Yancey County News Nov. 14 edition

By Jonathan AustinYancey County News

Efforts are under way to build a long-term housing facility in Yancey County to aid those caught in the nightmare of domestic violence.

The move comes in the midst of the budget cuts and uncertainty about how to pay for programs that help those who suffer from domestic violence.

Mary Honeycutt, the driving force behind the facility – which she calls Annabelle’s Haven – says the victims of abuse need a safe place to live for months in order to “break the cycle” and heal. “It takes longer than a few months” to

move beyond the effects of domestic violence, she said. While healing, the new housing facility will offer job and skills training and therapy, she said. “So many of our clients have not finished high school, or have low job skills,” said Samantha L. Phipps, executive director of the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County. So a long-term facility where women and children can feel safe and empowered could help them make the transition from violence and uncertainty to a future of stability and realistic goals.

Honeycutt said her facility will offer a minimum of 18 months of care, including

on-site housing, household financial training, school assistance for kids, computer skills, gardening and household education, and will engage in cottage industry areas to give residents training and a way to make money. The children “have to feel safe, too,” Honeycutt said.

Phipps, who joined Honeycutt for a meeting with this newspaper in advance of this article, said “there is nothing like this” in Yancey County.

According to national statistics, 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women, and

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Yancey County Schools ranks 16th overall out of 115 school systems - and fourth in the mountains – based on new end-of-grade and end-of-course tests to measure learning.

“The North Carolina Standard Course of Study is simply a tougher standard than has ever been set, and the assessments are tougher assessments than have ever been issued,” said Curriculum Director Shane Cassida. “The bar

has certainly been raised for these standards, and our scores show that our students and teachers are rising to the standards of the new tests.”

School Superintendent Dr. Tony Tipton had warned that the new test standards could give the impression that students’ scores dropped, but he said that is not an accurate assessment. ““Yancey County Schools did not become an ineffective system over the course of one year,” he said.

Testing Director Pete Peterson said you can’t compare current scores to those from past tests. “As anticipated, the scores just released for Yancey County Schools, the region and the state, are lower than in the past. Considering all factors involved, it is invalid to compare them to previous years. In changing standards in 2006 for Math and in 2008 for Reading, scores dropped in the same manner.”

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only Asheville City, Polk, and Henderson county schools, Tipton said. “We still have the same quality schools, teachers, and students that we have always had. We will continue to focus on early literacy and math skills which are keys to improvement in all general subject areas.”

Members of the school board said they applaud the efforts of students and teachers. See page 10

Along the wall in the Burnsville Town Council chambers hang photographs of all the men who have served as mayor.

Soon a woman will join them.Theresa Coletta was elected mayor

of Burnsville last week, receiving 278 votes in her race against Tom Storie, who garnered 210 votes.

Two town councilors seeking re-election won again, defeating a newcomer and a concerted write-in campaign by outgoing Mayor Danny McIntosh.

Incumbent Ron Powell had 257 votes, and incumbent Ruth Banks had 255 votes. McIntosh received 193 write-in votes in the town council race, and Tim Tipton received 188 votes.

Town picks Coletta as new mayor

Schools ranked 16th in North Carolina

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On the evening of Monday October 21, 2013, I drove by the Shell station located at East Main St. and 19E, I observed my son Andy in his truck. I went into the Sheriff’s Office dispatch and was there when the call came in that a pickup fitting the description of my son’s truck had just hit a gas pump at the Shell station. I told the dispatcher that I thought it could be my son and I immediately drove the one-mile to the station. The dispatcher notified the police who were on the opposite side of town. So, yes, I got there first.

I went inside the station where my son was standing near the counter and grabbed him by the arm to lead him outside. I wanted to make sure he wasn’t hurt, first, of course, but I was angry that he had shown such poor judgment. As I pulled him toward the door, he jerked away and said, “Let me get my cell phone” (which was on the store’s counter). In my agitated state, I grabbed him and pulled him towards the door so I could have a few words with him outside.

I then called the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch and advised them it was my son that had hit the gas pump and he was ok but the gas pump was damaged. The dispatched called me back about one minute later and asked if we needed the Fire department. I walked over to the damaged pump and looked closely at the gas lines, filters and fittings and observed no leaks or internal damage. The damage was to the exterior of the pump so I told the dispatcher I did not think we needed the Fire Department.

When police officer Brandon Mitchell arrived, I approached him and apologized for what my son had done and what he (Officer Mitchell) was going to have to deal with. I then told him “the only other thing I have to say is for you to do your job”. I then went back to my vehicle.

After hitting the pump Andy left the parking lot, went back out in the street away from the pump, he did not know if it would catch on fire or not. He then turned around and came back to the station. There was no intent to damage the property or leave the scene, so a misdemeanor reckless driving charge was the only one that could have been issued.

It has been inferred that Andy should have been tested for drugs and alcohol at the scene. Andy does not drink or use drugs. There were three law enforcement officers on the scene who can testify that they observed no signs of impairment so there was no reason to administer a drug or alcohol test.

Andy committed no felony, but he did use very poor judgment by driving recklessly through a parking lot around gas pumps. He admitted what he did, apologized, and helped clean up his mess. He intends to plead straight up to the charge. My son buys his own insurance, gas, food, and clothes. He has no criminal history, works 30-plus hours a week, is a senior in high school, and attends the Spruce Pine campus of Mayland College two nights per week.

Andy is a typical teenager who is held to a higher standard and will suffer a more severe punishment because of who he is. The average person in a similar situation could have their ticket dismissed when the damage was paid.

