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‘We want schools more secure’

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Community leaders gathered with staff and parents from Burnsville Elementary School Tuesday night to talk about school safety in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. The overriding theme was how the school maintains safety on campus and what else might be done to protect children. One parent suggested that schools deserve as much protection as judges and courthouse staff receive. “We want schools more secure,” the man, speaking in Spanish, said as another translated his emotional plea. “Our children are our most precious thing.” Meanwhile, a respected Burnsville resident - a former ranking law officer in Avery County - is circulating a petition to have sworn law officers stationed in every county public school. “This is not a topic I wanted you to come meet about,”

said Principal Shane Cassida in welcoming parents to the Burnsville Elementary gathering, held in the school gymnasium. “This is the world we live in.” Attending the meeting were Johnny Riddle, chairman of the Yancey County Board of Commissioners, and several members of the Board of Education, as well as Sheriff Gary Banks. Cassida went over how the school staff dealt with the student body on Monday, and explained the overall Safe School Plan that is implemented when needed on campus. But he stressed that “we need you to help us have a safe school.” Cassida said some students came to school on Monday aware of what had gone on in Connecticut while others had little if any knowledge of the school shooting that took the lives of 20 Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News elementary school students and Burnsville Elementary School Principal Shane Cassida, left, and Yancey six staffers. County Sheriff Gary Banks spoke about school safety Tuesday night to See page 3 parents and county leaders at a specially called meeting at the school.

A snowy Christmas?

By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Is a white Christmas in the cards? Residents – especially those of the Santa Clause set - are watching the sky over Yancey with hopes of snow showers for Christmas. The National Weather Service is predicting they might just get their wish. By the time you are reading this there very well may be snow falling in Yancey County as the weather service was expecting snow and high winds beginning before daybreak Friday. “Snow showers will develop behind a passing cold front Thursday night. The snow showers and the northwest winds will increase in intensity through Friday, with the snow showers tapering off Friday night,” the forecast noted. Two to three inches of snow are possible by Friday night, creating slippery roads and See page 3

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Mountain Heritage’s Grant Buckner puts up the ball Tuesday night in the home varsity game against Hendersonville. Cougar fans were rocking the bleachers as Mountain Heritage led for most of the conference game, and were up 48-39 with 3:47 to go. But a tough Hendersonville squad responded, whittling the score down to 5450 with 28 seconds to go before taking the game to overtime on the strength of three-point shots. The Bearcats held the ball for most of the overtime period and scored at the buzzer to win 59-58. See story inside!

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Petition seeks law officers in each county school

Respectfully prepared for: Yancey County Commissioners: Chairman Johnny Riddle, Vice Chairman Jill Austin, Commissioner Randy Ollis, Commissioner Jeff Whitson, Commissioner Jim Edwards, Yancey County Board of Education: Chairman Mike Orr, Member Charles Jack Tipton, Member Bill Whiteside, Member Norb McKinney, Member Angie Weatherman Sponsored by: Tim Tipton - I am a certified police officer, I am SRT certified, I worked for several years as a deputy sheriff, police officer and as a criminal investigator. I have had numerous training classes involving many topics including school safety and active shooter response. I have also been in several armed confrontations in the line of duty and I have had to use a firearm against a suspect with a firearm in a deadly force situation. I know what it is like to quickly address priorities in the line of fire. After moving back to Yancey Co. I have worked for some of the top security companies in the area including Mission Hospital, which is top notch in my opinion. After the shooting in the Amish school several years ago, Yancey County school safety was on my mind then and definitely is now. I have two daughters who attend Yancey County Schools.

PETITION: On Friday December 14, 2012, a heavily armed man walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and unleashed absolute terror on children and teachers, shooting and killing twenty defenseless children who were 6 and 7 years old and six adults who were school personnel. Two other school system employees were wounded as well. Yancey County Schools are NOT as safe as they should be. We ask that you as leaders of our county and school system take immediate action to put in place a feasible plan to ensure that all schools in Yancey County have a certified police officer during all hours in which school is in session. It is not fair nor appropriate to ask unarmed school personnel to risk death by confronting an armed person. That is the job for well trained and well equipped police officers. It is time to act. Not overreact, not panic, not step on rights, not live in fear and not give up. Maybe we cannot completely stop these types of attacks from occurring, but we are not powerless to them either as some people seem to think. We MUST take steps to make positive changes which will make our schools safer. This is adding officers. Our kids and teachers deserve it. We are sure the issue of funding will come

up along with a myriad of other reasons why adding a police officer to every school can’t be done. However, the HIDE and HOPE method for safety and security is a failure. And unfortunately locked doors only keep honest and sane people out. Enough is enough. SECURITY of KIDS and TEACHERS should be paramount above all. If Yancey County Schools can afford ESL teachers, complete medical centers, school nurses and so on (all of which are important) then the issue of security MUST be addressed as well. As citizens of Yancey County, North Carolina we petition you our community leaders to direct your attention immediately to this issue and devise a plan that insures a certified police officer will be in EVERY school in Yancey County by the beginning of the 20132014 school year or earlier if possible. Going to school is required by North Carolina law and we expect our children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends to be as safe as possible. As citizens of Yancey County we expect this to be accomplished without excuse or delay as NOTHING should hold more importance to you than the safety of innocent children, our loved ones. TimTipton Burnsville http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/schoolpolice-officer-in-every-yancey-county/

Business owner upset over attitudes in Burnsville

I was visiting my family last week and when I returned there was a Registered Letter waiting for me. The letter was letting me know that The Pink Store was no longer welcomed at 15 West Main Street. There was no explanation, or reason, just BE OUT BY OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 28. When I moved to Burnsville in 2007, I was so excited to join this loving community and I so wanted to give back. The best way I knew how was to do something extra special for all the kids in Burnsville and surrounding area. It wasn’t about the tourists for me. It was about “MY” new community.

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In April 2008, I opened I Thought About You a.k.a The Pink Store. My heart sang every time a child walked through the door and I saw their little faces light up. They didn’t know where to look first because it was a true wonderland for anyone who entered it, including the big people! The little girls would run up the stairs and down the hall to the “dress-up” room. They’d put on gowns, jewelry, tiaras, gloves and high heel shoes and come back down the stairs like Miss America. My camera was always loaded and ready for that special picture that would hang on the Princess Wall so they could see themselves any time they came to The Pink Store. It made all of them feel so special which is exactly what I wanted to accomplish. With every smile the store put on a little persons face, I wanted to do more. I organized and began Trick or Treat on Main Street that October, which is still a huge success four years later. We had pictures and visits with Santa at Christmas time, Valentine’s Day Parties, Easter Egg Hunts and special Storytime on Saturdays. We loved our Tea Parties and hosted many birthday parties. We would have articles written about us that said, “this store is like Disneyland for little girls” and it was. I tried to always give the best value to everyone and always participated in fundraisers, regardless of who was asking. I never turned anyone away. Money was not my interest. Happy kids and families were all I wanted. Unfortunately, the “All About Business” people in Burnsville chose to ignore my contribution to the community. I was forced out of my original building in February 2011 and went back into the computer software business. Within 3 weeks of closing the Pink Store and starting my new business, I was bombarded with calls from people in our community needing shower gifts, a special something for their grand daughter who was coming to visit, a unique tutu at prices below Walmart

and so much more. I decided to put some items in my new office (above Clodhoppers) to accommodate the local community. Several months after I opened the small boutique, I was fired from my computer software job because they found out I had the store. I didn’t care. This was my community and I was going to support it no matter what. But with every turn, came an obstacle. Today I received the newest obstacle and hopefully the last. Getting a letter throwing me and The Pink Store out on the street with no where to go six days before Christmas was more than I could take. I’ve always heard the saying, “What Goes Around, Comes Around.” God protects the innocent and will not stand for bullying. If you feel as strongly as I do about this treatment and behavior, please write a letter to the newspaper with your thoughts and opinions. I’m not sure if The Pink Store will open in Burnsville again. In fact, I’m not even sure if I will remain in Burnsville. I’ve been so affected by this, that I think my time and effort will be better spent in another community that appreciates what I have to offer. You have all enriched my life in ways you’ll never know and I will sincerely miss all of you. With love and respect, Lori Famularo

