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www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v Sept. 5, 2013 W Vol. 3, No. 36 v Recipient of the E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v
Yancey mother pushes lawsuit over daughter’s death in jail
By Ginny Hines McDowell News A Yancey County woman says she is not looking for revenge in rejecting a settlement in a wrongful death suit against McDowell County Sheriff Dudley Greene. Wanda Higgins Cooper rejected a $1,000 offer by the insurance company representing the McDowell sheriff to settle the wrongful death suit stemming from the death of Cooper’s daughter, Christina “Tina” Lee Ledford, 34, of Green Mountain. “I don’t want revenge. It may save someone else’s life,” Cooper said. “I know it won’t bring her back.” Christina Ledford was arrested on Aug. 5, 2010, in Yancey County, and was transported to McDowell and booked on a warrant for failure to appear on a driving while license revoked charge. Late on the night of Aug. 7, 2010, jail staff noticed Ledford having “seizure-like symptoms.” She was taken to McDowell Hospital where she was evaluated, treated and released back into custody, according to Sheriff Greene. The following Sunday staff found Ledford lifeless in her cell. “Our personnel started CPR and tried reviving her for several minutes until paramedics arrived,” Greene said. “We did everything we could for her.” According to Cooper, Ledford died from complications with intravenous drugs. Cooper said Ledford was a user of oxycodone, methadone, and morphine. “It is a terrible thing. I definitely sympathize with her (Cooper),” said Greene. “We did everything within reason for her (Ledford) to receive the care we were able to provide. Our staff tries to ensure the well-being of inmates.” Greene said Ledford had not been completely honest about her medical history. “Any prisoner that is booked requires a medical screening through interview and observation, but we are not a medical facility. She did not disclose any drug use issues,” Greene said. See page 4
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Heritage quarterback Trevor Robinson rolled up 210 yards of offense Friday but the top-ranked Erwin Warriors were faster and stronger and cruised to a 5513 win in the Pit.
Pair caught on fugitive warrants
A man and woman wanted in Yancey County were found hiding in a locked bathroom in Elizabethton, Tenn., last month. The two were returned to Yancey where the man remains in jail. Timothy Honeycutt, 34, and Dorothy Hill, 46, both of Burnsville, were wanted o n f u g i t i v e c h a rg e s i n Burnsville. Yancey Detective Mark Letterman contacted Elizabethton Police to inform officers of warrants filed in Burnsville. Police Cpl. James
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Deese said Letterman told him the couple was suspected of hiding out at 608 Locust St., Elizabethton. Investigators and officers
went to the property and found the pair inside a locked bathroom. They were both charged with breaking and entering, larceny and possession of stolen property. They were also arrested on a charge of being a fugitive of justice. Honeycutt is being held in the Yancey County Jail on a $53,009 secured bond with a court date of August 20th, 2013. Hill was released on a $10,000 secured bond
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Facts are pesky distractions if you live in Raleigh
By NC Policy Watch Director Chris Fitzsimon It now seems very likely that Republican lawmakers will ignore the wishes of Republican Governor Pat McCrory this week and vote to override his vetoes of two bills, one that would require drug testing of some applicants for public benefits and one that would expand the exemptions under the E-Verify system to make it easier for growers to hire temporary workers. News accounts previewing the week’s session make it clear that most legislators who supported the bills originally plan to vote to sustain the vetoes. McCrory urged legislative leaders not to convene at all. That would mean the vetoes would stand. That is clearly not happening as the House and Senate are both returning Tuesday and at this point seem likely to hold votes that McCrory will lose. It’s a scenario that speaks volumes about who really runs Raleigh these days. And it is not Governor McCrory. That was clear the first month of the 2013 legislative session when McCrory sent a letter to Senate leaders asking them to delay consideration of a bill to refuse Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act that would have provided health care coverage to 500,000 low-income adults who are uninsured. Senate leaders completely ignored McCrory’s plea and passed the bill the same day they received his letter asking for a delay. They are ignoring him again now.
that makes you wonder what he’s thinking? McCrory reportedly told a business audience in Asheville that his critics, including members of the media, simply don’t understand his economic agenda that includes the tax plan passed by the General Assembly that gives big breaks to wealthy individuals and out-of-state corporations while asking low and moderate income families to pay more. McCrory added that it was “too complex” for journalists because they don’t have economics degrees. That prompted one reporter to point out that McCrory doesn’t either. He graduated from Catawba College with degrees in education and political science. McCrory’s spokesperson also attacked the media this week, criticizing a straightforward story by the Associated Press that pointed out the incorrect claims McCrory made about how two 24-year-old former campaign staffers were placed in top positions at the Department of Health and Human Services and given massive raises. It’s always a sign that politicians are panicking when they start bashing the media that covers them.
Never mind those pesky facts McCrory’s insult to reporters comes the week after he told WLOS in Asheville that the reason teachers didn’t receive a pay hike this year was that he “inherited a terrible, terrible budget from the previous administration and A panicked administration I’ve got to rebuild that budget.” attacks the media As several reporters and columnists pointed Speaking of the governor, what would a out, McCrory did not inherit a budget from the week be without another off the cuff comment Perdue Administration. He inherited a budget
Is anyone else seeing tax office changes?
