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Whitson leaving election board

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News

Grace Whitson, the secretary of the Yancey County Board of Elections and its sole Republican member, announced to the board on Tuesday her plan to resign. The announcement came during a board meeting held to approve returned absentee ballots for the coming primary. Whitson told the board she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren and family. She is expected to formally present a written

resignation in the coming days. The three-person board is made up of two members representing the party of the sitting governor and one member from the minority party, hence the 2-1 Democrat majority. Board Chairman Charles McCurry said the selection of Whitson’s replacement begins with the county Republican Party Executive Committee. “They have to meet and make recommendations; They have to send in at least two names to the state board of elections,” McCurry said. The state board

will then choose the replacement, he said. McCurry said Whitson’s departure won’t disrupt the elections office too much. “We’ll be fine.” Asked of the timeline for swearing in a replacement, McCurry said, “As soon as the recommendation is made” by the county Republican Executive Committee.” He said the state board of elections meets next week. “They could take that up at the next meeting” if they have recommendations in hand.

School leaders detail coming budget woes While Yancey County Schools may be in better shape than some, Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton says legislators fool the people when they talk about how much money they are providing for education. See complete story inside

USDA adopts planning rule for national forests

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the final Planning Rule for America’s 193 million acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of rural communities. The rule will govern forest protections in Pisgah National Forest, which covers large portions of Yancey County. “This new rule provides the framework we need to restore and manage our forests and watersheds while getting work done on the ground and providing jobs,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. See complete story inside

Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News Retired teacher Emory Punch likes to gets his hands in the dirt, so this time of year he stays busy replanting seedlings at Troy’s Greenhouse in Burnsville.

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Cancer Society to host Relay Rally April 14 at Biltmore Square Mall

A “Purple Passion” explosion is predicted throughout Western North Carolina on April 14 as hundreds of area Relay For Life participants gather for a regionwide pep rally in Asheville. The American Cancer Society will host its first-ever Relay Rally Saturday, April 14, at the Biltmore Square Mall starting at 10 a.m. The event is being billed as the start of the “Relay Social Season,” which includes 25 Relay events in 17 counties from April through August. These events represent a combined fundraising goal of just over $2.1 million, all of which will support cancer patients and their caregivers. “This event is open to anyone in Western North Carolina interested in helping to save lives,” said Ruth Mullens, a member of the North Carolina Relay Task Force. “In addition to an explosion of purple passion, the rally will feature motivational speakers, a regionwide fundraising extravaganza, information about Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society, as well as multiple opportunities to get involved in the fight against cancer. “It’s the start of the Relay season, and we encourage everyone who’s ever wanted to

fight back against cancer to join us and get involved,” she continued. The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life mobilizes communities to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Relay For Life began in 1985 with one man who walked and ran around a track for 24 hours and raised $27,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year, Relay For Life will take place in nearly 5,100 communities in the United States and 20 other countries and will raise funds to support the Society’s mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back.

Chorus to perform

Tuesday April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Burnsville Town Center. Anyone that shares the love of quilting or is interested in the guild is welcomed to attend. Anyone needing more information about The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild can call Angie Lamoree at 828-691-0449 or Kathryn Zimmerman at 828-2314149.

For more information about Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News the Relay Rally and to RSVP, call 828-254-6931 or check the local Lines formed on West Main Street this week for tickets to see “The Hunger Relay For Life website at www. Games” at the Yancey Theater. Look closely and you will see Yancey County relayforlife.org/yancey. Commission Chairman Johnny Riddle standing in line!

your energy levels, weight, and overall health! Free, but registration is required! Call Medea Galligan MS Nutrition at (828)989-9144 o r r e g i s t e r o n - l i n e a t w w w. HealthyLifestyleConcepts.com. Galligan also offers free Yoga classes. Yoga mats and props are provided, ample parking is available. Come stretch, breathe, and relax on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays Weight loss seminar from 5:30-6:30 p.m., beginners and Free weight loss seminar will be those new to yoga are welcome. held Wednesday, April 4, from 6:30Intermediate classes on 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. and on Quilt Guild to meet Come learn how you can make Saturdays 3:30-4:30 p.m., across The next meeting of The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be simple yet effective changes in from Town Center, at 7 S. Main St, Cane River and East Yancey Middle Schools will present their Spring Chorus Concert on Tuesday, April 3, at Mountain Heritage High School. The program will feature many well-known selections performed by 6th, 7th and 8th grade choruses. The concert will begin at 7:00pm in the high school auditorium. The concert is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated.

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The Celebrating Life in the Mountains “Points” series continues April 17, 7 p.m. at the Reuter Center, UNCA campus. Julie Judkins, Community Program Manager for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and Carolyn Ward, Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, will highlight the history and numerous opportunities the AT and BRP offer. Come learn about these two awesome opportunities to celebrate life in the mountains! Free and open to the public.

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Opinion/Outlooks

Mountain woman seeks Supreme Court’s help By Josh Wheeler Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression In June 2010, a McDowell County resident was labeled a criminal for expressing what she sincerely believed to be her property rights. Now, 62-year-old Elizabeth O’Nan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if her conviction was a violation of the First Amendment. We should all hope the Court agrees to hear the case. The property at issue is a road that serves as a driveway to Ms. O’Nan’s house, part of which passes through Pisgah National Forest. In a trial before a Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, O’Nan was found guilty of violating a federal regulation prohibiting “interfering with the use of [a National Forest Service] road.” The regulation explicitly states that intent is not an element of the offense, meaning a defendant is guilty even if he or she did not intend to interfere. The relevant facts are these: In December 2009 a National Forest Service official pretended to be a hunter as a means to investigate complaints made by real hunters about Ms. O’Nan. For a variety of reasons, including a properly recorded deed granting her a right-of-way over the road, O’Nan believed she had the legal right to control who accessed the road. On several occasions, she said bear hunters had used the road to trespass on her property. The undercover official positioned himself on the driveway near the O’Nan property line but was careful to make sure he was on the National Forest side. Out walking her dogs, O’Nan

saw the “hunter,” approached him, and told him he had no right to be there. If he refused to leave, she said she would call the sheriff. The “hunter” then identified himself as a National Forest Service official and engaged in a discussion with Ms. O’Nan over her property rights. He issued a ticket, not for interfering with his use of the road, but for “Hunter Harassment.” The charge was subsequently dropped after it was discovered that the ticket mistakenly cited a provision of the Federal Code that had little to do with hunter harassment. Nearly five months later, Ms. O’Nan received in the mail a citation for blocking, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the use of a road, trail, or gate. Other than speaking the the supposed hunter, O’Nan did not engage in any conduct that “interfered” with the official’s use of the road. Representing herself, O’Nan appealed her case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The appeals court upheld the conviction, stating that O’Nan “was prosecuted not for exercising her free speech rights, but for interfering with the use of a Forest Service Road.” Thus, the appeals court reasoned that because the government was not punishing speech, but the effect of speech, O’Nan’s First Amendment rights had not been violated. This reasoning potentially turns any speech the government doesn’t like into punishable conduct. Certainly the government may criminalize speech that has an unlawful impact - there are many laws that do. But in order to preserve First Amendment values, all of those laws require the government to

prove that the defendant had a criminal intent in speaking. Indeed, most criminal laws - even those not involving speech - require the government prove some degree of unlawful intent. In this case, however, Ms. O’Nan was deemed a criminal for pure speech under a regulation that explicitly excludes consideration of whether she intended to interfere. Moreover, Ms. O’Nan did exactly what a responsible citizen should do in situations like this. Rather than attempt to take matters into her own hands and escalate the situation further, she informed the “hunter” that she was going to call the proper authorities to resolve the matter. The Supreme Court exercises discretion over what cases it hears; some years it accepts as few as one percent of petitions. The odds are that it will not choose to hear the case. After all, this is a relatively small case: Ms. O’Nan was ordered to pay less than $4,000, not millions, and was only fined, not sent to jail. Still, the ramifications of being declared a federal criminal are significant. Further, the violation of any person’s First Amendment rights should trouble all Americans because only by protecting the speech of others do we ensure that our own speech rights will not be curtailed. Our hope is that the Supreme Court will recognize that this small case presents an issue of great constitutional importance. Josh Wheeler is director of the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Center is representing Ms. O’Nan in her appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

