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Fallout builds over lost money for MHHS trip to Guatemala

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News When parents and students from the Mountain Heritage High School Spanish Club met with school officials to find out why their airline tickets were not bought, one parent suggested that the loss of the group’s trip to Guatemala might have been “for a purpose.”

That perspective gained traction this week when a missionary attending the school in Guatemala contacted the Yancey County News to describe the conditions into which the students would have been thrust.

“The staff were all distraught” when Baptist missionary Paul Miguez and his family arrived at the Spanish language school for a five week course of study. “They hoped we’d brought cash” because they said they hadn’t been paid by the Michigan owner of the business, Miguez said.

“The staff hasn’t been paid in five weeks,” Miguez said. “The teachers and staff have said ‘we’re done. We’re not going to keep working for free.’”

If the Mountain Heritage students had made their flight and arrived at the school, they would have faced what Miguez, his wife, and their three children are dealing with. “We’re stuck here,” he said, though it isn’t as bad for them as it would have been for the Yancey kids because the Miguez family lives in Honduras and only needs to take a bus ride to get back home.

They will stay through June, he said, because Photo by Richard Kennedy “the rent was paid through June. “ The lavender was exploding over the weekend for the annual Lavender Festival at Mountain Farm on Halls 25055See $169,000 Ranch located on 5+ acres exceptional Page 3BR/1.5BA 6 Chapel Road.

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County Commission approves annual budget of $19.7 million

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The Yancey County Board of Commissioners took less than half an hour Tuesday evening to consider and approve the 20122013 budget.

Much of the speed could be attributed to the fact that only six people turned out for the public

hearing on the budget; two of those were from the media, one was the sheriff, and the others were other county employees.

County Manager Nathan Bennett congratulated county department heads for helping sculpt a budget that is $392,153 less than the fiscal year 2011-2012 budget.

The new budget was approved by the four board members present; Commissioner Dale England was away.

Despite the fact that the budget was reduced from last year, the county included more than $100,000 for the creation and operation of a license tag office, continued work on the

comprehensive recreation grounds, and the extension of the sewer system into the Micaville area.

Bennett said he knew then of no specific legislation pending in Raleigh that could directly impact the budget that was presented and approved Tuesday night.

See the county manager’s budget statement inside!

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Opinion/Outlooks

State superintendent on school funding credit

Statement by State Superintendent June Atkinson released this statement regarding the Scholarship Funding Corporate Tax Credit being considered by the legislature: North Carolina will take a large step backwards in public school progress if the General Assembly approves HB 1104, Scholarship Funding Corporate Tax Credit. This bill would provide tax credits to corporations if they make donations to fund scholarships for school-age children to attend private schools.

As a result, North Carolina loses revenue needed to support public schools. These funds will be used to pay tuition at private

schools that do not meet any public accountability standards, and we miss an opportunity to make a difference in student learning.

If we really want to improve learning, let’s have our business community support public schools by giving funds and other resources to provide extended learning opportunities to needy public school students in kindergarten through thirdgrade. Research shows us that many of these vulnerable students lose up to three months of reading progress during the long summer break. These students are the ones who could most benefit from additional learning time and support.

Footing the bill for private school tuition for some would do little to nothing forthese students, but extending their learning can make all the difference.

Public schools benefit all North Carolinians, and that’s where our tax revenues for education should go. Public schools should not be starved for basic resources. That’s why lawmakers should eliminate the $429 million discretionary reduction from public school budgets. If our state wants to go above and beyond that goal, directing resources to our most vulnerable students would be a good place to start.

Sadly, many need help from the ‘Innocent Spouse’ law

By Jason Alderman I’ll wager that when most brides and grooms utter the phrase, “For better or for worse,” the “worse” they’re imagining probably involves situations like getting laid off or a prolonged family illness – not being the victim of tax fraud perpetrated by a current or former spouse.

Married couples typically file joint tax returns because it lets them take advantage of certain tax credits and other benefits not available if they file separately. However, one potential drawback is that you’re each responsible, jointly and individually, for any taxes, interest and penalties due on returns filed while

you’re married, even if you later divorce.

So what happens if your spouse or ex-spouse – either unintentionally or deliberately – underreported income, overstated deductions, didn’t report taxable IRA distributions or any of a host of other sins in the eyes of the IRS? Well, you could be left holding the bag, even if those things occurred without your knowledge or understanding.

That’s why each year tens of thousands of people file for “Innocent Spouse Relief” with the IRS. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to prove your case and many are denied.

Plus, until recently, the law mandated that in all cases you must

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have applied for relief within two years of the IRS’ first collection activity or your claim would be disqualified.

But in one respect at least, the IRS has eased the burden of proof: Last year, the agency eliminated the two-year requirement for taxpayers filing for “equitable relief,” a category open to taxpayers who don’t meet the strict requirements of other provisions in the Innocent Spouse law.

The IRS’ change of policy recognized that in some cases, the victimized spouse doesn’t even become aware of the transgression until long after the fact.

Often it’s because the offending spouse

has concealed the information or hid or did not forward mailed underpayment notifications from the IRS – or, in the case of domestic abuse, the victim was afraid to come forward.

There are three categories of relief you may seek: Innocent spouse relief; separation of liability and equitable relief. The differences between them (including eligibility, deadlines and statutes of limitations) are complicated, so read “Tax Information for Innocent Spouses” at www.irs.gov for details.

To a p p l y f o r Innocent Spouse Relief, you’ll need to file IRS Form

8 8 5 7 ; h o w e v e r, one form will work for multiple years’ filings. Don’t delay filing just because you don’t have all required supporting documentation, since in some cases the twoyear filing deadline does still apply.

In making its ruling, the IRS will consider factors such as your educational and business experience, the couple’s financial situation and the extent of your participation in the action that resulted in the erroneous item.

The IRS will deny a claim if they believe you benefitted from the tax avoidance.

Taxpayers whose past request for equitable relief was denied solely because

of the two-year limit may reapply using IRS Form 8857 if the collection statute of limitations for the tax years involved has not expired.

Visit “Tax Information for Innocent Spouses” at www.irs.gov for details on the various types of relief available, eligibility qualifications, statutes of limitations and more.

I hope that your marital “worst case” never goes past a minor spat or two, but it’s good to know there is relief available for such terrible situations.

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County budget ‘blows my mind’

So fellow citizens, now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their county, to demand transparency, sovereignty and independence. Now is the time to be searching out the facts and insisting that the commissioners answer for their actions.

A proposed $19.7 Million Budget for 2012-2013. It blows my mind, but what is even more mind-blowing is the fact that these commissioners gave away over $500,000

in revenue the county was owed by Mountain Air. The Property Tax Commission ruled in favor of the county’s values of the property, yet it was a done deal when the certain new commissioners took office in 2010. Who didn’t see that coming?

I’ve heard the so called Tea Party talk a good talk, yet none of them have even questioned these commissioners on the reduction of Mountain Airs tax reduction. I’ve been to every commissioners meeting since

the under the table deal went down, and not a single person has ever mentioned this at a public meeting. What’s wrong with you people? General Statues clearly states that if a value is compromised by a commissioner, and if taken to the NC Department of Revenue, and wrong was found, these commissioners would be liable for the tax revenue they cost the county by doing favors for their friends and families.

Alan Thomas

Whitson family asks for prayers, says thanks

The Chris Whitson family would like to thank all the very special friends and family that gave so much during our time of sorrow.

Thank you for all the food, flowers and visits, but most of all, we thank you for all the prayers. Grief can be so overwhelming without God’s Grace and assurance of everlasting life

through Salvation.

We continue to request your prayers for our family, as well as the Charlie Baker family.

God’s Love and Grace is sufficient to help us live through this grief.

Thank you and God Bless You.

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County manager’s statement on 12-13 budget This is the annual budget statement given by County Manager Nathan Bennett to the Yancey County Board of County Commissioners and Citizens of Yancey County: In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 159-11, the Yancey County Fiscal Year 2012-2013 proposed budget is respectfully submitted for your review and consideration. The proposed budget sets forth a plan of operation for all county departments, programs, and capital projects for the coming year. This proposed budget is balanced in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act with general fund revenues and expenditures each totaling $19,772,437. This proposed budget is $392,153 less than the revised budget for FY 2011-12.

INTRODUCTION This budget message will introduce the Yancey County Fiscal Year 20122013 proposed budget. The budgeting process begins in earnest in February and March with management requesting proposed appropriation use plans from departments, agencies and other county supported resources.

This year the requests for county funding exceeded expected revenues by over $1.1 million. Over the course of numerous work sessions, the County Commissioners and county staff have worked to develop a balanced budget in line with expected revenue. This document will show howwhere the County plans to utilize its fiscal resources and will highlight some of the more significant impacts to the county’s budget.

The primary goal for the upcoming budget year is to maintain basic services without raising taxes. The County will maintain mandated and priority services and address important capital needs while maintaining the current tax rate at $0.45 per $100 valuation.

An equally important goal is to continue the administration’s serious efforts to restore the general fund balance reserves. The County continues our close partnership with the N.C. Local Government Commission in making progress to restore fund balance reserves to the state-mandated level of 8% of expenditures. This requires a continued appropriation of approximately $400,000 annually in order to restore the County’s fiscal reserve.

Yancey County continues to experience continued depressed revenues due to the national economic recession. County government, unlike most private business, experiences increased demands for many services such as law enforcement, public health and other social services during tough economic times. County staff is doing more with less. For the first time since 2008, there is a proposed 2% cost of living pay increase for all employees included in this budget.

