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Unemployment rate stays high; some jobs lost at Hickory Springs By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Data shows that Yancey County has seen double-digit unemployment in each January for five straight years. While a bump in unemployment numbers in January is not unusual, officials say, the county saw a larger than usual spike this year. The January unemployment rate for Yancey County was 13.8 percent, up from 12.2 percent in December 2012 and up from the 12.4 percent recorded in January 2012. R i c k E l i n g b u rg , of the state Yancey County manager Workforce Solutions unemployment office in Asheville, said the county has seen rate at 13.8 % some job cuts locally, said some out-ofin January; up but county employers are 1.4 % since hiring. “There have been January 2012 some cutbacks just recently at Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co.,” Elingburg said. “We have no numbers yet, but some workers” from the mattress frame factory in South Toe have begun applying for unemployment benefits “in the last couple of weeks,” he said. So far, “less than a dozen” have applied for benefits from Hickory Springs, he said. No one at the local Hickory Springs plant count speak about Elingburg’s comments, and no one took calls for comment at the corporate level. Elingburg said “Altec is pretty steady,” having announced “some postings a week or two ago for engineering positions.” He said Baxter Healthcare (near Marion) “has been doing quite a bit of hiring, so all is not doom and gloom.” He also said manufacturing and other businesses are seeing increased employment needs in the North Buncombe and Weaverville areas. Statistics show that January unemployment rates in Yancey County have risen and dipped over the past nine years, from 7.4 percent in 2004 down to 6.5 percent in 2006, then up as high as 15.2 percent in 2011. Yancey County had a labor force of 7,877 in January, and listed 1,087 as unemployed.
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Students from Burnsville Elementary School have fun visiting State Rep. Michele Presnell recently at the Legislative Building in Raleigh.
Churches step up, urging politicians to support fair immigration reforms By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News A group of concerned ministers in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina network are asking members of Congress to pass “fair and comprehensive immigration reform that is rooted in their shared Christian faith.” They also are asking other Christian denominations and those of faith to step up and support the efforts. “We will call on them to uphold the rule of law and to care for the strangers among us,” said Laura Barclay, the social ministries
coordinator for the fellowship. “The Bible speaks clearly and repeatedly to God’s concern for the immigrant, guiding the Christ-follower. We stand ready to support legislation that reflects our Christian values and builds the common good.” Pastor Tommy James of First Baptist Church in Burnsville says he is interested in supporting the effort, and will screen a nonpartisan, biblically-based documentary titled “Gospel Without Borders” on the need for fair immigration laws in the United States. See page 5
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Gregory to lead Ronnie Gregory has been selected as the new Executive Director of Yancey Hospice, effective April 27. Ronnie will be stepping in his new role as Eddie Faw, the current executive director, retires. Marie Nicholson, Chairperson of Hospice of Yancey County, said Gregory “brings many positive assets to the position, not the least of these is experience, knowledge, hard work, and commitment.” Gregory will be vacating his position as financial manager, which he maintained
for the past seven years. Nicholson said that “we look forward to working with Ronnie in his new role. Under his leadership Yancey Hospice will thrive and remain an important part of the community. “ Hospice of Yancey’s Board of Directors and Staff are dedicated to serving the people of Yancey, Madison and Mitchell Counties and share a commitment to bring quality hospice care to anyone within our counties who need our services.
Earth Day events scheduled for Burnsville this month
Two Earth Day celebrations will be held in Burnsville this month. O n S a t u r d a y, A p r i l 2 0 , k i d ’s activities, music and environmental education programs will take place on the Burnsville Town Square from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and on that day an environmental film festival – geared specifically towards children, teens and adults - will take place
at the Yancey County L i b r a r y. A t 5 : 1 5 p.m. is a screening of “Young Voices for the Planet,” for adolescents and young teens, while at 7 p.m. is the viewing of “The Island President” for teens and adults. T h e To e R i v e r Valley Watch will also be organizing a Go Green! Challenge for local businesses. More information will be published later, and will be available at www. toerivervalleywatch. org .
