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www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v Aug. 15, 2013 W Vol. 3, No. 33 v Recipient of the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v
Town gets earful, approves changes to zoning controls Porn arrest credited to local info
An Old Fort man has been arrested after Yancey County authorities said they “developed information that a computer” at the man’s address “had been accessing child pornography.” R o b e r t G e o rg e Ross, 27, of Mount Hebron Road, Old Fort, was charged with two felony counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was taken into custody in lieu of a $100,000 bond. Deputies with McDowell and Yancey C o u n t y S h e r i ff ’s O ff i c e s s e a r c h e d Ross’ home as part of the child pornography investigation. See page 4
By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News
The Burnsville To w n C o u n c i l approved changes to the town’s zoning laws on Aug. 8 after a spirited public hearing about the proposal. The changes apply rules to the design and placement of any new commercial construction in the town of Burnsville. The board voted 4-1 to approved the changes, with the sole no vote coming from Mayor Danny McIntosh, who had argued that the board did not take enough time to consider the variable of the changes. He also arg u ed th at th e written legislation was confusing and incomplete. Several county Photos by Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News residents spoke in Scores of people turned out for a public hearing on design requirements to be added to opposition to the the town zoning laws. Mayor Danny McIntosh argued that the changes are confusing and See page 4 incomplete. After the public hearing the board voted 4-1 to approve the new rules.
Public invited to Cane River Park community fun day Graham Children’s Health S e r v i c e s , M i t c h e l l Ya n c e y Partnership for Children and Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehabilitation have joined forces to plan a community fun day on Saturday, August 17 from 9:00-11:30 AM at Cane River Park. Graham Children’s Health Services recently secured funding for outdoor fitness equipment that will be free and open to anyone
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over age 14. The fitness equipment will be unveiled and ready for the community to use on Saturday, August 17. Personal trainers from Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehab will be on site to orient people on how to properly use the equipment, as well as provide other tips on injury prevention, strength training, stretching and general wellness. Free water bottles will be given out to anyone that stops by and tests
out the new equipment! The Mitchell Yancey Partnership for Children Office will also be showcasing the newly completed natural play area. This area is designed for children under 5 years old. Kids are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity in this play area. Free Frisbees will be given out to all kids that stop by the play area. Senior Olympian Peggy Hodge
will be leading a guided walk of Cane River Park trails at 9:30 AM. Peggy will be competing in the National Olympic Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio in the 1500 M and 5 K that will be her 52nd race. In 2011 she placed 5th in both races in her age category. She has won 30 gold medals and 11 silver medals in district and state races but according to Peggy, “the See page 4
Mountain Crafters Co-Op - 127 West Main St. shEoxwpanding Local handmade crafts, jewelry and art
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Sweet Honeyfolk Jam keeps toes tapping in Yancey Co.
Those of you who missed the Music Jam at Bob Byrd’s House last Sunday Night missed out on some terrific music. It was the kind of thing that happens all too rarely around here, a time for acoustic music lovers of all sorts to get together in a home to play what they want and appreciate each other in an informal and upbeat way. Folks who don’t play instruments but who just wanted to be there for the opportunity to please their ears and warm their hearts found themselves welcome, too. Somehow Bob had attracted the best of our community, Pete and Kim McWhirter, with their guitars, Ron Green and Karen Senechal with guitars and Ronald Roberts with spoons and guitar, Dave Harrison on guitar and Zoe
on ukulele and about ½ dozen others, who spontaneously joined their talents from Four Wet Pigs to The Long Black Veil and Red River Valley. Now and again Patty Smith or Nancy Byrd would join in on tambourine. This jam was the brainchild of Frank T. and Bob Byrd (yes, that zany and well-loved computer teacher from Mayland Community College) who had wanted to do something musical at home for a long time; and a house concert or jam seemed to be the thing. When interviewed, Frank said, “Well, I was just getting lonely, sitting home on Sunday nights…” and Bob mused, “Ever since I first went to Mrs. Hyatt’s jam in Asheville, I’ve been wanting to start something like that in Burnsville. Mrs. Hyatt’s was the
By Rob Schofield More bad news in this new release from the N.C. Justice Center: “1,708,000 people in North Carolina will see a cut in their food assistance benefits this fall, when a temporary boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is set to expire, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) discussed in a new report from the Washington, DC-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. All of the more than 47 million Americans including 22 million children who receive SNAP, known as Food and Nutrition Services in North Carolina, will see their food assistance reduced when a modest boost in benefits to SNAP recipients that policymakers included in the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to strengthen the economy and ease hardship expires on October 31. For a family of three, that cut will mean a reduction of $29 a month - $319 for the remaining 11 months of the fiscal year. This is a serious loss for families whose benefits, after this cut, will average less than $1.40 per person per meal. In addition to helping to feed hungry families, SNAP is one of the fastest, most effective ways to stimulate a struggling economy. Every $1 increase in SNAP benefits generates about $1.70 in economic activity. The across-the-board cuts scheduled for November will reduce the program by $5 billion in fiscal year 2014 alone. Cuts of that magnitude will have a significant impact on low-income families. On top of these across-the-board cuts to the program, the U.S. House
jam that went on for years down in Asheville, in Mrs. Hyatt’s garage. She just opened her place to whoever wanted to come and play. I wanted a thing like that here in Burnsville. Open, free, warm and welcoming.” And so it was. Drinking iced tea, eating cookies, sharing cheese doodles and cream puffs, playing music, laughing and tapping feet to their heart’s content. Great music, great fellowship. No requirement for minimum playing ability. Play along when you can, sit out when you can’t. The group was so easy going and friendly; they seemed to help each other along, calling out the chords, repeating verses so that everyone could join in. Kim McWhirter’s breathtakingly haunting voice. You may have heard that before. But have you
ever had her throw her arms around your neck and tell you, “Thanks for coming, honey!”? Up-close and personal. That’s what it’s like at Bob’s place on Price’s Creek Road on Sunday evenings. There were a fair number of people there who didn’t play. They just grinned and tapped their feet. And occasionally requested a favorite song. Will the Circle be Unbroken? Come see for yourself. Bob says he wants to attract acoustic Americana, the sort of music that folks know and can sing along to. He says he’s going to keep the jam going on Sunday evenings, 5 pm ‘til 7 or so, everyone welcome. For more information on the location, contact Bob at 301-602-0883 or ROBT.BYRD@ GMAIL.COM.
Food Stamp boost set to expire at end of October
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‘ T h e a c ro s s - t h e - b o a rd c u t s scheduled for November will reduce the program by $5 billion in fiscal year 2014 alone. Cuts of that magnitude will have a significant impact on low-income families.’ of Representatives is considering and could vote on even deeper cuts to the program in the coming weeks. This could leave many families and their children without assistance to put food on the table when they need it most. ‘Given persistent and high levels of economic hardship for North Carolina families, cuts to this critical support that ensures families and particularly children
don’t go hungry will be a serious blow,’ said Alexandra Sirota, Director of the Budget & Tax Center, a project of the North Carolina Justice Center. ‘The additional impact on the economy will impact all North Carolinians as our economy struggles to sustain the economic recovery.’ Rob Schofield is the Director of Research and Policy Development at N.C. Policy Watch.
