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Schools scramble to counter flu among students

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The flu is hitting hard, forcing Yancey County Schools to adopt a policy offering flu shots to each student and staffer in the system.

“Each student in the county has been given a permission form for parents to complete and return to the school,” the school administration said in a press release issued Thursday morning.

“Health Center staff and school nurses will be on the school sites the remainder of this week and next week providing these free flu shot clinics.”

The flu has been noticable in Yancey and the surrounding area, and its impact was perfectly illustrated by a sign in the window of a Micaville business this week: “Closed due to the flu.”

At Yancey County schools,

“absences have been high, (but) they have not yet reached the level as was seen in the last flu epidemic a few years ago that so widely affected both staff and students,” administrators said.

“While there has been talk in the community about closing the schools because of the flu, there has been no discussion within school administration to do this.

“Mountain Heritage High School students will begin End of Course testing on Monday of next week and are currently in the process of reviewing for these tests. It is the goal of Yancey County Schools to keep our students and staff as healthy as possible while meeting our academic requirements set by the state.”

District administration said parents with questions regarding the free flu shot clinic may contact

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A Micaville business got the message across this week with a sign announcing that the flu had forced its owners to temporarily shut the doors.

their school principal.

The flu has forced the region’s largest hospitals, including Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, to curtail visitation.

“Due to an increase in influenza (flu) activity throughout North

Carolina, Mission Health is asking that family and friends limit their visitations to patients in the hospital. In particular, Mission Health is asking children under age 12 and people who do not See page 6

In debt for school lunch

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School administrators, members of the board of education, school staff, nurses and other residents gathered this week at Cane River Middle School and East Yancey Middle School to cut the ribbons on the new middle school student health centers. Educators say having a health center in the middle schools helps students during those critical early teen years, and the health benefits could be noticible and positive for their entire lifetime.

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News A column in the Asheville paper has some Buncombe County parents upset over a new policy that some think punishes public school students if their parents get behind in paying for school lunches.

The controversy raised this obvious question: What is the policy in Yancey County Schools if a child collects a hill of debt in the lunch room?

Susan Reinhardt, a columnist for the CitizenTimes, brought up the subject this week, saying the “county’s lunch policy is embarrassing.”

The policy states that “Beginning February 4, 2013, Buncombe County students who buy school lunches will no longer be able to purchase a full meal on credit if they have See page 6

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Opinion/Outlooks

Does French Broad Electric support solar energy?

I am writing in response to an article in the November newsletter of French Broad Electric about solar energy and net metering. We have been members of the French Broad Electric Membership Corporation for 40 years. We have told many about the fact that our electricity is supplied by a cooperative that provides good service to the people in our area.

We had our solar system installed in 2001.

WE began thinking about doing this several years before that. We are not rich, but we are frugal. We started saving money so we could purchase this system. It has been a very good system for us. We pay the same service fees that all members pay, a Facilities Charge of $13, Purchase Power Fuel charge of $2.69 and NC Energy Efficiency Rider of $1.38 for a total of $17.07 a month.

In a newsletter from manager Jeff Loven May 2012 he said that our facilities charge covers the cost of providing electricity to your home including right-of-way maintenance, poles, wire, meters and transformers. We are paying the same fees as all other members of the co-op.

Jeff Loven said in the latest newsletter, November 2012, that the 34,000 members of

FBEMC are supporting the 50 members who have net metering. What is the cost? Less than $1 a year per member? He has never said what this is costing the 34,000 members. Members in the Burnsville city limits are paying the same facilities fees as those of us in the rural areas.

It costs less to maintain the lines for 50 families in Burnsville, living close together, than it does to service 50 members in the rural area where it might take miles of lines to service 50 members. Are the Burnsville members subsidizing the rural members? Should they pay a lower service fee? We are a cooperative, which means that we support each other in sharing these fees.

A law was passed in North Carolina in 2008 that requires each electric utility to have a portion of their energy derived from renewable resources. In a letter to us from Jeff Loven December 2008 he said, “FBEMC is allowed to meet the requirements by adding renewable generation, energy efficiency programs, purchasing credits or purchasing energy directly from renewable generations such as yours.”

If this is so, why isn’t the coop adding more customers who do net metering? I understand

that the coop; is not using the energy we generate for the Renewable Energy Credits but is instead purchasing them from another utility company. What are we paying for these credits? We are all paying for these credits. Why not buy them from our own members?

Yes, there are many in this area who cannot afford to purchase a solar energy system, but why not encourage those who can? I doubt if there will be thousands wanting to add a solar system to their homes. There are few solar companies in our area. This will help create jobs. We are being encouraged by the Chamber of Commerce, businesses and food growers to “Buy Local”. Why isn’t FBEMC encouraging net metering in order to buy our Renewable Energy Credits locally?

I would ask that all board members of our electric cooperative reconsider their decision to limit the number of participants to 50. I would also encourage others to write to the board of directors concerning this.

Joyce D. Johnson Burnsville

Lack of food impacts health, work and development

This is the time of year when many of us think about those in our community who struggle with having enough food to eat. We may donate time or money to food banks, churches, and other community groups to ease the hardship of our fellow neighbors.

Recent polling data from the Food Research & Action Center (frac.org) reveal that 81 percent of individuals polled believe that lowincome families and children not being able to afford enough to eat is a serious problem in our country. The majority of those polled also recognize that lack of nutritious food impacts physical and mental health, job performance, schoolwork, physical development of infants and toddlers, and the ability of seniors to live longer.

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in the United States is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program), which helps 46 million people put food on the table each month. Congress is currently considering cuts to SNAP. At a time when 46.2 million people live in poverty in the United States, it is little surprising that 71-75 percent of those polled in the FRAC study view cuts to SNAP

as the wrong way to reduce federal spending.

Funding for SNAP and other programs that help low-income households is a good investment for improving learning and productivity and keeping health costs down.

April Morgan NC Association of Feeding America Food Banks Raleigh

Cancer Society: Thankful for 2012 volunteer community health advisors; more needed in the coming new year

During this holiday season the American Cancer Society is thankful for volunteers of the Community Health Advisor (CHA) Program.

These volunteers educate local women about breast, cervical and colorectal cancer and make sure they have access to lifesaving screenings.

The Society trains these volunteers on the basics of cancer and health disparities and provides information on available community resources. Regular screening examinations by health care professionals can result in the early detection and removal of precancerous growths, as well as the diagnosis of cancers at an early stage, when they are the most treatable.

Volunteers in Yancey County have made a huge difference in helping the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and

more birthdays throughout 2012!!

More volunteers are needed for 2013 in order to educate as many local women as possible about breast, cervical and colorectal cancer.

As well as making sure these women have access to lifesaving screening tests. For more information about becoming a CHA volunteer or about the CHA program, contact: Kathlene.

Stith@cancer.org OR 828-675-0305.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering, and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. For more information anytime, make a free call to 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

N.C. students ranked globally in math

North Carolina was the only participating state in the country and one of only eight education systems across the world in which fourth grade math students outscored the test average and U.S. national average on the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) according to a report released by the National Center for Education Statistics.

