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www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v March 14, 2013 W Vol. 3, No. 11 v Recipient of the 2011 E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v

Counties get storm declaration By Jonathan Austin Governor signs emergency Yancey County News Gov. Pat McCrory has signed an order order for 12 counties in wake of declaring a state of emergency for 12 counties January flooding, mudslides in Western North Carolina – including Yancey County - that suffered severe damage to their road systems following heavy rains, flooding request emergency relief from the Federal Highway Administration for the damages and mudslides in mid-January. “This declaration will allow the state to incurred from the flooding and mudslides,” the

governor’s office announced Wednesday. Yancey suffered two distinct road issues during the flooding and mudslides that occurred from Jan 14-18 in the region. The most dramatic was the closure of U.S. 19W after a giant boulder slid down to completely block the road. Possum Trot Road also suffered in the storm when the heavy rains deeply eroded the road See page 7

Federal cuts hit county funding By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Automatic, across-the-board cuts to government agencies - better known as sequestration - are having an impact in Yancey County. “We will not be immune to those budget cuts, County Manager Nathan Bennett told county commissioners Monday night. Specifically, payments from the federal government made in lieu of property taxes for federally owned land in Yancey is “reduced Photo by Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News at least 5 percent and as much as 8 percent.” Last year the county received $82,000 in such Yancey County commissioners listen to a presentation Monday night during the monthly commission meeting. EMS Director Clay Carroll appeared before the board to suggest that the county consider expanding ambulance staffing to payments, he said. handle increased call volume. Likewise, interest payment rebates for projects such as the county library are being reduced. Federal programs rebate about 40 percent of interest payments on development “The need is great,” Carroll Mission Hospital in Asheville bonds like that used to finance renovation of By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News said. “We’re increasing our – which means an ambulance the library, Bennett said. M i s s i o n H o s p i t a l h a s call volume about 200 calls per and its crew are tied up for See page 6 suggested that Yancey County year,” he said. least two hours per transport. consider increasing the staffing M i s s i o n p r o v i d e s Likewise, patients transported and hours staffed by ambulance paramedics and ambulance to Blue Ridge Regional crews in the county. service to many Western North Hospital and then transferred to E M S D i r e c t o r C l a y Carolina counties, and Carroll Mission can involve multiple Carroll appeared before the said the program is designed so hours for paramedics. County Commission Monday he can call for vehicles from “We’re missing 400 calls a to suggest that the county Mitchell or Madison counties year; another county is coming determine if it can afford when Yancey crews are busy, in and getting them,” Carroll adding an additional 24 hour or even from Asheville. But said. It is usually Mission vehicle and crew at a yearly that means that the overall crews making those transports, cost of $324,278 or expand the three-county coverage is he said, but the fact that other hours of an existing one-shift thinned and response times Mission crews are being called crew to 24 hours at a yearly increased, and that crews in to assist means the Yancey cost of $223,629. transporting patients to Spruce ambulances are tied up and “ T h e w o r k l o a d h a s Pine or Asheville are busy crews in neighboring counties increased,” Carroll told and unavailable for extended are shifting to fill the void. commissioners. “There’s periods of time. “Somebody’s taking care of no down time” between S e r i o u s c a s e s a r e that patient, but it’s taking Students and staff at East Yancey Middle School have raised emergency and non-emergency automatically routed to the increased response,” he said. more than $,1200 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society calls, he said. regional trauma center – See page 6

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Kindergarten registration set for March 21 Registration for all children who will be entering kindergarten during the 2013-2014 school year will be held in each Yancey County elementary school on Thursday, March 21, from 1-6 p.m. The parent or guardian must bring the following documents to registration: • Child’s birth certificate (certified copy preferred; mother’s copy acceptable) • Child’s social security number and Medicaid ID number (if applicable) • Student residence verification (two items) • The NC Kindergarten Health Assessment Report, along with the immunization record signed by doctor/certified nurse practitioner are required for enrollment. If possible, bring the completed Health Assessment Report with you to registration. Any child entering kindergarten during the 2013-2014 school year must be five years old on or before Aug. 31. The current statute specifies a single entry age for enrollment in a public school and designates kindergarten as the initial point of entry into the system. The Yancey County Register of Deeds Office will be happy to help with questions about birth certificates. Either before or after registering your child for Kindergarten on March 21 (at your school) stop by for a fun-filled afternoon at the Burnsville Town Center, 11:30 .a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Activities scheduled are police department completing fingerprint kits; school bus safety activities with a school bus tour; face painting along with balloons; introduction to Letterland along with Letterland characters; games with Yancey County Schools PE staff; art activities and much more. A dental hygienist will also be on hand. Up coming kindergartners will also receive a free ice cream cone coupon from McDonald’s and a free hamburger coupon from Burger King. For questions regarding general registration information contact your child’s school. Forms and general information are also available on the schools website, http://kindergarten-information. yancey.schoolfusion.us .

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Take caution when burning Wildfire season lasts through mid-May

The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents throughout the state to think about safety and exercise caution during the upcoming fire season, which typically lasts statewide midMarch through mid-May. The spring fire season coincides with when many people are getting back into their yards and doing spring cleanup that often includes burning leaves and yard debris. The N.C. Forest Service encourages anyone considering debris burning to contact the local county forest ranger. There are many factors to consider before burning debris. The forest ranger can offer technical advice and explain what the best options are to help maximize the safety to people, property and the forest. “Protect our natural resources by acting safely; don’t burn on dry, windy days, and maintain a careful watch over a fire until it is extinguished,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. For people who choose to burn debris, the N.C. Forest Service urges them to adhere to the following tips to protect property and prevent wildfires: Make sure you have an approved burning permit,

which can be obtained at any N.C. Forest Service office, a county-approved burning permit agent, or online at www.ncforestservice.gov. Check with your county fire marshal’s office for local laws on burning debris. Some communities allow burning only during specified hours; others forbid it entirely. Check the weather. Don’t burn if conditions are dry or windy. Consider alternatives to burning. Some yard debris such as leaves and grass may be more valuable if composted. Only burn natural vegetation from your property. Burning household trash or any other man-made materials is illegal. Trash should be taken to a convenience center. Plan burning for the late afternoon when conditions are typically less windy and more humid. Be prepared. Use a shovel or hoe to clear a perimeter around the area around where you plan to burn. Keep fire tools ready. To control the fire, you will need a hose, bucket, a steel rake and a shovel for tossing dirt on the fire. Never use flammable liquids

such as kerosene, gasoline or diesel fuel to speed debris burning. Stay with your fire until it is completely out. In North Carolina, human carelessness leads to more wildfires than any other cause. In fact, debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in the state. These same tips hold true for campfires and barbeques. Douse burning charcoal briquettes or your campfire thoroughly with water. When soaked, stir the coals and soak them again. Be sure they are out cold and carefully feel to be sure they are extinguished. Never dump hot ashes or coals into a wooded area. Burning agriculture residue and forestland litter: In addition to the rules above, a fire line should be plowed around the area to be burned. Large fields should be separated into small plots for burning one at a time. Before doing any burning in a wooded area, contact your county ranger who will weigh all factors, explain them and offer technical advice. Studies have shown that taking these and other measures can greatly reduce wildfires and the loss of property associated with them.

