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728 W. Main St. - 682-9994 • Dale - 208-1881 • Jonathan - 779-1980 Newly remodeled home in city limits. Corner lot, priced to sell! MLS #25099 $79,000 50 cents July 5, 2012 W Vol. 2, No. 27 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... Permit for sewer expansion suspended By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News A study of the U.S. Census figures for Yancey County not only shows a stagnant population growth, as reported previously, but shows that the number of school age children is shrinking while the number of people of retirement age is dramatically increasing. The number of children has a direct impact on a variety of societal needs, including the number of school teachers, doctors, day care centers and the workload for social services. The number of people over the age of 62 speaks to a number of areas both positive, including a suggestion that people are staying older while remaining healthy, but also that the community must invest more in services for the elderly. The number of males under the age of five in Yancey County decreased by 10 percent in the time from the 2000 Census to the 2010 Census, the data shows. Specifically, the number dropped from 498 to 448. The number of male children from 5 to 9 years See page 6 Good news and bad news comes out about MHHS stolen Guatemala trip By Jonathan Austin Yancey County News If publicity can help flush out Robert Sudy, then the case of the missing Spanish Club trip money got a boost last week as a Detroit television station picked up the story and began looking for the missing trip organizer. WXYZ-TV, the Detroit ABC affiliate, joined in reporting the story of the Yancey County high schoolers who lost their summer trip to Guatemala. Reporter Michael Rosenfield spoke with a Sterling Heights, Mich., police lieutenant whose department has received felony warrants from Yancey for the arrest of Sudy on charges of obtaining property by false pretense, and he visited Sudy’s home. The reporter couldn’t find Sudy. When an older man father answered the door he said his son no longer lives there. The older Sudy said he didn’t know where his son is and didn’t care. See page 4 Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News DSS board hires new director for agency School Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton speaks to parents, students and school staff Monday about the lost trip to Guatemala. Tipton said the school board has voted to reimburse money that students and chaperones paid the county for the Spanish Club trip to Guatemala. School Board to reimburse some money; Sudy’s father sounds bitter, claims son ran up $700k in gambling debt Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News is felled hemlock on N.C. 80 is some of the storm damage from bad weather that hit the area this past week. Number of school-age children declining in Yancey County
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728 W. Main St. - 682-9994 • Dale - 208-1881 • Jonathan - 779-1980
Newly remodeled home in city limits. Corner lot, priced to sell!
MLS #25099
$79,000
50cents
July 5, 2012 W Vol. 2, No. 27Brush 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...
Permit for sewer expansion suspended
By Jonathan AustinYancey County News
A study of the U.S. Census figures for Yancey County not only shows a stagnant population growth, as reported previously, but shows that the number of school age children is shrinking while the number of people of retirement age is dramatically increasing.
The number of children has a direct impact on a variety of societal needs, including the number of school teachers, doctors, day care centers and the workload for social services.
The number of people over the age of 62 speaks to a number of areas both positive, including a suggestion that people are staying older while remaining healthy, but also that the community must invest more in services for the elderly.
The number of males under the age of five in Yancey County decreased by 10 percent in the time from the 2000 Census to the 2010 Census, the data shows. Specifically, the number dropped from 498 to 448. The number of male children from 5 to 9 years
See page 6
Good news and bad news comes out about MHHS stolen Guatemala trip
By Jonathan AustinYancey County News
If publicity can help flush out Robert Sudy, then the case of the missing Spanish Club trip money got a boost last week as a Detroit television station picked up the story and began looking for the missing trip organizer.
WXYZ-TV, the Detroit ABC affiliate, joined in reporting the story of the Yancey County high schoolers who lost their summer trip to Guatemala. Reporter Michael Rosenfield spoke with a Sterling Heights, Mich., police lieutenant whose department has received felony warrants from Yancey for the arrest of Sudy on charges of obtaining property by false pretense, and he visited Sudy’s home.
The reporter couldn’t find Sudy. When an older man father answered the door he said his son no longer lives there. The older Sudy said he didn’t know where his son is and didn’t care.
See page 4
Jonathan Austin/Yancey County News
DSS board hires new director for agency
School Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton speaks to parents, students and school staff Monday about the lost trip to Guatemala. Tipton said the school board has voted to reimburse money that students and chaperones paid the county for the Spanish Club trip to Guatemala.
School Board to reimburse some money; Sudy’s father
sounds bitter, claims son ran up $700k in gambling debt
Jonathan Austin/Yancey County NewsThis felled hemlock on N.C. 80 is some of the storm damage from bad weather that hit the area this past week.
Number of school-age children declining in Yancey County
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Opinion/Outlooks
WHO WE AREThe Yancey County News is the only independent
newspaper in Yancey County. It is owned, operated and published by
Susan Austin ........ Advertising/PublisherJonathan Austin ........... Editor/Publisher
The Yancey County News (USPS publication No. 3528) is published weekly - every Thursday - for $25 per year in Yancey County, $35 per year out of county. Published by Yancey County News LLC, Periodicals postage paid at Burnsville, NC.
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My Cat and IJust because you're meowing we should go outside so
you can catch birds and butterfliesI'll go outside and while I smoke I'll watch the birds
and bats eat the gnatsAfter I feed the birds you look to hunt, while I
scream at you not to huntThis goes on until I retrieve your brush so that I can
comb you of your dustStill you stare for the hunt
This goes on morning long until its time for me to be gone
When I come home your there meowing in my earI think you’re greeting me and I continue to hear
You only go away when I feed you at the end of your day
My Cat and I what can I say
Submitted by Behr(Gregg Behrends)
Author of Uniform 133Yancey Resident
Something needs to be done about the driving habits of deputy sheriffs!
On June 8, my family and I were returning from visiting a family member at Johnson City Medical Center. About a half-mile from West Yancey Fire Department we observed a deputy coming out of a side road. There were two vehicles in front of us, and as soon as they passed the deputy he pulled out in front of us. If my husband hadn’t been paying attention and slammed on the brakes it would have
probably killed us all.We had our 15 year
old, our one-year old, and my husband’s mother with us. That would have been six lives lost due to the stupid actions of an irresponsible deputy.
So I th ink they should be required to take driver awareness training before they placed in a car. I thought their oath was to serve and protect, not to be irresponsible and cause accidents due to stupidity.
I request that my name not be printed.
Thinks deputy nearly caused car accident
The new health care law forces insurance companies to play by the rules, prohibiting them from dropping your coverage if you get sick, billing you into bankruptcy because of an annual or lifetime limit, or, soon, discriminating against anyone with a pre-existing condition.
All Americans will have the security of knowing that they don’t have to worry about losing coverage if they’re laid off or change jobs. And insurance companies now have to cover your preventive care like mammograms and other cancer screenings. The new law also makes a significant investment in State and community-based efforts that promote public health, prevent disease and protect against public health emergencies.