U-Turn is making a difference for the youth of our community When you see the lives touched at this place in town you would be amazed. For six years now the folks at U turn have faithfully been there for our young people! Words to encourage, a warm meal, fellowship with others and a positive environment. All this and more have made it very valuable to the health of the youth of our community. There is no other place in town for young people to gather. They have partnered with Mayland Community College, and offered classes of employability skills which help prepare and create better employees. (It also helped 24 graduates!) They had computer building classes and learned to break down and

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rebuild computers to create computers for their own learning stations. More classes will available as Mayland has already contacted them for this year! We have dreams and the way for creating opportunities that create jobs in the future for our youth. The youth have worked to raise funds, refurbishing furniture, making homemade salsa and our biggest event was our lasagna/manicotti dinner with wonderful desserts. Everything was made by our youth. They worked together incredibly great! We have had river rafting trips, trips to Duke University, snowboarding trips, and we had an incredible work day of transforming a rundown

old house with 9 hrs of hard work and thirteen workers into total transformation. When so many wonder if there is any place for the youth we say “yes” and it is time for the community and individual families to make sure it continues. It’s your turn for U-turn!! Good people are to be of faith... Believing for what we have not seen. His economy is not struggling! But God has given into the hands of man. But if we in our fears of the economy and unbelief in “his” provisions do not open our hands and “give” how can he fill our hand again. He will let us be satisfied with what we hold Dawn Tiel U-turn Ministries director

Brad Hearon’s message impacted many in area Brad Hearon, the former drug addict and inspirational speaker, impacted many people during his visit to Yancey and Avery counties. He spoke to over 150 people at a community presentation held at Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church, as well as to the high school students at Mountain Heritage and Avery High schools. “The assemblies presented by Brad Hearon were some of the most powerful and meaningful assemblies that I have personally ever witnessed in a school setting during my 30 years as an educator,” said Dr. David Burleson, the uperintendent of Avery County Schools. “I’ve heard these same comments from students and

staff alike, and truly believe that what was said in the two assemblies impact our school system and students for countless years to come. As our students are being faced daily with choices and decisions that will affect their lives for years to come, there is no doubt that Brad Hearon’s words will provide guidance to them,” he added. “Because of what he shared, many students have already asked how they can help their fellow classmates avoid the dangers of drug abuse.” Thanks are due to so many people for making his visit possible. Thank you to Graham Children’s Health Services for funding Brad’s visit. The Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force did a great

job in helping to spread the word. Thank you to Higgins Memorial UMC for hosting his community presentation, particularly to their youth group. Without the support of Avery and Yancey County Schools, his message would not have reached so many students. Finally, special thanks to the Yancey County News, Yancey Common Times Journal and WKYK for such wonderful media coverage. E d i t o r ’s n o t e : T h e Mountain Heritage FFA should be thanked as well for their idea to invite Mr. Hearon to Yancey after they heard him speak at the annual FFA convention in Indianapolis last year.

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Obituaries Betty Hollifield Betty Hollifield, 77, of Burnsville, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Furman and Esther Revis Suttles and wife of the late James Hollifield, who passed away in 2010. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angel Duckett. Betty was a member of Cornerstone Bible Church who loved the Lord and enjoyed gardening, yard work and her family. Surviving are her daughters: Juanita Waldrop and husband, Kenneth, Lois Shipley and husband, David, Pam Duckett and husband, Curtis, and Penny Howell and husband, Daniel, all of Burnsville; sons: Terry Hollifield of Burnsville, Jerry Hollifield and wife, Pat, of Bakersville, Kenneth Hollifield of Shelby and Danny Hollifield and wife, Michelle, of Burnsville; grandchildren: Melissa, Kenny, Matthew, Josh, Brittany, Ashley, Jacob, Bobby, Nichole, Stephanie, Jeremy, Keisha, Felicia, Cody, Joni, Jacob, Kalei and Jamie; eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Service. The Rev. Eddie Ledford and The Rev. Eddie Ledord III will officiate. Burial will follow in the Kona Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

getting in firewood, and gardening. He was known for telling jokes, laughing and making others laugh. Surviving are his loving wife of 17 years, Bobbie Kuhl; sons: Hagen John Kuhl and wife, Mel, of Eagle, Colo., and Logan Curry and wife, Naomi, of DeLand, Fla.; daughters: Jennifer Sarson and husband, ITC Gary Sarson, U.S. Navy, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Angie Luxton of Port Orange, Fla.; and grandchildren Luke, Kylie, Austin, Alex, Josh, Rachel, Alana and Hannah. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Jerry Shelton will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand, Fla.

Bula Ollis Roberts Bula Ollis Roberts, 74, of the Oak Hill Community in Lenoir, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Clennie and Nina Taylor Ollis. She was also preceded in death by a twin sister, Eula Townsend; sister, Belva Holtsclaw; brothers: Claude and Clay Ollis. Bula was of the Baptist faith who enjoyed listening to gospel music. Surviving are her husband, Charles “Tip” Roberts; daughter, Cathy Caraway of Lenior; sons: Olen Pressley of Catersville, Ga., and Richard Caraway of Lenior; sister, Jessie Staton of Newland; brother, Bascum Ollis of Morganton; grandchildren: Macala Caraway of Lenior, Jamie Pressley and Clayton Pressley both of Cartersville, Ga. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held noon on Friday in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. Rodney Millsaps and the Rev. Kenneth Lance will officiate. Burial will follow in the Belview Cemetery following the funeral service. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon prior to the funeral service at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 471 U.S. 19E-N, Newland, NC 28757.

John Hagen Kuhn

Church. Surviving is her son: Ken Crowder and wife, Judy, of Marshall; a grandson: Ryan Crowder and wife, Rachel, and a great granddaughter: Olivia of Mars Hill; and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Dale Banks will officiate. Burial will be in the Chandler Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Madison Health and Rehabilitation for their excellent care given to Mrs. Crowder.

Kate Sparks Woody Elsie Mildred Miller Elsie Mildred Miller, 88, of Green Mountain, died Monday, March 26, 2012, in the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Greene County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ola Jones Crum and the wife of Bernie Miller who passed away in 1992. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty Jean; a brother, Cliff Crum; and two sisters, Irene Lunsford and Roberta Breeding. Elsie was a member of Covey Rock Free Will Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved her Lord, her family, friends and her flowers. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are four sons: Lester and wife, Elaine, of Burnsville, Tommy and wife, Evelyn, of Fort Union, VA, Jerry and wife, Nina, and Larry and wife, Barbara, of Green Mountain; 10 grandchildren: Sherrie, Connie, Kristy, Chris, Latasha, Jake, Timmy, Maria, Michael and Ronnie; 13 great grandchildren: Carrie, Logan, Griffin, Amy, Kelly, Matthew, Josh, Melaney, Scott, Riley, Blake, Gary and Skyler; and a sister: Anna Mae Oliver of Johnson City, Tenn. Funeral was Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Laws officiated. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Union Hill Church Cemetery at Tipton Hill.