Attention Yancey Residents: If you have been affected by the recent “policy change” at the tax office and are facing foreclosure or have been foreclosed on, or you are suffering severe finacial hardship due to the new rules of payment (at the tax office), Please contact me ASAP. Natasjia 828-691-1237
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from the Republican General Assembly that adopted it over the objections and veto of Governor Perdue. The governor is apparently not going to let the facts stand in the way of what he thinks is a good sound bite, whether it’s his absurd claim about wading out among the Moral Monday protesters or that it was President Obama’s fault that people lost emergency unemployment benefits because he didn’t issue the state a waiver for the cuts the General Assembly made to the state unemployment program. Only Congress can issue that waiver, not the president, as McCrory’s press office was forced to admit, calling McCrory’s remarks a misstatement. Two days later McCrory said the same thing to a Wilson Daily Times reporter. McCrory said on several radio stations that concerns about the reduction in the number of days for early voting in the voter suppression bill he signed were overblown because “every precinct” would be open every day in the two weeks before an election. That’s ridiculous of course, but he said it multiple times in multiple interviews. Then there is McCrory’s repeated assertion teachers will receive the equivalent of a one percent pay increase in the tax plan that he signed. The tables released with the tax plan show that an individual must earn $250,000 a year to receive a one percent tax increase. So maybe it’s partially true. Maybe all the public school teachers in North Carolina who make $250,000 will get that pay hike. The real question is when will the governor stop playing fast and loose with the facts?
Workshop set for medicinal growers Natural products manufacturers are looking for medicinal herb growers and local medicinal herb growers are looking for buyers. But how do they find each other? A workshop on Sept. 14 might help connect current and
potential medicinal plant growers with manufacturers and raw material buyers for the natural products industry in North Carolina. It will feature panels of four new and experienced medicinal herb growers and
four natural products buyers/manufacturers to discuss their unique experiences, challenges, goals, and needs as it relates to natural products and raw materials. There will be ample time for networking between growers and buyers.
Bee Log Elementary holds open house Bee Log Elementary School recently held their annual Open House event on Tuesday Aug. 27. During this time parents were able to see the various resources that their children will be using throughout the year. This year’s Open House event featured “technology in the classroom.” Throughout the evening students and parents were able to use iPad minis and iPods to participate in reading activities. Bee Log staff would like to thank all those parents and students who came and attend this event.
If you are a grower, please bring a list of what you are growing, including quantities and what form you can supply them in (fresh or dried). If you are a medicinal plant buyer, please bring a list of what raw materials you want to source locally and in what quantity and form you need them. Participants will also discuss branding effort. The medicinal plant growers workshop will be from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the AB Tech Enka Campus, Haynes Conference Center, room 200. Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door, including lunch. For information, contact Alison Dressler at 828-6843562 x 150. While the event will focus on medicinal plant cultivation, wild-harvesters are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event is made possible by a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation.
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Connect @ Your Library
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:30-6 p.m. for an Open House in honor of our newly designed children’s corner here at the Yancey County Public Library. Come visit with Gloria Houston, author of “Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile,” see Ms. Karen, the children’s librarian & Sylvia, with the AMY Bookmobile. Rhea Ormond, local artist, has created a beautiful mural which surrounds the children’s area of the library. It really is such a wonderful way to recognize a librarian who traveled over our mountain roads with her bookmobile impacting many lives through books and giving encouragement to her readers. Share your memories of Miss Dorothy Thomas with us at our Open House. All are welcome. Upcoming Events Gaming Night: Tuesday, September 10, 5:30-7:30 All tweens & teens, grades 6th-12th, are welcome to join us for Gaming Night, a night at the library when we dedicate two hours to playing the Xbox on the big screen, surfing the net, or playing board games or chess! You choose how you want to spend your time. It’s a blast, but you must sign up by calling 682-2600 or message Amber on our Facebook page at “Yancey Public Library
Teens.” O p e n H o u s e : T h u r s d a y, September 12, 4:30-6:00 Come visit with Gloria Houston, author of “Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile,” which is the theme of our newly designed children’s corner. Books & Brunch Club: Wednesday, September 18, 10:00 am This month’s read is “Learning to Breathe: One Woman’s Journey of Spirit and Survival” by Alison Wright. The library provides coffee, water, and pastry. Bring a breakfast item if you like. Foreign Film Night: Thursday, September 19, 7:30 pm We apologize that last month’s film had to be changed at the last minute, although the one seen appears to have been enjoyed, BUT we do have the film from last month as September’s foreign film, so come one, come all! This film is sure to be sweet and funny, as well as make us hungry. Snacks are provided.
