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Silva attacked while in custody
By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News A Yancey County businessman arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor was beaten and bloodied while in jail last week, an official says. Patrick Ronald Silva, 42, was attacked while in the McDowell County Jail, said Sheriff Dudley Greene. “It was along in the time just before he was bonding out. He was involved
in an altercation with some other inmates. As soon as it was feasible our jail staff removed him from the jail block; got him removed as quickly as they could,” Greene said. Silva, who operated
the old Hilltop Grill in Burnsville, and Tabitha Dianne Black, 33, of Burnsville, were arrested last month after Yancey County authorities said the two were involved in the distribution of sexual images of a minor on the Internet. Silva had been jailed under $150,000 bond in Yancey County until he was transferred to McDowell County Jail. See Page 5
Town lifts order to boil water
By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The town of Burnsville has lifted a boil order for water customers in homes and businesses “from Cherry Lane to Cane River Bridge” in Burnsville. “Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected” on March 17, “water users are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption,” town leaders announced in a posting on the town’s website. The boil order had been issued Sunday because of “low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water line break.” The order noted that “periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the Photo by Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News potential for back siphonage and introduction A forest service firefighter battles a small brush fire in Burnsville last week. The high winds and low humidity of bacteria into the water system.” have created dry conditions that are ripe for fires, officials say. The risk of fire was high enough for the issuance The boil order was rescinded on Tuesday. of a fire warning on Thursday, despite the fact that some areas of Yancey received a coating of snow overnight.
Food assistance need grows as county population drops By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News T h e Ya n c y C o u n t y population is shrinking, even as the number of county residents relying on government assistance continues to climb, according to data compiled by state and federal agencies. One out of four Yancey households receives help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp program. In 2009, 1,474 households in Yancey received food assistance, but in 2012 that number had climbed to 1,911. Individual rates increased as well. In 2009, approximately
16.82 percent of county residents received SNAP assistance. That climbed consistently: 19.15 percent in 2010, 20.88 percent in 2011, and 21.31 percent last year. Overall, 3,798 Yancey residents received food assistance, accounting for an influx of $459,640 in SNAP funds sent to Yancey residents each month. Nearby counties saw an increase in SNAP assistance, but none had numbers as high as Yancey. Mitchell County saw SNAP participation rise from 13.76 percent in 2010 to 16.41 percent in 2012, While Avery County saw numbers rise from 12.49 percent to
16.16 percent in the same time. Darrell Renfroe, the director of the Yancey County Department of Social Services, said he thinks there are several factors contributing to the rise in food assistance. “I believe it is a combination of both the economy, and DSS is more accessible to individuals.” He said Cyndi McIntosh, the Food and Nutrition Services supervisor, “does outreach to let people know about our program through the school system, senior center, etc.” But the economy definitely drives more to seek assistance, he said. “Our numbers will continue to rise due to continued economic See Page 6
Humane Society volunteer Keith Johnson manned the door last week at the St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser dinner. More than 300 people turned out to help the Yancey County Humane Society with its annual fundraiser.
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FDA warns of OTC overdose threat for children
Ah-choo! If your child is sneezing up a storm, it must be allergy season once more. And if your child is taking more than one medication at the same time, there could be dangerous health consequences if those medicines have the same active ingredient, according to Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., a pediatrician at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A medicine is made of many components. Some are “inactive” and only help it to taste better or dissolve faster, while others are active. An active ingredient in a medicine is the component that makes it pharmaceutically active - it makes the medicine effective against the illness or condition it is treating. Active ingredients are listed first on a medicine’s Drug Facts label for over-thecounter (OTC) products. For prescription medicines, they are listed in a patient package insert or consumer information sheet provided by the pharmacist. Many medicines have just one active ingredient. But combination medicines, such as those for allergy, cough, or fever and congestion, may have more than one. Take antihistamines taken for allergies. “Too much antihistamine can cause sedation and—paradoxically—agitation. In rare cases, it can cause breathing problems, including decreased oxygen or increased carbon dioxide in the blood, Sachs says. “We’re just starting allergy season,” says Sachs. “Many parents may be giving their children at least one product with an antihistamine in it.” Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines (with brand name examples) include diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), clemastine (Tavist), fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin, Alavert), and cetirizine (Zyrtec). But parents may also be treating their children for a separate ailment, such as a cough or cold. What they need to realize is that more than one combination medicine may be one too many. “It’s important not to inadvertently give your child a double dose,” Sachs says. Other Health Complications The same goes for other active ingredients, often found in combination products for