Auditions scheduled for ‘A Chistmas Carol’ The Parkway Playhouse will hold open auditions for its 2013 Holiday production of A Christmas Carol. The auditions will be held at the Parkway Playhouse at 202 Green Mountain Drive on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. - noon and on Tuesday Oct. 1, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Performances of the production are planned for mid-December at Mountain Heritage High School. The production calls for a cast of 20-30 performers age 6 and up. There are numerous speaking roles and singing roles for adults and children. The score includes songs like “The Carol of the Bells,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Joy to the World,” “Deck the Halls,” and more. Children aged 6-15 who audition should be prepared
to sing a few lines of a wellknown Christmas song, read scenes (if they want to be considered for a speaking role), and potentially learn a short dance. Adults aged 16 and up who wish to be considered for a speaking role should audition at 1 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 25. Adults should be prepared to read, sing, and move as well. Children and adults who are interested in ensemble/chorus roles only should be prepared to sing. No advance preparation or experience is required or necessary. Being familiar with the original story and its colorful characters is beneficial. The roles of Ebeneezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley have been cast. The production is being directed by Andrew Gall.
The production is a direct adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic about a miser named Ebeneezer Scrooge who has lost all sense of humanity, to say nothing of Christmas spirit. Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his long-dead business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him he must change his ways if he hopes to avoid damnation in the afterlife. Scrooge is then haunted by more ghosts who ultimately lead him to one of the most profound and heartwarming transformations in literary history. For more information on the Parkway Playhouse please call 828-682-4285 or visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com .
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Annual list of Yancey County employee payroll TIPTON, ROBBIE 10/29/2003PARKS & REC ASST DIRECT. SALARY $29,077.59 AUSTIN , RACHEL 10/18/2004 911 DISPATCHER SALARY $28,523.04 GARLAND, TABBATHA 10/18/2004 911 DISPATCHER SALARY $28,523.04 SILVERS, KAYTI 2/1/2008 911 DISPATCHER SALARY $28,588.56 DUNCAN, REGINA 5/8/2007 911 DISPATCHER SALARY $29,134.56 TIPTON, ANGELA 4/25/2011 911 PART-TIME DISPATCHER HOURLY $11.00 ROBINSON, JOSH 5/26/2010 911 PART-TIME DISPATCHER HOURLY $11.00 BUCHANAN, APRIL 10/24/2007 911 PART-TIME DISPATCHER HOURLY $11.00 MCCURRY, ISAAC 5/7/2010 911 PART-TIME DISPATCHER HOURLY $11.00 HOWELL, JEFFERY 3/9/2005 RECREATION GRNDS DIR. SALARY $39,925.86 STYLES , JEANNE 9/6/2007 CULTURAL RES. COMMISSIONSALARY $36,359.08 Name hire date job title pay scale pay total ALLEN, LARRY 3/31/2010 VETERANS SERVICES HOURLY $12,846.08 BURLESON, BRANDI 8/2/1999 FINANCE OFFICER SALARY $42,840.00 MCMAHAN, JAMIE 12/1/2008 COUNTY PLANNER SALARY $25,506.94 MILLER, MONA 9/17/2007PT-ASST FINANCE OFFICER HRLY $21,560.76 BOYD, LAURA 7/27/2009 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $9.03 BUCHANAN, JEAN 7/19/2004 ASSISTANT HOURLY $11.22 WHITSON, LEONA 11/16/1962YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $9.53 HENSLEY, LYNNE 12/1/2008 PT-FINANCE DIRECTOR PT-SALARY $15.10 SCOTT, MAXINE 8/25/2003 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $10.82 HENSLEY, MYRA 5/1/2009 ASSISTANT PART-TIME $11.22 DUNCAN, KIMBERLY 7/20/2009 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $9.03 SMITH, KIMBERLY 9/4/2012LICENSE PLATE MANAGER SALARY $32,397.82 AYERS, TOYEE 3/7/2012 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $8.85 GRINDSTAFF, LINDA 9/10/2012 LICENSE PLATE CLERKSALARY $25,290.00 SILVERS, MARY LOU 10/1/2012 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $7.65 ROBINSONJ. JASON 12/1/2008 CLERK TO THE BOARD SALARY $12,129.22 SILVER, LARRY 10/1/2012 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $8.85 AUSTIN, JILL 12/1/2010 COMMISSION MEMBERELECTED $7,841.70 GRIGGS, LARRY 3/7/2012 YCTA VAN DRIVER HOURLY $7.80 RIDDLE, JOHNNY 12/1/2008COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ELECTED $9,077.68 PETERSON, HERMAN 2/3/1999 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDHOURLY $9.13 EDWARDS, JAMES 12/4/2012 COMMISSION MEMBER ELECTED $7,841.60 LAWS, CARLIE 9/18/1998 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 WHISTON, JEFF 12/4/2012 COMMISSION MEMBER ELECTED $7,841.60 ROBINSON, RONNIE 12/1/2010 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND.HOURLY$9.13 OLLIS, JOHN R 12/4/2012 COMMISSION MEMBER ELECTED $7,841.60 SILVERS, MILLIE 11/13/1993 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND. HOURLY $9.13 BENNETT, NATHAN 12/1/2008 COUNTY MANAGER SALARY $61,200.00 MOSS, HAROLD 11/5/2011 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND. HOURLY $9.13 ROBINSON, JASON 7/23/2012 ADMIN. ASSISTANT/HR SALARY $30,537.82 WILSON, ARTHUR 11/13/2002 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND.HOURLY $9.13 DAVIS, WILLIAM 1/24/2000 E911 DIR/EMER MGMT SALARY $40,771.68 BRYANT, LYDA 5/8/2003 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 THOMAS, MARK 5/25/2001911 DISPATCH ADMIN. SALARY $31,166.30 BYRD, SHELBA 5/5/2004 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 MURPHY, DEREK 1/14/2006PART TIME - EM COORD SALARY $14,688.00 ROBERTS, EARL 5/3/2005 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 WALKINGSTICKWILLIAM 12/16/2002MAPPING TECH. SALARY $31,472.16 LASSITER, DAVID 5/24/2005RECYCLING CTR ATTEND HOURLY $9.13 MCKINNEY, MICHAEL 5/17/2010 INFORMATION TECH SALARY $38,760.00 ROBINSON, WARREN 7/13/2007 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND HOURLY $9.13 RHYMER, WILLIAM 7/9/2012 INFORMATION TECH SALARY $26,000.00 PATE. GERALD 1/28/2008RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 WILSON, SANDRA12/14/2009 YCTA - ADMIN ASST SALARY $25,290.08 HABERTHIER, JOSEPH 1/3/2008 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND HOURLY $9.13 AUSTIN , LYNN 1/2/2003 YCTA - DIRECTOR SALARY $34,169.96 BRYANT, RC 1/7/2008 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND HOURLY $9.13 EVANS, SHEILA 1/13/1997YCTA PT