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Can they Fun out on the slopes shut down gun shows? By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News An Asheville councilman who ran for the Democratic nomination for Congress is trying to shut down one of the region’s most popular gun shows because he says it is held illegally on city property. Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell called for the City of Asheville to follow existing city ordinance and ban this weekend’s gun show from the WNC Agricultural Center. “Our municipal code specifically prohibits the carrying of weapons on city owned properties. I don’t understand why that law is not being enforced,” he said. The City of Asheville’s Civic Center and the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher have both traditionally been rented to gun show promoters. But Bothwell says the city needs to enforce its own laws and ban guns on city property. “Our municipal code specifically prohibits the carrying of weapons on city-owned properties. I don’t understand why that law is not being enforced,” Bothwell said. The shows are popular for Western North Carolina gun owners, attracting visitors from across the mountain region. Many Yancey families are familiar with the Asheville Gun and Knife Show and its predecessor, the Land of Sky Gun and Knife Show that was held yearly at the Civic Center. “The city has very little ability to regulate guns, permitting or background checks under North Carolina and United States law,” Bothwell said in a press statement issued earlier this week. “However, we do have the power to enforce the laws that are on the books.” See page 11
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Kids and those young at heart took to the slopes at Wolf Ridge over the holidays when temperatures finally dropped enough to let the resort make snow.
Sidewalks from school to school By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News When all the road work is finished, residents of Burnsville and Yancey County will have sidewalks connecting the high school with downtown and extended to the middle school on the east side of Burnsville. “We will have walking paths from Mountain Heritage High School to West Main Street,” said Economic Development director Wanda
Proffitt said. Sidewalks are being improved “from West Main Street all around the town square to Long View Drive,” and then walking paths will be built to East Yancey Middle School along the widened highway. Proffitt said the work will result in a more walkable community. “We all want a vibrant downtown,” she said, and improved sidewalks can help businesses prosper. See Page 11
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You Decide: Is an energy revolution under way?
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension I was in graduate school in the early 1970s when I first heard about the energy revolution. Until then, energy wasn’t a problem for the U.S. economy, in fact, energy was a benefit. We were still a major energy exporter; indeed, oil production in Texas peaked in that decade. The long-running TV soap opera Dallas (starring the recently deceased actor Larry Hagman), featuring the oil industry, began in the 1970s. But U.S. economic growth, combined with declining U.S. oil production and increasing foreign oil output, turned our energy world upside down. The U.S. became a net energy importer and subject to the ups and downs of world energy (mainly oil) prices. Periodic spikes in oil prices pushed the domestic economy into recession. Energy alternatives became the goal (I heated with wood in the 1980s), but energy independence seemed a long way off into the future. But the future is now, and energy independence may be within the country’s grasp. The International Energy Agency recently predicted the U.S. would be able to meet all its own energy requirements internally within 10 years. Another report estimated positive economic benefits if the country began exporting one growing source of energy, natural gas. In short, the U.S. is returning as an energy production giant (even Dallas is back on the airwaves). What changed? Most economists answer two things: price and technology. It’s a simple rule of economics that when the price of something increases, the value of producing and selling that something will increase, and eventually more of the something will hit the market. Even accounting for general inflation, oil prices rose five-fold between 1970 and today. This has made finding and pumping oil much, much more profitable. So oil companies are willing to spend more to access oil in places they wouldn’t have considered decades ago. At the same time, the technology for finding and producing oil and other energy sources, like natural gas, has dramatically improved, especially in the last 20 years. Deposits of