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Opinion/Outlooks Hospice Relay fundraiser Monday in Burnsville
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You can support the Relay for Life effort by eating out Monday at the Western Sizzlin in Burnsville and tipping your server! Tip Night at the Western Sizzlin Steak House in Burnsville, on Monday, April 8, from 4-9 p.m. Bald Creek and Pe n s a c o l a Un i t e d Methodist churches, along with the
Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department, will be waiting tables for tips on this special night. Help suppor t their Relay for Life Teams of Yancey County. Donations for Luminaries and other Relay Event items will also be available that night.
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Funding helps continue diabetes program The “New Beginnings” Diabetes Self- Management Program has been awarded another round of grant funding from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust of WinstonSalem. In the program’s fourth year, funds will be used to expand services to more adults living with diabetes in Yancey, Mitchell, and Avery counties. “New Beginnings” helps people living with diabetes to develop or improve your selfmanagement skills, reduce the risk of diabetes causing long and short-term problems, and improve your overall quality of
life. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and uses a teaching team for the classes, made up of a Family Physician, Eye and Foot Doctors, Pharmacist, and Registered Dietitian. Oneon-one or group education is available. “New Beginnings” has been successful at helping many people lower their blood sugars and keep them at a normal level over time. We encourage participants to work toward goals that are meaningful to them aided by accurate information and
Program teaches effective management in non-profits Beth Trigg, popular presenter on nonprofit topics, is returning to Mayland Community College to lead another workshop, “Building A Vital Board to Lead and Sustain Your Organization.” Scheduled for Friday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the workshop will engage nonprofit board chairs and board members along with leadership staff in discovering ways nonprofit organizations can become fully effective. It is designed for organizations that need help defining the role of the board, building board skills, and increasing board productivity and enthusiasm. . At the end of the day, participants will have a list of steps they personally can take to improve their nonprofit organization The session will give each team of board members and leadership staff the opportunity to map their own framework for working together. During this interactive session, they will review basic board roles and responsibilities and best practices, understand how the board is doing and set goals for improvement. Meetings will be another lively topic, with discussion of ways to engage board members before, during and after meetings. Board chairs will learn how to hold themselves accountable while creating a culture of fun, engaged participation. They’ll learn how to build a team approach with board members and leadership staff working together. Trigg is a facilitator and instructor with 17 years’ experience in organizational and fund development. Registration for the workshop is $40 for an individual and $60 for a team of 2-4 people, with lunch included in the fee. Nonprofits boards and leadership staff are encouraged to attend in groups for maximum benefit. To register go to http://www. nonprofitpathways.org/ and click on the April 12 workshop on the left.
emotional support. There will be a Diabetes Self-Management Class at the Yancey County Health Department on Wednesday, May 15 from 9-4 with lunch included.There will be a class for Spanish speaking individuals on Wednesday, May 22 from 9-4 with lunch included. Registration is required. Translation equipment will be provided. Information about “New Beginnings” Diabetes SelfManagement Program or the class, please call 828-6826118 ext. 29.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE YANCEY COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, the Yancey County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Yancey County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law. TIME OF MEETINGS The Board will convene for its first meeting on April 1st, 2013 at 5:00pm. The Board will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearing at its meeting on April 22nd, 2013. Requests for hearing must be received no later than final adjournment, which is scheduled for April 22nd, 2013 at 12:00pm. Meetings will begin promptly at 5:00pm in Commissioners Board Room, on the second floor of the Yancey County Courthouse. In the event of an earlier or a later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper. The schedule for the hearing of appeals which were timely filed will be posted at the office of the Assessor, serving as Clerk to the Board, and will also be provided to individuals and organizations that have requested notice pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.12. All requests for hearing should be made to: Jeff A Boone, Clerk to the Yancey County Board of Equalization and Review 110 Town Square, Courthouse Room 2 Burnsville, NC 28714 Telephone: (828) 682-2198 Fax: (828) 682-4817 Email: jeff.boone@yanceycountync.gov