REVENUES The county’s primary sources of revenue funding are property taxes and sales taxes. Property

taxes constitute the county’s largest source of revenue. For Fiscal Year 2012-2013, it is recommended that Yancey County maintain the current property tax rate at $0.45 per $100 of valuation providing an estimated $11,277,191.00 or 57% of the total general fund budget. The County Tax Department has made great strides over the past year in collecting delinquent taxes owed to the County. The current tax collection rate is approaching 96%, which is the highest rate in over five years and puts Yancey County in the range of our county peer group. Together with the use of authorized tax collection methods and the conducting of business personal property audits, positive results for County revenue have been produced. The sales tax projection for the county appears stable after several years of declining receipts due to economy and the state’s new point-of-sale distribution method. Changes to other revenue sources such as fees from building permits, deed filings, and others are projected to be minor due to the depressed housing construction and sales market. These constitute a small portion of the revenue for this budget.

The remaining revenue sources include federal and state grants for specific programs. Expenditures have been reduced substantially over the past three fiscal years; therefore, it is recommended that the Board continue its support for revenue generation measures by the tax department to ensure that all outstanding tax revenue is collected.

MAJOR INITIATIVES AND EXPENDITURES Ya n c e y C o u n t y c o n t i n u e s to persevere through the worse economic conditions since the Great Depression. Despite the financial difficulties that this present economy has produced, I am pleased to recommend a budget for the coming fiscal year which will contribute to the restoration of the county’s fiscal health, provide significant funding for our public schools and community college, supports parks and recreation development, provides needed public services, and supports community initiatives. Specifically, our proposed budget addresses these issues as follows: 1) Fiscal Control and Financial Stability: At the end of FY 2011, Yancey County ranked last in the state in the amount of fund balance reserves available for appropriation at 3% (or $581,510). Although still below the state requirement of 8% available, this represented a drastic improvement from the negative 9% available in FY 2009. Yancey County is working successfully with the N.C. Local Government Commission to restore the County’s fiscal health.

This proposed budget recommends an allocation in the amount of $400,000.00 to the “Contribution to Fund Balance” line item in the general fund. It is anticipated that the amount of this contribution combined with the overall reduction of expenses will add an additional 2% to the fund balance reserve by the

end of FY 2012-13. Together with the anticipated gains from the current year, the administration believes the fund balance reserve will near 5% available. This will represent a 14% swing in our fund balance reserve available. This has been a difficult task with many sacrifices but it is a goal that absolutely must be accomplished.

2) Public Schools and Education: Yancey County Schools continue to do great things to improve educational performance among our students with available resources during this challenging time. Yancey County is grateful for the close relationship with the Yancey County Board of Education and appreciates the difficult decisions the schools have made in light of state funding reductions. In FY 2008-09, the County increased the appropriation to the school system some 27%, taking the “Current Expense” for school operations to $3,000,000. This one-time increase was many times the “usual” annual increase to school funding. Due to the economy and the County’s own poor financial health, the County was not in a position to provide an increase in school funding in FY 2009-10 and FY 2010-11 but was able to maintain funding at that 2008-09 level. Upon analyzing the School Systems audit for the past four years, it appears that the school system has been able to apply a significant portion of the additional county funds to their own fund balance reserves. It is for this reason that in FY 2011-12 that the County included a 5% reduction to the Schools as was applied to all other county departments and agencies.

This reduction was only applied to the current expense appropriation to Yancey County Schools and was not applied to local supplements, or the JROTC program. Our commitment to Yancey County Schools and its students is a top priority and this budget for FY 2012-13 maintains the appropriation of the prior FY 2011-12.

Specifically, this budget appropriates $2,867,734.00 the school system’s current expense budget. Additionally, the county has maintained the $100,000.00 appropriation for local supplements, a $40,000.00 appropriation for continuation of the JROTC program, a $649,500 appropriation to the schools’ capital outlay fund, and $66,696 in timber receipts designated for school use.

This is a total commitment to the Yancey County School System of $3,723,930..00 Mayland Community College requested a total allocation of $314,100 from Yancey County.

Mayland Community College, while primarily supported with state funds, operational costs are to be funded equally by the three partner counties of Mitchell, Avery and Yancey. Yancey County has historically funded the community college at or above the level of the other partner counties.

However, due to the County’s past poor fiscal health and economic conditions, Yancey County’s level of support for the community college has fallen far behind that of the

other two partner counties. In light of the County’s “lost ground” in participation funding and the planned investments at the Yancey Campus of Mayland Community College, including the recently announced “Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School,” it is imperative that the County improve its appropriation to the community college. Mayland Community College is funded in this budget at $313,147, which is $40,953 more than current year allocation of $272,194. This appropriation does include $11,100 for capital outlay.

3) Licence Plate Agency: In August 2011, the North Carolina License Plate Agency located in Burnsville closed due to the retirement of the private state contract operator. After the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles advertised and interviewed many private sector applicants to take on the operation of the LPA, the DMV determined that operation by a private sector contractor was not a viable option for a Yancey County office. After much citizen outcry over the loss of this needed public service, the Yancey County Commissioners authorized county staff to approach the DMV regarding possible operation of the LPA as an agency of Yancey County government. In late May 2012, the DMV approved an application from Yancey County to operate the LPA in Burnsville and county staff is working with DMV on the logistics and planning to open the Yancey County License Plate Agency. This agency will be a new department of County government. Although performing a State service, the employees will be County government employees.

It is anticipated that operation costs will be offset by revenue generated by the LPA itself. It is unknown at this time if the LPA will be selfsupporting until it is well established.

The County will receive a portion of all state-related transactions and will receive all notary fees and other nonstate related sales. The County will use existing available office space to reduce operation costs. While exact costs are unknown, it is proposed to appropriate $106,079 for the startup and operation of the Yancey County License Plate Agency.

4) Comprehensive Recreation Grounds: Funding is requested to continue work on the Comprehensive Recreation Grounds (CRG) on Whittington Road in western Yancey County near Cane River Middle School. This new park facility has been in the planning for many years and will include multiple youth and adult baseball and soccer facilities, playgrounds, walking trails, river activities, future facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis and many other active and passive recreation activities. The County has been awarded a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant from the State of North Carolina. This funding will allow the County to complete much of the infrastructure components to allow the park to open to the public. Building on the See page 4

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County manager’s statement on 12-13 budget

From page 3 initial grading, grassing and other site work completed in the fall of 2011, elements that will be completed during this fiscal year includes: park road, parking lots, perimeter fencing, river access points and walking trails.

The County continues to work in partnership with Grahams Children’s Services to secure funding from a variety of sources to construct a large playground, picnic shelters and other needed elements. At this time, it is requested that the County appropriate $116,000 to match the PARTF dollar-for-dollar grant for CRG development.

5) A g r i c u l t u r e C e n t e r (TRACTOR): Yancey County has a long and successful history of farming and production of agriculture products for both personal sustenance and sale on the market. For many years, Yancey County was one of the top producers of burley tobacco in North Carolina. Following the tobacco settlement, tobacco farmers in Yancey County began the search for a new “cash crop.” Yancey County views agriculture production as a viable component of the County’s overall economic development.

Yancey County is fortunate to have an interested and professional staff at the Yancey County Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service who has taken an active role in educating and assisting new and experienced farmers alike to find ways to increase economic success in agriculture. Yancey County commissioned a feasibility study to explore opportunities for establishing a local foods aggregation and sales and marketing center located in Yancey

County to assist Yancey County and other area farmers to increase economic opportunity for farms through aggregating assets including post-harvest handling facilities, unified grading and packaging services, and coordinated marketing to retail establishments, wholesalers and consumers. To that end, Yancey County and the Cooperative Extension Office have worked to form the “Toe River Aggregation Center Training Organization Regional (TRACTOR),” to achieve this goal.

The Yancey County Commissioners and administration fully supports the TRACTOR project and has stepped forward to secure a 6,000 square foot facility to serve as the home of the agriculture and aggregation center.

Located on Love Fox Road just west of Burnsville, the County has leased the former tomato cooperative building and former Avondale Mills warehouse and renovated it for this purpose.

The Cooperative Extension Service has received several grants from the N.C. Department of Agriculture, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Z. Smith Reynolds and others to purchase equipment, perform renovations, and pay staff as part of the startup phase. This budget proposes funding the TRACTOR agriculture center project in the amount of $58,400 for initial operation startup, facility lease and other project costs.

6) Community Initiatives: Yancey County is fortunate to have many beneficial community agencies serving the needs of Yancey County’s citizens. This budget continues to support these initiatives by funding the Yancey Rescue Squad, Yancey

Firefighters Association, Yancey County Rescue Squad, the Yancey County Literacy Council, the Middle School Health Centers, Hospice of Yancey County, the Yancey County Humane Society, and Yancey County Youth League and others. These agencies represent what is great about Yancey County – a spirit of community involvement for our citizens.

6) Facility Needs and Capital Outlay: The County began construction of the long-planned, Micaville Sewer Project in January 2012. Planning on this economic development project has been in process for well over a decade to provide public sewer service to the Micaville area. This $6 million project is funded by two grants, a $3 million grant from the N.C. Rural Center and a $3 million grant from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Grant and Loans Program. It is anticipated that construction of the wastewater collection system and the wastewater treatment plant will be completed during the last quarter of the FY 201213 budget cycle. This budget provides funding in the contingency line item for initial operation startup and other project costs should they be needed prior to the end of the fiscal year.

An additional capital project is also proposed to be funded in this budget.

Renovation of the county-owned building and property that houses the County’s Materials Recovery Facility and Convenience Center on Burnsville School Road is necessary due to the U.S. Highway 19-E construction project. A significant portion of the County’s property was taken by the

N.C. Department of Transportation for the construction project. This loss of nearly 40% of County property will require modifications to the building itself and also exterior site work to modify entrance and exit to the property. Funding in the amount of $120,000 to renovate and keep this facility in service is requested.

