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Michele Presnell wins house primaryBy Jonathan AustinYancey County News

Michele Presnell, who skipped a run to keep her seat on the Yancey County Board of Commissioners, garnered heavy Republican support to win her party’s nomination for the N.C. House District 118 seat now held by Democrat Ray Rapp.

“It was just a very exciting evening,” Presnell said after winning the nomination. “I felt good about my local people. I love them and I feel like they are supporting me.”

She was referring to the heavy vote tally she

collected in Yancey, where she 1,847 votes out of 2,514 cast in her race.

But she also did very well in Haywood County, earning 1,619 our of 3,180 total ballots in the nomination race.

Her opponents - Ben Keilman and Jesse Sigmon - didn’t win any of the three counties in the race.

In Haywood, “That was Ben Keilman’s county,” Presnell said.

Overall, Presnell had an unofficial total of 4,110 votes in Yancey, Haywood and Madison counties. Keilman took 1,621 votes, and Sigmon collected 1,592 votes.

Presnell said she learned a lot by having to win a primary,

“It helped me a lot. I didn’t have any idea at all” how it would turn out, she said. “But I knew you can only do what you can do. There are certain things I will do differently in the fall. I know Ray Rapp can be beaten.”

Rapp was unopposed so was not on the primary ballot.

“People want to be involved. They want you to listen to their concerns; their problems, and there are many out there,” Presnell said. “I will be glad to listen and see if there is anything I can do.”

County shows up to support amendment regarding marriage

McKinney leads vote for school boardRetiring school teacher Norb

McKinney lead the unofficial vote tally in the election for the Yancey County Board of Elections.

McKinney won a seat on the board, as did returning member Bill Whiteside.

See story on page 12

In Yancey County, there is no doubt as to whether residents supported the Marriage Amendment.

Out of more than 6,000 votes, 4,753 were in favor of limiting marriage to only between men and women. Fewer than 1,500 voted against it.

See story on page 12

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Baseball great Willie Horton traces family roots to YanceyDetroit Tiger Hall of Famer Willie Horton

has traced his roots back to Burnsville and Yancey County.

Horton, who played left field for the Tigers and who was inducted into the Michigan Hall of Fame, will be visiting Burnsville on July 21, and meeting in the Historical Society’s Archive’s Room in hope of connecting to his family roots. This visit is in hope of making some connections and contacts.

Willie’s grandparents were Delbert and Hettie Griffith Horton from Yancey County. His grandparents moved to Southwestern Virginia early in the 1900s to find work in the coal mines. Willie’s father, James Thom-as Clinton Horton and uncle, Ernest Mathis Horton, lived in Virginia and raised their families in the Virginia area. These families

have had no contact or connection with other Horton family members in Burnsville or the Toe River Township.

The visit in July is to make a connection.Willie Horton was born in Armo, Va.,

and was a four-time member of the Ameri-can League All-Star team (1965, 1968, 1970 and 1973). His best season was 1968 with the world champion Tigers, when he finished second in the American League with 36 hom-ers, a .543 slugging average and 278 total bases.

He was the 1979 American League Come-back Player of the Year, and the Detroit Ti-gers retired his number 23 jersey in 2000.

Below is listed some of the known past family members:

William Garland, Jack Shepherd, Mary

Horton, Irvine (Erwin) Horton, Dullie (Dul-ly) Horton, Delbert Horton, Sallie Horton, Hettie Griffith Horton. Ernest Mathis Horton and James Thomas Clinton Horton.

If you are a relative of one of these and/ or know of someone who is, please have them to contact one of the following:

Helen Horton Styles - 336-226-8016 e-mail [email protected]

Monica Lewis-Patrick - 313-530-0054 e-mail [email protected]

Mena Lewis - 919-601-2007 e-mail [email protected] We look forward to meeting our Yancey

family when we are in town in July!

Helen Horton Styles

The Sixth Annual Paint Out takes place on Saturday, May 19th. The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) in co-sponsorship with the Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild (BRAG) conducts this popular rite of spring, with artists from all over working in different drawing and painting media to capture the spirit of downtown Burnsvi l le . The completed artwork will be judged for prizes and displayed at TRAC’s gallery in Burnsville from the day of the Paint Out on May 19 through June 2. The artwork is also for sale.

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plein aire cultural e x p e r i e n c e w a s conceived by local a r t i s t and TRAC member Sandra Gates who had a vision that “for one day, all day, artists are outdoor painting or drawing for all to enjoy.” What better way to get artists out of their studios and other folks up off the sofa and into an artist-by-artist walking tour of town? What be t ter way for the community and visitors to the community to see and learn how art is made, to watch firsthand the process of individual talent interpreting the objective scene and expressing that vision manually? And what

better way to socialize and meet creative people?

The Pa in t Out is open to all who wish to participate as artists (see the TRAC website at www.toeriverarts.org for complete details and an application t o p a r t i c i p a t e ) . En t ry fo rms a r e a lso avai lable a t the Toe River Arts Council offices: 102 West Main Street, Burnsville or 269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine. The canvases or paper must be authenticated the day of the Paint Out at the Burnsville T R A C G a l l e r y , located at 102 West Main Street between the hours of 8 am and 10 am. Painters

pick their locations and paint throughout the day – returning to the Burnsville TRAC Gallery between 3:30 and 5:00. The award announcements and special recept ion for participants and communi ty takes place the same day from 6:30 to 7:30.

This year’s judge is Stuart Roper, a painter and sculptor residing in Asheville, NC who has been painting since the mid-70’s. He studied art at the Art Students League in New York, and in France, Italy a n d N o r m a n d y. The Grove Arcade P u b l i c M a r k e t commissioned him to recreate the original 1920s finials that

adorn the top of the building, and the City Parks and Recreation Depa r tmen t a l so commissioned him on the development of “Grove’s Vision”, a station on the city’s historical Urban Trail. Read more about Stuart on his website www.stuartroper.com

TRAC will host a reception at 6:30 pm the day of the Paint Out. The reception will be at the gallery, where the day’s art will be displayed and judged by Mr. Roper. Winners of First, Second, and Thi rd P lace wi l l be announced and $1000 in cash prizes and certificates will be awarded. The Annual Paint Out

is sponsored in part by local Burnsville family, Susan and Paul Crutchfield, who recognize and honor the “giving and generous spirit” of Sandra Gates.

Rain or shine, treat yourself to this arts extravaganza where for one day the clear blue sky, the buildings, sidewalks, and plaza of Burnsville become a great studio without walls. The Burnsville T R A C G a l l e r y is located at 102 West Main Street in downtown Burnsville and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:30 am to 5 pm. Phone 828-682-7215 or website www.toeriverarts.org

It’s time to watch the painters get busy on Burnsville streets!

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The Police Benevolent Foundation is set to aid the family of fallen officer William Wright.

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the North Carolina Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind the family of Correctional Officer William Wright. Correctional Officer Wright had an accident at the Mountain View Correctional Institution on April 9th. On Wednesday, April 11th, Wright passed away at the age of 31 years old. He is survived by his fiancée, parents, sister, and grandmother.

The Police Benevolent Foundation has established a William Wright Fund at Wells Fargo Bank. Donations can

be made at any Wells Fargo Bank to assist in efforts to provide financial support to Officer William Wright’s family in this time of need. Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation’s website at www.pbfi.org.

The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text message in memory of Officer Wright. You can help Officer Wright’s family by texting, COPS WRIGHT to 85944. A $10 donation will be made to the “William Wright Fund” through your cell phone bill. The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Officer Wright’s family will

need everyone to rally behind them during this difficult time.

Nor th Caro l ina PBA Division President Randy Byrd said, ”Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to Officer Wright’s family during this difficult time. This incident reminds us all of the dangers that law enforcement officers face and the community support that is needed for our brave men and women who protect us every day.”

It is with a heavy heart that the PBF and NCPBA ask for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in efforts to provide much needed support to this officer’s family in this time of distress.

Fund created for William Wright

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Someone vandalized a billboard in Burnsville last week that advertised support for the Marriage Amendment.

By Mariel Williamsfor the Yancey County News

Members of the Burnsville Town Council discussed utility improvement projects and concerns about traffic and spending in their regular meeting last week.

Harry Butler, an engineer for McGill Associates, came before the council to discuss several utilities projects. The bulk of his presentation dealt with delays in moving utilities that are in the way of the project to widen U.S. 19. Butler said that Bryant’s Land and Development – the subcontractor hired to dig up and move utility lines - has been delayed on many aspects of the project.

“Every day that that contractor is delayed he forfeits $500 back to the town,” Butler said.