Health reform is already making a difference for the people of North Carolina by:
Providing new options for young adultsHealth plans are now required to allow
parents to keep their children under age 26 without job-based coverage on their family coverage, and, thanks to this provision, 3.1 million young people have gained coverage nationwide. As of December 2011, 95,000 young adults in North Carolina gained insurance coverage as a result of the health care law. For more details on these numbers, visit here.Making prescriptions affordable for seniors
Thanks to the new health care law, 114,012 people with Medicare in North Carolina received a $250 rebate to help cover the cost of their prescription drugs when they hit the donut hole in 2010. Since the law was enacted, North Carolina residents with Medicare have saved a total of $110,001,802 on their prescription drugs. In the first five months of 2012, 20,466 people with Medicare received a 50 percent discount on their covered brand-name prescription drugs when they hit the donut hole. This discount has resulted in an average savings of $636 per person, and a total savings of $13,021,616 in North Carolina. By 2020, the law will close the donut hole.Covering preventive services
In 2011, 1,161,976 people with Medicare in North Carolina received free preventive services – such as mammograms and colonoscopies – or a free annual wellness visit with their doctor. And in the first five months of 2012, 568,481 people with Medicare received free preventive services. Because of the law, 54 million Americans with private health insurance gained preventive service coverage with no cost-sharing, including 1,564,000 in North Carolina.Providing better value
Under the new health care law, insurance companies must provide consumers greater value by spending generally at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care and quality improvements instead of overhead, executive salaries or marketing. If they don’t, they must provide consumers a rebate or reduce premiums. This means that 216,649 North Carolina residents with private insurance coverage will benefit from $18,678,898 in rebates from insurance companies this summer. These rebates will average $158 for the 118,000 families in North Carolina covered by a policy.Scrutinizing premium increases
In every State and for the first time under Federal law, insurance companies are required to publicly justify their actions if they want to raise rates by 10 percent or more. North Carolina has received $4.6 million under the new law to help fight unreasonable premium increases.Removing lifetime limits on health benefits
The law bans insurance companies from imposing lifetime dollar limits on health benefits – freeing cancer patients and individuals suffering from other chronic diseases from having to worry about going without treatment because of their lifetime limits. Already, 3,091,000 residents, including 1,186,000 women and 804,000 children, are free from worrying about lifetime limits on coverage.
The law also restricts the use of annual limits and bans them completely in 2014.Creating new coverage options
As of April 2012, 3,907 previously uninsured residents of North Carolina who were locked out of the coverage system because of a pre-existing condition are now insured through a new Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that was created under the new health reform law.
Who is the health care law helping ?
July 5, 2012 • yANCEy COuNTy NEWS 3
By Mariel WilliamsArthur Morgan School, a South
Toe institution since 1962, will celebrate its 50th birthday this weekend.
The junior high was founded by the late Elizabeth and Ernest Morgan as both a boarding and day school with an emphasis on a holistic approach to education.
The school was named after Ernest Morgan’s father, noted educator and civil engineer Arthur Morgan.
Inspired by the philosophies of her father-in-law and Mohandas Gandhi, Elizabeth Morgan wanted to educate through a combination of work, study and social interaction. She also incorporated values from the Quaker faith, including living simply, consensus decision-making, and nonviolent conflict resolution.
Former students and staff members are coming to the 50th anniversary event from all over.
Once here, they will celebrate through storytelling, dance, and working to improve the school.
“They arrive Thursday evening and there’s a bonfire, and then the next morning it’s work projects all morning,” said event organizer Joyce Johnson.
Work projects are nothing new to AMS alumni. Traditionally, teachers and students work together daily to maintain the school - cooking, cleaning, gardening, building and cutting firewood.
“One of the main focuses this year is to build a barn for the cow and the goats,” Johnson said.
“They’ l l be doing some gardening and weeding and road maintenance, and food prep. … We do reunions every five years, and there’s always a big focus on work projects.”
After the work projects on Friday, guests will be treated to a performance by a visiting Danish gymnastics team.
“We have had a Danish-Amer ican exchange [program], and there have been 24 exchanges since 1974,” Johnson said. “Most of the groups that have come have b e e n g y m n a s t i c s teams.”
In addition to their daily work projects, AMS students do regular community s e r v i c e p r o j e c t s locally, and they also have 18-day service and educational trips each winter. Themes of past trips include civil rights history, c o a s t a l e c o l o g y, hurricane relief, and immigration and border patrol issues.
A f t e r t h e g y m n a s t i c s performance, guests will have
the opportunity to go hiking or swimming.
“In the evening, there’s going to be a contra dance with a live band and a caller,” Johnson went on. “[It’s] another tradition of AMS, contra dancing, started by Elizabeth Morgan when the school started.”
On Saturday, anniversary guests get to work some more, followed by reminiscing about their time as students or teachers.
“In the afternoon from two to four there’s going to be storytelling sessions,” Johnson said. “We’ll divide into groups of every 10 years at AMS and [they’ll] share their oral history of the school.”
After discussing how the school impacted alumni after they left, the anniversary celebration will finish up with a 50th birthday cake and a performance by the original Jug Band from the 1970-71 school year, coordinated by alumnus Jody Pred.
Arthur Morgan School celebrates 50th anniversary
AMS Mission Statement
The mission of the Arthur Morgan School is to be a safe and loving community where learning takes place as students and staff base
their shared lives on such values as respect for one another and their environment with honesty, simplicity, and good humor.
As a community, AMS promotes both self-esteem and self-reliance by providing continuous opportunities for students to succeed in
classes, work projects, outdoor challenges, interpersonal relationships, community service, group decision making and peaceful resolution of conflict.
At the heart of AMS is a fundamental conviction, based on the school’s many years of experience with junior high students,
that the healthiest education for adolescents combines intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth, and in the process opens the way for a lifetime of learning.
For young people at the middle level of education, Arthur Morgan School is a healthy, creative, joyful place for adolescents to make
the transition from childhood to adulthood and to learn by interacting with their peers, their teachers and counselors, and especially with themselves, what it takes to become caring, confident and competent young men and women.
Elizabeth and Ernest Morgan founded Arthur Morgan School in 1962.
The school is named after Ernest’s father, a former president of Antioch College and chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Work projects are part of the curriiculum at AMS. In fact, the school buildings were constructed by volunteers.
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School board reimburses fundsFrom the front
Asked why, the older Sudy said he didn’t care because he had already had to pay off $700,000 in gambling debts for his son.
The five felony warrants were taken out by Yancey C o u n t y S c h o o l s a f t e r Sudy failed to deliver on the trip contracted through his International Language Center. Spanish club students at Mountain Heritage High School had raised the money for a language immersion trip to Sudy’s school in Guatemala, but one day before departure, the school learned that Sudy had not paid for the airline tickets for the 14 students and five chaperones.
Parents, students and school staff were caught off guard Monday night when they were told that the Yancey County School Board had voted to reimburse them some of the money they had lost.
“Board members said it is their job to take care of the students,” said Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton. “While the system has no liability to the students for reimbursement, and hopes to recover this money from Mr. Sudy, allocating funds during these difficult economic times is the right thing to do, at this point, to provide students with some closure of this unfortunate
incident.”Parents, teachers and
students voiced their thanks repeatedly at the meeting Monday as Spanish teacher Donna Sink handed out slips of paper highlighting how much each had paid Sudy through the school.
Teacher Cindy King, who with her husband had paid out of pocket to be chaperones on the trip, said the news was a wonderful surprise. “I had no idea” the board had planned the reimbursements, she said. Others in the group kept voicing their thanks as Sink handed out the paperwork for the reimbursements.
The f ami l i e s o f t he students will get back the money that they specifically paid for the trip, Tipton said, though money raised through fundraising efforts - and other out-of-pocket expenses such as passports, immunizations and the cost of luggage – was not being reimbursed.
Nonetheless, the group that had probably expected only to hear an update on possible criminal or civil cases against Sudy and his language school seemed in better spirits as the left the meeting Monday evening.
Mountain Heritage High School Principal Kevin Huskins told the group that the Yancey County Sheriff’s
Department and Officer Brian Shuford have been aggressive in pursuing the matter, and had been in close contact with Michigan law enforcement.
Sterling Heights Police Lt. Luke Riley told the Yancey County News this week that officers had received the warrants for Sudy’s arrest from Yancey County, and had visited the home and spoken with Sudy’s father. “He claims he’s not seen him,” Riley said. “We really don’t have any idea where he’s at, at this point,” Riley said, but officers are aware of the warrants and “if we have the opportunity to arrest him, we will arrest him.”
While he said he knew of no federal investigation in the case, Riley said the Federal Bureau of Investigation could “issue a warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution” if they found that Sudy’s left the area to avoid the felony warrants.