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Old Tom is strutting, but season is coming There are a few things that can cause one’s adrenaline to reach such a level that the image burns in the brain forever. For instance, one of my dream hunts involves trekking through the Rockies in pursuit of an animal that commands names for its size such as Royal, Imperial, and Monarch. I have watched video of them coming to within a few yards of the camera and bellowing an unmistakable trumpet that is known as an elk’s bugle. I have heard tales of great accomplished outdoorsmen who when confronted with this very scene are struck in such awe as to forget the shot. Buck fever pales in comparison to the plague of emotions one can encounter when witnessing a massive 6 feet tall rack fold back as the head and neck stretches up and out to resemble the howl of a lonesome wolf on a moonlit night. Then you have the angler testing the shallow, shaded waters covered with a canopy of lily pads with a top water plug. With delicate and deliberate jerks the rod tip snaps the plug forward just an inch or two making a pop with the small gush of water in front. Out of the tea colored subsurface it strikes. Not like a thief picking the city dweller’s pocket, but more like a heavyweight fighter sensing a quick knockout of his opponent. The largemouth bass launches for the bait, no, through the bait, and walks across the now torn surface on its tail with intensity and anger. The only difference between the ole bucket mouth and a trained Seaworld dolphin is the slashing of its body as it tries to remove the steel piercing its teeth laden lips. There is also the vision of the partly clouded skies, the type where the sunrise cannot be seen, but instead glows with red, orange and pink. Sounds of whistles,
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honks and clucks can be heard in the distance. The time is right and the trusty 12 gauge is clutched in the nearly frostbitten hands as you crouch down, waiting, wanting. On the horizon you spot three black specs. Wait, four. No, six! Just as they near your spread, the once graceful fast flying mallards turn into a haphazard group of kamikazes wavering and wobbling as they prepare to land. Yes, all of these are great to behold. But there is another. All the girls are out for an early morning meal having just come down from their roost. Making his way in tow, he knows he is the king of this land. He approaches the ladies-in-waiting and sticks his chest out, again confident in his prowess. There’s not a single one that does not want him. He is the man. He is not just the head of the harem, he has the swagger to prove it to all others. He blasts out his tail feathers with the pop of an oriental fan. Duck Dynasty may display the beards on television, but his beard drags the ground. This is Gobbler Dynasty.
That last vision has become one of my quests. The first time I saw an old Tom strutting around the field it enticed me to pursue the bird with more than just a seasonal hunt. Now, some seven years later, I still sit here having taken the exact same number as my daughter. The issue with this is not that she has been successful. In fact, this weekend I will be taking her on her first turkey hunt. The issue is I have yet to punch the hunter’s report card in the wild turkey column. I have had plenty of chances. Some I have squandered. Some, like last year’s season, was just not in the cards as Mother Nature had other plans. Plans such as bears and bobcats. The bear came within a few yards of my blind as he chased away my Tom. The bobcat was interested in my decoys. It made for a great story, but as for a meal, not so much. But my hunt is not here yet. My focus is bringing the birds in for my daughter. My goal is to make it as memorable as all of mine have been, whether successful
or not. The youth-only season will be open from April 6 to April 12. An adult can accompany more than one youth during this Spring Youth-Only Wild Turkey Season. The adult must be near the youth. The bag limit for the entire week is one bird. “With hunter recruitment as a major goal of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission,we are continuously looking for ways to bring more youth into the woods,” said David Cobb, chief of wildlife management for the Commission. “Adding these extra days to the youth season will give our newest hunters a better chance of bagging a bird, and get more youths and adults into the field.” Previously, youth-only season was one day only - the first Saturday in April. Adults could accompany only one youth under the previous rules. The adult season runs from April 13 to May 11. B i l l H o w a rd i s a n a v i d 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.
