from slow-cooked marrow, a Mexican dish featuring beef bone marrow (called tuetano) is used as taco and tostada fillings, and in the Philippines bone marrow is the primary ingredient in a soup called bulalo. Interestingly, the literal translation of bone marrow in Russian is “bone brains,” which indicates that its value was long ago understood. Bone broth is wonderful in so many different ways- the perfect soup stock. It’s rich in collagen too, which helps prevent and reverse cellulite and stretch marks. It is rich in calcium, phosphorous and several other vitamins and minerals. It plays a vital role in immune system functioning by helping to seal and heal the lining of the gut. Liver Liver from poultry (goose, duck, turkey or chicken), fish, cow,

lamb, game and pig is recognized the world over as a superfood. All liver is rich in iron and other minerals, choline, and B vitamins, especially all-important B6 and B12. Liver from ruminant animals (cow, lamb and game) is our best food source of vitamin A; pig liver is loaded with vitamin D; liver from poultry contains about half the vitamin A as beef or lamb liver, but may be the best of all the livers with its nice balance of vitamins A, D and K2. Because mother’s milk is low in iron, liver is a valuable first food for baby, as around six months a full-term baby’s iron stores begin to decrease. In many traditional cultures, pre-chewed

Chicken liver pâté Compliments of www.HealthyCookingConcepts.com In all cultures that eat meat, people also eat the organ meats (sometimes called variety meats), such as the liver, brain, marrow, kidneys and chitterlings. Although many people avoid these types of foods today, we should eat them because these foods have many times more nutrients than meat – they are very rich in iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, and special fats for the brain. In Europe, organ meats are often put into sausages and liver spreads; here in the U.S., people eat liverwurst, a very healthy food. You can also mix ground-up organ meats with ground beef to make meat loaf or chili. It is important to eat liver or some kind of organ meat at least once a week. This is a wonderful food to give to babies! The pâté can also be frozen. Serves 4-6. Ingredients 1 pound chicken livers from pastured chickens 1/4 cup butter, ghee, lard or bacon drippings 1 cup homemade chicken broth 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon powdered rosemary 2-3 tablespoons soft butter unrefined salt to taste Directions 1. In a skillet, melt the 1/4 cup fat. 2. Pat chicken livers dry with a paper towel and brown on both sides in the fat. 3. Add broth, dry mustard, garlic, dill and rosemary and bring to a boil. 4. Let the liquid boil down until almost gone. 5. Use a rubber spatula to transfer the livers and all the liquid into a blender or food processor, along with the soft butter. 6. Blend until smooth and add unrefined salt to taste. 7. Use a rubber spatula again to transfer the mixture into a small bowl. 8. Cover and refrigerate. 9. Serve on toasted bread or crackers, use in sandwiches, or spread on celery sticks. Salt and freshly ground pepper, and enjoy!

liver is a common first food. It is no wonder this food is revered for its nutritional gifts - compared to other foods, it outdoes most others in terms of vitamin and mineral concentration. Ideally, purchase liver from animals that have enjoyed their lives on chemical-free pasture. The second best choice is organic chicken, beef, or calf liver. Third choice, non-organic calf liver, since these younger animals typically spend the first months of their lives on pasture. The amount of time on pasture varies from ranch to ranch, so do some investigative digging. Be sure to avoid livers from conventionally feed-lot raised chickens, hogs or cattle. Grass-fed Beef Like butter, grass-fed beef if high in vitamins A, E, D and K as well is CLA. It has a better omega-3 to omega-6 ratio than grain-fed cows. It is a great form of easily absorbable iron and is also easily digested. For a more in depth article on all the benefits grass-fed beef, read my article at www.HealthyCookingConcepts. com. Small Fish Small fatty fish, both fresh and dried, are exceptionally nourishing foods because they are eaten whole with the bones and sometimes - even better - with the heads and organs. There is no need to skin or de-bone these tiny critters; one consumes the whole kit and caboodle. And when dried, certain features - especially the eyes become even more pronounced (which many kids think is pretty darn cool!). Dr. Price described several societies that preserved the high nutrient content in fresh fish through drying. Anchovies, sardines and whitebait make a lovely addition to the family’s fish intake. They are rich in calcium and other minerals, and vitamins A, D and B12. They also have lower levels of mercury and other contaminants compared to larger fish, such as shark and tuna, because they are so low on the aquatic food chain, munching mostly on plankton. (See the Environmental Defense Fund’s website for more See page 11

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Don’t fall for the politically correct silliness

By John Rosemond Q: Our two sons are in the fifth and sixth grades at a private school that just held a father-daughter dance. Now the school has announced that it’s putting on a mother-son dance so as not to leave out the boys. I really don’t want to attend this. It’s just not my thing. One of our boys says he doesn’t really want to go. The other one says he’d like to go but doesn’t mind if I don’t want to. What are your thoughts? A: This sounds like so much politicallycorrect silliness to me. Boys, generally speaking, don’t want to be “equal” to girls. They’re perfectly content with girls receiving certain privileges they don’t receive and enjoying certain girls-only activities. This continues into adulthood, where one finds that men don’t mind women having social clubs and business organizations that are genderexclusive. I think a mother-son dance is benign (albeit the school’s reason for putting it on is), but if you don’t want to participate, then don’t. If your boys had strong feelings about attending, and most of their friends were going to be there, I’d recommend that you grin and bear it. Be prepared, however, for the boys to all want to get together on one side of the room

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and talk about boy stuff. As an alternative, consider creating your own mother-son experience. Take your boys out to a nice restaurant and teach them proper etiquette, for example. I’m sure you’ve noticed that the world is sorely lacking in young men who know to pull out chairs and open doors for women. Q: Our 9-year-old (only child) is homeschooled. He starts out well for about one hour, but then the wheels start falling off. He has to constantly be told what to do, but if you don’t stand over him, it doesn’t get done. My wife is tired of trying to teach a child that seems unwilling to be taught. We can take all of his things away from him and it doesn’t bother him. Suggestions?