If Sudy is caught and charged, he still must be extradited to face the charges in Yancey County. Anyone arrested in one state for charges filed by authorities in another state can fight extradition, and a judge in the district where the individual is arrested must hold a hearing to determine if extradition is appropriate.
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The Burnsville Town Council approved the 2012-2013 budget with no discussion Thursday.
A public hearing was held immediately before the council meeting. No members of the public expressed concerns regarding the budget.
Town SquareThe council discussed two issues regarding
the Burnsville Town Square: reaching an agreement with Yancey County as to how the square should be regulated, and regulating dogs on the square.
Police Chief Brian Buchanan explained to the council that since the square was originally granted to the people of Yancey County, it would be helpful to have a written agreement with Yancey County stating that the town can regulate square use.
Additionally, council member Ron Powell suggested that the town should allow dogs on the square, and that it should provide sanitation stations for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
“My feeling is that the square should be available for dogs and that we don’t have anyway to prevent [use by dog walkers] and we should be proactive and provide bags for that use,” Powell said.
Powell said that his research indicates that trash cans, bags for dog waste and signage would cost about $250 per station.
Powell made a motion to purchase two such stations and signs. No one seconded the motion.
Recognizing Chief BuchananThe council recognized Buchanan for
receiving an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
The certificate is part of the commission’s Professional Certificate Program, which is designed to honor law-enforcement officers who attain training and formal education beyond what is currently mandated by law.
To qualify, officers must also have several years of law-enforcement experience. This certificate is the highest offered by the program.
Buchanan has served with the Burnsville Police Department since 2001. He was promoted to chief in 2009.
InfrastructurePublic works director Anthony Hensley
informed the council that the US Hwy. 19E utilities relocation project will be completed soon. The project has been delayed for some months.
Hensley also said that an agreement is in place for the state Department of Transportation to work on the Town Square sidewalks, although the work will not begin until after the annual craft fair.
Town CenterThere are five events scheduled at the
Burnsville Town Center for July. These are Fresh Preserves on July 14, Jerry Pierce and Nightlife on July 21, Folkmoot on July 24, Gershwin with a Twist on July 27, and Stone Echo on July 28.
Schedule changeAt Powell’s request, the council agreed to
change its next meeting date from July 31 to Aug. 9.
Town councilors approve budget
T h e B o a r d o f Ya n c e y C o u n t y D e p a r t m e n t o f S o c i a l S e r v i c e s announced on June 25 the appointment of Darrell Renfroe as new Director of the agency, effective July 16.
Renfroe brings long experience in social services, including administer ing the Guardian Ad Litem program for Iredell a n d A l e x a n d e r counties, Senior Social Services Manager in Mecklenburg County DSS, Family Home Visiting Supervisor of Orange County Health Department, a n d s u p e r v i s o r y experience in the S o c i a l S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t s o f Orange, Guilford and Durham counties.
Talking with DSS
DSS Board hires new directorstaff on June 25, Renfroe said, “I’m excited to be making my home in the mountains, and looking forward to joining the staff of the Yancey County DSS.”
DSS Board Chair Cathy King added: “We are pleased to find a
new Director with Mr. Renfroe’s excellent background in social services. We believe he will be an outstanding leader for the Yancey County Department of Social Services.”
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Obituaries Mildred ‘Millie’ Cowan
Mildred “Millie” Cowan, 90, passed peacefully in the presence of family and lovingly assisted by Hospice of Yancey County on June 28, 2012 at her home just outside Burnsville following a brief illness.
Millie came to Yancey County 39 years ago with her husband, Harold P. Cowan, whom she had married at age 20. They purchased an abandoned farm and restored the original farmhouse, which they made their home for much of the year, returning to Miami, Fla., during the winter months. Harold died in Miami on March 7, 2009, after 68 years of marriage.
Both Millie and Harold were children of immigrants and experienced difficult times during the depression years in Philadelphia, where they grew up. After moving to Florida in the 1940s they found a richness of purpose in building handcrafted homes and supporting worthwhile community endeavors.
Millie and Harold were known here in Yancey County for welcoming friends, neighbors, and especially young people, to their farm. Harold established the first tennis clinic for youngsters in the county, which later developed into the Mountain Heritage High School tennis program.
Millie was involved in the local Burnsville community she loved, supporting organizations such as Parkway Playhouse, Centro de Enlace, and others. She served on the board of directors of Yancey Mental Health Association and was a founding board member of the Yancey Foundation, on which she served for nine years. She was also a member of Designing Women, a local group that pooled their resources to do good deeds where they were needed. Both Millie and Harold were loved by all who knew them.
In Florida, Millie spent more than 50 years helping to support equal opportunities and fairness for all people and was active in Democratic politics. In a piece Millie wrote for WNC Woman magazine titled “In Retrospect” - when she was 80 years old - she concluded with: “What have I learned about this trip from the cradle to now? That life is neither all good, nor all bad, but a mosaic of events, opportunities, successes and failures ... days of joy and elation, along with times of sadness and helplessness... The force of life propels us onward to an end (or new beginning) we each define in our own way.”
Millie is survived by her loving daughter Juanita Brown and husband, David Isaacs, of Millie’s Mountain in Burnsville where they now make their home. A son, Michael Cowan, preceded Millie in death, as did her brothers and sisters: Phil, Frank, Sara, Jennifer, and Fay.
The family is deeply grateful for the incredible support they have received both from the Burnsville community and from the staff of Hospice. They request that memorial contributions for Millie be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 in her name.
A memorial celebration honoring both Millie and Harold will be held at their farm on a date to be announced in the near
future. Yancey Funeral Services assisted the family.
Sarah Elizabeth ElsaesserSarah Elizabeth Elsaesser, 81, of Mars
Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Mars Hill Retirement Community. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Hannah Mae Letterman Boone and the wife of Alexander Elsaesser, who died in 2001.
Surviving are her daughters, Lesley Slate and husband, Dan, of Spruce Pine, and Lisa Funk and husband, Dave, of Falcon, Colo.; a son, Michael Elsaesser of Spruce Pine; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, in The Bridge Church. Pastor Tom Anglin will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service, at the church.
Betty Joyce Robinson PowersBetty Joyce Robinson Powers, 81, of
the South Toe Community, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Mollie McNeil Robinson, and wife of the late Rev. John Powers. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Hunter; siblings Lillie Greenlee, Georgia Hinnant, Wilma Gouge, Herman Robinson, Paul Robinson and Billy Robinson, and stepdaughter, Mickey LaRue.
Survivors include her son, William R. Hunter; two sisters, Loretta Zuschlag and Emma Draughn, special niece Janet Fisher; stepchildren John E. Powers, George Powers, Janice Hoyle and Margie Tilley; five grandchildren: Melissa Downer, Hillary Bradford, Shontae Hunter, Sly Hunter and Kimberly Hunter; four great-grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 6, in the Ballew Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Simes will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the home.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Yancey County Hospice, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Patsy Louise StoctonPatsy Louise Stocton, 68, of Bakersville,
died July 3, 2012. She was born in Mitchell County to the late Hobert and Julie Benge Ward. She was a homemaker and a member of the Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Hampton, Tenn.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. John L. Stocton of the home, a son, John Michael Stockton and wife, Sally, of Bakersville; a daughter, Evelyn Amaris Whitson and husband, Beaver, of Green Mountain; sisters Linda Leach of Bakersville, Elaine Steel of Bluff City, Tenn.; brothers Eddie Garland and Dallas Garland of Bakersville, Junior Ward of Bluff City, and Steve Cochran of Unicoi, Tenn., eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren.
Funeral is Friday, July 6, at 8 p.m. in the St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church on Blevins Branch Road, Bakersville. Steve Cochran, Roger Laws, Roy Whitson, and J.C. Sheets will be officiating.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Interment will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Whitson Family Cemetery on Big Brush Creek Road.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 16A Brozzini Court, Greenville, SC, 29615.