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By Christopher HillEducation advocates often characterize the

dismantling of our public schools through privatization as death by a thousand cuts. The draining of money from traditional public schools to unaccountable charter schools, for-profit charters and “education management organizations” as well as the delivery of public money to private schools in the form of vouchers all contribute to the bloodletting.

The 2013 session of the General Assembly, however, brought cuts both figuratively and literally through the blade of harmful legislation. Lawmakers diverted funding to charters, which became more unaccountable with diminished public oversight, and birthed a new program of vouchers for private schools. Traditional public schools also lost a lot money the old-fashioned way – through the underfunding of the public investment in those schools. These reductions to important educational programs and diversions of funding were not, however, the only way the General Assembly sought to dismantle public schools; there was also an attack on school personnel.

As more and more people have discovered in recent months, teachers were victimized in the so-called “Excellent Public Schools Act of 2013” – a new law was that slapped onto the state budget rather than working its way through the legislative process through committees and chamber debates. The law eliminates “career status” for teachers (which offered some protection against arbitrary firings) and offers them instead only one, two or four-year contracts. Most teachers will receive one-year, take-it-or-leave-it deals. The decision as to which teachers will get which kinds of contracts will, itself, be based an arbitrary percentage division of teachers in various school districts. Only 25% will receive four-year contracts.

This change, effectively, reduces most of North Carolina’s public school teachers to the status of temporary employees. Obviously,

there is little-to-no incentive for a teacher to stay in a system in which he or she is disrespected so. Teacher pay has plummeted to 46th in the nation. When coupled with the loss of employment protections like career status, this creates the likelihood that there will be even higher teacher turnover in our schools as more and more teachers leave the profession or move to states with fairer pay and working conditions.

Interestingly, recent college grads who participate in the program known as “Teach for America” (TFA) will receive longer contracts (two years) and more job security than many teachers who plan to make teaching their profession. But, of course, teachers on one-year contracts with significant training and TFA employees with two-year contracts and five weeks of training both present the same problem: school instability. We know that the stability of a school is essential for high levels of student achievement. The revolving door will just lead to a situation in which large numbers of inexperienced teachers work for very little money and receive little-to-no respect. The results for kids are predictable.

Unfortunately, teachers are not the only school personnel to be harmed by the inaccurately-named “Excellent Public Schools Act.” Superintendents must now deal with the logistical nightmare of providing contracts for huge numbers of teachers and choosing which ones are in the top 25%. In large school districts like Wake County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, it is hard to fathom how superintendents will be able to manage so many contracts without lots more staff.

And while local school boards may alter their Superintendent’s list, this should not give anyone much comfort as many boards themselves have been targeted for micromanagement by County Commissioners and the General Assembly. Do we really want commissioners and legislators overseeing teacher contract decisions?

To add a little bitter icing to the cake for teachers and overall school stability, lawmakers also eliminated the jobs of thousands of teacher assistants.

The bottom line: It’s hard to understand how students can receive a high-quality education — much less the sound, basic education that is constitutionally required — when everything and everyone around them is buffeted by a whirlwind of disruptive policy changes.

During the voucher debate in the General Assembly, many supporters of the idea alleged how important the legislation was for struggling and at-risk students. But, of course, the reality is that the vast majority of North Carolina’s students, including those at-risk, continue to attend traditional public schools.

If the General Assembly genuinely cared about students, especially those most at-risk, it’s hard to see why it reduced resources and personnel, created such logistical chaos for superintendents or spurred new power struggles between school boards and county commissioners. Indeed, while it would be nice to take lawmakers at their word that they truly value our public schools, the repeated cuts (both literal and figurative) to overall school stability indicate the existence of a very different and very troubling alternative agenda.

Christopher Hill is the Director of the Education and Law Project at the North Carolina Justice Center.

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Your RepresentativesSen. Richard Burr (R)

Washington address: 217 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510

Phone: (202) 224-3154 - Fax: (202) 228-2981Asheville: Federal Building, 151 Patton Ave., Suite 204

Asheville, N.C. 28801Phone: (828) 350-2437 - Fax: (828) 350-2439

Sen. Kay Hagan (D)Washington address: 521 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510Phone: (202) 224-6342 - Fax: (202) 228-2563

Asheville address: 82 Patton Ave., Suite 635Asheville, N.C. 28801

Phone: (828) 257-6510 - Fax: (828) 257-651411th Congressional District

Rep. Mark Meadows (R)Washington address: 1516 Longworth House Office

BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515Phone: (202) 225-6401N.C. Elected Officials

N.C. Senate District 47 Sen. Ralph Hise (R)Address: N.C. Senate

16 W. Jones St., Room 1026Raleigh, N.C. 27601-2808

Phone: (919) 733-3460 and (828) 766-8329Email: [email protected]

N.C. House District 118 Rep. Michele D. Presnell (R)Address: N.C. House of Representatives

16 W. Jones St., Room 1025Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1096

Phone: (919) 733-5732 and (828) 682-6342Email: [email protected]

Winterfest day set for Dec. 7

The annual Winterfest Non-Profit Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Burnsville Town Center. The event will be held from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., featuring crafts, gifts, jewelry and delicious homemade baked goods.

Be a part of Saturday’s festivities including the annual Christmas Parade and the Farmers’ Market. Come display goods and services. Space is limited and there is no charge for table or set up. Call Kathleen Holstein at 682-7477 and leave a message to reserve space.

Burnsville Police and the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office have announced two recent drug arrests as part of an ongoing joint enforcement effort.