Senators aim to attack education gouging

U.S. Senators Kay Hagan and Tom Harkin have reintroduced legislation to ensure that taxpayer dollars invested in federal assistance for college students are used to educate and support students, not being wasted on advertising, marketing and recruitment. “In these tough fiscal times, it’s imperative that every taxpayer dollar be spent wisely and responsibly,” said Hagan. “Taxpayer dollars should not be used on out-ofcontrol marketing, advertising and recruitment budgets, and I’m particularly disturbed by recruitment tactics employed by some for-profit schools targeting our veterans and service members. Such unscrupulous practices should not be tolerated. This legislation takes the most significant action yet to protect students, active duty military, veterans and their families from deceptive recruiting practices by some for-profit colleges.” “This bill sends a critical message to colleges that fund their marketing budgets with taxpayer dollars: find the advertising money elsewhere. With middle-class students

and families struggling to afford a higher education, we need to ensure that federal financial aid is used to help educate students, not recruit them,” said Harkin. “My committee’s investigation of for-profit colleges found more federal money used on marketing - as much as 30 percent of their revenue - than on education, while students were left with a mountain of debt but no degree. Simply put, we should not be picking up the tab for massive ad campaigns. This is commonsense legislation to put an end to taxpayer subsidies for activities completely unrelated to providing an education.” While the majority of colleges and universities devote a small percentage of their revenue to advertising, marketing, and recruiting, the HELP Committee investigation of the for-profit higher education industry led by Chairman Harkin revealed that several colleges with high dropout rates and low graduation rates devoted as much as 30 percent of their revenue to advertising, marketing and recruiting. The Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act

would prohibit the use of federal financial aid dollars from being spent on marketing, advertising and recruitment and require all colleges and universities, whether public, private, or for-profit, to pay for such activities with nontaxpayer dollars. Further analysis by the HELP Committee revealed that: • Fifteen of the largest forprofit education companies received 86 percent of their revenues from federal student aid programs – such as the G.I. Bill and Pell grants; • In Fiscal Year 2009, these for-profit education companies spent $3.7 billion dollars, or 23 percent of their budgets, on advertising, marketing and recruitment, which was often very aggressive and deceptive; • In contrast, the study found that nonprofit colleges and universities spend anaverage of one-half of one percent of their revenues on marketing. One study found: “In the corporate world, marketing budgets typically represent between 4-12 percent of sales,” and in the for-profit education sector, “marketing budgets can approach a whopping 40 percent of tuition revenue.”

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Choir to perform The Mountain Heritage High School Advanced Choir will perform their Winter Concert on Thursday March 28. It will take place at the First Baptist Church of Burnsville (on the square) and begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is a canned food item that will be donated to the Reconciliation House, but donations for the department will also be accepted. Director Heather Babb says of the

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Grants are available for specialty crops

concert, “This is going to be a phenomenal concert. Each day I am continuously impressed by these students, and I mean that. Their hard work, collaboration, and musicianship have been the driving forces that will enable them to perform such challenging music. These young singers truly inspire me, and I know they cannot wait to show our community how their hard work has paid off!”

T h e N . C . Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering grants to government, collegiate and nonprofit agencies interested in improving the competitiveness of specialty crops. Funding is available for a variety of projects related to enhancing the competitiveness of fruits and tree nuts, vegetables, culinary herbs and spices, medicinal plants, as well as nursery,

floriculture and horticulture crops. Grants are not available for projects that directly benefit or provide a profit to a single organization, institution or individual. The application deadline is 5 p.m. April 26. For information go to www. NCSpecialty CropGrant.org. Questions may be directed to Jeff Camden at 919-707-3111 or SpecialtyCropGrant@ ncagr.gov.

Hunting and fishing helps build character Using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as blogging and writing this column, I have had my share of hate mail for what I do. Of course, what I do is hunt and fish and spend time with family, friends, and others in the outdoors. For instance, one of the things I love to do is bowfish. I have several videos up on YouTube featuring bowfishing. In fact, one has nearly 700,000 views. But apparently, Europe doesn’t think much of bowfishing. So, almost daily, I get notifications of where someone has attempted to post something really nasty about the sport. Don’t get me wrong, I am pretty openminded. I understand there are people that will disagree with certain aspects of different styles and types of hunting and fishing. But I do not think the proper way to express an opinion should be laced with words that would make the devil blush. There are many that only believe in catch and release. I tend to fall on this style of fishing for the most part, but not for any special reason other than I am not a big fish eater. My grandfather had a rule at his pond where I grew up. If you catch a fish, throw it back unless you are either going to eat it or mount it. Made perfectly good sense to me. Sometimes, there are things that are instigated between the different styles that were only to get in-fighting between the different outdoorsmen. A good example of this is the supposed battle between bowhunters, crossbow hunters, gun hunters, dog hunters and bear hunters. I could go off a completely different topic based on the previous sentence except one of my goals with this column is to share information on different outdoor activities that bond. If something strikes one’s fancy, then hopefully it will promote that person to learn more and become active in the sport. Another goal of this column is to hopefully bring back one’s own memories of their own adventures so they will share their experiences with others. Last year I interviewed a lady from Michigan on what turned out to be an adventure of a lifetime. She became the first lady to take a certain animal with a bow. She endured extreme environmental conditions in the process. It was a great story. Unfortunately, it was a story I had to pull before I could get it out to each of the outlets I had worked on. Shortly after I ran the story locally, she began to get hate mail. Not just regular hate mail, but hate mail that threatened her life. Her employer was threatened with boycotts unless