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Obituaries Vernon Albert Fox
Vernon Albert Fox, 80, of Micaville, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Mission Hospital. A native of Yancey County he was a son of the late John and Lizzy Fox and the husband of the late Ruth Pate Fox and Farrie Styles Fox. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joel Fox. He was a member of Crabtree Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, bear hunting and his chickens. Surviving are his wife, Donna Robinson Fox of the home; sons: Gary Fox and wife, Judy, of Big Creek, Larry Fox and wife, Vanessa, of Newdale and Randall Fox of Marion; daughters: Donna Burleson and husband, Randy, of Spruce Pine and Patricia Jarrett and husband, Tom, of Bakersville; a step-daughter, Jody Woody and husband, Tommy, of Double Island; sister, Jean Briggs and husband, Perry, of Candler; brother, Avery Fox of Micaville; 8 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 8 step-greatgrandchildren and very special friend Barbara Fox of Micaville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Kenneth Forbes will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
degree in Music from Meredith College. She taught for 34 years in the school system of Yancey County. She was organist and music director for over 40 years in various churches. She was a faithful member of Bolens Creek Baptist Church where she served as music director for 19 years. Orlena is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon and Stephen Edge of Charlotte and Cynthia and Lenoir Moore of Asheville; a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Debra Williams of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildren and spouses: Shannon and Greg Russ of Winston-Salem, Allison Edge of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Spencer Edge of New York City, Carrie Jones of Pennsylvania, Jessica Suarez of Virginia, Gary and Diana Fay Williams, Janet and Mike McCormick, and Alexa Williams of Maryland; great-grandchildren Hayden, Ashley and Marshall Russ of Winston Salem, Carter Thompson of Pennsylvania, Isabella Suarez of Virginia, Camden McCormick and Hailey Williams of Maryland; a brother-in-law, Clyde Anglin of Asheville, several nieces and nephews, and special friends and caregivers Deborah Parker and Marlene Verran of Burnsville. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 6, in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Dr. Chris Morgan, the Rev. Vernon Buchanan and special friend Niles Howell will officiate. Burial will be in the Anglin-Evans Cemetery on Sheriff Anglin Road in the Jacks Creek Community. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, P. O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714 or Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
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Orlena Jamerson Anglin passed away, Monday, April 1, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Dewey J. and Vivian Blankenship Jamerson, and the wife of the late Woodrow M. Anglin. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert Dewey Jamerson, and two sisters, Jessie Louise Jamerson and Margaret Naomi Jamerson of Pensacola. She attended Mars Hill Junior College and received her
The Rev. Dr. Brian D. Weger, 66, of Spruce Pine, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Baltimore, Md., he was a son of Jackie Weger of Spruce Pine and the late H. J. “Bud” Weger. Brian received his BS from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, his Masters at Presbyterian School of Christian Education and his doctorate from Union Theological Seminary, both in Richmond, Va. He served as director of Christian education for four years at Bream Memorial Presbyterian in Charleston, W. Va., and Blacksburg Presbyterian in Blacksburg, Va. He served many churches, and was interim minister at both Newdale Presbyterian Church in Burnsville and Grassy Creek Presbyterian Church in
Spruce Pine. He was also active in both Rehobath and Electionary Support Groups. One of his passions in life was refereeing soccer, one of which he did for over 40 years for both high school and colleges throughout Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. He also loved to read, antique, and run. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 41 years, Judy Weger; daughter Rebecca Weger and fiancé, Jason “Blue” Herbert, of Richmond, Va.; son Brian Daniel Weger and wife, Christina Poletto, of New York City; sister Leslie Riden and husband, Cliff, of Bel Air, Md., and nephew, Ian Riden of Bel Air, Md. A Celebration of the Resurrection will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, in Newdale Presbyterian Church. Jim Taylor, Bobby Justice and Jeff Atkins will officiate. A reception will follow. Memorials may be made to Newdale Coins for Care at 71 Newdale Church Road, Burnsville, NC 28714, PCUSA Hunger Offering or your local food pantry.
Vera Aldine Wilson Johnson
Vera Aldine Banks Wilson Johnson, 82, died Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was born August 19, 1930, to the late Charlie and Agnes Blankenship Banks of Yancey County. She was also preceded in death by sisters Evelyn McPeters, Ida Angel and Madge Fagan; brothers, Willie Crate, Rolin, Hobert, Edwin, Vernon and Bruce; husbands B. M. Wilson and Eugene Johnson Sr. She attended high school at Bald Creek, where she excelled in baseball and basketball. Her stories of playing catcher and guard are family lore. In 1947 she married her high school sweetheart, B. M. Wilson. They shared almost 26 years until his death in 1973. She remained a widow for several years until her marriage to Eugene Johnson Sr. Local visitation will be Monday, April 8, from 1-2 p.m. at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a service at 2 .m., officiated by the Rev. Anthony Fox. Burial will follow in Marrietta Atkins Cemetery, Burnsville.
James Robert Allen James Robert Allen, 68, of the Pensacola community, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at his home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late C.C. and Lizzie Allen and the husband of Pearlie Mae Biggs Allen, who died in 1989. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Allen and a sister-in-law, Sue Allen. He loved to bear hunt, was a fisherman, a storyteller, but was mostly known for his kindness and helping others.