A c c o r d i n g t o court records, these two local men were arrested:

Mark Alan Jones, 46, of 52 W Rolling Hills Est., Burnsville, w a s a r r e s t e d o n Nov. 1 and charged with two counts of felony possession of Schedule I (Methylene dioxypyrovalerone),

sale and delivery of Schedule I, possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule I, and maintaining a dwelling for keeping and selling a controlled substance. Jones was placed in the Yancey County Detention C e n t e r u n d e r a $20,000 secure bond, with a court date set for Nov. 13.

Matthew Nathan Wheeler, 24, of 80 Broomsage Road, B u r n s v i l l e , w a s arrested on Oct. 31 and charged with

felony possession o f S c h e d u l e I I (methamphetamine), possession of Schedule III (Suboxone) and possession of drug

p a r a p h e r n a l i a . Wheeler was placed in the Yancey County Detent ion Center under a $3,000 secure bond.

Two face felony drug charges

Mark Jones Matthew Wheeler

L e a p i n t o t h e holiday season with High Country Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. This popular tale harkens back to the romanticism of the Victorian era and has become a cherished family Chris tmas tradition since its debut in 1892. In the Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey communities, The Nutcracker ballet has been performed s i n c e 1 9 9 0 a n d continues to evolve under the leadership of Artistic Director, Laura Curtis-Hodges and a dedicated team of volunteers both on stage and behind the scenes. This year’s production assembles more than 70 dancers of all ages and is filled with spellbinding s p e c i a l e f f e c t s , glamorous costumes, a n d d e l i g h t f u l

surprises. The story begins

at a festive Christmas Eve party where Herr Drosselmeyer weaves his enchanting magic for all the guests, and continues as Clara (his god daughter) is taken under its spell and travels through the Land of Snow and then into the scrumptious Land of Sweets. Ana Duncan will dance the starring role of Clara, and her sister Eryn Duncan w i l l p o r t r a y h e r cantankerous brother, Fritz. Kelly Perry dances the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, accompanied by Peyton Yearick as her Cavalier. Dale Russ performs as the Snow Prince with Keikichi Litt leton featured as the Snow Queen. K a m b r e y G r a g g leads the Waltz of the Flowers as the Dew Drop Fairy. Featured

a d u l t s i n c l u d e Tadayoshi Littleton, as the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer, Barbara King-Stagg as the Parlor Maid/M o t h e r G i n g e r , Bryan Murphy and Amy Weinmeister as Clara’s parents, and Ken Clark and Kathy Hollifield as Clara’s grandparents. From the battle between Mice and Soldiers, to the celebration of all things delectable and lovely, audiences will be wondering too if the tale is merely a young girl’s dream.

P e r f o r m a n c e s are Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. (Thanksgiving w e e k e n d ) a t B . M . T o m b e r l i n Auditorium, Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville. Tickets available for purchase by cash or check at the Toe River Arts

C o u n c i l ( T R A C ) offices in Spruce Pine and Burnsville, or by calling Stephanie Warren at (828) 467-1887. Tickets will be available at the door. $15 for adults and $10 for students. Children under 5 years are free.

Join this journey to a land full of wonder and joy brought to life through dance! This holiday tradition is for all audiences – the young and the young at heart. For more information, visi t High Country Youth Ballet/Appalachian Dance Theatre online at www.adtdance.com. High Country Youth Ballet, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization formed to enable youth in our area’s high country communities to grow and develop in their a p p r e c i a t i o n f o r dance, music, and performance.

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Youth ballet presents The Nutcracker

Free Seminar: Adobe InDesign, Introduction

Adobe InDesign allows you to integrate designs with other p roduc t s qu ick ly a n d e f f e c t i v e l y. Learn how to create f l y e r s , b u s i n e s s cards, letterheads, ads, brochures, and newsletters.

Create your own marketing materials for a small business

or organization. The class is suitable for Macintosh or Windows users. Students will need basic computer skills. The class will be held at Mayland Community College’s Mitchell Campus on November 18, 20, & 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Call 828-766-1295 or e-mail rbranch@m a y l a n d . e d u t o preregister or for more information.

Mayland offers seminar on Adobe Indesign

T h e M o u n t a i n H e r i t a g e C o u g a r varsity football team finished the regular season with a win at Madison Friday, and travel this Friday to Shelby for the first round of the playoffs.

T h e C o u g a r s f i n i s h e d w i t h a record of 7-4, 4-2 in conference play. Heritage beat Madison 50-33 to earn the 11 seed playoff berth. Shelby, 7-4 is seeded sixth.

Cougars to face Shelby


Lizzie Mae BuchananLizzie Mae Buchanan 91, of Spring

Creek Road, Bakersville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Will and Bertha Buchanan and a native of Mitchell County. She was retired from Spruce Pine Mica Company, and was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her brother Edd Buchanan, and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Inez Buchanan.

Funeral was scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Henline – Hughes Funeral Home with Tim Watson officiating.

The family was to receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment was to be Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at Roan Mountain #2 Cemetery.

Margie Lee Moir BaberMargie Lee Moir Baber, 75, passed away

on Nov. 7, 2013, at her home in Newland.She was born Jan. 31, 1938, at Crossnore,

the daughter of Robert William Moir of Walkertown and Edna Elsie Vance Moir of Pineola. She is predeceased by her former husband Fred W. Baber Jr. She is survived by four children: James Edward Baber, Jeanne Elizabeth Baber Curran and husband, Wesley, Lois Suzanne Baber, Fred W. Baber III and wife, Kathleen Boring Baber; eight grandchildren: Secily Evans, John-Marc Curran, Michael Curran, Zachary Curran, Robert Curran, Philip

Curran, Jake Baber and Egan Baber; ten great-grandchildren and one brother, Robert L. Moir and wife, Janet Elliott Danforth.

