728 W. Main St. - 682-9994 • Dale - 208-1881 • Jonathan - 779-1980 20 acres! 90 percent flat & tillable. large creek runs 2 boundaries! MLS #24452 $425,000 50 cents April 26, 2012 W Vol. 2, No. 17 Brush Creek - Burnsville - Cane River Crabtree - Egypt - Green Mountain - Jacks Creek Pensacola - Price’s Creek - Ramseytown - South Toe v Recipient of the 2011 E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v Yancey County News www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v Look inside for... It takes patience to get a turkey on the hunt Sample ballots printed inside! 60 rising kindergarteners and their families recently enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon in preparation for starting school. See a story about the event inside! County may provide for TRAC gallery site By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News County Commissioners all seem to agree that they might be able to help keep the Toe River Arts Council gallery in Burnsville. “It started here; we certainly don’t need to lose them,” Commissioner Marvin Holland said during a budget meeting Monday. Others seemed to agree, and County Manager Nathan Bennett said he would “be happy to have the conversation” with TRAC leaders to keep an art gallery open and available in downtown Burnsville. See Page 6 Tipton Hill, Buladean to close; Yancey weighs idea of accepting transfer elementary students Conservancy signs protection for parcel off of the Cane River A landowner has helped the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy establish another conservation easement in Yancey County. The 192 acres hold spectacular northerly views over the Black Mountains and sit close to several other prominent conservation easements, including the Big Tom Wilson Preserve. See story on page 6 T he Mitchell County Board of Education voted to close Tipton Hill Elementary school and Buladean Elementary effective at the end of the school year in response to shrinking enrollment and a tight budget. The move is forcing Yancey County school leaders to consider whether they will accept elementary school transfer students next year. See story on page 3 County leaders say the old library building, which the county leases, might be the perfect location for a Toe River Arts Council Gallery in Burnsville.
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728 W. Main St. - 682-9994 • Dale - 208-1881 • Jonathan - 779-1980
20 acres! 90 percent flat & tillable. large creek runs 2 boundaries!
MLS #24452 $425,000
50cents
April 26, 2012 W Vol. 2, No. 17Brush Creek - Burnsville - Cane River Crabtree - Egypt - Green Mountain - Jacks Creek Pensacola - Price’s Creek - Ramseytown - South Toe
v Recipient of the 2011 E.W. Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First Amendment v
Yancey County News www.yanceycountynews.com vTo be a voice, and to allow the voices of our community to be heard.v
Look inside for...
It takes patience to get a turkey on the hunt
Sample ballots printed inside!
60 rising kindergarteners and their families recently enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon in preparation for starting school. See a story about the event inside!
County may providefor TRAC gallery siteBy Jonathan AustinYancey County News
County Commissioners all seem to agree that they might be able to help keep the Toe River Arts Council gallery in Burnsville.
“It started here; we certainly don’t need to lose them,” Commissioner Marvin Holland said during a budget meeting
Monday.Others seemed to agree, and
County Manager Nathan Bennett said he would “be happy to have the conversation” with TRAC leaders to keep an art gallery open and available in downtown Burnsville.
See Page 6
Tipton Hill, Buladean to close; Yancey weighs idea of accepting
transfer elementary students
Conservancy signs protection for parcel off of the Cane RiverA landowner has helped the Southern Appalachian
Highlands Conservancy establish another conservation easement in Yancey County. The
192 acres hold spectacular northerly views over the Black Mountains and sit close to several other prominent conservation easements, including the Big Tom Wilson Preserve.
See story on page 6
The Mitchell County Board of Education voted to close Tipton Hill Elementary school and Buladean Elementary effective at the end of the school year
in response to shrinking enrollment and a tight budget.The move is forcing Yancey County school leaders
to consider whether they will accept elementary school transfer students next year.
See story on page 3
County leaders say the old library building, which the county leases, might be the perfect location for a Toe River Arts Council Gallery in Burnsville.
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Secretary of State notice about constitutional amendment
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When is a primary election, not just a pri-mary election? The answer is when there is also a state constitutional amendment on the ballot.
May elections in North Carolina, includ-ing the upcoming one on May 8, are often called “primary elections” since they are typ-ically filled with candidates running in politi-cal party primaries. “However, this time, the May 8 election also includes the proposed state constitutional amendment on marriage,” Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall said.
“In terms of this proposed constitutional amendment,” Marshall said, “this is the one and only time North Carolina voters will be able to vote in favor of or in opposition to it. So, if there are any voters out there who have been thinking they might not vote in the pri-mary, they should realize this is the ‘general election’ for this proposed amendment.”
The 2011 General Assembly approved a measure (Session Law 2011-409) that would put language into the North Carolina Consti-tution related to legally recognized marriages in the state.
The proposed amendment to Article 14 of the North Carolina Constitution would add a new section, to be called Section 6. It would read as follows:
“Sec. 6. Marriage. Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this
section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.”
The General Assembly also approved the language that voters will see on the ballot as they consider this constitutional amendment:
[ ] FOr [ ] AGAiNSTConstitutional amendment to provide that
marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.
The Constitutional Amendments Publi-cation Commission has approved language for an official explanation of the proposed amendment that can be provided to voters to assist them in understanding the amend-ment. The Commission has three members including Secretary of State Marshall, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper and the General Assembly’s Legislative Services Officer George Hall. Secretary Marshall urg-es voters to take time to consider the amend-ment.
“The Constitution of North Carolina be-longs to the people of North Carolina. As with every proposed constitutional amend-ment, the voters have an important responsi-bility here to consider this proposed change and cast their ballots according to the facts and to their personal beliefs.”
Here is the official explanation adopted by the Commission:
A current North Carolina law enacted in 1996 says that marriage between individuals
of the same sex are not valid in North Caro-lina. This amendment would make that con-cept part of the North Carolina Constitution. If this amendment is passed by the voters, then under state law it can only be changed by another vote of the people.
The term “domestic legal union” used in the amendment is not defined in North Caro-lina law.
There is debate among legal experts about how this proposed constitutional amendment may impact North Carolina law as it relates to unmarried couples of same or opposite sex and same sex couples legally married in an-other state, particularly in regard to employ-ment-related benefits for domestic partners; domestic violence laws; child custody and visitation rights; and end-of-life arrange-ments. The courts will ultimately make those decisions.
The amendment also says that private par-ties may still enter into contracts creating rights enforceable against each other. This means that unmarried persons, businesses and other private parties may be able to enter into agreements establishing personal rights, responsibilities, or benefits as to each other. The courts will decide the extent to which such contracts can be enforced.
This explanation is being provided to each North Carolina county board of elections. For copies, people may contact their county board of elections, the North Carolina Secre-tary of State’s Office, or visit the Secretary of State’s Office online at www.sosnc.com.
