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Detours and road closures like this one on Pensacola Road are just part of what comes with a major highway widening project, Burnsville Mayor Danny McIntosh says.

Road work brings detours, road closures

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News

Those driving in and out of Burnsville are beginning to see the complications from the widening of U.S. 19. Several streets that connect Main Street with the bypass have been closed recently for the relocation of utilities, causing unexpected detours. Blockages have closed Pensacola Road, South Main Street, and Cherry Lane in recent days, though it appeared South Main had been re-opened in recent days. Burnsville Mayor Danny McIntosh said Wednesday that there have been setbacks and delays in the relocation of the town’s sewer and underground infrastructure in preparation

for the road widening. “. “They’ve just had a tremendous time with that project,” he said, with “a lot of setbacks.” The act of moving existing utilities out of the way of the roadwidening project is taking “a lot more time … than had been planned. That has impacted the DOT and Young and McQueen,” the general contractor for the road widening, “in some of their highway efforts.” McIntosh said the major issues have been address and “most of the large issues resolved, though he said another delay occurred Wednesday when a sewer line broke on N.C. 197. “They were working on an older ‘crossover’ line, and they had to construct a new line under the existing line. When they

started filling” the hole back in when the line was completed, “it blew out the existing line.” Delays and detours are to be expected, but should be “very temporary.” Such large highway construction projects almost always “bring a series of difficulties,” he said. “We’re just going to have to deal with it until it’s over. You can’t build a highway without disruptions.” McIntosh, who is also a volunteer firefighter in the town, said the water supply for the fire trucks is not diminished. “The existing hydrants are still in service. All the connections into the new lines are done, or are about to be done,” he said, but the “new line hasn’t been made active yet.”

County will apply to operate license tag office

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News

After months of uncertainty, Yancey County will again have a state license tag office. The County Commission voted unanimously in a special meeting Monday to submit an application

to the state for the county itself to open and operate a tag office. That option was about the only one left after the state Department of Motor Vehicles rejected every applicant who applied to operate the office after the retirement of the most recent office operator.

NCDMV “was not satisfied with those applicants and did not plan to reopen the tag office ,” County Manager Nathan Bennett reminded commissioners. A tag office in Yancey would be possible “only if the county or other local government entity would apply to

be the contractor.” Commissioners agreed, and said they would locate the tag office in either the old library annex building or in the courthouse, though most seemed to think the annex is the best option. Please see page 5

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Massage for Pesky Computer Muscles (12 Hours) Does your back and neck ache after hovering over a computer and/ or phone most of the day? Are your shoulders, arms and hands throbbing or tingling? Learn bodywork techniques to share with a friend or partner for relief at the end of the day or during your lunch break. Be refreshed and ready to work more efficiently. Class begins March 27 at 6 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Computer Basics (24 Hours) This course is designed for the novice computer user. Learn foundation skills ranging from turning on and shutting down a computer to an intro to Wordpad, Internet, email, creating, saving, and editing documents. Students will use mouse tricks and extra keys on a keyboard to work faster and smarter. No previous computer experience needed. Class begins March 29 at 1 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Chinese Medicinal Perspective on Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases (3 Hours) Gain an understandable and empowering perspective on allergies and autoimmune disorders. Whether seasonal or progressive, these issues reflect the state of our internal resources. This course will emphasize the theories related to “allergic” reactions and offer insight into the treatment and prevention strategies offered through Chinese medicine. Class begins April 7 at 9 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 682-7315. Usui Reiki Certification Class Level I (7 Hours) Learn the history and philosophy of Usui Reiki, how to balance your 7 chakras (energy centers), and how to clear and ground energy. At the end of this class, you will be able to use the techniques you have learned to treat yourself and others. Class is limited to 20 participants. Preregistration is required. Class begins April 7 at

9:30 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Beginning Adult Tennis Class: For the Health of It (12 Hours) No experience necessary. Learn to play by working on forehands, backhands, serves, volley movement, score keeping, and live ball drills. Stay healthy and active; keep learning with Master Tennis Educator and Creator of Tennis Insights, Mike Baldwin, PTR, USPTA who makes learning tennis fun, positive and easy. Class begins April 7 at 11:30 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Everybody Wants to Curdle Something! (3 Hours) Learn to make your own cheese; from simple one day projects to ideas for more complex undertakings. You will even learn to make your own vegetable rennet for cheese making. Class begins April 7 at 9 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Tennis: Doubles Workshop (12 Hours) For “Wannabe Players”, and “Used to Be’s.” Now that you know how to make a good shot, learn to play effective doubles. Class includes men’s, women’s and mixed doubles players. Focus will be on teamwork through communication and shot selection as well as movement and court position. Class is taught by Master Tennis Educator Mike Baldwin, PTR, USPTA, owner of Tennis Insights. Class begins April 7 at 1:30 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Usui Reiki Certification Class Level II (7 Hours) Gain a deeper connection to Reiki Energy, and receive a powerful attunement that will allow you to use the symbols of the Reiki System to channel healing energy to yourself and others, both in person and from a distance. Learn techniques to aid in dissolving the mental and emotional cause of illnesses. Prerequisite for this class is proof of certification of Reiki 1. Class begins April 8 at 9:30 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Dao Yin Therapeutic Qi Gong (7.5

Hours) Dao Yin is a form of energy enlivening exercise practiced to maintain wellbeing or to help overcome a disease symptom. This course will introduce the basic principles of Qi Gong through the Dao Yin exercises for health maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on the 3 features of Qi Gong practice: breathing, awareness, and postural alignment. We will be lying down or in a seated position on the floor, making simple movements for stretching and strengthening the body and the energy pathway system. Participants are asked to bring a heavy, smooth blanket to lie upon and a light blanket to coverup with during resting periods. Class begins April 9 at 4 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Beginning Bead & Pendant Making (12 Hours) Learn the fundamentals of sculpting glass into beads, pendants and other jewelry. Glass jewelry can easily be made at home with minimal investment of money and space, and can be a good source of income. Students will learn techniques using Moretti and borosilicate glass, and necessary information about the equipment and supplies needed to start sculpting glass at home. Classes take place off campus in a fully equipped flameworking studio. An optional field trip to the glass blowing supply store in Swannanoa will be available. Instructor Miles Henry produces both artistic and scientific flameworked glass in his studio in Burnsville. He has been a glass blower and teacher for over seventeen years. Class begins April 12 at 5:30 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Wood-Fired Oven Building (15 Hours) Join us in a hands-on masonry class while constructing an outdoor woodfired masonry oven. In the process of building the oven, essential and specialized masonry techniques and terms will be taught. The class will briefly cover design and history of masonry ovens and quickly proceed

to actual construction. When the oven is complete, we will fire it and bake bread and pizzas. After completion of this class, you will be prepared to build your own oven, tackle other masonry projects with confidence, or consider pursuing masonry as an occupation. No experience is required. Class size is limited so register soon. Class begins April 14 at 9 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Pottery (45 Hours) This is an advanced class for those with clay experience. Class consists of sculpting, wheelthrowing and handbuilding. Learn the intricacies of throwing and hand-building a teapot. Create your own piece of sculpture with a variety of hand-building techniques. Class begins April 19 at 9 AM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 682-7315. Introduction to Therapeutic Massage (4 Hours) NEW! Thinking of becoming a Massage Therapist? This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about therapeutic massage and experience some of the wonderful techniques that will be taught in the upcoming professional therapeutic massage training program at MCC, expected to begin summer 2012. Class begins April 21 at 1 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 682-7315 Permaculture (8 Hours) Permaculture is a design system for creating a sustainable environment. In this course we will discuss garden layouts using perennial plants, soils, compost and water catchment. We will also visit permaculture sites. Class begins April 21 at 12 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. For more information visit www.mayland. edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 682-7315

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Opinion/Outlooks

Data shows many counties have higher poverty rates

The Budget and Tax Center re l e ased county -b y -c o u n ty Economic Snapshots this week, providing a lens through which to view how well communities in North Carolina are faring across key economic and social indicators. If you are wondering how many people are employed, living in poverty, or lack health insurance in your county, the snapshots are the go-to resource for quick data. The snapshots include graduation rates and longevity data for the first time. A quick review of the snapshots reveals that counties with higher poverty rates are more likely to have more

The General Assembly returned to Raleigh on February 16 for a scheduled three-day session in which no votes were taken and no business was conducted. I attended the session at my own expense in case any unscheduled business came to the floor as happened in January when a surprise veto override vote was taken after midnight to prevent teachers from paying dues to the North Carolina Association of Educators through regular payroll deductions. House Speaker T h o m Ti l l i s a n d Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger

high-school dropouts and lower life expectancy at birth. Counties located in the eastern region— defined here as the Eastern, Northeastern, and Southeastern economic development areas—of the state have been hit particularly hard. For instance, counties the eastern region of the state account for 7 of the 10 highest 2010 poverty rates, 14 of the 15 highest percentage increases in food stamp participation rates from Sept. 2007 to Sept. 2011, and 13 of the 20 lowest rates of rental affordability for a two bedroom housing-unit in 2010. Moreover, of the top 10 counties in North

Carolina with the lowest life expectancy at birth, 9 counties are located throughout the eastern region of the state—and 4 of these counties are labeled persistently poor counties. Eastern counties also account for 10 of the 15 largest percentage increases in the unemployment rate between November 2010 and November 2011. It goes without saying that people living in other regions of the state are also hurting, including Richmond County residents who are experiencing the second highest percentage of low-income population and Watauga County residents who are experiencing

the largest income gap between the top 5 and bottom 20 percent of households. Some counties are doing better than others. This is clear in counties where educational attainment is higher than the state average despite experiencing a poverty rate higher than the state average, including Durham, Jackson, and Pitt counties to name a few. Other counties are faring better than the state average across several indicators. The data also shows the responsiveness of the Medicaid and food stamp programs for residents in need during and beyond the Great Recession.