Pearl Kay Renfro Pearl Kay Renfro, 90, of Marion, died
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Autumn Care of Marion.
A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Lige and Mattie Howell Peterson. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Rex Renfro, who passed away in 1995; three brothers: E. A., John and Zack Peterson; and three sisters: Maude Honeycutt, Ula Mae Cheek and Lorie Walker.
Surviving are her sons, Ronnie Renfro and wife, Linda, of Glenwood, and Norman Renfro and wife, Yevonne, of Marion; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Brewer officiated. Burial followed in Peterson Hill Cemetery.
Donald GrindstaffDonald Grindstaff, 68, of Halls Chapel,
died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Brian Center Health and Rehab. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Edward Bud and Ruby Williams Grindstaff. He was a member of Halls Chapel Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Grindstaff; two sons, Donald Grindstaff Jr. and wife, Gina, and John Grindstaff; two grandchildren, Whitney and Chloe; a brother, Ollis Grindstaff and wife, Barbara, all of Burnsville; and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and three great-great nieces.
Funeral was Saturday in Halls Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Holt Whitson Jr., and Lonnie McClellan officiating. Burial was in the Grindstaff Cemetery.
ClASSES AT MAylANDFruit Production for the Homesteader
With a wide variety of fruits suitable to production in our mountain climate, ambitious gardeners have an opportunity to grow much of their own fruit over several months of the year. In this class we will discuss the cultivation of such fruits as apples, pears, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, as well as some less
commonly known species that may surprise you with what they have to offer. Class begins July 12 at 6 p.m. at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. The Summer-Fall Garden (6 Hours)
Year-round food production is possible, but with the demands of summer gardening how do you get the fall garden started on time? Learn to complete summer plantings and nurture them to
harvest through summer’s onslaught of diseases and insects. Topics include weed control methods, structures for vining crops, and how to maximize harvests. Learn to plan and plant the fall garden and to prepare for a winter garden. Note this class will be as hands-on as possible using sustainable, and to a large extent organic methods at the “Dig In! Community Garden” on Bolen’s Creek. Pre-registration required. Class begins July 14 at 1:30 p..m at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. Fences 101 (3 Hours)
Good fences make good neighbors - and happy animals. Learn the basics of fence building and how to keep your livestock in and predators out. Topics will include the pros and cons of different types of fencing material, the best type of fence for particular animals as well as what supplies are needed and where they can be purchased. Class begins July 14 at 3 PM at Mayland Community College’s Yancey Campus. For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 682-7315.
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old dropped by 1.8 percent, from 555 to 545. The number of males age 10-14 dropped 0.91 percent from 551 to 546. The number of males age 15-17 dropped 6.59 percent, from 334 to 312.
The data for females is more dramatic, but also shows the only increase in the school-age demographic. The number of females under the age of 5 dropped 15.45 percent from 479 to 405. Those aged 5-9 dropped 15.96 percent, from 520 to 437. The number of 10-14 year old females dropped 1.71 percent from 527 to 518. But the number of females age 15-17 rose 12.5 percent from 312 to 351.
On the other end of the spectrum, the 62 to 64 year old age group for both men and women showed the greatest population increase of all ages, reflecting
the Baby Boom bulge in the U.S. population. Specifically, the number of females in the 62-64 year old population increased from 307 to 424 from the year 2000 to 2010, or by 38.11 percent. For men in the same age group, the population increased from 280 to 389, or 38.93 percent.
Yancey County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton said school administrators must take population trends into account as they prepare their five-year plans.
He said the widening of U.S. 19 through Yancey County is projected to bring an increase in the population, but others can tell him that ‘projections’ sometimes don’t pan out. For example, population growth in Yancey was one of the issues driving the expansion of the sewer system to the east side of the county.
“Population growth in Yancey
County was about 15 percent between 1990 and 2000,” the county government notes on its web page explaining the East Yancey Water and Sewer expansion. “This rate of growth is expected to continue with corresponding increases in the number of homes and businesses constructed, in the East Yancey area.”
But as reported previously, the county population barely budged between 2000 and 2010, according to the U.S. Census, with the county seeing the population grow from 17,774 people to only 17,818, or an increase of only 44 residents.
Tipton said the county is seeing a population shift that records growth in the total number of people but a shrinkage in the number of school age children. That makes it harder to plan for things like the number of
classrooms needed five years down the road, he said.
Likewise, an increase in the number of immigrant retirees – those who have had no lifelong personal investment in the county schools - can prove negative when government seeks special tax increases for school construction, he said. Hendersonville has seen difficulty in convincing an increasing retiree population community of the benefit of approving additional taxes to pay for school construction, he said, because retirees who move to the town have no personal stake in the success of the schools.
As it stands today, Tipton said, the school system has stopped most out-of-district transfers into the county’s elementary schools because the schools can’t take more students without adding classrooms, staff, or having to consider combined classes.
Census shows number of school-age children decreasing
County honors former commissioner
Yancey County Commission Chairman Johnny Riddle steps forward to receive a plaque of appreciation from Haley Atkins, one of the many participants from Camp Funshine, the annual camp operated with county assistance for people with disabilities. Lucy Wilson of Friends Across NC said the annual camp has grown from 12 campers 13 years ago to 252 campers this year. She said 700 people turned out for the evening ceremonies and activities last Thursday at the camp.
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This summer, the North Carolina FFA Association celebrated 84 years of proven student success at the 84th North Carolina FFA State Convention in Raleigh. Unique in its ability to reach thousands of students, advisors, parents, alumni and sponsors with the association’s mission, the state convention celebrates 84 years of student promise, spirit and success.
Students participated in state-level career development events, discussed FFA policy, learned about new developments in agriculture and met new friends from all across the state. Through these experiences, students discovered how their current classes apply to future dreams. Attendees were motivated by inspirational speakers and the state FFA officers during convention sessions.
While in Raleigh, 22 Mountain Heritage FFA members received numerous awards and participated in many Career Development Events (CDEs). Mountain Heritage had five teams or individuals in the top three in the state; the most we have had in past 15 years. “Through participation in CDEs, members gain and strengthen career and life skills,” said Chad Ayers, the Mountain Heritage FFA advisor.
Kaitie Bigelow was recognized as the state finalist in the Small Animal Care and Production. She received a plaque and a pin. This was the fourth year in a row Heritage has been at least in top two State Winning Proficiency Awards.
Finishing second in State FFA Parliamentary Procedure CDE were team members Lauren Evoy, Kaitie Bigelow, Fabian Hughes, Whitney Bowers, Ashley Hill, Emily Ray. In this event participants demonstrate their ability to conduct orderly and efficient meetings, present logical and convincing discussions, and properly record the activities of the meeting.
“This is very special for this group of students. I was very pleased to see us do so well, as we had a fairly inexperienced team this year. Only two members had previously competed in this event,” Ayers said.
For the second time in the past four years North Carolina’s Creed Speaker is from Mountain Heritage. Mikayla Hughes placed first out of 27 other creed speakers. Earlier this year in the Regional Creed Speaking contest, Mikayla placed first in the region.
Mikayla will not only be representing Mountain Heritage but also North Carolina at the 85th National Convention this October. ”I believe in the future of agriculture. I am sponsored by E.M. Tiffany. National Convention here I come!” she said.
This was the first year Heritage had a state-winning Quiz Bowl team The Quiz Bowl team did an excellent job preparing, and it paid off. This team will also get the chance to compete at the 85th National Convention as well. Members on this year’s team were Nathan Kardulaus,
Kaylee Blevins, and Morgan McNeill. “The Quiz Bowl team worked really hard over the beginning of summer, so Nationals here we come,” said McNeill.