On Tuesday 8 May 2012, the citizens of Yancey County have the opportunity – nay, the obligation – to make some important choices at the voting booth. One of the most important, and least discussed, is the selection of three members to sit on the county’s Board of Education. Five candidates are running. I, and many other voters, know little about the campaign positions of these five persons. There are many questions to ask and I am
hopeful this paper will provide a forum to do so. I trust each candidate will answer, for I sorely need “some learning”:
1. What do you know about the budget cuts made at both the State and County levels in the 2011-12 school year? From where are you getting your information?
2. What do you know about the funding of education at the State and County levels for the upcoming school year? Again, from where are you getting your information?
3. If cuts are made to the county’s 2012-12 education budget, what would you cut, and why?
4. If funds are restored to the county’s 2012-13 education budget, what would you restore, and why?
5. If the NC State Planning Board
recommended consol ida t ion and/or closure of some or all of Yancey County’s community schools, would you support this recommendation? Why? Which school(s) would you close?
6. If there are only enough pennies to maintain one field of non-academic education -- sports or art or music -- which would you fund? Why?
7. What do you think about the Early College Program partnership with Mayland Community College?
8. What is your description of public education in Yancey County?
9. What is your definition of an “ideal public education” in Yancey County?
Respectfully submitted,Amy Trobaugh
A request for information from candidates for the Board of Education
Twenty-five restaurants have been selected to compete this summer in the Best Dish in North Carolina competition. The finalists will represent one of two regions within the state in either the fine or casual dining category. Each region will have a single judge who will be responsible for choosing that region’s winners in both categories. Judges will remain anonymous until they have completed their scoring process, at which time they will reveal their identity to the chefs.
The finalists for this year’s
competition in the Western Piedmont/Mountain region are:
Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille of Shelby; Bistro 42 of Asheboro; HomeGrown of Asheville; Curate of Asheville; Sunny Point Cafe of Asheville; Off the Square of Albemarle; Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen of Greensboro; Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar of Winston-Salem; Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar of Boone; Red Stag Grill of Asheville; Season’s at Highland Lake Inn of Flat Rock; Marisol of Greensboro; Westglow
Resort and Spa of Blowing Rock; Gallery Restaurant of Charlotte; Crippen’s Country Inn & Restaurant of Blowing Rock; and Mast Farm Inn of Valle Crucis.
“This marks the seventh year of the contest and the interest among restaurants continues to grow,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “I encourage everyone to support state food producers, growers and restaurants by visiting these restaurants and experiencing the best local recipes in North Carolina for themselves.”
25 best restaurants include 16 in Western region
April 26, 2012 • yANCEy COUNTy NEWS 3
By Jonathan AustinYancey County News
Yancey County Schools leaders are busy working on a policy to either accept or deny Mitchell County elementary transfer students on word that Tipton Hill and Buladean elementary schools will be closed.
“I gave the board an overview so they can be thinking on it,” said Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton. “We will be addressing it more. We’ve had two calls, but we expect more.”
The Mitchell County Board of Education voted to close Tipton Hill Elementary school and Buladean Elementary effective at the end of the school year in response to shrinking enrollment and a tight budget.
The school board held a public hearing earlier in the year to discuss the idea of closing the schools, and at that time parents in the two districts warned Mitchell leaders that they might pull their children in favor of going to school in Yancey.
Dr. Richard Spurling, an associate superintendent with Mitchell County Schools, said the student population in the county had decreased dramatically in the past few decades to the point where closing the two elementary schools was feasible. “We’re stretching ourselves so thin, we just don’t feel like we are giving our students a quality education,” he told the Yancey County News in February.
Ti p t o n – t h e Ya n c e y superintendent – said his system has “put a hold on accepting anybody from Tipton Hill or Buladean until we can formalize a policy.” He said he has asked elementary principals to bring ideas to their next principals’ meeting on May 5.
Mitchell school leaders have said they would release students at Tipton Hill or Buladean to attend in Yancey, and “on first gander, we’d might say, ‘Great,’” said
Tipton, because it would mean Yancey would get the state funds intended to educate the children. “But on the other hand, what does it do for our small schools? Does it create an overcrowding situation? Does it create problems for our schools?” Those, Tipton said, are issues that must be addressed before Yancey agrees to take any of the students.
“What we’re hearing is , most would go to Clearmont Elementary; some mentioned Bee Log.”
Clearmont is not bursting in student population, he said, but the school system must study the idea to make sure unintended problems don’t arise.
“We’re not saying we’re not going to take people, but we want to have a plan.
Bee Log Elementary is a small school with a small student body, Tipton said, but it may not be set up for many more students. “The big thing when you start adding classes is, it puts a crimp on everything you do.”
Some classes at Buladean have only five students, while other elementary schools in Mitchell County are packed, Spurling said. If no students can go to Yancey, the students in question will be transferred to Gouge Elementary, which is planned as a K-4 school next year, or Bowman Middle, which will be for fifth to eighth grades.
Tipton Hill Elementary is located less than a mile from the Mitchell-Yancey border at Green Mountain. While the Buladean school is not as close, geographically, officials say they expect some parents of students there may ask to send their children to Yancey.
Mitchell will close Buladean and Tipton Hill schools
Rabies Clinic set for May 5T h e Y a n c e y
Humane Society will conduct a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Animal Shelter off Cane River School Road.
State law requires all pets four months and older to have the rabies vaccination.
All cats must be in carriers and all dogs must be on leash. If you need a carrier or a leash, just let one of the volunteers know and they will assist you. Checks and cash are acceptable. No credit or debit cards. Do not bring large denomination bills.
Volunteers will be on hand so that you can sign up your pets for spay/neuter. It’s free.
Tipton HIll School will be closed, as well as Buladean Elementary.
Yancey considers accepting transfer
elementary students
M a r k y o u r calendars for the 5th Annual Wellspring Farm Open Farm Day in Burnsville, on Saturday, April 28, from 11 till 5, Rain or Shine!
A t We l l s p r i n g Farm you will have the opportunity to learn about various fiber animals such as Llamas, Alpacas, Moorit Corriedale, Tunis and Jacob Sheep as well as Angora Rabbits. This is an opportunity to learn step by step the harvesting of wool to using it for spinning and a wide variety of fiber arts. Come learn about the various livestock, pasture management, herd management, and fencing for the novice to the experienced. Our sheep shearer will be busy shearing the sheep and some of our fiber friends will be explaining the process of turning wool into finished garments. There will be hand spun yarns, prepared fibers and fleeces for
sale alongwith other farm products. If you are interested in getting started with livestock, or just want to get “acquainted” with them, then this is a must at tend. Other activities will f ea tu re sp inn ing d e m o n s t r a t i o n s , b a b y a n i m a l s , mee t t he l l amas and needlefelting. Our fr iends from Southeas t L lama Rescue and 4-H will be joining us for this fun day.
The farm has a wonderful covered porch and large barn so the event is held rain
or shine. Learn more at wellspringfarm.com
Please carpool if possible, as parking may be limited.
Directions: From Burnsville follow 19W alongside Cane River approximately 8 miles. Just past the store on the left (do not take the sharp right over the large bridge and continue on to TN) make a left onto Bald Mountain Road,drive 3 miles, make a right onto Riddle Branch Road, and a r ight onto Wellspring Lane.