At the eighth grade level, North Carolina was among only 11 states and countries to score higher than both the TIMSS scale and national averages. In science, the average scores among fourth and eighth grade students in the state exceeded the TIMSS scale average but not the U.S. national average.

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Burnsville moving ahead with sign ordinance

By Mariel Williams For the Yancey County News The Burnsville Town Council tentatively approved a draft sign ordinance last week.

The draft ordinance is now being finalized in legal format for formal approval at a later date. Before the final copy of the ordinance is approved, a public hearing will be held to allow citizens to voice their concerns about the new law.

The new ordinance is designed to improve the overall look of Burnsville and to make it more attractive to visitors. It was devised by the Burnsville Planning Board.

Dean Gates, chairman of the Planning Board, said that special consideration is being made for signs that comply with the current law but not the proposed ordinance.

“All signs that were legal under the ordinance that we have now are classified as nonconforming but they are grandfathered (in),” Gates said. “I think it’s really important we get this on the books as a legal document.”

There are “triggers” to bring old signs into compliance if the nature or ownership of the sign is changed. “If one owner sells to another owners, than that new owner has to come into compliance,” Gates said.

But according to Gates, there are some signs around town that are not in compliance with the old sign ordinance, adopted nearly 30 years ago. These signs will have to be replaced. New signs will also have to be in compliance.

“We wanted to get this sign ordinance adopted, so we don’t have people on (U.S.) 19 E competing on who has the highest sign,” he said.

Under the new ordinance, billboards, flashing signs and animated signs will be prohibited. Freestanding signs will be limited to 16 feet in height and 32 square feet in area on the bypass, and to six feet high and 24 square feet in area in the downtown business district.

Signs will also need to come into compliance with the town’s design guidelines, which are still being developed. In order to ease the cost of

replacement, business owners will be allowed an extended period of time to replace their signs if they do not comply with landscaping standards. The exact time frame will depend on the cost of the sign.

Gates said that the Planning Board will make the proposed design guidelines available for public review early in 2013, possibly in February.

“We want the public to be as involved as possible,” Gates said. “We’re looking for feedback - we want to get as many people integrated into the process as possible.”

The Planning Board is looking at other possible improvements to Burnsville, such as rezoning and a historic district.

“We’ve got a beautiful downtown,” Gates said. “But we’ve got to promote it.”

These are some of the classes offered at Mayland Community College: Landscape Design for Homeowners (24 Hours) Do you dream of a beautifully landscaped yard, but have no idea where to start? Then this class is for you. This class will cover plant selection and requirements, design principles, the practical use of plants in your landscape, and tips to maintain your beautiful creation.

Class begins on January 7 at 5:30 p.m. on Mayland’s Yancey Campus.

Certified Nurse Assistant I (160 Hours) This state-required course is for those wishing to become a CNA and consists of classroom work, lab, and clinical rotations. At the end of the course a separate State approved agency does the competency testing for a fee of $102. Six days of clinical rotation (8 hours each)

will be scheduled starting as early as 6:30 a.m.

Some Saturday class and lab participation may also be required. Random drug screening and criminal background checks may be required by the clinical sites. Hours could vary slightly depending upon instructional need. Students in this class may be eligible for Project SkillUp scholarship funds. A class session begins on January 8 at 9 a.m. on Mayland’s Yancey Campus. Another class begins on January 8 at 5:30 p.m. on Mayland’s Yancey Campus.

For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

Operation Christmas Cat: Shelter slashes fees for felines

Through Dec. 22, the Yancey County Humane Society is offering special prices for the adoption of cats.

The cost of adopting a cat is just $12, and Humane Society staff says a cute kitten or a mature cat could be the perfect Christmas gift for someone.

They might make the perfect stocking stuffer, if you don’t mind having your stocking at risk to clawing!

The Humane Society shelter is located at 962 Cane River School Rd., Burnsville. They can be reached by calling 682-9510.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife fine The council also discussed a recent decision by the U.S. Attorney General’s Office to penalize Burnsville for pollution in Cane River.

Public Works Director Anthony Hensley explained that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently determined that the elktoe mussel population in the Cane River was depleted by pollution from Burnsville’s waste treatment plant in 2008.

Mayor Danny McIntosh noted that the town has been working to ensure that this kind of environmental damage does not happen again.

“Since that happened in 2008, we have made significant progress in our waste treatment infrastructure,” McIntosh said. “Our plant is in much better shape than it was then.”

Hensley further explained that the town can work with the federal government to negotiate a penalty that is within Burnsville’s means, and asked the council for permission to begin the negotiations.

“We have gone as far as we could possibly go in correcting any problems we had in waste treatment,” said McIntosh. “Allowing Anthony to move forward and use his best judgment in talking with these folks about the proper

penalty would be the way to go.”

Hensley said Burnsville will need to submit a Petition for Relief, explaining why the Attorney General should not make the fine for hurting the mussels too high.

“We’re not sending them a check for $500 per elktoe mussel, right?” council member Ron Powell asked.

“Not at this point,” Hensley replied.

The council voted to submit the petition and allow negotiations to proceed.

Council member Ruth Banks made a motion “to authorize Danny to sign this [petition] and get it on its way.” The motion carried.

Cross Connection Ordinance The council also discussed developing a Cross Connection Ordinance in order to comply with state law.

Hensley explained that when a domestic water supply, such as a well, is connected to a home’s municipal water supply it has the potential to contaminate the town’s water with untreated water if there is a drop in pressure in the municipal pipes.

If a town has five or more of these “cross connections,” the state requires a town ordinance to regulate them and prevent contamination. The council voted to proceed with the ordinance.

A public hearing on the Cross Connection Ordinance will be held Thursday, Jan. 3 at 5: 45 p.m. This will be followed by the regular January council meeting at 6 p.m.

Etta Jones Day The council approved a motion by member Judy Buchanan to honor former Pollard’s Drug Store employee Etta Jones on her 100th birthday.

“I would like to make Dec. 12, 2012 Etta Jones Day,” Buchanan said. “She is a Burnsville landmark, an institution for Pollard’s Drug Store.” Pollard’s Drug Store was a popular business on Main Street for many years.

Sacred Hearts parish schedule Sacred Heart Parish, located at 20 Summit St., Burnsville, has regularly scheduled services each week in English and Spanish.

Mass is held Wednesday at noon and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. A mass en Espanol is held each Sunday at 2 p.m.

Bingo is held at the parish every Tuesday.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Christmas Stroll set Dec. 22 by High Peaks Join NC High Peaks Saturday December 22 for a stroll of Historic Burnsville and then get special deals for last-minute Christmas shopping from businesses on Main Street.

Meet at 1 p.m. in the Burnsville Municipal Parking Lot in front of the Yancey County Board of Elections (next to Hammond’s Antiques) to learn about Burnsville and Yancey County history as the group strolls the storied streets of Burnsville.