ASST HOURLY $7.80 FOXX, DENNIS 2/19/2009 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 JOBE, WILLOREE 12/3/1984REGISTER OF DEEDS ELECTED $61,038.17 SMITH, JAMES 2/19/2009 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANTHOURLY $9.13 BENNETT, JANICE 10/9/2000 ASST REG OF DEEDSSALARY $29,215.05 MILLER RONALD, 2/19/2009 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANTHOURLY $9.13 PENLAND, DEIRDRE 3/17/2003 DEPUTY REG OF DEEDS SALARY $26,789.10 ROBINSON, JOHNNIE 2/25/2009 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND HOURLY $9.13 JOBE, SUSAN 5/11/2009DEPUTY REG OF DEEDS PT-HOURLY $11.18 BOONE , JOHN 7/30/2009 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANTHOURLY $9.13 BUCHANAN, CONNIE 1/25/1999 VEHICLE TAX CLERK SALARY $26,704.22 BUCHANAN, TOMMY6/4/2010 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND. HOURLY $9.13 BOONE , JEFF 2/1/1999 TAX ADMINISTRATOR SALARY $40,802.90 WOODY, THERON 10/6/2012 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 WILSON, DEBORAH 2/9/2009 TAX APPRAISER SALARY $29,973.5 BRADFORD, ADAM 7/8/2011 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 THOMAS, FONDA 6/3/2010 TAX COLLECTOR SALARY $33,045.78 YARBROUGH, KENNETH 1/14/2013 RECYCLING CTR ATTEND HOURLY $9.13 ALLISON, SANDRA 3/18/2013DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR SALARY $24,085.73 SILVER, JR WELZIE 1/4/2013 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 LAWS, AMANDA 3/11/2013 TAX/TAG OFFICE SALARY $24,085.78 MILLER , JACK 8/3/2011 RECYCLING CTR ATTENDANT HOURLY $9.13 TIPTONMARY BETH 12/1/2008 DIR. - BRD OF ELECTIONS SALARY $33,891.13 BUCHANAN, CAMILLE 10/26/2001PART-TIME SCALEHOUSE HOURLY $10.40 WILSON, TAMMY 3/19/2012 PT - BRD OF ELECTIONS SALARY $20,800.00 SUMMERLIN, TERESA 8/4/1993 SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR SALARY $28,184.00 BANKS, GARY 12/3/1990 SHERIFF ELECTED $62,587.20 ALLEN, ANTHONY 11/28/2010 LANDFILL SUPERVISOR SALARY $33,045.78 BOONE , BRADLEY 9/28/2012ADMIN ASST HRLYBEN $29,286.40 ROBINSON, JOHN 1/10/1993 LT. DETECTIVEHRLYBEN $41,212.08 DSS HIGGINS, RYAN 6/20/2000 PATROL LT. HRLYBEN $40,098.24 Name hire date job title pay scale pay total HUGHES, DANIEL 8/15/1994 PATROL LT. HRLYBEN $40,098.24 BUCHANAN, KIMBERLY 10/6/1995 PROCESSING ASST IV SALARY $27,260.70 BRASWELL, FLOYD 1/25/1999 DEPUTY/BALIFF HRLYBEN $32,956.56 GROW, SHARON 9/18/2000 PROCESSING ASST IIISALARY $21,364.25 SHUFORD, BRIAN 3/7/2011 INVESTIGATOR HRLYBEN $36,210.72 HILL, SHEILA 6/3/2008 PROCESSING ASST III SALARY $17,449.63 LETTERMAN, MARK 7/22/1995 DRUG INVESTIGATOR HRLYBEN $38,438.40 PETERSON, DENISE 7/18/2011ADMIN OFFICER II SALARY $37,118.86 BURLESON, SHARON 5/16/2007 RECORDS SALARY $29,702.40 RENFROE, DARRELL 7/16/2012 DIRECTOR SALARY $65,000.00 BAILEY, ROSCOE 7/13/2009 CPL DEPUTY/K-9 TEAMLEAD HRLYBEN $36,298.08 WILSON, HAZEL 2/2/2009 PROCESSING ASST III SALARY $17,117.32 DAVIS, MICHAEL 10/1/2005 CORPORAL DEPUTY HRLYBEN $34,944.00 ATKINS, DINAH 1/30/2006 IMC II SALARY $27,697.22 WILSON, AUSTIN 1/19/2005 DEPUTY HRLYBEN $35,642.88 BUCHANAN, CARLA 5/30/2008 IMC II SALARY $22,938.85 EDMONDS, JASON 3/14/2011DEPUTY HRLYBEN $33,742.80 CALLOWAY, NICOLE 5/23/2012 IMC I SALARY $20,806.21 MITCHELL, BRANDON 7/17/2010 DEPUTY HRLYBEN $33,742.80 DUNCAN YEVONNE6/1/1999PROG INTEGRITY/IMC INVEST IISALARY$30,537.78 KNIGHTEN, THOMAS 4/15/2011ANIMAL CONTROLHRLYBEN $33,415.20 FARMER, REGINA 4/13/2009 IMC II SALARY $22,938.85 PROFFITT, JOHN 8/15/2007 DEPUTY HRLYBEN $35,642.88 FREEMAN, KATHY 10/23/2003VEHICLE OPERATOR IISALARY $18,871.85 ROGERS, SCOTT 7/6/2011 DEPUTY HRLYBEN $31,187.52 HOOVER, SHARON 8/21/1998IMC III - LEAD WORKER SALARY $28,852.43 MCCART, MICHAEL 5/19/2012 PT-DEPUTY HRLY $13.26 KING, MELISSA 4/13/2009 IMC II - LEAD SALARY $25,232.73 CASTEEL, JONATHAN 3/2/2010 PT-DEPUTY HRLY $13.00 MCINTOSH, CYNTHIA 8/26/1987 IM SUPERVISOR II SALARY $36,960.39 BARNETT, GERALD 5/1/2012 PT-DEPUTY HRLY $15.00 MCINTOSH, RITA 1/9/1978 IMC F&N HOURLY $15,541.54 SHUFORD, RANDALL 5/3/2011 PT-DEPUTY HRLY $15.00 MCKINNEY, KAREN 7/17/1990 IM SUPERVISOR IISALARY $38,774.89 MCMAHAN, RHONDA 10/25/2004DISPATCH SUPERVISORHRLYBEN $31,187.52 RHYMER, JODIE 2/19/2007 IMC II SALARY $22,938.74 KIRKMAN, ANNA 3/31/2012 DISPATCHER HRLYBEN $28,632.24 STREET, SARAH 9/27/2011IMC II SALARY $22,938.85 ROBINSON, CARLA 3/31/2012 DISPATCHERHRLYBEN $28,632.24 THOMPSON, SHARON 10/30/1996 IMC TECH HOURLY $11,715.00 WILLIAMS, KIMBERLY 9/5/2012 DISPATCHER HRLYBEN $28,959.84 TRIVETT, REBECCA 4/6/2006 IMC I SALARY $20,806.22 GEOUGE, AMANDA 7/18/2011DISPATCHER HRLYBEN $29,527.68 WILSON, IDA 5/30/2008 IMC II SALARY $22,938.85 HILLIARD, SHANE 8/1/2012 CHIEF DETENT. OFFICER HRLYBEN $35,686.56 BISHOP , KIMBERLY 6/18/2013 SW III SALARY $32,277.27 BANKS, DAVID 7/25/2002 SGT DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $31,755.36 BOONE , STACEY 4/20/1998 SW II - DAY CARE COORD SALARY $38,683.66 KING, NINA8/3/2008 LT DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $33,371.52 BOONE , WENDY 4/28/1997 CSST SALARY $20,806.21 BOWMAN, NICHOLAS 7/13/2011DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $28,959.84 CHARLTON, ANNETTE 7/1/2013 WORK FIRST HOURLY $11.84 CASTEEL, BILLY 5/7/2004 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $29,527.68 DAVIS, REBECCA 6/18/2008 SW III - LEAD SALARY $32,922.82 LISTER, DONALD 5/16/2011 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $28,959.84 DEYTON, KAYLA 12/10/2012 SW I SALARY $25,290.08 RANDOLPH, WILLIAM 2/23/2008 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $29,527.68 EDWARDS, ERICA 7/16/2013 SW III SALARY $34,265.14 GARLAND, PAUL 9/15/2012 DETENTION OFFICERHRLYBEN $28,959.84 HARR, BETTY 7/17/2013 SW II SALARY $30,740.26 ROBINSON, MICHAEL4/27/2010 SGT DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $32,869.20 HOWELL, JASON 5/21/2012 SW I SALARY $25,290.20 GARLAND, RANDALL 11/8/2012 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $29,527.68 HUSKINS, ERIN 8/10/2007 SW SUPERVISOR III SALARY $39,233.22 BUCHANAN, HOLLY 3/1/2013 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $28,632.24 LEDFORD, CINDY 7/10/2001 SW III - LEAD SALARY $34,313.96 BURLESON, REMONA 4/4/2011 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $28,632.24 LIBOW, SONYA 11/1/2010 SW III SALARY $32,277.26 SILVER , JENNIFER 7/14/2011 DETENTION OFFICER HRLYBEN $28,632.24 MCINTOSH, JAMES 10/3/1994SW III - LEAD SALARY $41,911.41 PATE, JOSEPH 6/9/2012 PT DETENTION OFFICER HRLY $11.00 MCKINNEY, DEBBIE 