Margie grew up in Pineola, and attended Pineola Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Crossnore High School in 1956, where she was an All-Conference basketball player and an honor student. She attended Berea College and UNC-Greensboro. Her early professional career was in social services in Virginia and Florida. She also owned and operated a residential cleaning service in Florida and North Carolina for more than 20 years.

Margie was an avid reader and activist in local politics, serving as a poll worker in numerous elections. A life-long avid cat

lover, she also enjoyed gardening, cooking and vigorous conversation on a wide range of interests and books.

Graveside services was Saturday at the Cuthbertson Family Cemetery in Crossnore. Lt. Michal Chapman officiated.

Donations be made in Margie’s memory to the Avery County Humane Society, 279 New Vale Rd., Newland, NC 28657.

Wadie R. Willis Wadie Ray Willis, 46, of Bear Creek

Church Road, Bakersville, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, in St. Charles Parish, La.

Born on Oct. 5, 1967, in Mitchell County, he was the son of Tommy and Reva Greene Willis. He was a graduate of Mitchell High School and a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church. He was working in Louisiana as a construction crew foreman.

Wadie leaves behind his wife, Loretta Lowery Willis of Bakersville; his daughter, Tiffany Edwards and husband, Josh, of Burnsville; his son, Tommy Willis of Bakersville; his parents: Tommy and Reva G. Willis of Bakersville; his sisters: Debra Cagle and husband, Mark, of Bakersville, Lori Burleson and husband, Stacey, of Bakersville; and Melanie Burse and husband, Terry, of Spruce Pine; and grandchildren Abbigail, Jaycee, and Justice.

Funeral was Nov. 6 at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Rathbone and Allen Laws officiating. Interment followed in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Students from South Toe Elementary School pose with the Widcat to thank all of the local businesses and artists who donated to the South Toe Elementary Fall Festival. “Because of your generosity the South Toe PTO raised a record setting amount. These funds will make a difference in the lives of our students. We can not begin to thank you enough for your kindness.”

Students say thanks


Tim Bowers was like many of us. He enjoyed h u n t i n g , p a r t i c u l a r l y bowhunting, and headed out to his farm of soybeans and corn. He climbed a tree that provided an overlook in hopes that Mr. Big would make his way into shooting distance. Then the unthinkable happened. Tim planted his foot on a dead branch about 16 feet up the tree and he heard it snap. As Tim met the ground below he heard another snap.

The family believes Tim lay there for over five hours before he was found. Three vertebrae were crushed, l eav ing Tim wi th no movement from his neck down. His sister, a nurse, recognized the severity immediately and knew the prognosis was grim.

Tim was only 32 years old. He just married the love of his life in August after a three-year courtship. They were expecting their first child in April.

Tim survived the fall but would be paralyzed for life. Family and doctors provided information to Tim regarding the options of his future. Tim asked for them to remove the ventilator that he would have to rely upon for the remainder of his life if he chose so, so he could speak. He then asked to keep it out.

He essentially told the doctors to pull the plug so his family would not have to endure the pain of his new state of life.

Let that sink in a little.

L a s t y e a r North Carolina h a d t h r e e f a t a l i t i e s f rom hunt ing incidents. Two of those fatalities were results of tree stand falls.

An overview s h o w s N o r t h C a r o l i n a ’ s

numbers decreasing in both actual numbers of fatalities, as well as percentage. The previous two years resulted in 12 deaths combined. The number of licensed hunters, 528,636, was the largest number since 1994-95. However the three deaths tied the lowest number since non-firearm fatalities were recorded.

Even with the lower numbers, in most cases these types of fatalities can be prevented.

Most falls occur during the climb up or down a stand. With the colder weather coming in, frost on the steps for the stands creates a slick surface, especially for the rubber-soled boots hunters tend to wear. Gear being tangled

amongst tree limbs and brush is another issue that causes falls.

But it does not have to be a true tree stand either. One of the two fatalities in North Carolina last year from a fall was on the typical tripod stand that is popular in the open fields.

All could have been prevented with a proper safety harness.

While browsing through Facebook posts last weekend I noticed a friend who was on a deer hunt up north. His post read “Harnessed in and ready to play…in central Ohio.” Throughout his preparation he remembered the one thing that could determine his fate. While his firearm would be necessary to take a deer, his harness was necessary for him to ensure his safety. Smart move, Scott.

For Tim, he was told he might gain a very small movement in his neck to turn his head one way or another, and after surgery to his spine he might eventually be able to sit upright. He would not ever be able to hold his baby in his arms or give hugs. Tim would never see his newborn child.

Tim’s family went to the farm and found the tree Tim fell from. The cut it down and fashioned a cross as a memorial to the son, husband, and would-have-been father Tim was to become.

Bill Howard teaches hunter education and bow hunter education 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 [email protected].

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Take care when using tree stands

The Parkway Playhouse is presenting a world-premiere musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol starting on December 13 and continuing through December 15 at the Tomberlin Auditorium in Mountain Heritage High School. Performances are Thrusday and Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30pm. Tickets range from $12.00 to $15.00. Tickets are available at the Parkway Playhouse in advance on the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com or can be purchased at the door before each performance.