John Hagen Kuhl, 65, of the Lickskillet Community, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at his home. A native of Germany, he was a planning engineer with the Florida DOT for 31 years until his retirement. He then worked with URS Corporation, planning roads internationally. John then found his home in Pansy Aveline Crowder Burnsville. He loved his son, Hagen and was so proud of him and his grandson, Luke. He Pansy Aveline Crowder, 103, of Burnsville, loved and cared for Bobbie’s children and passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at grandchildren and took them as his family Madison Health and Rehabilitation. She was when he took her as his wife. He loved to work the daughter of the late Sally Chandler. Mrs. and was self made, loved working outside, Crowder was a member of the Ivy Gap Baptist

Kate Sparks Woody, 86, of Newdale, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Wash and Bell Greene Gurley, and the wife of the late Howard Sparks. She was also preceded in death by four sisters. Kate was a member of Crabtree Baptist Church. Surviving are her children: Kathy Wells and husband, Robert, of Hickory, Brown Sparks and wife, Mary Ann, of Waynesville, Juanita Sergent of Baltimore, Md., Gail Bennett and husband, Harold, of Boone, Linda Queen and husband, Jerry, of Asheville, and Joe Sparks and wife, Angela, of Marion; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;

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Obituaries a sister: Georgia Hollifield of Burnsville; a brother: Richard Gurley of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Thursday morning with the Rev. Harold Bennett Jr. and Todd Bennett will officiate. Burial was in the Will Young Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P. O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Funeral Service, with the Rev. Shane Cassida officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to John F. Keever Solace Center, PO Box 5779, Asheville, NC 28813.

grand nieces and nephews and a great-grand nephew. Funeral was Monday in the Cane River Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Burial was in the Gilbert Wilson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Una and Burl Maney Scholarship Fund, Care of Cane River Baptist Church. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the Crowder family.

Ralph Bradford Ralph Bradford, 68, of Burnsville, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, in Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He was a son to the late Winnie Bell Bradford and was also preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Honeycutt. Ralph loved to fox hunt and spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his loving wife of 23 years, Lola Fox Bradford; son, John Oscar Bradford and Betsey Brannigan; step-daughter, Karen Lynn Wilson; brother, Leonard Haney; stepgrandchildren: Dustin Ray, C J and Dakota Wilson;. Many special friends also survive. Funeral was Sunday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Rick Bennett and the Rev. Phillip Fox officiated. Burial was in the Bradford Cemetery.

Vernon Lee Corbin Sr. Vernon Lee Corbin Sr., 86, of the Bee Log Community, died Monday, March 26, 2012, in the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. A native of Auburn, Ind., he was a son of the late Roy and Bernice Scisinger Corbin and the faithful and loyal husband of 51 years to the late Shirley Hitchcock Corbin who passed away in 1998. He was also preceded in death by a son, Vernon Lee Corbin Jr.; three sisters and one brother. Vernon was an Army Veteran who retired from Pan American World Airways after 30 years of service and loved to work in his garden. Surviving are his daughter, Sherry Bohres and husband, Bob; son, Russell Corbin and wife, Angie, all of Burnsville; sister, Rena Hernandez of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; brother, Leo Corbin of Atlanta, Ga.; one grandchild, Kacey Corbin. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, in the Chapel of Yancey

Charles Sherrell Crowder Charles Sherrell Crowder, 64, of the Cane River Community, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home after a long courageous battle with heart disease. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Doris Johnson Crowder. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Virginia Murrell Hughes; niece, Morgan Hudgins, and his faithful companion of 15 years, Patrick. An Air Force Vietnam Veteran, he was an operator of all types of heavy equipment, but spent many years as an independent trucker known as Garfield. Surviving are his wife of 43 years: Ida Jane Maney Crowder; a son: Charles Garrett “Chuck” Crowder of Burnsville; niece and daughter of his heart: Debbie McKinney of Burnsville; sister and brother-in-law: Patricia and Doug Weatherman of Lewisville; sisterin-law: Marie Nicholson and husband, Mike; brother-in-law: Robert Hughes; nieces and nephews: Robbie, Pam, Ernie and Angie; 10

Playhouse seeking apprentices

The Parkway Playhouse Apprentice Program is currently taking applications for students between the ages of 14 and 17 who are interested in learning about working in theater or the performing arts. Parkway Playhouse Apprentices are involved in a variety of production and performance related projects over the course of the Parkway Playhouse season. The Playhouse will accept 5-10 apprentices each year. pplications for the program are available at the Parkway Playhouse website at www. parkwayplayhouse.com or you may call the Parkway Playhouse office at 828-6824285 for more information. “Apprentices get their hands on everything at the theatre” commented Parkway Playhouse Producing Artistic Director, Andrew Gall. “This program was designed to give students who are interested in learning about theatre to try a lot of everything. Last year apprentices performed in several shows, created

props, learned stage combat, learned about lighting, and were key collaborators on just about every show we did in 2011, which was the first year of the program. Theatre is a craft and you learn a craft through a hands on approach.” The application process for Apprentices includes completing a short resume and references. Apprentices are still required to audition for any casting consideration and all Apprentices who complete 60 hours of production related (non-rehearsal/ performance) work will get a certificate of completion. The program is administered by Mary Katherine Smith, the Parkway Playhouse’s Coordinator of Education and Outreach. For more information about the Parkway Playhouse’s performances, auditions, programs, camps and classes, please call 828-682-4285 or visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www. parkwayplayhouse.com

Gene Bradford

Gene Bradford, 65, of the Bald Mountain Community passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Hattie Miller Bradford of Burnsville and the late George Bradford. He attended Bald Mountain Church. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are two sisters: Berdie Haney of Burnsville and Sue Isler and husband, Putt, of Gaffney, S.C.; nieces and nephews: Aaron, Paul, Kelly, Randall and Brandon, and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral was Tuesday. Burial was in the Higgins Cemetery.

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USDA adopts planning rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the final Planning Rule for America’s 193-million acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of rural communities. “This new rule provides the framework we need to restore and manage our forests and watersheds while getting work done on the ground and providing jobs,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The collaboration that drove this rulemaking effort exemplifies the America’s Great Outdoors initiative to foster conservation that is designed by and accomplished in partnership with the American people.” Forest Service Spokesman Stevin Westcott in Asheville said the rule will guide revisions for Pisgah National Forest. “When the (Pisgah) plan is revised - that is expected to begin next year or the year after - this planning rule is going to guide that process.” Much of Yancey County falls within the borders of the Pisgah National Forest, so implementation of the new Planning Rule could have major impact on the area. In recent months, the public has criticized Forest Service efforts to close an access road in Hamrick and efforts to limit access to the Ray Mine property off Bolens Creek Road. Westcott said the new rule replaces the 1982 rule that governed forest protections and the communities in the forest area. “This was a long time coming. This is great,” he said. Westcott said Pisgah and Nantahala Forest plans will be “some of the first to be revised” under the new rule. “We’re excited about having a new planning rule,” Westcott said. “It’s been more than 20 years in the works.” This final rule – which follows USDA’s Feb. 3 publication of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement – replaces the 1982 rule procedures currently in use, and provides a new framework to be used for all individual management plans for 155 national forests and grasslands across the country. Over half of Forest Service units are currently operating with plans that are more than 15 years old. The USDA and the Forest Service said they carefully considered over a quarter-million comments received on the proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement issued in February to develop today’s final rule, which they say emphasizes collaboration, sound science and protections for land, water and wildlife. Vilsack said the final rule strengthens the role of public involvement and dialogue throughout the planning process. It also requires the use of the best available scientific information to inform decisions.