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allergies but also used to treat other symptoms, such as fever, headache or nasal congestion: • Acetaminophen (in Tylenol and many other products), a pain reliever often used to treat fevers, mild pain or headache. Taking too much can cause liver damage. • Ibuprofen (for example, Advil or Motrin), another common medicine for relieving mild to moderate pain from headaches, sinus pressure, muscle aches and flu, as well as to reduce fever. Too much ibuprofen can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, even kidney failure. • Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (found in brand name drugs such as Actifed and Sudafed) taken in large amounts can cause excessive drowsiness in children. They can also cause heart rhythm disturbances, especially if combined with products and foods containing caffeine. In the form of nasal sprays and nose drops, these products, as well as oxymetazoline (the active ingredients in products such as Afrin), can cause “rebound” congestion, in which the nose remains stuffy or gets even worse. Any of the above symptoms may indicate a need for immediate medical attention. “The bottom line is that neither you, nor your children, should take multiple combination medicines at the same time without checking the active ingredients and consulting your health care professional first,” recommends Sachs. Furthermore, two different active ingredients may serve the same purpose, Sachs says. For example, both acetaminophen and ibuprofen help reduce pain and fever. So there’s generally no need to give your child both medicines for the same symptoms. Write It All Down Whether you’re treating your child’s condition with OTC medicines from the drug store or ones prescribed by your doctor, it’s essential that you keep track of every medicine and the active ingredients each contains, Sachs says. “It’s easy to forget which medicines you’re giving your child,” Sachs says. “And if you have more than one child, it can get even more complicated.” She recommends making it a habit to write down the name of any medicine you give your child, whether it’s OTC or
prescription. “It’s really a good idea to carry that list with you when you go to see your pediatrician or even when you go to the pharmacy,” she adds. You should also note whatever vitamins or supplements your child is taking, as these can interact unfavorably with certain medicines, too. Most importantly, Sachs says parents should always read the Drug Facts label on OTC products, and the patient package insert or consumer information sheet that comes with prescription medicines, every time they’re considering a medication for their child, even if they think they already know the ingredients. They should know that the ingredients can change without an obvious change in the packaging. And they should contact their health care professional with any questions.
Documentary celebrates Edie & Thea’s life On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearings on two cases involving marriage equality for LGBT Americans. One is the Proposition 8 case from California. The other is a case challenging the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The case challenging DOMA is “United States v. Windsor.” Two courts have already found DOMA unconstitutional in this case. In 2007, New York residents Edith “Edie” Windsor and Thea Spyer married in Canada, after 40 years together. They had been engaged since 1965. Thea Spyer died in 2009, at which time New York legally recognized same-sex marriages. After Spyer’s death, Windsor was required to pay more than $363,000 in federal estate taxes on her inheritance. If federal law recognized their marriage, she would have paid no taxes. When the Supreme Court announced that her case had been chosen, 83-year-old Edie
Windsor said, “When Thea and I met nearly 50 years ago, we never could have dreamed that the story of our life together would be before the Supreme Court as an example of why gay married couples should be treated equally, and not like secondclass citizens.” Noting that her deceased wife would be proud, Windsor added, “The truth is, I never expected any less from my country.” We know there are thousands of loving couples like Edie and Thea all over the United States, across North Carolina and Western North Carolina. We believe that “my personal religious beliefs are against it” and “I don’t like it” are not valid positions from which to make public policy and law in the United States of America. We know that extensive polling of the American people shows that the majority agree with us. Courts have found that the Defense of Marriage Act is
unconstitutional in this case, and in several other cases, too. We hope that the Supreme Court comes to the same conclusion. On Saturday, March 23, the Mitchell County Gay Straight Alliance will be showing the award-winning documentary “Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement” in the Ridgeway Building at Penland School of Crafts. This evening will be a celebration of Edie Windsor’s case and the California Proposition 8 case reaching the Supreme Court. The doors will open at 7 pm, with food and drink provided by the Speckled Dog Company and Mountainside Wine. The movie will begin at 8:15. For more information go to Facebook.com/ MitchellCountyGSA or email us at MitchellCountyGSA@gmail. com. Allison Bovée and Amy Waller Co-Directors, Mitchell County Gay Straight Alliance
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‘Sip into Spring’ at the Playhouse Parkway Playhouse and Burnsville Wine and…. are inviting people to ‘Sip into Spring’ with an exclusive wine tasting event on Saturday March 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 525 W Main Street. A wide selection of wines and light refreshments will be available as well as information about how to sign up for Parkway Playhouse’s exclusive membership Package and entered to win some fabulous ticket prizes. Tickets are $10 for current members of Parkway Playhouse and $15 for nonmember (You can sign up for a 2013 Membership at the door and save $10 on admission to the wine tasting.) Admission includes unlimited samples of wine and other refreshments and the opportunity to purchase
tickets in advance to Parkway Playhouse performances and events as well as shop from an inventory of beers and wines from around the world as well as local North Carolina producers. Tickets are available at B u r n s v i l l e Wi n e and…, as well as by calling Parkway Playhouse’s administrative offices (open 10-4 p.m. Mon-Wed) at 828682-4285. Tickets can also be purchased on the Parkway Playhouse website www. parkwayplayhouse.com.