The Yancey County News will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Merry Christmas!

DEC. 20, 2012

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Parents, school staff, leaders discuss safety Dreaming of snow?

From the front “The ones who knew everything were talking about it,” he said, and teachers and staff had to have a plan outlining what was appropriate. Others asked about basic security measures: about door locks, security cameras, playground security, and the option of hiring officers to be on campus regularly. Sheriff Banks said his officers frequently visit the schools, and have spent 500 hours recently patrolling on the school campuses around the county. “We don’t have enough people” to assign a deputy to each school campus every day, he admitted, but he seemed willing if the funding became available. Banks and school system administrators have already met, and he said they “agreed this is an issue we need to discuss further. “It’s a very important issue to us,” he said. Cassida pointed out that he and other school principals have the sheriff’s cell phone number programmed into their own phones, as well as the numbers for five ranking officers at the department. The emergency contacts are also included on information sheets provided to other administrators and teachers so any school staffer can take the initiative to call in case of an emergency. Asked what would be the best solution, barring expense, Cassida said he is “always 100 percent sure the best money spent” is on having more adult staff - “human eyes” able to watch and act, he said. Having more adults in the buildings; that is something that would be ideal,” he said. Responding to the Spanish-speaking father he added: “You’re right, we can’t put a price tag on any buildings’ safety. But how do you make that happen?” Cassida and the sheriff both said limiting access to the building is beneficial for security, as well as having functional locks on the doors and limited access - with punch code entry or swipe cards - to give appropriate individuals access. But still, the gunman in Connecticut was able to overcome such door security and get into the building. “There’s not one single thing,” Sheriff Banks said. Putting an officer at the door would be a deterrent, he said, but standard scheduling for vacation, sick days and training would still mean a school might be lacking an officer on any given day. “Do I think a guard would help? Banks said. “I do; but” with a situation like that in Connecticut, “you have a person intent on a goal,” the sheriff said. Given the intent and the preparation, “he’s probably going to accomplish part of his goal.” If there were an officer armed with a standard issue pistol, the intruder might be stopped, but the scenario could possibly mean that the officer, despite bravery, might just end up “the first victim.” Banks told parents that his department trains regularly in schools. “When no one’s here, we train” learning the floor plans and practicing for unexpected dangerous situations. Parent Rene Smith said she wanted to thank the school staff for what they do every day to maintain security at campus. “You need to be commended for what you do.” She said her son “knew nothing” of the shooting when he came to school Monday morning, and she was not sure how he would react after going to class and hearing chatter. “He learned, but he wasn’t afraid to come back to school” the next day, she said. “You guys are doing an incredible job.”

From the front reduced visibility. The Weather Service issued a high wind warning with the expectation of 25 to 30 mile per hour winds and gusts of near hurricane strength. “Numerous trees and power lines may be knocked down, possibly resulting in widespread power outages. Minor structural damage will also be possible. Driving may be difficult and unsecured objects will be blown about,” the forecast noted. But beyond that, what about Christmas? According to the weather service forecast, there is a 30 percent chance of rain and snow showers on Christmas Eve, with a low expected around 33. On Christmas day the chance of rain and snow showers increases to 50 percent with a high of 47. Rain and snow showers continue to be likely Christmas night, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and a low around 34. Precipitation will linger into Wednesday with a 50 percent chance and a high near 46.

Classes at Mayland

Cake Decorating (12 Hours) Learn to decorate cakes for fun or for profit. This is a class for beginners and topics will include icing methods, creation of flowers and leaves, and how to add beautiful borders. Students will be asked to bake cakes at home and bring to class for instruction on how to decorate. Students will need to bring their own frosting and a supply list will also be provided. Class begins on Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. on Mayland’s Yancey Campus.

The giant American flag at the Quality Plus gas station flies at half staff to honor those killed in the school attack in Connecticut. Flags across the Introduction to Windows 8 (3 Hours) New! nation were ordered down by the president in the Microsoft Windows 8 is the latest version of the most popular Operating System in the world. aftermath of the shooting. This version introduces some major changes to Another mother echoed Smith’s comments. Windows while keeping many of its same features. Her child came home Monday “knowing just This course will introduce you to Windows 8 and the new features and functionalities. enough, but not scared to death. We appreciate demonstrates Class begins on January 14 at 1 PM on Mayland’s (that). She feels safe here.” Yancey Campus. For more information visit www. Cassida said the teachers deserve the praise mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education for devising age-appropriate ways to address link or call 828-682-7315.

the shooting in Connecticut. “They are the ones who make that happen” and help keep the children safe. “Oh, and teach them to read and write” at the same time, he joked. Jack Tipton, the vice chairman of the school board, told attendees that “there is a meaningful debate going on” in the administrative levels on what to do in wake of the Connecticut shootings. We will do anything and everything that we can” to make sure security is appropriate at every county school. “You can’t put a price on safety,” he said. What is being talked about there at BES and across the county “is not being ignored. We will listen.” The petition to hire guards for every school was created by Tim Tipton, the executive director of Yancey Humane Society. Tipton served as the chief detective in Avery County Sheriff’s Department, and was once had to use his weapon to shoot a dangerous individual who was shooting at a fellow officer.” The petition (See petition on page 2) calls on the county commission and the school board to put armed officers in each school. “It is not fair nor appropriate to ask unarmed school personnel to risk death by confronting an armed person. That is the job for well trained and well equipped police officers,” Tipton wrote in the petition. “It is time to act. Not overreact, not panic, not step on rights, not live in fear and not give up. Maybe we cannot completely stop these types of attacks from occurring, but we are not powerless to them either as some people seem to think.” As of late Thursday morning the petition had 120 signatures.