“There’s only about $40,000 worth of work remaining.”

Butler said that the contractor has run into some unexpected problems, such as trees and buried old cars, but that the work is too far behind to be fully excusable. “I’ve been doing this 19 years at McGill Associates,” he said. “This is the worst project I’ve seen in 19 years.”

Butler noted that the council had considered hiring someone else to complete the project in February, but that changing course would have cost money and time.

“I don’t think we would necessarily be further along today had we terminated at that time,” he said.

Mayor Danny McIntosh asked if there was anything the town council could have done differently to prevent this from happening, but Butler said no. “The town council had nothing to do with it,” he said.

In comparison, Butler said, the project for improvements in the East Yancey Sewer District has gone very well.

“If you want to see a contractor that knows how to lay sewer pipe, go look at the East Yancey project,” he said.

DeVere Construction is working on the treatment plant for East Yancey, and Moore and Sons is handling the collection system

pipe laying.Citizen concerns

The council meeting opened with public comment. Ralph Hammond, a West Side business owner, expressed concern that traffic traveling in front of his business frequently violates the speed limit, endangering pedestrians, many of who are elderly.

McIntosh suggested that Hammond call the police department with a description of the offending vehicles.

Marianne Holt also had a concern about Burnsville traffic. Holt reminded the council that there was once a stop sign at the intersection of East Boulevard (which becomes Ivy Street) and South Main Street. Holt expressed concern at the difficulty involved in turning from Ivy onto Main as a result of the removal of the stop sign.

“That stop sign has been the subject of much deliberation, and the outcome of the last deliberation was to take the stop sign down,” McIntosh explained.

Holt also asked the town to look into the condition of an uninhabited house on Bennett Street. Public Works Director Anthony Hensley said that mortgage lender Bank of America had agreed to keep the home’s lawn mowed, and that he would call to remind them of that agreement.

David McIntosh expressed concern about two issues: the overworked Town Hall staff and the town’s spending priorities. He asked the council to consider hiring a city manager and also to attempt to invest more in economic development, suggesting that the Burnsville Police Department takes up too much of the town’s budget.

“Maybe it’s time to start thinking about how do you make this community more viable? How do you make it more sustainable?”

Lucy Doll asked the council to do something about cars speeding on Summit Street. She echoed the concern that too much money was being spent on law enforcement.

The mayor noted that the public seemed interested in more action being taken by the police, and also concerned that the police cost

too much money.“The general consensus of public comment

tonight has been three complaints on law enforcement issues and two complaints on (spending),” McIntosh said.

Finally, representatives of the Centro de Enlace presented their plan for a Hispanic Heritage event in the fall. The council tentatively agreed to allow the event to occur on the Town Square on Sept. 15.Department and board reports

Hensley, the public works director, reported that First Baptist Church is asking the town to maintain a parking lot adjacent to the church because citizens doing business downtown use the lot more than churchgoers.

The lot actually belongs to Yancey County, Hensley said, but he said the county is not interested in helping with repair and line-marking costs. The council discussed sharing maintenance costs with the church and the county, but decided to wait for more research before making a decision.

Burnsville Fire Chief Niles Howell reported that local fire departments participated in a recent multi-agency emergency management drill in Mitchell County.

“It lasted five days, (and) was a four-county drill,” Howell said. “It was a good experience.”

Dean Gates, the chairman of the Planning Board, gave a report to the council on the board’s deliberations regarding signage regulations. He asked the council not to make any decisions regarding signage until it hears the board’s recommendations.

The mayor reported that he recently met a local man, Cody Bradford, who is producing legal moonshine in Yancey County. McIntosh said the Howling Moon Still is doing well and may be a boon to the local economy.

The council also voted to reappoint Eddie Bodford to the ABC Board.

The council voted to award a contract to audit the town’s books to local accountants Young, Miller & Gillespie, and asked the town hall staff to research running legal advertising in The Yancey County News.

Burnsville Town Council discusses public works


Obituaries Jackson C. Black

Jackson Clayton Black, 75, passed away April 14, 2012.

A native of Burnsville, he was a son of the late Hardy Black and Annie Mae Litterell.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Black; brothers, Hardy Black Jr. and Harold Black; and sister Bertha Black.

He was an Army veteran.He is survived by two children, Clayton

Black and Cathy Ezell of South Carolina; two grandkids and two great grandkids, also of South Carolina. Also one brother, Ott Black; and three sisters, Nina and Darlene Harding and Martha Hoyle of North Carolina.

Memorial service will be held May 11, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at Black Mountain.

J C EdwardsJC Edwards, 81, of the Jacks Creek

Community, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012, at his home. He was a son of the late Martin and Pansy Wilson Edwards. He was also preceded in death by sisters: Geraldine Wilson and Jessie Bradford; brothers: Paul, Howard and George Holly Edwards. JC was a loving husband and father who loved to fish and was a big Atlanta Braves fan.

Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Nell Edwards; daughters: Anita Tipton and husband, Jack, of Burnsville, and Vicky Tipton and husband, Clifford, of Marion; son, Ed Edwards of Salisbury; sisters: Martha Adkins of Marion and Louise Smith of Greensboro; brother, Charlie Edwards and wife, Gay, of Salisbury; grandsons: Kris Ryan Edwards and Joe Finch; granddaughter, Kayla Grace Edwards and one great-grandson, Kris Edwards.

Funeral was Monday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Dale Laws officiated. Burial was in the Wheeler Family Cemetery.

Kay AllenKay Allen, 63, of Hardscrabble Road,

died Friday, May 4, 2012, at her home. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Evans and Rose King Evans. Kay was a member of Ivy Gap Baptist Church. She loved doing crafts, making picture frames and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her loving husband of 19 years, Terry Allen; daughter, Renee McCurry and husband, Ken, of Spruce Pine; son, Bryan Cooper and wife, Becky, of Burnsville; stepson Terry M. Allen and wife, Kim, of Church Road, Va.; stepdaughter Tamie Morgan and husband, Chris, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren Kaleb McCurry, Grayson McCurry, EmmaLee McCurry, Bryson Cooper, Brinkley Cooper, Brooklyn Cooper and Brianna Cooper; step-grandchildren: Zachary Allen, Lucas Allen, Oliva Allen and Caitlin Young and husband, Ben.

Funeral was Sunday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Service. The Rev. Steven Glover and the Rev. Jim Bo Seaton

officiated. Graveside services was Monday in the Monroe King Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC or to Gideons International, PO Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Phillip Ray Wilson SrPhillip Ray Wilson Sr., 81, of Spruce

Pine, died Saturday, May 5, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Claude and Ida Young Wilson. Phillip served his country with the Army in Korea and later was the owner and operator of Wilson Trucking Company. He was a loving husband, a good father and a faithful member of Pine Branch Baptist Church. Phillip also loved to travel and fish. He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip “Cricket” Wilson, sisters: Lois and Patsy Ann Wilson and a brother, Russell Wilson.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mitzie Watson Wilson; daughter, Sabrina Briggs and husband, Darrell, of Spruce Pine; daughter-in-law Malanie Wilson of Hickory; sister, Virginia Johnson of Marion; sister in law Louise Wilson of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers in law: Jim Watson and wife, Jenny, of Big Island, Va., and Harold Watson and wife, Sharon, of Ingalls; grandchildren Summer Holman and husband, Jonathan; Tara Graybeal and husband, Derrick; Dustin Ray Wilson and wife, Cendie; Bradley Ray Wilson and wife, Meshell; Christopher Sullins and wife, Mary, and Heath Briggs. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral was Tuesday in the Pine Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Williams officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice and Palliative Care, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.

Tammy Oaks Honeycutt Tammy Oaks Honeycutt , 47, of

Bakersville, died Monday, May 7, 2012, in the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Erwin, Tenn., she was a daughter of Dorothy Oaks of Elizabethton and the late Jack Oaks. Tammy was a member of Beans Creek Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her mother, is her husband of 29 years, Ray Honeycutt; children Preston and Charlean Honeycutt of the home; sisters Vicky Bowers and husband, Ray, and Donna Walker and husband, Steven, all of Elizabethton; brothers Randy Oaks and Chuck Oaks, both of Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral was Wednesday in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Marvin Silver and the Rev. Ronnie Whitson officiated.

Graveside service was Thursday in the Bennett Cemetery on Pigeon Roost.