“We are ready to start a new era of planning that takes less time, costs less money, and provides stronger protections for our lands and water,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “This new rule will bring 21st century thinking to a process that is sorely needed to protect and preserve our 193 million acres of amazing forests and grasslands.” Land management plans under the final rule will include: • Mandatory components to restore and maintain forests and grasslands. • Requirements to provide habitat for plant and animal diversity and species conservation. The requirements are intended to keep common native species common, contribute to the recovery of threatened and endangered species, conserve proposed and candidate species, and protect species of concern. • Requirements to maintain or restore watersheds, water resources, water quality including clean drinking water, and the ecological integrity of riparian areas. • Requirements for multiple uses, including outdoor recreation, range, timber, watershed, wildlife and fish. • Requirements to provide opportunities for sustainable recreation, and to take into account opportunities to connect people with nature. • Opportunities for public involvement and collaboration throughout all stages of the planning process. The final rule provides opportunities for Tribal consultation and coordination with state and local governments and other federal agencies, and includes requirements for outreach to traditionally underrepresented communities. • Requirements for the use of the best available scientific information to inform the planning process and documentation of how science was used in the plan. • A more efficient and adaptive process for land management planning, allowing the Forest Service to respond to changing conditions. The USDA is forming a Federal Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary and the chief on implementation of the final rule. The nomination period closed on February 21, 2012 with committee members to be announced this spring. The U.S. Forest Service says its mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. A link to the complete Forest Service Planning Rule can be found at www. yanceycountynews.com

Fundraiser spaghetti dinner for Cooper Silvers on Saturday

A fundraising spaghetti dinner will be held noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Community Building on Robertson Street in Burnsville to assist the family of Cooper Silvers. Cooper, the son of Alan and Kayti Silvers, has been diagnosed with a variety of health issues that have come to be known as VATER or VACTERL Association. Babies diagnosed with VACTERAL Association usually have three or more health issues. Cooper suffers from a minor hole in his heart muscle, an inperforated anus, he is missing the radius of his right arm, and has a tethered spinal

cord and multiple cysts on his spinal cord. Born Sept. 7, 2011, Cooper has had three major surgeries in five months, including a colostomy. He has been approved for further surgeries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The cost for the spaghetti dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Any and all donations will be appreciated. Other than at the dinner, donations can be made to Alan and Kayti Silvers and mailed to Sharon McIntosh, 5 Sunrise Lane, Burnsville, NC 28714, or can be left with Gina at Yancey Communications or Sharon at Yancey EMS.

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Azalea Trail/Historic Charleston/ Carolina Opry

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance

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â&#x20AC;˘ yANCEY cOUNTY nEWS 7