Sacred Hearts parish schedule Sacred Heart Parish, located at 20 Summit St., Burnsville, has regularly scheduled services each week in English and Spanish. Mass is held Wednesday at noon and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. A mass en Espanol is held each Sunday at 2 p.m. Bingo is held at the parish every Tuesday. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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There is much for which to be grateful

Many years ago, a gentleman wandered upon a group of friends who were fishing not far off shore from a boat. “Having any luck?” he asked. “No, we cannot seem to find any fish here,” responded one of the fishermen. “Perhaps you should try fishing from the other side of the boat,” the first man said with a smile. They laughed, and even entertained the stranger by throwing the net on the other side. To their amazement, the net was filled with fish. The boat returned to the shore and they recognized the stranger. The group of friends were happy to see a resurrected Jesus standing before them. God has granted us with a beautiful world within which we live. Though tragedy and outside influences may influence our daily lives, our souls should remain strong and optimistic. There is still much to be thankful for and worth celebrating. We have many old Christmas stories which remind us of what the true spirit of Christmas is about, although we often forget. It is not the gift we get from others that is important. It may not be the gift we give to others that is important. It is actually the presence of our loved ones and not the presents of our loved ones that is important. While juggling in my mind’s eye the recent evil which took place, I thought about my own Hey my name is Ditto. I am a fun loving dog that would enjoy living on a farm or playing in a pond. I think I would be a great family dog, don’t-cha think? Well my name is Ruddy, like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I think I am a better choice for a family dog. I am a young puppy looking for someone’s heart to steal, please take me home. My name is Otis. If you are more of a cat person I am defiantly the best choice! I am ready to spend my Christmas next to a warm fire place! Hey guys I am Andi. My long hair is much prettier than Otis’s short orange hair. I am a regal cat that commands attention and is ready to love someone!

Call the shelter at 682-9510 for more information on these or other pets, or plan to visit us at 962 Cane River School Road.

Bill Howard’s

Outdoors

kids. My youngest, Cooper, is coming into his own. My wife is often burdened with Coop’s attention, and I know it can wear her down. The umbilical cord is still attached. But I look upon him as he gains confidence in different areas of life. Little things, such as going into martial arts class on his own, or performing his part in a Christmas performance. My daughter, a blessed soul, is blossoming into a bright, anxious young lady. She loves the time we spend in the outdoors together and anticipates the next hunting season even before this one is done. If not for bugs or her big brother or the occasional scary movie, she would not be scared of anything. Even with her constant reminders of my receding hairline (OK, receded hairline), graying facial hair, and

the fact that I may not be as tough as I put on, I love her so. As far as the tough comment, it stems from the fact that tears readily run down my cheeks whenever I watch her dance. It’s a dad’s love, what can I say. My oldest son, Turner, is maturing into a fine young man. He can drive us crazy at times, but in the end we know we can trust his judgment. When he asked me recently about hunting on his own, I told him he could without hesitation. He texted me during the hunt, sometimes asking advice, sometimes just reporting in. I guess what I am saying through this is a parent’s job is to ready their kids for society. They need to be able to stand on their own, think on their own, and understand what to do with their freedoms. One of the best feelings is when you can observe that occurring. Too often, we miss that observation. One of the best gifts may be the time and memories we get to spend with each other. In the woods. On the water. In the field. These times have few distractions. We are together. Just us. We learn things about each other that we likely will not at home in front of the television or while on the computer. Our kids gain experience and we learn what to teach. We do this without realizing it. Merry Christmas. 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.

Riddle Fest gets funding from Humanities Council The North Carolina Humanities Council has awarded $3,706 to the Traditional Voices Group of Burnsville for Riddle Fest 2013: Storytelling as History. Through lectures and performances at the Burnsville Town Center, this project examines the storytelling traditions put in practice by Lesley Riddle, a collector and conduit for traditional music of the region. Riddle represents the sometimes obscured African American contribution to country and mountain string music tradition. The festival, now is in its sixth year, will also examine story-telling as part of a long tradition that

has transmitted cultural values in Appalachia. The funding was part of $44,870 in grants for North Carolina projects in the humanities. All funded programs are free and open to the public. The North Carolina Humanities Council says its funds is vital to its commitment to serve as an advocate for lifelong learning and thoughtful dialogue about all facets of human life. Through grants and public programs, the Humanities Council facilitates the exploration and celebration of the many voices and stories of North Carolina’s cultures and heritage.

Galligans to head local nutrition chapter T h e We s t o n A . Pr i c e Foundation now has a chapter in Burnsville. The non-profit nutrition education foundation is dedicated to providing consumers with accurate information about health, restoring nutrient-dense whole foods to the diet, and supporting availability of locally-produced and biodynamic vegetables, fruits, milk, butter, eggs, and pastured meats. Started in 1999, there are currently there are over 600 chapters worldwide. Local chapters help people find locally-grown organic and biodynamic vegetables, fruits and grains, milk products, butter, eggs, chicken and meat from pasture-fed animals close

to where they live, as well teach whole food cooking classes and workshops. The local chapter leaders are Dan and Medea Galligan, and the goal of the Burnsville Chapter is to support consumers in Western North Carolina in finding access to whole unrefined foods and teaching them traditional methods of preparation and cooking so as to maximize their nutritional benefits. They will be representing the Weston A. Price Foundation at local fairs and conferences, and as well as teaching healthy cooking classes, workshops on making fermented foods, and hosting potluck dinners. On the chapter website, www.chapters. westonaprice.org/burnsvillenc,

you will find local and on-line resource lists, information on upcoming Burnsville Chapter classes and activities, and recipes for delicious and healthy food and drinks. Medea Galligan is the nutrition columnist for the Yancey County News, has her Masters of Science in Nutrition, and is a Board Certified Holistic He a l t h C o a c h a n d yo g a instructor in Burnsville. Dan alliga has been giving healthy cooking demonstrations since 2006, and together with Medea has developed a website that supports people in adopting a healthy lifestyle through education on quality foods and proper cooking methods (www. HealthyCookingConcepts. com).