Ray Rapp’s report from Raleigh

said they scheduled the February special session in case we needed to address redistricting matters. Since the courts are still reviewing the contested maps and the primaries in May are still on schedule, there was no need to hold the session. The leadership advised us to stay home but over 80 members in the House and 24 in the Senate showed up for fear that Speaker Tillis would orchestrate another veto override vote if we were not in the Chamber. At this point, the total number of days devoted to special legislative sessions since adjournment last June is 20. At

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an estimated cost of $50,000 per day, the state has spent $1 million on six separate special sessions with a seventh slated in April, one month before the regularly scheduled “short session.” There is a growing concern about the frequency of these special sessions and the fact that the General Assembly is fast becoming a full-time Legislature. If we are to have a part-time citizenLegislature, then we need to complete our work in a timely, efficient fashion and return home so that we can learn from you about the needs of our communities, a I did this month in the “Legislative Listening Sessions” at the Bee Log and Cane River Middle Schools in Yancey County and the Beech Glen Community Center in Madison County. Pre-School Expansion

Good news came from Governor Beverly Perdue last week: She announced that 2,000 new slots would be made available from $9.3 million in unexpended funds for at-risk 4-year olds in North Carolina’s nationally recognized NC Pre-K program. (The current year’s budget cut over 6,300 at risk slots for four-year olds and this restores nearly one third of them.) T h e G o v e r n o r ’s

announcement came in the midst of a report that the House Select Committee on Early Childhood Education Improvement plans to recommend altering the definition of “at risk” to exclude approximately onethird of the state’s currently eligible four-year olds and to privatize pre-K classrooms by the summer of 2013. The proposal would deny access to thousands of four-year olds by reducing the income eligibility guidelines for a family of four from $50,975 to $22,350. (Each year about 67,000 atrisk four year olds are eligible for the program and only 24,700 are provided service under the c u r r e n t y e a r ’s budget.) This failure to provide full support for these pre-school children flies in the face of the court order issued in July, 2011 by Superior Court Judge Howard Manning that the “State of North Carolina shall not deny any eligible at-risk fouryear old admission to the North Carolina P r e - K i n d e rg a r t e n Program.” At a time when we need to invest dollars in expanding access for the 67,000 atrisk pre-schooler’s, it seems unwise to be looking for ways to exclude the children of working families from this highly valued program.

State Parks This month, the Program Evaluation Division of the General Assembly recommended closing a state museum, a state historic site and cutting operating hours at seven other locations including the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville to help save money. The division also made other r ec o mm e n d a ti o n s that together with closing the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City and the Richard Caswell Memorial in Kinston would save an estimated $1.9 million. These savings would more than double if the state closed its 39 parks and recreation areas during winter months. The study has been sent to a subcommittee for additional review.” Listening sessions My 12th and 13th Legislative Listening Sessions since last fall were held at the Bee Log School (February 21) and the Cane River Middle School (February 23) and discussions lasted 2 hours at each site. A follow-up session was held on Saturday, February 18 at the Beech Glen Community Center in Madison County where over 60 persons heard Frontier Communications’ representatives Ken Maxwell and Gregg Edwards assure them

that High Speed Internet (HSI) would be available in their community by June 30. Lack of HIS service was a major concern expressed at the Legislative Listening Session last fall.

Card of Thanks The family of Elaine McIntosh would like to thank the community for all the support they have received during the loss of their loved one. The outpouring of love, food, prayers, Bibles, donations, and friendship will not be forgotten. Thank you to the family of Laurel Branch Baptist Church for taking such good care of the family after the service and to Hospice, who although we did not know for very long we could not have gotten through this without you. Also to Holcombe Brothers for their wonderful attentive service that made the day go by much easier. May God Bless each and every one of you. The Elaine McIntosh Family

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Obituaries Joy Ball

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Joy Ball, 82, of Banks Creek, died Burnsville, NC 28714, or to Western Carolina Rescue Mission, P. O. Box 909, Asheville, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was a NC 28802. daughter of the late Goble and Victoria Melton L.D. McIntyre Anglin and the wife of Benjamin Ball, who died in 2004. L D McIntyre, 75, of the White Oak Surviving are her daughter: Benita Estep; two sons: Dennis Ball and wife, Martina, and Community, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 Brady Ball and wife, Laura, all of Burnsville; a at his home. He was the son of the late Jason brother: Earl Anglin of Goose Creek, S.C. and and Bessie Self McIntyre. He was preceded a half-brother: Edgar Anglin of Asheville; eight in death by his son, Michael McIntyre and grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. brother, Raymond McIntyre. L D served in the Army during the Korean Funeral was Friday with the Revs. Steve Conflict. He ran a local grocery store for a Robinson and Claude Carroll officiating. A number of years before retiring from National private family burial was held in the Ben Ball Park Concessions. Family Cemetery. Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, Maxine Ballew McIntyre; daughter Kathy Joseph ‘Joe’ Williams Laws and husband, John, of Bakersville; son Joseph “Joe” Williams, 82, of Burnsville, Rick McIntyre and wife, Melissa, of Burnsville; died, Thursday, March 8, 2012, at the Charles sisters: Brenda Ballew and husband, Ralph, George VA Hospice Center in Asheville. Kathleen Kohake and husband, Marvin; and Born in Lynch, Kentucky, to the late Walter sister-in-law Faye McIntyre, all from South and Martha Sparkman Williams, he was also Carolina; grandsons Daniel Laws and Kurt preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise Weber; and a special nephew, J.R. Ballew. Funeral was held Monday, March 12 in the “Tootsy” Williams; brothers: Gerdine and Chapel of Yancey Funeral Service, with the Jerome Williams. He served as a corporal in the Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He was a Rev. Sherrill Whitson officiating. Burial was retired, disabled employee of AC Transit of in the Ballew Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Oakland, Calif. Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Rd., Joe attended North Bend Free Will Baptist Burnsville, NC 28714. Church until his declining health. Surviving are a son, Charles Williams; Ruby Brinkley Wilson daughters Paula Peterson and husband, Junior, and Charlene Hoffman and husband, Daniel, Ruby Lee Brinkley Wilson, daughter of all of Burnsville; grandchildren Gary, Kevin, David Hulon and Bertha Wright Brinkley, Brad, DJ, Kayla, Aaliyah and Mikey; greatwas born Nov. 6, 1929 in Burnsville. She died grandchildren Asya and Ashton; a brother: Boyd Williams and wife, Trena, of Marion; March 8, 2012 at her home in Bald Creek. Ruby is predeceased by her parents, her and sisters, Chloe Hughes and Marjorie Allen, brothers Joe, Clyde, Jack, and Reece, and her both of Burnsville. sisters Marie Ball and Dorothy Robertson. Funeral service was Sunday in the Chapel Ruby graduated from Burnsville High of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, with the Revs. Blaine Whitson and Denny Wilson School, worked several years at Square D, officiating. Burial was in the Grover Hunter and in Greensboro at Belks, Cone Hospital, and UNCG. However, her real career was Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Charles her family. In 1949, Ruby married Ronald Earl Wilson. George VA Hospice Center, 1100 Tunnel Ron survives her, along with their daughters Road, Asheville, NC 28805 or Gideons Sharon Lynn Wilson and Julia Dawn Wyrick International, P. O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC and her husband ,Bobby; grandchildren 28714, or toward funeral expenses. Cynthia Lynn and husband, Steve Ayers, and Patricia Dawn Zimmerman; greatRobert C. McMillan grandchildren Ashland Patricia Jones, Dillon Robert C. McMillan, 89, of Newdale, Thomas Jones, Brandon Ray Zimmerman, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at and Timothy Cole Zimmerman. Additional survivors include her sister, Betty B. Robinson; Brookside Rehabilitation & Care. A native of Alamo, Tennessee, he was a son sister-in-law, Peggy Brinkley; and members of of the late James and Gladys Cates McMillan, the Wilson family: Beryl, Ruth, Jan, Margaret, and the husband of Elizabeth Munson and Deane, their spouses, and a number of nieces and nephews. McMillan who died in 2003. A service to celebrate Ruby’s life was held Robert was a retired naval chaplain, serving in World War II and the Korean War, and Sunday at the Bald Creek United Methodist became an ordained Episcopal priest after Church. Gifts in Ruby’s memory may be made to the retiring. He had a great love for music of all Bald Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery kinds, art, and a passion for education. Surviving are two daughters: Margaret Fund, c/o Nan Proffitt, 43 Beachwood Drive, Bailey and husband, Joe, of Columbia, S.C., Burnsville, NC 28714, or to Hospice of Yancey and Debbie Thomas of Burnsville; a son: County, 856 George’s Fork Road, Burnsville, Robert A. McMillan and wife, Margie, of NC 28714. Jack, Ala.; five grandchildren: Seth Thomas, John Kenneth Welton Liz Johnson, Heather McMillan, Twila and Will McMillan; and, five great-grandchildren: John Kenneth Welton, born May 28, 1940, Jacob and Hayden Thomas, Ani and Caitlyn passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012, Johnson and Robby McMillan. at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He was Funeral was Saturday in St. Thomas preceded in death by his parents: George Episcopal Church, of which he was a member. The Revs. Everett Fredholm and Joe Bennett Albert Welton and Eleanor Wilma Smith officiated. Burial will be in the Western Welton, and his wife, Lt. Col. Nellie Loretta Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at Black Hensley Welton, Army Nurse Corps. Survivors include his brothers: David Allen Mountain.