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 Weighted Average Report for Monday Mar 26 Slaughter cows trended mostly steady, bulls trended mostly 2 to 7 higher. Feeder cattle trended mostly steady to 4 higher. Slaughter cows made up 23 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 0 percent, other cows 2 percent, and feeders 73 percent. The feeder supply included 33 percent steers, 41 percent heifers, and 26 percent bulls. Near 16 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton. Weighted Average Report for Monday Mar 2 200-235 218 205.00-210.00 207.70 26. Slaughter cattle trended mostly steady. Feeder cattle trended 2.00 higher. Slaughter 9 275-290 286 170.00-212.50 193.77 cows made up 9 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 1 percent, replacement cows 8 percent, other cows 0 percent, and feeders 82 percent. The feeder supply 14 300-345 324 160.00-200.00 179.62 included 37 percent steers, 46 percent heifers, and 16 percent bulls. Near 18 percent of 28 350-398 379 160.00-203.00 178.36 the run weighed over 600 lbs. 17 400-445 427 155.00-185.00 170.03 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 13 450-495 470 160.00-194.00 174.29 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 12 505-540 519 152.00-179.00 168.39 3/23/12 Tennessee Livestock 4 1-1 1 148.00 148.00 10 550-595 566 164.00-180.00 175.18 Producers Graded Goat and 2 185-190 188 205.00-216.00 210.43 7 605-645 628 159.00-174.00 164.49 Sheep Sale. Receipts: 1415 2 205-230 218 200.00 200.00 3 660-680 670 151.00-163.00 154.94 2 265-295 280 180.00-209.00 193.72 (1014 Goats; 401 Sheep) Last 2 715-740 728 125.00-126.00 125.51 2 300-305 303 188.00-200.00 193.95 Sale 769. Next Sale April 9. 6 388-395 391 182.00-191.00 185.90 Small 1 - 2 Goats sold per hundred weight 15 425-448 429 172.00-184.50 182.42 4 260-285 274 110.00-160.00 139.77 (cwt) unless otherwise noted, 38 450-495 465 170.00-187.50 181.79 3 335-345 340 150.00-160.00 154.65 17 500-545 523 167.00-180.00 173.71 weights, actual or estimated. 9 355-395 377 124.00-170.00 150.09 6 575-595 587 150.00-170.00 157.61 Slaughter Classes: Kids 5 405-440 416 150.00-160.00 154.89 9 600-625 609 145.00-152.00 150.32 Selection 1 2 460-465 463 135.00-150.00 142.54 2 665-670 668 140.00-142.00 141.00 Medium and Large 3 25-35 lbs 245.00-250.00 2 720-730 725 130.00-132.00 130.99 2 315-320 318 150.00-160.00 154.96 36-50 lbs 225.00-250.00 1 800-800 800 125.00 125.00 3 370-395 382 132.00-160.00 147.11 1 865-865 865 121.00 121.00 51-65 lbs 224.00-232.25 1 930-930 930 100.00 100.00 Holstein Large 3 66-80 lbs 189.50-195.00 1 990-990 990 100.00 100.00 4 225-245 234 128.00-139.00 133.23 81-90 lbs 121.00 2 1005-1020 1013 102.00-107.00 104.48 4 260-295 278 120.00-138.00 132.74 Selection 2 1 1305-1305 1305 94.00 94.00 10 360-395 383 120.00-140.00 130.63 Small 1 - 2 25-35 lbs 170.00-201.00 8 400-445 423 115.00-129.00 123.22 2 330-345 338 130.00 130.00 36-50 lbs 210.00-220.00 2 665-685 675 104.00-107.00 105.52 3 470-488 482 140.00-145.00 141.63 51-65 lbs 218.00-224.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 1 545-545 545 95.00 95.00 66-80 lbs 161.00-175.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 1 645-645 645 130.00 130.00 Avg Price 81-90 lbs 147.00 Medium and Large 3 1 290-290 290 130.00 130.00 4 155-195 169 175.00-197.50 186.89 Selection 3 1 380-380 380 130.00 130.00 2 210-220 215 170.00-180.00 175.12 25-35 lbs 150.00-157.00 1 510-510 510 130.00 130.00 3 265-285 277 160.00-195.00 176.23 36-50 lbs 185.00-187.00 1 535-535 535 115.00 115.00 Thin 4 310-325 318 150.00-157.50 155.13 51-65 lbs 180.00-199.00 1 595-595 595 140.00 140.00 15 350-395 373 147.00-166.00 156.85 1 615-615 615 126.00 126.00 66-80 lbs 144.00-153.00 32 400-445 424 150.00-165.00 156.54 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Yearlings Selection 2-3 36 455-495 475 145.00-163.00 152.67 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 63-128 lbs 128.50-153.00 21 500-545 526 140.00-155.00 147.46 4 260-290 281 155.00-175.00 164.00 Slaughter Bucks/Billies 15 555-595 572 133.00-156.00 143.65 6 310-345 330 157.50-187.50 169.87 All Wgts 88.00-124.00 12 350-385 367 165.00-174.00 167.49 8 605-640 626 130.00-139.00 134.51 30 400-445 421 150.00-168.00 159.42 6 650-695 672 120.00-131.00 123.93 Slaughter Nannies/Does 22 450-495 474 140.00-158.00 149.25 7 700-730 713 122.00-131.00 125.41 All wgts 87.00-150.00, mostly 11 505-545 519 143.00-171.00 156.59 4 755-780 768 115.00-122.00 119.24 87.00-100.00 9 550-581 570 139.00-159.00 143.89 Small 1 - 2 Kids Feeders Selection 3 10 610-645 626 125.00-138.00 129.96 5 255-285 279 135.00-142.50 136.37 3 655-685 670 120.00-130.00 126.33 26-58 lbs 147.00-184.00 3 300-335 318 125.00-145.00 135.56 1 725-725 725 105.00 105.00 SHEEP Slaughter Lambs9 350-390 373 121.00-150.00 136.69 1 780-780 780 111.00 111.00 Includes all breeds, sold per 8 400-445 418 130.00-150.00 141.36 2 800-830 815 105.00-110.00 107.45 hundred weight (cwt). Small 1 - 2 4 433-433 433 107.50 107.50 Choice and Prime 40-60 lbs 3 270-290 280 130.00-140.00 136.55 Yearlings 2 315-330 323 135.00-155.00 145.23 214.00-232.00 5 460-490 474 120.00-142.00 134.23 5 410-430 420 140.00-155.00 144.96 2 525-535 530 125.00-140.00 132.43 Good 182.00-215.00 2 455-490 473 118.00-130.00 123.78 Choice and Prime 61-80 lbs 4 505-540 519 137.00-139.00 138.24 Upstate Livestock Exchange, Williamston, SC 173.50-199.00 8 560-595 579 130.00-138.00 135.06 Report for Monday Mar 26. Slaughter cows 1 630-630 630 115.00 115.00 Good 165.00-171.00 and bulls 1 -2 higher, Feeder steers and bulls 1 680-680 680 110.00 110.00 steady, heifers 1-2 higher. Slaughter cows made Choice and Prime 81-100 lbs up 12 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 173.50-188.50 Medium and Large 3 percent, replacement cows 4 percent, other cows Good 163.00 1 230-230 230 140.00 140.00 1 percent, and feeders 80 percent. The feeder Choice and Prime 100-120 lbs 3 250-275 265 130.00-150.00 136.29 supply included 36 percent steers, 51 percent 7 315-335 327 135.00-150.00 140.70 165.00-173.50 heifers, and 13 percent bulls. Near 15 percent 3 390-395 393 130.00-147.00 140.71 of the run weighed over 600 lbs. Good, Choice and Prime 1203 405-435 417 120.00-145.00 135.26 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 165-195 161 lbs 133.00-163.50 1 445-445 445 130.00 130.00 Brahman X lbs (178) 230 -232.50 (230.91); 210-230 lbs Slaughter Ewes Utility and 1 465-465 465 100.00 100.00 (218) 225 -228 (225.96); 250-295 lbs (269) 225 7 500-545 516 131.00-141.00 138.14 Good: All wgts 70.00-128.00 -242.50 (230.44); 300-315 lbs (309) 218 -233 4 565-595 581 80.00-130.00 116.53 (223.34); 350-395 lbs (372) 195 -206 (199.20); Slaughter Rams: 2 610-630 620 100.00-107.50 103.81 400-448 lbs (427) 184.50-204 (191.88); 455All Wgts Not well tested. 2 675-695 685 119.00-121.00 119.99 470 lbs (461) 180 -190 (184.72); 500-545 lbs (509) 165 -178.50 (175.12); 550-585 lbs (570) Tennessee Dept of Ag-USDA Bred Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Young 159 -165 (161.94); 610-645 lbs (623) 142 -149 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Market News, Nashville, TN (146.02); 650-685 lbs (663) 140 -146 (143.28); 1 805-805 805 999.00-1000.00 1000.00 Per 710-720 lbs (714) 135 -140 (137 ); 755-785 lbs Lewis Langell, OIC (615) Head 1-3 Months Bred (770) 127 -130 (128.53); 805-840 lbs (818) 119 837-5164 1 940-940 940 975.00 975.00 Per Head -126 (121.98). Small 1-2 200-220 lbs (208) 1-3 Months Bred 190 -195 (191.76); 255-285 lbs (266) 198 -215 1 715-715 715 675.00 675.00 Per Head (204.59); 305-345 lbs (324) 190 -207 (196.42); 4-6 Months Bred 350-365 lbs (358) 180 -185 (182.39); 455-455 3 945-1005 978 800.00-1100.00 924.83 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred lbs (455) 160 -170 (165 ). Medium and Large 3 305-345 2 680-865 773 825.00-975.00 908.98 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred lbs (328) 155 -165 (159.40); 365-395 lbs (378) 135 1 1110-1110 1110 999.00-1050.00 1050.00 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred 157.50 (143.83); 415-425 lbs (420) 125 -135 (130.06); Medium and Large 1 - 2 Middle Aged 490-495 lbs jersey (493) 69 -77 (73.23); 510-535 lbs 1 845-845 845 999.00-1050.00 1050.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred (522) 135 -142 (137.28); 610-645 lbs jersey (628) 69 7 940-1100 1012 850.00-1025.00 963.85 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred -74 (71.57); 650-695 lbs (673) 122 -128 (124.96); 1 1210-1210 1210 999.00-1025.00 1025.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 730-745 lbs (738) 128 -133 (130.47). Holstein Large Medium and Large 1 - 2 Aged 3 385-390 lbs (389) 125 (125 ); 505-510 lbs (508) 115 1 850-850 850 900.00 900.00 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred -125 (119.98). Holstein Large 4 610-635 lbs (622) 81 1 895-895 895 800.00 800.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred -92 (87.26). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 8 915-1115 976 775.00-950.00 862.26 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 160-165 lbs (163) 180 -185 (182.54); 225-240 lbs 1 1210-1210 1210 999.00-1075.00 1075.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred (230) 187.50-196 (192.72); 255-290 lbs (271) 189 2 865-890 878 825.00-875.00 849.64 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred -204 (197.57); 300-340 lbs (324) 185 -197.50 (190.23); 355-395 lbs (376) 174 -180 (176.86); 400-445 lbs (428) 167.50-178 (172.77); 412-430 lbs value added Goats, per head: (11) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Yearlings: Selection 1 60-80 (414) 187 -194 (187.66); 450-495 lbs (480) 160 -172 lbs 50.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 2 70-100 lbs 50.00-60.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 (167.19); 500-545 lbs (519) 147 -155 (150.13); 555-595 100-150 lbs 80.00-85.00, 150-250 lbs 117.50; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 50.00. lbs (575) 135 -143 (138.22); 550-550 lbs value added (550) 165.50 (165.50); 600-645 lbs (621) 125 -135 Sheep, per head: (1) Slaughter lambs: Choice & Prime 60-100 lbs 130.00. (129.20); 650-680 lbs (664) 120 -125 (122.49); 700-740 lbs (717) 120 -127.50 (123.22); 850-875 lbs (863) 101 Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC -103 (102.01). Small 1-2 155-190 lbs (173) 167.50-175 (170.87); 215-245 lbs (230) 177.50-182.50 (180.83); 310-315 lbs (312) 170 -178 (172.65); 355-393 lbs (380)