The hike will finish on the Town Square and then hikers can advantage of discounts for strollers only and Christmas sales at local businesses on Main Street. Contact stroll leader Jake Blood at 284-6878 and visit www. ncHighPeaks.org for more details. The group can also be followed on Facebook.

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The most frightening moment in the woods I was recently asked what was the most frightening moment I had while hunting. I am sure the images conjured up from the person consisted of encounters with mountain lion in the Arizona high desert, or perhaps wrestling with an alligator as we tried to tie the legs together and tape the mouth shut. The black bear that scared away my chance at my first turkey this year may have even been on his mind considering I was within a few yards of the potential mauler with nothing more than a camouflaged pop up tent between us.

Although looking back at my answer I would have thought I would have needed more time to come up with the appropriate response, it really just rolled of my tongue.

“I would have to say the time I walked up another hunter who was on the land I was about to hunt.”

A situation like this happens all the time to wildlife officers. They will receive a call that someone is trespassing or poaching on someone’s land. While the officer is not quite sure of how the situation will play out, you know they run through their mind’s eye several scenerios for preparation. While there is uncertainty to the outcome, they know going in that the person they are there to see has a weapon of some sorts.

The same thing played out with me. I wasn’t sure if the person was purposely on the wrong property or how they would react. I was fairly

Hey, my name is Buddy. I am an adorable, housebroken Walker Hound. I have been here the longest out of everyone, and I don’t understand why. Just recently, my best friend Brie got adopted, so now I am a little lonely. I would love nothing more in life then to just lie outside in the sun with my family. If you have a place in your heart for a dog like me, please hurry in and take away the lonely feeling!

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.

Bill Howard’s

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certain they would have a weapon, and likely a firearm.

It was not the only time something like this had happened. My father and I were sighting in his rifle before an out-of-state hunt one day when a dark Suburban drove across the back side of our property. It turned, coming down the path towards us. Once it crested the hill approaching us, it braked, then backed up and turned around. They knew they were on property they were not supposed to be on.

I was also hunting game lands once in which I feared an altercation may ensue. I was set up early in the morning for turkey, decoys already out. I spotted a flashlight shining several hundred yards away. I heard some talking but could not make out what was being said. The light made one more sweep and then was extinguished. No big deal, as it is pretty easy to have several hunters trying to hunt the same patch of ground on game lands. The problem came to when I spotted the hunters in the tree line near me and a barrel edging out past the one of the trees. I turned on my light, blinking it several times.

The next thing I heard were a few words not appropriate to put in a story as the person

realized he had just stalked up on my decoys rather than an early morning brood in the field.

He then walked right through the middle of my set up as he exited the field.

Just to show how the chase of the game can alter one’s ethics and present a dangerous situation, I’ll share a quick story from a few years ago. A gentleman had several teenagers driving on his land after dark for a period of a couple of weeks. About every other night, the man reported gun shots. Finally, he convinced the wildlife officers to come out and find the poachers.

The gentleman was reassured that his land would be patrolled but had not seen the officers for a few days. As he drove into his driveway, he saw something. He paused, backed up, swept his high beams across the land, then pulled up to his house. He hurried into his house, turning off the porch light as he entered. He then came back out of the house, 30-06 in hand. He rested it on the ledge of the porch and fired.

The deer didn’t fall immediately. He then shot again. This time it dropped where it stood He laid his rifle down and grabbed his fourwheeler driving out to where he had killed the deer. Just as he approached the fallen buck, headlights popped on a truck concealed nearby. Two wildlife officers stepped out and asked the landowner what he was doing. The deer he had just shot was an electronic decoy the officers were using to try and catch the poachers.

“It was the largest deer I had ever seen on my land, and I won’t about to let those teenagers come by here and kill me deer!” responded the confused and excited gentleman.

By far, a human is the most frightening thing in the woods.

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.

County sees drop in dropout rate at Mountain Heritage High School Fewer students are dropping out of Yancey County Schools, according to report of Yancey County Schools Dropout Prevention Steering Committee.

Formed in 2008, the Steering Committee sets goals and develops research-based strategies for decreasing the high school dropout rate in the county. Its efforts are paying off, as the number of high school students who have dropped out has fallen from 62 students (7.07%) in 2008 to 19 students (2.57%) in 2011-12. Based on available records, this is one of the lowest dropout rates in the history of Mountain Heritage High School.

The Committee is comprised of representatives from all grade levels, the Board of Education, the GEAR UP program, and the Superintendent of Schools. Past members also include representatives from businesses, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, Mayland Community College, and local agencies.

“Our plan is to target at-risk students in all nine schools, and to work towards removing the barriers to success in their environments,”

said Donna Banks, MHHS Dropout Prevention Coordinator and Sophomore and Junior Counselor.

While committee members are pleased to have seen such a strong reduction in the number of high school students who dropout, they emphasize the need for continued work and support.

“As great of an improvement as we’ve seen, we still know every one of those 19 students personally, and we feel the loss for each student that did not make it,” said MHHS Freshmen Counselor Shane Sullivan.

The Committee plans to continue to pursue its long-term vision of support for policies and operational procedures that encourage positive student growth and success. With support from the county’s new GEAR UP program and direct collaborative partnerships with the community and its resources, they hope to make an even greater impact in the lives of Yancey County students.

If you’d like to get involved with the Dropout Prevention Steering Committee, please contact Donna Banks at dybanks@yanceync.net.

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Obituaries Anise Silvers Bailey Anise Silvers Bailey, 78, of the Higgins Community, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at St. Josephs Hospital in Asheville.

A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby Willis Silvers and the wife of Crate Bailey, who died in 2008. She was also preceded in death by brothers J. S. and Theodore Silvers.

Anise was a member of Higgins Free Will Baptist Church. She loved working in her garden, flowers and cooking for those in her community and church.

Surviving are a daughter, Judie Bailey Miller of Burnsville; sons Harlan Bailey and wife, Connie, of Mars Hill; Walter Bailey and wife, Kristi, of Burnsville; grandchildren: Abbey Bailey of Burnsville and Dale Bailey of Mars Hill; three sisters: Janet Robinson of Fletcher, Marie Robinson of Winter Haven, Fla., and Opal Blevins of Burnsville; a brother, Lloyd Silvers of Burnsville and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Funeral service was 8 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Denny Wilson and Junior Peterson officiated. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Higgins Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

Oscar Ray Horrell

Funeral Service, with the Rev. Joe Bennett Memorial donations may be made to and Rev. Tommy James officiating. Burial Hospice of Yancey County at 856 George’s followed at Gabriels Creek Baptist Church Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Cemetery in Mars Hill.

Those who wish may make donations to Jack L. Wilson Jr. Hospice of Yancey, 856 Georges Fork Rd Burnsville, N.C. 28714.

Jack L. Wilson, Sr., 79, of Rock Creek Road, passed away Tuesday, December 4, Ronald Dean Huskins 2012. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late George and Bertie Ledford Ronald Dean Huskins, 65, of Feldspar Wilson. He was also preceded in death by Street, Spruce Pine, passed away December sons: Ronnie and Jack L. Wilson Jr. 7, 2012, at Brian Center Health and Rehab Surviving are his wife of 59 years, in Spruce Pine. He was a native of Mitchell Maphrie Chrisawn Wilson; children Ricky County and a son of the late Harry Huskins. Wilson and wife, Diann, of Conover, Ronald was a member of Lily Branch Debbie McCartha of Old Fort, Larry Baptist Church and retired as a mason.