DEC. 20, 2012

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Obituaries Lawrence Ollis

Funeral was Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Lawrence Ollis, 88, of Frank, died at his home, Dec. 18, 2012. A native of Avery The Revs. Frank Cable and Dale Laws County, he was born August 8, 1924, to officiated. Graveside service was in Woodby Family Cemetery on Byrd Branch. Luther and Margie Ollis. He was a steadfast Christian, and he Doyle Branton became a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Doyle Edward Branton, 75, of Hamilton, Baptist Church in 1938, where he served as Church Clerk and Trustee. His rich bass Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. A native voice was a fixture in the back row of the of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Pleasant Hill choir, as well as an anchor Mack and Paulette Hughes Branton. He for the Ollis Family Quartet. He served was also preceded in death by his daughter, in the 160th Engineer Combat Battalion Sheila and brothers Jim and Paul Branton. of General Patton’s 3rd Army. He took He was an Army veteran and employed as part in many of the crucial actions that an assembler at Mosler Safe Co. He was a determined the outcome of the European member of Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Theater, including the Battle of the Bulge. Branton; son Michael Branton; daughter He was a natural storyteller, and if silence stretched for more than a moment when Rhonda Webb; grandchildren Miranda company was present, he would launch into (Ryan) Gabbard, Haley and Brianna Webb, humorous tales of his time in the military, Ashley, Alyssa, and Anthony Branton, Simeon Chandler; great-grandchildren or of growing up in Avery County. Lawrence was preceded in death by Ethan and Isabella Gabbard, Lyric and his loving wife, Bonnie Hoilman Ollis, to Dominic Branton, and Rylee Chandler; whom he was married 54 years. He was also a special niece, Karenetta (Gary) Grubb; preceded by his daughter, Margie Carter, brothers Wayne (Norma) Branton and Dean (Kay) Branton; sister Emogene (Gale) married to Lynn Carter of Minneapolis. Survivors include a sister, Ella Antill Silver; and a host of other loving family of Burnsville; daughter Teresa and her members and friends. Funeral was at the Victory Pentecostal husband, the Rev. Earl Carver Jr., of Frank; son Allen Ollis and his wife, Lisa, Tabernacle in Hamilton on Wednesday, of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; daughter with The Rev. Donald Pierce officiating. Bonita and her husband, Ike Taylor, of Burial followed in Rose Hill Burial Park. Spear; granddaughter Angie Carver and Alvin McCurry her daughters: Bonnie and Lucie; grandson Alvin McCurry, 90, of Lickskillet, Steve Carver, his wife, Chante, and children Abby and Riley; grandson Rick passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at his Carver, his wife, Lindsay, and daughters home. A native of Yancey County, he was a Tillie and Stella; grandson Grant Carter son of the late Wash and Barbara Hensley and his wife, Beth; grandson Ryan Carter; McCurry. He was also preceded in death by granddaughter Peyton Buchanan, her 16 brothers and sisters. He attended Bald husband, Randall, and sons Connor and Mountain Church. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Dorothy Lennon; and grandson Dustin Taylor. Hensley McCurry; three daughters: Mary The family will receive friends at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Frank, from Elizabeth Blankenship and husband, Roy, 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22. Funeral Nancy Carolyn Wilson and husband, Reed, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at and Frieda Robinson; three sons: Junior Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the McCurry and Peggy, Jerry McCurry and Rev. Earl Carver Jr. and grandson Ryan Darlene, and Stuart McCurry and Regina, Carter officiating. Interment will follow at all of Burnsville; eight grandchildren: Whitaker Branch Cemetery with military Tammy Shepherd, Stephanie Stroupe, honors conducted by the Newland Pat Ray Jennifer Wyatt, Heather Hall, Jeremy Post 4286 Honor Guard. Donations may Robinson, Christopher McCurry, Shawn be sent to Samaritan’s Purse, 801 Bamboo McCurry and Jerri Lynn McCurry; seven great-grandchildren: Sarah and Jessica Road, Boone, NC, 28607. Hall, Chase Wyatt, KayLynn Robinson, Lauren Robinson, Jeremy Wayne Robinson George Woodby George Woodby, 87, of Byrd Branch, and Austin Stroupe. Funeral was Tuesday in Holcombe died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at St Josephs Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Junior Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late James Marion and Briggs, Dayton Lewis, Ray Lane and Alice King Woodby and the husband of Jerry Shelton officiated. Burial was in the Edith Bryant Woodby, who died Sept. 11. Academy Cemetery. George was a retired farmer Ralph Ballew Surviving are two daughters: Wanda Ralph Ballew, 69, of Greenville, S.C., Woodby of Green Mountain and Elizabeth Caudill and husband, Allen, of Burnsville; died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, in Greenville. two sons: Fred Woodby and wife, Donna, He was a son of the late Joe Frank and Lou and Ted Woodby, all of Burnsville; eight McMahan Ballew. He was preceded in grandchildren: Jennifer Kerley, Denise death by a daughter, Brenda Jean Ballew. Baker, Deirdre Caudill, Phillip Caudill, Ralph loved to fish, antiques, and watching Jeffrey Adam Caudill, Abbie Davis, Amber sports. He enjoyed being around children Woodby and Andrew George Woodby; four and especially his grandchildren. Surviving is his loving wife of 44 great-grandchildren: Alex, Emily, Jordan and Gabriel; two sisters: Mary Kampf of years, Brenda McIntyre Ballew, son J.R. Hendersonville and Maude Bradford of Ballew and girlfriend, Alicia Hamby, of Burnsville; and two brothers: Claude and Greenville; sisters Maxine McIntyre and Angela Fox and husband, Ronnie, all of Bill Woodby of Burnsville.

Burnsville; brother, Carl Dean Ballew of Burnsville; and grandchildren Will and Lane of Greenville. Several nieces and nephews and his very special dog, Max, also survive. Funeral was in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Sherrill Whitson officiated. Graveside service was in the Ballew Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association C/O Greenville Hospital ISC-3rd Floor, 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

Belva Bessie Hughes Deyton

Belva Bessie Hughes Deyton, 88, of Red Hill, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at Christian Care of Johnson City. A native of Yancey County, she was one of 13 children to the late Dan and Etta Deyton Hughes and wife of the late Nathan Hunter Deyton. She was also preceded in death by sisters Lenora Webb, Aza Hughes and Ora Peterson; brothers Arnold, Cass and Roy Hughes. She was a lifelong member of Ridgeview Presbyterian Chruch. Belva loved to read and sew. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Margaret Deyton Miller and husband, Marvin, of Bluff City, Tenn.; sons: J.D. Deyton and wife, Mary, of Red Hill, Larry Deyton and wife, Julia, of Green Mountain, Rodney Deyton and wife, Debra, of Bristol, Tenn., and David Deyton and wife, Karen, of Burnsville; sister Edna Hughes of Jonesborough, Tenn.; grandchildren Mark Miller, Christal Burns, Chris Deyton, Jason Deyton, Josh Deyton, Jeremy Deyton, Danielle Deyton, Janice Deyton, John Deyton and Jordan Deyton; greatgrandchildren Austin Burns, Haley Burns, Shea Deyton, Lilly Kate Deyton and Lucy Grace Deyton; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral was Saturday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Service. The Rev. Paul Bennett and Chaplain Dwight MacPherson officiated. Graveside service was in the Ridgeview Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Ruth Banks Peake

Ruth Banks Peake, 82, of Burnsville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was the youngest of 11 children of the late Plato and Mary Young Banks. She was the wife of William Derrick Peake, who died in 1995. She was also preceded in death by siblings Esby, Grace, Clara, Wesley, Helen, Nell and Mary Martha. Ruth was an active member in the community and in her church, Micaville Presbyterian. She is survived by four children: Derrick Peake and wife, Mary Anne, of Pelion, S.C., Judith Marcella and husband, Paul, of Middletown, Conn., Martha Peake of Astana, Kazakhstan and David Peake of Brightwood, Va.; six grandchildren: 5 great-grandchildren and 3 more expected; two sisters: Frances Taylor and Margaret Griffith of Burnsville; and a brother, Drate Banks of Fairfax, Va.. Burial was in the Banks Cemetery on Bolens Creek. A memorial service was in the Micaville Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Pete Peterson officiated

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Clearmont Elementary recognizes essay winners In order to encourage writing at all grade levels, Clearmont students took part in a “Holiday Wish” essay contest, sponsored by Monkey Business Toy Shop in Burnsville. There were two grand prize winners, one each at the K-2 and 3-5 levels, with those students each receiving 50.00 gift certificates from Monkey Business. In addition, McDonald’s in Burnsville awarded runner-up winners from each of the K-5 classrooms with a 5.00 gift certificate. Students were given the prompt, “If you could have one Holiday wish, what would it be? Explain why.” “The purpose of this contest was to get the students to focus on writing, especially

now that writing is no longer an End of Grade test. Writing is such an important part of our everyday lives, and our students need to have a good foundation before entering middle school. This is an opportunity for all classes to work through the writing process with their respective classes, with the added excitement of a competition. Our students really showed their selflessness and caring for others when making their wishes. They really came up with some excellent wishes, including helping the homeless, adopting orphaned children, soldiers coming home from the Middle East, curing cancer, building a restaurant to feed everyone who is

hungry, spending time with their families, and many, many more. It was amazing that these five through ten year olds wrote such insightful papers, and also gave suggestions on how these problems could be solved. I am proud of all the students who worked so hard to write a good paper and am happy to see such excellent writing skills emerging from kindergarten up to the fifth grade,” said Principal Angie Anglin. “We would like to thank Monkey Business for sponsoring the contest, as well as McDonald’s for donating the runner-up prizes. Also, all the faculty and staff at Clearmont, who really encouraged the students to do their best at all levels.”