Welton and wife, Kathleen, of Yadkinville; Laurence George Welton of Fresno, Calif., and Robert Henry Welton and spouse, Timoth Copney, of Baltimore, Md.; and his special friend: Charles Dean Cassida and wife, Jean, of Spruce Pine. He attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, and was retired as a major in the U.S. Army. He held Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees, and served as an administrator in field hospitals and medical centers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, of which he attended, located at 12021 South US Hwy. 19E in Spruce Pine. The Rev. Darren Waldrup will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be beside his wife in Hensley Cemetery in the Little Creek community of Yancey County.

Ricky Burl Harris Ricky Burl Harris, 54, of Burnsville, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care Center. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Wayne and Norma Branton of Plum Branch. He was preceded in death by his birth father, Burl Harris, who passed away in November of 1987. He worked for American South for a number of years. Ricky was of the Baptist Faith and loved woodworking, riding horses, camping and fishing. Surviving are his father and mother, Wayne and Norma Branton of Plum Branch; fiancée, Micki Hoilman; daughter, Bobbie Leigh Caldwell and husband, Scotty, of Statesville; son, Ethan Wayne Scott Harris of Tipton Hill; sister, Veronica “Vicky” Branton of Burnsville; grandchildren: Abagail, Hunter and CoraLynn Caldwell; and nephew, Dustin Proffit and wife, Kirsten, of Riverside. Funeral was Saturday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Todd Robinson and Rev. Steve Robinson officiated. Burial followed in the Young’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

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County to seek operation of tag office in town From the front Locating the t a g o ff i c e i n t h e courthouse could save money on utilities and rent, commissioners acknowledged, but might not please the public because they would be required to pass through the metal detector to get their vehicle tag. Staffing of a tag office would require the hiring of two staffers, to include an office manager, and both would have to complete state training before the office could open. Both staffers would have to be notaries. The county commission voted to have Bennett send the application for the county to operate the tag office, with both the courthouse and the old library annex listed as a possible location for the business, In other business, commissiners were

asked to approve the first steps to seek designation for the National Scenic Byway designation for the current Mount Mitchell Scenic Byway. The effort is being presented by the High Country Council of Governments as a way to protect scenic and historic characteristics of the roadway leading to Mt. Mitchell. The HCCOG asked the commission to apporove a survey to be sent to property owners with land on the current Mt. Mitchell Scenic Bypass, to ask their opinions on whether the county should pursue federal bypass designation. The survey will also try to gauge the attitude about limits or enhancements that designation might bring about.

County Commissioners held two special meetings this week, one to approve applying for a tag office and one to approve the settlement of a tax dispute over land at Mountain Air.

Settlement reached with Mountain Air

Ya n c e y C o u n t y a n d Mountain Air developers have agreed to a settlement over a dispute about the taxes owed on parcels of land in the development. The settlement was reached through mediation with Appeals Court Judge Bob Hunter. County Manager Nathan Bennett said that “Mountain Air will make immediate payment of all past due taxes dating back to 2008” as part

of the settlement. The payment exceeds $300,000, he said. Mountain Air had disputed the taxable value of several parcels of land in the exclusive development, including the country club and undeveloped parcels in the Settlers Edge section. The developers, the country club and other corporations involved in the Mountain Air property had appealed tax values to the local property

tax commission - which is the county commission - and then to the state Property Tax Commission. A ruling there in favor of the county had led to the appeals court. The mediation is part of a solution offered by the appeals court. Bennett said the settlement is “agreeable and fair” regarding land values going forward.

State says unemployment rate sees another positive move North Carolina gained 17,000 nonfarm jobs in January, according to statistics released this week by the state’s Department of Commerce. Over the year, that state has seen an increase of 50,600 jobs. The state’s January unemployment rate decreased to 10.2 percent from December’s benchmark rate of 10.4 percent. “We are encouraged by total job growth since this time last year and the job gains in January,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Dale Carroll. “There were job increases in a majority of the job sectors. We remain committed to assisting our customers statewide with our programs and services available at our employment services offices.” Seasonally adjusted total nonfarm industry employment, as gathered through the monthly establishment survey increased by 17,000 to 3,949,200 in January. Since January 2011, private sector jobs have increased by 55,400. Over-the-year, professional & business services had the largest job gain with 13,900. It is important to note that industry employment estimates are subject to seasonal patterns. While seasonal

adjustment factors are applied to the data, these factors may not be fully capturing the seasonal trend. Therefore, when interpreting the industry employment changes it is advisable to focus on over-the-year changes in both the seasonally adjusted series and the not seasonally adjusted series. The number of people unemployed decreased by 7,968 to 476,276 (seasonally adjusted), over the month. The number of

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people employed increased by 14,213, to 4,207,205. Since this time last year, the number of people unemployed has decreased by 10,736. The state unemployment rate in January 2011 was 10.5 percent.

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Yancey County News wins E.W. Scripps Award

for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment

The Yancey County News, one of the newest – and smallest - newspapers in the nation, has been honored with one of its most prestigious awards. The newspaper has been awarded the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment for a series of stories that raised many questions about the use of absentee ballots in the 2010 General Election in Yancey County. The award was to be announced Friday by Mike Philipps, the president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation in Cincinnati. “The entry from Yancey County News fairly crackles with the energy of good journalism in a charged atmosphere of reluctant – if not criminal – public officials, official nepotism and of county government operating without public oversight,” judges wrote. “It does so with reporting and writing that shows care with the facts, depth, and yet with a spritely, inviting manner – retaining a strong community (and citizen) tone even as it provides the details of research and analysis.” Judges said the stories, written by Yancey County News editor and co-owner Jonathan D. Austin, “show a small newspaper staff pushing

their resources, ingenuity and energy to the limit, day after day,” challenging “officials used to operating with a disregard for public scrutiny and accountability that spans degrees from benign to blatant.” In winning, the Yancey County News bested entries by finalists Bloomberg News and OpenSecret.org. Bloomberg’s entry detailed how the Federal Reserve provided $1.2 trillion in bailout loans to Wall Street banks, and OpenSecrets’ entry tracked the role of money in American politics. Throughout 2011, Austin’s reports exposed how the second-in-command at the sheriff’s department was pawning his issue firearms; uncovered seeming efforts by county deputies to get criminals to vote; documented illegal voting by felons who had not regained their rights; and located residents who said a ranking deputy brought them their absentee ballot, witnessed the completed ballot for them and then returned it to the polls. Austin also documented cases from the weeks leading up to the election in which individuals were arrested, voted, then saw the charges against them later dismissed or drastically reduced.