Engineering studies are under way and additional funds may be found to be necessary when the engineering report is delivered.

Finally, funding is requested in the amount of $65,000 for the purchase of at least three new vehicles for the Department of Social Services.

These vehicles will replace current vehicles that have far exceeded their useful and dependable service life.

Due to limited resources projected to be available, most all other capital equipment needs have been delayed but specific needs will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

BUDGET SUMMARY Despite these difficult economic times, Yancey County has been able to persevere with the leadership of the Board of Commissioners and the diligent work of county employees.

We are pleased this recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 addresses the County’s fiscal health, provides significant funding for our public schools and community college, supports parks and recreation development, provides needed public services, and supports community initiatives for our citizens.

Respectfully submitted on this the 19th day of June 2012.

NATHAN R. BENNETT, Yancey County Manager

Bald Creek Elementary girl’s learn lessons ‘On The Run!’ Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a nation-wide program for girls in grades 3rd through 5th.

This year Bald Creek Elementary School sponsored a GOTR team for the first time.

Head Coach (and 3rd/4th-grade teacher) Lori McCourry stated, “This is a fabulous program for these young ladies. They learn so many valuable lessons while working towards a common goal. We had a blast!”

For the first time in the history of the GOTR program, Bald Creek’s team included a girl in a wheelchair, 3rd-grader Katie England.

“Katie’s determination is remarkable. She inspired everyone to do their best” enthused Ms. McCourry. The GOTR curriculum includes running and teaching valuable life skills such as sound decision-making, healthy lifestyle choices, building character and self-esteem and respecting others. Each practice began with a nutritious snacksuch as a yogurt/fruit smoothie.

The girls would like to send a big thank you! to Suzette Renfro, who voluntarily provided the delicious snacks. Also, a thank you to Dr. David Johnson and Graham Children’s Health for their help in getting the program started.

Girls on the team this year included Camryn Garrett, Madison White, Lia Kirkimilis, Katie England, Samatha Sinclair, Ambria Brooks, Tameika Henson, Amber Holcomb, Tamara

DSS Board to meet

The next meeting of the DSS Board will be on Monday, 25 June 2012 commencing at 4 p.m. with the Board hosting a reception including employees to honor Dr. Gwen Harris.

Circus Sundays on the Square each weekend Silvers, Abby Watts, Hailey Evans, Amy Honeycutt, Gracie Chandler, Bella Chandler, and Lindsey Edwards. Coaches for the team included Lori McCourry, Sherry Robinson, Melanie Garrett, Dusty Kirkimilis, Misty White, and Trish Francis. Principal Sherry Robinson stated, “The Bald Creek Team was fortunate to have the largest coaching staff in the organization. This is a reflection of a great community and wonderful parents whosupport our efforts in promoting a healthy life style and the benefits of outdoor fitness.”

The GOTR program’s final event was a 5K Run held at Biltmore Park Town Square on May 19. Over 600 girls from Western North Carolina participated.

Counting Running Buddies and Coaches, there were over 1,500 runners in total! Allgirls completed the 3.1 mile course and received a medal of completion. Bald Creek is submitting a site application to be part of the program again in the Fall. Any girl in the area wanting to

Circus Sundays on the Town Square is free and open to all ages. Come out, have fun, and enjoy Burnsville!

Hula hoops, juggling equipment, and music provided.

2-4 p.m. every Sunday, weather permitting.

Circus Sundays on the Town Square is hosted by Zebulon Performance Art Gallery with Katey Powell.

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Obituaries Donna Fender Donna Fender, 47, of Bee Log, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.

She was the wife of Rick Fender.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Yancey Funeral Services.

Cora Lee was born January 1, 1935, in Burnsville, North Carolina, the daughter of Jefferson Davis and Tisha Edwards Collis.

She loved gardening, planting trees, her pets and her dogs, and old style country music. She collected stamps, coins and dolls.

Preceding her in death were her parents and her brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her long time companion, James E. Vitkowski of Tyrone, Oklahoma; her daughters, Anita Tierney and her husband Barry of Meridian, Idaho and Virginia Gail Sheets of Johnson City, Tennessee; her nephew, Darrell Collis and his wife Carolyn of Nashville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Jennifer Sveigdallen and her husband Bjorn and Erica Rae Sheets; four great grandchildren, Anne’, Clayton, Elizabeth and Prince.

Memorials are suggested to your local animal shelter and may be left at the Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Box 745, Hooker, Oklahoma 73945.

Graveside service was Thursday at the Tyrone Cemetery with Pastor Jim Holman officiating. Services are under the direction of Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker, Okla.

Grace McIntosh Silvers

Lola May Cox

Grace McIntosh Silvers, 82, of Jacks Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Omega Evans McIntosh, and the wife of Horace Silvers who died June 27, 2006. She was also preceded in death by brothers Carl Lee, Nealy and Clyde McIntosh. Grace was an active member of the Jacks Creek Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are a son, Gary Silvers and wife, Sue; five daughters: Rowena Sprouse and husband, Ray, Mary Jane Boyd, Virginia Ray and husband, Jimmy, Johnnie Hassen and husband, Danny, and Julia Fox and husband, Randy; a brother: Carl McIntosh of Columbia, S.C.; two nieces, Jean McIntosh and Jill Austin, and a nephew, Samuel McIntosh; 13 grandchildren: Kristal Thomas, Matthew Morrow, Jason Silvers, Kelly Wilson, David Weaver, Dustin Weaver, Jon Ray, Jamie Ray, Holly Ray, Cloie Shook, Chase Fox, Carleigh Fox and Caden Fox; 5 great grandchildren: Kirstie and Brooke Thomas, Gracie Clark, Alexis Silvers and Griffin Ray; and a great-great grandson, Darren Hays.

Funeral was Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Robert Garrison and Pete Peterson officiated. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Jacks Creek Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 1073, Burnsville, NC 28714 or The Gideons International.

Lola May Cox, 84, of Burnsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care. A native of Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Cockrell Baker. She worked 30 years at Sun Lite Manufacturing Co. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Lewis Cox in 2003 and Virgil Banks in 1981; her sisters, Rosemary, Lavon and Lilly; and a brother, Eddie.

Surviving are a son, Jerry McCullough of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; a daughter: Sharon Hunt of Cherokee; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and her five dogs.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Dr. Chris Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in the Banks Cemetery on Bolens Creek.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Madge Duncan McMahan

Madge Duncan McMahan, 76, of the Ledger Community, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle Willis Duncan. She was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Daniel McMahan, who passed away in 2001 and a daughter, Rita Sue McMahan, who passed away in 2004; a brother, Ed Duncan; and a two year old sister, Pauline Duncan.

Madge was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed working in her flowers, feeding the birds, Cora Lee Stacey going to church, helping others and was Cora Lee Stacey, 77, of Tyrone, Okla., loved by all who knew her. She worked passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at hard all her life to help provide for her Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, family. Through all her many trials, she trusted God and enjoyed reading her bible Kansas. and prayed many prayers for family and

friends. She was a fighter for life and loved deeply.

Surviving are her loving husband of 58½ years, Lawrence McMahan; a daughter, Pam Almanzar of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; two brothers: Robert Duncan and wife, Inez of Pigeon Roost and Don Duncan and wife, Barbara, of Bakersville; four grandchildren: Kelly Renee Cross and husband, Brandon, of Dawsonville, Ga., Misty Bates and husband, Harvey, of Ledger, Jason Hughes and wife, Charlene, of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Eric McMahan of Spruce Pine; eight great-grandchildren: Noah and Mariah Cross, Carrie and Justin Bates, Tyler, Amaya and Hezekiah Hughes and Dalton McMahan. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral was Thursday at Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Blankenship and the Rev. Chris Rathbone officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County at 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Lonia Mae Daniels Wright Lonia Mae “Lonie” Daniels Wright died Sunday, June 17, 2012 , at Watauga Medical Center after a short illness.

Lonie was born January 30, 1924, to the late Harrison and Julia Johnson Daniels in the Hughes Community. She was also preceded in death by her husband, JD “Pete” Wright, who passed away in 1992; sisters Omalee Johnson, Jean Horney, Lucille McCall; and brothers Jack, Nat, and Tommy Daniels.

Lonie loved gardening and had many flower gardens which were admired by everyone. She spent many long hours working there, keeping the weeds away.

But most of all she loved having her family around her.

She was a member of Victory Baptist Church but attended Big Meadows Baptist and was loved by both church families.

Lonie is survived by her children: Janice Wright-Smith (Robert) of Enka Candler, Pat Singleton, Carl Wright (Nancy), Joey Wright (Judy), all of Newland; grandchildren: Tim Singlton (Jacki), Jamie Singleton (Tracy), Greg Wright (Jennifer), Eric Wright (Beth), Monica Cooke (Tim) and Sunshine Vance and (Laren); great grandchildren: Amber Singleton, Brooke Rhodes, Lindsey Vance, Gracie and Aidan Cook, Carson and Justin Wright, Tori and Gabe Wright; sister, Muriel Crooks of Nebo.

Funeral was Monday in Victory Baptist Church in Newland.

Pat Abernathy Pat Abernathy, 76, of N.C. 226 South, Bakersville, passed away June 17, 2012, at his home. Pat was a native of Mitchell County and the son of the late Earl and Quinnie Burleson Abernathy. He was retired from the Air Force and Henredon Furniture Company. Pat was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church, a Lifetime member of the V.F.W., and also a member of The National Rifle Association.