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energy that drillers previously couldn’t reach can now be tapped. And even if the costs of doing so are high, high energy prices make the deal a winner for the companies. The big energy production gains in the country have been seen in oil (up almost 20 percent in the last year) and natural gas (also up almost 20 percent in the last five years). To date, North Carolina hasn’t participated in this domestic energy boom from oil and natural gas. But many think we should. Although estimates are highly uncertain, some analyses indicate the state has the largest offshore supplies of oil and natural gas of any state on the east coast. There are also government estimates of significant on-shore gas supplies in the central part of the state. Recognizing the caveat that estimates are highly variable, reports indicate that full development of these energy resources could support as many as 50,000 jobs in North Carolina. So what’s stopping us? There are several factors. For one, North Carolina doesn’t control the ability to drill and access ocean energy reserves. Federal approval must be obtained. There are also important environmental issues with both off-shore and on-shore energy development. Concerns about accidents, drilling failures and contamination of water supplies are real issues that worry the coastal tourist industry and households who live in potential drilling areas. There’s also the viewpoint that the country should move away from fossil-fuel energy sources such as oil and natural gas to renewable sources like solar, wind and wave power and biofuels. The renewable sources have certainly seen tremendous growth, on a percentage basis, but they still compose a relatively small share of total energy used. Each also faces its own
challenges, such as up-front costs, variable production, fuel storage and land usage. And we shouldn’t forget those who recommend we change our technology and lifestyles to use all types of energy more efficiently, allowing us to reduce our energy footprint. My own view, for what it’s worth, has two parts. First, I think we are in the midst of an energy transformation. What kind of energy we use, how we use that energy and the cost of different types of energy are all changing. The major driver of our energy shift is the expanding economies of much of the rest of the world, particularly in Asia and Africa. History shows that as economies prosper, energy use jumps and so do prices. Second, I predict all of the viewpoints highlighted above – increased development of domestic fossil fuels, continued growth of renewable energy alternatives and moves to increase our efficient use of energy - will play roles in the future. One of the biggest transformations that could occur is movement away from oil-based gasoline to natural gas fuel and electric-powered fuel for our vehicles. This shift would be a major game-changer. So although we face numerous energy challenges -- including adequate supplies, affordable prices and environmental impacts -- I think we do live in an exciting time for addressing these challenges. So put your futuristic hat on and decide what our energy future will look like! Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Resident urges support for Hospice My name is Andy Faller. Over 25 years ago, my wife Cass and I moved permanently to Yancey County. Why here? Before retirement, we drove from Vancouver, British Columbia to San Diego, from the tip of Maine to Key West and every serpentine road from East to West, looking for the right place to live out our “Golden Years”. Result - this is where we were meant to be. We have never been happier in our decision - we were immediately embraced by local residents and imports like ourselves. We found ourselves being consumed in being able to “give back” some of our time with the many non-profits. Which brings me to the reason for this letter. Seven weeks ago, I fell very ill and the wonderful group at Hospice of Yancey stepped in to help.
My first contact with Hospice was so satisfying, peaceful and gratifying that I found it difficult to relate it to any previous vision I had of Hospice. What I found was a loving, caring and totally unselfish group of doctors, nurses, interns and assistants - all under the professional director Eddie Faw. I spent 40 years in the business world, worked with hundreds of employees and clients, and thought I had met every kind of personality and attitude, but I was soon to be re-educated. I want this message to reach those who have any misunderstanding of Hospice. We have so many non-profits in our area, each one deserving of your loyalty, but I ask you personally, to consider your support for Hospice of Yancey County. I possibly would not be here without their care. Andy Faller
Farmers urged to complete agriculture survey Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging North Carolina farmers to “speak up” for their livelihood by taking part in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the census is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches and the people who operate them. “The census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every county in North Carolina,” Troxler said. “It’s a chance for farmers to speak up and have some influence on decisions that shape their farms, communities and
the industry.” The census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures, and other topics. This information is used by all those who serve farmers and rural communities, from federal, state and local governments to agribusinesses and trade associations. Legislators use the data when shaping farm policy, and agribusinesses factor it into their planning efforts. “By taking part in the census, farmers can help tell the story of agriculture’s importance to North Carolina and its economy,” Troxler said. “It’s a story policy makers need to hear.”