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Job fair in Mitchell Co.
In coordination with Mitchell County Division of Workforce Solutions’ employment office, Product Re-Manufacturing Centers (PRC) a growing company in Mitchell County will be holding a job fair to receive applications for a variety of positions. This event will be held April 3 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Sam Phillips Center on the Mitchell County Campus of Mayland Community College.
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Redhorse sucker help create a new tradition Last week I was telling a friend who grew up in New Jersey about how important the ACC tournament is here in North Carolina. When I was a kid, everyone in the class would bring small transistor radios to school and we would prepare for the noon time game. By prepare I mean we would run our little earphones up our shirt and out our long sleeves. When it became game time, we would prop our heads up with our hands which would conceal the earphones located in our ears. I remember vividly a highly recruited freshman from Georgia Tech taking the ball and running in for an open layup in which a highly favored Carolina team just kind of cleared the way for him. Unfortunately for Mark Price, he scored on the wrong goal and after the game joked how he always wanted to score a basket for Carolina. This became a tradition amongst us each year as March Madness approached. Traditions are interesting, as they are basically a ritual that involves more than one person. One of my favorite traditions is opening day of dove season. It has become a tradition to be in the field on opening day whether rain or shine. Over the past few years the day has been very rewarding as far as numbers of birds and numbers of shots. Generation after generation share the field and you never see anyone without a smile on their face. Also in my younger years, my dad used to convince me to go duck hunting with him on Thanksgiving morning. By convince I mean ‘made’ me go. I hated the cold unless there was a football and running around going on. But mixing the cold and the water and the biting wind was a little too much for me. It never
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became a tradition in our household. Probably because I dreaded it at the time (of course now, I look forward to those moments!) we just never did it on a consistent annual basis. About five years ago I got involved in something that I never thought would have become a tradition. I was interested in learning more about bowfishing and had been told of a place where the longnose gar was plentiful. That March I drove down to the creek and started walking up and down the banks. There, in one of the shallow rapids, I saw a strange fish leaping, splashing, and flopping over the river rocks. It was as close to a scene of Alaskan Salmon spawning as I had ever seen in person. There were hundreds of them. After some research, I came to find out these fish made the spawn on just about the same week every year. They would bottle up at this end of the creek due to a dam about a half mile upstream blocking further progression. I also found out they were legal to bowfish and gig for. I carried my new bowfishing gear out and after dozens of shots I finally hit my first fish. Since then I have become much more proficient at bowfishing, and have hunted many species with the bow with an arrow attached by string. I have also introduced many to the sport during this annual spawn run, including my son and daughter. Now, each year, as March comes in, I head down to the creek to look for signs of the redhorse sucker. Again, it has become a tradition. The redhorse sucker can be found anywhere from 3½ pounds to 6 pounds. The current North Carolina state bowfishing record is 7 Julianne Howard and Bill Howard with a couple pounds. When you think of how big these of redhorse sucker fish.
fish are and the numbers of them in such a quick flowing low water stream it can be awe inspiring. The fish has a beautiful orange glow with a deeper orange tint on the ends of its fins and tail. First glance and it will remind you of a common carp or an oversized streamlined goldfish. It is also very tasty considering it feeds off the bottom of the river bed. As far as the tradition, my daughter is probably the most excited. She bounces with joy with the mention of the sucker run. In fact, we recently hit the banks of the water several times both during the day and at night. My youngest son can’t wait until he is old enough to draw back the bow. Unlike carp, the suckers are not invasive nor or they detrimental to the river system. So we hunt them in moderation, only taking a few. Those few made for good meals. But we know not to overdo it so our tradition can continue. Bill Howard is an avid bowhunter and outdoorsman. He teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bowhunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward outdoors@ gmail.com.