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‘Raising The Village’ begins its journey

By Gregory Stella As individuals, our impact can be limited, but when we pool our resources and work together much can be accomplished. This is what the Raising The Village Initiative is all about, organizing volunteers from non-profits all over the area and allowing them to do what they do best. In an effort to promote non-profit cooperation in western North Carolina, a group of agencies serving our counties have teamed to support each other, their objectives, and our community.

In June, the Friends of the Parkway Playhouse and MitchellYancey Habitat for Humanity developed a partnership by which both sides are benefiting for their participation. Volunteers from Habitat graciously offered their time to assist the Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville with set building for productions to be held during the theatre’s 2012 season. In return, the Friends of the Parkway Playhouse are making a financial donation to Habitat based on the number of tickets sold during the recent, successful run of Outlander.

To both groups, this is likely just the start of a positive relationship that hopefully will continue for years to come.

But that’s not the only effort that’s underway at this time. The Friends of the Parkway Playhouse are also developing cooperative relationships with the MitchellYancey Partnership for Children, the Yancey History Association, and the AMY Library system. Each

of these partnering organizations are simply doing what they do best; providing valuable services to our area. But by teaming with other groups, like the Friends of the Parkway Playhouse, and assisting in the promotion of the arts to our population, these organizations benefit from the combined efforts of both associations working to serve our community.

Initially, Raising The Village has been focused on promoting arts and theatre in western North Carolina through its participation with the Friends of the Parkway Playhouse. Each and every ticket sold at the Parkway Playhouse for the rest of this year will have a direct, positive financial impact on other non-profits in our area. And in return, each cooperative non-profit will be supporting the Parkway Playhouse with coordinated efforts backing the agenda and needs of the theatre. Stay tuned to see how the non-profits listed above, and other participating agencies, are working with the Friends of the Parkway Playhouse or other non-profits to benefit from these connections.

However, the ultimate objective of this initiative is to develop nonprofit relationships among all our local organizations by establishing coordinated, meaningful, and well planned projects that have a positive impact in the communities they serve. Raising The Village is about determining commonalities, common passions, and finding out what motivates the members of the

collaboration and the beneficiaries of each participating program. The goal to place experienced help where it is needed most is designed so that non-profits can focus their energy on direct community service, not spending valuable resources recruiting assistance to accomplish their missions.

If you would like to be a part of the Raising The Village community initiative, participate as a Friend of the Playhouse, or work with the Friends of the Parkway Playhouse as one of this season’s beneficiary non-profits, please contact us at village@parkwayplayhouse.com for more information.

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Fallout from lost Guatemala trip agent with the FBI in Michigan and was told the bureau has opened an investigation.

Miguez said of Sudy: “He doesn’t seem like he’s upset at all.”

Miguez said he and his wife “paid $7,100 (to Sudy’s company) just to be here for two months. That was room and board and Spanish language training.”

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From the front The Yancey County News was able to verify that Miguez is a missionary and served as Youth Minister at Big Creek Baptist Church, Soso, Miss.

He said he and his wife work to assist orphans in Honduras, and were at the language school for intensive Spanish lessons.

The Mountain Heritage High School Spanish Club raised funds for two years to pay for 14 students and chaperones to attend the school in Antigua, and the school system wired $26,000 to the trip organizer - International Language Centers - for all aspects of the trip.

But when students were packed and ready to leave on June 7, they suddenly found out that their airline tickets had not been bought.

School officials tried to contact the owner of ILC - Robert Sudy - and had little success finding out what had happened.

In an email sent to a Heritage teacher last week, Sudy blamed the loss of funds on a number of reasons, including ‘misappropriation’ and loss of an investor.

But Miguez told the Yancey County News that Sudy, in an hour long internet telephone conversation this week with him, said “I have no money. I spent it all.”

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Obituaries Pat Abernathy joined the Air Force in 1953 and served until his honorable discharge in 1965 as a Master Sergeant.

Abernathy distinguished himself as an Aerial Flight Combat Documentary Photographer.

During his years of service he was a recipient of three Air Medal Awards (Oak Clusters) for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight during combat.

He was an enthusiastic and devoted member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening, and fox hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Melba D. Abernathy, of the home, daughter Peggy Peters and husband, Chris, of Johnson City, Tenn., sons Danny Duncan and wife Allison, of Spruce Pine, Dean Duncan, and wife, Karen, of Bakersville, Charles Earl Abernathy, of California, two sisters, Laura Yelton, of Bakersville, and Rosa Lee Smith, of Spruce Pine, brother-in- law Homer Lee Huskins and sister-in- law Nina Abernathy; and three grandchildren, Cooper Adkins, Caitlin and Keely Duncan.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Huskins, and a brother, Charlie Abernathy.

Funeral was Tuesday in Bear Creek Baptist Church with Chris Rathbone officiating. Memorials may be made to Youth Department Bear Creek Baptist Church c/o Linda Duncan.

Dianna Stanley Buchanan Dianna Stanley Buchanan, 64, of Mica Street, Spruce Pine, passed away June 17, 2012. She was a native of Mitchell County, and the daughter of the late Troy and Lena Ramsey Stanley. She was a a member of First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine, and a licensed practical nurse.

She was a member of the National Nurse Association and a Graduate of Lees McRae College Nurses School in Banner Elk. Survivors include her husband, Jerry L. Buchanan, of the home, sons Brian Lee Buchanan and wife Betty, of Benson, and Jason Lee Buchanan, of Spruce Pine, two sisters, Nevell Miller, of Marion and Lamay Robinson, of Wilmington; five grandchildren, Jaron, Benjamin, McKenzie, Brianna, and Zackary Buchanan.

She was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Stanley.

Funeral was Wednesday. Interment was at Bakersville Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County, 236 Hospital Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Dianna Boone Jarrett Georgia Boone Jarrett, 91 of Rebels Creek Road, Bakersville, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine.

Born on May 14, 1921, in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Minnie Murphy Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Jarrett, who passed away in 2007. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel Boone and Paul Boone, and her sisters, Doris Morgan, Evelyn McKinney and Wanda Dale.

She was a member of the Rebels Creek Baptist Church. Along with her husband, Dan Jarrett and daughter, Janie Hill; she sang in the Rebels Creek Quartet for over 25 years.

Funeral was Wednesday in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Revs.

Darrin Waldroup and Vernon Buchanan officiating. Interment followed in the Rebels Creek Cemetery.

Number of permitted users limited for weekend camping in Linville Gorge The U.S. Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District reminds visitors that there are a limited number of permitted users allowed for weekend camping in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest. A total of 50 users per night can be permitted for weekend camping.

A permit is required for camping on weekends (Friday and Saturday) and on holidays from May 1 through October

31. Permits are not required for Sunday night camping, except when the following Monday is a holiday. No permit is needed for weekday camping.

All campers are limited to a two-night and three-day stay at Linville Gorge. Day use permits are not required.

Forest staff will be in the gorge throughout the summer checking for compliance with permit requirements.

Permits are issued from the

district ranger’s office by mail or in person. District offices can permit 35 users per night by reservation or walk-in. For permits, contact Grandfather Ranger District, 109 East Lawing Drive, Nebo, N.C. 28761, phone 828-652-2144 .

The Linville Gorge Information Cabin can permit fifteen (15) users per night by walk-in only. The information cabin is located just off of Kistler Memorial Highway.

Survivors include her son, Pete Jarrett and wife, Faye of Bakersville; her daughters; Rita Stamey and husband, Douglas, of Forest City; Peggy Teague and husband, Doug, of Clemmons, and Janie Hill and husband, Donnie, of Burnsville; her granddaughters, Rhonda Freeman of Bakersville; Shannon Vellamy of Raleigh and Kelly Tyrey of High Point; her grandson, Jarrett Roberts of Burnsville; her sisters, Naomi Dellinger of Spruce Pine; Rene Bell of Marion; Kate Wilson of Woodleaf, S.C.; Flo Phillips of New London, and Loretta McKinney of Salisbury; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Grace Huskins Grace Sparks Huskins, 95, formerly of Spruce Pine, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at Brian Center Health and Rehab in Spruce Pine.

Born on April 24, 1917, in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hessie Schism Sparks.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Brown Huskins, who passed away in 1980 and a sister, Maude Smith.

She was a member of the Big Crabtree Baptist Church in Spruce Pine and she loved gardening.

Funeral was Thursday in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Rathbone officiating. Interment followed in the Big Crabtree Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughters, Annetta Collins and husband, Charles, of Mills River and Amanda Proffitt and husband, David, of Asheville; her sons, Alton Huskins and wife, Barbara, of Spruce Pine and Brown Huskins and wife, Nancy, of Asheville; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, YANCEY COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 2012 E _____ EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Bascom Dudley Robertson of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before 28 September, 2012 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 20th day of June, 2012.

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Poster by local girl keeps winning Holland Silver’s poster for the 2012 North Carolina Statewide Tar Wars Poster Contest was selected as the runnerup at the state level of competition.

Her poster had been the first place winner in Yancey County, and as such was advanced to compete as one of 100 posters from around the state.

As runner-up she received a cash prize of $50.

The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Foundation said in judging her poster that “Her creativity and insight are commendable. She is a talented young lady and we are honored to recognize her hard work.”

Registration is now open for the Effective Teacher Training course, offered by the UNC Asheville Graduate Center. Course is required for substitute teachers in Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. Classes from 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays, July 21-August 11. Cost is $95 plus textbook.

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Above, Lillian Huskins greets friends. The fundraiser held over the weekend to assist Huskins raised more than $14,000, organizers said. The proceeds help Huskins defray medical expenses. Huskins served for decades as a nurse with the Celo Health Clinic.

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Ella turned 2 on May 18, and Nevaeh turned 5 on June 3. They celebrated with family and friends at a “Hello Kitty Party” at their church, Brown’s Creek Baptist Church, in Celo on May 26.