Danny Ray Ketron

Danny Ray Ketron, 57, of Kingsport, Tenn. died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in his

home in Kingsport.Danny was a Christian and member of

Celebration Church Blountville. Danny was a loving husband, devoted father and a friend to many. Danny graduated from Sullivan Central High School and East Tennessee State University. While at E.T.S.U. he was an active member and president of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

He retired as the owner of Ketron Kustom Builders and a real estate agent for Town & Country Realty. Danny lived life to the fullest and enjoyed water and snow skiing, camping, cooking and the company of good friends. During his life Danny was a volunteer in many capacities. He supported the Dobyns-Bennett Marching Band, Red Cross and the Kitchen of Hope. Danny relied on his faith as he followed his journey with cancer and God was ever present with him and his wife. He was quick to acknowledge where his strength came from.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Lois Ketron in 1988 and his brother, Mark Ketron, in 2007.

Danny is survived by his wife, Rhonda Canipe Ketron; sons Jason Ketron, Brody Ketron, daughters Bailey Ketron and Katie Barrett. He is also survived by father Herman Junior Ketron, wife Linda and Anthony; brother, Tommy Dwayne Ketron; Sister in law Cindy Ketron. Several special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as many favorite cousins also survive.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Celebration Church on Sunday, May 13. Family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Funeral service will follow with Dr. Robert Russell and Dave Spear officiating.

A private entombment will be held at East Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Yancey Funeral Service is serving the Ketron family.

Bill McKinney Bill McKinney, 83, of Berry Street,

Spruce Pine, passed away May 5, 2012, at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine. He was born in Mitchell County, to the late George and Mary Yelton McKinney. He had previously worked as a Crane Operator at Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore, Md. He served in the the Army.

Survivors include sisters, Judy Hodge of Spruce Pine, George Ann Cook, of Bakersville, and Jolene McKinney of Havelock.

No services are planned at this time. Henline-Hughes Funeral Home is

assisting the McKinney family.

Juanita PresnellJuanita Presnell, 75, of Spruce Pine,

passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Brian Center Health and Rehab in Spruce Pine.

Born on September 30, 1936, in Watauga County, she was the daughter of the late William and Mae Hicks Presnell. She was a member of the Berry Chapel Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters; Kay Hollifield and husband, Freddie, of Spruce Pine and Janice Hughes of Marion; her son: Mike Presnell of Elk Park; grandchildren


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The funeral was Monday with the Revs. Harold Grindstaff and Bobby Joe Greene officiating. Interment followed in the Berry Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Webb Funeral Home is assisting the Presnell family.

Ralph BuchananThe Rev. Ralph L. Buchanan, 100, of

Spruce Pine, died Monday, May 7, 2012.He was born February 21, 1912, the

eldest of 11 children of the late Martha McKinney Buchanan and the late Eden V. Buchanan. He grew up in the Powder Mill Community of Avery County. He attended the local schools, including Lees-McRae, and was a graduate of King College, Bristol, Tennessee, Class of 1938, and Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, Class of 1941.

On August 26, 1941, Rev. Buchanan was married to Flora Margaret McGoogan, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, who preceded him in death on July 4, 2000. Two children survive him, Daniel E. Buchanan of Anderson, S.C., and Martha Lee Buchanan Smith of Spruce Pine.

Survivors also include four grandchildren, Darren Buchanan and his wife, Joy, of Frederick, Md.; Kelley-Marie Sierra and her husband, Jonathan, of Chatsworth, Ga.; LeeAnna Smith Hungerford and her husband, James, of Memphis, Tenn., and

Sarah Margaret Smith of Bakersville; three great-grandchildren, Alex Isaac Buchanan and Andrew Jacob Buchanan of Frederick, Md., and Emory Miller Smith of Bakersville; a brother, Sanford Buchanan of Rolla, Mo.; and four sisters, Carrie Higgins of Northville, Mich.; Doris Matthews of Asheville; Mary Buchanan of Spruce Pine, and Lucy Smith of the Ingalls Community. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Margaret, two brothers, the late Albert Buchanan and the late Richard Buchanan, and three sisters, the late Mabel Freeman, the late Alma Campbell, and the late Amanda Jones preceded him in death.

Mr. Buchanan, an ordained Presbyterian minister, served churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. He also served five years as Superintendent of Home Missions for Winston Salem Presbytery, six years as Chairman of Evangelism for the Synod of North Carolina, and 12 years as Executive Presbyter and Parish Director for Piedmont Presbytery in South Carolina.

In 1955 he had the honor of opening the United States Senate with prayer in response to an invitation of the Senate Chaplain, Dr. Fredrick Brown Harris. He was voted the privilege of the floor for the day. He was pastor to two governors of the State of North Carolina.

During his ministry, he started two new churches, First Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain and North Anderson Presbyterian Church, Anderson, S.C. He also was instrumental in locating and buying a 362

acre tract of land in Transylvania County and building a church camp for Piedmont Presbytery. When the Presbytery met to dedicate the camp, it gave Mr. Buchanan a great and pleasant surprise by voting to name the camp in his honor, “Camp Buc.”

Mr. Buchanan retired from active ministry in June 1978, at which time he and Margaret moved to Spruce Pine, where he spent the next 22 years supplying the vacant churches in Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties. He also worked with Habitat for Humanity for 12 years, and then with Hospice of Mitchell County for five years.

He was a member of Western North Carolina Presbytery and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Spruce Pine. He was a charter member of the Spruce Pine Hiking Club, the Chargers and Rechargers.

Services celebrating the life and ministry of Rev. Buchanan were held Thursdy at the First Presbyterian Church, Spruce Pine, with the Rev. Bill Sweetser officiating. Internment followed at the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery.

Members of the Men’s Bible Class of First Presbyterian Church of Spruce Pine will serve as honorary escort. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Ralph and Margaret Buchanan Memorial Scholarship Fund, King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, Tennessee 37620; or to Hospice of Mitchell County, PO Box 38, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777, or to Camp Buc, 4730 Upper Whitewater Road, Sapphire, NC 28774.

From U.S. Rep. Heath ShulerA week ago , the U.S . House of

Representatives was in session Monday through Thursday voting on numerous pieces of legislation, including H.R. 4089, a bill I sponsored to expand hunting and fishing opportunities for sportsmen across the country.

H.R. 4089, the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, passed the House on Tuesday with strong bipartisan support by 274 to 146. As Vice Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), I worked with fellow leaders of the CSC to craft and introduce this landmark legislative package to protect and advance opportunities for sportsmen.

The package is a compilation of four separate bipartisan sportsmen’s bills (H.R. 2834, H.R. 3440, H.R. 991, and H.R. 1558) that

promote and advance America’s hunting and recreational fishing and shooting heritage. The bill recognizes the integral role that sportsmen play in the management and conservation of our nation’s public lands and natural resources. Revenue from hunting and fishing licenses and excise taxes on sportsmen’s equipment provide millions of dollars annually to wildlife conservation and management initiatives. H.R. 4089 will help maintain this revenue stream.

The House also passed H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II, by a bipartisan vote of 293 to 127. I supported this legislation, which allows federal transportation programs to continue through the remainder of the fiscal year. This bill also eliminates the bureaucratic red tape that has caused unnecessary delays to certain highway and bridge projects across the nation. Though

I would prefer to see a long term extension of the Surface Transportation Act, this bipartisan short-term solution will give Democrats and Republicans in Congress adequate time to work together and reach a long-term plan that addresses our nation’s transportation and infrastructure needs now and in the future.

H.R. 4348 also includes provisions to move forward with the Keystone Pipeline project. I support construction of the Keystone Pipeline, which would create thousands of American jobs and significantly increase our domestic energy production. Our dependence on foreign oil is a threat to our economic and national security. We must take steps to better utilize the abundant energy resources we have right here at home, and we have an opportunity before us right now with the Keystone Pipeline.

Legislative report from U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is implementing guidelines aimed at preventing the sale of falsely labeled honey at its farmers markets.

Beginning June 1, vendors a t depar tment-opera ted farmers markets must apply for approval to sell honey labeled or advertised as “sourwood” or “North Carolina.” The requi rement appl ies to beekeepers selling their own honey and vendors selling honey produced, packaged or distributed by others. Vendors must keep records showing when and where the honey

was produced and packaged, the name of the person or business that supplied the honey, and the date of receipt.

T h e g u i d e l i n e s w i l l apply to honey vendors at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Piedmont Triad Farmers Market near Greensboro, Western N.C. Farmers Market in Asheville and the Southeastern N.C. Agricultural Center and Farmers Market in Lumberton. The guidelines will not apply at other farmers markets across the state.