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Set goals big and small, and accomplish both I sat in the stand this last weekend of the year as well as the last weekend of deer season and it pretty much summed up 2012. As I walked onto my land, which is gated and posted, I encountered three people in orange vest carrying rifles. I approached them and as I did it reminded me of the dangers that one can come on that are not expected, just as I wrote about just a few weeks earlier. Then on Sunday as I walked to my stand, there were eight ATVs riding around, again on my land. This continued until dark which in turn promised another unsuccessful hunt. Well, not really. I am an opportunist. I look for whatever opportunities that may present themselves. As the deer were certainly frightened off, over the weekend I did manage to arrow three squirrels. Small game at its finest. Small targets to test my abilities. Nothing wrong with that. Then on New Year’s eve, I learned my neighbor’s brother had passed in an automobile accident in New York. My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are and were with her and her family. The lesson continues. At the beginning of the year there is hope and anticipation. Opportunities may pass and be passed as other larger dreams are waited upon. But there is no guarantee. Just as with my deer season. Just as with my neighbor’s brother. We do not know what will come. We can plan. Resolutions are common at the beginning of the year, and I am certain as many of you read this column, that some of these resolutions have already been broken. Without planning, without dreaming, we will never experience the things that are life changing, memorable events. While it has been shown above that even with the best made plans, that success is not guaranteed, the best way to not reach a goal is to not have a goal. This year, I have looked into my planning a little different. Not only will I be planning the big things, I will plan the small things, too. It is easy to tell your seven year old that we will go fishing one day. It is much more difficult to find that ‘one day.’ So I will mark a weekend on the calendar, hype the trip, and watch his eyes glow as we get closer to that date. And, if there is a great day to hit the water before
goals, I am at least on the right track. There is no guarantee I will be successful or even able to do some of the things I plan. There is a guarantee I will not be successful if I do not at least try. Set big goals, set small goals, plan for both. Experience 2013, do not just let it slip by. Enjoy it with the people you enjoy.
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then, we can still go that time as well. I want to take my oldest son on an overnight float trip fishing for both largemouth and smallmouth. What better way to make sure it happens than to plan it in advance. Well in advance. Not the weekend before. We become one in planning, execution, and hopefully success of the adventure. My daughter wants to shoot her bow more. I have always had things in the way. It is easy enough for me to get a little practice time on the spur of the moment. It is much more difficult to get practice time for the two of us. We’ll plan it so there are no excuses. I am going to sit down with my wife and plan a weekend getaway for the family; perhaps another camping trip. We will pick a location, a date, and the activities to surround it. It will be memorable. Things like this always are. Of course I still have my own trips, my own hunts, to plan. I am working on a couple of books as I type this column that I need photos for. This has to all play into the planning of the new year. I have to look at the seasons that are coming, the expected migration runs, the anticipated breeding times. Without some type of knowledge and planning my goals will not be met. With goals and planning for those
The Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force (MYSATF) announces meeting schedule for first half of 2013: - Tuesday, Jan 15 - Noon, Burnsville Library - Thursday, Feb 21 - 6 p.m. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, Spruce Pine, Teleconference Room - Tuesday, March 12 - Noon, Burnsville Library - Thursday, April 18 - 6 p.m. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, Teleconference Room Tuesday, May 14 - Noon, Burnsville Library - Thursday, June 20 - 6 p.m., Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Teleconference Room MYSATF is a coalition of physicians, chiropractors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, mental health counselors, educators, law enforcement, government leaders, church members, parents, media, health system administrators and community members whose main interest is in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse in our two counties. All community members are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information contact Mechelle Akers, Chairperson 682-7636.
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.
How much longer do I have to hold this smile? Can someone hurry up and adopt me. I think I am cute and with a smile like this how can you resist? By the way my name is Tippy!
Well, I am Milo. I may not have a million dollar smile, but I am precious. Just look at me, you can see that I am cute.
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Obituaries
Peggy Bryant Peggy Bryant, 70, of Little Creek, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Freeman and wife of Bill Allen, who died in 1985. She was also preceded in death by a brother, R.V. Freeman, and a sister, Wilma Mathis. Peggy was a retired employee of Hickory Springs. She was a member of Piney Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Lyda Bryant; a daughter, Caroline Silver and husband, Randy; and a son, Duane Allen and wife, Cindy; granddaughters Natasha Allen and Nateara Allen of Burnsville; a sister, Charlene Wilson of Burnsville; brother Bob Freeman of Bakersville; half-brother Hal Young of Green Mountain, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. J. B. Cope officiating. Burial was in the Clendell Allen Cemetery at Pensacola.
