10 50 535 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/a736c7231c3ec1aca42c97f1f5adc7ee.pdf 119d654a88209b840308a01eacca0e51 PDF Text Text App Cb(( LOG ONTO WWW.JEFFERSONPOST.COM FOR ARCHIVE • GAMES • FEATURES • E EDITION • POLLS & MORE INSIDE WEATHER AS Ashe Arts Council to host Fiddler's Convention meeting... Page 3 Cool and rainy. High, 46 Low. 39 SPORTS SI.RVINO AM 11; COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE I925 Vol. KJ). Issue :i Wrestlers drop four matches. ..Page 8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 10.2014 Ashe voter registration numbers contin Unaffiliated voters on the rise Christina Day Staff Writer cday@civitasmedia.com While the total number of reg­ istered voters in Ashe County has continued to drop over the last five years despite the growth in population, the number of voters registered as unaffiliated has risen. According to Democracy North Carolina, a non-partisan voter advocacy group, the only increase state-wide in registered voters was in the category of unaf­ filiated. Compared with the board of election numbers from 2008, there are 102,800 fewer Demo­ crats, 12,400 fewer Republicans and 306,500 more unaffiliated voters in North Carolina this year. The total number of registered voters in Ashe County has de­ creased from 20,423 in 2008 to 18,424 in November 2013. John Shepherd, Director of the Ashe County Board of Elections said this decrease is likely due to the advanced age of voters in the county, and an increasingly tran­ sient population. especially new ^ upporters decline, Despite the residents and o a non-presidential overall loss of young voters, registered are refusing •r, former chair voters, Ashe to embrace § unty Republican County has or perhaps °* 'ieves that while gained 397 even un­ ire more indeunaffliated derstand a l s ideologically voters. As party's phi- ti .atUued to either par­ of November r losophy,' ty, there is also dissatisfaction 2013, the num­ ••••• Bob Hall within party ranks. ber of regis­ of Democ­ "I think that many of the more tered Democrats racy North conservative grassroots activists has decreased by Carolina said in Ashe County - what you might 1,524 and the number in a press release call the local Tea Party types of registered Republicans has accompanying the num­ may be somewhat disillusioned bers, "That will make it harder decreased by 904. "More North Carolinians, for the parties to mobilize voters • See VOTER | 6 VOTE N.C. Unemployment data for Nov. 2013 Unemployment rate drops to 8.1 percent in Nov. / Photos by Christina Day | Jefferson Post The Ashe County Free Medical Clinic treated 500 uninsured Ashe County residents in 2013 thanks to grant funding, local donors and a volunteer staff. The Ashe Medication Assistance Program, located in the same building, provides medication to approximately 400 patients in Ashe at low or no cost. Ashe medical programs provide help to the uninsured Christina Day Staff Writer cday@civitasmedia.com Two Ashe County nonprofits, the Ashe Free Medical Clinic and the Ashe Medication Assistance Fhogram, are working diligently with the help of vol­ unteers, donors and grants to provide healthcare to the uninsured residents of the county. The Ashe County Free Health Clinic (ACFMC) is entering its eighth year treating Ashe County residents who would otherwise not be able to afford adequate healthcare. ACFMC, which is an all volunteer community outpatient medical clinic, was formedin 2006 by a grant given from Duke Divinity School to Ashe Outreach Ministries and Clifton United Methodist Church, with a mission "to understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the medically uninsured who live or work in Ashe County." Greg Bolac, director of ACFMC, said the clinic is funded by grants from Ashe Memorial Hospital and the North Caro­ lina Association of Free Clinics, along Lowest rate since Oct. 2008 Wil Petty Staff Writer jpetty@civitasmedia.com The unemployment rate for Ashe County dropped to 8.1 percent in Novem­ ber of 2013, according to data released by the N.C. Division of Employment Security. November's unemploy­ ment rate is the county's lowest since Oct. 2008, when the rate was 7.4 per­ cent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate is down from Oct. 2013, where the county's unemployment rate was 8.7 percent and Nov. 2012, whe/j ihe rate was 10.6 percent. In Sept. 2013, the rate was 8.9 percent, showing the de­ creased rate continuing. Ashe County now ranks No. 71 out of N.C.'s 100 counties in unemployment. According to DES data, in November Ashe has a workforce of 11,845 peo­ ple, with 964 unemployed. In October, Ashe County had a labor force of 11,729 people with 1,025 unem­ ployed. For the county, this means the labor force has increased while the num­ ber of those unemployed have decreased. Statewide, the number of counties with over 10 percent unemployment was cut in half between OcSee RATE I 6 W.J. Aldermen approve last phase of streetscape project Cliff Clark I General Manager/Editor • F X S The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen gave the green light to have Clinic staff members Linda Gee (left) and Monica Madden-Lynn (right), the red light removed See PROGRAMS | 7 both registered nurses, working at the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. from the intersection of Second Avenue and Jef­ ferson Avenue to make way for the last phase of the " ect. downtown "streetscape" projIn a 4-1 vote during the board's regular monthly meeting Monday night, the Aldermen adopted Wil Petty • tarij1 the preliminary plans submitted to the town by the N.C. Staff Writer Department of Transportation for the final phase of the t'-r• jpetty@civitasmedia.com $275,000 downtown beautification project. L^. Alderman Calvin Green voted against the plan. Alder­ The town of Jefferson men Tom Hartman, Dr. Brett Summey, Stephen Shoemak­ broke a 95-year-old tempera­ er and John Reeves, who, during his campaign for the seat ture record for Jan. 7, accord­ on the board, didn't support the last phase of the project, ing to data released by Rays voted to approve the project. Weather, based in Boone. Reeves addressed his change of mind during the com­ Data showed the town ments portion of a public hearing about the project. reaching a low of -6 de­ "At first I was against it...l didn't know a lot about it," grees on Tuesday morn­ said Reeves, who acknowledged that while campaigning ing. The previous record for the open seat on the board last fall that he had opposed for the town, recorded in converting the Second and Jefferson Avenue intersection 1919, was 4 degrees. into a streetscape. The unusual weather "After looking at it further,I feel like it would be a ben­ was partially brought on efit to us," said Reeves. Wil Petty | Jefferson Post by a stronger than normal Reeves also said he was swayed by the benefit of having Weather in Ashe County reached record lows on Tuesday, Jan. 7. As the county reached sub­ polar vortex. » better control of storm water in the downtown area. TTic "The polar vortex is zero temperatures, area schools were shut down and many people in the county lost power. streetscape plan proposed by the DOT would help allevi­ something that is always ate some of the issues with downtown flooding that occur there," said Ray Russell, ther south than normal." over Siberia. The vortex tinent into the Eastern during heavy rainfalls. founder of Ray's Weather. Green offered his view, during the board's discussion on The polar vortex has trapped air in Siberia, United States. "What happened is (the the proposal, on why he was voting against the project vortex) is slightly stronger two centers, one in North­ which then swept across See TEMPERATURE I 7 than normal and it is fur- eastern Canada and one the North American conSee PROJECT | 7 Jefferson experiences record low temperatures Ik �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2014 Ashe District Court decisions CORRECTION In the Dec. 31 edi­ tion of the Jefferson Post, the article "Doc­ umentary on Ashe domestic violence case to premiere at Sundance Film Festi­ val" incorrectly stated that advocate Kit Gruelle helped Deanna Walters bring federal charges against her abuser. A Safe Home for • Everyone case­ worker Stacy Cox and Walters involved the F.B.I, in Walters' case before Gruelle began working with them. Please recycle this newspaper JEFFERSON POST The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held on Jan. 2 with the Honorable Mi­ chael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Jonathan G. Calloway: (M) misdemeanor proba­ tion violation (J) guilty, violated 90-96 conditions, 7 days active. Ronnie William Grubb: (M)misdemeanor larceny, (M) violation of unsuper­ vised probation, (M) shop­ lifting concealment goods, (M) simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty, admits in violation of unsupervised probation. Supervised pro­ bation for 12 months, 48 hours CWS as previously ordered. 120 day suspend­ ed sentence. Donna Mae Lee: (M) misdemeanor probation violation, out of county (J) guity, 60 days CRV. (F) breaking and/or entering (J) guilty, 30 days ACJ sus­ pended sentence. The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held on Jan. 3 with the Honorable Bill Brooks presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Robert Harold Black: (M) worthless check sim­ ple (P) guilty (J) guilty. 30 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation. Pay restitution and CC. Abbreviations: (F) felo­ ny; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infrac­ tion; (P) plea; (J) judg­ ment; PJC: prayer for judg­ ment continued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Divi­ sion of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in re­ sponse to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated lop 100 baby names of the year announced Introducing Jeanette M. Billett, MD, FACC What's in a name? Apparently a lot, as popular baby names from year-to-year can reveal broader cultural trends. According to BabyCenter's recently re­ leased annual Baby Names Survey and the Top 100 Baby Names of 2013, more than half of moms say they found name inspira­ tion in people they know. "We're seeing a growing desire among new parents to choose names with per­ sonal meaning. Grandparents are the number one source of inspiration," says Linda Murray, Global editor-in-chief of BabyCenter, the number one pregnancy and parenting digital resource. Despite new naming inclinations, con­ temporary favorites still reign supreme. Jackson moved up one spot to claim the top boy's name, ending Aiden's eight-year reign, and Sophia held tight as leader of the girls. While family influence is on the rise, pop culture still has major effects on nam­ ing trends. For example, Duck Dynasty, the most-watched nonfiction series in cable history, is making a splash, with names like Korie, Mia, Sadie and Phil ris­ ing in the ranks. Likewise, many Ameri­ cans glanced across the pond, taking a cue from the royal family — "George" and its variations were extra popular this year for boys and girls. For more information on trends, and for online tools to find your ideal baby name, visit www.babycenter.com/top-baby-names. (StatePoint) Protect yourself from Medicaid card mix up, AG Cooper says Specializing In cardiology and compassionate care Dr. Jeanette Billett is a highly qualified heart specialist who brings years of experience to her new practice. Novant Health Ashe Cardiology, Families whose Medic­ aid cards were sent to the wrong addresses can take steps to guard against possible identity theft and health care fraud, At­ torney General Roy Coo­ which is now open and accepting new patients. She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Billett to Ashe Memorial Hospital. per said Tuesday. The N.C. 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"Taking a few simple steps can give families peace of mind that their child's information isn't being misused." Parents and legal guard­ ians of children whose Medicaid cards went to the wrong address should: • Contact the three credit bureaus to see if your child has a credit re­ port. In most cases, chil­ dren under 18 will not have a credit report. • Equifax P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374-0241 1-800-525-6285 • Experian P.O. Box 9532 Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742 • Transllnion P.O. Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 928346970 1-800-680-7289 • If your child has a credit report, request a fraud alert from the credit bureau. • Freeze your child's credit report, if your child has one. A security freeze prevents anyone with your child's personal informa­ tion from taking out a loan or credit card in his or her name. Security freezes are free online for North Caro­ lina consumers. Check [ncdoj.govJncdoj.gov for stepby-step instructions. • Monitor statements of medical services you receive to make sure someone hasn't used your child's Medicaid number to get medical treatment. �Friday, January 10, 2014 .JKH KKSON POST Pack OBITUARIES MRS. VIOLA MAE GROVES SMITH Mrs. Viola Mae Groves Smith of Asheboro passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2014, at Randolph Hospice House in Ashe­ boro. She was 91. Mrs. Smith was born in Mecklenburg County on Friday, Jan. 20, 1922, to the late Benjamin Robert and Lillian Gwen Fisher Groves. She was a Beauti­ cian. She was also preceded in death by her husband. Rev. Billy Smith; three sons, Larry Smith, Craw­ ford W. Smith and Paul A. Smith; two daughters, Gwen Chadwell and Nancy Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters-in-law, Ann Smith of Asheboro, and Marianne Smith of Broad Run, Va; 13 grand­ children; 13 great-grandchildren; two great, great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8,2014, at Boone Fam­ ily Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Blackburn officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Home Bap­ tist Church Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the funeral at the Boone Family Funer­ al Home. You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange ments. MR. JEFFERY WAYNE FARRINGTON Mr. Jeffery Wayne Farrington of West Jefferson died Fri­ day, Jan. 3, 2014, at his home. He was 54. Mr. Farrington was born Feb. 20,1959, in Havre De Grace, Md., to Charlie Les­ ter and Beulah Miller Far­ rington. Mr. Farrington was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Lester Far­ rington Sr.; and brother, Charlie Lester Farrington Jr. Mr. Farrington loved watching pro football espe­ cially the Miami Dolphins, NASCAR Racing and his animals. He volunteered at the area nursing home, helping and spending time with people. He never met a stranger. He worked for Holly Farms and Tyson for almost 39 years. Mr. Farrington is sur­ vived by his mother, Beu­ lah Mae Farrington of West Jefferson; two broth­ ers, Jerry Lee Farrington of West Jefferson and Jackie Lester Farrington of Jeffer­ son; one sister, Janet Far­ rington Miller of Purlear; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Badger Fu­ neral Home Chapel by Rev. Russell Sheets and Pas­ tor Sonny Thomas. Burial followed in Claude Mash Cemetery. The family re­ ceived friends at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers were appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to Margate Health and Rehab Center, 540 Waugh St., Jefferson, NC 28640 or a charity of the donor's choice. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Farrington's arrangements. Arts Council announces meeting for Fiddler's Convention Interested community membersare invited to a community meeting to discuss the 2014 Ashe County Bluegrass and Oldtime Fiddlers Convention. The Arts Council is looking for community involvement, new ideas and to hear the community's experiences with the Fiddler's Convention. The meeting will provide an opportu­ nity for everyone to express their opinion on the direction the Fiddle's Convention should take. Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council said, "We intend to carry on the long tradition that the Rotary Club has established in the sponsorship of our hometown Fiddle's Convention and we are looking for new ways to expand and enhance the experience for musicians, sponsors and the audience." Last fall the Rotary Club announced that they would no longer host the Ashe Fiddler's Convention and were looking for other organizations to take it over. After several months of discussion, the Arts Council Board felt that the event was a good fit with their long range plan and their dedication to preserving and honoring the region's traditional and bluegrass musical heritage. On Monday, Dec. 16, the Ashe Giunty Board of Commis­ sioners approved a plan presented by Jane Lonon, which will * 11 A* ? * . . . ^ £ iL A A ..LA / \ ...1 • TL>aJ> . . .1*1 T M/\ include continuing use of the Ashe Grnnty Park to hold the event during the lust weekend in August. Join the Arts Council at 6:30 pm on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Ashe Arts Center to share information and to show support for the Ashe County Bluegrass and Oldtime Fiddler* Conven­ tion. For more information please call (336) 846-2787. OZELLA MARIE RASH DUNCAN Ozella M a r i e Rash Dun­ can passed away on Jan. 4, 2014, at Margate Health and Rehab in Jeffer­ son. She was 89. She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Jefferson to James Albert "Jim" and Blanche Lewis Rash. Ozella grew up in Buffalo Community. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1941. She began woiking for Glenn L. Martin Aircraft, Baltimore, Md., in 1942 as an Engine Mechanic and took classes for an Aircraft and Engineer License. She was selected and trained as one of seven women to be­ come Martins first all-girl ground test crew to com­ pletely check every function­ ing part of the PBM-3 Navy Patrol Bomber. These wom­ en replaced the men who were called into military service during World War II. During, this time she earned a pilot's license for single en­ gine, land. Ozella married Edgar "Ed­ die" Thomas Duncan Jr., June 7, 1945, in Baltimore, Md. They were married for 55 years. Ozella was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church where she served many years as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teach­ er and baker of wonderful homemade yeast rolls. She worked at Sprague Electric Company; was manager of Newton's Department Store in West Jefferson; she and a friend owned and operated The Fabric Shop in West Jef­ ferson; and she retired from Jefferson Apparel. She was a Volunteer Grandparent at the Ashe County Public Library; a Hospice Volunteer since 1987; she received The 1994 Female Volunteer of the Year for her work with Hospice; was presented the Gover­ nor's Award for Volunteer Work in 1994 by Gov. Jim Hunt; and volunteered for the American Red Cross at the blood drives. Ozella was preceded in death by her husband, Ed­ die Duncan; parents Jim and Blanche Rash; two brothers, Estel Rash and Delmer Rash; sister, Grace Rash, and sister-in-law Edna Graham Rash. She is survived by her daughter, Dolly Richard­ son and husband Rick, of Raleigh; sister Mrs. Ruth Clark and husband Bill, of Lansing; sister-in-law Mrs. Jean Rash, of West Jeffer­ son; granddaughter Betsi Petway and husband Jeff, of Haw River; step-grand­ sons Rob Richardson, Valrico, Fla., Bill Richardson and wife Angie, Prattville, Ala.; six great-grandchil­ dren; and several nieces MRS. JUDY KAY BLEVINS GREENE HOWELL and nephews. Funeral services for Ozel­ la Marie Rash Duncan were conducted at 2 p.m. Tues­ day, Jan. 7,2014, at Buffalo Baptist Church,619 Central Buiffalo Road, West Jeffer­ son. Officiating was Rev. Ken Furches, Rev. Johnny Goodman, Rev. Dean Wat­ son, and Rev. Jim Rash. Burial followed in the Lewis Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily requests memorial do­ nations be made to Buffalo Baptist Church, c/o Debbie Phipps, 2940 Bald Moun­ tain Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694; or Ashe County Hospice, 392 N.C. 88, Jef­ ferson, NC 28640; or a char­ ity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the Duncan fam­ ily at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com. Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements. William Greene of West Jefferson; father, Vernon Blevins of Pennsylvania; brother, Linvard Blevins of Warrensville; nine grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 4,2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tim Roten. Flowers were appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Words of comfort and re­ membrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. 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McCrory points to the drop in the state unemployment rate as the most prominent evi­ dence that he has turned tilings around in North Carolina and he points Chris Fitzsimon to the "tax reform" passed last summer as — a primary reason for the success in job creation. That would be the tax reform that McCrory and his supporters have claimed will allow North Caro­ linians to keep more of their "hard-earned money." Well, not exactly. Wealthy taxpayers and out of state corporations will certainly pay less in taxes this year, but most people in the state will pay more, as will many small businesses who will lose a tax break lawmakers passed in 2011. Supporters of what was really more of a tax shift than tax reform used to bristle when folks like the N.C. Budget & Tax Center pointed out that many families in the state will nay more in taxes under the new plan—many of tnem vigorously insisti that it wasn't true—but now they have been foro to admit that the critics were right. An Associated Press story over the holidays cit­ ed an analysis by the General Assembly's own Fis­ cal Research staff showing that a married couple with two children that earns $20,000 a year will pay $262 more in taxes thanks to the "reform" Mc­ Crory keeps touting. A couple with two children that earns $250,000 a year will get a tax cut of $2,318. Quite a tax shift indeed. Then there are the tax hikes on everything from movie tickets to mobile homes and the end of middle class tax breaks, like the popular 529 col­ lege savings plan. And what about the jobs McCrory says his ad­ ministrationhave created that are responsible for a twopercent drop inunemployment? Its true that the unemployment rate has fallen from 9.4 percent in December of 2012 to 7.4 per­ cent inNovember of 2013, but job creation inspired by tax cuts has little to do with it. In fact, as UNC Chapel Hill Economics Profes­ sor Patrick Conway pointed out recently, the state actually lost 6,000 jobs in 2013. The unemployment rate is lower because the labor force itself is significantly smaller, declining by 2.5 percent in the first eleven months of 2013, most likely because many discouraged workers simply gave up looking for a job after a long fruit­ less search. Workers who are no longer seeking employ­ ment are not eligible for unemployment benefits and they are not considered part of the labor force when calculating the state unemployment rate. Fewer workers looking for jobs means a lower un­ employment rate even if no jobs have been created. McCrory is essentially boasting about an unem­ ployment rate that is masking the state's economic problems, not reflecting any successes in rebuild­ ing the economv. Remarkably, the Governor also points to his deci­ sion not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act as another part of the reason for the al­ leged economic comeback, even though studies snow Medicaid expansion would create thousands of jobs in the state while providing health care cover­ age for 500,00 people wno are currently uninsured. Add it all up ana McCrory's Carolina Comeback is actually nothing of the sort. It's a soundbite, not a real economic recovery, as thousands of struggling families in North Carolina can painfully attest. Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch. For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC, P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia.com Subscription rates in Ashe County - $38/year In North Carolina - $53 93/year Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Dylan Lightfoot Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2012 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission Ninety is the new 60 a time when she wanted to be an angel in Famed Chapel Hill author Elizabeth Spen­ a fictional Smithville Presbyterian Church's cer has proved a North Carolina rule again. Christmas pageant and her sister wanted "Ninety is the new 60." snow more than anything. But she was too Or 50. big to be an angel and there was no snow. Spencer, like academic leader William Fri­ Using coat hangers to support the wings, day and historian John Hope Franklin a few years earlier, shows that the nineties can be her mother made an angel costume, and incredibly productive years. her father and uncle drove all the way to the mountains to get enough snow to make snow The evidence in Spencer's case is her latest book of short fiction, "Starting Over," which cream. Then, outside, real snow began to fall. was released on Jan. 1. Back to the present, Sonia's unbelieving Spencer is 92. Six of the book's nine stories husband says, "Now I've quit believing you. were written by her in the last three years, Your parents did everything to please you, proving that her talents and work ethic are but does God do it too?" still strong. In a more provocative and complex story, D.G. Martin Spencer is best known, perhaps, for her no­ "The Wedding Visitor," a cousin, Rob Ellis, vella, "The Light in the Piazza," written more travels to a family wedding. The prospective than 50 years ago. That book still has legs. Af­ bride had backed out on two recent weddings ter being adapted into a popular movie in 1962, it was and the prospective groom is accused of stealing from a more recently the basis of a Broadway musical. road construction account. Rob helps fix the problems and Not so widely known is that Spencer's novel, "The leaves wondering if and when he will ever come back. Voice at the Back Door," was recommended for a Pulitzer My favorite is the book's opening story, "Return Trip," Prize by the Prize's jury in 1957. However, the Pulitzer in which a North Carolina couple and their son are vis­ board decided not to make an award that year. No rea­ ited by the wife's kinsman from Mississippi. Years earlier sons were stated for that decision, but Spencer's candid the wife and her kinsman had an ambiguous encounter look at race relations in the South may have been too far about nine months before the couple's son was born. advanced for the times. Even though the son looks like the kinsman, none of the The title of the new book, "Starting Over," probably characters in the story deal directly with the obvious pos­ refers to the characters in several of the book's stories sibility, and the reader is forced to join the characters in which changed circumstances require them to look at in wrestling with the situation and then moving on, or their lives in entirely different ways. "starting over." Many North Carolina readers may already be familiar Of course, that title "Starting Over" might have an­ with one of the stories titled "Christmas Longings," first other meaning. It could also be an assertion by Spencer published in the 2012 Christmas edition of "Our State" of her willingness to keep on "starting over" for the rest magazine. Although the completion of a single short of her life. story often takes many months, sometimes even longer. If so, she is a good model for the rest of us, whether we Spencer confesses she wrote this one in a matter of days are 90, or 60, or 50, or 20. because she had forgotten about the magazine's deadline. But the story suggests that it was not created in a vacu­ D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch." with airs Sundays at noon um, perhaps reflecting Spencer's memories of her child­ and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. For more information or to view prior programs visit the webpage atwww.unctv.org/ncbookwatch hood Christmases. This week's (Jan. 10.12.16) guest is Elizabeth Spencer. The leading character, Sonia, now living in New Eng­ A grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council provides crucial sup­ land, Iboks back 40 years to growing up in North Carolina, port for North Carolina Bookwatch. Here's how to raise NC teacher pay Jim Hunt Former NC governor As North Carolina enters 2014, I have a New Year's resolution for our state. In the next four years, let's raise the pay of our pub­ lic school teachers to the national average. Not talk about it, or vaguely prom­ ise it, but do it Our hard-working teach­ ers deserve it. Today their pay ranks 46 among the 50 states. They could make as much as $10,000 a year more just by moving to South Carolina, Virginia or Tennessee to teach. To reach this big, bold goal in four years, four things need to happen. • North Carolina resi­ dents must see it as criti­ cal to the success of every child in our state. We the people must want to do it, we must speak up for it and we must pay for it. • The governor and the General Assembly must believe it is necessary and must pass a law this year to do it. • The governor and the legislature must appropri­ ate the substantial money required each year to reach the goal. • Over the four years of this effort, as we close in on the national average, the State Budget Office must calculate how much additional funding is re­ quired each year in light of the other states' raising their own pay levels. These funding commit­ ments must be very large, so the governor must rec­ ommend money each year and the legislature must appropriate it. This may sound daunt­ ing. It is. But North Caro­ lina did it before, and we can do it again. Here's how we did it in the 1990s. In 1996,1 ran for a fourth term as governor on a plat­ form of raising teacher pay to the national average. During the campaign, I talked with people all over the state about raising pay and improving teaching for all children. When North Carolinians elected me, they voted for that goal. In 1997, I proposed the Excellent Schools Act to the General Assembly. The act, which raised standards for teachers and focused on greater learning by stu­ dents, made a historic com­ mitment to raise teacher pay to the national average in four years. It had power­ ful bipartisan support. It was co-sponsored by House Speaker Harold Brubaker, a Republican, and Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight, a Democrat. Democrats and Republicans supported it. The CEOs of 15 top North Carolina busi­ nesses went to the Legisla­ tive Building and strongly endorsed it. They knew it would boost economic growth and create jobs. The bill passed over­ whelmingly. We made the commitment. Then we put up the money. Over the next two years, we raised teacher pay by 6.5 percent each year. We created a new teachersalary schedule. The cost was $170 million each year - including bonuses for teachers who achieved Na­ tional Board Certification. And we appropriated $72 million of ABC incen­ tive funds for teachers in schools where annual stu­ dent learning increased markedly. Every teacher in those schools could earn an extra $750 or $1,500 a year, depending on wheth­ er students met or exceed­ ed learning goals. In the years 1999-2001, we raised teacher pay 7.5 percent each year, at a cost of $240 million per year. We also appropriated an additional $140 million for teacher incentive awards. And in all four years, we paid teachers more for extra days worked and greater professional devel­ opment. By the year 2001, teacher pay in North Carolina had reached the national aver­ age. The average teacher's salary went up more than a third - from $31,000 to $42,000. We rose from 43 in the national rankings to the top 20. Student learning went up, too. Our average SAT scores rose 40 points, more than any other state. Our students made the highest gains on the National As­ sessment of Educational Progress of any state. We proved we could do it, and we proved it was a wise investment. Now we need to do it again. I talk to too many school teachers who are discour­ aged and demoralized. One Forsyth County teacher with 18 years' experience worked a second job over the holidays, selling shoes in a mall. Some teachers make so little they qualify for Medicaid. Many teach­ ers spend hundreds of dol­ lars out of their own pay­ checks to buy classroom supplies. We owe them a fair sal­ ary, and we owe it to their students. After all, the pur­ pose of improving teaching is to help students learn more. We want to pre­ pare each student in each school to be successful in a competitive world. * I believe North Carolin­ ians want their teachers to be paid at the national aver­ age. They want our state's elected leaders to commit us to this goal. They want our state to make a biparti­ san, iron-clad commitment this year to raise teacher pay to the national average in four years. Jim Hunt, a Democrat, served as North Carolina's governor from 1977 to 1985 and from 1993 to 2001. �JKI-PERSON POST 'Make haste' when praying for your enemies So often in the Psalms, the prayers for the people. And he stood between were for the Lord to "make haste."' the dead and the living; and the plague In other words, "Hurry please!" was stayed. Now they that died in the "Make haste to help me, 0 Lord my sal­ plague were fourteen thousand and vation." (Psa 38:22, KJV). "Be pleased, seven hundred, beside them that died 0 LORD, to deliver me: 0 LORD, about the matter of Korah. And Aaron make haste to help me." returned unto Moses unto (Psa 40:13). "Make haste, —— the door of the tabernacle 0 God, to deliver me; make of the congregation: and the haste to help me, 0 LORD." plague was stayed." (Num (Psa 70:1). "But I am poor 16:47-50). and needy: make haste unto Even with their quick me, 0 God: thou art my response, 14,700 people help and my deliverer; 0 died. Just how many peo­ LORD, make no tarrying." ple would have died in the (Psa 70:5). "O God, be not plague from God's wrath far from me: 0 my God, had they not had mercy and make haste for my help." compassion? What if Moses (Psa 71:12). "Lord, I cry and Aaron had just stood unto thee: make haste unto there and ignored the dying me; give ear unto my voice, people? when I cry unto thee." (Psa We too are to be quick to 141:1). Leila Harris be merciful and have comHow often do we pray passion. We are to "make like this? When we need haste" to pray for our help, we need it now. When we desire mercy and forgiveness, we really need enemies when they suffer. Jesus said, "Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the it quickly. We learned in the Old Testament that altar, and there rememberest that thy although God was extremely patient brother hath aught against thee; with the Israelites, He was also quick Leave there thy gift before the altar, (at times) to invoke His wrath on and go thy way; first be reconciled to the people. One example was when thy brother, and then come and offer the people turned against Moses and thy gift." (Matt 5:23-24). What a wit­ Aaron. To say the least - God was irate! ness and what a testimony if we show "And it came to pass, when the con­ our Christian hearts to others, espe­ gregation was gathered against Moses cially when they are in the midst of and against Aaron, that they looked trials and crises. Our prayers are heard toward the tabernacle of the congrega­ by the Lord. He is quick to answer tion: and, behold, the cloud covered it, our every need. What better way to and the glory of the LORD appeared. honor and obey Him than to do His And Moses and Aaron came before the will, and be quick to forgive, and yes, tabernacle of the congregation. And even pray for our enemies - as He com­ the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, mands. "But I say unto you, Love your Get you up from among this congrega­ enemies, bless them that curse you, do tion, that I may consume them as in a good to them that hate you, and pray moment. And they fell upon their faces. for them which despitefully use you, And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a and persecute you." (Matt 5:44). censer, and put fire therein from off the Why do we try each and every day to altar, and put on incense, and go quick­ be obedient to the Lord, when we are ly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath already saved, and we know we will be gone out from the LORD; the plague is in Heaven with Him when this life is over? Because we want to be ready for begun." (Num 16:42-46). However, Moses and Aaron were Him every day - not just some distant quick in their own response, and quick­ year in the future. He promised, "And, ly ran to the rescue of the people. "And behold, I come quickly; and my reward Aaron took as Moses commanded, is with me, to give every man according and ran into the midst of the congre­ as his work shall be. I am Alpha and gation; and, behold, the plague was Omega, the beginning and the end, the begun among the people: and he put first and the last." (Rev 22:12-13). Are you ready? on incense, and made an atonement Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Burnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual Contemporary I Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main ft Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English ft 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Midway Baptist Church 1670 Mt. Jeffefton Rd.. Weft Jefferson. NC 28604 Pastor Steven LeaShomb (316) 246-2012 FRIDAY, .JANUARY 10, 2014 CHURCH CALENDAR Jan. 7 7 p.m. Ashe Really Cares Committee will hold its quar­ terly meeting in the Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All committee members are urged to attend. Jan. 9 New Looms Bible Study Living Beyond Yourself - Pre­ sented by Beth Moore, the discussion will be looking at the Fruit of the Spirit. The la­ dies meet at 11:30 a.m. each Thursday in the Ashe Baptist Conference Room. Books are available at the association of­ fice or you may purchase one at Lifeway Christian Book Store. Your facilitator. Mrs. Linda Blackburn, invites you to be a part of the new study as you begin a new year. 7 p.m. Ashe Baptist As­ sociation Executive Com­ mittee will hold its quarterly Jan. 10-11 Knitting and Felting Classes are the tilings to do in winters like these. Fiber Arti­ sans' Studio has classes com­ ing up this week. Beginning with Nuno Felting on Jan. 10 -11, you choose the time; Inter­ mediate Knitting on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. with Janet Braithwaite. For more infor­ mation on future classes visit www.fiberartisansstudio.com. Jan. 11 10 a.m. Learn to crochet with the 2014 Afghan Prof ect at the Ashe County Pub­ lic Library. Work square by square this year to create a magnificent afghan. 2 p.m. Lost! But Found Safe and Sound. Meet the New River State Park ranger at the N.C. 221 Visitor Cen­ ter to learn what to do if you become separated from your family in the woods. This pro­ gram is designed for children from preschool to age 10, and teaches children what to do if they get lost inthe woods.The program willlast approximate­ ly 1hour. 2 p.m. Music and Art presents Jean Moxley at the Ashe County Public Library. An art reception in the refer­ ence gallery features work by Summit Training and Educa­ tion Program (STEP). Jan. 13 6 p.m. Sam Shumate to be featured speaker at the Museum of Ashe County (old courthouse) Jefferson. In an event sponsored by the Ashe County Historical Society Shumate will speak regarding the Ore Knob Mine. Shumate is the author of The Bridge Crew: Growingup in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1940s and 50s. He worked at the mine in the summer of 1960. The public is invited and there is no charge for this event. 6:30 p.m. Fiddler's Con­ vention Community Meet­ ing. The Arts Council is ex­ cited about the continuation of the Ashe County Bluegrass and Oldtime Fiddlers Conven­ tion. They want to hear from you about the direction they should take in sponsoring it. They want to hear your thoughts, experiences and perspective of what this event should be. You are invited to an evening of information and discussion. Meeting to be held at the Ashe Arts Center. 6:30 p.m. The Peak Creek Ruritan Club will meet at the Peak Creek Ruritan Commu­ nity Center, N.C. Hwy 88 E, Laurel Springs. After the meal the club will discuss plans for programs and community service projects for 2014. We invite community residents to join us and contribute sugges­ tions for needed work in 2014. For more information, call PROPERTY FOR SALE 326 E. Main Street Prime location includes adjoining residence. Available July 2014 for additional details contact. David Thomas RE/MAX Realty Group 1826} 262-1880 Mount Jefferson Baptist Church 194 and 88 Weft. Smeftiporf, NC 336-877-2801 A. Rev. Will Heyward Reverend Phil Arnold Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:4Sa.m. Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:4S a.m. Worship 11.00 a.m. Ivrnlng Woiihip - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night SorvtcM 6:10 p.m. "4nd He led them m tar at to Bethany, •" Luke 24:10 (Episcopalian) Holy Trinity Church Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Phone - 982-3076 Presbyterian Church 336-846-7445 495 Highway 194 South Rev. 336-982-9538. 7 p.m. Ashe County Cat­ tlemen's Association Meet­ ing will be held at Family Central. Membership for the entire year is $25, and a guest meal $8. The Ashe County Cattlemen's Association Board of Directors will be meetingat 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. Please RSVP by Fri­ day, Jan. 10,2014 so there will be adequate materials, seating and meals available for partici­ pants. For more information or to RSVP, call 33&846-5850. Jan. 14 11:30 ajn. Ashe Wellness Circle will meet at the Ashe County Public Library for a program, fitness activity, and discussion of books. Adults of any age and fitness level wel­ come. 12 -1p.m. Olde Town Jef­ ferson Business Association Meeting. Interested in the fu­ ture of Jefferson? Want to take part in bringing more business and people into town? Join the business association at their next meeting at Coaches to find out how you can take part. JEFFERSON CHURCH Bethany United Methodist Church Sunday School - 9.-4S a.m. Parish of the Holy Communion meeting at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. All committee membeis and pastors are urged to attend. Jan. 12 10 a.m. Deacon Ordina­ tion Service at Warrensville Baptist Church. Can­ didates are David Huddler and Kevin Tedder. Pastor Wade Hunstinger invites all to come to this as well as any other services. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Morning Wonhlp -11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. PAGE 5 jj Wtdnotday Service 7:00 p.m. 2 MI«IAHC ouiiuinq ay rwin i lumiv miiiioni R.tlMlnn fttw Fnlfti ** Big Flatts Baptist Church '- - West Jefferson 846-7481 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Sarvkes: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (All Stars for Jesus) Everyone Welcome! Church of 336-667-6092 Pastor, Chris Cox Peak Creek Pastor: Kevin Morgan H—twood. NC the Brethren Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday School:10 AM Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor: RPV. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bold Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service • 8:30am 110:45 am Sunday Evening Worship -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal-5:15 pm Bible Study -**0 pm BaMmountalnchurch.org $ Email: Baidmountain@skyhest.com v Church 877-1550 2 Rev. Keith Casey I9S7 US Hwy 221 N. Jcftcr.on, NC (336) 246-4764 9:4S a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worfhlp Sarvlc* 6:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Satvka 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.CJLM. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Jay In tht Morning 7:00 p.m. Wfdntiday • Prayer Matting First Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland ft McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil, One Block; Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m Worship Service: 11 AM continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply. Together 1 1 Thou skill lave noother ' 1 | 1! Thou sbalt notmake unto tnec any graven image / H • Hopor tjiy krtner and tn^mtjjxicr- Dr Pepper Bottling VANNOV Company CONSTRUCTION Corner of Hwy. 221 & Cherry Sf. 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NC 28644 .Remember the sabbath day to keep if holy nL|iiiijL vi Thoushalt notlull updd before me III j-S 1 bou shalt not take tie name of d tic LORD thy GOD in vain M r YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 / . \ K �PAGE (> FRIDAY, JANUARY 10,2014 J KFFERSC >N POST Alleghany Arts Council hosts travel writer Georgann Eubanks Georgann Eubanks, writers to hundreds of Emmy winning documen­ known and unknown loca­ tary producer and author, tions around North Caroli­ will be in Sparta, North na to introduce the reader Carolina on Saturday, Jan­ to new and surprising con­ uary 18, to present a free nections that will enliven program at the Alleghany any read trip and generate County Library sponsored interest in a wider range by the Alleghany Arts of North Carolina writers Council. Her book series, and poets. This program is one Literary Trails of North Carolina, includes "Trails of the new Winter Week­ of the North Carolina end programs designed Mountains," "Trails of the to provide daytime cul­ Piedmont," and "Trails of tural events and encourage Eastern North Carolina." members of surrounding These three books are the communities to visit Spar­ result of years of research ta and stay for the after­ and miles of driving all noon. Local merchants and 100 counties to discover restaurants will participate the state's literary talent. in promoting the event. The Literary Trails se­ Eubanks then linked these ries also side trip to includes Crumpler, links web stops and and other in Laurel resources Springs to further and Sparta. explore the From an in­ writer's, ternational as well as publishing the regions house to an local cul­ internation­ ture. For al retreat example, in for writers, the Liter- Georgann Eubanks from sum­ ary Trails of mer people the North Carolina Moun­ to Christmas trees, this tains, Boone is the starting trail is the home to tall point of a tour that winds tales, a tall mountain, and past Todd and through a new river. Link to trail West Jefferson and Jeffer­ map» http://ow.ly/shK9U son with stops at the St. Fellow writers praise Mary's Church Fresco, a the Eubanks series. Lee Smith, local author of Ag­ ate Hill and numerous oth­ er novels, describes them as, "perfect for the arm­ chair traveler as well as the actual tourist." Jill McCorkle, author of Life after Life, says of Eubanks, "... her masterful storytelling allows us to feel we have witnessed it all first hand." This free library pro­ gram begins at 11:00 am, and will focus on her latest book, "Literary Trails of Eastern North Carolina." Ms. Eubanks will be avail­ able after the presentation to discuss all three books, and copies of her Literary Trails series will be avail­ able for purchase. The Alleghany County Library is located at 122 N Main St, Sparta. NC. There is no charge for the program, but donations are greatly appreciated. There is free parking on the street and in surround­ ing lots. The snow date for this program is January 25. For more information, call: (336) 372-5573. This program is sponsored by the Alleghany Arts Coun­ cil, with funding from the NC Arts Council, NC De­ partment of Cultural Re­ sources, and funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Study shows 'readability' scores are largely inaccurate Matt Shipman NC State News Services Teachers, parents and textbook compa­ nies use technical "readability" formulas to determine how difficult reading mate­ rials are and to set reading levels by age group. But new research from N.C. State University shows that the readability for­ mulas are usually inaccurate and offer little insight into which age groups will be able to read and understand a text. "Teachers often use readability levels when giving reading assignments to stu­ dents," said Dr. John Begeny, an associ­ ate professor of psychology at NC State and lead author of a paper describing the work. "We wanted to know if the readabil­ ity formulas are valid, or if teachers who think they're assigning a simpler book to struggling readers, for example, may actu­ ally be assigning a more difficult one." For the study, researchers had 360 students - ranging from second to fifth grade - read six written passages out loud. The researchers assessed the stu­ dents' performance, giving each student an "oral reading fluency" score, which is considered a good metric for measuring reading ability. The researchers then used eight dif­ ferent readability formulas to see which level each formula gave to the six written passages. Results varied widely, with one passage being rated from first grade to fifth grade level. The levels assigned by the readability formulas were then compared with re­ searchers' assessments of each student's actual ability to read the material. Seven of the eight readability formulas were less than 49 percent accurate, with the worst formula scoring only 17 percent accuracy. The highest-rated formula was accurate 79 percent of the time. "Overall, this work shows that teachers and parents should be very cautious about using readability levels when giving read­ ing assignments to students," Begeny said. The paper, "Can Readability Formulas Be Used to Successfully Gauge Difficul­ ty of Reading Materials?" is published in the January issue of the journal Psy­ chology in the Schools. The paper was co-authored by Diana Greene, a former graduate student at NC State. Voter From Page 1 with the national GOP leadership, which they perceive to be less ideologically committed to indi­ vidual liberty, traditional family values, smaller government and lower taxes than are we," Wheeler said, "Some of these disaffected conservatives may be looking at Third Party alternatives." Lynda McDaniel, former secre­ tary for the Ashe County Demo­ cratic Party said she feels an overall frustration with elected officials at a state ;ind national level is to blame. "I think the reason that more new voters are registering as in­ dependents is the inability of Con­ gress to accomplish anything and the new voters haven't paid close enough attention to assign blame Wid they are fed up with all poli­ ticians," McDaniel said, "I think when the Republicans' massive cuts continue to hit home (where the middle class Americans live), the tide will turn back to more people registering as Democrats." The statistics released by De­ mocracy North Carolina also in­ dicate a statewide increase in the number of minority voters. In Ashe County the number of Afri­ can American voters has seen no appreciable change, but the num­ ber of registered voters who self identify as Hispanic or Latino has increased by approximately 60 percent since 2008. Rate From Page1 tober and November, as it decreased from 12 coun­ ties to six. North Carolina has 91 counties that have a rate between 5 and 10 per­ cent, and three counties with rates below 5 percent. creased in nine," according to the data release. "Thirtyseven counties had unem­ "Over the month, the un- _ ployment rales at or below employment rate decreased the stateh 6.9 percent rate." in 91 counties and in­ Scotland (13.5 percent) and Edgecombe (12 per­ cent) counties had the high­ est unemployment rates, while Orange (4.3 percent) and Chathatn (4.6 percent) counties had the lowest. Within the High Country, Watauga County had the lowest unemployment rate (5.7 percent) while Mitchell County had the highest (8.9 percent). In the other coun­ ties neighboring Ashe, Al­ leghany County's rate was7.5 percent wliile Wilkes G>unty had a 7.8 percent unemploy­ ment rate in November. All 14 Metropolitian Sta­ tistical Areas within N.C. saw a decrease in its un­ employment rates. 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ACFMC holds two ma­ jor fundraisers each year: the Carl and Pearl Hagei Golf Tournament in April or May and the Festival of Tables held in August at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. The clinic has three parttime staff members, Bolac and two registered nurses; the remainder of the staff, from physicians and nurses to office administrators, is composed of volunteers. Cathy Clark, a volunteer Physicians Assistant for ACFMC, said she enjoys being able to provide ser­ vices to those community members in need. "If the clinic was not avail­ able, several members of our community would be withCla,k ***• "An of the volunteers work m nard to provide thebest care possible and I feel honored to work alongside them." c^c saw qnn . year gW Patients, many of which Bolac said were treated for chrome illnesses such as «?f,tes,and hypertension. We have a very short waiting list, and we're tak­ ing patients all of time," Bolac said. . for treatment at ACFMC, patients must be between 19 and 64 years of age, reside or work in Ashe County, be uninsured and have a limited total family income. All patients must visit the clinic for a one time interview to re­ view eligibility before be­ ing seen. Income and other qualification guidelines can be found at acfmc.org. Housed in the same building with ACFMC is the Ashe Medication As­ sistance Program (AMAP). While the clinic and AMAP are separate entities with different funding sources, they often assist the same patients. "Most of our patients do come from the Free Clinic^ but we see patients from all doctors," Shelley Elliott, prescription assistance co­ ordinator and registered nurse with AMAP said. In order to receive as­ sistance from the Medical Assistance Program, pa­ tients must be uninsured residents of Ashe County, and meet certain income guidelines. Once qualified, patients can receive pre­ scribed medication for free or for a nominal cost from the pharmaceutical compa­ nies. AMAP has a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Di­ ane Harless, on staff and is funded by the Duke Endow­ ment, the North Carolina Heath and Wellness Trust Fund and Ashe Memorial Hospital. The program also relies on community do­ nors and donations from patients. "We serve 400 people in Ashe County and over the years we have brought in close to a million dollars a year worth of medication," Elliott said. AMAP is able to provide medications for chronic illnesses such as asthma, blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol to qualify­ ing patients. While the ACFMC and AMAP operate as sepa­ rate entities, they often benefit from being in the same building. Elliot said the clinic will refer patients they believe could benefit from prescription cover­ age to AMAP, and AMAP refers patients to the clinic who may be in need of treatment. "We'll have a patient that is on a certain medicine, but their doctor can't see them anymore because they can't afford to pay the bill, so we'll send them up front to the clinic," Elliott said. The Ashe County Free Medical Clinic is located at 225 Court Street in Jef­ ferson and takes patients by appointment only. For information on eligibility call the clinic at (336) 846 4649orvisitacfmc.org. Donations can be made to the clinic at P.O. Box 1506 in Jefferson, NC 28640. Ashe Medication As­ sistance Program is also located at 225 Court Street in Jefferson and can be reached at (336) 846-6001 and (336) 8466002. Project From Page 1 He said that he had voted against the project the first time it was pro­ posed and would oppose it again. Specifically, he said he wasnot in favor of losing the three-lane road­ way from the intersection down to the Wilco-Hess convenience store. He also said that during his re­ election campaign in the fall that "hardly anyone was coming up to me and asking me to take it down (the traffic signal)." "I said no then. Fm going to say no tonight," said Green. Shoemaker said his primary con­ cern was one of pedestriap safety in supporting the project. "It is the most precarious inter­ section in town. The safety of pe­ destrians outweigh any concerns atxnit traffic flow," Shoemaker said. (ireen added that he had lived in West Jefferson his whole life and didnt remember any pedestrian ever being injured at the intersec­ tion. Shoemaker responded with, "it only takes one." During the public comments portion of the meeting about the project, two people spoke in favor of the project. Nicole Robinson from the Catchlight Gallery, which is located just off the intersection, supported the project. "It will be a great thing to finish up our streetscape and a huge ad­ vantage for everyone on that side of the street.I would appreciate the consideration," said Robinson. Joe Blevins, a local photographer whose work hangs in the Catchlight Gallery also supported the project. "It would be nice to finish up the project. It's good to have people downtown and this will add to it," said Blevins. West Jefferson Mayor Dale Bald­ win wanted to make sure the board would have a chance to offer any feedback on the project after it had been approved. Town Manager Brantley Price said the DOT drawings were pre­ liminary and because 80 percent of the funding would be supplied by the federal government (the state is supplying the additional 20 per­ cent), bids would be needed from engineers to provide the final blue­ prints. However, he assured Baldwin the town would be able to review the blueprints before it is finalized. The preliminary plans provided by theDOT included the removal of the traffic signal at the intersection and the elimination of all the turn lanes. The intersection would be converted into four-way stop, iden­ tical to the two other streetscape projects in the downtown. Price said funding for the [ will cover the costs of street waste receptacles, and benches. He also said the plans would help with storm water drainage. In other business: • The Aldermen adopted a new dog ordinance, 5-0. Dogs willlie re­ quired to be on a leash or fenced-in within town limits. • West Jefferson Police Depart­ ment Chief Jeff Rose reported 224 calls, 19 auto collisions, 12 people arrested on charges including, DWI, larceny, assault, and drugrelated crimes, and one speeding citation. • The town's annual audit was presented by local CPA Priscilla Norris. Reach Editor Cliff Clark at cclark@civitasmedia.com or call336-846-7164. Temperature From Page 1 While the record for Jan. 7 was broken, the subzero temperature did not crack the top 10 in the town's alltime coldest days since the data has been recorded. In Jefferson, the record was -20 degrees on Dec. 30,1917. The most recent of the dates to crack the Top 10 in Jefferson was Jan. 11, 1988 when the tempera­ ture hit 13. "It goes to show these events can occur," Russell said. "Will they happen more often?I think once in 20 years is a pretty accurate description. Then again, it could happen next year." Jefferson was not alone in breaking the record for the day. Mt. Airy and Morganton broke records previously held in 1912, while North Wilkesboro broke a record previously held in 1969. "It was a record for the date for almost every sta­ tion," Russell said. "If you had moved it a day earlier it wouldn't have been a re­ cord for many of them." How accurate are the readings from the early 1900s? "The data is accurate," he said. "It is the most ac­ curate data we have as far as the record of tempera­ tures go.It's been collected at various locations and is scrutinized by people who look at the data." Effects on local power The extreme weath­ er also affected power throughout Ashe County. From midnight on Monday, Jan. 6 through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, Blue Ridge Electric had 164 members in Ashe County affected by power outages. Of those, 50 were con­ centrated in the Jefferson Landing area while others were scattered throughout the county. BREMCO lineman start­ ed responding to the out­ ages in Ashe County when the first report came in at 1:41 a.m. Monday. "When an outage oc­ curs, system operators dispatch line technicians and other personnel... as needed," said Renee Whitener, director of public re­ lations for BREMCO. "The cooperative has extensive outage response and cri­ sis emergency restoration plans it follows and up­ dates regularly to ensure members have the most reliable electricity pos­ sible, and that lineman in the public stay safe during restoration efforts." Throughout BREMCO's service region 978 members were affected. The high­ est concentration was in Watauga County, were 520 members were affected. Ashe County school closings Ashe school children were spared from having to brave the effects of the polar vortex as the public schools closed on Jan. 6, 7 and 8, due to the severe forecast and dangerously cold temperatures. The Ashe County Public school's Inclement Weath­ School system announced er Team "which consists of that Jan. 9, the 85th in­ sixteen staff members, the structional day, would be Ashe County Department used as a review day for of Transportation (DOT), high school exams. the Ashe County Sheriff's According to infor­ Department and other lo­ mation provided by the cal agencies." school system, decisions The new high school on school closings are testing dates in light of the made by Superintendent school closures will be Jan. Dr. Todd Holden and the 10 and Jan. 13-16. Friday, Jan. 17 will be a required teacher work day. Phyllis Yates, Associate Superintendent of Busi­ ness and Operations for the Ashe County Public Schools, said that Jan. 20 is being considered as make-up day, but no deci­ sion has been made yet. Christina Dap contrib­ uted to this report. LOOKING FOR A DEAL I A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. 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Sports Writer (.%%') K4()-7I<>4 nhain(urivitasinetlia.it)in Ashe grapplers fall in dual team tourney Nathan Ham Sports Writer nham@civitasmedia.coni (Ashe) won via forfeit. 145: Timothy Lunsford (Bandys) won via forfeit. 152: Jevon McCorkle (Bandys) won via forfeit. 160: Dane Wagner (Bandys) won via forfeit. 170: Andrew Brotherton (Bandys) won via forfeit. 182: Josh Hamilton (Ashe) pinned Rhett Starnes (Bandys) at 4:52. 195: Jeff Tuckey (Bandys) won via forfeit. 220k Mitchell Brown (Ashe) pinned Joshua Strausser (Bandys) in 38 seconds. 285: No match North Iredell 76, Ashe Ashe County's wres­ tling team traveled to Alexander Central for the Caitlyn Price Memorial Wrestling Tournament last weekend. The annual tournament is held to raise money for a scholarship fund named in honor of Price, an Alexander Central Graduate that passed away in 2010. The Huskies took part in four team matches but came away on the losing end each time. Bandys 42, Ashe 27 0 106: No match 106: Calvin Souther 113: Jacob Weaver (North) won via forfeit. (Ashe) defeated John 113: Clay Bodenheimer Foster (Bandys) by a 6-2 (North) defeated Weaver (Ashe) by an 8-1 decision. decision. 120: Bodi Miller (Ashe) 120: Dylan Moore pinned Zachary Miller (North) pinned Miller (Bandys) at 2:10. (Ashe) at 5:14. 126: Trevor Lail 126: Ryan Cockerham (Bandys) pinned Andrew (North) pinned Tedder (Ashe) in 50 seconds. Tedder (Ashe) at 2:26. 132: Tim Williams 132: Blake Teague (North) won via forfeit: (Bandys) won via forfeit. 138: Timothy Wilcox 138: Gabe Elliott Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Joshua Hamilton (right) won two matches at last Saturday's tourna­ ment at Alexander Central. (North) defeated G. Elliott (Ashe) by a 14-5 major decision. 145: Kaden Ecklund (North) won via forfeit. 152: LukeSipes (North) won via forfeit. 160: Garrett McCants (North) won via forfeit. 170: Mitchell Hampton (North) won via forfeit. 182: Garrett Harshbarger (North) pinned J. Hamilton (Ashe) at 5:04. 195: Joseph Pate (North) won via forfeit. 220: Timothy Davis (North) defeated Brown (Ashe) by an 11-5 deci- sion. ' 285: Joseph Lancaster (North) won via forfeit. Fred T. Foard 78, Ashe 6 106: Cole Riggs (Foard) won via fprfeit. 113: Isaac Hollar (Foard) pinned Weaver (Ashe) at 4:53. 120: Caleb Hart (Foard) pinned Miller (Ashe) at 5:37. 126: Austin Hughes (Foard) pinned Tedder (Ashe) at 1:32. 132: Dylan Cassidy (Foard) won via forfeit. 138: Alex Leatherman (Foard) pinned G. Elliott (Ashe) at 1:22. 145: Brandon Johnson (Foard) won via forfeit. 152: Kalub Stone (Foard) won via forfeit. 160: Trevor Cook (Foard) won via forfeit. 170: Tate Blanton (Foard) won via forfeit. 182: Caleb Bumgarner (Foard) pinned J. Hamilton (Ashe) at 3:33. 195: Christian Ohmer (Foard) won via forfeit. 220: Brown (Ashe) pinned Ryan Christopher (Foard) at 4:13. 285: Dylan Curtis (Foard) won via forfeit. East Lincoln 54, Ashe 30 106: Zachary Biagi (East) won via forfeit. 113: Weaver (Ashe) won via forfeit. 120: Miller (Ashe) defeated Johnathan Biagi (East) via forfeit. 126: Kasen Alley (East) pinned Tedder (Ashe) at 2:44. 132: Cody Stough (East) won via forfeit. 138: G. Elliott (Ashe) won via forfeit. 145: Moses Boyter (East) won via forfeit. 152: Austin Ford (East) won via forfeit. 160: Derek Archer (East) won via forfeit. 170: Michael Orgeron (East) won via forfeit. 182: J. Hamilton (Ashe) won via forfeit. 195: Justin Rhodes (East) won via forfeit. 220: Brown (Ashe) won via forfeit. 285: Alexander Rudolph (East) won via forfeit. Gov. McCroiy pays tribute to NCHSAA Anniversary Governor Pat McCrory is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the North C a r o l i n a High School A t h l e t i c Association by proclaim­ ing January 6-11, 2014 in is encourag­ ing citizens to become more involved in high school athletics. "Sports enrich the lives of students throughout North Carolina," said Gov. McCrory. "I played tennis and football at Ragsdale High School, Photo courtesy | Guilford College Sports Information Former ACHS player Zeb Richardson scored 16 points in the loss to Messiah College. Richardson scores 16 in loss Nathan Ham Sports Writer nham@civitasmedia.com Zeb Richardson scored 16 points and added four rebounds and two blocks in 34 minutes on the court, but it was not enough for the Guilford Quakers with Messiah College getting the 82-72 victory. This loss marked the third straight for the Quakers after start­ ing the season 9-0. Guilford had an early lead, but a 20-9 run by the Falcons changed momentum halfway through the half. The Quakers rallied to close to within one point at halftime, trail­ ing 40-39. In the second half, the undefeated Messiah squad regrouped at the half and started pulling away from Guilford. The Quakers trailed by as much as 16 points. However, Guilford battled back hard in the final seven minutes of the half. The Quakers went on a 17-4 spurt to get to within three points at 73-70. Messiah was able to hit some free throws and get some clutch baskets in the final 1:30 to take the 10-point win. Guilford's Trever Hyatt led all scorers with 24 points. Jake Hopkins had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Matt McCarthy had 12 points and six boards, Josh Spainhour added four points and Alston Furr scored two points. The Quakers shot 40 percent from the field and just 22 percent from beyond the three-point line. Messiah shot 51 percent from the field and was equally as accurate behind the three-point arc, hitting 12-of-24 shots. The Falcons had five scorers in double figures. Taylor Groff scored 17, Scott Bolen had 15, David Fernandez scored 12, Zac Hoy added 10 and Aaron DeVan chipped in 10. Guilford now sits at 9-3 overall while Messiah moved to 10-0. The Quakers will get back on the court this Saturday with a confer­ ence road game at Bridgewater at 2 p.m. andIhave great memories of the friendships built during that time. I would like to thank and honor the NCHSAA for the work they do with high school sports." The NCHSAA governs interscholastic ath­ letic programs throughout the state. The Association serves over 200,000 student athletes at 399 member high schools. The NCHSAA current­ ly sponsors 19 sports dur­ ing the fall, winter and spring seasons. MVAC standings Mountain Valley Athletic Conference winter sports standings, as reported by Butch Whitesell Men's basketball *As of Jan. 3 1. Ashe County. 4-8 over­ all, 2-0 conference 2. Alleghany: 8-3 overall, 2-1 conference 3. West Wilkes: 84 overall, 14) conference 4. Starmount: 3-5 overall 1-0 conference 5. North Wilkes: 2-8 overall, 1-1 conference 6. Wilkes Central: 5-5 over­ all 0-1 conference 7. Elkin: 2-10 overall, 0-2 conference 8. East Wilkes: 0-11 overall, 0-2 conference Women's basketball *As of Jan. 3 1. Elkin: 7-6 overall 80 con­ ference 2. North Wilkes: 74overall, 20 conference 3. East Wilkes: 00 overall, 2-1 conference 4. Ashe County; 6-6 over­ all 1-1 conference 5. West Wilkes: 7-5 overall 1-1 conference 6. Starmount 00 overall, 0-1 conference 7. Wilkes Central 6-5 over­ all, 0-2 conference 8. Alleghany: 1-10 overall 0-3 conference Wrestling *As of Jan. 3 1. Wilkes Central 17-6 over­ all 2. West Wilkes: 17-9 overall 3. North Wilkes: 12-5 overall 4. East Wilkes: 6-22 overall 5. Starmount: 4-7 overall 6. Ashe County: 3-17 overall 7. Alleghany: 1-13 overall 8. Elkin: 1-19 overall Mountaineers lose conference opener Appalachian Sports Information Despite nearly eras­ ing a 20-point deficit with a valiant second-half effort, Appalachian State University men's basketball could not overcome a slow start in a 75456 loss at Elon in its Southern Conference opener on Monday at Alumni Gym. The Mountaineers (4-10, 0-1 SoCon) shot just 28.6 percent (6-of-21) through the first 20 minutes while the Phoenix (8-8,1-1) connected on an incredible 65.4 percent (17-of-26) from the floor in the first half to take a 15-point lead into the locker room. Appalachian looked good early on as it grabbed a quick 4-1 lead on layups from Jay Canty and Tevin Baskin and dinged to an 8-7 advantage after Canty nailed a pair of free throws with 13:42 to play in the opening period. Elon responded with 16-5 run over the next seven-plus minutes to take its first dou­ ble-digit lead (23-13) with 5:54 on the dock. The run was fueled in large part by App States inability to make a bucket for almost 10 min­ utes in the first half. After Canty's layup with 17:10 to play, the Mountaineers would not score from the fidd until Baskin nailed a jumper at the 7:43 mark. After the Apps cut the defidt to eight points (23-15) on Tab Hamilton's layup with 5:19 left, the Phoenix would mount a 12-5 run to end the half as Jack Isenbarger con­ nected on a mid-range jumper with six seconds remaining to give Elon a 35-20 lead at the half. The Phoenix was able to stretch its lead to as many as 20 points (50-30) midway through the second half, but the Mountaineers would mount a comeback by reeling off a 22-10 run over a sevenplus minute span to cut the deficit to just eight points (60-52) with 4:01 left to play. During the run, Baskin scored seven points to fuel the Apps, but Elon respond­ ed with several timely threepointers to push its lead back to double-digits (63-52) with 2:49 on the dock. A three-pointer from Frank Eaves would make it 69-61 with just 42.2 seconds remaining and Appalachian forced a turnover on the ensu­ ing inbound play, resulting in a Phoenix foul that sent Baskin to the line, where he was able to cut the defirit to six points (69-63) with 40.0 ticks left. Despite nearly blowing its huge lead, Elon would keep its composure in the waning moments by connecting on several key free throws down the stretch en route to its first league win. Canty led all players with 20 points on 8-of-ll shoot­ ing while tallying four steals. Baskin scored 17 points and Eaves poured in 11 off the bench while Michael Obacha led the Mountaineers with six rebounds. Rylev Beaumont scored 16 points for the Phoenix while Ryan Winters scored 14 off the bench. Lucas Troutman tallied 13 points and a gamehigh seven rebounds while Jack Isenbarger finished with 12 points off the bench. On the night, the Mountaineers shot 46.8 percent (22-of-47) includ­ ing a 16-of-26 mark (61.5 Photo courtesy | Bill Sheffield Tevin Baskin scored 17 in the loss to Elon. percent) in the second half. Elon finished at 54.7 percent (29-of-52) on the night and pulled down 35 rebounds to Appalachian's 21. NOTES: The Mountaineers fell to 52-44 all-time against Elon... Appalachian has last three in a row at Alumni Gym to fall to 12-31 all-time in games played at Elon... the Phoenix, which entered the night shooting 41.0 percent from beyond the arc (17th in the nation), shot just 23.1 percent (3-of-13) from long range on Monday... the Apps dropped to 21-22 all-time in SoCon openers... the Elon bench outscored Appalachian's 32-18 and the Phoenix outscored the Mountaineers 40-28 in the paint. �Phipps Brittany and Joey Phipps of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their daughter, Autumn Snow Phipps, born Dec. 28,2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds and 14 ounces, and was 17.5 inches long. Grandparents are Crystal Moretz, Jerry Moretz and Sherry Richardson. " Sibling is Levi Canter. Holman Amber Lynn Holman and Jacob Ross Houck of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, Traythan Ross Holman, born Dec. 28, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed eight pounds and three ounces, and was 19.6 inches long. Grandparents are Jackie Lewis, Angie and Anthony Holman. Hernandez-Ponce Patricia Ponce-Calixtro and Hugo Hernandez of Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, Alexander Hernandez-Ponce, born Jan. 3,2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed eight pounds and three ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Tomasa Calixto Hernandez and Zenaida Hernandez Salvador. Flu death toll in NC rises to 18; UNC and Rex limit visitors The News & Observer (MCT) Five more peo­ ple died of flu in North Carolina in the week that ended Saturday, bringing the total to 13 during the current flu season, state public health officials say. Meanwhile, UNC Health Care and Rex Healthcare, respond­ ing to the robust flu season, have joined Duke University Health Systems in temporarily limiting patients' visitors at their facilities. Visitors with cough, fever or other flu-like symptoms will not be allowed to visit patients, UNC and Rex Said Thursday. Starting next Monday, children younger than 12 may not visit patients in the N.C. Children's and N.C. Cancer Hospitals in Chapel Hill, or in Rex Hospital's Special Care Nursery in Raleigh. Duke set similar limits on visitation on Monday. The limits will be recon­ sidered when the flu anates. Seven of the 13 flu victims who have died in North Carolina have been ages 25 to 49, and five of them have been FRIDAY, JANUARY 10,2014 JEFFERSON POST AREA BIRTHS ages 50 to 64, according to data from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Only one was 65 or older. Most of the victims are people especially vulner­ able to H1N1, the domi­ nant strain of the virus so far this season, Zack Moore, a medical epide­ miologist with the N.C. Department of Public Health, said earlier this week. Factors that put people at high risk of serious illness or death from flu include heart disease, diabetes, respiratory ill­ nesses such as asthma or chronic obstructive pul­ monary disease, immune system problems, obesity and pregnancy. Influenza is a conta­ gious respiratory illness caused by viruses. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. The flu season began in early October. 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For one thing, the team they're facing Sunday, the San Diego Chargers (10-7), beat them last month 27-20 in Denver, handing the highscoring Broncos their only home loss of the season. And the other teams left in the AFC playoffs also beat the Broncos this season, the Colts by six points in Peyton Manning's homecoming in October and the Patriots by a field goal in Wes Welker's return in November. Terrell Davis, the current NFL Network analyst who led the Broncos to their last Super Bowl win following the 1998 season, said the Broncos would have been better off last year if they had lost a game or two in November and December. "Last year, (I) just felt like they were winning games too easily and I always felt that there's something to be said George Bridges | MCT Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos yells instructions to Julius Thomas (80) in a game last month against Houston. Manning came to Denver to win a Super Bowl, and team officials say last year's early playoff loss has given them a different mindset this season. about a quality loss," Davis said on a visit to Denver during training camp. "Not to say that you go out there and try to lose a game, but it's a chance for the team to refocus, recalibrate, look at the things that you've been sweeping under the rug because you've been winning games." Coming off their first Super Bowl title, the Broncos start­ ed out 13-0 in 1998 before back-to-back losses to the Giants and Dolphins. They won their last game before sweeping through the play­ offs to win another title in John Elway's farewell. It's common for NFL teams that win to have "Victory Mondays," when players are excused from mandatory practices or film sessions. It's a chance for them to get both a physical and mental break. But Davis pointed out the downside of winning regular­ ly: Mistakes can get glossed over and it sometimes takes a loss to make adjustments. Good teams can go months without that opportunity. Davis actually came to appreciate the Broncos' 20-16 loss to the Giants that ended their shot at perfection in '98 because it gave them a chance to reflect, reboot and rectify. It's something the Broncos didn't have a chance to do last year when they won their last 11 after starting out 2-3. This season, the Broncos lost a game in October, one in November and one in December. "Victory Mondays" in Denver nowadays consist of team captains running the film sessions instead of coaches. But after a loss, it's the coaches harping on all the mistakes. Wide receiver Eric Decker said errors look worse through the prism of a loss, and "you start to focus on details more. Maybe you cor­ rect certain things that in a win wouldn't look so bad. You just really dissect it way differently." Losses have a way of galva­ nizing a team, too. "Absolutely," Welker said. "A lot of times when you win, a lot of the mistakes get shoved under the rug and when you lose they kind of get amplified. You really need to be on top of that stuff and not have those mistakes week to week." Top performers Passing 506. Romo. DAL vs.DEN 10/06(25-36.5TD) 488. M. Stafford, DET vs. DAL 10/27 (33-48.1TD) 480, A. Rodgers. GBY vs. WAS 09/15 (34-42.4 TD) 462. P. Manning, DEN vs. BAL 09/05 (27-42.7 TD) 450, L Manning. NYG at DAL 09/08 (27-42.4 TD) 432. Brady. NWE vs. PIT 11/03 (23-33.4TD) 428. Vick. PHL vs. SND 09/15 (23-36.2 TD) 428. Foles. PHL at MIN12/15 (30-48.3 TD) 421. M. Ryan. ATL vs. NWE 09/29 (34-54.2 TD) 419, P. Rivers, SND at PHL 09/15 (36-47.3TD) 419. C. Palmer, ARI at JAX11/17 (30-42.2 TD) 418. Brady. NWE vs. CLE 12/08 (32-52.2 TD) 414, P. Manning, DEN at DAL 10/06(33-42.4 TD) 413. Brees. NOR vs. MIA 09/30 (30-39.4TD) 412, Kaepernick, SNF vs. GBY 09/08 (27-39.3 TD) 411. P. Rivers. SND at OAK 10/06 (35-48.2 TD) 407. C. Palmer. ARI vs. SNF 12/29 (28-49.2 TD) Rushing 224. Moreno. DEN at NWE 11/24(ot) (37 att., 1TD) 217, L. McCoy, PHL vs. DET 12/08 (29att., 2 TD) 211, A. Peterson, MIN vs. CHI12/01(ot) (35att..0TD) 189, Blount, NWE vs. BUF12/29 (24 att.. 2 TD) 184, L. McCoy. PHL at WAS 09/09 (31att.1 TD) 175, D. Murray, DAL vs. STL 09/22 (26 att..1 TD) 163. B. Rainey. TAM vs. ATL 11/17 (30 att..2 TD) 158. L. McCoy.PHL vs. KAN 09/19 (20 att..1TD) 158. M. James.TAM at SEA 11/03 (ot) (28 att.,0 TD) 155. L McCoy. PHL at GBY 11/10 (25 att.,0 TD) 154. Ellington, ARI vs. ATL10/27 (15 att.1 TD) 49ers face rematch with Panthers after 10-9 loss SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Bring much better games on the postseason on Carolina once more, and another stage. Newton went 16 of 32 for 169 yards, cross-country playoff flight. The San Francisco 49ers are all for an interception and four sacks for a 52.7 a rematch with the Panthers, even if it rating. The Niners needed every ounce out of means hitting the road again this week to keep their latest postseason run going. Kaepernick to get past Green Bay for the "Onward now," coach Jim Harbaugh fourth straight time and second playoff victory in as many Januarys. said. "We've got a good bad-weather quar­ The Panthers shut down San Francisco and quarterback Colin Kaepernick 10-9 terback. I think we've established that," at Candlestick Park on Nov. 10, snapping Harbaugh said Monday. "Being able to the Niners' five-game winning streak. throw a ball that pierces through the The 49ers lost the following week at elements, the wind. He's shown that in New Orleans for their second two-game the rain, bad weather, footing, or ele­ skid of the season, but have been on an ments of precipitation. He can pierce a impressive unbeaten roll in seven games defense with velocity and tightness of since then after a 23-20 wild-card win the spiral." Not to mention with his long legs. Sunday at bitterly cold Green Bay. Kaepernick's 11-yard run on thirdNow, the 49ers (13-4) get a second chance at Cam Newton and Co. in the and-8 set up Phil Dawson's winning NFC divisional playoffs Sunday. Now, 33-yard field goal as time expired at they have a healthy, playmaking Michael Lambeau Field. No sleeves necessary for the tattooed Crabtree in the receiving corps. And true to his normal, succinct nature, quarterback playing in subzero tempera­ Kaepernick offered this on Carolina: "We tures, a Wisconsin native to the bone. And that No. 5 seed for the NFC West owe "em." Added rookie linebacker Nick Moody runner-ups? No matter. Kaepernick connected with a couple on Twitter: "Rematch against Carolina of his favorite playoff targets Sunday, next week." Kaepernick went 11 for 22 for 91 yards completing eight passes for 125 yards to with an interception and was sacked six Crabtree and a 28-yard touchdown pass times for a 42.0 passer rating in a rare to tight end Vernon Davis in the fourth quarter against the Packers. poor performance. Dawson deserved his share of the Both Kaepernick and Panthers quar­ terback Newton — drafted No. 1 overall credit, too. On a day when no kick was a in 2011 while Kaepernick was the sixth gimme, he came through with three field QB selected — will be eager to have goals and the game-winner. Biggest kick ever? "It is right now," Dawson said. "I've waited a long time to win a playoff game." Harbaugh said he shared a special moment afterward with the kicker, look­ ing at the joy in Dawson's eyes — "You could tell he's just happier maybe than he'll ever be and he'll remember that for many years to come." Harbaugh, who brought in wrestler Ric Flair for an animated pep talk, became the first coach since 1970 to win 13 or more games, including the post­ season, in each of his first three years. By the end of a fun flight home, he had turned his focus to the Panthers. In the last game against Carolina, the 49ers lost a pair of key players on either side of the ball to concussions — tight end Vernon Davis and rookie safety Eric Reid. And Kaepernick has come a long way since that loss two months ago that fol­ lowed the bye week. "He's a tough guy, and a quarterback like that, you'll do whatever for him," running back Frank Gore said. Having Crabtree back in the mix sure helps. The team's top wideout from 2012 returned for the final five games of the regular season after recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon that required surgery in May. "More dangerous," Harbaugh said. "Michael Crabtree was not there for that game and Vernon was out of the game early with a concussion." 153. Gore, SNF at STL 09/26(20 att.1TD) 150, J Charts, KAN at WAS17/08 (W att,1 TD) 150. Lacy, GBY vs. CHI 11/04(22 att.,1TD) 150, R. Jennings. OAK at H0U11/17 (22 att.,1TD) 150, Chr. Johnson. TEN at STL 11/03(23 att., 2 TD) 149, Spiller, BUF vs. ATL 12/01(ot) (15 att.,1TD) 149, B. Powell, NYJ vs. BUF 09/22(27 att., 0TD) Receiving 329. Cal. Johnson.DET vs. DAL 10/27 (14 rec..1TD) 261. J. Gordon, CLE vs. JAX12/01(10 rec., 2 TD) 249. Jeffery, CHI at MIN 12/01(ot) (12 rec.. 2 TD) 237. J. Gordon. CLE vs. PIT 11/24 (14 rec..1 TD) 229. And. Johnson. H0U vs.IND11/03 (9 rec.. 3 TD) 218, Jeffery. CHIvs. NOR 10/06 (10 rec..1TD) 208, Boldin. SNF vs. GBY 09/08 (13 rec.. 1TD) 196, Ant. Brown.PIT vs. CHI 09/22 (9 rec.. 2 TD) 195, J. Charles, KAN at OAK 12/15(8 rec., 4 TD) 195, De. Jackson. PHL at MIN 12/15 (10 rec.. 1TD) 193. De. Jackson. PHL vs. SND 09/15 (9rec.. 1TD) 193. Mi.Floyd. ARI at JAX 11/17 (6 rec..1TD) 190. Blackmon, JAX at DEN10/13 (14 rec.. 0 TD) 182. Ju. Jones. ATL vs.STL 09/15 (11rec..1TD) 180. Ve. Davis, SNF vs. ARI 10/13 (8 rec.. 2 TD) 179. J. Graham. NOR at TAM 09/15 (10 rec.. 1TD) 179. Cal. Johnson. DET at PIT 11/17 (6 rec.. 2 TD) 178. Jam. Jones. GBY vs. WAS 09/15 (U rec..0 TD) e e ,c t hw v r . ac . Visit our website to show your grasp of 0 the gridiron for X* i r a chance to win 'J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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Page 6 Vol. Kj). Issue 4 •1.00 Tuesday, January 14.2014 Ashe Health Alliance, Mental Health Roundtable work to build bridges to healthcare h Alliance Christina Day Staff Writer In its discussion on the State of Health in Ashe County, the Ashe Health Alliance emphasized clos­ ing the gaps that keep county residents from ac­ cessing mental health and other medical services. Ashe Memorial Hospital CEO Laura Lambeth, in­ troduced Jennifer Greene, Health Department Direc­ tor of Allied Health Ser­ vices, and stressed the im­ portance of the continued dialog to the community at the Jan. 10 meeting held at the hospital. Greene said that the unique demographics of Ashe County, an older me­ dian age of residents and lower income level when compared with state aver­ ages, are vital statistics to consider when discussing the county's state of health. "If you don't take away anything else, just remem­ ber this," Greene said of the "3-4-50" concept which illustrates that three behav­ iors, diet, physical activity and tobacco use. contribute to the four chronic diseases, cancer, heart disease and stroke, diabetes and respi­ ratory illness, which in turn account for over 50 percent of deaths worldwide. Heart disease and can­ cer are the leading causes of death in Ashe County, followed by chronic respira­ tory disease and uninten­ tional non-motor vehicle injuries. "Obviously when we do our community health as­ sessment we will be dig­ ging into more detail of the non-motor vehicle inju­ ries," Greene said. The community health assessment is scheduled to be compiled later in the year. Greene said tobacco us­ age, with 22.5 percent of people reporting the use of tobacco products, is an issue for the health of the community. "Smoking during preg­ nancy is obviously a big concern here, because it can lead to low birth-weight and a host of other issues," Greene said in reference to the 21.9 percent of women in Ashe reporting use of tobacco while pregnant, versus the state average of 10.6 percent, "Obviously we need to work harder on this." The state of health report found that 63 percent of adults in Ashe are obese or overweight, as are 32 per­ cent of children and youth. "This is something that our state, and our nation, and our world is really grappling with because it is such an complex issue," Greene said. Food security and lack of insurance relates to obesity issues, Greene said. Ap­ proximately 15 percent of Ashe County residents re­ ceive food stamps and 75.6 percent of children receive free or reduced meals at school, while nearly 20 per­ cent of adults and 8 percent of children are uninsured. Despite the aging popu­ lation, some of the most concerning trends from the state of health report focus on youth. See HEALTH | 5 Florence Thomas Art School finds continued success in downtown location Christina Day Staff Writer The Florence Thomas Art School and Gallery has flourished since moving to downtown West Jefferson last year, and its calendar for 2014 is evidence that the school is success­ fully growing in its mission to pro­ vide art resources to Ashe County, Opened in 2007 with an endow­ ment left by local artist Florence Thomas, the non-profit arts school was based in Glendale Springs and held three workshops during its first year; in 2014 it will hold 56, taught by instructors from around the country. "Moving to downtown helped im­ mensely," Meghan Minton, executive director of the Florence Thomas Art School said, "Glendale Springs is a beautiful area, but we were running into a lack of amenities." The move to West Jefferson also allowed the school to honor Thomas' legacy by expanding the gallery of her work and making it accessible to more people. Thomas, born in Ashe County in 1909, traveled along the East Coast for art instruction, settling locally where she taught classes out of her home. Many of her paintings depict scenes from around the county that are recog­ nizable to visitors of the gallery. "Countless people will walk through the doors of the gallery, go up to one of Florence's paintings and say something like 'That's my grand­ mother's house'," Minton said, "Her work truly reflects this area; so many people here knew Florence and took lessons from her, or knew .someone who did." Minton said the school and its ex­ tensive offering of workshops and gallery events has also brought in people from around the state who are visiting Ashe County for the first time. The next workshop, taking place Feb. 7, will feature artist Cher Shaf­ fer offering step-by-step instructions for creating a folk art landscape. The school's "Flo Kids" program offers workshops to budding artists from first to sixth grade. On Jan. 18 Audit shows W.J. in good financial shape Wil Petty Staff Writer Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post The Florence Thomas Art School and Gallery's "Flo Kids" workshops offer young artists from first to sixth grade the opportunity to learn from professional working artists and create their own works of art. Shaffer will show kids how to create artwork inspired by folk artist Grand­ ma Moses. The Flo Kids workshops cost $1015, which covers the cost of both the instruction and the supplies. The cost of the adult workshops vary ac­ cording to the class. Minton said scholarships, for both the Flo Kids and adult workshops, are available to those who cannot af­ ford the cost. "People having the opportunity to access art, and artists from across the country, was Florence's goal, and so that's our goal," Minton said. The school hosts "First Friday" classes on the first Friday of every month during which an artist in­ structs on their specialty, and all at­ tendees leave with a finished piece of art which they have created. A series of "beginners classes" wiil resume in the Spring. The gallery is open to visitors at no cost, as is the library of art books owned by Thomas which is now housed in the school. For more information on the Flor­ ence Thomas Art School and Gallery visit www.florenceartschool.org or call (336) 846-3827. cday#civitasmeducom Student scholarship named for former teacher Wil Petty Staff Writer A former Ashe County educator and lifelong volunteer, Mary Ruth Payne, was honored by the West Jef­ ferson Woman's Club during "An Eve­ ning for Education," where a scholar­ ship was officially named for her. "(An Evening for Education) is an annual event sponsored by the Wom­ an's Club to raise money for scholar­ ships to help folks continue educa­ tion," said Gwynita Steele, member of the West Jefferson Woman's Club. "We named the scholarship after (Payne). She had been the president of the Woman's Club for many years and was instrumental in getting lots of things done in the county, espe­ cially for young women." Payne taught at the former Beaver Creek High School as an economics teacher and served as an advocate for literacy. Payne had served as a volunteer leader for the West Jeffer­ son Woman's Club for over 50 years. Steele said the money from the Mary Ruth Payne Scholarship will go to help students from Ashe County attend college. Hie amount of money given will vary from year-to-year, as will the number of students the West Jefferson Woman's Club will be able to help. "All of the money raised goes to supporting those kids and getting them through school," she said. • "An Evening for Education" was held at Boondocks in West Jefferson in December. Alongside the scholar­ ship recognition, a proclamation was also made in Payne's honor. Alongside her accolades in volunteerism and education, Payne served to improve the community in sup­ port of conserving the area's natural resources and dedication to literacy, jpettyfctvitasmedia com Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Mary Ruth Payne, was honored by the West Jefferson Woman's Club In Decem­ ber for her dedication to the organiza­ tion. volunteering and teaching. A schol­ arship set up by the Woman's Club has been named in her honor. The town of West Jef­ ferson is in good health, financially. The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen were presented with the town's annual audit at its month­ ly meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. Conducted by Priscilla Norris, the town was found to have an unquali­ fied, or healthy, audit. Norris said the town's collection percentage held steady from the pri­ or year and was overall a good audit. "To me, it shows we are still in good financial position," said West Jef­ ferson Town Manager Brantley Price. "We have done a lot of work the last three to four years to try and keep our fund bal­ ance steady. The town's fund bal­ ance is $1,753,049, a $163,779 increase from the year before. Part of that increase came from a $100,492 bond settle­ ment between the N.C. Office of Attorney Gen­ eral and Wachovia Bank. The current available fund balance has 84 per­ cent of the town's budget. The state requires at least 8 percent of the budget to be from the fund balance. "We have just been conservative," Price said. "We tried not to dip in the fund balance to do anything. We have in­ creased fund balance." The Findings According to the au­ dit, these were the major highlights. 1.) The assets of the town exceeded its liabili­ ties at the close of the fis­ cal year by $12,843,105. 2.) The government's total net position in­ creased by $319,017. 3.) At the end of the fiscal year, unassigned fund balances for the town's general fund was $950,366 or 52.6 percent of the total general fund. 4.) The town's total debt decreased by 17 per­ cent during the 2012-13 fiscal year. The key factor in the decrease was the payment of principal. 5.) West Jefferson re­ ported combined end­ ing fund balances of $1,840,896. Approxi­ mately 41.4 percent of the funds, or $762,826 is non-spendable or re­ stricted. Balances, appropria­ tions and costs According to the audit, the town of West Jeffer­ son collected $1,026,525 in taxes, or 95.11 percent of its levy collection. A transfer of $15,000 from the general fund to the water and sewer fund took place on June 30, 2013. Of the general fund's $1,753,049, the money has been divided up into six different areas, ac­ cording to the audit. A fund for stabiliza­ tion by state statue holds $226,703, while a public safety fund for police has a balance of $3,705 and another for the fire de­ partment has a balance of $499,126. Funds re­ served for road improve­ ments are at $33,149 and $40,000 is part of the ap­ propriated fund balance in the FY 2013-14 budget. "I feel good about the financial stability of the town," Price said. According to the au­ dit, total non-major gov­ ernment funds were at $74,613 as of July 1,2013. In the fund, $57,622 was for parks, while $16,437 was for cemeteries. lpetty@civitasmedia.com �PACK 2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST County crime report WCC President l)r. Gordon Burns to retire in 2014 Staff report Dec. 4 Wesley Samuel Pennington, 18, of Lan­ sing was charged with resisting a public officer, driving while impaired and driving after consuming alcohol under the age of 21. Bond was set at $750. Pennington was released later that day. Charles Edgar Eastridge, 41, of West Jefferson was charged with communicat­ ing threats. Bond was set at $2,000. East­ ridge was released the next day. Dec. 5 Benny Lee Powers Jr., 44, of Lansing was charged with three counts of non-support of a child. Bondwas set at $13,930.72.' Dec. 6 Lonnie Charles Payne Sr., 55, of Hiddenite was charged with attempting to break/enter a motor vehicle, misdemeanor stalking and driving while impaired. Bond was set at $1,500. Payne was released later that day. Tony Lee Miller, 34, of Laurel Springs was set at $500. Bennett was released the was charged with assault on a female and next day. ' \ communicating threats. Bond was set at Loretta Goodman Bennett, 46, of Todd $1,500. was charged with simple assault. Bond Fermin Martinez Baron, 24, of Lansing information is unknown. Bennett was re­ was charged with driving while impaired, leased the next day. reckless driving and no operator's license. Dec. 8 Bond was set at $3,000. Paul Michael Hamm, 35, of West Jeffer­ Harold Dean Waters, 68, of Fleetwood son was charged with possession of drug was charged with driving while impaired. paraphernalia, driving with a revoked Bond information is unknown. license, operating a vehicle with expired Teresa Gail Fink, 33, of Lansing was insurance and expired registration. Bond charged with second degree trespassing. was set at $2,000. Hamm was released Bond was set at $500. Fink was released later that day. the next day. Melany Marie Bare, 51, of Jefferson was charged with first degree trespassing. Dec. 7 Robert Alan Bennett, 50, of Todd was Bond was set at $500. Bare was released charged with assault on a female. Bond later that day. The perfect Valentine's Day gift Elbert Hubbard once said "Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away." Show your love to the children of Ashe County by making plans to attend the Ashe County Children's Trust Endow­ ment Valentine Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Club at Jefferson Landing. Hor d' oeuvres will begin at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and the silent auction from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The band D£jA Vu will be providing the entertainment for the evening. Tickets for this event can be purchased at NT.C. Cooperative Extension, Ashe ( uuniv 4-11 or Ashe County Partnership for Children before Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Tickets are $75 per person. Guest limit is limited to 200. Seats will be guar­ anteed only after payment is received. Tickets will not be sold at the door. This is not by invitation... everyone is welcome. For more information regarding the dance please call N.C. Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County 4-H at 336-846-5850 or Ashe County Partnership for Children at 336-982-4588. This is a wonderful opportunity to support Ashe County children while enjoying a romantic evening with your significant other. Make this a Valentine's Day to remember. After 18 years of coming to the office collaboration and partnerships with with a renewed sense of excitement and public schools, government entities, zeal each day, Dr. Gordon Burns, presi­ and business and industry; and a coldent of Wilkes Community College, legial, collaborative work environment." In anticipation of Burns' retirement says it is time to retire as the college announcement, the personnel commit­ celebrates its 50th anniversary. "As of March,I will have been privi­ tee of the Board of Trustees recom­ leged to serve as president of Wilkes mended members to serve on a search Community College for 18 years - the committee in December. Approved by longest serving president in the col­ the Board at its January 9 meeting, the lege's history. It is difficult to let go of search committee will meet with Dr. something that I have loved and has R. Scott Ralls, president of the N.C. been such a huge part of my life, but Community College System (NCCCS), and establish job require­ I believe that it is time ments, desired qualities for me, after 46 years in and interview questions. education, to retire and The board will begin allow your new president its active search for a new to lead the college into president immediately by the next 50 years," Burns posting the job vacancy said when he formally an­ and advertising in state nounced his retirement and national publications. to the Board of Trustees The presidential search at its January 9 meeting. timeline proposes a Feb. "With you and others like 28 deadline for accepting you providing support, applications for the posi­ the college will continue tion. The search commit­ to grow and thrive and tee will spend March 3-7 be the pride of its service screening and rating appli­ area." cants and will then select Kim Faw, vice-president leading candidates for first of Instructional Sup­ Dr. Gordon Burns round interviews. The port & Student Services, shared her thoughts on the essence of committee will submit those names to NCCCS for credential checks and con­ Dr. Burns' leadership. "Dr. Burns came from humble begin­ duct first-round interviews in March. It nings. He was the first in his family to will then recommend finalists to the full attend and graduate from college and board of trustees for final interviews. Finalists will be interviewed in April, then went on to earn a doctorate. He truly epitomizes the power of education with a chosen candidate recommended and the opportunity it provides- always to the state community college system's an educator, from his beginnings as an board on April 11. The state board will industrial education teacher to his final vote on the candidate on April 18. Dr. Burns has not pinned down an role as president of Wilkes Community exact retirement day, saying, "My exact College. Dr. Burns often quoted Leo Rosten retirement date will be determined later in the search process." during his remarks honoring retiring At the Jan. 9, WCC Board of Trust­ faculty and staff: 'The purpose of life is not to be happy - but to matter, to be ees meeting, trustees appointed mem­ productive, to be useful, to have it make bers of the search committee and ap­ some difference that you have lived at proved the search process and timeline. A tentative date was set for the search all.' It truly can be said that Dr. Burns committee and trustees to meet with made a tremendous difference at Wilkes Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the North Community College. WCC is a better Carolina Community College, and to es­ place because of his leadership. His con­ tablish the job requirements and desired tributions are many, including fiscal sta­ qualities of Dr. Burns' successor. A webbility; growth in programs, facilities and page has been established, http://www. technological infrastructure; a vital and wilkescc.edu/presidentialsearch/, to as­ well-respected place in the community; sist in the search for a new president. LOOKING FOR A A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post Rescue personnel from the Creston Volunteer Fire Department and Blue Ridge Medical Trans­ port assist one of the injured drivers (far left) after the head-on collision Friday, Jan. 10. Head-on sends two to hospital Cliff Clark General Manager/Editor Icy conditions on Big Laurel Road in Creston contributed to a two-vehicle col­ lision that sent two people to Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital Friday, Jan. 10. The accident occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. when the two SUVs, a Jeep Lib­ erty and Honda CR-V, collided head-on in an icy curve at 3944 Big Laurel Road. The occupant of the Honda was re­ moved from the vehicle by emergency ser­ vices personnel. The driver, the Honda's only occupant, was conscious when EMS workers removed him from the vehicle and loaded him into a Blue Ridge Medical Transport ambulance before being trans­ ported to Ashe Memorial Hospital. The severity of his injuries is unknown. The Jeep Liberty's driver, the vehicle's only occupant, suffered unknown injuries, but was alert and conscious while being assisted by rescue personnel. She was also transported to Ashe Me­ morial Hospital. The identities of the drivers isunknown. Members of the Creston Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident and provided assistance to both drivers. 