Wilson and wife, Kim, and Dennis Wilson, Survivors include his mother Verna of Burnsville; seven grandchildren; six Young Huskins, of Bakersville; one sister, great-grandchildren; three sisters and three Teresa Thomas and husband, Mike, of brothers.

Spruce Pine; two brothers, Roger Huskins Funeral services was Friday in the and wife Florence, of Bakersville, and chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Travis Huskins of Spruce Pine; and several Home. The Revs. Donald Davis and Forrest nieces and nephews.

Westall officiated. A graveside service was Funeral was Monday in Lily Branch Saturday in the Robinson Cemetery on Baptist Church with Chris Davis and Mike Rock Creek.

Thomas officiating. Interment followed at Memorials may be made to Gideons Lily Branch Cemetery.

International, P. O. Box 264, Burnsville, Memorials may be made to Hospice NC 28714. of Mitchell County 236 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Mary Frances Buchanan

Travis Dean Putman Travis Dean Putman, 27, of Beans Creek Road, Bakersville, passed away December 7, 2012. He was a member of Beans Creek Church of Jesus Christ and was self employed as a timber cutter. He was a son of the late Roger Wayne Putman.

Survivors include his mother, Darlene Putman; one daughter, Kyleigh Putman; one sister, Ellen Street; two brothers, Wayne Putman and Aught Putman; and grandmother Madeline Putman, all of Bakersville, and three nieces and one nephew.

Funeral service was Tuesday in the chapel of Henline Hughes Funeral Home with G B Garland, Mike Peterson, Chet Glenn, and Keith Miller officiating.

Interment was at Mosley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wayne Putman 297 Pumpkin Patch Rd Bakersville, NC 28705.

Oscar Ray Horrell, 85, of Bakersville, passed away December 10, 2012, at Brian Center Health and Rehab in Spruce Pine, NC. He was the son of the late Leroy and Olive Horrell. He was retired as an Instructor at Fruitland Bible Institute and a former Choir Director at First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine, and Roan Mountain Baptist Church in Bakersville.

Survivors include; his very special friends and caregivers Joe and Nell Young of Bakersville, and his church family at Roan Mountain Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7:00PM in Roan Mountain Baptist Church with Mark McKinney and Timothy Fowler officiating.

The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service. Interment will be Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:00AM at Roan Mountain #1 Cemetery on Sandy Marty Kroen Branch Rd. Memorials may be made to; Roan Marty Kroen, 72, of Burnsville, died Mountain Baptist Church C/O Kevin McKinney PO Box 668, Bakersville, NC Friday, December 7, 2012, at his home.

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, he was a son of the late Bernie and Lillian Dunaway Kroen. Marty was a Navy veteran, having Lillian Gosnell Tweed served in the Vietnam era, and also served Lillian Gosnell Tweed, 94, passed away with the Merchant Marines. He was a chef at home December 7, 2012. She was born most of his life and later a lead servant August 26, 1918, to the late William attendant with Amtrak. He was an avid Rollins and Callie Sams Gosnell. She reader and loved word games, puzzles and was also preceded in death by a son, Lane creating with Legos.

Surviving are his loving wife of 26 Tweed, a grandson, Dennis Buckner, six years, Elizabeth Shewbrooks Kroen; stepbrothers and five sisters.

Lillian is survived by her daughters: daughter Patricia Gillette and husband, Barbara McFee and husband, Joe, Margie Vernon, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Davis and husband, Clyde, and Sandra Teri Virga of Fenton, Missouri; a sister-inBuckner; five grandchildren and six great- law, Jeanne Shah of Brockport, N.Y.; and two brothers. grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

A funeral was held Sunday at Blue Ridge

Mary Frances Buchanan, 82, of U.S. 19-E South in Newland, the Ingalls community, died Monday, December 10, 2012 at Brian Center Health and Rehab in Spruce Pine.

Born on May 5, 1930, in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Eden and Martha McKinney Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brown Buchanan who passed away in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rick Buchanan who passed away in 1994; her sisters; Alma Campbell, Amanda Jones, and Mable Freeman; and her brothers; Albert Buchanan, Richard Buchanan, and Rev. Ralph Buchanan.

She was a lifelong member of the Powdermill Baptist Church where she served many years as the church clerk. She sang in several different gospel singing groups and was a graduate of Warren Wilson College.

She is survived by her children; Carol Snyder and husband, Johnny of Spruce Pine, and Becky Miller and husband, Travis of Spruce Pine; her grandchildren; Justin Yelton and wife, Danni of Newland; Ashley Wheeler and husband, Justin of Bakersville; and Sarah Snyder of Spruce Pine; great grandchildren Trenton and Halley Wheeler; Lauren and Ricky Yelton; and Jakkston and Jayden Miller; her sisters; Lucy Smith of Spruce Pine; Doris Matthews of Asheville; and Carrie Higgins of Michigan; her brother; Sanford Buchanan of Michigan; and her daughterin-law; Doreen England of Burnsville.

The funeral was Wednesday at the Powdermill Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Yellow Mountain Cemetery.

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Schools try to use discretion when child is in debt for meals

‘Festival of Lights’ at Bee Log Elementary Bee Log Elementary School hosted the “Festival of Lights” on Dec. 5, Diversity Road Show sponsored by the Center for Diversity Education. Students in grades K-5 participated in hands on activities to learn about the winter holiday traditions of Hanukkah, Las Posadas, and Chinese New Year. The students’ favorite activities included dancing the “Lion Dance” while learning about the Chinese New Year.

In this activity students danced while wearing a dragon mask to ward away bad luck and bring good luck. They also tasted Lychee, a lucky fruit in honor of the Chinese new year.

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Students ate chocolate coins, (which are a symbol of good luck) while spinning a dreidel, as they learned about Hanukkah celebrations.

The journey of Mary and Joseph was a favorite topic as students discussed the Las Posadas celebration.

The staff and students of Bee Log Elementary enjoyed participating in this learning opportunity, which helps to promote understanding and acceptance of diverse peoples and traditions in our own community and around the world.

Schools, hospitals deal with the flu From the front

feel well, to call patients rather than visit them. Mission Health has implemented this precaution at all Mission Heath member hospitals in western North Carolina: McDowell Hospital in Marion, Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine and Angel Medical Center in Franklin,” the hospital organization said in a statement released last week.

“In addition to limiting exposure, the spread of the flu can be controlled with frequent hand washing. All visitors to the hospital are urged to wash their hands before and after visiting. Limiting visitations is a precaution often taken during flu season when flu activity reaches a certain level. Should the flu activity level increase, further restrictions may be implemented or recommended.”