“People say we are doing something special here, but we’re only doing what any good journalist learns in Journalism 101 class,” Austin said. “What makes this honor so unique is that we did this work in the newspaper’s very first year, that we did it with no staff, and that other local media had the chance to point out these serious issues as they occurred, but they chose to keep their eyes shut.” Austin and his wife, Susan, opened the newspaper in January 2011. Austin was editor of the News-Record & Sentinel in Marshall prior to opening the Yancey County News. He also worked at the Hendersonville Times-News, The Tuscaloosa News, the Statesville Record & Landmark, and at CNN.com. Jonathan is the son of the late Harvey E. Austin of Celo and the late Ethel R. Austin of Riceville. Susan is the daughter of Carolyn Byrd Tipton of Givens Estates and the late John. E. Tipton. The Austins will receive the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment - and a cash award - at a dinner at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel in Detroit on April 26.

Judges say newspaper’s reporting ‘fairly crackles with the energy of good journalism in a charged atmosphere’ For the Scripps Howard Awards National Journalism Competition 2012 – Distinguished Service to the First Amendment: WINNER: Yancey County News – “Unlawful law enforcement” The entry from Yancey County News, Burnsville, N.C., fairly crackles with the energy of good journalism in a charged atmosphere of reluctant – if not criminal – public officials, official nepotism and of county government operating without public oversight. As the entry demonstrates: • It does so in a rural county where government is entrenched, across generations in at least one office, sheriff, and with officials used to operating with a disregard for public scrutiny and accountability that spans degrees from benign to blatant. • It does so as the first news organization in many years – if ever – to challenge those in power, and at risk to its circulation, survival – and even concerns about the personal safety of its small staff. • It does so with reporting and writing that shows care with the facts, depth and yet with a spritely, inviting manner – retaining a strong community (and citzen) tone even as it provides the details of research and analysis. One quality of the reports stands out: A ability to provide not just the results of solid reporting, but also to document the newsgathering process: A public official is not just “unavailable.” He is unavailable for a reason, attributed to the source – and then a second official in the same office is not available, again with attribution; and then a third. The style reassures the reader of the nature and persistence of the effort to gather comment and reaction, particularly important when – as the letter accompanying the entry noted – some officials have charged the paper with political bias. The sum of the articles entered in this year’s competition show a small newspaper staff pushing their resources, ingenuity and energy to the limit, day after day, even as they lose points-of-sale (businesses afraid to endanger lucrative county business) and receive warnings

about their personal safety. At least one community source advised that the journalists should remember that houses get burned down in Yancey County. The nation’s founders envisioned the major role of a free press to be a watchdog on government – providing only journalism, as a profession, with constitutional protection in the First Amendment from government interference, censorship or control. Combined with the solid reporting, writing and admirable goals of informing its fellow county residents, the Yancey County News lives up to that mission – and thus merits selection for its Distinguished Service to the First Amendment. FINALISTS: • Staff, Bloomberg News: “The Fed’s Trillion-Dollar Secret” • Staff, OpenSecrets Blog ‘ “Holding Their Feet to the Fire” Both finalists excelled at facets of the “watchdog on government” role intended for a free press by the nation’s founders – but in ways that greatly differ in terms of how that role is carried out. The staff at Bloomberg News demonstrated incredible tenacity and professionalism – as well as their knowledge of the subject – in parsing 29,000 documents obtained from one of the nation’s most powerful and secretive agencies, and it’s actions during one of the nation’s direst moments. No hyperbole needed. The entry exemplifies the best of skilled, high quality and high-level journalism. OpenSecrets Blog, as shown in the entry, seeks to educate citizens through long-term observation and accountability – with an informed citizenry being the result of a vigilant press being able to publish and report without fear of government action. Tracking money in today’s political world is ever more important post-“Citizens United” Supreme Court decision world, which opened up corporate spending in federal elections. - Gene Policinski, Senior Vice President and Executive Director, First Amendment Center – March 2, 2012

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Regional Market Reports Which markets offer Yancey farmers the best return on their investment? Should they head west, east or south? Agriculture and food industries accounted for $29,057,488 in Yancey County income in 2000, or 7.77 percent of the total county income. Livestock, poultry, and their products accounted for 23 percent of the total agricultural market. So this list recounts the prices in the last week at regional farm markets.