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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Bonnie Norris of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and cooperations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of June, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of March, 2013. Brian Mitchell 203 Wynbrook Court Franklin, TN 37064
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Obituaries Jay Grindstaff
Jay Grindstaff, 86, of Burnsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Grover and Bertha Green Grindstaff and husband of the late, Jewel Gurley Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by grandchild, Chad; brothers: Arnold, Paul and Carl Grindstaff. Jay was a generous man who always helped his neighbors and friends, master craftsman who loved to build with wood and metal, but most of all he loved his family. Surviving are his sons, Bobby Grindstaff of Micaville and Kenneth Grindstaff of Burnsville; sisters, Helen Jones and husband, Lawrence, of Bakersville, June Willis of Bakersville and Louise McClellan of Spruce Pine; granddaughter Crystal of Erwin, Tenn., and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Ricky Ray will officiate. Burial will be in the Young Cemetery on Arbuckle. The family will receive friends on hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Jay’s memory to the Yancey House, 6 Cooper Lane, Burnsville, NC 28714.
John Ryan Coates
John Ryan Coates, 27, of Marshall, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Ryan was born January 5, 1986, in Buncombe County. He was a member of Arrington Branch Baptist Church and attended Victory Baptist Church. Ryan was a master auto technician for Paramount Kia until his health wouldn’t allow him to work. He was a 2004 graduate of Madison High School and a 2005 graduate of the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville. Ryan was an avid outdoorsman enjoyed sports and was a talented musician. He had an exceptional work ethic and was a great provider for his wife, daughter and family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Johnnie Coates and his maternal grandfather, Everette Massey. Surviving are his loving wife, Lorissa Young Coates; the light of his eye, his daughter, Isabelle Coates; parents, John Dale and Iva Jean Massey Coates; paternal grandmother Lockie Rice Coates; maternal grandmother Ella Davis Massey, all of Marshall; brother, Tyler Dale Coates and his wife Lynsey, of Weaverville; father and mother-in-law John and Denise Young; brother-in-law, Brandon Young, all of
Zeynobia Arrowood of Weaverville; grandchildren Jason Elkins, Kenny Austin, Brian Elkins, Michelle Simmons, Chastity Collier, Brandon Austin, Cody McMahan and Casey McMahan; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Several nieces, nephews and special friends, Laura Hollifield and Linda Ayers, also survive. Funeral was Wednesday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Revs. Jerry Shelton and Phillip Garland officiated. Burial was in the Jess Buckner Cemetery. Dan ‘Dexter’ Gurley Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dan “Dexter” Gurley, 67, of the Celo Community, died Tuesday, March 19, Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. 2013. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Paul and Breida Parker Gurley. He was preceded in death by brothers Wade, Jim, and Morris Gurley; a sister, Texie Geouge; special niece, Merinda Gurley and nephew, Charles Geouge, Jr. He loved fishing, his dog, Sheba, but mostly loved his family. Dexter attended Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church in Marion. Surviving are his loving wife of 13 years, Sarah Ayers Gurley; stepson Brian Fox and stepdaughter Kimberly Fox, both of Celo, a sister, Millie Silvers and husband, JB, of Micaville; a special nephew, Garell Brinkley, and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 21, in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Ralph Reep will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the Frank ‘Buck’ Peterson service at the funeral home. Graveside Frank “Buck” Peterson, 84, of Burnsville, services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his home. the Gurley Family Cemetery. At all other A native of Yancey County, he was a son times the family will be gathering at the of the late Ruben and Etta Renfro Peterson. home of his sister, Millie, at 103 Ransom He was preceded in death by two brothers, Silvers Road. six sisters, and his first wife: Margaret Ilene Means Peterson. Marjorie Drake Buckner Frank was a World War II Air Force Marjorie Serenia Drake Buckner, 87, of veteran, having served in Saudi Arabia, the Lickskillet Community, died Sunday, Iraq and Israel. His lifelong profession was March 17, 2013, at her home. training standardbred horses. A native of Madison County, she was a Surviving are his wife, Eva Jo Garlanddaughter of the late Jake and Elsie Hamlin Peterson; a son, Mickey Peterson and Drake and wife of the late Ralph Buckner, wife, Dawn, of Wilkes Barre, Penn.; who passed away in 2004. She was also granddaughter Brittany and grandson preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Michael. Drake; an infant brother, and a greatFuneral was Tuesday in the Chapel of granddaughter, Whitney Renfro. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Pastor She was a member of Pleasant Valley Charlie Carroway and the Rev. Joe Bennett Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother officiated. Burial was in the Peterson– and grandmother. McCourry Cemetery. Military graverites Surviving are daughters: Diane Austin were conducted by Sgt. E.L. Randolph and fiancé, Ronnie Callahan, of Banks Chapter 57 DAV. Creek, Sheila Bradley and husband, Aldon, Memorial donations may be made to of Indian Creek and Pam McMahan and Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges husband, David, of Estatoe; a sister, Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 or to Burnsville, and numerous other family members and friends. Funeral service was Wednesday, March 20, at Victory Baptist Church, Burnsville, with the Revs. Ken Parker, B.P. Boyle, Scot Garland and Phillip Parker officiating. Burial followed in the Arrington Branch Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a fuld for his daughter, Isabelle Coates Fund, which is setup at First Citizen’s Bank.