“North Carolina honey and

honey from sourwood nectar are often thought of as premium products that command a higher price,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “But independent tes ts conducted by the N.C. State Beekeepers Associat ion indicate that honey labeled as ‘sourwood’ has been sold at state farmers markets even though it contained little or no sourwood pollen. It also appears that honey labeled as ‘North Carolina’ honey has been sold at state farmers markets even though it contained honey produced in other states.”

Guidelines address ‘false’ honey


Downtown fills with Spring celebrants


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

Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 1500-1500 1500 82.00 82.00 3 1400-1490 1430 84.00-90.00 86.31 High Dressing Boner 80-85% Lean 1 715-715 715 79.00 79.00 1 610-610 610 52.00 52.00 Low Dressing 21 915-1340 1067 70.00-83.00 77.76 17 905-1370 1208 84.00-97.00 87.22 High Dressing 1 1105-1105 1105 69.00 69.00 Low Dressing 3 1425-1505 1477 79.00-82.50 80.67 1 1425-1425 1425 89.50 89.50 High Dressing Lean 85-90% Lean 3 880-1075 962 60.00-64.00 61.59 1 1340-1340 1340 21.00 21.00 Low Dressing

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.

Goats, per head: (9) Slaughter and Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1 20-40 lbs 47.50, 40-60 lbs 52.00; Selection 2 20-40 lbs 40.00, 40-60 lbs 50.00. Does/Nannies: Selection 2 50-70 lbs 60.00. Wethers: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 67.50, 100-150 lbs 125.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 60.00-80.00.

Source: NC Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, NC919-707-3156 www.ams.usda.gov/lsmnpubsRA_LS754.txt

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

6 250-295 273 200.00-217.50 209.48 13 305-345 330 179.00-222.00 196.91 9 350-395 380 175.00-199.00 184.20 9 400-445 423 167.00-184.00 175.61 13 450-495 474 160.00-189.00 172.39 12 500-545 522 155.00-173.00 164.62 6 555-590 568 158.00-168.50 165.01 17 600-645 622 147.00-161.00 152.59 3 650-660 657 145.00-152.00 148.34 3 700-740 715 130.00-135.00 133.37 2 785-795 790 127.00-129.00 128.01 2 815-845 830 120.00-123.00 121.53 2 870-885 878 118.00-121.00 119.49 Small 1 - 2 5 260-290 275 119.00-162.50 144.64 6 305-340 325 110.00-173.00 155.12 9 355-395 374 160.00-174.00 167.11 5 400-440 422 150.00-168.00 158.46 4 475-495 485 148.00-155.00 151.03 4 510-535 521 150.00-153.00 151.25 3 565-590 577 145.00-156.00 152.25 2 605-635 620 130.00-140.00 134.88 Medium and Large 3 4 350-380 368 154.00-175.00 167.35 2 405-430 418 161.00-167.00 164.09 Holstein Large 3 2 180-190 185 119.00-136.00 127.73 8 205-245 229 106.00-139.00 115.19 15 250-295 273 90.00-130.00 115.00 5 300-315 307 106.00-132.00 121.52 4 360-395 376 111.00-117.00 113.54 15 405-443 434 100.00-128.00 120.00 22 450-495 473 98.00-128.00 123.61 9 515-547 535 106.00-123.00 111.49 2 920-930 925 90.00-92.00 91.01Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 205-245 225 170.00-190.00 179.11 7 250-295 274 175.00-194.00 183.51 11 300-340 329 164.00-193.00 183.07 15 350-395 370 163.00-188.00 173.03 24 400-445 420 150.00-186.00 159.51 43 450-495 473 147.00-164.00 153.60 27 500-545 524 144.00-160.00 150.39 14 550-585 564 140.00-159.00 148.43 8 600-645 620 140.00-150.00 145.55 2 665-675 670 143.00-146.00 144.51

4 700-735 719 115.00-125.00 120.23 Small 1 - 2 2 250-260 255 140.00-150.00 144.90 2 370-395 383 150.00-160.00 155.16 16 400-445 425 135.00-155.00 149.37 11 455-490 473 120.00-150.00 143.09 7 510-545 528 139.00-145.00 141.86 Medium and Large 3 3 215-245 233 117.50-145.00 130.43 2 315-330 323 148.00-164.00 156.19 7 365-395 386 130.00-168.00 151.99 4 420-445 435 130.00-151.00 142.22 6 450-495 473 145.00-150.00 147.45 4 505-535 519 130.00-143.00 137.54 2 555-570 563 146.00-149.00 147.48 4 685-690 688 110.00-133.00 118.98 3 700-745 730 105.00-111.00 107.04 2 775-785 780 107.00-108.00 107.50Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 - 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 37 400-445 425 150.00-179.00 165.71 31 450-495 466 155.00-173.00 161.17 20 500-545 526 145.00-160.00 154.27 13 550-590 568 152.00-160.00 156.28 7 610-635 621 146.00-157.00 148.68 4 705-740 718 126.00-135.00 129.93 4 810-835 828 99.00-119.00 111.03 Small 1 - 2 2 405-430 418 136.00-149.00 142.31 10 475-495 484 139.00-153.00 144.97 9 500-545 526 122.00-150.00 137.49 12 550-595 576 120.00-149.00 143.14 2 635-640 638 136.00-140.00 138.01 5 660-670 665 120.00-143.00 132.37 2 775-780 778 94.00-100.00 97.01 Medium and Large 3 2 400-420 410 161.00-163.00 162.02 3 450-465 455 137.00-150.00 144.07 3 575-590 582 140.00-149.00 144.36 2 610-640 625 113.00-135.00 123.74 3 650-675 667 120.00-140.00 127.85 2 725-730 728 98.00-115.00 106.53Slaughter Cows Breaker 70-80% Lean Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Lean 85-90% Lean 3 640-790 740 55.00-75.00 65.68 Low Dressing 18 860-1330 1075 78.00-84.00 80.09 17 805-1300 972 55.00-76.00 69.95 Low Dressing 6 1440-1555 1496 69.00-74.00 72.04 Low DressingOther Cows Small 1 - 2 Young Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 725-755 740 100.00-101.00 100.49 Per HeadSlaughter Bulls Yield Grade 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 10 1000-1480 1261 98.50-109.00 103.59 8 1630-1950 1781 104.00-109.50 106.98 4 1605-1945 1781 110.00-118.50 113.47 High Dressing Cows/Calf Pairs: (3) Medium 1 and 2 880-1075 lbs middle age cows with 85-275 lbs

Upstate Livestock Exchange, Williamston, SCReport for Monday Apr 23, 2012 - Cattle Receipts: 432 Last week: 538 Last year: 351 Slaughter cows and bulls steady-3.00 higher, Feeder steers and heifers mostly steady.Slaughter cows made up 19 percent of the offering, slaughter bulls 2 percent, replacement cows 6 percent, other cows 0 percent, and feeders 73 percent. The feeder supply included 39 percent steers, 37 percent heifers, and 24 percent bulls. Near 20 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs. (Figures in parentheses are weighted average weights and prices for each category) Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-225 lbs (212) 205.00-210.00 (206.77); 260-265 lbs (263) 200.00-210.00 (205.05); 300-345 lbs (326) 192.50-209.00 (199.27); 350-385 lbs (367) 195.00-203.00 (197.21); 405-445 lbs (422) 186.00-192.00 (189.10); 455-490 lbs (472) 175.00-180.00 (177.86); 500-545 lbs (524) 155.00-160.00 (156.74); 515-515 lbs fancy (515) 167.00-175.00 (171.00); 504-504 lbs value added (504) 178.50 (178.50); 550-585 lbs (559) 149.00-166.00 (155.31); 600-640 lbs (616) 129.00-160.00 (145.89); 665-675 lbs (670) 135.00-142.00 (138.53); 700-745

lbs (723) 125.00-135.00 (129.79); 780-785 lbs (783) 125.00-130.00 (127.51); 810-825 lbs (818) 120.00-123.00 (121.51); 860-890 lbs (875) 110.00-122.00 (116.10). Small 1-2 215-230 lbs (225) 190.00-200.00 (195.11); 290-290 lbs (290) 197.50 (197.50); 325-340 lbs (331) 160.00-180.00 (173.64); 375-390 lbs (382) 180.00-184.00 (181.65); 405-425 lbs (415) 170.00-175.00 (172.44). Medium and Large 3 315-345 lbs (332) 155.00-177.50 (165.59); 315-315 lbs brahman x (315) 120.00 (120.00); 365-395 lbs (381) 110.00-160.00 (142.41); 455-490 lbs (476) 140.00-150.00 (142.57); 505-535 lbs (523) 122.00-130.00 (127.20); 540-540 lbs jersey (540) 80.00 (80.00); 550-550 lbs (550) 120.00 (120.00); 690-690 lbs (690) 125.00 (125.00); 730-730 lbs (730) 105.00 (105.00). Holstein Large 3 360-360 lbs (360) 123.00 (123.00); 480-480 lbs (480) 119.00 (119.00). Holstein Large 4 450-450 lbs (450) 93.00 (93.00). Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 210-220 lbs (215) 195.00-200.00 (197.56); 250-260 lbs (255) 195.00-198.00 (196.98); 300-345 lbs (321) 185.00-200.00 (191.86); 355-390 lbs (374) 170.00-180.00 (174.09); 400-445 lbs (423) 160.00-170.00 (164.69); 455-490 lbs (470) 153.00-175.00 (164.83); 500-545 lbs (521) 144.00-148.00 (145.49); 560-597 lbs (584)