Prayer night scheduled Higgins-Memorial United Methodist Church will conduct the Longest Night Prayer Service on Dec. 20 from 7-8 p.m. in their Family Life Center at 101 N. Main St. The Rev. Wes Sharpe will be officiating. Trained prayer ministers from The International Order of St. Luke the Physician’s Living Faith Chapter will be available. All are welcome. For directions to the church, call (828) 682-2835.

From the front charges of $10 or more in their child nutrition account. Students whose accounts are over $10, and who do not have lunch money with them, will be offered a cheese sandwich and milk, with a $1 dollar charge applied to their account.”

Reinhardt said that means students face “the complete humiliation of the cheese sandwich and milk for a dollar. Personally, if I were in high school or middle school and given this choice, I’d probably skip lunch altogether due to the stigma.”

In Yancey, school officials try to not be so draconian about past due lunch bills, but at the same time they must do everything they can to make sure the school doesn’t go into the red for students charging extras at lunch time. “No one wants to embarrass a child or parent by having to call them about an unpaid school lunch account,” said Dr. Tony Tipton, superintendent of Yancey County Schools. “But at the same time, when an individual meal is not paid for, the cafeteria must bill the school and if left unpaid, that school must bear the cost of that meal.”

He said school lunch accounts are not simply “forgiven” or “written off” if left unpaid at the end of the school year. Ultimately it is the entire school system that suffers from non-paid lunches. This is why school systems must collect for unpaid meals.”

The Yancey County Board of Education has a policy addressing the situation of when a child needs lunch and doesn’t have the money. “No student will be deprived of a meal nor be served a lesser meal due to forgotten or lost meal money. The school principal will be responsible for establishing a fund of money to loan to students without meal money. Students will be responsible for repaying all loaned money within the timeframe set by the principal. A student may charge a maximum of $10 with a bill going to the principal each month. Once a student has accumulated $10 in debt the student will need to go to the office” to get approval to get a full meal, the policy states.

Tipton said this policy takes the decision about a child eating a full mean out of the hands of the lunch room staff and puts it on the principal, who is probably more aware of the student’s situation.

Yancey County schools send notices home to parents when children get behind on their lunch payments. “We try to handle it in a much more discrete manner,” a school staffer said.

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‘Christmas Carol’ set this weekend at high school The Parkway Playhouse is presenting its adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol through Dec. 15 at the Tomberlin Auditorium in Mountain Heritage High School. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $15.

Tickets are available at in advance at the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse. com or can be purchased at the door before each performance.

Based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol is the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his subsequent and miraculous Christmas Eve/Christmas morning transformation. With a heart locked up tighter than a cash box, Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, who comes to warn Scrooge that he must change his stingy ways or suffer serious consequences in the afterlife. To affect this change Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show

him how to open up his heart and relish in the joys and aspirations of his fellow man.

The Parkway Playhouse production is filled with many highly recognizable Christmas songs like Silent Night, Good King Wenceslas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Away in a Manger, What Child is This, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Joy to the World.

The cast is led by Parkway Playhouse veterans Rob Storrs, who plays the role of the deceased Jacob Marley, who serves as an eerie, otherworldly narrator.

Scrooge is played, once again, by Parkway Playhouse veteran Bruce Chuvala. Chuvala, a long-standing fixture at Parkway Playhouse, has worked countless hours backstage and onstage for the Parkway Playhouse and the Burnsville Little Theatre.

For more information, or to make reservations please visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www. parkwayplayhouse.com, or call 828-682-4285.

The cast of the 2010 Parkway Playhouse production of A Christmas Carol.

The Cratchitt family from Parkway Playhouse’s upcoming production of A Christmas Carol.

Pictured are (from l) Haven Jenkins (standing), Elijah Briggs (seated), Amanda J. Pisano (as Mrs. Cractchitt), Mackenzie Douglas, Natalie Calkins, Dwight Chiles (as Bob Cratchitt, standing, center,) and Aaron Neighbors (as Tiny Tim, on shoulders).

: Bruce Chuvala (left) as Ebeneezer Scrooge and Rob Storrs (right) as Jacob Marley rehearse the iconic confrontation between the miserly Scrooge and his business partner’s ghost for the upcoming Parkway Playhouse production of A Christmas Carol.

Playhouse announces 2013 schedule, including A Personal History of Burnsville

Parkway Playhouse has unveiled the titles and dates for Parkway Playhouse’s 2013 Mainstage Season.

The 2013 season starts May 4 with the world-premiere of the locally written and locally themed A Personal History of Burnsville, a unique theater event that centers on Burnsville area scion Rush Wray (the long-time proprietor of the Nu-Wray Inn). On June 1, the Tony-Award winning play Dancing at Lughnasa opens and transports audiences into a golden Irish summer; Taking flight, literally, on June 29 is the family classic Peter

Pan, followed on July 28 by another Tony-Award winning musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a wildly funny musical where the audience has to vote on the conclusion they wish to see. Also in the 2012 season is the court-room potboiler A Few Good Men which opens on August 24.

The season concludes with the thriller Sherlock Holmes Returns, another world-premiere, which features the famous detective confronting a series of mysterious and frightening string of murders through the alleys of Victorian-era London.

Through December 31, patrons can purchase a season subscription which features 8 flexible admissions for $90. After December 31, the subscription is $110.

“Our 2013 Mainstage season is something we are all hotly anticipating” commented Parkway Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Andrew Gall. “A subscription offers great savings for patrons who know that they will be attending multiple shows, this is also the best deal and discount the theatre has to offer. “ A longstanding tradition in the

mountains, Parkway Playhouse’s seasons have expanded from a few weeks of performances each summer by college students and a handful of guest artists, to what is now very much a full-year of performances of plays and musicals, production camps and classes for students, concerts, and other special events.

For more information about the Parkway Playhouse 2013 Season, please visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse. com or call 828-682-4285.

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Wreaths benefit child literacy The MitchellYancey Partnership for Children is selling Fraser Fir Christmas wreaths as a fundraiser for the Imagination Library.

Through the Imagination Library project, children in Mitchell and Yancey counties receive a free book in the mail every month from birth until their fifth birthday. Since 2006, they’ve given out over 60,000 free books to local children.

Residents can help support this children’s literacy project by purchasing a wreath for $18 through the Partnership for Children.

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Wreaths ordered by Tuesday morning will be available for pick up on the following Friday. Pick up sites are at the Partnership office in Burnsville at 392 East Main St., or at Pack & Ship, located across from the Post Office in Spruce Pine.

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Cougar take 2nd from Enka

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The Mountain Heritage boy’s varsity basketball team traveled to Asheville High School hoping to extend their dominance over larger Buncombe County schools, but it turned out that it was the Asheville boys who put on a show.

Heritage led 24-20 at halftime last Friday, and with less than a minute to go in the third quarter the home team was up 37-35.

But then Asheville found their groove in the fourth quarter, scoring 35 points under a smothering defense that held Mountain Heritage to 17 final quarter points.

Asheville took the victory 74-52.