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

WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC Report for Monday Jun 18, 2012 Cattle Receipts: 258 Last Week: 245 Last Year: 232 Slaughter Cattle trended mostly steady. Feeder cattle trended mostly steady.

Slaughter cows made up 15 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, replacement cows 10 percent, other cows 0 percent, and feeders 71 percent. The feeder supply included 45 percent steers, 33 percent heifers, and 23 percent bulls. Near 25 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. (Figures in parentheses are weighted average weights and prices for each category)

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FARMERS MARKET USDA-SCDA MARKET NEWS Columbia Farmers Market - Wholesale prices paid to Growers until 9:00 a.m. for South Carolina grown produce unless otherwise stated. Standard cartons/crates.Farmers’ pack not necessarily USDA grades. Prices subject to change without notice. SIZES: jbo=jumbo, xlge=extra large, lge=large, med=medium sml=small. VOLUME SYMBOLS: TFQ = Supplies insufficient to quote prices. VL=very light, F=few, L=light, M=moderate, H=heavy, VH=very heavy Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 365COMMODITY VOL CONTAINER VARIETY PRICES 380 lbs (373) 165.00-187.00 (175.78); 409-445 BEANS: VL bucrts Snap 18.00 lbs (428) 160.00-178.50 (173.43); 465-495 lbs 6/11/12 Tennessee Livestock KY type 25.00 Producers Graded Goat and (475) 150.00-172.50 (163.07); 500-500 lbs Half Runners 28.00 Sheep Sale, Columbia, TN. (500) 169.00 (169.00); 550-590 lbs (574) 1/2 bubskts Blue Lake 10.00 Receipts: 1311 (1148 Goats; 151.00-156.50 (154.15); 625-645 lbs (635) BEETS: VL dz bnchs Red type 17.00 153 Sheep) Last Sale 938 144.00-149.00 (146.39); 655-685 lbs (670) 25 lb sks Red type topped 12.00 Next Sale June 25, 2012.

CABBAGE: VL 50 lb ctns Green type Med 10.00 118.00-133.00 (125.33); 700-720 lbs (710) (Second and fourth Monday of Red type Med 15.00 131.00-135.00 (132.97); 805-840 lbs (823) each month) CANTALOUPES: VL per melon Sml/Med/Lge/Xlge 114.00 (114.00); 950-950 lbs (950) 106.00 Goats sold per hundred weight .75-1.25 (106.00). Small 1-2 475-475 lbs (475) 120.00 (cwt) unless otherwise noted, 24 inch bins 100-110 count 130.00 (120.00); 525-525 lbs (525) 130.00 weights,actual or estimated.

CILANTRO: VL ctns 30s 12.00 Slaughter Classes: Kids (130.00). Medium and Large 3 355-355 lbs 15s 7.00 Selection 1 (355) 140.00 (140.00); 445-445 lbs (445) CORN,SWEET: VL 4 dz crts/sks Yellow/White/Bi-Color 25-35 lbs 139.00 145.00 (145.00); 535-545 lbs (538) 133.0013.00-14.00 36-50 lbs 157.00-158.00 143.00 (138.03); 555-555 lbs (555) 125.00 5 dz sks White 15.00 51-65 lbs 168.50-175.50 CUCUMBERS: VL bucrts Pickles Sml-Med (125.00). Holstein Large 3 395-395 lbs (395) 66-80 lbs 152.00-160.00 20.00-25.00 112.00 (112.00); 503-545 lbs (510) 60.0081-90 lbs 160.00 Med-Lge/Med 18.00-20.00 111.00 (101.92); 615-615 lbs (615) 90.00 Selection 2 Large 16.00 (90.00); 970-970 lbs (970) 80.00 (80.00).

25-35 lbs 120.00-130.00 1/2 bubskts Pickles Sml-Med 10.00-12.00 36-50 lbs 129.00-140.00 Long Green Sml/Med 8.00-12.00 51-65 lbs 145.00-155.00 Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 1751 1/9 buctns Long Green Sel/Sml 12.00-15.00 66-80 lbs 140.00-150.00 175 lbs (175) 165.00 (165.00); 340-340 lbs Medium 16.00 81-90 lbs 137.00 (340) 157.00 (157.00); 360-380 lbs (365) DILL: VL ctns bnchd 24s 16.00 Selection 3 165.00-177.50 (168.25); 421-445 lbs (424) EGGPLANT: VL 1/2 bubskts Med/Sml 10.0025-35 lbs 102.00-116.00 12.00 145.00-157.00 (154.93); 460-495 lbs (475) 36-50 lbs 120.00 Japanese type 10.00 140.00-155.00 (147.83); 500-540 lbs (517) 51-65 lbs 140.00-145.00 1 1/9 buctns Med 14.00 130.00-140.00 (135.86); 565-575 lbs (570) 66-83 lbs 109.00 Fair Quality Lge 10.00 129.00-135.00 (131.97); 605-645 lbs (631) Yearlings Selection 2-3 GREENS: VL dz bnchs Collards 16.00-17.00 120.00-135.00 (130.03); 660-665 lbs (663) 50-116 lbs 100.00-139.50 Turnips 16.00 Slaughter Bucks/Billies 129.00-135.00 (131.99); 705-705 lbs (705) ctns bnchd Kale 24s 12.00 All Wgts 82.00-102.00 123.00 (123.00); 770-795 lbs (783) 109.001 1/9 buctns Mustard/Turnip Salad 12.00 Slaughter Nannies/Does 116.00 (112.44); 835-835 lbs (835) 94.00 ONIONS, GREEN: VL 2 dz bnchs Med 9.00 60-100 lbs 66.00-101.00 (94.00). Small 1-2 475-480 lbs (478) 110.00ONIONS,DRY: VL 50 lb sks Sweet type Med/Jbo 105-150 lbs 73.00-111.00 20.00-22.00 125.00 (117.54). Medium and Large 3 360Kids Feeders Selection 3 10 5-lb sks Sweet type Med/Jbo 20.00-23.00 395 lbs (378) 120.00-151.00 (134.78); 415-430 23-51 lbs 86.00-111.00 25 lb sks Boilers 12.00 lbs (424) 115.00-135.00 (124.42); 460-490 Sweet type Jbo 15.00 lbs (475) 120.00-130.00 (125.16).

SHEEP Red type Jbo 15.00 Slaughter Lambs-Includes all PARSLEY: VL crts bnchd Curly & Flat type 60s 20.00 breeds, sold per hundred weight Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 435-435 PEACHES: L 1/2 bubskts Yellow Flesh 14.00-18.00 (cwt). lbs (435) 174.00 (174.00); 450-450 lbs White Flesh 14.00-18.00 (450) 161.00 (161.00); 505-540 lbs (520) Donut type 15.00-18.00 Choice and Prime 40-60 lbs 130.00-141.00 (135.55); 560-575 lbs (566) 1/2 buctns Yellow Flesh Ripe 12.00 142.00-160.00 1/2 buctns/bskts Washed/#2 Yellow/White 8.00-11.00 135.00-144.00 (141.55); 600-615 lbs (608) Good 138.50-141.25 PEAS,OTHER: VL bucrts Pinkeye/Purple Hull 120.00-130.00 (124.44); 700-700 lbs (700) Choice and Prime 61-80 lbs 18.00-20.00 115.00 (115.00); 770-770 lbs (770) 116.00 141.00-156.00 Dixie Lee 20.00 (116.00); 820-820 lbs (820) 100.00 (100.00).

Good 113.00 1/2 bubskts Purple Hull/Pinkeye 10.00-12.00 Choice and Prime 81-100 lbs PEPPERS,BELL: VL 1 1/9 buctns Green Xlge/Jbo SUMMARY - Following is a summary of market prices 131.00-148.00 15.00-18.00 and conditions of NC farm products for June 20, 2012 Good Place Pack Green 48s 22.00-24.00 reported by the Federal-State Markets News Service Choice and Prime 100-120 lbs of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and PEPPERS,OTHER: VL 1/2 bucrts/ctns Jalapeno 125.00-150.00 Consumer Services.