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Annual home tour set Oct. 12
Join the Mayland Community Foundation Board member Bill College Foundation on Saturday, Baker. October 12 for the 2013 Yancey Ticket prices and details can be County Dream Home Tour! This found at www.maylandfoundation. one-day self-guided tour features o r g o r b y c a l l i n g five unique and beautiful homes 1-800-4-MAYLAND or 828-766located in Yancey County. 1233. Tickets are available at the Each of the homes on this year’s Mayland Community College tour defines its homeowner’s Foundation, Mayland’s Yancey dreams---and Yancey County---in Learning Center, A Touch of its own special way. The Mountain Cass and Ye Olde Country Store Air home of Darrell Heasley and in Burnsville and at the OOAK Rebecca Schmidt includes a luxurious, state-of-the-art media room; Michael and Patte Myers’ centuries old log cabin, River Run, sits on the banks of the South Toe River, complete with its own hiking trail. Other homes feature panoramic views and unique samplings of Yancey County history. Proceeds from the Yancey County Dream H o m e To u r b e n e f i t scholarships for Yancey County students at Mayland Community College. The tour funds the Intelligent Choice Scholarship for a graduating senior from Mountain Heritage High School. “Each year, the Yancey Living area of the Mountain Air home of community really comes Darrell Heasley and Rebecca Schmidt is one together for the tour. The of the homes featured on the 2013 Mayland tour would not be possible Community College Foundation Yancey without the support of over County Dream Home Tour. 75 volunteers. The great thing is that the proceeds stay Gallery in Micaville. Advance local to help our students,” said ticket prices available through veteran tour organizer and MCC Oct 1.
All that preparation is put into play now The time is here. Ever since January hunters have anticipated this day. Whether it followed a successful season in which the freezer was filled and the rewards of the chess game against the buck of a lifetime are now hanging from the wall or if the season ended in disappointment as the prey out gamed the predator and all that was gained was a few glimpses and encounters that ended with the buck walking away, the feelings are the same. The spring and summer were spent planting food plots and preparing stand locations. Trail cameras were hung and moved and checked to find out who made it and who did not. Occasionally one is recognized from the year before. There is a sense of almost fatherly pride as the small fork horn from last season is now endowed with the body of a Kentucky Derby racehorse with a main frame eight in velvet towering above. Yes, there it is, a small kicker off the right G2 to make it that much more unique. Your sweat, blood and tears (usually the tears are a result of the blood) have been poured into all the preparation needed to invite these habitual trespassers onto the land. When not in the field, equipment was cleaned and tended. Countless hours of practice were spent in order to perfect the killing shot. Visualization of the deer’s approach and the location of the vitals were used to make the shot and calm the nerves. The sights were adjusted, and adjusted, and adjusted. Perfection became calling. Nothing else mattered. And here it is. All of this time, all of this
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preparation for just the opportunity to make the shot. Perhaps the camera’s results showed the deer coming to the food plot at 4:00 am. That is fine. You are a hunter. You will get there early and wait. There is nothing wrong with a short nap from 20 feet in a tree. The sun’s cresting of the treetops makes a scenic alarm clock. The cool morning air soothes the lungs that have endured months of hard work, humid hot summer air. Your body not only welcomes the change from being indoors, it encompasses the outdoors. As you wake you hear the crunching of corn kernels. A slight musk mixed with the scent of wet vegetation reminds you that you
are in Heaven. You are conscious of your movements. Just as a chameleon blends in with its environment and only moves it eyes, you do the same. One wrong move will mean the end to these months of preparation. All the correct moves will mean months of true organic food. You observe the way the prey are protecting themselves. One eats, one looks. They alternate. Every few seconds or so you spot the ears turning away from you toward the field. The one eating lifts his head and scans around. They do not realize you are there. Your breath begins to quicken as you prepare to make your move. The left hand slowly edges toward the weapon. “Got to control myself,” you think. You breathe in deeply through your nose. You exhale slowly and quietly through pierced but open lips. Much better. Your hand grips the handle. White knuckles. No, relax. Your right hand slowly draws back. You don’t even notice the 70 pounds at this point. It is purely off instinct and muscle memory. The grip hand is no longer holding, it is just there to keep the bow in place. The sight pin is focused through the small peep hole in the string. It settles just behind the shoulder of the deer. This is your story. Get out there and finish it. Bill Howard teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bow hunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward outdoors@ gmail.com.
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Mother declines settlement over daughter’s death
From the front “After she left the hospital, we did not receive any special discharge instructions,” and unfortunately she died. Cooper’s lawsuit suggests that the sheriff and his staff knew of Ledford’s chemical dependency issues… and reacted to her “complaints and cries for help by placing her into isolation, and not providing her medical attention in a timely manner.” The suit also claims that the Sheriff’s Office violated the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 153A-224 that states, ‘No person may be confined in a local confinement facility unless custodial personnel are present and available to provide continuous supervision in order that custody will be secure and that, in event of emergency, such as fire, illness, assaults by other prisoners, or otherwise, the prisoners can be protected. These personnel shall supervise prisoners closely enough to maintain safe custody and control and to be at all times informed of the prisoners’ general health and emergency medical needs.” “We did our routine checks as required,” said Greene. “Detox protocol was followed.” Cooper said she received a $1,000 check as a settlement from the Sheriff’s Office’s insurance company, but Cooper has refused the money and is moving forward with her suit, hoping to gain upwards of $10,000 for funeral expenses. “Her funeral was $6,000 and her tombstone, which she still does not have, is $3,500,” Cooper said. “Why would they offer anything if they weren’t at fault?” Greene said that the $1,000 was an amount the insurance company agreed to offer on the advice of their counsel, and to his knowledge both parties had been in agreement with the settlement. Cooper said even a big settlement now won’t keep her from telling her story. “They did something wrong, whether I get a dollar or a thousand, I don’t care,” she said. “I want to know.” A trial date is set in McDowell County for Dec. 2.