Mountain Heritage competed in the Introduction to Horticulture Event. Team members demonstrated their skills and knowledge in the horticulture field during this event. The students took a written exam, identified 40 plants, and evaluated plants for current pest and disease problems. The team consisted of Blake Elkins, Josie Honeycutt, and Nicaela Branton. The team finished 14th out of 29 teams. Nicaela Branton led the team and finished 14th out of 103 competitors. This is the best Heritage has done in this event.
This year our Forestry team did an outstanding job. The Forestry event will test students’ skills and knowledge in the area of forest management. Team members must take a written exam, identify trees and equipment, interpret a map, and complete an orienteering activity. The team members were Blake Tschudy, Shane Murphy, Ali Gordan, and Damian McFarland. The team finished 6th out of 30 teams. Blake Tschudy was the highest individual on the team with being 2nd in the State. This is the highest team in at least the past 7 years. Blake is also the highest individual Mountain Heritage has ever had.
This year Shane Murphy, Whitney Bowers, Tyara Peterson, and Aaron Elliot all received their state degree. In order to receive this degree, the student must meet stringent requirements. The student must first have obtained the Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees. They must have completed two years of high school study in agricultural education and maintained membership in the FFA organization during that time. The student must have an agricultural project in place and must have earned and productively invested at least $1,000, or worked at least 300 hours in excess of scheduled class time as well as participated in 25 or more hours of community service. The State Degree is the highest degree level that can be awarded by North Carolina.
Also at State Convention, Lauren Evoy was the Chair and Emily Ray was the Secretary of two separate delegate issues. FFA members meet during State Convention to discuss changes to the North Carolina Association.
The Mountain Heritage FFA Chapter participated in the National Chapter Award Program this past year. As a result of participation in this program, the chapter was awarded the Gold Finalist Chapter Award. Heritage is 1 of 23 awarded the Gold Finalist out of 243 chapters. To qualify for this award, chapters must complete a rigorous Program of Activities (POA). The chapter must complete at least one activity in each of the fifteen different standards from the Student, Chapter and Community Development Divisions. Also the Mountain Heritage Chapter was rewarded with the Membership Growth Award because
of increasing their FFA chapter membership during the 2011-2012 school year by 15 members.
In addition, Heritage was 1 of 32 to receive a $5,000 grant from the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. This grant will be used to expand the Horticultural instruction and build nursery production Facility.
This year was the fifth year Mountain Heritage was recognized as a PALS Chapter. PALS is a National FFA Program designed to recognize FFA chapters that utilize local FFA members to help teach agricultural literacy and/or provide tutoring for elementary students. Lauren Evoy was instrumental in coordinating and conducting our PALS program, which included assisting with after school activities at Burnsville and Bald Creek Elementary this past year.
“We appreciate all the parents and sponsors of the Mountain Heritage Agriculture Education Program. We would especially like to thank Yancey County Farm Bureau from their generous sponsorship which has allowed these FFA members to participate in State FFA Convention” stated Ayers.
The North Carolina FFA is a youth organization of over 17,400 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with nearly 250 local chapters across the state. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural.
Heritage FFA celebrates with awards at state convention
Mikayla Hughes, FFA state winning Creed Speaker.
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‘Let our family protect yours!’Students who achieved their State Degrees (l-r) Whitney Bowers, Aaron Elliot, Shane Murphy, and Tyara Peterson.
Above: Second Place FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team (l-r) Fabian Hughes, Whitney Bowers, Lauren Evoy, Kaitie Bigelow, Ashley Hill, and Emily Ray.
Above: The 2010-2011 Officer team with the National Chapter Award (l-r) Aaron Elliot, Whitney Bowers, Kaitie Bigelow,
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The event begins at 4 p.m. at 51 West Boulevard, Burnsville. Festivities include a free barbecue dinner. The public is invited t o come mee t t he candidates as they officially open Yancey County Democratic headquarters.
MHHS youth cheerleader camp
Cheerleader camp for K-8 will be Thursday, July 26- Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m.-noon each day.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. that Thursday.
Recogni t ion and performances begin at noon on Saturday, July 28. The cost of the camp is $25, which covers the cost of the T-shirt. There is also the potential option to participate in Youth League cheerleading and camp for a discounted price-- check website for details.
Camp for rising 9-12 graders is July 16, 17, 23 and 24. See website for information on how to register and for tryout information.
http://cheerleading.yancey.mtnheritage.schoolfusion.us or email [email protected].
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WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC Weighted Average Report for Monday Jun 25, 2012Cattle Receipts: 408 Last Week: 258 Last Year: 183Slaughter cattle trended mostly steady. Feeder cattle trended 10.00 to 15.00 lower.
Slaughter cows made up 29 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 17 percent, and feeders 51 percent. The feeder supply included 46 percent steers, 35 percent heifers, and 20 percent bulls. Near 41 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 180-180 180 200.00 200.00 2 280-295 288 181.00-185.00 183.05 5 300-325 311 160.00-180.00 169.89 9 350-395 369 140.00-167.50 152.00 2 405-440 423 130.00-148.00 139.37 4 455-495 473 130.00-150.00 140.41 4 510-530 521 133.00-140.00 138.24 6 555-555 555 140.00-144.50 143.75 6 615-649 642 129.00-136.00 134.88 7 660-692 681 129.00-138.00 130.54 6 710-745 732 110.00-130.00 120.33 3 760-760 760 119.00 119.00 3 817-817 817 119.00 119.00 1 855-855 855 117.00 117.00 2 925-935 930 100.00-106.00 102.98 1 955-955 955 106.00 106.00 Medium and Large 3 2 270-280 275 120.00-155.00 137.82 1 365-365 365 122.50 122.50 1 435-435 435 112.50 112.50 4 565-595 576 72.50-120.00 87.87 1 635-635 635 85.00 85.00 4 679-679 679 107.00 107.00 Holstein Large 3 1 210-210 210 60.00 60.00 1 770-770 770 80.00 80.00 1 900-900 900 89.00 89.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 400-445 421 140.00-156.00 149.35 2 460-460 460 140.00-147.50 143.75 5 505-540 521 120.00-137.50 131.39 7 560-590 579 100.00-120.00 109.65 6 600-645 615 107.50-114.00 111.09 1 675-675 675 110.00 110.00 1 780-780 780 90.00 90.00 1 840-840 840 97.00 97.00 Small 1 - 2 1 590-590 590 90.00 90.00 1 600-600 600 80.00 80.00 1 660-660 660 80.00 80.00 Medium and Large 3 1 455-455 455 110.00 110.00 1 530-530 530 80.00 80.00 1 680-680 680 60.00 60.00