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she was terminated. She called me in tears one day asking what she could do. I tried to help her and found a group on Facebook that had posted her picture (from a different interview) and targeted her. After much research, we eventually found a blogger for a newspaper in Canada was the origination of the attacks. It was filled with vile comments and threats towards her. We contacted the newspaper and they apologized for any problems and admitted they did not read over the blog posts he was putting up. I mention all this only because I received an email this week from a reader. While it was not nearly as bad as some I have seen I felt it deserves a response. Not because they were right, nor because I want to ‘show them up’ in a public forum. Actually, it is quite the opposite. Steven Rinella, author and host of Meateater and recent featured guest at the Dixie Deer Classic in Raleigh had a confrontation with an anti-hunter at one of his book signings. The gentleman phrased his question in a way to introduce the words ‘murder innocent animals’ which can quickly turn someone on the defensive. Rinella kept his cool and answered. He explained how the whole antihunting movement has only come about in the last few decades. That being the case, not hunting is as much against human nature as anything. Now, my response is nothing magical; nothing philosophical that will one day be Hemingway-ish. It is simply this. I will never convince someone that is adamant about the way they feel to feel something different. I am OK with that. I was brought up that if you

stand for something, stand firmly, but keep your eyes open. Try to understand where the other party is coming from rather than combat it. Therefore I am thankful for the letter. You took a stand. This column is my stand. I believe hunting and fishing and camping and hiking are all great character builders. I learn as much from sitting in a stand all day and seeing nothing as I learn from catching fish all day on the river. These activities build bonds, trust, and memories. And these activities are both legal, ethical, and morale. There are other activities out there as well, but this is not a column on building train sets or playing baseball. This is one on the outdoors. And if one day you wish to see what I do and how it can influence someone positively, I am available and will be more than happy to take you hunting or fishing. 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

Gwendolyn Thomas

Gwendolyn Thomas, 50, of Bradford Road, died, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of Geraldine Higgins Brackins of Burnsville and the late Harmon Brackins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Roland. Gwen was a former employee of OMC and Mission Hospital. Surviving, in addition to her mother, is a sister, Linda Murphy of Burnsville; a niece, Victoria Dawn Murphy and a nephew, Keith Daniel Robinson, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Higgins Free Will Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The Revs. Junior Peterson, Denny Wilson and Keith Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Brackins Family Cemetery on Bradford Road. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Fletcher Lee Bryant

Fletcher Lee Bryant, 91, of Jacks Creek, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Charles A. George VA Medical Center. He was a son of the late Wilce and Dicey Atkins Bryant and husband of the late Madge Bryant. He was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Bryant; sisters Aletha Hensley and Connie Bryant; brothers Howard, Rotha and the Rev. Richard Bryant, two infant brothers and his special dog, Bullet. Fletcher was a World War II Army veteran and a Deacon at Patterson Branch Freewill Baptist Church. He was a people person who loved gardening and farming. Surviving are daughters Nina Stevens of Brush Creek and Sandra Davis and husband, Harold, of Bald Creek; sons

Donald Bryant and wife, Lois, of Brush Creek and Steve Bryant and wife, Shirley, of Jacks Creek; sisters Ella B. Ward of Waynesboro and Honnie Woodby and husband, Bill, of Burnsville; sister-in-law Wanda Bryant of Jacks Creek; brotherin-law Lamar Bryant of Jacks Creek; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and special caregiver, Debbie Bartlett. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Cecil Hensley, the Rev. Russell Hughes and the Rev. Billy Bryant will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Howell Cemetery on Patterson Branch.

Juanita Johnson Buchanan

Juanita Johnson Buchanan, 79, of Squirrel Creek, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at the home of a daughter. A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late David A. and Etta Grindstaff Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, the late Clyde H. Buchanan and the late Paul H. Buchanan; sisters Judy Buchanan and Mary Haney and three infant sisters; and seven brothers; James, Silas, Jesse, Earl, Ted, Paul and Boyd Johnson. Juanita was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters: Shirley McIntosh and husband, Boots, of Newland, Nadine White of Linville Falls and Rose Mary Daniels and husband, Stanley, of Newland; son, Duane Buchanan and wife, Laura, of Pickens, S.C.; two brothers: Bob Johnson of Hendersonville and Henry Johnson and wife, Jo Ann of EnkaCandler; six grandchildren: Chris McIntosh and wife, Laura, Shannon Fannon and husband, Stacy, Heath Brookshire and wife, Melissa, Travis Daniels and wife, Dorothy, Mitchell Buchanan and Logan Buchanan; ten great-grandchildren: Levi and Hannah McIntosh, Jacob and Caleb Fannon, McKenzie, MeKaylah and Adriana Brookshire, Rylie Daniels, and Makenna and Alexia Buchanan. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral was Wednesday at Johnson Chapel Church. The Rev. Tim Duncan officiated. Burial followed in the Ashley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris McIntosh, Heath Brookshire, Travis Daniels, Jacob Fannon, Caleb Fannon and Levi McIntosh. Honorary pallbearers were Mitchell and Logan Buchanan. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Avery County, PO Box 1357,

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Billy R. Beam

Billy Richard Beam, 77, of Vaughn Road in Spruce Pine, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on May 10, 1935 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Melvin and Pearl Childress Beam. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Ralph and Parker Beam and two sisters; Nancy Pendley and Laura Hicks. Mr. Beam was a U.S. Navy veteran for four years and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. He last worked at the Hampshire Hosiery Plant in Spruce Pine. He is survived by his wife Ida Chapman Beam, who he met and married in Chicago, Ill., his sons; John Wayne Conn and Richard Travis Beam, and daughter; Ida Caroline Beam Buchanan, his sisters; Betty Denton, Mildred Huskins, Katy Beam and Martha Biddix, a brother; James Vaughn, grandchildren Elizabeth Renay Conn Terry, Jonathan Wayne Conn, Ashley Nicole Buchanan, and Dameon Taylor Stuart Beam, and great-grandchildren; Christian Dewayne Sigmon, Braden Dekota Conn, Lillyana Paisley Elizabeth Terry and Brooklyn Nicole Wise. The funeral will be Friday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy Rupard will be officiating. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1-2 pm. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at the Temple Baptist Church Cemetery.