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Obituaries Surviving are special friend, Amanda Riddle of the Cattail Community; daughters Brenda Harris and husband, Joe, of Blue Rock, Sharon Honeycutt and husband, Jerry, of Burnsville, Beth Duncan and husband, Joe, of Pensacola, and Jessica Silvers and friend, Bobby Edwards, of Burnsville; son, Garland Allen and friend, Kathy Riddle, of Spruce Pine; sister, Nina Griffin and husband, Henry, of Pensacola; brothers: Gerald Allen, Edward Allen, John Allen and wife, Sheila, all of Pensacola and Floyd Allen of Charlotte; one sisterin-law, Goldie Allen of Hendersonville; grandchildren: Jonathan Duncan, Ben Harris, Brandy Duncan, Jimmy Silvers, Elizabeth Silvers, Dylan Duncan and Tamara Silvers. Funeral was at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. Graveside services were to be at 11 a.m. on Friday in the Allen Family Cemetery on Pensacola.
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Raymond L. Wilson, 62, formerly of the Busick community, died , Saturday, March 30, 2013. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late A. A. and Della Banks Wilson. Surviving are a sister, Sarah Bartlett (T.M.) of Marion; three brothers, Dean Wilson (Betty) of Charlotte, Coy Wilson (Barbara) of Marion and Dennis Wilson (Linda) of Burnsville; a half-brother, Bill Wilson of Rowan County; special friend
Immigration From the front “I’m hoping to do a collaborative effort among churches here in Yancey County to begin a conversation about immigration,” James said. “Right now is the right time to do it; it’s been on the news so much now. It’s so sad that the only reason (political leaders are) talking about it on the news is, it has now become politically correct.” He said immigration is suddenly a popular topic because
elected officials see immigrants “as votes, all of a sudden; it’s not a moral or ethical issue.” He said fair immigration laws will not be “an easy hurdle. It’s so easy to be prejudge. It’s so easy to dislike people because of the color of their skin, and for some it’s an economical issue.” But he and other religious leaders say they must step forward “if we claim to be a blessed nation.” Vi s i t h t t p : / / e v a n g e l i c a l immigrationtable .com/ for details.
and caretaker Michael Hart of Asheville and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Eblen Charity Foundation, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806.
Bonnie Norris
Bonnie Norris, 69, of the Cattail community, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. A native of Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Mae Barry Hinton and the wife of Dr. Michael Norris, who died in 2011. She and her husband had been parttime residents of the Cattail community for more than 15 years and full time residents for the past four years. Bonnie attended Pensacola United Methodist Church. Surviving are sons Brian Mitchell of Franklin, Tenn., Stephen Mitchell of New York City, and Paul Norris of Allen, Texas; a daughter: Heather Bowman of Burnsville; stepdaughter Jennifer Harrison of Taylor, Mich.; sister Suzanne Kahn of Mineral Bluff, Ga.; brother Tom Hinton of Estero, Fla.; six grandchildren: Campbell Mitchell, Liam Couper, Emerson Mitchell, Gillian Norris, Camden Norris and Hailey Harrison; and step-granddaughter Haiden
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,100 miles of Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters in 25 western counties at 7 a.m. on April 6. The season will run through Feb. 28, 2014. While fishing on Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters, anglers can harvest a maximum of seven trout per day, with no minimum size limits or bait restrictions. While Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters are open to public fishing, many of those miles are privately owned. “Opportunities to fish on many of these hatchery-supported trout streams are only available through the support and generosity of landowners,” said David Deaton, fish production supervisor for the Wildlife Commission. “It’s important for Vicinity Map anglers to respect the property that they’re fishing on and remember that landowners can take away access if they feel their property is being misused.”
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Colon cancer is one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancer, but only if it is caught early. Both men and women can get colon cancer. In fact, it is one of the three most common cancer in men and women in Yancey County. If you’re 50 or older, talk to your doctor about getting tested for colon cancer. The American Cancer Society is here to help you stay well by providing information about lifesaving cancer screenings and resources. For a referral to this free program call 828-675-0305.