Based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol is the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and his subsequent and miraculous transformation. A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843, Dickens culled the story from personal childhood experiences along with various Christmas stories. The

book is generally considered one of the greatest influences for the restoration of the Christmas holiday and it has never been out of print.

With a heart locked up tighter than a cash box, Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, who comes to warn Scrooge that he must change his stingy ways or suffer serious consequences in the afterlife. To affect this change Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him how to open up his heart and relish in the joys and aspirations of his fellow man. It is generally well known that the play ends with redemption amid the joy which the holiday season brings. As Dickens concluded upon Scrooge’s redemption, “…he became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew.”

The story’s numerous adaptations include opera, ballet, radio plays, audio recordings, films and stage.

Famous Scrooges over the years have included Lionel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Basil Rathbone, Alec Guinness, Jonathan Winters, Charles Laughton, Tony Randall, Hal Linden, Roddy McDowell, George C. Scott, Jim Carrey, and Patrick Stewart’s one-man show of A Christmas Carol which first opened in London in 1988. Parkway Playhouse has relied on only one actor to play Ebenezeer Scrooge; Bruce Chuvala, who, again, takes center stage again in this production.

Chuvala, a long-standing fixture at Parkway Playhouse, has worked countless hours backstage and onstage for the Parkway Playhouse and the Burnsville Little Theatre. He is the theatre’s Technical Director. In 2009, the Parkway Playhouse dedicated the scene shop in his name and in 2010 the Parkway Playhouse board elected him as an emeritus Director on the Parkway Playhouse board. He first played Scrooge in Parkway’s

productions of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol in 2006 and 2007. In 2010, when the Playhouse opted to produce a large-scale musical adaptation of the famous story, Chuvala was the only person (Parkway Playhouse Producing Artistic Director), Andrew Gall, had in mind for the role.

In addition to Chuvala, the cast includes a large cast of Playhouse veterans and new-comers. The musical score includes a handful of highly recognizable Christmas and holiday themed songs, including Good King Wenceslas, Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, What Child is This?, and others. Burnsville native Andrea Bailey is handling the musical direction and choral arrangements for this brand new production.

For more information, or to make reservations please contact the Parkway Playhouse at 828-682-4285 or visit the Parkway Playhouse website at www.parkwayplayhouse.com.

Playhouse presents ‘Christmas Carol’ at high school

Christmas workshop for childrenOn Wednesday December 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Cassie Floan will host a “Burlap Bird Ornaments and Holiday Beeswax

Candles” workshop for children 3 and up (parents welcome). While exploring the spirit of creating and giving, we will make some wintery crafts! Everyone will roll beeswax candles to light the cold night of winter. We will also make burlap bird ornaments by cutting, gluing, and assembling with feathers, fabric, beads, and more. You can take these creations home and keep them for your family or give them as gifts of the season. $14 per child (additional $4 for adults who want to make their own). Arts Resource Center, 269 Oak Avenue, above Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery. To reserve your place, call 828-682-7215.


Hi my name is Shade. I am a 1-year old Irish Wolf-hound/ Lab mix. I am great with other dogs and I love to play! Did I mention that I am well on my way to being housebro-ken?Hello my name is Spade. I am Shade’s twin brother. I think Shade forgot to mention that we would really like to get adopted together. Hurry in to take your new twins home today!

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

T h e M o u n t a i n H e r i t a g e H i g h School junior varsity cougar cheerleaders competed in a Cheer Ltd. Prestate School a n d R e c r e a t i o n C h e e r l e a d i n g C o m p e t i t i o n o n Saturday, Nov. 9 in Mooresvi l le . The team placed first in their division, and qualified for Cheer Ltd. Nat ionals a t CANAM in Myrtle Beach.

Coached by Jenny Tipton and Jennifer Toro, the squad of 12 girls began preparing

for competition three weeks ago whi le they also finished out the football season. They performed their routine for the first time at the Mountain Heritage annual Cheer, Dance and Talent for a Cure Expo on Oct. 28, allowing for only a few practices to make any necessary changes before going to competition.

“The girls were d e d i c a t e d , ” s a y s C o a c h T i p t o n , “s tay ing for l a te practices and adding additional practices to

their schedule. They worked hard, and when it came time to perform, they gave it their all. It was a great end to the season.”

The compet ing squad was made up of Kara Anglin, Lindsey

A u t r e y , L a u r e n Davis , Maddison Garland, Sevanna Hester, Emma Hicks, Abby MacMahan, Gina Maira, Jessica McKinney, Madison V i c e , E m m a l e e Riddle, and Makayla

Wiseman , and i s managed by Kaeleigh Griggs.

The team wanted to say thank you to all individuals and

b u s i n e s s e s t h a t supported the JV Cougar cheerleaders on their journey to competition.

JV Cougar cheerleaders succeed in regional competition

Mountain Heritage High School junior varsity cougar cheerleaders compete in a Cheer Ltd. Prestate School and Recreation Cheerleading Competition.

Burnsville’s

Christmas Parade

December 7th @ 3pm

Complete this 4-hour d e f e n s i v e d r i v i n g course to reduce the effects of minor traffic violations. This class is made available by the District Attorney t h r o u g h M a y l a n d Community College, Mountain Professionals, Inc., and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina. You must register before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the class and bring the following: driver’s license, social security number, the citation (ticket), and $65 cash or money order (non-refundable). Students 16-18 years of age must have a “Dual Enrollment Form” filled out prior to receiving a certificate. This form may be found on the MCC website www.mayland.edu. Click “Continuing Education” and choose “Forms” in the box on right. Class must have a minimum of 5 students Class begins

Nov. 25. For details visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link.