R.L. Street

R.L. Street, 76, of Buladean, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at his home. A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Nave and Frances Barnett Street. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara Garland Street; sons Randy Street and wife, Rhonda, of Bakersville, Keith Street and wife, Dawn, of Unicoi, Ronnie Street and wife, Debra, of Buladean; two granddaughters: Misty Hollifield and husband, Brandon, Kaylia Street; two grandsons: Devin Street, and Alex Street; great-granddaughter Shea Laws; stepgranddaughters Jennifer Souther, Lisa Burleson, Amber Biddix and Autumn Thompson; step-great grandson Mason Hollifield; step-great granddaughter Shayleigh Souther; a nephew, Alvin Street; great-niece Dana Ledford and greatnephew Derek Street. Funeral was Monday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services.

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Deeds transactions from Register of Deeds office These are transactions recorded at the Yancey County Register of Deeds office since Jan. 22. These are the transactions that required payment of an excise tax. To determine the transaction cost, multiply the dollar amount by 500, as the tax paid is $2 per $1,000 of sale price. Jan. 22, 2013, $16, Hugh Edward Gardner and Wilma Gardner to N.C. Department of Transportation, right of way on U.S. 19 near Crossfield Road. Jan. 23, 2013, $758, Doggle Partners LLC to Carl and Janis Larrabee, lot 41 the Ridges at the Preserve at Wolf Laurel. Jan. 24, 2013, $200, Elizabeth Ann Butler to Bobby Webb, one half interest in 40 acres in Egypt township near the Cane River. Jan. 31, 2013, $410, Michael Edward Salley and Shelley Stevens Salley to the Terence B. Kiely Trust, .94 acre in Jacks Creek. Jan. 31, 2013, $44, True North Equities LLC to Robert and Dorothy Wood, .31 acre in Burnsville township. Jan. 31, 2013, $360, Mountain Lifestyle Development Group Inc. to Alan C. Freeman, 1.544 acre at the Cove at Celo Mountain. Jan. 31, 2013, $130, Glenna Mcintosh to Orest Kopystanski and Carol Honig, onehalf interest in lots 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 of Savannah Heights subdivision, Jacks Creek. Feb. 8, 2013, $135, Diego and Pamela Saenz to Hubert W. Buck, .5 acre off White Oak Creek Road, South Toe. Feb. 8, 2013, $618, Dallas and Hazel Peterson to Glen and Judith Autrey, 3.42 acres off Peterson Lane, Burnsville. Feb. 8, 2013, $290, Heather Ann McCurry Cox and Jonathan Cox to April Rash, 3.07 acres off T.M. Young Cemetery driveway, Crabtree; 1.5 acres off Double Island Road. Feb. 11, 2013, $680, Ted Nelson Hathcock to Mountain Electronics Inc., 4.819 acres off White Oak Creek Road, South Toe. Feb. 13, 2013, $32, heirs of Berry Hensley to John Frederick Swann, .84 acre in Lickskillet . Feb. 13, 2013, $120, Myrna and Ronald Thomas to Sonya Riddle Vess and Judy Phillips Riddle, 2.17 acres off NC 197, Burnsville. Feb. 13, 2013, $82, Teresa Fox, Randy Fox, Brenda Sue Grindstaff, Vernon Grindstaff, Glen Autrey, Judith Autrey, Curtis Autrey, Susan Autrey, Judy Huffman and Richard Autrey to James E. Brown, 5.81 acres off Finch Lane, South Toe. Feb. 13, 2013, $460, Warren and Patti Hughes to George and Susan Boyle, .98 acre, lot 22, Blackberry Ridge. Feb. 14, 213, $410, Steve and June Suttles to Damon Manale, .5 acre off NC 80, South Toe. Feb. 15, 2013, $295, Flora Adkins and Kevin Meadows to the Bank of America, 5.33 acres off Big Crabtree Creek. Feb. 15, 2013, $98, Bank of America to Eric Richard Mann, 1.98 acre, Spanish Oak Road, Burnsville. Feb. 22, 2013, $248, Richard and Barbara Wooten to John and Angela Ballew, 1.646 acre, Laurel Heights Estates, Crabtree township. Feb. 22, 2013, $288, Charles and Jenny Maddox to Raymond and Jacquelyn Hammond, 2.29 acres off Bailey Branch Road. Feb. 22, 2013, $46, Charles E. Maddox Sr. MOVIE SCREENING: The Mitchell County Gay Straight Alliance will be showing “Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement” on Saturday, March 23, in The Ridgeway Building at Penland School of Crafts. Edie Windsor is the plaintiff in Windsor v. United States, the Defense of Marriage Act case that the Supreme Court will hear later this month. Edie and Thea became engaged in 1967 and were married in 2007. Doors open at 7 p.m., with food and drink by The Speckled Dog Company and Mountainside Wine. The movie will begin at 8:15.

Trust and Diane Maddox Revocable Trust to Raymond and Jacquelyn Hammond, 1.73 acres, acres off Bailey Branch Road. Feb. 25, 2013, $50,Citimortage to Michael Belcher, unit 2 Kings Court Townhouses, Lincoln Park Road. Feb. 25, 2013, $50,Citimortage to Michael Belcher, unit 4 Kings Court Townhouses, Lincoln Park Road. Feb. 25, 2013, $360, Karen Burgoyne to Adam and Sara Greer, 1.496 acre, Savannah Heights Subdivision. Feb. 25, 2013, $40, River Run at Mount Mitchell LLC to Jeffrey McCracken and Shannon Mattocks, 1.768 acre, River Run at Mount Mitchell. Feb. 25, 2013, $225, Alton and Jane Robinson to James, Malena, Alton and Sherry Robinson, .396 acre off West Burnsville Church Road. Feb. 26, 2013, $270, Wells Fargo Bank to Night Rains Investments LLC, unit 102, Stoney Falls 3 Condominium building. Feb. 27, 2013, $105, Ferrell, Anna Lou, F. Warren and Patti Hughes to George and Susan Boyle, Lot 22, Blackberry Ridge. March 1, 2013, $196, Wells Fargo Bank to Michael Eric Niwinski, 1.13 acre, 327/388. March 1, 2013, $850, J. Max Ray, Jeralyne Ray, Terrell Ray and Berlean Lawhern to Toe River Lands LLC, three tracts: 12.961 acres, 71.361 acres and 10.8 acres off Double Island Road.