Harward Brothers Livestock Market, Turnersburg, NC Weighted Average Report for Monday Mar 12. Slaughter cows mostly steady to 5.00 higher, bulls mostly 7.00 higher. Feeder cattle mixed. Slaughter cows made up 13 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 2 percent, other cows 1 percent, and feeders 82 percent. Feeder supply included 33 percent steers, 39 percent heifers, and 28 percent bulls. 19 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 225-245 231 180.00-212.50 196.95 WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton - Weighted Average Report for Monday Mar 14 250-290 276 180.00-205.00 194.02 12, 2012 Cattle Receipts: 489 Last week: 246 Last year: 0 26 300-345 323 180.00-207.50 189.33 Slaughter cattle mostly steady. Feeder cattle 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Slaughter cows made up 14 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, 30 350-395 368 165.00-195.00 182.01 replacement cows 3 percent, other cows 0 percent, and feeders 81 percent. 13 405-440 425 170.00-195.00 177.05 The feeder supply included 38 percent steers, 43 percent heifers, and 20 14 450-495 473 155.00-180.00 168.22 percent bulls. Near 27 percent of the run weighed over 16 500-545 521 150.00-170.00 159.56 600 lbs. 15 550-595 570 152.00-166.00 157.76 3/9/12 Tennessee Livestock Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 7 600-640 619 140.00-158.00 144.59 Producers Graded Goat and Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 18 650-695 665 130.00-144.00 138.14 Sheep Sale. Receipts: 769 (606 6 250-285 271 200.00-220.00 204.44 9 701-730 710 125.00-140.00 133.84 10 300-345 326 175.00-219.00 201.94 Goats; 190 Sheep) Last Sale 2 750-795 773 125.00-128.00 126.54 6 350-390 366 180.00-204.00 196.05 495. Next Sale March 23,2012. 8 400-449 435 170.00-194.00 179.55 3 805-840 818 120.00 120.00 (Second and fourth Friday of 9 460-492 481 177.00-187.50 180.60 2 910-920 915 102.00-106.00 104.01 each month) 11 500-535 518 160.00-184.00 171.05 Small 1 - 2 8 550-590 569 156.00-169.00 160.07 Goats sold per hundred weight 2 180-190 185 150.00-170.00 159.73 5 605-635 616 140.00-158.00 147.33 (cwt) unless otherwise noted, 8 200-245 219 124.00-180.00 159.52 11 650-695 664 137.00-147.00 143.10 weights, actual or estimated. 7 250-295 270 120.00-175.00 158.12 6 705-745 732 124.00-138.00 132.48 27 305-345 330 122.00-180.00 153.58 Slaughter Classes: Kids 4 750-795 766 123.00-136.00 131.89 31 351-395 370 124.00-175.00 150.79 Selection 1 1 965-965 965 117.00 117.00 10 405-445 421 130.00-170.00 152.68 1 1070-1070 1070 115.00 115.00 25-35 lbs 215.00-222.50 Small 1 - 2 8 466-485 471 144.00-150.00 145.91 36-50 lbs 239.50-250.00 1 260-260 260 170.00 170.00 5 560-590 573 120.00-145.00 135.37 51-65 lbs 230.00-240.00 1 325-325 325 110.00 110.00 2 600-635 618 122.00-135.00 128.68 66-80 lbs 171.00-200.00 1 375-375 375 160.00 160.00 Medium and Large 3 2 560-595 578 122.50-142.00 132.55 81-90 lbs 3 320-330 325 114.00-160.00 131.54 1 610-610 610 113.00 113.00 Selection 2 7 370-395 386 134.00-170.00 153.13 1 695-695 695 80.00 80.00 Full 25-35 lbs 205.00-221.00 6 405-445 423 140.00-173.00 158.59 Medium and Large 3 36-50 lbs 226.50-250.00 2 515-540 528 140.00-154.00 146.83 2 370-395 383 92.50-160.00 127.35 3 615-645 632 129.00-135.00 131.97 51-65 lbs 220.00-229.25 4 415-435 424 140.00-160.00 148.66 1 495-495 495 145.00 145.00 Feeder Heifers Small 1 - 2 66-80 lbs 170.00-200.00 3 500-530 510 140.00-150.00 146.73 3 200-230 213 130.00-150.00 142.93 81-90 lbs 2 560-570 565 130.00-146.00 138.07 2 280-280 280 122.50-150.00 136.25 Selection 3 2 615-635 625 135.00-138.00 136.48 5 300-320 306 100.00-140.00 126.63 25-35 lbs 195.00-195.50 1 720-720 720 114.00 114.00 25 350-395 377 101.00-157.00 137.25 1 790-790 790 110.00 110.00 36-50 lbs 195.00-200.00 21 400-445 423 120.00-152.00 136.68 Holstein Large 3 51-65 lbs 187.00 9 450-495 474 110.00-142.00 132.77 2 270-270 270 147.50-157.50 152.50 66-80 lbs 171.00-175.00 9 500-545 524 135.00-145.00 140.43 1 335-335 335 137.50 137.50 Yearlings Selection 2-3 13 550-595 573 110.00-142.00 133.49 1 385-385 385 137.50 137.50 71-118 lbs 131.50-187.00 1 410-410 410 60.00 60.00 3 650-685 673 90.00-110.00 103.23 2 465-485 475 109.00-112.50 110.71 2 710-740 725 100.00-105.00 102.45 Slaughter Bucks/Billies 3 505-535 520 67.50-121.00 102.82 Medium and Large 3 All Wgts 105.50-131.00 2 550-580 565 50.00-75.00 62.17 8 270-285 278 140.00-177.00 153.38 Slaughter Nannies/Does 1 640-640 640 93.00 93.00 7 300-340 318 110.00-155.00 125.97 All wgts 71.00-111.00, mostly 1 690-690 690 105.00 105.00 11 355-395 381 130.00-155.00 141.85 3 700-710 707 90.00-111.00 104.07 91.00-111.00 4 400-445 425 132.00-144.00 137.70 8 771-771 771 106.00 106.00 Kids Feeders Selection 3 6 450-495 477 134.00-149.00 143.26 1 835-835 835 80.00 80.00 30-53 lbs 157.00-202.00 6 500-545 516 114.00-151.00 130.74 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 5 555-595 579 119.00-135.00 129.13 SHEEP Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 600-630 618 97.00-125.00 113.66 1 225-225 225 160.00 160.00 Slaughter Lambs-Includes all 2 675-675 675 110.00-115.00 112.50 3 265-280 272 140.00-164.00 155.27 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2 breeds, sold per hundred weight 10 300-345 317 140.00-170.00 156.36 (cwt). 13 360-395 379 140.00-172.50 161.30 Livestock Exchange, Williamston, SC Weighted Choice and Prime 40-60 lbs 19 400-445 426 150.00-169.00 159.55 Average Report for Monday Mar 12, 2012 12 455-495 480 140.00-156.00 153.13 237.00-240.00 Cattle Receipts: 700 Last week: 618 Last year: 22 505-545 531 135.00-155.00 146.95 605. Slaughter cows and bulls steady, Feeder Good 201.00-221.00 8 550-567 563 135.00-165.00 152.11 steers and bulls steady, heifers 2.00-4.00 lower. Choice and Prime 61-80 lbs 13 600-625 612 130.00-144.00 137.67 Slaughter cows made up 13 percent of the 203.00-218.00 6 655-695 663 115.00-128.00 123.66 offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement Good 232.00 1 705-705 705 120.00 120.00 cows 10 percent, other cows 1 percent, and 4 830-845 836 105.00-115.00 108.49 Choice and Prime 81-100 lbs feeders 74 percent. The feeder supply included 1 955-955 955 101.00 101.00 30 percent steers, 36 percent heifers, and 34 180.00-186.50 Small 1 - 2 percent bulls. Near 16 percent of the run weighed Good 183, Choice and Prime 1 175-175 175 165.00 165.00 over 600 lbs. 100-120 lbs 170, Good, Choice 3 360-380 372 120.00-150.00 135.20 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 2 400-425 413 140.00-147.00 143.61 and Prime 120-150 lbs Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg 3 460-495 482 130.00-140.00 135.65 Price Slaughter Ewes Utility and 2 500-505 503 115.00 115.00 2 220-225 223 220.00-240.00 229.89 Good: 1 580-580 580 105.00 105.00 10 250-295 272 200.00-220.00 210.27 All wgts 70.00-128.00 1 675-675 675 90.00 90.00 12 305-340 323 200.00-220.00 208.73 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2 18 350-395 377 200.00-213.00 205.19 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Slaughter Rams: 6 400-440 418 189.00-219.00 203.70 10 404-445 423 170.00-190.00 183.32 5 450-490 474 170.00-182.00 178.00 All Wgts Not well tested. 11 450-495 472 165.00-189.00 177.96 5 502-515 508 168.00-182.50 175.75 7 500-545 526 140.00-159.00 151.46 5 555-595 571 160.00-172.50 166.79 Tennessee Dept of Ag-USDA 10 563-595 580 137.00-157.00 148.58 3 600-630 617 145.00-148.00 145.97 10 605-645 622 130.00-144.00 139.10 4 655-668 663 145.00-153.00 149.77 4 655-695 675 127.00-131.00 129.27 5 810-825 819 125.00-134.00 130.84 7 708-708 708 135.50 135.50 Small 1 - 2 1 785-785 785 117.00 117.00 3 200-245 222 197.50-202.50 199.51 1 865-865 865 104.00 104.00 5 260-295 277 185.00-195.00 186.88 Small 1 - 2 9 310-340 326 182.50-198.00 189.69 1 415-415 415 152.00 152.00 12 360-395 381 182.50-195.00 186.76 1 480-480 480 115.00 115.00 7 420-445 430 175.00-185.00 178.71 1 525-525 525 120.00 120.00 Medium and Large 3 1 570-570 570 129.00 129.00 7 350-390 374 120.00-155.00 142.30 Medium and Large 3 7 465-495 481 119.00-160.00 143.87 1 425-425 425 142.50 142.50 Holstein Large 3 2 470-495 483 160.00 160.00 2 330-340 335 110.00-120.00 115.07 1 500-500 500 110.00 110.00 2 405-430 418 127.00-130.00 128.46 Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 1380-1390 1385 77.50-79.00 78.25 3 200-220 212 215.00-240.00 224.41 2 1235-1255 1245 81.00-87.00 84.02 High Dressing 8 255-290 273 192.50-198.00 195.58 3 1475-1635 1563 75.00-80.50 78.41 7 305-340 322 182.50-189.00 185.81 2 1405-1435 1420 82.50-85.00 83.76 High Dressing 15 350-395 375 170.00-178.00 172.84 Boner 80-85% Lean 12 400-445 432 165.00-175.00 168.97 2 810-860 835 71.00-74.00 72.46 12 450-495 475 152.00-165.00 157.85 22 1015-1345 1169 70.00-79.00 74.63 10 510-545 535 147.50-158.00 150.77 6 910-1215 1054 81.00-85.00 82.36 High Dressing 5 500-515 503 167.00-173.00 168.23 Fancy 4 1440-1685 1568 72.00-80.50 75.91 13 550-590 569 145.00-152.00 146.51 2 1450-1620 1535 82.50-83.50 83.03 High Dressing 6 600-645 623 126.00-135.00 129.62

Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 41 400-445 428 160.00-198.00 170.59 31 450-495 471 154.00-189.00 165.78 39 500-545 526 145.00-168.00 155.51 26 550-595 568 140.00-161.00 148.90 20 600-645 620 125.00-153.00 138.09 8 650-680 664 130.00-142.00 133.21 9 700-745 717 120.00-133.00 125.40 2 770-795 783 114.00-121.00 117.44 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Young Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 755-820 788 910.00-930.00 920.41 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred Small and Medium 1 - 2 Young 2 750-805 778 790.00-860.00 823.76 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 2 805-830 818 790.00-910.00 850.92 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 11 1085-1385 1260 75.50-88.00 83.13 8 1450-1870 1665 78.00-86.50 82.41 2 1455-1495 1475 90.00-91.00 90.51 High Dressing Boner 80-85% Lean 4 665-850 765 70.00-84.00 76.86 62 900-1395 1137 75.00-89.50 82.36 7 925-1390 1139 90.00-98.50 93.64 High Dressing 5 1115-1375 1176 70.00-74.50 72.87 Low Dressing 37 1400-1925 1565 75.00-89.00 83.64 5 1430-1685 1518 90.00-93.50 92.25 High Dressing Other Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Young Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 920-1055 989 83.50-94.00 87.53 Medium and Large 1 - 2 Middle Aged 3 925-1060 995 75.00-86.00 79.53 Small and Medium 1 - 2 Young 2 820-850 835 81.00-95.00 87.87 Small 1 - 2 Young 3 640-765 722 80.00-93.00 87.35 Slaughter Bulls Yield Grade 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 7 1025-1325 1174 85.00-102.50 94.37 4 1145-1395 1273 107.00-111.00 108.55 High Dressing 3 1035-1105 1075 62.00-81.00 71.20 Low Dressing 10 1535-2090 1773 95.00-104.00 100.25 5 1560-1850 1703 104.50-113.50 107.19 High Dressing Cows/Calf Pairs: (10) Small 1 and 2 710-785 lbs young to middle age cows with 105-230 lbs calves 730.00-950.00 per pair. Medium and Large 1 and 2 825-1070 lbs young to middle age cows with 110-270 lbs calves 710.00-1180.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1260 lbs middle age cows with 165 lbs calves 1380.00 per pair. 4 4