Lois Irene Rowe Lois Irene Rowe, 88, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. A native of Chicago, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam Spangler Gooley. She was also preceded in death by sons Emmett and Kevin Rowe; sister Virginia Seger, and brother Marshall Gooley. Surviving are her daughter, Judith Lynn Rowe Ewing and husband, Paul, of Burnsville; grandchildren Laura Watrous of Burnsville, Rusty Ewing of Pompano Beach, Fla., Jennifer Weaver of Coconut Creek, Fla., Michael Rowe of Miramar, Fla., Jessica Shippee of Jacksonville, Fla., and Lisa Sabin of Atlanta, Ga. Ten greatgrandchildren also survive. A memorial service will be held at later date and will be announced by Yancey Funeral Services. Memorial donations may be made to the Yancey County Humane Society, 962 Cane River Church Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Jewell Presnell Hyatt Jewell Presnell Hyatt, 93, of Newdale, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. A native of Yancey County, she was a
daughter of the late John Nelson and Agnes Young Presnell, and the wife of the late Bill Young and Ralph Hyatt. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Dean Young, and siblings Lena Pearl Wilson, Ruby Thomas, Jennie McCurry, and Thad, Leonard and Clarence Presnell. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Natalie Hyatt Juame and husband, Danny, of Florida; and two granddaughters, Alyssa and Kristen. Several nieces and nephews also survive, including special nephew Chuck Randolph. Surviving are her extended church family and friends at Young’s Mountain Music, whom she dearly loved and lived life to the fullest. Funeral was Thursday in Newdale Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. Brian and Judy Weger officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is serving the Hyatt family.
Damon; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Banks officiated. Burial was in the Crabtree Baptist Church Cemetery. The family wishes thank Jana and Letty and staff at Hospice of Yancey County, and to Kelly and Pam and the staff of Yancey County Home Health.
Ray Buchanan Ray Carroll “Gabby” Buchanan, 71, of Weaverville died Friday, December 28, 2012, at his home. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Wates Ray and Pantha Ogle Buchanan. He was also preceded in death by stepfather Alvie Ledford; brother Jack Ledford, and a grandson, Jason Andrew Shetley. Ray was a retired employee of the N.C. Department of Transportation. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Edith Buchanan; a son, Ray Buchanan and wife, Sandra; a daughter, Angela McKinney; brothers Bruce Ledford and John Ledford; sisters: Pauline Chandler, Nellie Chandler, and Elizabeth Elaine Laws; grandsons Carroll Dean Buchanan, Steven McKinney, Brandon Shetley, Dillon Roberts, John Shepherd, and Kevin Shepherd; granddaughter Alicia Nicole Buchanan; a great-granddaughter, Haley Elizabeth Buchanan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Thr Revs. Cotton Banks, Anson Johnson and Truman Burrell officiated. Graveside services was Tuesday in the Harold Chandler Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
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Billy Brooks (Sonny) Wilson, 84, of Pensacola, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012, at his home. A native of Yancey County, he was son of the late Pembrook and Ruth Riddle Wilson and third generation owner of B B Wilson Grocery. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Katie Penland Wilson; two daughters, Linda Griffith and husband, David, and Claudette Childs and husband, Don, all of Pensacola; three grandchildren: Michael Griffith, Jonathan Griffith and Cynthia Brown; and six great-grandchildren: Christian and Jordan Whitson, Brandon and Tyler Brown and Emily and Katie Griffith. Funeral was Saturday in Laurel Branch Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Ray Strickland officiated. Burial was in the Riddle Family Cemetery on Pine Cone Lane. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Eva Wallace Burnsville, NC or Laurel Branch Baptist Church, 12 Pensacola School Road, Eva Wallace, 77, of Boone Branch, died Burnsville, NC 28714. Holcombe Brothers Thursday, December 27, 2012, at her home. Funeral Home is assisting. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Carsie Virginia Rice Huskins Boone Thomas. She was a member of Crabtree Baptist Church. After retirement Virginia Rice Huskins, 70, of Lower Eva enjoyed volunteering at the local Browns Creek, passed away on Saturday, nursing home. She was a loving wife, December 29, 2012, at her home. mother, sister, grandmother, greatShe was a daughter of the late Walt and grandmother and friend. Lucille Ball Rice, and the wife of Fred R. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Huskins, who passed away in 2011. Ernest Wallace; two daughters, Patricia She was also preceded in death by three Boone and husband, Ken, and Tiny Fender sisters: Wannell Gurley, Shirley Rice and and husband, Larry, all of Burnsville; a Pauline Peak and a brother, Vernice T. Rice. sister, Judy Hise and husband, Billy Ray Virginia had worked in the past at (Heavy) of Spruce Pine; four grandchildren: Blue Bell and Baxters. She loved yard Forrest, Angie, Misty and Lisa; nine great- selling, working her puzzles and watching grandchildren: Courtney, Jordan, Drew, NASCAR racing. Julie, Chloe, Josh, Tobey, Ethan and See next page
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Finding achievable sodium levels while eating out
From the Food and Drug Administration Most Americans consume way too much sodium, with salt (sodium chloride) being the most common form. That can be a serious health hazard, because excess sodium consumption contributes to the development and escalation of high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Research shows that Americans consume on average about 3,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium every day. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a reduction of sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg daily. And those age 51 and older, and people of any age who are African-American or have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease should further reduce sodium intake to 1,500 mg daily, which meets the essential need for sodium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that children and adolescents consume about the same amount of sodium as adults, and also risk developing high blood pressure. The researchers found that kids who consumed the most sodium face double the risk of having high blood pressure, compared to those who took in less sodium. For overweight or obese children, the risk was more than triple. “There has been a common misconception that sodium intake is just a concern for people with high blood pressure,” says Jessica Leighton, Ph.D., MPH, senior advisor for science in the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine. “But it’s a health risk for all people, including children.” The FDA is working on a number of fronts to help consumers manage their sodium intake.
R. Taylor, FDA’s deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine. “That makes it very difficult for consumers to reduce their sodium intake with the foods currently available to them in the marketplace.” “Sodium is ubiquitous in packaged and restaurant foods,” says Jeremiah Fasano, Ph.D., consumer safety officer at FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. FDA and USDA are looking for ways to promote gradual, achievable and sustainable reduction of sodium intake. The agencies have actively sought data, evidence and comments from the food industry, consumer groups and health care professionals on reducing sodium levels in foods, as well as on current and emerging approaches to promoting sodium reduction. This input is currently under review. “This is not about depriving anyone of their salt shaker. It’s about creating more opportunities for everyone to actively choose how much sodium they take in,” Fasano said.
The Nutrition Facts Label on food and beverage packages lists the “Percent Daily Value” of sodium in one serving of a food, based on 2,400 mg per day. That tells you whether a food contributes a little or a lot to your total daily diet. Foods providing 5 percent or less of sodium per serving are considered low in sodium, and foods providing 20 percent or more of sodium per serving are considered high. But remember, all of the nutrition information on the label is based upon one serving of the food, and many packaged foods have more than one serving. It is recommended that consumers not exceed 100 percent of the daily value for sodium and those advised to limit intake to 1,500 mg per day should aim for about 65 percent of the daily value. Consumers can also be aware of the sources of sodium in their diet. In a report issued in February 2012, CDC identified these 10 foods as the greatest sources of sodium:
What’s a Consumer to Do? When shopping for food, consumers can read food labels and choose foods that are lower in sodium.