Bred Cows Medium and Large 1 - 2 Young Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 835-835 835 575.00 575.00 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 2 1030-1140 1085 999.00-1100.00 1088.13 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 2 1340-1485 1413 999.00-1500.00 1333.98 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 2 970-1040 1005 975.00-1150.00 1065.55 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred 1 1220-1220 1220 999.00-1100.00 1100.00 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred Medium and Large 1 - 2 Middle Aged 1 1190-1190 1190 950.00 950.00 Per Head 1-3 Months Bred 4 1090-1140 1119 900.00-1175.00 1013.44 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 1 1400-1400 1400 999.00-1200.00 1200.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 2 1510-1585 1548 999.00-1400.00 1326.82 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 6 990-1095 1050 950.00-1325.00 1103.75 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred 2 1315-1380 1348 999.00-1275.00 1198.19 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred Medium and Large 1 - 2 Aged 1 1320-1320 1320 999.00-1125.00 1125.00 Per Head 4-6 Months Bred 1 1130-1130 1130 975.00 975.00 Per Head 7-9 Months Bred
Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 1325-1395 1364 84.00-88.00 85.58 8 1210-1385 1313 90.00-98.00 92.93 High Dressing 1 990-990 990 80.00 80.00 Low Dressing 13 1420-1670 1558 82.00-88.00 85.83 3 1465-1550 1513 89.00-95.00 90.94 High Dressing
Regional Market Reports Tri-State VA Livestock AuctionWeekly Auction for Fri Jun 22, 2012.All prices per hundredweight unless otherwise stated Feeder Cattle 260 head Feeder Steers 63 head Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 400- 500 151.00-163.00 500- 600 150.00-158.00 600- 700 140.00-146.00 700- 800 134.00-135.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 400- 500 150.00-160.00
500- 600 142.00-155.00 600- 700 135.00-142.00 800- 900 120.00 900-1000 122.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 3 400- 500 110.00-128.00 500- 600 125.00-130.00 600- 700 130.00-137.00 Feeder Steers Small 1 400- 500 134.00-140.00 500- 600 134.00-140.00 600- 700 124.00 Feeder Holstein Steers 12 head Feeder Holstein Steers Large 2-3 400- 500 120.00 600- 700 98.00-110.00 Feeder Heifers 82 head Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 200- 300 145.00-170.00 300- 400 147.00 400- 500 138.00-143.00 500- 600 135.00-143.00 600- 700 139.00-141.00 700- 800 120.00-129.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 400- 500 132.00-142.00 500- 600 134.00-141.00 600- 700 134.00-141.00 700- 800 111.00-117.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 3 300- 400 135.00 400- 500 110.00-125.00 500- 600 119.00 Feeder Heifers Small 1 500- 600 130.00 Feeder Bulls 103 head
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 200- 300 170.00-187.50
300- 400 150.00-159.50 400- 500 151.00-160.00 500- 600 144.00-155.00 600- 700 125.00-130.00 700- 800 120.00-127.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 300- 400 140.00-150.00 400- 500 140.00-151.00 500- 600 130.00-150.00 600- 700 118.00-127.00 700- 800 110.00-119.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 3 300- 400 100.00 400- 500 134.00-136.00 500- 600 118.00-124.00 600- 700 91.00 Feeder Bulls Small 1 300- 400 130.00-146.00 400- 500 120.00 500- 600 121.00 600- 700 104.00 Slaughter Cattle 131 headSlaughter Cows 98 head
Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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**Produce availability and prices paid to growers as of 8:00 a.m. If prices are not provided produce is currently unavailable.***
Produce Tenant – Wholesale Price
COMMODITY VARIETY CONTAINERS PriceApples Red Delicious WA Traypack Carton (100s) 32.95-35.75 Golden Delicious WA Traypack Carton 33.00-34.50 Granny Smith WA Traypack Carton 34.00-36.50 Gala WA Traypack Carton 32.00-36.00 Fuji WA Traypack Carton 34.50-38.00 Pink Lady WA Traypack Carton 38.00-41.50 Red & Gold Delicious Traypack Carton (113,125,138s) 31.00-33.65 Red & Gold Delicious 12 3-Lb. Film Bag 25.00-29.00Asparagus Carton (11 Lbs.)
Corn Yellow Carton (4 1/2-5 Dozen) 15.00-20.05 White Carton (4 1/2-5 Dozen) 14.00-21.45Cucumbers Long Green Carton (40 Lbs.) 22.00-24.00 Pickles Carton (40 Lbs.) 29.00-30.00Cranberries 24 12-Ounce Packages 24.50Eggplant Carton (25 Lbs.) 19.00-24.00Grapes Red Seedless Carton (18 Lbs.) 32.00-34.00 White Seedless Carton (18 Lbs.) 32.00-36.00 Black Seedless Carton (18 Lbs.) 28.00 Red Globe Carton (18 Lbs.) 28.00Grapefruit Carton (40 Lbs.) 33.15Greens Collards Bushel Carton/Loose (24s) 10.00 Kale Carton/Bunched (24s) 11.55-14.35 Turnips Bushel Carton 10.00Honeydews Carton (5s) 29.00Kiwi Carton (36s) 13.05Lettuce Iceberg Carton (24s Wrapped) 24.50-27.95 Green Leaf Carton (24s) 24.00-25.15 Romaine Carton (24s) 24.50-26.00Mangoes Flat (9s) 13.50Nectarines Yellow/White Flesh 1/2 Bushel Carton 24.00Onions Yellow jumbo Sack (50 Lbs.) 17.15-23.95 White Sack (25 Lbs.) 15.00-18.00 Red Sack (25 Lbs.) 15.00-22.50 Green Carton (48s) 14.65-19.65 Sweet Onions Carton (40 Lbs.) 24.35-28.65Parsley 1 1/9 Bushel Carton 26.50Peaches Yellow/White Flesh 1/2 Bushel Carton 20.00Peanuts Green 35 Lb 51.00-53.00Pears Bartlett Carton (16 Lbs.) 34.00 Bosc Carton (90s) 34.00Pepper, Bell Green 1 1/9 Bushel Carton 21.45-22.00 Red Carton (11 Lbs.) 25.50-32.50 Yellow Carton (11 Lbs.) 28.00Plums Red Carton (28 Lbs.) 27.00Pomegranates Carton (18s) Potatoes Red Size A No. 1 Carton (50 Lbs.) 14.65-16.45 Red Size B No. 1 Carton (50 Lbs.) 15.00-19.50 White Size A Carton (50 Lbs.) 16.45-17.15 Russet ID Carton (50s) 20.05-21.15Radishes Red 30 6-Ounce Film Bags 15.00-16.85Raspberries Flat 12 1/2-Pint Cups 25.65Rutabagas Carton (40 Lbs.) 23.00Squash Yellow Crookneck 3/4 Bushel Carton 12.95-18.00 Zucchini 1/2 Bushel Carton 14.00-15.00Strawberries CA Flat 8 1-Quarts 18.95-26.45Sweetpotatoes Orange Carton (40 Lbs.) 16.00-21.45
NV_LS320 Nashville, TN Tue Jun 26, 2012 USDA/TDA Dept Ag Market NewsTennessee Sheep and Goat Auction
6/25/12 Tennessee Livestock Producers Graded Goat and Sheep Sale,Columbia, TN. Receipts: 1575 (1035 Goats; 540 Sheep) Last Sale 1311Next Sale July 9, 2012. (Second and fourth Monday of each month)
Goats sold per hundred weight (cwt) unless otherwise noted, weights,actual or estimated.
Kids Feeders Selection 327-41 lbs 81.00-112.00 SHEEPSlaughter Lambs-Includes all breeds, sold per hundred weight (cwt).
Choice and Prime 40-60 lbs 135.75-145.00Good 117.00-130.00Choice and Prime 61-80 lbs 125.00-152.00Good 110.00-124.50Choice and Prime 81-100 lbs 104.00-139.00, mostly 120.00-130.50Good 103.00 Choice and Prime 100-120 lbs 125.25-127.50 Good
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.
(sewer) line. They had started work, and we realized there was an access road that wasn’t planned,” she said. The road “had impact” on the watershed and the South Toe River, which flows next to the property and very near the road. “We started out with this one violation, the road access,” she said. ”There are some small tributaries, springs, creeks that have been crossed with that road. Those culverts were replaced and or extended. That’s the work that wasn’t under the original contract.”
She said the Corps and Fish and Wildlife Service “want a comprehensive look at all the impacts” the road has on the water flow, the species, and the South Toe River. “Because the South Toe is designated critical habitat, we have to consult with the Fish and Wildlife” before allowing work to resume, she said.
The project was funded by a $3,000,000 grant to Yancey County from the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, a $3,000,000
grant to the Town of Burnsville from the Clean Water Bond Program of the Division of Water Quality of the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and matching funds of $170,000 each from the county and town.