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Let us fill them with mys­ teries tales. There are many baskets of good reading available at your Ashe County Library including sev­ eral featuring British sleuths. Come pick up some new authors to keep you and your friends entertained. Hot chocolate and other treats are also featured (a bribe to get you away from your cozy retreat). We know that our winter winds are a challenge, so we have prepared several "Pampering" baskets to reju­ venate your spirits as well as your skin. Jan. 14 11:30 aan. Ashe Wellness Circle will meet at the Ashe County Public Library for a program, fitness activ­ ity, and discussion of books. Adults of any age and fitness level wel­ come. 12-1pan. Olde Town Jefferson Business Association Meeting. Interested in the future of Jefferson? Want to take part in bringing more business and people into town? Join the business asso­ ciation at their next meeting at Coaches to find out how you can take part. Jan. 16 11 aan. - 3:30 pan. National Guard Armory Blood Drive. Give blood and save three lives. Please call Eula Blevins at 982-2164 to make your appointment and for more information. All donors must present a photo ID to donate and will be eligible to win a $1,500 gift card. The Armory is located at 1147 Old N.C. 16, Jefferson. This event is sponsored by the Ashe Community. 3:30 pan. Dream Catchers: Create your own dream catcher at the Ashe County Public Library while learning about the story behind the craft. Jan. 17 7:30 pan. CommUnity Dance in Todd. Plan to come on down to the Todd Mercantile and kick up your heels to the lively sounds of the Laurel Creek String Band at the monthly Community Dance. YouH be doing Contra's, Reels, Squares, Waltzes, plus a little bit of flat foot­ ing. No experience necessary, the caller runs through all the steps before each dance. Bring the fam­ ily too. Cost is only $5 for those over 12 years. It sure is a "reel" good time. Located at 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road, in Todd. For more information, call 336-8775401. Jan. 18 12 p.m. Gluten-free Cooking: Gather facts, resources, and recipes at the Ashe County Public Library. Not to mention taste some good gluten free food. 1 pan. Animal TYacks. Meet a New River State Park ranger who will teach participants how to identify the animals that live along the New River and in your own backyard, by the signs and tracks they leave behind. Meet at the New River State Paik's Wagoner Access. This 1-mile hike will start at the Contact Station. Come prepared for walking on trails and in winter weather. 7:30 pjn. Harmonia Baroque. Enjoy an evening of classical music at the Ashe Arts Center. The ensemble is composed of Ashe County's own Micheal Befl on harp­ sichord. and Appalachian State University School of Music faculty members Alicia Chapman, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham. Priscilla Porterfield, Conine Cassini and others. Admission is $12 for adults, and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the Ashe Arts Center in advance or at the door. Credit cards are accepted. For more information, call 336-846-ARTS. Jan. 19 2 pan. Black Bears. Join a New River State Park ranger to learn about this often feared creature. Black bears can be found through­ out a large portion of NC. They often make the news when they pass through a populated area. This program will separate the facts and myths about black bears. Meet the ranger at the Visitor Center audi­ torium. Jan. 20 7 p.m. MartinLuther King Day Celebration. The Ashe County Arts Council will sponsor a com­ munity celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Mike Wiley will be the feature performer for the event. Wiley will include excerpts from his theater pieces that document the lives and times of historic figures who worked tire­ lessly for civil rights. Included in the evening's activities are readings and tributes from local leaders with special music presented under the direction of Diane Bryan-Leeper. The program is free and open to the public. Mike Wiley will also pres­ ent programs for students at Ashe County Middle and High School on January 21, 2014. Funding for the Celebration is made possible by a Grassroots Arts Program Grant for the North Carolina Arts Council. For more information, call 336-846ARTS. Jan. 25 10 aan. Learn the knitting basics and make grandmother's favorite dishcloth at the Ashe County Public Library. Materials needed are size 7 needles and cot­ ton yarn. 11 aan. Participate in the Ashe County Public Library Muffin War. Stop in and jack up a box of mystery ingredients to create your own original muffin recipe. Come to the library with at least 1/2 dozen muffins and enter the Muffin War. Muffins will be judged on taste, originality and appearance. 3 p.m. Hibernation Station. Meet a New Year State Park ranger at the Visitor Center and find out what do all the animals do for win­ ter? Have you ever wondered why you don't see as many animals? Where do they go and how do they survive? Join a ranger and find out. This program is designed for younger children, but will will still be informative for anyone. Jan. 29 11:30 ajn. Nathans Creek Extension and Community Association Club meeting will be held at Smoky Mountain Baibecue. The January and February meeting will be combined into one meeting date. Feb. 6 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ashe County Extension Advisory Council meeting will be held in the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room. This meeting will be to work toward completion of the Gxiperative Extension, Ashe County Center's Environmental Scan. Thank you to the Council member who have already been involved in this process. The scan will help determine Extension's pro­ gram focus for the next few years. CHURCH CALENDAR Jan. 7 7 p.m. Ashe Really Cares Committee will hold its quarterly meet­ ing in the Ashe Baptist Conference Room. All committee members are urged to attend. Jan. 9 New Looms Bible Study - Living Beyond Yourself - Presented by Beth Moore, the discus­ sion will be looking at the Fruit of the Spirit. The ladies meet at 11:30 a.m. each Thursday in the Ashe Baptist Conference Room. Books are avail­ dish > m able at the association office or you may pur­ chase one at Lifeway Christian Book Store. Your facilitator, Mrs. Linda Blackburn, invites you to be a part of the new study as you begin a new year. 7 p.m. Ashe Baptist Association Executive Committee will hold its quarterly meeting at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. All committee members and pastors are urged to attend. Jan. 12 10 a.m. Deacon Pages Tuesday, Janlaky 14. 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ordination Service at be served at 2 p.m. in Warrensville Baptist the fellowship hall. The Church. Candidates are service will begin at 3 David Huddler and Kevin p.m. Everyone is invited Tedder. Pastor Wade to attend. Hunstinger invites all to Feb. 18 come to this as well as 6:30 p.m. Tfcx Seminar any other services. for Pastors, Treasurers, Jan. 26 Deacons and Finance 3 p.m. Second Committees will be held Pastoral Anniversary in the Midway Baptist Service for Rev. Silas Church Fellowship Hall. Hart will take place at Cox's Grove Baptist Church, Crumpler N.C. Rev. Daryl Beamer and the Bethany Baptist Church. Galax, Va. will be the host. Dinner will Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Baptist State Convention and Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our presenters. Refreshments will be served. For more information or questions, call the Ashe Baptist Association Office at 8465631. DR. BRADFORD JESSE REYNOLDS SR. Dr. Bradford Jesse Reyn­ olds Sr., better known as "Brad," of Laurel Springs passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was 74. Dr. Reynolds was born in Manchester, Conn., on Tuesday, Feb. 14. 1939, to the late Ferris E. and Ann Buntin Reynolds. Brad loved the moun­ tains and built a cabin there in the 1970s. In 1992, be retired from Central Pied­ mont Community College, where he was a dedicated college instructor and ad­ ministrator and relocated to Ashe County. He is survived by his wife, Clara Ellis Reynolds; son, Jesse Reynolds and wife. Christy, of West Jef­ ferson with two grandchil­ dren, Reagan Reynolds and Rachel Reynolds; son, Keith Reynolds and wife, Sally, of McAdoo, Pa., with two grandchildren, Brad­ ford Reynolds and Tabitha Reynolds; a brother, Wesley B. Reynolds, of Burlington; a sister, Carol R. Glennon, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and several nieces and neph­ ews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Cha­ pel with Rev. Jim Hoffman officiating. In lieu of flowers memori­ als may be made to Geneva Presbyterian Church, 4620 Culbreth Road; Oxford, NC 27565 or Central Piedmont Community College Foun­ dation. P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangel ments. Sign up for FREE Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. * Simple. Affordable. Effective. lor 12 months Not Htqlblv with Hopper or • *>»d 1offer HHUI Han ASK ABOUT KKgMSPdMD OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... (Sen SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6ROOMS MnMM HBO ess® #wnwt slon CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAY! For 3 months. 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Page 4 Tuesday, January 14,2014 — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Be careful in changing how public pensions are invested Investing $83 billion public officials and public for more than 875,000 employees. current and retired pub­ Some also question lic employees is an awe­ the state's investment some responsibility, one returns. Many armchair North Carolina delegates quarterbacks want to to our State Treasurer. compare the state's invest­ There are some who wish ment rates of returns with to change who makes and their personal portfolios how those investment or other benchmarks. In decisions are any given made for the year one 11th largest could likely pension fund find some in the coun­ mutual fund try. or index The late that outper­ State Trea­ formed the surer Harlan state's invest­ Boyles, was ments but acutely aware Boyles often of that re­ responded sponsibility those invest­ and potential ments might for conflict. be far riskier During his and just as tenure, pow­ Tom Campbell frequently erful legisla­ could yield NC Spin tors, employ­ less in other ee groups and years. He even governors wanted to repeatedly said the risks share in or have sole au­ he took for his own in­ thority to make those in­ vestments was one he as­ vestment decisions. I was sumed, but his fiduciary part of many discussions responsibility demanded on the subject and studied he not take irresponsible how other states handled risks on behalf of public pension investments, but employees. we were unable to find an­ It is beneficial to shine other state that provided light on officials making clear responsibility and large investment deci­ accountability with fewer sions for public employ­ conflicts of interest. ees. Our State Auditor The State Employees regularly conducts inde­ Association of North pendent reviews, as do Carolina (SEANC) has several rating agencies. announced a study to de­ They have repeatedly termine if present or past praised the Teachers and conflicts of interest exist State Employees Retire­ and, we welcome their ment System as one of study if it is transpar­ the soundest in the na­ ent and impartially con­ tion, aided by sufficient ducted. Part of their con­ funding from our legisla­ cerns arise from the fact ture and good investment the State Treasurer, as strategies. a Constitutional Officer Perhaps we should of North Carolina, must entertain other options stand for election every for investment decision­ four years, depending on making. Maybe we should campaign contributions consider an alternative to to wage that statewide having our chief invest­ campaign. ment officer stand for I well remember meet­ election every four years. ings with officials from But we must never com­ large investment houses; promise on holding some­ often they would drag me one accountable for those aside to ask why Boyles decisions. Neither can we never asked them for fre­ endanger the retirements quent campaign contri­ of public employees by butions, as was the case chasing risky or unproven in other states. Harlan investments. Our evalu­ always believed those ations should be made contributions came with over time rather than just implied or implicit ob­ over one or two years, ligations to reciprocate and we must remove po­ with pension investments tential conflicts of inter­ and he didn't want to feel est wherever and when­ obligated, which is why ever we can. none of his election cam­ North Carolina's track paigns ever raised more record in public pen­ than $500,000. In today's sion fund investments environment that is a pal­ has been excellent and try sum but Boyles did so should not be changed because of his long tenure unless a better system in office and the respect upholds these funda­ for his integrity among mentals can be assured. (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave.. West Jefferson. 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X AK\ VRSPKRtD TO C*FER FULL CLthtNCT 1 «v= Time and again In a previous column, I noted that the Left's crusade against conservative ideas and politicians in North Carolina faces an implacable foe: the time-space continu­ um. Leftist predictions that reducing North Carolina's sales tax in 2011 would result in weaker economic growth have proven in hind­ sight to be wildly off-themark. And leftist claims that ending extended benefits in the state caused a decline in labor-force participation have the defect of asserting a July 2013 cause for a Feb­ ruary 2013 effect. The Left's problem with Time goes deeper than that, however. Consider two re­ cent examples: 1) a claim by former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt that his teacherpay increase in the late 1990s led to major gains in student performance, and 2) a claim by Obamacare champions that the bill has already resulted in contain­ ment of health care costs. In a Jan. 4 op-ed in the Raleigh News & Observer, Hunt recounted the history of the ExcellentSchools Act, enacted in 1997 by a North Carolina legislature split be­ tween a Democratic Senate and a Republican House. Let's set aside for now the fundamental error of using raw data, unadjusted for dif­ ferences in cost of living and teacher experience, to rank states by average teacher salaries. Instead, look at one of Hunt's key claims about the teacher-pay hike he helped to engineer from 1997 to 2000: By the year 2001, teacher pay in North Carolina had reached the national aver­ age. The aver­ age teachers salary went up more than a third - from $31,000 to $42,000. We rose from 43 in the national rankings to the top 20. state's average SAT score rose by 40 points. During the following decade, 2000 to 2010, it rose by only 16 points. As for the NAEP, North Carolina's average 8th-grade math score rose a dramatic 30 points from 1990 to 2000, but only 10 points from 2000 to 2013, compared to the average national gain of 12 points. In reading, North Carolina experienced solid gains dur­ ing the early S t u d e n t to mid-1990s. learning went From 1998 to up, too. Our 2013, however, John Hood average SAT our 8th-grade John Locke Foundation scores rose 40 scores rose just points, more three points than any other compared to state. Our students made the average national gain of the highest gains on the Na­ four points. tional Assessment of Educa­ It is simply impossible for tional Progress of any state. an increase in teacher pay Gov. Hunt is a smart to the "national average" by man and a successful poli­ 2001 to have caused testtician, but this is a poorly score gains that occurred constructed argument, to before 2001, and indeed for say the least. There was a the most part that occurred period during which North before 1997. If anything, Carolina posted a 40-point the data show that gains in gain in SAT scores and a North Carolina student per­ large gain in NAEP scores. formance were smaller alter But this period predated the the teacher-pay hike than implementation of the Ex­ they were before it. cellent Schools Act and its (By the way, even opin­ teacher-pay hikes. ion pieces need to be ed­ From 1990 to 2000, the ited for accuracy. Gov. Hunt shouldn't have made such an obviously faulty claim, but whoever edited the op­ ed should also have had taken the time to check the claim, particularly given the prominence of the author and the issue.) Now, a quick look at med­ ical costs. Over the past two months, Obamacare propo­ nents have tried to change the subject from the disas­ trous launch of insurance ex­ changes by pointingout that health care spending grew slower in 2012 than the historical average growth rate. They then claimed a causal role for Obamacare. But the decline in annual growth rates began in 2002, not 2012. Indeed, as David Freddoso points out in the Washington Examiner, real (CPI-acjjusted) health care spending rose by 2 percent in 2012, up a bit from 1.1. percent in 2010 and 1.2 per­ cent in 2011. All those rates low by historical standards, certainly, but they are the culmination of a longer-term trend, not the effect of a health care law that is only now being implemented to a significant degree. "Hide nothing," wrote Sophocles, "for time, which sees all and hears all, ex­ poses alL" Hood is the president of the John Locke Foundation. For more infor­ mation. visit www.johnlocke.org. Why the decline in the unemployment rate isn't a necessarily good thing It's too early to declare victory for North Carolina's jobs crisis, since most of the improvements we've seen in the state's unemployment rate haven't shown up in real job creation. Instead, North Carolina finished up 2013 with fewer jobs in Novem­ ber than existed in Janu­ ary - a net loss of jobs. And even more troubling, the to­ tal size of the workforce has shrunk dramatically to the lowest levels in two years. It is true that in 2013, we observed a strong improve­ ment in the state unemploy­ ment rate. We ended 2012 with a December unemploy­ ment rate of 9.4 percent, and by November 2013 the unemployment rate was 7.4 percent. By contrast, the improvement in the national unemployment rate was from 7.8 percent in Decem­ ber 2012 to 7.0 percent in November 2013. This sounds quite like an impressive victory for North Carolina economic policy, but is in fact just a warning that the state is postponing its unemployment prob­ lems. Consider the follow­ ing figures drawn from the US Department of Labor da­ tabase. During 2010, North Carolina created 80,000jobs on net and reduced its unem­ ployment by 0.6 percentage points. During 2011, North Carolina created 70,000 jobs on net and reduced its unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points and in 2012, North Carolina creat­ ed 100,000 jobs on net and the unemployment rate fell unemployed in 2013 even by 0.4 percentage points. In though fewer residents were 2013, there were 6,000 jobs employed indicates that LOST on net and the unem­ these residents are no lon­ ployment rate fefl by two ger actively seeking work. percentage points. This shows up in the report­ Sue thousand fewer peo­ ed size of the measured la­ ple employed, and yet the bor force in North Carolina, unemployment rate fell by it declined by 2.5 percent in two percentagepoints? How the first 11 months of 2013, can this be? The answer is after many years of growth found inthe definition of un­ at an average of 1 percent employment. In 2013 there per year. were 6,000 Why would fewer people we observe employed in such a rise in November than those outside at the end of the the state labor previous year, force? Two pos­ but there were sibilities are 104,000 fewer demographic people reported (more shifts as unemployed. workers retir­ (In 2012, by ing than are contrast, there labor-forcewere 100,000 entry age) and more people emigration employed, but from the state. only 12,000 Dr. Patrick Conway I don't have fewer people UNC-Chapel Hill the data to re­ reported as ject these, but unemployed in neither seems December than in Decem­ relevant to North Carolina. ber 2011.) The most likely explana­ By convention, we mea­ tion, in my view, is that large sure employment status by numbers of workers became survey. If a survey respon­ discouraged in seeking work dent indicates that (a) she and simply stopped looking. does not have a job and (b) Legislative policy may have she is actively searching encouraged this in 2013: the for work, then she is classi­ reform of Unemployment fied as unemployed. If she Insurance (UI) led to large responds that she does not numbers of residents being have a job and is not actively cut from the rolls or having searching for work, then their payments under the she is not considered "un­ program terminated more employed"; she is treated quickly. The UI program as outside the labor force. requires recipients to be The precipitous fall in those actively searching for jobs; without the program, the unemployed have less incen­ tive to search. We can see, then, that the correct interpretation of the unemployment-rate decline has important policy impli­ cations. We can't simply sit back and take credit for a recovery; we need to recog­ nize that the current fall in unemployment rate simply means that many more of our residents have left the labor force at least tempo­ rarily. Once our recovery begins, many of these will once again actively search for jobs. A better metric for policy in this recovering economy will be the rate of growth of employment. We've seen a small uptick in the period September-November 2013, but this will have to be much more pronounced to bring all of our eligible residents back into employment. Ending the year with fewer people employed than at the beginning of the year should not be considered a success. (The best metric for policy will consider not only the rate of growth of employ­ ment but also the wage at which new employment is offered. New employment at wages that leave the worker below the poverty line is less attractive than new employ­ ment at a higher wage.) In short, let's save our celebrations until we learn more about the real employ­ ment and wage outcomes. Patrick Conway is a Professor of Economics at theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HHI. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JANUARY 14,2014 PAGES Award-winning solar home to be constructed Christina Day Staff Writer A modern zero-energy solar house inspired by early Appalachian pi0". neers has found a "home" in Ashe County. The "Solar Homestead," constructed by Appall chian State University stu­ dents as part of the 2011 U.S. Department of En­ ergy's Solar Decathlon was purchased by Sandra Phillips of West Jefferson in November. The Department 0f Energy biennially selects 20 international colle­ giate teams to design and construct solar-powered homes which are judged based on criteria such as consumer appeal and en­ ergy efficiency. ASlTs Solar Homestead won the "People's Choice" award at the 2011 Solar Decathlon, and local media coverage piqued Phillips' interest in the home. "Newspapers in the High Country provided good coverage of the home in its construction and na­ tional competition phase for the 2011 Solar Decath­ lon," Phillips said, "I sup- Pose local pride caused me jo remain interested in the home and its final disposi­ tion." ASU began accepting "ids for the home, ap­ praised at $220,000 in No­ vember, and Phillips bid °f $15,000, the only one received by the university, was accepted. The design of the 864 square-foot home was in­ spired by the "traditional Appalachian settlements" and the "efficiency of mountain living," accord­ ing the Department of En­ ergy. Phillips said the home­ stead's construction is similar to that of a modular home, with independent steel frames, but unique from most homes in its reliance on dean-energy technology. "The home is designed and engineered to provide electricity with its photo­ voltaic solar system, pas­ sive solar heat through proper (directional] ori­ entation and a solar ther­ mal water heater," Phillips said, adding that energy usage for all lighting in the house is supposed to be equivalent to the energy used by one 100-watt light bulb. Because her family's business, Phillips Apprais­ als, Inc. in West Jefferson, has been involved with and advocated for alterna­ tive energy homes, Phil­ lips said buying the solar homestead was their way of "putting our money where our mouths are." Phillips said she an­ ticipates the homestead, which is now disassem­ bled on campus at ASU in Boone, will be constructed on site just outside of West Jefferson in the near fu­ Submitted Ptwto | Jefferson Post ture. "If there is interest on The "Solar Homestead" designed and constructed by ASU students and purchased by an the part of Appalachian Ashe County resident Sandra Phillips, seen in display at the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Wash­ State University, I plan to ington. DC. make the home available Greg Lovins, Vice Chan­ Decathlon entry done in side the box and try to har­ for some research on the cellor of Business Affairs partnership with Univer­ ness the energy of the en­ long-term benefits of the at ASU, said at its Decem­ sity d'Angers in France, vironment that we live in. components and to assist ber 13,2013 meeting, "the is based on a row house We need to work toward them in improving design Board of Trustees of the design concept and will sustainability, figuring for future homes for so­ ASU Endowment Fund compete in June and July out how to relate to our lar competition projects," approved applying the pro­ in Versailles, France. environment and use the Phillips said. ceeds from the sale of the Phillips said she hopes natural resources that are Dr. Jamie Russell, ASU Solar Homestead to our her Solar Homestead will available to achieve that faculty advisory to the So­ entry in the Solar Decath­ be part of a movement sustainability," Phillips lar Decathlon team said he lon Europe 2014 competi­ towards more alternative said, "Our future depends was not aware of this offer, tion." energy structures nation­ on it." but called it "an interesting "Maison Reciproc­ wide. research possibility." ity," ASU*s 2014 Solar "We need to think out­ cdayGovitasmedu com Groups challenging NC redistricting" seek delay of 2014 primary elections Anne Blythe The News & Observer (MCT) Groups unhappy with the North Carolina legislative and congressional districts drawn three years ago by the General Assembly have asked the state Su­ preme Court to delay this year's primary elections. In a request for a temporary injunction filed with the state's highest court last week, attorneys for Democratic voters and civil rights groups argued that it would be disruptive to proceed with the established election cycle while constitutional questions linger about the 2011 maps. The filing period for candi­ dates seeking seats in the state General Assembly and the U.S. House is set to open Feb. 10 and close on Feb. 28. Primary elec­ tions are set for May 6. "Sufficient time may not now exist for this Court to properly resolve the significant federal and state constitutional ques­ tions presented in this appeal," the request for relief states. The attorneys argue that a delay of the filing period and primaries "until prospective candidates know with certainty In their appeal of that deci­ seats while winning 51 percent ties to draw districts for political the configuration of the election sion, the NAACP, Democrats of the congressional vote. advantage but prohibit racial ger­ districts would be significantly and voter-rights organizations Republican leaders contend rymandering. less disruptive to candidates and have raised questions about the they followed the law when de­ Districts challenged election officials and less confus­ panel's interpretation of the U.S. veloping the new districts, and The Democratic voters and ing to the public." Constitution and the North Car­ they cite sections of the three- others challenged 30 districts They point to a court order olina Constitution. judge panel's ruling to under­ — nine in the state Senate, 18 issued in 2002, when there was Redrawn lines in the state House and three con­ score their contentions. a similar challenge of legislative gressional districts. They com­ Redistricting occurs every 10 'Pre-cleared' and congressional maps drawn years based on the national cen­ The maps that cleared the plained that Republicans packed by the General Assembly. The sus. In 2010, Republicans took General Assembly were re­ black voters into districts where 2002 order halted the election control of both chambers of the viewed and "pre-cleared' by the they had already been successful process after it began, shifting General Assembly for the first U.S. Justice Department under in electing their candidates of the May primary elections to time in more than a century and a procedure laid out by the fed­ choice despite being in the mi­ mid-September of that year. led the redrawing of lines. eral Voting Rights Act. The U.S. nority. On Monday, state Supreme *: Though the new maps were Justice Department, whose lead­ ' By creating new districts that Court justices are scheduled to immediately challenged after ership was appointed by Demo­ had a majority of black voters hear arguments in Raleigh about they were drawn in 2011, the cratic President Barack Obama, in those same regions, mapmakthe legislative and congressional districts were used in the 2012 found that the maps did not hurt ers drew the lines to reduce the districts adopted by the Repub­ elections and have been shown the ability of minorities to elect overall political power of black lican legislature two years ago. to favor Republicans. voters, the challengers' attorneys candidates of their choice. The districts are intended to be The GOP expanded its major­ The three-judge panel — argued. They likened it to creating used through the 2020 elections. ity in the state legislature in the Judges Paul Ridgeway of Wake At issue is a unanimous ruling 2012 elections. In the House, County, Joseph Crosswhite of housing or school districts that in July by a three-member panel Republicans picked up nine seats Iredell County and Alma Hinton packed black residents or stu­ of N.C. Superior Court judges. and now dominate Democrats of Halifax County — found that dents into certain districts — The panel validated the districts, 7743. The Senate added two Re­ the maps did not "pack" districts segregation that violates federal rejecting an argument by Demo­ publican members, and the GOP as defined by previous appellate Jaw cratic voters and civil rights holds a 33-17 advantage. court rulings. Lawmakers, the Blythe: 919-836-4948; Twitter:PAnneBlythel organizations that some of the Republicans also were success­ judges ruled, had a "limited de­ (c)2014 The News 4 Observer (Raleigh N.C.) districts were racially gerryman­ ful in expanding their majority gree of leeway" in applying past Visit The News & Observer (Raleigh. N.C.) at www dered to weaken the influence of at the congressional level, taking judicial decisions. newsobserver.com The courts have allowed par­ Distributed by MCT Information Services black voters. nine of the state's 13 U.S. House HEALTH From page 1 "Poverty rates have been on an increase," Greene said, "The poverty rate for children is 31 percent of children in Ashe County, compared with 25.4 per­ cent in the state of North Carolina." Greene said that while the number of cases of substantiated child abuse and neglect increased from 2009 to 2010, there is an overall downward trend of these cases in Ashe. "Unfortunately, youth and concern about depres­ sion and suicide is some­ thing that is a national is­ sue," Greene said. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey, conducted in part­ nership with the health de­ partment and Ashe County Schools, found that 16 percent of high school students and 15 percent of middle school students reported seriously consid­ ering suicide, a statistic that Greene said was both "concerning and heart­ breaking." Building bridges to mental healthcare ac­ cess The idea of "building bridges" emerged early on as a reoccurring theme at the Ashe Mental Health Roundtable meeting, which followed the presen­ tation by the Ashe Health Alliance. Angie Hagaman, chair of the roundtable which is a subgroup of the Ashe Health Alliance and in­ cludes representatives from the Appalachian Re­ gional Health Department, Ashe Suicide and Depres­ sion Awareness (ASAP), "Now, pretty much if you Ashe County Public Li­ worked in collaboration ASAP initiative which signs of depression and brary and other local with first responders and asked the question, "Are best practices for referring ask somebody they will tell you 'We have a problem health organizations, said the volunteer fire depart­ you tough enough to talk people to help. [in Ashe) with suicide,'" about depression?" Nancy Kautz, roundthe roundtable is focusing ments. on bridging the data and Jim Weaver, ASAP rep­ Part of initiative in­ table leader, said that past Kautz said, "And that was statistics with actions and resentative, said the Tough volved training commu­ efforts have had success in not always the case." cdayfl>civitasme<fta com "next steps." Man project was a past nity leaders to identify the raising awareness. Phil Cole, with ASAP, said a study conducted by Appalachian State Univer­ sity focused on the cultural phenomena in Appalachia which can create barriers to accessing mental help. "In the school system, sometimes it is obvious r//r'rss /r* . £ cuss /frs<f/// !. that kids need to be in counseling, and their par­ ents will refuse to allow ROOFING TREE SERVICE CYCLES that to occur," Cole said, "It may be the same stigma Ashe County (that we seel with adults BOB'S TREE SERVICE as well." Roofing Serving the Hijfh Country Cole said the study lj~tilwO**edmtdOprrmOSincr I9RS"Fully Insured" 30 Years Experience found that regionally, is­ • Tree Trimmino • SALTS Licensed in VA sues of spiritual orienta­ • Tree Removal • SERVICE • Bucket Truck tion and religious attitudes • CONSIGNMENT ¥_ fiff 'Chipper can also be cultural bar­ Roof Painting • PARTS/SCPPUES • Clearing Lots riers to people crossing Insured 8 ALL Work Guaranteed • RIDING APPAREL | • Cutting Views the bridge to seek help. > • FREE ESTIMATES 112961 US HWY 221 SOUTH Free Estimates He sited the study as say­ FLEETWOOD, NC Bob Cox Allen Miller ing that among the rural 780 Aivkrvio Hill Rd • iAmmg, NC WWW.HII IJUVEBCYC1-ES.COM | II: 977 2978 Home: 384 4971 Appalachians,"feelings of 336-384-3033 336-877-2802 worthlessness, helpless­ ness and hopelessness AUTO REPAIR WELDING LANDSCAPING were often interpreted as a lack of spiritual strength." The ASU study found that other cultural barriers to accessing mental health­ care include poverty and living in geographically isolated areas. "We've tried to keep that conversation going and say that it's okay to talk about depression, it's OK to talk about mental health is­ sues, it's OK to talk about emotions," Cole said. Past ASAP efforts have reached out to peripheral communities of Ashe and Business Service Guide HILL RIVER CYCLES �TUESDAY, January 14,2014 page 6 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathuii Hani, Spurts Writer (336) 846-7164 uhain(.i ritiUMmxliaxum Vikings stop Huskies in double-OT Nathan Ham Sports Writer Jordan Church poured in 23 points to help North Wilkes hand Ashe its first conference loss of the year, 60-59. Ashe trailed late in the fourth quar­ ter before ripping off a 13-0 run that carried into the first overtime session. A pair of late baskets by Church put Ashe down one point in the second overtime with 13 seconds remaining. On the final trip down the court, Corbin Winebarger s game-winning at­ tempt touched every part of the rim it could, but rolled off at the last second, dealing the Huskies a heartbreaking loss. Austin Owens and Josh Bare each added 11 points for North Wilkes. The Huskies had four scorers reach Gavin Woodie protects the ball from a defender, double figures, led by Devan Sheets Husky wrestlers drop conference match Nathan Ham Sports Writer who had 13 points. Bradley Lucas scored 12 points, Alex Spencer added 12 points and Cullen Ashley had a sol­ id double-double with 11points and 11 rebounds. Connor Bowers had four points and a team-leading four assists. Gavin Woodie added three points, Parker Shelton scored two and Kendall Rich­ ardson played in his first game of the season and chipped in two points and one rebound in limited minutes. Rich­ ardson had missed the entire season up to that point with a hand injury. Ashe dropped to 4-9 overall and 2-1 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Con­ ference. North Wilkes improved to 3-8 overall and 2-1 in the MVAC. The Huskies travel to Starmount on Wednesday night and host rival Wilkes Central on Friday night. nham@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Connor Bowers (1) glides In for a layup against North WUtes. North Wilkes takes down Ashe, 56-43 Ashe County lost its first conference wrestling Nathan Ham Head Coach Laura Fos­ match of the season on Sports Writer ter. "North Wilkes, even Wednesday night, falling to without Jackie Denny, is the North Wilkes Vikings, North Wilkes had four the most experienced and 57-22. players reach double-fig­ talented team in our con­ 106: Micah Lovette ures with a balanced scor­ ference. This was a much (North) pinned Caleb ing attack to get by the much closer game than the Cooper (Ashe) at 2:56. Lady Huskies, 5643. final score." 113: Jacob Weaver Allison Livengood had Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Junior Paige Spell fin­ (Ashe) won via forfeit. 13 points, Taylor Wyatt ished with five points, four Hallie Brown hit this short jumper in the corner over a North Wilkes defender. 120: Jose Aguilar scored 11, Brittany Es­ assists and four steals, (North) defeated Bodi cobar had 11 and Allie Abby Lopp had five points Miller (Ashe) by a 13-9 Church had 10 to pace and eight boards while Sa­ decision. 126: Lucas Smoot the Vikings, who continue vannah Brooks scored four (North) pinned Andrew to play without last year's points and tallied a te^mTedder (Ashe) at 3:13. leading scorer Jackie Den­ leading 12 rebounds. 132: Austin Lequire ny as she recovers from a The Lady Huskies are (North) pinned Brady knee injury. now 6-7 overall and 1-2 in Buchanan (Ashe) at 2:59. Morgan Hudler led all the Mountain Valley Ath­ 138: Obed Alvarez scorers with 18 points and letic Conference. (Notb) pinned Gabe Elliott Hallie Brown filled up the North Wilkes is 84 over­ (Ashe) at 6:00. stat sheets again with 10 all and a perfect 3-0 in the 145: Andrew Kempter points, two steals, two as­ MVAC. (North) won via forfeit. sists and two rebounds to Ashe willhave two games 152: Elijah Winters keep Ashe close for most of this week. The Lady Hus­ (North) won via forfeit. the contest. 160: Devin Robert kies travel to Starmount on "I was really pleased Wednesday before return­ (North) won via forfeit. with how hard we played ing home to battle Wilkes 170: Zack Wagoner Chloe Sullivan gets pressured and how well we competed Central on Friday. (North) won via forfeit. bringing the ball up the court against a very good North 182: Joshua Hamilton in Wednesday's game. Morgan Hudler drives to the basket for a layup. (Ashe) defeated Luke Wilkes team," said Ashe nham@civitasmedia.com Johnson (North) by a 13-3 major decision. 195: Shawn Baker (Ashe) won via forfeit. 220: Mitchell Brown (Ashe) won via forfeit. 285: Dakota Bell (North) tion that encourages private hooks and jug hooks with The N.C. Wildlife Re­ bear management objec­ won via forfeit. landowners to allow public their names and addresses sources Commission will tives. The 6:30 p.m. presen­ nham@civitasmedja.com angler access to inland fish­ or with their WRC cus­ conduct a public hearing tation and discussion will ing waters through their tomer numbers. Allowing give background informa­ on proposed changes to property under an agree­ anglers to use their WRC the state's wildlife manage­ tion about rule proposals ment with the Commission. customer numbers will help ment, game lands and fish­ that further objectives in The proposal provides land­ protect privacy by limiting ing regulations on Jan. 16, the North Carolina Black owners the ability to pre­ the personal information Bear Management Plan, in Wilkesboro. scribe allowable activities required on the labels. Hie public hearing, which 2012-2022. The plan assists on their property. Each area The "Public Hearings Ap­ begins at 7 p.m., willbe held the Wildlife Commission at the Walker Center at Wil­ in managing bear hunting make changes to the West- will be clearly marked with plying to 2014-2015 Fish­ kes Community College. to maintain healthy bear em Archery Deer Season, signs identifying activities ing, Hunting and Trapping Seasons" booklet, which The Wildlife Resources populations consistent with and adjust regulations for allowed. Another statewide pro­ provides a detailed list of Commission also has sched­ habitat where bears occur, black powder firearms and posed fishing regulation all 42 proposed regulations, uled a staff presentation 30 and balancing the consider­ crossbows. On Monday, Jan. Of interest to anglers is a will provide anglers the op­ along witha comment form, minutes before the hearing ation of stakeholders. 13, local author, histo­ Other hunting proposals statewide proposed regula­ tion to label troutlines, set is available online. to discuss statewide black rian and teacher Sam Shumate will be the featured speaker at an event sponsored by the Ashe County Histori­ cal Society. The loca­ In national or multi-state fundrais­ dealing with their fundraisers." The 2012-2013 report also North Carolinians dialed back tion will be the Mu­ their charitable giving this past year, shows that from the total amount ing campaigns that included North Although the amount of donation: seum of Ashe County while still giving more than during reported, charities directly received Carolina donors and were reported was down this past year, Marshal (old courthouse) in the worst of the recession several $16,251,956.67 from the reported to the Secretary of State's Office, said the needs of charities in th< years ago, according to new statis­ fundraising campaigns. That aver­ just over 46 percent of each dollar State continue to be great. "This i: Jefferson. His presen­ tics from the NC Secretary of State's ages to a 50.53 percent net return to given passed directly to the charities why it is so important to make goot tation will be at 6 p.m. the charities for each dollar donated. after fundraising and related costs. giving decisions," Marshall said Office. The public is invited to The annual report does not look at "The reality is that our charitie: These totals and percentages The just released 2012-2013 attend and there is no North Carolina Secretary of State are lower than for 2011-2012 when all charitable and non-profit causes across the State are still facing hug< cost. Charitable Solicitation Licensing the net return to N.C. charities was operating in North Carolina. It spe­ needs for their services and we al Sam is the author Division Annual Report states that $23,694,858.08. That number equaled cifically examines charitable groups want to see every dollar given usee of "The Bridge Crew: that choose to use paid solicitors effectively. charities collected $32,160,894.49 a 54.32 percent return to groups from Growing up in the Blue registered with the North Carolina from North Carolinians as reported professionally run campaigns. "Many good North Carolina chari Ridge Mountains in The all-time high percentage was Secretary of State's Office. Data in ties desperately need support righ by professional solicitors during the the 1940s and 50s"; a recorded in 2007-2008 when the the report breaks down how much now," Marshall added, "I hope thi: 12 month period. Reader's Digest feature That amount is lower than in average return to charities was 59.78 of each dollar given by the public is year's report contains enough gooe taken for fundraising costs. 2011-2012 when North Carolinians percent of every dollar given. news to encourage us all to look fo about local educator "Think of the report as a snapshot more ways to help." "These numbers and percents tell gave over $43.6 million. However, it Oddie Cox, and several still beats the approximately $26.7 us that groups did end up, on aver­ in time," Secretary Marshall said. A complete copy of the 2012-201: essays on Ashe Coun­ million total donated in 2010-2011 age, at above 50 cents on the dol­ "It gives us a concrete look at how Annual Report of the Charitabl. ty's history. lar." Secretary Marshall said. "We certain charities were doing both Solicitation Licensing Division i: according to that report. He worked at the Ore Secretary of State Elaine F. continue to ask charities to make with the giving public and with their also posted on the Department' Knob mine in the sum­ Marshall thanked people for stay­ the very best business decisions they own contracted fundraisers during a website. mer of 1960 during a ing generous in a time when many can when it comes to entering into one-year period. "You can visit www.sosnc.con break in his college "The new numbers show us that and go to our Charitable Solicitatioi household budgets continue to feel contracts with fundraisers." studies, and has inter­ The study also noted that the North Carolinians are trying to Licensing section on the websih economic stress. esting observations "It is clear to me that people percentage was lower for fundrais­ make good decisions about who to to get case by case information about local mining and across our great State continue to ing campaigns that were national give to," Secretary Marshall said, You can also find other informatioi do everything they can to help those or multi-state in nature versus cam­ "and it tells us that in the majority of about charities and fundraisers opei the place in history of in need and to support good works," paigns taking place inside North cases, charities here are continuing ating in North Carolina," Marshal this mine. Carolina only. to make good business decisions in said. Secretary Marshall said. Wildlife Commission to hold public hearing Shumate to offer history of Ore Knob Mine Charitable Giving Stressed This Past Year �TLESUAY, JANUARY 14. 2014 JEFFERSON POST Candidates jockey for state's highest courts in critical election year Craig Jarvis The News & Observer (MCT) The Republi­ cans' all-out effort to de­ feat U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, a Democrat from Greens­ boro, is the biggest po­ litical battle looming in North Carolina in 2014, but a handful of other cam­ paigns will determine who become the most powerful judges in the state. The seven elections are in the appellate courts. Most significantly, four are on the seven-member N.C. Supreme Court, where registered Republi­ can justices have long held a 4-3 majority. With three of those four seats currently held by Democrats, the GOP mo­ mentum that has swept North Carolina over the past three years could in­ crease the Republican ma­ jority if it continues. So far, Democrats haven't yet come up with someone to run against Justice Mark Martin for the chief justice seat being vacated by Sar­ ah Parker, who in August will reach the mandatory retirement age of 72. If voters cast ballots along ideological lines in these nonpartisan judicial elections — and that is ex­ actly what interest groups will try to convince them to do through an antici­ pated massive infusion of outside money — then the Supreme Court could look very different a year from now. The outcome will have an effect on what ultimate­ ly becomes law in North Carolina, from state and federal legislative maps to education to the death penalty and other consti­ tutional issues. Longtime Republican strategist Paul Shumaker, who is working on Mar­ tin's campaign for chief justice, said Friday that the Senate race might gen­ erate needed attention for the judicial races, which are usually low-profile con­ tests where few voters can name the candidates. "Traditionally, they have been overlooked, despite the fact they are an equal and separate third branch of government," Shumak­ er said. "Seven members of the court can undo what 170 legislators and a gov­ ernor can do." Shumaker said the grow­ ing number of unaffiliated voters deciding candidates in the nonpartisan elec­ tions creates challenges and opportunities: It takes a lot of money to reach voters across the state through advertising and other means. PACs will be active again In 2012, North Caro­ lina saw a record-breaking amount of money spent to keep Justice Paul Newby, a Republican, on the court in the face of a challenge by appeals court Judge Sam Ervin IV. That campaign became a $4.4 million race, with $3.8 million of it coming from outside groups. The flood of money was largely due to the rise of indepen­ dent expenditure commit­ tees — super PACs — that can spend unlimited mon­ ey to promote or defeat candidates. Most of that was spent on Newby's be­ half. One of the big spend­ ers in that race, the N.C. Judicial Coalition, will be back in the game this year, one of its founders, former state GOP Chairman Tom Fetzer, said Friday. "We plan to be very ac­ tive," Fetzer said. "I think it's the most important state election in North Carolina." Fetzer said he antici­ pates Democrats will also put a lot of resources into some of the judicial cam­ paigns, since their chances of replacing the governor and GOP majority in the General Assembly in the near future seem slim. John Davis, a veteran political analyst in Ra­ leigh, says Democrats are well aware of the GOP momentum and the poten­ tially vulnerable three Su­ preme Court seats. They will likely pick their races carefully, he said. "If you just look at the numbers, odds are Re­ publicans are going to strengthen their partisan advantage on that court," Davis said Friday. "I think where Democrats are in North Carolina, until they recover as a political war machine, they may not be able to take advantage of every opportunity." Davis also thinks the amount of money that will be spent on the judicial races will be unprecedent­ ed for a mid-term election. A show of support The field for the four Su­ preme Court seats and for three seats on the 15-mem­ ber N.C. Court of Appeals will become clear over the next two months, with a filing deadline at the end of February. But the main contenders have already announced. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals jurists serve eight-year terms. Parker, who must retire at the end of her term this year, is a Democrat. Martin came out early with a show of support. He filed for the the chief justice seat last March and began raising money. He has raised $90,000 as of six months ago. He publicly announced his candidacy in May, when he announced he had been endorsed by all five living former chief jus­ tices, which includes three Democrats and two Re­ publicans. Supreme Court justices often support the re-election of their col­ leagues, for consistency and experience. • Martin is the most se­ nior member of the Su­ preme Court, and has more than 20 years experi­ ence on the bench, having served on that court, the appeals court and superior court. 1\vo appeals court judg­ es are vying to fill Mar­ tin's seat on the Supreme Court: Ervin, a Democrat, makes his second attempt at the higher court. His colleague Robert N. Hunt­ er Jr., a Republican, is also running. Justice Robin Hudson, a Democrat who was elected in 2006, is running for re-election. Superior Court judge and former appeals court Judge Eric Levinson, a Republican from Charlotte, is running for Hudson's seat. Cheri Beasley, a Democrat, was appointed by Gov. Bev Perdue in 2012 and faces election for the first time. Ola M. Lewis, a superior court judge from Bruns­ wick County who changed her party registration from Democrat to Republican in 2003, is running for Beas­ ley's seat. On the Court of Ap­ peals, the seats up for election belong to Judge Robert C. Hunter Jr., a Democrat who is retiring; Judge Donna Stroud, a Re­ publican who was elected in 2006; and Judge Mark Davis, a Democrat whom Perdue appointed in 2012. Candidates for the ap­ peals court seats who have emerged are Lucy Inman, a Democratic spe­ cial Superior Court judge from Raleigh; William F. Southern III, a Republi­ can District Court judge from Stokes County. Also running is District Court Judge Paul A. Holcombe III of Clayton. He is chal­ lenging Davis for his seat. 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North Caro­ lina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to present them on or before 19th day of March. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate will please make Immediate payment. This the 1 lis 19th day of Decem­ ber. 2013. For the Estate of Thomas Jef­ ferson TavloMII EDUCATION Business Development Representative: Stokes News REAL ESTATE SALES Have you been looking for a position m sales that raaly rewards you for your efforts? Could any or several of the following words be used to describe you or your personality? Fast paced, competitive, decisive persistent eager bold, forceful, and inquisitive How about assertive? Do you like to meet new people? Are you good at multi-task­ ing ? Do you work well with others and with the pubfcc? If you answered yes to many of these questions, you may be the person we are seek­ ing Civitas Media is looking for a Business Development Representatives to sell on­ line and print advertising for our Newspapers These are full time salary positions with a generous commission program Benefits include Health insurance. 401K, vacation, etc If mterested-send resume to Nathan DiBagno at ndibagno ® civitasmedia.com. Sale* IBusiness Development —MULTIMEDIA SALES The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both print and online products to local businesses. Will handle an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. 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Stan Medical Alert for Seniors $29 ONLY Check out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by local dealers 1-800-734-5524 Call Toll-free: 1-800 541-2398 Mecli .ll Alert I Houses For Sale -O O CO o o m 3 �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JANUARY 14,2014 JEFFERSON POST Sales continue to climb as price remain low Local real estate sales were up and prices were down in 2013, as buyers' market condi­ tions continued in the High Country area. That's according to the High Country Multiple Listing Service, which tracks all Realtor®-assisted home sales within Ashe, Avery and Watau­ ga counties. Realtor® sales were up 2.6 percent compared to the year prior, and up 27 percent com­ pared to 2011. Yet the median sold price dropped for the sec­ ond consecutive year, down 10.4 percent from 2011, and stood at a seven-year low. Interest in selling remained high. New listings increased by 13 percent year over year. "We are elated that there are more buyers coming to our High Country region," said Jerry Starnes, 2013 President of the High Country Association of Realtors. "The year 2014 may be the last year to find bargains' because of a two-year supply of unsold properties. It seems the market is seeking a balance as we end 2013." There were 1,294 Realtorsassisted home sales in 2013, the busiest year for the region since 2007. The properties sold for $332.82 million, the high­ est amount since 2008. October was the strongest month, with the 147 homes sold a six-year high. The median sold price for the year was $190,000 (Half of all homes sold were above that rice, with the other half be\0w). In 2012 the median sold price was $199,900. It had been $200,000 or greater every year prior since at least 2005. Sellers were undaunted. There were 3,952 new listings with Realtors® during the year, the most since at least 2005. Total Realtor® sales - which included homes, land and com­ mercial property - also increased in 2013. There were 1,703 units sold for $376.72 million. That was a 1 percent increase in units sold compared to 2012, and a 5.8 percent increase in value. The year ended with Decem­ ber sales of 93 home listings •J worth $22.55 million, the fewest since February. The median sold price was $168,000, the lowest for any month since March 2009 ($164,000). December was the tenth con­ secutive month Realtors® sold more than 90 homes. That's the longest such streak since October 2008, just prior to the collapse of the national housing market. Nationally, median sold prices continued to climb in November 2013, the most recent month such stats were reported by the National Association of Re­ altors® (NAR). The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $196,300, up 9.4 percent from November SkyLine Membership Corporation announces new Executive Director of Finance SkyLine Membership Corporation announces the appointment of Cin­ dy Rothstein as the new Executive Director of Fi­ nance. In this role, Rothstein manages the company's regulatory, accounting, financial, inventory and warehouse departments. "We are delighted to welcome Cindy Rothstein to our executive manage­ ment group at SkyLine," said SkyLine Chief Execu­ tive Officer Jimmy Blevins. "Cindy brings a wealth o f experience i n b o t h finance and telecommu­ nications, and she under­ stands the complexities of the current regulatory landscape in our indus­ try," he said, "She is valu­ able addition to our com- Rothstein pany in the regulatory and financial management of SkyLine and the various lines of business through our subsidiary, SkyBest Communications." Rothstein is a Certified Public Accountant with a bachelor's degree in Busi­ ness Administration from Athens State University in Athens, Ala. She comes to SkyLine from the Nashville, Tenn., area, where she spent the last 17 years working in the telecommunications industry. She and her hus­ band Edward live in West Jefferson. In addition to Roth­ stein, SkyLine's execu­ tive management group is composed of Executive Director of Customer Op­ erations Kim Shepherd, Executive Director of Competitive Operations Tim Grosse and Execu­ tive Director of Engineer­ ing Operations Robbie Farmer. These directors report to CEO Blevins. 2012. Total sales for the year are expected to be released at the end of January, and should be "the best sales total in seven years," according to Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Interest rates are slowly ris­ ing. As of January 2, the average 30-year mortgage loan rate was 4.53 percent, up from 4.48 per­ cent, according to Freddie Mac. The average for the 15-year loan increased to 3.55 percent from 3.52 percent. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate averaged 3.35 percent; the 15-year, 2.65 percent. Many experts are predicting an increase in rates into 2014, reaching 5 percent by year's end. M •4 T * X r i P* I ^ vV •».. < Ad * ' • "Jf* y • ' A^ ^* Wil Petty| Jefferson Post A white Dodge Ram truck fell backward off an embankment onto a ditch on Beaver Creek School Road at approximately 2:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Truck falls off embankment at Ingles parking lot Wil Petty Staff Writer A male driving a white Dodge Ram truck drove backward off an embankment in the Ingles parking lot in West Jefferson around 2:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. The truck slid off, hitting a ditch on the side of Beaver Creek School Road across from Nations Inn after going over the curb. The male driving the truck was taken into custody by the West Jefferson Police. Ashe County Sheriffs and the West Jef­ ferson Mice Department responded to the accident. jpetty@civitasmedia.com urn i JL te to Si SI OFF THE Introducing' Jeanette M. Billett, MD. FACC Specializing In cardiology and compassionate care Dr. Jeanette Billett is a highly qualified heart specialist who brings years of experience to her new practice. Novant Health Ashe Cardiology, which is now open and accepting new patients. She is boardcertified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Billett to Ashe Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment, please call 336-846-8100 beginning January 15. JUl Novant Health Ashe Cardiology Ashe Memorial Hospftai Gil Seagraves Wing 200 Hospital Drive Jefferson. NC N • NOVANT • HEALTH � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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JANUARY 17. 2014 ro 00 School board hears'Read to Achieve „„ncerns Christina Day Staff Writer • cday@civitasmedia.com North Carolina's contested "Read to Achieve" program was a central talking point during the monthly meeting of the Ashe County Board of Education on Jan. 13. "It's a nightmare, it's an injus­ tice, but it's also a state law," Phil Howell, director of curriculum for Ashe County Public Schools, said of implementing the pro­ gram within Ashe schools. Read to Achieve, part of the Excellent Public Schools Act, was passed by the state legisla- ture in July 2012 and put into af­ fect at the start of the 2013-2014 school year. According the information re­ leased by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the law requires all third grade students to take and pass an end-of-grade exam (EOG) in order to advance to fourth grade. "I think it had good inten­ tions," Ashe County School su­ perintendent Dr. Todd Holden said of boosting student interest in reading, "but I think what will happen is just the opposite. In­ stead of getting kids interested in reading, you're going to shut them off from reading." System," Holden said, adding that students who take the six week reading course in the sum­ mer will essentially "be in school all year." Howell said the implementa­ tion of Read to Achieve involves student portfolios, which the law describes as "a compila­ tion of independently produced student work selected by the student's teacher, and signed by the teacher and principal," and is intended to demonstrate the student's mastery in 12 different benchmarks set by the state. "(These portfolios] are pri­ marily all that third grade Students who do not pass the reading exam, the EOG retake or alternate exam, are required to enroll in a six-week summer' reading camp. Those students who do not attend summer school will not be considered proficient at the end of the six weeks and will be considered "retained" in third grade, but will attend fourth grades classes. Holden said his concerns stretched beyond the effect the law would have on the students directly impacted. "This is burdening our third grade kids, I think that this is burdening our third grade teach­ ers and Ithink it's burdening our See BOE I 7 Contest winners earn fcBux 4 Bucks' Acclaimed actor returns for MLK Day Christina Day Staff Writer cday@civitasmedia.com Christina Day Staff Writer cday@civitasmediacom For the 11th year, the Ashe County Arts Council willhost a cele­ bration in honor of civil rights leader Dr. MartinLutlier King Jr. "It started as a diversity piece, and over the years it has diNfjpped into a family and community event," Rebecca Williams, program director at tlx? arts council said. The Martin I-uther KingHoliday Celebration, at 7 p.nL on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Arts Council in West Five local hunters are taking home cash prizes as winners of Jefferson Post's "Bux 4 Bucks" online photo contest. Online voters choose winners in the categories of Best Doe, Best Buck, Best Game Bird, Best Deer and one Overall Win­ ner for most votes in total. "There were so ninny ureal Jetterson, will lealuit* acclaimed stage actor and playwright Mike Wiley. Wiley created his ownpmduction company based in North Carolina with an emphasis on bringing Afri­ can-American stories from "back the pages of his­ tory" to the hunt of audi­ ences'minds. "Over the years I've met new people, but also seen many of the same faces Mike Wiley who come to share their experiences and recollec­ tions," Wiley said. The actor will also perform at the Ashe County Middle School and Ashe County High School on Tues­ day, Jan. 21, presenting students with hisplay "One Noble Journey." "It's the story of Henry Brown, who triumphed over slavery by lit­ erally putting himself in a crate and mailing himself to freedom horn Richmond, Va„ to Philadelphia, Pa.," Wiley said. He hopes to inspire his audiences to be truly engrged in the stories, and to walk away learning more about slavery life in America. Tin a strongbeliever in using the audience so that they can experi­ ence what it may have been like to actually be oneof these individuals," Wiley said. He will present excepts from "One Nobel Journey" at the Arts Council celebration, as wefl as mate­ rial focused on MartinLuther King "Mike has been withus five times over the years," Williams said, "And he really has become part of the fam­ ilyWiley said that this year is special for him also, because for the fust time his own family, including his 2 and 5 year old children, wiD accom­ pany him to Ashe County. Tm extremely excited about com­ ing back." he said. Tine Lonon and the folks at the Arts Council are so sweet to continue to ask meback." The Arts Council celebration will feature essays, speeches and tributes highlightingthe message of Dr. Kingand his teaching of peace, unity and equality in society. A community choir lead by Diane Bryan-Leeper wffl perform freedom songs and African-American spiritu­ als. The event is free to the public, thanks in part to a Grassroots Arts Program Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and refresh­ ments wiU be provided. For more information call (336) 846-ARTS or visit www^sheaxmtyarts.org. Christina Day| Jefferson Post Superintendent Dr. Todd Hoiden addresses his concerns on the state mandated "Read to Achieve" program to the board of education. photos to choose from." said Jeff Day. owner of category sponsor Most of the audience shook their heads "no," but suggested closing the convention earlier to allow those musicians who also perform in Galax to have enough time to travel there. There were also questions about the actual running of the show. "It's really a labor intensive job," said Lynn Worth of Sparta, who helped start the Alleghany Fiddlers Convention and offered several suggestions from how to handle food vendors to camp­ sites. Worth said one of the elements of a successful convention is hav­ ing a solid group of volunteers • anywhere between 15 to 20 people. She also offered suggestions on concessions. Worth said at the Alleghany Convention, local charitable organizations are in­ vited to sell food and other items as a fundraiser. Day's Bocjy Shop in Jefferson, "I'm glad I didn't have to pick the winner." Dale Testerman of Warrensville was the Overall Winner for the eight-point buck he bagged after a long day of hunting in Ashe. Although unofficial, a taxidermist estimated it to score 145 to 160. Testerman won $100 compli­ ments of title sponsor Grashal Outdoors of Boone. All category winners were awarded $40 compliments of sponsors Day's Body Shop, Ashe County Republican Party, Walmart and Western Carolina Eye Associates, P.A., of Jeffer­ son. Kolten Taylor, age' 6. took home a prize for Best Doe, his first deer, which he took down in November 2012 on a hunting trip with his father. Troy Wantland won Best Buck, which he hunted in his hometown of Lansing with his wife, who initially mistook the buck for a dog. "It ended up being the biggest buckIever killed, but it was my favorite hunt because I got to share it with my wife, even if she did think my trophy, at first, was a dog," Wantland posted. Andy Elliott of Jefferson, who won Best Game Bird, is pictured with the 21 pound turkey he hunted from Rich Hill Road in Creston. "I love the sound of a turkey gobbling and drumming, it just gets your heart pounding." El­ liott said of the game bird which took him just 30 minutes to bag See FIDDLERS' | 7 See WINNERS | 7 Preparing for the Fiddlers' Convention Arts Council asks the experts - the artists - for help Cliff Clark General Manager/Editor In an effort to "pass the heri­ tage on to future generations" a organizational meeting was held by the Ashe County Arts Coun­ cil on Monday, Jan. 13, to get a sense of how the Council should run the annual Ashe County Fid­ dlers' Convention. "We don't want to do this in a vacuum," said ACAC Execu­ tive Director Jane Lonon as she opened the meeting held to gath­ er information on "what works and what doesn't" to host the an­ nual summer event. As the question was asked about what works and what doesn't, a chorus of the nearly 50 people who attended the meeting responded with "good weather." However, there were concerns that participation from musi­ cians and overall attendance is challenged because the Fiddlers' Convention is held in Galax, Va., the weekend after the Ashe con- Photos by Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post Top: More than 50 musicians and supporters attended a meeting on Monday at the Ashe County Arts Council to offer suggestions on how the Council can hold a successful Fiddlers' Convention this summer. Above: Paul Hardy (standing), Lynn Worth and Tim Vamer give their advice on the convention. vention. Lonon asked if the date for the convention should be changed. Lansing board discusses Creeper Trail development plans Wil Petty Staff Writer jpetty#civitasmedia.com In the monthly meeting of the Lan­ sing Board of Alderman on Monday, Jan. 13, the board was updated on the Greater Lansing Area Development project involving the Lansing Creeper Trail, which was recently award a $500,000 state grant. "The state will come in and do their own appraisal," said Ann Rose, chair­ person of the GLAD board. "There will be no discussion of monies until then." The grant was approved by the state in late 2013. So far, no paperwork has been presented to Lansing or the coun­ ty yet. North Carolina will provide 50 per­ cent of the funding for the project, while the Town of Lansing will have to provide the other 50 percent. Rose said that property owners of the land near the park had been in talks with GLAD members about dif­ ferent options of having Lansing buy the land. "We still need to do our share of rais­ ing the funds to get the park going," Rose said. In a Dec. 13 Jefferson Post interview. Rose said the town was planning to raise around $500,000 for the project. Plans from the grant include adding 30 primitive campsites to the park, us­ ing existing structures to make a sec­ ond stage for the town's Ola Belle Reed Aldermen Jack Brown. Michelle Slaton, Dylan Ughtfoot and festival and having three floating water Mauvine Shepard take the oath of office for the positions of See PATH | 7 Aldermen In the Town of Lansing on Monday, Jan. 13. �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe County crime report Staff report The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Jan. 9, with the Honorable Mi­ chael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: sault. Bond was set at $1,000. Dec. 9 Teresa Gail Fink, 33, of Lansing was charged with simple assault and second degree trespassing. Bond was set at $1,000. Dec. 11 James Farel Lewis, 37, of West Jefferson was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $200. Lewis was released later that day. Dec. 12 Joshua Dean Maine, 25, of Creston was charged with driving with a re­ voked license. Bond infor­ mation is unknown. Maine was released later that day. Dec. 13 Michael Lee Jones, 34, of Lansing was charged with fraudulent disposal of mortgage property. Bond was set at $550. Jones was released later that day. Dec. 14 Johnny Edward Grubb, 46, of Todd was charged with non-support of a child. Bond information is unknown. Sherrellyn Taylor Da­ vis, 54, of Jefferson was charged with simple as­ Ashe District Court Dec. 16 Jamie Lee Adams, 28, of West Jefferson was charged with fraudulent disposal of mortgage property. Bond was set at $550. Adams was released later that day. Jesse Wayne Douglas, 20, of Lenoir was charged with assault to inflict seri­ ous injury. Bond was set at $2,500. Douglas was re­ leased on Jan. 3. Dec. 17 Logan Allen Hardin, 23, of West Jefferson was charged with driving while impaired, driving with a revoked license and op­ erating a vehicle with no insurance. Bond was set at $1,000. Hardin was re­ leased the next day. Stacy Mark Bell, 54, of Jefferson was charged with assault with a deadly weap­ on to inflict serious injury and assault on a female. Bond was set at $50,000. Dec. 18 Christopher Lee Caudill, 24, of Jefferson was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $500. Dec. 19 Charles Clifford Wiley, 59, of West Jefferson was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Bond was set at $30,000. Wiley was released on Dec. 27. Randall Scott Combs, 42, of West Jefferson was charged with driving while impaired and speed­ ing. Bond information is unknown. Combs was re­ leased later that day. Cody Winfield Ander­ son, 26, of Lansing was charged with assault on a female. Bond information is unknown. Anderson was released the next day. Dec. 21 Jamie Duane Bare, 38, of Grassy Creek was charged with two counts of com­ municating threats. Bond information is unknown. Bare was released the next day. Dec. 22 Terry Bruce Cowan, 24, of West Jefferson was charged with assault on a female. Bond was set at $1,000. Cowan was re­ leased the next day. 24 hours CWS. (M) lar­ ceny of motor fuel (P) no contest (J) PJC. 20 hours CWS, credit time already done. Wesley Elijah Amos Bledsoe: (F) breaking and enter­ ing - three counts (F) lar­ ceny after breaking and entering - three counts — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. NC DOC 5/15 active 35 days, credit time served. 18 months supervised probation. $100 plus CC. Mushrom Bumgardner: (M) breaking and entering - three counts (M) misdemeanor lar­ ceny — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty 30 days ACL suspended sentence, 12 months supervised pro­ bation Ethan A. By land: (M) misdemeanor break­ ing and entering • three counts (M) misdemean­ or larceny — cons. (J) guilty 30 days suspended sentence, 12 months su­ pervised probation. 30 hours CWS $100 plus CC. Cesar T. Estrada: (T) Driving with license revoked, (T) fictitious info to officer — cons. 45 days suspended sen­ tence, 12 months unsu­ pervised probation. $100 plus CC. Juan Carolos Guil­ len: (T) no operators li­ cense — two counts (P) no contest (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ suspended sen­ tence, 12 months unsu­ pervised probation, $30 plus CC. Joshua Anthony Hayes: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty, 60 days suspend­ ed sentence, unsuper­ vised probation. 24 hours CWS. $100 plus CC. Justin Paul Hodaway: (M) possession of marijuana up to onehalf ounce (J) 90-96. su­ pervised probation six months, 24 hours CWS. Jana Howell: (M) mis­ demeanor common law forgery (J) guilty. 90 days NC DOC suspended sentence 18 months su­ pervised probation, pay $852.85 in restitution. $75 plus CC. Christian I]fler Keagy: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (P) no con­ test (J) 90-96. six months unsupervised probation, Pennington: (T) driving while im­ paired, (T) drive after consuming under 21, (M) resisting public of­ ficer — cons. (P) no con­ test (J) guilty. NC MCP six months suspended sentence, 18 months su­ pervised probation, 72 hours CWS. . Anthony Trivette: (M) possession of drug para­ phernalia (P) no contest (J) 90-96. six months un­ supervised probation, 24 hours CWS, CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: Hi offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Di­ vision of Adult Correc­ tions; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges con­ solidated Expansion of natural gas lines continues Cliff Clark General Manager/Editor As natural gas produc­ tion in the US. continues at record highs for now and the foreseeable future, the cost to heat a home or business has dropped dramatically over the last decade. For consumers, this is wel­ come news for those ready to make the leap to heating and cooking with natural ^s. "This is one of the only commodities that is cheaper than it was five years ago," said Darryl Knight, general manager/vice president of Frontier Natural Gas, the area's sole provider of natural gas- As a result of the increased production of natural gas throughout the US.,residents and businesses wanting to use gas can expect a monthly savings of between 40 and 60 percent, said Knight. "I'm excited everyday when I get to work because it is such a cost savings for businesses and residences," he said. required and that conversion Natural gas arrivedin Ashe is more expensive. County, according to Knight, Frontier has approached in 2002, when Frontier ran a the N.C. Utilities Commis­ gas line from Surry County sion to explore the possibility to the Gates Rubber plant in of offering consumers want­ ing to switch from oil to gas Jefferson Since then, the line has some financial assistance to been extended into West help pay for the conversion, Jefferson. Gas lines now run he said. Because Frontier is a pubthrough the business districts and several neighborhoods of Ik utility, any type of conver­ sion-assistance program for both towns. For homeowners inter­ potential residential or busi­ ness customers would have ested in converting from propane to natural f&s to to beapproved by the NCUC. There is no timetable for heat and cook. Knight said when a final decision might the conversion is a relatively be made by the NCUC on straightforward process. allowing Frontier to help con­ Essentially, he said, a sumers make the switch. homeowner can change the Knight had a few words "jets" in the heating unit to of advice for those exploring convert from propane to natu­ the possibility of making the ral gas. switch. However, for those who "Go out and canvas your are using fuel oil to heat, a neighborhood," he said. new gasburning furnace is However, for those inter­ ested and maybe are a little shy, Frontier will also help. Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Frontier Natural Gas employ­ ees were hard at work in the fall laying new underground gas lines in West Jefferson. Just call them at 336-5262690 and they'll contact all the residents in an area to determine if there is enough support to extend a new gas line. To reach Cliff Clark, email cclark® civitasmedia.com or call 336-8467164. DHHS offers free radon test kits During the month of Janu­ ary - National Radon Action Month - the N.G Department of Health and Human Servic­ m the I es is emphasizing the impor­ Huddter Tree Farm. Iyr old male Brtndle Boxer, brown and black. He tance of having a home safe has white chest and some on chin and from radoa The N.C. Radon paws. He is around 70 lbs, comes from Program, administeredby the loving home with 2 children who miss Department of Health and him badly. If you have any Information. or have seen him please call . Human Services, is distribut­ -877-7801. $100 ing free radon test kits. 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RE gets the pine tips for 11 years, these trees will be tipped 3 times, the last tipping RE will cut the limbs out, leaving 3 rings uncut. At this time you have a good stand of timber. But if you want to sell these trees for another cash payday, RE will contract these trees for 3 more years and cut the trees down, and will pay you another 500.00 per ac. You can then repeat this program again. RE needs at least 5 ac. to plant, and needs to be within 80 miles of Independence, VA. Any fields 50 acres or more RE will pay a 500.00 bonus. RE will buy any pine from 2 yrs old to 14 yrs old even if it has been tipped before. Thanks - Roger Roberts 276-233-0107 Lee Roberts 276-233-6589 Office - 276-744-2793 of lung cancer in the US. among non-smokers. The US. Environmental Protec­ tion Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 hmg cancer deaths per year in the United States. This is more than the number of deaths associated with DUI accidents. Radon is a naturally oc­ curring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Radon is released harmlessly from the ground into outdoor air, but it can ac­ cumulate and reach harmful levels when trapped in homes and building. Because radon is found in granite type rocks, many counties in mountainous re­ gions of western North Caro­ lina have been designated by the EPA as "Zone1" counties. This means the average home will test higher than four picocuries per liter (pCi/L), the level at which the EPA rec­ ommends fixing your home. Houses in the same neighbor­ hood can have very different levels, so every home should be tested. To receive a fress test kit • visit theN.C Radon web­ site at wwwjicradon.org; • visit any of the following 20 County Agriculture Exten­ sion Offices that have a sup­ ply of free kits to distribute while supplies last in these counties - Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cherokee, Dur­ ham, Hoke, Franklin, Gra­ ham, Henderson, Johnston, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowefl, Person, Stokes, Transylvania, Watauga and Yadkin. For more information, call the Ashe County N£. Co­ operative Extension office at 336-846-5850. �OBITUARIES NANCY HANKS STUMP Nancy Banks Stump of Charlotte passed away peacefully in Hospice House of Southminster on Jan. 12,2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, J. Ralph Stump and her two sons, Randy (and his wife Robyn) and Tim (and his wife Kim), as well as her four grand­ children, John, Erin, Stuart and Bo. Nancy was born and raised in Garner and was the daughter of Portia and Paul Banks. She was the second oldest of five siblings: Paul (deceased), Oliver, Tom and Portia Dawson. She remained close to her family through­ out her life. During her years at Gar­ ner High School she was a three-year cheerleader and played varsity basketball. After attendingMars Hill College, Nancy worked in the School of Agriculture at N.C. State College where she was voted to the home­ coming court in 1951. She met her future husband at State and they were mar­ ried later that year. Nancy and Ralph lived in five states before per­ manently returning to North Carolina in 1970. They traveled the world many times and visited 100 countries plus all 50 states. Their homes were in Charlotte, Blowing Rock and Nathans Creek. Nancy was a strong back­ bone behind Ralph's suc­ cessful career as a merger and acquisition banker and broker. She frequently drove the car cross country while he wrote letters and made lists. She was a main­ stay at his side at furniture markets held in High Point, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco. In her spare time, which was rare, Nancy enjoyed art, decorating and entertaining. She tutored stu­ dents at Eastover Elementary for many years and as a cancer survivor was a caregiver to fel­ low patients. In the later years, her favorite time of the week was Sunday morning when she could watch Dr. Robert Schuller and Rev. Charles Stanley preach on television. She would then relay the ser­ mon to the family. The family will miss her constant smiles and pret­ ty dresses. Special thanks go out to Dr. A1 Hudson and to her special caregiver Alda Orr, CNA. Memorials can be made to Search Ministries of Charlotte or to Garner Methodist Church in Gar­ ner. There will be a private memorial held at the Cy­ press of Charlotte where she lived. The service will be led by Reverend Davis Kuykendall. PAGE 3 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17,2014 JEFFERSON POST High school counseling service seeing growth Christina Day Staff Writer cday@civitasmedia.com The Assessment, Support and Counseling (ASC) program leaders presented the Ashe County Board of Education with an update on their progress working to address the mental health concerns of Ashe County High School students. Dr. Kurt Michael, professor at Ap­ palachian State University, told the board that he has seen advancements in the university-high school collabo­ ration in the year since it was estab­ lished. "In terms of service delivery hours, we're seeing almost as many individ­ ual cases up through December (of this year] as we saw all of last year," Michael said. The program, which offers on-site mental health assessments and treat­ ments to students at the high school worked with 47 individual cases in total last school year. Through De­ cember of this school year, ASC has worked with 41 individual cases. The ASC crisis service saw 20 stu­ dents last year, and 22 individuals to date this year. "If these numbers hold true, we'll be doubling what we did last year," Michael said of the number of stu­ dents seen by ASC. Last year, Michael reported that 70 percent of students seen could be considered "recovered or improved." Christina Day | Jefferson Post Dr. Kurt Michael of the Assessment, Support and Counseling (ASC) program addressing the Ashe County Board of Education. To date, this year's number is 50 per­ by the Appalachian District Health cent. Department, which is already opera­ "Counselors at the high school tional at Ashe County Middle School are instrumental in promoting the "It takes time to develop that kind services," Michael said, also attrib­ of partnership," Michael said, "We're uting growth to "increased visibility in it for the long haul and hope that and increased awareness" of the pro­ we can achieve similar results with a gram's presence. similar process." Ashe County superintendent Dr. ASC's mission to bring accessible Todd Holden said there has been "a mental health care into schools has change in culture at the high school," lead to the creation of a website, which was why he asked ASC lead­ www.highcountryhelp.com, which ers to expand the program into the connects local "students and families middle school. Michael said he hopes the expan­ to help and support in their commu­ sion into the middle school can soon, nities and schools." "We're working to break the ten­ but said it must be done both with ' dency (of young people] to only careful and deliberate planning, as share with their peers," Michael said, was done in the high school. ASC anticipates working in collab­ "And to teach peers to help each oth­ oration with the Top Dog Clinic, run er in a more meaningful way." OTJBA to host 5 events in 2014 "I know a lot of vendors the Museum of Ashe County said their biggest sales and History. Cabot Hamilton, executive biggest amount of sales were PATSANNA PHILLIPS COPE director of the Ashe County at our events," Miller said. The Olde Towne Jeffer­ Maye said the year was a Chamber of Commerce also Mrs. Patsanna Phil­ lips Cope and wife, Pam, son Business Association is expressed his appreciation learning experience, particu­ lips Cope, better known of Raleigh and Albert planning five different events larly with the weather caus­ for the organization's work. the OTJBA is tentatively as "Ann," of Jefferson, "Mark" Cope and wife, in 2014. "It was a pleasure to tell ing problems in some of the passed away Friday night, Betsy, of Raleigh; a broth­ Those events will be an planning the day-long festi­ the guests coming into the community's events. Jan. 10, 2014, at Margate er, Frank Phillips Jr., bet­ 01& Towne Market in May, val for Saturday, Sept. 27. "We had some weather visitors center about all of The event included live the events taking place in issues, so we want to learn Health & Rehab Center* ter known as "Bud," of three Cruise-ins during June, y Shr W 1Spruce Pinevthree sifters,: July and August aiul an Ok- music, a beer garden and Jefferson," Hamilton said. from what we did and Just Mrs. "Cope was hori in >orn Rita Todd, of toberfest celebration tenta­ traditional German dance "Thank you so much for improve on it," she said. Avery County on lessons. Whifeville, Jane tively set for September. The next meeting of the building up the calendar for For continuing these Monday, Dec. 2, In the Board's first meet­ Ashe County." Powell, of AsheOTJBA will take place Tues­ 1935, to the late events, the OTJBA are look­ OTJBA secretary Loni day, Feb. 11 at Vera's Pizza. ville and Susie ing of the year, which took Frank Wilson place at Coach's in Jefferson ing for sponsors. Miller also spoke on the suc­ To donate to OTJBA or Loven, of Afton, For $750, sponsors can en­ and Henrietta Tenn.; seven on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the joy gold membership, while cessful year, saying vendors become a sponsor, contact Thompson Phil­ plans for organizing these eqjoyed success at their Maye at mayiegacy(a>gmai1. grandchildren; $500 provides silver mem­ lips. events were discussed. events. com or (336) 877-0578. and several niec­ After gradu­ "We have a lot of opportu­ bership. For $350, (k)nors es and nephew. ating from nities for partnership within will have bronze member­ A memorial the county." said Stacy Maye, ship while other member­ Crossnore High service was held president of the OTJBA. "We ships begin at $100. School, Ann on Tuesday, hope to continue on it." attended Ap­ Maye said the association Jan. 14, 2014, palachian State The Olde Town Market is will be promoting the spon­ Teachers College where at Boone Family Funeral an open street market where sorships through April 8. also buying silver,platinum & coins she earned her Bachelor Home with Rev. Rob area vendors sell their items 2013 successes and Masters Degrees. She Brooks officiating. The association also cel­ in the parking lot of the was a passionate bowler, In lieu of flowers me­ Museum of Ashe County ebrated a successful 2013 of and an active Lady Shri- morial may be made to: History. There will be food events in the community. I\ ifflEMB * ner of the A^he County Shriner's Children Hospi­ vendors, antiques, entertain­ Leaders from the commu­ Shrine Club. nity also mentioned the suc­ tal, 950 West Farris Road, ment and arts and crafts. Ann enjoyed spending Greenville, SC 29605 or Cruise-ins work as car cess the OTJBA events had hours outdoors "digging Nathans Creek Method­ shows. Area car fans bring for their organizations. in the dirt" in her flower "From the museum ist Church, 422 Nathans tlieir classic and custom cars gardens. She was a loving to Downtown Jefferson for standpoint, the events that Creek Road, Crumpler, sister, wife, mother, and onlookers to enjoy. happened at the museum NC 28617. grandmother. She will be The fust Oktoberfest was grounds doubled our atten­ You may give the family missed by all. celebrated in Jeffersonin Oc­ dance at the museum," said & 336-667-2257' She is survived by her your condolences at our tober of last year. TWs year, Ramona Renfroe, director of husband, Albert Reeves website www.boonefuner—. Cope, better known as alhome.com. Boone Family Funeral "Sonny," of 60 years; three sons, Frank Reeves Home of West Jefferson Cope and wife, Jasmine, is in charge of these ar­ of Raleigh, Dennis Phil- rangements. Wil Petty Staff Writer ipetty@civitasmedia.com LESSEE EGGLESTON JOYCE Lessie Eggleston Joyce, formerly of Walnut Street in Eden, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 15, 2014, at Brian Center in Eden. She was 93. Mrs. Joyce was born Nov. 9, 1920, in Spray. She wasH the daughter of the late Char­ lie and Maggie Hawkins Egg­ leston. k Mrs. Joyce was a lifelong mem­ ber of First Chris­ tian Church, Dis­ ciples of Christ until that church closed. She then joined North Spray Chris­ tian Church. She was a wonderful mother and loved her family dearly. Surviving are her two sons, Larry O. Joyce and wife, Betty of Eden and Charles W. Joyce and wife, Ann of West Jefferson; daughter, Linda Hall and husband, Doug of Stoneville; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and special niece, Sara Washburn of Eden. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by her loving hus­ band of 65 years, Odell Joyce who passed away in 2005; her infant daughter, Karen; and sis­ ter, Lottie Cal­ houn. A funeral ser­ vice will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at North Spray Christian Church. Burial will follow in Lawson Cem­ etery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (10 - 11 a.m.) at North Spray Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave., Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com Business Service Guide //r'rs '/ f/ r/ ss/f- /r> . 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If you look like me, race matters." • "God help those who say, Imade it on my When Franklin McCain died last week,Iremembered how often his acts and his words inspired me. McCain was one erf the lour North Carolina A&T State University students who first sat down in 1960 at the Wxrfworth lunch counter in Greensboro and quietly asked to be served, spark­ ing a wave of sit-ins across the country. I remembered his talk in1998 at own."" an event marking Now McCain the 38th anniver­ was giving the sary of those sitfiery speech that ins. I expected a Ihad expected. fiery oration, one "W? have that was totally aDowed our critical of our D.G. Martin adversaries to country's record One on One define the ison civil rights. sues of the day. But what Iheard, He who controls at the beginning, was more like a Fourth of July the language and the rules wiD win the debate. 'Affirmative speech. "Our country," he began, "it action' now means 'reverse "Neighbor­ is, on balance, the best country discrimination.' hoods schools' means 'keep in the world." He continued, making the those black kids dose to their following points to his mostly own homes and out of our African-American audience on schools.' Inner dty' is a code the campus of A&T in Greens­ word for 'us.' ""Welfare queen' is just a boro: • "Not only can you now term to paint a black face on sit down and eat in any restau­ welfare - when it is really the young white mother with two rant, you can ownit." • Blacks have jwDed them­ children who is the typical wel­ selves up into the middle class fare recipient. -audetAablishetl a power base in politics and the economy. • Henry Frye is on the North Carolina Supreme Court. • Blacks are anchorpersons on our TV stations. • A&T is much better funded than it was 38 years ago (still not adequately so, he emphasized, when the years of under-funding are taken into account). "What is happening?" I thought to myself. Is Franklin McCain ready to declare vic­ tory and celebrate the success­ ful conclusion of the struggle for equality? No. McCain was not doing anything of the sort. Many thing*, McCain said, were keeping him very con­ cerned. • The rise erf racist groups: Aryan Nation. Weathermen. KKK And "right wing jerks who parade as ministers of the gospel." AD these are a part of the mood of the country. • The resurgence of the politics of meanness. • At the same time as the Congress was considering re­ naming Washington's airport "What is welfare, anyway?" he asked. Federal highways, FHA loans, college loans, and deductions for depreciation, sugar subsidies, and grazing on government lands. If you take those, aren't you on wel­ fare? "I don't mind my tax dollars going to feed hungry kids, but I do mind cowsgrazing on our lands for 50 cents an acre." McCain #ve the tough and emotional speech that I expected - and 1had to listen to it and reflect on it. As a leg­ end and hero in the civil rights movement, he deserved that attention. As someone who loved his country and j^ve it credit for being the best in the world, he commanded respect when he told us we had not come nearly far enough. For years to come, his words will command respect and his example wiD inspire us. D.G. Martin hosts "North Caro­ lina Bookwatch." with airs at noon Sundays and at 5 p.m. Thursdays on UNC-TV. For more information or to view prior programs visit the webpage at www.unctv.org/ncbookwatch (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O Box 808 203 S. Second Ave.. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia.com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription $150. Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options Single issue dailies are $1 00. Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Dylan Lightfoot Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copynght 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission nSfuc^wtM SNAP-PING POINT. On the accountability cloud over N.C.'s charter schools Chris Fltzsimon NC Policy Watch By the fall of 2015 more than 200 charter schools may be operating in North Carolina, responsible for the education of thousands of children across the state. Most charter school advocates see that as something to celebrate, more options for parents and students. Tliere's plenty of vigorous debate about charters and their effect on tra­ ditional public schools and whether or not they actually improve student achievement overall (the evidence shows they don't.) But there's part of the charter ex­ plosion in North Carolina that has received far too little attention, the accountability question - or lack of it. One charter school in WinstonSalem - Quality Education Academy - seems as much a basketball factory as a public school, literally recruiting players from around the world. An investigative report last year by Sarah Ovaska with NC Policy Watch revealed that the school came to the attention of the Department of Public Instruction in January 2010 when three Serbian students at QEA emailed DPI for help. That's right, Serbian students. School officials were reclassifying the students without their permission from seniors to juniors to keep them on campus and on the team but the students wanted to leave and were ready to graduate and head to college. They were attending the school on a scholarship but had each paid $4,000 to a shady nonprofit run by the charter schools participating in the school's basketball coach, a man who process that determines which char­ had served prison time less than ten ters the state will allow to open. years before for robbery. That all cer­ One of the 26 charters approved tainly seems to be on the up and up. by the State board last week that wiD DPI sent an investigator to the open next fall was South Brunswick school but not much has happened Charter School, which will be run by since then. Ovaska's report also un­ Baker A. Mitchell, Jr. who just hap­ covered questionable financial prac­ pens to sit on the Charter School Ad­ tices at QEA, including the fact that visory Board which screens charter the school's CEO Simon Johnson applications. owns a house where some of the play­ South Brunswick will be the fourth ers live. The mother of a former player charter run by Mitchell and he doesn't said her son lived in a house near the just run them, he makes millions for school with other teenage students doing it in management fees and without adult supervision and attend­ by renting property he owns to the ed only one or two classes a semes­ schools. ter. All this at a public charter school Mitchell's not the only onemaking a supported by the taxpayers of North lot of money off of "public education." Carolina. Many of the new charters and many Not only is the school still open, the ones already open in North Carolina State Board of Education granted a are operated by for-profit out of state charter for another school to Simon corporations. Johnson last year, two years after first There are apparently no regulations learning of the shocking problems at about out-of-state companies profit­ QEA. ing off taxpayer-funded charters and How many more charter schools nothing apparently improper about are operating in questionable ways? It is a safe bet that state education offi­ charter profiteers helping decide which schools open. cials have no idea. And there is even nothing wrong Until recently there were only three full time employees in the Office of with our money supporting a shady Charter Schools. Last year's budget basketball factory for foreign students added a few positions, but the office in the name of providing North Caro­ is still woefully understaffed consider­ lina parentsmore educational options. ing the dramatic increase in the num­ Is this what the folks who wanted to ber of charters. lift the cap on the number of charter Then there are the ethical ques­ schools had in mind? tions about the charter explosion, Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy specifically the involvement of people Watch. For more information, visit www.ncpoliwho are making millions of dollars off cywatch.com. Freedom leads to economic growth John Hood John Locke Foundation Are you ready for some good news? For 20 years, the WaD Street Journal and the Washington-based Heritage Foundation have produced international indexes of eco­ nomic freedom. Countries that adopt fiscal restraint and free trade, protect the rights of contract and prop­ erty ownership, and avoid excessive taxes or regula­ tions earn high scores on the index. Countries where governments abuse their power earn low scores. According to the latest study, the average amount of economic freedom is higher today than at any time in the past two decades. Hundreds of miDions of people live in countries in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia that have liberalized their economies over the past 20 years. That's one reason why global poverty has experienced one of the largest declines in human history during the period. Not every country has gotten freer, of course. Some countries such as North Ko­ rea and Iran have remained repressed during the entire period. Others that previ­ ously had high or improv­ ing scores on the index are now experiencing back­ slides. The bad news is that the United States is one of them. Once a reliable leader of the pack, we academic or have now faDen professional out of the top that journals 10 countries in examined the economic free­ relationship be­ dom, thanks to tween govern­ fiscal reckless­ ment poDcies ness, recent and state eco­ increases in tax nomic perfor­ and regulatory mance. From burdens, and 1992 to 2013, other encroach­ there were ments on free 31 studies of enterprise. economic free­ John Hood While Wash­ dom indexes. John Locke Foundation ington (maybe) In 24 of them gets its act to(77 percent), gether, state higher eco­ and local governments wiD nomic-freedom scores were have to take the lead in help­ associated with higher eco­ ing to reverse the trend. As nomic performance after it happens, there are eco­ adjusting for other factors. nomic freedom indexes for In the remaining seven stud­ states as wefl as for coun­ ies, there was no statisticaDy tries. North Carolina ranks significant relationship. Not in the middle of the pack a single study found that according to some of the in­ higher economic freedom dexes, and a bit better than — which primarily means that on others. Recent deci­ lower taxes, spending, and sions in Raleigh to reform regulatory burdens — was and reduce taxes while rein­ statisticaDy associated with ing in counterproductive lower economic growth. regulation wiD help. In the A 2012 paper in the Inter­ coming years, lawmakers national Journal of Econom­ need to protect these gains ics and Finance, for exam­ in economic freedom and ple, found that states with build on them. higher economic freedom Why? Because even at the tend to attract higher levels state level, there is compel­ of investment from foreign ling evidence linking eco­ firms, which then leads to nomic freedom to measures more economic growth. A of economic progress such 2007 study in the Southern as job creation, business Economic Journal found starts, and income growth. that states attract another Last year, I conducted a form of valuable capital, literature survey of all re­ people, to the extent they cent studies published in embrace economic freedom. And a 2013 paper in Con­ temporary Economic PbUcy found that higher state rankings on the Fraser In­ stitute's Economic Freedom of North America index was associated with lower unem­ ployment and higher laborforce participation. "Our findings have clear implica­ tions for policymakers," the study's authors concluded. "Adopting poDcies that in­ crease economic freedom by one point in the EFNA in­ dex would reduce the unem­ ployment rate by as much as 1.3 percentage points" while increasing "the labor force participation rate by up to 1.9 percentage points and the employment-population ratio by as much as 2.3 per­ centage points." The argument here is not for anarchism. When governments perform their core services efficiently and effectively, economies ben­ efit. Moreover, America still outranks most countries in the world in economic free­ dom, while North Carolina is hardly California when it comes to limitations on free enterprise. But by making wise fiscal and regulatory decisions, we can expand both freedom and prosper­ ity. Or so say two decades of social science and practical experience. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www.johnlocke.org. �PAGES FRIDAY, JANUARY 17.2014 JEFFERSON POST God will help those wrongly accused Leila Harris wSpecialtothePost There is not a situation that we can encounter in this world whereby there is not a help and en­ couragement for in the Scriptures. Over and over again, we find that God's people were wrongly ac­ cused and even imprisoned for these false crimes. Joseph was the youngest son of Jacob and he was the apple of his father's eye. All of Joseph's broth­ ers were involved in selling him into slavery because of their jeal­ ousy over him. This would not be the first time in his life that Joseph would be betrayed. "And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Fotiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in hishand. And Jo­ seph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand." (Gen 39:1-4, KJV). Things were going well for Jo­ seph because God was with him. Then, "And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said. Lie with me. But he refused, and said unto his master's wife. Behold, my mas­ ter wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath commit­ ted all that he hath to my hand; There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any­ thing from me but Leila thee, because thou art his wife: how then can 1 do this great wicked­ ness, and sin against God?" (Gen 39:7-9). Pharaoh's wife did not accept this gracefully- She set out to try to seduce Joseph; he fled in fear, but she grabbed a piece of his gar­ ment and used that to show her husband. Pharaoh had no choice but to throw Joseph in prison. Yet r Pharaoh knew that Joseph was honest, and he gave him favor with the prison guards. As time went by, Joseph was released from prison, and again grew in the kingdom until he was put in charge of all the king's posses­ sions. When Joseph's brothers came beg­ ging for food and realized who Joseph was, and begged for­ giveness; Joseph did not rely on his own "goodwill" he owe God the glory! "And Joseph said unto his brethren. Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Harris Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt. Now there­ fore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither for God did send me before you to preserve life." (Gen 45:4-5). All the people in Joseph's life that falsely accused him, betrayed him, and were jealous of him, were proven wrong in the end. God was with Joseph. God was with Daniel when the king's men trapped him in the hem's den because he prayed to God. The Lord held the mouths of the lions so that Daniel was safe. We read about his friends being thrown into the fiery furnace for not bowing down to an idol of the king. Jesus joined them in the fare! God was truly glorified! "And these three men. Shadrach, Meshach. and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose upin haste, and spake, and said unto his coun­ sellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, 0 king He answered and said, Lo,Isee four men loose, walking in the midst erf the fare, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like theSon of God. Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said. Shadrach, Meshach. and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fare." (Dan 3:23-26). Sometimes people went to their death because of their faith in God. John the Baptist was be­ headed because he spoke the truth about God's laws. Can we even imagine the treasures he received in Heaven for his faith? Jesus said that of those bom of women, there was no erne greater than John the Baptist. Jesus Himself went to His death on the Cross being wrongly accused. God was glorified! VW are saved today because erf Christ's sacrifice. Any time that we are falsely ac­ cused, betrayed, and endure injus­ tice, God is with us. He has a plan to use it to bring glory to Himself We need to rely on His timing and His justice. Let us remember Paul's words, "Recompense to no man evil for eviL Provide things honest in the sight of all men." (Rom 12:17). When we try to get vengeance ourselves, we are only showing our weakness of faith in the Lord's ability and power to help. God will make things right. It might not be at the moment we want, but it will hapjien, and He will be glorified! CHURCH CALENDAR Burnett St. • West Jeff enon Blackburn to be guest speaker at Friendship Baptist Church at the morning worship service. Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m. The congregation and pastor Rev. Russell Hart invite you to attend. Baptist Men's Day Worship Service. The fourth Sunday in January is the designated day in North Carolina each year for Baptist Men's Day. Churches use this day to remind their entire congre­ gation of the importance of Baptist Men's ministry within the church, com­ munity and the world. The 80th observance of Baptist Men's Day this year falls on Jan. 26, but if it is not a convenient date for Baptist Men's Day in your church, please feel free to plan it for any another Sunday. Baptist Men's Day is an opportunity to build the worship services around the laymen of the church. Make this a special day for them. By doing so, the family is strengthened. One of the greatest needs of our society is for strong Christian male role mod­ els. By recognizing the contributions of the men of the church, those role models are made visible. 3 p.m. Second Pastoral Anniversary Service for Rev. Silas Hart will take place at Cox's Grove Bap­ tist Church, Crumpler N.C. Rev. Daryl Beamer and the Bethany Baptist Church, Galax, Va. will be the host. Dinner will be served at 2 Beaver Creel* Christian Church Jan. 19 The Southern Baptist Convention recognizes the third Sunday in January as Sanctity of Human Life. How beauti­ ful are the words of Jesus in Mark 10:14 as he wel­ comes the little children into his presence? Yet, despite those words, in America, nearly one mil­ lion unborn children die by abortion every year. Fig­ ures worldwide top 50 mil­ lion annually. The purpose of Sanctity of Human Life is to change lives through sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ by connecting God's church with women and families in unplanned and unwanted pregnancies. Jan. 26 .10 a.m. DOM David Midway Baptist Church 846-3954 OM Hwy. 221 Near Golf Count ltd Pastor Todd Brewer Wert Jefferson • Since 1890 • 1*70 Ml. MIKIM M. Mm Mhnw NC 2S**4 Dnrl/tr ranoi Jiwvafi I AnCknmk Liujnuina p.m. in the fellowship hall. The service will begin at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Feb. 2 Ashe Really Cares Souper Bowl Sunday is an opportunity to help families in our commu­ nity who struggle with hunger. More food will be consumed in the U.S. on Sunday, Feb. 2 than on any other day of the year. However, many families in Ashe County struggle with hunger every day. We hope the church you attend will collect soup, food items or money for Ashe Really Cares during Souper Bowl Sunday. Feb. 18 6:30 p.m. Ifex Seminar for Pastors, TYeasurers, Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. g Evening Servke 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rav. James Stuhrenberg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-91S1 for times West Jefferson UnHet Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street tAfm,« luff a jinn ivvv in ffmalliui ffffi #»TT»rwtii llMdk Carolina liKharist 10:00 am www.Mrjumc.nel Rector - Tho Rev. Stephen Miller 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Phone • 982-3076 Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Rav. Will Heyward Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM and Ht Maaaad MmoT lufct M:SO Sunday Night Sarvfcat 6 SO yn. Wadaatday Sunt* 7:00 ».a. Miatiam »idldtag by TuHh Ptaadaa B i g Flatts Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist 201 S. Jofferson Avt.. Wost Jefferson 846-7481 Church of Warrensvllle Peak Creek Pastor: Kevin Morgan Church of 336-667-6092 the Brethren Pastor, Chris Cox Holy Trinity Church Christian Education 8:30 (828) 262-1990 U6-846-744S Kev. A. On»au Paaiw Sunday S<hooJ 9:45a.m. Sunday Worth* (1:00 a.m. (EphtoaoBan) 336-246-5292 Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Ml. Jefferson Baptist Church Parish of the Holy Communion David Thomas RE/MAX Realty Group 336-877-2801 • 11:00 •-*. Imfaf Wartk* - 6:00 » m - 7:00 BJ 326 E. Main Street Prime location includes adjoining residence. Available )uly 2014 for additional details contact. Baptist Church (116) 246-1012 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon PROPERTY FOR SALE f ••• i ali 11 i •i L J,, jniprnpoi • inaepcnaem Opthany United Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our present­ ers. Refreshments will be served. For more informa­ tion or questions, call the Ashe Baptist Association Office at 846-5631. JEFFERSON CHURCH Methodist Church 846-1795 Casual t Contemporary Deacons and Finance Committees will be held in the Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Bap­ tist State Convention and Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Warship Servke 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • 11:15 AM Youth Class (AH Stars for Jesus) Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 First Assembly of God Church Sunday SdiooMO AM Worship Service: II AM Pastor Keith Styron continuing the weih el Jetut v. l«mm Goodman Rev. Keith Casey 1SS7 US Hi*y U1 M. Jtfftnan. NC M60 BoM Mtn. ltd., Wert Jeffenea Sunday School 9:10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worth* Servke 8:10am A 10:45 em Sunday Evening Worth* -6:00 fm Meal - 5:15 pm Blhie tdyTVlO pm ndiurch.org (336) 246-4764 0:45 •.«. Sur •day • Sunday Sdraol 1100 a.m. 5ifitduy • Wank* Sarviaa )• t:M p.m. Su •day • Sunday WgM Strvka 6 00 ,.m. Mc nday • UAt 10:00 a.at. «d.y • fey In Ifca Morning 1:00 e.U. Wt dnrtday • Proyar Mtadng Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson VI 88 West - left en McNeil. One Modi) Sunday School - 9:10-10:13 a.m Morning Worth* -10:30 o.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wtdnetdey Might Shit Study • 7 00p m Thau skill ksve no other Thou shalt not U! •<< vis before me II " *' Til ie iffcei 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd Laurel Springs. NC 28644 VII Thou shalt not make unto Church 877-1550 If... ./.Jf. CJmnJv r K^NuTIMy, #m?piy Thou shak not commit adultry thee any yaven imagp VIII Thou skill; qc* Like the name of the LORD tkiGODm vpui IV 1 Rrmember the sabbath kjltecpthrJg * Tk HJ shaft not stc. il { IX jhou ahalfc not be.ir false vutness ag^nsttby nc^ijbor IL V L I J 1 L Dr Pepper Bottling Company P^ i i -Hut. CONSTRUCTION Comer of Hwy. 2211 Cherry St. Compliments of West Jefferson Jefferson VANN0Y & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 246-4591 s 246-6077 1 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center {MM 739 US Hwy 221 Bus W. 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This was Ashe's fourth win in the last five contests and pushed the team's over­ all record back to an even 7-7 overall and 2-2 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Con­ ference. East Wilkes is also 7-7 overall and saw its conference mark fall to 3-2. The Lady Huskies had a 10-point halftime lead and extended that lead to as much as 16 in the second half, but the Nathan Ham | Jefferson Postv Paige Spell had 16 points and eight rebounds in the win. Lady Cardinals stormed all the way back to take a 53-52 lead. However, four free throws from Hudler, three from Eller and one from Spell in the last 1:30 of the game clinched the victory. "This was a huge conference road win. East Wilkes has been playing really well, so we knew we would have our hands full and we did," Coach Foster saivd. "There were a lot of fans cheering for both teams, the atmosphere was awesome. This was an exciting game." Spell finished with a team-high 16 points and eight rebounds. Hudler had 13 points and eight assists and Eller had her best game of the season with nine points and five boards. Ashton Lee added six points and seven rebounds. Savannah Brooks had six points and seven boards, Brown had five points, Abby Lopp had four points and Sydney Kate Grubb had one point. Ashe will host rival Wilkes Central this Friday. ACHS Booster Club receives donation Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Since 2011, Ashe County Ford has held a fund-raising event each Fail for the Ashe County High School Booster Club. The "Drive One 4 Ur School" campaign by Ford Motor Company donates money for each person that comes to their local Ford Dealership to test drive a car. In 2011, Ashe County Ford donated $2,840 and followed that up with a $5,140 donation in 2012. In 2013, the maximum donation level was reached with a $6,000 check being presented to the ACHS Booster Club during a home game against Watauga. From left to right: Brant­ ley Price. Kim Treadway, Tina Ashley, Diane Barr, Kelly Lopp, Sharon Lucas (President). Jeff Dollar (Ashe County Ford owner), David Lopp, Beth Shelton (Treasurer) and Tony Shelton. CHA< Huskies IlOW Ashe grapplers take down East Wilkes Nathan Ham 3-1 in MVAC after victory Nathan Ham Sports Writer nham@civita$media com Ashe County remained at the top of the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference standings with its 65-51 win on the road at East Wilkes last Friday. The victory gave the Huskies a 5-9 overall re­ cord, but more impor­ tantly, a 3-1 mark in the MVAC. Senior Devan Sheets led the team in points with 17 and rebounds with six. Sheets hit three of his five three-point attempts. Alex Spencer scored 16 points, Bradley Lucas had 12 points and four assists and senior Cullen Ashley added eight points, five rebounds and two steals. Connor Bowers chipped in seven points and two assists and Corbin Winebarger rounded out the scoring with four points. As a team, Ashe hit a season-high nine threeNathan Ham| Jefferson Post point baskets. Will Jolly scored 18 Bradley Lucas scored 12 points and dished out a team-high four assists in the win over East Wil­ points for the Cardinals. kes. East Wilkes remained winless on the season, fall­ ing to 0-14 overall and 0-5 in the MVAC. The Huskies will be back on the court this Friday at home against rival Wilkes Central. The Eagles are coming off of a tough loss to Alleghany. Central is 7-6 overall and holds a 2-2 record in con­ ference action. Six of the eight MVAC schools all have one or two losses in the stand­ ings, meaning that the last month of the regular sea­ son should be an exciting one until the very end to determine the conference champion. Only East Wilkes and Elkin (0-5) seem to be out of contention for the con­ ference crown. MVAC Standings *As of Jan. 10 1. Alleghany (4-1) 2. North Wilkes (3-1) 3. Ashe County (3-1) 4. West Wilkes (3-1) 5. Starmount (2-1) 6. Wilkes Central (2-2) 7. Elkin (0-5) 8. East Wilkes (0-5) Sports Writer nham@civitasmedia.com The Huskies scored a muchneeded conference victory at home against East Wilkes last week, 45-27. Ashe surrendered forfeit losses in the 160 and 170-pound divisions to Colby Cooper and Spencer Douglas to start the match. After that, Ashe reeled off seven straight wins to take command. In the 182-pound division, Joshua Hamilton pinned Eli Billings at the 2:52 mark of the match, and then teammate Shawn Baker pinned Jesse Laws at 2:50 in the 195-pound division. Trajan Wellington scored a for­ feit win at 220-pounds and Mitchell Brown pinned Joseph Shumate just before the horn in the first period of the 285-pound match. I The match continued with the 106-pound class where Ashe's Ca­ leb Cooper won by forfeit. In the 113-pound class, Jacob Weaver held on for a 04 win over Josh Parker to get the sixth Ashe win of the night. Bodi Miller kept the streak go­ ing by pinning Matthew Philley in 52 seconds to win the 120-pound match. East Wilkes got back in the win column when Ryan Lentz beat An­ drew Tedder by a 9-2 decision at 126 pounds. Ashe's final win came by forfeit in the 132-pound class with Brady Bu­ chanan getting the victory. Cardinal wrestler Derrick Woodie pinned TJ. Saunders at 1:54 in the 145-pound class and Brandon Stamper earned a forfeit win in the 152-pound division to wrap up the match. Ashe is scheduled to travel to WDkes Central this Friday. JV basketball update 1The junior varsity boys' team improved to 9-3 overall with its most recent win over North Wil­ kes, a 64-50 triumph. James Bittle was Ashe's high scorer with 11 points. Colin Ellis scored 10 and Judd Price added nine. Tristen Jones added six, Malachi Poe scored five and Stan­ ton Moore also added five. Kris Lonidier and CoCo Clay each scored three, Noah Blevins had two and Dante Shuler hit one free throw to round out the scor­ ing. In the JV girls' contest, North Wilkes had a 24-20 victory. Both teams will be back in ac­ tion this Friday at home against Wilkes Central. Nathan Ham| Jeffer Judd Price scored nine point: win over North Wilkes. �JEFFERSON POST BOE PAGE 7 Winners From Page 1 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17,2014 From Page1 teachers are going to be able to get done," Howell said. "It's going to be overwhelm­ ing for them to do this portfo­ lio process this semester and not lose direct instruction School system directed to­ wards DPI stating its similar concerns regarding Read to Achieve. The board approved Dr. Hdden's request to draft a resolution from the Ashe time." County School system en­ Howell said that concerns couraging DPI to consider have been raised statewide alternative assessments and over the "readability" of the standards to those dictatedin portfolio passages. the state law. A portfolio reading pas­ "Based on what the prin­ sage is selected from an ap­ cipals have said, this is a proved set of secure text pas­ resolution we should sup­ sages, based on grade-three port," board member Dr. Lee reading standards, provided Beckworth said before the to each school system from resolution was unanimously approved by the board. DPI. "When the portfolio was Voucher lawsuit updat­ originally discussed, [the ed reading passages] were de­ Holden presented an up­ scribe as one page to two date to the board on a lawsuit pages," Jamie Little, Ashe challenging the constitution­ K6 Curriculum Coordina­ ality of the state's voucher tor said. "When I got the program brought by the N.G portfolio, the lowest number State Boards Association. was two pages, up to seven The Boards Association has requested that county pages." Each passage is followed school boards sign on to the by five questions, four of lawsuit, which Holden said which the student must an­ 12 districts are considering, swer correctly in order to be including Watauga and Av­ ery. considered proficient. "I have a third grader who "They feel utilizing public I feel is a pretty good reader, tax dollars for private school and on any given night she use is in violation of the could miss more than one North Carolina constitution," question," Jennifer Robin­ Holden said of the law, which son, Westwood Elementary funds low-income students School principal said. with money from public tax­ David Blackburn, principal es to attend private schooL at Mountain View Elemen­ Holden, who said he didnt tary said that his third grade see how being a part of the teadiere have already put in lawsuit would benefit Ashe extra time, arriving early in at this point, consulted with school, in order to deal with the school board attorney the logistics of the portfolios. who advised that signing on "My teachers earnestly to the lawsuit may upset proasked to lengthen the school voucher groups in Raleigh. day because they are so over­ Beckworth expressed con­ whelmed by trying to get this cerns over the legality of the done and to do right by the situation, but said he believes kids," Blue Ridge Elementary "this law is harmful to public School principalGillie Grubb schools in North Carolina." said. The board took no action Holden presented the to join the lawsuit, and Hold­ board with a resolution writ­ en said he would keep mem­ ten by the Rowan County bers aware of the situation as it develops. In other actions taken by the board: • Approved request from Ashe County High Beta Club kw anovernight trip to attend the N.C. State Convention in Greensboro later this month. • Approved request from Ashe County High AP US History, AP Government and AP Politics and European History for an overnight trip to Montpelier, MonticeDo and Appomattox in April 2014. • Approved an early grad­ uation request from student Josh Baldwin and approved aO personnel recommenda­ tions. • Approved a request from Holden to apply for a workforce development grant from the US. Department of Labor to fund career coach­ ing and possibly paid intern­ ships for the high schooL • Heard from Phyllis \fctes, associate superinten­ dent, regarding the 2014-15 budget planning process, which is underway. Yhtes will be sending information out to principals and directors shortly. • Heard from Holden that incidents ofbullying in school can now be reported online through the Ashe County Schools website. • In attendance were su­ perintendent Dr. Todd Hold­ en. Board Members Polly Jones, Dr. Lee Beckworth, Terry Williams, vicechairman C.B. Jones, Jr.and chair­ man Charles King. The next meetingis sched­ uled for Monday, Feb. 3,2014 and will be held in the com­ mons area of the Ashe Coun­ ty High School following the annual recognition of Teach­ er of the Year nominees. Prin­ cipal of the Year and Niitional Board recipients. Path From Page 1 wheels on Big Horse Creek, wliich will generate electric­ ity to be sold back to Blue Ridge Energy. The park's existing walk­ ing trails will be extended by three-quarters of a mile and adding a one acre dog park and mountain bike trails. Right now, GLAD is in the process of getting proposals to present to the Board. The town will then decide who to contract for the construction. Alderman Mauvine Shepard asked for clarifica­ tion about plans. "So nothing really is go­ ing to happen until the state comes and does the apprais­ al" she said. "The state will do the ap­ praisal with their own ap­ praisal person, and the state will give us 50 percent (of the appraised total)," Rose said. "We won't know any­ thing about the numbers un­ til the state appraises it." Rose also said the 50/50 split of costs between the state and town applies not only to buying the land, but all aspects of the project. The grant money comes from the state's parks and recreation trust fund. Mayor George Rembert asked about the timing of the project and how long it the town has to complete it. Rose said the town has two years to raise their part of the money and three years to complete the project. The board and Rose dis­ cussed planning a meeting between the Board of Alder­ men and the GLAD board to discuss ways to come up with the money required to complete the project. Rose said she would like to have the meeting as soon as February, if the weather permits. "We need to talk about it and see what's best for every­ body involved," Rase said. In other action taken by the board: • Aldermen Michelle Slaton, Dylan Lightfoot, Mauvine Shepard and Jack Brown took the oath of of­ fice, following the November elections. • Approved converting two CDs totaling $50,000 and taking an additional $50,000 from the town's checking account for an an­ nuity for Lifestore Bank. • Discussed election costs * which totaled $1,414.75 from the Board of Elec­ tions to the Town of Lan­ sing. Those costs included: $651.57 for coding, $89.65 for ballot printing, $127.42 for advertising, $481.11 for poll workers, $105 for board member meetings and $30 for filing fees. NOW YOU CAN SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $5 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS! after calling. John Cornett won Best Bear, for his daunting 415 pound game killed in 2012. Thank you to our terrific sponsors, and congratula­ tions to our 2014 contest winners. Submitted Photo 1 Jefferson Post left: Kolten Taylor, winner of Best Doe. Above: Andy Elliott, winner of Best Game Bird. Fiddlers' From Page 1 Michael Bell the program­ ming chair of the Coun­ cil asked for ideas on the technical details of holding the event, which included questions about the sound system, potential categories and judging the performanc­ es. When the topic of judg­ ing was tossed out, like who should or shouldn't be a judge for the conven­ tion. Gmsing's Tim Vamer summed it up when he said, "if they don't know who Flatt & Scruggs are, they probably shouldn't be judg­ ing," which was met with lots of laughs from the audi­ ence. The idea of having the judges listen to the perfor­ mances "blindly" was also offered as a suggestion. While there was some support for that idea, which had been tried before at the Ashe Convention, others said the stage presence of the performers should have lion. Worth said, tlie event some bearing in the judges' is about the local people competing. decisions. Vamer said it would take There was also a sug­ gestion of having past con­ a couple of years to get the vention winners serve as convention back to where it was. judges. Arviil Scott suggested When local musicians Bruce Henderson and Steve making it easier for the per­ Lewis were suggested as formers to play and remind­ potential judges, the audi­ ed the Council, "they're (the ence gave a big round of ap­ performed) putting on your show." plause. Lonon admitted that the Lonon asked for sug­ gestions for someone who Council had some reserva­ might serve as the MC of tions before it decided to the show. There were sev­ take on the responsibility of eral suggestions, some local holding the annual event. One of those was the folks and others known in bluegrass music circles as amount of financial resourc­ es it might take to be suc­ being excellent MC's. As the meeting wound cessful. However, in the end, down, Lonon said, "we Lonon said the Council de­ want to do this year right, but what about the future, cided that its goal was to continue the program. three years from now?" "Our goal is to get good The idea of having a "fea­ ture band" perform was musicians to come out and suggested. While that idea perform. If we do that, the seemed to get some trac- money will follow," she said. LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. PACKAGES STARTING AT DIRECTV AUTHORIZED DEALER t, , j PER MONTH iNTtltTJM MtMft * FREE GENIE™ UPGRADE! ONE DVR POWERS YOUR WHOLE HOME YEARS OF SAVINGS! ORDER NOW AND YOU CAN LOCK IN 2 YEARS OF SAVINGS "" "Plltfl'— MONTHS FREE! HBO-SHOWTIME STARZ - CINEMAX DON'T WAIT- CALL NOW! 1-800-765-9330 DIRECT SALTY? Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Merlefest adds Old Crow Medicine Show to lineup MerieFest, presented by I .owes and slated for April 24-27, 2014, announces the addition of Old Crow Medicine Show to the festival's Friday evening lineup The four-day event, an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans, will take place on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. As previously an­ nounced via social media to the festival's fan base, >inger-songwriter Holly Williams will also per­ form at MerieFest 2014. MerieFest is known for its mix of traditional, roots-oriented music from the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time mu­ sic, Americana, blues, country, Celtic, Cajun, cowboy, zydeco, rock and many other styles that Doc Watson, who helped found the festival, re­ ferred to as "traditional plus." Old Crow Medicine Show got its start busk­ ing on street corners in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with its boundless energy and spirit They eventually found themselves in Boone, where they caught the at­ tention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He immediately invited the band to play at Mer­ ieFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter the band relo­ cated to Nashville for a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where they en­ tertained the crowd be­ tween shows. It's been nearly 15 years since these humble begin­ nings, and the band has gone on to tour the world, sell over 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on "A Prairie Home Com­ panion," and play major music festivals through­ out the country. On Sept. 17. 2013, Old Crow Medicine Show re­ ceived the great honor of being inducted as the newest members of the historic Grand Ole Opry. Other highlights from the year included win­ ning the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Mu­ sic Video for the film "Big Easy Express" hav­ ing their classic single, "Wagon Wheel," receive the RIAA's Platinum cer­ tification for selling over Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show has been added to the Merlefest lineup for 2014. Merlefest will take place at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro from April 24 through April 27. 1,000,000 copies. make her first MerieFest Old Crow Medicine appearance on Thursday Show now has four studio night of the festival. Part albums to its name, three of the key to Williams' of which were released success as a singer-songby Nettwerk Records writer is that it has never - "O.C.M.S." and "Big been her mission to try Iron World," produced and live up to the legacy by David Rawlings, and cast by her famous and "Tennessee Pusher," pro­ prolific father and grand­ duced by Don Was. On its father - Hank Jr. and Sr., newest album, "Carry Me respectively - nor has she Back," Old Crow contin­ spent a lot of time trying ues to craft classic Ameri­ to live it down. The respect that Wil­ can roots music while pushing itself in new liams has garnered as an directions. "Carry Me artist over the course of Back," released by ATO many years spent building Records and produced an international fan base, by Ted Hutt, represents a and the release of two ac­ new stretch of road in the claimed albums, 2004's timeless journey of a ram­ "The Ones We Never Knew" and 2009's "Here bling string band. Holly Williams will With Me," has come on her own terms, based on her own sound. Her most recent album, "The High­ way," finds the artist put­ ting a distinctly personal spin on universal themes like love, loss, conflict, family and desire. Additional performers for MerieFest 2014 will be announced in the com­ ing weeks. The lineup is viewable at www.merlefest.org/lineup. Ticket purchases for MerieFest 2014 can be made on the web at www.merlefest.org or by calling 1-800-343-7857. With more than 130 acts performing on 13 stages during the course of the event, MerieFest is an excellent entertainment value. An early bird tick­ et discount is available through March 10, 2014. MerieFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans held on the campus of Wilkes Community Col­ lege in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. MerieFest was founded in 1988 in mem­ ory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of the late American music legend Doc Watson. MerieFest is a celebra­ tion of "traditional plus" music, amix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian, 'region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and ex­ panded to include Ameri­ cana, country, blues, rock and many other' styles. The festival hosts over 130 artists, performing on 13 stages during the course of the four-day event. The annual event has become the primary fundraiser for the WCC Endowment Corporation, funding scholarships, capital projects and other educational needs. Habitat for Humanity to start 2nd project in '14 Wil Petty Staff Writer ipetty#civitasmedia.com •fit Habitat for Humanity Ashe County Habitat for Hu­ manity enters 2014 preparing to build its second house and contin­ ue successful projects in the new year. • The house will be in the Buffalo Meadows subdivision near West Jefferson, next to where the non­ profit completed its hist house in September of last year. "We are planning to start in the spring time when the weather turns good," said Bill Wheeler, president of Ashe County Habitat for Humanity. Helping the organization will be approximately 20 college students from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. "(The students) will volunteer with us for a week in March to get this second house started," Wheel­ er said. "We have a place for the 20 of them to live for the week they are here." Wheeler said the nonprofit will be contacting area churches to help provide meals for the students , while tljey.are io •"•"•••^rT/Xslie County. Alongside wilding the louse, Ashe Habitat will also continue Brushes A TERRIBLE with Kindness, a program where volunteers do repair work on homes belonging to the elderly and disable. "We continue to have a need in this county for our repair pro­ gram," Wheeler said. For these projects, Ashe Habitat will continue to seek volunteers in the community. Wheeler said the nonprofit has been actively work­ ing with churches to recruit people to help. "We are actively recruiting vol\eers to help, with (he^i piqj: he said. "We need more man power and new people to help us." In the early part of the year, the organization is planning another ReStore in spring, as a way to raise money. Ashe Habitat is now accepting donations for the event. During ReStores, people can buy appliances and other items for household projects for lower prices. "If people call our office num­ ber, someone from Ashe Habitat will arrange for pickup (of donated items)," Wheeler said. 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The vehicles had been jacked up and set on blocks while the wheels were removed. On July 1, there were four wheels stolen off of a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. On Nov. 11, two wheels were stolen from a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, two wheels from a 2013 Chev­ rolet Silverado, two wheels from a 2009 Dodge Chal­ lenger SRT 8 and four wheels from a Chevrolet Avalanche. West Jefferson Chevro­ let is offering a $2,000 re­ ward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved with the larceny. Those with infor­ mation pertaining to the incident, contact Detective Will Hicks of the WJPD at (336) 246-9410. CLASSIFIEDS _ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Elaine B Little, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 12th day of March. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 12th day of Novem­ ber. 2013. For the Estate of Elaine B Little Keith D Little 745 Elliott Rd West Jefferson. NC 28694 PUBLISH 1.10.14/1.17.14/1.24.14/1.31.1 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Reeves Ed­ win Vannoy. deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 6th day of March. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This me 6in aar af Pfl-.grm Houses For Sale HOME AUCTION COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jan. 17 The Friendsof the Ashe County Public Library will begin 2014 with the following book collections on the sales cart: Barbara Taylor Bradford, Sandra Brown. John Grisham, Iris Johansen, Jonathan Kellerman and Johanna Lindsey. Magazines will continue to be three-for-$l, with news and finance magazines at 10 cents each. Current month magazines are $1 each. Other author collections are available on the small bookcase in the sales area. Long, cold eve­ nings are here. Let us fill them with mysteries tales. There are many baskets of good reading available at the Ashe County Library including several featuring British sleuths. Come pick up some new authors to keep you and your friends entertained. Hot choco­ late and other treats are also featured (a bribe to get you away from your cozy retreat). We know that our winter winds are a challenge, so we have pre­ pared several "pampering" baskets to rejuvenate your spirits as well as your skin. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Thke N.C. 88 W. stay straight through WarrensvUle and past Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" sign. For more informa­ tion, call 336-385-1314. 7:30 p.m. CommUnity Dance in Todd. Plain to come on down to the Todd Mercantile and kick up your heels to the lively sounds of the Laurel Creek String Band at the monthly Community Dance. You'll be doing contras, reels, squares, waltzes, plus a little bit of flat footing. No experience necessary, the caller runs throqgh all the steps before each dance. Bring the family too. Cost is $5 for those over 12 years. It sure is a "reel" good time. Todd Mercantile is located at 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road, in Todd. For more information, call 336-8775401. Jan. 18 12 p.m. Gluten-free Cooking: Gather facts, resources and recipes at the Ashe Cpunty Public Library. Not to mention taste some good gluten free food. 1 p.m. Animal TYacks. Meet a New River State Park ranger who will teach participants how to iden­ tify the animals that live along the New River, and in your own backyard, by the signs and tracks they leave behind. Meet at the New River State Park's Wagoner Access. This 1-mile hike will start at the Contact Station. Come pre­ pared for walking on trails and in winter weather. 7:30 p.m. Harmonia Baroque. Enjoy an eve­ ning of classical music at the Ashe Arts Center. The ensemble is composed of Ashe County's own Micheal Bell on harpsi- chord, and the Appalachian State University School of Music faculty members Alicia Chapman, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, Pbrterfield, Priscilla Cotrine Cassini and oth­ ers. Admission is $12 for adults, and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the Ashe Arts Center in advance or at the door. Credit cards are accepted. For more information, call 336-846-ARTS. Jan. 19 2 p.m. Black Bears. Join a New River State Park ranger to learn about this often feared creature. Black bears can be found throughout a large portion of N.C. They often make the news when they pass through a populated area. This program will separate the facts and myths about black bears. Meet the rang­ er at the Visitor Center auditorium. Jan. 20 7 p.m. Martin Luther King Day Celebration. The Ashe County Arts Council will sponsor a community celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Mike Wiley will be the feature performer for the event. Wiley will include excerpts from his theater pieces which document the lives and times of his­ toric figures who worked tirelessly for civil rights. Included in the evening's activities are readings and tributes from local leaders with special music pre­ sented under the direction of Diane Bryan-Leeper. The program is free and open to the public. Mike Wiley will also present pro­ grams for students at Ashe County Middle School and Ashe County High School on Jan. 21, 2014. Funding for the Celebration is made possible by a Grassroots Arts Program Grant for the North Carolina Arts Council. For more informa­ tion, call 336-846-ARTS. Jan. 21 7 p.m. The Ashe County Democratic Party will hold its regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. Sue Counts from Watauga County will be the visiting speaker. For more informa­ tion, call 846-9068. Jan. 22 6 p.m. Hayes String Ensemble to perform. Join the Hayes String Ensemble for an evening of classical and contem­ porary music. The free performance will be held in the Broyhill Music Center's Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. The ensemble is comprised of graduate students from the Hayes School of Music. The musicians will perform "String Quartet No. 4" by Peteris Vasks, "Images" by Marcel Tournier, "Quintet for Harp and Strings" by Arnold Bax and "String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74" by Ludwig van Beethoven. 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The wedding is planned lor March 22,2014, at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, CaE The couple plans to honeymoon in .Australia before returning to California, where they reside. Chimney fire results in minor damage Cliff Clark % General Manager/Editor A chimney fire Tuesday, Jan. 14, at a home on Dick Phillips Road in the Fleet­ wood Community resulted in only minor damage. Tve never had anything like this be­ fore," said Bobbie Adams about the fire that turned out volunteer firefighters from the Fleetwood. Todd and Glendale New salvage yard reports quiekly find stolen vehicles •^ Introducing Jeanette M. Billett, MD, FACC Specializing In cardiology and compassionate care Dr. Jeanette Billett is a highly qualified heart specialist who brings years of experience to her new practice, Novant Health Ashe Cardiology, which is now open and accepting new patients. She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Billett to Ashe Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment please call 336-846-8100 beginning January 15. Since a new salvage yard reporting law went into ef­ fect a month ago, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau has received 41 reports of stolen vehicles, stopping 22 from being sold to salvage yards and confiscating 19 following sales. The new law requires sal­ vage yards and metals recyclers to verify vehicle infor­ mation before selling parts or crushing vehicles they buy. Of those identified, the Bureau and several local law enforcement agencies have recovered 33 vehicles and also uncovered three fictitious IDs still under investigation. Additionally, the Bureau is beginning to receive reports of illegal activities in buying and sell­ ing junked cars. • "This is a great example of how one new law has already made a big differ­ ence in a very short amount of time," said Motor Ve­ hicles Commissioner Kelly J. Thomas. He said the number of vehicles stolen in North Carolina during 2012 totaled more than 15,876. DMV*s new North Caro­ lina Scrap Vehicle Report­ ing System requires metals recyclers and salvage yards to verify whether a vehicle brought to them without a title and more than 10 mod­ el years old has been report­ ed stolen prior to purchase. With access to the system, these recyclers can crossreference DMV files. North Carolina salvage yards and recyclers were required to begin verifying the status of vehicles brought to them as of Dec. 1. Businesses who have not registered with the Division will be audited and are subject to felony charges if unregistered. "I am thankful the law is now in effect and that the N.C. Division of Motor Ve­ hicles will be able to more quickly identify stolen vehi­ cles," said Rep. Urn Moore of Kings Mountain, the bill's sponsor. "I have talked Ashe Memorial Hospital Christina Day • NOVANT • HEALTH Staff Writer cday@civitasmedia.com Virginia Foxx announced her plans to run for re-elec­ tion inNorth Carolina's Fifth Congressional District. If elected, this will mark the Republican representa­ tive's sixth consecutive term in office. "There is no place I'd rath­ er live and represent in Con- Dear neighbor, Have you been considering a se­ curity system for your home or small business, but are not sure where to start? SkyBest Security is here to help. Give us a call today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a certified, local security technician like me. We'll listen to your concerns and review your location to decide on the best, most affordable security solution for you. And, the SkyBest Security team is always right here to support our customers. We look forward to hearing from you. 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If the vehide is not report­ ed stolen, the system will allow the sale to continue, requiring a copy or scanned image of the seller's driver license and identifying information about the vehides to be maintained by the business. Foxx plans run for re-election Novant Health Ashe Cardiology Seagraves Wing 200 Hospital Drive Jefferson, NC Springs Fire Departments. Bobbie and her husband Roger have lived in the home for 30 years. The firefighters quickly extinquished the smoldering blaze in the chimney. Bobbie hoped the damage, especially the smoke, was minimal. "I might have stay somewhere else for a few days if the smell is too much," said Bobbie. SkyBest Security •Some restrictions apply. Available only in N.C. gress than North Carolina's Fifth District," Foxx said. "The trust that the people of the Fifth District have placed in me is humbling andIam energized and dedi­ cated to working hard to find common-sense solutions to the challenges facing North Carolinians. According to a press re­ lease from her office, Foxx has led the charge to rein in wasteful government spend­ ing and harmful regulations, and is a proponent of fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt. "Congress needs people who have a backbone, who will stand up for what's right and who know how to solve problems without expand­ ing government and without creating more debt," Foxx said. "I will continue to work hard to stop the Washington big-government-perpetualspending machine and will stand up for the values of hard-workingNorth Carolina families." Foxx is considered one of the most conservative Mem­ bers of Congress by the Na­ tional Journal magazine and the American Conservative Union, according to the re­ lease from her office. North Carolina's Fifth Congressional District in­ cludes allof Alexander, Ashe, Alleghany, Davie, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties as well as parts of Catawba, Davidson, Forsyth, Iredell and Rowan counties. The first primary election is scheduled for May 6,2014. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Page 3 SPORTS Huskies beat SKRVINiJASHKCOl'Nn', NOIM'll CAKOIIN\ SINCI l«»; Vol. HJ), Issue 6* Walma rival Eagles... toAsht Page 6 Page 3 91.00 Tuesday, January ZL 2014 Ashe Hospital works to keep patients in county Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com In an effort to provide complete access to medi­ cal care in Ashe County, Ashe Memorial Hospital (AMH) is expanding services, recruiting phy­ sicians, undergoing ren­ ovations and is already seeing an increase in patients. "We want the commu­ nity to know that you can get the services here that you need, and not have to ride down the mountain," Laura Lambeth, CEO at AMH said. Lambeth, who became CEO in August when AMH partnered with Novant Health, said she has delivered . on her promise to bring in more doctors, recruiting six since she has taken over. "Laura has hit the ground running with recruitment of phy­ sicians," Patty Faw, administrative assistant at AMH said. "That is something we've needed for awhile." OrthoCarolina opened offices in the hospital in May and began orthope­ dic surgeries in December. Doctors Christopher Benson. M.D., John Newell, M.D., Stephen Fleming, M.D. and physician assis­ tant Thomas Gocke, PA are seeing patients in Ashe County, who previ­ ously traveled to Boone for appointments and suigery, three times a week. "These patients have been having to go out of the county for several years, and they're able to stay in the county now," Lambeth said. She also said anesthesiologist Dr. Mark Perlman has joined AMH and will be working with OrthoCarolina. Lambeth said they were able to fill another community need with the addition of cardiologist Dr. Jeanette M. Billett, whose office at AMH opened Jan. 16. See HOSPITAL | 5 Chrtstina Day| Jefferson Post Director of Nursing for Ashe Memorial Hospital, Sara Houser, RN, leads a tour of updated hospital facilities. Creston men arrested on drug charges Pictured are Martin Little and Melody Rector, Shoes for Kids; Jody Brown. Blue Ridge Electric Members Founda­ tion; Pat Miller. Ashe Really Cares; David Boone, Blue Ridge Electric Board of Direc­ tors; Robin Falkner, Ashe Partnership for Children; Kay Sexton, Blue Ridge Electric Ashe District Manager; James Lambert, Ashe Memorial Hospital; Kenneth Greene, President, Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors. Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Wil Petty tion (SBI) to process the lab. "We have to contact the A Creston man has been SBI when we deal with arrested and charged for meth labs," Price said. the manufacturing of meth- "The processing is handled in a manner based on stan­ amphetamine. Gene Edward Allen, dards by the DEA." Price said SBI techni­ 49. in addition to being charged for the manufac­ cians remove the chemi­ turing of the controlled cal lab from the residence substance, was also making sure it is safe for charged with possession of transport. It is then sent meth precursors and main-* to a containment site to be taining a dwelling that is destroyed. The Ashe County Sher­ used for keeping and sell­ ing controlled substances, iff's Department also ar­ according to Lt. Grady rested a Creston man for Price, Narcotics investiga­ possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver tor for the Ashe County marijuana. Sheriff's Department. Jonathon Michael Price said the bust oc­ Stapleton, 19, was also curred around 4 p.m. on charged with possession of Wednesday, Jan. 15. This drug paraphernalia. is the first meth lab bust in Bonds for both Allen Ashe County in 2014. and Stapleton are set at The sheriff's department $30,000. Christina Day other counties, I feel the tinue their work within providing adolescents was assisted by the N.C. Wil Petty may be reached at 336 846with the tools necessary cday9ciwtasmedia.com committee did a great the community. State Bureau of Investiga­ 7164 or on T witter ©wilpetty Ashe Partnership for to make healthy choices job by recommending The Blue Ridge Electric four grants that will ben­ Children will use the in their lives before they Members Foundation efit Ashe County citizens $2,000 grant to imple­ are faced with the deci­ announced that it will now and years to come," ment a peer empower­ sion." reward $36,000 to com­ Grey Scheer, Director ment group for adoles­ Faulkner said the the munity groups in Ashe of Community Relations cent girls at Ashe County arts-based empowerment group will partner with County as a part of its for Blue Ridge Electric Middle School. "The average teen will Ashe County Middle 2013-14 grant cycle. Members Foundation at some point experience School, Ashe County BREMCO established said. the Members Foundation Health, economic and or make decisions about 4-H Link After School in 2006 to "support the community develop­ issues such as bullying, Program and individual work of community orga­ ment, wellness, educa­ drug and alcohol use, community members nizations providing ser­ tion and youth are the violence in relationships from specialized fields as vices that improve the Foundation's priorities or their family, rape or guest speakers. Wil Petty acquire it." quality of life for the for support, according to sexual assault, consen­ Ashe Really Cares H>etty9awtasmedia com Harrold said the time cooperative's members." a release from the com­ sual sexual activity, and (ARC), an outreach arm it takes to close the deal so many more," Robin of the churches of Ashe, "It is not an easy task pany. The N.C. Wildlife and allow people on the to choose which grants Locally, Ashe Faulkner, A.S.H.E. pro­ was awarded $5,000 to Commission' is planning property can vary, but he are funded and which are Partnership for Children, gram director said. "It provide food and utility to gain 205 acres of Ashe expects the state to close not, but after careful con­ Ashe Really Care, Shoes is our belief that we can assistance to local fami­ County game land as part on the property in the sideration and weighing for Kids and Ashe prevent or lessen these lies in need. of a $16.25 million grant next four to six months. The state first acquired the needs of all the grant Memorial Hospital were risky behaviors and trau­ See BREMCO | 5 from the Clean Water the game land in 1994. requests in Ashe and awarded funding to con­ matic experiences by Management Trust fund. Top According to a release Initially, Three from the N.C. Wildlife Mountain Game Land Commission, the addition totaled 1,133 acres, and of land to the Three Top has continued to grow for Mountain Game Land was 20 years. The multi-million dol­ funded at $861,000. The lar grant will also go for purchase will improve other projects throughout public access to the area. "(The purchase) will the state. Other funding includes provide access from a Wil Petty public road to a portion $1.5 million towards ipetty9ctwtasmedla.com of existing state lands acquiring 18,000 acres that don't have good pub­ near Lake Waccamaw in The Ashe County Planning Board, lic access," said Isaac Columbus County, owned in its first meeting of 2014, was up­ Harrold, the lands pro­ by the Riverstone Project. The Riverstone Project dated on results from an ongoing gram manager for the N.C. supports several areas land use plan survey released to the Wildlife Commission. public for responses in October of The new acquisitions and endemic species last year. will allow users to access throughout the nation. North Carolina's "We've had about 270 responses the land from Saddle Gap Wildlife Commission back," said Adam Stumb, planning Road, which sits off West will also by the Birkhead director for Ashe County. "We're Buffalo Road. Three Top tract in Randolph County pretty pleased with the results." Mountain Game Land for $192,000. The prop­ Having the survey online had ini­ will also increase its size erty will add 288 acres from 2,891 acres to 3,096 tially concerned some members of to the Uwharrie Game the board, believing the senior popu­ acres. Land, which is adjacent Three Top Mountain lation would not be as involved in the to the Birkhead Mountain Game Land is public process. Stumb said in the meeting Wilderness area near property. Harrold said the Asheboro. that the majority of the responses property is mostly used were coming from seniors. The N.C. ' Wildlife for hunting, but people Commission Vice chairman Rick Surber was manages also use the land for bird more than 2 million one of the board members not sur­ Wil Petty |Jefferson Post watching and hiking. prised by this finding. acres of land for hunt­ "(The new land) will ers, anglers, trappers and "It is the majority of the county's The Ashe County Planning Board met on Thursday. Jan. 16 to receive updates on responses to its land use plan survey. In attendance were: Arvil Scott, chairman become an addition to the demographic anyway." he said. other fans of the outdoors Tree Top Mountain Game to enjoy. Stumb said he hoped more re­ Gene Hafer and vice chairman Rick Surber. Land that currently exists sponses would come in before the For more information "Now is the time to do (the sur­ Board wants to hold several meet­ adjacent to the property," on the recent acquisi­ land use survey ends on Feb.l. ings on different topics to receive he said. "It is a simple tions, visit www.ncwildTo access the survey and learn vey)," Surber said. acquisition from a willing life.org. After the survey public input on the plan. more about the Planning Board's seller. The property is for Wil Petty may be reached at 336-846 Once the data is collected from the land use plan, go to www.asheplans. See BOARD I 5 sale and the state will 7164 or on Twitter Gwilpetty survey, the Ashe County Planning blogspot.com/ ipetty9avttasmed« com BREMCO community grants awarded State to add 205 acres to Three Top Mountain Game Lands Planning Board to hold discussions on several land use topics Public invited for talks on jobs, U.S. 221 and more ftj *1 0 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21,2014 JEFFERSON POST W.J.Aldermen approve zoning changes for Jefferson Station Cliff Clark The West Jefferson Board erf Aldermen approved changes in the zoning regula­ tions for Jefferson Station to open up the possibility of a YMCA bang located there. The former zoning regu­ lations for Jefferson Station wouklnt have allowed for the siting of a private recreation­ al facility at the location. While the Aldermen unan­ imously approved the modifi­ cations at the regular month­ ly meeting Monday. Jan. 6, the possibility of a YMCA being located at Jefferson Station is still uncertain. "There is a hope. I would hesitate to go beyond that at this point." said Tom Banks, one of the property's owners. Rutherford was released Banks also added "There's the next day. nothing to talk about, be­ Codie Allen Richard­ cause nothing has been son, 19, of West Jefferson signed." was charged with nonAndrea B. Witherspoon support of a child. Bond of West Jefferson's Regency was set at $100. Richard­ Properties was mentioned son was released later that during the meeting as the day. Realtor liandling the proper­ Dec. 30 ty and the negotiations with Kevin Grant Neal, 26, the YMCA Board. of Todd was charged Witherspoon said it was with conspiring to traffic opium/heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor larceny, driv­ ing while impaired and Hometown Memories probation violation. Bond Publishing Company in­ was set at $33,000. Neal tends to save a big slice of was released on Jan. 3 local history before it's lost Dec. 31 forever. Spencer Lee Howell, Karen Garvey, Senior 45, of West Jefferson was Editor at Hometown Mem­ charged with communi­ ories Publishing, is asking cating threats. Bond was set at $2,500. Howell was local old-timers to share their memories for a living released later that day. history book. She invites . Kelly B. Day, 42, of anyone over age 60 with West Jefferson was charged with simple as- . yarns about the "good old days" in North Carolina's sault. Bond information Blue Ridge Mountains and is unknown. Day was . released later that dav. Foothills to write them A S H F COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE County crime report Staff report Dec. 23 Grover Howell Jr., 51, of West Jefferson was charged with second degree trespassing, injury to real property, injury to personal property and communicating threats. Bond information is unknown. Howell was released later that day. Dec. 26 Ricky Lee Caudle, 26, of Sparta was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $375. Justin Lee Billings, 19, of Jefferson was charged with breaking and enter­ ing, larceny of a firearm and obtaining property by false pretense. Bond was set at $2,000. Billings was released on Jan. 2. Dec. 28 Timothy John Ruther­ ford. 46, of Grassy Creek was charged with assault with a deadly weapon to inflict serious injury. Bond was set at $5,000. Changes would allow possible siting of YMCA there too early to comment on the possibility of a YMCA being located in Jefferson Station. During the board's meet­ ing Monday night, Alderman Cahin Green asked if the new ly-adopted zoning for the property amid be changed hack if the property isnt sold for that purpose. West Jefferson Town Plan­ ner Matthew Levy said the board has the authority to revert the zoning regulations. Alderman John Reeves, who was a member of the town's planning board prior to being elected as an alder­ man, said the planning board had unanimously approved changing the zoning regula­ tions. Reeves said if a YMCA was to move into Jefferson Station, the town's tax base would be lowered because a YMCA is a nonprofit busi­ ness. However, he said, "it would be beneficial in the long run for residents." One of Jefferson Stations Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post residents. Jay Davis, sup­ ported the idea of having a West Jefferson Town Planner Matthew Levy discusses the pro­ YMCA move into the facility. posed zoning regulation changes that would allow a YMCA to be located at Jefferson Station during the Aldermen meeting last week. Clfff Clark may be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter ^cliffcclark Publisher seeks stories from local 'old-timers' LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. contributor's descendants will love them for it. Life today is not what it used to be." For example, any oldtimer could tell an inter­ esting tale about things like wringer washing ma­ chines, downtown cowboy movies on Saturday, radio drama programs, feed sack dresses or old fashioned outhouses. Garvey said, "Stories like these are not only great fun to read, espe­ cially for old-timers, but they're usually left out of the official history books. I hope some of these books will still be around in 200 years so that people will know that old-timers were down and mail them to her for possible publication in the book. The hardcover coffee table book will contain tales of bygone years from people who actually lived them. To encourage partici­ pation, Garvey is offer­ ing a $250.00 award for the most appealing story. There will also be three $100.00 runner-up awards and a cash award for best picture. "I'm not looking for gene­ alogy," Garvey said. "What we want to save are true stories about things that once were commonplace but are virtually unknown to today s generation. The more than a name or a faded picture. But that we were real people with real lives." Especially wanted for the book are stories that in­ volve humor, odd, unusual, frightening or mysterious events, romance stories ("How I Met My Spouse"), local myths and legends and ghost tales. The deadline for story submission is April 30, 2014. Garvey requests that anyone interested in sub­ mitting material for the book phone her toll free, at 877-491-8802 for instruc­ tions or visit the web site at www.hometownmemoriesonline.com. Promotional prices starting at only.. $19" for 12 months Nor eligible with Hopp«r or •Pad 1 offer HHUT HUH ASK ABOUT OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... SAME DAY INSTALLATION HB0 ecsra ©wriML stan IN UP TO 6 ROOMS CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAY! 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The non-profit organiza­ tion, whose mission is to "build a vibrant regional food system that strength­ ens economies, improves health and reduces poverty in the Blue Ridge regions of N.C., Tenn., and Va.," is working in collabora­ tion with county extension agents on the grant pro­ cess. "Part of the purpose of these grants is to increase local food production in Birdsell said grant ap­ plications will be consid­ ered for a variety of uses, from the purchasing of a new piece of equipment to funds for building a high tunnel so that growers could have season exten­ sion. • The grants, available in $3,000 and $6,000 amounts, are filling the void left by the withdrawal of previous funding sourc­ es, according to Birdsell, such as the Rural Advance­ ment Foundation Inter­ national (RAFI) Grant money that was available through the Golden Leaf Trust Fund, which set priority for farmers who formerly had income from tobacco "This past year we were Museum of Ashe County History gets grant removed from the RAFI list because we were listed as not having enough in­ come or revenue from to­ bacco anymore," Birdsell said, "So the Blue Ridge Seeds of Change grant is really providing opportu­ nities for our growers that they lost." Applicants must submit a letter of intent by Feb. 14 and complete grant appli­ cations are due March 10. Seeds of Change re­ quires farmers to work with their local extension agent on the application and throughout the grant cycle. "The one thing that is unique about this grant compared to others, and that I'm excited about, is that it directly links Co­ Obituaries also available on our website at unvw.jeffersonpost.com urn i JUl Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Walmart Manager Sean Pope presents a Facility Level Giving Program grant of $1,500 to be used for organizing books at The Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson. Information specialist Darlene Van Dyke will be working with Museum staff to make documents, books and other reference materials more accessible to the public, staff, researchers and students who want to know more about the county. Area Births Galvan Miranda and Pablo Gal­ van of Sparta announce the birth of their daugh­ ter, Mia Nicole Galvan, born Jan. 3, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and one ounce, and was 19.25 inches long. Grandparents are Ron­ nie Swiney, Lisa Maye, Sabas Galvan, Bernardo Moreno. Siblings are Zane Wells and Kyle Galvan. Carranza Liz Jannette Carran­ za Rios and Prisciliano Tellez Hernandez of Spar­ ta announce the birth of their son, David Tellez Carranza, born Jan. 10, 2014, at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 6.4 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. Grandparents are Ma Leonides Lorenza Rios Martinez, Lazaro Car­ ranza Hernandez. Sibling is Victoria Car­ ranza Rios Travis Spencer Travis of West Jefferson announces the birth of her daughter, Sutherlynn Isabella Tra­ vis, born Jan. 10, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. She weighed seven pounds and two ounces, and was 18 inches long. Grandparent is Greta Hamilton Siblings are Payten and Westynn Bresler. A s M M M B ALLIED PAGE 3 Grant opportunities for Ashe growers EDS OF the area," Travis Birdsell, N.C. Cooperative Exten­ sion Agent for the Ashe Center said, "One thing we know is that local food is in high demand." Birdsell said the grants are directed towards as­ sisting farmers who are already in business or producing to expand their businesses and increase farm income in a sustain­ able way. "In Ashe County, some of the problems farmers face are limited resources and limited land," Birdsell said, "We want to make sure the land is taken care of well and will be there for a long time to produce not only for this generation, but also for generations to come" TUESDAY, JANUARY 21,2014 Allied Financial Services, Inc. Currently seeking qualified individuals to train for a position as a Customer Service Representative We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, career minded and eager to learn the finance industry. Allied Financial is an expanding company in the Carolinas. Please apply in person from 8:30-5:30 at Allied Financial 16 E. Buck Mountain Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Fax:336-846-1493 operative Extension and the growers together for a joint effort," Birdsell said. The $6,000 grants re­ quire that recipients de­ velop a business plan, and both level grants have a mandatory orientation in April. Additionally, recipients are required to submit in­ come and expense forms, receipts for project expens­ es, and program surveys at the end of the funding cycle. According to mate­ rial from Seeds of Change, there is also an outreach plan which requires farm­ ers to share their projects with their local communi­ ties. Extension agents and Seeds of Change represen­ tatives will be available to assist in all aspects of the grant. "There is definitely a support and education component to the pro­ cess," Birdsell said. Blue Ridge Seeds of Change is a spin off of Heifer International's Seeds of Change Initiative, with "the goal of develop­ ing a regional food system in Appalachian Applications for the Blue Ridge Seeds of Change grant are available at the Ashe County Cooperative Extension Office at 134 Government Circle, Suite 202 in Jefferson or online at www.blueridgeseedsofchange.org. For questions call (828) 386-1537. Chnstre Day maybe reachedat 336846-7164 or on Twitter ©cdayn*) OBITUARY ANNA DELL GREEN Anna Dell Green nee Bare, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 15, 2014, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. She was 89. She was born in Jef­ ferson on Jan. 20, 1924, a daughter to the late Bart and Nora Bare. Anna traveled with freedom years visiting 54 countries throughoqt the world. She loved all her dogs through the years. Fang, King, Tiger, Smokey, Payachee and her most current beloved Sheena. Anna is survived by two brothers, Harold Bare and James B. Bare of Grove City, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion A. "Bud"; sisters, Eva Zelle and Nadine Denman; brothers, Gale, Han­ sel, Dennis, Freelin "Bust­ er" and Wylie "Herbert" Bare. Friends called at CrouseKauber-Sammons Funeral Home, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, Ohio, on Sun­ day, Jan. 19, 2014. A fu­ neral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in the funeral home with Pastor Michael Rector officiating. Inter­ ment will be at Green Hill Cemetery. An online memorial will be at www.cksammons. com �"...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Whose team are you on? Sometimes our prob­ quently said some peo­ lems loom so large and ple find fault like there's seem so complex we can a reward in it. We can easily be disheartened dwell on the negative, or depressed about our rant about who is do­ ing whatever we don't state's future. And once sworn-in, hke and complain about our elected officials are what is wrong in gov­ constantly sworn at. like ernment, but how's that working out for us? And it is some kind of sport. We've become a peo­ how is it making things ple more focused on the better? negatives, the problems We're not for one and the failures than on minute suggesting that our possibilities and po­ everyone has to agree with the politics tential. Two polaropposite politi­ or the policies of cians reminded Obama, McCro­ ry or anyone in us this week that perhaps we need a position of au­ to change our per­ thority. Healthy spective. constructive and civil disagree­ President Barack Obama ment and debate Tom can be very pro­ and Gov. Pat McCrory come from Campbell ductive. Neither different political should we ignore NC Spin parties, are of dif­ our many prob­ lems. They are ferent races and have differing po­ big, sometimes litical philosophies, but seem insurmountable they have a thing or two and won't get fixed with­ in common. Both have out being addressed. But nobody builds been more vehemently vilified than any gover­ monuments to critics nor or any president in and they don't give the modern times - Obama Nobel to naysayers. No because he is a liberal team and no state or na­ Democrat; McCrory tion can succeed when because he is a conser­ members are working vative Republican. But at cross-purposes. Presi­ the picture of the two dent Obama reminded of them shaking hands us of all the research at RDU airport this being done at our in­ week was truly worth credible universities, in a thousand words. The Research Triangle Park, message was that these Centennial Campus two leaders could put and other labs through­ aside their differences out North Carolina. He to work together to im­ pointed out innovative prove North Carolina's companies that are using economy. that research to design McCrory, appear­ new products and busi­ ing on the TV show nesses that are employ­ NC SPIN last week, ac­ ing those new products knowledged the many in manufacturing. We problems in our state are a state with bounti­ but sounded every bit ful natural resources, a the cheerleader, touting great climate and people what he is calling the eager to work. "Carolina Comeback," With all our problems an improving economic North Carolina has a lot climate underscored by going for it and now is a two percentage point a time to put behind us drop in our unemploy­ things dividing us, focus­ ment rate over the past ing instead on our posi­ 12 months. Obama was tive assets and working in Raleigh to announce together. Regardless of the new manufacturing voter registration, age, innovative institute, a sex, race or place of consortium of universi­ birth we are all on the ties and businesses help­ same team. It's not a ing to research, innovate Democratic or Republi­ and manufacture the can, white or black, rich new generation of pow­ or poor team. It's the er electronics. Political North Carolina team. rhetoric? Perhaps, but Campbell is the executive producer also a strong reminder and moderator ot NC SPIN, a weekly issues that that optimism trumps panel discussion on state at 10 a.m. airsonWMYT "MY TV12" doom and gloom. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at Former motivational 6:30 am and 11:05 p.m. onSundays speaker Zig Zigglar fre- andonWFMYTVat5:30a.m. Sundays. SLRVl.NC \slll. i:OI"VI"V. NOR 111CAROLINA S|N< ! I»2i (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civrtas Media LLC. P.O Box 808 203 S. Second Ave.. West Jefferson. NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cdark@civitasmedia com Subscription rates in Ashe County - $53 93/year In North Carolina - $54 39/year Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2012 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission Page 4 Tuesday, January 21,2014 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks from Project STAR Appalachian Senior Programs would like to take this opportunity' to thank the citizens of Ashe County for helping Project Star with another successful year. Project Star served over 200 needy senior citizens from seven human service agencies this year. The kind­ ness and generosity of the citizens of Ashe County is exceptional. We would also like to take this oppor­ tunity to thank Gates Rubber Com­ pany for their generous donation towards Project Star's fuel assistance program that helped many needy se­ nior citizens. We w ould also like to thank Skybest Communications for their gen­ erous donation of 20 food boxes along with their financial support and participation in purchasing gifts. Many heartfelt thanks to all the churches, school groups, visitors and the citizens of Ashe County who were so kind to participate in this special project. Also, a special thank you to Mike Powers and Ronnie Lawrence of Mountain Memories Tree Farm for their donation of the beautiful Christmas trees. Appreciation is also extended to Jan Caddell and WKSK radio, for all their support in helping to publicize Project Star. Appalachian Senior Programs is a division of Appalachian State Uni­ versity and is located at 414 East Main Street in Jefferson. Would Jesus support food assistance for needy families? When it comes to feed­ ing the hungry, why not ask, "What would Jesus do?" Have the professing politicians in Congress done this? Apparently not. At the end of last year, the U.S. House of Representa­ tives took steps to increase hunger in America by un­ dermining SNAP — the effective and efficient Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This vital safety net provides basic food (just $1.40 per person, per meal) to help families stay on their feet while they find work and put their kids through school. One proposal would have ended food as­ sistance for people unable to find work in a jobless recovery, many of whom are responsible for hungry children. Is this what Jesus would have done? Jesus imagined a radi­ cally caring, inclusive com­ munity. In the emerging Kingdom of God there was room at the feast and no seating by rank or merit. What would Jesus think of our prideful presumption in deciding which of the poor are deserving? I think He might say something less than supportive. Remember Consider how Jesus investment. sowed the seeds of His Jesus preached a kingdom Kingdom - he was reck­ of mutuality - not mere less, welcoming whomever tickets for individual salva­ came whether early or late. tion. You want grace, you And get this: In his story show grace. Give it away. of the prodigal son, ... —— Embrace mutuality. Love your neighbor it is the "fiscally re­ as yourself. sponsible" son who As the Nobel Lau­ is chastised for lack reate Paul Krugman of grace. In another story, the forgiven has observed, in an debtor who fails to economy suffering reciprocate is jailed from inadequate for wickedness. Dr. Jeff Sinn demand, belt-tight­ ening only makes Those in Congress Winthrop things worse. The who demand the College prudent logic for poor demonstrate households (i.e. their worthiness to save now, spend more lat­ not go hungry (by find­ ing jobs in a jobless re­ er) becomes perverse in a covery) are repeating the depressed economy. In an self-righteousness of this economy, your spending hardhearted son - self-righ­ is my income. Austerity teousness that Jesus ab­ has failed, both here and in horred. Those who pray to Europe. Some economists Jesus should tremble at the estimate a U.S. loss of over thought of deciding who is $1 trillion in economic ac­ tivity. Cutting benefits to worthy. The irony, of course, is the poor may feel tough that profligate grace (far and responsible, but it is beyond meager SNAP as­ the economic equivalent sistance) would yield a of leaching a sick patient, stronger economy. Jesus, which produces the exact a far better economist than opposite of the effect in­ Ayn Rand, would preach tended. the multiplier effect. And of course we need Moody's Analytics finds a Come-to-Jesus conver­ that for every dollar spent sation about the darker on SNAP the economy motivations for cutting sees $1.70 in return on that aid to the poor. Some simply don't want their hard-earned money go­ ing to "those people." A recent Duke University study found that increased racial hostility predicted increased concern over the deficit. And study partici­ pants were much less likely to approve welfare dollars if the intended recipients were black, regardless of their work histories. Jesus of course was recklessly in­ clusive, expanding the cir­ cle of moral concern. The parable of the Good Sa­ maritan puts a mixed-race, marginalized individual in the leading role, and he's much more righteous than the usual suspects. If Christians are seri: ous about following Jesus, SNAP is an easy issue. Senator Kay Hagan and others in the federal del­ egation should lead as Je­ sus would and help hungry North Carolinians with the resources that puts food on the table and not put bar­ riers in the way for those struggling to find work and support a family. Let's tell them to focus on fixing our economy so that all people who are looking for work can find it. Jeff Sinn resides in Charlotte and is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Winthrop University in Rock Hill. S C. You Decide: What's the best way to count jobs? In November, did 20,037 additional people find em­ ployment in North Caro­ lina, or did jobs at non-farm business fall by 6,500? Ac­ tually, both were correct, and this simple example illustrates the problems in measuring the health of the states labor market. Each month, the federal government issues two jobs reports for the nation and for individual states. Neither is an exact count, but both are based on sta­ tistically extrapolating the totals from a sample. The two reports are the household employment sur­ vey and the establishment job survey. The household survey involves contact­ ing a sample of households and gathering information about their work status. Unemployment rates are derived from this survey. The establishment sur­ vey gathers information about jobs from existing non-farm businesses. Data about hours worked, wages and the types of companies employing workers are in this survey. The two surveys are dif­ ferent, give different infor­ mation and have different advantages and disadvan­ tages. The household sur­ vey indicates only if a per­ son is employed. So if an individual has more than one job, he or she is count­ ed as only one employed person. By contrast, the es­ tablishment survey would recognize the multiple jobs held by this person. The establishment sur­ vey counts jobs where the jobs are located, even if the holder of the job lives 4,084,100 jobs (both num­ outside the state. The bers are seasonally-adjust­ household survey does the ed). This is a difference of opposite - attaching em­ near 5.5 percent between ployment only to house­ the two. holds living in North Caro­ Perhaps more important, lina. both surveys show a re­ The household survey covery in the state's labor is better at capturing em­ market since it hit bottom ployment of individuals in during the recession. Em­ newly ployment in the household created businesses, self- survey is up 5.8 percent employed individuals and from its bottom in late employees on farms. The 2009, and total non-farm establishment survey is run jobs in the establishment from a list of exist- — survey have in­ ing businesses. creased 6.4 percent A major differ­ since the low point ence between the in early 2010. two surveys is their But comparing sample size. The the two surveys household survey over a shorter pe­ uses only 60,000 riod of time shows Dr. Mike households na­ much less confor­ Walden tionwide, which is mity. Looking at the * N.C. Cooperative 0.05 percent of all change in the numExtension households. The es­ bers for the first 11 tablishment survey months of 2013, the uses a sample of 400,000 household survey indicates non-farm businesses cover­ a 5,699-person loss in em­ ing a third of all workers. ployment in the state, but In statistical terms, this the establishment survey gives more confidence to gives a 51,800-person gain the establishment survey in non-farm jobs. This is ob­ numbers. viously a big gap. Hence, the two job sur­ Perhaps even more tell­ veys are very different in ing, in five of the past 11 their construction and mea­ months, the two surveys surement. Does this mean were not consistent in they will automatically showing employment and give different results? The jobs moving in the same answer is that over long direction. That is, in almost periods of time, the two half of the months, one sur­ surveys produce very simi­ vey showed employment or lar results, but over short jobs rising, while the other periods they can diverge survey suggested employ­ ment or jobs declining. significantly. In November (latest data One other related issue available), the household is the measurement of un­ survey showed 4,314,502 employment. The most fre­ persons employed in North quently quoted rate is criti­ Carolina, while the es­ cized because it excludes tablishment survey listed as unemployed those indi­ viduals who want a job, but have simply stopped look­ ing (so-called discouraged workers). What is generally not recognized is that the government does publish an alternative jobless rate including such individuals as unemployed, as well as an even broader rate add­ ing as unemployed those workers who have taken part-time jobs only because they can't find full-time work. In the third quarter of 2013, these three rates for North Carolina were 8.6 percent (most often ref­ erenced), 9.9 percent (in­ cludes discourage workers) and 14.9 percent (includes those who took part-time employment). However, each of these was down about 2 percentage points from the highs of three years earlier. I have three recommen­ dations for people and policymakers tracking the job market. First, recognize there are two separate labor market surveys measuring different aspects of the mar­ ket and giving different in­ formation. Don't mix them. Secondly, the two surveys are most consistent over multiple years. Third, be wary of reading too much into any short-term - such as monthly - result. Maybe sometimes we expect too much from statistics, but you decide! Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department ot Agricultural and Resource Economics ol North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. �JEFFERSON POST From page 1 "Cardiovascular disease never had one before. in the number one disease If a woman has never had that we need to fight in a screening before, we offer Ashe County," Lambeth initial, baseline screenings said, referring to a recent free of charge, along with "State of Health" report the reading," Faw said. which named heart disease In December AMH the leading cause of death begin a monthly program Wil Petty in the county. called "Ladies Night Out" jpetty#civitasmeda.rom , Three new hospitalists, mammogram parties,which Doctors Owen D. Oksanen, afford women the conve­ The annual audit of the Town of MD., David C. Luoma, nience of getting their Lansing shows its bonds were paid in M.D. and Matt Brown, M.D, mammograms and a bone full in the 2012-13 fiscal year and the density screenings done small town remains in good financial have also joined the staff. Sara Houser, RN, after hours in a relaxed, shape. The audit was conducted by Bryce Director of Nursing for spa-like environment. "The purpose is for us to Holder CPA of Boone, and the audit AMH, said in a recent tour of the facilities that a num­ do what we can to relieve was presented to the Lansing Board ber of patient rooms have the anxiety of getting a of Aldermen during its December been updated to make the mammogram." Black said. meeting. The program will afford "In our opinion, based on our audit rooms more comfortable for both the patients being women the opportunity to and the report of the other auditors, treated and visiting family book groups and come to the financial statements referred to the parties together. Music above present fairly, in all material members. "We're raising the grants is played and refreshments, respects, the respective financial po­ to renovate our Emergency including a complimentary sition of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each ma­ Department," Lambeth said. glass of wine, are served. The next party will be jor fund and the aggregate remaining The last renovation of the emergency room was in held at the hospital from 4 fund information of the Town of Lan­ 1992. During a tour of the p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tbesday, sing, North Carolina as of June 30, updated radiology depart­ Jan. 28. Jo schedule an 2013," according to the audit. According to the audit, the town ment, departmental direc­ appointment or for more tor Keith Black said the CT information, call (336) had a property tax collection rate of 846-6266. 88.1 percent. The town also paid its scanners and other equip­ Lambeth said she hopes bonds in full during the fiscal year. ment are "state of the art." In an overview of financial state­ "I've worked at a lot these efforts to provide easier local access to care ments, the audit said "The Town of of big hospitals and you will stem the "out-migra­ Lansing's basic financial statements would be surprised how tion" of patients to sur­ consist of three components." Those many larger hospitals have rounding counties. components are government-wide older equipment," Black "We're really trying to said. "A lot of them would expand physician servic­ financial statements, fund financial love to have the equipment es." Lambeth said. "We statements and notes to the financial statements. we have." will continuing to recruit Among the services for primary care, nurse offer in radiology are practitioners, physicians mammograms, and the and assistants." hospital is offering those Christina Day may be reached at 336 free to women who have 846-7164 oron Twitter ©cdayinwj BOARD From page 1 ing will discuss quality of life including parks and public land and a May 15 meeting will serve as a "wrap-up" on the survey. Stumb said during the summer he would com­ pile all the data and use that to come up with a finalized plan. "1 want to have a draft by August," he said, "even if it's a rough draft." From there, Stumb said fall would be spent finetuning everything and put­ ting another plan out for the public to see. ' In other action by the Board: —Board members were updated on changes in laws regarding the plan­ ning board. Those include notice of hearings, vari­ ances, appeals and con­ flicts of interest. —Minutes from December were approved 30. —In attendance were Arvil Scott, Gene Hafer and Rick Surber. Darrell Hamilton and Priscilla Cox were excused from the meeting. According to annual audit Audit findings According to the audit, Holder presented the following highlights. 1.) The assets and deferred out­ flows of the Town of Lansing exceed­ ed its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources at the close of the 201213 FY by $1,098,768. 2.) The town's total net position decreased by $20,596 ($1,119,364 in the 2011-12 FY). This was primarily due to bonds being paid in full. 3.) Lansing's government funds reported combined ending fund bal­ ances of $151,578. It was a decrease of $53,497 of the prior year. 4.) Seventy-four percent of the combined governmental .funds ($112,416) is available for spending. That is 174 percent of total general fund expenditures for the year. 5.) Lansing's debt decreased by $63,000 (100 percent) during the 2012-13 FY. Changes in expenses According to the audit, the town of Lansing's expenses decreased from $200,683 in the 2011-12 FY to $146,683 in 2012-13. In turn total revenues decreased from $272,373 to $126,087. A majority of the changes came from significant decreases in operat­ ing and capital grants and contribu­ tions. Grants in 2011-12 combined to be $156,319, while this year they totaled $8,891. The town of Lansing transferred $64,711 from the general fund to the water and sewer fund. According to the audit "the Town's Water and Sewer Fund rehabilitated a new well. The general fund added no new assets." Capital assets for the town of Lan­ sing for this year were $905,667, down from $940,253 last year. The town of Lansing reserved $25,142 for streets from the Powell Bill and $7,778 for stabilization re­ quired by a state statute. The town also has a balance of $3,092 assigned for parks and recreation. Tlie audit predicts collections from property taxes will increase 2.65 percent in 2013-14 and operating expenses for water and sewer are ex­ pected to decrease 2.66 percent. Ex­ penditures are expected to decrease 6.4 percent from the 2012-13 FY. Wil Petty may be reached at 336 846 7164 or on Twitter tMpetty Local hunter wins big 'bux' Wil Petty may be reached at 336846 7164 or on Twitter ©wilpetty BREMCO John Sears | Jefferson Post Grashal Outdoors of Boone top salespeople Mike Parller (left) and Veronica Ward (right) present Dale Testerman of Warrensville with a prize of $100 as Overall Winner of the Jefferson Post's "Bux 4 Bucks"contest. Grashal Outdoors was title sponsor of the contest, and wishes to thank all those who entered. From page 1 "Most of it will be used for purchasing food, but we are setting some of it aside to help a lot of the Gates employees that have been laid of with electrical help," Pat Miller, Director of ARC said. In the summer of 2013, the Gates Corporation announced plans to shut down its Jefferson plant by early 2014 and lay off 247 employees. ARC, which serves an average of 250 Ashe fami­ lies every month, expects that number to grow with the Gates Corporation lay­ offs going into effect. Also meeting a local need. Shoes for Kids, a new orga­ nization, was awarded a $5,000 grant from BREMCO to "purchase sufficient inven­ tory of shoes to meet the need of hundreds of Ashe County students without necessary footwear." Shoes for Kids works in collaboration with school guidance counselors to identify students in need. Ashe Memorial Hospital (AMH) was announed as a recipient of the BREMCO Impact Grant for the 201314 cycle. The Emergency Department at AMH, and the patients who walk through the doors, will benefit from the $25,000 Impact Grant, which according to BREMCO will "assist in the capital campaign to renovate and expand the Emergency PAGE 5 Lansing remains in solid financial shape HOSPITAL In the February meet­ ings, the board will be presented with "Section 1" of the plan by Stumb, which will focus on demo­ graphic data and on Feb. 20 will have the final sur­ vey results. On March 6 the board will discuss residential develoi evelopment, hoi lusing and subd f subaimd tne visions, and th< March 20 meeting will focus on devel­ opment along U.S. 221. About the meeting of U.S. 221 development Stumb said, "It seems to be a con­ cern for a lot of folks." Chairman Gene Hafer asked if there would be any­ thing in writing about U.S. 221 and Stumb said yes. Stumb said he will be attending a quarterly transportation meeting in two weeks, where the county will get an update on the progress. The April 3 meeting will focus on employment in the fields of agriculture, indus­ try and tourism, while the April meeting will be about infrastructure and transpor­ tation in the county. Finally, the May 1 meet- TUESDAY, JANUARY 21,2014 Department" of AMH. "We are pleased to be able to award a $25,000 impact grant to help Ashe Memorial Hospital expand and upgrade its emer­ gency department," said Kay Sexton, Ashe District Manager for BREMCO, "Maintaining strong hospi­ tals in each of our four pri­ mary districts is very impor­ tant to all of our members." A funding advisory com­ mittee, made up of 12 mem­ ber volunteer representatives from BREMCO's service dis­ trict, make the community grant funding decisions. Nonprofit agencies serving communities within BREMCO's ser­ vice district at eligible to apply for the grants. The Foundation also works in collaboration with local helping agencies to pro­ vide heating assistance in the community. This is fund­ ed in part by BREMCO's Operation Round Up and Operation Round Up Plus, in which enrolled members round up their bill total or add an extra dollar to each biff for the fund. "Foundation funds helped over 560 Ashe County mem­ bers stay warm in 2013," Scheer said, "It is simply amazing that the generosity of our members, donating an average of just fifty cents per month through their electric bill, can have such an impact on Ashe County." Christina Day may be reached at 336 846-7164 or on Twitter tfcdayinWJ Business Service Guide //r'ff/ /r* . ruffr s. J /v/rv/«-JVV/ ROOFING TREE SERVICE CYCLES Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE ILL RIVER CYCLES 30 Years Experience Licensed in VA Install roofing of all kinds Roof Painting Insured 8 ALL Work Guaranteed Free Estimates I Allen Miller .336-384-3033. 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January 21,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be Nathan Ham, Sports Writer (886) 846-7164 found at nham(u civitasmnlia.com jeffersonpost.com Huskies ground Eagles, Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia com Ashe split two confer­ ence games last week, a loss at Starmount on Thursday followed b> home victory over Wil Central on Friday. Starmount 71, scored three. Kaleb Sex­ ton scored the final two points. Ashe 48, Wilkes Central 41 Ashe 50 Luke Shore scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to keep the Rams in a tie for first place in the Mountain Val­ ley Athletic Conference. Senior Gunner Cass added 15 points and sophomore Kyler Gregory had 14 points. For Ashe, junior Bradley Lucas poured in 19 points and had three rebounds. Senior Devan Sheets had 11 points, Cullen Ashley scored six, Connor Bow­ ers added three, Gavin Melanie Matthews | Elkin Tribune Woodie scored three, Devan Sheets fires a jumper at Starmount on Alex Spencer added three Thursday. and Kendall Richardson Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Cullen Ashley had nine points, six rebounds and four steals in the win over Wilkes Central. The Huskies' starting five scored all 48 points for Ashe as they got a big win over rival Wilkes Central at home. Lucas had 13 points and six rebounds while Bowers chipped in 13 points, two rebounds and two assists. Ashley filled up the stat sheet with nine points, six rebounds, four steals and one assist. Spencer finished with nine points and Sheets scored four and grabbed three boards. The Huskies are now 6-10 overall and 4-2 in the MVAC. Ashe has a pair of road games this week. The Huskies wrap up the first half of the MVAC slate on TUesday at West Wilkes and then travel to confer­ ence-leading Alleghany on Friday. Melanie Matthews| Elkin Tribune •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 0 Connor Bowers hits thisfloater in the lane over the Ram defense. NathanHam87 Spagnolo s double-double propels ASU to victory Appalachian Sports Information Tommy Spagnolo recorded his first career double-double and Appalachian State Univer­ sity men's basketball saw five players score in double digits in an 81-68 win over Southern Conference rival Georgia Southern on Satur­ day at the Holmes Center. The Mountaineers (5-13,1-4 SoCon) picked up their seventh-straight home win over the Eagles (9-10, 2-2) and snapped a five-game losing streak in the process. After falling behind by as many as three points on two occasions in the opening 10 min­ utes, Appalachian reeled off a 10-1 run over a six-minute stretch to grab a 21-15 lead at the 5:30 mark and en route to its most impressive win of the season. Georgia Southern was able to trim the defi­ cit to just two points (23-21) with 3:51 to go in the opening period, but the Mountaineers outscored the Eagles 11-5 to close out the half and headed to the locker room with a 34-26 lead. The Eagles opened the second half in im­ pressive fashion with a 14-4 run to erase the halftime deficit and grab a 40-38 lead five min­ utes into the final period of play, but the lead was short-lived as the Apps jumped back in front (41-40) on TV Toney's three pointer with 14:23 to play. GSU tied the game 44-44 on a pair of free throws from Sam Mike one minute later and trailed by just two points (52-50) with just un­ der 10 minutes to play, but Appalachian put its foot on the gas and the Mountaineers reeled off an 18-2 run to take an 18-point lead (70-52) and put the game out of reach. Spagnolo set career highs with 12 points and 16 rebounds while Toney surpassed his previous career high with 11 points. Michael Obacha scored 14 points and snagged eight boards while Tab Hamilton and Chris Burgess poured in 17 and 15 points, respectively. Brian Holmes paced Georgia Southern with 21 points and Jelani Hewitt scored 19, but the Eagles got just three points from Tre Bussey, who entered the contest averaging 18.6 points per game, The Mountaineers shot 48.2 percent (27of-56) from the floor, including 10-of-20 from long range, while holding the Georgia South­ ern to just 37.5 percent (18-of-48). The Apps grabbed 43 rebounds to GSU's 34 and dished out 21 assists while forcing 16 turnovers. Appalachian junior Jay Canty did not play after injuring his right hand in practice on Fri­ day and is out indefinitely. Appalachian State hits the road when it travels to Charleston, S.C. to take on The Cita­ del on Thursday at 7 p.m. at McAlister Field House. NOTES: The Mountaineers improved to 2517 all-time against Georgia Southern... Appa­ lachian moved to 13-6 at home against the Ea­ gles... Saturday's game was the final meeting between the teams as members of the South­ ern Conference... both will join the Sun Belt Conference next season... the Apps outscored the Eagles 30-14 in the paint... the Apps shot 58.3 percent (14-of-24) in the second half in­ cluding a 6-of-9 mark from beyond the arc. i-ne pnoio | jenerson rosi Tommy Spagnolo had 12 points and 16 rebounds in the win over Georgia Southern. Ashe beats Starmount, loses to Wilkes Central Nathan Ham . nhanvl6civitasmedia.com The Lady Huskies took care of business on the. road with a win at Starmount on Thursday, but could not go 2-0 last week as Wil­ kes Central came away with a win in West Jefferson on Friday. Ashe 51, Starmount 16 Ashton Lee had a solid game with 11 points and seven rebounds to get Ashe's third conference win of the season. Junior Paige Spell led the team with 16 points and grabbed four boards. Fellow junior Morgan Hudler had eight points and three steals and sophomore Savannah Brooks had six points and seven boards. Abby Lopp scored five points and Tyler Eller hit a threepointer in the win. Nathan Ham 1 Jefferson Post Defensively, Ashe held StarAshton Lee sets to shoot a jumper in the first half. mount .to single digit totals in each quarter. "I thought we played a really strong third quarter and put the game away. Our defense was solid for the majority of the game," said Ashe Head Coach Laura Foster. Wilkes Central 44, Ashe 26 The Lady Husky players could not find their shooting touch on Friday evening, falling to Wilkes Central by 18 points. "I was disappointed that we didn't give Wilkes Central a bet­ ter game. We are a better team than we played Friday night," said . Coach Foster. "But Wilkes Central has a really nice team with a lot of depth. When they subbed, there was not a drop off in skill level." Maegan McUmber led Central with 10 points. Brooke Bentley had nine points, Hannah Williams scored six, Laken Blackburn add­ ed five, as did teammates Taylor Mastin and Antania Graham. Central wrestling beats Ashe Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Wilkes Central wrestlers went 9-5 against Ashe County on Friday night, beating the Huskies 54-24. Ashe got a win in the 120-pound class from Bodi Miller as he pinned Brian Vargus. T.J Saunders pinned Kevin Lincoln in the 145-pound class. Shawn Baker earned a 6-4 deci­ sion win over Christopher Ocampo, Mitchell Brown won a 19-12 decision over Hector Santiago in the 220-pound class and Tra­ jan Wellington pinned fel­ low 285-pounder Michael Walker. The rest of the matches all went the Eagles' way. Isaac Catalan pinned Caleb Cooper in the 106-pound weight class. 113-pounder Jack Privette won via forfeit, as did Erik Bueno (138-pounds), Cole Susi (152-pounds), Parker Ward (160-pounds) and Ca­ leb Minton (170-pounds). Wilkes Central's Juan Castro pinned Andrew Tedder at 126 pounds, Dakota Massucco pinned Brady Buchanan at 132 pounds and Evan Adams pinned Joshua Hamilton in the 182-pound match. The Huskies will have a pair of home wrestling matches this week. Ashe hosts West Wilkes on Tuesday night and Al­ leghany on Friday night. Individual records: Hunter Argetsinger: 4-17 Shawn Baker: 14-7 Mitchell Brown: 18-7 Brady Buchanan: 9-13 Carter Calhoun: 0-3 Caleb Cooper: 4-11 Gabe Elliott: 9-16 Michael Elliott: 23-2 Joshua Hamilton: 18-10 Matthew Hamilton: 15-3 Bodi Miller: 17-20 T.J. Saunders: 1-11 Andrew Tedder: 0-9 Jacob Weaver: 11-8 Trajan Wellington: 2-7 Nathan Ham may be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Brooks led Ashe with eight re­ bounds and also scored six points. Hudler had seven points and two steals. Lopp scored four points, Hallie Brown scored two, Lee had two and Spell was held to just two points, her lowest output of the season. "Our defense continues to be solid, we held them to 44 points and we out-rebounded them. We simply struggled offensively the entire game," Foster said. "We were not able to make shots and we were not as aggressive as I would like to see us play." Ashe is now 8-8 overall and 3-3 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Ashe will have a pair of road games this week, first at West Wil­ kes on Tuesday and Alleghany on Friday. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ®>NathanHam87 Have sporting event going on? Hunting, fishing, athletics, benefits. . . Etc. Tell us what's going on where you are! — Please include your name & contact information — send to: nham@civitasmedia. com, or go to www.Jeffersonpost. com and submit your story online. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21,2014 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jan. 21 7 p.m. The Ashe County Democratic Party will hold its regular monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Bar­ becue. Sue Counts from Watauga County will be the visiting speaker. For more information, call 846-9068. Jan. 22 6 p.m. Hayes String Ensemble to perform. Join the Hayes String Ensemble for an evening of classical and contem­ porary music. The free performance will be held in the Broyhill Music Center's Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. The ensemble is comprised of graduate students from the Hayes School of Music. The musicians will perform "String Quartet No. 4" by Peteris Vasks, "Im­ ages" by Marcel Tournier, "Quintet for Harp and Strings" by Arnold Bax and "String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74" by Ludwig van Beethoven. Jan. 25 10 a.m. Learn the knitting basics and make grandmother's favorite dishcloth at the Ashe County Public Library. Participants will need to bring size 7 needles and cotton yarn. 1 p.m. Beginning Knit­ ting Lessons. Register today for beginners knit­ ting lessons held at Fiber Artisan's Studio. $45 includes three lessons, needles and yarn. For more information or to register email joyjdavies@ gmail.com. 11 a.m. Participate in the Ashe County Public Library Muffin War. Stop in and pick up a box of mystery ingredients to create your own original muffin recipe. Come to the library with at least a half-dozen muffins and enter the Muffin War. Muffins will be judged on taste, originality and appearance. 3 p.m. Hibernation Station. Meet a New River State Park ranger at the Visitor Center and find out what all the ani­ mals do for winter. Have you ever wondered why you don't see as many ani­ mals? Where do they go and how do they survive? Join a ranger and find out. This program is designed for younger children, but will will still be informa­ tive for anyone. Jan. 29 11:30 a.m. Nathans Creek Extension and Community Association Club meeting will be held at Smoky Mountain Bar­ becue. The January and February meetings will be combined into one date. Feb. 3 7 p.m. Notice of Pub­ lic Meeting. Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department INC. Will hold a public meeting at Glendale Springs Fire Department to discuss the 2014 Budget. The current tax rate is at $.03 and will stay at the same rate for 2014. All citizens and property owners that live in the Glendale Springs Fire District are invited to attend this meeting. Feb. 4 6:30 p.m. The High­ land Came rat a will begin its spring concert set of rehearsals at Brush Creek Hall, home of the Highland Camerata, located two miles south of Independence on U.S. 21. Registration and music distribution will begin at 6:30 pm and the rehearsal will begin promptly to 7 p.m. Membership comes from Grayson and Carroll counties in Virginia, the city of Galax, and Al­ leghany and Ashe Coun­ ties. All interested singers are invited to attend the Feb. 4, rehearsal. Addi­ tional rehearsals are each Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m., with performances near the first of May. Per­ sons wanting additional information may call Jerry Ann Hall at 276-728-2158 or visit our web site at www.highlandcamerata. org. Feb. 6 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ashe County Exten­ sion Advisory Council meeting will be held in the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room. This meeting will be to work toward completion of the Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County Cen­ ter's Environmental Scan. Thank you to the Council member who have already been involved in this pro­ cess. The scan will help determine Extension's program focus for the next few years. Feb. 15 6:30 p.m. Ashe County Children's lYust Endow­ ment Valentine Dinner, Dance and Silent Auc­ tion will be held at The Club at Jefferson Landing. The Band Deja Vu will be providing the entertain­ ment. Tickets are $75 per person and the guest list is limited to 200 people. Seats will be guaranteed only after payment is received. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call the North Carolina Coop­ erative Extension, Ashe County 4-H at 336-8465850, or the Ashe County Partnership for Children at 336-982-4588. CHURCH CALENDAR Jan. 26 10 a.m. DOM David Blackburn to be guest speaker at Friendship Baptist Church at the morning worship service. Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m. The congrega­ tion and pastor Rev. Russell Hart invite you to attend. Baptist Men's Day Worship Service. The fourth Sunday in Janu­ ary is the designated day in North Carolina each year for Baptist Men's Day. Churches use this day to remind their entire congregation of the importance of Baptist Men's ministry within the church, community and the world. The 80th observance of Baptist Men's Day this year falls on Jan. 26, but if it is not a convenient date for Baptist Men's Day in your church, please feel free to plan it for any another Sunday. Baptist Men's Day is an opportunity to build the worship services around the laymen of the church. Make this a special day for them. By doing so, the family is strength­ ened. One of the greatest needs of our society is for strong Christian male role models. By recogniz­ ing the contributions of the men of the church, those role models are made visible. 3 p.m. Second Pasto­ ral Anniversary Service for Rev. Silas Hart will take place at Cox's Grove Baptist Church, Crumpler N.C. Rev. Daryl Beamer and the Bethany Baptist Church, Galax, Va. will be the host. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The service will begin at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Feb. 2 Ashe Really Cares Souper Bowl Sunday is an opportunity to help families in our commu­ nity who struggle with hunger. More food will be consumed in the U.S. on Sunday. Feb. 2 than on any other day of the year. However, many families in Ashe County struggle with hunger every day. We hope the church you attend will collect soup, food items or money for Ashe Really Cares during Souper Bowl Sunday. Feb. 18 6:30 p.m. Tax Seminar for Pastors, Treasurers, Deacons and Finance Committees will be held in the Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Baptist State Convention and Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our presenters. Refreshments will be served. For more information or questions, call the Ashe Baptist Association Office at 8465631. CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS 13-SP-130 NOTICE OF SUB­ STITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Mary B Ridge, dated August 25. 2006 and recorded on Au­ gust 25. 2006 in Book No. 00352 at Page 1211 in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and. pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debted-mess secured by said Deed of Trust, the under-Signed Substitute Trust­ ee will place tor sale, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house. Jefferson North Caro­ lina on January 29. 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land including improvements there­ on, situated lying and being in the City of West Jefferson, County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more par­ ticularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust Ad­ dress of property 200 Wade Vannoy Rd, West Jefferson. NC 28694 Tax Parcel ID: 19223192005 Present Record Owners: Mathew M Ridge The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore de­ scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750 00), whichever is areater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certF . fied funds at the time of the sale The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee s Deed The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments Other conditions will be announced at the sale The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Further­ more. if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney or the Trustee Additional Notice Where the Real Property Is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to G S 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parlies in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1. 2007. may. after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5 896 Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC. Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444. 112854-02150 P1078146 Publish:01 21 14/01.28.14 10955 East Prospect Road Hilisboro. OH 45133 Publish 1231 13/1 7.14/1 14.14/1 281 4 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF LISA H BARKER. 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Watson taught school at West Jefferson Elementary for several years before she decid­ ed to be a stay at home mom with her two boys. After her children were grown and with families of their own. Watson realized she needed another outlet for all her energy. That is when she heard about Appalachian Se­ nior Programs, which then was known as New River Senior Services. In 1989, Watson became the in-service instructor for the Foster Grandparent Program (then under the direction of Wanda Brooks), a program that hires senior citizen volunteers and places them in the schools, head start Centers and develop­ mental delayed daycare centers to work with special needs chil­ dren in the five county service area of Ashe. Alleghany, Avery, Watauga and Wilkes counties. In 1990, Watson also became tive communication skills and the instructor for the Senior more. Through the years Wat­ Companion Program, the sister son taught her senior students program to the Foster Grand­ on a variety of subjects. In December. Watson was parent Program. Senior companions are honored for her 28 years of ser­ placed in homes and work with vice at a luncheon held at the other seniors who need extra Stone Center in North Wilkeshelp with their day-to-day liv­ boro. All of the Foster Grand­ ing tasks. In-service classes parent volunteers in atten­ are specifically designed to in­ dance, and there were surprise crease the seniors' awareness visits from Watson's sister Mar­ of areas within their lives that garet Jenkins and her nephew perhaps have never been ad­ Dr. Alvin Jenkins DDS. "Joan will be deeply missed, dressed or have not thought of but promises she will drop in for years. The seniors are taught how and visit her students from to re-enter the work force, time to time," said Tbmmy Tay­ about professionalism, exer­ lor, director of the Appalachian cises in team building, effec­ Foster Grandparent Program. Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Joan Watson, retires from the Appala­ chian Senior Programs after 28 years of teaching local seniors to be foster grandparents and senior volunteers. N.C. Department of Revenue offers extended hours for phone assistance In an effort to assist more taxpayers during the upcoming tax filing period, the North Carolina Department of Rev­ enue (NCDOR) will offer extended phone hours beginning Monday, Jan. 6. Live phone assistance will be available for certain topics from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Those areas with extended service include phone lines for: Individual income, attachment and garnishment issues at 1-877-252-3252 or 1-877-252-5152 • Employer garnishment questions at 1-888-352-0116 Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Paul Hoover, a trainer at Little's Gym in Jefferson, speaks at the Ashe County Public Library, kicking off the library's Ashe Wellness Circle Book Club. The newfound club will meet the second Tuesday of each month, focusing on the different forms of wellness and how to stay healthy. Hoover spoke on the importance of physical health. • Options to speak to an agent in the individual income tax menu at 1-877-2523052 • Taxpayers who call back after receiv­ ing a message from NCDOR's automated dialing system at 1-877-252-4962 • Options for obtaining Spanish lan­ guage assistance through 1-877-252-3252 or 1-877-252-3052 All other lines for live telephone assis­ tance will remain open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Visit the NCDOR website for a complete list of contact information and numbers. If you can read this, your potential customers can too. To advertise, call us at 846-7164. Sign up for FREE Driving Customers to Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Simple. Affordable. Effective. 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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Billett to Ashe Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment, please call 336-846-8100 beginning January 15. Step 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." JEFFERS0NP0ST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post For more information, email cclark@jeffersonpost.com or call 846-7164 Movant Health Ashe Cardiology Ashe Memorial Hospital Seagraves Wing 200 Hospital Drive Jefferson. NC NOVANT N • HEALTH • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Partly c 23- Lo* S Page 2 SPORTS INSIDE Mountain Valley conference standings February Loafer is inside .... See Page 8 pages 5-6 $ . 0 10 FRIDAY. JANUARY 24.2014 Vol. 89, Issue 7 Price's Zionville property in foreclosure Courthouse auction to take place Feb. 11 By Wil Petty ipetty@clvitasmedia.com A Zionville property belonging to Ashe County Commissioner Gerald Price is in foreclosure, ac­ cording to a legal notice. The foreclosure auction has been set for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11.2014, at the Ashe Coun­ ty Courthouse, where the prop­ erty will be put up for sale, according to the notice. Price can delay the sale for up to one hour. According to the foreclosure, if a third-party buys the property, they must pay the excise tax as r well as court costs of 45 cents per $100. Required at the time of the sale will be a cash deposit or cashier's check of 5 percent of the purchase price or $750, whichever cost is greater. According to the notice, the property is five acres and located at 300 Bronze Turkey Lane in Zi­ onville. Price filed an affidavit in Ashe County on Dec. 23. 2013, to re­ spond to the foreclosure proceed­ ing, which documents included the deed of trust of $190,000 for the Zionville property and was agreed upon by both parties on Dec. 12.2002. In the December 2013 affida­ vit, Price offered 33 facts about SunTrust Bank, Guilford County Resident Superior Court Judge Stuart Albright and SunTrust attorney Natasha Barone of Fayetteville-based Hutchens Law Firm. According to the affidavit. Price says he sent five "Admin­ istrative Procedure letter(s) with Proof of Service attached to Sun­ Trust," in 2011. Price says Sun­ Trust did not respond. The affidavit alleges Barone is practicing law without an oath of office hied in the state, and "no authority has been entered or filed in the instant matter grant­ ing Barone Agent status to rep­ resent the corporation alleged to have been injured — SunTrust bank." Price says in the affidavit that no evidence of contract, collat­ eral file or the original mortgage application were entered into the evidence file for the case. Also in the affidavit, Price uses the Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article 1 Section 25 of the N.C. Consti­ tution to say he is "entitled to a See PRICE I 7 Commissioners shoot down gun ordinance Online fundraiser helps preserve old-time music venue issue from the other end," said Gene Maples, a Lan­ sing resident. "The state lpetty@civitasmedia.com law doesn't require you to In a 3-2 vote, the Ashe do anything." Maples said times had County Board of Commis­ sioners killed a proposed changed and there were ordinance that would have significant numbers of limited firearms on proper­ people that felt the need to ties of Ashe County Parks have concealed weapons. The discussion of gun and Recreation. Commissioners Larry laws started in Novem­ Rhodes and William Sands ber when county attorney voted for the ordinance John Kilby told commis­ while Chair Gary Roark, sioners the state law would Vice Chair Judy Porter Foe require changes in county and commissioner Gerald ordinances. The proposed changes, which Kilby said Price voted against it. Concerns over the ordi­ would make the rules as nance dominated the pub­ strict as they could under lic comment section of the the confines of N.C. law. meeting, which took place made gun rights blogs in­ cluding Grass Roots North on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Carolina state their opposi­ "1 really wanted to point tion to the ordinance. out to you that you really See GUNS | 7 need to be looking at this Wil Petty By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia com The power of social media is helping an old time Lan­ sing institution, Phipps General Store, "keep the music alive." Don Mikush, a part-time resident of Crumpler, has spent many Friday nights over the last six years listen­ ing to old-time music at Phipps and in his words, was "taking it for granted." "I thought to myself, 'I don't think anyone knows what it takes to keep a place like this up'," Mikush said. "My wife Sandra and I both thought that folks like us who go to Phipps would really love to help the owners a bit with the upkeep." Mikush approached owners Rita Scott and James "Dawg" Wood to identify the most pressing needs: cov­ ering the liability insurance and fixing the leaky roof. Scott and Wood open the doors of Phipps every Fri­ day night of the year, free of charge, so that local musi­ cians and music lovers have a place to play, gather and listen. Wood, a folk-art painter has originals and prints on display and for sale in the store. "It's a special place with a special atmosphere," Mi­ kush said. "Rita and Dawg welcome folks of all skill lev­ els and playing levels, and of course anyone can come and listen." The store, originally Phipps Dairy, was built in the 1920s by Scott's grandfather, Bob Phipps. It then be­ came Silas Creek Store and housed the area post office, which was run by Scott's grandmother, Lessie. Price jury trial, in the case sub judice, upon written demand." Following an Aug. 30, 2013 trecord of api>eal was settled- Photo Courtesy of Ken Mundy Fans of Friday night music at Phipps General Store In Lan­ sing raised funds on-line to help with maintenance and upkeep of the historic building which was once home to Phipps Dairy. Silas Creek Store and the local post office. The Phipps family, including Scott's mother Robertine, ran the store until the 1950s. It was then closed, and the building used for storage, until seven years ago when Scott decided they should reopen the historical building as a gathering place for local musicians. "Rita and I, and several members of the community, spent a year repairing the space and fixing it up, and then we opened for Friday night music in Septemlier 2007," Wood said. Over the years, Phipps has welcomed notable local musicians such as Steve Lewis and Wayne Henderson, as well as musicians from around the country. Adam Steffey, a 2013 Grammy nominee who has played with Alison Krauss and Dan TVminski, and Matt Kinman. formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show have both played at Phipps Friday night jams. "We are blessed to have great pickers jam at the store," Wood said. Mikush said he "didn't know what would happen" when he started the online campaign on fundrazr.com, called "Keep the music alive at Phipps General Store," to raise $2,000 in 30 days to offset the cost of the li­ ability insurance and roof _ _ , . ._ See Fundraiser 7 WH Petty |Jefferson Post County attorney John Kilby addresses the gun ordinance during the Ashe County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 21. The ordinance was shot down following a 3-2 vote. Volunteer organization works to preserve the Todd community By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post Todd Island Park is owned and maintained by the volunteer run Todd Community Preservation Or­ ganization. now in its fifteenth year of working for the community. For nearly 15 years, the Todd Community Preservation Orga­ nization (TCPO) has worked to create a sustainable community while preserving Todd's history, cultural heritage and natural beauty. Formed in 1999 as a fundraising arm for the Todd Ruritan Club, the TCPO has become a volunteer-driven entity commit­ ted to maintaining the commu­ nity, which sits on the border of Ashe and Watauga counties. "In the last decade, the Todd Community Preservation Orga­ nization has grown into its own. developing its own projects and producing freestanding events in the Todd community," said Linda Foulsham, a member of the TCPO. The organization owns and maintains the Walter and Annie Cook Memorial Park in down­ town Todd and the 10-acre Todd Island Park, located in the South Fork of the New River, about three miles east of downtown. "It is only through the generos­ ity of full and part-time residents, as well as visitors, that any of that is possible," Foulsham said. TCPO is funded primarily through donations and an annual fundraising concert which is held in August. "Doc Watson was the featured performer at our annual fundraising event for many years," Foulsham said. "In 2012 and 2013 the Kruger Brothers. Wayne Henderson, Charles Welch and others performed at a fundrais­ ing tribute concert to Doc." The organization also solicits donations at summer concerts in Cook Park and holds a yard sale and silent auction on Me­ morial Day weekend. Members of the TCPO provide volunteer assistance to organizations that sponsor events in Todd each year, including road races and marathons, the Liberty Parade and park and river clean-ups. "The TCPO sponsored con­ certs in the park last summer had a fantastic turnout," Foulsham said. "For the first time, cash do­ nations and profits from the sale of food and merchandise covered the cost of the summer concert series." The concerts in Cook Park will resume in the spring on June 21 with a performance by the King Bees. Foulsham said the organiza­ tion will continue to maintain the parks and offer recreational space for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural resources in the Todd community. The TCPO Board of Direc­ tors holds a monthly open meetSee TODD | 7 County SNAP/Medicaid backlog short, but glitches plentiful By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County De­ partment of Social Ser­ vices staff is working over­ time to confront problems caused by the conversion to a new state mandated computer program. The program, N.C. FAST, was designed to add efficiency to the SNAP and Medicaid application pro­ cess. That has not been the case since the program was launched in fall of 2013, ac­ cording to local DSS staff. "When you change a system that is this mas­ sive. you're going to have problems," Donna Weaver, director of Ashe County Social Services said. "We have experienced tremen­ dous problems." The conversion to N.C. FAST has lead to a state­ wide backlog of more than 20,000 people waiting to receive food stamps for 30 days or longer, according to data released by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). "The problems are with the system, not with our input and not with our training process." Weaver said. Weaver said the Ashe DSS staff have been under­ going an extensive training process for at least a year to prepare for N.C. Fast, which required employee trainings and departmen­ tal restructuring, in addi­ tion to IT upgrades such as additional bandwidth and tech support. N.C Fast is designed for universal workers," mean­ ing workers who process both SNAP and Medicaid applications, whereas pre­ viously the benefit applica­ tions were taken by staff in separate departments. Jeana Arroya, Program > Administrator for Income Maintance at Ashe County DSS said only new appli­ cations have been entered into N.C. Fast to date, but beginning in February, re­ views and re-certifications for people who are already receiving benefits will be keyed in the new system See SNAP | 7 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24,2014 JEFFERSON POST County crime report Jan. 2 ASHF COUNTY Jan. 4 later that day. Jan. 6 Dakota Michael Sharpe, 18, of West Jefferson with two counts of breaking and entering and four counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $25,000. Richard Mcalister Hattkr Jr., 32, of West Jefferson was charged with being intoxicat­ ed and disruptive. Bond was set at $1,000. Clinton James Goodman, 27, of Grassy Creek was charged with driving while impaired and owing child support. Bond was set at 3,035.R0. Goodman was released the next day. Jan. 5 sheriff's OFF1CF Jan. 7 KeQy Wayne Miller. 29, of Lansing was charged with assault on a female. Bond was set at $1,000. Miller was released later that day. Patrick Scott Ri^bee, 22, of Fleetwood was charged with probation violation. Bond was set at $20,000. Charles Walter Williams, Jan. 8 22, of Lansing was charged Kimberly Michelle Coe, 33, with being intoxicated and disruptive. Bond was set at of Lansing was charged with $1,000. Williams was released assault with a deadly weapon. Christopher Ray Barker, 24, of West Jefferson was charged with two counts of possession of drug parapher­ nalia, earning a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce. Bond was set at $3,000. Johnny McCoy, 57, erf West Jefferson was charged with assault on a female and misdemeanor larceny. Bond was set at $10,500. Jan. 11 Robin Lynn Reeves, 52, of Jefferson was charged with driving while impaired and failure to stop at a stop signJ flashing red light. Reeves was released later that day. Jan. 12 Tony Lee Miller. 34, of Laurel Spring; was charged with possession of a fire­ arm by a felon, first degree kidnapping, breaking and entering, communicating threats, assault on a female and assault by pointing a gun. Bond information is unknown. Free tax filing available at Ashe Senior Center By Wil Petty Start Writer petty^wtemedaxoni The Ashe Senior Center will be providing assistance to taxpayers in Ashe County through the AARP. "It doesn't matter about incomes," said Charles Caudill coordinator for the tax program. 'We can do just about any type of tax form." The AARP Tax-Aide pro­ gram was created to help lowincome and seniors prepare and file their tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) free of char®?. "(The program) is focused on low-income and seniors," Caudill said. "We can do any­ body's as long as it is in the scope of what we are trained in." The Senor Center will provide the service start­ • ' * a. ; X -V 7. yt^ * WW Jan. 10 Jan. 3 Victor Samuel Padilla Banda, 40, of West Jefferson was charged with two counts of communicating threatsand assault on a female. Bond was set at $1,000. Banda was released on Jan. 5. ' Bond was set at $1,500. Coe was released the next day. Staff report Timothy Ian Parker, 23, of Boone was charged with obtaining property by false pretense and felony aiding and abetting. Bond was set at $4,000. Parker was released the next day. • ing Tuesday, Feb. 2 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday through April 15. Appointments are required to take part, and they can be made by calling 336-2464347. Caudill said their volun­ teers were all trained by the IRS and AARP. "Everybody tax proprietor is certified at the advanced level," he said. "We are all at the same level and that's why we are not limited with who we can help." The program has been around since 1980 when the IRS entered a cooperative agreement through its Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. Services have been provided through the Ashe Senior Center for 13 years. There are still some tax accounts the volunteers will be unable to help with. Those are business incomes with less than $10,000 in expenses or those that operate at a loss, and Caudill said they cannot do depreciation. Thai Is the main reason why an appointment is required by the Senior Center. "Call arid make an appoint­ ment to see if we can or can't do (your taxes)," Caudill said. Wil Petty may be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter §wilpetty Christina Day | Jefferson Post The driver of this overturned green Saturn was transported to Ashe Memorial Hospital after being briefly pinned in the vehide in an accident on N.C. 88 on Tuesday. Jan.a 2014. Driver of overturned car transported to Ashe Memorial By Christina Day cday#avrtasmedia com The driver of a green Saturn was briefly pinned in his vehicle when it overturned at approxi­ mately 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, on N.C 88 West in Creston, approximate­ ly one mile west of the Creston Volunteer Fire Department. N.C. State Trooper J. Williams confirmed that the driver was trans­ ported to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Trooper Williams said that an investigation into the cause of the single car accident would be The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Jan. 16, with the Honorable David V. Byrd presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Roger J. Davis: (M) take wild turkey with use of bait (P) no contest (J) 30 days suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised probation, $200 plus CC. Hunting license revoked for one year, weapon be returned.. Michael S. Fournier: (T) failure to report accident (P) no contest (J) guilty., 30 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months un­ supervised probation $100 plus CC. 24 hours CWS. Matthew B. Hartzog: (T) failure to report ac­ cident (P) no contest (J) guilty. 30 days suspended sentence, 18 months unsu­ pervised probation. $100 plus CC. 24 hours CWS. Richard L. Holman: (M) hunt from state maintained road (P) guilty (J) guilty. $250 plus CC, weapon be returned. Michael Ryan Keen: (M) hunt from state maintained road (P) guilty (J) PJC. CC. Jose Rosario Luna: (M) days suspended sentence, hunt from motor vehicle 24 months unsupervised (P) no contest (J) PJC. CC. probation, 24 hows GWS, Dennis Lee Lyall: (F) .pay $100 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) felo­ Breaking and or entering, (F) larceny after breaking ny; (M) misdemeanor; (T) and entering, (F) posses­ traffic violation; (I) infrac­ sion of stolen goods/prop­ tion; (P) plea; (J) judg­ erty, (M) misdemeanor lar­ ment; PJC: prayer for judg­ ceny — 5 counts — cons. ment continued; 90-96:1st (P) no contest (J) guilty, offense conditional dis­ 16 to 29 months DAC sus­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; pended sentence. Justin Lee Royal: (T) ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DWLR (P) no contest DOC: N.C. Department of (J) guilty 90 days ACJ Corrections; DAC: Divi­ suspended sentence, 18 sion of Adult Corrections; months supervised proba­ CRV: confinement in re­ sponse to violation; CWS: tion, pay $150 plus CC. 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Persons wanting additional 16 E. Buck Mountain Rd. information may call Jerry West Jefferson, NC 28694 Ann Hall at 276-728-2158 or visit the web site at www. Fax: 336-846-1493 highlandcamerata.org. ? �FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES MR. DON CLINTON REINS PACE 3 Planning Board continues scenic route discussion Mr. Don Clinton Reins of * like to thank Westwood Hills West Jefferson died on Care Center for the compas­ Sunday. Jan. 19,2014, sion and care tney at the Westwood showed Don dur­ Hills Nursing & ing his time there. Rehab Center in A memorial service Wilkesboro. He was will be held at later 84. date. Mr. Reins was bom Mr. Reins is sur­ on July 28, 1929 in vived by his wife, 58) in Grayson County, Va. from the Planning Board's Wilkesboro to Roy Brenda Loveioy Wil Petty "Sometimes, counties Dec. 19 meeting, where Staff Writer Stewart and Maisie Reins; a brother and states will use (the Chairman Gene Hafer jpetty@civitasmedia.com Hamilton Reins. in-law, Michael A. byways) as a cultural rec­ said he believed now was Mr. Reins was pre­ Lovejoy of New ognition," Stumb said. a good time to look into ceded in death by his par­ Hampshire; and special The Ashe County Plan­ Board member Arvil area roads receiving the ents; and two brothers. Roy friends and neighbors. ning Board continued its Scott asked if the primary designation. Stewart "Pete" Reins and The family respectfully discussion of creating ad­ Thomas Hamilton Reins. effect of scenic byways was requests no flowers please, ditional scenic byways and "As we get on this topic Mr. Reins served his country memorials may be made to byways within the county. the limitation of billboards and stay on it, what we in the US. Air Force during Ashe Humane Society, P.O. along the routes or if there need to look at is what we Designated byways have the Korea era. He was owner Box 1776, West Jefferson, prohibitions on billboard use were other purposes. can do as Ashe County's and operator of Don's Food NC 28694. "With the state desig­ (planning board)," Hafer David Broyles|The News within the routes and come Market in Beaver Creek, Words of comfort and with the promotion of the nation, you get extra ad­ on N.C. 88 onto Alleghany vertising that comes with said. Reins "Pure" Market in West remembrance may be viewed selected roads by the state. Hafer suggested the Jefferson and Thurmond or sent to the family through (the route)," Stumb said. Planning Director Adam County. board look into state laws Grocery in Thurmond. our website at www.badger- Stumb began the discus­ Other proposals in Scott then asked if the over extra-territorial juris­ Don had a passion and a great funeralhome.com. sion by clarifying the dif­ Ashe include a route from byways were limited to diction (ETJ) regarding love for animals and he will Badger Funeral Home was U.S. 221 at the Ashe and N.C. and U.S. highways, be greatly missed by his furry entrusted with Mr. Reins' ference between a scenic Watauga County border to to which Stumb respond­ municipalities to see who byway and scenic corridor. friends. The family would arrangements. "The scenic byways is a N.C. 163 in West Jefferson, ed no. Stumb said there had the authority over im­ MR. JAMES EDWARD DURR term the state uses and we and a route from the town would be signage on the plementing billboards. Scott said he also want­ Mr. James Edward Dun Weaver of Jefferson, Rebecca have (one) of those cur­ of Lansing to the Virginia routes added by the state. border along N.C. 194. Stumb said he might ed to know how imple­ of Jefferson died on Dun (Paul) Moffett rently," Stumb said. Stumb said the inten­ try to implement the by­ menting the byways would Saturday, Jan. 18, Right now, the only by­ of Davidson, Melissa 2014, at Carolinas Dun (Fred Jr.) way in Ashe County goes tion of the Lansing route way conversation with the affect trash pick up and resident's property restric­ Medical CenterShulski of Goodyear, from N.C. 194 in Watauga proposal, named "Virginia county's land use plan. Northeast in Concord. "People may have ideas tions along the routes. Ariz., and Martha County to U.S. 221 near Creeper Scenic By-way," He was 79. Dun (John) Shulski Baldwin. The road con­ would be to connect to on new corridors," he said. Wd Patty may be reached at 336-846Mr. Dun was bom of Lincoln, Neb.; one tinues outside of Jefferson The Crooked Road (U.S. The discussion stemmed 7164 or on Twittef ©wdpetty on Aug. 25, 1934, in sister, Mary Dun Otoe County, Neb., (Leonard) Kaiser of Nebraska City, Neb.; to Hubert Joseph and Bertha Barbara eight grandchildren: Volkmer Dun. Bryan boll, Maggie Moffett, ported after meeting with one He was a graduate of Janey Moffett, Hannah federal funding to bring the Creighton University in Shulski, Paul Shulski, Claire o date. Triple P has trained of our practitioners, and child n program to Ashe, one of only Omana, Neb., and began his Shulski, Dmitri Shulski and eight counties in the state that 20 practitioners in Ashe Coun­ behavior improved overall" professional career by serving Edmund Shulski. offers the service. The Health ty, with representatives at Robinson said In addition to his parents, as an accountant at Veterans Parents have a wide range Department contracted with the health department, Ashe Administration hospitals Mr. Dun was predeceased Christina Day the Ashe Partnership for Chil­ County Department erf Social of options of involvement, across the nation. In 1983, by one brother, Kermit Dun; cday®avitasmedia.com dren (ACPC) to implement Services and various childcare from meeting with a practionhe and his family relocated and one sister, Dorothy Dun centers qualified to work with er to participating in group and run Triple P. to Jefferson where he worked Sullivan. Tonya Roark. Finance Di­ parents on the program. meetings, to simply accessing There may not be a defini­ A Funeral Mass was celebrat­ tive manual on parenting, but rector for ACPC said that what for the Appalachian Regional Ashe County Middle School information and tips online. Library as the finance director ed by Father David Brzoska at there is support for people separates Triple P from tra­ has a Triple P practitioner, and "It doesn't just focus on and also in the circulations 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. raising children who would ditional parenting programs there are plans to train staff at the parent-child relationship, department until his retire­ 22, 2014, at St. Francis of like to have a better parenting is that it works with parents the other schools in the spring it also focuses on the parents Assisi Catholic Church and fol­ ment in 1996. "Every parent in the world themselves, making sure that to identify what is causing an experience. In addition to his devotion lowed by a burial service in the Positive Parenting Pro­ issue, and then supports the needs support of some kind," to the Nebraska Cornhuskeis Jefferson City Cemetery and a gram, Triple P, a worldwide parents in working through a Robinson said. "This is a they are in agreement and helping them work through college football team, Mr. Dun- meal in the church hall. The program offering parental sup­ solution. program that is flexible and those issues which may be was an enthusiastic musician, family received friends the eve­ "Parents are asked to ana­ alkiws parents to decide how accomplished in both the ning before at Badger Funeral port, based on research and lyze situations and take notes much help they want and effecting their children's ac­ evidence, is available to inter­ tions," Roark said piano and organ. He will be Home in West Jefferson. for several days before they gives them the power to make Parents of children 12 and In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ested Ashe families at no cost. even react to the child's behav­ the changes that they want to remembered for his love of Triple P promotes a style under can contact Triple P at music which he shared with ily requests memorial contri­ ior," Roark said. "Just so they make." the congregation of St. Francis butions be made to the St. of parenting that is proac­ can pinpoint what may be trig­ Robinson said that Triple P the Ashe County Partnership of Assisi in Jefferson, serving Francis of Assisi Building tive, and works to develop a gering that behavior." can work with parents seek­ for Children by calling (336) as the church organist for 25 Fund, P.O. Box 1, Jefferson, positive relationship between Robinson said the method­ ing help for a range of issues, 9824588 to get more informa­ children and parents," Lynn NC 28640. years.. Robinson, a certified Triple P ology behind Triple P is based from grocery store temper tion on how the program Tan Mr. Dun is survived by Words of comfort and work for their own families. his wife of 51 years, Patsy remembrance may be viewed practitioner with Ashe Servic­ in science, through observa­ tantrums to separation anxi­ 1Wy kids are older," Rob­ es for Agingsaid. "In order for tion, which helps parents to ety and beyond Richardson Dun of the or sent to the family through The program begin in Ashe inson said, "but I wish I had understand why their children home; one son, Mark Dun the Badger Funeral Home discipline and good behavior in April 2013 and as of Jan. 1 access to a program like this of Jefferson; four daugh­ website at www.badgerfuner- to happen, both parents and act the way that they do. Parents who enroll in the more than 50 parents in Ashe when they were younger. It re­ children need to change their ters: Barbara Dun (Robert) alhome.com. ally can make life easier." program work with a practi­ have joined. behavior." "More parents than not To reach Christina Day. call 336 Appalachian Regional tioner, someone who has been MURREL BLY WALTON Health Department received trained by Triple P and arts as indicated that they felt sup­ 846-7164 or on Twitter ©cdayinwj Hilda Muriel Bly Walton, of Shady Holiveen Cooj Valley, Tenn., passed away on Brookshire, Dr. Raina Sluder, and Sunday, Jan. 19, AMERICA'S David and Kim Dail; 2014. at her resi­ Please recycle this newspaper. ANY SIZE her little poodle, Angel; dence. She was 77. 5. and several nieces and BEST SELLING She was born on nephews. July 17, 1936, to Funeral Service will be REPLACEMENT the late David conducted at 1 p.m. and Mabel Severt FLEETWOOD CAVALIER - CHAMPION Saturday, Jan. 25,2014, WINDOWS Smith. . at the Mountain City In addition to ner v MODULARS-DOUBLEWIDES Funeral Home Chapel parents, Muriel was in death by her hus- with Rev. 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Right's furious tax spin And remarkably, the The right-wing spin ma­ chines have . think-tanks re­ been in over­ port does not drive lately, mention that primarily try­ lawmakers also ing to convince allowed a sur­ people of two charge on high things, that income taxpay­ the drop in the ers to expire state unem­ too. ployment rate If you are go­ is evidence that ing to count the the policies of decision to al­ Governor Pat low a safes tax McCrory and the General As­ increase to ex­ sembly are cre­ Chris Fitzsimon pire on sched­ ating jobs,and ule to measure N.C. Policy Watch that most of the impact of people will pay tax changes in less in state taxes this year the last four years, then you because of the tax package have to include the expira­ passed last summer. tion of the additional taxes Neither is true of course. on the wealthy too. The claims about unemploy­ But the report simply ig­ ment have been easily shown nores that decision because to be false. The unemploy­ ment rate has fallen because it doesn't support the goal of so many people have given portraying the tax changes up looking for work and are as fair to everybody, when it no longer counted as part fact they are Robin Hood in of the labor force when the reverse. It is also not clear, unemployment rate is cal-. as the folks at the N.C. Bud­ culated. Fewer people are get and Tax Center have working in North Carolina pointed out, if the report than were working last year takes into account the expi­ at this time. There has been ration of the state Earned In­ no increase in net jobs cre­ come Tax Credit that helps ated. Economists in North low-wage workers. The folks on the Right can Carolina and beyond have spin as hard as they want to, weighed in to make those points and counter the but the facts about the tax absurd claims about job changes made last year are creation and the so-called dear. Middle and low-in­ Carolina Comeback that Mc­ come families will pay more Crory likes to brag about. and wealthy individuals and Now the push is also on to out-of-state corporations distort the tax shift passed will pay less. last summer that gave huge The staff of the Fiscal Re­ breaks to wealthy individu­ search Division of the Gen­ als and big out of state cor­ eral Assembly made that porations and raised taxes dear again recently with an on most everybody else. The leading state think analysis that showed that a tank on the right this week married couple with two children that earns $20,000 released a deeply flawed analysis of the plan trying a year will see their state to claim that taxes will go taxes increase by $262 down for everybody. There while a married couple with are many problems with the two children that earns report that are worth explor­ $250,000 will see their state ing in detail, but the most tax bill decrease by roughly telling part of the analysis is $2,400. that the author had to reach And when the tax plan back to 2011 to find a way to is fully implemented, state make the numbers work— revenues will be reduced and even that is misleading. by $600 million a year. And The reports treats the that's the point really. It is General Assembly's deci­ sion three years ago to al­ not even about tax fairness low a temporary sales tax anyway. The folks on the increase to expire on sched­ Right want to cut taxes to ule as a tax cut when it was shrink the government they nothing of the sort. It is true loathe. They just don't want that some Democratic leg­ to be accused of punishing islators wanted to leave the the poor and the middle tax hike in place to avoid class when they do it. But deep cuts to education that sony, the shoe fits. were ultimately made, but Fitzsimon is the executive direc­ Republicans did not cut the tor of NC Policy Watch, For more sales tax, they chose not to information, visit www.ncpolicyincrease it. watch.com m if (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civttas Media LLC, P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave.. West Jefferson. NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cctark@civitasmedia com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150 Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options Single issue dailies are $1 00. Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Ftoark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission. Adventure and history on a trip down the Cape Fear What could you learn from a trip to take such a trip, a reading journey that no one who loves North Caro­ down the Cape Fear River? Starting, say at a few miles below lina should pass by. A journey on the Cape Fear prop­ Jordan Lake where Haw River joins erty begins at Mermaid Deep River to form the Point where the Haw Cape Fear, canoeing and Deep rivers come downstream and pass­ together. Once the "sub­ ing by Raven Rock State ject of fanciful folklore," Park before reaching the it is now, Gerard writes, bridge at Lillington, get­ "an overgrown peninsu­ ting through three sets la" that is 'hidden under of dams and locks, all a tangle of underbrush the way to Fayetteville. and poison ivy" with a Then, with the rapids view of "the ugly con­ behind you, switching crete edifice" of a power to a powerboat to follow plant "issuing a steady the river as it passes by roaring hum." Elizabethtown, on the Things could have way to Wilmington and been quite different if, into the ocean beyond D.G. Martin in 1788, delegates to the Bald Head Island. state constitutional conWhat would you learn One on One vention had accepted a on such a trip? Perhaps serious recommenda­ not much, certainly not much from people unless you made tion to locate the state capitol on your way away from the water. This this site instead of choosing a loca­ river can be a lonely place. Some­ tion in Wake County. Or, if in 1792, times, the only contact with the out­ the committee charged with recom­ side world is passing under one of mending a pjace for the University of North Carolina had not turned down the few bridges that cross the river. But if you travel with Philip Ge­ a substantial sum of money that was rard on the Cape Fear, you will learn offered to locate the university at a lot about history, nature, environ­ Mermaid Point. mental protection and degradation, The point was selected at the loca­ public policy, human nature, and tion of the inland terminus of a navi­ man's search to find a proper place gation route inland from the ocean in the world he did not create. in 1797. A town, named Lyons, then And with Gerard you can experi­ Haywoodsborough, then Haywood, ence the drama, the challenges, the grew up and then disappeared when joys and the setbacks that are the die last efforts to develop a practical seasonings of any journey through water transportation link collapsed unfamiliar parts. with the coming of the railroad and Gerard's new book, "Down the the Civil War. Gerard writes, "No battles were Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey through the Heart of North Caroli­ fought over Haywood" and "the little na," gives its readers an opportunity town at the head of the river simply faded away." Gerard intersperses such history lessons with descriptions of the river itself, telling us that if we were on it near Mermaid Point, we would "glimpse the treasure spun out of water and gravity, lush thicket and birds, shad and turtles, otters and mink." I will share more of his observa­ tions in a future column or two. What I like even more than the sto­ ries of history and the love of nature that Gerard preaches is the spirit of adventure that he found on the river. At one point, after a challenging day, he convincingly describes how closely related misery and happi­ ness can be. "We are bone-tired, wet, mosquito-bitten, sore, and having the time of our lives." "The difficult moments, the groundings and even capsizes, the out-of-control panic of being swept along by the current," Girard says, serve as "punctuation marks for the trip, transforming it from a trip into an adventure." As one of his colleagues said, "It's not an adventure if everything goes smoothly, all according to plan. What fun is that?" D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," with airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. This week s (Jan. 26. 30) guest is Jason Mott author of "The Returned." Jason Mott's sets his debut novel. "The Re­ turned." in the fictional town of Arcadia in Co­ lumbus County near Wilmington, where he grew up and still lives. One reason to read "The Returned" is because it is the basis of an ABC series called "Resurrection." which premieres Sunday. March 9. at 9 p.m. A grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council provides crucial support for North Caro­ lina Bookwatch. N.C. got broad tax cut Did Gov. Pat McCrory and the North Carolina leg­ islature raise taxes on poor and middle-income families to give tax breaks to the wealthy? That's the claim that a motfey crew of liberal politicians, journalists, and activists have been trying desperately to peddle since July erf last year, when the General Assembly enacted a package of changes to North Carolina's tax code that included a new flat-rate income tax, higher standard deductions and child tax credits, broader tax bases, and lower business taxes. As Republican and Demo­ cratic lawmakers debated tax reform during the 2013 session, both sides asked the General Assembly's nonparti­ san fiscal staff to run scenari­ os on how the proposal would affect North Carolina house­ holds based on size, income, marital status, and other con­ ditions. Citing these scenarios, Democrats correctly pointed out that the net effect of sales and income tax changes was to raise taxes on some house­ holds in certain circumstanc­ time as more-efficient taxes es, such as married couples allow for higher rates of job with poverty-level incomes. creation and income growth. Republicans cor­ North Caro­ rectly pointed lina's 2013 tax out that the vast package fits majority of sce­ this definition narios — for of successful tax poor, middlereform. A new income, and study of its ef­ wealthy house­ fects, published holds— showed by the John a net cut after ac­ Locke Founda­ counting for aD tion with the the tax changes. assistance of the (Only a tiny Massachusettspercentage of based Beacon married couples John Hood Hill Institute, have povertyJohn Locke Foundation shows that the level incomes, average house­ for example.) hold at every None of this should have been surprising. income level will pay lower I can't think of a single tax state taxes in 2014 and be­ reform measure in which ev­ yond than they would other­ ery single household paid less wise have paid. The total tax burden will tax than they did before. Tax reform typically involves trad­ drop by about $150 million ing in special tax breaks to get a year for households with lower overall tax rates. Suc­ incomes below $50,000. For cessful tax reforms are struc­ those with incomes between tured so that most people $50,000 and $100,000, the are made better off, not just net tax saving will approach immediately with more dis­ $140 million a year. Upperposable income but also over middle-income and wealthy taxpayers will get significant tax relief, as wefl, reflecting the fact that they were previ­ ously paying the highest mar­ ginal income tax rate, 7.75 percent, which will drop two full points to the new flat rate of 5.75 percent. This is only the beginning of the story, however. For one thing, 2013 wasn't the first year of spirited debate about state taxes. Two years earlier, when Democrat Bev Perdue was governor and Republi­ cans had just taken over the General Assembly, Demo­ crats proposed to extend most or aD erf a one-cent sales tax they had originally en­ acted in 2009as "temporary." Republicans refused. 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W r» § S " 3 8-5iI I 1'I® O <•» 2-sr S" sr 21 " JL 3 �price PAGE 7 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24,2014 JEFFERSON POST CHURCH CALENDAR From Page 1 Feb. 1, 2013 and "(Price's) motion for ju­ dicial statement is denied as moot." Albrights deci­ sion was made following a special session of Ashe County Superior Court he presided over in Guilford County on Aug. 23,2013. According to the order, which denied the request for judicial settlement, price filed the motion for a judicial settlement of the record on appeal on Aug. 15,2013. In February 2012, Price sent two checks totalling $164,788.93 and $134,301.28 to SunTrust. According to court docu­ ments, both checks were returned by the bank. The checks featured memos saying "for dis­ charge of debt," and "EFT (electronic fund transfer) only," according to court documents In a letter to SunTrust dated March 21. 2012, Price said "Because the Fundraiser From Page 1 repairs, but he didn't have to wait long to find out. "Within four days we reached our goal, and peo­ ple are still contributing," Mikush said. In an update to donors, Mikush said there is more work to be done on the store and the online cam­ paign will continue to welcome donations until it ends Feb. 9. "It was fascinating and it was a shock." Wood said of the campaign meeting its goal within four days. "A lot of donations were anonymous and you don't know how to thank them." Mikush intends to keep all donors updated on progress made on the store through emails, photos and videos. He also hopes to parlay this campaign into a permanent fund to support Phipps' role in preserving community culture. Wood said he sees par­ allels between the role Phipps Dairy played in the community years ago and Todd From Page 1 the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Todd Mercantile. "Guests are welcome and we are always look­ ing for volunteers to assist with planning and staffing the summer events as well as other community events throughout the year," Foulsham said. "We appre­ ciate the generous support and participation of local residents and visitors." Grove Baptist Church, for the family of Charles "Chub" Brooks to help with family expenses. The church is located at 553 Ripshin Road, Lan­ sing. Pastor Julian Ow­ ens invites all to attend. For more information, call 384-4212. Feb. 2 Ashe Really Cares Souper Bowl Sunday is an opportunity to help families in our commu­ nity who struggle with hunger. More food will be consumed in the U.S. on Sunday, Feb. 2 than on any other day of the year. However, many families in Ashe County struggle with hunger every day. We hope the church you attend will collect soup, food items or money for Ashe Real­ ly Cares during Souper Bowl Sunday. Feb. 14 - 15 Faith Fellowship Church announces a Marriage Conference entitled "Becoming One". Live simulcast from Marriage Today with Jimmy and Karen Evans on becoming one in the areas of mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Times and dates are as fol­ lows. Friday night 6:30 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Din­ ner, games, skits, five sessions. $25 per cou­ ple or $15 for singles. For more information, Jan. 26 10 a.m. DOM David original untouched (EFT) Blackburn to be guest was not returned to me speaker at Friend­ within the time limits and ship Baptist Church manner required for such at the morning worship instruments, this instru­ service. Sunday School ment has been lawfully ac­ will begin at 9 a.m. The cepted and/or transacted. congregation and pastor This is not even taking Rev. Russell Hart invite into account both instru­ you to attend. Baptist Men's Day ments show evidence of Worship Service. The processing." fourth Sunday in Janu­ . Attempts to contact ary is the designated day Price were unsuccessful. in North Carolina each Wil Petty may be reached at 336 year for Baptist Men's 846-7164 or on Twitter @>wilpetty Day. Churches use this day to remind their en­ tire congregation of the importance of Baptist Men's ministry within the church, community and the world. The 80th the role Phipps General observance of Baptist Store plays now. Men's Day this year "The store served the falls on Jan. 26, but if it community then, and now is not a convenient date it's for the community for Baptist Men's Day in again." Wood said. your church, please feel For more information on free to plan it for any the campaign, visit www. another Sunday. Baptist fundrazr.com and search Men's Day is an oppor­ for "Phipps General Store." tunity to build the wor­ Music jams are held at ship services around the Phipps General Store ev­ laymen of the church. ery Friday night from 7 Make this a special day for them. By doing so, p.m to "whenever." Christina Day may be reached at the family is strength­ 336-846-7164 or on Twitter Ocday- ened. One of the great­ mw] est needs of our society is for strong Christian male role models. By recognizing the contri­ butions of the men of the church, those role For more information on models are made vis­ events in Todd or the Todd ible. 3 p.m. Second Pas­ Community Preservation Anniversary Organization visit www. toral Service for Rev. Silas toddn<;.org. Christina Day may be reached at Hart will take place at 336-846 7164 or on Twitter @cday-, Cox's Grove Baptist inwj Church, Crumpler N.C. Rev. Daryl Beamer and the Bethany Baptist Church, Galax, Va. will be the host. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The service will begin at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Feb. 1 7 p.m. Benefit Sing­ ing will be held at Apple JEFFERSON CHURCH PROPERTY FOR SALE Thank you for subscribing to the Jefferson Post! Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near C«H Course Rd West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-1795 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual 8 Contemporary Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Mornlnf Worship 11:00 o.m. g Evening Service 6JO p.m. £ Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 )u.Ti* '* Stuhrenberg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 em Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass - I Can 336 246 9151 for times 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 unena.udnntc.net 9-45 eeimuy School fe Wm Sunday wmrwe 11:00 Morning Worship Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Bold Mtn. Baptist Church »• Unvrenco Ouudawn M60 BaM Mtn. Rd.. Wort letters#* Sunday Sdwol 9:)0 m.m. Suoday Morning Wert! 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Worth* Sorvko 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bib* Study 7:00 p.m. Youth datt (M Stun for Jesus).* Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Flrt Assembly of God Church Potior NoHh Slyron Corner of Fan-Roland A McNeil Sit • Jefferson (88 W.rsl - Left on McNeil. One Block) Sund ay School • 9:30-10:15 a.m. | Mornlng Worth* -10:30 a.m. Sur»dey Evening - 6:00 p.m. * day MgM BBm Study - 7:00p.m. Thau shall have no other gpds brforr. mr 846-7481 Peak Creek the Brethren Pastor, Chris Cox Holy Trinity Church R«v. WiU Keyword Sunday Sdwol • 9:45 AM Worth* • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jofforsoa Avo.. Potior: Kovtn Morgan NC C Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Savanth-Day Adventfst Church of WanonsvlMe Big Flatts Baptist Church Parish of the Holy call Faith Fellowship at 846-3346. Pastor Elliott Osowitt invites you to attend. Feb. 15 5 p.m. Valentine's Dinner. Buffalo Baptist Church youth will host their annual Valentine's Dinner. The youth will be preparing a dinner, there will be games to play and an auction. Per request there will be a "Kiss the Donkey" contest. Proceeds will benefit Buffalo Baptist Youth Group. Rev. Ken Furches and congrega­ tion invite all to attend. Feb.18 6:30 p.m. Tax Semi­ nar for Pastors, Trea­ surers, Deacons and Finance Committees will be held in the Mid­ way Baptist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Bap­ tist State Convention and Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our presenters. Refresh­ ments will be served. For more information or questions, call the Ashe Baptist Association Of­ fice at 846-5631. T •••!--*—- 9 ' joniiuuy dfivKVS* Bib* School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worth* -11:15 AM ( rh<«i shait not make untc thee any shaven miag: Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday S<hool:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM fbe work of Jesus VI Thou shalt not i i VII 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. laurel Springs, NC 28644 A Thou ehalt not commit .i.<i.ii-< i VIII Thau ehalt not talc the name of the LORD thg GOD insam ' Thou sfult not steal ,V Remember the sabbath ' to keep »t qekj l-feil IU I . una;.*dbiWdf*W*.c-?—» . : :;j> • O -Hut Comer of Hwy. 221 i Cherry St. Jefferson 246-6077 B The Jewel Shoppe| 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 336-246-4155 VANNOY CONSTRUCTION Compliments of VANN0Y & SONS I CONSTRUCTION COMPANY mum Dr Pepper Bottling Company West Jefferson 246-4591 H&W Oil Company 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY I 739 US Hay 221 But Wi 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: 8:10AM - 5:30PM Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 006nm �ONLINE FRIDAY JANUARY 24.2014 Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan 1 lam. Spuria Writer (386) #46-7164 nham(u civitasme*lia.eom Richardson, Quakers split conference games Nathan Ham nhamQcrvrtasmedu.com Former Husky Zeb Richardson and his Guilford Quakers split the last two Old Dominion Athletic Conference games, which included the first conference loss of the year. On Jan. 15. the Quakers easily handled Emory & Henry by a final score of 81-59. Richardson finished that contest with seven points, a team-high nine rebounds and two blocked shots in 22 minutes in the starting lineup. Matt McCarthy led Guilford with 20 points, but also contributed five rebounds, three steals and two assists. Jake Hopkins scored 11 points and snagged six rebounds and had two steals and Alston Furr scored 10 I ints and had a teameading four assists. E The Quakers shot the ball well from behind the three-point line, hitting 1 l-of-22 shots and turned the ball over just eight times. Guilford suffered its first ODAC loss last Saturday. Virginia Wesleyan was simply on fire behind the threepoint arc (hitting 17-of- 35) and pulled away from the Quakers in the second half to win, 84-59. Wesleyan was up by nine at the half, but outscored Guilford 43-27 to blow the game wide open. Guilford was able to hit just 38-percent of its shots and was a paltry 2-for-16 (13-percent) from behind the three-point line. Richardson was held to four points and three rebounds in 26 minutes. Hopkins was the high scorer with 20 points. McCarthy had 13 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Trever Hyatt added 10 points off the bench. The Quakers are 11-4 overall and 5-1 in the ODAC. There is now a threeway tie atop the confer­ ence standings with Guilford, Virginia Wesleyan and RandolphMacon all sitting at 5-1. Lynchburg and HampdenSydney are 4-2 just one game back. Guilford will travel to face conference foe Eastern Mennonite University (8-7, 3-3 ODAC) on Saturday before returning home to face Randolph College (9-6, 3-3 ODAC). •Nathan Ham may be reached at (336) KAR-71K4 nr on Twitlpr ©NathanHam87 File photo | Jefferson Post Zeb Richardson is averaging 10 points and six rebounds per game so far this season. ASU wrestling falls at Citadel Appalachian Sports Information File photos | Jefferson Post Paige Spell and the rest of the Lady Huskies hope to improve their Bradley Lucas (left) has helped Ashe stay In the top half of the MVAC conference record with the second half of the MVAC season starting conference. on Friday night. MVAC standings Mountain Valley Ath­ letic Conference Stand­ ings *As of Jan. 17, reported by Butch Whitesell Men's basketball 1. Alleghany: 10-3 over­ all, 4-1 conference 2. Starmount: 7-6 over­ all, 4-1 conference 3. North Wilkes: 5-9 overall, 4-2 conference 4. Ashe County: 6-10 overall, 4-2 conference 5. West Wilkes: 9-6 over­ all, 3-2 conference 6. Wilkes Central: 7-7 overall, 2-3 conference 7. Elkin: 3-13 overall, 1-5 conference 8. East Wilkes: 0-15 overall, 0-6 conference Women's basketball L North Wilkes: 11-4 overall, 64) conference 2. East Wilkes: 8-7 over­ all, 4-2 conference 3. Elkin: 8-8 overall, 4-2 conference 4. West Wilkes: 9-6 over­ all, 3-2 conference 5. Ashe County: 8-8 overall, 3-3 conference 6. Wilkes Central: 9-6 overall, 2-3 conference 7. Alleghany: 1-13 over­ all, 0-3 conference 8. Starmount: 0-12 over­ all, 0-5 conference Wrestling 1. West Wilkes: 21-10 overall, 4-0 conference 2. Wilkes Central: 23-15 overall, 4-1 conference 3. North Wilkes: 15-10 overall, 4-1 conference 4. Ashe County: 4-22 overall, 2-2 conference 5. East Wilkes: 10-23 overall, 2-3 conference 6. Starmount: 10-18 overall, 1-3 conference 7. Alleghany: 4-18 over­ all, 1-3 conference 8. Elkin: 2-28 overall, 0-4 conference N.C. Wildlife photo winners announced The N.C. Wildlife Resources of North Carolina's wildlife and Commission has announced wild — and sometimes not so the winners of the ninth annual wild — places." Wildlife in North Carolina maga­ Photos were judged in 10 zine photo competition. categories,with youth divi­ Paul Malcolm, of Garner, won sions for 12 and younger, and the grand prize for his image 13 to 17-year-olds. Entries were of live oak trees at Fort Fisher accepted only from current mag­ historic site near Wilmington. azine subscribers or photogra­ Malcolm plays viola with the phers younger than 18. North Carolina Symphony and First-place winners by cat­ is a previous photo competition egory: winner, having taken first place Birds: Charles English, in the Wild Landscapes category Wilmington, belted kingfisher in 2010. Mammals: Tyler Bailey, "When I take a picture, I am Raleigh, squirrel not documenting a scene; I am Reptiles and Amphibians: Joe capturing a mood or a feeling," Congleton, Clayton, anole he said. "I am looking for some Invertebrates: Stephen Atkins, creative way to express what I Weaverville, moth see and feel about the subject. Wild Landscapes: Jim Ruff, Music and photography are both Blowing Rock, Price Lake on creative passions. In concert I Blue Ridge Parkway get involved emotionally. In pho­ Youth Photographer, 13-17: tography, I get involved simply Lucas Bobay, Holly Springs, because I enjoy taking pictures." jumping spider All winners were published in Wild Plants: Paul Malcolm, the January/February 2014 issue Garner, live oak trees Outdoor Recreation: Ed of Wildlife in North Carolina, with Malcolm's grand prize image Ziegler, Raleigh, surf fishing at appearing on the cover. The exhi­ dawn Animal Behavior: Kim Hawks, bition sponsor, JW Photo Labs of Raleigh, made it possible for Chapel Hill, Bald Head Island the photographs to be exhibited turtle tracks Youth Photographer, 12 and at the N.C. Museum of Natural younger: Darci Burger, Macon, Sciences through March. "There were photos from every little frog This year, judges reviewed corner of the state, reflecting the diverse habitats of our natural 1,235 entries. All category win­ resources that are covered in ners receive a large print suitable every issue of the magazine," said for framing from JW Photo Labs. Jim Wilson, editor of Wildlife Other prizes include: Grand prize: $200. in North Carolina. "The photo First place, all categories, competition fosters a greater understanding and appreciation $100 WILDLIFE f Appalachian State University wrestling traveled to The Citadel for Southern Conference action on Sunday after­ noon. The Mountaineers fell to the Bulldogs, 25-9. The Apps earned three wins on the day at 149 pounds and 174 pounds and at heavyweight. The Mountaineers ninth ranked wrestler in the country at 149, Dylan Cottrell, earned the first team points of the day for Appalachian. Cottrell defeated Matthew Frisch by a 5-3 decision. The decision put the Apps down by 10, 13-3. With the win, the Spencer, W.Va. native earned his 20th victory of the season and improves to 20-1 on the season. The redshirt-freshman is also 9-0 in dual matches this season, including a 2-0 mark within the Southern Conference. Colin Hedash earned the second win on the day for App State. Hedash wrestled Terrell Forbes to a 2-0 decision to make the score 19-6 in favor of the Bulldogs. Hedash's victory was his 14th of the season, which puts him second on the team behind Cottrell. In the heavyweight bout, redshirt-freshman DeAzel Dejournette defeated Joseph Bexley by decision 2-1 for his 12th victory of the sea­ son. The Mountaineers V- >*•>. * *- iri K» %, Wll.DI II I Wildlife in North Carolina 22-6) 197 - Marshall Haas (CIT) dec. Kacee Hutchinson (APP), 7-1 (CIT leads 25-6) Hwt Denzel Dejournette (APP) dec. Joseph Bexley (CIT), 2-1 (CIT wins 25-9) Sports quiz .i Nathan Ham r move to 4-6 on the sea­ son and 1-2 in SoCon action. The Apps will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host the Duke Blue Devils at Varsity Gym. The match is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Appalachian State vs. The Citadel (The Citadel wins 25-9) 125 - Joaquin Marquez (CIT) fall Vito Pasone (APP), 4:14 (CIT leads 6-0) 133 - Aaron Hansen (CIT) dec. Chris Johnson (APP), 4-2 (CIT leads 9-0) 141 - Undrakhbayar Khishignyam (CIT) maj. dec. Jake Smith (APP), 13-4 (CIT leads 13-0) 149 - Dylan Cottrell (APP) dec. Matthew Frisch (CIT), 5-3 (CIT leads 13-3) 157 - Aaron Walker (CIT) dec. Nick Hall (APP), 6-2 (CIT leads 16-3) 165 - Turtogtokh Luvsandori (CIT) dec. Zack Strickland (APP), 6-2 (CIT leads 19-3) 174 - Colin Hedash (APP) dec. Terrell Forbes (CIT), 2-0 (CIT leads 19-6) 184 - Kenneth Radford (CIT) dec. Nick Vetell (APP), 7-4 (CIT leads Second place, all categories, $75 Third place, all categories, $50 Wildlife in North Carolina is published bimonthly by the Wildlife Resources Commission. Subscribers to the magazine enjoy exceptional color photog­ raphy and great articles on hunt­ ing, fishing, natural areas, wild­ life research and the state's envi­ ronment in every issue, with oneyear and three-year subscriptions available online. Subscribers also receive a spring and a fall out­ door guide special editions, with the latest hunting, fishing and sportsman information. Details and rules for the 2014 photo competition will be post­ ed online at www.ncwildlife.org and in the May/June issue, with entries from subscribers and youth accepted beginning June 2. nhamQcivitasmedia.com 1. After hosting and winning the 1998 World Cup, what nation fol­ lowed that performance up by not scoring a single goal in the 2002 World Cup? 2. What professional golfer was a two-time all-conference perform­ er as a defensive back at the University of Colorado? 3. What NBA legend is a member of both the Professional Basketball and Professional Volleyball Hall of Fame? 4. What current NFL quarterback was a topranked youth tennis player? 5. What Florida State quarterback won the Heisman Trophy in 1993 before going on to play professional bas­ ketball? 6. What is the nick­ name given to the foul pole in right field at Fenway Park? 7. In 2000, what golfer made history by finishing as runner-up in three straight major tournaments? 8. Who became the first player in NFL his­ tory with 30 intercep­ tions and 30 quarter­ back sacks? 9. Who was the first closer to ever reach 500 career saves? 10. What NFL run­ ning back was the first to ever rush for 5,000 yards with two different teams? Answers: 1. France 2. Hale Irwin 3. Wilt Chamberlain 4. Drew Brees 5. Charlie Ward 6. Pesky's Pole 7. Ernie Els 8. Rodney Harrison 9. Trevor Hoffman 10. Eric Dickerson 'Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 �r.n mmunity Calendar Jan* 24-31 Friends of the Library. Books: Author collections ^ continuing in the Gift Shop and more collections am being added as space al­ lows. Visit the Friends' area frequently to see the new additions. From Jan. 30 to Feb 14. l°ve will be in the air The cart will feature Ro­ mance paperbacks available for 5 for $1. Baskets: Val­ entine's Day is just around the corner. Come visit your Ashe County Library soon and choose reasonable and adorable Valentine Baskets for the entire family. Dad might enjoy a NASCAR or a Louis LAmour "Westerns" topic. Suggestions for Mom might include pampering themes or a basket of ro­ mances with a mug filled with packets of hot cocoa mix. There are a range of possibilities for children including newborn hand­ crafted quilts, a Dog who barks when you hug him Nate the Great takes on a valentine search for his dog, teen girls have their own pampering baskets and we even offer a humorous date wrapped in a basket! Sur­ prise your loved ones with one-of-a-kind gifts. Get prepared for Feb. 14. On display now through Valen­ tine's Day. Don't miss these fantastic offerings for your friends and loved ones. Jan. 25 10 a.m. Learn the knitting basics and make grandmother's favorite dishcloth at the Ashe Coun­ ty Public Library. Partici­ pants will need to bring size 7 needles and cotton yam. I pan. Beginning Knit­ ting Lessons. Register to­ day for beginners knitting lessons held at Fiber Arti­ san's Studio. $45 includes three lessons, needles and yam. For more information or to register email joyjdavies@gmail.com. II a.m. Old Time Music and Bluegrass Show with Gary Poe at the Civic Cen­ ter. Gary Poe and his long established radio program will be aired live from the stage, featuring the Elkville String Band. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-846-2787. 11 a.m. Participate in the Ashe County Public Library Muffin War. Stop in and pick up a box of mys­ tery ingredients to create your own original muffin recipe. Come to the library with at least a half-dozen muffins and enter the Muf­ fin War. Muffins will be judged on taste, originality and appearance. 3 p.m. Hibernation Sta­ tion. Meet a New River State Park ranger at the Visitor Center and find out what all the animals do for winter. Have you ever won­ dered why you don't see as many animals? Where do they go and how do they survive? Join a ranger and find out. This program is designed for younger chil­ dren, but will will still be informative for anyone. Jan. 27 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Com­ mercial Organic Pro­ duction 7 - week course begins in Boone. This is a class for farmers wanting to begin or transition to Com­ mercial-Scale, CertifiedOrganic Production of veg­ etable and fruit crops. The class will meet on Mondays at the Watauga County Ag­ ricultural Conference Cen­ ter, 252 Poplar Grove Road. For more information or to save your spot in this class, call the Watauga County Cooperative Extension of­ fice at 828-264-3061. For any other questions, email Richard Boylan at richard. boylan@ncsu.edu. Jan. 29 11:30 a.m. Nathans Creek Extension and Community Association Club meeting will be held at Smoky Mountain Bar­ becue. The January and February meetings will be combined into one date. Feb. 1 1 p.m. Crochet for the Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate. Make an African flower hexagon at Fiber Artisans' Studio. $50 includes yarn, crochet hook and two lessons. For more information, email jayjdavies@gmail.com to regis­ ter. Feb. 3 7 p.m. Notice of Public f Meeting. Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department INC. will hold a public meet­ ing at Glendale Springs Fire Department to discuss the 2014 Budget. The current tax rate is at 3 cents and will stay at the same rate for 2014. All citizens and prop­ erty owners that live in the Glendale Springs Fire Dis­ trict are invited to attend this meeting. Feb. 4 6:30 pan. The Highland Camerata will begin its spring concert set of re­ hearsals at Brush Creek Hall, home of the High­ land Camerata, located two miles south of Inde­ pendence, Va. on U.S. 21. Registration and music dis­ tribution will begin at 6:30 pm and the rehearsal will begin promptly to 7 p.m. Membership comes from Grayson and Carroll coun­ ties in Virginia, the city of Galax, and Alleghany and Ashe Counties. All inter­ ested singers are invited to attend the Feb. 4, rehearsal. Additional rehearsals are each Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with per­ formances near the first of May. People wanting addi­ tional information may call Jerry Ann Hall at 276-7282158 or visit our web site at www.highlandcamerata. org. Feb. 6 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Ashe County Extension Advi­ sory Council meeting will be held in the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room. This meeting will be to work toward comple­ tion of the Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center's Environmental Scan. Thank you to the Council members who have already been involved in this process. The scan will help determine Extension's program focus for the next few years. Feb. 8 7:30 p.m. Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will be in concert at the Ashe Arts Center. The magic that comes from this musical duo leaves audienc­ es begging for more. Laura has been featured at The Museum of Appalachia, The Smithsonian Folklife Festi­ val and Merlefest. Josh was raised in Madison County, and his reputation led him to land an appearance in the film "Songcatcher," as Fiddlin' Will. He contrib­ uted several pieces to the movie's soundtrack. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults, and $5 for students. Credit cards are accepted or tickets may be purchased at the door. For more infor­ mation or to make reserva­ tions, call the Arts Council at 336846-2787. Feb. 13 6:30 p.m. Blue Ridge Opportunity Commis­ sion, Inc. (BROC) will hold its BROC Full Board meeting at the BROC Al­ leghany Office in Sparta. For more information, call the Ashe Office at 3844543. Feb. 15 3 p.m. Wordkeepers Salon will be held at the Arts Center. Henry Doss and Scot Pope warm-up the audience with their musi­ cal story telling at 3 p.m. Readings begin at 4 p.m. Refreshments are provided. Wordkeepers is free and open to the public. Writers interested in reading from their work should email Chris Arvidson at chris@ chrisarvidson.com to se­ cure their first-come, firstserved spot on the bill, and to receive guidelines for reading. 6:30 p.m. Ashe County Children's Trust Endow­ ment Valentine Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction will be held at The Club at Jefferson Landing. The Band Deja Vu will be pro­ viding the entertainment. Tickets are $75 per person and the guest list is limited to 200 people. Seats will be guaranteed only after pay­ ment is received. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call the North Carolina Coop­ erative Extension, Ashe County 4-H at 3368465850, or the Ashe County Partnership for Children at 336-982-4588. PAGE 9 FRIDAY, JANUARY 24,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Leg! Notices/ Notices To Creditor* NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor tor the Estate of Elaine B Little, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 12th day of March. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 12th day of Novem­ ber. 2013 For the Estate of Elaine B Little Keith D. Little 745 Elliott Rd West Jefferson. NC 28694 PUBLISH 1.10.14/1.17.14/1.24 14/1.31.1 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Reeves Ed­ win Vannoy. deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina this is to notify all persons hav­ ing daims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 6th day of March, 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Boyd Opal Bard, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 9th day of March. * 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 9th day of December. 2013 For the estate of Boyd Opal Bard Janet Hicks PO Box 613 West Jefferson PUBLISH 1.10.14/1 17.14/1 24 .14/1.31.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Faye Wilcox Dancy. deceased, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is lo notify ail persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before the 11th day of Apni. 2014. or this notice wtM be pleaded m bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 10th day o< January. 2014 For the Estate of Faye Wilcox Dancy Executor Horace Michael Hunter 5241 Sdchester Lane Charlotte. NC 28215 1/10.1/17. 1/24 1/31.2014 COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 2 January, 2014 as Administrator CTA of the estate of ROBERT GLENN WOOD, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 10th day of April. 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed This the 10th day of January. 2014 Sherry Wood Lambert. Admin­ istrator CTA Jerry Robert Wood. Adminis­ trator CTA c/o John B "Jak* Reeves Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM PLLC P O Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publish 1.10.14/1.17.14/1.24.14/1 31.1 4 Miscellaneous This the 6th day of December 2013 For the Estate of Reeves Ed­ win Vannoy John Edwin Vannoy 502 Duck Creek Lane Indian Trail. 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"The state recognized the trouble that we were having, 90 they sent us a free position, called an 'over the shoulder* support person, who has been here far two months," Waver said. Despite efforts made by the state to provide assistance to the counties, the conversation has lead to highh -pubbcized backlogs, increased wait times for people who come into the office to apply for services, as wefl as pressure from the fed­ eral government "We've had long wait times for dients because the system is slower," Arroyo said, adding that glitches within the system "throw a kink into trying to service clients in a expedited manner." also heard bom people who The backlog in Ashe need help as a result of unem­ County is only 12 people for ployment benefits being cut or Fuod and Nutrition Services delayed. "Schools have stepped up. (FNS), or SNAP applications or reviews, and eight others churches have stepped up, the for Medicaid. The real con­ community has stepped up," cern for Waver is the amount Waver said, "This commu­ of time people on the backlog nity has been extremely sensi­ have been forced to wait for tive and responsive to people, and Tm so proud of what it has benefits. "The people have gone done for people who are strug­ months on end without food gling" Waver said the federal stamp benefits," Waver said. "W have sent them to afl of government has threatened the county's food pantries, to withheld administrative and the pantries'supplies have funding to the state because the backlog is causing cases been depleting weddyi" Michael Sexton, program to be in violation of USDA fariMtafnr at Ashe County time standards to receive food Sharing Center said he has stamp benefits following an watched families come to approved application. N.C DHHS Secretary the Center's fc»d pantry as a result of the backlog, but has Aldona Wk responded to the federal warning; in a pub­ licly released letter, saying that "some counties have struggled to complete re-certifications in a timely manner" and sit­ ing progress made in fixing "errors with the central server at N.C FAST." Whs said DHHS has devel­ oped a "SWAT team of staff" to provide ornate support to the counties with the largest backlog. "1 late the blame process that happens," Weaver said. "The public never gets an accurate picture of what is gtxngoa" Weaver said the county staff has felt the stress, but has remained both positive and determined to help applicants through the process. "We're putting in a lot of overtime just to insure that we can get the ben­ efits out in a timely man­ ner," Arroyo said. The bright side, said Weaver, is that N.C. FAST, DSS and DHHS are all working in col­ laboration. around the clock, to work through the system's growing pains. 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Sincerely, Travus Lovell Prices Senior Security Technician _ Scan here or visit QI http://bit ly/lgHkgxM to watch a short video on what to expect at your consultation. iome restrictions apply. Available onlv in N C A suggested letter by Grass RixHs North Carolina to send to Ashe County commissionera said "There's no reason for Ashe County to enact bans. The 'Wild West' predictions of (Kilby) are unfounded. If you should decide to unnecessarily restrict lawful carry, common sense dictates you should avoid bans in areas that may conflict with state law." The proposed ordinance would have prevented firearms on athletic fields and other fa­ cilities owped by Ashe County Parks and Recreation including the gymnasium at Family Cen­ tral as well as entrance areas, restrooms, bleachers, conces­ sion areas and sidelines. With the vote to not adopt the ordinance, Ashe County does not have rules concerning concealed carry weapons in county parks. Another concern was of the signage stating firearms are prohibited in parks.Scott Ttirnmyre, director of Ashe Coun­ ty's Parks and Recreation, said the signs had been removed from Ashe County Park. Andrew Stevens, a member of the GRNC legislative action team was at the meeting and expressed his concerns over the Board looking at what he called "gray areas" of the state law. "Grass Rix>ts North Caro­ lina takes this matter really seriously, we worked hard with the state legislature to solidify the law and eliminate any gray areas that certain people think is avaflabfa to manipulate the law to illegally prohibit in our words places where these fire­ arms can be lawful to carry," he said. "Grass Roots North Carolina will sue if jurisdic­ tions explore those gray areas, no doubtsabout it It's a simple statement." GRNC have won battles over the now illejfrl signs in municipal parks in Asheville, Blowing Rock, Burlington, Ra­ leigh and Winston-Salem. The signs in those towns have been removed. Stevens said the organiza­ tion would recover the legal fees from jurisdiction that loses cases that attempt to fight the law. "We all expect citizens to a imply with the laws that are written, we citizens expect the state and focal governments to comply with the laws that are written for them as well," he said. When commissioners discussed the proposed ordi­ nance, following the public comments Sands and Rhodes both indicated they would vote in favor of the changes. Sands expressed concerns over con­ cealed cany during sporting events when emotions from parents could be heightened. "I have talked to parents and Paries and Recreation employ­ ees, and none of these people want firearms on those fields at that time," Sands said. Commissioner Price said he would not vote for anything that would limit the Second Amendment rights of Ashe County citizens. "These people have been screened, th ey've had back­ ground checks and in my opin­ ion they are the upper eche­ lon of people in this county," he said. "I feel much safer when there are guns around me than when there is not." In other business, the board unanimously ap­ proved appointments to the local emergency planning commitee and a surplus property disposal resolu­ tion. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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"They are using taxpayer dollars to fund children going to a private institution that has no, or very little, accountability." Holden said private schools in state are held to different standard than public schools. For instance, while all pub­ lic school teachers are required to be licensed. "each individual non-pub­ filing the lawsuit, the N.C. lic school establishes its Association of Educators own quali(NCAE) fications the and for its fac­ N . C . ulty and Justice admin­ Center istrative (NCJC), say the staff," ac­ cording to voucher the N.C. A S H E C O U N T Y program Depart­ is uncon­ ment of stitution­ Non-pub­ al. The lawsuit says the lic Education. The issue of account­ voucher law violates Ar­ ability is just one of the ticle IX, Section 6 of the reasons the two groups N.C. Constitution, which says public funds for edu­ cation "shall be faithfully appropriated and used exclusively for establish­ ing and maintaining a uni form system of free public schools." To date, approximately 40 out of 115 of North Carolina's local education agencies (LEAs) have signed on to the lawsuit, including Catawba. Surry and Yancey counties. Holden said there is hesitation on the part of Ashe BOE to sign on to the lawsuit, despite the Ashe County translator receives Banipal prize I By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Applachian State Uni­ versity professor and Todd resident William Hutchins received the Saif Ghobash Banipal prize for his trans­ lation of Yemeni author Wajdi al-Ahdal's "A Land Without Jasmine." The Banipal prize is an annual award for the best translation in the Arabic language that is available in the United Kingdom, and this year is the first time they are sharing the award between two trans­ lators. The other recipient was Jonathan Wright, of the United Kingdom, for his translation of "Azazeel" by Egyptian writer Youssef Ziedan. The hook Hutchins translated is about a woman from Yemen who attends college and disap­ pears. Each chapter of the book i.s told by a different person involved in her life, including the police offi­ cers who investigate her disappearance. "I was asked to translate one chapter of it for an Ar­ abic literature journal and I really liked it," Hutchins said. "So I corresponded by email with the author so the guy who was pub­ the original novel as pos­ lishing could translate it." sible. The translated ver­ Hutchins said one of the sion would be published by things about translating Garnet Publishing, based the novel that was interest­ in the U.K. "It's just trying to rec­ ing was there were parts that were initially ommit- reate the experience," he ted by the Yemeni govern­ said. Hutchins has a long his­ ment. Originally Hutchins thought it was a ploy by tory learning the Arabic the author showing con­ language, beginning when fusion by the characters taught in Lebanon follow­ ing graduating from Yale involved. "There were sections of University. the novel that he had not "While I was there, just been allowed to publish in to get around I needed to Yemen, so I put those back learn about 100 words," he in," he said. said. "They set up a little Part of Hutchins' job class for me and there were was to try and keep the two other new Americans translation as accurate to and we learned just one let­ Insurance company requests could raise homeowner rates by 21.1 percent By Wil Petty jpetty@clvttasmedia.com North Carolina homeown­ ers could see higher rates fol­ lowing requests by insurance companies to increase rates by territory. "New homeowners insurance rates went into effect in July 2013," said Wayne Goodwin, N.C. State Insurance Commis­ sioner in a release. "I am ap­ palled thai the insurance com­ panies would request another increase just six months later." In Ashe County, the pro­ rates would increase . 21.1 percent. Other High Country areas, including Avery and Mitchell counties, the rate would increase by 33.3 percent. According to the Jan. 3 press release, some county rates would increase by as much as 35 percent while other areas could decrease by 2.7percent "I believe the insurance companies should withdraw this rate filing immediately," Goodwin said. "If they do not, the insurance companies should expect a full-hearing on this matter, 1 will not entertain any settlement negotiations." A public hearing would present arguments for or against a rate increase in the state by both parties. Goodwin encourageshome­ owners to take advantage of the public comment period, letting insurance companies know their concerns of more rate increases. "I urge North Carolina homeowners to take advan­ tage of the public comment period and let their insurance know what they the notion of an­ other homeowners insurance rate increase," he said. Statewide, the requests would average a state homeowner rate increase by 25.3 percent. A public heaiing was held in Raleigh for comment about the proposed increases. For those who still want their voic­ es heard, the state is comments mailed or through Jan. 31. Written public comments concerning the changes will be accepted by the state through the end of January. Those comments can be mailed to NCDOI, Attn: Bob Mack, Property & Casualty Division. 1201 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, N.C 27699, or emailed to: 2014homeownersCancdoi.gov. Wil Petty can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ wilpetty ter of the alphabet a week." From there, Hutchins would develop his knowl­ edge of Arabic while get­ ting a degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago. Next, he would spend time teaching Arabic in other nations including Ghana. Now, he is a professor of philosophy and religion at ASU. Huthcins has resided in Ashe and Watauga coun­ ties since working for the University. Hutchins said there is a difference in dialects with­ in the Arabic language, but he would rely on different dictionaires to aid him unanimous consensus that the Opportunity Scholar­ ship Program is harmful to public education. "We could get negative push-back from the parties that be who are in power," Holden said of the provoucher legislators in Ra­ leigh. Pro-voucher groups, such as Parents for Edu­ cational Freedom in N.C., point to achievement gaps that exist between "white, African American, Hispanic, See LAWSUIT |6 Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Dr. William Hutchins. pic­ tured on a bus in Doha. Qa­ tar. was named one of two recipents of the Saif Gho­ bash Prize Banipal prize for his translation of a Yemeni novel. Hutchins. a resident of Todd, will be flown to London to receive the prize and read portions of his translation. while editing the novel. "This particular author for the Yemeni novel, there was stuff like slang for 'Toyota Land Cruiser' and stuff that there's no way that 1 could translate in a dictionary so I just asked him," Hutchins said. I n February. Hutchins will travel to London to receive the award and take part in panel discussions about his work translat­ ing the Arabic language. For one portiqn, Hutchins will read for three minutes a portion of his translated work. Wil Petty may be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter @wilpetty Ashe Commissioners approve CROC block grant funding plan By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Blue Ridge Op­ portunity Commission (BROC) discussed its plans for the 2014 fis­ cal year to the Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The fiscal year for BROC starts July 1, 2014 and runs through June 30, 2015. Jessica Prevette, Community Services Block Grant Manager, gave detail to the Board about what the money will go to. Two programs, the emergency assis­ tance program and the family self sufficency program, are the ma­ jor components of the block grant. "The targest cause for emergency assis­ tance is identified in the depressed local economy," Prevette said. "Job loss is ad­ dressed by (BROC) as priority No. 1. (Pri­ ority) No. 2 includes logistical datq, why the problem exists (and) the segment of the pop­ ulation that is experi­ encing the problem. The total of the two parts of the block grant fund for the commu­ nity action agency is $292,594. Photos by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post The Ashe County Board of Commissioners met on Tues­ day. Jan. 2L The Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission dis­ cussed a Community Service Block Grant at the meeting. Commissioner Judy Porter Poe asked if the three counties BROC serves would be providSee FUNDING| 6 N.C. receives tailing grade from American Lung Association State of Tobacco C0nfror?4 Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post By Christina Day cday@civttasmedia.com Fifty years after the first Suigeon General's report to conclude that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer, North Carolina has received a failing grade in the 2014 State of Tobacco Control released by the American Lung Association. The report, which grades states on "key poli­ cies that can help prevent the death and disease caused by tobacco use" gave Nortn Carolina an "F" for each category: tobacco prevention, smoke-free air, J cigarette tax and cessation coverage. "The main concern is still the high rate of tobacco use among Ashe County residents," David Willarcl Northwest Tobacco Preven­ tion Coordinator for Ap­ palachian District Health Department said. "Adult smoking in Ashe is reported at 24 percent, which is above both the state and national average. I Willard said Ashe has made some progress in re­ ducing residents' exposure to secondhand smoke since the 2010 N.C. state law ban­ ning smoke in restaurants and bars. "Both Ashe County and West Jefferson have passed tobacco free policies for government buildings. and Northwestern Regional Housing Authority is in the process of making all of their properties smoke-free indoors by August 2014." Willard said Neither Jeffeison nor Lansing has written poli­ cies restricting tobacco use, and statewide there arc no provisions that ban smoking in private workplaces, retail stores or recreational/cul­ tural facilities. Willard said a major fac­ tor in the high levels of te hacco usage in Ashe, and the reason for North CamUna's failing grade in the "cigarette tax" category, is that the state ranks 45 out of 51 for highest tax per pack of 20 curettes. "The national average is $1.53 per pack, with New Yoik leading at $4.35 per pack. North Carolina, (which taxes 45 cents) is one of 18 states that remain less than $1 per pack," Wil­ lard said. He said studies show that two populations, young peo­ ple ana people of law socio­ economic status (SES), are most sensitive to cigarette excise tax increases. When states institute an "increase in cigarette tax, the largest impact and de­ crease in smoking is seen at the youth level and with low SES populations," Willard said. Another factor for tobacco use among youth in Ashe, Willard said, is the prevalence of electronic cigarettes, often called e- cigarettes. "The real concern with these is that they come in aD flavors, which appeals to youth," he said. "The electronic ci^rette may also be seen as a gateway to begin smoking traditional ci^rettes, since they still contain the addictive com­ ponent of curettes (nico­ tine)." North Carolina also recieved a failing grade when it came to tobacco preven­ tion control and spending, but does offer a state funded program called QuitlineNC. "QuitlineNC is the most effective source we have currently," Willard said. "It's 100 percent free and confi­ dential and a person has a 55 percent greater chance of quitting with use of the Quitline." QuitlineNC which can be reached at 1-800QUITNOW or online at www. quitlinenc.com. offers free coaching, resources and two weeks free nicotine replace­ ment therapy to uninsured tobacco users who sign up for the cessation program. Willard said North Caroli­ na's failing grades do not dis­ courage him from working towards educating people in the region on the dangers of tobacco use. "I look at these numbers and aU I want to do is make the difference. The chronic diseases driven by these factors can easily be pre­ vented," Willarcl said. "AD Fs gives me much more mo­ tivation to continue to fight aprinst tobacco use and chronic disease." To reach Christina Day, call 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @cdayinwj �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 28,2014 JEFFERSON POST UPDATE: Creston man found having three one-pot labs in Jan. 15 meth bust By Wil Petty jpetty^c rvrtasmedia.com Police found three dif­ ferent "one-pot" methamphetamine labs on property belonging to a Creston man who was ar­ rested and charged for the manufacturing of methamphetamine on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Gene Edward Allen. 