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March 11, 2013, $48, Alan J. Ray and Wanda Ray to Toe River Lands LLC, 8.089 acres off Double Island Road. March 1, 2013, $100,Woody Construction Inc to Toe River Lands LLC, a parcel of land off Double Island Road. March 1, 2013, $270, Paul and Judith Ewing to Laura and Brett Watrous, 2.073 acre, River Walk Development, phase 1. March 1, 2013, $330, Paul and Judith Ewing to Laura and Brett Watrous, 1.059 acre, River Walk Development, phase 1. March 1, 2013, $250, State Employees Credit Union to David Lane, 2.113 acres off Upper Georges Fork Road. March 4, 2013, $330, Gregory Richard Sparks, Candice Sparks, Michael Sparks, Rachel Sparks, Kinberly Harper, Marcus Harper, Darrell Sparks, Daryl Sparks, Travis Sparks, Reagan Sparks and Raegan Sparks to James E. Brown, 10.486 acres off NC 80, South Toe. March 8, 2013, $168, William Carter Fox to Jeffrey Fox, 1.5 acre off NC 197 Burnsville township.

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EYMS raises funds

Leukemia and Ly m p h o m a h a v e affected the staff and students at East Yancey Middle School, which prompted the Beta Club to host a Pennies for Patients fundraiser “With the help of some very dedicated Beta Club members and the generosity of

Cuts seen in federal programs From the front Bennett said other cuts could be seen in the Department of Social Services, the senior center, and various other agencies funded with federal grants.“We don’t know what the total impact will be,” he said. The federal cuts total $1.2

trillion nationwide over 10 years. There has been no word how the grants would impact federal campgrounds, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or other tourist-targeted sites around the county. “We know a lot of nothing, at this point,” Bennett told commissioners.

Ambulance funding to increase? From the front Commissioner Randy Ollis, who works as a paramedic for Mission Hospital, echoed Carroll’s comments. “We just can’t keep up. Last night (Sunday night) at midnight there were four runs.” Carroll said the addition of a new 24 hour ambulance would mean seven more paid positions with the ambulance service, while extending the daily shift to 24 hours a day would add five more positions. “Are there five qualified people in the county?” Commissioner Jeff Whitson asked, to which Carroll responded: “I certainly hope so.” County Manager Nathan

Bennett said Wednesday that the county needs increased ambulance service but that it might be hard to pay for it. Asked if the county needs and can afford increased ambulance staffing, Bennett replied: “The answer is yes to the first. I believe the numbers do justify that the demand has increased. To the second, the answer is a little difficult. We must subject this to the budget process.” Bennett said the suggestion to increase ambulance service is a “public safety concern that needs to be addressed. We’re certainly willing to work that in.”

Glassblowing class scheduled

Beginning Glassblowing (9 hours) In this basic class, taught by Loretta Forde, students will learn skills necessary to make their own terrific paperweight and hand blown glass. Forde has been teaching glassblowing since 1991. No experience needed, but

patience is required. Class size is limited to ensure that each student will receive individual attention. Class begins on April 6 at 9 AM. For more information visit www. mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

our top homerooms along with the help of some local churches, we far surpased our goal of raising $600 schoolwide,” a school announcement noted. Students and staff at East Yancey Middle School raised over $,1200 for the Leukemia and

Lymphoma society during their two week fundraiser. Mrs. McKinney’s hoomeroom raised $231.51. M rs . H us kins ’s homeroom raised $238.46. Mrs. Davis, our the homeroom, raised $257.55.

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TRAC seeking donations for annual arts roadshow

For a second year, TRAC is sponsoring its art-themed version of the popular PBS Antiques Roadshow. Art collectors and TRAC supporters are being asked to enter their treasure trove of packed-away, stored art, and donate what they discover to the Arts Council. TRAC will find new walls and tables, earlobes and wrists — all new homes that will help raise funds to support their many community programs. Jeanne Martin, TRAC board member, Burnsville Town Clerk, and co-owner of New To You Furniture, conceived of the original idea last year. Repeatedly she would hear laments from collectors that they had no more room in their homes, that downsizing had reduced available wall space. The “if only” birthed the idea of an auction of “pre-owned art.” TRAC has just started taking in work at both galleries, and

the second fun-filled Roadshow is taking shape for Saturday, April 20 from 4 to 6 pm at the Burnsville Town Center. Wine and appetizers will be available as the future collectors meander around the room, picking favorites and placing bids on the many silent auction items. Work has already begun coming in and may be dropped off at either the Burnsville TRAC Gallery at 102 W. Main Street or the Spruce Pine Gallery at 269 Oak Avenue. Both galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 to 5pm. 100% of the value of the donation is tax deductible. The Toe River Arts Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 and serves the counties of Mitchell and Yancey. For more information about the Art Roadshow or any of TRAC’s programs, please call 828.682.7215 or visit the website, www.toeriverats.org.

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Scholarship offered for resident artists

The deadline for the Toe River Arts Council Scholarship for the Arts is April 1. Awards will be given to a graduating high school senior or adult resident continuing their education. They must be from either Yancey or Mitchell County, pursuing a higher education degree, and with an arts or arts education major. Each scholarship is between $250 and $1,000 and paid directly to the applicant’s degreebased institution. The TRAC Scholarships for the Arts awards are made possible by funding through an Endowment Fund held by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC). In addition to the application form, applicants are required to submit work that exemplifies the extent and quality of their past accomplishments. These could include ceramics, drawing, graphic and computer design, jewelry, painting, printmaking,

sculpture, textile design, drama, music, and creative writing. Please contact TRAC with questions about eligible entries and requirements for appropriate submission (e.g., slides, photos, writing samples, recitals). Total number of work samples is limited to 10. Submissions do not have to be related to the degree program category. For example, sculpture may be submitted for a photography program. There is no application fee. Submission evaluation is based on a demonstration of original thinking, artistic commitment, and a willingness to take creative risks. Further information and application are available at the website, www.toeriverarts.org. The application and collateral samples must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Monday, April 1. Late applications will not be reviewed.