The Knights of Columbus Council #12233, Burnsville, announce the election and installation of their fraternal year 2013-2014 officer’s. The leaders of the council will manage and provide guidance to the council in all of their fundraising and charitable contributions. Council #12233 serves Madison, Mitchell and Yancey Counties and is based at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pictured left to right seated in the front row are: Financial Secretary Chuck Kamper, Grand Knight Ed Driscoll, and Deputy Grand Knight Bob Holstein. Standing are District Warden Tim Kelley, Installing Officer; Treasurer Savio Gucciardo, Trustee John Horst, Outside Guard Zigmund Brzezinski, Trustee/Past Grand Knight Dan Macking and Installing Officer District Deputy Tom Kotz.
Rains may have washed nutrients from soil Rainfall in most of North Carolina has been at record high levels from early spring through summer, with some areas receiving more than 30 inches. As a result, most crops have struggled due to poorly developed root systems. Agronomists warn that the growth of upcoming crops is also likely to be affected unless soilnutrient reserves are monitored and replenished. Dr. David Hardy, chief of the Soil Testing Section with
the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Dr. Carl Crozier, soil science professor and extension specialist at N.C. S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y, urge growers to be particularly vigilant about soil sampling this fall. “Our sandy, lightcolored soils have limited ability to hold nutrients to begin with,” Hardy said. “And some of our nutrients are what we call ‘mobile in soils,’ simply meaning they move with excessive
water through the soil. Farmers are more familiar with the term ‘leaching.’ Crozier agrees with this recommendation but points out another effect of wet soils on nutrient availability. “Poorly drained soils may have been flooded for long periods,” he said. “The problem in areas where water has been standing is more likely to be denitrification than leaching. “Growers need to remember that routine soil testing does not measure soil nitrogen
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Quality Plus executives present Shelly Cole awards during her seven years as manager of the Burnsville station.
Shelly Cole leaves Quality Plus
Shelly Cole has retired as the local Quality Plus store manager, leaving after seven years of dedication and hard work, her managers say. “During her time with the company, she has won numerous awards, including, eleven for highest volume of sales
and two for excellence recognized by QP supervisors,” said Caron Cline, a district supervisor with Quality Plus. “Everyone will miss Shelly, especially as she has been there since we opened,” Cline said. Cole has been replaced by Michael and Janette Banks.
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Duckworth to sing at UMC
The Rev. Terry Duckworth will be leading the community sing at Pensacola United Methodist Church on Friday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. The sing is open to everyone and all are welcome. Followed by light refreshments. For more information contact Pastor AJ Moore at 284-4081.
Wine store plans benefit
Burnsville Wine and…and the Yancey County Humane Society/Animal Shelter would like to invite you to their fall wine tasting, scheduled for Friday September 6, 4pm7pm at Burnsville Wine and… Tickets are $10.00 and are available at a number of businesses in town, or at the wine shop. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. We have selected a number of nice wines at a reasonable price for this tasting and Matthew will be doing the pouring. We are located at 525 West Main, across from TD Bank. There is ample parking at the rear of the shop or in the bank parking lot. Our hours are 11-7 Tuesday-Friday.
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Albert Kosderka Albert Bohuslave Kosderka, 65, of Mulberry, Florida, died Sunday, August 25, 2013. Albert was born in Spokane, Wash., on December 15, 1947. He was preceded in death by an infant son and his parents. He served in the Navy, Seal Team 8, and was a disabled veteran. Al was married to Sandra Jarrard on July 31, 1982. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four sons and eight grandchildren. Sons are Shawn Kosderka and wife, Paige, and their son, Freddie, of Carrier, Miss.; Brad Kosderka and wife, Tabitha, and their sons, Evan, Lucas, Gary and Lane of Picayune, Miss.; Josh Jarrard and wife, Brandy, and their daughters Kiersten and Izzy, and their son, Josiah, of Burnsville; and Matthew Kosderka and fiancé, Rachel Rayburn of Mulberry, Fla. He is survived by a sister, Deanie Blunt of Sevier, Tenn. The funeral was Thursday, August 29 in the Family Worship Center in Lakeland, Fla.