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660 125.00-127.50 126.12 709 120.00-124.00 121.76 Small 1 - 2 2 215-220 218 190.00-198.00 194.05 7 265-290 277 180.00-185.00 181.26 3 300-315 305 180.00-186.50 183.51 6 355-395 376 155.00-162.00 156.80 2 400-410 405 145.00-150.00 147.53 5 455-475 465 137.00-144.00 138.97 Medium and Large 3 4 220-245 235 140.00-162.50 149.55 3 260-275 268 152.50-160.00 157.44 7 305-345 329 120.00-168.00 149.22 3 370-395 378 135.00-140.00 137.93 2 365-390 378 113.00-121.00 117.13 Brahman X 2 420-445 433 120.00-125.00 122.57 11 505-540 525 125.00-140.00 130.95 3 655-695 670 120.00-123.00 120.98 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Young Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 840-895 866 775.00-820.00 793.52 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 2 920-1130 1025 780.00-990.00 895.76 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 2 790-875 833 840.00-1050.00 950.36 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 11 920-1160 978 810.00-1150.00 920.45 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 3 1210-1385 1280 895.00-1195.00 1077.77 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 2 830-875 853 920.00-1000.00 961.06 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred 6 950-1170 1033 900.00-1140.00 990.23 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred Medium and Large 1 - 2 Middle Aged 5 780-885 841 695.00-730.00 710.91 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 2 775-815 795 700.00-740.00 719.50 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 4 920-945 933 720.00-775.00 749.80 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred Medium and Large 1 - 2 Aged 2 705-885 795 595.00-730.00 670.14 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred Small 1 - 2 Young 4 610-785 665 590.00-620.00 601.15 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred

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The Hunger Games is topic of book talk With the upcoming theatrical release of the movie The Hunger Games on March 23, people of various age groups have shown an interest in the book by the same title by Suzanne Collins. Mayland Community College Circle Kiwanis Club will host a book discussion at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 22. Leading the discussion will be Elizabeth Baird Hardy,

an English teacher at Mayland Community College, a writer, and an avid lover of books. She has been using the novel with her ENG 111 courses for the past two years. The public is invited to join in this event for games, snacks, and a discussion of the book. This free event will be at the Main Campus of Mayland Community College.

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Photo by Deborah Palmer Students from the University of Louisville in Kentucky spent Tuesday, March 13, at the Dig In! Yancey Community Garden disassembling hoop rows, building new raised beds, clearing rocks, and filling low spots with gravel. Pictured are (standing) Dexter James, Ryan Shields, sponsor Kim Shaver, Meghan Stites, Spencer Sheryak, Nate Malchow, John Hartom, Laura Seelbach, Mike McFarling, (kneeling) Amy Walden, Linea Webb, and Julia Hunter. Dig In! is located on Bolens Creek Road in Burnsville. All produce from the garden is for local hunger relief agencies or education.

Residents help sponsor new ‘green’ Habitat Home

Mitchell-Yancey Habitat for Humanity’s vision is to build safer, more durable, comfortable and attractive, and energy efficient homes. Mountain Air residents will help to make this vision more attainable through grant sponsorship for Habitat ‘s first home in Yancey County certified to System Vision Program standards. Construction on the home will begin this summer. M-Y Habitat, in partnership with Advanced Energy and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA), has received the training and support to design, construct and certify this home as energy efficient. The grant will assist in material costs to build a study, durable, simple, wood-framed house while meeting the System Vision standard’s guarantee that the

Burnsville Health & Nutrition offers LSA (Limbic Stress Analysis) testing which looks for stresses and imbalances in the body. Donna England Daniel, a native of Yancey County, became interested in natural medicine after 20 years of declining health, and is a certified natural health professional. Stress on the body opens the door to cardiovascular problems, hormonal imbalances, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, parasites, candida, mold and fungus, heavy metals, immune function, polarity issues, thyroid issues, insomnia and much more. Contact Burnsville Health & Nutrition at 682-4645 to schedule your appointment.

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This painting was donated by Evelyn Hope Bailey and will be included in the TRAC Art Roadshow on Saturday, April 21. Her father, a former mayor of Burnsville, purchased it around 1938 from a young local painter named Clarence Riddle. TRAC is trying to find out something about Clarence Riddle and any information would be gratefully appreciated.

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Breakfast Pancake&Sausage Stix/ Breakfast Pizza Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk Half Day/Parent Day Lunch BBQ Rib S’wich/Fish Nuggets/Cornbread/ Chix Quesadilla/Salad/ Pinto Beans/Pineapple Tidbits/Mandarin Oranges Milk

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Timing is everything as the sucker fish run It is a sign of spring. Sure, the dogwoods and Bradford pears begin to bloom. The grass begins to grow. And certainly, it is just a matter of days, not weeks, before everything begins to collect a hazy yellow film from the pollinating pines and other plants. But to me, at least as of the last few years, the true sign of spring is when the sucker fish begin their spawn. In a manner not unlike the great salmon of Alaska, the sucker fish will make their way upstream to an ancient spot that many, many generations have congregated throughout the centuries. They flap on top of the water as they squirm over shallow runs, depositing their eggs and secretions along the way. Often, if you are lucky enough to time the event, it usually lasts only a week or so, you can catch dozens upon dozens rolling amongst each other in their annual dance. Of course, being one fond of the outdoors and bowfishing, this ignites the inner spirit within me. No longer must I brave the cold, the biting wind, and the other wintery elements nature has to offer. While I do enjoy it, the seasons remain in motion for a reason. They keep us from the having a passion that grows too monotonous to continue. The seasons pass so that we have something to look forward to as new challenges and adventures await. Yes, as the sucker fish work their way over distances, I envision myself as hunters of days passed. Much like the Native Americans hundreds of years ago must have done, I ready the draw on my bow, though it is much more technologically advanced than the ones used then, and release an arrow toward the golden

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fish. My arrow contains a string and barbed point. Theirs were likely longer arrows without a tether. Many used sharpened sticks to gig the fish instead. The suckers provided nourishment and an easy catch during the spawn. The suckers do the same now as well. Last year my daughter was fortunate in taking a sucker fish as her first animal with the use of a bow. She did it on the last day we were able to attend the spawning affair. In the process, she held the North Carolina State bowfishing record for youth female. This year, she was anxious and willing, and we were able to get out the creekside once again. I also held the overall North Carolina bowfishing record at 5 pounds 14 ounces. On the first night, I was able to bring in a nice

6 pounder. Officially measured, it came up to 5.99 pounds. Since the weights are not measured in hundredths but rather ounces, it temporarily breaks my old record by 2 ounces. After a busy day of birthday parties and dancing recitals, I was able to take Julianne back out. I would guide her, hoping it would not take the hundreds of shots it took the previous year before the hit was made. Using a LED Lenser headlamp, I searched the shallows and the running waters. She had taken a couple of shots, just missing each time. Then, about 10 yards away, there was a flurry of motion as several fish climbed, wallowed, and rubbed over each other. She pulled back the bow, and before I could finish the statement ‘shoot when you are ready,’ she released the biting arrow. Yes, she hit her mark and the arrow’s barbed point held the fish tight. We were able to pull it to the shore moments later. Official weight: 6.01 pounds. Luckily for me, it gets rounded off to 6 pounds and 0 ounces. Now, at least for the time being, Julianne and I will share the state record. That is until someone else is able to find the ancient spawning runs and share an experience with the spirits of old. Bill Howard is an avid bowhunter and outdoorsman. He teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bowhunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward outdoors@ gmail.com.

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An estimated 143,460 cases of colorectal cancer are expected to occur in 2012, but there are steps you can take every day to stay well and reduce your risk of colon cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that adults maintain a healthy weight by being physically active and eating a well-balanced diet. Limiting the amount of alcohol and limiting intake of processed and red meats are also steps you can take every day to reduce your risk of this disease. Screening for colorectal cancer has been proven to reduce deaths from the disease both by decreasing the number of people who are diagnosed with it and by finding a higher proportion of cancers at early, more treatable stages. Overall, colorectal cancer rates have declined rapidly in both men and women in the past two decades, due in part to early detection and removal of precancerous polyps. However, only half of the U.S. population aged 50 and older have been tested. Contact your American Cancer Society for information on the different types os screenings and screening guidelines. The American Cancer Society CHA program in Yancey County hopes to educate and reach undeserved populations, identifying and specifically taregetting women who are unscreened for colorectal cancer. The goal is to eventually encourage these women to participate in the life saving screenings they need. For more information about becoming a CHA Volunteer, please contact: Kathlene Stith 828.675.0305 or Kathlene.Stith@cancer.org

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Husky. Answers to Eryn (Aaron) Has one blue eye and one brown eye. $100.00 REWARD if returned safely. Missing since January 20, 2012 from Burnsville area. Please call 828-682-6008 or 828-284-8661 if you have any information. Please leave message if no answer.