The Living Faith Chapter of the International Order of St. Luke From the front The announcement let them know the the Physician (OSL) will be hosting a gathering at First Baptist Church, b e d , s e n d i n g came on the heels of county was interested 125 Tappan St, Spruce Pine, on Thursday, March 21, at 7:15 p.m. The crumbling asphalt a discussion at the in applying for funds second session of Rev. Russ Parker’s “Lighting the Fire-Come Holy down an embankment. Monday meeting of if they were made Spirit,” which he presented as keynote speaker at the OSL Region 3 DOT crews were the Yancey County available. “We’ve Conference in May 2012, will be shown. This session focuses on the able to open U.S. 19W C o m m i s s i o n a t g o t t o t e l l t h e m healing power of listening: to God, to others, and to yourself. in a matter of days which Bennett told we’re interested in by breaking up and commissioners that participating,” he said. hauling away the giant the county may have He said the funds, rock. Some of the access to emergency administered by the pieces were used to watershed protection U.S. Department of rebuild the foundation grant funds to help Agriculture, provide beneath Possum Trot r e s i d e n t s r e p a i r a 75/25 match in Road. or stabilize areas which the federal The governor ’s d a m a g e d i n t h e government would office said a state January storm. provide 75 percent of of emergency B ead n n e tproof t s a i d approval the money needed for w a s d e c l a r e d i n there are “12 slides approved repairs. Buncombe, Cherokee, on Natural private property H eMountain s a i d Edition it was Awakenings - WNC/N. Ga. Phone: 828-284-8472 C l a y , G r a h a m , from January,” and he •hFax:i s877-461-3675 thought that www.wncmountainsna.com Haywood, Jackson, needed commission landowners be M a c o n , M a d iTos oapprove n , approval to write a responsible forname theand 25date below. your ad, please click one of the three buttons and enter this form back to us at: publisher@wncmountainsna.com or fax back to us McDowell, Email Mitchell, letter to Raleigh to percent remainder. at: 877-461-3675 Swain and Yancey Ad is shown Actual Size counties. Flooding and Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings — February 2012 Issue mudslides severely P: 828-989-9144 damaged state and To: Medea Galligan Blue Belle Farms at 127 federal highways, Email: medeagalligan@gmail.com F: W. Main Street, Burnsbridges and other facilities in those 12 Ad is approved: contact information and selling spelling is correct ville is now yarn, counties. Ad is approved: with changes indicated in email or fax beads, jewelry findings County Manager Ad is not approved: make in email or fax, send new proof andchanges 100%indicated Cotton Fabric. Nathan Bennett said he (up to 2 revisions allowed with new ad design) had been in meetings Great Prices! most of Wednesday and had not heard of the governor ’s declaration, but he Incense Burners, Fragrance Oil Lamps, Posters, Holistic Health Coaching welcomed it. Body Jewelry, Clothing, Angel and Fairy Figurines “However they Sick and tired of and much, much more! being sick and tired? phrase it, they still For FREE Initial Consultation call have to make funds FREE Initial Consultation! 828-989-9144 available” for it to • In-person, by phone really benefit the • In-person, by phone or Skype county, he said. “We’ll Medea skype Delicious Medea L. L. Galligan Galligan or• Simply 490 Cabin Road, Spruce Pine • Simply Delicious certainly be seeking MS Nutrition Nutrition Whole Foods MS Whole Foods Cooking (up the hill behind the Hardee’s) HolisticHealth HealthCoach Coach Cooking Classes state assistance” if Holistic Classes Nutrition & Yoga Studio website - www.pandorasdreams.yolasite.com is made available Donation-based yoga studio. 7 S. Main Street • FREE Yoga Classes 7 South Main email - pandorasdreams2@gmail.com as a result of the See website or call for schedule Suite Suite 2F2F www.HealthyLifestyleConcepts.com Burnsville, NC 28714 declaration. www.HealthyLifestyleConcepts.com - 828-989-9144 Burnsville

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What’s to eat at the elementary schools? Friday, Mar 15

Monday, Mar 18

Tues, Mar 19

Wed, Mar 20

Breakfast

Breakfast Pancakes Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Sausage Biscuit Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Breakfast Ham Biscuit Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Lunch Hamburger Steak Roll/Chix Taco Salad/Tossed Salad Refried Beans/Baked Apples/Fruit Cocktail Milk

Lunch Hot Dog/Baked Ham/Mac&Cheese Cornbread/Slaw Sunbutter S’wich Baked Beans/Pears Apple Crisp Milk

Lunch Toasted Cheese S’wich/ Sunbutter S’wich/Veggie Beef Soup/Broccoli Fruit Applesauce Milk

Breakfast Pizza

Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk Lunch Turkey Pie Meatball Sub Sunbutter S’wich Glazed Carrots Green Beans Baked Apples Peaches Milk

Thurs, Mar 21

Friday, Mar 22

Breakfast

Pancake&Saus Stick

Breakfast Pizza

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Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk Lunch Turkey Pie BBQ Rib S’wich Sunbutter S’wich Baked Potatoes Glazed Carrots Mandarin Oranges Pineapple Bits Milk

Food for thought for middle school Friday, Mar 15 Breakfast

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Monday, Mar 18

Tuesday, Mar 19

Wed, Mar 20

Thurs, Mar 21

Breakfast

Breakfast Sausage Biscuit

Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast

Breakfast Pizza Pancakes

Pancakes

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Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Lunch Turkey Pie Meatball Sub Glazed Carrots Green Beans Baked Apples Peaches Milk

Lunch Hamburger Steak Roll/Chix Taco Salad/Tossed Salad Refried Beans/Baked Apples/Fruit Cocktail Milk

Lunch Hot Dog/Baked Ham/Mac&Cheese Cornbread/Slaw Baked Beans/Pears Apple Crisp Milk

Friday, Mar 22 Breakfast

Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Pizza

Pancake&Saus Stick Breakfast Pizza

Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

1/2 Day/Parent Day Lunch Pizza Stix w/marin Ham&Cheese S’wich/Corn Carrot Stix/Peaches Cranberry Crunch Milk

Lunch Turkey Pie BBQ Rib S’wich Baked Potatoes Glazed Carrots Mandarin Oranges Pineapple Bits Milk

Chowing down at Mountain Heritage Friday, Mar 15 Breakfast

Pancake&Saus Stick Breakfast Pizza

Monday, Mar 18

Tuesday, Mar 19

Wed, Mar 20

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Breakfast Sausage Biscuit

Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast Pizza Pancakes

Pancakes

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Lunch Turkey Pie Meatball Sub Glazed Carrots Green Beans Baked Apples Peaches Milk

Lunch Hamburger Steak Roll/Pizza Stix w Marin/Corn Carrot Stix/Peaches Cranberry Crunch Milk

Lunch Hot Dog/Baked Ham/Mac&Cheese Cornbread/Chix Quesadilla/Slaw Baked Beans/Pears Apple Crisp Milk

Book swap scheduled at downtown book store

For the many book lovers who have books to swap or sell, a public tailgate book swap will be held Sunday, March 17 in Burnsville. Everyone with excess books is invited to bring them to the event and make their own exchanges. Off The Beaten Path, the book and antique shop on West Main Street, is hosting the event in the parking lot located below Grapevine, with its entrance from the parking lot. Hot coffee will be available in the store as well as the use of the restroom.