My Holiday Wish I wish that my little brother had a tomb rock (tombstone). He died. I want his name to be on the tomb rock. His name was Ezekiel. Written by Morgan Warren Kindergarten Student Clearmont Elementary

(Principal’s note: Almost every student in kindergarten wrote about a toy that they wanted for the holiday. We were amazed that this five-year-old wished for a tombstone for her little brother. )

Helping the Less Fortunate On a cold, snowy day, my family and I took off to do some Christmas shopping. It is a yearly tradition that my dad, mom, grandma, grandpa, and I go out to do our gift buying, go to eat, stop for doughnuts, and laugh half the night. I didn’t actually realize how blessed I was by doing these things with my family until I noticed that there were people standing on every corner and most sidewalks in torn clothing holding signs that read: Will Work for Food! As my family and I kept on with our tradition and having fun, those people that I’d seen kept coming to my mind, making me realize that Christmas really isn’t the same for everyone. I have always been taught that there are people less fortunate than me, but I never really thought that much about it until I actually saw it. It was then that I knew what my “Christmas Wish” was going to be – not wishing for me, but for others. Sometimes people think homeless people are homeless because they are lazy or because they drink too much, but that is not always the case. Sometimes the outward appearance makes us wonder why people would live this way. We don’t stop to think about what might have happened in someone’s life to cause the problem because being homeless usually isn’t a choice someone would choose for themselves or their families. There are a lot of men, women, and children that are homeless, and each one has their own story. Some are homeless because of money reasons, sickness, divorce, or even loss of jobs. This causes people to have to live in boxes, cars, abandoned buildings, parks, and even on sidewalks. Sometimes having no food, water, warm clothes, and sometimes getting beaten or maybe killed. So I was reminded that when I start to complain and think I have it tough sometimes, there is always someone that has it worse. The homeless does not need or even want expensive gifts. A gift of food, warm clothing or just a blanket could make their “Christmas Wish” come true. One of the best ways to help a homeless person is to show them respect and treat them as human beings, they just need to know someone cares. Instead of turning our heads when we see someone holding a sign, if we would give them a smile and let them know we think of them as individuals, that’s all it might take to lift their spirits and give them hope. Because whatever caused someone to have to live that way, no one deserves to go hungry or sleep out in the rain or snow. Homelessness doesn’t happen to bad people, it can happen to anyone. So this Christmas, make someone’s wish come true by giving the best gift of all – LOVE! Written by Gage Edwards Fifth Grade Student Clearmont Elementary

Clearmont Elementary essay winners and runners-up: Front from left to right: Second Grade runner-up Skylar Deaton, Kindergarten winner Morgan Warren, First Grade runner-up Emma Wiseman. Back from left to right: Fourth Grade runner-up Levi Stump, Fifth Grade winner Gage Edwards, Third Grade runner-up Autumn Silver, and Principal Angie Anglin.

Shelter announces holiday schedule

The Yancey Humane Society will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day as well as Wednesday, December 26. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, December 27. Through Dec. 22, the Yancey County Humane Society is offering special prices for the adoption of cats. The cost of adopting a cat is just $12, and Humane Society staff says a cute kitten or a mature cat could be the perfect Christmas gift for someone. They might make the perfect stocking stuffer, if you don’t mind having your stocking at risk to

clawing! The Humane Society shelter is located at 962 Cane River School Rd., Burnsville. They can be reached by calling 682-9510.

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ABSCONDERS The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Corrections has listed these individuals as absconders in the 24th Judicial District in Yancey, Mitchell or Avery counties. These individuals have violated their probation/parole, and are wanted for their failure to complete their court-ordered sentence. If you have any information about any of these individuals, call the Division of Adult Corrections at 1-888-646-0024.

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Bearcats take win By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News Jerry Reed had a string of hits in his time, but he sang no truer words than his 1971 chart-topper “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot.” Hendersonville’s senior guard Rishad Felton must have had that feeling Friday night as his Bearcats clawed their way back from a third quarter 12-point deficit against Mountain Heritage to send the game into overtime tied 56-56. Heritage seemed dominant throughout the game, but no quality ball time could cool Felton’s three-pointers. As each of the first three quarters ended, Mountain Heritage held the lead: Up 1514 at the end of first quarter and up 28-27 at the half. The Cougars found their stride in the third, seemingly running away with it, holding Hendersonville to only four points for the quarter as the home team stretched its lead to 43-31. But the Bearcats didn’t give up, creeping back through a combination of hard defense and hot shooting from their senior guard, who accounted for 69 percent of the overall Hendersonville scoring with a careerhigh 40 points, 36 of those his devastating three pointer. But Cougar fans were still rightfully rocking the bleachers as Mountain Heritage led 48-39 with 3:47 to go in the game. Hendersonville responded, whittling the score down to 5450 with 28 seconds to go. Then Felton sank a three. Cougar Grant Buckner nailed two foul shots to push Heritage up 56-53 with 13 seconds left in the game. Then Felton sank a three. Overtime. Heritage’s tall man Bob Taylor controlled the ball from the tip

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The Mountain Heritage girls varsity team remain undefeated after thrashing Hendersonville 68-38 last Friday night at home. The lopsided play allowed Coach Susie Shelton to put several younger players into the game. “The young girls got to get good playing time and experience,” she said. Samm Chandler scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the Lady Cougars eight win of the season. “I thought the girls played well together. We had 22 assist as a team,” Shelton said. “We want to go into to the Polk game and continue to work on getting better ever game. We still need to get our turnovers down.” Nonetheless, Shelton said she is “very pleased overall, but we still need to get better.”