Area farm plans open house on Saturday
BASS will host the Douglas Lake Challenge in Dandridge, Tenn., May 3 – 6, the fourth of eight Bassmaster Elite Series professional bass fishing tournaments scheduled in 2012. The contest pits 99 of the top bass anglers in the world against one another, including fishing legend Kevin VanDam and 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane, as they compete for the $100,000 first prize and a coveted spot in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic set for Feb. 22-24, 2013, in Tulsa, Okla.
There is no cost to come watch, organizers said. Local anglers competing for the $100,000 prize
include Bassmaster Elite anglers Brandon Card, Caryville, Tenn.; Ott DeFoe, Jefferson, Tenn.; and David Walker, Sevierville, Tenn.
Following the weigh-in on Sat., May 5, the Evan Williams Bourbon Concert Series performance by RCA Recording artists Bush Hawg will take place at The Point Resort in Dandridge. Listen to a clip of Bush Hawg’s music here: www.bushhawg.net/music.
Full field of anglers launch is from The Point Marina. Public launch-viewing available 122 Boatdock Dr. Dandridge, Tenn.
Big BASS eventset for May 3-6
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Obituaries Dennis Grindstaff Jr.Dennis Keith Grinestaff Jr., 59, of the
Big Brush Creek Community, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at his home. He was the son of the late Dennis and Margery Woody Grinestaff and was a construction contractor.
Dennis is survived by his son, Patrick Grinestaff and wife, Sarah, of Spruce Pine; sisters Sandy Tipton of Mine Fork and Priscilla Hicks of Brush Creek; brothers Pat Grinestaff of Spruce Pine, Larry Grinestaff of Poplar and Timmy Grinestaff of Green Mountain; and grandsons Skyler Keith and Hayden Patrick Grinestaff.
No services are planned at this time.
Fred Swayngim Jr.Fred Swayngim Jr., of Burnsville, died
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He was a son of the late Fred and Anna Fay Turner Swayngim.
A Vietnam Army veteran, he was a lifetime member and past commander of The Sgt. E. L. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV. Fred was a member of Liberty Covenant Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Currie and a stepson, Donn Lorenz.
Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Carol Goldman Swayngim; a nephew, Scott Currie of Louisville, Ky., and extended family and friends.
A memorial service was Saturday in the Liberty Covenant Church under the direction of The Sgt. E. L. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV. Pastor Frank Wyatt officiated.
Anna Mae NormanAnna Mae Norman, 97, of Nebo, died
Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Sunrise Rehabilitation & Care.
A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Cora Branch Carroway, and the wife of John Henry Norman, who passed away in 1977. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Norman, and a son, Allen Norman.
Surviving are a son, Charles Norman and wife, Pauline, of Nebo; three grandchildren: Randy Norman, Louann Thomas and Rene Norman; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday in Nebo. Burial was in the Elk Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
Homer FoxHomer Fox, 79, of Burnsville, passed
away Monday, April 23, 2012, at Mission Hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Hattie Laws Fox. He was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Homer was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He attended Fox Creek Baptist Church.Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Neta
Wilson Fox; a daughter, Patricia Garland and husband, Ricky, of Burnsville; a grandson, Brandon Garland; two brothers: Clay Fox of Burnsville and Albert Fox
of Weaverville, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Perry Norton officiated. Burial was in the Academy Cemetery.
Juanita LuskJuanita B. Lusk, a native of Big Creek,
W. Va, has died.She was one of seven children born to
Ora and Charlotte (Lottie) Lucas Burwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold S. Lusk, in 2003, as well as two sisters and three brothers.
Surviving are a daughter, Vhonda L. Blankenship and husband, Malcolm, of Burnsville; a son, Harold Alan Lusk and wife, Nora, of Burnsville; five grandchildren: LeAnn Shutes and husband, Steve; Jennifer Ollis and husband, Geoff, Harold A. Lusk Jr., Selena C. Lusk, and Laura A. Lusk, engaged to Kevin McDaniel; one great-grandson: Ty K. Ollis; a sister, Bernice Hauth, and several nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside service was held Monday, as well as a public memorial service at West Burnsville Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelical Association, Gideons International, or Hospice of Yancey County.
Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the Lusk family.
Susan SilverSusan Silver, 50, of Micaville, died
Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Born on Dec. 2, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late William Hickey and Eliza Hunt McKinney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Dell McKinney and her stepfather; Zeyland G. McKinney.
Mrs. Silver attended the Young’s Chapel Baptist Church and was employed at Wal-Mart in Spruce Pine. She was a graduate of Mayland Community College with an A.A.S. Degree in Office Systems Technology. She enjoyed making baby wreaths.
Funeral was Saturday in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Revs.
Lawrence Glenn, Clayton McKinney and Jeff Reecer officiating. Graveside service was Sunday in the Burnett Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband; James Silver of the home; her son, Jimmy Silver and wife, Renee, of Burnsville; her granddaughters Sierra and Madison Silver of Burnsville; her stepmother Betty McKinney of Spruce Pine; her stepsisters Wanda Ray and husband, Allen, of Weaverville; Kim Greene and husband, Byron, of Spruce Pine; Janice Cornell and husband, David, of Imperial, Pa., and Carol Pfontz and husband, Dan, of Hampstead, Md.; her brothers, William H. McKinney and wife, Anita, of Chester, S.C., and Wally Hunt of Stevensville, Md.; her sisters, Brenda McCrae of Stevensville, Md.; Lana Likas of Chester, S.C., Joi McKinney and husband, Thomas, of Winston-Salem, and Mary Rigdon and husband, Jeff, of Roanoke, Va.; and special friends Ann and Amanda Thomas.
Debbie Smith MorrisDebbie Smith Morris, 58, of Jack Sullins
Road in Spruce Pine, died Monday, April 23, 2012, at her home.
Born on January 18, 1954, in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Buford Smith and Dorothy Sparks Smith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers; Larry Smith and Chris Smith.
Funeral was Wednesday at the Pine Branch Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Williams and Bobby Joe Greene officiating.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy S. Smith of Spruce Pine; her daughter, Renee Strickland Currin of Henderson; her son, Tre Strickland of Spruce Pine; and granddaughters Emily Renee Strickland of Spruce Pine and Avery Laurel Currin of Henderson.
Cary BartzCary L. Bartz, 68, of Cooper Lane,
Burnsville, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine.
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Sample Libertarian Primary BallotYancey County, North CarolinaMay 8, 2012
These are samples of the ballots for the May 8 primary. Above is the Republican ballot, which consists of two pages. Below at left is the Democrat ballot, and at right is the sample Libertarian primary ballot. Registered voters who chose no political party affiliation may vote in the primary using a nonpartisan ballot, the Republican ballot, the Democratic ballot, or the Libertarian ballot, but may choose only one. All ballots include the state constitutional amendment question and the nonpartisan school board races. The nonpartisan ballot includes only those items.