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School bus driver training planned School bus driver training will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 15, 17 and 18, from 8:30 – 3 p.m. each day, at the Yancey Campus of Mayland Community College. For more information, contact the Yancey County Schools Transportation Department at 682-
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This Spring, survive your allergy symptoms
Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP If you’re a seasonal allergy sufferer, you know that few things can drain the joy out of spring and summertime like the misery of red, itchy eyes, continuous sneezing and post-nasal drip. Airborne pollen is the most common cause of seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Allergies can mean more than general misery for asthma sufferers, whose bouts can be much worse during allergy season—even life-threatening, in some cases. Allergy-driven asthma affects 10 million Americans, rates that have doubled since 1980. Pollen from trees, weeds and grasses are the primary culprits behind seasonal allergies. Spring allergies are typically from tree pollen, whereas summer allergies usually come from grasses, and then weed pollens dominate the airways during late summer and fall. Without allergy testing, it’s nearly impossible to determine which offenders are causing your wheezes and sneezes, but the time and season may give you some clues. If you’ve noticed your allergies seem to be getting worse lately, you’re not the only one. How and Why Do Allergies Develop? Allergies are your body’s reaction to allergens (particles your body considers foreign), a sign that your immune system is working overtime. The first time your body encounters an allergen, your plasma cells release IgE (immunoglobulin E), an antibody specific to that allergen. IgE attaches to the surface of your mast cells. Mast cells are found in great numbers in your surface tissues (i.e., those with close proximity to the external environment, such as in your skin and in the mucous membranes of your nose), where they help mediate inflammatory responses. Mast cells release a number of important chemical mediators, one of which is histamine. So, the second time your body encounters a particular allergen, within a few minutes the mast cells become activated and release a powerful cocktail of histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins, which trigger the entire cascade of symptoms you associate with allergies: sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, hacky cough, itchy eyes, etc. Histamine can cause your airways to constrict, like with asthma, or cause blood vessels to become more permeable, leading to fluid leakage or hives. Leukotrienes cause hypersecretion of mucus, which you commonly experience as a runny nose or increased phlegm. Pollen is an extremely common mast cell activator, but other agents can trigger these
processes as well: mold spores, dust, airborne contaminants, dust mites, pet dander, cockroaches, environmental chemicals, cleaning products, personal care products and foods can all cause allergic reactions. Every person is different in what he or she reacts to. And, just because you haven’t reacted to something in the past doesn’t mean you won’t react to it in the future - you can become sensitized at any point in time.
Can A Cleaner Home Worsen Your Allergies? Could your meticulous housekeeping be making you and your family’s allergies worse? Experts estimate that many allergies and immune-system diseases have doubled, tripled or even quadrupled in the last few decades. Some studies indicate more than half of the U.S. population now has at least one allergy. Many researchers suspect the increase in immune-related diseases is rooted in our preoccupation with germ-free, dirt-free environments. As society in general becomes more “sterile,” our immune systems have become increasingly unable to differentiate between real threats and harmless things like pollen and dust-bunnies. Meanwhile, you’re exposed to antibiotics and pasteurized foods, which contain none of the bad or good bacteria that were once part of everyday life and helped stimulate robust immune function. Also, children don’t play outside in the dirt like they used to, so are not being afforded the opportunity to develop healthy immune responses, and allergies and autoimmune diseases are the result. Numerous studies have provided very compelling evidence that your body actually benefits from regular exposure to dirt. Add to this the predominant junk food diet of the West, and you have a real recipe for a wimpy, confused immune system.