Defensive driving class scheduled at Mayland in Yancey


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Images from community youth soccer taken at the end of the season.


Q: We have discovered that our 17-year-old son recently went to school, checked in, and then, a short time later, left. To our knowledge, he’s never done this before. His explanation was that he was bored and just wanted to have some free time. We are at a loss as to how to respond. What consequence or consequences do you think are appropriate?

A: This is a great question because it raises some very important considerations concerning the use of consequences.

Today’s parents seem to believe two things about consequences: first, that when a child misbehaves, the child’s parents should apply a negative consequence; second, that consequences, properly selected and properly used, work. There is some truth to both of these assumptions, but both come with caveats.

To the first assumption: Consequences should be used very conservatively. When they are used liberally, the parents in question are guilty of trying to micromanage misbehavior. Any type of micromanagement will result, ultimately, in negative outcomes. Over-using consequences can lead to full-scale rebellion, for example.

Taking this situation, in order for me to answer your question with any degree of

Living

with

children

The punishment may be the root of the problem

confidence, I would need some background information. Is your son a repeat offender? Does he have a history of willfully irresponsible, rebellious behavior? Are his grades up to his ability level? In other words, is this a blip or is it part of an overall pattern that has been developing over some time? If it’s a blip, then the fact that he was caught is price enough. If it’s part of an overall pattern, then it’s definitely time to apply consequences.

You can, for example, take away any and all electronic devices - computer, cell phone, video game, and MP3 player - until certain behavior and academic goals have been met and the improvement has sustained itself over, say, a month. But that would not be my response if he’s a generally good kid who just took a brief walk on the wild side one day. My

response to that would be “I hope, for your sake, that this doesn’t happen again.”

To the second assumption: Consequences work reliably, predictably, with dogs, rats, and other lower life forms. They do not work reliably with human beings. It may surprise the reader to learn that no research psychologist, including B. F. Skinner (the “father” of behavior modification theory) himself, has ever conclusively demonstrated that rewards and punishments have predictable outcomes when used on humans. In fact, there is a growing body of anecdotal and research-based evidence to the effect that (a) rewards can actually lower performance and/or stimulate an increase in misbehavior, and (b) punishment can similarly backfire. Those risks are increased the more rewards and punishments are used.

When you hear a parent say, “I’ve punished my child consistently for misbehaving, and he keeps right on misbehaving,” the problem may be the first half of the parent’s statement.

Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions on his web site at www.rosemond.com.

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Mayland Community College has received a $25,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to fund a program called Accelerating Workforce Development through Innovation and Simulation.

The goal of the program is to equip students with the tools, resources and education required for careers in welding.

“We are extremely excited about receiving this wonderful grant as the welding simulator will bring in a cutting edge technology to our program that, without the help of Piedmont Natural Gas, we could not have attained,” said Mayland Community College President Dr. John C. Boyd.

Due to an aging workforce, local industries have cited a shortage

of workers with sufficient trade skills - a trend carrying potentially negative implications for North Carolina and the United States. Boyd says Mayland Community College is attempting to address this shortage with their goal to provide advanced training programs that are both affordable and adaptable to the economic needs of Mitchell, Avery and Yancey counties. The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation grant will help support this goal by providing the equipment and tools necessary for specific technical education and training.

“Within this growing local economy, workers with trade skills, such as welding, are becoming scarce,” said Mike Durham, community relations manager for Piedmont Natural Gas.

“Mayland Community College has recognized and is addressing this need, and Piedmont Natural Gas is pleased to be a valued partner. We remain committed to promoting education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and we’re grateful for this opportunity to support yet another STEM

education program.”The $25,000 grant will help

purchase equipment and technology for Mayland Community College’s Anspach Advanced Manufacturing School, a 13,000 square-foot educational center set to open in the fall of 2014.

Mayland welding program gets $25,000 grant

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAYANCEY COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONBefore the Clerk 12 SP 34

CHARLES DEAN CASSIDA, executor of the Estate of JOHN KENNETH WELTON

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David Allen Welton, Lawrence George Welton, David Marcus Silvers, Robert Henry Welton ,Charles Dean Cassida

NOTICE OF SALE

TO: LAWRENCE GEORGE WELTON or any Known or Unknown Heirs of and all persons claiming under LAWRENCE GEORGE WELTON

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-captioned proceeding. The nature of the relief sought is to sell the below described Real Estate in accordance with the provisions of NC G.S. 28A-15-1(a).

Pursuant to order duly entered by Tammy R. McEntyre, Clerk of Superior Court of Yancey County on the 25 day of January 2013, the undersigned Commissioner will, on the 28th day of February, 2013 at 12:00 PM, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate:

BEGINNING on the Locust stake corner of the east side of SR 1396, now marked by a set iron pin, located S 34-20-00 W 206.13 feet from the Hoffman-Burleson corner, and running N 55-18-02 W 20.00 feet to the center of SR 1396; thence with the center of the road and the line of Fonzie Crain N 08-39-38 W 62.50 feet, N01-13-27 W 52.91 feet, N 05-01-31 E31.81 feet, N12-43-17 E 73.39 feet, N13-16-52 E 59.24 feet; thence leaving the road with the Hoffman line N 86-24-12 E 30.50 feet to a fence post, N 86-24-12 E 24.95 feet to a set iron pin, S 24-10-48 E 134.07 feet; thence with the Burleson line S23-53-21 E 256.74 feet to a set iron pin in the Allen line; thence with the Allen line S72-17-13 W 91.26 feet to a set iron pin; thence with the Ledford line N55-18-02 W 162.13 feet to the BEGINNING.