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A county landowner has helped the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy establish another conservation easement in Yancey County. The 192-acres off the Cane River were added to a conservation easement late last year, and public word of the effort came out this spring.
The property holds spectacular northerly views over the Black Mountains and sits close to several other prominent conservation easements, including the Big Tom Wilson Preserve, public tracts of land such as Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Mount Mitchell State Park.
SAHC Executive Director Carl Silverstein said the property is prominent on clear days in the view-scape from Mt. Mitchell State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The property rises to an elevation of 5,163 feet at the summit of High Knob.
“The Elk Fork property epitomizes what land conservation trusts try to do on a daily basis–protect pieces of land that hold aesthetic, practical, and intrinsic value,” Silverstein
said. “It is pivotal that we continue to protect properties that are highly visible to the public eye.”
The size of the property, complemented by its close proximity to several other protected properties, makes Elk Fork biologically significant. Elk Fork is made up of primarily Oak and Cove hardwoods that range from 20-60 years old and potentially older trees at higher elevations. NC wildlife biologists have found Allegheny Woodrats (State Special Concern Species) and Least Weasels (State Significantly Rare Species) in the rock habitats on the property.
“Our family has long shared a dream of protecting natural areas for the future. This easement ensures that our property will continue to support a small part of the incomparable biological diversity of the Appalachian Mountains,” said Russ Oates, landowner of the Elk Fork tract.
Silverstein said Oates is a biologist specializing in birds. “A personal goal of his was to own a mountain property in Western
North Carolina that would make a difference for wildlife. About 10 years ago he bought this property, and he’s been trying to manage the property for the benefit of birds.” The conservancy can help, and Oates still has the right to build his non-intrusive retirement home on the land.
The conservation easement costs were made possible by a complete donation by the landowners and from the generous assistance of Fred Stanback. “It is reassuring to know that remarkable pieces of land can still be protected today thanks to the ecological awareness and economic generosity of others,” said SAHC’s Land Protection Director Michelle Pugliese.
Elk Fork is within the French Broad River Watershed and includes tributary streams of Elk Fork Creek which flow into the Cane River.
“Conservation of the property helps protect tributary streams of the French Broad Watershed from sources of sedimentation and other types of pollution,” says SAHC Stewardship Director Hanni Muerdter.
Conservancy protects piece of viewscape
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Members of the Bald Creek Brownie Troop #30605 toured the animal shelter today and made a generous donation of dog and cat treats and toys! Thanks girls! Pictured with the Brownies are YHS Executive Director Tim Tipton and Troop Leader Melanie Garrett.
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was the first to report on plans to close the West Main Street TRAC gallery due to budget issues.
TRAC Executive Director Denise Cook said the option to possibly use the old library would take TRAC forward and back, as the gallery was once housed in the upstairs of the former bank building on the town square.
“I am pleased by this
show of support from our commissioners, community and members that will help TRAC to grow in the right direction for the future,” Cook said. “This moment in time provides us with an opportunity to engage in plans that can have an even greater impact on our schools, our community and region.”
Commiss ioners were meeting Monday to hear initial budget figures for the next fiscal year. In reports from the
budget office staff, they found that departments in county government are requesting about $1.35 million more than the finance office expects to see in revenue, which is not unusual at this point in the budget process.
Commissioners must work with the department heads and the finance office to bring that number down in coming weeks.
“It is, after all, only April,” Bennett said.
Commissioners float idea to save TRAC gallery in Burnsville
A group of concerned agencies (AMY Regional Library, Designing Women Group, Graham Children’s Health Services, MANNA Food Bank, Reconciliation House, Yancey County Cooperative
Extension Office & Yancey County Schools) have been meeting and would like to offer a free bag of food for families that may need some extra support during the months of June and July to be delivered by the
Bookmobile once a month. “We’re excited about this
opportunity to bring both books and food to children during the summer” said Sylvia Archer, Bookmobile Librarian for AMY Regional Library. Families can
sign up for this service by calling 682-4476. “With school ending mid-May, we realize this
will be a particularly long summer for families that qualify for free and reduced-price school meals,” said Lynne Deyton, the Yancey County Schools Child Nutrition Director.
The group has been meeting since December to brainstorm solutions to get food into the hands of children over the summer. Many children rely on the schools to provide them with two solid meals each day and almost 400 children also take food home on the weekends through the Operation Feed a Child program that runs during the school year.
Agencies working to help keep kids, families well fed this summer
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WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton. Weighted Average Report for Monday Apr 23. Slaughter cows made up 31 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 6 percent, replacement cows 12 percent, and feeders 52 percent. The feeder supply included 26 percent steers, 41 percent heifers, and 33 percent bulls. Near 23 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 210-210 210 210.00 210.00 1 265-265 265 185.00 185.00 1 305-305 305 183.00 183.00 5 356-390 363 180.00-198.00 194.13 2 430-440 435 170.00-182.50 176.32 2 460-470 465 177.50-179.00 178.24 1 535-535 535 170.00 170.00 2 580-580 580 155.00 155.00 1 630-630 630 140.00 140.00 1 745-745 745 125.00 125.00 Small 1 - 2 1 295-295 295 125.00 125.00 Medium and Large 3 1 445-445 445 160.00 160.00 1 450-450 450 145.00 145.00 Holstein Large 3 2 310-330 320 115.00-140.00 127.11 1 530-530 530 108.00 108.00Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 185-185 185 180.00 180.00 1 295-295 295 175.00 175.00 2 325-325 325 170.00-182.50 176.25 8 375-385 378 176.00-182.00 177.63 2 415-420 418 150.00-163.00 156.54 4 450-465 459 152.50-167.50 159.02 2 510-535 523 137.50-141.00 139.21 6 555-595 577 130.00-145.00 137.33 3 615-645 635 123.00-137.50 132.82 1 670-670 670 127.00 127.00 1 850-850 850 100.00 100.00 Small 1 - 2 1 335-335 335 160.00 160.00 Medium and Large 3 1 380-380 380 150.00 150.00 1 410-410 410 130.00 130.00 3 450-465 457 130.00-148.00 140.26Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 415-420 418 180.00-190.00 185.03 5 450-485 466 160.00-171.00 166.53 1 525-525 525 155.00 155.00 4 550-585 571 120.00-133.00 127.83 2 605-605 605 137.50 137.50 6 655-683 669 127.00-137.00 130.43 2 720-740 730 114.00-118.00 116.03 2 765-775 770 110.00-116.00 113.02 Small 1 - 2 1 440-440 440 138.00 138.00 1 545-545 545 132.00 132.00 Medium and Large 3 1 475-475 475 120.00 120.00 1 545-545 545 120.00 120.00 1 600-600 600 118.00 118.00 1 680-680 680 113.00 113.00
Bred Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Young Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 945-945 945 810.00 810.00 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 1 950-950 950 975.00 975.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 3 1060-1165 1098 999.00-1125.00 1044.20 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred Medium and Large 1 - 2 Middle Aged 1 730-730 730 550.00 550.00 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 2 1030-1195 1113 875.00-1150.00 1022.70 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred
Cows/Calf Pairs: (12) Small 1 and 2 745-890 lbs middle age cows with 125-275 lbs calves 925.00-1200.00 per pair. Medium 1 and 2 920-1115 lbs middle age cows with 150-250 lbs calves 1125.00-1725.00 per pair. Large 1 and 2 1155-1360 lbs middle age cows with 200-260 lbs calves 1425.00-1625.00 per pair.