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Working together kept Dupont land accessible “The Hunger Games” could put bow hunting and North Carolina on the map. The movie jumped out of the gates with a big box office opening. Based on a young adult novel about a girl who must fight to the death for the amusement of the government, the novel series picked up a large teen following prior to the film’s arrival. Several of the outdoors and hunting blogs and forums have discussed the movie as well. First of all, the main character, Katniss, uses her skills in the to-the-death competition that she learned in Appalachia while hunting and living in the wilderness. Second, many have commented on the actress’s ability and technique with archery equipment. Neither disappointed the real-life critics. Much of the movie was shot in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard. DuPont State Forest began as a threestage purchase of land by North Carolina from DuPont as it sold off its industrial and surrounding land holdings. This amassed over 10,000 acres of land for the State Forest, and was a deal involving many environment groups. To put it short, the Conservation Fund purchased the land from DuPont as an intermediate owner until the state of North Carolina could come up with the funds to finish the purchase. North Carolina used $2.2 million from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Trust Fund to fund the project. DuPont State Forest is a haven for all outdoors

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activities. Everything from hiking, fishing, mountain biking and hunting is enjoyed there, with some of the most picturesque landscapes and waterfalls in North Carolina as well as the Eastern United States. But initially, many of these activities were to be prohibited at Dupont. Then many enthusiasts from different aspects of the outdoors banded together and fond a solution to keeping the land accessible and available to all. In the process hunters, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and environmentalists

all fought for the same cause. The different groups picked up a few backers in the North Carolina legislature, and in 2011, DuPont State Forest was classified as DuPont State Recreational Forest. This became the first state recreational forest and a model for future areas. By gaining the recreational forest nomenclature, it ensured the biking, hiking, and riding trails would remain, and hunters would not lose valuable gamelands located within the boundaries. Best of all, it was done without in-fighting from the different groups as things like this can tend to breed. The different groups saw the value in working together, and were convincing in their arguments. The now DuPont State Recreational Forest boasts not only of the beautiful lands and waterfalls, but nearly 175000 visitors annually. 2012 may see a much larger increase in that number. With the success of “The Hunger Games,” it seems the area is welcoming many more tourists who wish to visit the location of the movie’s setting. 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.

School superintendents get chance to give Raleigh their message Yancey County News School superintendents from across the state will travel to Raleigh next week to share with members of the State Board of Education the impact budget cuts have had on their school districts. “They’ve asked superintendents from each region” to speak, said Yancey Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton. “The Madison County superintendent will be speaking for the western part of the state, and for the small schools” such as Yancey. “We’re just trying to explain to the State School Board what the cuts are actually doing.” According to the state board, schools have struggled for the past three years with fewer teachers, larger class sizes, reduced course offerings and other limited resources as a result of state budget cuts. “We can no longer expect our school leaders, teachers and students to do more with less,” said State Board of Education Chairman Bill Harrison. “North Carolina schools have been cut to the bone. There

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are fewer teachers employed this year, even though there are more students. Classrooms are crowded. Parents are cleaning schools because there is no money for janitors. Bus routes have been cut. There are no new textbooks. Advanced Placement and other specialized course offerings have been eliminated. These are some of the stories we have heard from districts but we want the whole picture. That is why we have invited these superintendents to share their experiences. We want to hear about these struggles, the ways in which districts have been innovative and creative in addressing the lack of resources, and the impact of additional cuts.” Working with the budget passed by the General Assembly last summer, Harrison said school districts are facing more than $400 million in cuts to areas including instructional support (guidance, media), non- instructional support (clerical/custodial) and central office for the 2012-13 school year. On top of these cuts to specific programs and services, districts also will be forced to return an additional $74 million on top of the $429 million required last year to meet their “discretionary” reduction. This means that, for the 2012-13 school year, districts will receive and then immediately have to return an additional $500 million. In addition to these cuts in state funding, districts also will lose up to 5,000 more positions that are supported by the $300 million federal

Edujobs funding that is set to expire at the end of this school year. The tradition of forcing local school districts to return money to Raleigh, called ‘reversions,’ is what Tipton said causes some of the greatest budgeting grief. “They never talk about the reversions,” he said. “Raleigh gives you x dollars; they make a big show about announcing that. Then they take some back.” Does Raleigh say why the money has to be returned? “They don’t really,” Tipton said. “They say just, x-y dollars is due. We do have flexibility in how we send it back. Do we send it back in (reductions in) staff, or dollars? But it’s just real frustrating” to hear legislators talking about all the money that is spent on education in North Carolina, “when they never mention that they take a huge chunk back,” he said. Harrison, of the state board, said: “The goal of this meeting is to gain a better understanding of how these significant cuts in school funding have changed teaching and learning in North Carolina and what we can do now to move forward. We know these are difficult economic times and we want to work together with the local school leaders and lawmakers to identify the most urgent needs and find the best solutions for supporting our public schools.”

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Administrator / Executor notice Having qualified as ancillary executor of the estate of Clinton Edwards 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 the 28th 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.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Administrator / Executor notice Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Lois Mamie Robinson 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 the 25th 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 27th day of March 2012. Kenneth Robinson 985 Bee Log Road Burnsville, NC 28714

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Father needs to recognize teaching point

By John Rosemond

Q: The latest rage among the mommies in my community is yoga for Q: We recently found racy pictures on my 13-year-old son’s preschoolers. Many of the moms are enrolling children as young as 3. smart phone. The women were not nude, much less participating in The advertising promises all sort of benefits. What are your thoughts? A: Intrigued by this question, I did some investigating and discovered sex acts, but were wearing very revealing bikinis, short skirts, and that many of these programs are based on the writing of halter tops. Their poses were very Helen Garabedian, the author of Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers provocative as well. My husband Living and Preschoolers (De Capo Press, 2008). Newsweek once says this is normal stuff and wants to called Garabedian the “Baby Yoga Expert.” The hype for completely ignore it. I say we should her book promises fewer tantrums, better sleep, better motor deal with it. What say you? with coordination, improved listening ability, improved ability A: It is surely normal for a to follow directions, better self-expression, and higher self13-year-old boy to be attracted to esteem. Oh, pul-eeze! females and to have sexual thoughts children Many of these same benefits, and more, are going to result and feelings, but your husband is from taking a child to the park for a couple of hours several missing a great opportunity here. times a week and letting him run and play on the equipment. The fact that the pictures don’t Besides, the park is free. As for fewer tantrums and enhanced constitute hard-core pornography and that this might be “normal” from a statistical perspective is beside obedience, sorry, but yoga is no substitute for calm, firm discipline. Garabedian’s publicity also claims that according to research, the point. The door is open for your husband to sit down with his son and give him some fundamental instruction concerning the opposite toddlers need 30 minutes of “structured activity” per day. I pride myself on staying on top of stuff like this and I know of no such research. sex: call it Women 101. He could begin this mentoring by helping your son begin to In fact, the only research I’m aware of says that toddlers benefit understand that thinking of women as mere sexual objects is a form more from unstructured than structured play. The one thing today’s of disrespect; that anatomical attributes are not the measure of a youngsters do not need is more micromanagement, more structure, woman; that while good looks are not a bad thing, the real prize is a and less discretionary time. Two thumbs down. woman who is a wonderful wife and mother, a woman, in other words, whose beauty goes deeper than her skin. There’s an opening here for Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at your husband to help his son begin the journey to valid manhood. He rosemond.com. should seize it!