The highest bidder at the sale shall be required to make a cash deposit of 10% of the successful bid pending confirmation or rejection thereof.

You are required to answer this Petition not later than 09 December, 2013, being 40 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice and upon your failure to do so, the Petitioner will seek the relief sought by the Petition.

This the 31st day of October 2013.

Nycole R. Howard Esq. CommissionerP.O. Box 746

Burnsville, N.C. 28714

spring boxes and pipe, and close proximity to South Toe River and Carolina Hemlock Recreation Area. At least 3-4 potential house sites. Transferable septic permit already obtained. Electric close by. We are selling in order to buy a larger parcel (10-15 acres) and will consider land swap option. Asking price: $84,900. We would love to answer any questions you have or meet with you to show you this beautiful property. Contact Lisa at 828-208-1221.

FoR REnT House For Rent: 16 minutes

south of Burnsville off Hwy. 197. Catttail Creek Rd. $675/month plus utilities, deposit, pet deposit. Approx. 900 square ft. 3 bdrm., 1 bath, laundry room, small yard, kitchen/dining/living room is one room. Small stove. Beautiful area. email: [email protected] 828 551 9775FOR RENT - Pensacola Rd, 3 bed/2bath home, close in for rent $875.00/mo. No Pets, No tobacco products. Background check & security deposit required. Available soon. CATTAIL PEAK REALTY INC. 828-284-2968.House For Rent in town, 3 BDRM, 2 Bath, 2 story house, large BM, Fireplace,

Central Cooling/Heating Pump, Garage, Decks, Balconies/ Patio, Fully Fenced, Appliances with Washer/Dryer. $900/Month. No pets preferred. Call (828) 682-7499 .

ITEMS oR SALE Boxwoods for Sale. $10 each. 828.208.0406.MOVING: Miscellaneous Furniture for Sale. Ongoing. Please call 828-688-4161 .

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From the frontthose ages 20-24 are at the greatest risk of violence. Nationwide, one in every four women experience domestic violence, and an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year.

Locally, funding has been stretched and the Family Violence Coalition has repeatedly been forced to beg for financial help to keep its doors open. In July the board of the Department of Social Services issued a letter saying that “the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County is in a major financial crisis” due to cuts in the state budget.

The Family Violence Coalition houses 125-140 people in its temporary shelter each year, including victims of

domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children. Clients stay in the shelter for an average of two to three months.

But after that, what happens? “If they can leave the shelter and move into more stable housing,” then the families or women can sculpt a more stable and successful future, Honeycutt said. “For the bulk of families that go there, it will mean stability; a step toward long-term stability that will cut down on recidivism.”

Honeycutt said she will have Annabelle’s Haven open within a year with 12 initial housing units then a second phase to add 12 more. “These will be individual units with a kitchenette, bathroom, bedrooms; all

the requirements” of the Housing and Urban Development agency.

The individual units will be attached to a larger building with offices and a large dining room where families will have community meals, she said.

Security will be paramount, Honeycutt said, with “one way in” to the property “and one way out.”

She said the facility will be designed to offer therapeutic help while the women can learn job skills. “You’re going to have more stability for the family and the children,” she said.

Anyone needing assistance from the Family Violence Coalition can call the 24 hour crisis line at 682-0056. If you are in immediate danger you should call 911.

School test scores Cohort Assessment State Percent Yancey County Proficient Percent ProficientGrade 3 Reading EOG 45.2 49.5Grade 4 Reading EOG 43.7 47.9Grade 5 Reading EOG 39.5 51.6 (6th in State)Grade 6 Reading EOG 46.4 45.1Grade 7 Reading EOG 47.8 54.2Grade 8 Reading EOG 41.0 49.0Grade 3 Math EOG 46.8 36.3Grade 4 Math EOG 47.6 48.5Grade 5 Math EOG 47.7 54.4Grade 6 Math EOG 38.9 52.3 (11th in State)Grade 7 Math EOG 38.5 50.7 (7th in State)Grade 8 Math EOG 34.2 52.3 (4th in State) Grade 5 Science 45.4 51.1Grade 8 Science 59.1 70.8 (11th in State)EOC English II 51.1 58.2EOC Math I 42.6 53.6 (10th in State)EOC Biology 45.5 69.8 (3rd in State)Graduates Math Course Rigor >95 94.5Grade 11 The ACT 58.5 64.8Graduates ACT WorkKeys 67.3 68.7Total Performance Composite 44.7 52.4

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pub l i shed sco re s show how our Yancey C o u n t y s t u d e n t s compare with their peers across the state. The da ta c l ea r ly shows that Yancey County students and teachers are doing a commendable job,” said Chairman Mike Or r. “Our who le system works hard to improve each year and we know that we are better this year than last. Our students, staff, and community should never expect anything less.”

“ V i c e C h a i r Jack Tipton agreed. “We want to assure the principals and teachers that we are all in this together. We have always done well in Yancey County Schools, and we will

continue to do well. We expect nothing less than the best from our students and staff, and they have always delivered.”

The new Standard Course of Study for teachers and students a r e i n t e n d e d t o describe what students should learn in every subject and at every grade level. In the past, proficiency standards only addressed what students needed for promotion to the next grade level. The new standards address the question “Are students ready for the next grade level, and are they on track for college or career-ready after high school?”