Regional Market ReportsHarward Brothers Livestock Market, TurnersburgWeighted Average Report for Monday Apr 23, 2012Cattle Receipts: 1051 Last Week: 1173 Last Year: 635. Slaughter cows trended mostly 2.00 to 6.00 lower, bulls trended mostly steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder cattle trended mostly 1.00 to 7.00 higher.Slaughter cows made up 18 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 3 percent, replacement cows 1 percent, other cows 1 percent, and feeders 78 percent. The feeder supply included 37 percent steers, 36 percent heifers, and 27 percent bulls. Near 16 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 185-190 187 225.00-262.50 242.48 2 225-245 235 230.00-247.50 238.38
Which markets offer Yancey farmers the best return on their investment? Should they head west, east or south? Agriculture and food industries accounted for $29,057,488 in Yancey County income in 2000, or 7.77 percent of the total county income. Livestock, poultry, and their products accounted for 23 percent of the total agricultural market. So this list recounts the prices in the last week at regional farm markets.
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Crowds turn out for gun and knife showHundreds turned
out last weekend for the two day High Country Gun & Knife Show at the Mountain Heritage Expo Center in Micaville.
O r g a n i z e d b y High Country Shows, the event featured firearms and knives, of course, but also live music, a bake sale, barbecue and door prizes.
Organizer Ron Thompson said he felt good about turnout, and may plan another show if the vendors are interested.
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L o c a l a r t i s t J o Wainright has been accep t ed i n to t he 35th Annual Juried Exh ib i t i on o f t he Southern Watercolor Society. Her work was viewed and selected by Juror Fredrick C. Graff, AWS NWS, TWSA, to be part of the 2012 exhibit at the Sautee Nacoochee Center, Ga. Jo successfully competed with 230 artists living in 19 states, with a total of 425 paintings. Ninety paintings were selected for the show.
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The Burke County Tourism Development A u t h o r i t y h a s launched the “Brown Mounta in L igh t s Photo and Video Contest” to let the g e n e r a l p u b l i c to play a role in documenting this natural phenomenon.
The contest offers $1,000 in prizes – $500 for best photo and $500 for best video. It is broken down into monthly competitions for best photo and best video through September. In October, all monthly winners advance to a final round of competition, with the top overall photo and top overall video each receiving a $500 first prize.
Entries must be ac tua l pho tos o r videos of the lights shot in Burke County. Entrants must be at least 18 and legal res idents , o r the parent/legal guardian
submitting an entry for a minor who is a legal resident.
Photos and videos must be authentic, un-doctored shots of
the Brown Mountain Lights.
M o r e d e t a i l s available at: www.D i s c o v e r B u r k e County.com.
Contest seeks best photos, video of the Brown Mountain Lights
Due to a scheduling conflict, Yancey County Schools elementary end of grade testing has been re-scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 1.
The Middle School and High School testing are not affected and will continue as previously
scheduled – Middle school will begin on April 30, and high school EOCs will begin on May 9.
School officials said they regret the inconvenience; however, this will provide elementary students an additional week to prepare.
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The turkey-less hunter had his share of troubles early in the morning of opening weekend. Last week started the story of how I had birds show up to stop just short of range. Then, after calling, the birds made one more approach, turning from 100 yards out to get within range. At the moment of truth, the birds took to the air and the bewildered hunter sat there with bow drawn for only a couple of seconds before the reason was revealed. A black bear just a couple of dozen yards away stepped out of the woods where the gobblers had been.
Most days this would have been enough excitement. But remembering past hunts for this elusive bearded bird, I was determined to stay patient and hope for the best. The clock continued to tick as the mosquitoes tested my will power. As the sun rose in the sky, the temperature also increased. Little breeze was available and the blind coupled with the long sleeved shirt and long pants caused the sweat to start pouring. Luckily turkeys cannot smell. If they could, they would be impossible to kill. Their eyesight is keen and their hearing is more than adequate. But I would not have to worry able scent control on this day.
The rest of the morning allowed me the opportunity to spot a couple more black bears. These were much further away than the first. I have hunted this area before for bear, and I marked the spot on the gps application on my cell phone.
About mid-morning, the next big surprise occurred. I was somewhat relaxing as nothing was going on nearby. Virtual silence made for a peaceful time period, and if this would have continued much longer, I am sure a nap would have ensued. I sensed something to my right, but never saw anything. I would take an occasional glance down the lane but nothing appeared. After several minutes I nearly jumped out of my seat. In my peripheral vision a small black object had made its way into the blind. Though it startled me, I did not make much movement or noise. It flared a couple of times and pulled back out of the window. Then, stepping forward, a small buck whitetail stepped in front of the window and stretched his neck downward and to the side to see what he smelled. Yes, I had a deer within 3 feet of me sniffing in the window of my blind. Once he saw me in the blind, he jumped away into the woods. This was enough to wake me up for the rest of the day.
Shortly after noon, a couple of toms worked their way into the lane in front of me. They were several hundred yards away, but there was promise. After coming down the lane about 50 yards or so, they walked off to the right into the high grass and woods. I clucked a few times with the call and waited. They exited the grass and looked my way. They continued toward me in a steady and brisk walk. My heartbeat sped up once again. Even though a bear ruined the first real chance of the day, this would be a great opportunity. There
was nothing slowing the gobblers down.
Then, when 25 yards away, the birds stopped. They were nervous about something. I glanced toward my left and saw nothing. I checked behind me to see if something appeared in the lane there. Again, nothing. I looked to my right. There it was.
As soon as I saw it, the birds ran in full stride back down the path from where they had come. I took turns looking at them and back to my right. It took cover in the high grass beside the path. I could see its shoulders and muscular build as it slowly crept through the grass my way. Every once and a while, I would lose sight, but the grass folding out of the way indicated its position.
About 15 yards out it stepped back out of the grass. It was confused. A bobcat had caught sight of my decoys and had started it sneak and pounce tactic. But once it was close enough, it realized that even though they looked like turkeys, they did not quite behave like turkeys. Something was definitely amiss. The bobcat turned and walked down the middle of the path away from the blind. It continued to turn and look at the decoys over his shoulder. I could only imagine what he was thinking.
He had no idea what I was thinking. On one hand there was excitement as I was witnessing nature in its truest form. Predator coming upon prey. The other part of me was again disappointed, as nature had pulled together two predators, human and bobcat, thus allowing the real prey to dart away.