Permit required to harvest ramps on Forest land Ramps season is upon us. In early spring, lovers of the wild leeks head to the national forests to harvest the plant. To ensure the sustainability of the plant for future generations, the U.S. Forest Service is providing the following guidelines that ramp harvesters should follow: Up to 5 pounds of ramps can be harvested with a “free use” permit. Even if they are going to harvest a small amount of ramps, the Forest Service asks that harvesters obtain the free permit so the agency can track the effects on the resource. Permits can be obtained from the local ranger station. For harvests above 5 pounds, a permit is needed. The cost of a commercial permit is $20. Maximum total annual commercial harvest is 500 pounds. Commercial harvest areas will be periodically rotated with no more than 50 percent dispersed harvest occurring within any one area. Ramp harvesters are encouraged to pick only what they need. This will help ensure that populations of ramps remain in the forest for next year’s harvest. Poaching of ramps is illegal. Those convicted of poaching may face fines. Harvesting is not allowed in wilderness areas. Learn more about ramps in the Forest Service fact sheet at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ stelprdb5188149.pdf.

White-nose syndrome found in fifth WNC county

T h e N . C . Wi l d l i f e Resources Commission has confirmed white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease responsible for the deaths of millions of bats in eastern North America, in a fifth county in North Carolina. The disease was confirmed this month in bats collected from an abandoned mine in Haywood County. It was previously discovered in a retired Avery County mine, a cave at Grandfather Mountain State Park, a McDowell County cave, an abandoned mine in Yancey County, and near the Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Transylvania County. In March 2010, the Commission took necessary steps to get ahead of the disease by adopting the “White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance and Response Plan for North Carolina” in concert with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other partners. The plan outlines steps to protect bats while allowing biologists to pinpoint and investigate a possible outbreak as quickly as possible. “We and our conservation partners are focusing resources on collaborative efforts, including monitoring the spread of the disease, monitoring North Carolina bat populations, and finding ways to address the effects of the disease on bat populations,” said Chris McGrath, Wildlife Diversity Program Coordinator with the Wildlife Commission. The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome has

been detected on nine species of bats so far in North America. In North Carolina, 17 species of bats are known to occur, and eight of those are species on which the fungus has been detected nationwide. Three species in North Carolina have been documented with the disease. Neither the fungus, nor white-nose syndrome, has been detected in any of the so-called tree-roosting bats, which typically roost individually in or on trees in the warmer months and either migrate south for the winter or hibernate individually outside of caves. The fungus also has not been detected in the two species of big-eared bats that occur in North Carolina. What Does it Mean? While there are no known direct human health effects of the fungus that causes whitenose syndrome, the impact upon humans, other wildlife, and agriculture as a result of declines in bat populations could be significant. Bats play a significant role as night-flying insect predators. While some may be concerned about bats seen flying around their backyards or roosting in backyard bat houses, it is unlikely they will spread white-nose syndrome. At this time, the fungus appears to grow on bat skin in the cave environment during hibernation. Infected bats may spread the fungal spores to other bats and roosts during the warmer summer months; however, the fungus only grows in a narrow range of temperatures

(41 to 56 degrees) in high humidity conditions. Although these conditions are prevalent during hibernation, bat houses are used during the summer months and have no more potential to spread fungal spores than do natural roosts, such as a hollow tree. Some behavioral signs of white-nose syndrome include bats flying during the day. There have been reports from citizens of bats exhibiting this behavior this winter in Henderson and Watauga counties. Biologists suspect that all of the mountain counties probably will have the disease soon, if not already, regardless of whether it has been confirmed or not. In 2011, the first year the disease was detected in North Carolina, a bat from one of the southernmost counties — Transylvania — was confirmed to !

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have the disease. As part of a regional monitoring effort, the Wildlife Commission is conducting carbased acoustic bat surveys. The surveys, a part of the N.C. Bat Acoustic Monitoring Program, are conducted throughout the mountain region of the state by volunteers. These citizen scientists are typically from different fields, ranging from a college professor to a nurse to a stay-at-home mom. Volunteers set-up bat detectors on their car roofs and drive 20-mile routes. The routes are driven twice during the survey season, which is May 15 to July 15. Surveys start 30 minutes after sunset and take approximately one hour to complete. Routes are available near Andrews, Cherokee, Franklin, Hot Springs, Marion, Morganton, Murphy and Robbinsville.

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Opportunities at Mayland Community College Chinese Medicinal Perspective on Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases (3 Hours) NEW! 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 a.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Dao Yin Therapeutic Qi Gong (7.5 Hours) NEW! 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. Week - 4/8/12on the floor, making We will be lying down or inofa4/2/12 seated position 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 cover-up with during resting periods. Class begins April 9 at 4 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Beginning Bead & Pendant Making (12 Hours) NEW! 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.

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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 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Wood-Fired Oven Building (15 Hours) NEW! Join us in a hands-on masonry class while constructing an outdoor wood-fired 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 a.m. 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 hand-building. 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 a.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. 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 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. 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 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Compost, Compost Tea, and Vermicomposting (6 Hours) NEW! Get hands-on resources and knowledge needed to make great compost, worm castings, and compost/vermicompost tea. Theory, infrastructure, technique and evaluation of final products will be thoroughly covered. Also learn the most effective ways to use and integrate these products with overall garden fertility. Class begins April 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Making Your Own Cheddar Cheese (3 Hours) NEW! Cheese making instructions often appear simple, but there are skills which must be developed to be successful. In this workshop, learn about the cultures, time, materials and equipment needed to make your own hard cheddar cheese. Ingredients for these recipes are easily obtained from the local supermarket. Gain information about using a cheese press for this type of cheese. Class begins April 28 at 1 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. For more information on any of these classes, visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 682-7315. List run as a public service of the Yancey County News. LEGAL NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA YANCEY COUNTY NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION AND SECOND PRIMARY (if needed) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to G.S.§163-33(8) that an Primary election will be held May 08,2012 for the following purposes: (1) A non-partisan election to fill three (3) vacancies on the Board of Education, (2) A Democrat Primary for Presidential Preferences, US House of Representatives District 11, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Labor, Treasurer, (3) A Republican Primary for Presidential Preferences, US House of Representatives District 11, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Insurance, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Treasurer, House of Representatives District 118 (4) A Libertarian Primary for Presidential Preferences, (5) A N.C. Constitutional Amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. Absentee Ballots are allowed and application for such may be made to the election board office beginning March 19th, One-Stop absentee voting will begin April 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with the exceptions of April 27 and voting hours will be from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and May 5th voting hours will be from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration Books close for this election April 13, 2012. We will have same day registration at One-Stop voting only, during the hours set out above. If needed, a Second Primary will be held June 26, 2012 if there are no Federal office races needing a second primary in the State. If there are Federal offices needing a Second Primary in the State, the date of the Second Primary will be July 17, 2012. Absentee voting will be allowed in the Second Primary and One-Stop absentee voting will be allowed as well. Contact the Yancey County Board of Elections for dates and times of One-Stop absentee voting in the Second Primary. By order of the Yancey County Board of Elections, Charles W. McCurry, Chairman, Publish March 22rd, 29th , and April 5th, 2012