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but the Cougars didn’t score. When Hendersonville got the ball they spread out, their point man standing out past the key calmly dribbling away the clock. And dribbling. And dribbling. At the 50-second mark, Felton got the ball and drove straight for the basket but couldn’t get through the fence of Brandon Brown, Tim Hensley, Buckner and Taylor. The Bearcats kept with possession and had to inbound the ball under the Cougar basket with 44 seconds to go and the score still tied 56-56. A turnover gave the Cougars the ball on their side of the court and they pushed around the arc, looking to apparently set up the last shot for the win. Buckner had the ball on the right side and was fouled hard driving to the basket. Helped up off the floor by teammates, he was helped to the foul line. The clock showed 4.8 seconds to

go in overtime, still tied. Seemingly holding their breath, the Cougar fans and those from Hendersonville watched Buckner calmly sink both free throws to give the Cougars the lead 58-56. Hendersonville inbounded the ball and pushed it down court as those 4.8 seconds rushed away. Stopping well short of the arc, Felton launched the ball as the buzzer sounded. He sank the three, Hendersonville won, and the visiting fans erupted onto the court rushing their team, which was in a celebratory pile on the floor in front of their bench. The Cougars looked shell shocked. “It was a heartbreaking loss for us,” said Heritage Coach Hank Newson. “We know most of the mistakes were self-inflicted.” Newson knew what had hurt. “Fourth quarter turnovers have been our Achilles’ heel in our losses so

far this season, and Friday was no different.” The Cougars gave up the ball six times in the fourth quarter, and had 17 turnovers in the game. “Against a team like Hendersonville, we can’t make those mistakes and expect to win. Obviously, Felton got hot in the fourth,” and that hot hand and the turnovers led to overtime, Newson said. “In OT we did a good job getting to the foul line with 4.8 seconds to go, however, Felton hit a big-time shot ... We have to give him credit, we knew he would take the last shot. We had a man in his face and (still) he knocked it down.” The Cougars are 4-4 for the season, but 0-1 in conference with the loss to Hendersonville. “It’s a tough way to drop one, but we have to move forward,” Newson said.

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Road widening won’t shift traffic downtown By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The work to widen U.S. 19E through Burnsville will not include mandatory detours onto West and East Main Streets. “There are no plans to divert traffic through the town, through the square,” said Rick Tipton, the regional division construction engineer with the N.C. Department of Transportation. “I don’t foresee any diversion of traffic onto Main Street. We will maintain traffic on 19E,” he said. “There’s too much access needed to the businesses” along the highway in Burnsville to formally redirect traffic off of U.S. 19E through downtown, he said. “Not that there won’t be lane closures and delays, but we will try to minimize delays.” Frequent travelers on U.S. 19E will have noticed that a lot of work is being done on the stretch between the Micaville Loop and Burnsville Elementary School, and some residents have heard

Work on the widening of U.S. 19E at some points east side of Burnsville has progressed at a fast clip, leading commuters to wonder if that section will be finished before serious work begin near downtown.

rumors that DOT plans to complete the widening there and on the west side of town from Jacks Creek to Ferguson Hill Road before tackling the heavy work of widening the road through the business district. “I don’t think that’s accurate,” Tipton said. “I think you’ll see them working at various places along the way. The eastern part, where they are working now, will look more completed,” but it

isn’t because of any formal DOT plan. “There are many things that control where they work – (the need for) extend culverts, etc. - that dictates where they need to go. They might have started heavier in one area,” but that doesn’t mean that section will be finished before any other stretch of highway. Does that mean the widening of U.S. 19E through Burnsville proper will all be completed and

dedicated at the same time? “I can’t say that for sure, right now,” Tipton said. “Until we get closer to the end, (the general contractor) may choose to construct in a way to open one section at one time.” He said the first phase of the U.S. 19 widening project – from Mars Hill to Jacks Creek – was not opened in a piecemeal manner because of the nature of that particular project. “We look at it from a

traffic control point of view, we look at it in phases,” with the overall need to maintain daily traffic flow. The $41.5 million project was awarded to Young and McQueen Grading Co. of Burnsville. Work is scheduled for completion by July 1, 2015. This project is the second phase of the overall plan to widen U.S. 19.

GOP selects legislative leaders; Presnell gets appointments State Rep.-elect General Assembly Michele Presnell has session. Last month, received her committee the 77-member appointments as a body unanimously freshman Republican nominated House member of the State Speaker Thom Tillis House representing the (R-Mecklenburg) 118th district. for a second term Presnell has as Speaker of the been appointed to House. Saturday’s the Appropriations elections complete Subcommittee on Natural the GOP Caucus’ Presnell and Economic Resources s t r u c t u r a l as vice chair; Agriculture; organization ahead of committee Appropriations; Commerce and assignments, which will be Job Development; Committee on finalized in the weeks to come. Regulatory Reform; Education; Rep. Paul “Skip” Stam (R-Wake) and Government. was elected as the GOP nominee “This has certainly been a for the office of House Speaker busy time since being elected,” Pro-Tem. Stam is beginning his Presnell said. “I was assigned my seventh term in the House. During office, 1025 in the Legislative the 2011-2012 session, he served Building. We have had several as majority leader. days of orientation and briefings, Rep. Edgar Starnes (R-Caldwell) with more to come in the next few was elected as majority leader for weeks. the caucus. Starnes has served in “I look forward to serving on the House since 1993 and chaired these committees and working with the House Finance Committee my constituents in my district,” during the last session. As majority Presnell said. leader, he will lead Republican The North Carolina House Caucus meetings and direct floor Republican Caucus met in High debate. Point last Saturday to elect “I realize usually the ‘wheels leadership for the 2013-2014 of government’ turn slow, but the

leadership is picking up the pace this year,” Presnell said. “We should be able to accomplish quite a bit in a short time. I have been busy every day since November 6, talking to people and listening to their concerns. “I will continue keeping you updated on the latest information from Raleigh.” Presnell will take her oath of office at the Legislative Building in Raleigh at noon on Jan. 9. She said seating is limited, “but they also have an overflow room available.” In other Caucus business, last month, the Caucus created a new leadership position, the House Republican conference leader. On Saturday, Rep. Ruth Samuelson (R-Mecklenburg) was unanimously elected to this role. Samuelson will take on many of the political duties historically assigned to the majority leader. Samuelson will begin her fourth term in the House in January after serving as Majority Whip during the 2011-2012 session. Rep. Mike Hager (R-Rutherford), who served as freshman leader last session, was elected unanimously as Majority Whip on Saturday. It

is a significant accomplishment for Hager, who is beginning only his second term in the House. In addition to his previous role as Freshman leader, Hager also cochaired the House Committee on Public Utilities and chaired the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Alternative Fuel in 2012. The House GOP freshman class also elected leaders on Saturday. Representative-elect Rick Catlin (R-New Hanover) was elected Republican Freshman Leader. Catlin won the House District 20 race after serving as a New Hanover County Commissioner. He is the President and Owner of Catlin Engineers & Scientists. Finally, Representative-elect Dean Arp (R-Union) was elected as Republican Freshman Whip, also a new leadership position within the Caucus. “I am confident in the abilities of our leadership team,” said Speaker Tillis. “With our leaders in place, we can make progress toward organizing the House quickly to ensure an efficient and effective 2013 session.” The House holds its opening day on January 9.

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Position Available: Mtn. Challenge Coordinator Qualifications: College degree is preferred but not required in area of child development or human service related field, experience working with at-risk youth, basic computer skills, grant writing experience preferred, and access to an automobile and a valid NC driver’s license. Person must be willing to submit to a background check. The Mtn. Challenge Coordinator provides programming for youth who are at-risk of dropping out of school and becoming involved in juvenile crime. Responsibilities include: Development of individual service plans for participants, have effective skills in communication, both written and oral, an ability to work with a variety of youth, an ability to work confidentially with school personnel, DSS and mental health, keep accurate records of participants, keep accurate financial records, provide reports to 4-H agent and funding agency, serve on various committees throughout the county, be a 4-H team player, a self-starter, and being able to work with the 4-H team or alone in program area. Position funded through North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice. Applications can be obtained at Yancey County/NC Cooperative Extension, 10 Orchard St., Burnsville, N.C., or at the ESC office. The deadline to apply is the Dec. 28.