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UNC Asheville open house set

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and their families will include lunch, an session on teaching licensure, including financial aid and incentives, and a chance to talk with faculty and current students. Online registration for the open house and for the teacher education session is encouraged at www. unca.edu/admissions/ visit/open-house.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

UNC Asheville will host an open house for high school and transfer students and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Students interested in adding teacher certification to their major at UNC Asheville are encouraged to attend a special session from 12:45-2:45 p.m. in Zageir Hall. This session for students

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Having qualified as co-administrators of the estate of Mary Lou Wilson of Yancey County of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before 13th day of June 2012 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 13th day of March 2012. Merita B. Good 3262 Paint Fork Rd. Mars Hill, NC 28754 Linda B. McKinney 2908 Hwy. 80 South Burnsville, NC 28714

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Administrator / Executor notice Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Johnnie Crain of Yancey County of North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before 8th day of May 2012 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 29th day of February 2012. Mary Crain 330 Crain Rd. Flag Pond, TN 37657

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Staples to perform at UNC Asheville Mavis Staples, one of America’s most enduring and best loved vocalists, will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Staples, named one of the 100 greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and one of the 100 greatest women of rock and roll by VH1, made her name as a singer of gospel and rhythm and blues. Her most recent album, “You are Not Alone,” won the 2011 Grammy Award for best Americana Album. Staples began her career in 1950 as a member of her family’s popular gospel group, the Staple Singers. Her father,

Pops Staples, was a close friend of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Staple Singers became a leading musical voice of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. In the early 1970s, the group merged gospel harmonies with pop and funk sensibilities and reached the Billboard Top 40 eight times, including numberone hits “Respect Yourself” and “I’ll Take You There.” In her solo career, Staples has recorded in many different styles with a wide range of musical collaborators, including jazz guitarist John Schofield, Patti Griffin, George Jones, Delbert McClinton, Los Lobos and Dr. John. Her 2003 duet with Bob Dylan was Grammynominated.

Some simple solutions for the younger set

By John Rosemond

him at all as long as he has an end in sight. I have been reticent to do Q: My kids, 4 and 3, are very loud. They yell and run inside the a big bombshell takeaway like you advocate in some of your books, house. They bang toys, get into loud conflicts, and my son likes to only because his infractions, taken individually, are minor. The worst scare his little sister by growling like a dinosaur. I know most of this things are occasionally not listening and an occasional lie (he told me recently that his Daddy said he could do something… I stuff is normal, but I’ve got a new found out later his Daddy said no such thing). Is it OK to do baby on the way, and I’m worried Living a dramatic consequence (e.g., no trains for a week) for those that the baby isn’t going to be able sorts of things at this age? to get enough rest during the day. A: To set the record straight, I rarely advocate “big Should I punish or just lighten up? with bombshell” consequences with children under the age of A: I don’t know if you need to 4, and then only for persistent misbehavior that either is or lighten up or not, but you most children has the potential of becoming serious. You’re not describing definitely have the right to protect anything more than typical “flack.” If you over-react to flack, yourself - and baby-on-the-way you are very likely to end up in a major power struggle. Yes, - from aural assault. It is not I do advocate nipping misbehavior in the proverbial bud, but unreasonable to expect children to you can send the “I won’t tolerate that” message without pulling out a play quietly. Fun and quiet are not incompatible. Your kids are old enough to understand the “Three Strike Rule.” weapon of mass destruction. When it comes to consequences, overkill They start the day with no strikes. When they get too loud, for whatever can create more problems than it solves. Your son is asking if he can have his toy or privilege back “tomorrow” reason, they both get a strike, no matter who was the louder one or who started it. Just walk in to where they are and say, “That’s strike because tomorrow is about as far into the future as a 3-year-old can envision. In addition, “tomorrow” to a 3-year-old is anything in the one,” and walk out. They’ll get it in no time. When they get to three strikes, they spend one hour in their respective future. His question is simply an attempt to make sure that whatever rooms. Use a timer to avoid dealing with “Can we come out now?” you’ve taken away isn’t gone forever. It merits no concern whatsoever. When he doesn’t listen right away, take something away until The slate is then wiped clean and they start over. If they get to three strikes twice in the same day, they spend the rest of the day in their “tomorrow.” When you think he might be lying, just say, “I don’t think so” and walk away. At this age, the occasional lie about small respective rooms and go to bed early. That’s a very systematic, yet simple way of dealing with this sort of stuff is to be expected. The less a “big deal” you make of these little problem. Done with dispassion and consistency, that strategy should deviations, the more quickly they will die a natural death. All told, it sounds like you’re doing fine. Stay the course! And while have you saying “There is no place like home!” within a few weeks. you’re at it, don’t forget to laugh. Q: My son just turned 3. When I punish him by taking something Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at away from him (a particular toy or book taken for a day), he immediately follows with “But maybe tomorrow?” like it doesn’t phase rosemond.com.

State attorney general’s office warns that phony Postal Service opportunity doesn’t deliver “We are pleased to inform you that you have been granted a job here at the US Postal Service of Rocky Mount NC making $24.50 an hour.” That is the opening sentence of a letter that scammers are using to steal money from hopeful, vulnerable job-seekers. The letter even contains an official USPS form (“PreEmployment Screening – Authorization and Release”) to make the scam seem legitimate. But before the new employee can begin earning $24.50 an hour, they’re told to send

a few hundred dollars by wire, supposedly to pay for a criminal background check, a Postal Service uniform, and a back brace. Remember, you never have to pay any “upfront” costs for a legitimate job. Anyone who asks you to do so is a crook trying to steal your money. Here are some warning signs that a job you’re offered may be a scam: • You’re asked to pay money upfront. • You’re asked to provide a lot of personal information upfront, such as your Social

Security Number or bank account number. • You’re promised a high salary for little work. • You’re promised work as a mystery shopper, or asked to do work that involves cashing checks or transferring money. If you spot a scam, report it to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or filing a complaint online at www.ncdoj.gov.

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UARA gearing up for start of the season

A mild winter has left UARA-STAR teams Sunoco Poles last season and a career-best with plenty of time to prepare their racecars runner-up finish at Kingsport, he is hopeful for the racing season, which starts on Saturday of a victory lane visit in 2012. Perhaps in night at Hickory Motor Speedway. The a move to change his luck, Turlington has UARA-STARS will be joined by the Carolina changed numbers from his famous “48” to Vintage Cars and the Renegade division. “58” for 2012. A number of new faces will adorn the Another title contender promises to be series’ starting grid this weekend, as the Ronnie Bassett Jr., who captured two wins last series is quickly earning a reputation as the season in a breakout year and ended the year premier training ground for drivers who aspire seventh in series points. On the strength of last to NASCAR’s touring series and/or ARCA. year’s momentum, in addition to two career The contenders for the prestigious rookie Sunoco Poles, Bassett is one of the pre-season title includes a long list of names including favorites for glory. teenagers Dillon Bassett, Ben Rhodes, Sean In addition to the UARA-STARS 150Rayhall and Tyler Laing. Other formal lap feature, the Carolina Vintage Cars will candidates for the title include Cory Joyce, compete for 20 laps prior to the UARAJeremy Pike, Brandon Jones Devin -Jones STARS event. The Renegades will follow the Week ofand 3/19/12 3/25/12 (no relation). STARS with a 25 lap feature. A number of series veterans are also entered Tickets are only $15 for adults, $10 for into the traditional Hickory kick-off event, students 13-17 years old and children 12 and including Scott Turlington. Turlington is under free. A family pass for parents with entering his fifth season with the UARA but their children under 12 is offered for $25. victory lane has eluded the perennial contender Grandstand gates will open at 4pm, qualifying thus far in his career. After capturing two begins at 5 pm with racing starting at 7 pm.