130.00-138.00 (132.92); 623-640 lbs (629) 130.00-132.50 (131.49); 650-665 lbs (656) 130.00-134.00 (132.02); 705-720 lbs (713) 118.00 (118.00); 765-785 lbs (775) 110.00-115.00 (112.47); 915-915 lbs (915) 96.00 (96.00). Small 1-2 350-390 lbs (368) 155.00-157.00 (155.71); 405-430 lbs (418) 144.00-147.00 (145.54); 455-495 lbs (475) 121.00-148.00 (133.93). Medium and Large 3 290-290 lbs (290) 130.00 (130.00); 350-395 lbs (368) 130.00-147.00 (135.62); 375-375 lbs brahman x (375) 97.00 (97.00); 405-440 lbs (425) 120.00-125.00 (122.40); 425-425 lbs brahman x (425) 87.00 (87.00); 460-485 lbs (476) 119.00-125.00 (122.84); 500-530 lbs (515) 117.00-120.00 (118.74); 590-590 lbs (590) 119.00 (119.00); 600-640 lbs (625) 113.00-123.00 (118.63); 695-695 lbs (695) 108.00 (108.00). Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 400-445 lbs (420) 182.00-190.00 (185.25); 450-490 lbs (464) 179.00-184.00 (180.73); 500-545 lbs (525) 160.00-170.00 (163.52); 555-595 lbs (575) 148.00-157.50 (150.67); 605-645 lbs (630) 139.00-145.00 (142.17); 650-680 lbs (664) 132.00-141.00 (136.78); 655-655 lbs fleshy (655) 126.00 (126.00); 710-745 lbs (728) 124.00-130.00 (126.93); 805-805 lbs (805) 121.00 (121.00). Small 1-2 405-420 lbs (413) 152.00-160.00 (156.07). Medium and Large 3 420-435 lbs (428) 95.00-157.00 (132.67); 470-490 lbs (480) 130.00-156.00 (142.73); 515-530 lbs (525) 135.00-140.00 (137.01); 555-590 lbs (573) 125.00-135.00 (131.77); 780-780 lbs (780) 119.00 (119.00). Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 Young 600-600 lbs (600) 640.00 per head 1-3 months bred (640.00). Medium and Large 1-2 Young 1020-1080 lbs (1052) 975.00-1100.00 per head 4-6 months bred (1028.78). 950-1115 lbs (1041) 980.00-1225.00 per head 7-9 months bred (1073.09). Medium and Large 1-2 Middle Aged 790-875 lbs (833) 690.00-810.00 per head 4-6 months bred (753.06); 960-1080 lbs (1020) 860.00-900.00 per head 4-6 months bred (881.18). 1020-1195 lbs (1118) 810.00-970.00 per head 7-9 months bred (897.57). Slaughter Cows: Breaker 70-80 percent lean 1275-1345 lbs (1317) 88.00-92.00 (89.69); 1425-1580 lbs (1496) 88.00-95.00 (90.94). Boner 80-85 percent lean 995-1340 lbs (1181) 86.50-95.00 (90.66); 1075-1125 lbs high dressing (1098) 97.00-99.00 (98.01); 1425-1560 lbs (1501) 87.00-94.50 (90.59); 1455-1490 lbs high dressing (1473) 96.00-96.50 (96.25). Lean 85-90 percent lean 770-775 lbs low dressing (773) 68.00-70.50 (69.25); 895-1385 lbs (1059) 78.50-87.00 (83.51); 1120-1145 lbs high dressing (1133) 87.50-88.00 (87.75); 1120-1120 lbs low.

Saluda County Stockyards, Inc., Saluda, SCReport for Monday Apr 23, 2012 Goats: Receipts 55 last week 59.Kids Sel 1 40-60lbs 70.00-76.00; Sel 2 20-40lbs 50.00-58.00, 40-60lbs 62.00-65.00; Yearlings Sel 1 60-80lbs 90.00-100.00, one at 115.00: Sel 2 60-80lbs 80.00-85.00 ; Nannies Sel 1100-140lbs 115.00-120.00; Wethers Sel 1&2 100-150lbs, one at 142.50, 150-250lbs 182.50-192.50; Bill ies Sel 1 100-150lbs 115.00-120.00,few 127.50-137.50, 150-250lbs 140.00-152.00, one at 167.50. Hogs: Receipts 16 last week 22. US 1-3 Barrows and Gilts 200-250lbs 50.00-57.50, 250-300lbs 54.00; Boars 200-300lbs 16.00-17.00, 300lbs up 9.00-10.00; Sows 300-400lbs 56.00.Chesnee Livestock Market, Chesnee, SC Report for Tuesday Apr 17, 2012 (13)HOGS: Barrows-Gilts U S 2-4 205-355 lbs 63.00-68.00, Sows U S 3-4 415-490 lbs 64.00-71.00, B B Q Pigs 145-180 lbs 62.00-66.00.(27)GOATS: KIDS 1 20-40 lbs 50.00-65.00, NANNIES 1 70-100 lbs 80.00-90.00, NANNIES 1 100-140 lbs 110.00-120.00, NANNIES 1 140-180 lbs 140.00-155.00, BILLIES 1 100-150 lbs 110.00-120.00, BILLIES 1 150-250 lbs 155.00-175.00.

Darlington, S.C., Friday, April 20. Goats: Receipts 170, week ago 232. Goats sold per head, weights estimated. Slaughter and Replacement classes.Kids: Selection 1 under 20 lbs 40.00-45.00, 20-40 lbs 50.00-60.00, 40-60 lbs 70.00-80.00, 60-80 lbs 87.50-97.50, 80-100 lbs 102.50-110.00; Selection 2 under 20 lbs 30.00-35.00, 20-40 lbs 40.00-45.00, 40-60 lbs 45.00-62.50, 60-80 lbs 65.00-77.50, 80-100 lbs 85.00-90.00; Selection 3 20-40 lbs 35.00-37.50, 40-60 lbs 40.00-42.50, 60-80 lbs 52.50-57.50. Does/Nannies: Selection 1 50-70 lbs 85.00-90.00, 100-140 lbs one @ 140.00; Selection 2 50-70 lbs 57.50-75.00, 70-100 lbs 92.50-105.00. Bucks/Billies: Selection 1 70-100 lbs 115.00-120.00, 100-150 lbs one @ 145.00, 150-250 lbs 195.00-227.50; Selection 2 70-100 lbs 90.00-100.00, 100-150 lbs 127.50-130.00, 150-250 lbs 150.00-175.00. Pairs: (1) Nanny 115 lbs with under 20 lbs kid 125.00 per pair.