11/22/1994 SW SUPERVISOR III SALARY $48,953.53 BERRY, IVAN 7/29/2011PT DETENTION OFFICER HRLY $11.00 MEADOWS, CRYSTAL 1/7/2013 SW III SALARY $32,277.27 CROWDER, TAYLOR 6/8/2013 GROUNDS SECURITY SALARY $29,577.60 MOORE, JACK 1/14/2003 SW III SALARY $32,277.76 GRIGGS, RANDY 5/4/2007 REC.COORDINATORSALARY $23,337.60 ROBERTS, MELISSA 1/5/2011 SW III SALARY $32,277.27 ALLEN, JEFF 5/3/2011 GROUNDSKEEP/RECYCLE SALARY $23,337.60 ROBINSON, TONYA 1/12/2009 SW III SALARY $32,277.27 BRYANT, LUKE 8/1/2012 GROUNDSKEEPER HOURLY $9.13 CARROLL, TIFFANY 6/4/2012 CSST SALARY $19,815.45 MCINTOSH, BRIAN 7/13/2009MAINTENANCE SALARY $25,880.16 ROGERS, MICHELLE 4/3/1989 SW PROGRAM MANAGERSALARY $51,449.86 ADKINS, DAVID 8/29/2001 MAINTENANCE SALARY $29,087.14 VICKERS, REGINALD 12/1/2011 SW III SALARY $32,276.92 THOMASON, CLYDE 1/3/2006 CUSTODIAN SALARY $23,515.28 WISE, KERRI 11/15/2010 SW III SALARY $32,277.27 MURPHY, JOHN 7/19/2000 BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY $43,555.84 YATES, AMBER 10/5/2011 SW III SALARY $32,277.18 GRAYBEAL, JUANITA 11/1/2000 ASST BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY $26,847.98 MCCURRY, NEIL 11/1/2006 BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY $43,778.09 BOUCHARD, SABRINA 8/1/2008 DAY CARE DIRECTOR SALARY $24,085.80 HALL, RANDALL 5/19/2009 PARK DIRECTOR SALARY $32,073.60 BYRD, LYNN 9/19/2008 DAY CARE COOK II SALARY $15,525.92 HALL, EVAN 4/17/2010 PARK ASST DIRECTOR SALARY $23,337.60 LEDFORD, CASIE 7/9/2013 EDU DEV AIDE II SALARY $18,747.55 BINGHAM, PEIRCE 2/11/2013 MOUNTAIN CHALLENGESALARY $23,982.40 MCMILLON, JOYCE 1/23/2012 EDU DEV AIDE II SALARY $20,806.22 HEDRICK, SUSIE 1/26/2007 4-H AFTERSCHOOL HOURLY $10.71 ODOM, TAMMY 8/9/2004 DAY CARE TEACHER I SALARY $20,806.22 CHAPMAN, SYBIL 3/1/2007 4-H AFTERSCHOOL HOURLY $9.64 RAY, KIMBERLY 9/20/1999 EDU DEV AIDE II SALARY $21,785.65 MCINTOSH, ELIZABETH 8/8/2011 4-H AFTERSCHOOL HOURLY $8.41 SOLESBY, APRIL 7/26/2010 EDU DEV AIDE IISALARY $16,302.21 PHILLIPS, LESIA 8/6/2012 4-H AFTERSCHOOL HOURLY $8.25 WATSON, LORRAINE 4/14/2005EDU DEV AIDE II SALARY $18,115.55 ENGLAND, GAIL 12/1/20104-H AFTERSCHOOL HOURLY $8.72 WHEELER, ASHLEY 4/1/2013 EDU DEV AIDE II SALARY $16,120.00 FOX, RUSS 3/14/2001 PARKS & REC DIRECTOR SALARY $33,96602
This is the annual publication of the Yancey County government payroll, as provided to the Yancey County News by the office of County Manager Nathan Bennett. This list includes part time, full time, hourly, salary and elected individuals who draw a salary at the direction of the County Commission, including staff at the Department of Social Services.
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School Board has concerns over Clearmont bridge
Press release At its regular monthly meeting on August 5th, the Ya n c e y C o u n t y Board of Education received reports on the following items:
Volunteers work installing park equipment at the Cane River Park.
Public invited to Cane River Park community fun day on Saturday From the front
greatest reward has been the health benefits.” Peggy will have information available about the Senior Olympics for local community members that are interested in getting involved. Yancey County Youth
League Soccer will also be having fall registration at the community day, as well as some free pick up soccer games. Anyone interested in checking out the Youth League’s soccer program is encouraged to come out, register and have some fun with other soccer players while
burning off some energy! Free healthy snacks will also be available to the community at this great event. So, save the date and join the fun on August 17 from 9:00-11:30 AM. This will be a great event to come together as a community for a free morning of health and fitness.
Town approves changes to zoning laws From the front
changes, but others spoke favorably of rules that they said will contribute to consistency and higher property values. Barry Kelly said he wanted to have a “better Burnsville for our children and our children’s children,” and he said rules that specify commercial building design and placement could help do that. But others argued that the changes will just increase the cost of being in business, and that small businesses might cease to exist if forced to meet the new requirements. Several of those speaking out against the zoning and design changes said they did not live in Burnsville but said they were speaking because they felt the changes in town could ultimately impact what they might want to do with
their county property and businesses. “It’s my land,” said a man from the audience during the public hearing. Why should I have to ask you what to do with my land?” The design changes would dictate how new commercial b uildin gs ap pear, how close they may be built to the road, where parking must be located and how much parking provided. It also has guidance on paint themes, roof lines, building materials, and other aspects of design and appearance. Grant Blankenship stood to tell the board that “small businesses will not make it” if forced to adopt the new rules. “It may start in town but it will creep out” to impact county property, he also predicted. “There’s no vision for growth except to
make it prettier,” he argued. State Sen. Ralph Hise and State Rep. Michelle Presnell also attended the meeting and rose to urge the town to not change the zoning laws. Hise said towns have problems when they extend zoning rules “past safety and security” issues and “take it to asthetics.” Presnell said she “likes Burnsville the way it is.” “Do not vote for this ordinance,” she suggested. Four councillors were ready to approve the changes but Mayor Danny McIntosh argued that the town needed to more carefully consider what was suggested before approving the changes. McIntosh verbally jousted with Planning Board Dean Gates, at one point saying that the paper versions of
the changes provided to the town council were incomplete and vague. But the board agreed to vote on the changes, and voted 4-1 to approve the zoning rule differences. See next week’s paper for more on the town meeting and on the county commission meeting held Monday night.
Porn arrest made
From the front “Yancey County officers played an integral part in this investigation,” said Capt. Shannon Smith. “They provided us with the information that prompted this investigation, and they provided us with invaluable assistance with the technical aspects of the case.”