Eat the best for both mother and child

From page 10 details on contaminants in ocean-going foods, www.edf.org). Seafood In traditional cultures, seafood was highly prized. Tribes would often travel long distances to obtain these delicious, nutritious sea creatures. Seafoods, particularly fatty fishes like salmon and sardines, are high in omega-3 fatty acids. This is great for mama and baby. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation, increase circulation, and help with proper brain, nerve and hormonal development. Fish Eggs (Fish Roe) Fish roe or fish eggs have been a sacred food across the globe since ancient times. In his writings, Dr. Price detailed the great lengths the natives of the Andes went to carry dried fish roe from sea level back to their villages high in the mountains - sometimes hundreds of miles - to supply those of childbearing age with the nutrients needed to make the healthiest of babies. These nutrient- dense eggs are rich in vitamins A, D, and K2 (Activator X) along with zinc, iodine, and the brain building fatty acid DHA, making them a powerful superfood for babies and adults alike. According to a recent WAPF-funded analysis by UBE Laboratories, fish eggs contain 17,000 IU vitamin D per tablespoon! Fermented Foods Every culture on the planet has had a tradition of “culturing” foods –from Korean kimchi to Russian kvass, our ancestors learned how to live harmoniously with the bacteria that live in and around us, discovering ways that foods that could be stored for lean times. They also discovered that these time-tested fermented foods enhanced the nutritional value of the food and improved their health. Today, you can learn how to make your own fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kefir, kvass and kombucha (check out our website at www.chapters.westonaprice.org/burnsvillenc for the next Fermentation Workshop) or easily buy them at the store. You can find Bubbies naturally fermented sauerkraut and pickles, as well as kimchi, as most natural food markets. I suggest eating fermented foods with every meal to assist with digestion and naturally boost

your immune system, as they provide the good bacteria, or “probiotics” that are so essential to our GI tract. This is crucially important for babies. Babies need their mother’s good bacteria, and is has been discovered that a healthy gut can in fact reduce the risk of autism. Veggies Veggies are great for mama and growing baby, especially the leafy greens like kale, collards and spinach. Make sure to douse it all in butter or another traditional fat for all those fat soluble vitamins A and D that help the body absorb and properly use all the vitamins and minerals in the greens. Remember that baby is only as healthy as the mother, and that whatever a pregnant woman craves can be made healthier. Want a burger? Make it yourself with grass-fed beef! Craving dairy? Go to your local farmers market or whole foods market and get some good quality organic cheese, yogurt or ice cream. Eat when you are hungry, eat what you crave, just be aware that WHAT you chose to eat will have a direct effect on your baby’s development and health, and decide to choose the very best QUALITY possible. A Cultural Imperative Following revered sacred food practices of long ago is not only sensible, but essential. Whether you have plans to grow a baby, maximize your child’s brain and physical development, or optimize nutrient uptake during your adult years, sacred foods must be regular meal-time features. It is imperative that we passionately pursue ancient dietary wisdom for the sake of our families and make sacred foods more of a commonplace addition to our current culinary traditions. Sources: 1. Forristal, Linda Joyce, CCP, MTA. In the Kitchen with Mother Linda. The Roe of Health. First published in Wise Traditions, Spring 2002. 2. Morell, Sally Fallon. Honoring the Sacred Foods, presentation given at Wise Traditions, November 14, 2009. 3. Baumslag, Naomi, MD, MPH. Tricks of the Infant Food Industry. Wise Traditions, Fall 2001.

A: I am a home-school proponent, but I’m also a realist. Home-schooling is not a onesize-fits-all educational option. Some children accept the responsibility well; others, like your son, do not. I’ve said many times in this column that parents should not home-school a child with whom they are having significant discipline issues. Needless to say, oppositional behavior in the home-school context is highly counterproductive. Behavior problems need to be resolved before home-schooling is undertaken. The other problem here may be that your wife is using a curriculum that requires too much involvement on her part. Micromanagement works no better in a home-school than in any other situation. That quicksand can be avoided by getting plugged into a home-school cooperative where teaching responsibilities are shared among several moms and the children are taught in a small group. Your local or state home-school coordinator can help you find a suitable home-school group as well as, if need be, a more functional set of educational materials. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.

Mars Hill College funded to study biofuel production Mars Hill College has received a grant worth $43,750 from the Biofuels Center of North Carolina (www. biofuelscenter.org) to study site suitability for biofuel production in western North Carolina. The grant proposal, written by Dr. Scott Pearson, professor of biology, is titled Modeling Site Suitability for Biofuels Production in Western North Carolina. Pearson’s proposal was one of 21 submitted across the state and one of only four which were approved for funding. According to Pearson, the grant project has at least three goals: to identify lands in western North Carolina that are suitable for biofuel production;

to evaluate the economic feasibility of biofuel production for specific locations in the region; and to research how biofuel production might affect conservation efforts in the area. In a region where family farms are declining in number, Pearson said the research project may help determine whether biofuel production can offer a path to small farm profitability. “Because many biofuels can grow on ‘marginal soils’ that are often not in use for other crops, a farmer could potentially grow biofuel crops in addition to his or her current crops and tip the balance for that farm in favor of profitability,” Pearson said.

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