The project extends sewer service from near Glen Raven Mills along U.S. 19E to the old Taylor Togs plant in Micaville, along N.C. 80 South to Micaville Elementary School and on to the Hickory Springs plant.
By Jonathan AustinYancey County News
The Army Corps of Engineers has suspended the permit for the East Yancey Sewer Project, saying the county has built an access road off Wyatt Town Road that was not included in the original proposal.
The county manager says the road has been in the plans since the beginning, and that the suspension of the permit is much ado about nothing. Regardless, it now appears that the county must resolve questions the Corps has about construction and how some South Toe River tributaries are impacted, before the county can regain its permit.
“There are some small tributaries, springs and creeks that have been crossed with that road,” said Amanda Jones of the Corps office in Asheville.
So what’s the next step? Jones was asked, and she replied: “It depends on how the county responds.”
The Corps sent the county a letter on June 4 informing it that the permit was suspended, and county officials met with representatives of the Corps and state Fish and Wildlife authorities on June 18.
County Manager Nathan Bennett told county commissioners Tuesday night that the Corps and the Fish and Wildlife office is questioning the primary access road to the treatment plant. He said the road “is where it has always been” in all the various sewer project plans dating back to 2005. He said no one ever voiced concerns about the construction of the road before when the sewer project was first permitted in 2005 and re-permitted in 2010. “Now they come up after we’re well into construction” with these concerns, he said. “We don’t understand,” Bennett said in frustration. As if addressing the Corps directly, he asked, “Where have you been?”
Jones said the Corps had “issued a permit for some stream crossings, and to build a
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If the eyes are the window to the soul, then the sole is the foundation. Protect the feet and the body will reward you for it. Everything involving the outdoors involves the feet. Hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, even swimming.
During the spring and summer I often hit the shallow streams and creeks. Unlike duck season, I do not wear waders out into the water. Boots become a nuisance if not dangerous as they fill up with water if the top is breeched. That is why when the water has warmed up a bit I like to wear a low cut shoe that can withstand the wet.
I have used those foam style shoes and the water shoes that slip on. There are several problems I ran into while wearing them. The foam shoes do not offer the slip resistance on slick bottoms that you need. The water shoes become floppy and do not stay on your foot as well once soaked. And the last thing I want to happen is lose that ‘foundation’ while in the water otherwise I might as well have just gone swimming instead.
I was offered the opportunity to check out a low cut shoe design by Bogs footwear. I have worn their boots in the past and was sold on their comfort. I figured the Valley Walkers would be worth the chance to test them.
I received them I immediately tried them on. They are a little heavy, especially when compared to the foam shoes on the market
and the water spandex netting style shoes. However, the comfort was amazing as only Bogs can do.
The sole has an aggressive pattern that provides slip resistance on both algae coated river rocks or mud slicks. All terrain tires do not grab the ground any better.
The shoe’s upper is neoprene that hugs the foot without rubbing. This is important when you consider blisters. Blisters were usually
my top concern with the thin river/lake style water shoes.
The Valley Walkers were so comfortable I graduated from using them when letting the dogs out during the winter to wearing them almost daily on the weekends. To give you an idea of the comfort and fit, I wore them on a day trip through Busch Gardens as well as a weekend trip in Washington, D.C. No soreness in the arches, no leg discomfort afterwards. Try that in some of the other types of shoes out there. They even out do the typical tennis shoe in my opinion.
I have put many miles on my current pair of Valley Walkers and am overly surprised by them. I have worn them on the bow of a boat without worrying about slipping, used them in the fields during hunting season when boots were not a requisite, and slipped them on just to run to the store. They are an outdoors shoe that is not limited to the outdoors.
The Valley Walkers are reasonably prices at $70 and are offered in Mossy Oak camo. You can check them out at BogsFootwear.com.
Bill Howard is an avid bowhunter and outdoorsman. He teaches hunter education (IHEA) and bowhunter education (IBEP) in North Carolina. He is a member of North Carolina Bowhunters Association and Pope & Young, and is an official measurer for both. He can be reached at billhoward [email protected].
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By John RosemondQ: When I ask him to do something, my
2-year-old screams “No!” and then swings at me. When he hits me, I firmly reprimand him and try to put him in time-out, but that only makes matters worse. I’ve tried ignoring his screaming, but that doesn’t work. What should I do?
A: He must be your first child. Or, your first child was the one child in a hundred who wasn’t a “terrible” two. In either case, it’s behavior of the sort you describe - illogical, irrational, violent - that has given this age child such a bad reputation. It’s also why one of my graduate school psychology professors maintained that toddlers were psychotic.
Stories of this sort also belie the romantic notion that human nature is fundamentally good. I’ll just bet your son has never seen anyone haul off and hit someone. Nonetheless, he tries to hit you. That’s because the tendency toward violence when he doesn’t get his way is in his DNA. It’s why God or the evolutionary mechanism (take your pick) made sure that human children, unlike the offspring of other species, do not grow to full size in one or two yI could have told you that time-out wasn’t going to work. It works on the aforementioned
one toddler in a hundred. And as for ignoring this sort of behavior, I don’t know anyone who has that sort of fortitude. Besides, the terrible 2-year-old won’t tolerate being ignored. It drives him into a frenzy.
But I have the solution. At least, it’s worked for numerous other parents of equally psychotic toddlers. Cut his bedroom door in half. Re-hang the lower half, creating a “Dutch” door. Oh, and just to be “safe,” turn the lock around. When your son screams, attempts to hit, or begins to show any other symptoms of imminent psychosis, pick him up, put him in his room, close the half-door, and lock it. Then walk away. Let him vent for as long as he needs to vent in order to realize that his bedroom is now his venting place
- his only venting place. When he is calm, or reasonably so, go back, unlock the door, pull it open, and walk away. Don’t say things like “Are you ready to be good?” or anything equally counterproductive. Act as if nothing has happened between picking him up and opening his door.
The key to the success of this tried-and-true method is to get him to his room as quickly as possible after an episode begins. In fact, if you even see him warming up to an episode, take him to his room. Do this for two weeks. If my experience serves me well, that’s how long it will take for him to begin “getting it.”
Two more things: First, keep it simple. When it comes to giving instructions to your son, don’t ask; tell. There’s a world of difference between “It’s time for you to pick up your toys” and “How about being a good boy and picking these toys up for Mommy, okay?” Toddlers respond much more cooperatively to declarations that they do requests. Second, make it easy. Don’t give a toddler more than two toys to play with at once. That simplifies the job of picking them up, and makes screaming a lot less likely.
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North Carolina High Peaks Trail Association is sponsoring an historic Mt. Mitchell hike on Saturday, July 14. The hike begins at Steppes Gap by the Park Ranger office along the road to the summit and follows the old logging railroad grade established nearly a century ago for four miles to Ogle Gap and then down to the Cattail Creek Community.
Hikers should meet at the Burnsville Town Square at 8:30 a.m. for public transportation (fee required) to the state park. The hike is estimated to take about six hours and is predominately level
or downhill.Bratwurst, veggie burgers and beverages will
be served afterwards at the Weller Cabin near the Community Hall along Cattail Creek, but hikers should take snacks and plenty of water. Public transportation will return the group to the Town Square.
More information may be had by calling hike leader Dennis Smith at 675-9459 or 284-4000, or Worth Weller at 682-5099 or by going to www.nchighpeaks.org. The group may also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ncHighPeaks.
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What do diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, IBS, ulcerative colitis, food and environmental allergies all have in common? Besides being chronic conditions that can be life threatening, or at least greatly reduce your quality of life, researchers are now learning that chronic inflammation plays a large part in both the on-set, and continuation, of these and many other conditions and diseases. So, the natural question would then be, “what causes inflammation?”