Clearmont Elementary Bridge Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton reported to the Board that recent flash floods in the Jacks Creek Community have raised concerns about the structural stability of the bridge that crosses Jacks Creek to the Clearmont Elementary School site. Dr. Tipton enlisted the assistance of DOT Representatives James Robinson and Chris Deyton who had an engineer thoroughly inspect and deem the bridge structurally sound. It was determined, however, that re-surfacing of the bridge would be in order. NCDOT crews removed all materials down to the steel structure, rebuilt and resurfaced the entire bridge. Board Member Angie Weatherman stated, “Parent concerns regarding the bridge at Clearmont Elementary have been successfully a d d r e s s e d b y D r. Tipton and Yancey County Schools Board Members. We appreciate Dr. Tipton contacting Chris Deyton and James Robinson who worked diligently to insure its stability. This work will provide many years of safe and reliable service for our students and for our citizens. We greatly appreciate the assistance of the NCDOT in making this happen so quickly.” Natural Gas Conversion The Board approved resolutions to move forward with the conversion to natural gas at Micaville Elementary School. Superintendent Tipton and Child Nutrition Director Lynne Deyton provided information to the Board regarding the savings YCS has
experienced since converting Burnsville Elementary and East Yancey Middle during last school year. Board Member Bill Whiteside stated, “Considering the great savings we’ve experienced with the Burnsville and East Yancey conversions to natural gas, we are very pleased to approve the conversion for Micaville Elementary. With 10 months’ worth of figures totaling savings of around $21,000, we hope to see even greater savings with a full school year and the addition of Micaville’s conversion.” Wi t h c o n t r a c t s for the conversion approved and signed, Piedmont Natural Gas will immediately begin work on the Micaville School site. Budgetary Impact YCS, like every other county in North Carolina, has experienced cuts in its state and federal budget. These cuts have taken place over the past several years. The budget this year eliminated over $150,000 in funding for teacher assistants. From the start of school last year to the start of school this year, YCS has lost 9 positions - some were teaching, some were tutors, but most were teacher assistant positions. These cuts have resulted in internal transfers of staff between schools to equally balance the impact of personnel cuts. Superintendent Tipton stated, “There is no plan that will prevent these types of cuts from negatively impacting our classrooms. We are doing everything we can to fairly distribute the burden across the system.” Tipton also stated, “We know that despite these losses, the employees of YCS will meet this challenge head-on and continue to provide the best education possible for our students.”
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Obituaries Gladys Jean Hughes
Gladys Jean Hughes, 70, of the Buladean Community passed away Aug. 12, 2013 at her home. She was a native of Mitchell County and a daughter of the late David and Nora Francis Garland. She was a member of St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church. She was a CNA caregiver; and also a bank teller for many years with Northwestern Bank. Survivors include her husband, Hanford G. Hughes, of the home, sons Mike W. Hughes and wife Sherry, and Mark Hughes and wife Angel, all of Bakersville; two sisters, Betty L. Webb and Beatrice Garland of Bakersville; two brothers, the Rev. David Garland of Burnsville and Roy Shephard of Florida; four grandchildren: Michelle Hobson, Kimberly, Matthew, and Aaron Hughes, and three greatgrandchildren: Addison Hobson, Chloe and Courtney Hughes. She was preceded in death by sisters Mary Shephard, Ruby Hughes and Martha Garland. Funeral was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Gordon Lewis and the Rev. David Garland officiating. Interment was to follow at Hughes Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County 236 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Henline – Hughes Funeral home is assisting the Hughes Family.
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley, 75, of Buladean, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Ben and Dolly Green Mosley. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother Ethel Putman Mosley and two brothers, J.G. Mosley and Junior Mosley. He was a member of Beans Creek Church of Jesus Christ. He cut timber for a number of years and loved to play checkers. Surviving is his sister, Betty Jean Harrell of Fork Mountain; five nieces: Dot Johnson (James) of Bakersville, Debra Forbes (Carroll) of Bakersville, Mary Boone of Double Island, Leslie Newton (Buddy) of Bakersville and Lori Mosley of Bakersville; two nephews: Gary Harrell (Tessie) of Fork Mountain and Ricky Harrell (Jennifer) of Hendersonville. Several great nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral was Tuesday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Ronnie Gouge and Rev. Brandon Harrell officiated. Burial followed in the Ben Mosley Memorial Cemetery on Bowman Road. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County, 236 Hospital
Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
Bernice Hobson Cooke
Bernice Hobson Cooke, 80, of Hwy 261, Bakersville, passed away Aug. 11, 2013 at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion. She was a native of Mitchell County, and a daughter of the late Fonzer and Nettie Ledford Hobson. She was co-owner of Cooke Lumber Company and a member of Fork Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Cooke Greene, a grandson, Brian Greene and wife, Amanda, and one great-granddaughter, Peyton Greene, all of Bakersville; two sisters, Laura Cooke and Marie McKinney, and a brother, Howard Hobson, of Bakersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Parnell Cooke; her sisters, Nellie and Mae Hobson, Dora Greene, Pearl Hoilman, Blanche Cain, and Belle Buchanan; and her brothers, Frank and Wiley Hobson. Interment will be at Fork Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Retirement Community PO Box 69 Marion, NC 28752 or Hospice of Rutherford County 374 Hudlow Rd Forest City, NC 28043.
Jake Luke Bennett
Jake Luke Bennett, 87, of Jacks Creek, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Brookside Rehabilitation & Care. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Fulton and Inez Peterson Bennett. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, June Bennett and Genavieve Johnson Forster. Jake enjoyed farming and gardening. Surviving are a brother, Buster Bennett and wife, Wanda, of Spruce Pine; sisters: Louise Gardner of Travelers Rest, S.C., and Mary Ellen Lane and husband, Jack, of Erwin, Tenn.; a special nephew, Buddy Bennett and wife, Connie, of Johnson City, Tenn.; eight nieces, Rhonda, Pattie, Sue, Renita, Teresa, Judy, Cathy and Brenda; and several great nieces and nephews. A graveside service was Sunday at Peterson Hill Cemetery on Peterson Branch Road at Green Mountain.
Allen Ray Atkins
Allen Ray Atkins, 74, of Raleigh, passed away August 7, 2013. He was the husband of Norma Jean Edge Atkins, formerly of Burnsville. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons: Kent Atkins and wife, Ashlee, and Trent Atkins and significant friend, Tammy Martin, and grandchildren Laura
Davis, Lake and Anna Griffis Atkins, and Shane Atkins. Funeral was Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Graveside service was Monday at Newdale Presbyterian Church. The family requests donations be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC.
Autumn Players come to TRAC On Sunday, Aug. 18, from 4 - 5 p.m., the Autumn Players from Asheville will present “Love & Laundry, two 20-minute one act plays – “Here We Are” by Dorothy Parker and “Norma’s Scent” by Yair Packer, plus original poetry by Eileen Walkenstein. The Autumn Players, seasoned actors, directors, and writers, will perform as a readers’ theatre at the Spruce Pine TRAC Arts Resource Center at 269 Oak Avenue. $6 in advance/$8 at the door. For more information or to reserve a ticket, call 828682-7215.
Prize winner presents workshop On Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8:30 to 5 p.m., Mark Conrardy, first prize winner in the 7th Annual TRAC Paint Out, will conduct a “Perspective Drawing & Painting Plein Air Workshop.” The class will focus on setup, composition, determining natural vanishing points and converging parallel lines, shades, shadows and how to keep verticals vertical. Workshop will take place in Burnsville. $100. For more information and to register, please call 828-682-7215.
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Mountain Village Apartments Yancey County school buses are ready to roll but for the moment sit parked in the back parking lot at Mountain Heritage High School. School begins Aug. 19 for county students.