To access the parking lot and the store, turn off West Main Street onto the one-way lane west of City Hall and make an immediate right into the parking lot and the entrance to the store. Participants are encouraged to bring a list of their books so that, in case of inclement weather, swapping can take place inside the store. There is no fee to participate or attend the event. Contact Off The Beaten Path for details and directions, offthebeatenpathburnsville@gmail. com or 828 707-5476.

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Friday, Mar 22 Breakfast

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Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Pizza

Pancake&Saus Stick Breakfast Pizza

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Cereal Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

Animal Crackers Juice/Fruit/Milk

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For a healthy dietary addition, just go nuts!

Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP If you’re looking for a nutritious, quick snack or healthy addition to just about any recipe, raw or lightly roasted organic nuts are a great choice. With healthy fats, fiber, plant sterols and many vitamins and minerals, nuts pack a powerful nutritional punch, all wrapped up in a tiny bite-sized package. Nuts are rich in various nutrients and minerals, such as vitamin E and selenium. Nuts and seeds are a great source of highquality fatty acids. In fact, a recent epidemiologic study revealed that nuts offer many benefits for your health, even reducing your risk of serious chronic disease. Nuts and seeds are an easy way to include healthy fats, crunch and rich flavor to your foods. They are a powerhouse of energy, as they are high in fat, calories and protein. Nuts and seeds help build the body and have a grounding effect. The protein and healthy fats in nuts make them a perfect snack- they help to balance blood sugar levels, eliminate sugar cravings and help you feel satiated throughout the day. There have not been many epidemiologic studies undertaken to assess the effect of nut consumption on health risks, but a recent study involving more than 13,000 people, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, set out to do just that. Those who ate nuts gained numerous benefits compared to non-nut eaters, including: • Decreased body mass index and waist circumference • Lower systolic blood pressure • Lower weight • Less likelihood of having two risk factors for metabolic syndrome: high blood pressure and low HDL (good) cholesterol (for nut consumers) • Less likelihood of having four risk factors for metabolic syndrome: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose and a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome (for tree nut consumers). Researchers concluded: “Nut/tree nut consumption was associated with a decreased prevalence of selected risk factors for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and MetS [metabolic syndrome].” Other research has further proven that nuts, such as almonds, confer superior heart health benefits to complex carbs like whole-wheat muffins; a study in the journal Circulation found people with abnormally high level of lipids, such as cholesterol, in their blood, were able to significantly reduce their risk factors for coronary heart disease by snacking on whole

almonds. Those who snacked on whole-wheat muffins got no such benefit. It’s likely that nuts impact your heart health in numerous ways. For instance, many nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts contain the amino acid l-arginine, which offers multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease, or those who have increased risk for heart disease due to multiple cardiac risk factors. L-arginine is a key nutrient in promoting efficient blood flow and overall cardiovascular function. L-arginine is considered one of the “semi-essential” amino acids—meaning, often your body can’t produce it in sufficient quantities, so you must obtain adequate quantities from your diet. Will Nuts Make You Fat? It’s one of the biggest nutritional myths of all times that eating a food high in healthy fat will make you fat. If you’re watching your weight, a small handful of nuts like almonds is a better snack choice than a snack high in complex carbohydrates, such as a bran muffin. In one study comparing those who ate a low-calorie diet that included either almonds or complex carbs, the almond group

had a: • 62 percent greater reduction in their weight/BMI • 50 percent greater reduction in waist circumference • 56 percent greater reduction in body fat A separate study in the journal Obesity also found that eating nuts two or more times per week was associated with a reduced risk of weight gain. Which Nuts are Healthiest? You can’t really go wrong when choosing nuts to eat, as long as you pay attention to quality. By this I mean look for nuts that are organic and raw, not irradiated or pasteurized (read further for more details). One exception is peanuts, which I typically avoid, and which are technically in the legume family. Along with being one of the most pesticide-laden foods you can eat, most peanuts are also contaminated with aflatoxin, a carcinogenic mold. My favorite nuts are cashews, pecans, walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts. Generally speaking, each type of nut will offer a slightly different mix of nutrients for your health. For instance: Almonds: One of the healthiest aspects of almonds appears to be their skins, as they are rich in antioxidants including phenols, flavonoids and phenolic acids,

which are typically associated with vegetables and fruits. They are highest in calcium and fiber. As the Almond Board of California reported, a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry even revealed that a one-ounce serving of almonds has a similar amount of total polyphenols as a cup of steamed broccoli or green tea. Cashews: Cashews are high in protein, and one handful a day of raw cashews a day can greatly improve feelings of well-being. They have a delicious creamy taste, and when lightly roasted can enhance the taste and flavor of any dish. Walnuts: Walnuts are good sources of plant-based omega-3 fats, natural phytosterols and antioxidants that are so powerful at free-radical scavenging that researchers called them “remarkable.” Plus, walnuts may help reduce not only the risk of prostate cancer, but breast cancer as well. They are known to strengthen kidney and lungs, and considered to be optimal brain food. Pecans: Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, and research has shown they may help lower LDL cholesterol and promote healthy arteries. They are high in iron and delicious toasted See next page

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These delicious Chocolate Pecan Bars are sure the perfect treat when you are craving chocolate and crunch, and best of all they are made with all natural ingredients! Perfect to bring to potlucks and parties, this recipe makes 24 irresistible bars or squares. Best served chilled. Ingredients Crust: 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup almond flour 1 Tbs raw honey 6 Tbs organic butter or coconut oil (melted) For the topping: 5 Tbs water 2 Tbs organic butter or coconut oil 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbs raw honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 organic eggs pinch of sea salt Directions Crust: 1. Preheat the oven at 350°F, grease an 8×8 baking or jellyroll pan with butter or coconut oil. 2. Grind the pecans in a blender or food processor. 3. In a bowl combine the ground pecans, butter, honey and almond flour. 4. Pat the pecan mixture on to the baking pan in an even layer. 5. Bake for about 12 minutes or until crust starts to turn brown. Topping: 1. In a sauce pan over medium heat, heat the butter and water. 2. When all the butter has melted, whisk in the honey and cacao powder. 3. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract and salt. 4. Set aside to cool and after 5 minutes whisk in the eggs until blended. 5. Pour the topping over the baked crust and return the baking pan to the oven for about 12 minutes or until set. 6. Let it cool and cut into bars or squares, sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with honey.