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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Food for thought for middle school

BreakfastBiscuit w/Jelly

CerealAnimal CrackersJuice/Fruit/Milk

LunchSW Chix Nachos/Mini

Corn Dog/SunBut’r w/Jelly

S’wich/Carrot Stix/Baked Beans/Blueberry

Apple Crisp/Fruit Cocktail

Milk

Monday, April 23 Tues, April 24 Wed, April 25 Thurs, April 26 Friday, April 27

BreakfastBreakfast Pizza


LunchBeef Tacos/Fish

Nuggets/Cornbread/ Sunbutter w/Jelly S’wich/Salad/Pinto

Beans/Pineapple Tidbits/Mandarin

Oranges/Milk

BreakfastChix Biscuit


LunchSpaghetti/Roll/

Pepperoni Pizza/Sunbutter w/Jelly

S’wich/Salad/Corn/Fruit/Fruit Cocktail

Milk

BreakfastSausage Biscuit


LunchHamburger Steak/

Chix Nuggets/Roll/Sunbutter w/

Jelly S’wich/Mashed Potatoes/Peas/

Applesauce/PearsMilk

BreakfastWafflesCereal

Animal CrackersJuice/Fruit/Milk

LunchTurkey Pie/Chix

Biscuits/ SunBut’r w/Jelly S’wich/Potato

Rounds/Green Beans/Baked Apples/Peaches/

Milk

BreakfastPancake&Sausage

Stick/Breakfast PizzaCereal


LunchBeef Tacos/Fish

Nuggets/Cornbread Salad/Pinto Beans/Pineapple Tidbits/

Mandarin Oranges/Milk

BreakfastPancakes

Chix BiscuitCereal


LunchSpaghetti

Roll/Pepperoni Pizza/Salad/Corn/

Fruit/Fruit CocktailMilk

BreakfastSausage BiscuitBreakfast Pizza


LunchHamburger Steak/Chix Nuggets/Roll/

Mashed Potatoes/Peas/Applesauce/Pears

Milk

BreakfastWaffles

Sausage Biscuit/Cereal


Lunch Turkey Pie/Chix

Biscuits/ Potato Rounds/Green Beans/Baked Apples/

Peaches/Milk

BreakfastBiscuit w/jelly/Chix

Biscuit/CerealAnimal CrackersJuice/Fruit/Milk


Corn DogCarrot Stix/Baked

Beans/Blueberry Apple Crisp/Fruit Cocktail

Milk

BreakfastSausage Biscuit/Breakfast Pizza/ Cereal/Animal

Crackers/ Juice/Fruit/Milk

LunchBeef Tacos/

Fish Nuggets/Chix Quesadilla/Cornbread/Salad/

Pinto Beans/ Pineapple Tidbits/

Mandarin Oranges/Milk

BreakfastPancake&Sausage

Stick/Breakfast PizzaCereal


LunchSpaghetti

Roll/Pepperoni Pizza/Chix Fingers/Salad/Corn/Fruit/

Fruit CocktailMilk

BreakfastHam Biscuit

Breakfast PizzaCereal


LunchHamburger Steak/Chix Nuggets/Chix

Quesadilla/Roll/ Mashed Potatoes/Peas/

Applesauce/PearsMilk

BreakfastPancakes

Sausage Biscuit/Cereal


Lunch Turkey Pie/Chix

Biscuits/ Stuffed Crust Pizza

Potato Rounds/Green Beans/Baked Apples/

Peaches/Milk

BreakfastBreakfast Pizza

Pancakes/CerealAnimal CrackersJuice/Fruit/Milk


Corn Dog/Stuffed Crust Pizza

Carrot Stix/Baked Beans/Blueberry Apple Crisp/Fruit Cocktail

Milk

Chowing down at Mountain Heritage

Monday, April 23 Tuesday, April 24 Wed, April 25 Thurs, April 26 Friday, April 27

Monday, April 23 Tuesday, April 24 Wed, April 25 Thurs, April 26 Friday, April 27

Friday, April 20

BreakfastScrambled Eggs/

Toast/CerealAnimal CrackersJuice/Fruit/Milk

LunchChix Taco Salad/

Corn Dog/ Sunbutter w/Jelly

S’wich/Tossed Salad/Peas/Peaches/Pears/

Milk

BreakfastBiscuit w/jelly/Chix

Biscuit/CerealAnimal CrackersJuice/Fruit/Milk

LunchChix Taco Salad/

Corn Dog/ Tossed Salad/Peas/

Peaches/Pears/Milk

Friday, April 20

BreakfastSausage Biscuit/Breakfast Pizza


LunchChix Taco Salad/Corn Dog/Chix

Quesadillas Tossed Salad/Peas/

Peaches/Pears/Milk

Friday, April 20

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What’s to eat at the elementary schools


Every person who encounters what nature has to offer has their favorite things to take along. Over the next 4 weeks, I will give suggestions on what EVERY body needs if they hunt and fish. We call this 20 for $20 or less.

Here is this week’s first 5 items:

Fox40 WhistleSports referees swear by these things.

They are pealess whistles that blast through the loudest and craziest crowd noises. That is what makes them great for hunters and outdoorsmen. Since they are pealess, you do not have to worry about them freezing up. The decibel level is in the 115 range. This is equivalent to a chainsaw or power mower at a distance of 3 feet. Further comparison shows hearing damage can occur at 120 db. In other words, it is LOUD! They come in a variety of colors as well, including hunter/fluorescent orange. When in trouble, 3 blows will do the trick. Lightweight and small in size, it is a winner for the backpack. FOX40 WHISTLE $8.49

Nitrile GlovesEveryone who hunts or fishes should keep

at least one pair of nitrile gloves in their backpack or their tackle box. Actually a latex or plastic pair would work fine as well, but I prefer nitrile due to the added resistance to punctures and tears. Note, these are not hunting gloves. They are not designed to keep your hand warm. We will address that with another product. These are designed to keep the nastiness from fish and game from getting on your hands or entering your body. They can also be used when working around your tree stand site to get rid of poison oak, ivy, or sumac. Since they are disposable, you simply pull them off inside-out and you do not have to worry about the urushiol oil (the actual ‘poison’ in those plants) getting on your other clothing when washing normal work gloves. They can purchased just about anywhere with 100 gloves per box ranging between $7 and

$10.

Mineral MizerThis is generally a hunting column, so I have

to include something for hunting enthusiasts. Imagine a mineral block that lasts for an entire year. Impressive huh? Well Mineral Mizer has a product that does just that. Basically it consists of a bag made of monofilament line which holds a sand like material. There are multiple minerals which are added simply by pouring on top in the bag. As it rains, the mineral is filtered through the bag and drips on the ground below. Ingenious! The different blends attract deer, bear, and feral hogs. Hang it from a tree, and lock your trophies on your land early! MINERAL MIZER BAG $12.99 MINERAL MIZER MINERALS $12.99

Little Hotties

Remember with the nitrile gloves it was mentioned we would handle how to keep yourself warm later? It is later. Little Hotties does the trick. You simply open the package,

shake it up, and then put it where it is cold. It will remain hot for up to 8 hours. These are great for those cold morning sitting in the stand, resting on your haunches on an aluminum seat in the wet waiting for ducks to fly by, hiking in the mountainous altitudes, or even partying before the big football game in the parking lot. Little Hotties comes in a variety of packs such as hand warmers, foot warmers, toe warmers and even body warmers. Or go for ‘the Overnighter’ package that includes two body warmers, two pairs of toe warmers and two pairs of hand warmers. LITTLE HOTTIES WARMERS ‘THE OVERNIGHTER’ $7

Sawyer Insect Repellent

This may be the most valuable item listed. If you have ever had to deal with a tick bite and a resulting disease you will understand immediately. Several years ago I contracted Lyme disease from one of the little buggers. Fortunately I was diagnosed early and treated quickly. Even in that short time it was not fun.

Ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers (red bugs) are the main pests when out in the woods and swamps. Sawyer’s is like a force field. Simply spray it on your clothing prior to wearing. I hang mine from a clothes’line to get good coverage. Then wear them out in the field. The secret ingredient is Permethrin. It will stay on the clothes for up to 6 washing cycles. I even spray my facemask I wear turkey hunting.

This is the first season I made it through without ticks or chiggers. This is the best money you can spend. SAWYER INSECT REPELLENT WITH PERMETHRIN $14.99

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].

Bill Howard’s

Outdoors

Tips on what nature lover’s should carry

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Retiring school teacher Norb McKinney lead the unofficial vote tally in the election for the Yancey County Board of Elections.

McKinney won a seat on the board, as did returning member Bill Whiteside. The third top vote-getter was Angie Weatherman, followed by Judy F. Presnell and Tamara Jean Ledford King.

Overall, the unofficial vote count was 3,353 for McKinney; 3,239 for Whiteside; 2,563 for Weatherman; 2,469 for Presnell; and 2,020 for King. Write in votes totalled 452.

There might be the possibility of a run-off to determine who takes the third seat on the school board. Elections officials said they had heard of no plans for Presnell to seek a runoff.

Elections officials reported no problems in the primary vote, and once polls closed across the county, the electronic ballots were quickly brought to the board of elections.

In Yancey, voters approved the constitutional amendment on marriage by a wide margin of 4,753 in favor and 1,498 against.

“To God belongs the glory,” said Pastor Rick Woody, who was at the board of elections to keep track of votes on primary night, “All I can say is I’m thrilled for the people in the State of North Carolina, and of Yancey County.”

Marriage Amendment wins big in Yancey

Please join Ginger and Jamie of the Yancey County Chamber of Commerce in celebra�ng health and wellness in Yancey County with the

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LOCaL EVENTS• Celebrating our ONE Year Anniversary at

the Salvation Army’s Family Donation Store of Burnsville.