12.00 Good 110.00 STATE FARMERS MARKET: Farmers Wholesale Serrano 16.00 Choice and Prime 120-161 lbs Price: Beans, Green (25 pound box) 20.00-23.00; 1 1/9 buctns Jalapeno/Long Hot 18.00 Beans, Yellow Wax (1 bushel) 25.00; Beets (25 pound 120.00 Banana Hot 15.00-18.00 bag) 20.00; Blackberries (flat) 22.00; Blueberries (flat) Cubanelle 15.00 23.00-25.00; Cabbage (50 pound crate) Pointed Head PLUMS: VL 1/2 bubskts Green/Red 25.00-30.00 & Round 12.00-15.00; Cantaloupe (bin) 210.00, Slaughter Ewes Utility and POTATOES: VL 1/2 bucrts/bskts Red type/Gold Type (ea) 1.25-1.50; Corn/White or Yellow (4 dozen crate) Good: 14.00, (5 dozen bag) 16.00; Cucumbers, Long Green 10.00 All wgts 62.00-75.00 (3/4 bushel) 20.00, Pickling (3/4 bushel) 18.00-20.00; Bucrts Red type 18.00 Eggplant (25 pound carton) 15.00; Potatoes, Red or SQUASH: M 1/2 bubskts/ctns Crookneck Small Slaughter Rams: White (1 bushel) 25.00; Sweet Potatoes (40 pound 12.00-13.00 box) 15.00; Peaches (1/2 bushel) 12.00-15.00; Plums All Wgts Not well tested Medium 8.00-10.00 (1/2 bushel) 20.00; Squash, Yellow (1/2 bushel) 13.00VL Straightneck Sml-Med 8.00 15.00, (3/4 bushel) 15.00, Zucchini (1/2 bushel box) Tennessee Dept of Ag-USDA VL Zucchini Sml 12.00 10.00-12.00, (3/4 bushel) 15.00; Tomatoes, Slicing/ Market News, Nashville, TN Medium 8.00-10.00 Field (25 pound box) 16.00-25.00; Tomatoes, German Lewis Langell, OIC (615) Johnson (25 pound box) 30.00, Grape (12 pint flat) F 3/4 buctns Crookneck Sml 14.00-16.00 837-5164 18.00, Cherry (12 pint flat) 20.00, Roma (25 pound Medium 10.00 www.ams.usda.gov/ box) 20.00. Wholesale Dealer Price: Apples (traypack VL Straightneck Sml 16.00 mnreports/nv_ls320.txt carton 100 count) WA Red Delicious (traypack carton) Medium 10.00 32.95-35.75, WA Golden Delicious (traypack carton) TOMATILLOS: VL 1 1/9 buctns 18.00 33.00-34.50, Granny Smith WA (traypack TOMATOES: VL 25 lb ctns Vine Ripe turning Red carton) 34.00-36.50, Gala WA 32.00-36.00, WA Extra Large & Jumbo 12.00-15.00 Fuji (traypack carton) 34.50-38.00, WA Pink Lady Medium & Large 10.00-12.00 (traypack carton) 38.00-41.50; Asparagus (11 pound carton) 31.45-34.00; Bananas (40 pound carton) 23.00-28.75; Beans, Green Xlge 15.00-16.00 Round Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 25.75-28,65, Pole (1 1/9 Red 10.00-12.00 bushel) 25.00-26.00; Beets (25 pound sack) 15.75-21.15; 1/2 bubskts Lge & Xlge 12.00-18.00 Blueberries (flat 12 1-pint cups) 25.00; Broccoli (carton 14s) Jumbo 17.00-18.00 24.00-26.50; Cabbage (50 pound carton) 11.55-12.15; Green 16.00 Cantaloupe (case 12 count) 27.15, (bin 110-120 count) 200.00; Fair Quality 10.00 Carrots (50 pound sack) 19.65-21.45; Cauliflower (carton 12s) TOMATOES,CHERRY: VL 10 1-qt cntrs Sweet 100 15.00 24.00-25.65; Cherries (16 pound box) 48.00; Celery (carton TOMATOES,GRAPE: VL 27-28 lb ctns Red type 30.00 30s) 27.65-29.50; Cilantro (carton 30s) 18.65-22.65; Citrus: Oranges, CA (4/5 bushel carton) 26.15-31.75, FL (4/5 bushel TOMATOES,PLUM: VL 25 lb ctns Roma 12.00-13.00 carton) 21.00-22.00; Pink Grapefruit, CA (4/5 bushel carton) TURNIPS: VL 25 lb sacks Topped 12.00 28.65-33.15; Tangelos, FL (80 count box) 25.00-26.95; Lemons WATERMELONS: H per melon Red Flesh Seeded 8-10 lbs 1.25-1.50 (40 pound carton) 36.00-42.25; Limes (40 pound carton) 22.0012-16 lbs 1.50-2.50 23.00; Oranges, CA Naval (4/5 bushel carton) 31.45-33.95, FL 18-24 lbs 2.00-2.75 Naval (64 count) 26.15-31.75; Tangerines (120 count) 24.00; 25-30 lbs 3.00-3.50 Corn (carton 4 ½-5 dozen) Yellow 14.00-15.00, White (carton 30 lbs & up 4.00-4.50 4 ½-5 dozen) 14.00-15.00; Cranberries (24 12 ounces package) VL Yellow Flesh 3.00 24.50; Cucumbers (40 pound carton) Long Green 23.0025.00, Pickles (carton 40 pound) 26.00-30.00; Eggplant (25 F Sugar Baby 1.00-2.00 pound carton) 19.00-22.00; Grapes, Red Seedless (18 pound Jade Star 2.00 carton) 33.00-34.00, White Seedless 31.00-34.00, Black Seedless F Red Flesh Seedless 28.00, Red Globe 28.00; Grapefruit (36 size) (40 pound carton) 8-10 lbs 2.00 28.65; Greens, Collard (bushel carton/loose 24s) 10.00, Kale 14-16 lbs 2.50-3.00 (carton/bunched 24s) 11.55-14.15; Turnips (topped) 11.85Personal Seedless 1.00 14.65; Honeydews (carton 5s) 29.00; Kiwi (carton 117s) 13.05; VL Imagination 2.50 Lettuce (carton 24s) Iceberg (wrapped) 27.95-29.50, Greenleaf

Small 1-2 425-425 lbs (425) 150.00 (150.00); 480-490 lbs (485) 120.00-130.00 (125.05); 550-585 lbs (568) 120.00 (120.00); 615-615 lbs (615) 125.00 (125.00). Medium and Large 3 435-435 lbs (435) 135.00 (135.00); 520-520 lbs (520) 125.00 (125.00); 575-575 lbs (575) 110.00-120.00 (115.00); 625-625 lbs (625) 110.00 (110.00).

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 725-890 lbs (808) 600.00-750.00 per head 1-3 months bred (682.66). Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 700-700 lbs (700) 600.00 per head 7-9 months bred (600.00).

Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 13051380 lbs (1340) 82.00-86.00 (84.19); 1240-1325 lbs high dressing (1283) 92.00-94.00 (92.97); 1345-1345 lbs low dressing (1345) 76.50 (76.50); 1420-1960 lbs (1582) 80.0089.00 (85.93); 1625-1625 lbs high dressing (1625) 92.00 (92.00). Boner 80-85 percent lean 875-890 lbs (882) 85.50-89.00 (86.83), high dressing (883) 90.00-93.00 (91.49); 9551385 lbs (1159) 83.00-89.50 (86.26); 1260-1260 lbs high dressing (1260) 90.50 (90.50); 1105-1280 lbs low dressing (1195) 74.00-75.50 (74.86); 1550-1550 lbs low dressing (1550) 72.00 (72.00). Lean 85-90 percent lean 890-890 lbs low dressing (890) 60.00 (60.00).

Other Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 855-855 lbs (855) 102.00 per head (102.00).

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2 1405-1405 lbs (1405) 92.50 (92.50); 1345-1345 lbs high dressing (1345) 96.00 (96.00); 1535-1655 lbs high dressing (1588) 96.50-104.50 (100.31); 1925-1925 lbs low dressing (1925) 89.00 (89.00).

Cows/Calf Pairs: (19) Medium 1 and 2 1095 lbs middle age cows with 235 lbs calves 1450.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1150-1665 lbs middle age cows with 160-460 lbs calves 1275.00-2125.00 per pair.

Baby Calves, per head: Holsteins 80.00-195.00.

Goats, per head: (13) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 40-60 lbs 45.00-60.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 2 50-70 lbs 30.00, 70-100 lbs 40.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 50.00-70.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 2 70-100 lbs 35.00.

Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC

(carton 24s) 24.00-26.00, Romaine (carton 24s) 24.50-26.00; Nectarines, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 24.00; Onions, Yellow (50 pound sack) Jumbo 17.15-20.00, White (25 pound sack) 15.00-19.00, Red (25 pound sack) 15.00-22.50, Green (carton 24s) 14.65-19.65; Sweet Onions (40 pound carton) 24.35-25.75; Peaches, Yellow/White Flesh (1/2 bushel carton) 20.00; Peanuts (35 pound) Green 53.00-69.00; Pears, Bartlett (16 pound carton) 34.00; Bell Peppers, Green (1 1/9 bushel carton) 21,45-22.00, Red (11 pound carton) 32.00, Yellow (11 pound carton) 32.00; Potatoes (50 pound carton) Red Size A 14.65-16.45, Red Size B 25.00-28.00, White size A 16.45-18.00; Russett, ID 20.05-23.85; Radishes (30 6-ounce film bags) Red 12.95-15.75; Plums, Red (28 pound carton) 27.00; Squash, Yellow Crookedneck (3/4 bushel carton) 12.95-16.00, Zucchini (1/2 bushel carton) 14.00-16.00; Strawberries, CA (flat 8 1-quart containers) 18.95-26.45; Sweet Potatoes, Orange (40 pound carton) 16.00-21.45, White (40 pound carton) 20.0020.75; Tomatoes, Vine-Ripened Extra-Large (25 pound carton) 19.00-22.95; Tomatoes, Cherry (flat 12 1-pint containers) 22.7531.45, Romas (25 pound carton) 19.00-20.00, Grape (flat 12 1-pint containers) 20.00-21.00; Turnips (25 pound film bag) Topped 11.05-22.15; Watermelon (bin) Seeded 150.00-175.00, Watermelon (bin) Seeeded 175.00-200.00.