“We played well for three quarters, but fell apart for a twominute stretch in the fourth and allowed Asheville to make a run,” said head coach Hank Newson. “When you allow a team as talented as them to force silly turnovers and get easy buckets, they feed off it and before you know it your down 15. That’s where our kids must learn how to finish games by being smart with the basketball and playing solid defense. We didn’t do either late and it cost us, but it is a chance for us to sit down and watch the film and learn.”

Heritage’s Grant Buckner scored 15 points and Bob Taylor had 11.

The Cougars turned around to come home after a lengthy stretch of away games to host Enka, who Heritage had beaten in Enka 62-50, and the Jets were hungry for the rematch. It didn’t matter, though, as the Cougars maintained good ball control before the home crowd to take the win 46-34.

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good two days of practice and prepared well for Enk,” Newson said. “Enka shoots the ball so well; we had to be very aware of their personnel, play solid defense, and rebound well. The kids responded and executed in those three areas, which allowed us to pull away from them.”

With that win the Cougar boys stayed a t o p t h e We s t e r n

Highland Conference standing through Wednesday night with a 4-3 overall record, having dropped games to Erwin and Asheville and having split with Reynolds 1-1. “ We a r e b y n o means satisfied with our performance,” Newson warned.

“We still had way to many silly turnovers (against Enka), which we will continue to work on in practice.”

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Lady Cougars roar to top with 7-0 record

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The Lady Cougars sit atop all standings with a 7-0 record as they prepare for conference play Friday against Hendersonville at home.

The girls trounced five Mountain Athletic Conference teams in their early season tune-up for conference play, beating Erwin, Reynolds twice, North Buncombe and Enka. Then the best team in the Mountain Highlands Conference went into Asheville High last Friday and came away with a 5640 victory. “The game (against Asheville) was a tough game because it was our third road game that week,” said Head Coach Susie Shelton.

“I thought we played hard and did some good things in the end when we needed to.

We had very balanced scoring and shot 8 of 11 from the foul line in the fourth quarter” to keep the game in hand.

Then the defending conference champs got a chance to play back at home Tuesday when Enka came for a return engagement.

“Enka was very scrappy and applied a lot of pressure,” Shelton said. “It was a very physical game.

It was a 2-point game going into the fourth and the girls handled it well.”

The girls maintained their dominance through four quarters, but “it was a good test for us once again shot well from the foul line in the fourth, going 5-7,” Shelton said. “It was not the prettiest of games, but we found a way to win.”

The final score was Mountain Heritage 50, Enka 41.

The Cougars start conference play Friday night at home against Hendersonville!

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Jennifer Markley Cook 3233 Halls Chapel Road Burnsville, NC 28714 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 2012

State requires DOT numbers The North Carolina State Highway P a t r o l ’s M o t o r Carrier Enforcement division will begin implementation of a new program for intrastate commercial motor vehicles that is designed to make state roads and highways safer.

The Motor Carrier Registration program will require all intrastate motor carriers to obtain an Intrastate USDOT number and display that number on all of their commercial

vehicles. There is no cost to the companies to obtain the numbers.

“This is not a new law,” stated First Sergeant Jeff Gordon.

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by North Carolina when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations were adopted.” At that time, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) did not have the technology to process intrastate numbers.

That technology is now in place and the law will be enforced.

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12 natural remedies to stay healthy this winter Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP Like it or not, it’s that time of year again- cold and flu season. We all know it, because most everyone during the fall or winter season has succumbed to the viral malady that can last 1-2 weeks and cause sneezing, scratchy throat, low energy, stuffy head, and a runny nose.

According to the CDC, it’s still the number one reason for lost days at school and at work (1). With no cures on the horizon due to these numerous (over 200 types), everchanging viruses, our best offense is to learn to play defense! When we improve our host defense mechanisms, we can effectively shorten the duration and severity in the event of ‘catching the cold’.

But why and how do we become so susceptible during the ‘cold season’? There are four main reasons that the change of season leads to a weaker defense: 1. Less Sunlight. Because we’re spending more time indoors, days are shorter, and the sun follows a lower daily path in the sky (unless you live near the equator), we get less vitamin D. This vitamin has been shown in numerous human studies to be a remarkable immune regulator (2, 3).

2. Reduced Activity. When it’s cold outside we spend more time indoors. This typically means less activity and movement. Movement is what drives the circulation of our lymphatic system – the bodies’ immune vessel network. Less movement means less immune efficiency to get to any foreign bug.

3. Indoor Heating. Because of the dry air from forced air heating in our homes and workplace, our mucus membranes – those delicate immune barriers in our sinuses, eyes, respiratory system, and gut – become dry, weakened, and susceptible to invaders.

4. The Holidays. For most of us, this is a time of celebrating with multiple social festivities and family gatherings where we eat too much, drink too much, and typically consume more sweets than at any other time. Add gift shopping, family quarrels and end-of-year deadlines, and the combination of stress and lack of adequate sleep can be a ‘perfect storm’ that results in the weakening our immune systems.

Given these factors, it’s no surprise that it becomes more difficult to prevent colds in the winter. So what are some natural options that will help to strengthen our immune systems without the known side-effects and risks associated with antibiotics, the flu shot, and over-the-counter drugs?

This year, try these 12 well-known remedies to stay healthy, happy and productive throughout the Holiday season and all winter long!

1.Take vitamin D daily. If you get your vitamin D levels tested, try to stay in the ‘sweet spot’ which is around 50-70 mg/ml (4). If you are deficient at least 8,000 I.U. a day is required to raise serum to healthy levels (5). If you get vitamin D shots, you should know that one massive dose once a month is unlikely to help you maintain robust immune protection long-term.

Additionally, mounting evidence now suggests that elevating your vitamin D level with an oral supplement is unlikely to provide you with the identical health benefits as getting your vitamin D from sun exposure(6).

Since both vitamin D and vitamin A compete for the RXR gene receptor, it’s a good idea to take a balanced vitamin D with a little vitamin A. Vitamin A is especially helpful during cold season for mucus membrane immunity, as it helps balance the main antibody in those tissues called secretory IgA, which is necessary if one hopes to prevent a cold, so make sure you take around 500-1,000 I.U. a day.

2. Strengthen your defenses by protecting your natural barriers. This means protect your mucus membranes. According to Ayurveda, the ancient traditional healing system from India, fall and winter are times of kaphavata disorders, where congestion and stagnation can build up. For our sinuses, this is bad news, as it’s a common entry point for cold bugs to invade and set up shop.

Keeping them flushed out can reduce congestion tendency as well as flush out debris, viral particles and toxins. The best way to keep your sinuses flushed is to use a neti pot or a sinus irrigation cup. These can be found online, at health food stores, or even at CVS. Simply fill the cup with pure filtered water that is slightly warm (don’t use tap water), and add a couple pinches of sea salt. Then occlude one side of your nose with the nozzle, tilt your head forward and to the side, breathe out your mouth, and tip the cup so that the contents start flowing into the nasal cavity and come out the other side of your nose. Do this for about 1/2 of the pot, then repeat for the other side.

It can be repeated several times a day as a severe nasal congestion remedy. It’s easy, cheap, and effective for sinus health and clearing.