P a r e n t s a r e encouraged to discuss any concerns with their child’s principal.

Students receive newest standard test results

T h e d a m a g e caused in a wreck at the Mountain Energy convenience store greatly exceeds the $1,150 estimated by Burnsville Police. Individuals familiar with the case say the cost of repairing the computerized pump could reach $50,000.

The two people sharing the estimate said they did not want to be identified for fear of retribution.

The computerized gas pump was brand new, having been installed over the summer when the owners of Mountain Energy upgraded the entire gasoline delivery system at the store.

Vi d e o o f t h e accident from the store’s security system shows that the pump was destroyed Oct. 21 when a pickup truck careened out of control onto the parking lot and into the pump.

This wreck involved the sheriff’s son, and the sheriff wrote a letter about it, which is on page 2.

Gas pump damage

could total $50,000

Let’s Make Soap (3 hours) New!

Learn the cold process of making lye soap from renderings. You will also learn to incorporate goats’ milk into the soap, learn about the curing process, and how to check the pH of your soap. This class will be held on a working farm (The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms). D i r e c t i o n s w i l l be provided. Class begins on November 23 at 1 PM. A second class will be held on November 27 beginning at 1 PM. For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the

Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

Phlebotomy (210 Hours)

P r o g r a m content includes; communication skills when working with patients, selection o f v e n i p u n c t u r e s i t e s , c a r e o f blood specimens, r e c o r d k e e p i n g , a n d e q u i p m e n t maintenance. High school diploma or GED® is required. You must be at least 18 years of age . Clinical rotations will be scheduled in addition to the dates for the classes listed below. Clinical

New area facility planned for abuse victims

Classes @ Mayland si tes may require d rug t e s t ing and background checks. Preregis trat ion is required. Students in this class may be eligible for Project Skill-Up scholarship funds. Class begins on December 3 at 9 AM at Mayland’s Yancey Learning Center. For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

Tapping Maple/Birch Trees (3 hours) New!

This class will help you prepare for the “flow” so you will be ready to sap and boil. Learn how and when to tap the trees without having to

buy equipment. And learn how to make natural spiles from sumac, recycle jugs/jars for collecting sap, and learn the old-fashioned, outside boiling down method. Class will be held on a working farm (The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms). Class begins on December 14 a t 1 PM. For more information visit www.mayland.edu and click on the Continuing Education link or call 828-682-7315.

F re e : H o w t o Write a Business Plan

A business plan has two purposes. It serves as a business roadmap and as a tool to secure financing. Learn how

easy it is to create an effective business plan. Students will also receive a guide to writing a business plan and other useful handouts. The class will be held at Mayland Community College’s Mitchell Campus on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Call 828-766-1 2 9 5 o r e - m a i l [email protected] to preregister or for more information.

Free: License & Permit Issues When Starting a Business

W h a t l i c e n s e s and permits do you need when starting a business? Where do you get them and how much do they cost? This seminar will cover license and

permits needed at the town, county, and state level. We will discuss Privilege Licenses, C e r t i f i c a t e s o f Assumed Name, Sales & Use Tax Numbers, O c c u p a t i o n a l Licenses, and many other related issues. The class will be held at Mayland’s Mitchell Campus on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30- 8:30 PM. Call 828-766-1295.

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LunchSW Chix NachosMini Corn DogsSunbutter S’wichCarrot Stix/Baked Beans/Apple Crisp

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PeachesJuice/Milk

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Sunbutter S’wichSalad/Broccoli

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BreakfastPancake&Sausage

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LunchTurkey&Gravy

Chix Fillet S’wichSunbutter S’wich

Roll/Mashed PotaoesGreen Beans

PeachesMilk

BreakfastSausage Biscuit

WG CerealWG Toast/JuicePineapple Bits

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Pinto BeansCarrot Stix/MilkPineapple Bits

Mandarin Oranges


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LunchPepperoni PizzaSpaghetti/Roll

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LunchChix Fillet S’wichChix QuesadillasSunbutter S’wich

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$128 Lb.

$698 ea.

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FRENCHBREAD 16 Oz.

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CALIFORNIASEEDLESS GRAPES Red, White, or Black

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INGLES PREMIUM CERTIFIED USDA CHOICE BEEFLONDON BROIL

$298 Lb. Lb.

$188

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TYSONFRESH BONE-IN SPLITCHICKEN BREAST Family Pack SAVE 1.30 Lb.

CLEMENTINES 5 Lb. Box SAVE 3.00 ea.

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MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE 10.5-11.5 Oz. -Selected Varieties

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KELLOGG’S CEREAL 10.5-18.7 Oz. -Selected Varieties

$288 ea . SAVE .70 Lb.

BOSTON BUTTBONE-INPORK ROAST Lb.

$168 2/ $5 for

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NESTLE TOLL HOUSEMORSELS 10-12 Oz. -Selected Varieties


CRISCO OIL 48 Oz. -Selected Varieties

SAVE 3.16 ON 2

TROPICANA OR OCEAN SPRAYJUICE 46-59 Oz. -Selected Varieties

2/ $5 for

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PUREX43-50 OZ. DETERGENT OR 18 COUNT ULTRA PACKS Selected Varieties

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FRISKIES OR DOG CHOWDRY PET FOOD 16-20 Lb. -Selected Varieties

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MAYFIELD SELECTS OR REDUCED FATICE CREAM 48 Oz. -Selected Varieties(Excludes Yogurt)

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