I sat there, reviewing video of the bear, turkeys, bobcat, and deer. At least I had a story to tell. Then I noticed two small black objects nearly 500 yards away. I pulled out my monocular scope. Both were toms. Nice ones, as I could see their beards dragging the ground. I clucked. I clucked again. They started my way. Three more turkeys flew down from the left of the path just behind the two toms. Now there were five. This could be beneficial or
a detriment. One outlook is there were five opportunities. The other outlook is there were now five sets of eyes and ears.
I worked the birds for two hours, alternating between a gobbler call and a hen cluck. At one point a gust of wind blew down a hen decoy and I snuck out the bottom of the blind. The birds were still far away, so I felt like I could put it back up. Crawling on my belly, I was successful. The birds stopped about 30 yards away as one of the big toms walked into the high grass to the right. There was a dip in the earth there, and I prepared myself to ‘see the head of the gobbler come over the ridge’ just in front of me. One of the smaller birds, walked off to the left into the woods. All were picking and pecking. The big tom came back up to the path, but about 15 yards further away than where he went in. He had turned. This was not good.
I was not in a position to call any longer as the birds were too close. But, they were still too far for a bow shot, and the one big tom had all of them nervous. I had positioned myself when the birds began getting close in the most comfortable shooting position I could attain. But this position had lasted for over 30 minutes, and I was beginning to feel the fatigue on my back and legs. The stance was similar to the catching position of baseball great Benito Santiago. My left leg was outstretched to my left, my right leg bent. I did not know how much longer I could go like this.
At one point, I drew back an arrow. The thought was there, but the shot was not. I could not take the shot at the small kill zone from so far away and feel good about it. It just was not meant to be. Patience, maybe they will again come closer.
It did not happen. The birds actually split up with the two big toms exiting into the woods to the right about 50 yards away. The three smaller ones entered the tree line just 30 yards away to my left. I waited for a bit to see if they may come out on the path to the left, but they never did.
In the end, the rule of three came into play. Bear, bobcat, and time were my undoing. Then again, they also made the hunt that much more memorable. An appreciation washed over me on the drive home that evening. I had witnessed some great things on this day, and had successfully put myself in position several times to take my first turkey. And though I did not have the feathers in hand, I did have video and this story to share. After all, it is called hunting and not killing.
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 [email protected].
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Staying patient and hoping for the best
Knoxville man takes bass event at South Holston Joe Lee of Knoxville, Tenn.,
weighed a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 2 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division event on the South Holston Reservoir. For his victory, Lee earned $4,505.
“Coming in I had decided that I was going to fish the lower end of the lake,” said Lee. “I was trying to target the spawning smallmouths that were up on the sides of coves
and up the big creek arms. It turned out to be a good decision for me, as I caught 15 bass today. I did catch a few largemouth as well, but they were a little deeper and were still in the pre-spawn phase I believe.”
The South Holston Reservoir is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border, just 65 miles from Burnsville.
“I was using a 4-inch green pumpkin-colored Berkley Finesse Worm,” Lee continued. “I was fishing
with 8-pound test fluorocarbon line and fishing it extremely slow. They were up real shallow; I couldn’t see them, but I think they were on the beds. I also caught a few largemouth on a green pumpkin-colored Berkley Havoc Pit Boss. I’m really looking forward to the next tournament on Douglas Lake and continuing my goal of a fourth-straight points championship in the Volunteer division.”
Rounding out the top five pros were:
Rod Grayson, Bristol, Va., five bass, 17-11, $1,753
Ken Vicchio, Bluff City, Tenn., five bass, 16-15, $1,169 + $1,000 Evinrude Bonus
Willie Browning, Saltville, Va., five bass, 16-11, $818
Tim Hicks, Kingsport, Tenn., five bass, 15-11, $701
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On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, the Yancey County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, Burnsville, North Carolina, and adopted the following resolution:
BE iT rESOlVED by the Yancey County Board of Elections that:
1. The Yancey County Board of Elections shall meet at 2:00 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at the Board of Elections Office at 225 West Main Street, Burnsville, to count and total absentee ballots.
2. Any voter of the county may attend this meeting and may observe the count.
3. The results of the absentee ballot count will not be announced before 7:30 PM when polls close on that day.
Signed,Charles McCurry, ChairmanGrace Whitson, SecretaryGary Boone, Memberyancey County Board of Elections
rESOlUTiON OF THE yANCEy COUNTy BOArD OF ElECTiONS CONCErNiNG THE OpENiNG AND rUNNiNG THrOUGH THE M100 OF ABSENTEE BAllOTS
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, , the Yancey County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, Burnsville, North Carolina, and adopted the following resolution:
BE iT rESOlVED by the Yancey County Board of Elections that:
1. The Yancey County Board of Elections shall at every Absentee Meeting open and run through the M100 set aside for Absentee Ballots all approved absentee ballots from that meeting.
2. The totals will not be run until 2:00 PM May 8, 2012, and the totals will not be released to the public until 7:30 PM when polls close.
Signed,Charles McCurry, ChairmanGrace Whitson, SecretaryGary Boone, Memberyancey County Board of Elections
The sixth Annual Kindergarten Registration Kick-Off Event at the Town Center was a success! This event was sponsored by Yancey County Safe and Drug Free Schools and the Burnsville Police Department. This event brought out 60 upcoming kindergarteners and their families. The Kindergarteners enjoyed a fun filled afternoon touring a school bus, fire truck, and police car. The up coming Kindergarteners also enjoyed, face painting, learning centers, art activities, fingerprinting, meeting Betty Tumey the public Health Dental Hygienist, and enjoying fun activities with Yancey County Schools P.E. staff. The up-coming Kindergartens loved Firefighter Fred’s fire truck and talking to the letterland characters. Yancey County Schools would like to give a special thank you to the Town of Burnsville, Burnsville Police Department, Burnsville Fire Department, McDonald’s, Burger King, Yancey Theater,
Flowers By Vance, Ingles, George Nero, Chad Fox, Patty McIntosh, Yancey County Schools PE Department, MHHS Cheerleaders, MHHS Child Care Class, and Yancey County Schools staff for all their help and continued support. A special thanks to all the parents for coming out and supporting their up-coming Kindergartener.
Kindergarten registration a big success!
April 26, 2012 • yANCEy COUNTy NEWS 13
By John RosemondA fellow in West Virginia asks, “My wife and I need to agree
concerning our children. She sees things one way, and I see things a completely - and I mean completely - different way. How can we get on the same page?”
This is certainly the most serious and common of child-rearing problems. I suspect - but know of no research that backs the suspicion - that it is better for a child to be raised by a single parent than it is for a child to be raised by two people who are not of one parenting mind.
In the past, when people have asked me this question, I have said, “I don’t know. I mean, there is no pat answer. The solution depends on the two people in question, how willing they are to make compromise, and so on.”
In other words, I was thinking like a negotiator, a mediator. I was thinking that solving this problem would require that each individual give up some “territory” and accept less than what they want. But I’ve lately been giving this a lot of thought along with talking and listening to lots of people, and I think I now have the pat answer people are looking for. It’s actually quite simple.