3. Use essential oils to help the respiratory system. A coolmist humidifier that runs in your bedroom at night while sleeping is a great way to support your respiratory system. For extra support, find a unit with a medicine cup or reservoir that can be used to place essential oils into. My favorites for chest congestion are lavender, pine and eucalyptus.

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Fermented Fruit Kvass

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Kvass is a Russian fermented beverage traditionally made with beets, whey and rye bread. This simplified fruit version is whey and grain free, but still packed with naturally occurring probiotics (lacto-bacillus bacteria) and enzymes that greatly improve both the digestive and immune systems. Complete with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, kvass has a fruity flavor with a slight hint of vinegar, honey and fizzy bubbles that teases your tongue and quenches your thirst. From kids to adults, kvass is the perfect healthy alternative to soft drinks, high sugar fruit juices, sweet tea, wine, wine spritzers, Holiday punch or an evening cocktail! For pennies a jar, feel free to experiment with what you have on hand and what fruit is in season. Making kvass requires only a few key ingredients and a few minutes to put together, and your delicious homemade health-promoting drink is ready in as little as 48 hours!

Basic Fruit Kvass Recipe (ingredients for 1 Jar) 1 large canning jar with lid 1/4 of a large glass jar of sliced or chopped organic ripe fruit (always be sure to use organic) 1 inch of fresh or tsp or dried natural spices (adapt to your own taste) 1 tbsp raw unpasteurized honey 2 tbsp cultured whey (can be made from kefir or you can use a pinch of active yeast) pure water to almost fill the jar (you get best results with filtered or spring water) Here are some delicious fruit kvass combinationsor invent your own!

• c r a n b e r r y, a p p l e , cinnamon (our special Holiday Kvass) • peaches, blackberries, and fresh ginger • cherr y, raspberr y, cardamom • apple, raisins, cinnamon • lemon, dried apricots, fresh ginger • mango, chai spices • beet, apple, lemon balm • nectarine, chamomile • blackberry, peaches, vanilla bean • dried prunes, lemon, fresh ginger Directions 1. Place fruit, honey, whey and natural spices in the jar. Using a large wooden spoon or dowel to lightly bruise or mash the fruit. Add filtered water, leaving an inch headspace for fermentation gases, and tightly close the jar.

2. Place on counter at room temperature for 2-3 days and give it a shake twice a day to prevent bacteria from forming on the surface. After 24 hours you should see fermentation bubbles.

3. Then you should taste your brew every day to see when it is ready- that will depend on the temperature of the room and sugar content of the fruit. In a cooler kitchen, it can take up to a week to ferment. When it’s ready it should taste sweet and tangy and the fruit should look cooked.

4. Strain the brew, discard the fermented fruit and spices, and store your kvass in the fridge in clean glass jars. (Lack of fermentation could be caused by the type of water or honey you used- chlorinated water or commercial pasteurized honey won’t allow fermentation to occur.)

5. The natural alcohol level in homemade Kvass is very very low, about 0.05%-1.0%, which means that children can drink it too- a wonderfully healthy alternative to high sugar fruit juices and sodas!

14 DEC. 13, 2012

• YANCEY COUNTY NEWS

Two different cases, but similar advice

By John Rosemond

Q: Our 7-year-old has always been a great, respectful, funny little kid. However, recently he started lying and become a little sneaky.

We punished him by taking his television privilege away and making him write apology letters as well as apologizing over the phone to everyone he has lied to. We have explained to him that he is losing our trust and that we do not want to see this kind of behavior continue.

Is this “typical” behavior for a 7 year old boy?

What is an appropriate punishment and more importantly, how can we get him to stop?

A: You’re doing the right thing, as in having him apologize to those he’s lied to and suffer other moderate consequences.

It is not unusual for children to experiment with lying, usually in the form of fabricating stories that haven’t happened. More often than not, the child in question is otherwise welladjusted, like your son. Let’s face it, children do odd things, some more than others. It’s the nature of the species. This is most likely just a passing phase, something he’s experimenting with, seeing if he can fool people and what sort of reaction he gets when the lie is discovered.

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Along those lines, it may be that he has discovered that this gets a rise out of you. In that event, this little glitch might continue for a while no matter what you do. The bigger a deal you make of it, the worse it’s likely to get.

The important thing is to be nonchalant about this as opposed to bent out of shape. Attitude is everything!

Q: We have an adult child who doesn’t want to grow up. She quit college after two years and moved across the country. As we anticipated, she’s having difficulty supporting herself. In fact, she doesn’t have a job and seems to have no real motivation to get one.

Her mother, my husband’s ex-wife, thinks we

should be sending her a monthly allowance to help with her rent and food. We have kept her on our health insurance, but feel that sending her money would equate to approving her poor choices and unacceptable lifestyle. What would you do?

A: I’d do what you’re doing. Legally, you are under no obligation to support an adult child, and supporting an irresponsible adult child will only further delay her maturity. It may be what she wants, and it is surely going to make her life temporarily more comfortable, but it is not what she needs, not in the long run. Her mother is obviously addicted to enabling, and the girl is obviously addicted to entitlements. This is a toxic arrangment, one that you should not participate in. She isn’t going to learn how to deal with life’s realities if you make it possible for her to be both irresponsible and care-free.

Decisions of this sort are riddled with guilt and self-doubt. They are the toughest of parental decisions, in fact. Hang tough, and remember that life’s most valuable lessons are learned the hard way.

Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.

12 natural remedies to keep you healthy this winter

From page 13 A good mix is 5-10 drops of these oils into the cup/reservoir (NOT THE WATER – it will destroy the humidifier distillation unit).

Alternatively, another option is to buy an essential oil diffuser. Either system and the organic essential oils are available at most health food stores and are also available on-line.

4. Eat fermented foods to replenish gastrointestinal tract. Believe it or not, the gut is the major immune regulation system in the body. Various authorities claim that the gut makes up anywhere from 70-80% of our immune system. In fact, our entire gut ecosystem (microbiome) contains many TRILLIONS of bacteria, more than our human cell population! The goal is to balance and enhance the beneficial population of friendly bacteria. Why? Because of the myriad of farreaching beneficial effects the bacteria do for our immune system (not to mention brain).

A recent article in the June 2012 Scientific American highlighted the importance of our gut ecosystem, and how in the quest to kill “bad” bacteria and viruses, modern medicine has overlooked the importance of strengthening our immune systems by strengthen our “good” gut bacteria. So how do we do this? Probiotic capsules are a start but typically inadequate for immune health. What I’m referring to is real, cultured and fermented foods! All traditional populations have always consumed a variety of cultured and fermented foods for good health and immunity. Foods like naturally fermented homemade sauerkraut, kimchee, kefir, yogurt and fermented drinks like fruit kvass and kombucha are literally PACKED WITH TRILLIONS of beneficial bacteria in each serving. Compare this to the average ‘high-potency’ probiotic, which may have 30100 billion per serving. You’d literally have to consume an entire bottle of probiotics to equal a single serving (hand-size) of cultured/ fermented foods. A great resource to find out more on fermented foods and sign up for the next workshop is the Burnsville Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation (www. westonaprice.org/burnsvillenc).