WESTERN N.C. FARMERS’ MARKET: (Wholesale Prices – Asheville): Bananas (40 pound box) 20.00-22.00; Beans (bushel) Halfrunners 33.00-35.00, Snaps 27.00-30.00; Broccoli (carton) 23.00-24.00; Cabbage (50 pound carton/crate) 11.00-12.00; Cantaloupes (carton 9-12 count) 20.00-24.00; Cauliflower (carton) 18.00-18.75; Citrus: Lemons (cartons 95 count) 34.00, (165 count) 32.50-34.00; Corn (bag) Bi-Color & White 14.00-15.00; Cucumbers (1 1/9 bushel) Long Green 16.0017.00, Picklers (1 1/9 bushel crate) 25.00-28.50; Grapes (18 pound carton) Red & White Seedless 28.00-30.00; Lettuce (carton) Iceburg 21.00-22.00, Green Leaf 16.00-17.50, Romaine 22.00-25.00; Okra (1/2 bushel) 18.00-21.00.00; Onions (50 pound bag) Yellow Jumbo 16.00-17.00, Vidalia 25.00-27.00, (25 pound bag) 14.00-15.00; Peaches (1/2 bushel basket) Clingstone 14.00-18.00; Bell Pepper (1 1/9 Bushel carton) Large and Extra Large 18.00-20.00; Potatoes, Irish (50 pound bag) White 15.00-26.00, Red 17.00-21.00, Russet 18.00-22.00; Squash (3/4 bushel)#1 Yellow Crookneck 14.00-16.00, (1/2 bushel) Zucchini #1 12.00-15.00; Sweet Potatoes (40 pound box) Red or Orange #2 13.00-14.00; Tomatoes, Vine Ripe (25 pound box) Extra Large & Larger 16.00-18.00, Green 17.50-18.00; Turnips (25 pound sack) 16.00; Watermelons (each) 4.50-8.00, (bin 35/40 Count) Seeded 140.00-200.00, Seedless 180.00-200.00. N.C. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (Shipping Point FOB): 2012 Season Beans: Demand moderate. Market about steady.

Bushel cartons/crates precooled Round Green Type Machine Picked 11.00-12.00 some 10.00. Cucumbers: Demand moderate. Market about steady. Waxed 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.35, fair quality 5.35-6.00 mostly 5.35, cartons 24s 4.85-5.00 mostly 4.85. Peppers, Bell Type: Demand fairly good. Market about steady. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo 16.00-16.35 occasional lower, extra large 16.00-16.35 occasional lower, large 14.00.

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The art of documenting real hunters A couple of years ago, Rudy began a social experiment in which he documented real hunters in a series that hunting shows do not capture. I just finished watching #deertour in which Rudy covered the real life hunting experiences of real life people, 20 in all, and the effects and influences of social media as it relates to the outdoors. Rudy traveled through 12 states and over 5,000 miles to reveal a bit of each of the hunters lives.

Social media, whether we like it or not, has woven itself into the fabric of our daily existence. Through outlets such as Facebook, Twitter (hence the #deertour in the title), Pinterest, blogs, or even online forums, people have been able to reach out and share their interests and hobbies like never before.

Through the hunting season last year, I followed many of the ups and downs of many of the people documented on the DVD. I saw the excitement as a tweet came over about a deer coming to the stand. I also witnessed the downs that occurred along the way.

In other words, while watching the DVD, I was able to reminisce about the experiences they were having because I had an inside seat as it occurred last fall while following on twitter and facebook.

Many of the hunters portrayed in the video I had come to know, not by face, but by avatar.

It made for an interesting relationship. I have shared emails with many of them, and have worked in collaboration with many of them as well over the last six months. But it was remarkable that social media could actually tie the feelings to the moment like it did.

For instance, Lisa and Mike, both living near Charlotte at the time, were representing the North Carolina stop of the #deertour. Of course, that made them like the home team.

I remember vividly the day Rudy rolled in and the group heading to the woods. In fact, I tweeted to them that day to represent North Carolina well. Lisa did as she brought down a buck that day. Rudy tweeted a picture over during the hunt and the video made it seem all the more like I was there.

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I witnessed Lisa’s excitement and tears as she realized she had connected. I also witnessed the next day when Lisa and Mike’s beloved dog, their companion, passed. I witnessed it from a completely different location, but I was there.

I remember cheering on Will in Virginia as he hunted his father’s land. Their homestead.

I had seen a satellite image of exactly where they would hunt in the woods surrounded by agriculture.

I remember Rob in Maryland, the king of the deer hunters, taking his 9th deer of the season. I met both Rob and Will in person at the Dixie Deer Classic this year in Raleigh and found out Rob had taken over 40. Yep, a deer killing machine. And all were legal.

I followed Tommy in Tennessee as he took after a deer on opening day of muzzle loader season. He shot twice. I read about it. Then I was able to feel it even more after watching it.

I have followed Ryan in Ohio on his blog and his tweets. A new breed bowhunting athlete that can run a half marathon in the rocky Midwest in pursuit of elk and still make the vital shot. While I learned about Ryan the

The Yancey Humane Society will hold the Big Summer Flea Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 10, 11 and 12 at the Micaville Taylor Togs Building.

Donations of gently-used items are greatly appreciated.

Drop-off days at Taylor Togs will begin Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go to the double doors at the front of the building. Drop-off days in July will be every Wednesday and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All proceeds benefit homeless animals awaiting adoption at the Animal Shelter off Cane River School Road.

If you can’t wait until August for the Big Flea, then visit the YHS booth at The Menagerie located behind the Town Hall where you’ll find treasures galore.

person through the world of the web, the video showed me the mannerisms of the person.

I watched the passion of Scott and Michelle from Wisconsin for both hunting and each other. Caring and compassionate, their love for the outdoors is only outdone by their feelings for one another.

I was able to get to know David from Ohio through his tweets and facebook posts. Yet another caring man, humble in all he does, with a goal of sharing what he has learned from the outdoors. No, not sharing the secret to bring the big buck in, but the secret of what the outdoors means. David put it best when he spoke of how he took his daughter hunting with him one time. He asked her why she didn’t want to shoot anything. Her response was she just wanted to spend time with her dad. David expressed how that touched him better than any Oscar Award winning actor could ever do.

Throughout all of these moments, I can remember sitting in the stand myself. I remember what I saw and when I saw it. I remember my daughter watching a doe and fawn coming up behind me as I released an arrow at a doe twenty yards in front of her.

I remember my nephew’s excitement one morning as we watched a deer feed as the sun crested the horizon. He texted me from the stand wanting to make sure I saw it. We were 10 yards apart in separate stands.

Thanks Rudy for sharing the lives of these real people doing real hunts. For now, I will leave the computer as my oldest son wants me to share a few minutes with him. David from Ohio, thanks for sharing and teaching what is real.

You can see the trailer and purchase the DVD at Huntography.com.

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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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carroll of Bakersville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 16.

The couple was married at Wagg Memorial United Methodist Church in West Palm Beach, Fla., on June 16, 1962. Kenneth is retired from the National Guard. The former Beverly Tracy Van Beck worked as a secretary and was a homemaker.

They have three children: Malcolm Carroll, Michael Carroll and his wife Darlene (both deceased) and Jodie Rhymer and her husband Travis. They also have two grandchildren, Kylie Hamilton and Corbin Rhymer.

They celebrated with a surprise party given by their daughter and son-in-law held at the Rhymer’s home in Bakersville.

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Misbehavior prevents a child from growing

By John Rosemond

A recent column in which I opined that a punishment is worthless unless it establishes a permanent memory resonated with a reader in Buffalo.

When said reader’s son began kindergarten, he would work himself into a tantrum every morning. His “problem with transitions” caused him to miss the bus, so Mom ended up driving him to school.

To her credit, Mom did not allow emotion to drive her response to the problem. Realizing that her son’s morning meltdowns needed to be nipped in the proverbial bud, she considered her options and came up with a game plan. She sat her son down and calmly told him that he was free to throw morning tantrums, but for no longer than fifteen minutes. When a tantrum started, she was going to set a timer. When it rang, he had to stop, compose himself, and proceed cooperatively to the bus stop.

If a morning meltdown lasted past the bell, Mom was going to confine him to his room after school and put him to bed immediately after dinner. If he missed his bus because of a tantrum, he would spend a week in his room, during which time he could join the family for meals, family outings, and school.

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It is nothing short of narcissistic for a parent to become angry at a child for misbehaving, as if the person most inconvenienced is the parent.

In this story, the mother was determined, not angry.

Who, pray tell, was the happier little boy the tantrum-throwing one or the tantrum-free one? Why, the latter! Relieved of his burden, the little fellow was able to take a giant step toward maturity. That always feels good, at any age.

Would any amount of talk and understanding have resolved this problem? I doubt it. In fact, my experience leads me to believe that talk and understanding would have made the problem worse, not better. Intent aside, that approach might well have conveyed to the boy that he had a valid reason for throwing tantrums.

When this little boy is older, he will no doubt remember his seven days. Will he be grateful or resentful? That’s a no-brainer.

school, came home, and cleaned his room of anything and everything entertaining, including books. He spent the full seven days in there. He never missed his bus again and he never threw another tantrum.”

Notwithstanding that the boy in question experienced no physical pain, mental torture, or discomfort other than prolonged boredom, this sort of discipline horrifies some people. I suppose they identify with the child and share in his seven days of unease. I suggest that the more rational response is to share in the boy’s success. He stopped throwing tantrums!

Who, pray tell, was the primary beneficiary of the boy’s confinement? Why, the boy!

Misbehavior of any sort is a burden to the person misbehaving. That applies to humans Family psychologist John Rosemond of all ages. Chronic misbehavior prevents a answers questions at rosemond.com. child from growing up. Adults who chronically

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Facts about osteopenia, osteoporosis, calcium

Medea Galligan MS Nutrition Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thinner, more porous and break more easily. Osteopenia is different from osteoporosis -- it is a slight thinning of bones that occurs naturally as women get older and typically doesn’t result in disabling bone breaks. Osteopenia is a condition that only recently started to be thought of as a problem that required treatment. Until the early 1990’s, only a handful of people had even heard of the word. But now osteopenia has been transformed from a rarely heard word for a natural occurrence into a serious problem that millions of women swallow pills in the attempt to treat.