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Obituaries West Burnsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box Funeral was Monday in the Chapel of 38, Burnsville, NC 28714. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Jerry Shelton and Randal Robinson officiated. Burial was in Holcombe Cemetery.
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Roy J. Robinson
Roy J. Robinson, 85, of Chestnut Hill Road, Burnsville, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Brookside Rehabilitation & Care. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late William and Pearl McIntosh Robinson, and husband of Myrtle Fox Robinson, who died in 1998. Roy was a retired employee of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home with 35 years of service. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Phillips of Burnsville; two sons, Clarence Robinson and wife, Rita, of Winston Salem and Stoney R. Robinson and wife, Judy, of Chuckey, TN; 5 grandchildren: Travis, Rockey, Stanley, Scotty and Angela; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Meldeen Shuford of Marion and Julia Mae Caldwell of Weaverville; and, 2 brothers: Arnold Lee Robinson and Denson Robinson of Marion.
Silva beaten, bailed out From the front Sheriff Greene said Silva was in the process of bonding out when the altercation occurred on March 13. “He had some noticeable injuries as he left, enough to the point where (jail staff) did ask him about medical attention. They did say he had a busted lip” and injuries to his face. Greene said Silva declined additional medical assistance. “He just wanted to get on out.” Greene said it appears Silva was assaulted by more than one individual. He said jail staff “identified who those people were, and they needed to try to determine the circumstances.” Greene said his jail staff filed statements regarding the assault and “that officers were going to look into the matter.” He said “there wasn’t any kind of a deadly weapon, (so any prosecution stemming from the assault “would be a misdemeanor charge.” Asked if he knew how many people may have been involved in the beating, Greene replied, “No, I don’t. Our folks have some information, (but) I don’t have their names in front of me right now. That information will be made available to Mr. Silva.” Greene said it is “up to him to seek charges.” Greene said he didn’t know why Silva had been transferred to the McDowell jail. Asked about the frequency of assaults in the jail, he said, “I won’t say it’s a frequent occurrence, but we do have altercations in the jail. We try to address them as best we can.”
Francis Albert Bullett died Friday, March 15, 2013. He was 87 years old and passed due to cardiac complications. Born in 1925, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Frank leaves behind his devoted wife, Patricia Phillips Bullett. He was preceded in death by a son, James Frisbie. Two wives also preceded Frank in death, Rosetta Thomas Frisbie, mother of his children, and Nola Stephenson. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Linda Frisbie McMillan of Summerton, S.C., and a son, Michael Bullett of Charleston, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and stepchildren Karen Collis, and Tim Collis and wife, Donna; and grandchildre Trevor Collis, Ryan Hoyle, Rachelle Hoyle and Gavin Smith. Frank joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served in Europe during WWII. He became an American citizen in 1947 and
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joined the US Navy, serving until 1954. Frank was a dying and finishing specialist at Oneita Knitting Mills. After retirement, he became a consultant for Oneita, work that took him to Ecuador and Peru in South America, Guatemala in Central America, as well as across the southeastern U.S. Frank was a member of Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church in Burnsville, and belonged to the Yancey County American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A memorial service was Sunday at Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Wes Sharp will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 or Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P. O. Box 85, Burnsville.
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Forest Service roads closed
The U.S. Forest Service has announced the temporary closure of Forest Service Road (FSR) 2074 (Neals Creek) and FSR 63 (Stony Fork) because of damage caused by a storm that brought 12 inches of rain earlier this year. The roads are located in the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, in Yancey and Buncombe counties. “Our first priority is to promote public safety while visitors enjoy their public lands, and right now the two roads are unsafe for motorized travel,” said Appalachian District Ranger Tina Tilley. “These roads were scheduled to reopen in early April, but will remain closed until they are deemed safe for public travel.” A reopening date for the two roads has yet to be determined. Forest Service engineers are working to address damage to
these and other roads in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests that were damaged by heavy winter rains. Details of the road closures: FSR 2074 (Neals Creek) Approximately 2.4 miles are closed to all forms of vehicular traffic beginning at FSR 472 (South Toe River Road) continuing to the Blue Ridge Parkway. FSR 63 (Stony Fork) Approximately 4.1 miles are closed to vehicular traffic beginning at the intersection with State Route 2178 (Graggy Garden Road) and running to the Blue Ridge Parkway. While closed for motor vehicle use, the two roads may be used for hiking or other non-motorized purposes. Users should use caution when approaching washed-out sections of the roads. For more information, call the Appalachian Ranger District at 828-689-9694.