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Director of Social Services Yancey County Yancey County Board of Social Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Social Services Director. The Director serves as the Executive Officer of the County Department of Social Services, executing the authority of the Department as defined in G.S.108A-14. The Director appoints and supervises all Department of Social Services staff in the delivery of agency services to the residents of the County and will provide leadership and direction for program development, establishing program standards, and monitoring and evaluating quality of service delivery. The Director will supervise budget activities and will act as spokesperson for the agency relative to program issues. The Director will represent the agency with government officials, other Human Services providers and with community planning efforts. Qualified candidates must possess: • Thorough knowledge of the legal and philosophical basis for public welfare programs, including client rights; • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of social work; • Thorough knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices; • Knowledge of the agency’s organization, operation and objectives, and applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations; • Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; • Ability to direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility; • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and with federal, state and local officials and • Commitment to quality services for clients. Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: A Master’s degree in social work and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services; or a bachelor’s degree in social work and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, one of which must have been in Social Services; or graduation from a four year college or university and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, two of which must have been in Social Services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary is commensurate with experience and State personnel guidelines. Submit letter of interest, resume, salary history, list of professional references, transcripts, and the completed official NC PD 107 application form (available at www. yanceycountync.gov or http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/ pd107ltr.pdf ) by April 20, 2012 to: Gwen Harris, Interim Director Yancey County DSS PO Box 67 Burnsville, NC 28714 The position is open until filled. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

YANCEY COUNTY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING Yancey County will be holding a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant funds in the NC Catalyst category. The CDBG funds will be to assist in the construction of a new Senior Citizens Center in Yancey County. The public hearing is

LEGAL NOTICE scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Yancey County Courthouse. The Courtroom is located on the third floor of t h e Ya n c e y C o u n t y Courthouse located at 110 Town Square, Burnsville, NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Nathan Bennett,

County Manager at (828) 682-3971 or at 110 Town Square, Room 11, Burnsville, NC for accommodations for this request. Esta información está disponible en español o encualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Nathan Bennett, County Manager al (828) 6823971 o en 110 Town S q u a r e , R o o m 11 , Burnsville de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

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Miso Soup: A delicious bowl of health By Medea L Galligan, MS Nutrition Once thought to be the cure-all for many ills and the lifesaver for vegetarian and glutenfree diets, more and more studies are showing that soy is not the health food you may think it is...unless it’s fermented and non-GMO (not genetically modified). Unfermented soy has been linked to digestive distress, immune system breakdown, PMS, endometriosis, reproductive problems for men and women, allergies, ADD, higher risk of heart disease and cancer, malnutrition and loss of libido.1

Who’s At Risk?

While sales of soy are slowing as people learn about the risks, there are still people using soy. According to Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, who wrote The Whole Soy Story, the most at risk populations are infants who are taking soy baby formula, vegetarians (especially vegans) eating a high-soy diet, and mid-life women eating a lot of soyfoods thinking it will help with the symptoms of menopause. So how can you get the benefits of soy, without the risks?

Amazing Miso

Miso has been eaten in Japan and China for many centuries and has been attracting the attention of many of us because of its health and anti-aging benefits. It’s also quite delicious. When you aren’t feeling well a bowl of miso soup can be especially soothing. While it was once thought that soy was the reason for the low rates of heart disease, breast and prostate cancer in Asia, more evidence is now showing us that it is the consumption of traditional fermented soy products (usually eaten every day) that are providing the real benefits. Traced from ancient China, where it was known as hisio, a seasoning prized by aristocrats, miso was perfected in Japan from the 7th century to today. Making miso is an art form in Japan. It is made of soybeans and koji, a culture starter made from beneficial molds, yeast and lactic acid bacteria. As long as you choose unpasteruized miso, you will be getting the benefits of live friendly microflora for the health of your inner ecosystem. There are many types of miso, some made with just soy beans and soy koji (called Hatcho miso, a favorite in Japan) and others made with barley and rice. No matter which type you choose, this fermented superfood has many health benefits.

Miso Benefits

Many studies have been done on miso, some on humans and some on animals. These studies are showing the following benefits of miso2: • Reduces risks of cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. • Protection from radiation • Immune strengthening • Antiviral - miso is very alkalizing and strengthening to the immune system helping to combat a viral infection. • Prevents aging - high in antioxidants, miso protects from free radicals that cause signs of aging. • Helps maintain nutritional balance - full of nutrients, beneficial bacteria and enzymes, miso provides: protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin K, tryptophan, choline, dietary fiber, linoleic acid and lecithin. • Helps preserve beautiful skin - miso contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps your skin stay soft and free of pigments. • Helps reduce menopausal complaints - the

isoflavones in miso have been shown to reduce want a hot broth, so I recommend using it to hot flashes. make delicious salad dressings that complete and compliment your garden fresh salads. Length of fermentation matters • For health maintenance, follow your Soy protein is hard to digest and takes a intuition when it comes to how much miso long, slow process of fermentation to break it soup you enjoy. This delicious, healing food is down. Bacteria that can digest soy are much a great way to nourish yourself to great health! more hardy than the more fragile bacteria used Sources: 1 to ferment vegetables, young coconut water Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN. The Whole and milk. With miso, length of fermentation Soy Story. Wise Traditions Conference, matters. November 2006. http://www.fleetwoodonsite. H i r o Wa t a n a b e , com/index.php?manufacturers_id=11&osCsid P h D , a n e x p e r t i n =710d1e5b3567d83b3ec429eb228bb160 2 developmental biology Hiro Watanabe, PhD The Magic of Miso. and cancer prevention in Wise Traditions Conference, November 2006. Japan, conducted several http://www.fleetwoodonsite.com/index. animal and human studies php?manufacturers_id=11&osCsid=710d1e using freeze-dried rice 5b3567d83b3ec429eb228bb160 miso to better understand Miso soup ‘cuts breast cancer risk’. BBC how miso protects against News Online, June, 2003. cancer, radiation and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2999852. other diseases. stm Dr. Watanabe’s studies It is my hope that this article and recipe showed that when it comes to illnesses like offered you both Information and Inspiration breast and prostate cancer, the ideal length on your road to health and wellness! If you of fermentation was between 180 days (6 have any questions, or feel that you can months) and 2 years. benefit from the one-on-one support that I Dr. Watanabe also found that miso fermented offer through holistic health coaching, please for 180 days is typically a rich color and has feel free to contact me, Medea Galligan MS plenty of healthy microflora. After 2 years of Nutrition, at (828)989-9144, or through my fermentation, the amount of friendly bacteria website at www.HealthyLifestyleConcepts. has begun to disappear. According to Dr. com. Watanabe’s studies, the sodium in miso did Medea L Galligan earned her Masters of not show adverse effects for people with salt Science in Nutrition from Oklahoma State sensitivity and hypertension. Here are the University, and also attended the Institute for amounts of miso soup he recommended for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training different health conditions: Program, located in New York City. • Cancer - 3 or more cups per day Since 1998, she has helped thousands of • High blood pressure - 2 cups per day people of all ages improve their health and well • Menopause - 1 - 3 cups per day being through support and encouragement, • During the cold and chilly times or the exploring which foods are right for them, year, miso soup is a great food to eat every day. and assisting them in bringing back the joy of • During the summer months our body cooking and eating. Visit www.HealthyLifestyle needs much less salt and we are less likely to Concepts.com for more information.

Make your own Miso soup 4 Cups filtered water 2 Tablespoons miso (ideally, fermented for 6 months - 2 years) Garnish - chopped parsley, green onions, ginger or watercress Instructions • Soak the wakame in water for 10 minutes and slice in into small pieces- it expands! • Thinly slice onions • Put water, onions and wakame in a saucepan and bring to a boil. • Reduce the heat to simmer for 10 - 20 minutes, until tender. • Remove 1.5 cups of broth from the saucepan, place in a bowl. • Allow water in the bowl to cool a bit and add the miso, mixing it into the water (the water should not be boiling, because it can kill the live beneficial micro flora and enzymes in miso. In general, the micro flora in koji, the starter used to make miso, die at 105° F). • Turn off heat, allow the water to cool a bit. • Add the miso broth to the soup in the saucepan and add chopped parsley, green EZ Traditional Miso Soup Recipe onions, ginger or watercress for garnish. Serve in your favorite soup bowl, and sit 2 Tbs ready-to-eat wakame (sea back and enjoy the warming nourishment vegetable) that only miso soup can bring you! 1 large onion, sliced Miso Master Organic Miso is a recommended brand that is certified organic and GMO/GEO-free. You will find in the refrigerator section of a whole foods market or health food store. There are many different kinds to try, each with its own unique flavor. Red miso is the darkest with the strongest flavor, best for fall or winter, and Barley, Brown Rice, or Chickpea for anytime, and Mellow White Miso for spring, and Sweet White Miso is best for summer months (according to the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang and eating with the seasons). You can use it as a savory spread or add it to salad dressings for a delicious dose of protein, minerals and anti-aging power. The best way to enjoy miso, however, may be to sip your miso in a warming cup of soup as the Japanese have been doing for centuries. If you are really in a hurry simply, dissolve a heaping spoonful of your favorite miso paste into a cup of hot water that you’ve poured into a favorite coffee mug. To make a more traditional miso soup, follow this easy recipe:

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