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The legitimacy of saying ‘because I said so’

By John Rosemond While working in my secret parenting laboratory, hidden deep beneath the earth’s surface and accessible only by me and a small, select team of associates, I recently made what I believe is a huge and history-making breakthrough that promises to greatly improve parenting the world over. For years, I have stood almost alone among America’s parenting pundits in defending the legitimacy of “Because I said so,” perhaps the most maligned four words in all of human history. I have gone on record as saying that “Because I said so” affirms the authority of the parent, provides an honest answer to a child’s demand to know the reason behind the parent’s decision, and all but eliminates the possibility of mutually debilitating parentchild argument. I have pointed out that adults have to accept the BISS principle - when we pay our state and federal taxes, for example - and asserted that it is in the best interest of children therefore that adults make them aware of this reality from an early age. Furthermore, there is no evidence that “Because I said so” damaged the mental health of my generation - the last bunch of American kids to be universally exposed to it; there is no good reason to think, therefore, that it will damage the psyches of today’s children (although they do seem a tad more fragile than

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discovered an alternative that is even shorter and, therefore, sweeter: “Trust me.” Think of it! A child asks (demands to know) “Why?” or “Why not?” and the parent in question simply says “Trust me.” That pretty much says it all. Most important, it affirms that the parent knows what is best for the child, whatever the situation. The parent knows (but the child does not) that eating broccoli is better than eating deep fried processed proto-junk, that play should be balanced with household responsibilities, that “my friends all have one!” is not justification for buying a 12-yearold a cell phone, and so on. Children do not know what is best for them. They only know what they want. And given the choice between what is best and what they want, they can be relied upon to choose the latter. Furthermore, when parents make the right choice for a child, there are no words under the sun that will cause the child to agree. The child will agree when he or she is an adult and is the parent of children who are demanding what they want. No sooner. In the meantime, all one can do is ask the child to trust. To which someone might say, “But he won’t understand that either!” That’s all right. Faith is a long-term investment.

we were). No short list of folks have suggested alternatives to BISS, such as “Because I am an adult and you are a child and it is my responsibility to make decisions of this sort on your behalf and you will not understand my actual reason until you are my age and have a child your age, so there’s no point in my sharing it with you, and whether you agree or not, you have to obey.” Needless to say, the child lost the parent at “responsibility.” Given the choice, I would recommend the simpler, shorter form. Never would I recommend that BISS be said in other than a kind, yet decisive tone of voice. It should not be screeched at a child, but then neither should anything else. But all Family psychologist John Rosemond of this may be moot, because after years of painstaking and highly secret research, I have answers questions at rosemond.com.

Nuts offer numerous benefits for your health

From page 10 in salads and baked goods. Brazil Nuts: Brazil nuts are an excellent source of organic selenium, a powerful antioxidant-boosting mineral that may help prevent cancer. Preparing Nuts for Maximum Nutrition Phytic acid in grains, nuts, seeds and beans represents a serious problem in our diets. This problem exists because we have lost touch with our ancestral heritage of food preparation. Research now shows that raw is definitely not Nature’s way for grains, nuts, seeds and beans. Phytic acid is the principal storage form of phosphorus in many plant tissues, especially the bran portion of grains, seeds and nuts. It contains the mineral phosphorus tightly bound in a snowflake-like molecule. In humans and animals with one stomach, the phosphorus is not readily bioavailable. In addition to blocking phosphorus availability, the “arms” of the phytic acid molecule readily bind with other minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, making them unavailable as well. In this form, the compound is referred to as phytate. Powerful anti-nutritional effects of a diet high in phytate-rich grains results in many of the health problems we see today, including tooth decay, nutrient deficiencies, lack of appetite and digestive problems. The presence of phytic acid in so many enjoyable foods we regularly consume makes it imperative that we know how to prepare these foods to neutralize phytic acid content as much as possible, and also to consume them in the context of a diet containing factors that mitigate the harmful effects of phytic acid. In general, nuts contain levels of phytic acid equal to or higher than those of grains. Therefore those consuming peanut butter, nut butters or nut flours, will take in phytate levels similar to those in unsoaked grains. Soaking for several hours likely eliminates some phytate. Based on the accumulation of evidence, soaking nuts for eighteen hours, dehydrating at very low temperatures—a warm oven—and then roasting or cooking the

nuts would likely eliminate a large portion of phytates. Dry roasting raw nuts can eliminate some of the inhibitors, but not as well as the soaking and dehydrating. Nut Butters All of the above nuts now come in nut butter form, which can be used as a high protein spread or as a delicious base for dressings, sauces or marinades. Instead of PB and J, try almond butter and raw honey sandwich. For obvious reasons, it is best to buy organic nut butters, which can be found at whole foods markets and are becoming available at regular grocery stores like Ingles. Nut Flours For those who are avoiding or have eliminated gluten from their diets, nut flour offers a healthy option for baked goods and breads. If you have digestive issues or are concerned about reducing exposure to phytic acid, it is best to use nut flours, including coconut flour, for cooking that has been soured by the soaking process. Buying and Storing Nuts Look for a store with a busy organic bulk section; this ensures high turnover and freshness and also saves you money. Keep in an airtight container in fridge or freezer for freshness. Buy, store and use in small amounts. Keep in their whole form and chop as needed,

as nuts can go rancid quickly. Nuts – A Great Snack or Add Some Crunch To Your Meals • raw or roasted, a great whole foods snack for those on the move • roast and add to fresh, steamed veggies, salads and grains • grind and blend with leftover grains and/ or cooked lentils to form meatless burgers • grind and use as a crust on roasted fish or chicken • sprinkle on warm cereal or yogurt • create pesto by grinding with fresh herbs, oil, garlic and spices. Sources Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1365-72. Obesity (2007) 15, 107–116; doi:10.1038/ oby.2007.507 J. Agric. Food Chem., 2006, 54 (14), pp 5027–5033 Antioxidative Polyphenols from Walnuts, Phytochemisty, August 2003: 63(7); 795-801, Toshiyuki Fukuda, et al. Medea L Galligan earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition from Oklahoma State University, and also attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program. Visit www.HealthyLifestyle Concepts.com for more information.

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.

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 Ruth Banks Peake 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 21st 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 20th day of February, 2013.

Michelle Fox Massey 1055 South Fork Road Marshall, NC 28753

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