The term “osteopenia” was never originally meant to be considered as a disease -- it was a research category used mostly because some thought it might be useful for public health researchers who like clear categories for their studies. Now millions of Americans have been diagnosed with osteopenia, the thinning of bone mass, when it is not a “disease” as much as it is a natural indication of the natural aging process. Our bones, designed to carry us upright for our entire lifetime, naturally build-up and break-down along the way.

Osteoblasts are responsible for the making of bone, and osteoclasts remove old bone as those minerals are used elsewhere in the body.

When we are young and growing, the build-up of bone exceeds the break-down. By the time we reach our thirties, bones are considered to be at peak density. As we progress towards our late thirties and early forties (and the second half of life) the break-down of bone exceeds the build-up. This is a normal part of the aging process, but we’ve been warned that it’s not.

As a result, doctors prescribe Fosamax, Boniva and other drugs to help “build bone density,” and they come with a slew of undesirable side effects; ulcers, liver damage, vision loss, renal failure, and jaw bone decay.1 Fosamax works by stopping the break-down process of old bone. This in turn, STOPS the formation of new bone. Only bone loss (called resorption) can initiate healthy new bone formation (called deposition or formation).

Our body is brilliant – it won’t create new bone if old bone is not breaking down. Fosamax and other bone drugs cause old bone tissue to pile up, making bones seem denser, but they are actually more brittle. Do not get caught

in this bone scam! Pharmaceutical drugs do not create healthy bones. The manufacturers of osteoporosis drugs exaggerate the benefits and downplay the risks of so-called bonestrengthening drugs, according to a report in the January 2008 issue of British Medical Journal (BMJ) 2 . There are no long-term studies that look at what happens to women with osteopenia who start Fosamax in their 50’s and continue treatment long-term in the hopes of preventing old-age fractures. And none are planned. Since 2003, annual sales of osteoporosis drugs have about doubled to $8.3 billion, and $3 billion of that was from Fosamax alone. Convincing you that you have a disease that doesn’t exist is unethical, self-serving, and demonstrates the upside-down priorities of the pharmaceutical giants.

that the rise in the number of people with osteoporosis is a direct result of the changes in the diet of those living in the developed world over the past 75 years. There was a time when people ate a more alkaline diet (vegetables, especially green leafy ones, fruits and dairy products). Today many people have switched to a more acidic diet (meat, fish, soft drinks, grains, legumes, nuts).

Some researchers say that this acidic diet means our bodies need to leach calcium from its storehouse in our bones and teeth in order to buffer the acidic state and return to our bodies to our normal slightly alkaline state.

These researchers often point to countries where people still eat a more alkaline diet, and they do not have the number of cases of osteoporosis as we do.

If you eat a highly acidic diet, your body will need to remove calcium from your bones and teeth where it is stored in order to keep to keep your body chemistry balanced and prevent you from developing an overly acidic condition. As you can see it is mostly PROCESSED NON-FOODS that create an Don’t bones need calcium to be strong? overly acidic condition and directly contribute Another BIG misconception is that we to bone loss: need excessive amounts of calcium. Bone SODA – soda contains phosphoric acid. is composed of at least a dozen minerals, The body uses calcium (alkaline mineral) to and if you focus exclusively on calcium balance the acidity created by soda. supplementation you are likely going to SUGAR – High sugar intake increases worsen your bone density and actually the urinary excretion of zinc, calcium, increase your risk of osteoporosis. Bones are magnesium, chromium and copper. This large made up of approximately 35% latticed protein loss of nutrients can contribute to osteoporosis, (collagen matrix), that gives bones their arthritis and many other diseases as well. flexibility and 65% mineralized collagen that GLUTEN- Avoid gluten, a grain protein 3 gives bones their strength . Overconsumption that has been shown to decrease bone density. of calcium creates other mineral deficiencies Gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye, oats and and imbalances, which then increase your risk spelt. of heart disease, kidney stones, gallstones, CAFFEINE – caffeine increases urinary osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, obesity, secretion of calcium.4 Soda, coffee, soft opportunistic infections and type 2 diabetes. drinks, tea, chocolate and some prescription Studies show that women with the highest medications contain caffeine.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION – blood bone density, obtained through calcium supplementation, have a 300% higher risk of thinners, thyroid hormones, chemotherapy, breast cancer4. Take the time to research this, statin drugs, anti-depressants and heartburn of 6/25/12 - 7/1/12 to bone loss. Avoid and don’t take calcium supplements! As longWeek medication all contribute as we are alive and breathing, we can rebuild steroids, especially if you have asthma or any healthy bone tissue by eliminating substances other autoimmune disease. Steroids increase and activities that contribute to bone loss, and your risk for osteoporosis. by eating nourishing foods and engaging in ALCOHOL – alcohol, in excess, depletes activities that actually build bone. magnesium and lowers production of parathyroid hormone.

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Facts about calcium and its benefit for your body

From page 14 According to Dr. Miriam Nelson (Strong Women, Strong Bones) consuming more than seven alcoholic drinks per week is associated with an increased risk of low bone density, fractures and falls. And, if we drink those seven drinks in one day the possibility of falling is pretty darn good!

EATING OUT OF SEASON – Inhibits vitamin D absorption, weakens the kidneys and bones.

And last but not least, LACK OF EXERCISE – If we don’t use our bones in some type of daily exercise and apply pressure to them, we will lose them. “That’s why astronauts lose bone mass in space. Bones are meant to resist gravity.”5 How Can I Naturally Build Bone Strength?

The bones need so much more than just calcium to be healthy and strong! Nutrients essential to bone health include magnesium, calcium, boron, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc, Vitamin K, C, D, E, folic acid, sulphur rich foods, amino acids and protein.

1) Vitamin K helps produce osteocalcin that aids bone formation. Good sources of K are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, kale, asparagus, and liver.

2) Sulfur rich food is needed for the synthesis of collagen.6 Sources include eggs, cabbage, fish, garlic, Brussels sprouts, kale and onions.

3) Vitamin A, D, E & K are all fat-soluble.

Diets too low in fat or fat-free do not produce adequate bile and inhibits absorption of vitamins.

House passes shooting ranges expansion bill Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC) to expand access to recreational shooting ranges passed the House as part of a larger lands package with bipartisan support by a margin of 232 to 188.

Shuler’s bill would give states greater flexibility in their use of already-allocated Pittman Robertson federal wildlife funds for the purpose of developing public shooting ranges.

This measure is backed by bipartisan cosponsors in both the House and Senate and has broad support in the sportsmen’s community throughout North Carolina. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

“I am very pleased to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together to pass this common-sense bill,” Shuler said. “Today, there are less opportunities than ever before for Americans to participate in recreational shooting activities. H.R. 3065 helps reverse this trend by giving states greater flexibility to use money they already have to better maintain and build public ranges. In turn, the bill will help combat the loss of access and opportunity while helping those paying into the system sportsmen and outdoorsmen - get a better return on their investment.”

States are allocated funding for wildlife purposes under the 1937 Wildlife Restoration Act. The 10 percent excise tax on guns and ammunition is distributed to states for a variety of activities, including managing game populations, restoring habitat, and educating hunters. Bur the act contains restrictions which limit states’ ability to use the funds to develop and expand shooting ranges.

4) Consuming plenty of high quality protein, like free-range eggs and grass-fed meats, ensures that you’ll have the amino acids your body needs to form a strong bone matrix. The myth that eating a high protein diet will cause calcium loss through the urine is simply false.

5) Consume a healthy balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fats, and reduce or eliminate the amount of processed vegetable oils such as corn, canola, safflower, and soy.

6) Zinc, essential for protein synthesis and formation of collagen, is found in meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs.

7) The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. The best source of vitamin D comes from the sun. Give yourself the gift of 20 minutes of daily sun exposure, without sunscreen.

8) Bone density is dependent on weight bearing exercises like walking, yoga, strength training, and running. When the body gets regular exercise it deposits minerals in the bones. Take a hike and get moving!

Make no bones about it; sunlight, adequate exercise and proper nutrition are ALL essential to bone health!

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Sources [1] Jarvinen T.L.N., Slevanen H., Khan K.M., Heinonen A., and Kannus P. “Shifting the focus in fracture prevention from osteoporosis to falls” BMJ (January 19, 2008) 336:124-126 [2] Jarvinen T.L.N., Slevanen H., Khan K.M., Heinonen A., and Kannus P. “Shifting the focus in fracture prevention from osteoporosis to falls” BMJ (January 19, 2008) 336:124-126 [3] http://www.foodandhealing.com/ calcium.htm [4] http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/ turned-stone-calcium-pills-proven-onceagain-kill [5] http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ftm-j01. htm [6] http://www.womentowomen.com/ bonehealth/preventweakbones.aspx [7] Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Penguin Books 2006, pg. 39

Vegetable Frittata Frittatas, or Italian omelets, are a bit easier to make than omelets, though the techniques are similar. I like frittatas because they are a substantial dish - dense with eggs, vegetables, and seasonings.

You can eat a slice or two for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, or you can warm up a slice for a quick dinner on those evenings when you get home late from work. I like to serve the frittata with a mixed green salad. In addition to providing 5.5 grams of protein each, eggs are a valuable source of choline. Choline, found in egg yolks, is a micronutrient vital for optimum brain health, nerve signaling, cholesterol transport, energy metabolism and maintenance of cell membranes.

Ingredients 5 eggs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or unrefined organic coconut oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced zucchini 1/2 cup asparagus, coarse ends removed, spears cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese Garnish with 1 avocado, cut into wedges and 1 tomato, cut into wedges Instructions

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4. Pour the egg batter over the vegetables, shaking the pan to keep the eggs from sticking to the bottom. Loosen the edges of the omelet with a spatula and tilt the pan so that the uncooked part runs around the pan. Just before the eggs are about to set, sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese on top and remove from the heat.

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