In appreciation of all of our valued customers, we will have all clothes buy one, get one FREE, along with free refreshments on Saturday, May 12th. 9:30 to 3:00. 678-3577

• Sacred Heart Ladies Guild announces their annual “Real Italian Spaghetti Dinner” to be held Friday, May 25 from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m., 20 Summit Street. Takeout and Dine In available.

Menu: Spaghetti/Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad, and Dessert. Adults $10 Children $5 under 12 Under 5 Free.

Basketball camp set•3rd Annual Basketball Shooting Camp will

be May 23, 24 and 25 at Cane River Middle School.

Cost $40Who: Boys and Girls grades 3 through 8Daily and weekly awards for Free Throw

Champions, 3 point winners and Hot Shot!Campers must bring snacks and have proof

of insurance and sign waiver form.

Little lady Cougar basketball camp

May 29 - June 1 - 1st - 8th gradesCost is $45Registration on May 29 at 8 a.m.Camp runs from 8:30-12:30 every day.


By John RosemondQ: Our ninth-grade son always manages to get As and Bs on his

report card, but just before the report card comes out, his grades take a complete dive. Should we punish him for this or just accept this imperfection?

A: Your son is obviously smart enough to know that if he coasts the last couple of weeks of the grading period, he’s still going to make good grades. He’s like the runner who’s way out in front and knows he’s going to win the race, so he gives less than his “all” on the final stretch.

My feeling about this is that you should just, as you put it, accept this little imperfection. It’s not going to affect his chances of going to a decent college (and all this agony over one’s child getting into the “right” school is a waste of emotional energy anyway). When he’s in a more competitive environment, where his performance does affect something significant, like his chances of going to, say, medical school, I predict he’ll step up to the plate and knock the ball out of the park.

Take a deep breath. Relax. Do yourself a favor and stop all the monitoring. It’s only detracting from your ability to enjoy life to the fullest.

Q: Her teacher just informed me that my daughter frequently says things that hurt the feelings of other girls in her class. For example, when recess is over, she will turn to another child and say, “We’re going

back in because of you.” When someone raises her hand in class, my daughter might say, “You don’t know that answer!” She’s also told girls that she won’t be their friend if they don’t give her things or do things for her. What could be causing this? How do you suggest we handle

this? The principal wants to call a meeting to discuss it.A: I have to wonder why the teacher and principal waited

nearly the entire school year to inform you of this problem. At this point in the school year, assuming your daughter has a typical summer break, I think you can probably sit on her hard enough to stop this, but I don’t think you can sit long enough at this point to prevent the problem from recurring when school starts back in August.

As for why it’s happening, that’s anyone’s best guess. Children don’t need to be having problems to become a problem. I think any attempt to discover the psychological

root of the problem is going to be a dead end. The other girls are going to pull back from her eventually, but that’s probably just going to make matters worse. So, sit! Make her stop before this develops into serious a social problem.

Develop some simple means of obtaining feedback from the teacher at the end of every school day. One incident means she’s confined to her room after school and goes to bed immediately after supper, which should end no later than 6:30 p.m., even if you need to move it up. Mind you, one incident, no matter how “serious,” is enough to merit confinement and early bedtime. Anything less than a no-tolerance policy isn’t going to be worth the effort.

Family psychologist John Rosemond answers questions at rosemond.com.

Living

with

children

Some answers on school-related issues

Legal Notice

IN THE GENERaL COURT OF JUSTICE, yaNCEy COUNTy, NORTH CaROLINaSUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

administrator’s Notice

Having qualified as the administrator of the ancillary Estate of Charles Phillip Dellinger of Yancey County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before 20 July, 2012 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. all persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

Charles R. Dellinger, administrator317 Hillside DriveBurnsville, NC 28714

May 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2012

The Mitchell-yancey Habitat for Humanity ReStore will hold a huge parking lot sale Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E a R I N G B y T H E N O R T H C a R O L I N a H O U S I N G F I N a N C E a G E N C y R E G a R D I N G T H E F I N a N C I N G O F MULTIFaMILy HOUSING WITH THE PROCEEDS OF TaX-EXEMPT BONDS

N O T I C E I S H E R E B y GIVEN to all interested persons that the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (the “Agency”) has been requested to issue its revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of (a) financing the acquisition, renovation, improvement, equipping and furnishing of certain multifamily residential projects and (b) paying certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds.

The facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds are located at the following locations, owned by the following entities, each of which is an affiliate of HBREM, LLC, and managed by Five Fifteen Management Company, also an affiliate of HBREM, LLC:

(a) A 32-unit complex located at 160 E. Ridge Road in Bryson City, North Carolina, to be owned by New Charleston Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,225,000.

(b) A 24-unit complex located at 21 Clinton Street in Weaverville, North Carolina, to be owned by New Dry Ridge Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,025,000.

(c) A 32-unit complex located at 311 Aiken Road in Asheville, North Carolina, to be owned by New Homestead Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,525,000.

(d) A 24-unit complex and a 20-unit complex, both located at 20 Kyle Lane in Burnsville, North Carolina, to be consolidated and owned by New Hunters Run Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,525,000.

(e) A 34-unit complex located at 1140 N. Main Street in Marshall, North Carolina, to be owned by New Mashburn Gap Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,525,000.

(f) A 22-unit complex located at 1 Richmond Road in Bakersville, North Carolina, to be owned by New Mitchell House Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,025,000.

(g) A 32-unit complex located at 400 West Park Avenue in Mooresville, North Carolina, to be owned by New Park Avenue Place Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,325,000.

(h) A 36-unit complex located at 923 China Grove Highway in Rockwell, North Carolina, to be owned by New Ro-Well Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be

issued for such project shall not exceed $1,525,000.

(i) A 32-unit complex located at 301 Moose Branch Road in Robbinsville, North Carolina, to be owned by New Sweetwater Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,150,000.

(j) A 38-unit complex located at 55 Ulco Bluffs Drive in Franklin, North Carolina, to be owned by New Ulco Bluffs Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,425,000.

(k) A 42-unit complex located at 353 Kent Street in Andrews, North Carolina, to be owned by New Westwind Apartments, LLC. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued for such project shall not exceed $1,725,000.

Please take notice that the Agency will hold a public hearing at 3508 Bush Street in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at which time any person may be heard regarding the issuance of the Bonds.

Any person wish ing to comment in writing on the issuance of the Bonds should do so prior to the date of such hearing to Elizabeth I. Rozakis, Chief Financial Officer, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, 3508 Bush Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609.

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but they are among highest ranked fruits and vegetables in health-promoting antioxidants. Antioxidants help combat the damaging effects of free radical activity to cellular

structures and DNA. Like the other fruits and vegetables, I recommend enjoying strawberries raw (not in baked/cooked desserts) because they provide you with the best flavor and the greatest benefits from their vast array of nutrients a well as their digestion-aiding enzymes. Peoples around the world have long been

eating fruit for dessert, not only as a delicious ending to a meal but as a great digestive aid as well.

Strawberries provide an outstanding variety of phytonutrients, flavonols, hydroxybenzoic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids and stilbenes (including resveratrol). Strawberries are an excellent source of antioxidant-promoting vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of heart-healthy folate, blood sugar-regulating dietary fiber and thryoid health-promoting iodine. Plus, strawberries are a good source of heart-healthy potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and vitamin K.

The health benefits of strawberries are evident in inflammation disorders like asthma, atherosclerosis, and osteoarthritis have been treated for many years by drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin. We are learning that strawberries carry phenols that fight these disorders in much the same way by inhibiting the active enzyme that causes the inflammation but without irritating the stomach and intestinal lining that often causing bleeding.

The same chemicals and systems that protect our bodies from cancer and other diseases help stay the ravages of time. Science has found that almost all aging issues are cause and accelerated by inflammation and oxidation. That being said, it stands to reason that any natural whole food that offers not only great nutrition but loads of antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory would be a logical choice for long life and good health. Vitamin B complex is composed of water soluble B vitamins, or folates. This vitamin is critical for the production of new cells and their maintenance and health. One of the health benefits of strawberries is that the berry provides one of the highest amounts of folate per cup of all fruits. The health benefits of

strawberries include antioxidants that help repair damaged cells and prevent further damage thereby keeping the immune system strong and further lowering the cancer risk.