Obituaries
of Spruce Pine and Jameson Harding of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister Kate Laws of Green Mountain; a dear niece, Sandy Hilemon and husband, Maurice; and, several other nieces, nephews and close friends. A celebration of life wasTuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Burial was in the Fred Young Cemetery at Pleasant Gap. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
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Gloria Gill
Mrs. Gloria Gill, 67, of Burnsville, died August 26, 2013, after a long courageous battle. She was born on March 28, 1946, in Asheville. Gloria was an adventurer. She’s traveled throughout the United States and spent time in Africa with the Peace Corps. When Gloria returned from Africa she married Howard (Skip) Gill. They moved to the Burnsville area 22 years ago and have spending time with family and friends. Gloria was an avid cook, gardener and fisherwoman. She loved being outdoors and loving on her grandchildren. She never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Virginia Allen; a daughter, Marlena Dawn O’sullivan; and brothers Larry Allen and Mark Allen. Survivors include two sons: Rick O’sullivan & Mark O’sullivan; daughter Kelly (John) Freeman and stepson Lloyd Gill; four sisters: Linda Conley (Richard), Barbara (Rex) Ingle, Mary Roper-Witt (Jerry) and Darlene Pressley (Donald) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of life memorial was Maxie Burgin Saturday at Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church. Maxie Burgin, 82, of Celo, died Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Blue Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Burnsville, NC 28714. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Spurgeon and Estie Woody Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothy; sister Evelyn Hensley; and, brothers John Tipton and Sherrill Buchanan. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Robert Earl Burgin; two sons, Edward “Buster” Burgin and wife, Patty, of Rutherfordton and Lyndon Burgin and wife, Rita, of Burnsville; two grandsons: Nolan Shane Burgin of Marion and Jamie Burgin and wife, Jennifer, of Forest City; 2 great-grandchildren, Macie and Ethan Burgin; three sisters: Lona Boston Reese Steen D.D.S., M.A.G.D. & McKenzie Snyder D.D.S. of Spruce Pine, Ruby McKinney and Lorene Harris of Newdale; a brother, Jim “Gentle Dentistry Buchanan of Spruce Pine; and several for the Whole Family” nieces and nephews. Funeral was Saturday in Celo United Providing Cosmetic Dentistry • Porcelain Methodist Church, of which she was Veneers • Crown & Bridge • Nitrous Oxide a member, pianist and Sunday School teacher for many years. The Revs. Brad Hinton and Paul White officiated. Burial was in Autrey Cemetery at South Estatoe 831 Main St., Mars Hill Baptist Church. Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Accepting most dental insurance! Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road,
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Velma Harding Velma Harding, 76, died Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Carra Robinson Deyton, and the wife of Ted Harding, who died in 1982. She was also preceded in death by sisters Etta Johnson and Chloe Bennett; and brothers Cecil, Roy, Clifford, Clarence, Herman, Craig and Jimmy Deyton. Velma was a former employee of Mohasco, a retired employee of Glen Raven Mills and after retirement was an employee of Pine Valley Motel in Spruce Pine. Survivors include her son, Jeff Harding and wife, Darla; grandsons Jeffery Harding
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BRAG measures up in exhibit at TRAC Gallery perhaps a pear on a plate, a black bird on a branch — from land and waterscapes, animals, portraits and still life. Where some artists may chose an old shoe, laces untied, leather worn as a theme, Sandra Gates, founder and current president of BRAG prefers plein air painting in the o p e n a i r. “ Vi e w s of these mountains change each Turns out, size can Any 2-dimensional minute—inspiration matter. artist is welcome to of the moment.” And The Toe River Arts join and participate. Kathleen Turczyn for Council will host Members have ranged “Made to Measure” in age from 13 to some a t t h e B u r n s v i l l e artists who stopped Gallery beginning h a v i n g b i r t h d a y s S a t u r d a y, S e p t . decades ago. They’ve 14 and continuing been here all their through Oct. 12. The lives and just moved exhibit will feature to the area. No matter over 35 paintings and the reason — the drawings by members mountains and valleys, of the Blue Ridge Fine creeks and rivers, the Arts Guild (BRAG), fawn in the woods or w i t h n o c a n v a s goat in the pasture measuring over 192 or other like-minded square inches. folks — the artists call BRAG began five this area home and years ago in response find all that it offers to the need to share perfect 2-dimensional — a p a s s i o n f o r subjects. A perfect 2-dimensional art example is Kathleen from photography, Deasy who moved to pen and ink, to to Mitchell County painting in all media. in 2012 just to be in Folks from Mitchell an arts supportive and Yancey Counties environment. Like so meet monthly, invite many other artists, professionals to speak a r t f o r K a t h l e e n to their art, their “has always been which, “Nothing is off technique, and the art about change and my to-paint list or my how-to-paint list… of making a living off exploration.” their art. Today, they “Made to Measure” and everything is a have over 40 members is a small exhibit of challenge.” The exhibit will be — the only requisite is large talent in a small held at the Burnsville their love of their art space. The sizes are and the joy of putting restricted, but the TRAC Gallery, 102 it down for all to see. themes expansive — West Main Street. A reception to “meet
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Narratives from your local Agriculture Extension From James E. Magner III 4-H After School has begun. The program is working hard to ensure fun, educational settings at Bee Log and Bald Creek. The 4-H staff has an exciting year planned and seven new 4-H volunteers will be helping to expand the programs impact. 4-H has also been working with the new Gear Up program to design educational programs that will help students with test and academics, but also help develop them into tomorrow’s leaders. TRACTOR continues to thrive despite the poor weather. Close to $30,000 of produce has been moved thru the center this season to 38 different buyers! We are working with two buyers who want to take farm tours. These tours help build that relationship we need to fully expand. Agriculture - Stanley Holloway Producers have dealt with flash flooding, drowning plants, and increased pest issues. This equates to a difficult season for TRACTOR as the demand for our local produce far exceeds our supply; however, the facility continues to move product and to date has sold to over 35 different buyers and by the end of the month should exceed $30,000 in sales. TRACTOR will be going through an audit to be GAP Certified as a packing facility late in the month. More exciting, TRACTOR now possesses a refrigerated delivery truck. Boxwood blight is another major issue of the month. Boxwood blight is a relatively new disease in the U.S. (introduced in 2010) that has the potential to seriously impact the