Mayland classes
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 am. 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 Skill-Up scholarship funds. Class begins on August 19 at 6 P M a t M a y l a n d ’s Ya n c e y L e a r n i n g Center. Another class session will begin on August 20 at 9 AM on Mayland’s Yancey Learning Center. For more information
connect @ your library The Friends of the Yancey County Library would like to thank everyone for helping out with our big book sale during this past Crafts Fair. It was a tremendous success! We are very grateful to so many wonderful people who volunteer their time & energy to the library. Thank you to each of you who stopped in and said “hello” and to those of you who purchased books. It really is an excellent fundraiser for the library. Thank you. Life Line S c r e e n i n g : Thursday, August 15th This potentially life-saving event is drawing closer. Protect your health by pre-registering today by calling
1-888-653-6441 o r v i s i t w w w. lifescreening.com/ community-partners L i f e L i n e screenings’ prices vary based on what type of screening a person needs. Please call for more information. Foreign Film Night: Thursday, August 15th 7:30 Beat the heat this summer with Yancey Library’s Foreign Film Night. Enjoy homemade snacks & hang out with friends here at the library for FREE. Bring a blanket or a pillow if you like. T h i s w e e k ’s charming, light film is a German romantic comedy which is rated PG. Chef Martha Klein has her orderly life just the way it should
be, until life intervenes and throws control out the window. An Italian sous-chef doesn’t help matters. The food will make you hungry, and Mario will steal your heart. Books & Brunch Club: Wednesday, August 21 10:00am J o i n Ya n c e y L i b r a r y ’s b o o k discussion of The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. Have a cup of coffee on us & make some new friends.
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Playhouse brings ‘A Few Good Men’ to stage P a r k w a y Playhouse presents Aaron Sorkin’s taut courtroom thriller, A Few Good Men, opening Aug. 24 and continuing through Sept. 7 with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. There is a 5 p.m. show on Sunday Aug. 25. All opening weekend tickets are only $12 to $15. Regular ticket prices range from $12-$20 and can be purchased by calling Parkway Playhouse at 828-682-4285 or by visiting www. parkwayplayhouse. com. Discounts are available for students, groups of 10 or more, and senior citizens. Patrons are cautioned that the play contains strong adult language. R e c e n t l y , the Theatre Communications Group designated Parkway Playhouse as one of 93 Blue Star Theatres in the United States. The Blue Star Theatre Program, which is a unique collaboration between the MetLife Foundation and the Theatre Communications Group, which creates a connection between active military and
Schools to hold hearing tests
Ya n c e y C o u n t y Schools will be conducting its annual hearing screenings during the week of August 26th thru the 30th. All students in grades Kindergarten through five will be screened. Students in the middle schools and the high school will be screened only upon request of the parent, new referrals to the Exceptional Children’s Program, and upon request of the special education teacher. All incoming kindergarten students should have been screened by their pediatrician as part of their physical for entering kindergarten. If your child has not been screened, please contact your child’s
the same name, Aaron Wy n k o o p , B r u c e Sorkin’s A Few Good Chuvala, AJ Moore, Men tells the story of and Jen Russ. Scott military lawyers at Keel is featured as a court-martial who Daniel Kaffee, the uncover a high-level young attorney and conspiracy when two Dan Clancy plays the Marines are accused hyper-intense Nathan of the hazing death Jessup, a high-ranking of a fellow Marine Marine officer who at Guantanamo Bay. may or may not be Their defense is put telling the whole truth. into the hands of a F o r m o r e young litigator who, information about if he is going to save Parkway Playhouse’s h i s c l i e n t s , m u s t mainstage season, determine the nature tickets, auditions, or of honor himself. education programs A a r o n S o r k i n , please call 828-682who has since made 4285 or visit www. A scene from A Few Good Men, which takes the stage next week at Parkway a name for himself as parkwayplayhouse. a writer of television com. Playhouse. and film, scored his veterans and their visiting the box office w i t h t r e m e n d o u s first breakthrough community. One w i n d o w a n y t i m e excitement that we hit with A Few Good o f t h e w a y s t h a t before the August 29 open our production Men. He went on to Parkway Playhouse performance. of A Few Good Men. create the popular is participating in “ P a r k w a y This play, which of television series “The this program and Playhouse has for course is the basis We s t Wi n g ” a n d supporting members t h e p a s t d e c a d e for the Academy- most recently “The and veterans is by provided specialized Award winning film, Newsroom.” Sorkin offering discounts discounts for our is a compelling story also wrote the script to them and their veterans and active about justice, truth, for the academyimmediate families. duty troops. Many of and personal integrity. award winning film A s a k i c k - o f f , our volunteers, board My hope is not only The Social Network. P a r k w a y Homemade bread, Parkway Playhouse members, professional will audiences walk desserts and will give all active staff have served, have away thinking about P l a y h o u s e ’ s specials every day! military and veterans had a family member the play itself, but production is being Breakfast a t t e n d i n g t h e serve, or in some cases that they will also d i r e c t e d b y G a l l 7-11 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Thursday August 29 they are still serving. leave with a greater a n d i n c l u d e s a Lunch performance a 50 This is one small u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f cast that includes 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. M-Fri. percent discount on way we can honor the complexity that Ry a n R o b e r t s o n , (11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat.) their ticket orders their extraordinary is loyalty and honor McKenzie Pauley, Now open for dinner (there is a maximum c o n t r i b u t i o n t o i n s i d e t h e a r m e d Logan Kirkimillis, Wednesday, Thursday, Colby Martin, Doug of 4 per order.) A our country,” said forces.” Fri. & Sat. 5-9 p.m. military identification Parkway Playhouse First produced on Shaw, Dan Wahlers, Entertainment is required to redeem Producing Artistic Broadway in 1989 and R a n d a l G a r l a n d , Typical Mountain the discount, which Director Andrew Gall. inspiring a popular and Corey Chandler, Eric is only available by “ I t i s a l s o award winning film M a r t i n e z , S t e v e n Boys, Bluegrass at it’s Grindstaff, Week of 8/12/13 Travis - 8/18/13 best! Friday 12-2 pm school. Any parent who does not wish for his/ her child to be screened must submit a written request to the school principal indicating that the hearing screening should not be conducted. If you have any questions please contact Pete Peterson, Director of Student Services, at the Yancey County Board of Education at 828682-6101.
Church sale funds missions
The Pensacola M&Ms women group will be holding a Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m.- noon at the Pensacola United Methodist Church. Sausage biscuits
a n d c o ff e e w i l l be available to purchase. The church is located off of 197S in Pensacola. Proceeds of the sale will be used to support missions. For information call 682-3896.
New workshop for artists
Cultivating Collectors: A twohour class will be held at the Spruce Pine Arts Resource Center at 269 Oak Avenue, o n We d n e s d a y , Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Find out how to make your work desirable to collectors; how to reach out and market your work to them; and how to identify collectors and successfully sell your work to them.
Sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council, Mayland Community College Small Business Center and Handmade in America, the free workshop will be presented by
This Saturday 7-9 pm
Wendy Outland, art/ Dean Gates artist consultant and & the Ragged owner of Who Knows But Right Band Art? in Asheville. For (Jerry Garcia cover band) more information or to register call Robert 114 East Main St. Branch at 828-766For Reservations 1295.