The breakthrough occurred when I realized that this problem is new. Just 50 years ago, it was rare to find parents who were not on the same page. Today, the opposite it true. Why? The answer is not that those females submitted to male authority in the home. That’s neo-feminist poppycock. Nor is it that those parents had to deal with fewer issues
than do today’s parents, and more complicated parenting translates to a higher likelihood of disagreement, blah blah. Nope, that’s not it either.
The biggest difference between then and now is that kids in the 1950s and before were raised not by mothers and fathers but by
husbands and wives. This problem of the male and female not being on the same page is prevented when those two people act primarily from the roles of husband and wife. Conversely, it is all but inevitable if they act primarily from the roles of father and mother.
Why? Because men and women see things - everything! - differently. A man and a woman who witness the same event from the same vantage point will describe it differently. Likewise, a man and a woman who raise the same children in the same home are seeing things from two different gender-determined perpectives; therefore, they struggle to get on
the same page.The only way for a man and a woman to share a common perspective
on their children is to act primarily as husband and wife. That simply means they are in a far stronger, more active relationship with one another than they are with their kids. Being on the same page concerning their kids flows naturally from the fact that their first obligation, their first commitment, is to one another. One flesh, one mind.
Mind you, that’s how to get on the same page. Don’t ask me how to get a man and woman in the same paragraph, much less the same sentence. I’ve been married long enough to know that same page is about as good as it gets.
Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.
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May 11: Bee Log fundraiser
A barbecue and auction to benefit Bee Log Elementary School PTO will be held Friday, May 11.
The meal incudes barbecue, roll or bun, slaw, baked beans, chips , dr ink and dessert. The cost is $6 for an adult, $4 for a child, and an extra sandwich is $2. The meal will be served from 4-7 p.m., and the auction is from 7-9 p.m., by Joe Silvers.
Entertainment is from 6-7 p.m., featuring Front and Back Porch Pickers and classroom performances.
T h e p u b l i c i s invited to come out and enjoy a wonderful evening of good food, fun, entertainment and fellowship.
Day of prayerplanned May 3
Local participation in the 61st annual Na t iona l Day of P r a y e r w i l l b e Thursday, May 3, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at a prayer tent on Burnsv i l l e Town Square.
A program will a l s o t a k e p l a c e from 7-9 p.m. at We s t B u r n s v i l l e
Baptist Church. All area churches are invited to attend this community prayer meeting.
Youth rally set April 27T h e Y a n c e y
Baptist Association will sponsor a free one-night youth rally on Friday, April 27. “The Wake up Call” is for students in middle school through high school and will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be held at West Burnsville Baptist Church. There will be breakout sessions on different issues, such as Evangelism. A group from the Baptist Student Union at Appalachian State University will help lead the sessions, and there will be guest speakers and bands.
Area churches will be providing food and everything is free.
T h e e v e n t f o r April 28 has been cancelled, organizers announced.
Free food with Democrats
T h e p u b l i c i s invi ted to a f ree barbecue and Adobe-oven Pizza supper to meet the Democratic
Party candidates on Saturday, May 12, 4-7 p.m, at Patience Park. This will be a good opportunity to share your questions, concerns, and ideas with State Rep. Ray Rapp, Commission c a n d i d a t e s J i m E d w a r d s , R a n d y Ollis, and Jerri Storie, and Clerk of Court Tammy McEntyre. Music by blues and folk guitarist and singer-song writer J.P. Delanoye. Door prizes.
Quilters meet on May 9
The next meeting of The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be Tuesday May 9th at 6:30 P.M.
at the Burnsville T o w n C e n t e r . Anyone that shares the love of quilting or is interested in the guild is welcomed to attend.
Anyone needing more information about The Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild can call Angie Lamoree at 828-691-0449 or Kathryn Z i m m e r m a n a t 828-231-4149 .
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THE GREAT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE COUNTY OF
YANCEY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT
DIVISION
12 CvD _____
YANCEY COUNTY, a Body Pol i t ic , and Corporate of the Great State of North Carolina, Plaintiff
Vs. NOTICE OF SALEO R T H O P A E D I C ASSOICATES, PA,A Florida Corporation,Defendant
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of that Default Judgment and Order of Sale signed by the H o n o r a b l e Ta m m y R. McEntyre , Clerk of Superior Court for Yancey County, North C a r o l i n a , d a t e d 1 5 March 2012, and entered in the above captioned proceeding, Donny J. Laws, Commissioner, will expose for sale at public auction on the 8th day of May 2012 at 2:00 o’clock p.m. at the front door of the Yancey County Courthouse in Burnsville, Nor th Carol ina , the following described real property:
B E I N G L O T NUMBER 23 of Unit Six in Mountain Air Country Club, located in
Prices Creek Township, Y a n c e y C o u n t y , North Carolina, more particularly described by metes and bounds in that Deed dated 22 August 2006 from Mountain A i r D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation, to Orthopaedic Associates, PA, a Florida Corporation, recorded of record at Yancey County Deed Book 531, Page 397, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description of such property by metes and bounds as if set forth fully herein.
F O R T I T L E R E F E R E N C E : S e e Yancey County Deed Book 531, Page 397.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE shall be sold in fee simple, free and clear of all interests, rights, claims, and liens whatever except that the sale shall be subject to taxes the amount of which cannot be definitely determined at the time of the judgment referenced herein above, and taxes and special assessments of taxing units which are not parties to the action
ANY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER may be required to deposit with the Clerk of Superior Court for Yancey County immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of twenty percent (20%) of the prevailing bid.
THE SALE WILL BE MADE SUBJECT to all
applicable provisions of NC Gen. Stat. 105-374 and Article 29A of the North Carolina General Statutes.
This the 17th day of April 2012._________________
D O N N Y J . L AW S , Commissioner131 East Main Court, Suite DPO Box 397, Burnsville, NC 28714(828) 682-9645
POSTED at the door of the Yancey County Courthouse in Burnsville, North Carolina, on this the 17th day of January 2012._________________
D O N N Y J . L AW S , Commissioner 131 East Main Court, Suite DPO Box 397, Burnsville, NC 28714(828) 682-9645
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Polling Place Buffer zones for Yancey County Polling Places
The following is a list of Yancey County polling places and a description of each buffer zone is which Election Day electioneering. Buffer zones are designated in accordance with G.S. § 163-166.4(a), by the county board of elections. Where practical set limit of the zone is 50 feet from the door of entrance to the voting place, measured when that door is closed, but in no event is the limit at more than 50 feet or at less than 25 feet. The poll workers will mark buffer zones on Election Day with No Campaigning or Electioneering signs.