American and English boxwood industry. It has now been found in all boxwood producing states of the US, including North Carolina. The disease was first discovered/reported in Yancey County last November and due to the severely wet weather conditions has been spreading. I have been working with our Extension Plant Pathologist and a number of individual producers to manage/prevent the spread of this devastating disease. An educational meeting on management and sanitation measures is scheduled for next month. In addition to the above I conducted 21 farm visits on a variety of topics including: tobacco (2), commercial vegetables (6), commercial horticulture (5), home fruit (2), and general home garden/landscape (6), over 40 office visits and numerous telephone/e-mail correspondences regarding a wide array of agricultural topics. Horticulture, Agriculture - Jeremy Delisle The past month has been busy and full of challenges from a production standpoint. Growers have dealt with above average rainfall, yet have somehow managed to bring in their harvests, even if they are somewhat reduced. One highlight was the farm tour that we conducted for Ingles. Regional buyers and Produce Managers visited 3 farms in Yancey County to learn about both organic and conventional production. Post-tour surveys described their experience. Many were surprised at the amount of planning that goes into farming, as well as the significant chal-
Grilled lamb Salad Grilled lamb is delightful with any green salad, especially this Asian-inspired version. Preparation time: 30 minutes Serves: 4
iNGredieNTS: • 12 oz boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes (* if cubed lamb is not available at your meat market, ask the butcher to prepare it for you) • 4 bamboo skewers • 6 cups shredded Savoy, Napa, or green cabbage • 2 carrots, shredded • 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp black or white sesame seeds • 1 small jicama, julienned (optional) Marinade/Dressing • 2 tbsp sugar • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 3 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium • ¼ cup water • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
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lenges producers must overcome to bring a crop to harvest. TRACTOR Director Robin Smith commented that sales have increased significantly since the tour and that the producer managers are even more receptive to the idea of our local food hub after learning more about it and visiting our farms. Agriculture - Adam McCurry The harvest is under way for local farmers. Due to the wet weather that we have had this year, plant disease is high. This month has been spent working with growers to protect their crops so that they will have a decent crop to harvest. The TRACTOR project is also going strong with a number of local growers moving product though the facility. The TRACTOR facility is getting ready for a GAP audit at the end of the month. This will allow TRACTOR to get more locally grown product into more markets. Family & Consumer Sciences - Hannah Nichols This month programming and outreach has been heavily focused on local foods and supporting the efforts of Yancey County farmers. Several staff members attended the Local Foods Security Summit held at Avery County High School. The event was organized by Manna Food Bank, and brought community leaders together to collaborate on ways to lessen the effects of food insecurity in Western North Carolina. The Yancey County Extension Center also held a workshop to educate participants on how to safely can tomatoes using a water bath canner, in efforts to decrease the risk of food borne illnesses in our area. Similarly to last month, I held a live cooking demonstration at the Yancey County Farmers Market. Individuals who participated learned how to make simple, affordable meals using local produce and local beef. This month I attended a two-day training in Raleigh, NC, for new employees where I acquired the skills necessary to better serve our community, and preform my job duties in a more efficient manner. Planning for the 2013-2014 School Year begins with 4-H Staff As 4-H begins their afterschool at Bald Creek and Bee Log Elementary Schools, we have been making plans for the many activities which will make this a successful year using our 4-H curriculum. Yancey 4-H has many programs to help reach the youth: Afterschool, School Enrichment, Family & Consumer Sciences, Mtn. Challenge, EFNEP (School Age Nutrition), and Discovery Clubs. The Extension and 4-H programs work together to support and enhance the educational needs of the students and the teachers. Mtn. Challenge - Peirce Bingham In June and July Mountain Challenge embarked on a new “challenge” with its summer program for at risk middle school kids. We had 11 participants for 8 weeks M-F from 8:30 to 4:30 each day. The kids were chosen from court referrals, the YCLA School, and DSS case plans. We hiked on Mt Mitchell, Grand Father Mountain and High Peaks trails, learned about future vocations at Mayland, TD Bank, the Sheriffs Dept., DSS and the Energy Exchange. We performed community service with and learned the mission of Dig-In, Tri-County Pregnancy center, Domestic Violence Coalition, Reconciliation House, and High Peaks Trails, planted and constructed a learning garden at Yancey Extension Center, and visited experiential See Page 11
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What’s to eat at the elementary schools? Friday, Sept 6
Monday, Sept 9
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Wed, Sept 11
Breakfast
WG Cereal WG Toast Applesauce/Juice Milk
Breakfast Chix Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Pineapple Bits Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast Juice/Peaches Milk
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast Mandarin Oranges Juice/Milk
Lunch Beef Taco/Chix Salad Wrap Sunbutter S’wich Broccoli/Great Northern Beans Pineapple Bits Applesauce/Milk