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Schools offering healthier meals to students
By Lynne Deyton Child Nutrition Director Ya n c e y C o u n t y Schools As the first school bell rings and students return to class they will see even more healthy changes to school cafeteria meals. In the 2012-13 school year, the Yancey County Schools child nutrition program implemented the first phase of the new federal nutrition standards under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA). The goal of the new standards, which are to be phased in over time, is to provide children with the proper key nutrients needed for growth and development while maintaining the appropriate calorie ranges for their age and grade group. The National School Lunch & Breakfast Program
uses the latest scientific research to provide the healthiest meals possible. The program also helps address other important issues: childhood obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and child hunger and under-nourishment as a result of insufficient consumption of key vitamins and nutrients. Research shows that children often don’t consume enough vegetables, especially dark greens, legumes, and orange/ red varieties and thus aren’t getting enough of the key nutrients that can help avoid disease later in life. School meals offer students milk, fruits and vegetables, proteins and grains, while controlling unhealthy fats, sodium, and portion size. Research shows, in the past, students may have relied on
grains and meat/meat alternates to provide the bulk of calories for the day and depended less on fruits and vegetables. One of the goals of the new meal pattern is to shift more of the calories to fruits and vegetables. Beginning this year students will see more whole grains on the serving line, as the standards require at least half of all grain items offered at breakfast be whole grain-rich and all breakfast items must contain zero grams of trans fat. Data has long shown that eating breakfast has a dramatic effect on students and recent data analysis shows that students achieve better scores on standardized math tests, experience fewer school absences, and have a higher graduation rate. School meals are
also used NC Region 8 Lunch Prices SY 2013-2014 as a way County/LEA Elementary Middle High of teaching students $2.20 $2.45 what a Buncombe $2.15 $2.20 $2.45 $2.45 b a l a n c e d Asheville Cherokee $2.30 $2.30 $2.55 meal looks l i k e . T h e Clay $2.25 $2.50 $2.50 law states Graham $2.20 $2.45 $2.45 the goal is Haywood $2.20 $2.35 $2.35 “to ensure Henderson $2.25 $2.50 $2.50 t h a t m o r e Jackson $2.25 $2.50 $2.50 c h i l d r e n Macon $2.25 $2.45 $2.45 f r o m a l l Madison $1.95 $2.20 $2.20 i n c o m e McDowell $2.10 $2.35 $2.35 levels adopt $1.75 $2.00 $2.00 the kind of Mitchell Polk $2.25 $2.45 $2.45 healthful $2.25 $2.25 e a t i n g Rutnherford $2.10 Transylvania $2.25 $2.50 $2.50 habits and l i f e s t y l e s Yancey $1.95 $2.20 $2.20 $2.25 $2.25 t h a t w i l l CherokeeCen. $2.00 e n a b l e On May 20, 2013, the Mitchell Co. Board of Education approved them to live a motion to keep lunch prices the same and pay the difference with longer, more local funds for the 2013-2014 school year. productive lives.” P r i o r t o b e i n g tray needs to be filled federal government s i g n e d i n t o l a w, with foods that will for free meals. The First Lady Michelle give them the energy increase does not Obama encouraged t h e y n e e d t o b e a f f e c t b r e a k f a s t implementation of the active and succeed in prices or qualification standards for free or Healthy, Hunger-Free school.” T h e H e a l t h y , reduced-price meals. Kids Act, saying: “A Hunger-Free Kids Based on the breakfast or a lunch Act and the Equity in Paid Lunch Equity School Lunch Meals f o r m u l a , Ya n c e y Pricing Provision say County Schools is school systems can’t required by law to use federal dollars increase “paid” lunch from the free/reduced prices by 10 cents for price lunch program school year 2013-14. to help cover the cost As is demonstrated by to produce a lunch for the following chart, students who don’t lunch prices in Yancey receive free or reduced County remain among price meals. Using the the lowest in the Paid Lunch Equity western region. Price Calculator Due to the new provided by USDA f e d e r a l n u t r i t i o n Food & Nutrition guidelines, school S e r v i c e , s c h o o l meals are more nutrient systems all across dense than ever before the United States are and healthy, high required to gradually quality food can cost increase the price more. Improving charged for “paid” the nutrition of school lunches by 5 cents meals is an investment or 10 cents each year in the future of our to equal the amount children. reimbursed by the
Herbed SpinacH QuicHe portabella capS Here’s a savory, healthful, time-saving twist to breakfast quiche. Use portabella mushroom caps instead of high-fat pie pastry to make individual quiches. preparation time: 45 minutes Serves: 4
inGredientS: • 4 portabella mushrooms, 3-inch • diameter • Cooking spray • • 3 large eggs • Egg whites from 6 eggs • • ½ cup whole-wheat grated bread crumbs • ¼ cup nonfat milk
1 tsp low-sodium garlic & herb blend 1 cup cooked and drained, chopped, frozen spinach ¼ cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese, divided
directionS: 1. Place oven rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 375 °F. 2. Remove portabella stems; wipe clean with damp paper towel. 3. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray, and place mushroom caps on baking sheet. 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients, except 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese. 5. Coat 10-inch non-stick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium flame. 6. Cook and scramble egg mixture until it just starts to thicken. Remove from heat. 7. Using a large spoon, scoop partially cooked, hot egg mixture into portabella caps. 8. Sprinkle tops with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake about 20 minutes. 9. Serve immediately.
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LEGAL NOTICE In the General Court of Justice, YANCEY County North Carolina Superior Court Division BEFORE THE CLERK File No. 13 E 97 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Administratrix of the Estate of Charles Lawrence Barton of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to either of the undersigned on or before November 29, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.
This the 30th day of July 2013, Sarah Elizabeth Barton, Administratrix P.O. Box 742 Micaville, NC 28740 Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 2013
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exposure, garden spot, view of Black Mountains, beautiful rock formation, active springs with spring boxes and pipe, and close proximity to South Toe River and Carolina Hemlock Recreation Area. At least 3-4 potential house sites. Transferable septic permit already obtained. Electric close by. We are selling in order to buy a larger parcel (10-15 acres) and will consider land swap option. Asking price: $84,900. We would love to answer any questions you have or meet with you to show you this beautiful property. Contact Lisa at 828-208-1221.
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LEGAL NOTICE In the General Court of Justice, YANCEY County North Carolina Superior Court Division File No. 2013 E ______ ESTATE NOTICE Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Shirley I. Loftis of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to either of the undersigned on or before 06 December, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of August, 2013. Sylvia Cox, Executrix 381 Racquet Club Road Asheville, NC 28803 Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2013
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What’s to eat at the elementary schools? Friday, Aug 16
We hope you all have had a wonderful SUMMER!!
Monday, Aug 19
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Wed, Aug 21
Breakfast Chix Biscuit Cereal WG WG Toast Pineapple Bits Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast Juice/Peaches Milk
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast Mandarin Oranges Juice/Milk
Lunch Hamburger Steak BBQ Chix S’wich Sunbutter S’wich Carrot Stix/Potato Rounds/Baked Apples/Pineapple Bits/Milk
Lunch Cheesy Beef Nachos Corn Dog/Sunbutter S’wich/Cali Blend Veggies/Sweet Potato Souffle/Peaches/Pears Milk
Lunch Pork Roast BBQ S’wich/Fish S’wich Sunbutter S’wich Slaw/Baked Beans Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Milk
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Friday, Aug 23
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Breakfast Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty WG Toast/Cereal Pears/Juice Milk
Pancake&Sausage Stix
WG Cereal WG Toast Fruit Cocktail Juice/Milk
Lunch BBQ Grilled Chix Roll/Lasagna/Peas Tossed Salad Fruit/Fruit Cocktail Milk
Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Sunbutter S’wich Broccoli/Pinto Beans Peaches/Pears Milk
Food for thought for middle school Friday, Aug 16
Make this your BEST YEAR EVER!!