The immune system and inflammatory response
Many experts now see inflammation as arising from an immune system response that’s out of control. When you catch a cold or sprain your ankle, your immune system switches into gear. Inflammation is a natural part of the immune response to illness or infection. Infection or injury trigger a chain of events called the inflammatory cascade: When your body senses trauma or the presence of irritants, pro-inflammatory hormones in your body call out for your white blood cells to come and clear out infection and damaged tissue, and the affected cells release histamine, a substance that causes your blood vessels to become more permeable. This increased permeability allows fluids and white blood cells to flow out of your blood vessels into the affected tissues where they can begin to repair the damage and kill off pathogens. The familiar signs of normal inflammation - heat, pain, redness, and swelling - are the first signals that your immune system is being called into action.
These agents are matched by equally powerful, closely related anti-inflammatory compounds, which move in once the threat is neutralized to begin the healing process. Acute inflammation that ebbs and flows as needed signifies a well-balanced immune system. But symptoms of inflammation that don’t recede are telling you that the “on” switch to your immune system is stuck. It’s poised on high alert - even when you aren’t in imminent danger. In some cases, what started as a healthy mechanism, like building scar tissue
or swelling, just won’t shut off. Currently there is no definitive test for inflammation - the best that conventional medicine can do is
measure blood levels of C-reactive protein (a pro-inflammatory marker) and the irritating amino acid called homocysteine. When inflammation is chronic, it can cause health problems of its own.
F o r m a n y y e a r s , probiotics have gotten a lot of attention over their
ability to ease digestive woes such as lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulcers. Now scientists are beginning to investigate whether these helpful microbes may also aid in fighting inflammation, one of the primary factors behind such chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis.
What Are Probiotics?Probiotics, also known as “good bacteria”,
are microorganisms that are characterized by their ability to interact with commensal micro flora in the gastrointestinal tract to produce beneficial health effects. Believe it or not, your digestive tract is home to trillions of bacteria and over 500 different species of microflora. The two most prevalent probiotics are Lactobacilli, which make up the majority of the probiotics living in your small intestine, and Bifidobacteria, the most prevalent beneficial probiotic living in your large intestine. Most healthy people have 100 times more Bifidobacteria than Lactobacilli. Bifidobacteria are the most prevalent probiotic in a healthy colon. Bifidobacteria ferment dietary fiber and produce by-products such as B vitamins that promote the health of the entire body. They also ward off invasion by less friendly microbes that can cause infection. An imbalance between the good and bad bacteria, which in many cases is caused by the overuse of antibiotics, drinking chlorinated tap water, and/or eating a diet high in processed
and refined foods, can lead to a number of uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms, and if not corrected, can lead to a number of serious illnesses, ranging from Crohn’s disease to chronic fatigue and food allergies.
The health benefits of maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria
The 100 trillion bacteria in your body, more than 10 times the number of cells you have, need to be in the ratio of 85 percent “good” to 15 percent “bad” for proper health. This ratio is essential for: the proper development and function of your immune system, protection against over-growth of other microorganisms that could cause disease, and the proper digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. The probiotics in your gut also play an important role in helping numerous bodily functions, such as: digesting and absorbing certain carbohydrates, producing vitamins, absorbing minerals and eliminating toxins, keeping bad bacteria under control, and preventing allergies. Friendly bacteria train your immune system to distinguish between pathogens and non-harmful antigens, and to respond appropriately. One Washington University professor has likened the functioning of this gut micro flora in your body to that of an ant farm that works together as an intelligence to perform an array of functions you’re unable to manage on your own.
Probiotics and inflammationResearch into the effects of probiotics
is offering more insight into their ability to moderate immune response and aid in decreasing inflammation. Gastrointestinal benefits of probiotics have been documented, but recent research is revealing that probiotic benefits may extend to the entire body. Data from a recent study demonstrate the anti-inflammatory and pathogen protection benefits of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624, a probiotic bacterial strain of human origin. The report was published in Pathogens, a publication of the Public Library of Science (PLoS). The Arthritis Foundation also acknowledges
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From page 14research that revealed the anti-inflammatory properties of Bifidobacterium infantis in reducing arthritis symptoms. “The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” adds that probiotics can relieve intestinal inflammation, and that probiotic bacteria have anti-inflammatory qualities, although qualitative differences do exist between different strains of probiotic bacteria.
“Inflammation is a major factor in a number of chronic diseases affecting millions of people and can cause an unwanted impact on healthy tissue,” said Dr. Liam O’Mahony, lead investigator. “Past research has shown that the probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 can positively impact the body’s immune defense3, and this most recent data suggests that its benefits are not restricted to the gastrointestinal tract.”
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, bacterial-induced colitis, type I diabetes and organ transplantation. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 has previously shown ability to modulate the inflammatory response in a clinical trial of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. The new data suggests additional health benefits of this particular probiotic strain. The published study examined the effect of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 administration on immunity to Salmonella, a harmful bacteria that can cause intestinal infections and trigger the body’s
inflammatory response.
Where do I find probiotics?Most people know that probiotics can be
purchased as supplements, in capsule, tablet and liquid forms, at natural foods stores. They can deliver positive health benefits, but must be consumed “live”, which isn’t easy to tell in supplement form.
That is why the best source of probiotics is found in numerous “live” cultured foods, such as fermented (organic and hormone-free) dairy products like yogurt and kefir, as well as cultured vegetables, such as sauerkraut (from Germany) and kim chee (from Korea).
For thousands of years, before the advent of refrigerators, freezers, chemical preservatives, and hydrogenated oils, foods were fermented as a way of preserving them. At some point, our ancestors discovered that their fermented foods also played a very important role in supporting overall health, vitality, and longevity. If you were to eat a diet rich in naturally fermented foods, that have NOT been pasteurized (as pasteurization kills the naturally occurring probiotics), then you too would likely enjoy great health without any additional supplementation.
Be sure to read next week’s column as I discuss how you can make high quality probiotic foods a delicious part your meals, allowing you to naturally improve your health, your environment, and your world!
Sources “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition”;
Probiotics: Effects on Immunity; Erika Isolauri, et al.; February 2001
Arthritis Foundation; Probiotic Bacteria Shows Anti-Inflammatory Properties; May 2007
USProbiotics.org; Probiotic Basics “Time”; Health: The Fires Within;
Christine Gormick, et al.; February 2004
Maintaining a healthy balance of probiotics
Naturally Delicious SauerkrautIn his book, Wild Fermentation, Sandor Ellix Katz highlights the following as some of the benefits of eating fermented foods in addition to having great recipes such as a great sauerkraut recipe:• Nutrient Preservation – (cabbage can be stored much longer as sauerkraut)• Makes foods more easily digested by breaking down complex proteins or components like lactose that can be difficult to digest• Creates new nutrients, especially B vitamins• Some fermented foods function as antioxidants• Some toxins are removed from foods through the fermentation process• And, finally, the benefit that I think of the most is that eating live, fermented foods supplies our digestive tracts with “living cultures essential to breaking down food and assimilating nutrients.”In a lecture called Optimum Nutrition, Susun Weed, a well-known herbalist, speaks of how each nutrient needs a specific micro-organism to transport it to the cells in the body where it will be used, so it is vitally important to our health that we maintain a healthy population of these micro-organisms.
Ingredients2 large heads of cabbage (about 5 pounds)2 to 3 tbsp sea salt
Directions• Grate 1 cabbage and place in a crock or plastic bucket. • Sprinkle half the salt over the cabbage. • Grate the second cabbage, then add it to the crock along with the rest of the salt. • Crush the mixture with your hands until liquid comes out of the cabbage freely. • Place a plate on top of the cabbage, then a weight on top of the plate. • Cover the container and check after 2 days. • Scoop the scum off the top, repack and check every 3 days. • After 2 weeks, sample the kraut to see if it tastes ready to eat.
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