Lunch Hamburger on WG BBQ S’wich Sunbutter S’wich Carrot Stix/Potato Rounds/Baked Apples/Pineapple Bits/Milk
Lunch Beef Nachos/Corn Dog/Sunbutter S’wich/California Blend Veggies Sweet Potato Souffle Peaches/Pears Milk
Lunch Pork BBQ S’wich Fish S’wich Sunbutter S’wich Slaw/Baked Beans Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Milk
Pancake&Sausage Stix
Thurs, Sept 12 Breakfast
Pancake&Sausage Stix
WG Cereal WG Toast Fruit Cocktail Juice/Milk
Lunch BBQ Grilled Chix Roll/Lasagna/Peas Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Fruit Cocktail Milk
Friday, Sept 13 Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty
WG Cereal/Toast Pears/Juice Milk Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Sunbutter S’wich Broccoli/Pinto Beans/Peaches Pears Milk
Food for thought for middle school Friday, Sept 6
Monday, Sept 9
Tuesday, Sept 10
Wed, Sept 11
Thurs, Sept 12
Breakfast
Breakfast Chix Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Pineapple Bits Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast Juice/Peaches Milk
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast Mandarin Oranges Juice/Milk
Breakfast
Lunch Hamburger on WG BBQ S’wich Carrot Stix/Potato Rounds/Baked Apples/Pineapple Bits/Milk
Lunch Beef Nachos/Corn Dog/California Blend Veggies Sweet Potato Souffle Peaches/Pears Milk
Lunch Pork BBQ S’wich Fish S’wich Mega Pizza Slaw/Baked Beans Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Milk
Pancake&Sausage Stix
WG Cereal WG Toast Applesauce/Juice Milk Lunch Beef Taco/Chix Salad Wrap Broccoli/Great Northern Beans Pineapple Bits Applesauce Milk
Pancake&Sausage Stix
WG Cereal WG Toast Fruit Cocktail Juice/Milk
Lunch BBQ Grilled Chix Roll/Lasagna Chix Tenders/Peas Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Fruit Cocktail Milk
Friday, Sept 13 Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty
WG Cereal/Toast Pears/Juice Milk Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Broccoli/Pinto Beans/Peaches Pears Milk
Chowing down at Mountain Heritage Friday, Sept 6
Monday, Sept 9
Tuesday, Sept 10
Wed, Sept 11
Breakfast
Breakfast Chix Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast/Juice Pineapple Bits Milk
Breakfast Sausage Biscuit WG Cereal WG Toast Juice/Peaches Milk
Breakfast Breakfast Pizza WG Cereal WG Toast Mandarin Oranges Juice/Milk
Lunch Beef Nachos/Corn Dog/Chix Fillet S’wich/California Blend Veggies Sweet Potato Souffle Peaches/Pears Milk
Lunch Pork BBQ S’wich Fish S’wich Chix Quesadilla Slaw/Baked Beans Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Milk
Pancake&Sausage Stix
WG Cereal WG Toast Applesauce/Juice Milk
Week of 9/2/13 - 9/8/13 Lunch Lunch Beef Taco/Chix Hamburger on WG Salad Wrap Cheeseburger on WG Chix Fillet S’wich BBQ S’wich/Ch. Broccoli/Great Garlic Flatbread Northern Beans Carrot Stix/Potato Pineapple Bits Rounds/Baked Applesauce Apples/Pineapple Milk Bits/Milk
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Thurs, Sept 12 Breakfast
Pancake&Sausage Stix
Friday, Sept 13 Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty
WG Cereal WG Toast Fruit Cocktail Juice/Milk
WG Cereal/Toast Pears/Juice Milk
Lunch BBQ Grilled Chix Roll/Lasagna Chix Tenders/Peas Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Fruit Cocktail Milk
Lunch Chix Fillet S’wich Chix Quesadilla Mega Pizza Broccoli/Pinto Beans/Peaches Pears Milk
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Try something new and stand with the teacher The statute of limitations has expired concerning the following tale, so I can finally tell it. In October of my now 40-something yearold son Eric’s seventh-grade year, he informed me that he was probably going to get a D, maybe even an F, in English on his upcoming report card, and perhaps for the entire year. “How’s that?” I asked. “My teacher doesn’t like me, Dad,” he replied. He then launched into a litany of her many offenses against him, including blaming him for things he didn’t do, targeting him for unwarranted criticism, covering his best work with negative comments in dread red ink, and mocking his answers in front of the entire class. “You can’t pull wool over my eyes, Eric,” I said. “The truth is that you are making it difficult for her to do her job. You’re a troublemaker in her class. Maybe the other kids think you’re funny. She doesn’t, and neither do I. I have only one thing to tell you, which is that if you don’t get at least a B in her class, you will spend every free moment of the next grading period in your room and you will go to bed every one of those nights at seven o’clock, lights out.” End of “conversation.” Indeed, he managed to get a B from said Evil English Teacher. How he managed in
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less than five weeks to accomplish this feat is something I never looked into. I did not even talk to Miss Malevolence. She may not have been a very good teacher. I doubt that seriously; nonetheless, her competence wasn’t the issue. The issue was that I expected Eric, under any and all circumstances, to be a good student. There are three instructional morals to this story, the first of which being that Eric solved his English class problem because he believed me. In the absence of at least a B in English, he absolutely knew that he would spend all of his free time in his room for nine weeks and go to bed, lights out, at seven. Eric knew that threats were not part of my parenting vocabulary. Can you say the same of your kids? The second moral is that big problems require even bigger consequences. Most
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From page 8 learning sites for interactive learning including the Nature Center, Grand Father Mountain teaching center, horticulture lab at Mayland and the pottery and glass blowing studios at the Energy Exchange. Each day we had a classroom time to address issues and topics that face the population of youth we were servicing, and every day we worked on team building and pro social skills from a group dynamic. Many community leaders made room in their schedules to present programs for us, Dr. Barron and Amber at the library hosted us each week with a reading program, and technology presentation, and each of the kids received a book to read from Malaprops bookstore. We did exciting field trips, arts and crafts, 4H Project Books, sports activities, swimming and much more! I believe we saw great personal growth and awareness among the kids and a difference was made in their lives. I want to thank you personally for the opportunity to provide this program and I look forward to next summer! Since then we have been busily preparing for our school programs, which have begun at Mountain Heritage and Bald Creek and will start soon at Burnsville Elementary.