5. Reduce all sweets and white flour products. Elevated insulin and glycemic imbalance are some of the greatest immune destroyers. Replace white flour with almond

or coconut flour in your Holiday baked goods, 9. Add shitake and maitake mushrooms to or better yet, avoid flour products completely. your meals. The polysaccharides (beta-glucans) Anything that’s a flake, noodle or cookie is are tremendous immune supportive compounds probably a flour product. Learn to cut out for cold season. If you can’t buy fresh, get them the bread down and choose instead warm, dried and soak in water for 1 hour before using nourishing homemade soups or stews made in a stir-frys, soups or baking. Try adding dried from bone broth and fresh leafy greens. Try and roasted mushrooms to salads for a tasty and cooked millet, organic wild rice or quinoa health-promoting “bac-o-bit” crunch . instead of pasta for a side dish.

10. Stay active to boost immune activity, 6. Eliminate all pasteurized dairy products reduce stress and counter “winter blues”. A if you have congestion or phlegm. brisk walk every day, yoga, a bike ride or swim Since most of the actual nutrition found in can do wonders for your immune system, your milk is destroyed during pasteurization and waistline, and your mood as the days grow the process also alters the milk molecule, shorter. pasteurized milk and foods made from 11. Take warm baths. Use 2 cups of Epsom pasteurized milk, like cheese and ice cream, or Dead Sea salts per tub of hot water, and soak top the list of allergenic foods. Mucus and for 10-20 minutes. This can be tremendously phlegm production, as well as reoccurring ear purifying and reduce coldness in the body. infections, are common symptoms of a dairy In addition, you may add lavender, pine and allergy, and are best avoided entirely if you eucalyptus essential oils (5 drops of each) into become congested. Raw organic grass-fed milk, the tub, once a week or more as desired. however, has many well-recognized health 12. A long winter’s nap. Place a high benefits and medicinal qualities. on getting at least 6-8 hours of sleep Weekpriority of 12/17/12 - 12/23/12 7. Drink herbal teas. According to Dr. every night. Keep the bedroom dark, without Vasant Lad, a prominent Ayurvedic doctor, electric blankets, cell phones or cordless phones drinking equal parts of ginger, cinnamon, and next to you. Put all electronic devices away lemongrass (optional: a pinch of cardamom) (computers, tablets, phones, games, TV) at is a great tea to drink for both supportive and least 1 hour before bed. Yes, you can do this. remedial measures. Steep the herbs for 10 Reading a mellow book, listening to relaxing minutes or more and drink when it’s warm (7). music, or take that warm bath before bed will 8. Use immune supportive herbs. Elderberry, have you sleeping like a baby! echinacea, astragalus and garlic are all good Edited by Margie E. Burke immune supportive  HOW TO SOLVE: herbs and may be taken Difficulty : Easy   through the entire cold    season. Elderberry  is particularly good      tasting in a liquid  form (important for   children) and high Answer to Last Week's Sudoku in flavonoids, which    strengthen the immune          barriers (8). For those              with holiday stress contributors, consider             ashwaganda and holy             basil (tulsi) to reduce          cortisol, a major stress    hormone. These can be          taken as a warm tea, or             in capsule form daily.          Copyright 2012 by The Puzzle Syndicate

DEC. 13, 2012

• YANCEY COUNTY NEWS 15

What’s to eat at the elementary schools?

Friday, Dec 14

Monday, Dec 17

Tues, Dec 18

Wed, Dec 19

Thurs, Dec 20

Friday, Dec 21

Breakfast Scrambled Eggs Toast/Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Pancakes Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Sausage Biscuit Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Pancake&Sausage Stix/Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Lunch Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti/Roll Sunbutter S’wich Salad/Broccoli Fresh Fruit Fruit Cocktail Milk

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

Lunch Turkey Pie/BBQ Rib S’wich Sunbutter S’wich Baked Potatoes Glazed Carrots Pineapple Bits Mandarin Oranges Milk

Lunch Toasted Cheese S’wich/Sunbutter S’wich/Veggie Beef Soup/Broccoli/Fruit Applesauce Milk

Lunch Hot Dog/Baked Ham/Mac&Cheese Sunbutter S’wich Cornbread/Baked Beans/Slaw/Pears Blueberry Apple Crisp Milk

Breakfast Ham Biscuit Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk Half School Day Lunch Pizza Stix w/Marin Ham&Cheese S’wich/Sunbutter S’wich/Corn Carrot Stix/Peaches Cranberry Crunch Milk

Food for thought for middle school Friday, Dec 14

Monday, Dec 17

Tuesday, Dec 18

Wed, Dec 19

Thurs, Dec 20

Friday, Dec 21

Breakfast Pancake&Sausage Stix/Breakfast Pizza Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Pancakes Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Sausage Biscuit Pancakes/Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Pancake&Sausage Stix/Cereal Breakfast Pizza Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Sausage Biscuit Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Lunch Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti/Roll Salad/Broccoli Fresh Fruit Fruit Cocktail Milk

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

Lunch Toasted Cheese S’wich/Sunbutter S’wich/Veggie Beef Soup/Pizza Broccoli/Fruit Applesauce Milk

Lunch Hot Dog/Baked Ham/Mac&Cheese Cornbread/Baked Beans/Slaw/Pears Blueberry Apple Crisp Milk

Breakfast Ham Biscuit Breakfast Pizza Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk Half School Day Lunch Pizza Stix w/Marin Ham&Cheese S’wich/Corn Carrot Stix/Peaches Cranberry Crunch Milk

Lunch Turkey Pie/BBQ Rib S’wich Baked Potatoes Glazed Carrots Pineapple Bits Mandarin Oranges Milk

Chowing down at Mountain Heritage Friday, Dec 14

Monday, Dec 17

Tuesday, Dec 18

Wed, Dec 19

Thurs, Dec 20

Friday, Dec 21

Breakfast Pancake&Sausage Stix/Breakfast Pizza Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Pancakes Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Sausage Biscuit Pancakes/Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Pancake&Sausage Stix/Cereal Breakfast Pizza Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Sausage Biscuit Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Lunch Pepperoni Pizza Spaghetti/Roll Mega Chix S’wich Salad/Broccoli Fresh Fruit Fruit Cocktail Milk

Lunch Turkey Pie/BBQ Rib S’wich Garlic Flatbread Baked Potatoes Glazed Carrots Pineapple Bits Mandarin Oranges Milk

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

Lunch Hot Dog/Baked Ham/Mac&Cheese Cornbread Chix Quesadilla Baked Beans/Slaw Pears/Blueberry Apple Crisp Milk

Breakfast Ham Biscuit Breakfast Pizza Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk Half School Day Lunch Pizza Stix w/Marin Ham&Cheese S’wich/Corn Carrot Stix/Peaches Cranberry Crunch Milk

Lunch Toasted Cheese S’wich/Sunbutter S’wich/Chix S’wich Veggie Beef Soup Broccoli Fruit Applesauce Milk

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