Allergies may be far more predominant than is widely appreciated, and they may even underlie many common diseases. You could be allergic to just about anything, and it could be causing a dizzying array of symptoms that you might not even suspect are related. The good news is that many people “outgrow” their seasonal allergies- the bad news is that it is by the time they reach the age of 60 to 70 (when their immune systems become less reactive)! But who wants to wait for their allergy symptoms to improve? What can be done to ease your allergy angst now? It turns out—quite a lot! Natural Treatments: Dietary Friends and Foes About one-third of seasonal allergy sufferers have something called “oral allergy syndrome,” in which your immune system is triggered by proteins in some foods that are molecularly similar to pollen. Your immune system looks at the protein molecule and says, “Close enough!” and attacks it. If you are allergic to ragweed, for example, you may have crosssensitivity to melons, bananas, tomatoes, zucchini, sunflower seeds, dandelions, chamomile, and echinacea. If you have a grass allergy, you may also react to peaches, celery, tomatoes, melons and oranges. Besides avoiding foods that may trigger your allergy, there are a number of foods that can be helpful for calming down allergy symptoms, such as: Omega-3 fatty acids: According to Mother Earth News, a German study published in the journal Allergy found people who have diets rich in of omega-3 fatty acids suffer from fewer allergy symptoms. A second study in Sweden found that children who regularly ate fish prior to age one had much lower allergies by age four. My favorite sources of omega-3 fatty acids are grass fed meat and eggs, and krill oil. (Fish has become too contaminated to
rely on as a staple.) Probiotics: In a 2008 study, researchers discovered that people who took probiotics throughout allergy season had lower levels of an antibody that triggered allergy symptoms. They also had higher levels of a different antibody (IgG), thought to play a protective role against allergic reactions. Other researchers found evidence that giving probiotics to newborns and mothers-to-be may help prevent childhood allergies. Vitamin D: Insufficient vitamin D levels have been linked to more severe asthma and allergies in children. Vitamin D has also been found to reduce allergic responses to mold. Hot peppers: Hot chili peppers, horseradish, and hot mustards work as natural decongestants. In fact, a nasal spray containing capsaicin (derived from hot peppers) significantly reduced nasal allergy symptoms in a 2009 study. Locally produced raw honey: Many believe that consuming locally produced honey, which contains pollen spores picked up by the bees from your local plants, can act as a natural “allergy vaccine.” By introducing a small amount of allergen into your system (from eating the honey), your immune system is activated and over time can build up your natural immunity against it. Quercetin: Quercetin is an antioxidant that belongs to a class of water-soluble plant substances called flavonoids. Many believe quercetin-rich foods (such as apples, berries, red grapes, red onions, capers and black tea) prevent histamine release—so they are “natural antihistamines.” Quercetin is also available in supplement form - a typical dose for hay fever is between 200 and 400 mg per day. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus): Another natural antihistamine, See next page
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This delicious and colorful salad recipe contains kale, a cancer fighting superfood packed with chlorophyll and flavonoids, cranberries which are high in vitamin C, and pine nuts, the edible seed of the pine tree which is higher in protein than any other seed. It makes a healthy and delicious lunch or side dish. For a heartier meal, try adding grilled chicken, beef or salmon to the salad. Ingredients 2 bunches Lacinato (dark green) or curly kale ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible) 3 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil Directions 1. Wash, chop, and steam the kale until it is bright green. 2. Meanwhile toast the pine nuts in a dry stainless steel skillet. 3. Allow kale and pine nuts five minutes to cool, then toss together in a large bowl. 4. Add dried cranberries and olive oil and chill for 15-30 mins. 5. Toss, serve, and enjoy!
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How to stop the ‘wild boys’ rumpus
By John Rosemond Q: We have two boys, 8 and 7. They are completely, and I mean completely, out of control. They constantly argue, fight, and tattle. If they’re not fighting, they’re playing chaotically. Homework is a constant battle, and getting them to bed takes over an hour. To top it off, they completely ignore us when we give them instructions, and one boy’s disobedience seems to make the other boy worse. It’s driving me absolutely nuts, but they don’t seem to care. We can’t go out in public or have people over to our house because their behavior is at its worst when other people are around. They love an audience. PLEASE HELP!!! A: When unresolved discipline problems have piled up to this level, parents begin acting frustrated, frazzled, and frantic, all of which simply makes matters worse. No discipline approach is going to work when parents are at wits’ end. And when, under these circumstances, some method doesn’t work, the defeat results in a greater feeling of despair, greater frustration, and yet another haphazard approach that’s bound to fail. To begin solving the numerous problems you’re experiencing with these wild boys, you’re going to have to focus on one problem, and one problem only. While doing so, you will need to let the others “fall by the
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wayside.” Just muddle through them as well as you can, the important thing being that you stop losing your cool. How do you stop losing your cool? By experiencing some success, and by realizing that these problems are not insurmountable. You are in desperate need of some optimism, and I’m going to do my best to help you acquire it. I’m going to recommend that you focus on the sibling conflict. Remember, even though the other problems are as big or bigger, you’re just going to let them go for the time being. After all, they’re not going to get any worse. I know it’s hard, but you need to take a deep breath and accept that if you try to solve more than one of these problems at a time, you’ll end up solving none. Create a “three strikes, you’re out” rule. A Family psychologist John Rosemond strike occurs whenever the sibling conflict, regardless of what form it takes, disturbs you answers questions at rosemond.com.