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Seeking a Gradual Reduction FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are collaborating to identify ways that sodium can be reduced in foods sold in the nation’s marketplaces and restaurants. “Approximately 75 percent of the total sodium intake for most individuals comes not from people adding salt to their food but from packaged and restaurant foods,” says Michael
Obituaries Huskins
Surviving are her daughters: Miriam Ayers and husband, Danny, of Green Mountain and Christina Geouge and husband, Marvin, of Seven Mile Ridge; son, Keith Huskins and wife, Pat, of Barnardsville; sister, Barbara Bolick of Burnsville; grandchildren: S t e p h e n Ay e r s , Kandias Honeycutt, Tony Ayers, Dylan Geouge, Walker Geouge, Matthew Huskins, Emily Huskins, Dawn Wilson and Leah Wi l s o n ; g r e a t granchildren: Dalton Bell, Olivia and Eden Ayers and
Av a H o n e y c u t t . Several brothersin-law, sisters-inl a w, n i e c e s a n d nephews also survive. The family would like to say a very special thank you to Virginia’s hospice nurses: Lisa Simmone, Janna Campbell and Kelly Hughes. Funeral was Monday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Service. The Rev. Charles Ray Carroll officiated. Burial was in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family request memorial donations be made to help with funeral expenses.
Students make college visit to UNC Asheville More than two dozen Mountain Heritage High School seniors visited UNCAsheville with the Gear Up NC program. Students began the visit with a tour of campus, had lunch in the dining hall, and attended two information sessions in the afternoon. Eric Klein, the Gear Up Student Coordinator, presented information on financing a college education, and UNC Asheville admissions representative Sarah Humphries spoke with them about life on campus and the process of applying to the school. “I was really worried about the
cost of college but after the trip, I know there is financial aid that can help me go,” said senior Brooke Phillips. A new program in Yancey County Schools, Gear Up
stands for Gaining Early Access and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. Gear Up will offer students experiences on college campuses and other enrichment
opportunities throughout the school year. Gear Up would like to extend special thanks to Eric Penland for driving, and to chaperones Suzanne Gavenus and Dusty Kurkimilus.
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Looking hard to find the sodium in your meals
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Brick Rancher out in the County - Three bedrooms, one bath. MUST HAVE REFERENCES! SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. NO PETS. Call Doris @ Lunsford Realty 678-3400 For rent: Large LR with fireplace , DR, Kitchen with island, Large master Br with full bath, 2nd Br with full bath, partial basement with w/d hookup. In town of Burnsville. Has attached small (second story) one bedroom apt. with separate entrance. Would be great mother /daughter rental. $800.00 per month. References and security required. Also can be rented separately both have own utilities @$550.00 + $300.00 Available immediately.
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Graham Children’s Health Services Yancey Mitchell Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force Coordinator Qualifications: • Experience working with community-based organizations • Grant writing experience preferred • Strong organizational skills Position Description: This individual will act as the coordinator of the Task Force to fulfill its mission. • Support task force chairperson and committee members in monthly meetings and at community events. • Create strategic plan. • Secure future funding. • Organize drug take back days and community awareness events (special focus on teen events). • Maintain regular presence with local media. • Administer NCCI Grant – including required trainings. • Address treatment issues. • Continue work on jail diversion program. • Partner with medical community to address chronic pain management. • Engage churches and civic groups. • Maintain strong relationships in both Mitchell and Yancey counties. • Build relationships with local and state elected officials. Work will be compensated at $15/hour for 20 hours/week. Submit resume and cover letter by Jan. 16, 2013 to:
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Mayland Community College’s BookWormz Club will discuss Vengeance by Benjamin Black on Friday, January 18 at 2 p.m. on the college’s Mitchell Campus. Anyone who has read the book or who is interested in the book club is welcome. For more information call 828-766-1320.