Data show loss of population; increase in government aid From the front problems. I have also seen an increase of eligible people who have just recently moved to Yancey County.” But even as the county seems to attract more applicants for aid, data suggest that Yancey County has already lost in population since the 2010 Census, and will see a steady decrease in coming years, meaning the county will qualify for less federal and state assistance. The U.S. Census department says the population in Yancey from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 dropped 1.1 percent to 17,630. The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued a report in February suggesting that the 2010 Census – which showed a county population of 17,818 - may have been the high water mark, at least for the foreseeable future. The
report suggests that the county population in 2016 could be down to 17,607. These estimates come on the heels of anemic growth from 2000 to 2010, when Yancey saw an overall population increase of 44 people. County Commission Chairman Johnny Riddle said he had heard of the increase in food and health assistance, but he said he hopes improvements to county infrastructure will pay off by attracting new residents and new jobs. “We’re getting things in place, but things aren’t completed,” he said, citing the widening of U.S. 19 and the still-unfinished broadband Internet to most county homes and businesses. “There’s all this infrastructure we’re trying to get in place, but the economy is still going downhill for us. I don’t know what else to say. “
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Colon cancer is one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancer, but only if it is caught early. Both men and women can get colon cancer. In fact, it is one of the three most common cancer in men and women in Yancey County. If you’re 50 or older, talk to your doctor about getting tested for colon cancer. The American Cancer Society is here to help you stay well by providing information about lifesaving cancer screenings and resources. For a referral to this free program call 828-675-0305.
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Heritage tennis welcomes Hendersonville; drop match 4-5
Cougars Grant Buckner and Theo Witherspoon. Below, the boys wait for play to begin.
Heritage chorus to perform Thursday
Mountain Heritage High School boy’s tennis welcomed Hendersonville to town Tuesday, and the visitors went away with a wind-blown 5-4 win over the Cougars. Coach Brent Laws said the Cougars are “improving each season and building a better team. This was a great showing for us.” Winners for Mountain Heritage in singles play were No. 4 seed Zac O’Donnell, who defeated Andrew Torres 10-6, and No. 5 seed Luke DeHart, who defeated Ryan Nix 10-2. In doubles play, the Cougars took two matches, with No. 1 seeds Grant Buckner a n d Ti m H e n s l e y defeating Jacob Fuqua and Konrad Sanders 9-7, and No. 2 seeds Theo Witherspoon and Zac O’Donnell defeating Lucas Brewer Bowman and Andrew Torres 8-2. No. 1 singles seed Grant Buckner was
defeated by Jacob Fuqua 4-10; No 2 seed Tim Hensley lost to Konrad Sanders 6-10, and No. 3 seed Theo Wi t h e r s p o o n w a s defeated by Lucas Brewer-Bowman 5-10. No. 3 doubles seeds
Seth Flynn/Noah Gavenus lost to Adam Burkart and Mitchell Burke 6-8. The Cougars have three away matches before returning home to host Avery on April 8.
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Federal budget cuts mean delays, closures on Blue Ridge Parkway Campground and facility services on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be curtailed as a result of the five percent budget reduction that is in place for the federally mandated sequestration. The National Park Service announced that “the Parkway is unable to hire its full complement of seasonal employees. Therefore park visitors will notice some facility closures and reduced hours and services in some areas.” “We regret that reductions to our usual visitor service may cause some inconvenience for park
visitors and will keep the public informed if the situation changes,” the Park Service noted in a press release issued earlier this month. The Blue Ridge Parkway has had to cut more than three-quarters of a million dollars from its $17 million budget. As a result, Crabtree Falls campground and the visitor’s center located between N.C. 80S and Spruce Pine will be closed until further notice. Likewise, many Parkway campgrounds and picnic areas will remain closed until May 24.