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Garden your way to a healthier lifestyle By Medea L Galligan, MS Nutrition This spring, why not start a garden as a way of improving your health? There are so many reasons that gardening is good for us, including, of course, the harvest of our own organically grown vegetables at a fraction of the cost of supermarket prices. One of the main reasons that people garden is that vegetables from the supermarket cannot compare in taste, quality, or freshness with vegetables grown in the home garden. But without simply focusing on all the nutritional benefits of the “fruits of our labor,” gardening in and of itself is a great form of exercise, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, and flexibility. Gardening allows us to de-stress naturally, and gives us the opportunity to observe and connect with nature on a deeper level. Without planning a huge garden, or having to spend a lot of money on seeds, plants, compost or tools, you can add fresh vegetables and herbs to your meals with small pots, windowsill planters, or by integrating vegetables and herbs in your existing flower gardens. The vegetable garden has traditionally been located in an area separate from other parts of the landscape because it was considered unsightly. With proper planning, however, the garden can be both functional and attractive. Landscape designers today often incorporate the home landscape and ornamental plants such as flowering annuals into the vegetable garden. If you are a beginning gardener with an average-sized family, you will not need a lot of space for a vegetable garden. An area 25 feet square should be adequate. According to Larry Bass, Extension Horticultural Specialist at NC State University, regardless of size, there are five factors to consider in selection a garden site. The first is sunlight. All vegetables need some sunlight. The garden should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Eight to 10 hours each day is ideal. Vegetables should therefore be planted away from the shade of buildings, trees, and shrubs. Some leafy vegetables such as broccoli, collards, spinach, and lettuce tolerate shadier conditions than other vegetables, but if your garden does not receive at least six hours of sunlight daily, you will not be successful growing vegetables. The second consideration is nearness to the house. The closer the vegetable garden and the easier it is to reach, the more you will probably use it. You will be likely to harvest vegetables at their peaks and thus take maximum advantages of garden freshness. It is also more likely that you will keep up with jobs such as weeding, watering, insect and disease control, and succession planting if the garden is close by. The third consideration is soil. You do not need to have the ideal type of soil to grow a good garden. If possible the soil should be fertile and easy to till, with just the right texture -- a loose, well-drained loam. Avoid any soil that remains soggy after a rain. Heavy clay and sandy soils can be improved by adding organic matter. Of course, gardening will be easier if you start with a naturally rich soil. The fourth consideration is water. Including rain and irrigation, the garden needs at least 1 inch of water per week. Therefore, it is essential to locate the garden near a spigot or some other water source. The fifth consideration is good air drainage. Avoid locating the garden in a low spot such as the base of a hill or the foot of a slope bordered by a solid fence. These areas are slow to warm in the spring, and frost forms more readily in them because cold air cannot drain away. Vegetable gardens located on high ground are more likely to escape light freezes, permitting an earlier start in the spring and a

longer harvest in the fall. The first step in planning your garden is selecting the vegetables you want to grow. With a few exceptions, you can plant what you like. Dark leafy greens, like spinach, kale and collards, are both easy to grow and a delicious source of chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Tomatoes, carrots, and various varieties of squash provide color to our meals, an indication of valuable anti-oxidants and carotenoids. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, known as cruciferous vegetables, provide us with a valuable compound known as Indole-3-carbinol (which is currently the subject of on-going biomedical research into its possible anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant, and anti-atherogenic effects). Only a few vegetables may be unsuitable because of space limitations, improper climate, or unusually poor growing conditions. As you plan your garden, keep your health goals in mind and be planning your meals for the upcoming seasons. The second step is to draw a diagram of the garden site. The diagram should show the kind of vegetables to be planted, the distance between rows, and the time of planting. Including dates will help you remember tasks that might otherwise be put off until too late. Most plants do better in spring and summer gardens if they are started indoors rather than being planted directly into the garden soil. Seedlings started in containers indoors can be transplanted to the garden when the weather is warm enough and danger of frost is past. You may start your own transplants in containers early in the season or you may prefer to buy them from a greenhouse or garden center at transplanting time. If you choose to grow your own, you will need to provide suitable containers, a sterilized growing medium, adequate light, fertilizer, moisture, and proper day and night temperatures. There are many excellent sources of information on starting and maintaining your vegetable garden, including numerous on-line publications from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University, GardenAsheville.com, ActiveRain.com, not to mention The Old Farmer’s 2012 Almanac and numerous other magazines and books. As residents of Yancey County, we all know that spring in Western North Carolina is a glorious event, and that farming and gardening is the perfect way to improve our lives in multiple ways. Our county is home to generations of farmers and many wonderful family farms, and we are blessed with a wonderful farmer’s market that will open on Saturday April 21st from 8:30am to 12:30pm on the corner of South Main Street and 19E. So while your garden is growing, or for the vegetables that you weren’t able to get in the ground this spring, the Farmer’s Market is an excellent way to find the freshest locally grown produce. Use your Saturday visits to plan your meals for the week, combining fresh greens with locally raised beef, eggs, and cheeses to create delicious and nutritious whole food meals for you and your family. Medea L Galligan earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition from Oklahoma State University, and also attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training

Program, located in New York City. Since 1998, she has helped thousands of people of all ages improve their health and well being through support and encouragement, exploring which foods are right for them, and assisting them in bringing back the joy of cooking and eating. Visit www.HealthyLifestyle Concepts.com for more information.

Ag. Board sworn in Five members of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission were sworn-in by Judge Bob Hunter on March 21. Vicky Porter of Concord was reappointed as the governor’s member-at-large and named chairwoman. Donald Heath of Dover and Craig Frazier of Sophia were also reappointed to the commission. Tommy Houser of Vale and Charles Hughes III of Kinston are new members to the commission. Three members serve as executive members of the N.C. Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Heath is the association’s president, Houser is the first vice president and Frazier is the immediate past president. They will serve one-year terms on the commission. Porter operates a 900-acre farm in Cabarrus County with her husband, Tommy Porter. They raise brood cattle, hogs and chickens. She has served on the commission as member-at-large since 2010 and will continue to serve through 2014. She takes over the position of chairman that was vacated by Manly West. Porter is an elected member of the Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District. Hughes is a contractor from Lenoir County who specializes in grading, construction, landscaping and sidewalk and parking lot design. He will represent the Coastal Plain through 2014. He is an elected member of the Lenoir County Soil and Water Conservation District. Houser operates a 500-acre vegetable, blueberry and soybean farm, and is co-owner of Dan’s Superette, a local convenience store in Lincoln County. He’s an appointed supervisor, serving 37 years on the Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission is the policy and rule-making board for state soil and water conservation programs. The commission provides oversight for state conservation programs, and allocates technical and financial assistance to landowners and citizens through the state’s 96 local conservation districts. Programs include the N.C. Agriculture Cost Share Program, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Community Conservation Assistance Program and the new Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program.

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