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Make each moment count with a positive attitude
Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP As another year begins, we all look for ways to “start anew”, ways to improve our health and reach our personal goals. Here are some tools to help you shift your focus from “external validation” (such as the bathroom scale and the opinions of others) to that of “internal validation” and the true source of lasting change in your life, yourself! 1. Positive Thinking! In order to get over old emotional blocks and self-sabotaging behavior, it is important to know that a lifestyle change always involves a positive mindset. Oprah Winfrey hit it on the nail when she said “My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Make each moment count with a positive attitude. 2. Practicing compassion, acceptance and unconditional selflove through dietary transitions will lighten your expectations and give more room for learning and growth. When we practice compassion for ourselves we are able to understand that there are ups and downs to every endeavor. Don’t be hard on yourself if you have gotten off track - just pick up where you left off and continue to do your best. 3. Acknowledge your courage. It takes courage to identify and stop negative self-talk, and then commit to changing negative patterns. Be proud of yourself for stepping in the ring and “doing your work”, even if the challenges feel insurmountable. With every negative thought that you refuse to believe and replace with positive thoughts and actions, you will gain a greater capacity for selfacceptance and self-love. 4. Remember all those symptoms you are trying to
resolve! Physical: weight gain/ loss, rashes, headaches, water retention, digestive disturbances, respiratory or perhaps immune system imbalances. Mental/ Emotional: fatigue, sluggishness, mood swings, depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate or focus ... Life feels so much better without them! Remind yourself of this often, and then re-read and recommit to Principle Number 2 and 3. 5. Find support. Surrounding yourself with people who can support you can really make the difference. Friends and family are always wonderful to have on your side, but you can also find support in community groups, online forums, websites, and blogs. Many, many people want to share their stories and more often than not, they will resonate with something you have or are experiencing. 6. Be creative in the kitchen a n d h a v e f u n ! B o t h w w w. HealthyLifestyleConcepts.com and www.HealthyCookingConcepts. com are excellent resources to support you in adopting a healthier lifestyle, as well as introduce you to so many new and exciting foods and recipes. No one ever said that adopting a healthy lifestyle had to be boring! If you do feel you are getting bored of the new foods you are eating, chances are you are in need of a few good new recipes to change it up. An extra bonus: share your food in the household or at a gathering! More often than not, people love what you will have to offer and not even realize that the delicious dish you made was good for them! “Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” ~ Les Brown
Healing Thai Chicken Soup Compliments of www.HealthyCookingConcepts.com Hot, clear foods are very beneficial for colds and upper respiratory infections. This healing soup can help sooth a sore throat, eliminate congestion, and help combat fevers and chills. The shiitake mushrooms provide polysaccharides that stimulate white blood cell function allowing them to be more efficient at combatting bacteria and viruses. And ginger and garlic both have numerous healing properties. They are anti-microbial, anti-viral, and a natural anti-biotics, killing bacteria and viruses both internally and externally, as well as giving delicious flavor this soup. The broth is very nourishing and will have you feeling good almost immediately, and even small children love it! Once you make soup this way, making the stock from scratch, you’ll never ever consider canned broth again- yes, it’s worth the time to do it right! If you would like to use a whole chicken for this soup instead of the two chicken breasts, simply double the ingredients for the broth and the soup and use an 8 or 12-quart pot instead. Be sure to add the cooked rice noodles to each individual bowl if you plan to have leftovers (adding them to the whole pot and then reheating the soup the next day can cause the noodles to get quite mushy). This soup also freezes very well, just don’t add the noodles or the raw toppings to your freezable portions. Yield: 6 servings
For the Broth: 2 bone-in organic chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total) 8 cups water 1 large onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 whole head garlic, cut in half cross-wise 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh ginger 2 to 3 thai chiles, chopped or 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes 2 cups chopped shiitake mushrooms 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, chopped (available at Whole Foods or an Asian Market) cilantro stems 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 3 teaspoons Herbamare or sea salt For the Soup: 1 medium onion, cut into crescent moons 3 to 4 stalks celery, sliced into diagonals 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 to 3 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms cooked chicken pulled from the bone and chopped sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Optional Additions/Toppings: rice noodles chopped fresh basil chopped fresh napa cabbage chopped fresh cilantro chopped fresh thai green chiles (available at Whole Foods or an Asian Market) lime wedges To make the broth, place all ingredients for broth into a 6-quart pot. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain broth into a large bowl or another pot using a colander. Place chicken breasts onto a plate to cool. Pour the broth back into the pot. Once chicken is cooled, remove the skin, pull the meat from the bone and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place all of the veggies for the soup (onion, carrot, celery, and shiitake mushrooms) into the pot with the broth. Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the chicken. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Simmer a minute or two more or until vegetables are cooked to your liking. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with a handful of basil, cilantro, and cabbage on top. Sprinkle with thai chiles if desired. You can also add a handful of cooked thai rice noodles to each bowl if desired. Squeeze a little lime juice over each bowl. Make sure to have some tissues handy if you are using the thai chiles, and enjoy the benefits of this healing, nourishing soup!