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Spring greens help you detoxify naturally
Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP Late March and early April is synonymous with spring greens. Just the thought of what’s to come in spring keeps us going through the cold snowy days of January and February. Including more greens – salads and otherwise – on your plate is a great way to lighten up the menu for spring. And if you’re stuck in a rut making the same thing most evenings of the week, switch up those greens to add some excitement to your plate. Even before the Farmer’s Market opens, we can find plenty of fresh organic greens like fresh baby lettuces, kale, spinach, arugula and dandelion greens at our local Ingles grocery store. But what makes greens so healthful? The health benefits of eating leafy greens can’t be overemphasized. Salad greens are loaded with vitamins A and C, as well as several of the B vitamins. Just one cup of these greens provides 70 percent of the daily recommended intake for vitamin A and 20 percent of the DRI for vitamin C. Salad greens are also a rich source of iron and calcium and numerous trace minerals including magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale also are good sources of vitamins K and E. Plants also produce phytonutrients, a name based on the Greek word for plant. But you know them better as carotenoids, flavonoids, and isoflavones, among others. These compounds help plants stay healthy as they grow. Plants grown on an organic farms don’t have chemicals and pesticides to help them ward off pests and diseases so they produce even more of these phytonutrients. And what keeps the plant healthy, keeps us healthy as well. Phytonutrients protect the body and fight disease and are associated with the prevention and treatment of several leading diseases in western countries, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Some phytonutrients help cells repair themselves by stimulating the release of protective enzymes while others inhibit cancer-producing substances and keep cardiovascular disease in check. They also are important antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory effects. Detoxify For Better Health Best of all, spring greens are full of fiber and nutrients but low in carbohydrates and calories. You can eat as much greens as you want without gaining weight… and you’ll gain a tremendous amount of energy. Spring greens are nature’s way of inducing us to do some serious spring-cleaning of our bodies to get out all the toxins
and sludge that’s built up over the winter from consuming caloriedense foods and saturated fat.
How do you cook spring greens? First off, avoid boiling them— you’ll lose valuable vitamins and minerals in the boiling water, and likely overcook them. Instead, use a steamer and lightly steam them until they are slightly tender. Dress steamed greens with a healthy dressing mix of fisrt cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, fresh-squeezed lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, and sea salt or tamari (or soy) sauce. If you don’t like steamed greens, you can sauté them in a little olive oil with chopped onions. Squeeze some lime on them and add sea salt when done. Other Ways To Detoxify Your Body I’m sure by now I sound like a broken record, but it should be clear that including more fresh, whole foods to your diet, while reducing or eliminating refined and processed foods will support your body’s detoxification pathways and will improve overall health. Here is a recap of what else you should do to get the most out of eating your spring greens: 1. Reducing or eliminating refined starches from your diet, such as anything made from potatoes, flour, pasta, and bread. 2. Cutting down on sugar or eliminating it completely. Watch out for hidden sources in canned goods, and juices. 3. Drink as much water each day as you can stand - keep a glass
of water on your desk and a water bottle in your car. 4. Eliminate trans-fats. 5. Consider drinking only a green drink or smoothie for a few days to detox your system. You’ll be amazed at how lean you’ll get after even just a few days. 6. If you drink coffee, think about giving it up for a week or two to clean out your system. If this gives you headaches, take that as a warning sign. Delicious Greens To Add To Any Meal Lettuce- you can find several different varieties of lettuce, will vary depending on the week and your store’s selection: Butterhead: Boston or bibb lettuce leaves; mild in flavor with
a buttery texture Crisphead: your typical Iceberg; versatile, crispy, pale, resembles a cabbage head Looseleaf: green, red leaf and oak leaf are popular choices; no head, leaves joined at stem Romaine: traditional lettuce used for a Caesar salad; dark soft outer leaves with lighter crisp inner leaves, crispy Oakleaf: has crunchy stems and tender leaves, you can find this lettuce in red and green varieties Unique Varietals (great alone or mixed): Arugula (also called rocket) – a peppery and slightly bitter flavor. Toss it in a salad to perk it up or gently braise it. Popular in Italian cuisine. See next page
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This is a clean, basic approach to soup that showcases the vegetable. You can make this with nearly anything – including peas and basil, zucchini, carrots and ginger. In this case, broccoli is made a bit more dynamic with a handful of peppery arugula. When you’re detoxing and drinking lots of juices and smoothies, it’s a nice change to have something warm. This recipe makes enough soup for at least two portions, so share with your loved one or save a portion for lunch the next day.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow onion, roughly diced 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 2/3 pound) 2 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon each coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup arugula (watercress would be good, too) 1/2 lemon
Directions 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat. 2. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for just a minute or until fragrant. 3. Add the broccoli and cook for four minutes or until bright green. 4. Add the water, salt and pepper, bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover. 5. Cook for eight minutes or until the broccoli is just tender. 6. Pour the soup into a blender and puree with the arugula until quite smooth (be very careful when blending hot liquids; start slowly and work in batches if necessary -you don’t want the steam