Monday, Aug 19
Tuesday, Aug 20
Wed, Aug 21
Thurs, Aug 22
Friday, Aug 23
Breakfast Chix Biscuit Cereal WG WG Toast Pineapple Bits Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast Juice/Peaches Milk
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast Mandarin Oranges Juice/Milk
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Breakfast Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty WG Toast/Cereal Pears/Juice Milk
Lunch Hamburger Steak BBQ Chix S’wich Carrot Stix/Potato Rounds/Baked Apples Pineapple Bits Milk
Lunch Cheesy Beef Nachos Corn Dog Cali Blend Veggies Sweet Potato Souffle Peaches/Pears Milk
Lunch Pork Roast BBQ S’wich/Fish S’wich Mega Pizza Slaw/Baked Beans Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Milk
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WG Cereal WG Toast Fruit Cocktail Juice/Milk
Lunch BBQ Grilled Chix Roll/Lasagna Mega Chix Tenders Peas Tossed Salad Fruit/Fruit Cocktail Milk
Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Broccoli/Pinto Beans Peaches/Pears Milk
Chowing down at Mountain Heritage Friday, Aug 16
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High Schoolers:
Breakfast Chix Biscuit Cereal WG WG Toast Pineapple Bits Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast Juice/Peaches Milk
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast Mandarin Oranges Juice/Milk
Lunch Hamburger Steak Cheeseburger BBQ Chix S’wich Ch. Garlic Flatbread Carrot Stix/Potato Rounds/Baked Apples/Pineapple Bits Milk
Lunch Cheesy Beef Nachos Corn Dog Chix Fillet S’wich Cali Blend Veggies Sweet Potato Souffle Peaches/Pears Milk
Lunch Pork Roast BBQ S’wich/Fish S’wich Mega Chix Quesadilla Slaw/Baked Beans Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Milk
What are you specific GOALS for this Year? Academics? Sports? Let us hear from you! Wishing you the very best for a successful 20132014!!
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Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Mega Pizza Broccoli/Pinto Beans Peaches/Pears Milk
Parents urged to keep laser toys out of chindren’s hands
Many a kid (and parent) who has seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a light saber thinks lasers are cool. What they may not know is this: When operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from lasers - even those in toys - can be dangerous, causing serious eye injuries and even blindness. And not just to the person using a laser, but to anyone within range of the laser beam. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is
particularly concerned about this potential danger to children and those around them, and has issued guidance on the safety of toy laser products. According to Dan Hewett, health promotion officer at FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, “A beam shone directly into a person’s eye can injure it in an instant, especially if the laser is a powerful one.” However, laser injuries usually don’t hurt, and vision can deteriorate slowly over
time. Eye injuries caused by laser light may go unnoticed, for days and even weeks, and could be permanent, he says. Some examples of laser toys are: • lasers mounted on toy guns that can be used for “aiming;” • spinning tops that project laser beams while they spin; • hand-held lasers used during play as “lightsabers;” and • lasers intended for entertainment that create optical effects in an open
room. “For toys to be considered minimal risk, we recommend that the levels of radiation and light not exceed the limits of Class 1, which is the lowest level in regulated products,” Hewett says. Lasers used for industrial and other purposes often require higher radiation levels, he explains. But in toys, those levels are unnecessary and potentially dangerous. In recent years, Hewett says, lasers have increased markedly in power and have
gone way down in price. And while adults may buy a laser pointer for use in work, kids often buy them for amusement. “Low-cost, compact laser pointers used to be quite low in power,” Hewett says; but, in the last 10 years, many laser pointers have increased in power 10-fold and more. The fact that lasers can be dangerous may not be evident, particularly to the children who use them as toys, or to the adults who supervise them.
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Don’t stress out over a child’s need for security Q: My 5-year-old is going to Kindergarten soon and still sucks her thumb. We’ve tried everything to get her to stop, even a dental appliance, but she won’t give it up. Do you have a solution for us? A: Before I offer my best “solution,” let’s get a few facts out of the way. First, although thumb-sucking is a form of self-calming and certainly induces a feeling of security in a child, it is not a sign of abnormal insecurity or any other psychological problem. Second, hot sauce, mittens, and dental appliances will stop thumb-sucking in some kids, but not in others. In my estimation, thumb-sucking merits no big concern in the first place. Third, most Caucasian children, whether they suck their thumbs or not, will need braces. Fourth, when adults make a big deal about thumb-sucking, it gets worse. Most kids, by age eight or so, stop on their own. My daughter, Amy, still sucked her thumb when she went off to Kindergarten. Her teacher quickly pointed out that Amy’s habit was interfering with her participation in class activities, so we required her to carry a “thumb-sucking report card” with her to school every day. It was a 3” x 5” index card that simply read “Amy did not suck her thumb
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in school today.” If true, her teacher signed the card; if not true, she put an X through the statement. Amy brought the card home and lost privileges if she had received a dreaded X. At home, we identified her room as her “thumb-sucking place” and told her that was the only place she could suck her thumb. If we caught her sucking outside of her room, then she had to go there for 30 minutes. The result: She quickly stopped sucking her thumb at school and learned to avoid involuntary room confinement at home. I’ve recommended this same approach many times since and I’ve never heard of it failing. Mind you, the object is not to get the child in question to stop; rather, it gets the child to be discreet when it comes to engaging in the
habit. Q: My 4-year-old has a blanket that he carries around with him nearly all the time. It looks horrible, actually, like a stained rag. I’d like him to give it up, but all of our attempts to get him to stop have failed. He actually panics if he can’t find it when he wants it. Should we be concerned? A: No. Definitely not. Security blankets and other things of that sort are called “transitional objects,” meaning they help children through life transitions, like the transition from being a dependent infant/toddler to being an increasingly independent child. They simply provide needed comfort. Why some kids seem to need them and other kids don’t is anyone’s best guess, but as with thumb-sucking, they are not a sign of underlying psychological problems (but trying to force a child to give up a security blanket may cause psychological problems). Eventually, as is the case with your son’s security blanket, they fall apart. Just let time take its course. In the meantime, enjoy your son’s innocence. Take it from me, it is fleeting, especially in these days and times. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his web site at www.rosemond.com.
Striving to keep my kids involved in the hunt The season is upon us. Just a few weeks and the hunting will begin. As I complete my final stages of scouting and setting up stands I have to look back at what has transpired so far this year. I always like a good adventure and doing some things I have never done before. And I cannot lie; this year has had its share of ups already. I competed in my first local, statewide, and national archery tournaments finishing second at the Dixie Deer Classic. This was only 12 hours removed from receiving the 2012 North Carolina Bowhunter of the Year Award the night before. I floated 22 miles down the Neuse River on a paddleboard fishing trip. Then a few weeks ago I completed another adventure taking a jetski fishing offshore. I can look back over the last few years and each one held its own firsts for me. Memorable trips such as taking a bison as my first big game animal with a bow up in North Dakota, chasing mountain lion by horseback in the high desert of Arizona, and mixing it up with alligators in the humid swamps of Georgia. I am asked occasionally about how I find the time to do things such as this and still include family time. It is much more than just family time though. I not only handle my weekly outdoors activities and write the column weekly, but I have a full time job during the week. I freelance for several magazines and have been working on a couple of books in the little spare time I have to kick it up another notch. But the real challenge is how to include my kids in my activities. While I did not feel it was safe to take one of my kids with me offshore on the jetski, I did have them ride with me on the ski while testing the rebuild and construction of the fishing rig in freshwater such as Kerr Scott Reservoir while camping. Even when I put the paddleboard in the water for the first time in order to check the stability and make sure it would be a safe platform in which to try the float trip, my youngest son was brave enough to climb on board for a few minutes and stayed long enough for a couple of pictures. They have often helped me when practicing
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in the back yard or a local football field by pulling arrows or helping me mark yardage. This was especially helpful on long distance shots of 60 and 70 yards as I would adjust sights as they retrieved the arrows and convey to me where the arrows were in regards to the bullseye.
I did not take them on the alligator hunting trip two years ago, but they helped me in planning what to pack and next year my oldest son, my daughter and I will have acquired enough priority points through the lottery draw in Georgia to do a hunt together. So while some of the top adventures did not include them in the actual trip, they were there in spirit and preparation. And through this preparation, they will have acquired some of the skills and appreciation needed as we set out on trips this season and next year. They will understand the work and patience needed in order to make an adventure successful and safe. And they will understand that life is not just working, sleeping and eating, but enjoying the things that life has to offer. You just have to do it. Bill Howard teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bow hunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward outdoors@ gmail.com.
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