Some remedies for those seasonal allergy problems
From page 10 this herb has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of conditions, including migraines. In a German study, 40 percent of patients taking butterbur root extract were able to reduce their intake of traditional asthma medications. A British study found butterbur as effective as the drug Zyrtec. (A word of caution is needed, however. Butterbur is a member of the ragweed family, so if you are allergic to ragweed, marigold, daisy, or chrysanthemum, you should not use butterbur.) Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica): Another natural antihistamine, stinging nettle has a long history of use for seasonal allergies, without the drowsiness and dry mouth associated with many pharmacological antihistamines. Nettle inhibits your body’s ability to produce histamines. The recommended dose is about 300 mg freeze-dried nettle extract daily. Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Goldenseal may be helpful for seasonal allergies. Laboratory studies suggest that berberine, the active ingredient in goldenseal, has antibacterial and immune-enhancing properties. Eucalyptus oil: This pure essential oil can be healing to mucus membranes. You can apply a drop on a cotton ball and sniff it several times a day, add a few drops to water LEGAL NOTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Earl William Davis of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and cooperations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of May, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of February, 2013. Michelle Fox Massey 1055 South Fork Road Marshall, NC 28753
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(or to a nebulizer, if you own one) for a steam treatment, or use a few drops in your bathwater. Provocation Neutralization (PN) Allergy Treatment Addressing allergies takes a multi-faceted approach that involves optimizing your diet and avoiding potential triggers. Typically, people anticipating the misery of allergy season arm themselves with a variety of antihistamine pills, nose sprays and eye drops. But these drug treatments come with their own set of side effects, and relief is short lived. And unfortunately, conventional allergy testing, whether done through the blood or skin, works for only 20 to 30 percent of patients. It is also quite inconvenient, as you need to go to the doctor’s office every week for months or years, and it can take several years to be effective. Provocation neutralization (PN) allergy testing and treatment, however, offers many allergy sufferers permanent relief without adverse side effects. The success rate for this approach is about 80 to 90 percent, and you can receive the treatment at home. Provocation refers to “provoking a change” and neutralization refers to “neutralizing the reaction caused by provocation.” During provocation-neutralization, a small amount of allergen is injected under your skin to produce a small bump called a “wheal” on the top layers of your skin, and then it is monitored for a reaction. If you have a positive reaction, such as fatigue, headache, or a growth in the size of the wheal, then the allergen is neutralized with diluted injections or with drops that go in your mouth of the same allergen. If you are interested in pursuing PN, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) has a list of physicians and offices that are trained in this technique. Simple Activities That Reduce Symptoms Another simple, inexpensive and very beneficial practice you can do at home is flushing out your nasal passages with a neti pot. A neti pot is a small vessel with a spout you insert into your nose that can be used to gently irrigate your nose and sinuses with a
filtered water (boiled and cooled down) and sea salt solution. You may want to also consider the purchase of an air purifier that will result in lower levels of allergens circulating around your home or office. One of the best things you can do to reduce your allergy symptoms naturally is exercise. If you have seasonal allergies, you will also benefit from clearing out some of your “energy meridians” with an energy technique such as acupuncture or EFT. In one study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture reportedly reduced allergy symptoms in all 26 participants. In a second study, just two acupuncture treatments totally eliminated symptoms in more than half of the participants. Even simpler is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which is my favorite energy technique because you can do it by yourself at home, and it’s easy to learn, it’s “acupuncture without the needles.” Lastly, remember to keep your vehicle and building windows closed on high-pollen days, especially in the mornings before 10 am when pollen levels are normally highest. Similarly, avoid using window fans when pollen levels are high. Pollen levels are also worse on dry and/or windy days. If you must do yard work, wearing a mask might be helpful. It is always best to employ natural measures before taking harsh drugs, and fortunately, natural allergy treatments work quite well. So this spring, try some (or all) of these suggestions to reduce your allergy symptoms! Sources Rodale.com February 23, 2011 Curr Allergy Asthma Rep September 2009 American Academy of Environmental Medicine USA Today March 29, 2011 WebMD October 2009 International Archives of Allergy and Immunology 2002 Allergy August 2006
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