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‘I have personal experience in this matter’
By John Rosemond In the seventh grade I was promoted by my peers from president of the class geek-nerdbrainiac society to, well, if not fully cool, then at least on the way. I had discovered two sports I excelled in - golf and baseball - and the girls had discovered that I was one of the best, if not the best, dancer in the class. My classmates began overlooking the fact that I was a straight-A student, always sported a few pimples, and wore thick glasses. My sudden popularity went immediately to my head. Seeing an opening, I promptly assigned myself to the role of class comedian. Up until then, only my few friends (nerds, all) knew that I possessed a quick wit. I was determined to change that, and change it I did. In no time, a very sick co-dependent relationship developed between my fellow students and me. They depended on me for jokes, and I depended on them for laughter. It goes without saying that the more they laughed, the more I joked. My teachers tried in vain to get me to comport myself properly. They kept me after school, gave me extra work, had me write “I will not interrupt instruction with what I think are funny jokes but what are in fact immature remarks” one thousand times, then two thousand times, and so on. When my teachers finally accepted that they had failed NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE YANCEY COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, the Yancey County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Yancey County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law. TIME OF MEETINGS The Board will convene for its first meeting on April 1st, 2013 at 5:00pm. The Board will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearing at its meeting on April 22nd, 2013. Requests for hearing must be received no later than final adjournment, which is scheduled for April 22nd, 2013 at 12:00pm. Meetings will begin promptly at 5:00pm in Commissioners Board Room, on the second floor of the Yancey County Courthouse. In the event of an earlier or a later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper. The schedule for the hearing of appeals which were timely filed will be posted at the office of the Assessor, serving as Clerk to the Board, and will also be provided to individuals and organizations that have requested notice pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.12. All requests for hearing should be made to: Jeff A Boone, Clerk to the Yancey County Board of Equalization and Review 110 Town Square, Courthouse Room 2 Burnsville, NC 28714 Telephone: (828) 682-2198 Fax: (828) 682-4817 Email: jeff.boone@yanceycountync.gov
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to suppress my craving, they began sending me to the principal, but all he did was talk to me about how I had a lot of potential and could be a positive role model and how disappointed he was in me. Needless to say, that didn’t work either. In fact, the more the “authorities” failed at turning me back into a nerd, the worse I became (or better, depending on who was making the judgment). My downfall was quick and merciless. One February day, my parents went to the school for what I thought was a routine parent conference. When they came home, they sat me down and my stepfather said, “Listen very closely, because I am only going to say this one time. If between now and the end of the school year a teacher reprimands you for any reason, even a wrong reason, you will repeat the seventh grade.” I remember his words precisely because they changed my life. Then,
without further comment, they stood up and walked away. The next day, I became a boy in a bubble. I sat at my desk, eyes facing either straight ahead at the teacher or straight down at whatever work I was doing. When I raised my hand, it was to answer a question, not crack a joke. When a teacher called on me, I responded like the good brainiac-nerd I had again become. During lunch, several guys approached me and asked what the problem was, so I told them about the previous night’s “conversation” with my parents. They thought that was hilarious; and so, for the rest of the year, they tried their best to get me in trouble. It was only by divine intervention, I’m sure, that I was promoted to the eighth grade. I remembered this event when some parents recently told me their son had become the class clown. I listened to their description and disagreed. The clown is silly, immature, and has very few friends. Their son was a troublemaker, for sure, but he is genuinely funny and has a good number of friends. That describes the class comedian. Both the clown and the comedian are disruptive, but the one needs tough love, while the other just needs tough. Trust me. I have personal experience in this matter. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.
Enjoy Spring greens and detoxify From page 10 Dandelion greens – have a somewhat bitter flavor. Cook older greens but younger ones can be served raw in a salad. Endive: tightly packed leaves, bulletshaped, yellowy-white color, bitter, crisp Curly Endive (chicory): bitter, dark green outer leaves, ragged edges Frisee – long, wide leaves in shades of green or sometimes red, or simply edged with red Lollo rosso – a mild, tender lettuce with ruffled red edges Mache or lamb’s lettuce – velvety loose leaf, light green in color, mild Mizuna – tender leaves and a pleasant, peppery flavor Radicchio – has a beautiful broad wavy leaves, red and white in color, mild and slightly bitter flavor Spinach – a mild, slightly sweet taste. When cooked, its flavor becomes more acidic and robust. Tango –has ‘frilly’ leaves and looks like endive but, with a mild tangy taste. Tat soi – dark green spoon-shaped leaves LEGAL NOTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Earl William Davis of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and cooperations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of May, 2013 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of February, 2013. Michelle Fox Massey 1055 South Fork Road Marshall, NC 28753
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