Improved blood sugar regulation has been a long-standing area of interest in research on strawberries and health. However, scientists have recently discovered a fascinating relationship between intake of strawberries, table sugar, and blood sugar levels. As you might expect, excess intake of table sugar (in a serving size of 5-6 teaspoons) can result in an unwanted blood sugar spike. But you might not expect this blood sugar spike to be reduced by simultaneous consumption of strawberries! Yet that’s exactly what researchers have discovered. With the equivalent of approximately one cup of fresh strawberries (approximately 150 grams), blood sugar elevations from simple sugar intake can be reduced. These health science researchers have further speculated that polyphenols in strawberries played a major role in helping regulate blood sugar response. This finding is great news for healthy persons wanting to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and also for persons with type 2 diabetes who enjoy fresh strawberries and want to enjoy them on a regular basis.

Strawberries and pesticide residuesVirtually all municipal drinking water in

the United States contains pesticide residues, and with the exception of organic foods, so do the majority of foods in the U.S. food supply. Even though pesticides are present in food at very small trace levels, their negative impact on health is well documented. The liver’s ability to process other toxins, the cells’ ability to produce energy, and the nerves’ ability to send messages can all be compromised by pesticide exposure. According to the Environmental Working Group’s 2011 report “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce,” strawberries are among the 12 foods on which pesticide residues have been most frequently found. Additional research in 2011 has also shown non-organically grown strawberries to contain a high number of pesticide residues, including residues from 14 different pesticides. Therefore, if you want to avoid pesticide-associated health risks, you will want to avoid consumption of strawberries unless they are grown organically. Be sure to check out your local Farmer’s Market or neighborhood fruit and vegetable stands for locally grown, pesticide-free strawberries, or ask your grocery store to carry organic strawberries.

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Delicious strawberries are good for youBy Medea L GalliganMS Nutrition

Strawberries have grown wild for millennia in temperate regions throughout the world. While cultivation of strawberries doesn’t date back this far, it still dates back hundreds and hundreds of years. It was not until the 18th century, however, when cultivation of strawberries began to be pursued in earnest. In 1714, a French engineer sent to Chile and Peru to monitor Spanish activities in these countries “discovered” a strawberry native to this region that was much larger than those grown in Europe. He brought many samples back to France, which were subsequently planted. These plants did not originally flourish well until a natural crossbreeding occurred between this species and a neighboring North American strawberry variety that was planted nearby in the field. The result was a hybrid strawberry that was large, juicy and sweet, and one that quickly grew in popularity in Europe. The strawberry, like many other perishable fruits at this time, remained a luxury item only enjoyed by the wealthy until the mid-19th century. Once railways were built and more rapid means of transportation established, strawberries were able to be shipped longer distances and were able to be enjoyed by more people. Today, using a commonplace, layperson’s definition of the word “berry,” the strawberry has become the most popular berry fruit in the world. The fragrantly sweet juiciness and deep red color of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal.

amazing health benefits Even though strawberries were intrinsically

known by cultures throughout the globe, they weren’t specifically understood. Wives tales, stories handed down for centuries, and recipes of traditional folk therapeutic practices were the means whereby people knew that there was more to them than just the wonderful taste. Native Americans apparently understood the health benefits of strawberries and were reported to have used an infusion of strawberry leaves for upset stomach and diarrhea. Anecdotes throughout Europe talked about the how the strawberry can positively affect illnesses such as gout, fevers, skin irritations, and longevity.

It has only been recently that the scientific community has come to understand health benefits of strawberries as a power house of nutritional foods and exactly why that is. All fruits and vegetables have powerful nutrition that our culture is not taking full advantage of. It turns out that, not only do they taste great,

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T h e p u b l i c i s i n v i t e d f o r f r e e barbecue and pizza on Saturday, May 12, from 4-7 p.m. at Patience Park to meet the Democratic candidates.

F o r C o u n t y Commission: Randy Ollis, Jim Edwards and Jerri Storie; N.C. Rep. Ray Rapp; Clerk of Cour t Tammy M c E n t y r e a n d Register of Deeds Willoree Jobe.

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Buying, preparingIn terms of ripeness,

recent studies have f o u n d t h a t b o t h underripeness and overr ipeness can have an unexpectedly large impact on the phytonutrient content o f s t r a w b e r r i e s , e s p e c i a l l y t h e i r a n t i o x i d a n t p o l y p h e n o l s . Fortunately, optimal strawberry ripeness can be judged by color. You’ll want to consume your strawberries when t h e i r a m a z i n g pinkish-red color is most vibrant and rich in luster. Since they are very perishable, strawberries should not be washed until right before eating or using in a recipe. Do not remove their caps and stems until after you have gently washed the berries under cold running water and patted them dry. This will prevent them from absorbing e x c e s s w a t e r , which can degrade strawberries’ texture and flavor. To remove the stems, caps and white hull, simply pinch these off with your fingers or use a paring knife. Despite t h e i r p e r i s h a b l e nature, strawberries do appear to hold up well for a day or two in fruit salad if properly stored and chilled. This is good news for those of us who are pressed for time but love fresh fruit salad. And who doesn’t since it’s a perfect addition to any meal and makes a great snack or dessert? Storing strawberries

Food scientists recently took a close look at storage time, storage temperature, storage humidity, and degree of strawberry ripeness and found significant differences between different types of strawberry storage. On average, studies show 2 days a s t h e m a x i m a l time for strawberry s t o r a g e w i t h o u t major loss of vitamin C and polyphenol antioxidants. I t’s not that strawberries become dangerous

to eat or invaluable after 2 days, it’s just that more storage time brings along with it substantially more nutrient loss. In terms of humidity, 90-95% has been shown optimal. Most refrigerators will average a much lower humidity (between 80-90%). Because air circulation inside the fridge can lower humidity, you may want to give your strawberries more s torage humidity by putting them in your refrigerator’s cold storage bins (if available). Those cold storage bins w i l l h e l p b o o s t humidity by reducing air circulation. If your fr idge does not have s torage bins, you can use a sealed container for refrigerator storage of your strawberries. Optimal temperature for strawberry storage over a 2-day period has been found to be relatively cold--36F (2C). However, if you are storing sizable amounts of fruits and vegetables--including s t r a w b e r r i e s - - i n your refrigerator, you may want to consider setting your refrigerator to a lower-t h a n - m a x i m u m temperature setting in the range of 36-38F (2-3C). Preparing strawberries

Strawberries retain t h e i r m a x i m u m amount of nutrients and their maximum taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe. That is because the i r nut r ien ts—including vitamins, antioxidants, and e n z y m e s — a r e unable to withstand t h e t e m p e r a t u r e (350°F/175°C) used in baking. Quick Serving Ideas

a d d s l i c e d strawberries to mixed green salad.

L a y e r s l i c e d strawberries, whole blueberries and plain yogurt in a wine glass to make a parfait dessert.

Blend strawberries with a little bit of orange juice and use as a refreshing coulis sauce.

add strawberries

to breakfast shakes to give them a more vibrant taste and texture.

Since 1998, Medea L Galligan has helped thousands of people of all ages improve their health and well being through support and encouragement, exp lor ing wh ich foods are right for them, and assisting them in bringing back the joy of cooking and eating. Visit www.Hea l thyL i f e s t y l e Concepts.com for more information.

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Basu A, Fu DX, Wilkinson M et al. Strawberries decrease a t h e r o s c l e r o t i c markers in subjects w i t h m e t a b o l i c syndrome. Nutr Res. 2010 Jul;30(7):462-9. 2010.

E l l i s C L , E d i r i s i n g h e I , Kappagoda T e t a l . A t t e n u a t i o n of Meal - Induced I n f l a m m a t o r y a n d T h r o m b o t i c R e s p o n s e s i n Overweight Men and Women After 6-Week Daily Strawberry (Fragaria) Intake: a R a n d o m i z e d Placebo-Controlled

Green salad with Strawberries, Apples and Goat Cheese

1 tablespoon raw honey2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon sea salt (our favorite is Pink Himalayan)

Freshly ground pepper (to taste)3 cups organic baby spinach mixed with arugula, or any other fresh

greens, washed and drained1 organic apple, cored and sliced into wedges

3 cups organic watercress (remove tough stems)2 1/2 cups sliced fresh organic strawberries 1/3 cup fresh chives cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 cup toasted, coarsely chopped organic pecans 1/4 cup crumbled organic goat cheese

Using a whisk, mix raw honey, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach, watercress, apple, strawberries and chives; toss to coat. Divide the salad among four plates

and top with pecans and goat cheese.

Tip: To toast chopped or sliced nuts, stir constantly in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant

and lightly browned (it only takes a few minutes).

Simple steps keep strawberries fresh and full of flavor

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