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New manager named for probation, parole Karey Scott Treadway has been named the Department of Public Safety’s district manager to oversee the Adult Correction Division’s probation and parole operations in District 24, which includes Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties. Treadway leads a staff of 30 officers and administrative support employees. The staff is responsible for about 1,171 offenders. He was previously chief probation/parole officer in the district. Treadway began his career in 1998 as a high-risk probation officer and rose through the ranks in the district. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Treadway is a member of the department’s current Correctional Leadership Development Program. He is a certified instructor in EvidenceBased Practices, Justice Reinvestment and Motivational Interviewing.

DEC. 20, 2012

• YANCEY COUNTY NEWS 13

Your health - One of the greatest gifts of all Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP As Christmas looms the shopping flurry increases as we try to find that “perfect gift” for our spouse, children, relatives and friends. We can find ourselves trying to stretch the dollar by shopping at the large “big box” discount stores, or perhaps making a commitment to keeping dollars in the community by supporting local businesses and “shopping local.” Either way, we become mesmerized by catchy advertisements, turn into shopping machines, and our holiday can become about “things” that we give and “things” that we get. These “things”, however, have a fleeting significance. Unfortunately, most gifts don’t have a long life; in a year or two, our gifts can end up at the Salvation Army store or at a garage sale. If the gifts that we give and get don’t necessarily last, what does? What is it that we keep, that we treasure, year after year? It doesn’t take long to realize that it is the precious time spent with family and friends that is the real gift that we receive during the holidays. What we unwrap is just a symbol of the love and kindness of the giver; the true gift is the ability to partake in the experience of giving and receiving. The custom of our holiday season gives us the opportunity to take time away from our daily chores and routines, and invites us to bring our attention to something grander. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a holiday invites us all to consider the true wonder that is the life that we are living and the world we are living in. If we take the time to pay attention, this “time out” of our day-to-day routines can provide a powerful impetus to understanding what is truly important to us, and it can also give us the strength to choose to live our lives according to what are our true priorities. Looking back over the years, we may have memories of cooking special dishes with family members, making cookies, singing songs, watching a football game, building a snowman, going skiing, taking a walk in a winter wonderland - memories that are not only priceless, but were dependent on your ability to be there, on your state of health at the time. When we look to the future, we joyfully anticipate many more holidays spent with family and friends, doing things together that make that time special to usexpecting that we will be there. And while there are things in this world that are beyond our control, that we cannot understand or foresee, we do have the ability to choose to support our health through our thoughts and actions, both now and in the future. The greatest gift that any of us have

received is our lives. With the gift of our lives, however, we were also given the responsibility of caring for ourselves. Our human abilities of selflove, understanding, forgiveness and selfdiscipline are the tools that allow us to keep our gift, our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves, in good working order. When we use our tools, we are increasing our chances of greater health, happiness and vitality both now and in the future. So what can you do to take better care of yourself, to do your part to make sure you will be able to enjoy many more holidays to come? We have heard the mandates, from our doctors and the magazine covers, to eat less and exercise more. Most of us have read a library of information on nutrition, yet are confused more than ever. So where do we start? Before embarking on a list of things that you “should” be doing, you need to find your “why”, your reasons for wanting to take care of yourself. As a holistic health coach, I help my clients begin at the beginning by asking them, “Why is your health important to you?” So before you read any further, take out a piece of paper and write down three reasons that your health is important to you. You may be experiencing chronic pain, allergies or digestive issues. You may be struggling to lose weight, or have recently been diagnosed with heart disease or diabetes. You may be buried in medical bills, and have begun to realize the many different ways that ill-health has cost you. Or you may be thinking about your children and grandchildren, the financial and emotional responsibilities that you have to them, the precious few days that we have with those we love, and how much you don’t want to miss a second. Once you have your three reasons, once you have connected with the true value of your life and what you want, improving and maintaining your health becomes effortless. You have your reasons; you know what you want and why you want it. And when you combine your reasons with your tools of self-love, understanding, forgiveness and self-discipline, you can experience anything you desire, even a long and fulfilling life of vibrant health and happiness. So here is my holiday gift to you, a way I can show my unending support and encouragement as you seek better health, greater joy, and many, many more holiday memories to come. 10 Steps to Opening Your Greatest Gift of All 1. Read your “3 Reasons” that your health is important to you- out loud. Verbally share your reasons with your spouse, your children, your parents, or your friends. See page 14

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14 DEC. 20, 2012

• YANCEY COUNTY NEWS

Get to the root of the child’s problem

By John Rosemond Q: Our son started full-day kindergarten in September. For the first three months he had no problem with his behavior at school, but for the past few weeks he has gotten in trouble for talking, not listening, and he spit at a child at school today. Taking away privileges hasn’t made a difference in his behavior. He was always such a well-behaved child so we are at our wits end as far as what to do. Any suggestions for punishment would be greatly appreciated. A: Sometimes punishment is the answer for a classroom behavior problem; sometimes it isn’t. In this case, I am reluctant to recommend punishment (but I’ll go ahead and describe an approach that may work) because your son’s problems began rather suddenly after three initial months of good behavior. That’s certainly puzzling. It suggests that something happened - and is still happening - at school to cause this sea change in your son’s attitude. That intuition is strengthened by the fact that he’s never been a discipline problem. Is the teacher young or inexperienced? Did some incident occur - an embarrassing one perhaps - in class on the playground that might have caused the other children to change their attitude toward your son? Is he being teased

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by his classmates? Did his best classroom friend suddenly decide to abandon him in favor of some other child? You first need to do a certain amount of detective work in order to determine if such an incident did occur. The fact that taking privileges away hasn’t worked to set your son back on the right path leads me to think there’s more going on here than meets the eye. Sometimes a seemingly small event can rapidly cascade into a major problem. If so, then it may be that things have gone downhill to the point where a change of teacher, even a change of school, is called for - a fresh start, in other words. When it can be determined that a classroom behavior problem is nothing more and nothing less than a classroom behavior problem, I

Steps to staying healthy From page 13 When you share your reasons, you set your intention in motion. Suddenly “wishes” become goals, and others in your life can help you attain what you really want. 2. Post your 3 Reasons on the refrigerator, on your bathroom mirror, on the dashboard or your car, by your bedside table so you can remember what it is that you really want- to feel better, to have more energy, to lose weight, to be free of pain, to have a few more years with the grandkids. 3. Forgive yourself for past choices you have made. You cannot change the past, but what you do now creates your future. Read your 3 Reasons and remember what you really want. 4. Forgive others so that their words and actions do not trap you in the past. 5. Surround yourself with people that are positive and encouraging. Read books that are encouraging and uplifting. Avoid those that put you down and discourage you from seeking better health and happiness and from getting what you really want. 6. Do what you can to help others. 7. Make clean, filtered water your drink of choice, and drink it

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often throughout the day. 8. Get outside and walk every day - especially when you’re stressed, depressed, or angry. 9. Be thankful for your food. Eat high quality whole unrefined foods when you are physically hungry. Realize that the food you eat becomes the cells of your bodyyou literally “are what you eat, and what your food has eaten.” 10. If you are addicted to cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol, find the support you need to realize that you do not need them in your life. Medea L Galligan MS, CHHC, AADP earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Oklahoma State University and attended the Institute of Intergrative Nutrition located in New York City. She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and member of the Amercian Association of Drugless Practicioners, with over 15years of experience in Holistic Health Coaching. She has worked with thousands people of all ages over the years, helping them reach and maintain their health and wellness goals. You can reach her at her website www. HealthyLifestyleConcepts.com or by phone at (828)989-9144.