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‘Goofing around’ can have bad consequences
By John Rosemond Q: Our son is in kindergarten at a small private school. Most of the children in his class are boys. From the beginning, he’s been somewhat of a behavior problem. Each time we get a notice from his teacher, we punish him. Last week, he and a boy in his class were goofing around. The boy twisted my son’s arm and my son hit him to get away. Both of them were laughing the entire time. Nonetheless, the school said they were fighting and expected us to discipline him. Several days later, he punched another boy, again in the course of goofing around. The teacher agrees he’s not being mean, just playing around, but any physical contact that can be interpreted as aggressive is unacceptable. Can you suggest anything? A: I have two suggestions: First, figure out how to get your son to stop the goofing around before he’s expelled. Second, find another school for him before he’s expelled from this one or they make his continued enrollment contingent upon him seeing a mental health professional of one sort or another. You’re not describing a boy who has an aggression problem. You’re describing a
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Look Good ... Feel Better Workshop January 14 - 10 a.m. until noon
Look Good… Feel Better is a FREE program that teaches techniques to cancer patients in active treatment. Look Good… Feel Better trained, volunteer cosmetologists teach women techniques to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products. FREE cosmetic kits provided. Women find Look Good… Feel Better programs the most beneficial because of the supportive group environment and the ability to relate to others going through the same experiences. Week of 1/7/13 - 1/13/13 Site: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital 125 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine Classes are held in the Teleconference Room on the lower level. pace is limited. Please call to make an appointment. Registration: Call Allison Grindstaff 828-467-9102 or Libby Phillips 828-467-5778
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Road work brings sidewalks From the front “We have one of the most picturesque town squares,” she said, and the improved sidewalks will make it more accessible and appealing, she said. The current work on the town square
student comes in. I don’t need to tell you that if your son is expelled, it will be difficult to find another private school to take him. There’s another possible dimension to this as well. I’ll just bet your son is not only having fun goofing around physically with other boys; he’s also having fun out of getting such a disproportionate reaction from so many adults. Unfortunately, all of this is likely to lead straight to a one-way ticket through the school’s front door. Level with your son. Sit down and tell him you understand he’s having fun as opposed to being bad, but that if he doesn’t stop, the school is going to kick him out. Furthermore, tell him that as much as you don’t want to, you’re going to have to punish him when he goofs off. That’s the nature of your agreement with the school. In that regard, whatever punishment you use is going to have to more than cancel the fun he’s having. When the next incident occurs, take away all privilege and put him to bed early for two weeks. Whatever you do, it’s going to have to make a permanent impression. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.
Can city shutter big gun show?
From the front “Gun shows not only promote the ownership and use of weapons, including the glamorization of the assault-type, semi-automatic killing machines used in too many mass murders, but sellers at shows are not required to perform background checks on buyers. That means that guns intended for rapid fire killing may easily fall into the hands of persons who are mentally unstable or who have criminal intent,” Bothwell added. Bothwell cited Asheville municipal statute in demanding that the gun and knife show be shut down. He said section 12-42 of Asheville’s City Ordinances reads as follows: “No person shall possess, use or carry any firearm, gun, rifle, pistol, air rifle, spring gun or compressed air rifle or pistol, or other similar device or weapon which impels or discharges with force any bullet, shot or pellet of any kind, including arrows with metallic tips or sharp tips of any nature, designated to penetrate and propel a bow or spring device, in any park or other city-owned facility… “This is one place we can easily draw the sidewalks is for “replacing the broken pavement and the bricks,” with the addition of curbing gutters, Proffitt said. Because U.S 19E has been designated the Mt. Mitchell Scenic Bypass, the Department of Transportation will have additional funds for signage and
landscaping. “We will have landscaped medians through town on 19,” she said. The scenic bypass follows west and east Main Streets, meaning “we will have landscape entryways” on both sides of town, Proffitt said. “We’re very blessed to get the infrastructure” funding, she said.