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program - Jo Simpson New curriculum for this year is entitled “Show Me Nutrition” and will be a six-lesson series that uses a hands-on teaching approach. This curriculum has been adapted to address North Carolina’s new Core and Essential Standards and addresses Nutrition and Physical Activity and Reading, Writing and Math. Last year, Youth EFNEP reached 1170 Yancey County students. 87% had begun to eat a variety of foods; 65% had improved in their consumption of either fruits or vegetables; 91% had improved their knowledge of nutrition; 97% had improved in their ability to select low-cost nutritious foods; and 65% had improved in the amount of time spent being physically active. These outcomes were based on comparative results of pre/post surveys completed by all youth in grades K-5. 4-H Discovery, Linda Semon It was an electrifying summer! I traveled with two 4-Hers to the 66th annual NC 4- H Electric Congress in Charlotte,
parents, I have discovered, try too hard to make sure punishments “fit” crimes. In the process, they end up doing nothing of consequence. A child misbehaves in some egregious fashion and parents respond with a light tap to the wrist with a flyswatter. “Take that!” they cry, and nothing changes. I was determined that this would be the first and last time I would have to deal with an issue of this sort, and it was. The third moral is that children do not make good witnesses, especially when they have emotional skin in the game. Specifically, when children complain about teachers, their complaints are generally not truthful. I don’t mean that they are necessarily lying. They aren’t telling the truth because they cannot see it. The ability to accept full responsibility for one’s misdeeds separates the men from the boys, which is why a good number of “men” (including a good number of women) are still “boys.” The bottom line: As this new school year begins, it would be a generally good thing if parents resolved to always give a teacher’s report the benefit of doubt where school problems are concerned. Children benefit considerably when adults stand together. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his web site at www.rosemond.com.
sponsored and supported by the North Carolina Association of County ComJuly 22-24. During work- missioners. shops youth learned about energy conservation and One adult 4-H volsafe electricity use; they unteer and five Yancey also had a chance to meet County youth attended with representatives from the NC A&T State Unithe major power compa- versity sponsored 4-H nies and attend a career Residential Robotics fair. 4-H Discovery will Academy held at Betsybe holding workshops Jeff Penn 4-H Education this school year to help Center in Reidsville,NC, youth learn about the use July 28th – August 3rd. of electric energy and the Youth learned skills that opportunities offered in will help them share the the 4-H Electric program. concepts of the robotics 4-H’er Hope Robinson program with other youth from Yancey County at- in our county. The youth tended the third annual who attended also parNorth Carolina Associa- ticipated in the traditional tion of County Commis- camp activities offered sioners (NCACC) Youth during the week such as: Summit, which was held archery, horseback riding, in Greensboro, North Car- canoeing, crafts, swimolina August 23-24, 2013 ming and more. North Carolina 4-H and Two Yancey County the North Carolina Coop- 4-Hers attended 4-H Leaderative Extension Service ership Camp at Swanpartnered for the fourth nanoa 4-H Education year with the NCACC on center July 29-31; they a multi-year initiative to attended workshops and increase youth involve- completed team-building ment in county govern- activities with youth from ment. This initiative aims across the West District. to overcome the mindset that many youth are dis- Bald Creek Afterschool, engaged and lack trust in Susie Hedrick & Elizagovernment. Hope has beth McIntosh been active with the 4-H FIRST (Finding IntelliThe Bald Creek Afgent Responsible Solu- terschool began August tions Together) in Yancey 26. The staff will provide and provides public ser- a snack, tutoring, and a vice announcements and protective place for stucommunity close-up in- dents for working parents. terviews on WKYK Ra- We will be doing special dio. Over 100 youth and learning projects, which adults from 74 counties in will continue throughout North Carolina attended the year. Some of these this event. The event is are gardening, heritage
projects, nutrition, teambuilding and Discovery Clubs. The 4-H staff looks forward to working with your child this year. Bee Log Afterschool, Gail England & Lesia Phillips Registration for Bee Log Afterschool is Tuesday Aug 27th 6p-8pm at Bee Log School. The actual start date is Tuesday Sept. 3rd, 2:30-5:30pm. Wednesdays, beginning September 4th, Wendy Calkins, a new 4-H volunteer, will start sewing projects with the children with the exception of September 18th when Jamie Pate, 4-H volunteer and Bee Log teacher, projects with rabbits and poultry. Linda Semon will be there also to start the Bee Log Bears 4-H Club. Cassie Floan, 4-H volunteer, will begin a recycling program with the children. Amy Trobaugh, 4-H volunteer, will begin our greenhouse project. Jo Simpson will teach nutrition and cooking with the children. As always we will be working with the children to help them get their homework completed and we will have arts and crafts throughout the month. We are looking forward to a productive and busy year.
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