Book Club to meet Jan. 18 Mayland Community College’s BookWormz Club will discuss Vengeance by Benjamin Black on Friday, January 18 at 2 PM on the college’s Mitchell Campus. Anyone who has read the book or who is interested in the book club is welcome. For more information call 828-766-1320.

generally recommend a consequence-based approach involving loss of privileges on “bad” school days. This requires that the teacher provide daily feedback concerning the child’s behavior. She can, for example, email a brief daily report to the parents at the end of every school day. At-home privileges depend on a good report. The best results are obtained when the daily report involves no shades of gray. In other words, the child was either incident - free or not - and exactly what constitutes an incident must be defined clearly in advance. One such event results in the child losing all privileges - including television, all other electronic entertainment, and after-school activities. In addition, his bedtime is moved back at least one hour. Two bad days through the school week result in loss of privileges on the weekend. The combination of daily and weekend consequences usually proves to be enough of a “persuader.” Sometimes, improvement is seen almost immediately; sometimes, it takes a few weeks. The secret, as always when the issue is discipline, is consistency on the part of both parent and teacher. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.

Teaching art at Micaville Elementary

The creative minds of Micaville explain their thoughts, work Elementary students devised together effectively, build theories, stories, wrote and edited their make predictions, create analogies, finished products, and even solve complex problems and illustrated their own during author assess their own work. And Karen Karen Miller’s week as a Teaching wants to teach the children while Artist through the Toe River Arts entertaining them. It was clear Council. The kids cut out and put that she was successful at both at together “paper monsters” then Micaville Elementary. thought up stories around them. Karen showed them how to put these snippets of idea into words, onto paper. Everyone had an opportunity to read and critique their own work. Karen’s children’s stories have appeared in various children’s print magazines like Ranger Rick, Wild Outdoor World, National Geographic for Kids. Her book, Monsters and Water Beasts: Fact Week of 12/24/12 - 12/30/12 or Fancy? initiated her teaching program in schools.  She confesses that while her presentations are fun, she has “hidden” goals such as critical thinking and writing skills. Studies show that when students study the arts, they develop their abilities to be creative, plan,

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DEC. 20, 2012

• YANCEY COUNTY NEWS 15

Two schools to get mascot statuary

Cook-Kristensen engagement

Donald and Susan Cook of Burnsville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Marie Cook, to Daniel Paul Kristensen. Stephanie is a 2003 graduate of Mountain Heritage High School and a 2008 graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte. She is employed at the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. Daniel is the son of Linda

Kristensen of Lees Summit, Missouri. He is a 1999 graduate of Lees Summit High School and a 2011 graduate of Devry University. Daniel is an Army veteran, and is employed as a Software Engineer at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas. A May 12, 2013, wedding will be held at Meadowview Gardens in Bates Coty, Missouri. After a honeymoon to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the couple will reside in Olathe, Kansas.

Christmas Stroll set Dec. 22 Join NC High Peaks Saturday December 22 for a stroll of Historic Burnsville and then get special deals for last-minute Christmas shopping from businesses on Main Street. Meet at 1 p.m. in the Burnsville Municipal Parking Lot in front of the Yancey County Board of Elections (next to Hammond’s Antiques) to learn about Burnsville and Yancey County history as the group strolls the storied streets of Burnsville. The hike will finish on the Town Square and then hikers can advantage of discounts for strollers only and Christmas sales at local businesses on Main Street.

School leaders and supporters are buying team mascot statues to decorate at Mountain Heritage High School and at East Yancey Middle School. The effort arose as the high school considered how best to landscape around the new softball field house, which is being built in the fork of the road just past the security gate at the high school. The original design called for a mural on the U.S. 19E side of the building, but bids for the mural came in much higher than expected. The school board asked Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton to research other options to make the landscaping at the field house visually appealing. Tipton contacted the Toe River Arts Council to see if there were any local artists who could provide ideas, but in the end he told the board that a company in Colorado can provide a copper-finished aluminum cougar statue for $499, which he said was considerably more affordable than any other options. Tipton told the board that a dry river bed setting would be designed by a local landscaper to display the cougar, which is sculpted to appear to be coming down a hillside, perhaps stalking prey. MHHS Athletic Director Joey Robinson was interested in purchasing another cougar for the football field area, while East Yancey Middle School wanted a statue of a panther.The supplier of the statuary offered free shipping for orders of over $1,000, and by combining the orders the board was able to afford the statue for the entrance at the high school, and approved purchasing the statue for the high school entrance. Boosters will pay for the cougar on the high school football field, while the middle school panther will be paid for out of athletic department funds.

Court upholds video sweepstakes ban By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News The Supreme Court of North Carolina has upheld the constitutionality of a state ban on video sweepstakes machines. The court issued opinions in two cases last Friday, ruling that the ban on the machines is well within the state’s authority to “preserve and protect the public morals.” “While one can question whether these systems meet the traditional definition of gambling - because plaintiffs have ostensibly separated the consideration or “bet” element from the game of chance feature by offering “free” sweepstakes entries - it is clear that the General Assembly

considered these sweepstakes systems to be the functional equivalent of gambling, thus presenting the same social evils as those it identified in traditional forms of gambling,” the court wrote. “It is well settled that the police power of the state may be exerted to preserve and protect the public morals. It may regulate or prohibit any practice or business the tendency of which, as shown by experience, is to weaken or corrupt the morals of those who follow it or to encourage idleness instead of habits of industry.” The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association is now seeking legal guidance on how soon law enforcement can resume enforcement of the ban,

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which had been on hold after a lower Pizza Stix w/Marin court said the law infringed on First Ham&Cheese S’wich/ Amendment rights. Corn “The Sheriffs’ Association has Carrot Stix/Peaches long supported the ban,” the group Cranberry Crunch said in a press release issued after the Milk ruling. “During this year’s legislative session, state Rep. Frank McGuirt, retired sheriff of Union County, called sweepstakes parlors ‘video larceny.’” Some communities had tried to control use of video sweepstakes machines by instituting high taxes on each machine. Burnsville Aldermen had passed a machine tax, but a town official said they knew of no video sweepstakes operators within town limits. The county had not passed taxes on the machines, though few have been visible in area establishments.

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CALIFORNIA NAVEL ORANGES 4 Lb. Bag

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PRIDE OF THE FARM TURKEY BREAST

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