Burnsville: Located at Burnsville Elementary SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the front door of the buildingCane river: Located at Bald Creek Elementary SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the back door of the buildingEgypt: Locate at Bee Log Elementary SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the Cafeteria doorramsey Town: Located at Ramsey Town Fire DepartmentElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the side entrance doorGreen Mountain: Located at Green Mountain Voting HouseElectioneering is allowed 25 ft from front entranceJacks Creek: Located at Clearmont Elementary SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the back entranceBrush Creek: Located at the Brush Creek Community BuildingElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the front doorCrabtree: Located at Micaville Elementary SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the front doorSouth Toe: Located at South Toe Elementary SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the back entrancePensacola: Located at Pensacola Fire DepartmentElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the side entrancePrices Creek: Located at Cane River Middle SchoolElectioneering is allowed 50 ft from the main front entrance
Charles McCurry, Chairmanyancey County Board of Elections
Run Dates: April 5, April 12, April 19 and April 26
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Delicious ways to serve super broccoliBy Medea l GalliganMS Nutrition
Broccoli is one of the easiest vegetables to find in supermarkets all across our country. While broccoli has gotten a bad reputation as being one of the most dreaded vegetables on the dinner plate for a child, there are actually many different delicious ways to prepare the vegetable with the alluring green stalk and bushy top. Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family; the name broccoli is derived from the Italian word broccolo, meaning “The flowering top of a cabbage.” Broccoli provides a high amount of vitamin C, which aids iron absorption in the body, prevents the development of cataracts, and also eases the symptoms of the common cold. One cup of cooked broccoli has as much vitamin C as an orange and one third of a pound has more vitamin C than two and one-half pounds of oranges. A serving of one-half cup cooked broccoli offers 58.2 mg while the raw stores 41 mg. A cup of broccoli actually fulfills your daily vitamin C requirement.
Across the nutrition scale, broccoli contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Folic acid is abundant in broccoli with one-half cup cooked registering 39 mcg and raw 31.2 mcg. Folic Acid helps women sustain normal tissue growth and is often used as a supplement when taking birth control pills and during pregnancies. The potassium in broccoli aids those battling high blood pressure. The vegetable is also fiber-rich, which helps to reduce cholesterol levels.
Frozen broccoli contains about 35 percent more beta carotene than the fresh because the frozen packages consist mainly of the florets. Most of the beta carotene is stored in the florets. But don’t jump too quickly. There’s plenty of nutrition in those stems, such as extra calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C. The darker colors of the florets, such as blue green, or purplish green contain more beta carotene and vitamin C than those with lighter greens. Don’t discard the stem of the broccoli! Have you have ever noticed the inside of the stem is white in color? The white part of the broccoli is very high in phytochemicals that are very beneficial to our bodies.
In recent years, broccoli has made the headlines regarding three components found in the vegetable. For instance, indole-3-carbinol has captured the attention of those looking to prevent hormone-related cancers, such as breast- and prostate cancer. I3C promotes “good” hormones, while working against destructive ones. Broccoli has a particularly powerful type of sulforaphane, which helps to increase the level of enzymes that block cancer, while the beta-carotene in broccoli transforms into vitamin A within the body, providing an effective antioxidant that destroys free radicals. It appears that broccoli contains the necessary ingredients to help switch ON genes that prevent cancer development, and help switch OFF other ones that help it spread.
PreparationFor the best flavor and nutritional benefit,
cook broccoli soon after purchase. Any vegetable that sits around for a week, even if refrigerated, will lose considerable vitamin value along with flavor. Wash broccoli thoroughly just before using, and buy organic broccoli if at all possible. Trim tough portions of the stem off about one inch from the bottom. How you cut the broccoli prior to cooking is a matter of preference and the nature of the dish you are planning.
For salads and stir-fries, cut the broccoli into bite size pieces. Include the stems, too. Many classic cookbooks will direct the cook to discard the leaves and peel the stems, but
think of all the nutrients and fiber you would lose. Keep those stems intact, and simply chop them or cut them into julienne strips to take advantage o f t h e i r v a l u a b l e vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.
Cooking BroccoliTake ca re no t to
overcook broccoli or your kitchen will be engulfed with the odor of rotten eggs from the sulphur compounds that include ammonia and hydrogen sulfide released with long cooking. Waterless cookware is a fabulous way to cook broccoli. If you do not own waterless cookware, lightly steam or cook this vegetable directly in a small amount of water. Cook no longer than 3 to 5 minutes.
For a delicious stir-fry, chop broccoli into bite-size florets, pre-heat skillet or wok and stir-fry for a few minutes in coconut oil. Flavor with Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari, lemon or lime juice, a touch of your favorite vinegar, or with seasonings and herbs of your choice.
When eating raw broccoliChop or dice broccoli florets and stems
into your salad bowl along with crisp romaine lettuce and an array of fresh vegetables. Or
include broccoli florets as an appetizer, and serve along with your favorite dip, such as hummus or babaganush (roasted eggplant dip). You can also enjoy a broccoli slaw by shredding the stems and combining them with shredded carrots and other veggies of your choice; add a little extra virgin olive oil, some lemon or lime juice, and season to taste.
Add broccoli to a blended raw soup preparation for a vitamin C boost. Toss chopped broccoli stems into a blended green drink with water, kale, celery, and cucumber, and sweeten with a chopped apple. What is the healthier than a beautify head of broccoli? Broccoli sprouts! Small quantities of fresh broccoli sprouts contain as much cancer protection as larger amounts of the mature vegetable sold in food markets. Just 5 grams (0.17 ounces) of sprouts contain concentrations of the compound glucoraphanin (a precursor to sulforaphane) equal to that found in 150 grams (5.2 ounces) of mature broccoli. You can grow broccoli sprouts at home quite easily and inexpensively, and add them to a salad for a super-easy, super-food! Broccoli is an amazing superfood, and is a great example of how whole foods prepared correctly can help you achieve optimal health.
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, located in New York City.
Since 1998, she has helped thousands of people of all ages improve their health a n d w e l l b e i n g t h ro u g h s u p p o r t and encouragement, exploring which foods are right for them, and assisting them in bringing back the joy of cooking and eating. Visit www.H e a l t h y L i f e s t y l e Concepts.com for more information.
Creamy Broccoli SoupIngredients
for 6 servings2 Tbs unrefined organic coconut oil1½ pounds broccoli cut into small florets1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped2 medium potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces3 cups vegetable or chicken stock½ cup white wine¼ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice¼ cup fresh basil leaves, choppedSea salt and ground pepper to taste1 cup organic cream, half-n-half, or if dairy-free use unsweetened coconut milk1 fresh lemon for garnish
Directions1. In a large pot (8 or 12 Quart Stock Pot), melt the coconut oil on medium heat, then add the onion and sauté until translucent. Then add broccoli and potatoes, sautéing until softened. Add
vegetable stock, wine, and lemon juice, cover and simmer until just under a boil. Decrease the heat to low, and simmer covered until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste.2. Remove the soup from the heat and add the cream or half-n-half. Using a highspeed blender or food processor, blend the ingredients in 2 or 3 rounds, as you do not want to fill the blender to the top. Add half the basil and blend until smooth.3. Serve in bowls, garnish with lemon slices and basil leaves, and enjoy!
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