49, in addition to being charged for the manufac­ turing of the controlled substance, was also charged with possession of an immediate precur­ sor chemical used to cre­ ate meth and maintaining a dwelling that is used for keeping and selling con­ trolled substances, accord­ ing to Lt. Grady Price, Narcotics investigator for the Ashe County Sheriff's Department. Price said the bust oc­ curred around 4 p.m. on Jan. 15. This is the first meth lab bust in Ashe County in 2014. The sheriffs department was assisted by the N.C. State Bureau of Investiga­ tion (SBI) to process the lab. "We have to contact the SBI when we deal with meth labs," Price said. "The processing is handled in a manner based on stan­ dards by the DEA." Price said SBI techni­ cians remove the chemi­ cal lab from the residence making sure it is safe for transport. It is then sent to a containment site to be destroyed. The bond for Allen was set at $30,000. Allen was released on Jan. 17, ac­ cording to Ashe County booking reports. According to a Jan. 22 press release by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office, anyone with additional in­ formation about Allen's in­ vestigation is asked to call them at 330-846-5633 or Ashe County Crime Stop­ pers at 336-846-4188. The release also says the Crime Stoppers pay cash for in­ formation leading to the arrest of individuals con­ Staff report nected to certain crimes. Wil Petty may be reached at 336 846-7164 or on Twitter @wilpetty Temporary rate reduction to help BREMCO members in February To help members with winter electric bills, the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Electric Member­ ship Corporation recently approved a temporary rate reduction for all members on February bills. The typical member us­ ing 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity monthly will see a $9 reduction. Overall, this reduction will save members of Blue Ridge Electric more than $1 million. The reduction is pos­ sible due to lower than expected wholesale power costs and higher than ex­ pected electricity sales as a result of colder than normal weather in recent months. The reduction comes during a month that reflects higher us­ age—and therefore bill costs—due to winter heat­ ing, lighting and other fac­ tors. Members will receive a $9 reduction for every 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity used. "As a cooperative, we're not in business to make a profit—we're here to pro­ vide service at the lowest ssible cost to our memrs," said Doug Johnson, chief executive officer of Blue Ridge Electric. "In our service area, mem­ bers use more electricity during these cold winter months so we're very pleased to provide this ACSO crime report (9 BLUE RIDGE olectric memtwrdU p carp. reduction at a time when it can most help our mem­ bers. "We hope this reduc­ tion, along with our free energy efficiency tools and steps that we know many members are making, will all add up to make a differ­ ence," Johnson said. Members wanting more information about the co­ operative's free energy ef­ ficiency saving tools and tips can visit www.Blu*.com. Sign up for FREE Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Ashe County . Sher­ iff's Office crime re­ port Jan. 14 Kevin Joseph Porter, 27, of Jefferson was charged with posses­ sion of marijuana up to one-half ounce, driving with a revoked license and no operator's li­ cense. Bond was set at $1,000. Porter was re­ leased the next day. Jan. 16 Justin Scott Woodring, 31, of West Jefferson was charged with probation viola­ tion. Bond was set at $10,000. Woodring was released later that day. John Michael Roy­ al, 30, of Todd was charged with two counts of communicat­ ing threats, assault on a government official/ employee, resisting a public officer and driving with a revoked license. Bond infor­ mation is un­ known. Royal has not been re­ leased. Ethan James Good­ m a n , 24, of Fleet­ w o o d w a s charged w i t h driving while i m paired and two counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $10,000. Goodman was released later that day. Christopher Michael Tagert, 41, of Lan­ sing was charged with assault on a female. Bond information is unknown. Tagert has not been released. Randall Scott Combs, 42, of West Jefferson was charged with pos­ session of a stolen firearm. Bond was set at $1,500. Combs was released the next day. Codie Allen Rich­ ardson, 19, of West Jefferson was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $500. Richardson was released later that day. Anthony Shane An­ derson, 32, of Jeffers was charged with driv­ ing while impaired and driving with a revoked license. Bond was set at $1,000. Anderson was released the next day. Jan.17 Lee Walker Fierro, 19, of West Jefferson was charged with five counts of statutory rape/sex offense with a child older than fouryears-old/less than sixyears-old. Bond was set at $500,000. Fierro has not been released. Amy Beth Bledsoe, 43, of Creston was charged with simple assault. Bond informa­ tion is unknown. Bled­ soe was released later that day. Zebulon Vance Pritchard, 32, of Jeffer­ son was charged with uttering forged instru­ ment, non-support of a child and probation vi­ olation. Bond was set at $9,000. Pritchard has not been released. James Allen Jordan, 36, of Fleetwood was charged with assault on a female. Bond was set at $1,000. Jordan has not been released. Jan. 18 Adam Nephi Jones, 32, of Warrensville was charged with nonsupport of a child. Bond was set at $400. Jones was re­ leased on Jan. 21. Jan. 19 Daniel Paul Maye, 45, of Creston was charged with driv­ ing with a revoked li­ cense. Bond was set at $4,000. Maye has not been released. Matthew Shane Har­ ris, 24, of West Jef­ ferson was charged with second degree arson, breaking and entering, injury to real property and possession of mari­ juana up to one-half ounce. Bond was set at $51,000. Harris has not been released. LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. 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Step 5 - Fil cul Iba W* aouounl tarn and wifoLl 'Sipi rro Lo' JEFFERSONPOST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post Fo' n:rB rf:n»bcn. iral (xatttfjEfflrsonprstcpir :r call 646 ?" 64 t Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 4 �TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARY RALPH C. LOVELACE C. Lovelace, of foyetteville and formerly of Rug­ by, Va., died Jan. 21,2014. He was 83. He was born May 18,1930, at Rugby to the late Basil Lovelace and Zurie former , Brian Lovelace, Tummire, Chris Lovelace, Jayme Lovelace and Hunter Cable; and several nieces and nephews Funeral service were held Sunday, Jan. 26,2014, at Haw Orchard Baptist Church, Rug­ by, Va. Rev. Randy Lovelace offi­ ciated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Me­ morial contributions can be made to Haw Orchard Baptist Church, do Juanita Sharpe, Treas., 204 Rainwood Lane, Mouth of Wilson. VA 24363 Arrangements by ReinsSturdivant Funeral Home, In­ dependence, Va. Lovelace Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Virgie L. Davis; and five brothers, Ed, Phipps. Art. Kelly and fielden Lovelace. Surviving are two sons and spouses. Rand) and Brenda Lovelace of Ennke, and Steve and Stacey Lovelace of Saint Pauls; two daughters and spouse, Donna and Steve Hall of Ferguson and Teresa Lovelace and friend. Dale Ca­ tron of Rural Retreat, Va.; five Grassy Creek natives celebrate 89 years of friendship By Christina Day cdaytkivrtasmedia.com Edith Pierce Jones for­ merly of West Jefferson, and Claryce Osborne Norman originally from Grassy Creek recently celebrated their joint birthday and 89 years of friendship in WinstonSalem. When Jones and Norman met in first grade at Grassy Creek School 89 years ago they were assigned a shared double desk and soon learned they also shared a birthday, Jan. 12. "Not everyone has had a friend for 89 years," Norman said. Edith Pierce was six years old and Claryce Osborne was five when the friends met; they turned 95 and 94 years old respectively on Jan. 12,2014. "And imagine having the same birthday, isn't that something," Jonessaid at the celebration held at Creekside Terrace Retirement Com­ munity in Winston-Salem where she has lived for the past two years. Prior to relocating to Winston-Salem, Jones lived in West Jefferson "almost all her life." "Even after the they moved away from Grassy Creek. Edith to West Jef­ ferson and Claryce to High Point, they kept in touch and always telephoned one another on their birthday," Thomas Jones, Edith's son said. In 2009 the Town of West Jefferson proclaimed "Edith Jones Day" in recognition of her lifetime efforts for the betterment and beautihcation of the town. In 2010 she received the Ashe County Senior Volunteer of the Year Award. Tve known Edith all my life," Carole Willmot, Nor­ man's daughter who lives in Woodruff, SC said. "She and Mother have a very special Photos by Christina Day |Jefferson Post N.C. 16 transported to hospital By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com A late model silver Toyota SUV overturned on an icy patch of Old N.C. 16 in Jefferson at ap­ proximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. It is unclear if road con­ ditions were a factor in the accident. Unconfirmed reports stated the driver was pinned under the vehicle. N.C. State Trooper Aldridge confirmed at least one person was trans­ ported to Ashe Memorial Hospital from the scene. Aldridge said an inves­ tigation into the cause of the single car accident by Trooper Miller would be conducted before more details were released. The Jefferson Volun­ teer Fire Department and Ashe County Rescue re­ sponded to the scene of the accident. PAGE 3 Submrtted Photo |Jefferson Post Edfth Pierce Jones (left) and Claryce Osborne Norman (right), who met in first grade at Grassy Creek School, recently cel­ ebrated their joint birthday and 89 years of friendship in Winston-Salem. friendship." Family and friends of both women joined them to celebrate their birthday and their lone friendship. Ruth Ashe, Melba Jones, Becky Burgess and Diane Goss, long-time friends from West Jefferson, rounded out the crowd at the party host­ ed by Jones' son. "It's not every day you get to attend a shared birthday party for a ninety-four and ninety-hve year old" Melba Jones said. Christina Day can be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twrtter ©cdayinwj INIeth busts increased in 2013 what is produced there pened in the state's rural lowed one PJC every three makes it into its jurisdic­ counties. In the state's ur­ years. If within that time ban areas, Wake County frame a person faces a sec­ tion. "A very small amount had 10 busts, Mecklenburg ond charge, the PJC is re­ North Carolina had 561 clandestine methamphet- manufactured in Wilkes County had six and Guil­ voked ana they are charged with both offenses. amine lab responses in makes its way into Ashe ford County had zero. Price said a majority of The state's Department 2013, a state record and a County," said Lt. Grady 22 percent increase from Price, head narcotics inves­ of Justice has been working the meth being found in the year before, according tigator for the Ashe County to make penalties on manu­ Ashe County is coming from Mexico, where there facturing meth harsher. to information from the Sheriff's department. According to the NCDOJ, are more high-scale opera­ Price said most meth N.C. Department of Justice. The number increased produced in the state is meth producers who are tions. Christina Day may be reached at "We don't see many pro­ from 460 in 2012 and 344 for personal use or small- putting children, seniors or 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @cdayin 2011. scale sales. In other areas those disabled in danger are ducers because it's safer to inwj buy than to make, because In Ashe County, onlv neighboring Ashe County, required to face more time one clandestine (meth) Alleghany Had one lab bust in jail. Also, manufacturing of the dangers of manufac­ lab was busted, while in while Watauga busted 11 meth in the state is a Class turing meth," Price said. If anyone has information neighboring Wilkes Coun­ labs. C felony, while possession about meth being manu­ "They are making is a much lower cnarge. ty, there were 50 busts in Price said that, as of two factured or sold within the 2013, the highest number enough to support the in the state. While Wilkes habit for themselves," years ago, first-time offens­ county, they are asked to had the most meth busts he said. "They're mak­ es require judges to order contact the Ashe County Creek Ruritan Club will in the state, the Ashe ing enough to get their a PJC, or a prayer for judg­ Sheriff's Office. meet at the Peak Creek Ruri­ County Sheriffs Depart­ high." Wil Petty may be reached at 336ment continued. tan Community Center, N.C. ment say almost none of Most of the busts hap­ In N.C., citizens are al­ 846-7164 or on Twitter @wilpetty 88 E, Laurel Springs. After a provided meal, the club will hear a presentation by the Rev. Bob Brooks on his or­ ganization, Ashe Outreach. Community residents and the public are invited to at­ tend. For more information, call 336-982-9538. 7 pjn. Notice of Public Meeting. Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department INC will hold a public meet­ ing at Glendale Springs Fire Department to discuss the 2014 Budget. The current tax rate is at 3 cents and will stay By Wil Petty gone well," Williams said the show will also focus Nat Geo has filmed oth­ at the same rate for 2014. All ipetty@civitasmedia.com in an interview on Thurs­ on Sullivan County, Tenn. er shows on law enforce­ citizens and property own­ day, Jan. 16. The county is home to ment across the nation ers that live in the Glendale Film crews from the Na­ Williams said he could Kingsport, one of the an­ including: Alaska State Springs Fire District are in­ tional Geographic Channel not comment on the show chor cities in the Tri-City Troopers (five seasons). vited to attend this meeting are in the county filming a because of contractual region of Tennessee and Border Wars (five sea­ Feb. 4 show on law enforcement, obligations and concerns Virginia. sons), Kentucky Justice 630 p.m. The Highland according to Ashe County about locals wanting to Williams said the show (centered around Harlan Camerata will begin its Sheriff James Williams. get air time. would be aired in the late County, Ky.) and Wild Jus­ spring concert set of re­ "The (shooting) has tice. Alongside Ashe County, summer or early fall. hearsals at Brush Creek Hall, home of the Highland Camerata, located two miles south of Independence, Va. on U.S. 21. Registration and music distribution will begin at 6:30 pm and the rehearsal will begin promptly to 7 p.m. Membership comes from Grayson and Carroll coun­ ties in Virginia, the city of Galax, and Alleghany and ROOFING TREE SERVICE CYCLES Ashe Counties. AD interested singers are invited to attend the Feb. 4, rehearsal. Ad­ Ashe County OB'S REE ERVICE ditional rehearsals are each Roofing Serving the High Country Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. rernt^OrnholemlOprreuOSmttim "Fully Insured" 30 Years Experience to 9 p.m., with performances * Tree Trimming • SALES •Licensad in VA near the fust of May. 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Come visit your Ashe County Library soon and choose reasonable and ador­ able Valentine Baskets for the entire family. Dad might enjoy a NASCAR or a Louis LAmour "Westerns" topic. Suggestions for Mom might include pampering themes or a basket of romances with a mug filled with packets of hot cocoa mix. There are a range of possibilities for children in­ cluding newborn hand-craft­ ed quilts, a Dog who barks when you hug him Nate the Great takes on a valentine search for his dog, teen girls have their own pampering baskets and we even offer a humorous date wrapped in a basket! Surprise your loved ones with one-of-a-kind gifts. Get prepared for Feb. 14. On display now through Valen­ tine's Day. Don't miss these fantastic offerings for your friends and loved ones. Jan. 29 11:30 a.m. Nathans Creek Extension and Community Association Club meeting will be held at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. The January and February meetings will be combined into one date. 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A key cause of the "That's boom that led to the bust w h a t we're see­ was excessive leverage, John Hood itself a product of the Fed­ ing with John Locke eral Reserve Board's easystudent Foundation money policy and the tax loans, and code's strong bias in favor it's what of debt over equity. This we saw with housing." excessive leverage had to At the same event. Wells work itself out of the finan­ Fargo economist John Sil­ cial system, as painful as via pointed out that debt the adjustment has been. can be used rationally to Of course, not every­ pursue a valuable asset, but one has made significant that's not always the case in progress in paving off higher education. "If you're debts. Some folks have a pre-med student, you're been struggling just to an engineering student, make minimum payments. and you take out $40,000 Some have actually begun or $60,000 of loans, I have to borrow again to finance no problem with that," new purchases or busi­ Silvia said. "But if you're nesses. And the federal going to be a French ma­ government has borrowed jor, you're going to study and spent recklessly since social welfare, and you're 2007, racking up trillions going to take out $60,000 of dollars of additional of loans, who is making the debt while demonstrating economic judgment here?" the fecklessness of tradi­ The delivery system for tional Keynesian stimulus higher education is grossly at odds with what many schemes. Still, de-leveraging in students really need and the private sector nas been what students, parents, significant and impressive. and taxpayers can afford One way to look at it is to to pay. Glenn Reynolds, a track the cost of servicing law professor at the Uni­ household debts as a share versity of Tennessee and of disposable income. The USA Todaycolumnist who Fed has been keeping such blogs at InstaPundit.com, estimates since 1980. The- has just released a new latest data, for the third book exploring the issue of uarter of 2013, show that educational transformation le average U.S. household in great depth. George Leef spent 9.92 percent of dis­ has just reviewed the book, posable income on mort­ The New School, for the gage payments and con­ Pope Center website. Leef sumer debt service — the writes that when it conies lowest ratio since 1980 and to higher'education: ... Reynolds thinks we much lower than the peak of 13.18 percent of income, will see shrinkage (not reached in the fourth quar­ enough students enrolling to keep some from folding), ter of 2007. In one category of bor­ reconfiguration (students rowing, however, the news shifting toward low-cost has not been good: student institutions such as com­ debt. Thanks to gener­ munity colleges), substi­ ous federal subsidies and tution (young people for soaring costs, outstanding whom college was more loans for college education of an experience than an have increased dramatical­ education uhll find less ly — by about 20 percent costly ways to get the peerjust since 2011. Bloomberg bonding they want), exit Businessweek reports that (as having a college degree the share of 25-year-olds fades in importance, more with student-loan debt people will forego the quest was 43 percent in 2012, up for one), and new models from 25 percent in 2003. (we're in the age of infor­ Average balances are up by mation and it's very likely 91 percent, to $20,326. that innovators unll come That Businessweek piece up with new educational features prominently a re­ nudes). I agree with his predic­ cent discussion of student debt before the Greater tions. Unfortunately, that Raleigh Chamber of Com­ still leaves us with massive merce. Jeffrey Lacker, pres­ student loan debts already ident of the Richmond Fed, incurred, much of which told the Raleigh audience financed little to no real in­ that continuing increases crease in knowledge, skills, in student loan balances or employability. Hood is the president of have implications for the broader economy. 'I'm al­ the John Locke Founda­ ways made very nervous tion. For more informa­ by a credit market that tion, visit www.johnlocke. benefits from government org. S % Page 4 Tuesday, January 28,2014 t IFW THd MiNiMUM maru SR5ND if ANDHdLP XM "Birr iT CWJSNT VfeRK MK22 THAT l/ViTH f Obamacare 'study' is thinlv-veilcd campaign forum North Carolina legisla­ tive leaders announced last week that they will soon form a joint com­ mittee to bash the Af­ fordable Care Act. Speaker Thorn Tillis and Senate Leader Phil Berger stated in a joint press release that the purpose of the commis­ sion is to "delve deeply" into the problems caused by Obamacare. The un­ stated reason for the probe is to create a fo­ rum for attacking Sen. Kay Hagan, who Tillis is challenging in this year's Senate race. It is important for Til­ lis to distract the public from the unpopular poli­ cies his chamber enacted in the last few legislative sessions. But these hear­ ings on health reform are unlikely to mention the damaging decisions made by the state dur­ ing implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Again and again lawmak­ ers tried to gauge the political winds and fold­ ed to the most extreme voices in their party. Again and again their ac­ tions made health insur­ ance less accessible and more expensive. This tendency is best exhibited by the vote to block a state-based health insurance ex­ change in North Caro­ lina. Under health reform the state had the option of running its own online marketplace to sell insur­ ance policies and provide premium tax credits. vide Medicaid coverage Nearly every health care for 500,000 low-income stakeholder - the Cham­ North Carolinians. This legislation insurber, took about ance agents two weeks and brokers, to move insurance through companies, both cham­ doctors, hos­ bers. And pitals, nurs­ the Repub­ es, consumer licans who groups - en­ once sup­ dorsed the ported a idea of North state marCarolina ketplace maintaining reversed control of its t h e m market. In 2011 Tillis selves. Adam Linker Relin­ agreed and NC Justice Center quishing allowed a control of bill establish­ ing a state exchange to our exchange has had sail through the House. many critical conse­ Nearly every Republican quences. You aren't likely voted in favor of the leg­ to hear about these im­ islation. The idea eventu­ pacts from the new joint ally died in the Senate. committee at the Gen­ Groups funded by the eral Assembly. So I will Koch brothers and the enumerate them here. Pope family felt that Before the legisla­ even if taking over the ture convened in 2013 exchange would be bet­ the federal government ter for consumers, to­ awarded the state $74 tal resistance to reform million to ensure that would better serve their North Carolina could ultimate goal of defeat­ improve its information ing President Obama technology infrastruc­ and repealing the Af­ ture, hire hundreds of fordable Care Act. So, in outreach workers to help the 2012 elections, tea people enroll in insur­ partiers across the state ance, and establish a toll criticized Republicans free hotline to answer for not turning over our questions about the Af­ marketplace to the fed­ fordable Care Act. When eral government. state representatives That inspired the legis­ refused to implement a lature, at the start of the state exchange they also 2013 session, to pass a sent this money back to new bill rejecting a state Washington. marketplace and turning Also, in states that back federal funds to pro- established state ex­ changes there is more competition and lower prices. In North Caro­ lina only two insurers are offering subsidized plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Coven­ try. This contrasts with Kentucky where five in­ surance companies are writing plans, Idaho, which has four com­ petitors, and Colorado, where consumers can choose from 10 insur­ ance issuers. We also see that the average weighted premium for the lowest cost silver plan in Idaho is $276 per month and in Colo­ rado is $305 per month. In North Carolina the cost of a comparable plan is $361 per month. Despite these poor de­ cisions by the legislature North Carolinians are still signing up for Af­ fordable Care Act plans in large numbers. The only states with more people enrolling in insur­ ance through the new marketplace are four re­ gions with larger popula­ tions: Florida, New York, Texas, and California. Again, state politicians are not likely to mention these facts during the Obamacare committee meetings. Speaker Tillis wants a political promo­ tion, and as vulnerable North Carolinians have learned, he won't let any­ thing stand in his way. Adam Linker is a Health Policy Analyst at the North Carolina Jus­ tice Center. Healthcare: A right or a privilege? (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave . West Jefferson. NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cdark @ civitasmedia com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150 Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options Single issue dailies are $1 00 Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Wnter Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Ftoark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission. Dr. Conrad Flick, noted North Carolina family physi­ cian. recently appeared on a panel discussion on healthcare conducted by the North Caro­ lina Academy of Family Physi­ cians. During that forum Dr. Flick raised a nagging question. Flick said it was time Ameri­ ca declared whether healthcare is a right or a privilege. This question gets to the essence erf today's healthcare debate be­ cause, as the noted theologian C S. Lewis wrote in an essay on the subject, "You can't get second things by putting them first; you can only get second thin^ by putting first things fust." America's healthcare system has been built putting second thin® fust The first is whether healthcare is a right of each citizen or just a privilege for those who can afford it? We made the decision that a "sound basic education" was the right of each child. We even decided it was right to provide police, fire, defense and other public services, with taxes for them. What about We sidestepped the funda­ mental question in the 1960s, passing g, Medicare and Med­ icaid lation declared the gov­ e r n m e n t Tom Campbell the NCSpm as for down that path that we would have anarchy if we attempted to unwind previous decisions and take benefits away from people already receiving them. Wheth­ er you think the solution right or not the reality is correct. So let's acknowledge the truth and own it: healthcare is a right in America. Then we can get about the redesign of our healthcare sys­ tem because nobody would deliberately create our current public-private, cost shifting, fin­ for the poor, disabled and elder­ gerpointing aid unaccountable ly. W? compounded the issue healthcare system. Panelist Peg requiring that anyone who O'Conndl simplified the mess up at the hospital emer- by explaining that the person room will be treated, ro­ getting the service and tne per­ ot insurance son providing the service are or ability to pay. The, disconnected from the person Care Act, or Obamacare, was g for the service. Wforse another thinly disguised exten­ the person who is pay­ sion of an answer. By requiring ing the person who is paying everyone to have health insur­ for the service, the employer, ance, then expanding the list of is even further disconnected, those who could receive partial aside from worrying how to af­ or full subsidies for that insur­ ford the insurance. ance the country took another The next decisions are big step toward a declaration. tougher. How do we guarantee Step by step we have made equal access to healthcare, how a de facto decision that health­ do we ensure adequate resourc­ care is a right. We are so far es in all areas and who pays for T healthcare? If a single payer sys­ tem is preferred and that payer is the government do we even need health insurance? What levels of professional training are necessary for various levels of care? Do we provide care to all or just American citizens? Do we provide just primary care or specialty care, organ replace­ ments, cosmetic or elective treatments? What about endof-life care, when the most dif­ ficult and expensive decisions must be faced? And what role does personal responsibil­ ity and accountability play in healthcare? Should all pay for the consequences of those who overeat, smoke or indulge in poor choices? Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly pond discus­ sion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "Of46"at 6:30 a.m.and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays and on WFMY-TV at 5:30 a.m. Sundays. Until we claim the truth that healthcare is a right we have not put fust things fust. �UU0Ason Tuesday, January 28,2014 ORTS Nathan Ham, Sports Writer (886) K46-7164 nhain(<i civitasmrdia.com ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com JV boys run win streak to nine Nathan Ham nhanrrtfcivitasmedaxom With the first half of the Mountain Val­ ley Conference season nearly completed, the Ashe County junior varsity boys team con­ tinues to hammer its opponents by double figures nearly every time out. After starting the season with wins over Avery and North Sur­ ry, the team suffered non-conference losses to Hibriten and road games at North Surry and Watauga. Since then however, the Huskies have been on a tear, beating confer­ ence opponents by an Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post average of 31 points CoCo Clay poured in 22 points to give Ashe its 11th victory of the season at West Wilkes. per game. Ashe drops two road games By Nathan Ham nhanvffcivitasmedia .com It was a tough week of hoops for the var­ sity men's team as they dropped a pair of road games in the Mountain Valley Athletic Confer­ ence. West Wilkes 52, Ashe 45 Ashe had three scor­ ers reach double figures, but it was not enough to beat the Blackhawks in Miller's Creek. Senior Devan Sheets scored 12 points, Cullen Ashley had 10 points and seven rebounds and Brad­ ley Lucas had 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks to lead A»she. Alex Spencer added eight points, Corbin Winebarger scored three, Gavin Woodie hit one free throw and Connor Bowers also had one free throw. West Wilkes improved to 10-6 with the win. Ashe dropped to 6-11 overall. Alleghany 42, Ashe 31 The Huskies shot just 27-percent from the field to start off the sec­ ond half of conference play with a tough loss at conference-leading Alleghany. Lucas and Bowers led Ashe with six points. Spencer added five points, Ashley scored four had a teamngn seven rebounds and Winebarger added three points. Sheets chipped in three, Woodie scored two and Parker Shelton had two points. Ashe is now 6-12 over­ all and an even 4-4 in MVAC play. Alleghany is 12-3 overall and 6-1 in the MVAC. The TYojans are also undefeated at home (7-0). The Huskies host Starmount on Tuesday and will go to North Wilkes on Friday. Ashe lost its previous meetings with both of those teams. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 On Wednesday, Ashe traveled to West Wil­ kes and beat the Blackhawks, 54-40. CoCo Clay led all scorers with 22 points and freshman point guard Judd Price add­ ed 14 points. Ashe was back on the court Friday night and easily handled Al­ leghany, 54-39. Clay scored 19 points. Price had a double-double with 11 points and 11 assists and Stanton Moore also recorded a double-double with 10 points and 13 re­ bounds. The Huskies are now 12-3 overall and 6-0 in the MVAC. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Lady Huskies notch 10th win Nathan Ham nhamOcivitasmedia.com Ashe County picked up two key road confer­ ence wins to remain tied for second place in the Mountain Valley Ath­ letic Conference. Ashe 40, West Wil­ kes 35 Ashton Lee scored 13 points that included three-for-six shooting behind the three-point line. The Lady Huskies held on late in the fourth quarter to get the win. "I am very proud of my team. We beat a very good West Wilkes team on their home court. This was a huge road win for us," said Ashe Head Coach Laura Fos­ ter. Sophomore Savannah Brooks had a strong game in the paint with 11 points and nine re­ bounds. Paige Spell add­ ed eight points, eight rebounds and three assists. Sydney Kate Grubb had three points, Abby Lopp scored two points and grabbed six boards, Hallie Brown scored two and Morgan Hudler was held to just one point. The Ashe defense held West Wilkes to just two points down the stretch in the fourth quarter to hang on for the victory. "We did a really great job defensively on their key players," said Coach Foster. According to Foster, the Blackhawks have averaged over 50 point per game this season, so holding them to 35 points is certainly a great accomplishment for the surging Lady Huskies. Ashe 48, Alleghany 28 The Lady Huskies moved to 10-8 overall and 5-3 in the MVAC with another road vic­ tory. Ashe outscored Al­ leghany 25-14 in the second half to build on a 23-14 halftime advan­ tage. "We played a really good second half. Our defense and rebound­ ing once again was the difference in the game," Foster said. "We had good balanced scoring." The team had three players in double fig­ ures including leadingscorer Spell with 14. Brooks had 12 points and Hudler added 10. Grubb finished with six points, Tyler Eller had three and Brown scored two. Brooks grabbed 12 re­ bounds to lead the team. Spell had a game-high five steals. "I was pleased with the win and we are look­ ing forward to continu­ ing the second round of conference play," added Foster. The Lady Huskies re­ turn home for a game against Starmount on Tuesday before hitting the road to conferenceleading North Wilkes on Friday. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Photos by Nathan Ham|Jefferson Post Joshua Hamilton (right) pinned T.J Brown late in the second period. Wrestlers drop conference tilt Jacob Weaver (right) gets this takedown and eventually pins Zach Lovell in the first period. Nathan Ham im@civitasmedia.com Vith the wrestig regular season nding down, Ashe .unty has just one nference match relining. rhe Huskies hostWest Wilkes on ?dnesday but fell to » Blackhawk squad a 51-30 margin. [06: Dakota Roark test Wilkes) won » forfeit. L13: Jacob Weaver she) pinned Zach Lovell (West Wilkes) at 1:22. 120: Bodi Miller (Ashe) pinned Chris Tobias (West Wilkes) in 48 seconds. 126: Jeyson Lopez (West Wilkes) pinned Andrew Tedder (Ashe) at 3:34. 132: Justin St. Ger­ main (West Wilkes) pinned Brady Buchan­ an (Ashe) at 1:26. 138: Jake St. Ger­ man (West Wilkes) won via forfeit. 145: Dustin Huff­ man (West Wilkes) won via forfeit. 152: Michael Elliott (Ashe) won via forfeit. 160: Drew Sturgill (West Wilkes) won via forfeit. 170: Adam Vickers (West Wilkes) won via forfeit. 182: Joshua Ham­ ilton (Ashe) pinned T.J. Brown (West Wil­ kes) at 3:42. 195: Shawn Baker (Ashe) pinned Ryan MacRae (West Wil­ kes) at 5:04. 220: Logan Whitley (West Wilkes) defeat­ ed Mitchell Brown (Ashe) by a 3-1 deci­ sion. 285: Eithen Sheets (West Wilkes) pinned Jason Baker (Ashe) at 1:33. , l Ashe will end the regular season on Tuesday at Starmount. The Moun­ tain Valley Athletic Conference Tourna­ ment will be this Sat­ urday at Wilkes Central. u , •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twit­ ter @NathanHam87 Bodi Miller (right) pinned Chris Tobias in just 48 seconds. �PAGE 6 TUESDAY, JANUARY 28,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS Lawsuit From Page 1 and wealthier/poor students" in the state and view the vouchers as an equalizer to ac­ cessing the best educa­ tional opportunities. Holden said his con­ cern is the program does just the opposite, allowing only wealth­ ier parents access to private and charter schools because the $4,200 voucher is sim­ ply a discount. "This legislation is creating segregation again, but instead of racial segregation, it's economic segre­ gation," Holden said. "The $4,200 is just a discount, it-won't pay for a private educa­ tion." The cost of tuition at a "high quality" private school can be upwards of $20,000, according to the N.C. Justice Center. "The quality of pri­ vate schools is closely tied to the amount of tuition they charge, so the majority of voucher participants will only be able to attend the most inexpensive and lowest quality private schools," accoriding to a document from the N.C. Justice Center. Some voucher sup­ porters, such as Ashe County home-school parent Dr. Anne LEGALS Wright, who recently participated in a panel on education hosted by Senator Dan Soucek, believe that the value of vouchers is the choice it opens up to parents. "Nobody knows what a child needs better than a parent," she said. "If there is a school that meets the needs of the child better than the public school, and there are simple and low cost ways that the state can help, I think it's excel­ lent to put these deci­ sions back in the hands of the parent." Holden said he agrees that N.C. char­ ter schools began with the best of intentions, but the consequences have been harmful. "The concept of a charter school has de­ viated from what it was meant to do," he said. "Charters were set up to provide specialty education for alterna­ tive .learners, but they have since become money making oppor­ tunities." Charter schools are funded for every stu­ dent who enrolls for the first two months of school. If the stu­ dent decides to return to public school, or the school decides to return the student to public school during the year, the funding does not follow, Hold­ en said. The N.C. Justice Cen­ ter reports the state's voucher program will take $11 million from the public school sys­ tem during its first year of operation, and up to $13 million every year after. Tonya Blevins, an Exception Children educator at Blue Ridge Elementary School and Ashe County Associa­ tion of Educators pres­ ident said her concern is the effect the loss of funding will have on her students. "I feel as a public ed­ ucator that every time you take funding away from public schools, you're hurting a vast majority of children in North Carolina," Blevins said. "That's what it all comes down to. What are we doing to our children?" Both Holden and Blevins credit the Ashe County Board of Education and the Ashe County Commis­ sioners with replac­ ing funding lost at the state level and offering continued support to county schools. "We've been very blessed, but I don't Funding From Page 1 ing the money, and Prevette said no. "This is federal fund­ ing that is given to us through the state," Pre­ vette said. The block grant pro­ gram provides different services to low income amilies to acheive selfiufficiency., Prevette said by June JO, 2016, BROC plans :o ensure the emer­ gency assistance pro­ gram responds to 3,900 ?mergency requests. For the 2014-15 FY, 3ROC expects to serve 1,300 requests and is requesting $145,916 in block grant funds for the project. Emergency assis­ tance includes help­ ing out with electrical, medical, heating and rent bills as well as pro­ viding food and cloth­ ing. BROC expects to use $225,000 of community A "i ,, P * jr * j Jessica Prevette, Community Services Block Grant program manager for the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, dis­ cusses project funding for the block grant program with the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 2L resources to provide family self sufficency immediate outcomes project is to move 18 in Ashe, Alleghany and families above the pov­ Wilkes counties.. The erty line in its threecompany also predicts county district by June it will prevent 27 fami­ 30, 2016. This year, lies from facing foreclo­ BROC is prediciting it sure and provide 800 will help move Six fami­ families with emergen­ lies above the poverty cy food. line. This year, BROC is Privette said BROC's long-term goal for the requesting $146,678 13 SP 70 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina. Ashe County In the matter of the foreclos­ ure of the Deed of Trust of Opal E Scott and Robert W. Scott to Thurman E. Burnette. Trustee for United States De­ partment of Agriculture See Substitution of Trustee as re­ corded in Book 434. Page 466, appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee Under and by virtue of the power and au­ thority contained in that cer­ tain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to United States De­ partment of Agriculture, dated April 16. 1991 secunng in­ debtedness in the onginal prin­ cipal amount of $62,500 00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 179. at Page 94. Ashe County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust") and be­ cause of the default of Debtor in the payment of the indebted­ ness thereby secured and the failure of Debtor to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the in­ debtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Su­ perior Court for Ashe County. North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the un­ dersigned. Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on February 7. 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Ashe County Courthouse at the usual place of sale des­ ignated by the Ashe County Clerk. Jefferson, the real prop­ erty in Ashe County. North Carolina (including any im­ provements thereon), with the address of 517 Academy St. Jefferson. NC 28640. and as described as follows: Being Lot No. 22 of Courtview Estates as shown on a plat of said subdi­ vision which appears of record Christina Day may in the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Plat Book 4. at page be reached at 336-846- 371 A, to which recorded plat 7164 or on Twitter @ reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds description cdayinwj of said lot. And being the same lot described in and conveyed by deed from Sham Kamlani, et ux to Robert W. Scott, et ux dated 9 April 1991, and of re­ cord in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 179. at pages 92-93. The Substitute Trustee may, in his sole discre­ tion. delay the sale for up to to serve 38 low-income one hour as provided by families become self- N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. The sale will be made subject to all pri­ sufficient. The average or liens, unpaid taxes, restric­ change in annual in­ tions and easements of record come for families par­ and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above-de­ ticipating is expected scribed real property as reflec­ to be $8,000 and the ted on the records of the average wage rate is County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior expected to be $8.50 a to the posting of this Notice is: hour. Opal t. Scott An order for pos­ The two programs session of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. help low-income par­ §45-21.29 in favor of the pur­ ticipants with employ­ chaser and against the party or ment, education, a parties in possession by the better use of available County Clerk of Superior Court. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § income and more. 45-^21.10(b), and the terms of The Alleghany and the Deed of Trust, any suc­ Wilkes County Board cessful bidder may be reuired to deposit with the of Commissioners also rustee immediately upon con­ were updated on the clusion of the sale a cash de­ community block grant posit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the on Tuesday, Jan. 21. amount bid or Seven Hundred BROC's other pro­ Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any grams include Head successful bidder shall be re­ Start, the Elderly Nu­ quired to tender the full bal­ ance purchase price so bid in trition Program and cash or certified check at the Weatherization. time the Trustee tenders to him The Board unani­ a deed for the property or at­ such deed, mously approved the tempts to tendersuccessful and should said proposal. bidder fail to pay the full bal­ Wil Petty may be reached at 336- ance purchase price so bid at remain liable 846-7164 or on Twitter @wilpetty the time, he shall on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30 (d) and (e). Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for up­ estate to a world fa­ set bids as required by law. It mous tourist destina­ the Substitute Trustee is un­ able to convey title to this prop­ tion. erty for any reason, the sole Sept. 17, 2017 - remedy of the purchaser is the Magazine reporter return of the deposit. Reasons convey in­ Alan Hodge will give of such inability to limited to, clude. but are not us quizzes about the filing of a bankruptcy peti­ North Carolina from tion by an owner or debtor pri­ his monthly Our State or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the column. This meeting loan without the knowledge of will be one week ear­ the Substitute Trustee If the ly due to the On The validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any Same Page Literary stitute Trustee,party, the Sub­ in his sole dis­ Festival. cretion, if he believes the chal­ Oct. 22, 2014 - Year lenge to have merit, may re­ quest the Court to declare the ending meeting. sale to be void and return the The Friends is a deposit. The purchaser will volunteer member­ have no further remedy. Any ship group that raises person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a bona fide money when people lease or tenacy may have ad­ buy books and baskets ditional rights pursuant to Title from our book store. VII of 5 896. "Protecting Ten­ They also take tax de­ ants at Foreclosure Act" which became effective on May 20. ductible donations. All 2009. Additional Notice Where the money goes to fund the Real Property Is Residen­ library programs, and tial with less than 15 Rental Units: Any person who occu­ capital improvement pies the property pursuant to a purchases. Please rental agreement entered into join us every fourth or renewed on or after Octo­ Wednesday at 11 a.m. ber 1. 2007 may, after receiv­ ing this notice of the sale, ter­ Our meetings are free minate the rental agreement to the public. Refresh­ upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination ments are served. of a rental agreement, the ten­ Please review and ant is liable lor rent due under mark your calendars the rental agreement prorated to attend those pro­ to the effective date of termina­ tion Richard J. Kania, Substi­ grams of interest. For tute Trustee 600-A Centrepark more information, Drive. Asheville, North Caro­ please contact the li­ lina 28805 (828) 252-8010. brary at 336-846-2041 1079061 1/28/14.02/04/14 Publish: think that can go on forever," Blevins said. "The Board (of Educa­ tion) and Commission­ ers have done their best to supplement our losses, but I don't think it's going to get better. As teachers, we have to be very edu­ cated about what this legislation means for us, and let legislators know the effect and we have to make our voic­ es heard in Raleigh." Holden said in­ creased involvement from educators in the democratic pro­ cess will help to raise awareness of local school system's oppo­ sition to the Opportu­ nity Scholarship Pro­ gram. He is continuing to discuss the NCAE/ NCJC lawsuit with the BOE and said they will re-evaluate at the next board meeting. Senator Soucek, cochair of the Senate Education Committee and supporter of pub­ lic charter schools, did not return requests for comment. Attempts to contact a regional rep­ resentative for Parents for Educational Free­ dom in N.C. were also unsuccessful. ? 2014 Friends of Ashe County Library speakers The Friends of the Ashe County Public Library has announced its 2014 Speaker and Meeting Roster. There is a little some­ thing for everyone in this varied list of North Carolinians who share their knowledge and enthusiasm about their native or adopted state. From bees to the Biltmore House, from publishing to weather, there should be a lot of information and en­ tertainment in these speakers who will grace the podium at the monthly Friends meetings beginning in February. All Friends of the Library meetings are held in the Friends Community Room downstairs at the li­ brary and are open to the public with light refreshments provid­ ed. Meetings begin at 11 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month from Febru­ ary through October with the exception of the September meet­ ing which is part of the kickoff for the an­ nual On-The-SamePage Literary Festival (Sept. 17; same time and location). The May and Octo­ ber meetings are cov­ ered dish luncheons, May being the annual business meeting and October being the time we wish our snow-bird members and friends safe travels to warmer locations. It's easy to join the Friends and support the library. Friends' dues are $5 per indi­ vidual annually, $50 per business annually, and $100 lifetime. Vol­ unteer opportunities are available to work with the Friends and to help the library. Friends' members are advocates for the library, reminding the public of the value of the library and the citi­ zens it serves. Members are also involved with helping the library in several ways including shelving books, rais­ ing funds for additional services and programs through our Gift Shop,, and assisting as needed at various Friends and library functions. The Friends encourage do­ nations of gently-used, clean items of books and small basket fillers. The 2014 Friends of the Library speaker schedule as follows: Feb. 26, 2014 Shelley Felder of the Honey Hole in West Jefferson will tell us about the importance of bees in the ecosys­ tem. March 26, 2014 - Da­ vid Sill of Ray's Weath­ er will discuss weather forecasting and Ray's Weather. April 23, 2014 Writer Rose Haynes will discuss her book The Ore Knob Mine Murders, the 1980s motorcycle gang mur­ ders that brought a bad light to Ashe County. May 28, 2014 - An­ nual Meeting June 25. 2014 Writer Michael Hardy will discuss two of his books. Civil War Charlotte and Watau­ ga County during the Civil War. July 23, 2014 - Writ­ er Jim Booth will dis­ cuss publishing fiction and blogging about books. Aug. 27. 2014 - Writ­ er Howard Covington will discuss his book The Lady on The Hill, a history of Biltmore Estate and how it changed from a private or Friends' president Clint Johnson at 336982-4456. LEGALS 13-SP-130 NOTICE OF SUB­ STITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Mary B. Ridge, dated August 25. 2006 and recorded on Au­ gust 25. 2006 in Book No. 00352 at Page 1211 in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb-tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and. pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebted->ness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under-«signed Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house, Jefferson, North Caro­ lina on January 29. 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements there­ on. situated, lying and being in the City of West Jefferson County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more par­ ticularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust Ad­ dress of property: 200 Wade Vannoy Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694 Tax Parcel ID: 19223192005 Present Record Owners. Mathew M. Ridge The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore de­ scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is great­ er. is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee s Deed. The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Further­ more, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the pur­ chaser will have no turther re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be Issued pursuant to G.5. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the cleric of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5 896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20. 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas. PC, Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444. 112854-02150 P1078146 Publish:01.21.14/01.28.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF LISA H. BARKER. EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF OF ELLA MAE HAM The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executrix of the Estate of Ella Mae Ham, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 3rd day of January, 2014. Lisa H. Baker 2013 Deep Ford Rd. Lansing. NC 28643 Ben Hurley Kilty & Hurley P. O Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publish dates: 1.21.14/1 28.14/2.4.14/2.11-14 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 18 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William Gerald Price to Re­ becca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of Decem­ ber. 2002, and recorded in Book 286. Page 113, in Ashe County Registry North Caro­ lina. default having been made in the payment of the n0,e, thereby secured by the saia Deed of Trust and the under­ signed, Substitute Trustee ser­ vices. Inc. having been substttuted as Trustee In said Deeo of Trust by an instrument duiy �J KHERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having dir­ ected that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson. Ashe County. North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on February 11, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real es­ tate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly descnbed as follows Being a portion of the William Gerald Price and wife, Carolyn B. Price property as described in Deed Book 228 Page 1814; 'age Being more particularly de­ any described as: by The Thomas Herman Com­ pany. P.O. Box 519, Jefferson, NC 28640-0519, (336) 2463352, NCRLS LA2633. dated Oct. 5, 1998 Job #95050401. Together with improvements located thereon, said property being located at 300 Bronze Turkey Lane. Zionville. North Carolina erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007. may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, rf they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection IF YOi ARE UNDER THE YOU PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT. ASSESS. OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Beginning on a point in the centeriine intersection of N.C.S.R. #1302 and the Westem line of the William Gerald Price and wife. Carolyn B. Price property as described in Deed Book 228 Page 1814. said point being the Northern­ most comer of the Martin Chapel Church property, thence with the Western line of said Price property with the centeriine of said N.C.S.R. #1302. two courses. 1) thence N.16-48-17E. 69.27 feet to a point. 2) thence N.07-40-50E. 40 54 feet to a point; thence leaving said road with a new line, three courses, 1) thence N 81-16-57E.. passing over a 1/2-inch rebar set at 31.27 feet, for a total distance of 570.68 feel to a 1/2-inch rebar set. 2) thence S.03-32-55W. 537 99 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set. 3) thence N.71-33-08W 525.38 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar found by a fence post in the Wpstern line of said Price property and the Eastern line of said Martin Chapel Church property; thence with the Westem line of said Price property, two courses. 1) thence N.2845-33E. 79.82 feet to a 1/2Inch rebar found by a fence post, 2) thence N.41-46-35W., passing over a 1/2-inch rebar found by a fence post at 81.93 feet, for a total distance of 144 48 feet to the Beginning; containing 5.000 acres as cal­ culated by coordinate geo­ metry, from field data gathered Trustee may. in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21 23 Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax. as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cdnts ($0 45) per One Hundred Dollars ($1C $100.00) required by NCGS §7A 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pur­ he suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance 'AS IS, WHERE IS.' Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on. at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or In any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, thi? property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encum­ brances of record and any re­ corded releases Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be reuired at the time of the sale, ft order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 In favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ VICES. INC. 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OH 45133 Publish: 12.31.13/1.7.14/1.14 14/1 28.1 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ trator for the Estate of John Kenneth Witherspoon de­ ceased late of Ashe County North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 21 st day of April. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All per­ sons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 15th day of January, 2014 For the Estate of John Ken­ neth Witherspoon Anthony Mario Witherspoon 122 Shannon View Street N Wilkesboro. NC 28659 FINANCIAL SERVICES MANUFACTURED HOUSING RESORT PROPERTY Help Wanted General P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville. North Carolina 28311 httpsJ/saies hsbfirm com Case No: 1067822 (FC.FAY) Publish: 1 28 14/2.4.14 REAL ESTATE RENTALS EMPLOYMENT Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys tor Substitute Trust­ ee Services. Inc. ANIMALS Goodwill! 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Response-Tax Deduction UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info 888-928-2362 �PAGE 8 TU ESDAY, J AN LAKY 28,2014 J EFFKRSON POST HCCOG looking at alternative housing repair grants By Wil Petty ipettyetivitasmedia.com The Ashe County Board of Commissioners unani­ mously voted to send a let­ ter of support for the High Country Council of Gov­ ernments to apply for a grant provided by the N.C. Housing Finance Agency. In the Tuesday, Jan. 21 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Michelle Ball, Planning Director of the HCCOG discussed the Finance Agency's Uigent Repair Program. The application for the program will cover Ashe, Alleghany, Avery and Watauga counties. HC­ COG will be requesting $200,000 in funding. Ball said the program would help fix between eight and 10 low-income households in Ashe Coun­ ty- "We're looking for any­ thing to keep the home­ owner in the home," Ball said. The new plan to find funding for the renova­ tions comes after the county lost a $400,000 grant for the state's Scat­ tered Site Rehabilitation program. The program ran in a three-year cycle and helped the county re­ pair homes for low-income families. "Unfortunately, after the General Assembly met and passed budget last sum­ mer, this will be the last (scattered site grant) Ashe County gets," Ball said. Commissioner Judy Porter Poe said eliminat­ ing the scattered site pro­ gram was the state's deci­ sion and not the county's. "This program has been great over the years," Poe said. The Urgent Repair Pro­ gram the HCCOG is ap­ plying for provides repairs to homes which pose an "imminent threat to the life or safety of the home­ owner or their ability- to remain in their homes," according to a document submitted by the HCCOG to the county commission­ ers. The repairs for homes will range from $6,000 to $8,000. Several repairs will be eligible through the pro­ gram. They include: a new roof, electrical, floor and plumbing repair, re­ placement of broken win­ dows or doors and handi­ cap accessibility. Also, on-site septic and well repairs and installations are available through the funding. So far, the program has been implemented in two High Country counties. "We're running (the program) in Wilkes and Yancey (counties) and it is very successful," Ball said. Eligible applicants in­ clude people over age 62, disabled, single-parent households, a household with five or more occu­ pants or a household that has a small child with a high blood lead level. Ball said the HCCOG would like to continue us­ ing the Housing Advisory Committee the county set up from the scattered site Wil Petty |Jefferson Post program to help support the Urgent Repair Pro­ Michelle Ball, planning director of the High Country Council gram. The HCCOG is also of Governments met with the Ashe County Board of Com­ looking into the Single missioners on Tuesday. Jan. 21 to discuss grants the group is Family Rehabilitation looking into for repairing low-income households. Project, which would help low-income, elderly and COG will be the applicants about the new programs, disabled homeowners and Ashe County will have contact Ball at (828) 265whose incomes are below no financial responsibility ^ 4 * 3 4 e x t l i s Wil Petty may be reached at 33680 percent of the county's from the program. For more information 846-7164 or on Twitter @>wilpetty income median. The HC- Girl Scout cookies are back in Ashe LifeStore 'Feeding Families Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 112 councils nationwide Big news for people with chartered by a sweet tooth: Girl Scout Girl Scouts of the USA to de­ cookies are back in the liver the Giri county, with new flavors Scout program and a modern approach to within specific sales. geographic Local Scouts of Girl boundaries. Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P), The lo­ cal council which includes Ashe serves more County, are already busy with the Girl Scout cook­ than 16,000 girls and ap­ ie sales program, which proximately goes until March 2, and 7,000 adult includes a new gluten-free chocolate chip shortbread volunteers in counties. cookie. Submitted Photo|Jefferson Post 40 GSCP2P main­ "There is a lot of enthusi­ A new gluten-free cookie, chocolate tains seven asm around the new cook­ chip shortbread, is being offered by the camp proper­ ies, and we are excited to Girl Scouts this year, along with tradi­ ties and four be a test council for the tional favorites such as thin mints and service centers gluten-free option, some­ tagalongs. offering excit­ thing our consumers have ing experiences been asking for," Marcia Cole, chief executive offi­ introducing a direct sale for girls and adults. cer of GSCP2P said. "We where girls have the cook­ For more infonpation hope with these new vari­ ies readily available when on how to join, volun­ eties, and the dedication of asking customers to pur­ teer, reconnect or donate our girls and volunteers, to chase a box instead of tak­ to GSCP2P, call 800be a part of the largest girl- ing orders and returning a 672-2148 or visit www. led business in the coun­ few weeks later with the girlscoutsp2p.org. try, that we will see a very cookies, according to a Christina Day may be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @cdaysuccessful cookie season." GSCP2P press release. inwj Along with the new Girl Scouts Carolinas cookie varieties, GSCP2P also transitioned to a dif­ ferent sales approach, By Christina Day cday@civrtasmedia com dish v Make the Switch to DISH Today and l Save 50% tHuMiMiTTi I'liiiiuriiTii met • If FIVE PACKAGES UNDER 5 0 ASK ABOUT ,.(? OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... 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"The support has been amazing," Judy Current, Mar­ keting and Public Relations Director said. "Customer*, employees, church groups and members of the commu­ nity supported the Christmas food drive." The goal was to provide food to families with children for a Christmas meal and some food to eat over the Christmas break. Once the Christmas break begins, many of these children will not have meals and struggle to have enough to eat as they rely on meals at school for their nutri­ tion when school is in session In Ashe County, Ashe Out­ reach Ministries partnered with LifeStore to identify the families and coordinate the distri­ bution anil purchasing of some food items. The food drive started just prior to Thanks­ giving and in about a month they collected a good assortment of food and donations to use for purchasing food. Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post "As the date for distribu­ tion drew closer it was truly Segraves, LifeStore amazing to watch this effort Shannon Credit Analyst, and Rob Brooks of come together," Current said. "When the collection Ashe Outreach Ministries work to period ended we only had 4 distribute donated food for LifeSor 5 turkeys donated and in tore's "Feeding Families for Christ­ less than 24 hours I had do­ mas" program. nations to provide a Christ­ to have a Christmas dinner. In mas turkey to 50 families. It was Ashe County alone LifeStore a miracle at work." Through donations of collected enough food for 50 families. LifeStore, its customers, em­ "We want to say thank you ployees and caring people in to everyone who contributed. these communities over 4,100 Together we were able to pounds of food items were delivered to families in Ashe, make a difference for many of those in need this holiday Alleghany, Caldwell, Surry, season." added Current. Watauga and Wilkes Counties � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 6 How will count make up snow days?.... Page I Election filing begins Feb.10 SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 19^5 UNTY »0 00 o- FRIDAY. JANUARY 31.2014 Vol. H.9, Issue 9 $1.00 Seats open for sheriff, county commissioners, clerk of court ByWil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com Election filing in North Caroli­ na will begin on Monday, Feb. 10 and run through Friday, Feb. 28, according to the Ashe County Board of Elections. "(Potential candidates) just come in here and fill out the paperwork," said Devon Houck, deputy director of the Ashe Board of Elections. "We give them the guidelines and just go from there." In the county, there are three commissioner seats open, as well as the Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds and the Ashe County Sheriff. There are additional positions for N.C. House, N.C. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Houck said county residents interested in those positions can file in Ashe County, but will have to do addi­ tional filings with the state board in Raleigh. Houck said applicants will have to pay a filing fee, which is 1percent of the position's annual base salary. Therefore, each posi­ tion will cost applicants a differ­ ent amount. According to the N.C. Board of Elections website, it will cost $1,740 to file for U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative and $207 to file for N.C. Senate and N.C. House. "They can print the filing pa­ perwork through the state Board of Elections website." she said. Applicants will have to go to the county office to fill out the notice of candidacy, though. See ELECTIONS | 7 Submitted Photo|Jefferson Post The 2014 Ashe Shrine Club officers were sworn in by David Sumpter (center). Poten­ tate of Oasis Temple. Ashe Shriners named top fundraisers By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com The Ashe Shrine Club (ASC) was re­ cently recognized for being the leader for all Oasis Shrine Clubs and Interna­ tional Temples for fundraising in 2013. The ASC raised $109,737.94, mak­ ing it the top club for fundraising in the Oasis Temple jurisdiction, which covers 50 North Carolina clubs, including those in Charlotte, Greensboro and WinstonSalem. "Oasis Temple has been called the largest philanthropic club in the world," ASC Treasurer Jim Judson said. "Basi­ cally we raise money to help make lives better for other people." The club is committed to using funds raised to support the 22 Shriners Hos­ pitals in the United States, Canada and Mexico which provide care to children at no cost, specializing in orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns and cleft lip and palate surgeries. "Presently we have 14 children in the county that are getting treatments," Jud­ son said. "Their treatment is being pro­ vided at no cost to the families." Children must be under 18 years of age to qualify for care, and Judson said See SHRINERS I 7 Wil Petty| Jefferson Post A Wednesday afternoon Are on U.S. 221 was responded to by Jefferson. New River and West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Departments. By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com A house fire occurred on U.S. 221 near Nathans Creek on Wednesday af­ ternoon. The fire was called on through the scanner at approximately 12:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The fire was at 5194 U.S. 221 and had a Crumpler ad­ dress. Volunteer Fire Departments from Jef­ ferson. New River and West Jefferson fought the fire. Ashe County Sheriffs controlled traffic on the highway. Another structure fire took place on Pine Mountain Road near the N.C./Tennessee border Wednesday Afternoon. Creston, Pond Mountain and Warrensville VFDs, and the Ashe County Rescue Squad responded. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty Show off your furry friends in the Post's Cutest Pets Contest By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com If you have an adorable pet at home, now is your chance to show off your favor­ ite furry, feathered or scaly friend in Jef­ ferson Post's Cutest Pet Contest. The contest, which opens for submis­ sions on Sunday, Feb. 2, is free to join with a valid email address. Online voters will cast ballots for their favorite critters from Feb. 16 to Feb. 28. "We're so excited about this contest," Dawn Zachary owner of contest sponsor RDR Kennels in Warrensville said. "We love all pets, so we're really looking for­ ward to being a part of this." Beginning Feb. 2, visit the "Local Fea­ tures" page at www.jeffersonpost.com to enter the best picture you have of your be­ loved pet. You even have the chance to tell us what makes your little critter so special in the comments section. Once your photo is uploaded you'll have the chance to campaign for votes by sharing the link on Facebook, Twitter or Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post wherever else you'd like to show off your Rick, Dawn and Rusty Zachary. owners of Cut­ precious pet. est Pet Contest sponsor RDR Kennels, with one The top three vote earners in the Cutest of their favorite pets. Tinker. Pet Contest will each take home $50, and the pride of knowing they own the cutest print issue of The Jefferson Post. Contest sponsors McDonalds of West pets in the county. Winners will be notified by email and Jefferson, RDR Kennel of Warrensville. the winning pictures will be displayed in Vannoy Construction of Jefferson wish ev­ an on-line gallery and appear in a future eryone the best of luck. Unemployment in state falls below 7 percent in December By Wil Petty lpetty@civitasmed«.com The state's unemployment rate fell be­ low 7 percent in December, according to data released by the N.C Department of Commerce on Tuesday, Jan. 28. December's rate of 6.9 percent was the lowest recorded in the state all year and was down from 9.4 percent in December of 2012. North Carolina still has an un­ employment rate above the national aver­ age which rests at 6.7 percent. "North Carolina's December 2013 unemployment rate was 2.5 percentage points lower than a year ago," according to the release, which was compiled by the DOC's Labor and Economic Analysis Di­ vision. According to the DOC report, the number, not seasonally adjusted, of those unemployed decreased from 445,410 in Dec. 2012 to 305,196 in Dec. 2013. See UNEMPLOYMENT | 7 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JANUARY 31,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe CoHiity crime report Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Jan. 23, the Honorable Jeanie Houston presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Justin O. Barnes: (M) break coin or currency machine, (M) worthless check simple — 3 counts — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sentence, 24 months su­ pervised probation. $100 plus CC, pay restitution in worthless check cases. Fermin Martinez Baron: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sen­ tence credit 38 days, 12 months unsupervised pro­ bation, $100 plus CC and be released to U.S. Immi­ gration and Customs En­ forcement (ICE). Tonya Carolina Houck: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months supervised pro­ bation, $50 plus CC. Tammy Marie Law­ rence: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised pro­ bation, CC. Tammy Moretz: (T) aid and abet operators license violation (P) no contest (J) PJC. CC. Blake V. Rash: (T) driv­ ing while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 12 months DOC, credit 34 days active, 12 months su­ pervised probation, $500 plus CC. Ricky Page Reeves: (T) driving while impaired (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sentence, credit 5 days ac­ tive. 12 months supervised probation, 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. Transfer to unsupervised probation when fees are paid off. Jeronimo Velazquez: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 60 days Staff report ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probatipn, 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) felo­ ny; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infrac­ tion; (P) plea; (J) judg­ ment; PJC: prayer for judg­ ment continued; 90-96:1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Divi­ sion of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in re­ sponse to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated Ashe County Public Schools schedule update The final day of classes for Ashe County Public Schools 2013-14 school year, as of Jan. 29, will be June 6. The final day origi­ nally placed on the calendar of June 2 was pushed back because of days missed due to weather. By state law, students cannot attend classes past June 13. Because school buses rolled on Friday, Jan. 24 and Tuesday, Jan. 28 prior to classes being canceled, both days can be counted as student class days, according 4* •. to Phyllis Yates, Associate Superinten­ dent of Business and Operations for Ashe County Schools. Yates said there are still four optional and annual leave days on the calendar available should classes be canceled again due to weather or road conditions. Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden lifted the county policy stating that if school is canceled on a Friday there will not be Saturday school, leaving the possibility of Saturday make-up days open as needed. Vi m A TERRIBLE THING HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T ADVERTISE. NO ONE NOTICES YOU Ashe County Sheriffs Office crime report for last week: Jan. 21 Faron Scott Walker, 48, of Lenoir was charged with common law forgery. Bond information is unknown. Walker has not been re­ leased. DiDion Ray Byrd, 23, of Patterson, N.C., was charged with misdemeanor larceny. Bond information is un­ known. Byrd has not been released Jan. 23 Tressa Elizabeth Wandling, 30, of WOkesboro was charged with breaking or entering, possession of stolen goods and littering not greater than 15 pounds. Bond information is un­ known. Wandling has not been released Jan. 24 Michael Ray Rice, 32, of Mountain City, Tenn., was charged with injury to per­ sonal property. Bond was set . at $1,500. Rice has not been released. Norman Dale Critcher Jr., 34, of Fleetwood was charged with possession of stolen goods and possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $15,000. Critcher was released on Jan. 26. Jan. 25 Alvin Shawn Byrd, 37, of Johnson City, Tenn., was charged with possession of methamphetamine, breaking or entering a motor vehicle and misdemeanor larceny. Bond was set at $7,500. Byrd has not been released. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jan. 31 Friends of the Library. Books: Author collections are continuing in the Gift Shop and more collections are being added as space al­ lows. Visit the Friends' area frequently to see the new additions. From Jan. 30 to Feb. 14, love will be in the air. The cart will feature Ro­ mance paperbacks available for 5 for $1. Baskets: Valen­ tine's Day is just around the comer. Come visit your Ashe County Library soon and choose reasonable and ador­ able Valentine Baskets for the entire family. Dad might enjoy a NASCAR or a Louis LAmour "Westerns" topic Suggestions for Mom might include pampering themes or a basket of romances with a mug filled with packets of hot cocoa mix. There are a range of possibilities for children including newborn hand-crafted quilts, a Dog who barks when you hug him Nate the Great takes on a valentine search for his dog, teen girls have their own pampering baskets and we even offer a humorous date wrapped in a basket! Surprise your loved ones with one-of-a-kind gifts. Get prepared for Feb. 14. On dis­ play now through Valentine's Day. Don't miss these fantas­ tic offerings for your friends and loved ones. Feb. 3 6-.30 pan. The Peak Creek Ruritan Club will meet at the Peak Creek Ruri­ tan Community Center, N.C 88 E, Laurel Springs. After a provided meal the dub will hear a presentation by the Rev. Bob Brooks on his or­ ganization, Ashe Outreach. Community residents and the public are invited to at­ tend. For more information, cafl 336-982-9538. 7 pan. Notice of Public Meeting. Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department INC. wiU hold a public meet­ ing at Glendale Springs Fire Department to discuss the 2014 Budget. The current tax rate is at 3 cents and will stay at the same rate for 2014. AH dtizens and prop­ erty owners who live in the Glendale Springs Fire Dis­ trict are invited to attend. Feb. 4 6:30 pan. Hie Highland Camerala will begin its spring concert set of re­ hearsals at Brush Creek Hall, home of the Highland Camerata, located two miles south of Independence, Va. on U.S. 21. Registration and music distribution wiU begin at 6:30 pm; rehearsal wiU begin at 7 p.m. Membership comes from Grayson and CarroU counties in Virginia, the dty of Galax, and Al­ leghany and Ashe Counties. All interested singers are in­ vited to attend the Feb. 4,re­ hearsal. Additional rehears­ als are each Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with performances near the first of May. For additional infor­ mation call Jerry Ann Hall at 276-728-2158 or visit www. highlandcamerata.org. GELTIRPOST FOR LESS Mdm Hi•HI [low Sin ANYMORE IBMil Jefferson Post (336) 846-7164 www .jeffersonpost.com rv for the ^ADVERTISING RESULTS =/" CAMfOS �FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014 JEFFERSON POST PAGE3 OBITUARIES JACK THEODORE ST. JOHN Mr. Jack Theodore St. John of West Jefferson passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at his home. He was 81. Mr. St. John was born in Caldwell County on Thursday, Jan. 26, 1933, to the late Mack and Pansy Mitchell St. John. He served in the U.S. Army and later joined The Na­ tional Guard for 16 years. He worked in the finishing depart­ ment at Ameri­ can Drew Fur­ niture Mfg. He enjoyed garden­ ing, fishing and hunting. Jack was an avid Caro­ lina basketball fan. He was also preced­ ed in death by a son, Mitchell Alan St. John; a brother and a sister. Mr. St. John is sur­ vived by his wife, Bly Sheets St. John; a daugh­ ter, Cindy St. John Par­ sons of West Jefferson; a brother, Roy St. John RUBY BROWN OSBORNE of Lenoir; a sister , Etta Mae Edwards of Georgia; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thurs­ day, Jan. 30, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Harless and Speaker An­ drew Smith of­ ficiating. Burial followed in the Calloway Cem­ etery. Memorials may be made to: Obids Bap­ tist Church, c/o Margaret Bare, 1325 Old Obids Road, West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these ar­ rangements. Mrs. Ruby Brown Os­ borne of West Jefferson died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital She was 87. Mis. Osborne was bom July 10, 1926, in Ashe County to Wilson Flem and Mag­ gie Marie Roten Brown. Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husband, Ottis Odell Osborne; one sister, Ruth Gladys Roaik; two brothers, William Glen Brown, Millard Joe Brown; and a son in-law, Frank New­ port. Mrs. Osborne had lived in Baltimore, Md., for many years before returning to Ashe County in 2000. She was always an independent person, she loved gardening, needlework and reading. Mrs. Osborne loved spending time with her fam­ ily and cherished her nieces and nephews. She was most proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Osborne is survived by two daughters, Mary Newport of Sykesville, Md., and Joann Goeb and hus­ band Tim of Bel Air, Md.; brother, George Brown of Graham; two grandchildren. Rachael Mason and Wilson Newport; two great-grand­ children, Madeleine Ruby Mason and Natalie Jane Ma­ son; and several nieces and neph­ ews. Funeral services wereheld at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at the Badger Fu­ neral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial followedin Brown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brown Cemetery Rind, cJo Robert Elliott. 2586 Rich Hill Road, Creston,NC 28615. Words of comfort and re­ membrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Os­ borne's arrangements. Ashe JCPC discusses risks, needs assessment ByWil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com In the monthly meeting of the Ashe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council members discussed a sum­ mary report provided by the council's Risk and Needs As­ sessment Committee. "Our planning commit­ tee met last week and went through all of the data," said Grier Hurley, council chair "You can see we've had some decreases in activity of our youth, but in the majority we've had some increases." According to the assess­ ment, there has been an in­ crease of children who are now in the "medium risk," "medium needs" and "high needs" compared to previous years. All three demographics are above the state level For example, the age for fust delinquent offense al­ leged in a complaint (12) is 17 percent in Ashe County compared to 14percent in the state's average. That means, 17 percent erf crimes com­ mitted by those 18 and under were committed by children under the age of 12. In Ashe County, children in the high needs level was at 6 percent during the 2012-13 FY, and the state level was at factors could be substance 4 percent. The high needs in abuse, parental supervi­ the county is up from 1 per­ sion and a family history of cent in 2010-11and 2 percent crimes. Mental health is also a big factor for children being in 2011-12. Hurley said there should in trouble. "I don't know if it isparents be some concernover the sta­ tistics due to Ashe having a saying1don't care about my smaller population thanmany kid,' I don't think that is it." Hurley said. "It is more like of the other counties. Bill Davis, chief court they don't know what to do, councilor of the 23rd Judicial that it is too bigfor what their District (covering Ashe, Al­ abilities are." According to therisk factor leghany, Wilkes and Yidkin counties) also gave his input observations by the Risk and on the findings of the Com­ Needs Assessment Gxnmitmittee. He mentioned the tee, youth with parents will­ county's high suicide rate and ing but unal)le to supervise cyber bullying to be mqjor was at 26 percent in 2012-13, concerns, and how help for an increase from 15 percent in mental health issues is not in 2011-12. In 2012-13, 17 per­ cent of youth had parents un­ the county. willing to supervise, while the "Mental health residential services serving the county state average was 2 percent. The council unanimously are outside the county," he approved a plan for what said. He said the committee services they want to be ap­ gauged the level of needs proved as funding priorities and risks among juveniles by for the 2014-15 FY. In other action: assessing kids that come in —Monitoring teams were through the court system. "It just means for the group assigned by the JCPC of kidscoming throughat that particular time, we are seeing a lot higher scores," he said. "That could be due to several different (actors." Hurley mentioned those also buying reilver, FLEETWOOD - CAVALIER - CHAMPION MODULARS-DOUBLEWIDES The AsheCounty Juvenile Crime PreventionCouncil approved proposingthese following servicesas funding prionties inFY 2014-15: -Parent/family skills -Interpersonal Skills -Mentoring andpeer mentoring -Mediation -Restitution/community service -Psychological assessment -Group home -Temporary shelter -Specialized foster care - Substance abuse prevention / assessment / treatment -General Counseling BESSIE RUTH BLEVINS SEXTON "Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel bro­ ken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return untoGod who gave it." - Ecclesiastes 12:6 and 7 Bessie Ruth Blevins Sex­ ton was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Grayson County, Va., to Oscar and Maggie Blevins. She was married to Earl Sexton in November, 1937. To this union was born one son. Ward. She passed from this life on Jan. 25, 2014, making her stay on Earth 90 years and 16 days. She was preced­ ed in death by her parents, her hus­ band; seven broth­ ers; and one sister. She is survived by her son, Ward Sexton and wife, Helen, of Lansing; two brothers, Marvin Blevins and wife, Wanda, of Lansing; and Montie Blevins and wife, Angie, of Jefferson; two sisters, Ella Mae Francis, of Jefferson; and Wilma Richardson, of Lansing; two grandchildren: Andy Sexton and wife, Rachel; and Holly McClure and husband, Joey, all of Lan­ sing; and one great-grand­ child, Maggie Sexton, of Lansing; and a number of nieces and nephews. Bessie united with Si­ las. Creek Baptist Church in 1937. She attended as long as she was able and remained a member until death. 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She managed to find time for all this and still had time for family, relatives, and friends. In her later years, her health declined greatly. She was in a nursing home for a number of years. During that time she had a desire to do things that she had once done and to see fam­ ily and friends of by-gone days, many of whom were gone from this world. In the words of the poet, Whittier, "I long for household voices gone, for vanished smiles I long, but God has led my dear ones on and He can do no wrong." On January 25, we believe that her longing ceased, that while her body was left to return to dust, her spirit and soul went to God, as scripture says. Funeral services were held on Jan. 28, 2014, at the Silas Creek Baptist Church, by Elders Fred Richardson, Danny Miller, Lundy Finley Jr., Tommy Dollar, Joey McClure, and by speaker Ward Sexton. Burial followed in the Sex­ ton Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service at the church. 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Then to the poor and all who suf­ said 1,Here amI; send me." fer. My husband and Ihave These words horn Isaiah come to Ogbomoso to 6:8 inspired the daughter of share this true faith." The woman leader was a pre-CivD War Southern slaveholder to travel to Af­ puzzled and asked "why rica as the wife of a Baptist this God-on-earth was pre­ missionary to bring the ferring the poor." Emma answered, "Be­ Wford of the Lord to the Yoruba people in what is now cause the poor are most in need of God's mercy." Nigeria. Those real facts are the The leader responded basis of North Carolina that "big men also need State UniGod; who versity Pro­ will come to fessor Elaine them?" Neil Orr's E m m a , fictional ac­ struggling for count, "A the right re­ Different sponse said, Sun: A Nov­ "Of course, if el of Africa." the rich man is Putting willing to give aside the iro­ up everything ny of Ameri­ to follow Jesus, cans horn then the way is a region open for him." where mil­ The woman lions of Af­ leader, still D.G. Martin ricans were puzzled, ex­ One on One enslaved takplained that ing a liberat­ "the rich man ing Gospel has a responsibility to keep message to their African his wealth so that he can cousins, "A Different Sun" distribute it to his wives tells a compelling story. An and children and other idealistic couple struggles members of the town in with an unfamiliar and pun­ need." ishing environment, with Emma responded, "As a culture totally foreign to long as the man's primary them, and with the extraor­ allegiance is to Jesus and dinary challenges these fac­ loving God and if he lives tors brought to their mar­ a good life, giving freely of riage. his wealth, he canenter the Orr based her story on church andbe saved." the diaries of Lurana Da­ It was only the beginning vis Bowen, who, with her of a series of frustrating ef­ husband, Thomas Jefferson forts to explain their GosBowen were the first South- peL Only by compromise em Baptist missionaries to and patience, along with Africa. Orr renames the friendship and service, couple and calls them were the Bowens able to Emma andHenry. Orr uses buikl a small group of fol­ her own experiences to fill lowers. in the gaps and provide Like Henry more than a very credible backdrop 150 years ago, today's for the story. Bringing the Americans dealing with simple message of salva­ other cultures still have tion to the Yoruba people trouble tamping down was not a simple matter. their strong convictions When Emma first called on that we have the right a woman leader of the vil­ culture, right form of lage where she and Henry government, and right were to live, she took the religion for the rest of opportunity to evangelize, the world. "keeping it simple and us­ D.G Martin hosts "North Caro­ lina Book watch," which airs at ing her own Yoruba." Emma told the leader noon Sundays and at 5 p.m. that there was one God Thursdays on UNC-TV. For more who "sent His son to live information or to view prior pro­ with us and open the road grams visit the webpage at www to eternal life. His name is unctv.org/ncbookwatch Page 4 Friday, January 81,2014 It's about more than teachers' salaries McCrory hasn't responded to Stam's Some teachers in North Carolina will get a raise next year. That seems idea but it is a useful one, not as a pub­ lic pobcy—it is a horrible plan—but as like a foregone conclusion. another reminder about whk's behind all The questions now are this Master about teacher how big the raise will be pay from McCrory and his and which teachers will get Republican colleagues cur­ it, how will Governor Pat rently running the General McCrory and state law­ Assembly. makers pay for it, and wffl It is the same crowd they try to convince voters that has slashed education that increasing teacher pay funding across the board, by a few hundred dollars from reducing the number will make up for the deep of slots for NC Pre-K for at cuts to education inthe last risk four-year-old to increas­ several years? ing class sizes andlaying off McCrory talked about teacher assistants to slash­ the teacher pay raise at his ing funding for textbooks rambling news conference to obscenely k)w kvels. last week laying out his Textbooks cost from agenda for 2014. McCrory Chris Fitzsimon $35 to $85 per book, hard didn't offer many details, NC Policy Watch copy or digital. The budget other than to say he want­ passed by Stam and his fel­ ed to increase pay for start­ low state lawmakers and signed by Gov­ ing teachers and come up with a way to pay the best teachers more, though he ernor McCrory provides a total of $15 does not appear to have a plan in mind per student for textbooks, less than half to evaluate teachers for prospective pay the cost of one book. Classroom support for teachers has hikes. been cut too and so has funding for sup­ The announcement comes as former Governor Jim Hunt is leading an effort plies. In 2011, state lawmakers created to raise teacher pay to the national aver­ a state tax credit for teachers who were forced to buy supplies themselves, a re­ age, which seems like a good start. North Carolina now ranks near the markable admission that the state is not bottom of the 50 states and Virginia is adequately funding public school class­ openly recruiting North Carolina teach­ rooms. The tax credit was repealed in the ers to come across the bonder and earn regressive tax shift passed last year, a more. signal that while they admit classrooms McCrory, despite his new found real­ ization that teachers are underpaid, for are underfunded, they would rather slash some reason refused to endorse Hunt's taxps on the wealthy and out of state cor­ idea. Then later in the week Rep. Prul porations than do somethingabout it. Despite the talking points from the Stam issued a press release saying teach­ ers could receive a raise this year if local Right claiming otherwise, Governor Mc­ school districts took advantage of flex­ Crory and state lawmakers overall spent ibility lawmakers gave them and shifted $100 million less this year on education money from other priorities—like help­ than was needed to keep schools funded at the same level as last year. ing at-risk kids—to pay teachers more. Funding for public schools is down more than $500 million since 2007-2008 when adjusted for inflation. Classes are bigger, many teacher assistants are gone, support for teachers and students has been reduced. Then there is the ill-advised end to ca­ reer status for teachers and the insulting plan to give $500 bonuses to the top 25 percent of teachers in a school a propos­ al that several school districts are reject­ ing because the damage from dividing a school far outweighs giving a little more money to a handful of teachers. And to top it off, Stam and his col­ leagues also created a sketchy voucher scheme last year to divert money from public schoois to almost completely un­ accountable private and religious acade­ mies, many of which openly discriminate against gay students and teach bizarre fundamentalist theories about history and the age of the earth. Addit allup and it's hard not to get the feeling that the folks currently in charge in Raleigh are more worried about the public outrage about teacher salaries than actually helping the public school teachers who deserve to make more money. Otherwise, state leaders would stop their crusade to dismantle public educa­ tion anddrop ridiculous ideas like raising teacher pay on the backs of at-risk kids. Teachers need and deserve a raise— and a sizable one. Reaching the national average ought to be the floor not the ceil­ ing. But teachers and students also need and deserve .state leaders dedicated to making sure public schools have the re­ sources they need to do their jobs. They need real investments, not cynical politi­ cal gestures. Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch. For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. It's only going to get worse Ever since the disas­ trous launch of the Obamacarc insurance exchanges in October, supporters of the so-called Affordable Care Act have insisted that things were destined to get better. They said that once Wash­ ington and the states got thenrespective websites working properly, people would begin to change their minds about Obamacare. Supporters said that increases in exchange en­ rollment in December were evidence that support was growing. They also said that in about half the states, the largest component of Obam­ acare — Medicaid expansion — had resulted in millions of Americans gaining access to health care for the first time. No. What's really going on with the implementation of president Obama's signature program is that an arro^nt, poorty informed class of sodal engineers, both made and outside government , is in the process of d< >ing consider­ able, perhaps lasting, damage t0 the nation's healthcare sys­ tem, insurance market and he bormarl<et.Someratoto — albeit with hefty premium exchange plans and 9 million hikes. Other consumers were would be in Medicaid. CBO forced to buy new, more ex- also projected that 2 million pensive plans. Some signed people would exit the inchup for Medicaid if eligible vidual insurance maiket by (see below). And, yes, some 2014, leaving a net decline became uninsured. of 14 mObon • The vast majority of those erf uninsured people due to inevasimajuiiiyuiuiwc in Obamacare newly enrolled in Obamacare Obamacare. In other exchange plans words, the — somewhere be­ vast majority tween two-thirds of those 7 mil­ and 89 percent — lion exchange were previously enroDees were insured, not unin­ expected to sured. be previously Some of these uninsured. exchange enroDSo the gap ees might well be between better off. If they Obamacare had chronic dis­ projection and eases and were in reality is not health plans with 7 million vs. John Hood high premiums, 3 million (the John Locke Foundation the price controls head count as and tax subsiof late Janu­ dies within the ary). The real comparison exchanges might be saving is somewhere between 1) 5 them money. In other cases, million (7 million projected however, exchange enroDees CHANGE gain minus l IIUIhowever, exchange 2 mil are paying ™<hn»n.fo^ ^Xtf^ns lost) vs 1 much more_ lor anhealth plans that actually ha ^ yppepbound esbhigher deductibles and skinpreviously uninsured X provider networks than ^ of health care twice weekly by Civitas Media LL.C. IP808 tonnerpwio, By tlxrway.ttefartte flre vast nteity of exchatf? ^^ ously insured Iw P"^ change plans sou*/,** "" ^ m000 (the lower es^e 0l prcvrotoy mrrnsured Americans enrolled m change plans so far). SSKBKSKi 141-810) Member NC Press Association of the program. On Fnd.. • Mchange Obamacarestwortosgte but think their ultimate 0*il a government takeover worth the cost Others ate Phone 336-846-7164 Email dailies are $100. Cliff Clark Editor/General Manager Wil Pe«y Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart TI Department the latter group can1 ** won't acknowledge: • Millions of Americans, jj^baiiiig about ha"a North Carolinians, aiscoy eJin bte 2013 .hatter health plans were not compbObamacare* onoousbenefrinr^e* Contrary to the cw&tr ,aBeck d address changes to menus of some conservative that doesn't mean rson Post Tntose folk Box808 m NC 28694-0808 movriaht 2014 becofne some of them ^^vvhenthepresi- ffiSrss enrollment trr date ^ disastrously sssi'sss 5 JfAT 'A'1';! Sssss"of 7 million en- ^ fact that many these 4 obamacare -r. live m sttes such aid expansion, 2) enrollees who were always eligible for Medicaid but got nudged by the ACA to sign up, and 3) enroDees who would have become eligible and signed up for Medicaid during 2013, anyway, even if the ACA didn't exist. Here's something else to consider, it is highly likely that many of those new Med­ icaid enroDees would, in the absence of Medicaid expan­ sion, have had private health plans. Although Obamacare proponents don't like to ad­ mit it, the empirical evidence is strong that offering "free" coverage via Medicaid induc­ es some people who would otherwise have been privately insured to remain on pub­ lic assistance. This Is caDed "crowding out." Sometimes it happens because people actuaDy drop private plans to go on Medicaid. More com­ mon, it seems, is that past Medicaid recipients who get reemployed and would oth­ erwise go on an employer or individual plan jast stay on Medicaid, instead Do people with low in­ comes really have private insurance to be crowded out? Liberal analysts as­ sume the answer is no. That's because they haven't checked the data. So what happens in 2014? Well, the number of people who see the health plans canceUed because of Obamacare will be higher than in 2013 as the ben­ efit mandates begin to apply to employer plans. Extrapolating from na­ tional estimates, upwards of a million North Carolin­ ians could find themselves shopping for new, more-ex­ pensive plans. Or they will find themselves uninsured. They'U be furious. And Obamacare will become even bigger mess. Hood is the president of the John Locke Foundation. For more infor­ mation. visit www.johnlocke.org. �FRIDAY, JANUARY 31,2014 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 Too much pride separates us from God Since God gave us His com­ mandments to live by. He has warned us against have too much pride. He told the Israelites that He would be their God and they would be His people, unless they would not hearken unto Him. "But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments; And if ye shall despise my statutes, or if your soul abhor my judgments, so that ye will not do all my com­ mandments, but that ye break my covenant:I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint t over you terror, consumption, ' and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your en­ emies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you. And if ye will not yet for all this hear­ ken unto me, then I will pun­ ish you seven times more for your sins. And I will break the pride of your power; and I will so that the wrath of the LORD make your heaven as iron, and came not upon them in the days your earth as brass. And your of Hezekiah." (2 Chr 32:26). _____ David talked strength shall be '"""" about how evil and spent in vain: for pride tend to go your land shall not hand-in-hand, "The yield her increase, wicked in his pride neither shall the doth persecute the trees of the land poor: let them be yield their fruits." (Lev 26:14-20). taken in the de­ Even today, when vices that they have imagined. For the we become haughty and arrogant, God wicked boasteth of will break our pride. his heart's desire, and blesseth the Everything we have covetous, whom (our jobs, our chil­ the LORD abhordren, our families, our greatest joys) reth. The wicked, comes from Him, Leila Harris through the pride of his countenance, and He can take it away. will not seek af­ Throughout Scripture, when ter God: God is not in all his God's people began to see His thoughts." (Psa 10:2-4) Proverbs warns of pride over wrath, they tended to humble themselves over their own and over again, "When pride pride, and God had mercy on cometh, then cometh shame: them. "Notwithstanding Heze- but with the lowly is wisdom." kiah humbled himself for the (Prov 11:2). "Pride goeth before pride of his heart, both he and destruction, and an haughty the inhabitants of Jerusalem, spirit before a fall. Better it is adulteries, fornications, mur­ ders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man." (Mark 7:20-23). John preached, "For all that is in the worid, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the worid." (I John 2:16). When our pride is in what "we" have, what "we" have ac­ complished, and what "we" are, then we are not growing closer to God, but walking straight away from Him. He will break that pride. He will remove that obstacle between Himself and His child. Examine your heart and your life. Your blessings are to honor God and glorify Him alone. By God's grace and mercy, we have what we have. By His love, we are His. to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." (Prov 16:18-19). "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." (Prov 29:23). Daniel warned King Nebu­ chadnezzar that his pride would be broken, and sure enough, on the day that he walked through his castle in pride, he was re­ buked. He was cast out of his kingdom, ate grass as an ox, and was so long living home­ less that his finger nails grew out like birds' claws. When he acknowledged only God as king, he was restored, and he said, "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase." (Dan 4:37). Jesus reminds us that pride comes from within, "And he said. That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts. CHURCH/COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 1 7 p.m. Benefit Singing will be held at Apple Grove Baptist Church, for the family of Charles "Chub" Brooks to help with family expenses. The church is lo­ cated at 553 Ripshin Road, Lansing. Pastor Julian Ow­ ens invites all to attend. For more information, call 3844212. Feb. 2 Ashe Really Cares Souper Bowl Sunday is an opportunity to help fam­ ilies in our community who struggle with hunger. More food will be consumed in the U.S. on Sunday, Feb. 2 than on any other day of the year. However, many families in Ashe County struggle with hunger every day. We hope the church you attend willcollect soup, food items or money for Ashe Really Cares during Souper Bowl Sunday. Feb. 14-15 Faith Fellowship Church announces a Mar­ riage Conference entitled "Becoming One." Live simulcast from Marriage Today with Jimmy and Karen Evans on becoming one in the areas of mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Times and dates are as follows: Friday night 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Dinner, games, skits, five sessions. $25 per couple or $15 for singles. For more informa­ tion, call Faith Fellowship at 846-3346. Pastor Elliott Osowitt invites you to at­ tend. Feb.15 5 p.m. Valentine's Din­ ner. Buffalo Baptist Church youth will host their annual Valentine's Dinner. The youth will be preparing a Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett Si. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Count Rd Wett Jefferson • Since 1890 846-1795 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual A Contemporary Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday Sdiool 10:00 a.m. Sunday Sdiool 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p m West Jefferson Unites Methodist Church ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rav. James Stuhranbarg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jaffersi un. Morning Mast - 9:00 • Saturday Evening Mass • 4:30pm Enqlish A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336 246 1 SI for times 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Caroline 336-246-5292 www.wrjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Mf. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey I9S7 US Hwy 22 N, Jritano*. NC (336) 246-4764 11:00 mm. Sunday • Worth* Savk. * J p.m. loader • Sunday Mfht Sarrin : 0 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.l.S.M. 10:00 o.m. baity • Jay la lb* Moodny 7:00 p.m. WiPuiSay • Piayw Mriltag dinner, there will be games to play and an auction. Per request there will be a "Kiss the Donkey" contest. Pro­ ceeds will benefit Buffalo Baptist Youth Group. Rev. Ken Furches and congrega­ tion invite all to attend. ments will be served. For more information, call the Ashe Baptist Association Office at 846-5631. musical duo leaves audi­ ences begging for more. Laura has been featured at The Museum of Appalachia, The Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Merlefest. Josh was raised in Madison County, and his reputation led him to land an appearance in the film "Songcatcher," as Fiddlin' Feb. 6 11:30 aan. -1 p.m. Ashe County Extension Advi­ sory Council meeting will be held in the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room. This meeting will be to work toward completion Pastor Rev. Michael Carter of the N.C. Cooperative and congregation invite you Extension, Ashe County Center's Environmental to attend. Scan. Thank you to the Feb. 18 6:30 pan. Tax Seminar Council members who have for Pastors, TYeasurers, already been involved in Deacons and Finance this process. The scan will Committees will be held in help determine Extension's the Midway Baptist Church program focus for the next Fellowship Hall. Mr. Davis few years. Blount who has taken over Feb. 8 7:30 p.m. Laura Boosfor Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Baptist State inger and Josh Goforth Convention and Mr. Don will be in concert at the McLeod of Guidestone will Ashe Arts Center. The be our presenters. Refresh- magic that comes from this Feb. 16 11 a.m. Rev. Neil Hat­ field will be preaching at Orion Baptist Church. Midway Baptist Church JEFFERSON CHURCH PROPERTY FOR SALE 326 E. Main Street Prime location includes adjoining residence. Available July 2014 for additional details contact. David Thomas RE/MAX Realty Group (828) 262-1990 Bethany United 1*70 Ml. tottonoo M.. Wott MhnM. MC 10*04 R*v. A. O WHI Ptrier Morntof MtanMp 11:00 U . ImH WonUp - 6 00 p.a. to Study - 7:00 M ia|kaartilai.ory Baptist Church 491 Mffmaf 144 Soul* (136) 246-2012 ( m n t h n n r t inucpcnuciii jiiiCTnpofi I n d p n i ' i t r j p ' t l Methodist Church Pastor Steven LeaShomb Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 194 and N HM. 336-877-2801 NC 1)6-846-7445 Sunday Sdiool 9:45a.m. "4nd Ho M Ham ahraM BlOnoy.. . m- Uk« M:S0 b t i i i Wrvht 7:00 P-Ml ilo by h Big Flatts Baptist Church Parish of tho Holy C Holy Trinity Church Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rtrior - The Rav. Stephen Phone - 982-3076 Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor Keith Sfyron Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson 88 West - left on McNeil. One Mock) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. WtdntsBay Night Blbl. Study - 7 OOp.m Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Rev. Will Heyward Sunday Sdiool • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jeffenon Ave., Wost Jefferson 846-7481 Seventh-Day Adventfst Church of WarrensviHe Pastor, Chris Cox Peak Creek Church of the Brethren PoftOF Kevin '* 1 ofnn Services: Sunday Sdiool 10:00 a.m. Warship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (Al Stars for Jesus) 336-667-6092 Saturday Servkes: Bible Sdiool -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • 0:15 AM t Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday 5<hool:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM First Assembly of God Churdi 1460 BaM Mm. ltd.. West Jaffmon Sunday School 9:10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sorvka 8:30am I10:45 om Sunday ivming Wonhla 600 pa Wednesday Meal -1:11 pm BlfcW Study -«• 50 pm Baldmountainchurchorq (mail: OuMmounmlneslryWft.com Church 877-1550 Will. He contributed sev­ eral pieces to the movie's soundtrack. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults, and $5 for students. Credit cards are accepted or tick­ ets may be purchased at the door. 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Dr Pepper Bottling Company p^ a i t K -Hut Cherry St of Hwy. 2211 Jefferson 246-6077 l\ Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center CONSTRUCTION Compliments of West Jefferson VANN0Y & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY! 246-4591 WfBtS H&W Oil Company 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jeffenon Jefferson, NC | 336-246-4155 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: 1 8:30AM - 5:30PM Call 846-9241 I Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 • M • H H M B l To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 006W6O8 �FRIDAY, JANUARY 31.2014 ONLINE Nathan Ilain. Sports Writer Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com (836) 846-7164 nhani(u civ itasincdiaxom Oak Hillimproves to 27-2 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post Cody Martin slams the ball home in Monday's blowout win over Genesis Academy. It is business as usual for Coach Steve Smith and the Oak Hill Warriors. ; Oak Hill Academy is 27-2 on the season and current­ ly ranked 11th in the latest MaxPreps Top 25 in the nation. The Warriors were as high as second, but a 5350 loss to Whitney Young HS in Springfield, Mass., last Monday knocked OHA down to 11th. Since then, the Warriors have pounded four oppo­ nents and look to close out the season strong in the last 13 games. Oak Hill beat Kennedy Charter School on Jan. 22, 94^50. N.C. State signees Caleb and Cody Martin led the way with 14 apiece. Junior Trevor Manuel had 12, Rokas Gustys had 10 and Khadim Sy scored 11 off the bench in just 12 minutes of play. Terrence Phillips continued his strong play at the point guard spot with six points, nine assists and four steals. Next up, the Warriors traveled to Memphis for the Penny Hardaway Hoopfest last weekend. In game one, Oak Hill took down Memphis-Ham­ ilton HS, 81-65. Caleb Mar­ tin had 29, Gustys finished with 17 points and 15 re­ bounds and University of Virginia signee B.J. Stith scored 12 and grabbed six boards off the bench. Next up, the Warriors battled another local high school, Memphis-Houston, but the result was much of the same. The Warriors had five guys in doubles figures to help secure the 84-51 triumph. The Mar­ tin Twins were once again the top scorers with Caleb scoring 18 and Cody scor­ ing 15 on 7-for-10 shoot­ ing. Phillips nearly had a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Future UNCAsheville Bulldog Kern Ubaru scored 12 off the bench and Stith chipped in 10. Most recently on Mon­ day, Oak Hill squared off against Genesis Academy and blew out the visiting team, 104-50. Caleb Mar­ tin had 19, Stith had 14 and seven rebounds, Cody Martin had 13, Gustys re­ corded a double-double with 11 points and 13 re­ bounds, Ubaru scored 11, Tony Anderson had 11 and Sy had 10 points and nine boards. The Warriors have a pair of road games this week­ end. OHA travels to Bris­ tol, Va., to face The Miller School and then turn around and head to Ra­ leigh on Saturday to face Word of God Academy. The next home game in Mouth of Wilson will be on Tuesday against Legacy Charter School at 7 p.m. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Clay playing strong against Catawba By Nathan Ham the loss to Newberry and 17 in the loss at Brevard. This year, Clay has Catawba College junior started all 16 games and is Mallary Clay is having her best season to date for the second on the team in aver­ age minutes at nearly 29 a Indians. The former Lady Husky game. is second on the team In her sophomore sea­ in scoring, averaging 10 son, Clay started just one points per game, second of 27 games, but came off on the team in three-point the bench to play 15 min­ shooting (38-percent) and utes per contest. She aver­ the team leader in free throw shooting (89-per­ aged three points and two rebounds a game. cent). The junior has been the As a team, the Indians leading scorer in five of are 8-8 overall and 6-6 in Catawba's 16 games so far the South Atlantic Confer­ this year, including three ence, but are on a threegames in a row to start Jan­ uary. Clay scored 18 in the game conference losing win over Anderson, 14 in skid. Mars Hill came away with a 78-76 win over the Indians, and then Wingate held Clay and her team­ mates to just 28-percent shooting in a 71-53 defeat. Most recently, Catawba lost a heart-breaker in over­ time to Lincoln Memorial, 72-71. The Indians have com­ pleted the first half of the conference schedule with nine SAC games remaining down the stretch. The Indi­ ans host Carson-Newman on Feb. 1 and host Queens College on Feb. 5. After that, Catawba has three home games (Feb. 12, Feb. 19 and Feb. 22) to go along with four road contests (Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 26, Photo courtesy of Catawba March 1). College Sports Information The SAC Tournament is Mallary Clay Is averaging 10 set to start on March 5. points and four rebounds per nham@civitasmedia.com game while shooting 38-per­ cent from behind the threepoint line and 89-percent from the free throw line. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @Na- Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Shawn Baker (left) won two matches last week against West Wilkes and Alleghany. Husky grapplers edge Alleghany By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com In the final home match of the tegular season, Ashe County held on for a 32-29 win over visiting Al­ leghany. The match started with Trojan wrestler Taylor Nester pinningMitch­ ell Brown at the 1:27 mark in the 220-pound match. In the 285-pound battle, Jason Bak­ er scored Ashe's fust win with an 8-2 decision over Matthew Nester. Alleghany got a fvorfeit victory at 106ix>unds for Jake Blevins. The Huskies won the next two matches at 113 and 120-pounds. Ja­ cob Weaver beat Dakota Long by an 18-1 technical fall and Bodi Miller won his match via forfeit. Alleghany moved back in front when Britt Weaver beat Andrew Tedder by a ISO technical fall at 126-pounds and Jackson Williams pinned 132-pounder Brady Buchanan with 18 seconds left in the fust pe­ riod. 138-pounder Gabe Elliott won for Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Andrew Tedder lost by technical fall af Ashe with a forfeit. There was no match at 145 and Alleghany won the 152-pound match with a forfeit win for Justin Todd. Michael Elliott and Shawn Baker won the last two matches of the night by forfeit in the 160 and 195-pound divisions. No matches took place at 170 or 182 pounds. With the regular season coming to an end on Thursday night, the wres­ tlers will focus on the Mountain Val- ley Conference Tournament set for this Saturday at Wilkes Central. Individual regionals will start on Feb. 14 and Ashe County High School wiD be the host for this year's 2A Mid­ west Regional. Regional champs wiU be crowned on Saturday, Feb. 15. The state championship tourna­ ment wfll be in Greensboro as usual, beginning on Feb. 20. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 thanHam87 Former Husky places second in tourney By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Aaron Scott, a senior on the Appalachian State University wrestling team, placed second last week­ end at the Appalachian Open in Boone. The former Husky en­ tered the tournament on a six-match losing skid that included a pair of losses at the Keystone Classic in Philadelphia, Pa., and three losses at the South­ ern Scuffle in Chattanoo­ ga, Tenn. The 157-pounder start­ ed the tournament with a 5-4 win over Benjamin He­ fner from the University of North Georgia. In the next round, Scott beat UNC-Pembroke's Chad Hoff by a 12-3 major decision. In the quarterfinal matchup, Scott once again got a decision victory, this one over conference foe Nicholas Kiter from The Citadel. Scott faced off against Duke's Connor Bass in the semifinal round, and edged him out by a 3-2 decision, setting up a championship match against T.J. Miller of the University of Virginia. The UVA foe struck quickly and got an early takedown. Scott was never able to recover and lost a 7-1 decision to Miller. Scott is currently 8-8 this season and holds a ca­ reer record of 18-38. The Mountaineers have four regular season confer­ ence matchups remaining, as well as the Southern Conference Tournament. App State travels to cnauanooga on ben. 2, then closes out the regular season with three straight home matches. VMI comes to town on Feb. 7, David­ son is in Boone on Feb. 16 and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is the final match on Feb. 23. The SoCon Tourney will be on March 8 on the cam­ pus of Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C. Dave Mayo | Appalachian State A Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Aaron Scott (left) took second place in his weight class Appalachian Open last weekend. �FRIDAY, JANUARY 31,2014 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 Unemployment From Page 1 While there was an in­ crease of those em­ ployed from 4,286,316 to 4,315,366 the size of the work force had decreased. N.C. Governor Pat McCrory issued a statement be served. following the DOC's re­ The Shriners Spaghetti lease saying, "The trend of Supper will be from 5 pan. to more people getting back 8 pan. onSaturday, April 11. The cost is $8 for adults $5 for children under 18, children under 12 are free. Take-out is available for the From Page 1 supper, which includes spa­ ghetti, salad, drink and des­ Houck said the process is sert Blevins said the chib en­ easier when applicants talk courages the community to them and do the process to visit the chib facilities to at the Board of Elections learn more about the Shri­ building, located inside the ners commitment to the Ashe County Courthouse. "We have to make sure community. (applicants) are a regis­ "I think anyone who is willing to take time to find tered voter in the county out what we're about and and have them sign that," Shriners From Page 1 new Shriner laws stipulate that if the child is covered under insurance, they must utilize insurance first and the Shriners will cover the cost difference for any expenses insurance doesn't cover. The Ashe Shrine Club holds a number of fundrais­ ers throughout the year to raise money for the hospital, which Judson said takes over $1million a day to operate. The club donates 100 per­ cent of proceeds from plaque, Oasis newspaper and Vidalia onion sales in the county to the children's hospital. "We can't thank Ashe County enough," Judson said. "This county gives so much and we're so blessed." The ASC also holds two what we do will support us," golf tournaments during the Blevins said. year, one at Mountain Aire Shrine Club Officer and Golf Club in September, and Board updates a NFL Hall of Fame Golf The Ashe County Shrine Tournament in Charlotte in Club recently installed new June. This September will officers for 2014. Potentate marie the 30th annual golf David Sumpter was the in­ tournament at Mountain stalling officer. Aire in West Jefferson. The Division of Tourism The 2014 officers are pres­ "We've been fust place ident Mike Adams, vice-pres­ is pleased to annouce the in fundraising for several years," Mike Adams, presi­ ident Ken Blevins, secretary Official 2014 North Caro­ dent of ACS said. "We got Jim Judson and treasurer lina Travel Guide is now number one in Oasis, and Jim Judson. Board of Direc­ available. A photo-centric design Oasis is number one in the tors Melvin Roark, Jim Bar­ and state-of-the-art digital country. That should tell low, Johnny Perkins and Jim options bring natural, manyou something about Ashe Hartley were also installed. made and historic attrac­ County." Mike Neaves of Ashe coun­ tions to life in a handbook Ken Blevins, vice presi­ ty, former president of the that's unique among state dent of the Ashe County travel guidebooks. Shriners club said donations Ashe County Shrine Chib, Two covers are available was elected High Priest and from Ashe County go above Prophet for the Oasis Temple for the guide, which covers and beyond. more than 880 attractions, "When I'm doing the pa­ and is third line to become nearly 4,000 accommoda­ per drive here for a one dol­ Potentate, the highest posi­ tions and travel resources lar donation,Iregularly have tion in the temple. in every county. people give me $20 or $40," The Ashe Shrine Club, One cover photo com­ Blevin said. "What the coun­ which is also available for memorates the back-toty does for raising funds and rent as an event facility, is lo­ back U.S. Open and U.S. supporting us and encourag­ cated at 114 Morphew Lane Women's Open champion­ ing us is so appreciated, you in Jefferson. More informa­ ships in Pinehurst and one can't put a price on that." features two Western low­ The next fundraising event tion on upcoming events of land gorillas at the North at the Ashe Shrine Club, a rental rates can be found at Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, Gospel Sing, will be from 2 www.asheshrinedub.com or which celebrated multiple pan. to 4 p.m. on March 15. by calling (336) 977-8668. births of the endangered Tickets are $5 at the door, Christina Day can be reached at 336 species in 2012. and light refreshments will 846-7164 or on Twitter «>CDayinWJ to work in North Carolina is great news for our state." In Dec. 2012 the N-Clabor force was at 4,731,726. In Dec. 2013, the number decreased over 100,000 to 4,620,562. The same can be said for the national average which went from 154.9 million in Dec. 2012 to 154.4 million in 2013. "A total of $59,121,814 in regular (unemploy­ ment insurance) benefits was paid in December to 60,889 claimants state­ wide — an increase of 2,457 claimants since No­ vember 2013," according to the report. Data specific to Ashe and the other 99 counties in the state for Dec 2013 is scheduled to be released Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. The complete 2014 data re­ lease schedule is available at nccommerce.com/ Houck said. Alongside, helping appli­ cants through the process, the Board will also discuss how candidates need to handle campaign financ­ ing, bank accounts and other items involved with running a campaign. This year, the primary elections will take place on Tuesday, May 6. The main elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4. According to the N.C. Board website, early vot­ ing for primaries will take place from April 24 through May 3. For the general election, early vot­ ing will run from Oct. 23 through Nov. 1. For questions about how to file or for more infor­ mation, those interested are encouraged to call the Ashe County Board of Elections at 336-846-5570. WiJ Petty may be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter t^wdpetty Elections Wrf Petty can be reached at 336 846-7164 or on Twitter ©Wilpetty North Carolina 2014 official travel guide now available Vibrant images of popu­ lar festivals, Southern cul­ ture, national parks and other attractions draw read­ ers in and deliver essential information. Sections on beer and cult cuisine cater to travelers with an appetite. Exciting military-related sites are highlighted on pages that travel through history from the 1770s to modem times, from museums to air shows to Civil War and Revolu­ tionary War locations. The travel guide gives North Carolina businesses and tourism industry part­ ners affordable opportu­ nities to advertise their region and attractions: the publication represents a .NORTH CAROLINA Play your way into history Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post $1.1 million investment by Division travel partners in print and online advertising and cooperative marketing efforts. The Division of Tour­ ism will distribute 550,000 copies of the printed guide. Printed at no cost to the state, the publication rep­ resents a $1 million invest­ ment by Division travel partners in print and online advertising and cooperative marketing efforts. Destina­ tions, attractions and ac­ commodations are listed for free. Users can also access the enhanced digital version, which includes embedded videos plus animated pho­ tos and ads. the Travel Guide is available for visitors at all nine of the Division's Wel­ come Centers, by calling 1-800-V1SITNC or by plac­ ing an order at VisitNC. com. 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Little 745 Elliott Rd West Jetlerson, NC 28694 PUBLISH: 1.10.14/1.17.14/1.24.14/1.31.1 4 Janet Hicks PO Box 613 West Jefferson PUBLISH 1.10.14/1 17.14/1.24 .14/1.31.14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 12-JT-39 IN THE MATTER OF: V L B (DOB 08/17/2012) NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JOE WALKER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF OKEY L. THOMAS NOTICE OF PROCEEDING The undersigned, having quali­ AND SERVICE OF PRO­ fied as Executor of the Estate CESS BY PUBLICATION of Okey L Thomas, deceased, TO: The lather. VINSON LEE late of Ashe County. North BLEVINS and Carolina this is to notify all per­ The mother. KRISTINA MAR­ sons having claims against IE BOWERS (aka Knstina Mar­ said estate to present them to ie Blevins. Tina Mane Bowers. the undersigned on or before Tina Mane Blevins. Krishna the 1st day of May. 2014, or Marie Greene, and Tina Mane this notice will be pleaded in Greene), of a male child, bar of their recovery All per­ V LB . bom on or about Ausons indebted to the said es­ ist 17 gust 17. 2012 in Watauga tate will please make immedi­ County.NC. ate payment to the under­ signed. The mother and fathers' last This the 27th day of January. known address being in Ashe 2014 County and possibly now liv­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS JOE WALKER ing in Chester County. Having qualified as Executor 9509 U.S. Hwy 221 N Pennsylvania for the Estate of Reeves Ed­ Crumpler, NC 28617 win Vannoy. deceased late of John T. Kilby TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Ashe County. North Carolina, Kilby & Hurley Petition has been tiled by the this is to notify all persons hav­ P. O. Box 24 Ashe County Department of ing claims against the estate West Jefferson, NC 28694 Social Services seeking relief of said deceased to present Published: against you in the abovethem on or before 6th day of 1.31.14/2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14 named juvenile proceeding March, 2014. or this notice will STATE of NORTH CAROLINA The nature of the relief sought be pleaded in bar of their re­ is to terminate your parental COUNTY of ASHE covery. All persons indebted to rights to the minor child born NOTICE TO CREDITORS said estate will please make on August 17,2012. You are Having qualified on 2 January, immediate payment. required to respond and an2014 as Administrator CTA of the estate of ROBERT GLENN swer the Juvenile Petition with­ This the 6th day of December, in 40 days after January 31. WOOD, late of Ashe County, 2013 2014 (the date of the first pub­ North Carolina, this is to notify For the Estate of Reeves Ed­ lication of this notice). Upon all persons, firms and corpora­ win Vannoy your failure to respond or an­ tions having claims against John Edwin Vannoy swer within the time pre­ said estate to present the 502 Duck Creek Lane same to the undersigned, on or scribed. the Ashe County De­ Indian Trail. NC 28079 partment of Social Sen/ices will before the 10th day of Apnl. Publish: apply to the Court for the relief 2014. or this Notice will be 1.10.14/1.17.14/1.24.14/1.31.1 sought, termination of your pleaded in bar of their recov­ 4 ery. All persons, firms and cor­ parental rights. porations indebted to said es­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS tate are requested to make im­ NCGS Chapter 7B authorizes Having qualified as Executor to have a Court-appointed mediate payment to the under­ tor the Estate of Boyd Opal yer to represent you in signed. Bard, deceased late of Ashe these actions. Your attorney This the 10th day of January, County, North Carolina, this is remains as in previous hear­ 2014. to notify all persons having ings in which you appeared: Sherry Wood Lambert. Admin­ claims against the estate of the mother's attorney is Drew istrator CTA said deceased to present them Jackson, PO Box 1277, West Jerry Robert Wood. Adminis­ on or before 9th day of March, Jefferson. NC 28694 (336-846trator CTA 2014. or this notice will be 2047) and the father's attor­ c/o John B. "Jak" Reeves. pleaded in bar of their recov­ ney is John Johnston, PO Box Attorney for Administrator CTA ery. All persons indebted to 398, Jefferson, NC 28640 REEVES LAW FIRM. PLLC said estate will please make (336-246-3311). You may call P. O. Box 67 immediate payment the Deputy Clerk of the Juven­ West Jefferson, NC 28694 This the 9th day of December, ile Court of Ashe County at Publish: , _ 2013 1.10 14/1.17.14/1.24.14/1.31.1 336-219-1400 for further in­ For the estate of Boyd Opal formation. -J ! Miscellaneous This the 22nd day of January. 2014 Grier J. Hurley. Staff Attorney Ashe County Department of Social Services 150 Government Circle. Suite 1400 Jefferson. NC 28640 336-846-5719 Publish: 1.31.14/2.7.14/2.14.14 ANNOUNCEMENTS Legal Nobcf / Noricee To Creditor* NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Faye Wilcox Dancy. deceased, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before the 11th day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 10th day of January. 2014. For the Estate of Faye Wilcox Dancy Executor: Horace Michael Hunter 5241 Silchester Lane Charlotte. NC 28215 1/10,1/17, 1/24. 1/31. 2014 C NATIONAL MARKETPLACE Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 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In addition, in following up with patients a year later, Blumenthal found that those who continued to exercise had lower depression scores than those participants who were less active. Blumenthal's study was not the only one to conclude that exercise can have a positive impact on mood. In a review of 11 studies that examined the effects of exercise on mental health. Boston University professor of psychology Michael Otto and his colleagues found that exercise could be a powerful tool when treating clinical depression, and even recommended clinicians include exercise as part of their treatment plans for depressed patients. Regular exercise can benefit the body in many ways, helping men and women maintain healthier weights and lower their risks for developing potentially deadly diseases. Though many people are quick to associate exercise with its physical benefits, those hours spent on the treadmill also can boost brain power. According to Dr. Barry Gordon, professor of neurology and cognitive science at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and coauthor of "Intelligent Memory: Improve the Memory That Makes You Smarter," exercise has a direct impact on the brain. That's because exercise works directly on brain tissue, improving the connections between nerve cells, creating new synapses, growing new neurons and blood vessels, and improving cell energy efficiency. So while many people may begin an exercise regimen with a goal of trimming their waistlines or toning their bodies, they might be happy to know that those physical benefits are accompanied by several cognitive benefits as well. As the American Psychological Association acknowledges, the connection between exercise and mental health is hard to ignore, and the APA notes that the following are just a few of the mental benefits men and women might reap from regular exercise. Improved mood Many people feel great after exercising, especially if that exercise comes at the end of a particularly stressful day. However, those extra laps on the track or those hours spent on the treadmill don't just pay short-term dividends. In a controlled trial overseen by Duke University researcher and clinical psychologist James Blumenthal, sedentary Antidote to anxiety Some researchers. Otto included, have begun to examine the effects of exercise on treating and possibly preventing anxiety The body's nervous system responds quickly when people feel frightened or threatened, often causing the body's heart rate to increase and sweating and dizziness to occur. Those people who are especially sensitive to anxiety respond to these feelings with fear, and that makes them more likely to develop panic disorders. But Otto and fellow researcher Jasper Smits of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Program at Southern Methodist University studied the effects that regular workouts might have on people prone to anxiety. Since exercise produces many of the same physical reactions, such as sweating and an elevated heart rate. the body produces when responding to fear or threats, Otto and Smits wanted to determine if exercise might help people prone to anxiety become less likely to panic when experiencing fear or threats. In studying 60 participants with heightened sensitivity to anxiety, Otto and Smits found that the subjects who participated in a two-week exercise program exhibited marked improvements in anxiety sensitivity compared to those participants who did not take part in the exercise program. Otto and Smith concluded that this improvement was a result of the exercise group participants learning to associate the symptoms common to both fear and exercise, such as sweating and an elevated heart rate, with something positive (exercise) instead of something negative (anxiety). Regular exercise benefits the human body in numerous ways, not the least of which is its impact on the brain. More information on the link between exercise and improved mental health is available at www.apa.org. 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But when feelings of sadness stretch on and are accompanied by other symptoms, normal sadness might have given way to depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate depression affects one in 10 American adults at different levels, while Statistics Canada says around 5 percent of Canadians have reported symptoms that meet the criteria for a mood disorder, including depression. Many sufferers of depression believe it is a personal weakness and something they should be able to control, but mood disorders are recognized mental illnesses that say nothing about a person's strength of character. Often brought on unexpectedly, mood disorders like depression cannot be traced to a single root cause. Many within the medical community believe depression is genetic, and oftentimes doctors treating patients for depression discover a history of depression among their patients' immediate family members. Many different genes may act in combination to cause a mood disorder. In 2011, a British team isolated a gene that appears to be prevalent in families in which multiple members suffer from depression. The chromosome. 3p25-26, was found in more than 800 families with recurrent depression. External factors also can play a role in the onset of depression. According to the CDC, certain groups are more likely to meet criteria for depression than others. These include women, people ages 45-64, African-Americans, Hispanics, and people with less than a high school education. There are unique symptoms associated with depression. Not every person with this mood disorder will exhibit each and every symptom, but the following symptoms appearing together is often an indicator of depression: • feelings of sadness and loss • feelings of irritability • loss of pleasure in usually enjoyed activities • changes in sleeping patterns, such as insomnia or sleeping too much • difficulty concentrating • frequent headaches • noticeable lack of motivation • anxiety and panic attacks • withdrawal from friends and family • inability to make decisions • recurring thoughts of suicide or self-harm People exhibiting symptoms of depression should first reach out to their primary care physicians, who can begin a preliminary diagnosis and look for symptoms indicative of depression. A doctor also can perform blood work to rule out other conditions that may be contributing to problems with mood, such as hormonal changes or illnesses. Some doctors may refer patients to a mental health professional who is much more qualified to treat mood disorders. A mental health professional will likely conduct an interview with the patient and pay considerable attention to the patient's medical history. Gaining a stronger grasp of a patient's symptoms enables doctors to prescribe the most effective courses of treatment. Treatments range from medication to talk therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Those who do not respond to more conventional treatments can discuss further options with their doctors. Patients who are prescribed an antidepressant medication should expect several weeks to pass before the medication is fully effective Antidepressants are not universally effective, and people being treated for depression or another mood disorder should not grow discouraged if one course of treatment is ineffective. Many treatment options are available to people with mood disorders. Those who think they may be suffering from depression should first remember that they are not alone Millions of people have depression at points in their lives or may experience recurrences of the condition. Visiting a doctor promptly can help sufferers of mood disorders address their conditions more quickly. �4 Iiaaan Jl 29M • JIFTIUM PiST Tips for yoga beginners Though it might once have been considered a trend, yoga has long since moved on from trendy territory to become a more widely accepted discipline that is practiced by millions for its positive impact on mental and physical health. Though yoga is an ancient practice, only recently has it become so popular in the western hemisphere, where Sports Marketing Surveys found that roughly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 practiced yoga in 2012. That's a considerable increase from just four years earlier, when just under 16 million Americans admitted to practicing yoga The growing popularity of yoga likely comes as no surprise to its many practitioners, who often credit yoga with relieving stress and improving overall fitness. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate chronic pain and, according to the Mayo Clinic, reduce risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. While yoga is beneficial in many ways, it's important that men and women not mistake yoga for medical treatment. Though yoga may be part of an individual's treatment plan, it's still necessary that men and women with medical conditions rely on their health care providers for treatment. For example, doctors may recommend yoga to individuals dealing with elevated stress levels, but doctors also may want their patients to take certain medications in order to lower those stress levels. Yoga on its own may be effective, but men and women should still seek professional medical treatment when dealing with health problems. It's also important that men and women beginning a yoga regimen not take it lightly. Though the atmosphere in a typical yoga studio tends to be serene, yoga is a physically demanding discipline, and those unprepared to deal with such demands often find themselves suffering from injuries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, injuries to the neck, shoulders, spine, legs, and knees are possible when practitioners of yoga do not exercise proper technique and caution. So it pays for beginners to heed the following warnings when beginning a yoga regimen. sure to discuss any preexisting medical conditions before your initial session. Work with a professional. No matter how long your neighbor insists he or she has practiced yoga, it's still best that you learn the discipline from a certified instructor. Your neighbor might know all of the poses, but an instructor with credentials can help men and women with preexisting medical conditions avoid poses that can exacerbate such conditions. Novices might not know that certain poses can increase injury risk for sufferers of osteoporosis, spinal problems and high or low blood pressure. When trying yoga for the first time, always work with a professional, making Stop If you feel any physical problems. It is not uncommon, especially for beginners, to experience feelings of dizziness or feel as if your body is becoming overheated during yoga. In such instances, stop immediately, as yoga is supposed to be a pain-free discipline. Ask the instructor for help the moment you start to feel faint, dizzy, overheated, or injured. Physical problems during yoga may be a byproduct of dehydration, so be sure to begin your session fully hydrated and remain so throughout your workout. Take things slowly. Its reputation as a calming discipline often gives beginners the mistaken impression that yoga is an easy discipline to grasp. However, it's best for beginners to take things slowly before attempting to perform difficult stretches and poses. Yoga is not a competition, so give yourself adequate time to learn proper breathing techniques and figure out ways to maintain your balance. Once you have mastered such techniques, you can then begin to try your hand at more advanced poses. Warm up before each session. Men and women should warm up before beginning any exercise regimen, and yoga is no exception. Stiff, cold muscles can lead to serious injury whether you're playing basketball or stretching into a yoga pose. Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before beginning a yoga session to reduce your risk of muscle tears or pain when you start stretching or posing. Dress appropriately. Flexibility is essential when practicing yoga, so make sure your clothing is not restrictive. Women can buy pants made specifically for yoga that stretch easily, making it easier to perform various poses and stretches. Men may also be able to find pants made specifically for yoga, but if not, athletic shorts or track pants can work just as well. Core exercises becoming more popular Fitness-conscious men and women have np doubt noticed the growing popularity of core exercises Core exercises are those that focus on the body's core muscles, or those around the trunk and pelvis. These exercises are a focus of fitness center programs and have even been integrated into the workout regimens of professional athletes in all sports. But those unfamiliar with core exercises might not understand why they have become so popular, or why they have proven so effective The following are some of the reasons core exercises have become such a significant part of many training regimens. Core exercises help improve balance and stability. Core exercises require the core muscles, including the abdominals, hips, lower back, and pelvis, to work together. When muscles work together, the result is improved balance and stability, which helps athletes perform better and non-athletes better cope with the physical demands of everyday life. Core exercises improve the appearance of abdominals. While it might not be the best reason to workout, physical appearance is a significant reason many people have such a strong commitment to exercise. Core exercises strengthen and tone the underlying muscles of the abdominals When coupled with aerobic activity that burns abdominal fat. core exercises help turn flabby abdominals into the envy of fellow fitness enthusiasts Core exercises impact everyday life. Another reason many people commit to working their core muscles is the impact such activity has on everyday life. Core exercises help improve posture, which can reduce, if not eliminate, lower back pain and other muscle injuries. Eliminating that pain can greatly improve quality of life. In addition, core exercises can make it easier to excel in sports such as golf, a benefit that, to golfers, is worth its weight in gold. Core exercises are free. Core exercises can be done without any costly machinery, and men and women can do them at home without having to pay for a monthly gym membership. However, it helps to get some instruction before beginning a core exercise regimen, as the exercises are not easy and the risk of injury is high for the inexperienced who don't have anyone to show them what to do. �I 2911 t Can human growth hormone cheat aging? Human growth hormone performs a number of biological functions and is in abundance when children and adolescents are growing. But HGH has recently become a coveted cosmetic supplement designed to improve metabolism, fend off weight gain and restore the vigor of youth. The off-label use of HGH has resulted in a multi-billion dollar industry but not without significant controversy. HGH, also known as somatotropin or somatropin, is a natural substance excreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. It stimulates growth and cell reproduction and regeneration. As a person ages, his or her HGH levels decrease. In certain instances, doctors will prescribe HGH to treat children's growth disorders or deficiencies in adults. However, some patients seek it for improved vitality or as an anabolic agent to improve athletic performance. Many people view HGH as the fountain of youth because it can help diminish wrinkles and the physical signs of aging while improving energy levels and helping fight depression. But while HGH has its upside, there is still much to be learned about this complicated hormone. Several small clinical studies have looked at HGH in the injectable form. Many tout the efficacy of the hormone in growing muscles and bone, improving skin, ramping up sexual drive, and helping with weight loss. According to Stuart Weinerman, M.D., Division of Endocrinology at North Shore/ Long Island Jewish Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hofstra/North Shore LU School of Medicine, the largest review of trials with HGH demonstrate that long-term use of growth hormone caused an average 2.3 kilogram (about 5 lbs) loss of weight. 2.6 kg (5.6 lbs) loss of fat. 1.4 kg (3 lbs) increase in lean body mass and no consistent change in bone density. Patients using HGH tend to feel better, too. as seen in quality of life scores. But these benefits often come at a cost. One significant disadvantage of HGH injections is that they are very expensive. Over the course of a year, men and women receiving HGH injections can expect to pay thousands of dollars for those injections, particularly if they are not covered by insurance. Injections also can only be given by a licensed medical practitioner, requiring multiple trips to the doctor during the course of therapy. Another pitfall of injectable HGH is that it is an artificial source of the hormone. When the body becomes accustomed to receiving HGH from an external source, the pituitary gland may decrease the natural production of HGH. Should a person Several people use human growth hormone to lose weight and prevent the physical effects off aging. cease therapy, he or she may find that they are now deficient in the hormone. The Mayo Clinic says that HGH isnt the magical answer for staving off aging. The organization warns that there is little evidence that taking HGH supplements^provides any measurable benefit for healthy individuals and it may actually result in side effects that are unhealthy. These can include carpal tunnel syndrome, swelling in the arms and legs, joint pain, muscle pain, and enlargement of breast tissue in men. HGH also may contribute to conditions such as diabetes and heart disease Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens 3470 US Hwy. 221 North Crumpler. NC • 336-982-2121 www.ashelawn.com Recorded Obituary • 336-982-2120 �I liiwarv 31Z«U • (EfFlRSON MIST Healthy ways to banish belly fat Belly fat is often considered more of a cosmetic issue than a health issue. But few outside of the medical or fitness communities may know that belly fat is not only unsightly but unhealthy as well. Excessive belly fat can increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even certain cancers, including breast cancer and colon cancer. So while many people may want to reduce their belly fat for cosmetic purposes, they can also use improving their overall health as a motivating factor when attempting to trim their waistlines. The following are a few healthy ways to reduce belly fat. Adopt a healthy diet. Belly fat is often the first victim when men and women adopt a healthy diet and begin to lose weight. Researcher Kristen Hairston, MD, an assistant professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Wake Forest School of Medicine, found that people who ate 10 grams of soluble fiber per day but made no other changes to their diet built up less fat over time than others. In addition to fiber, you should include fruits, vegetables and lean proteins in your diet. These foods will help you feel more full, which will curb your hunger and. as a result, reduce your caloric intake. Get some rest. A good night's sleep, which is at least seven hours of sleep each night, has been shown to reduce fat over an extended period of time. Though the exact relationship between sleep and belly fat is unknown, a lack of sleep can force men and women to look to sugary beverages or snacks to provide a boost during the day. Such drinks and snacks can cause weight gain, especially among those people who routinely fail to get a good night's sleep. Get off the couch and exercise. Exercise is another effective way to reduce belly fat. Numerous studies have shown the positive effect that daily, vigorous exercise can have on overall health. For example, a study conducted by researchers at Duke University found that 30 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, which includes jogging or working out on a cardiovascular machine, such as an elliptical or a treadmill, four times per week can reduce fat and slow down the buildup of fat over time. Those who want to reduce belly fat will likely need to emphasize vigorous exercise. While those hoping to prevent the buildup of belly fat should know that studies have shown, when coupled with a healthy diet, moderate activity, which includes anything that raises your heart rate, three times per week may be enough to slow down fat buildup. The nutritive power of apples Whether gala, golden delicious, granny Smith or braeburn, apples make for a nutritious snack. Who has not heard the old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? It may seem unlikely that one fruit could be so effective at maintaining good health, but apples really are a super food. Apples are a member of the Rose family and are related to pears, peaches, apricots and plums. Though considered a fall fruit, apples can be enjoyed year-round thanks to commercial food production and importing. Apart from being sweet, sometimes sour and refreshingly crisp, apples pack a number of nutritional benefits. Research has shown that apples can help to reduce a person's risk of heart disease and help those with diabetes. In addition, apples can help fight cancer and prevent dental problems. According to new information from long-running studies published in the British Medical Journal, eating at least two servings a week of whole fruit, particularly apples, blueberries or grapes, reduces a person's risk for type 2 diabetes by around 23 percent Apples are high in many antioxidants and. as a result, this makes them especially valuable at fighting illness. For example, the disease-fighting compounds in antioxidants have been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers by neutralizing free radicals. Apples also are very high in fiber. Fiber is needed to help a person feel full and can also regulate digestive function. Fiber also can help reduce cholesterol by preventing the buildup of cholesterol-causing plaques in the blood vessels, improving cardiovascular function and possibly reducing risk of a stroke as a result In addition to working their magic inside of the body, apples can have a noticeable impact on physical appearance as well. Apples are sometimes referred to as "nature's toothbrushes" because they can brighten and clean the teeth. The crisp, abrasive texture stimulates the gums and removes debris from the teeth. What's more, the natural mild acidity of apples helps to stimulate saliva production that can rinse away germs that lead to plaque. An apple weighs in at under 100 calories per serving, making them a low-fat and ideal snack any time of the day. Because they are low in calories and full of fiber, apples can help men and women maintain a healthy weight. Because apples can be plagued by insects and parasites, some growers repeatedly spray the trees with pesticides. It is adviseable to buy organic apples to avoid many of the pesticide dangers and to be able to safely eat the apples raw. There are more than 7,000 varieties of apples on the market today. With such variety, availability and health benefits, apples make a convenient and nutritious snack. �JtFttSM nsT • isaunrIt 7CM PLAN If/f/fSff > /cilfJft'S A 2012 study publisfcwcJ in the American Journal of Physiology found that 30 minutes of daily exercise was just as effective at helping overweight adults lose weight as 60 minutes of daily exercise For the study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen studied 60 moderately overweight men who wartted to lose weight Men were randomly assigned to one of two groups, a moderate aerobic exercise group or a high aerobic exercise group. The high-exercise group had to exercise hard enough to produce a sweat for 60 minutes a day. while the moderate group only had to exercise hard enough to produce a sweat for 30 minutes per day. 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Obligations at home and at the office can make it hard to fit in a workout, a familiar quandary for men and women with multiple commitments. Though it's not always easy to fit in a workout when juggling multiple responsibilities, men and women must consider the responsibility they have with regard to maintaining their physical and mental health. The United States Department of Health and Human Services advises that healthy adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, and that such activity should be spread out over the course of the week. In addition, the DHHS also advises that healthy adults include strength training exercises in their workout regimens at least twice a week. Such a workout schedule can improve both physical and mental health, making it easier for men and women to handle their hectic schedules. While such recommendations may seem manageable, many men and women still feel as if there's just not enough time in the day for them to incorporate a daily exercise regimen. The following are a few ways such men and women can find time for fitness. •^ m Introducing Jeanette M. Billett, MD, FACC Specializing In cardiology and compassionate care Take a walking lunch. Many professionals have heard of a "working lunch," but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch instead. Rather than sitting at your desk or in your favorite booth at a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day. consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30-60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up on office gossip with coworkers. Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from your favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk. This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each day. and you will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exercising. Dr. Jeanette Billett is a highly qualified heart specialist who brings years of experience to her new practice, Novant Health Ashe Cardiology, which is now open and accepting new patients. She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Billett to Ashe Memorial Hospital. To schedule an appointment, please call 336-846-8100 beginning January 15. Novant Health Ashe Cardiology Ashe Memorial Hospital Seagraves Wing 200 Hospital Drive Jefferson, NC N NOVANT HEALTH I Exercise in the morning. Research has shown that men and women who exercise in the mornings exercise on a more consistent , basis than those who exercise later in the day, including after leaving the office at the end of the workday. When exercising in the early morning hours, men and women are less likely to encounter scheduling conflicts, as coworkers, colleagues and even the kids will likely still be asleep. That means fewer interrupted or missed workouts. Prepare meals ahead of time. If working out in the morning simply won't work out for you, then consider planning meals in advance so you can free up time between the office and dinner each night. For example, slow cookers and crockpots make it possible to start making dinner in the early morning and require little or no effort once you arrive home in the evening. Plan to cook a few meals each week in a slow cooker, which will free up time for you to workout when you would otherwise be preparing dinner. Work while you workout. Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to get work done while you're away from work. This includes getting some work done while you're getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can now read and answer emails and work on some projects while you sweat away those extra pounds. Get off the couch. Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favorite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming sen/ices, so users who can't find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Readers who can comfortably read while exercising can follow a similar route and read on the elliptical instead of sitting sedentary in a chair as they make their way through the latest bestseller. Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger priority in their lives. �SIMM These snacks pack an energetic punch Many adults find themselves feeling drowsy in the hours after they eat lunch. A heavy lunch, a staid office atmosphere or a combination of the two can make professionals feel sleepy as the workday winds down. Though some might opt for a second cup of coffee, the immediate energy boost provided by caffeine quickly wears off, leaving men and women feeling even more tired as a result. Oftentimes, the right mid-afternoon snack can provide the energy boosts adults need to stay productive throughout the workday. The following are a handful of healthy snacks that tend to provide a lot of energy. Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people are opting for this snack that's rich in calcium, protein, phosphorous, and zinc. Traditional yogurt tends to provide a quick energy boost, as it is generally easy to digest, before that boost quickly fades. Greek yogurt is thicker than traditional yogurt, so it does not digest so easily, producing more sustained energy levels as a result. However, Greek yogurt is also loaded with protein, helping men and women feel fuller longer That can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight, as the feeling of fullness that Greek yogurt provides means those who eat it are less likely to eat more snacks throughout the day. Whole grains: Whol9 grain snacks are loaded with energizing ingredients, including fiber, iron, magnesium, and protein. Whole wheat snacks are also loaded with B vitamins, which help people fight fatigue and stabilize blood sugar levels. In addition, the body takes longer to absorb the complex carbohydrates found in whole wheat snacks, which means the body can maintain stable blood sugar levels for extended periods of time, and that leads to a long-lasting energy boost. White bread and simple carbohydrates provide an immediate, yet temporary, energy boost when people's blood sugar levels spike But once that initial energy boost subsides, men and women will be left feeling fatigued. Edamame: Many people may know edamame from recipes, but few might know edamame can be an energy-boosting snack as well Edamame are boiled soybeans that are rich in protein, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. Each of these things helps the body sustain energy levels. In addition, edamame is also packed with a trace mineral known as molybdenum that helps cells function properly while enhancing alertness and improving concentration. Almonds: Almonds are loaded with ingredients that increase energy levels, including vitamin E, phosphorous, vitamin B2, and magnesium, which serves numerous beneficial functions, including aiding in the production of energy and relieving stress and anxiety Because they are rich in protein and fiber, almonds take longer for the body to digest, which means energy levels will stay up for longer penods of time than they would for those snacks that are easily digested Almonds also contain healthy fats that curb appetite, making it less likely that men and women who snack on almonds will overeat and find themselves fighting the fatigue that's often a byproduct of overeating. Healthy Habits How to use diet to supplement your workout routine Men and women who have successfully adopted healthy lifestyles know full well that combining exercise with a healthy diet is the key to getting and staying healthy. Simply visiting the gym won't work if it's not coupled with a healthy diet. But many people incorrectly assume that a healthy diet is one devoid of taste. That simply isn't true. In fact, a healthy diet does not necessarily restrict foods, but how frequently some of those riskier foods can be consumed. The following are some of the steps men and women can take to ensure their workouts aren't losing their effectiveness due to unhealthy eating habits t A healthy breakfast is a great way to supplement a workout routine. Start the day off with a healthy breakfast. Many foods make healthy breakfast options, including fruit and whole-grain cereals. Unfortunately, on-the-go men and women often reach for what's readily available, and what's readily available isnt necessarily healthy Avoid breakfast sandwiches that are high in fat and calories, and avoid eating fried foods for breakfast. For those men and women who prefer to workout first thing in the morning, keep in mind it's important to eat before working out, even if those workouts are in the wee hours of the morning. Working out on an empty stomach can cause feelings of lightheadedness. In addition, many people are sluggish if they exercise on an empty stomach, which can make workouts less effective If eating before a morning workout isn't your thing, consider going with a small snack before beginning your routine. If even that is not ideal, then consider a snack before bedtime. However, this option won't necessarily prove effective, as your body might just consume all of the energy this snack provides while you're asleep. Reassess your snacking habits. If greasy potato chips or sleep-inducing baked goods like brownies are your idea of the perfect snack, then it's time to reassess your snacking habits. Snacks should not induce sleep, but provide a little extra energy and reduce any hunger pangs. Fresh fruit, yogurt, energy bars, and even whole-grain crackers with a little peanut butter each make for a healthy snack that won't zap you of valuable energy during the day Let food help your muscles recover. Some people feel they might negate the positive effects of their workout if they eat immediately after exercising. That's not necessarily true. In fact, foods that contain protein and carbohydrates can actually help your muscles recover after a workout. Yogurt (Greek yogurt is packed with protein), fruit, dried fruit, and nuts make great postworkout food options, and none will negate the effect of that grueling workout you just finished. In general, the longer you wait to eat after exercising, the longer it will take your muscles to recover Stay hydrated. Water is an essential part of a healthy diet, and it's even more essential before, during and after a workout. When exercising, your body will lose a significant amount of water, which can cause the body to dehydrate. Drink water before and after your workout, and don't forget to focus on staying hydrated during your workout as well. Daily exercise is essential to longterm health. But all those hours in the gym won't pay off if they're not combined with healthy eating habits. �W ~ .MOF iMMMrv 31ZtM • JUT!ISSN POST What to do when beginning an exercise regimen At the dawn of a new calendar year, many people decide it's time to turn over a new leaf and shed those extra pounds that accumulated over the previous 12 months. The resolve to lose weight is perhaps never stronger than at the beginning of a calendar year, when the holiday season has passed but those added inches on the waistline remain. Though it's noble to want to lose weight and improve health, regardless of what time of year it is, there are precautions men and women should take before beginning a new exercise regimen. Visit your physician. It's best to get a full physical before beginning an exercise regimen. A full physical can reveal if you have any health problems that might limit what you should and shouldn't be doing at the gym. If anything turns up, your physician can develop a plan of attack for you to address the issue. If nothing turns up, then your doctor will probably give you the green light to go forward with few, if any, limitations. Conduct a self-assessment. Once you've visited the doctor and received the goahead to start working out. do an honest self-assessment to see where you are in terms of fitness. Walk a mile and time yourself. Do as many push-ups and sit-ups as possible, but be careful to stretch and not push yourself. This self-assessment should not be demanding. Instead, the goal is to gauge where you are and how your body feels when doing some simple exercises. Establish your goals. The goal of most people beginning a new exercise regimen is to lose weight However, there are other incentives as well. For example, some people might be starting to train for a marathon or another sporting event. Whatever the reason, know why you're getting started, as such goals can help you monitor your progress as the year goes on. Start slowly. Caution should reign supreme when beginning an exercise regimen. Diving into the deep end at the onset increases the risk of injury, which could limit activity for months to come. First get your body acclimated to exercise, then gradually challenge yourself as you see fit. Leave time to recover. Though it might feel rejuvenating to get back to exercising, it's important for everyone, but especially those who are just starting, to allow themselves some time to recover. Allow your muscles and joints to recover between workout sessions. Frequency of sessions can increase as your body gets acclimated, but at first allow a day or two between sessions so your body can recover. Listen to your body. Exercising after a long hiatus from routine exercise won't be easy, and your body is likely going to tell you that through certain aches and pains, if not nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath. If any of these symptoms appear, take a break. This could be your body telling you that you're asking too much and you need to take your foot off the gas pedal for a little while. WARRENSVILLE DRUG STORE A BCBS PREFERRED PHARMACY We can help you with ALL your RX needs! 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Adopt a low-sodium diet that's also low in cholesterol. Diet can be a friend or foe with regards to heart disease. A heart-friendly diet that's low in sodium and cholesterol can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels as well as a healthy blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure. A blood pressure reading is a staple of many doctor visits, but men and women should monitor their blood pressure even when millions of people to succumb to heart disease. they aren't visiting their physicians. High Embrace aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is essential to cardiovascular health. 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For example, the CheckLight is a washable hat created jointly by Reebok and MC10, an electronics company interested in making electronics to conform to the human body. This beaniestyle hat can be worn alone or under a helmet and has an electronics module inside of it. Should a potential head injury occur, an LED light readout will be triggered Yellow indicates the blow was moderate, while red indicates a severe impact. Other sensors in development include a patch that can be attached to a player. The patch would then send out wireless data when impact injuries have occurred. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons says traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of sportsrelated deaths, adding that sports and recreational activities contribute to roughly 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries among American children and adolescents. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is defined as a jolt or blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Mild cases may be not be lifethreatening. However, repeated cases or severe jolts may result in serious conditions and even lead to death. Preventing head injuries in sports is a goal of many parents, coaches and sports administrators. Sensors that can alert to head injuries or help people be more conscious of head trauma may prove a significant step toward achieving that goal. 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See c :* CO rc ;• y? * n o 2> .* m 50 T» -< fO 00 o Page 3 o SPORTS 00 Ashe beats North Wilkes.... SI HVIN<; AM 11 COI A IV, NORTH CAROLINA S|\(| 197 Vol. See Page 5 Tuesday. February 4.2014 Issue 10 •1.00 'Keep the Heat On' fundraiser to feature lot usicians Proceeds from soup luncheon will go to BROCs crisis heating services By Christina Day cday@civltasmedia.com The We Care Plan­ ning Committee of the the Blue Ridge Oppor­ tunity Commission's "Keep the Heat On" soup luncheon fund­ raiser is coming at a crucial time for some Open Source Image | Jefferson Post area families. The event, which Wayne Henderson (pictured above) is set to perform in the will be from 11 a.m to line-up of local musicians tak­ 2 p.m. on Wednesday, ing part in BROC's "Keep the Feb. 12, will raise crisis Heat On" fundraising soup lun­ intervention funds to as­ cheon being held and Jefferson sist qualified families in Methodist Church on Feb.12. Ashe with emergency' energy or fuel costs. "The demand is huge," Louise Ham, case man­ ager for Blue Ridge Op­ portunity Commission (BROC) said. "1 have had to turn lots of people away due to lack of funds." Ham said the We Care Planning Committee, the fundraising arm of BROC is vital in helping meet the pressing needs of the community. "The We Care Commit­ tee is all volunteers, and they work very hard to fundraise the money for BROC," Ham said. guidelines and can only receive assistance once in a 12-month period. "Being cold is right up there with being hungry; when you're cold, you're miserable," Miller said. "If we can help somebody less fortunate than us, that's what God put us here for." "Keep the Heat On" fundraiser will be from 11-2 p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 12 and the Jefferson Methodist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. The "snow date" in the event of bad weather will be Friday, Last year, 229 people were provided emergency electric or fuel crisis inter­ vention through BROC. "It's been harder and harder for folks to heat their homes this year be­ cause of the cold and fuel costs," said Sylvia Miller, treasurer of the We Care board, adding that the committee is often called upon to help the elderly and single-parent families with young children. Applicants to the pro­ gram must meet the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services poverty Feb. 14. The event will feature live local music through­ out the day, with the schedule as follows: — Jerry Smith and Friends -11 a.m. — Sons of Pitch barber­ shop quartet -11:30 a.m. — Katy Taylor and Friends - noon — Steel Magnolias 12:30 p.m — Wayne Henderson, Herb Key and Friends • 1 p.m. The We Care Commit­ tee will be selling a soup See MUSICIANS I 8 Open Source Image| Jefferson Post Unlike Watauga County. Ashe County does not have a home­ less shelter, leaving Hospitality House in Boone the closest location for emergency housing for those displaced from their homes in Ashe. Demand high, funding low for Homeless Coalition Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post Wildcrafters participate in a teepee construction demonstration as part of a lesson on traditional Native American living practices. The invisible crisis is literally leaving Ashe citizens out in the cold Wildcrafters .shows kids all Ashe has to ofFer By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com Jo and Scott Wohlfeld created Wildcrafters Natural Resource Extension, an educational and mentorship program, in the fall of 2013 to influence the way young people utilize resources in Ashe County. Jo Wohlfeld said she became aware of young people feeling the need to leave the county in order to pursue diverse johs and pastimes. "So many kids don't recognize that they can start their own jobs here," Wohlfeld said. "So we de­ cided that we could use Wildcraft­ ers as a way to foster alternative hobbies and vocations." Wildcrafters, an unincorporated non-profit, hosts a range of work­ shops and demonstrations on a va­ riety of topics, from small-scaling farming and botany to jewelry making and fashion design, all at little or no cost to the students. Many Wildcrafters events are hosted at the -Wohlfeld farm, which is "a short walk to and from Ashe Couty High School and Wil­ kes Community College." "We try to make it free for the kids, and we encourage them to volunteer at our farm, it's a reci­ procity thing," Wohlfeld said. The group also holds benefits to raise funds to bring in guest speak­ ers, such as the grass-fed beef burger cook-off held in the fall, which raised the funds to bring in an instructor who demonstrated how to set-up a teepee and tradi­ tional Native American living. Wohlfeld said her hope is that Wildcrafters can connect young people with new hobbies, which will possibly lead to trade oppor­ tunities by connecting kids with specialists in different fields, and allowing them to have hands-on exposure. "I just want these kids to be selfsufficient, that's the bottom line," Wohlfeld said. Kids involved with Wildcrafters have the opportunity to sell plants they grow and crafts they make at the Ashe County Farmers Market, and the proceeds go back to fund future programs. Wildcrafters has planned a "Pedal and Paddle" event for the spring, which will bring partici­ pants biking and kayaking along Railroad Grade Road in Todd. "We're hoping to turn it into an Appalachian Community Bike Project," Wohlfeld said, modeled after a project in Indiana called Blooming Community Bike Proj­ ect that helps people recycle bi­ cycles into the community. The program strives to expose young people to the myriad re­ sources in the county for both rec­ reation and occupation. "I want kids to understand how fun getting involved in the com­ munity can be," Wohlfeld said. "We can do so much here to foster each other and improve our over­ all quality of life." From 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 15 Wild­ crafters is offering a free class on organic gardening and companion planting for anyone 12 years old and older. On 4 p.m. on Wednesdays Wild­ crafters welcomes high school students to its farm facilty on Mt. Jefferson State Park Road to par­ ticipate in classes to "experiment in the kitchen making delicious and nutritious gluten and gluten free" baked goods. The next Wildcrafters fundrais­ er, a soup bowl benefit, will take place on Monday, March 3, loca­ tion TBD. Those interested in joining Wildcrafters can call (336) 8461818. Wildcrafters can also be found on Facebook, to stay up­ dated on upcoming events and workshops planned for 2014 in such diverse topics as syrup mak­ ing, apple grafting, mushroom log inoculation, re-new jewelery, clothing and furniture design, portable small housing design and construction. By Christina Day individuals More often then not, homelessness in Ashe County remains hidden. But spend a few minutes speaking with Tommy Mc­ Clure of the Ashe County Coalition for the Homeless (ACCH) and the severity of the problem becomes clear. "We're trying to address a really serious need that I think most people don't even know exists in this county," McClure said of ACCH, the non-profit with the mission to coordinate compassionate services for Christina Day can be reached at 336-8467164 or on Twitter @CDayinWJ and ianuiies who are homeless or at r/sk of becoming homeless. cday@civitasmedia.com While the "stereotypical" image of a homeless person living on the streets can be a reality, he said, often the people ACCH strives to as­ sist are coming from more complicated situations. "We try to help people, with our limited funds, to get out of an emergency situation," McClure said. In January alone, the va­ riety of people in Ashe who sought help from the group ranged from young people to retired residents, living See HOMELESS) 8 Submitted Photo IJefferson Post Cash Mob Ashe participants stand in front of Mountain Out­ fitters In West Jefferson on Saturday. Jan. 25. The most recent event is the most successful held by the group, which started the "mobs" in 2013. The mob also visited The Hotel Tavern. Cash Mob Ashe visits West Jefferson businesses ByWil Petty Ashe County products. "We are becoming more able to spread the message Cash Mob Ashe visited throughout the community two West Jefferson Busi­ about buying local," die nesses on Saturday, Jan. 25 said. to stimulate the local econo­ Shannon said they hope my and small businesses. to have dates for Jefferson "This by far was our most and West Jefferson for Feb­ successful Cash Mob," said ruary and March, respec­ Nancy Shannon, leader of tively. Cash Mob Ashe. "We had a Tm hoping to do some­ big crowd come out and we thing in February and that had a lot of enthusiasm." we can nail something down The mob visited Moun­ lor Jefferson." she said. tain Outfitters on Jefferson For the mob, which start­ Ave. and then had lunch at ed for Ashe County in Janu­ Hotel Tavern. ary 2013, this most recent —_. Ako with the mob was RRR was uie biggest the mob was the DI ipetty@clvitasmedia.com Jefferson Board looking at lights for Main Street ByWil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com The Jefferson Board of Aldermen discussed add­ ing new street lights on Main Street from its inter­ section at U.S. 221 Busi­ ness and N.C. 88 to the en­ trance of Ashe Memorial Hospital at its monthly meeting held Monday, Jan. 27. "Right now we are just looking into getting some lights for the area," said Cathy Howell, Jefferson town manager. Howell said the town remains in the planning phase and have begun talk­ ing to Blue Ridge Electric. At the time of the meet­ ing, the N.C. Department of Transportation had not responded. "It has not actually been engineered," she said. "We have some other aspects we have to look at first." Putting street lamps on Jefferson's Main Street has been in discussion for a some time. In 2012, the town of West Jeffer­ son had new street lamps installed on Jefferson Av­ enue. "If they can do it in West Jefferson, we could do it in Jefferson," said alderman Mark Johnston. Johnston was con­ cerned the street lamps might be damaged by mo­ torists and suggested it would be best to put them close to buildings within Members of the Jefferson Board of Aldermen met on Monday, Jan. 27 to discuss how to handle a street lighting project with Blue Ridge Electric and the state DOT. the town. "We then run into a problem with right of way," Howell said. The lights the town are looking at are the same ones they have at FosterTyson Park, located off East Main Street. There was then discusSee MAIN STREET! 8 S^SSS^SS. Shannon said. "We hope to counties is held by Jonathan see them grow even more." Jordan. For more ' information Shannon said Mountain or to join in on future cash Outfitters had several spe­ mobs, visit the Cash Mob cials for clothing including Ashe page on Facebixik, 30 percent off on children's which can be accessed by shoes and clothes. The searching "Cash Mob Ashe." Hotel Tavern had a special JMI Petty can be reached at (336) Cash Mob menu featuring 846-7164 or on Twitter @WHPetty. �Page 2 DD* Tuesday, Fkbki aid I yon • — JEFFERSON POST. The Ashe County Little Theatre announces 2014 season Wil Petty | Jefferson Post A Wednesday afternoon fire on U.S. 221 was responded to by Jefferson, New River and West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Departments. UPDATE: Crumpler fire potentially caused by electric heater Nobodv resided in house at the time of fire By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia. com An electrical heater is believed to be the cause of a house fire which occurred on U.S. 221 near Greensboro Road on Wednesday af­ ternoon. "We believe the prob­ able cause was an elec­ tric heater that was a wall unit that mounts in the bathroom," said Bob Davis, fire marshal of Ashe County. "(The fire) went through the wall and into the attic." The fire was called on through the scanner at approximately 12:20 p.m. Wednesday after­ noon. The fire was at 5194 U.S. 221 and had a Crumpler address. Nobody resides at the residence, which was a rental house owned by Jeff and Linda Badger of Jefferson. Davis said the renters had moved out of the house some­ time in December. Davis said the sub­ & Tle>tc< 'Thfinfei If you have a true friend you arc blessed. We are indeed very blessed. We want to thank everyone for each act of kindness shown to our families during the loss of our mother, sister and grandma, Mrs. Bessie Sexton. Thank you to Elders Tommy Dollar, Fred Richardson, Danny Miller, John Waltcrmyer and Joey McClurc for the service, to the pallbearers, to all who helped with the singing, to the ladies of the church and community for the meal after the funeral, and to all who sent flowers or made a donation in her memory. We thank Jefferson Florist for the beautiful flowers. We also want to thank Josh Roten, David VanHoy and the staff of Badger Fu­ neral Home for their service. zero temperatures could have played a factor in the fire. As far as damages, he be­ lieves the house is to­ taled. "I would say the house is totaled, but it's up to the insurance company to determine that," Davis said. Volunteer Fire De­ partments from Jef­ ferson, New River and West Jefferson fought the fire. Ashe County Sheriffs controlled traffic on the highway. Davis said the fire departments also called in Blue Ridge Electric to disconnect the house's power from the transformer while fighting the blaze. Another structure fire took place on Pine Mountain Road near the N.C./Tennes­ see border Wednesday Afternoon. Creston, Pond Mountain and Warrensville VFDs, and the Ashe County Rescue Squad respond­ ed. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty Your kindness, will not soon beforgotten. The Sexton Family County Little Theatre, an allvolunteer com­ munity-based theatre group, will present four productions for 2014 and there are many ways for the commu­ nity to become involved. "Mama Won't Fly" will be the first production, from March 2830. The play written by Jes­ sie Jones, Nich­ olas Hope and Jamie Wooten is hilarious comedy that follows a mother and daughter road trip across the country. The journey is filled with mishaps, in­ cluding the theft of their car and all their clothes, a near-fatal encounter at an under­ wear museum, a mad dash across the desert in a hijacked 18-wheeler and a riotous detour to Vega-s that ends in a brawl with an ordained showgirl/minister. Auditions were held last week and the cast will be announced soon. The summer musi­ cal from June 26-30 will be the internation­ ally known "Les Miserables" by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. "Les Miserables" opened on Broadway in 1987 and won eight Tony awards. The story of convict Jean Valjean has touched the heart of its international au­ dience as few shows in history have done. "Les Miserables" re­ minds us that we are each part of the same human family and that whatever out outward differences may be, our longings for individual liberty and peace are LITTLE THEATRE the same. There are major singing parts for adult male and female roles as well as numerous chorus parts. There is one young boy role and one young girl role and both have solo singing parts. Auditions will be March 31 with call­ backs on April 1. The third production will be "Southern Fried Funeral" from Aug. 2831. This J. Dietz Os­ borne and Nate Eppler comedy announces that Dewey Frye is dead. His wife Dorothy is left behind trying to pick up the pieces and hold her family together. Her daughters are at each other's throats, Ozella Meeks from the SonShine committee is trying to take over the funeral and Dewey's older brother is trying to take her house. Funerals bring out the best, the worst and the funniest in people and the Frye family is no exception. "South­ ern Fried Funeral" is a big-hearted comedy about family southern style. There are roles for five adult men and six adult women. Audi­ tions will be Monday, July 7. The last production of the season will be "Wait Until Dark". In this classic sus­ pense thriller, a doll stuffed full of heroin is unwittingly brought from Canada by Sam Hendrix, a photog­ rapher, doing a favor for a fellow traveler. A sinister con man and his two henchmen will stop at nothing to get their hands on the her­ oin. It is up to Suzy, Sam's wife, to prevent these men from complet­ ing their evil mission. There is just one thing... Suzy is at home...she's alone....and she's blind! There are roles for six men, one women and one girl aged from 8 to 11 years. Auditions will be Monday, Aug. 4. With four produc­ tions this year, the Little Theatre is always in need of backstage volunteers. There are many ways to become involved including pro­ ducing, lighting, sets, costumes, publicity and more. The Ashe Coun­ ty Civic Center is the home of the ACLT. All productions and audi­ tions will be held at the center. For more information about the productions or backstage volunteer­ ing, call (336) 8462787. Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Promotional prices starting at only... $19" for 12 months Not eligible vwfthHopper or . iPfld 2 offer . ASK ABOUT KD@K)gl?aiD) • Need a website for your business? • Want to sell your products online? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? 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Mr. Eugene Goss, bet­ ter known as Gene, of Jefferson died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. He was 75. Mr. Goss was born on June 27,1938, to the late Leonard and Sibbi Barker Goss. Goss served as sheriff of Ashe County from 1982 to 1990. Goss was also known during his time as Sheriff as being one of three men to go into the Ore Knob Mine and help recover the bodies of Lonnie Gamboa and Tommy Forrester in Jan. 1982. Goss also served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Ashe Ma­ sonic Lodge, Ashe Shrine Club and Fletcher Memo­ rial Baptist Church in Jef­ ferson. Mr. Goss was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, George Waym• Goss and Rev. James "Jim" Goss and one half brother, Robert Goss. Mr. Goss is survived by three sons, Mark Goss of Clemons, Greg Goss of N.Y. and Scott goss and wife Jennifer of Lansing; two brothers, Dean Goss and wife Ann of Jefferson, and Rev. Steve Goss and wife Phyllis of Boone; one sister, Carol Driver and husband Donald of Wash.; one sister in-law, Anna Lee Goss of Jefferson; one grandson Jonathan Goss and wife Brittany; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Easton Goss; two step great-grandchil­ dren, McKenzie and Gray­ son Joyal, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 3 at Ashelawn Memorial Chajiel by Rev. Steve Goss. The burial followed at the Howell Hill Cemetery in Lansing with military rites. Memorials can be made to: The Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through www. ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Goss' ar­ rangements. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty Tax help available at the library Church Calendar By Suzanne Moore Ashe County Librarian It is such a relief when the yearly tax forms are complete. Don't wait until the last minute and stress out as the April 15 deadline draws nearer. For years, reading over instructions and filling out paperwork has been a painful process. Today, things are much easier with electronic fil­ ing, and FREE help. The 2014 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is now accepting appointments. VITA pro­ vides free federal and state income tax return prepa­ ration and free electronic filing for low to moderate income families and indi­ viduals. The service site is located at the Ashe County Public Library and is now available through April 8, 2014. If your gross income last year was less than $58,000, you may be eligible for free tax preparation. Also FYI: Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EITC is a tax credit to help you keep more of what you earned. It is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income work­ ing individuals and fami­ lies. When EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and quali­ fy for the credit. To qualify, you must meet certain re­ quirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not re­ quired to file. To see if you qualify, please call or visit Ashe County Public Library's VITA site to schedule your appointment. Please call (336) 977-5TAX to sched­ ule an appointment. The VITA program is a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the Ashe County Pub­ lic Library. Support for the program in Ashe County has been provided by the Friends of the Ashe Coun­ ty Library, Carolina West Wireless and the gener­ ous as­ sistance of our certified, volunteer tax pre­ parers. Ashe Library Dates to Remem­ in ber February: For All Ages: • The Digital Spot­ light encourages us to never stop exploring! Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. librarians will be available to demonstrate what the online world can do for you. Stop by our Digital Spotlight Kiosk and learn something new. • Community Drum Cir­ cle meets at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 25. One need not possess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of percussion instruments available to share the rhythm with ev­ eryone. • Learn to crochet with the 2014 Afghan Project at 10:00 a.m. on Feb. 8. Work square by square this year to create a magnificent afghan. • Learn the knitting basics and make knitted slippers at 10:00 a.m. on Feb. 22. (Please bring size 9 circular needles, yarn is provided) For Children: • Story Time for 4-5 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. • Tot Time for 2-3 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday • "Baby Bounce" is at 10 a.m. on Feb. 8 and 22. This is a short 15-20 minute program for infants and ba­ bies that will include finger plays, songs, rhymes, and a book or two. • Afternoon Adventures will "Travel South to Mexi­ co" at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13. • Drop-in anytime for fun Snow Days Activities. Try computer coding on the smart board and navi­ gate the Angry Bird Maze or build your own digital game. Stop in and help us build an igloo using equilat­ eral triangles, visit the "cre­ ation station" and make a Lego bookmark, or take the Lego Challenge! For Teens: • Sign up for Gamer Ha­ ven and enjoy Xbox 360 in the teen space. Half hour time slots are available at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. • Enjoy a movie with friends on the Teen Screen at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15. • Geek out with Otaku's United Anime I Manga Club at 4:30 p.m. on Tues­ days. • Design your own origi­ nal 'abstract valentines' at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13. For Adults: • Brouhaha Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, at Boondocks. • Grow Yourself, selfpaced computer use tuto­ rial sessions, are held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. • Ashe Wellness Circle meets at 11:30 on Feb. 11 for a program on Healthy Hearts by Candy Jones, of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. Brown bag lunches are welcome. After the wellness program, participants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discussion of physical wellness books. Adults of any age and fit­ ness level welcome. Special Events: • Staff art will be fea­ tured in the upstairs art gallery during the month of February. • A Winter Olympic Par­ ty takes place at 11 a.m. on Feb. 15. Feb. 14-15 Faith Fellowship Church announces a Marriage Conference entitled "Becoming One." Live simulcast from Marriage Today with Jim­ my and Karen Evans on becoming one in the areas of mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Times and dates are as follows: Friday night 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dinner, games, skits, five ses­ sions. $25 per couple or $15 for singles. For more information, call Faith Fel­ lowship at 846-3346. Pas­ tor Elliott Osowitt invites you to attend. Feb.15 5 p.m. Valentine's Dinner. Buffalo Baptist Church youth will host their annual Valentine's Dinner. The youth will be preparing a dinner, there will be games to play and an auction. Per request there will be a "Kiss the Donkey" contest. Pro­ ceeds will benefit Buffalo Baptist Youth Group. Rev. Ken Furches and congre­ gation invite all to attend. Feb. 16 11 a.m. Rev. Neil Hatheld will be preaching at Orion Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Michael Cart­ er and congregation invite you to attend. Feb.18 6:30 p.m. Tax Seminar for Pastors, Treasurers, Deacons and Finance Committees will be held in the Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Baptist State Convention and Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our presenters. Refreshments will be served. For more information or questions, call the Ashe Baptist As­ sociation Office at 8465631. ASII announces Fall 2013 Dean's and Chancellor'slist and graduates Appalachian State University has re­ leased the Dean's and Chancellor's lists for the Fall 2013 semester. To be included on the Dean's list, under­ graduates must either be enrolled in 12 to 14 hours of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.45 grade point average or be enrolled in 15 hours or more of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.25 grade point average. Ashe County students qualifying for the 2013 Fall Dean's list are as follows: Gregory Dylan Russell, Courtney Maria Winebarger, Michaelyn Alexandra Bard, Ricky Jake Eller, Eden Marie Elliott, Mi­ chael Jeremiah Farmer, Abigail Lynn McComb, Ethan Bradley Smith, Taylor Ni­ cole Lyall, William Dalton Shook, Makayla Brenn Spencer, Courtney Lenora Bowers, James Keith Burgess, Evan Michael Gray, Dustin Ray Houck, Scott Steven Leath, Lesley Ann Peralta, Kara Elizabeth Pow­ ers, Joshua Ryan Sturgill, Andrew Steven Vogl, Richard Joseph Wurth, Jr., Lansing; Hillary Anne Bowlin, Virginia Reed John­ son, Brittany Lynne Sturgill, Joel Greaves,. Brittney Paige Grubb, Kathryn Lally, Val­ erie Ann Quadrini, Aaron Christopher Scott, Jenny Mae Sluder, Alicia Micnelle Wilcox, Laura Kaylan Lewis, Morgan Ma­ rie Roland, Jessica Danielle Little, Kendall Cole McNeill, Jonathan Charles Nichols, Jacob Steele Pollard, Logan Connor Scott, and Cheyenna Grace Sturgill. The Chancellor's list recognizes fulltime undergraduates who attain a 3.85 grade point average or higher. Chancellor s list students earn Dean's list dislis tinction. Ashe County students qualifying for the 2013 Fall Chancellor's list are as follows: Jessica Paige Walker, Morgan Elizabeth Bentley, Emily Ray Haas, Zachary Mark Mennon, Dylan Gabriel Mclarty, Jacque­ line Lee Walczak, Richard Allen Bare, Callie Michelle Barket, Troy Campbell Colvard, Melissa K. Fowler. Theresa Ma­ rie Weeks, William Michael Orr, Allison Danielle Powers, Brandy June Blevins, Chelsea Moriah Eller, Heather Lynn Har­ din, Darin Charles Hodges, Tavin Stanley Holman, Brandi Nichole Miller, Michael Thomas Pestrak, and JacobElias Smithee. Appalachian State University has re­ leased its graduation list for the Fall 2013 semester. A total of 299 graduate students and 965 undergraduate students received degrees during ceremonies held in De­ cember. The following Ashe County gradu­ ates are as follows: Brian Douglas Eller, Bachelor of Sci­ ence Business Administration, Computer Information Systems; Joshua Reed Hall, Bachelor of Science, Building Sciences; Timothy Reid Miller, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Jordan Roberts, Bach­ elor of Science, Appropriate Technology; Carra Leigh Parker, Master of Science, Bi­ ology; Christopher Alan Grasinger, Mas­ ter of Business Administration; Kristy Ann Ham, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work, Magna Cum Laude; Natalie Marie Harkey, Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Cum Laude; Landon N. 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Masons were established in Ashe County in 1864. a 780 Andenon Hill Rd • Lansing NC Cell: 977-2978 Home: 384 497J WELDING Northwest Welding & Machine Shop • HARDSCAPE • TREES & SHRUBS • MULCH • HYPROSEEPING ami O t a * pr ! S u 19«S • I h t • • RIDING APPAREL 1 12961 US HWY 221 SOUTH ™ FLEETWOOD, NC WWW.HILUUVERCVCLES.COM 336-877-2802 AUTO REPAIR Elding Fabrication '-Machining NORMAN STUART BEHIND THE DOLLAR MART! IN JEFFERSON O n d w e • SALES • SERVICE Bob Cox Landscaping The Ashe Masonic Lodge #594 installed officers for 2014 on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Past Master Richard Edmenston was the in­ stalling officer and was assisted by Past Master John Brown as marshall. Officers for 2014 are: Master Isaiah Reed, Se­ nior Warden Mike Ad­ ams, Junior Warden Joe Slade, Senior Deacon Wayne Osborne, Junior -fcnmJy • Cutting Views 1 • FREE ESTIMATES LANDSCAPING HILL KIVER CYCLES John Ryan - Owner a 336-977-4779 1 • Oil Changes • Mechanical Repairs • Tires •NC State Inspection 336-384-1571 8434 NCHwy IWN U»«ng. N �r fff1 Hi Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 A 'capital' idea Tom Campbell NC Spin Gov. Pat McCrory is correct in pointing out the deplorable conditions in many state buildings and properties. For too long we have failed to maintain and improve current prop­ erties in favor of either building new facilities or, in tight economic times, doing practically nothing. Einstein said that in­ sanity was doing the same thing over and over and expecting different re­ sults. Let us suggest our current policies and fund­ ing for maintenance and improvement of public infrastructure are indeed insanity. We can and must do better. Our state initiated a line item in the budget for maintenance but it has never been sufficiently funded and politicians often raid it. We are pay­ ing the price for deferred maintenance, both in the safety of people using our facilities, but also because material and labor costs tomorrow are sure to be more expensive than to­ day and there is greater likelihood for other dam­ age. The late State Trea­ surer Harlan Boyles, "The Keeper of the Pub­ lic Purse," saw the prob­ lem more than 20 years ago and had a practical and workable solution for funding current and future public infrastruc­ ture needs. It resembles budget basics employed in many well-run corpora­ tions. North Carolina's state budget consists of two main categories: the con­ tinuation budget and ex­ pansion budget. The con­ tinuation budget contains all the programs and ser­ vices the state has already agreed to fund while the expansion budget consists of new items approved for funding. Boyles suggested we need a third category - a capital budget. In this capital budget we would include both the costs for maintaining current buildings and property while also funding new of­ fice buildings, classroom^, roads, bridges, water sys­ tems and other public in­ frastructure. To ensure this was more than just a slush fund for pet projects or a category that received sporadic funding Boyles proposed this capital bud­ get be funded with a fixed percentage of our con­ tinuation and expansion budgets, say ten percent. It is unlikely the overall state budget would be in­ creased to accommodate the increase in capital spending so a major re­ orientation in priorities would be necessary. And we can free up many mil­ lions in current spending through better manage­ ment and accountability. Through the years we've added lots of state government programs but we are not so good at removing them. Once a program makes it into the continuation budget it is almost impossible to eliminate and seldom re­ evaluated. North Carolina should return to a form of zero-based budgeting whereby every program would sunset or termi­ nate periodically and be required to come before the legislature to justify its goals, outcomes and funding. Hall of fame basketball coach John Wooden is re­ membered for saying, "If You Don't Have Time to Do It Right, When Will You Have Time to Do It Over?" We could para­ phrase by asking if North Carolina doesn't have the time or money to main­ tain our current buildings and property today how are we ever going to meet tomorrow's needs? Both Wooden and Ein­ stein were right. What we are currently doing isn't working and if we don't properly address our in­ frastructure needs now buildings will continue to deteriorate and our infra­ structure needs will esca­ late. A capital budget with fixed funding could meet both needs. You might say it's a capital idea. Campbell is the execu­ tive producer and mod­ erator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12"at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays and on WFMYTVat 5:30 a.m. Sundays. Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave.. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia.com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150. Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options. 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The down 1.5 percent since December of 2012. head of the Locke Foundation issued a press Fewer jobs were created in North Caro­ release when the new unemployment figures lina in 2013 than in 2012. That's right, were released touting the "growing strength" fewer jobs. That's despite Gov. Pat Mcof the state economy that he said picked up Crory's constant boasting about the "Car­ steam after the cuts to unemployment ben­ olina Comeback" in his first year in office. efits took effect. And more than 100,000 people dropped The disingenuous claims from the Right out of the state labor force last year, so are not a surprise. They have to do that. discouraged in their fruitless search for a Their whole cynical trickle down philosophy job that they gave up looking and are no is on the line here. longer counted when computing the un­ They must convince people that slashing employment rate. benefits for laid off workers miraculously cre­ That's why the rate has gone down sig­ Chris Fitzsimon ates jobs. Otherwise people will see the suf­ nificantly, not because of massive job cre­ NC Policy Watch fering the cuts have caused for thousands of ation but because people can't find jobs no families for what it actually is—needless suf­ matter how hard they look. fering for thousands of families. That's not idle speculation from people The same is true with the tax cuts for the wealthy and opposed to the agenda of McCrory and the Republican leaders of the General Assembly. That's the conclusion out of state corporations they claim will create jobs and from a wide range of economists—scholars associated attract new companies to the state. Reducing state taxes with universities, major banks and even conservative does not create jobs. State and local taxes are less than two percent of business costs. think tanks. Slashing funding for education and human services to Wells Fargo Economist Mark Vitner told the News & Observer that the real state unemployment rate is no­ cut taxes hurts schools and families—but it serves the where near 6.9 percent and the recent drop in the rate Right's goal of dismantling the government they loathe. Remember all that when you hear the crowingabout the exaggerates the improvement in the economy. .East Carolina economist James Kleckley said the drop drop in the unemployment rate. It nothing to do with the in the rate is an optical illusion and even N.C. State econ­ tax breaks for the rich or the cruel cuts in unemployment omist Mike Walden, long affiliated with the John Locke benefits. Here's one more fact from the N.C. Budget & Tax Cen­ Foundation, said the shrinkinglabor force is the real prob­ ter. Only one in ten unemployed workers in North Caro­ lem in North Carolina and across the county. None of that has stopped the folks on the right from lina found a job last year. There were no jobs to find for popping champagne corks and declaring that the unem­ everyone else. ployment numbers prove that the tax cuts for the wealthy / That's no Carolina Comeback, no matter how hard Gov­ passed by state lawmakers last summer were the right ernor McCrory and the think tanks doing his bidding try to convince us otherwise. way to jumpstart the state economy. Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch. Even more absurdly, they claim that the decision by Gov. McCrory and the General Assembly to slash unem­ For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. You Decide: Do unemployment benefits increase unemployment? Dr. Mike Walden N.C. Cooperative Extension Like most people, my grandparents struggled during the Great Depres­ sion of the 1930s. My maternal grandfather lost his life's savings in a failed bank. Because he was a widower, his extended family wanted to take his children - in­ cluding my mother - and raise them. He refused. My paternal grandfather constantly moved be­ tween part-time jobs, all the while trying to keep his small farm afloat. The unemployment compensation system was developed to help people like my grand­ fathers who - through no fault of their own faced tough times when the economy went into a tailspin. The system is really a form of in­ surance. Employers pay money into a fund dur­ ing good economic times (however, economists have determined work­ ers effectively pay the fee by receiving slightly lower wages). Then, dur­ ing a bad economy when rises, unemployment jobless workers receive payments from the fund to replace some of their lost wages. The unemployment compensation system has been around since the mid-1930s, but it has recently become a source of debate in Washington, as well as in North Caro­ lina. The system was really designed to help workers who became temporarily unemployed - who would be called back to work when the economy improved. But many people today have remained unemployed for months - and some fdr years. The percent­ age of the unemployed who have been without work for more than half a year - called the "longterm unemployed" has remained stubbornly high, at more than onethird. This has created a problem for states like North Carolina that de­ pleted the state's unem­ ployment compensation fund and had to borrow money from the federal government to keep the program going. It's also generated questions about the impacts of the unemployment compen­ sation system. Certainly, unemploy­ ment compensation pay­ ments help jobless work­ ers by providing funds to meet daily living expens­ es. The payments aren't lavish - averaging no more than half a work­ er's previous salary but with a maximum cap. Yet one of the hotly debated questions is whether re­ ceiving unemployment payments discourages a jobless worker from seeking a new job, thus contributing to higher unemployment. There are opinions on both sides of this issue. However, this question is a good example of how economic research can be helpful. Economists have techniques and methods that can isolate the impact of one factor (here, unemployment compensation) on anoth­ er (job seeking). For ex­ ample, in the case of job search, it's important to account for all the other determining factors particularly those mea­ suring the condition and prospects in the labor market - before making a link between jobless benefits and job-seeking activity. Fortunately, the evi­ dence from economic studies is consistent and clear: Payments from the unemployment compen­ sation program to job­ less workers decrease their job-seeking activ­ ity, but only slightly. Us­ ing information from un­ employment created by the Great Recession, one study found the exten­ sion of unemployment benefits increased the duration of unemploy­ ment by only 7 percent. Another study found an increase in jobless ben­ efits only temporarily reduced search activity for about one week. Yet other studies have found a link between unemployment benefits and the unemployment rate, suggesting that the extending benefits dur­ ing the recent recession may have increased the jobless rate by between 0.5 and 1.5 percentage points. But how could this happen if there's been little reduction in job search efforts by un­ employed workers? An answer may be pro­ vided in a fresh study released at the end of 2013. The authors ar­ gue the existence of jobless benefits could mean potential employ­ ers have to offer slightly higher salaries in order to attract workers. In economics, increasing the price of something (workers, in this case) tends to reduce its use. So the modest bump-up in salary would cause employers to hire fewer employees and would mean an increase in the unemployment rate. This is the theory; however, the authors of the study found empiri­ cal support for it. We'll need to see if other stud­ ies confirm this finding. If they do, it suggests that unemployment compensation payments don't increase unemploy­ ment by reducing search­ ing by jobless workers, but instead by increas­ ing the salary that must be paid to jobless work­ ers to attract them. Regardless of what study is accurate or not, with so many folks still being jobless for long periods of time, we may want to re-think our way of helping them. Thirty years ago, one of my col­ leagues suggested a pos­ sible reform: eliminating the monthly jobless ben­ efits in favor of a large, one-time payment to un­ employed workers to be used for re-training or relocation. Such a pay­ ment would be several thousands of dollars, and it would require a revision of how jobless benefits are financed. But it could be the best long-term solution. It is in our best inter­ ests to see unemployed individuals back to work in long-lasting and pro­ ductive jobs. You decide what the best way is to accomplish this goal. Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Profes­ sor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Depart­ ment of Agricultural and Resource Economics of North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal fi­ nance, economic outlook and public policy. �son Tuesday, February 4,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Photos by Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Josh Hamilton (right) placed third in the 182-pound division on Saturday at the MVAC Tournament. Mitchell Brown (right) placed third in the 220-pound division. Seven wrestlers place in top three at MVACTourney By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Michael Elliott took home the Mountain Val­ ley Conference Champi­ onship in the 152-pound class and six other Ashe wrestlers placed in the top three in their respective weight classes. Jake Weaver, Bodi Mill­ er and Shawn Baker fin­ ished as runner-up while Josh Hamilton, Mitchell Brown and Jason Baker finished in third place. 113: Weaver (Ashe) beat Dakota Long (Al­ leghany) by a 16-0 techni­ cal fall. 113: Weaver (Ashe) de­ feated Josh Parker (East Wilkes) by an 8-5 decision. 113 Championship: Jose Aguilar (North Wilkes) defeated Weaver (Ashe) by a 16-0 technical fall. 120: Miller (Ashe) de­ feated Said Javier (Elkin) by an 11-5 decision. 120 Championship: Brandon Reynolds (West Wilkes) defeated Miller (Ashe) by a 15-0 technical fall. 126: Lucas Smoot (North Wilkes) pinned Andrew Tedder (Ashe) at 2:31. 126: Ryan Lentz (East Wilkes) defeated Tedder (Ashe) by a 6-3 decision. 132: Jackson Williams (Alleghany) pinned Brady Buchanan (Ashe) at 2:50. 132: Buchanan (Ashe) pinned Erik Teodora (Starmount) in 11 sec­ onds. 132: Austin Lequire (North Wilkes) pinned Buchanan (Ashe) at 3:03. 152: Elliott (Ashe) pinned Jacob Johnston (North Wilkes) at 1:55 152: Elliott (Ashe) de­ feated Justin Todd (Al­ leghany) by a 5-1 decision. 152 Championship: El­ liott (Ashe) defeated Drew Sturgill (West Wilkes) by a 150 technical fall. 182: Hamilton (Ashe) pinned Spencer Douglas (East Wilkes) at 3:43. 182: Ian Fennell (Starmount) defeated Hamil­ ton (Ashe) by a 5-2 deci­ sion. 182: Hamilton (Ashe) defeated T.J. Brown (West Wilkes) by an 11-0 major decision. 182: Hamilton (Ashe) pinned Christopher Ocampo (Wilkes Central) at 4:12. 195: S. Baker (Ashe) defeated Hector Santiago (Wilkes Central) by an 8-4 decision. 195 Championship: Gar­ rett Stokes (Starmount) defeated S. Baker (Ashe) by a 9-2 decision. 220: Logan Whitley (West Wilkes) pinned Brown (Ashe) at 3:09. 285: Eithen Sheets (West Wilkes) pinned J. Baker (Ashe) in 21 sec­ onds. 285: J. Baker (Ashe) defeated Matthew Nester (Alleghany) by a 7-1 deci­ sion. 285: J. Baker (Ashe) pinned Michael Walker (Wilkes Central) at 4:38. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87. Huskies get key road win bounds and fellow senior Cullen Ashley had six points and a team-high seven boards. Alex Spen­ cer scored four, Gavin Woodie had two points, Parker Shelton scored two and Kendall Richard­ son hit a free throw. The Huskies shot 47-percent from the field and attempted a seasonhigh 35 free throws. Ashe hit 21 of those shots from the charity stripe. With the win, Ashe moved to 7-12 overall and 5-4 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Morgan Hudler scored 10 points in the loss. North Wilkes fell to Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Corbin Winebarger had his highest scoring game of the sea­ son, putting in 11 points against North Wilkes on Friday. Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia. com The Huskies never trailed after a 17-point first quarter to avenge an early-season loss to North Wilkes, 55-46. Junior point guard Connor Bowers had a game-high 15 points as well as four assists and three rebounds. Corbin Winebarger had his best game of the year with 11 points since returning from an injury the sidelined him for a good part of the season. Junior Bradley Lucas added eight points and four boards, senior Devan Sheets scored six points and had six re- be without leading scorer Jordan Church for the rest of the year as a knee injury he suffered will end his junior campaign. Ashe will have a pair of home games this week. The Huskies host East Wilkes on Tuesday night and will host Elkin on Thursday night. The Huskies won both previ­ ous meetings with the Cardinals and the Buck­ ing Elks. North Wilkes holds off Ashe, 53-43 By Nathan Ham nnam@civitasmedia.com North Wilkes kept its un­ blemished Mountain Valley Conference record intact with a 53-43 victory over Ashe County on Friday night. "North is well-coached, they defend, they are exar perienced and they have so many offensive weap­ ons. That is why they are the best team in our con­ ference," said Ashe Head •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ Coach Laura Foster. Taylor Wyatt led all scor­ NathanHam87. ers with 19 points and teammate Allison Livengood scored 15 for North Wilkes. Allie Church scored nine points and Alley Shu­ mate added six. Morgan Hudler led Ashe with 10 points. Hallie Brown added nine points Spagnolo's double-double not enough for Appalaehain By Nathan Ham nham@civftasmedia. com Appalachian State forward Tommy Spagnolo set a career-high with 15 points and 17 rebounds, but the Mountaineers fell short against UNC-Greensboro, 66-61, The Mountaineers letb by as many as 18 points in the second half, but he Spartans rallied back in a big way in the final 15 minutes. Jordan Potts drilled six straight three-point baskets to give UNCG a 56-55 lead with just over eight minutes left in the contest. ASU hit just l-of-10 shots in the final five minutes of the game, al-, lowing the Spartans to get its 11th win of the season. The Mountaineers dropped to 6-14 overall and 2-5 in the Southern Conference. UNCG is 11-12 overall and 4-4 in the SoCon. The former ACHS standout Spagnolo played a team-high 35 minutes and shot 50-percent from the field. Frank Eaves scored 10 points, Tab Hamil­ ton added eight, Mike Neal scored eight and dished out seven as­ sists and Chris Burgess had seven points. App State shot just 34-percent from the field and 29-percent from beyond the threepoint line. Potts led all scor­ ers with 26 points, a career-high. Kyle Cain had 14 and Tevon Sad­ dler scored 10. The Mountaineers will host The Citadel on Thursday at the Holmes Convocation Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Nathan HamI Jefferson Post and four rebounds and Paige Spell had nine points, three assists and three steals. Sophomore Savannah Brooks scored eight points and had nine boards, but was in foul trouble for much of the second half after get­ ting her fourth foul in the thini quarter. Abby Lopp scored four points and grabbed nine rebounds as well. Tyler Eller rounded out the Ashe scoring with three points. "We played right with them for the majority of the game," said Coach Foster. "North made a big run in the third quarter but never could pull away from us. We would not let them. I am very pleased with our effort." The Lady Huskies shot 33-percent from the field and committed 16 turn­ overs. Coach Foster also point­ ed out Ashe was without Ashton Lee who had to miss the game due to an ankle injury. Ashe is now 10-9 over­ all and 5-4 in the MVAC. North Wilkes is 14-4 overall and 94) in the MVAC. Ashe will host East Wil­ kes on Tuesday and Elkin on Thursday. Thursdays game will also be the an­ nual "Hoops 4 Hope" game where the women's basket­ ball team will be raising awareness for breast cancer in the community. Fans are also encouraged to wear pink to support the cause. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ^Na­ thanHam87. SPORTS QUIZ 2001? in 1984? 4. What boxer was 10. What two players did known as the "Manassa the Baltimore Ravens pick 1. Before passing for Mauler"? with their first two picks in nearly 50,000 yards in the 5. Who led the NFL in the 1996 NFL Draft? NFL, what former quar­ receptions in 2010 with Answers: terback won five consecu­ 115 catches? 1. Warren Moon tive Grey Cups in the CFL 6. Whose #92 has been 2. Azteca Stadium, Mex­ from 1978-1982? retired by two NFL teams? ico City 2. The largest paid atten­ 7. What team won the 3. Cleveland Indians dance for a boxing match NBAs first draft lottery in 4. Jack Dempsey in the world was $132,274 1985? 5. Roddy White 6. Reggie White when Julio Cesar Chavez 8. What NBA coach be­ 7. New York Knicks beat Greg Haugen in 1993. came the fastest to win 8. Phil Jackson Where did this match take 1,000 games when he ac­ 9. Tom Glavinc place? complished this feat in 10. Jonathan Ogden and 3. What MLB team re­ 2008? 9. What former Atlan­ Ray Lewis tired the number 455 to •Nathan Ham can be reached honor their home game ta Braves pitcher was a •Nathan Ham can be reached at at (336) 846-7164 or on Twit­ sellout streak that start­ fourth round pick of the (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ ter @NathanHam87. NHL's Los Angeles Kings NathanHam87 ed in 1995 and ended in By Nathan Ham nnam@civitasmedia.com �'IXlESDAY, FEBHL'xRY PAGE (> 4. 'J<>14 JM-I'CJVM.J.N I US 1 ASU CLASSIFIEDS From Page 3 tion. Cody Wilson Richardson. Bachelor ol Sci­ ence Business Administra­ tion, Accounting; Joshua Alan Story, Bachelor of Science, Business Educa­ tion; Jennifer Jennings Blankenship, Education Specialist, Educational Administration; Daniel Tyler Edwards, Bachelor of Science Business Ad­ ministration, Marketing; Valdete Fejzullahu, Master of Arts, Higher Education; Sandra Fortier, Bachelor of Science In Nursing, Nurs­ ing (RN to BSN); Rich­ ard Etheridge Graham, Bachelor of Science, Bio/ Eco, Evolution & Envir Bio; Deborah Reavis John­ son, Education Specialist, Educational Administra­ tion; Joshua Alexander Johnson, Bachelor of Sci­ ence Business Admin­ istration, Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt; Jennie Rebecca McGuire, Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership; Robyn Angel Pickering, Master of Arts, Reading Education, Gen­ eral; Tressie Ann Sargent, Master of Arts, Education­ al Media; Tony Allen War­ ren, Master of Arts, Math­ ematics, Education; Jospeh Terris Houck, Bachelor of Science, English, Sec­ ond Education, Magna Cum Laude; Jeremy Lee Booker, Master of Science, Computer Science; Roxane B. Gilbert, Bachelor of Science In Nursing, Nurs­ ing (RN to BSN); Lindsey Katherine Hagel, Master of Arts, Reading Education, General; Emily Caroline Hartzog, Bachelor of Sci­ ence, Mathematics; Tavin Stanley Holman, Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Sci­ ences, Magna Cum Laude; Miranda Dawn Mash, Bachelor of Arts, Eng­ lish; and Courtney Paige Matheson, Bachelor of Sci­ ence, Elementary Educa­ tion, Magna Cum Laude. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 4 6:30 p.m. The High­ land Camerata will begin its spring concert set of rehearsals at Brush Creek Hall, home of the Highland Camerata, located two miles south of Indepen­ dence, Va. on U.S. 21. Reg­ istration and music distri­ bution will begin at 6:30 pm and the rehearsal will begin promptly to 7 p.m. Membership comes from Grayson and Carroll coun­ ties in Virginia, the city of Galax, and Alleghany and Ashe Counties. All inter­ ested singers are invited to attend the Feb. 4, rehears­ al. Additional rehearsals are each Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with performances near the first of May. People want­ ing additional information may call Jerry Ann Hall at 276-728-2158 or visit our web site at www.highlandcamerata.org. Feb. 6 11:30 a.m. -1p.m. Ashe County Extension Ad­ visory Council meeting will be held in the Agricul­ tural Service Center Con­ ference Room. This meet­ ing will be to work toward completion of the N.C. Co­ operative Extension, Ashe County Center's Environ­ mental Scan. Thank you to the Council members who have already been involved in this process. The scan will help determine Exten­ sion's program focus for the next few years. Feb. 8 7:30 p.m. Tommy Fink Benefit. Wasp Champi­ onship Wrestling present Wrestling at the Riverview Community Center, Creston. Main event will be Brady Hawks and Jamie Gibson vs The Russians Assassins and Anthoney Brown, Wasp heavyweight title match will be Major Havoc vs Tommy Payne, Jr. title match will be Scott Hawks vs Wolfman Shane Adams. Also see Myles Long, The Party Rock­ ers, Shane Royal, Rebecca Lynn, Brittany Diamond, The Nitemare, Ghostrider Ricky Jackson and more. Tickers are $6 for adults, $4 kids 6 -12, and children 5 and under get in free. All proceeds go to Mr. Tommy Fink. This event is hosted by RL Auston. 7:30 p.m. Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will be in concert at the Ashe Arts Center. The magic that comes from this musical duo leaves au­ diences begging for more. Laura has been featured at The Museum of Appalachia. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Merkfest- Josh was raised in Madison County, and his reputation led him to land an appearance in the film Songcatcher," as Fiddlin' Will. He contributed sev­ eral pieces to the movie's soundtrack. Tickets for the $12 for adults, and $5 for students. Credit cards are accepted or tick­ ets may be purchased at the door. For more infor­ mation or to make reserva­ tions, call the Arts Council at 336-846-2787. Feb. 12-March 21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in Irfl r the Ashe ^ Arts Center. The opening reception wiU be from 5 ? p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Teresa Cerda was bom in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved toMadrid Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then she has lived with her family in Boone. She is frequently featured in solo exhibitions in western North Carolina including the Turchin Cen­ ter for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant re­ cipient in 2011. For more information about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. Feb. 13 6:30 p.m. Blue Ridge Opportunity Commis­ sion, Inc. (BROC) will hold its BROC Full Board meeting at the BROC Al­ leghany Office in Sparta. For more information, call the Ashe Office at 3844543. Feb. 15 10 a.m. Ice Bowl and Polar Plunge. When Ashe County Parks & Recre­ ation hosts an Ice Bowl, they do it in style and at the most inhospitable time of year. Registration will be from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. with the first round to tee off at 10 a.m. Division include: Recreational, Amateur, Ad­ vanced, Pro and Masters. Hot chili and other snack items will be provided for lunch. The Polar Plunge will take place immediate­ ly following the Ice Bowl (about 2 p.m.) Registra­ tion fee is $25 to include a refreshing dip in the Ashe County Park Pond, a long sleeve T-shirt, and brag­ ging rights. All proceeds will be put towards feed­ ing the hungry in Ashe County. Events will be held regardless of the weather. 10 a.m. Forest Man­ agement. Meet at the New River State Park 221 Access Visitors Center for a presentation and discus­ sion about private land ownership and the oppor­ tunities/responsibilities of managing your personal property. Topics of discus­ sion will include: Should I log my property? If so, how? And, is logging a good way to make money from your forested prop­ erty? Come ready to learn how you can manage your own private woodlands while making money and protecting the environ­ ment. 2 p.m. Evergreens. Meet at the New River State Park Visitor Center for a nature hike discussing the local evergreen species of New River State Park and how they differ from the deciduous species. This will be approximately a one mile hike where we will learn to identify and understand the science be­ hind these evergreen spe­ cies. 3 p.m. Wordkeepers Salon will be held at the Arts Center. Henry Doss and Scot Pope will warm up the audience with their musical story telling at 3 p.m. Readings begin at 4 P:"1- Refreshments are pro­ vided. Wordkeepers is free and open to the public. Writers interested in read­ ing from their work should email Chris Arvidson at chris@chrisarvidson.com to secure their first-come, first-served spot on the bill, and to receive guide­ lines for reading. LEGALS 13 SP 70 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Ashe County In the matter of the foreclos­ ure of the Deed of Trust of Opal E. Scott and Robert W. Scott to Thurman E. Bumette, Trustee for United States De­ partment of Agriculture See Substitution of Trustee as re­ corded in Book 434, Page 466. appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee. Under and by virtue of the power and au­ thority contained in that cer­ tain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to United States De­ partment of Agriculture, dated April 16,1991 securing in­ debtedness in the original prin­ cipal amount of $62 500.00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 179, at Page 94. Ashe County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust*) and be­ cause of the default of Debtor in the payment of the indebted­ ness thereby secured and the failure of Debtor to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the In­ debtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Su­ perior Court for Ashe County. North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the un­ dersigned. Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on February 7,2014 at 1:00 PM at the Ashe County Courthouse at the usual place of sale des­ ignated by the Ashe County Clerk, Jefferson, the real prop­ erty in Ashe County, North Carolina (including any im­ provements thereon), with the address of 517 Academy St, Jefferson, NC 28640, and as described as follows: Being Lot No. 22 of Courtview Estates as shown on a plat of said subdi­ vision which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Plat Book 4, at page 371A, to which recorded plat reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said lot. And being the same lot described in and conveyed by deed from Sham Kamlani, et ux to Robert W. Scott, et ux dated 9 April 1991, and of re­ cord in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 179, at pages 92-93. The Substitute Trustee may, in his sole discre­ tion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided by N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. The sale will be made subject to all pri­ or liens, unpaid taxes, restric­ tions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above-de­ scribed real property as reflec­ ted on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: Opal E. Scott An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in favor of the pur­ chaser and against the party or parties in possession by the County Clerk of Superior Court. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-^-21.10(bL and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any suc­ cessful bidder may be re­ quired to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon con­ clusion of the sale a cash de­ posit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be re­ quired to tender the full bal­ ance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or at­ tempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full bal­ ance purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. § 45-21 30 (d) and (e). Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for up­ set bids as required by law. If the Substitute Trustee is un­ able to convey title to this prop­ erty for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey in­ clude, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy peti­ tion by an owner or debtor pri­ or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Substitute Trustee If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the Sub­ stitute Trustee, in his sole dis­ cretion. if he believes the chal­ lenge to have merit, may re­ quest the Court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenacy may have ad­ ditional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896, "Protecting Ten­ ants at Foreclosure Act" which became effective on May 20, 2009. Additional Notice Where the Real Property Is Residen­ tial with less than 15 Rental Units: Any person who occu­ pies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo­ ber 1, 2007 may, after receiv­ ing this notice of the sale, ter­ minate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the ten­ ant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termina­ tion Richard J. Kania. Substi­ tute Trustee 600-A Centrepark Drive, Asheville, North Caro­ lina 28805 (828) 252-8010, 1079061 Publish: 1/28/14, 02/04/14 LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF LISA H. BARKER, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF OF ELLA MAE HAM The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executrix of the Estate of Ella Mae Ham. deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 3rd day of January, 2014. Lisa H. Baker 2013 Deep Ford Rd. Lansing. NC 28643 Ben Hurley Kilby & Hurley P O. Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publish dates: 1.21.14/1.28.14/2.4.14/2.11.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ trator for the Estate of John Kenneth Witherspoon de­ ceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 21st day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 15th day of January, 2014. For the Estate of John Ken­ neth Witherspoon Anthony Mano Witherspoon 122 Shannon View Street N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 PUBLISH: 1.21.14/1.28.14/2.4.14/2.11.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 27th day of April. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of January, 2014. For the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin Ellisa Martin Dickson 3815 Velinda Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 PUBLISH: 2.4.14/2.11.14/2.18.14/2.25,17 14-SP-6 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority con­ tained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Tommy R. Eldreth dated March 23, 2006, and recorded on March 28, 2006 in Book 344 at Page 1517 in the Ashe County Public Registry.; and because of default in the pay­ ment of the indebtedness se­ cured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under­ signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Ashe County Court­ house, Jefferson, North Caro­ lina, on February 13,2014 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, in­ cluding improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Lansing County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Piney Creek Township: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING on a chestnut bush, Arthur Kilby's comer and running with his line N 9-3/4 E, 26- 4/5 rods to the a service; thence N 35 E 4 rods to a stake; thence N 20 E 34 rods to a stake; thence N 11 WE 12 rods to a stake in Lillard Eller's line; thence S 88 W 47 W rods to a stake in the road, thence with said road S 2 E 27 rods to a stake, Warren Hartsog corner; thence N 88 W E 2 W rods to a beach; thence 5 70 W E 10 rods to a stake; thence S 45 W 7 rods to a stake; thence S 12 W E 8 W rods to a stake; thence S 80 W 5 rods to a locust; thence S 8 W 2 rods to a stake in the road; thence with the said road, S 20 E 32 rods to a stake in the road; thence N 34 E 5 W rods to the BEGINNING, con­ taining 13 acres, more or less. There is EXCEPTED from the above described property a tract of land being 110 feet x 250 feet conveyed to Jack and Dayna Brown with a water right dated 7/3/79, recorded in Book 121, Page 211, Ashe County Registry. SECOND TRACT: BEGIN­ NING at a point in the center of NCSR 1353, the E. Ned Eldreth and Warren Hartsog comer, and running with the Warren Hartsog line N 110 feet to an iron stake; thence with a division line of the E. Ned Eldreth property on a line run­ ning parallel with NCSR #1353, 250 feet eastward to an iron stake at a large rock, thence running southeastward approximately 115 feet to the center of said NCSR #1353; thence with the centeriine of said NCSR #1353, 280 feet to the point of BEGINNING. There is also conveyed unto the Grantees, their heirs and assigns the same easement of water right to obtain water as fully set in the aforementioned deed, subject to the monthly rental fee, to which record ref­ LEGALS LEGALS erence is hereby made for a complete description of the same. This conveyance is subject to a right-of-way easement in fa­ vor of Ned Eldreth, his heirs and assigns of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 121 at Page 211 of the Ashe County Registry. And being the same two tracts of land described in and con­ veyed by that certain deed from Arvil Clark and wife, Mar­ garet G. Clark to Tommy R. Eldreth, dated 23rd of April, 2001 and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 259, at Paae 1954. Less and Except the property released by Release Deed re­ corded in Book 348 at Page 1667, Ashe County Public Re­ gistry. Address of property: 742 S. Big Horse Creek Road, Lans­ ing, NC 28643 Tax Parcel ID: 16215 Present Record Owners: Tommy R. Eldreth With Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. This the 21 day of January, 2014. Morrison Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: W. Chris Parnell, Attorney for Substitute Trustee 6525 Morrison Blvd., Suite 408 Charlotte, NC 28211 Telephone: (704) 823-6244 Published: 2.4.14/2.11.14 The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Sub­ stitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). The successful bid­ der will be required to pay rev­ enue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all super­ ior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee(s), in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 18 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William Gerald Price to Re­ becca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of Decem­ ber, 2002, and recorded in Book 286, Page 113, in Ashe County Registry, North Caro­ lina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the under­ signed. Substitute Trustee Ser­ vices, Inc. having been substi­ tuted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having dir­ ected that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on February 11, 2014 and will sell lo the highest bidder LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION RALEIGH DOCKET NO. G-40, SUB 119 BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION In the Matter of Application of Frontier Natural Gas Company, LLC, for Annual Review of Gas Costs Pursuant to G.S. 62-133.4(c) and Commission Rule R1-17(k)(6) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North Caro­ lina Utilities Commission has scheduled a hearing to conduct an annual review of the cost of natural gas supply, storage and transportation for Frontier Natural Gas Company, LLC (Frontier). The public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The hearing is being held pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 62-133.4(c) and Commission Rule R1-17(k)(6) for the purpose of comparing Frontier's prudently-incurred gas costs with costs recovered from all of the utility's custom­ ers served during the test period. Frontier filed testimony relating to the subject mat­ ter of this hearing on December 2, 2013. Further in­ formation may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Caro­ lina, where a copy of Frontier's testimony is avail­ able for review by the public. Also, documents can be viewed on the Commission's website at www.ncuc.net. The Public Staff is authorized by statute to repres­ ent consumers in proceedings before the Commis­ sion. Correspondence regarding the annual review proceeding and the hearing thereon should be dir­ ected to the Public Staff and should include any in­ formation which the writer wishes to be considered by the Public Staff in its investigation of the matter. Such statements should be addressed to Mr. Chris­ topher J. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326. The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, Attorney General, 9001 Mail Service Cen­ ter, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Persons desiring to intervene in this proceeding as formal parties should file a petition to intervene pur­ suant to Commission Rules R1-5 and R1-19 on or before Monday, February 17, 2014. Such petitions should be filed with the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. The direct testimony and exhibits of expert witnesses to be presented by intervenors should also be filed with the Commission on or before Monday, February 17, 2014. This the 3rd day of December, 2013. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION Gail L. Mount, Chief Clerk . PUBLISH: 1/29 & 2/5 in Tribune & Mt. Airy 1/28 & 2/4 in Jefferson post �LEGALS for cash the following real es­ tate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Being a portion of the William Gerald Price and wife, Carolyn Being scribed as: Beginning on a point in the centerline intersection of N C.S.R. #1302 and the West­ ern iine of the William Gerald Price and wife, Carolyn B. price property as described in Deed Book 228 Page 1814, said point being the Northern­ most corner of the Martin Chapel Church property, thence with the Western line of said Price property with the centerline of said N.C S R. #1302, two courses, 1) thence N 16-48-17E. 69.27 feet to a point. 2) thence N.07-40-50E. 40.54 feet to a point; thence leaving said road with a new line, three courses, 1) thence N 81-16-57E., passing over a 1/2-inch rebar set at 31.27 feet, for a total distance of 570.68 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, 2) thence S.03-32-55W. 537 99 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, *3) thence N.71-33-08W 525.38 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar found by a fence post in the Western line of said Price property and the Eastern line of said Martin Chapel Church property; thence with the West­ ern line of said Price property, two courses, 1) thence N.2845-33E. 79 82 feet to a 1/2inch rebar found by a fence post. 2) thence N.41-46-35W., passing over a 1/2-inch rebar found by a fence post at 81.93 feet, for a total distance of 144.48 feet to the Beginning; containing 5.000 acres as cal­ culated by coordinate geo­ metry, from field data gathered by The Thomas Herman Com­ pany, P.O. Box 519, Jefferson, NC 28640-0519, (336) 2463352, NCRLS LA2633, dated Oct. 5, 1998. Job #95050401. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 300 Bronze Turkey Lane, Zionville, North Carolina. JJBGAL8 viCES, INC* SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https //sales,hsbfirm com Case No: 1067822 (FC.FAY) Publish: 1.28.14/2.4 14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 151 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Christian Watson to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of March. 2011. and recorded in Book 00416, Page 2452, in Ashe County Registry, North Caro­ lina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the under­ signed, Substitute Trustee Ser­ vices. Inc. having been substi­ tuted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having dir­ ected that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on February 18,2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real es­ tate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: TRACT ONE: Being a portion of the Marlin Krider, et al prop­ erty as described in Deed Book 296, Page 2009, bounded by the lands of, or in possession of the following on the northwest by H. Greer (242-2280) on the northeast by Trustee may. in the Trustee's a new line, on the southeast by sole discretion, delay the sale Indian Lake Drive, on the for up to one hour as provided southwest by R. Black (121in NCGS §45-21.23. 881), Being more particularly Should the property be pur­ described as BEGINNING on a chased by a third party, that point in the centerline of Indi­ party must pay the excise tax, an Lake Drive, said point be­ as well as the court costs of ing the southern most comer of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per said Marlin Krider property, One Hundred Dollars thence with the southeastern ($100.00) required by NCGS line of said Marlin Krider prop­ §7A-308(a)(1). erty N. 53-07-21 W, passing The property to be offered pur­ over a 1/2-inch rebar found at suant to this notice of sale is 31.95 feet, for a total distance being offered for sale, transfer of 264.34 feet to a 1/2-inch re­ and conveyance "AS IS, bar found, thence with the WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ northwestern line of the Marlin ee nor the holder of the note Krider property and the Greer secured by the deed of line two courses, 1) thence N; trust/security agreement, or 40-5032 E 89.05 feet to a 1/2both, being foreclosed, nor the inch rebar found, 2) thence N. officers, directors, attorneys, 40-12-25 E. 62.40 feet to a employees, agents or author­ 1/2-inch rebar set, thence with ized representative of either a new line S 47-45 E passing the Trustee or the holder of the over a 1/2-inch rebar set at note make any representation 257.62 feet for a total distance or warranty relating to the title of 287.62 feet to a point in the or any physical, environmental, centerline of Indian Lake Drive, thence with said centerline two health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to courses, 1) thence S 47-48-17 the property being offered for W. 6.66 feet to a point, 2) sale, and any and all respons­ thence S. 51-25-22 W. 121.62 ibilities or liabilities arising out feet to the BEGINNING con­ of or in any way relating to any taining 0.877 acres as calcu­ such condition expressly are lated by coordinate geometry, from field data gathered by disclaimed. Also, this property Thomas Herman Company. is being sold subject to all PLLC, P.O Box 519, Jeffer­ taxes, special assessments, son, NC 28640-0519, (336) and prior liens or encum­ 846-3352, PLS L-2633, dated brances of record and any re­ June 3, 2003 Job# 03061303. corded releases. Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject Together herewith all appur­ to applicable Federal and State tenant easement for access to laws. this property from Hwy. 221, following an existing roadway A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of leading to said property. five percent (5%) of the pur­ TRACT TWO: Being a portion chase price, or seven hundred of the Marlin Krider, et al prop­ erty as described in Deed fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ Book 296, Page 2009, quired at the time of the sale. bounded by the lands of, An order for possession of the formerly of, or in possession of property may be issued pursu­ the following, on the northwest ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of by W. Greer (242-2278), on the northeast by Robin Krider the purchaser and against the (296-2007) on the southeast rty or parties in possession the clerk of superior court of by Indian Lake Drive, on the southwest by a new line, Be­ the county in which the prop­ ing more particularly de­ erty is sold. scribed as BEGINNING on a Any person who occupies the point in the centerline of Indi­ property pursuant to a rental an Lake Drive, said point be­ agreement entered into or re­ ing the eastern most corner of newed on or after October 1, said Marlin Krider property, 2007, may after receiving the thence with said centerline S. notice of sale, terminate the 47-48-17 W. 128.28 feet to a rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ point, thence with a new line N, 47-45-40 W, passing over a lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is 1/2-inch rebar set at 30.00 feet for a total distance of 287.62 liable for rent due under the feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set in rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ the northwestern line of said Marlin Krider property, thence ation. with said northwestern line two If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any courses, 1) thence N. 40-12-25 E. 63.21 feet to a 1/2-inch re­ reason, the sole remedy of the bar found, 2) thence N 48-03purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ 31 E. 69.25 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, thence with the ility to convey include, but are northeastern line of the Marlin not limited to, the filing of a Krider property S. 46-54-35 E. bankruptcy petition pnor to the confirmation of the sale and re­ passing over a 1/2-inch rebar set at 265.32 feet, for a total instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee If distance of 295.32 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.876 the validity of the sale is chal­ acres as calculated by coordin­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ate geometry, from field data ee, in their sole discretion, if gathered by Thomas Herman they believe the challenge to . Company. PLLC, P.O. Box have merit, may request the 519, Jefferson, NC 28640court to declare the sale to be 0519, (336) 846-3352, PLS Lvoid and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ 2633, dated June 3, 2003 Job #03061303 ther-remedy. Together herewith all appur­ THIS IS A COMMUNICATION tenant easements for access FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR to this property from Hwy 221, THE PURPOSE OF THIS following an existing roadway COMMUNICATION IS TO leading to said property. COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Together with improvements INFORMATION OBTAINED located thereon; said property WILL BE USED FOR THAT being located at 271 Indian PURPOSE, except as stated Lake Drive, West Jefferson. below in the instance of bank­ North Carolina ruptcy protection. Trustee may. in the Trustee's IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE in NCGS §45-21 23. BEEN DISCHARGED AS A Should the property be pur­ RESULT OF A BANK­ chased by a third party, that RUPTCY PROCEEDING, party must pay the excise tax, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO as well as the court costs of YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ ($100.00) required by NCGS POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ $7A-308(a)(1). DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO property to be offered pur­ COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN suant to this notice of sale is ACT TO COLLECT. ASSESS. being offered for sale, transfer OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY and conveyance "AS IS, PORTION OF THE DEBT WHERE IS." 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All of the food and all items to support the Donations of items to the BROC thrift shop in event is donated by the We Care Planning Warrensville, proceeds of which go to the cri­ Committee, allowing 100 percent of the mon­ sis funds, can be made directly to the store on ey raised to go to the BROC emergency crisis Old Warrensville School Rd. in Warrensville. intervention program. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164or onTwitter For more information on the fundraiser or fiCDaymWJ ' \ t sion about if prior approval by the state was needed to install the lights. Alderman Charles Caudill said with the potential of the road being fourlaned, that might re­ quire the N.C. DOT to step in. Howell then said she knew of places in Boone that require ap­ proval from the state. "(Getting lights) has been a long, slow process," she said. Caudill said the in­ tersection of U.S. 221 business and Main Street would improve from the additions. "That intersection is going to look a lot bet­ ter," he said. In other action: — The meetings from the Board's December meeting were approved. — In attendance were: Aldermen Charles Caudill, Mike Herman, Mark John­ ston and Max Yates. Town manager Cathy Howell was also in attendence. — The Board's next meeting will take place Monday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Jefferson Town Hall. come from odd-jobs. Cred­ itors had offered some leniency, but the electric company could not be put off any longer. McClure located a church that was willing to contribute money to keep the family's power and heat on during the frigid month of January. "Thank God for the churches in this area," Mc­ Clure said. He said there is a broad cross-section of reasons why people in Ashe need help from the Coalition. "Mental illness is a per­ vasive problem amongst homelessness in our area," he said. One client, living with­ out heat or a means of transportation, was in need of mental healthcare. McClure was able to get her care with Daymark and find a group of volunteers who donated the funds to pay for the Ashe County Transportation Authority van to take her to and from medical appointments. "I hope with treatments she can start to turn other things in her life around," he said. Other clients fall victim to economic factors; lack of employment and afford­ able housing, or seasonal factors such as the extreme cold and rising energy and fuel costs. "We need more jobs in the county, and we need more jobs that low-skilled people can attain and maintain. Housing is also an issue; most of the apart­ ments in the county that are income-based are full." McClure said a wom­ an in her late 60's, with a masters degree, who was laid off from her job shortly after Christmas, called ACCH when she was threatened with evic­ tion from her home and felt that she had exhausted all of her options. ACCH was able to pro­ vide partial payment to defer the eviction process, but also assisted her with a job search and access to employment resources. "The greatest percent­ age of people we help are people like her who have done everything right, and are still in this situation, that's important for people to know," McClure said. One major obstacle to the work the ACCH does is the lack of a shelter in the county. A young man who Mc­ Clure said illustrates this need moved to Ashe Coun­ ty to work for a farm dur­ ing Christmas tree season and then found himself liv­ ing out of his truck, until it got too cold. He walked into McClure's office after not eat­ ing for a day and half. The closest shelter, Hospitality House in Boone, which McClure said has been a signifi­ cant help in the past, will only take people who are from its seven-county re­ gion, and the young man was considered a member of the transient popula­ tion. "We've looked at prop­ erties in Ashe [for a shel­ ter], but, to be honest at this point, we wouldn't be able to fund the main­ tenance," McClure said. "That's why we're putting in place a plan to get more sustainable funding, pos­ sibly through grants. We would like to able to fund a part-time person to take on some of the work the all-volunteer board has been doing." Local charities that con­ tribute time, money and resources to ACCH have been able to partially fill the funding void that has plagued the Coalition and numerous other non-profits in the the county. "We're not even com­ ing close to meeting the needs in this county, but if it weren't for the churches and individuals who do help to fund us, the need would be even more dire, and I'm so grateful for that," McClure said. He specifically empha­ sized his gratitude for those that give uncondi­ tionally and without quali­ fication. "I'm really appreciative to the people who don't expect the people who benefit from their gener­ osity to be perfect enough to 'earn' their help. If we didn't try help everybody who literally ends up out in the cold, regardless of how they got there, what kind of community would we become?" A tax-deductible dona­ tion to the Ashe County Coalition for the Homeless can be sent to P.O. Box 331, West Jefferson, NC, 28694. Information on joining ACCH, which al­ ways welcomes new mem­ bers and volunteers, can be found on its website ashehomelesscoalition.org or by calling (336) 9775155. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @CDayinWJ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty Homeless From Page 1 Think your Tel km what it tnkcA to be crowned the cule^ pel around? f hi T . .hi £ your pet Submit your pet's photo & contest entry form online now. 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Often after the counsel­ ing process, the Coalition helps clients by putting them in contact with lo­ cal charities, churches or individuals who can assist in financial ways that the Coalition can't. A married couple, both of whom had been laid off from their jobs in the fall, with two children "sold everything they could" be­ fore approaching McClure. "They dropped televi­ sion, they dropped their phones, they even sold some of their own clothes to try to make money," he said. The family was living off of SNAP benefits and in­ You may not have heard of us, but millions of Americans hear better because of us. Introducing Audibel®. 100% American-owned, and for over 50 years, proud provider of better hearing to match every need and lifestyle. E? kev Laboratories. Inc.. which is the only major hearing aid manufacturer that is totally American owned. 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For your best value In hearing care investment, each new fitting includes all your batteries at no extra charge for three years! Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 MMI • M* latvto •l*« WrtM* Authorized Audibel Dispenser Call Toll Prtt 1-800-359-8404 for an Appointment to Avoid Waiting Dte Young family has been helping your fr tends in Ashe I .unity hear better since I97M Audibel Dispensers are chosen by Starkey Laboratories based upon demonstrated standards of ethics, integrity and service. AvPiasL- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2014_0204 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., February 4, 2014] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) 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FEBRUARY 7.2014 $UK) Ashe Memorial announces'eco.....ik decision'to restructure Mountain Hearts By Christina Day cday#civitasmedia com Laura Lambeth, CEO of Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital (AMH) announced Wednesday that in response to continued loss of revenue. Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness is undergoing a restructuring. "We are moving the car­ diopulmonary rehab and diabetic education into the physical therapy depart­ ment at the hospital," Lam­ beth said. According to Lambeth, Mountain Hearts has been losing $460,000 a year for several years, and the "eco­ nomic decision for the hos­ pital" to restructure was made by the board of direc­ tors at its Jan. 17 meeting, and the hospital foundation voted to absorb the services into the hospital facility on Jan. 27. "This county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the High Country, therefore we're seeing the highest number of self-paid patients that we've seen in the history of the hospital." Lambeth said of the eco­ nomic strains the hospital has experienced. Irf the month of Decem­ ber. 87 percent of patients who came through AMH's emergency department were self-paid. Clients who utilize the cardiopulmonary rehabilita­ tion or diabetic education services at Mountain Hearts will now go to the AMH's main campus for services, which will be provided by the same employees, with the exception of one flextime position which was cut in the transition. Joe Thore, Chief Operat­ ing Officer for AMH said Susan Mooneyhan, RN, who was director of the Mountain Hearts facility, will be the program director of the cardiac rehab and pul­ monary services program at AMH. Thore said the flex-time staff member whose posi­ tion was eliminated in the transition has been offered hourly work within the hos­ pital to compensate. "This decision has noth­ ing to do with the quality of work that our staff does," Thore said. "We have great staff who do great work at Mountain Hearts, but it is more beneficial to the hos­ pital to restructure the way we offer those services, and we're doing every we can do to keep See ASHE I 8 Open Source Image| Jefferson Post In response to continued loss of revenue, Ashe Memorial Hospital will absorb the services being offered at Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness. High propane demand affects costs for product By Wil Petty jpettyPcivitasmed ia.com Increased demand for propane nationwide and a shortage of propane is driving the costs of the product up in the region. Area propane suppliers have an adequate supply for now, but the demand nationwide will continue to drive up prices, said lo­ cal suppliers. "We have been lucky enough to have sufficient supply contracts," said Kelly Douglas, vice presi­ dent of Elkin-based G&B energy, which includes Ashe County in its service area. "Supplies for us have been ample enough." With the colder weather taking place across the na­ tion, allotments of propane have been transferred from southern states to the north­ eastern and midwestern states. "(The shortages and costs) probably won't go back to normal until it warms back up in the springtime," said Jphn R. Jessup, executive director of the N.C. Propane Gas Asso­ ciation (NCGPA), an orga­ nization made to promote, protect and encourage pro­ pane gas use in the state. Jessup said while this winter has been cold here, it has been warmer in Eu­ rope and other areas where propane is exported. Some of the exported product is making its way back to the U.S. Blue Ridge Energies, an­ other propane provider has been monitoring the situa­ tion and dealing with it the best they can. "Blue Ridge Energies is closely monitoring prices and supply to maintain our customer service standards and to meet the needs of our customers," said Renee Whitener, director of pub­ lic relations for Blue Ridge Electric, the parent compa­ ny of Blue Ridge Energies. "Propane wholesale prices have dramatically escalated for all suppliers in the last few weeks." See PROPANE 110 Christina Day |Jefferson Post Germain Media founder Kelley St. Germain, in the Jefferson office where he produces local content for SkyBest TV and other independent projects. Jefferson-based media company learns with SkyBest TV for content •/ By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com When SkyBest Communications was looking for produced content for its local channel SkyZhone HD on SkyBest TV, they kept their scope in the region by part­ nering with Jefferson-based production company Germain Media. "SkyBest wanted to highlight local features in each of the five counties they cover," Scott Ballard, on-air host and pub­ lic relations director for Germain Media said. "That's how the 'Visions of...' series started." The self-proclaimed "story hunters" at Germain Media include Ballard, founder Kelley St. Germain and web-developer and sound engineer Tristan Ham. "SkyBest has shown enough faith and trust in us to let us follow our journalistic noses as to what stories need to be uncov­ ered," Ballard said. "Visions of Ashe County" was the first series produced, and episodes covered top­ ics of historical value from old time music to moonshine. Germain calls uncovering local stories a privilege, especially when speaking to older members of the community. "Some of the people we talk to aren't go­ ing to be here very much longer, and the world that they grew up in is unfathomable to young people today," St. Germain said. Ballard sees sharing these local histories as vital and rewarding work. "Everybody has a story, and there are so many good things and good people that came before us," he said. "I hope that view­ ers can gain a greater sense of pride in their own communities." See SKYBEST |8 Ashe schools get clean audit despite funding fears By Christina Day cdayecivitasmedia.com Auditor Mike Wike Challenges caused by the state's continuing ef­ fort to contain costs were prominently featured in the newly released annual audit of the Ashe County Board of Education. "Despite an austere econ­ omy and a State budget def­ icit, the Board of Education continued its efforts to pro­ tect the classrooms to the maximum extent possible," according to the manage­ ment's discussion portion of the audit. The audit, presented at the February meeting of the Ashe BOE, covered the fiscal year from July 1,2012 through June 30,2013. Mike Wike, auditor with Anderson Smith and Wike PLLC, which conducted the audit told the board the unmodified report in­ dicated the "highest level of assurance" that no items were noted to be an excep­ tion to official accounting standards. "Unmodified" has re­ placed the term "unquali­ fied," to describe an audit that was found to be free from discrepanci es, accord­ ing to Wike. The total net position of the BOE is $40,838,718, which includes fixed assets, such as land and school buildings. The general fund bal­ ance ended the year at $2,884,200, over $400,000 less than the beginning balance, which Wike said was a planned decrease to compensate for the loss of federal funds. Stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) expired in 2011, and the district See SCHOOLS |8 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court decisions M i I ton Rand o I p h C o o k : The weekly session of the Ashe County Dis­ trict Court was held Jan. 30, with the Hon­ orable David V. Byrd presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Kimberly N. Carpen­ ter: (M) misdemeanor larceny <J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months supervised probation. CC. (M) resisting pub­ lic officer (J) guilty 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months su­ pervised probation CC. (M) mis­ demean­ or larce­ ny (P) no contest (J) PJC. 24 hours C W S , s h o w p r o o f . $ 2 8 0 plus CC. Can't be on premise of any state ABC store. Ethan James Good­ man: (M) misdemeanor larceny (P) no contest (J) guilty. 15 days ac­ tive, run with probation violation. Blake C. Huffman: (T) driving while im­ paired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sentence, 24 months unsupervised probation, 24 days ac­ tive ACJ, surrender driver's license. $100 plus CC. Brittany M. Roten: (M) misdemeanor lar­ ceny (J) guilty, 45 days ACJ suspended sen­ tence, 36 months su­ pervised probation, 72 hours CWS, CC. Pay restitution of $3,255. (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (P) no contest (J) 90-96. 6 months supervised pro­ bation, 24 hours CWS, $75 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) misde­ meanor; (T) traffic vio­ lation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judg­ ment continued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misde­ meanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Correc­ tions; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated L7 A former publisher of the Jefferson Post, Hamilton has led the Chamber for five years. He is a resident of Beaver Creek. Hamilton said he will file for election Feb. Hamilton 10. By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The North Carolina Jorge Cruz Sanchez: Wildlife Resources Com­ Hamilton announces candidacy for Ashe County Commission Ashe County Chamber of Commerce Director Cabot Hamilton today announced his candidacy for Ashe County Commissioner in 2014. "I've decided to run because I want to try to help get the county commission back on a positive track," Hamilton said. "I would hope to be able to bring confidence and credibility to the Ashe County Commission," he said. Wildlife Commission to host meeting about Pond and Three Top mountains mission will host a public hearing regarding the use of the Pond Mountain and Three Top Mountain game lands from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Ashe Arts Center. "We are revising our game land management plans and are seeking in­ put for using the game lands," said Jodie Owen, spokesperson for the Com­ mission. The Wildlife Commis­ sion is looking for people who use the game lands to give suggestions to guide activities on the lands over the next decade. For people who don't use the lands or are unfamiliar with them, the meeting will also be an introduc­ tion to what the game lands are used for. "We want to get every­ body familiarized with the two tracks of land," said Gordon Warburton, the mountain ecoregion supervisor of the Wildlife Commission. "If we have enough folks, we'll break into groups and provide opportunities for people to give their input." Several of these meetings have taken place across the state. In the mountain region, there were meetings for the Sandy Mush game land in Buncombe and Madison counties and the Green River game land in Henderson and Polk Counties. An additional meeting will focus on the Needmore game land in Macon and Swain counties on Feb. 20 in Franklin. "The meetings have gone really well," Warburton said. "It gives us a chance to interact with the people who use the game lands and familiarize peo­ ple with the tracks. A lot of people are familiar with state parks and national paries, but the meetings give folks an opportunity to find out wjiat we do with our lands." The game lands are pur­ chased by the state and are used for several pur­ poses including: hunting, bird watching and hiking. "These are public places purchased with public Wil Petty can be reached at (336) '846-7164 or on Tivitter @WilPetty COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wil Petty | Jefferson Post A TERRIBLE • Feb. 7 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Fri­ day. Support Ashe Out­ reach Ministries and Mo­ bile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take­ out available. Directions: Take NC 88 W, stay straight through Warrensville and past Blue Ridge Elemen­ tal Riverview is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" sign. For more information, call 336385-1314. Feb. 8 10 a.m. Get Craft: Cro­ chet with Suzanne at the Ashe County Public Library Boardroom. 2014 Crochet Afghan Project: work square by square this year to create a magnificent original afghan. Bring your own yam: NO ONE NOTICES YOU worsted weighted, 5 or so colors of your choosing. 7:30 p.m. Tbmmy Fink Benefit. Wasp Champi­ onship Wrestling present Wrestling at the Riverview Community Center, Creston. Main event will be Brady Hawks and Jamie Gibson vs The Russians Assassins and Anthony Brown, Wasp heavyweight title match will be Major Havoc vs Tommy Payne, Jr. title match will be Scott Hawks vs Wolfman Shane Adams. Also see Myles Long, The Party Rockers, Shane Royal, Rebecca Lynn, Brittany Diamond, The Nitemare, Ghostrider Ricky Jackson and more. Tickers are $6 for adults, $4 kids 6 -12, and children 5 and un­ der get in free. All proceeds go to Mr. Tommy Fmk. This event is hosted by RL Auston. also buying silver, platinum & coins THING HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T ADVERTISE. PUBLIC NOTICE Exchange of Property Ashe County will consider a resolution authorizing the exchange of a .070 acre tract of land on the Clarence Lyall Road owned by the County of Ashe and valued at $2,100, for a .070 acre tract of land on the Clarence Lyall Road owned by Steve Halsey and valued at $2,100. The resolution will be considered at the Ashe County Board of Commissioners meeting to be held on February 17, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Sam Yearick County Manager February 7,2014 ANYMORE RnjoMt for Propoul. for FY 2014-2013 Aihr (<xmt> Invtnllr Crimr Prevention (oundl Tilt Ad* County Ml* Cmx Prtvnmoo CondiIKK) amnca themfoWfr of 385.514 in tftrnfeaad fundi lot ttma to dchnqurnt youth nd thou M rak ot delinquency ICPC fundi require i loot cash or in bad much at 20\ FMd»md(|i«^upooinjropfi*ioflty pirvrntKW Jefferson Post (336) 846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com for the best ADVERTISING RESULTS A money," Warburton said. "We like to see what the public would like to do with it." Pond Mountain Game Land is 2,272 acres, while Three Top Mountain Game Land is 2,891. Spe­ cies on these game lands include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, squirrels, rab­ bits and ruffed grouse. If conditions are bad, the meeting will be resched­ uled for Feb. 24. If the meeting is canceled, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will post the notice on ncwildlife.org/ "We encourage folks to come out," Warburton said. "We like to meet peo­ ple and have them know what we do." Bard on the JCPC pUnning proem conducted to ditt, the program temm needed in Aibe County hive been identified ai the following •hot/Mb ft* • lKBpenooilSblli • Menlonng and Peer Mentcnng ' Retttutwi/Commimity Semce ' Piythotopal Aimameni 'Croup Home ' Temporary Shelter ' Sprculard FaBrr Care ' SutWance Abwe Prevent**/ AaeumenlTTf atmenl ' General Ccwmehng to W public •£»!»*»»», 501 (c) 3 non-| Local f agencies, /ui pi"... wip.TO»ii mtim •••"• Mthceitm wishing ,v about application! "yf far program to pewide any of these aervws are required complete an application to theKJC Program not currently funded mutt contact Gner Hurley, fCPC Chan, at f.riet.Hurleyyaashecoumyiorcom or 336-344-5702, or Lynetle Holbrnok it (cpt2Jd$gmaicotn, forapplication information Please mall ooe(l)hard copyof the completed application to Lynette Hofbroot • JCPC 500 Courthouse Dr.. Suite 1071. Wilkeiboro NC 23697, by SUO pm on March 10,2014 Bring one (I) copy of yuur application to the Ashe JCPC meeting « 12.00 pm. Tuesday, March 25,2014, at Ashe's Agriculture Building, 1st float, ccnierrace room and be prepared to gnr a 5 minule presentation - 7:30 p.m. Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will be in concert at the Ashe Arts Center. The magic that comes from this musical duo leaves audienc­ es begging for more. Laura has been featured at The Museum of Appalachia, The Smithsonian Folklife Festi­ val and Meriefest. Josh was raised in Madison County, and his reputation led him to land an appearance in the film "Songcatcher," as Fiddlin' Will. He contributed several pieces to the movie's soundtrack. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults, and $5 for .students. Credit cards are accepted or tick­ ets may be purchased at the door. For more information or to make reservations, call the Arts Council at 336-8462787. Feb.11 11 a.m. Grow Yourself: Self-Directed Learning in the Ashe County Public Li­ brary Computer Lab. Feed yourself what you need, when you need it and grow yourself. For more informa­ tion, call 336846-2041 ext. 227. 11:30 a.m. Wellness Circle - Explore the 7 Di­ mensions of Wellness. It's American Heart Health Month. Candy Jones, RN with ARHS Community Outreach will show us that a healthy heart can be fun with the "Don't Put Your Heart in Jeopardy" game. We are focusing on physi­ cal wellness for the first three months of 2014. Read any book on physical well-being and come talk about it with us. Bring a bag lunch to eat during the presentation, if you like. The discussion will be held in the downstairs meeting room. 1 2 - 1 p.m. Olde Town Jefferson Business As­ sociation Meeting. Inter­ ested in the future of Jef­ ferson? Want to take part in bring more business and people into town? Join the business association at their next meeting at Vera's Pizza to find out how you can take part. Feb. 12-March 21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception will be from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Teresa Cerda was born in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Madrid Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then she has lived with her family in Boone. She is frequently featured in solo exhibitions in western North Carolina including the Turchin Cen­ ter for die Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant recipi­ ent in 2011. For more infor­ mation about Water's Land­ scape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2014 PAGE 3 OBITUARIES ANGELA K. BALL Angela K. Ball of West Jefferson died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was 51. She was born in Ashe County on July 9,1962. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Ange­ la was a ray of sunshine to anyone who knew her and she will be dearly missed. Ms. Ball is survived by one daughter, Brandy Sum­ mer Damico and husband Chuck of Florida; one son, Brian Nathaniel Williams of Lansing; her parents, Janell and Conard Mash of West Jefferson; and two grand­ children. EUGENE GOSS A private family entomb­ ment was held Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mau­ soleum of Prayer with Rev. Russell Sheets officiating. Memorials may be made to the Ashe County Hu­ mane Society, P.O. Box 1776, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel & Gardens was entrust­ ed with Ms. Ball's arrange­ ments. PATRICIA FALTERMANN BLEVINS Patricia Faltermann Blevins, wife of James Ray Blevins of Lansing and the only child of Frederick and Helen Faltermann, was born in Queens, New York on Dec. 4,1948. She graduated from Hunt­ er College in 1970, where she majored in Anthropology and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. After at­ tending Hunter, Pat received a graduate fellowship to study anthropology at Wake Forest University. She met her husband, Jim, at a Wake Forest football game on Oct. 10, 1970; the couple married on Dec. 27, 1970 and remained married for over 43 years. She gave birth to a daughter, Jennifer Renee Blevins, on Oct. 31, 1978 and a son, James Ray Blevins Jr., on March 17, 1980. She earned a master's degree in education from the University of Southern California and taught social studies and special needs children. In addition to her years of teaching, she was an awardwinning real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Charlotte. A devoted daugh­ ter and wife, Pat cared for her mother until Helen's death in 2003 and for her husband during a period of serious ill­ ness. • Pat passed away at Hos­ pice Home in Burlington on Jan. 29,2014.She is survived by her husband, daughter, and son. She was laid to rest at Ashelawn Cemetery. MR. ROY BENJAMIN ROARK Mr. Roy Benjamin Roark of Harmony died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was 96. Mr. Roark was born Oct. 1,1917, in Ashe County to John and Bethania Roark. Mr. Roark was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Willie Roark; and daughter, Mary Lynn Roark. „ Mr. Roark is survived by Mfven sons, Harold Roark of Summerville, Howard Roark of Lansing, Johnny Roark of Harmony, Wayne Roark of Hamptonville, Jeny Roark of Wallburg, Michael Roark of States­ ville, and David Roark of Harmony; one daughter, Margaret Gallimore of Stoney Point; and several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Waylan. Burial followed in Roark Cem­ etery. The family received friends on Thursday prior to the service. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Roark's arrangements. Eugene Goss, better known State; one sister in-law, Anna as Gene, of Jefferson Lee Goss of Jeffer­ son; one grandson, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at his home. Jonathan Goss and wife Brittany; two He was 75. great-grandchildren, Mr. Goss was Emma and Easton born on June 27, Goss; two step great­ 1938, to the late grandchildren, McKLeonard and Sibbi enzie and Grayson Barker Goss. Joyal; and several He was preceded nieces and nephews. in death by his par­ Funeral services ents; three brothers, George Wayne Goss, were held Monday. Ganoid Goss, Rev. James Feb. 3,2014, at Ashelawn Me "Jim" Goss;and one half broth­ morial Chapel by Rev. Steve Goss. Burial followed in the er, Robert Goss. Gene was a past member Howell Hill Cemetery with of the Ashe Masonic Lodge Military Rites. The family re­ and the Ashe Shrine Club. He ceived friends on Sunday, Feb. was a member of Fletcher Me­ 2, 2014, at Ashelawn Memo­ morial Baptist Church. Gene rial Chapel. Memorials may be made served in the U.S. Army and served as the Sheriff for Ashe to: The Shriner's Hospital for Children, c/o Oasis Shrine County from 1982-1990. Mr. Goss is survived by Temple, 604 Doug Mayes three sons, Mark Goss of Place, Charlotte, NC 28262. Lexington, Greg Goss of N.Y. Words of comfort and re­ and Scott Goss and wife Jen­ membrance may be viewed nifer of Lansing; two brothers, or sent to the family through Dean Goss and wife Ann of our website at www.ashelawn. Jefferson and Rev. Steve Goss com. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ and wife Phyllis of Boone; one sister, Carol Driver and hus­ pel & Gardens was entrusted band Donald of Washington with Mr. Goss' arrangements. MR. WILLIAM SHELTON NORRIS Mr. William Shelton Norris of Creston died on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jeffer­ son. He was 82. Mr. Norris was born on Jan. 14, 1931 in Creston to Samuel Sylvanus and Nancy Jane Osborne Norris. Mr. Norris was preced­ ed in death by his parents; and two sisters, Lavonne Pennington and VellaMae Kitts. Mr. Norris served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Con­ flict and Vietnam War. He enjoyed woodwork­ ing, was a sports fan, pho­ tography and spending time on the computer re­ searching. Mr. Norris was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and will be missed by all who knew him. MR. JUNIOR SEXTON KERMIT ROOSEVELT WOLFE Mr. Junior Sexton of Jefferson died Sunday, Feb. Mr. Kermit Roosevelt nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2, 2014, at his Wolfe of Jefferson were held on Satur­ home. He was died on Monday, day, Feb. 1, 2014, 80. Jan. 27, 2014, at Mr. Sexton at Ashelawn Memo­ his home. He was rial Chapel. Burial was born Nov. 83. followed in the 11, 1933, in Mr. Wolfe was Cox's Grove Baptist Ashe County born on Oct. 22, Church Cemetery to Chester and 1930, in Ashe Lear Sexton. with military rites. County to Glen Mr. Sexton The family re­ M. and Daisy Calceived friends prior was preceded laham Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe was preceded to the funeral service at in death by his in death by his parents; Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ parents; and two halfbrothers, Johnny and two sisters; and five broth­ pel. Memorials may be made Bobby Houck. ers. Mr. Sexton was a Mr. Wolfe served his to the family, c/o Ashelawn of Bristol country in the U.S. Army Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box member Baptist Church. during the Korean War. He 148, Jefferson, NC 28640. Mr. Sexton is sur­ Words of comfort and was employed as a carpen­ may be vived by his son, Eu­ ter for Shatley Construc­ remembrance tion. He enjoyed hunting. viewed or sent to the fam­ gene Sexton and wife Jefferson; He was a member and dea­ ily through our website at Angie of half-brother, J. R. con at Cox's Grove Baptist www.ashelawn .com. Ashelawn Memorial Houck of Kannapolis; Church. He served as a Sunday school teacher and Chapel & Gardens was two grandchildren; and superintendent for many entrusted with Mr. Wolfe's one great-grandchild. Funeral services arrangements. years. Mr. Wolfe is survived by a son, Alexander Wolfe of Jefferson; a daughter, Ve­ ronica Wolfe of High Point; brother, Ray Wolfe of Michigan; granddaughter, KHstina Little; and several Mr. Norris is survived by his wife, Joyce Mildred Cunningham Norris; two daughters, Te­ resa Poole of Fort Mill, S.C., and Beverly Davis of Erwin; one son, Wil­ liam Samuel Norris of Las Vegas, Nev.; two grand­ children; three great­ grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Michael Lea. Inurnment followed in Ashelawn Me­ morial Gardens Mausole­ um of Prayer with military rites. Memorials may be made to: Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Ashe Out­ reach Ministries, P.O. Box 157, Creston, NC 28615. were held on Wednes­ day, Feb. 5, 2014, at the Badger Fu­ neral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins. Buri­ al followed in Jefferson C e m e t e r y . The family re­ ceived friends prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jef­ ferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.bad­ gerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Sexton's ar­ rangements. Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Promotional prices starting at only... s19" Average amount spent on credit card debt per household for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or IP»d 2 offer Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Hani HLGB ASKABOUT COMSSPSM® INTERNET AS LOW AS .... &cn OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS^ SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS HBO 02Z& #WT1ME. store CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAY! For 3 months. 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The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Wiley Cash's new book follows rest-of-t he-life of failed athlete What happens to a prom­ ising young athletes career when it comes to an end ear­ lier than expected or hoped? In major college athletics — football, basketball, and possibly baseball — almost every player hopes for a chance to play in the pros. Most won't get it. Will the educational ex­ perience given in exchange for the play prepare these athletes as well or better for a life of work and service than the other alter­ natives available to them? Wiley Cash's new novel gives a painful look at one case in­ volving the life of a promising athlete who tried an alternate route that did not work out welL Cash builds liis second nov­ el, "This Dark Road to Mer­ cy," on the personal disasters that followed the unsuccessful career of a fictional Gastonia baseball minor league profes­ sional player named Wade Chesterfield. Cash, who grew up in Gas­ tonia, is still riding on the wave of his successful fust novel, "A Land More Kind than Home." Thiit book told the tragic story of a little boy whose family was torn apart by its encounter with an un­ scrupulous, and indeed, evil preacher. Cash used the voices of three characters to relate that story: the little boy, an older woman who tried to stand up to the preacher, and the local sheriff. In the new book, he uses three narrative voices again. First, the 12-year-old daughter of the failed baseball player tells how he deserted her, her mother, and her sixyear-old sister. She refuses to refer to him as father or dad and calls him simply "Wade." Although he had given up all parental rights, he reappeared after the mother's death, kid­ napped the two giris, and carried them along as he ran from two men who were de­ termined to catch him. One of them, a former policeman, was assigned by a court to represent the interests of giris as a volun­ teer "guardian ad litem." He wants to bring them back to Gastonia where the proper authorities can settle the issue of where they belong and who should have custody. As the second narrator, his discussion of his own pro­ fessional and family failures complicates and enriches the story. The second pursuer is some­ one determined to kill Wade. He has two rea­ sons. As a for­ mer baseball player himself, he was nearly blinded When one of Wade's pitches hit him in the face. Now he seeks re­ venge. Secondly, a local Gas­ tonia gangster offered him thousands of dollars to kill Wade and, if he could retrieve hundreds of thousands of dol­ lars that Wade stole from the gangster, he would be paid more. The monies in Wade's possession were only part of a larger heist that had been orchestrated by the gangster. Oh, there is a third reason, too. This second pursuer is evil personified. He enjoys killing. As Cash's third narra­ tor, this evil pursuer provides a unique and very troubling perspective on the story. Cash weaves these differing versions into a single compel­ ling tale. It foflows Wade, the giris and their pursuers from Gastonia to Myrtle Beach, to Charleston, and to St. Louis, where the three strandsof the story come together at a base­ ball game. Both Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire are chas­ ing Roger Maris's home run record. While their teams play against each other, McGwire hits a home run that brings all the action to a surprising culmination. Speaking of homers. Cash has hit another one. D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Book watch." which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. o OOnUNC-TV (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC, P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia.com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150 Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options. Single issue dailies are $1.00. Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission. mm Page 4 Friday, February 7.2014 Gtmw aims. Anti-government ideologues behind NC GEAR It's not unusual for governors to seen by State Budget Director Art create special committees or blue Pope and a key staff member will be ribbon commissions to find ways to Joe Coletti from the budget office. Coletti used to work for the John make state government more effi­ Locke Foundation, cient. Usually the initia­ one of the conserva­ tive comes in their first tive think tanks funded year in office or in the largely by Pope's fam­ midst of an economic ily foundation. Coletti downturn to reassure wrote often about the voters that they are state budget and au­ committed to rooting thored the group's alter­ out waste and duplica­ native budget propos­ tion and saving taxpay­ als. er money. Among the recom­ Governor Pat Mcmendations Coletti Crory included his ver­ made in the name of sion of the panel, the efficiency in 2009 were North Carolina Govern­ deep cuts to NC PreK ment Efficiency and Re­ and the abolition of form initiative, or NC Smart Start, increased GEAR, in the budget he class size at public submitted to the Gen­ schools to cut teacher eral Assembly last year. positions, and steep Chris Fitzsimon Lawmakers approved tuition increases at uniNC Policy Watch $4 million to fund the versities and commu­ effort. nity colleges. There's nothing in­ He proposed abol­ herently wrong with that. Every­ body wants a more efficient govern­ ishing the widely recognized N.C. ment and there's always room for Housing Trust Fund, slashing improvement, though most of the Medicaid services and coverage for panels seem to be designed as much adults and children, cutting funding for the publicity governors receive for children with autism, and even when they create them as for actu­ slashing funding for foster care and ally identifying inefficiencies to free adoption assistance. The alterna­ up funding for education or other tive budget also proposed replacing Medicaid entirely with a block grant important programs. Judging by the people involved program. Coletti wanted to cut funding with McCrory's efficiency group, it could prove to be far more danger­ for the overcrowded court system, sharply reduce the number of work­ ous than irrelevant. A recent Associated Press story place safety inspectors, and end noted that the initiative will be over- state funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. And maybe most importantly, his alternative budget called wfor a constitutional amendment to ar­ bitrarily limit state spending based on a flawed formula that would force deep cuts to education, human ser­ vices and other vital state programs. But Coletti is not writing fringe budget proposals for a right-wing think tank any more. He is now in­ side the state government he loathes and playing a key role in a new ini­ tiative to dismantle it. It's also worth noting that the communications chief of NC GEAR is the former Mecklenburg County Republican Party Chair Lee Teague whose background appears to be in real estate, not communications or budget policy. Coletti told the Associated Press that NC GEAR is a "once in a life­ time opportunity to improve state government." And that is the problem. Coletti thought his 2009 budget proposal would have "improved" state gov­ ernment too, calling its draconian cuts to schools and human services "reasonable and responsible" when they were neither. Looking for efficiencies is one thing. Radically dismantling vital state institutions that make an im­ portant difference in people's lives is quite another—but that has long been the troubling goal of the folks Governor McCrory has put in charge of running NC GEAR. Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch, For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. New data clarify jobless trends Last July, North Caro­ not be claiming that North lina became the first state Carolina's exit from extend­ to exit the federal govern­ ed benefits caused the state's ment's extended-benefits civilian labor force to con­ program for unemployment tract. They would know that insurance. Six the apparent months later, decline in North at the start of Carolina's labor 2014, extended force began in benefits ceased February 2013, in the rest of the months before country. Presi­ the end of ex­ dent Obama tended benefits. and some They would politicians and also know that analysts want to the labor force renew the pro­ count also be­ gram for at least gan to decline some of 2014. markedly in oth­ Others think ex­ er Southeastern John Hood tended benefits states around John Locke Foundation are no longer a the same time, even though wise use of taxpayer money. these states Given the stakes, policy retained their extended UI analysts across the spectrum benefits. Indeed, since they have focused intently on the would know that Georgia's lahor-market statistics in decline was about the same North Carolina, which show as North Carolina's, and Ten­ a dramatic drop in the un­ nessee was actually larger, employment rate (from 8.8 they would never have heen percent in June to 6.9 per­ foolish enough to blame the cent in December, more than labor force decline on North twice the drop the nation as Carolina's unique UI policy. a whole experienced). I wish Here's something else an these analysts' intense focus informed analyst of North on the issue had been ac­ Carolina's labor market companied by an extensive trends would know: the de­ knowledge of how the statis­ cline in the labor force from tics were produced and what June 2013 to December 2013 was not large enough they meant. For example, if they truly to be statistically significant. knew what they were talking According to the Bureau of about, these analysts would Labor Statistics, because of the small size of the household-survey sample in North Carolina, "the approximate thresholds for statistically significant changes ... over a 6-month period (using the change from June-December 2013) are as follows: 68,000 for civilian Labor force; 61,000 for employment; 32,000 for unemployment; and 0.7 for unemployment rate. So, our official esti­ mates indicate that unem­ ployment (both in terms of the level and rate) in North Carolina has gone down significantly since June, but neither the labor force nor employment level changes were significant." The other BLS survey that generates labor-market sta­ tistics, the payroll survey, has a much larger sample size. Thus its margin of sampling error is lower. According to the payroll survey, North Carolina employers added 51,400 jobs from June to De­ cember, a statistically signifi­ cant increase. Moreover, that rate of increase (1.3 percent over six months) exceeded the national average for the same period (0.8 percent). North Carolina's job-cre­ ation trend also exceeds the national average over the longer run. From June 2011 to December 2013, the state added about 184,000 new jobs, a growth rate about 13 percent above average. There was, in fact, one recent period during which North Carolina lagged the nation. That was the fust six months of 2013, when we added only 13,100 new jobs, a growth rate of just 0.3 per­ cent. It was an outlier. North Carolina's job creation sur­ passed the national average during 2012 and during the last she months of 2013, as I've already indicated. Unfor­ tunately for the Left's flimsy narrative. Jan-June 2013 was the "wrong" period for the state to underperform, since it preceded the end of extended benefits. To sum up, then, here's what the available evidence tell us about North Carolina's July 2013 exit from extended benefits: 1) it was followed by a large, statistically signif­ icant drop in both the count and rate of unemployment; 2) it was followed by a sta­ tistically significant increase in filled jobs as measured by the payroll survey. Other claims, about house­ hold employment and labor force participation, lack sta­ tistical significance. Does that mean liberal editorialists will stop making them? You already know the answer to that question. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation, For more information, visit www.johnlocke.org. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 Compassion can make a difference Throughout the Scriptures, compassion upon thee, and will God graced His chosen people return and gather thee from all with mercies by ordaining their the nations, whither the LORD enemies to have compassion on thy God hath scattered thee." (Deut 30:2-3). them. Moses would have died as Again and again, He had His a child if it were prophets remind not for this kind of His people of this God's protection. fact. "Now be ye "And the daughter not stiffnecked, as of Pharaoh came your fathers were, but yield yourselves down to wash her­ self at the river; and unto the LORD, and enter into his her maidens walked sanctuary, which he along by the river's hath sanctified for side; and when she ever: and serve the saw the ark among LORD your God, the flags, she sent that the fierceness her maid to fetch of his wrath may it. And when she turn away from you. had opened it, she For if ye turn again saw the child: and, unto the LORD, behold, the babe Leila Harris your brethren and wept. And she had your children shall compassion on him, find compassion and said. This is one of the before them that lead them cap­ Hebrews' children." (Ex 2:5-6, tive, so that they shall come KJV). God promised that no mat­ again into this land: for the ter how far \ve turn from Him, LORD your God is gracious when we turn back in sincerity, and merciful, and will not turn He will have compassion on away his face from you, if ye us. "And shalt return unto the return unto him." (II Chron 30: LORD thy God, and shalt obey 8-9). The Psalms are failed with his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou stories of God's compassion. and thy children, with all thine Maschil of Asaph's Psalm 78 heart, and with all thy soul; states, "Nevertheless they did That then the LORD thy God flatter him with their mouth, will turn thy captivity, and have and they lied unto him with their tongues. For their heart was not right with him, nei­ ther were they stedfast in his covenant. But he, being full of cpmpassion, forgave their iniq­ uity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and dfd not stir up all his wrath." (Psa 78:36-38). Of course, David knew person­ ally of God's compassion, "The LORD is»gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy." (Psa 145:8). Jesus Himself showed com­ passion time and again during His walk on earth. "And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their syna­ gogues, and preaching the gos­ pel of the kingdom, and heal­ ing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." (Matt 9:35-36). His parable of the ruler who showed compassion to a ser­ vant is well known. "But foras­ much as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt." (Matt 18:25-27). The wrath invoked by the ruler after having shown such compassion, and then finding out that the servant showed no compassion to others is a direct warning to us—if we don't extend the compassion we have received from God on to others. "Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?" (Matt 18:33). Do we really want to be asked this question by God? The good Samaritan was made infamous by Jesus' par­ able of his compassion. "But a certain Samaritan, as he jour­ neyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had com­ passion on him." (Luke 10:33). Peter's lesson is wonderful for daily living for the Lord. "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of an­ other, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not ren­ dering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil." (I Peter 3:8-12). John warned that lack of com­ passion shows lack of God's will in us. "But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of com­ passion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?" (I John 3:17). We literally cannot help ev­ ery person in every situation that we come across and have compassion for; but God can. What we lack in time, money, and even patience, we can more than make up for in prayer. God is able to help every need. He is able to help us discern who to help ourselves and who to keep in our prayers. Remembering Jude's words may help, "Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a dif­ ference." (Jude 1:21-22). Show, compassion to some­ one, and make a difference, for the glory of God. CHURCH CALENDAR Feb. 14-15 Faith Fellowship Church announces a Marriage Conference en­ titled "Becoming One." Live simulcast from Mar­ riage Today with Jimmy and Karen Evans on be­ coming one in the areas of mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Times and dates are as follows: Friday night 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dinner, games, skits, five sessions. $25 per couple or $15 for singles. For more informa­ tion, call Faith Fellowship at 846-3346. Pastor Elliott Osowitt invites you to at­ tend. Feb.15 5 p.m. Valentine's Dinner. Buffalo Baptist Church youth will host their annual Valentine's Dinner. The youth will be preparing a dinner, there will be games to play and an auction. Per request there will be a "Kiss the Donkey" contest. Proceeds will benefit Buffalo Baptist Youth Group. Rev. Ken Furches and congregation invite all to attend. 7 p.m. An Evening with Michael Combs will be held at Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, at the Stone Center on Cherry Street in Wilkesboro. Opening for him will be Fortify who has a member that was a resident of the Children's Home. For more information or to reserve your seat, call 336-66% 5683. Feb.16 11 a.m. Rev. Neil Hat­ field will be preaching at Orion Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Michael Carter and congregation invite you to attend. Feb. 18 CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • Wert Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual ft Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptlsf Church Befhany United Methodist Church ST. FRANCls OF ASSISI West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Mctm ft Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English ft 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times £ Deacons and Finance Committees will be held in the Midway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Bap­ tist State Convention and Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our present­ ers. Refreshments will be served. Several topics will be shared like: what's new 6:30 p.m. 'Due Seminar in 2014, dangers of lump for Pastors, Treasurers, sum compensation, minis­ 1670 NH. Jrffmon ltd.. Wnt Jtffmon. NC 78604 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. Wert Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 336-846-7445 40S Highway 104 South (136) 246-2012 i hletird thorn" luho 74: SO Big Flatts Baptist Church Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) 107 W. Second Street Wert Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School | 11:00 Morning Worship Glendais Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 Seventh-Day Adventisf Church of Worrensville Pastor, Chris Cox Holy Trinity Church • • Sunday School 9:4S a.m. Worthip H 00 O.OI. Sunday Night Service* 6:10 p.Bl. Wrdnetday Service 7:00 p.ai. Miction* BuHdbif by Faith Proud** Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Kevin Morgan Sendees: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (All Stars for Jesus) Everyone Welcome! 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: . Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM •aemsvaim i Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Rev. Will Heyward Reverend PhD Arnold Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:4So.m. Suaday School - 90S m.m. Morning Worship • 11:00 a.m. (vstdng Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wrdncsday SMf Stud, 7:00 p.*. Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon 104 and 88 Wort. Smethport NC 336-877-2801 Pastor Steven LeaShomb Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Smethport Independent Baptist Church ter-related expenses, hous­ ing allowance and much more. You do not need to be in Guidestone (annuity board) as a member but you will need to register so we will have enough mate­ rial for everyone. For more information or questions, call the Ashe Baptist Asso­ ciation Office at 846-5631, or email domdblackburn@ gmail.com, or pbills@ ncbaptist.org by Feb. 10, 2014. TOToaaoKOMeooec Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave.. Wert Jefferson 846-7481 5 Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooMO AM Mf. Jefferson Baptist Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church First Assembly of God Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Servke 8:30am & 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshlo -4:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6=30 pm BaMmountalnchurch.org Email: BaMmountain9skybest.com Church 877-1550 Worship Service: 11 AM Rev. Keith Casey Pastor Kellh Styron Comer of Few-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson 88 West - left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. ^ Wednesday Night Bibi* Study - 7:00p.m. continuing the wort of Jesus Peocefutty, Simply, Together I0S7 US Hwy 771 N. totter.on. 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NC 28644 Thou shalt not commit adultry VII thee any i^aven ima$s VIII I 'Thou shalt not bike the name c»f * Thou shalt not steal the LORD thy GOP in vain ,V p yW4 ^ p " w 0^ ihou shalt not bear false to keep it holt) M IX geiTkpmber the sab!1 ith clay witness against thy|pro _v ^r OLJUItL Art*- r I hi|father, thn mother -Hut © Dr Pepper Bottling VANNOY Company C O N S T R U C T I O N Corner of Hwy. 221 ft Cherry St. Compliments of * West Jefferson Jefferson VANNOY & SONS 8 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 246-4591 246-6077 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center HAWollTompanl mmm 739 US Hwy 221 lus West Jeff arson Jefferson, NC 246-9969 336-246-4155 Mon. - Sat.: 8:30AM - 5:20PM 1 A not covet- / * \ ^ Pi^i . YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY CITGO RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control Call 846-9241 1 IdA-ZDM Ronnie Hopkins ' ' ••AAA To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 �• FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2014 ; ONLINE Game of the Week video can be Nathan I lain, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 found at jeffersonpost.com nham@civitaiin)edia.coin Huge second half lifts Huskies to win Nathan Ham nham@civi tasmedia.com Just when East Wilkes thought it might get its first victory of the season, the Ashe County Huskies overcame a halftime deficit to'blow out the Cardinals, 71-45 East Wilkes held a 30-28 lead at halftime, but a potent offensive attack and a stifling Husky defense completely changed the game in the final two quarters. Ashe outscored East by a 42-15 margin in the ttyrd and fourth quarters combined, in­ cluding a 26-6 fourth quarter, to pull away for the win. The Cardinals dropped to 0-19 overall and 0-10 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Con­ ference. The Huskies sit at 8-12 over­ all and 6-4 in MVAC action. Ashe County shot 61-percent from the field and also limited its turnovers to just eight. The Huskies hit five three-point shots and hit 12 of its 19 shots from the charity stripe. Devan Sheets and Bradley Lucas each had 12 points to pace the Huskies. Connor Bowers had 10' points, three assists and three steals. Gavin Woodie scored nine, Cullen Ashley scored nine and Alex Spencer also chipped in nine points. Corbin Winebarger scored four points off the bench, Parker Shelton had three, Kendall Richardson added two and Kaleb Sexton hit one of two from the free throw line. Ashe will have a big week coming up to close out the regular season. The team plays Starmount at home on Monday in a game that has been postponed nu­ merous times for bad weather. This game will also be Senior Night. Devan Sheets and Cul­ len Ashley are the team's only seniors this season. Ashe hits the road the next day to take on rival Wilkes Central before returning home Thursday to face West Wilkes in the regular season finale. "Najhan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Nathan Ham|Jefferson Post Junior point guard Connor Bowers had 10 points, three steals and three as­ sists in the victory. Cardinals take down Lady Huskies, 63-58 East Wilkes and Ashe County battled through four close quarters, but the Cardi­ nals were able to get the best of the home team lady Huskies, 63-58. "This was a disappointing loss," said Ashe Head Coach Laura Foster. "Our sec­ ond half intensity level didn't match East Wilkes." Foster also shouldered some of the blame, saying she could have done some things differently. Offensively, it was a very balanced scor­ ing night. Morgan Hudler led the team with 12 points, including eight points from the free throw line. The junior point guard also dished out a team-high seven assists. Hallie Brown had 11 points and four re­ bounds, Sydney Kate Grubb had her sea­ son-best total of nine points, Paige Spell had nine points and seven rebounds and Ashton Lee returned from injury to score nine points. Sophomore Savannah Brooks chipped in four points and 11 rebounds and junior Abby Lopp had four points and six boards. The Lady Huskies hold a 10-10 overall record and are 5-5 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. East Wilkes is 10-9 overall and 6-4 in the MVAC. Ashe will wrap up the regular season next week, which includes a rematch with rival Wilkes Central on Tuesday in Wilkesboro. Ashe will host Starmount on Mon­ day and West Wilkes on Thursday. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 JV boys improve to 15-3 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham|Jefferson Post Cody Martin slams home this dunk on Tuesday against Legacy Charter. ___ q -«| Ashe County Head Coach Daniel Wain and his junior varsity boys' team contin­ ue to pile up the wins against Mountain Valley Conference foes. The Huskies were too strong for North Wilkes last week, beating the Vikings, 66-30. , Sophomore big man Stanton Moore had 12 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman James Bittle scored 12 points and pulled down 11 boards. Malachi Poe had 11 points, CoCo Clay scored 11, Judd Price had eight and Dante Shuler scored eight. On Tuesday, Ashe had its most domi­ nant win of the season, pounding West Wilkes, 88-11. Clay poured in 25 points, Poe had 17 and Tristen Jones scored 10. Moore had eight, Shuler had eight, Price scored seven, Bittle added six and Kris Lonidier had four. Ashe is now 15-3 overall and undefeated in conference play. . The Huskies have three games lined up for next week. Ashe will host Starmount on Monday, travel to Wilkes Central on Tuesday and host West Wilkes on Thursday to conclude the JV season. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 iwiuer i&Nainannamo/ Oak Hill Academy Spagnolo rises from SRC adds lour wi to starter in two years The Oak Hill Academy Warriors picked up vic­ tories in four of their last five games to move to 30-3 overall on the season. OHA hosted Genesis Academy on Jan. 27 and pounded out a 104-50 vic­ tory. Caleb Martin was the high scorer with 19 points. BJ. Stith scored 14 and grabbed seven rebounds. Cody Martin added 10 points and center Rokas Gustys recorded yet an­ other double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Kern Ubaru and Tony Anderson scored 11 points off the bench and sopho­ more Khadim Sy scored 10 and grabbed nine re­ bounds. Two days later, the War­ riors lost its third game of the season, this one to Arlington Country Day, 62-53. Oak Hill bounced back with a win last Friday in Bristol, Va., against The Miller School. Stith scored 16 points to propel the Warriors to an 86-55 wiij. Cody Martin added 14 points while Anderson finished with 13 off the bench. The Warriors had no time to enjoy the victory as they had to be in Raleigh the next evening to face Word of God Academy. • The game was close for most of the way, but Oak Hill pulled away a bit in the fourth quarter for the 69-57 victory. Gustys had 17 points and nine boards. Junior point guard Terrence Phil­ lips had 17 points and five assists. Cody Martin finished with 15 and Stith scored 11 and added six rebounds. Most recently, Oak Hill squared off with Legacy Charter School on Tuesday night. Gustys had another strong game in the post with 19 points and nine re­ bounds to lead the squad to a 77-59 win. Stith was one rebound shy of a doubledouble with 14 points and nine boards. Caleb Martin had 15 and Cody Martin scored 10. The Warriors will have a week off until its next game, a home contest against Mt. Zion Academy Feb. 11. Oak Hill is currently ranked 18th in the nation in the MaxPreps Top 25. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Appalachian Sports Idiot The track to becoming a college athlete isn't always the same for everyone. Many come through recruitment and scholarships, others come by way of walking on. Some are complete surprises. Senior men's basketball for­ ward Tommy Spagnolo is one of those surprises. He only made his way onto the coaching staffs radar through simple word of mouth of his game at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) at Appalachian State University. "I discovered Tommy as I kept hearing about a big kid in the SRC that was kill­ ing everyone," head coach Jason Capel said. "It started, I thought, as a joke from the guys ragging on a teammate who was said to be getting outplayed by Tommy. Then one day I invited him over to workout." "I was impressed with how big he was physically and in the first drill, he jumped up and dunked so hard I thought he would break the back­ board. From there, he had my attention," Capel said. Tommy didn't start playing basketball until he was eight or nine years old, but took to it immediately once he got onto the court. "The fust league I played in was at a YMCA in Wilkes County and I've just played school-ball ever since then," Spagnolo said. "My dad pro­ moted it growing up, he was always into it because he played sports in high schooL I just fell in love with basketbid!." His dad's influence didn't stop at sports, however, as that and location also factored into Tommy choosing to at­ tend App State. "[I like] the fact that it's close to home," Spagnolo said. "A lot of people I grew up with can come watch [games] and old high school friends can come watch too. Plus, my dad works here too and it's nice to be able to go home once in a while." His father, John, works at Appalachian as a Technology Specialist for Faculty Devel­ opment in the College of Edu­ cation. But Tommy decided on App State in search of a de­ gree in Recreational Man­ agement, not basketball. Nevertheless, that's exactly where he ended up his ju­ nior year. �TKo . w^eHellthalanhian D's<ADHD) is i^'P^ment y e a r term of service appointees Jr*Dnewest and the Health. Thev ^?ard of M e m ­ b e r s ^•Penningt™ may be r e a p . Pointed for a maxi­ mum of forMaeTh^.ye;ratPP0inte<i three c o n secutive terms. Spe­ c i f i c profesH^.t^e of the Hoard of s i o n s uh are re­ health for M? y' promote quired slalute to be and be an advocate fwall by general statute to be m 1/ r>. . ^ ,0r 311 citizens. ™mbem ..... .^.uuuson — Ken Richardson ."The Appalachian Dk Alleghany County tnct Board of Health works riHTV! f °rair an(i Da* from Watau*a hard to support our mk rt as viceneaithy "ounce t£,?,sedt° <»- Hunters for the Hungry donate over a ton of deer meat The processed venison was provided to four county charities During the 2013 to join us before the deer hunting season in fall 2014 hunting sea­ Ashe County, hunters son. You don't have to turned 59 deer over to be a hunter to feed the a local, state-licensed hungry in our county, processor who con­ just interested in do­ verted each deer into nating money so the ground meat. That re­ deer which are donat­ sulted in around 2,360 ed to the project can pounds of meat, which be processed," said was converted into Burkett. One of the ideas Bur­ 9,440 wrapped, readyto-eat meals that were kett is pursuing is con­ distributed to four tacting all of the Ashe charities in the county. County churches to Those charities then designate the last Sun­ distributed the meat day in October (just to needy families. The before muzzle loader Ashe County Wild­ season opens) as a day life Club contributed for a special collection $1,000 of the $2,180 to be raised for the that was raised to con­ meat processing. Bow vert the deer into the hunting'season opens in September, so the meals. "This is the fourth 2014 Hunters for the year the Ashe Coun­ Hungry program will ty Wildlife Club has be launching in less been involved in this than nine months. worthy project," said "In years past people Bill Burkett, the club's hunted until they filled coordinator between their own freezers hunters and people and then they stayed who are interested in home. Hunters for the contributing to the Hungry allows hunters to continue the sport, project. "This is a good proj­ but with a humanitar­ ect for churches, busi­ ian purpose of helping nesses and individu­ those people who are als to get involved. having trouble putting T would like every food on the table," church in the county Burkett said. that has a men's, wom­ The Ashe County en's or fellowship club Wildlife Club is a club NOTICE of men and women who enjoy hunt­ ing, fishing, and the shooting disciplines. It maintains ranges for rifle, pistol and the shotgun sports in eastern Ashe County. The Ashe County 4-H Shooting Sports'Club is sponsored by the club. New members to the Wildlife Club are always welcome with the only require­ ment being that new Club members also belong to or join the National Rifle Asso­ ciation. New members join at $125 a year and regular dues are $100 per year with lifetime memberships available depending upon age of the member. The Club will com­ plete its new club­ house in April of this year, just before the first of five Interna­ tional Benchrest Rifle tournaments. This year the Club will host both the state and the national tournaments for benchrest shooters at 100 and 200 yards. For more details on the Ashe County Wildlife Club, visit the club's website at www. acwlc.org. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 22, 2013, Neustar, Inc., in its role as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), notified the Commission that the projected exhaust date for the 336 numbering plan area (NPA) code had been revised to second quarter 2016. In an earlier filed petition, in this docket, Neustar requested that the Commission approve the Industry's recommended all-services distributed overlay relief plan for the 336 area code. TWO AREA CODES AND TEN-DIGIT DIALING Industry representatives have recommended a "distributed overlay" as the relief plan for the 336 area code. Under the recommended plan, a new area code would be assigned to cover or "overlay" the entire geographic area using the existing 336 area code boundary lines. This would result in two area codes for the same geographic area. The chief advantage of using an overlay relief plan is that existing telephone subscribers would not have to change area codes or telephone numbers. When telephone numbers in the 336 area code run out, new residential and business telephone numbers for the area would be assigned from the new area code. The chief disadvantage of using an overlay relief plan is that all local calls dialed using seven digits today would have to be dialed using ten digits (336 + seven-digit telephone number or new area code + seven-digit telephone number). A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulation would require ten-digit dialing both between and within the 336 code and the new overlay area code. OTHER SOLUTIONS WERE CONSIDERED In Neustar's recent filing, three variations of a "geographic split" relief plan were also updated for consideration. Under these plans, the geographic area covered by the 336 area code would be split into two parts. Roughly half of the affected telephone subscribers would continue to be served through the 336 area code, and half would change to the new area code. Although ten-digit dialing would not be required within the area codes, most seven-digit dialed calling routes that exist today in the 336 area code would become ten-digit dialed calling routes in both directions if they are split by the new area code boundary. The industry rejected all geographic split relief plans because of the necessity of changing the telephone numbers of a large number of subscribers, the difficulty of predicting growth for the two areas, and potential customer confusion as the area is divided into smaller pieces. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN HIGH POINT After carefully considering the updated information filed by Neustar, the Commission has determined that all affected subscribers should have an opportunity to express their views on the recommendation. Accordingly, the Commission will conduct a public-hearing to be convened in High Point, North Carolina, on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., High Point Courthouse - The Washington Courtroom, 505 East Green Drive, High Point, North Carolina 27261 and shall resume on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the same location, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the matter of area code relief for the 336 area code. The evening hearing on March 10, 2014 shall be conducted for the sole purpose of receiving testimony and comments from members of the public. Members of the public who are unable to attend the evening public hearing on March 10, 2014, will be allowed to testify on the morning of March 11, 2014. The Commission will receive testimony from all formal parties, including the industry participants, the Public Staff, Attorney General, and any other intervenors on March 11. The formal parties shall present a summary of their written comments and be prepared to respond to questions from the Commission. Persons desiring to send written statements to the Commission should submit their statement supporting the industry recommendation, or any alternative proposal, on or before Maroh 14, 2014, and should include any information that those persons wish to be considered by the Commission in this matter. Interventions or statements addressed to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Statements may also be faxed to (919) 733-7300. The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through the Executive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to: Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director - Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326, Fax: (919) 733-9565 The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, III, Attorney General — State of North Carolina, Post Office Box 629, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 - 0629, Fax: (919) 716-6757 » - A« ' "5 sr — - nmf5'*)*u'ent disease> and Ashe County board £2 d i , envir°nment," members also include Kasari Beth Lovette, Health I'SK "g* Katnna Miller, Sue " Director at ADHD. pt0nDr Joel Yates Uand Dr. W Yate! an commisand Alleghany, Ashe and sioner Judy Poe. Watauga County Com­ For the recent Ashe missioners each select a County vacancies, the member from their board county -u.uusn, and — j advertised ana to serve on the Board of accepted written applicaHealth. The appointed Hons for the positions. Countv r,tm ' tions Ashp (^niinhi Q)unty members of • 7*1 •Ashe County Commis0f the Board of members of .the Board of sioner. Judy Po* ^ Ku sioner, Judv Poe, expressed HeaHh appoint members her gratitude to the new from each county for a 3 appointees Submitted Photo|Jefferson Post "I appreciate the indiwho freelV give of their personal time to serve on the health depart­ ment board. It takes time, a Personal commitment! and willingness to serve our fellow citizens," Poe said. The Appalachian Di» t^ T*of Hcalth meets every other month. Notic­ es of meetings are posted m the local county health department and with local wumy auminisiration. county administration. Additional information on the Appalachian Disurc nppmacman uis triff U/xnliL r\ .» trict Health Department the Board of i U-,mil aim Health and v..^ other services it provides can be found at www.apphealth.com. Area Births Howell Christy Sharp and Dustin Howell of Laurel Springs, announce the birth of their daughter, Alyssa Marie Howell, born Jan. 29,2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds and 7.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Peggy Cotton and Patricia Howell. Sibling is Andrew Howell. LOOKING FOR A ? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe unemployment rate increased in December ByWil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Ashe County's unemployment rate increased to 8.3 percent in De­ cember of 2013, according to data released by the N.C. Division of Em­ ployment Security today. Unemployment increased 0.2 per­ cent, following an 8.1 percent rate in November, which was the lowest in the county in the last five yeans. In 2012, December unemployment was at 11.7 percent in the county. • The labor force in Ashe County is at 11,334 people with 936 people unemployed, according to DES data. In November, the county had a workforce of 11,845 people with 964 unemployed Both the workforce and number erf those unemployed decreased Ashe also (hopped from No. 71 in November to No. 78 in county un­ employment rankings. Statewide, the number of coun­ ties with unemployment rates 5 percent or below doubled to six and counties with a rate of 10 percent or higher decreased from six to five. "The number of workers onployed statewide (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in December by 32,140 to 4,315,366, while those percent) counties were the lowest unemployment rates in the region. Ashe County was the only High Country area to see unemployment rates increase. Larry Parker, DES public informa­ tion officer, said the uemployment data was taken from the week of Dec. 12. All 14 of North Carolina's metro areas and 25 of the 26 Micropolitian Statistical areas saw unemployment decrease. The Kill Devil Hills MSA saw a 0B percent increase. January 2014 data for the state will be released Monday, March 17 and Ashe County data will be re- unemployed decreased 17,561 to 305,196," according to the DES re­ lease. "Since December 2012, the number erf workers employed state­ wide increased 29,050, while those unempfoyed decreased 140,214." Scotland (12.6 percent) and Gra­ ham (122 percent) had the highest unemployment rates in the state, while Orange (4.1 percent) and Chatham (4.4 percent) counties had the lowest. Within the High Country region, Ashe had the second highest un­ employment rate behind Mitchell County (8.5 percent), while Watau­ ga (5.6 percent) and Alleghany (7.1 The unemployment rates for North­ western North Carolina counties. leased Friday, March 21. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty SkyBest From Page 1 While filming and produc­ ing the "Visions of Ashe" episode on old time music, Ballard and St. Germain saw first hand how the leg­ acy of local history in alive and well. "We saw music running in families in Ashe, from the 1890s to today," St. Germain said. "And the amazing thing was that so many people didn't even realize that they shared 'musical genes' in common with their ancestors, and they were threads in this tapestry that goes back hundreds of years." The new series has al­ ready gained accolades; Germain Media received the Paul Green Multime­ dia Award for the "Moon­ shine" episode of "Visions of Ashe" and was nominat­ ed by the North Carolina Family Film Festival for the "Visions of Alleghany" episode "Back When." "It's humbling that peo­ ple have welcomed us into their homes and lives," Ballard said. Local viewers will be able to experience Ger­ main Media's work in their homes on Friday, Feb. 14 when SkyBest TV will dir the "Visions of Ashe" series on SkyZhone HD Channels 1 and 801. The series will begin at 8 p.m. with the Moonshine epi­ sode. SkyZhone HD is the lo­ cal TV channel found ex­ clusively on SkyBest TV featuring local high school and youth league sports, community event cover­ age and unique original content like the Visions of Ashe series. SkyBest TV is available only via SkyLine's fiber-optic network. "We've been blessed with opportunity and peo­ ple have really responded to our work," St. Germain said. "We're very apprecia­ tive to SkyLine for caring about the communities that it serves." St. Germain said his company, which offers full service website develop­ ment in addition to film production, has grown in leaps and bounds since its early days when he filmed using a hand-held flip cam­ era. "During the past two years we have been build­ ing the team and adding the equipment necessary to become an innovative and award winning film and TV production team," St. Germain said. "Our goals are to entertain and inform our audiences, and to let our passion for this work shine through." To view film clips, or for more information on Ger­ main Media, visit www. germainmedia.com. In­ formation on SkyBest TV can be found at www.skybesttv.com. Despite the reported fiscal health of the board, with gov­ ernmental activities exceed­ ing liabilities by $39,735,501, the management's discussion portion of the audit reflected that "Ashe County Schools suffered a loss of approxi­ mately $2 million in state and federal-level cuts." "Due to the State's eco­ nomic trauma, teachers, school-based administrators, instructional support and support personnel has not received a salary increase for three years...the Board does acknowledge that more than three years of budget cuts and position loss have taken a deep toll on staff morale and student perceptions re­ garding their value to our community," according to the management notes of the au­ dit report. The board noted that as such, it would continue to make plans for future conser­ vative budget development in "a fiscally prudent manner." Acconiing to the man­ agement notes, local level funding provided some compensation, as Ashe County commissioners in­ creased school funding from $3,760,520 to $4,000,000 and continued their support of the technology program by again appropriating$118,072 to it. Other highlights from the audit — The Ashe County Board of Education ranked 35 out of 115 school systems in the state in per pupil expen­ ditures. — The per pupil expen­ diture, including child nutri­ tion, for 2013 was $9,450, which was relatively level as compared to 2012's per pupil expenditure of $9,578. — County-wide, 61.97 percent of students, includ­ ing Pre-K and Even Start stu­ dents qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. — The board paid tuition for 10 Ashe County students to enroll at Two Rivers Char­ ter School in Watauga Coun­ ty. According to management notes, "charter schools con­ tinue to reduce available fund­ ing for public education." — The County paid $846,113 is debt service for Westwood Elementary and and making the necessary structural changes, and antic­ ipates having the move com- plete by Feb. 17, according to Lambeth. Mountain Hearts patients are being notified of the change by staff and will receive a letter from the hos­ pital in the next week. As to the confidence level that the restructuring will allow AMH to continue of­ fering the range of services, Thore said, "It really de­ pends on the direction of healthcare. WeTvl be con­ stantly looking at all aspects of our business to ensure that we maintain a viable hospital for the community." Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @> CDayinWJ Schools From Page 1 been planning accordingly for the loss of ARRA and other funds at the state and federal leveL Phyllis \htes, associate su­ perintendent of business and operations for Ashe County Schools said the $432,927 was used for "maintenance of instructional program costs and instructional salaries." "It is cruciaJ to have a solid fund balance, as we've learned over the last couple of years," Wike said. "School districts can't levy taxes and have no other means to fund any cuts made at the federal and state levels." The BOE proprietary fund, which represents the district's for-profit food service fund ended the year with a balance of $731,579, which Wike called a "positive result." "That is something to be very proud of; some districts we look at are having a really hard time being profitable," Wike said. The one finding which re­ flected an "internal control weakness" was a failure to record meal sales into the BOE's general ledger for the month of March 2013. Wike said the managerial oversight did not cause a loss of funds and was easily remedied. "Overall, the audit went veiy well, and we were very pleased with all of the cooper­ ation and all of the hard work from the accounting staff and management in Ashe Coun­ ty," Wike told the board. NOW YOU CAN SAVE AN ADDITIONAL *5 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS! 12 PACKAGES STARTING AT DIRECTV tiP AUTHORIZED DEALER $760,105 in debt service for Ashe County High School. — Primary sources of rev­ enue are: 70 percent from the State of North Carolina, 16 percent from Ashe County and 8 percent from federal funds. — The board's increase in position of $76,455 from the previous fiscal year. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ CDayinWJ From Page 1 to the county." 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Cox. deceased, John Benjamin Jak Reeves, of Ashe County, North Caro­ Substitute Trustee lina, this is to notify all persons NOTICE OF having claims against said es­ FORECLOSURE SALE tate to present them to the un­ Under and by virtue of the dersigned on or before the 8th power of sale contained in that day of May, 2014, or this no­ certain deed of trust executed tice will be pleaded in bar of by Larry J. Royal and Donna their recovery. All persons in­ O. Royal dated 28th day of debted to the said estate will November 2005 and recorded please make immediate pay­ in the Ashe County Public Re­ ment to the undersigned. gistry in Book 00338 at pages This the 31th day of January. 1925-1935, default having 2014 been made in the payment of John T. Kilby, Executor the indebtedness thereby se­ KILBY & HURLEY cured, and said deed of trust Attorney at Law being by the terms thereof sub­ PO Box 24 ject to foreclosure, the under­ West Jefferson, NC 28694 signed will offer for sale at pub­ Published: lic auction to the highest bid­ 2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 der, for cash, at the Court­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS house door in Jefferson, North Carolina, at 10:00 a.m. on the Having qualified as Executor 21st day of February, 2014, for the Estate of Eugene Goss, the lands conveyed in said deceased late of Asne County, deed of trust, the same lying North Carolina, this is to notify and being in Obids Township, all persons having claims Ashe County, North Carolina, against the estate of said de­ and being more particularly de­ ceased to present them on or scribed as follows: before 7th day of May, 2014, FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING or this notice will be pleaded in on an 18 inch white oak in the bar of their recovery. All per­ western line of the Len Severt sons indebted to said estate property, said oak being the will please make immediate southeast comer of the Jackie Noblett property and being the This the 4th day of February, northeast corner of tract herein 2014. described; thence with the Len For the Estate of Eugene Goss Severt line and an existing Mark Anthony Goss fence south 33-39 east 357.59 180 John T. Farabee Lane feet to the center of branch; Lexington, NC 27295 thence down and with the cen­ Published: ter of said branch and a divi­ 2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 sion line of the Goodman prop­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS erty, south 51-31 west 93.01 Having qualified as Executor feet; south 32-33 west 33.55 for the Estate of Truett L. Per­ feet; south 08-59 west 28.86 kins,deceased late of Ashe feet; south 10-09 east 48.10 County, North Carolina, this is feet; south 04-00 east 95.47 to notify all persons having feet; south 03-07 east 60.26 claims against the estate of feet; south 61-22 west 30.78 said deceased to present them feet to the centerline of NC on or before 3rd day of May, Highway 163; thence with the 2014, or this notice will be centerline of said road north pleaded in bar of their recov­ 26-02 west 140.58 feet; north ery. All persons indebted to 22-45 west 211.12 feet; north 20-24 west 270.40 feet; thence said estate will please make immediate payment. leaving road and with the This the 3rd day of February, Noblett line north 68-53 east 2014. 28.93 feet to an iron stake; For the Estate of Truett L. Per­ north 68-53 east 124.85 feet to kins the point of BEGINNING, con­ Walter L. Hollifield taining 2.110 acres, inclusive 123 Windy Hill Drive of the existing right of way of Spruce Pines, NC 28777 NC Highway 163, according to PUBLISH: a survey by Bobby J. Oliver & 2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 Associates, P.A., RLS L-1276, under date of December 9, NORTH CAROLINA 1982, and revised under date ASHE COUNTY of June 4, 1987. NOTICE OF JOE WALKER Ahd being the same land de­ EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE scribed in and conveyed by OF OKEY L. THOMAS that certain deed from Le­ The undersigned, havina quali­ onard B. Goodman and wife, fied as Executor of the Estate Nelda B. Goodman to Larry of Okey L. Thomas, deceased, James Royal and wife, Donna late of Ashe County, North O. Royal, dated 11 June 1987, Carolina this is to notify all per­ and of record in the Ashe sons having claims against County Public Registry in Book said estate to present them to 159, page 1582. the undersigned on or before SECOND TRACT: BEGIN­ the 1st day of May, 2014, or NING on a point in the centerthis notice will be pleaded in line of NC Highway 163 over a bar of their recovery. All per­ culvert, said point being the sons indebted to the said es­ southwest corner of the Royal tate will please make immedi­ 2.110 acre tract and being the ate payment to the under­ northwest corner of the tract signed. described herein; thence run­ This the 27th day of January, ning with the centerline of NC 2014. Highway 163 the following JOE WALKER courses and distances: South 9509 U.S. Hwy 221 N 26-02 East 24.10 feet to a Crumpler, NC 28617 point; South 28-02 East 295.51 John T. Kilby feet to a point; South 27-26 Kilby & Hurley East 234.43 feet to a point; P. O. Box 24 thence leaving the highway West Jefferson, NC 28694 and running with the Edwards Published: line North 18-59 East 42.35 1.31.14/2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14 feet to a point; thence continu­ STATE OF NORTH ing with the Edwards line North CAROLINA 17-52 West 333.58 feet to a ASHE COUNTY point; thence continuing with IN THE GENERAL COURT the Edwards line North 04-02 OF JUSTICE East 154.65 feet to a point; DISTRICT COURT DIVISION thence continuing with the Ed­ 19- IT-^Q wards line North 15-46 East IN THE MATTER OF: 182.16 feet to an iron stake; V.L.B. (DOB 08/17/2012) thence with the line of Good­ man and others North 87-08 NOTICE OF PROCEEDING West 33.90 feet to a 28-inch AND SERVICE OF PRO­ marked red oak; thence North CESS BY PUBLICATION 34-04 West 64.91 feet to a TO: The father, VINSON LEE marked post; thence North 34BLEVINS and 32 West 92.75 feet to a post The mother. KRISTINA MAR­ near the branch; thence North IE BOWERS (aka Kristina Mar­ 33-39 West 4.50 feet to the ie Blevins, Tina Marie Bowers, center of the branch, a corner Tina Marie Blevins, Kristina of Royal; thence with the cen­ Marie Greene, and Tina Marie ter of said branch and the line Greene), of a male child. of the Royal 2.110 acre tract V.L.B., bom on or about Au­ the following courses and dis­ gust 17, 2012 in Watauga tances: South 51-31 West County, NC. 93.01 feet; South 32-33 West 33.55 feet; South 08-59 West The mother and fathers' last 28.86 feet; South 10-09 East known address being in Ashe 48.10 feet; South 04-00 East • County and possibly now liv­ 94.47 feet; South 03-07 East ing in Chester County, 60.26 feet; South 61-22 West Pennsylvania 30.78 feet to the center of Highway 163, the point of BE­ TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile GINNING, the same contain­ Petition has been filed by the ing 2.093 acres, more or less, Ashe County Department of inclusive of the existing right of Social Services seeking relief way of NC Highway 163 against you in the aboveAnd being the same land de­ named juvenile proceeding. scribed in and conveyed by The nature of the relief sought that certain deed from Le­ is to terminate your parental onard B. Goodman and wife, rights to the minor child bom Nelda B. Goodman to Larry on August 17, 2012. You are James Royal and wife, Donna required to respond and an­ O Royal, dated 23 December swer the Juvenile Petition with­ 1987, and of record in the in 40 days after January 31, Ashe County Public Registry in 2014 (the date of the first pub­ Book 162, page 648. lication of this notice). Upon Dwelling on the property con­ your failure to respond or an­ sists of 2,123 square feet of liv­ swer within the time pre­ ing space with a 2 car at­ scribed, the Ashe County De­ tached garage. partment of Social Services will 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths. Parcel apply to the Court for the relief Number 12310-161. sought, termination of your At the time of sale, the highest parental rights. bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount NCGS Chapter 7B authorizes of five (5%) per cent of the you to have a Court-appointed amount of the bid or Seven lawyer to represent you in Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, these actions. Your attorney whichever is greater. remains as in previous hear­ This the 15th day of January ings in which you appeared: 2014. the mother's attorney is Drew John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves, Jackson, PO Box 1277, West Sub. Trustee Reeves Law Jefferson, NC 28694 (336-846Firm, PLLC PO Drawer 67 2047) and the father's attor­ West Jefferson, North Caro­ ney is John Johnston, PO Box lina 28694 398, Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-7172 (336-246-3311). You may call Published: 2.7.14/2.14.14 the Deputy Clerk of the Juven­ ile Court of Ashe County at 336-219-1400 for further in­ formation. 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"Costs have drasti­ cally gone up in the last two weeks," he said. Jessup said it is hard to say what the average price is, but it was in the "S3 a gallon" range. For NCPGA, they are looking for potential so­ lutions for future years to prevent the short­ ages. That includes national legislation to limit exporting and en­ couraging dealers to have extra storage and a plan going into the win­ ter months. "(Propane) is not just a commodity for us," Jessup said. "It heats people's homes, cooks people's food and pro­ vides hot showers. For us, it's personal." For the providers, they are weathering the cold months and are waiting for the warmer temperatures. "I think the milder temperatures will ease Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth to perform at Ashe Arts Center the demand side," Douglas said. Blue Ridge Energies The Ashe County- Arts is also working with its Council will host musicians customers to help how­ Laura Boosinger and Josh ever they can. Goforth at the Ashe Arts "As we come out of Center on Saturday, Feb.8. The concert will take place the heating season, we in the Arts Center's gallery hope to see prices de­ starting at 7:30 p.m. Both Boi>singer and Gocrease as demand de­ forth are residents of Madi­ creases," Whitener said. son County. The duo wffl be "We are working with performing several different our customers if there instruments throughout the are issues with payment show. "Laura and Josh are both and we have several op­ well-known, traditional musi­ tions for making pay­ cians," said Jane Lonon, ex-' ments more manage­ ecutive director of the Ashe County Arts Council. "Both able, including a senior are award winning, perform­ citizens discount and ing artists who bring varied backgrounds to the stage." budget billing." aBoosinger is best known for playing the dawhandle Wil Petty can be reached at (336) banjo, while Goforth is more known for playing the fiddle. 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty Throughout the show, the artists will perform several other instruments including the guitar and dobro. Also part of the perfor­ mance is Boosinger s vocals, which Lonon describes as "sweet." "Laura has one of those sweet voices," she said. "She also knows all the ballads and old songs people enjoy." Boosinger has performed at many venues including the Museum o f Appalachia, the WINTER CLEARANCE SALE QUALITY CLOTHING FEB. 7th - 15th In case bad weather..sale will be extended Winter Sweaters $10.00 Nautica & Liz Claiborne Winter Coats - Markdown Cheryl Nash Designer Brand - Clearance Priced Moc and Turtlenecks Tops - Sale $6 - $8 Shoes and Pools Restocked Many Slijles Reduced! rykOYBareTraps tliajJkM GKECHEFIS Submitted photo Musicians Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will per­ form at the Ashe Arts Center on Saturday, Feb.8. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Smithsonian FoDdife Festival and Merlefest. Goforth's abil­ ity led him to be in the film "Songcatcher" playing the role of Fiddlin' Will. In 2008, the duo released a CD titled "Most of All," which is mostly filled with traditional music. They have performed several times to­ gether and liave performed with David Holt a four-time Grammy winner and are members of his band, The By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com In the February monthly meeting of the Ashe Coun­ ty Board of Education, held at Ashe County High School, the board heard from the high school's health department on a grant request and from superintendent Dr. Todd Holden on updates to the school calendar. Olivia Jenkins, a health­ care teacher at the high school sought approval from the board to apply for a grant in the amount of $72,620.97 to purchase a "SimMan" human patient simulator mannequin. "This is cutting edge, and could make our pro­ gram very competitive," Jenkins said. "It would be a great benefit for the stu­ dents to gain knowledge in a controlled environment, so that they can learn with­ out the risk." "SimMan" is a realistic fully articulated computer- controlled robot which can be programmed to exhib­ ited a variety of health is­ sues, from cardiac arrest to asthma, and respond to treatment administered by students. Board member C.B. Jones questioned the need for such a high-priced model when more basic mannequins are on the market when he said, "So we need a Ford and we're buying a Cadillac?' "We need to be good stewards of our grants," Jones said of his hesitation to approve the request. In part because the grant requires no matching funds from the board, the request was unanimously approved. The board heard from Holden on the updated school calendar caused by the 7 days missed thus far due to weather or road conditions. The last day for stu­ dents will be Friday, June 6, 2014, but June 10-13 MOUNTAIN 246 Mount Jefferson Rd West Jefferson NC 28694 336-246-3938 Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. REE? SkyBest 30 DAY Money-Back GUARANTEE SkyLine f. | SkyBest _ Fibertoyour Front Door Wil Petty can be reached at(336)8467164 or on Twitter @Wi!Petty Ashe Board of Fducalion hears grants request, calendar updates W H , T E :roents Lightning Bolts. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the Ashe Arts Center or can be purchased by phone with a credit card. For tickets and more in­ formation, contact the Arts Council at (336) 846-2787. Don't delay. Offer ends March 14, 2014. 877-1350 www.skybest.com are available as class days should any days be can­ celled in the future. "I have announced that if we miss school days dur­ ing the week, we will look at the possibility of Satur­ day school days," Holden said, adding his concern that attendance is tradi­ tionally low on Saturday school days. Holden said he would do everything in his power to get the required 180 days of instruction in the cal­ endar, and he commended the Department of Trans­ portation, bus drivers, and vice-principals who oversee the bus arrival and departures for their collec­ tive work in keeping Ashe students safe during poor weather conditions. In other actions taken by the board: • Approved. revisions to the Beginning Teacher Support Program pre­ sented by Ashe County Schools director of human resources Lesia Nave. ' • Approved updates and revisions to Policy Sec­ tion 3000 (Educational Program) proposed by the superintendent and Phil Howell, director of cur­ riculum. • Battle of the Books for grades 6-8 will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 14 in the high school audi­ torium. • Elementary Battle of the Books for grades 3-5 will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 28 in the high school auditorium. • Regional Battle of the Books, Hickory will be on Tuesday, April 1 and Re­ gional Battle of the Books, Statesville will.be on Fri­ day, April 7. • DIAL 4 Kindergarten screenings are scheduled as follows: NC Pre-K, March 24-28; Blue Ridge, April 1-3; Westwood, April 7-9; Mountain View, April 14-16. • In attendance were superintendent Dr. Todd Holden, Board Members Polly Jones, Dr. Lee Beckworth, Terry Williams, vice-chairman C.B. Jones, Jr. and chairman Charles King. • The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the central office annex. Aprils board meeting will be held at the Ashe County Arts Council. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ CDayinWJ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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Issue 12 IN: Scf rec Se Polar Plunge benefit on Saturday TUESDAY. FEBRUARY U. 2014 Christina Day cdaydkwTtasfnedia.com The Eighth Annual Ice Bowl & Pblar Plunge is not for the weak of heart, but it is for a great cause. Ashe County Parks & Rec­ reation is hosting the plunge at Ashe County Park in Jef­ ferson on Saturday, Feb. 15. where registrants will pay $25 to take a "refreshing dip in Ashe County Park Pond." - "Last year the water was 34 degrees," Missy Parker, program manager of Parks and Rec said. "But it's for a good cause." All proceeds from money raised at the event will be donated to Ashe Outreach, which helps to feed the hun­ gry in Ashe through mobile meals, a food pantry and other community efforts. Participants, who will take home a long-sleeved t-shirt, are encouraged to dress in their plunge-best and sponsors. "Well be giving out a best costume trophy, a trophy for youngest jumper and a tro­ phy for the jumper who rais­ es the most money," Parker said. Prior to the chilly phinge, the morning will begin with the Ice Bowl, an l&hole disc golf competition which Park­ er said attracts competitors from all over the country. Ice Bowls are disc g>lf events held all over the coun­ try each year in January and February with an overall mis­ sion of raising funds to fight hunger. The program's motto is "no wimps, no whiners." Registration for the Bowl will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and tee-off will be at 10 a.m. The cost to participateis $25 and proceeds will go to Ashe Outreach. Divisions include: recre­ ational amateur, advanced, pro and masters. Parker said last year up­ wards erf 75 disc golfers, erf all ability levels, participated in the bowl, held in collabora­ tion with the High Country Disc Golf Club and Innova Disc Golf of Charlotte. "Ashe Park is a nation­ ally ranked disc golf course," Parker said. When the disc golfers complete the course, they will nead down to the pond to join in the polar plunge. Chili lunch will be pro­ vided and competitors have a chance to win cash prizes for placing and door prizes just for entering. According to the Ice Bowl website, this year's goal is to raise at least $2,000 and collect at least 50 pounds of food for Ashe Outreach. Last year the event raised $2,066 and 75 pounds of food for the Outreach. The Ice Bowl & Hilar Plunge at Ashe County Park will take place in rain, shine, ice or snow. Ashe County Parks and Recreation will keep the hot chocolate flowing to keep the jumpers warm, and certi­ fied divers and rescuers from New River Fire Department will be on hand in case of emergency. Christina Day can be reached at 336 846-7164 oron Twitter @CDayinWJ 81.00 Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post Sign up now for your chance to play disc golf and jump into Ashe Park Pond on Sat­ urday, Feb. 15 for a great com­ munity cause. Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Members of the Planning Board listen to Planning Direc­ tor Adam Stumb's presentation about Ashe County demo­ graphics on Thursday. Feb. 6. The meeting follows a recent land use survey the board made to get citizen's opinions on the county's future. Planning Board reviews county demographics Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Photos byChristina Day |Jefferson Post Mountain View Elementary principal David Blackburn (left)is presented with an award for Principal of the Year from Ashe superintendent Dr. Todd Holden. Terry Richardson (left), director of the Ashe County Learn­ ing Center, presents school psychologist Autumn Taylor w|th an award for Ashe County School Exceptional Children's Teacher of Excellence, School employees recognized al Board of Education meeting Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Board of Education held a reception Tuesday prior to its February meeting honoring the winners and nomirfees of the 20132014 teacher awards, an­ nounced in May 2013. Dr. Todd Holden, su­ perintendent of the Ashe County Public Schools presented Mountain View Elementary principal Da­ vid Blackburn with the award for principal of the year. "It is my great honor to present this award to Mr. Blackburn, whose outstanding leadership efforts have made differ­ ence in our school sys­ tem," Holden said. Board member Polly Jones recognized teacher of the year nominees Jennifer Phipps, CTEI workforce development teacher at Ashe County High School, Stephanie Stolt, social studies teacher at Ashe County Middle School. Allison Shoemake, fourth grade teacher at Blue Ridge Ele­ mentary School and Jana Baldwin, kindergarten teacher at Mountain View Elementary School. "All five of our build­ ings' Teacher of Year [ nominees1 are wonder­ ful educators," said Lesia Nave, director of human resources for Ashe Coun­ ty Schools. "It is always a challenge for the selection committee to name one among such an impres­ sive group." Teacher of the year, Dr. Mandy Taylor has since left her position at Westwood Elementary School to take a job as a professional development consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The board also recog­ nized the nominees for teacher assistant of the year. "Having started work­ ing in elementary schools, I know how important it is to have teacher assis­ tants," Terry Williams of the Board of Education said. Support staff mem­ bers Linda Sloan of Ashe County High School, Sarah Houck exceptional children assistant at Ashe County Middle School and Linda Campbell of Blue Ridge Elementary School were honored. The Teacher Assis­ tant of the Year was Sandy Simms, kindergar­ ten teacher assistant at Mountain View Elemen­ tary School. C.B. Jones, vice chair of the board, presented an award to Chelsea Clanton, second grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary School, who achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). "Ashe County Board of Education in proud that Ms. Clanton is among a select group of excellent teachers nationwide who have achieved National Board Certification," the board said in a press re­ lease. In order to gain Nation­ al Board Certification, teachers must "complete a rigorous review of their skills and work" as part of the "multi-year process of standards-based perfor­ mance and assessment and peer review." Autumn Taylor, School Psychologist at WestSee SCHOOL I 6 Ashe author releases 'risque' and humorous debut novel Christina Day cdayCcivitasmedia.com West Jefferson resident Adam Lawler doesn't know where self pub­ lishing his first novel will lead him, but much like his characters, he's just along for the ride. In 2008. Lawler, who had always taken a hobbyist interest in writing, lost his job as a finance manager when his workplace closed. Shortly after that, he found out that he had become legally blind. "I said, 'Now what am I going to do?' and I thought, 'Well I have time now to write a book'," he said. The novel he began in 2008 never came to fruition, but last year, inspi­ ration struck and Lawler returned to writing. "The story just started playing out for me," Lawler said. "The charac­ ters sort of became real, and once they did I just had to see it through to the end of the story." His debut novel "Barely Retired" takes newly-retired detective Cart­ er Sykes and his wife Connie on a "risque excursion" from their home in Kingsport, Tenn., to rural South Carolina. Lawler wanted to infuse his suspenseful mystery with crime, humor, romance and even some adult situ­ ations. "I would say the book is definitely not PG," Lawler laughed. He drew inspiration from old local people and news stories, and from some things closer to home. Thor, the black Labrador-mix who plays a crucial role in "Barely Retired" is based on his own beloved Doberman Pinscher, Freyja. Lawler said he decided to teach Christina Day|Jefferson Post West Jefferson author Adam Lawler. with his beloved dog. Freyja who inspired the canine characted of Thor in his debut novel. himself to self-publish on a "steep learning curve because he "just See A UTHOR I 6 In its first meeting fol­ lowing the conclusion of the Ashe County Planning Board's land use survey, a presentation on different county demographics and statistics was used to begin public conversation during the Board's meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. "This first section is ba­ sically a run down of where Ashe County is," said Adam Stumb, planning director for Ashe County. "We will run through it be­ cause it is part of the plan." . The discussion started out with discussions of previous land use plans and surveys done within Ashe County, going as far back as 1974. In that sur­ vey, Stumb said responses included creating a subdi­ vision ordinance, enforc­ ing building and health codes and fighting the Blue Ridge Dam project. "Some of the recom­ mendations at the time were pretty progressive and ahead of the curve," he said. The most recent of the surveys discussed was from 2007, where the land use advisory committee gave recommendations to See PLANNING| 6 Christina Day| Jefferson Post Despite a shorter selling season, the warm weekend fol­ lowing Thanksgiving helped make this tree season a successful one for Ashe County tree farmers. Christmas trees are an approximately $70 million annual industry for the county. Christmas tree sales inereased in 2013 ipetty@civitasmedia.com jpetty@civit; According to the N.C. Agriculture Extension, the Christmas Tree selling sea­ son for Ashe County was a success. "The season was up over­ all from recent years." said Travis Birdsell, agriculture agent covering Christmas trees in Ashe County. "We are coming back from the recession in terms of vol­ ume. not pricing." Nationally, sales were up, and there was a higher de­ mand for Fraser furs, which are grown in the region. Uverall, tree sales were up by 7 percent. For the county, Birdsell said Christmas trees are a y(> million per year indus­ try »n gross sales. In the state, Ashe sold the trees. Part of that had t with local businesses I ing up with tree farr promote the county. \ Ashe is known regie for selling trees, the pr tions helped increase t for local businesses. "I don't know if played a role in getting pie up here," Birdsell "It is pretty well knowi for a lot of people it h; come a tradition." Birdsell said the \ end after Thanksgivir 2013, had the highest ume of sales in a singli for not just tree gro but area retailers. "It is beneficial to sc businesses and 'choos< cuts' working togethe See IkEEs I 6 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,2014 JEFFERSON POST W.J.Aldermen approve annual Antique Fair location Cliff Clark cclark@civltasmedia.com The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen gave the green light to the or­ ganizers of the third an­ nual Antiques Fair, and approved closing Jeffer­ son Avenue from Main to State streets to offer additional vendor space for the event, during the board's regular meeting last week. Keith Woodie, the pri­ mary organizer of the an: nual downtown festival, when requesting approval for the location for the September event, asked the aldermen to close Jef­ ferson Avenue from Sec­ ond Street to State Street. However, Alderman Calvin Green raised ques­ tions about closing the Main Street intersection during the two-day fair. As a result, the alder­ men decided to keep Main Street open for traffic, and allow vendors to set up on Jefferson Avenue down to State Street. The fair will be held on Sept. 19-20, which is one week earlier than the first two events. Woodie said that other events be­ ing held in the region on the same weekend had reduced the number of potential vendors. In other West Jefferson Aldermen business: • The aldermen ap­ proved allowing Mayor Dale Baldwin to make an application to the U.S. De­ partment of Agriculture for a grant to continue the town's ongoing sidewalk renovation and repair project. The town will ap­ ply for a $75,000 grant. • Received an up­ date from Town Man­ ager Brantley Price on the town's finances six months into the fiscal year. "We're right where we need to be," Price said. • Price reported during his update to the alder­ men, that the exploratory drilling of a new water well at the old Tigra build­ ing will begin when the weather breaks. He also reported there is still no "official" agreement from COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 11 11 run. Grow Yourself: Self-Directed Learning in the Ashe County Public Library Computer Lab. Feed >-01115611 what you need, when you need it and grow yourself. For more information, call 336-846-2041 ext. 227. 11JO aan. Wellness Circle the 7 Dimensions of It's American Heart Health Month. Candy Jones, RN with ARHS Community Outreach will show us that a healthy heart can be fun with the "Don't Put Your Heart in Jeopardy" game. We are focus­ ing on physical wellness for the firat three months of 2014. Read any book on physical well-being and come talk about it with us. Bring a bag lunch to eat during the presentation, if you like. The discussion will be held in the downstairs meeting room. 12 -1 pan. Olde Tbwn Jef­ ferson Business Association Meeting. Interested in the fu­ ture of Jefferson? Want to take part in bring more business and people into town? Join the busi­ ness association at their next meeting at Vera's Pizza to find out how vou can take part. Feb. 12-March 21 Water's landscape Exhib­ it. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paintings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception will be from 5 - 7 pan. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Teresa Cerda was bom in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Madrid Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then she has lived with her fam­ ily in Boone. She is frequently featured in solo exhibitioas in western North Carolina includ­ ing the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant recipient in 2011. For more in­ formation about Water's Land­ scape, call the Ashe County Arts CounciL Feb. 13 4 p.m. Outside the Box: Ab­ stract Valentines. Teens only please. Make original creations for your valentine, or parent or sibling. Meet in the Teen Area of the Ashe County Public Library. 5 - 7 pan. "Waters Land­ scape" Artist Receptioa Stop in and meet Teresa Cerda, the artist of the next solo exhibition at the Ashe Arts Center. 6:30 pun. Blue Ridge Op­ portunity Commission, Inc. (BROC) will hold its BROC Full Board meeting at the BROC Alleghany Office in Sparta. For more information, call the Ashe Office at 3844543. Feb. 15 10 ajn. Ice Bowl and Polar Plunge. When Ashe County Parks & Recreation hosts an Ice Bowl, they do it in style and at the most inhospitable time of year. Registration will be from 8:30 - 9:30 am with the fust round to tee off at 10 am Divi­ sion include: Recreational, Ama­ teur, Advanced, Pro and Mas­ ters. Hot chili and other snack items will be provided for lunch. The Pilar Plunge will take place immediately following the Ice Bowl (about 2 p.m.) Registra­ tion fee is $25 to include a re­ freshing dip in the Ashe County Park Bond, a longsleeve T-shirt, and bragging rights. All pro­ ceeds will be put towards feed­ ing the hungry in Ashe County. Events will be held regardless of the weather. County Arts Council Build­ ing, 303 School Ave., West Jef­ ferson, to hear public input on Pond Mountain and Three Top Mountain game lands. If the meeting is postponed due to bad weather, it will be resched­ uled for Feb. 24 at the same loca­ tion. The Commission will post on its website, www.ncwildlife. org„on Feb. 17 if the meeting is cancelled. Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber K Average amount spent on credit card debt per household GE Aviation to act on the incentive package the town and county agreed too last year. Price also reported 92 percent of the town's levy had been col­ lected and 60 tons of salt had recently been deliv­ ered to the maintenance yard. • West Jefferson Police Chief Jeff Rose reported 228 calls dispatched for the month of January. Of those calls, 16 were for vehicle collisions. There were nine arrests, three on drug violations, two DWI's, one breaking and entering, one school bus passing violation and two larcenies. Attending the meeting were Aldermen Calvin k [ a s i g| A . Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post The West Jefferson Aldermen during the monthly meeting were (from left): Stephen Shoemaker, James Reeves, Dr. Brett Summey. Mayor Dale Baldwin, Tom Hartman and Calvin Green. Green, James Reeves, Dr. Brett Summey, Tom Hartman, and Stephen Shoe­ maker, Town Clerk Wes­ ley Barker, Town Planner Matthew Levi, and Public Works Director Charles Call. Cliff Clark can be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter @cliffcclark Ashe school counselors celebrated during National School Counseling Week Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Ashe County school counselors were lauded by superinten­ dent Dr. Todd Holden for "being actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and tal­ ents." National School Coun­ seling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), was celebrated from Feb. 3-7, 2014, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school coun­ selors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Coun­ seling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The special week hon­ oring school counselors provided recognition for school counselors who "implement comprehen­ sive school counseling pro­ grams, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st cen­ tury," Dr. Todd Holden, Ashe County superinten­ dent of schools said. In a proclamation, Dr. Holden, cited school coun­ selors for being actively engaged in helping stu­ dents examine their abili­ ties, strengths, interests and talents; for working in a partnership with par­ ents as they encounter the challenges of raising chil­ dren in today's world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students' so­ cial/personal, educational and career development; and working with teach­ ers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in guidance and counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total education­ al program. "School counselors work with all students to re­ move barriers to learning by addressing students' academic concerns, ca­ reer awareness in postsecondary options and personal/social skills," said Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., ASCA executive director. "Comprehensive school counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success." Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on ASCA's website, www.schooicounselor.org. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. Founded in 1952, ASCA supports school counsel­ ors' efforts to help stu­ dents focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as re­ sponsible members of soci­ ety. The association, which is the school counseling division of the American Counseling Association, provides professional de­ velopment, publications and other resources, re­ search and advocacy to more professional school counselors around the globe. TOWN of WEST JEFFERSON ANNUAL COLLECTION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Responsible Entity- Town of West Jefferson Charles Call ORC 336-246-3558 Applicable Permit(s)- Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol Town of West Jefferson WWTP Person inCharge/Contact- Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Facility/System Name- NPDES Permit # NC0020451 WQ 0003992 - L.A. WQCSOQ214 The Town of West Jefferson operates a Wastewater Treatment Plant with a permitted flow of .500 MGD and an average flow of .307 MGD. The plant consists of an influent pump station and wet well, a .500 MG oxidation ditch, two .130 MG secondary clarificrs, tertiary filters, UV system, and three digesters for holding and preparing sludge for land application. The small lab has the capability to perform P.H testing, temperature readings, MLSS, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and settle-ability. The Town of West Jefferson maintains 19.6 miles of collection lines and four pump stations for proper operation of the collection system. The Town of West Jefferson serves a total of 1300 people with a total of 840 sewer connections (both residential and commercial). Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 Compliance testing done according to our NPDES Permit requirements is as follows: Ix Weekly- BOD, TSS, NH3, Fecal Coli-form Quarterly- Cadmium, Mercury, Beryllium, Copper, Zinc Monthly- Cyanide Quarterly- Bio-Assay Semi-Annually- Phosphorus, Total Nitrogen Weekly Testing- PH., Temperature, Conductivity, MLSS, Dissolved Oxygen Listed below for the calendar year January 01,2013 to December 31,2013 by month, are the viola­ tions incurred by the Town of West Jefferson's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Month July Parameter Flow Monthly Permit Limit 0.50MGD The Town of West Jefferson considers any violation of our permit unacceptable and cause for further monitoring. Wc at the Town of West Jefferson strive hard to provide a safe environment and clean water­ ways for all. If you have any comments or questions please contact the West Jefferson Town Hall at 336-246-3551 between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00pm Monday through Friday or Charles Call ORC at 336-246-3558 Monday through Friday 7:30-4:00pm. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 PAGES OBITUARIES MR. JOHN ARVIL STURGILL Mr. John Arvil Sturgill better known as Anil, of West Jefferson died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jeffer­ son. He was 81. Mr. Sturgill was born on April 14, 1932, in Ashe County to the late Arthur Avery and Ella Barker Sturgill In addition to his its; he was preceded in by a daughter Deborah Lynn Veler; and a brother, Dallas SturgiH Mr. Sturgill liked hunt­ ing and fishing. He epjoyed spending time with his sons and all his family. Mr. Sturgill is sunived by son, Danny Sturgill of West .Jefferson; son. Rick Sin ' of Warrensville; son. Join. Sturgill of West Jefferson, sister, Lucille Lewis of Forest Hill, Md.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and neph­ ews. Funeral servic­ es were held at 2 p.m. on Satur­ day, Feb. 8,2014, at Ashelawn Me­ morial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd and Brother Smith. Burial followed intheSmethport Submitted Photo 1 Jefferson Post Cemetery. The family received Buddy Walk of the High Country is looking for volunteers to help top last year's successful walk, which drew nearly 500 par­ friends on Saturday, Feb. 8, ticipants and raised over $10,000. 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial ChapeL Flowers were appreciated, | or memorials may be made to Forest Ridge Assisted Liv­ ing, 151 Village Park Drive. West Jefferson, N€ 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www. Christina Day thyroid conditions. disabilities." challenges for people to be ashelawn.com. Ashe Services for Aging included in society. The developmental dis­ Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ cdayOcivitasmedia com ability occurs when an is lead sponsor of the Bud­ "Its about being aware pel & Gardens was entrusted Planning is underway individual is born with dy Walk, and will host the of differences and accept­ with Mr. SturgQl's arrange­ for the 2014 Buddy Walk an extra copy of the 21st kick-off planning meeting ing differences," Worth ments. of the High Country on the chromosome and effects at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, said of Buddy Walk's mis­ heels of last year's success­ one in every 691 babies Feb. 24 at its office in West sion. "We're not all going ful inaugural walk to pro­ born in the U.S., according Jefferson. Worth said the to look alike, we're not all mote awareness and inclu­ to information from the public is welcome, and par­ going to have the same 1022, and the PCS 1430. sion of people with Down National Down Syndrome ticipants and volunteers abilities, but we should He leaves, a family that syndrome. are always needed. Lunch still celebrate everybody's Society (NDSS). loved him very much and The walk is more than Buddy Walk, established will be provided. abilities." will miss him greatly. A an educational community by the NCSS, has grown The High Country walk More information on graveside service with full event; proceeds go to fund­ from 17 Walks in 19$5 to will take place in Ashe in Buddy Walk of the High military honors and Masonic ing for families affected by over 250 across the coun­ September, but there are Country can be found at rights was held at noon on Down Syndrome to "help try this year. number of events leading www.buddywalkofthehighSaturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at purchase specialized or This year, the Buddy up to the big day. country.com or by calling Willow Valley Cemeteiy, basic equipment, provide Walk of the High Country The next event will be on Ashe Services for Aging at Mooresville, with Dr. David for basic and educational committee would like to ex­ Monday, March 24, when 336-246-2461. Sparks, National Chaplain need, or access enrich­ tend involvement beyond the committee will host a Families of those with representing L.S.T. Associa­ ment programs." Ashe to Watauga, Allegha­ Dine-Out for Down Syn­ Down syndrome inter­ tion. Visitation was prior to "Down syndrome is often ny and Wilkes counties to drome at Pizza Hut of Jef­ ested in applying for funds the service from 10:30-11:30 accompanied by additional establish a network of sup­ ferson, proceeds of which for assistance can pick a.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral medical complications, port for families of people go into the family fund. up an application at Ashe Home. which require special ther­ with Down syndrome. Worth said "there is a Services for Aging at 180 Memorials may be made "We want to create a wide range of how Down Chattyrob Lane in West to Pioneer Bible Translators, apies and special equip­ 527 Howardtown Road ment," Lynn Worth, early community that is more syndrome effects people," Jefferson. Funds will be Mocksville, NC 27028 (at­ intervention specialist for supportive, and aware and while the High Coun­ dispersed on a first come, tach a note indicating that Ashe Services for Aging of how to be inclusive," try community has a num­ first served basis. the contribution is for Jor­ said, such as congenital Worth said. "We're advo­ ber of wonderful resources Christina Day can be reached at dan and Ryan Kopke. Do heart defects, respiratory cating for families of peo­ for people with disabilities, 336-846-7164 or on Twitter 9 not write their names on and hearing problems and ple with developmental there are are always some CDayinWJ your check), Lions Club of Mooresville Lions Char­ ity, 113 Misty Arbor Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117 (Make your check payable to Mooresville Lions Charity). they reform. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Wil Petty "There are a lot of c e i v e and Crematory is serving the |petty<9civitasmedia.com Linebeiger family. Condo­ volunteers that are not approxi­ The Ashe County Vol­ associated with an orga­ mately lences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook. unteer Committee has nization," Luther said. 2 0 0 com. began the nomination "If they are helping a nomina­ Surviving locally is a niece, process for its 29th an­ neighbor out constant­ tions for Onda Lineherger-Blevins, nual volunteer awards ly, they are volunteer­ the ban­ her husband, Mike; and program. quet. ing." great-nephew Ben Blevins. "Every year, we do There will also be "You the ceremony at the Volunteer of the Year w o u l d high school and it is Awards handed out, not beSubmitted photo | Jefferson Post always during the Na­ which are determined 1 i e v e The 29th annual Volunteer Award Ceremony will tional Volunteer Week by the essays from the the vol­ take place April 10 at Ashe High School. Right Moravian Falls; two sisters, in April," said Glenda forms that are turned unteers now, Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator Glenda Brenda Roten and husband Luther, Ashe County in. The seven catego­ that are Luther is accepting nominations for area volun­ Ricky and Pam Volunteer Coordinator. ries are: individual, h e r e teers. Potter and hus­ "We encourage every­ human service, senior, in this band Kerry, all of one to nominate the youth, business/indus­ county Glendale Springs; The dinner and award and several nieces; volunteers. We typically try, organization and and how dedicated they ceremony will be pre­ have a big crowd every church/religous. are," she said. "It is a nephews; great sented by the Ashe Luther said nomina­ huge program and lots nieces; and one year, so it's a lot of fun." Local leaders, agen­ tions are due by 5 p.m. of places house many County Board of Com­ great nephew. missioners and will cies, organizations on Friday, March 7. The volunteers." Funeral services take place Thursday, For instance, Luther were held at 2 p.m. and churches are be­ forms can be turned in April 10, at Ashe Coun­ on Sunday, Feb. 9, ing asked to fill out the at the Ashe Services said Ashe Services for ty High School. The re­ 2014, at the Calvary nomination forms so for Aging, be done over Aging had over 200 ception begins at 6:15 Freewill Baptist Church by local volunteers will be the telephone with Lu­ volunteers, while Ashe Rev. Russell Sheets and Pas­ invited to the ceremony. ther, or sent via email Memorial Hospital had p.m. while the award show starts at 7 p.m. tor Sonny Thomas. Burial While the forms are to glenda.luther@ashe- approximately 90. For more informa­ followed in Claude Mash sent to the different countygov.com. "We encourage (the tion, contact Luther at Cemetery. organizations, anybody Nominations will organizations) to nomi­ The family received can be considered a vol­ not be accepted after nate them all," Luther (336) 246-2461. Wil Petty can be reached at friends on Sunday, Feb. 9, unteer and anybody can March 7. said. "They deserve to 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ 2014 at Calvary Freewill fill out a nomination Yearly, Luther said be acknowledged." WilPetty. Baptist Church. Flowers were appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Glendale Springs Vol­ unteer Fire Department, do Greg Chatham. P.O. Box 61, Feb.14 - 15 a "Kiss the Donkey" Baptist Church Fel­ allowance and much Glendale Springs. NC 28629. Faith Fellowship contest. Proceeds lowship Hall. Mr. Da­ more. You do not Words of comfort and re­ membrance may be viewed Church announces will benefit Buffalo vis Blount who has need to be in Guideor sent to the family through a Marriage Confer­ Baptist Youth Group. taken over for Johnny stone (annuity board) our website at www.badger- ence entitled "Be­ Rev. Ken Furches and Ross of Guidestone of as a member but you coming One." Live congregation invite the Baptist State Con­ will need to regis­ funeralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was simulcast from Mar­ all to attend. vention and Mr. Don ter so we will have entrusted with Mr. Miller's riage Today with 7 p.m. An Evening McLeod of Guide- enough material for arrangements. Jimmy and Karen with Michael Combs stone will be our everyone. For more Evans on becoming will be held at Ebene- presenters. Refresh­ information or ques­ one in the areas of zer Christian Chil­ ments will be served. tions, call the Ashe mentally, emotion­ dren's Home, at the Several topics will be Baptist Association ally, physically and Stone Center on Cher­ shared like: what's Office at 846-5631, A private family entomb­ spiritually. Times and ry Street in Wilkes- new in 2014, dangers or email domdblackment was held Monday, dates are as follows: boro. Opening for him of lump sum compen­ burnteogmail.com, or Feb. 3, 2014, at Friday night 6:30 - will be Fortify who sation, minister-relat­ pbills@ncbaptist.org Ashelawn Me­ 10:30 p.m., Saturday has a member that ed expenses, housing by Feb. 10, 2014. morial Gardens 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. was a resident of the Mausoleum of Dinner, games, skits, Children's Home. For Prayer with Rev. five sessions. $25 more information or Russell Sheets per couple or $15 for to reserve your seat, m singles. For more in­ call 336-667-5683. officiating. Feb. 16 Memorials formation, call Faith a 11 a.m. Rev. Neil may be made to Fellowship at 846will be the Ashe Coun­ 3346. Pastor Elliott Hatfield ty Humane So­ Osowitt invites you preaching at Orion ciety, P.O. Box to attend. Baptist Church. Feb. 15 Pastor Rev. Michael 1776, West Jefferson, NC 5 p.m. Valentine's Carter and congrega­ 28694. Words of comfort and Dinner. Buffalo Bap­ tion invite you to at­ White oouble. hung jp to 4*6 See store for details remembrance may be tist Church youth will tend. Feb. 18 viewed or sent to the fam­ host their annual Val­ 6:30 p.m. Tax Sem­ ily through our website at entine's Dinner. The youth will be prepar­ inar for Pastors, www.ashelawn.com. FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 Dea­ Ashelawn Memorial ing a dinner, there Treasurers, Or visit our showroom; Chapel & Gardens was will be games to play cons and Finance 1401 Second St.. North Wilksboro (Across from The Ford Dealership) entrusted with Ms. Ball's and an auction. Per Committees will be arrangements. request there will be held in the Midway WindowWorldFoothills.com * Buddy Walk spreads awareness of developmental disabilities Program helps families of those with Down syndrome to find support, funds ROBERT'BOB' BROWN LINEBERGER Robert "Bob" Brown Lineberger passed away Monday, Feb. 3,2014, at White Stone Masonic Home, Greensboro. He was 88. Bob was a member of Mooresville Lodge #496 AF&AM. He was a life mem­ ber of Salisbury Chapter No. 20 RAM. Adoniram Coun­ cil Salisbury Commandary No. 13 Knights Templar, and a member of Oasis Shriners, Charlotte and charter mem­ ber of the Lake Norman Shrine Club. District 31 B Lions dedi­ cated the 16th annual Fall Convention to Lion Robert "Bob" Linebeiger, October 2013. Bob was awarded the Ambassador of Good Will, the highest honor the Lions l>estow worldwide. He had won every Lion's award and is in the Lions Hall of Fame. Bob went to N.C. State University -to train for the Dairy Program. He 'was hired by Coble Dairy, which later became Dairyman, Inc. (Long Meadow Dairy of Salisbury), where he retired in 1990 from sales. Bob was a veteran of WWII serving in the Am­ phibious Forces of the US. Navy. He served on the USS LSI 857 and the USS LST Nominations for volunteer ceremony now accepted MR. DONALD RAY'DONNIE' MILLER Mr. Donald Ray "Donnie" Mifler of Glendale Springs died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at his residence. He was 61. Mr. Miller was born on Feb. 24, 1952, in Ashe Countv, to Gaither and Florence Mash Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, daughter, Bran­ dy Suzette Miller; and sister, Linda Moretz. Mr. Miller was an avid hunter and worked for al­ most 20 years at Piedmont Wood Products in Tayforsville. He served his com­ munity for 33 years in the Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department where he had held the position of As­ sistant Chief. Donnie was a loving son, husband, father, brother and friend. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife. Rose Marie DiL lard Miller, daughter, Marti Miller and fiancee Thomas Ring of Jefferson; his moth­ er, Florence Miller of Glendie Springs; brother, Ron­ nie Miller ;ind wife Sally of CHURCH CALENDAR ANGELA K. BALL Angela K. Ball of West Jefferson died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was 51. She was born in Ashe County on July 9,1962. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Angela was a ray of sunshine to anyqne who knew her and she will be dearly missed. Ms. Ball is survived by one daughter, Brandy Summer Damico and hus­ band Chuck of Florida; one son, Brian Nathaniel Williams of Lansing; her parents, Janell and Conard Mash of West Jefferson; and two grandchildren. MP % AMERICA'S JBEST SELLING ^REPLACEMENT WINDOW WINDOWS INSTALLED. V ANY-SIZE �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.9 — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 P g 4 a e Tuesday, Februan 11,2014 Nobody wants to build a bridge Is North Carolina stag­ with walking paths along ing a "Carolina Comeback" the opposite banks. In this or plunging into a dark metaphor people on one abyss? What side are walkis the state of — ing upstream, our state? Po­ thinking the litico Magazine river is flowing recently pub­ against them, lished an arti­ while on the cle, "The States opposite side of our Union.... those walking Are Not All downstream Strong," that marvel at the attempts to an­ river flowing swer that ques­ with them. tion. How you view This ar­ and define cur­ ticle ranked all rent issues de­ states "from pends on which side of the river fabulous to Tom Campbell failed," using you are walk­ NC Spin 14 different ing. benchmarks At this mo­ from reputable sources like ment Democrats believe the Census Bureau, the they are fighting against Centers for Disease Con­ the flow while Republicans trol and Prevention and are going with the cur­ the FBI, on important cat­ rents. Those on both sides egories such as high school are highly opinionated, ex­ graduation rates, per capita tremely divisive and spend income, life expectancy and far too much time fighting the crime rate. Then they with each other instead of averaged each state's 14 attacking our problems. rankings to come up with As Clark concluded, "... a numerical ranking of the our two political factions states. North Carolina's are content to occupy op­ overall ranking was 39th posing banks. They can't among the 50 states plus even agree about which the District of Columbia. way the water is rushing. Sadly, we are in the bot­ And no one wants to build tom quartile of states. But a bridge." this study was not inconsis­ Now we can argue over tent with other rankings we whether we rank 39th, of have seen. Has North Caro­ 20th, or even 50th among the states. We can further lina always ranked so low? Politico researched and debate whether these rank­ found a similar effort com­ ings were scientifically piled in 1931, during the designed or even relevant. height of The Great Depres­ But there is one inescapable sion, by H.L. Mencken and conclusion upon which we Charles Angoff for Ameri­ must all agree: If our state can Mercury Magazine. is going to make significant Using 1930 Census data slrides instead of just plod­ the researchers ranked the ding along the path, if we best and worst of the then are going to advance into 48 states and D.C. In those the median or top quartile rankings North Carolina of states, if our people are was 43rd. going to prosper and enjoy Despite changes in lead­ life more fully we must im­ ership, new initiatives, mediately stop this childish some notable achievements infighting. and the passage of time Now is a time for peo­ our state's position hasn't ple to be less-interested changed significantly over in being on one side of the past 83 years. We are the river or the other. We blessed with a wonderful need to be on the same climate and geographic side, pulling together. location, incredible natu­ Now is the time North ral resources, some of the Carolina needs bridge best universities in the na­ builders. tion and many other obvi­ Campbell is the executive ous advantages, so why we producer and moderator of haven't made more dramat­ NC SPIN, a weekly panel ic progress. discussion on state issues One possible answer that airs on WMYT "MY might be found in Doug TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sun­ Clark's recent column in the days and on WJZY uCW46n Greensboro News-Record. at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05p.m. Clark likened our current on Sundays and on WFMYpolitical climate to a river TV at 5:30 a.m. Sundays. (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S Second Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia com •Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150. Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options Single issue dailies are $1 00 Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster Send address changes to Jefferson Post PO. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Choosing guns over kids Dear Editor, I'm a gun owner. In 26 years of military service, I was rated as "expert" each time I qualified at the fir­ ing range. Even on mili­ tary installations where being around weapons is a routine occurrence, com­ mon sense prevails and there are restrictions lim­ iting the carry of firearms. These restrictions are in place to protect military members and their fami­ lies from injury or death due to gunshots. Here in Ashe County though, when given an op­ portunity to put in place a common sense gun ordi­ nance to protect families in our county parks, Com­ missioners Roark, Poe and Price, the Three Amigos, recently chose guns over our kids. The ordinance would've regulated the carry of con­ cealed and unconcealed weapons in parks during events. Commissioners. Rhodes and Sands voted for the measure with Sands expressing con­ cerns over the presence of concealed weapons during athletic events when the emotions of par­ ents could run high. He's right; there are numerous stories in the news about parents losing their cool and doing "crazy things" as Sands called it. With his Ashe County Sheriff's Department affiliation, Sands has credibility on this issue, but none of the Three Amigos has demon­ strated, in recent memory, that they posses much' common sense. Taking all his cues from his "posse" at the local Hardee's, Chairman Gary Roark has yet to show he's capable of original thought when it comes to serv­ ing the interests of Ashe County's citizens. Vice Chair Judy Poe, who said she had not supported car­ rying concealed weapons at ball games in the past, but then "re-thought" her position due to political pressure, proved she can't stand on her principles (which have been in snort supply in recent years any­ way). And then there's anti-government "sover­ eign citizen" Gerald Price invoking the Constitution. Price said he wouldn't vote for anything that would limit the Second Amend­ ment rights of citizens. Price, who regularly, and wrongly, references the Constitution once again proves his ignorance and utter incompetence. In the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Co­ lumbia v. Heller, Justice Scalia, arguably the most conservative Justice on the court, wrote the opin­ ion that definitively said the Constitution protects an individual's right to own a gun for personal use and self defense. But the court also made it clear the right to own a gun con­ tinues to have a number of significant qualifications Ken Lynn or restrictions such as the right of government to forbid the carry of weap­ ons in sensitive places like county parks. As the county com­ mission begins its tenure under the leadership of Chairman Roark, it con­ tinues to be clear these three commissioners are honor graduates of the Three Stooges' school of verning. Ashe County eserves Better. Ken Lynn Fleetwood New transportation plan forgets the disabled Vicki Smith Disability Rights NC The NC Department of Transportation recently re­ leased a plan for the state's transportation needs look­ ing forward to 2040. The plan "focuses on the poli­ cies and programs needed to enhance safety, improve mobility, and reduce con­ gestion for all transporta­ tion modes." Transporta­ tion is moving 'something' from one place to another. And in much of the plan the "something" that is being transported is people. So the plan talks about per­ sonal mobility, how people travel from one place to another. But it almost en­ tirely ignores the needs of one group, people with dis­ abilities. A brief trip down 1-85 or 140 is all it takes to under­ stand that for the majority of North Carolinians, per­ sonal mobility means driv­ ing their own car. Owning a car or having access to one and being able to drive it allows the driver the op­ portunity to go out the front door, get in the car. and go to work or school or church without needing to call ahead and then wait for a ride. The ability to move from one place to another creates a measure of independence when it is accessible and af­ fordable. But not every adult has access to a car. Some lack access because they can­ not afford it. Others can­ not drive because of a dis­ ability. Many people with disabilities rely on public transit to be connected with their communities: to see a doctor, shop for groceries, attend a cultural event, or visit a friend. For the 1.9 million people with disabilities living in North Carolina, transportation is often named as one of the most common barriers to community involvement, limiting access to health­ care, employment, social activities, civic participa­ tion and voting. Accessible transporta­ tion is, indeed essential to living a fully integrated life. Sadly and surprisingly, the DOT plan fails to ad­ dress the needs of people with disabilities. While the plan acknowledges "the disabled" as a stakeholder group, the very failure to use people-first language (i.e. the term "people with disabilities") highlights their lack of involvement in planning an accessible transportation system. Developing public trans­ portation that is accessible to people with disabilities would ensure that all people could use it. A planning pro­ cess that is truly responsive to the needs of the 1.9'mil­ lion North Carolinians with disabilities would require the engagement of a broad range of disability groups including people with physical, sensory, mental, developmental and/or intel­ lectual disabilities. Considering the needs of people with disabilities in transportation planning is not a new idea. The U.S. Department of Transporta­ tion and U.S. Department of Justice have each issued regulations and developed guidelines and standards to achieve equality for people with disabilities through ac­ cessible design. The U.S. Access Board is an independent federal agency that provides tech­ nical assistance and train­ ing on these requirements and on accessible design. There is no question that these regulations apply to the new construction and alterations of transporta­ tion facilities and systems. We even have homegrown resources. The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University promotes the idea that buildings, products and environments should be planned from the start that are inherently accessible to older people, people with­ out disabilities and people with disabilities. Universal Design uses the following pnncipl rinciples: equitable use; flexibili lity in use; simple aple and intuitive; perceptible information; tolerance for error; low physical effort; and size and space for ap­ proach and use. These prin­ ciples can be applied to our airports, buses, and other transportation features as much as to homes and of­ fices. Simply put, the North Carolina DOT should take a step back and revisit its planning and place the needs of North Carolinians with disabilities front and center — both because it is essential to the wellbeing of people with disabilities and because transportation that meets those needs will also better serve the rest of the state. Vicki Smith is the Execu­ tive Director of Disability Rights NC. �TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan I lam. Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham(u civitaMiiedia.rom Photos by Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post Junior guard Corbin Winebarger made this tough reverse layup in the first quarter against Elkin on Thursday. Bradley Lucas shoots over Josh Strickland for two of his game-high 18 points. Huskies pull away late to beat Elks, 55-42 % Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com For the second game in a row, Ashe County faced a halftime deficit but once again responded with a great second half to get a conference win. Elkin took a 25-20 lead at halftime, thanks to 13 points from Kody King. Ashe outscored the Elks 16-9 in the third quarter to take a two-point lead go­ ing to the final frame. In the fourth, Ashe closed the door on any Elkin comeback, outscoring the vis­ iting team by a 19-8 margin and holding King to just six points during the final two quarters of play. The Huskies were led by a strong effort from a trio of underclassmen. Junior forward Bradley Lucas led Ashe with 18 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Fellow junior Alex Spencer added 13 points and a game-high five offensive boards and junior point guard Connor Bowers had seven points, three rebounds and two assists. Senior Devan Sheets had five points, Gavin Woodie scored four, Corbin Wine­ barger had four and Parker Shelton had four points and three steals. Ashe shot 50-percent from the field (2142) and committed only seven turnovers. The Huskies are 9-12 overall, but more importantly, 7-4 in the wide open Moun­ tain Valley Athletic Conference. Elkin slipped to 3-19 overall and 1-10 in the MVAC. Ashe closes out the regular season with home games against Starmount (Mon­ day) and West Wilkes (Thursday) sand­ wiched around a road game against rival Wilkes Central on Tuesday. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Elkin gets season sweep over Lady Huskies and added a free throw. Morgan Hudler scored eight points and had four steals. Abby Lopp added five points and a team-high eight rebounds. Sydney Kate Grubb chipped in five points, Paige Spell had four points and five rebounds and Hallie Brown scored two points, grabbed three boards and dished out two assists. Ashe struggled from the floor and hit only 27-percent of its shots and only 4-of-17 from behind the three-point >A arc. •P The Lady Huskies fell to 10-11 overall and 5-6 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Conference. Elkin is 11-11 overall and Morgan Hudler gets a basket in the paint on Thursday. 7-5 in the MVAC. Ashe wraps up the regu­ Nathan Ham lar season with Starmount at home nham@civitasmedia.com (Monday), Wilkes Central on the road Miracle Walters and Makayla Dim- (Tuesday) and West Wilkes at home mette scored 26 of the team's 49 points on Thursday. "We certainly hope to play better to capture the season sweep over the next week as we finish up the regular Ashe County Lady .Huskies. "I was very disappointed in the way season schedule," added Foster. Elkin ends the season with a pair of we started the game. Elkin's defensive home games against East Wilkes on pressure was really tough and aggres­ sive and we did not handle it very Tuesday and Wilkes Central on Friday. This game was the annual "Hoops 4 well," said Ashe Head Coach Laura Hope" battle at ACHS where players, Foster. "We were down early and fans and coaches wore pink and helped played catch-up all night." Dimmette scored eight of her 12 raise funds for the Kay Yow Cancer points in the first half to give the Lady Fund. According to Coach Foster, the Lady Huskies raised over $400. Elks a 26-13 lead at the half. The Lady Huskies also wanted to The second half belonged to Wal­ ters. She scored 10 of her 14 in the thank everyone for coming out to sup­ fourth quarter to help Elkin hold off port the cause and a special thanks to Wayne Bare who won the "50-50" the Lady Huskies, 49-37. drawing and chose to donate his pro­ Ashe's Tyler Eller had her highest scoring game of the season with 10 ceeds of the winnings to the cancer points to lead the way. The junior hit fund. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 three of her four three-point attempts or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Spagnolo scores 23 in Mountaineer loss Nathan Ham nham(®civitasmedia com Former Husky standout Tommy Spagnolo recorded his second straight monster performance, but this time it wasn't enough for the Moun­ taineers on the road at West­ ern Carolina. Against The Citadel on Thursday, Spagnolo scored 12 points, grabbed 12 re­ bounds, dished out three as­ sists, blocked two shots and added a steal in 33 minutes on the court. App State held on to win that contest, 54-45 On Saturday, Spagnolo was on top of his game and put up another tremendous stat line. He played more minutes than any other play­ er (42) and led the Moun­ taineers with 23 points and 12 rebounds. WCU went on to beat ASU in overtime, 8475 This was Spagnolo's fourth double-double in the last six games. • Ty Toney scored a career-' best 14 points and Tab Ham­ ilton added 13 in the Moun­ taineer loss. The Catamounts got 25 big points from Trey Sumler, including 13-of-18 from the charity stripe. Both teams got to parade to the free throw line all af­ ternoon. Western Carolina hit 31-of-42 as a team while App State hit 27-of-39 at­ tempts. The Mountaineers fell to 7-16 overall and 3-7 in the Southern Conference while WCU moved to 13-11 and 5-3 in the SoCon. Spagnolo will hope to keep his string of great games going this Thursday in Boone when Samford comes to town with tip-off at 7 p.m. Two days later, ASU hosts Wofford in a Saturday mati­ nee at 4:30 p.m. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 CoCo Clay drives to the basket for a layup. Freshman James Bittle goes up for a bucket over the Elkin defender. Olivia Patton speeds up the court on Thursday against the Elks. JV basketball update Nathan Ham nham@civrta$media com The junior varsity bas­ ketball teams split with Elkin on Thursday eve­ ning. The boys team came away with a win while the girls team suffered a hardfought loss. Ashe 63, Elkin 37 Freshman CoCo Clay scored 18 points and fel­ low freshman James Bittle had 10 to give Ashe its 17th win of the season. Tristen Jones scored eight points, Colin Ellis had seven points, Stanton Moore scored six, Judd Price had five and Malachi Pbe added five points. Kris Lonidier hit one shot and a free throw for his three points and Dante Shuler hit a free throw in the second quarter for his lone point. The Huskies (17-3 over­ all, 11-0 conference) have a chance to win 20 games and finish out a perfect Mountain Valley Confer­ ence season this week. After facing Starmount on Monday. Ashe travels to Wilkes Central on Tues­ day and returns home to face West Wilkes in the final game of the year on Thursday. Elkin 37, Ashe 32 Alayne Spencer led all scorers with 15 points, but the Lady Huskies could not overcome a slow firsthalf start and dropped this contest to the Lady Elks. Amber Miller scored seven points, Brooke Price had four, Gianna Federico added four points, Grace Miller hit a free throw and Amanda Gambill added a free throw. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 �P age 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 J efferson P ost School rom Fi Author . From Page 1 Page 1 wood, was honored as Teacher of Excel­ lence for Exceptional Children. Taylor, who has been a school psychologist in Ashe since 2000, was recognized in November at the 63rd Annual Conference for Exceptional Children in Greensboro. A Recognition of Excellence award was given to members of finance departGeneva Spencer, Anderson, DonPhillips and AmanColdiron. Phyllis Yates, assistant super­ intendent of finance and operations, who was also honored, said the finance depart­ ment was "the great­ est staff you could ask for." "During this time of focus on public educa­ tion and the achieve­ ment of students, Ashe County Schools believe that their employees work hard and make a difference in the lives of children daily," a press release from the school system said. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846 7164 or on Twitter @CDayinWJ Chelsea Clanton, who teaches second grade at Mountain View Elementary was recognized by the BOE for achiev­ ing certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Planning From Page 1 couldn't wait around" for the book to be made available. "Barely Retired" is available for $3.99 in e-book form from Amazon, Barnes & Nobel and other on­ line retailers. Lawler said he hopes a print version will be avail­ able online within the month. The characters of Carter and Connie are so close to Lawy­ er's heart that he's already working a sequel to "Barely Re­ tired" called "Barely Home: Back to the Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Hills." Another novel in Lawler's novel "Barely Retired" is the works will be set available In e-book form from a partially in Sparta variety of on-line retailers. and around Allegha­ ny County, and will Lawler works part-time deal with grief, loss and familial relationships, with a local car dealership finding the main character and is an avid ham radio on a cross-country motor­ operator, but said much of his time is consumed by cycle trip to California. Lawler, the son and late nights spent writing. "I don't know if there's grandson of coal miners from a small town in Vir­ a blessing to not being ginia said he's going to able to see," Lawler said. take his character on a "But if I had my eyesight, journey he's always want­ I probably wouldn't have the time to sit down and ed to go on. "I've always wanted to write. I just do what I can, ride to California too, it's and I'm not going to quit." always been a dream of Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ mine," he said. CDayinWJ Trees From Page 1 Amanda Coldiron, Donna Phillips, Geneva Spencer and Phyl­ lis Yates (left to right), members of the Ashe school system's finance department proudly display their "Recognition of Excellence" awards. It's the First Step to I said. "That can only in­ crease dollars spent within the county." Ashe Countv Christ­ mas trees are shipped out throughout the East Coast and Midwest regions in the nation. The weather had an effect on sales in some parts of the nation, but not all. "The southeast did pret­ ty well (in sales)," Birdsell said. "(The weather) did have an impact in the north­ east." Birdsell said trees in the region are not sold in the northwestern part of the na- tion, because tree farmers there have control of those markets, and area growers cannot compete. Overall, the Pacific Northwest has the largest Christmas tree production in the nation. While some weekends in the shorter holiday season were prone to bad weather, the weekend af­ ter Thanksgiving provid­ ed a boost to the overall sales. "There is a strong con­ nection between the weath­ er and sale of Christmas trees," Birdsell said. "The first weekend (following Thanksgiving), the tremen­ dous amount of volume compensated for the other weekends during the sea­ son. It averaged out." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. Customers to is coming here seasonally," Stumb said. Affordable housing Another topic brought up from survey results was a concern over affordable hous­ ing within Ashe County. "There's certainly concern over affordable housing and whether Ashe County is af­ fordable." Stumb said. "Most people think tliat it's not, or that it is but there is still a problem." Stumb provided median home values within the neighboring counties and for the High Country region. Ashe's median home value is $152,900, while the average in N.C. is $153,600. Watauga County showed the highest home values with a median of $233,500 while Wilkes County was the most affordable with a median house value of $111,200. The definition of afford­ able depends on who you are talking to," Stumb said. "(Ashe) compared to the state is pretty dose to middle ground." Stumb said he believed the difference in home values between Watauga, Ashe and Wilkes had to do with the reliance on second homes m Watauga and Ashe. Hamilton said 48.6 percent of housing in Ashe County was $149,000 or less. "That blows my mind, be­ cause I would not have ever dreamed that was the case," he said. Hamilton also wanted to see numbers, for the median wage beside the median home value as it would bet­ ter show what is affordable. Also, he wanted to see those numbers against the state average and larger metropoli­ tan areas. "It would be nice to see where we stack up against a Winston-Salem or a Greens­ boro, where we stand," Ham­ ilton said. "That gives you some perspective." In other action taken by the Board: • The board approved minutes from the previous meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16. • All members of the Plan­ ning Board were in atten­ dance. The next meeting of the Planning Board will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 and will focus on land use survey results. create a new land use plan for Ashe County, recom­ mending creating a transpar­ ent process. "We have received a lot of comments out of the surveys, so I don't think people will hold back," Stumb said. T don't expect them to." Population Next, the presentation fo­ cused on the population of the county, which increased 11.9 percent between 2000 and 2010. It was the second highest increase in the re­ gion, behind Watauga Coun­ ty. Also, Stumb's statistics show less than 10 percent of the county's population lives in towns, with the rest living in rural parts. "I would call (Watauga) the outlier, just because they are in a different situation than Wilkes, Avery, Allegh­ any," Stumb said. "The uni­ versity (ASU) creates a lot of growth for Watauga County, so if you remove them Irom those statistics, Ashe County saw the most growth." Projections by the state show Ashe County will in­ crease its population slightly, but Stumb said the numbers provided by the state are dated. The state figuresshow the county having a popula­ tion of 27,707 in 2020, an increase of 426 people from 2010. "I don't think that's nec­ essarily accurate," he said. "I think Ashe County will top that number, plus some. They will start releasing new data and that will change." Planning Board member Arvil Scott asked what the •tion numbers were on. "Are these numbers based on full-time residents?" he asked. Stumb said yes, because the numbers were based on numbers from the 2010 U.S. Census. "Do we have any statistics on part-time residents in die area," Board member Darrell Hamilton asked. "Is there any way we can get that data?" Stumb said he would like for the county to start col­ lecting that data. Right now. the county only has a number of seasonal dwellings within Ashe, which are 24.6 percent of all housing units. "I think one thing I want to put in the land use plan for a recommendation, is to start collecting data on who Wil Petty can be reached at 336-846 7164 or onTwitter ©WilPetty. Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Promotional prices starting at only, \ $1099• mo. for 12 months "°t H3!j! ASK ABOUT • Need a website for your business? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Want to sell your products online? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? 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All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 3rd day of January, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 27th day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 27th day of January. 2014 For the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin Ellisa Martin Dickson 3815 Velinda Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 PUBLISH: 2.4.14/2 11.14/2.18.14/2.25.17 Lisa H. Baker 2013 Deep Ford Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 14-SP-6 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AklD BY VIRTUE of the power and authority con­ tained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Tommy R Eldreth dated March 23. 2006, and recorded on March 28.2006 in Book 344 at Page 1517 in the Ashe County Public Registry.; and because of default in the pay­ ment of the indebtedness se­ cured thereby and failure to carry out ana perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and. pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under­ signed Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Ashe County Court­ house, Jefferson, North Caro­ lina, on February 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, in­ cluding improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Lansing County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Piney Creek Township: FIRST TRACT BEGINNING on a chestnut bush, Arthur Kilby's corner and running with his line N 9-3/4 E. 26- 4/5 rods to the a service; thence N 35 E 4 rods to a stake; thence N 20 E 34 rods to a stake; thence N 11 Vi E 12 rods to a stake in Lillard Eller's line; thence S 88 W 47 Yt rods to a stake in the road; thence with said road S 2 E 27 rods to a stake. Warren Hartsog corner; thence N 88 Yt E 2 Yt rods to a beach; thence 5 70 Vt E 10 rods to a stake; thence S 45 W 7 rods to a stake; thence S ^2V»E8V^ rods to a stake; thence S 80 W 5 rods to a locust , thence S 8 W 2 rods to a stake in the road; thence with the said road, S 20 E 32 rods to a stake in the road; thence N 34 E 5 Vt rods to the BEGINNING, con­ taining 13 acres, more or less. There is EXCEPTED from the above described property a tract of land being 110 feet x 250 feet conveyed to Jack and Dayna Brown with a water right dated 7/3/79, recorded in Book 121. Page 211, Ashe County Registry SECOND TRACT: BEGIN­ NING at a point in the center of NCSR 1353, the E.Ned comer, and running with the Warren Hartsog line N 110 feet to an iron stake: thence with a division line of the E. Ned Eldreth property on a line run­ ning parallel with NCSR #1353, 250 feet eastward to an iron stake at a large rock, thence running southeastward approximately 115 feet to the center of said NCSR #1353; thence with the centerline of said NCSR #1353, 280 feet to the point of BEGINNING There is also conveyed unto the Grantees, their heirs arid assigns the same easement of water right to obtain water as fully set in the aforementioned deed, subject to the monthly rental fee, to which record ref­ erence is hereby made for a complete description of the same. This conveyance is subject to a right-of-way easement in fa­ vor of Ned Eldreth. his heirs and assigns of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 121 at Page 211 of the Ashe County Registry. And being the same two tracts of land described in and con­ veyed by that certain deed from Arvil Clark and wife, Mar­ garet G, Clark to Tommy R. Eldreth, dated 23rd of April, 2001 and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 259, at Page 19 Less and Except the property jd Ret released by Release Deed recorded in Book 348 at Page 1667, Ashe County Public Re­ gistry Address of property: 742 S. Big Horse Creek Road, Lans­ ing, NC 28643 Tax Parcel ID: 16215 Present Record Owners: Tommy R. Eldreth ing more particuiarty de­ scribed as follows: TRACT ONE: Being a portion of the Martin Knder. et ai prop­ erty as described in Deed Book 296, Page 2009. bounded by the lands of. or in possession of the following on the northwest by H Greer (242-2280) on the northeast by a new line, on the southeast by Indian Lake Drive on the southwest by R Black (121881). Being more particularly described as BEGINNING on a point in the centerline of Indi­ an Lake Drive, said point be­ ing the southern most corner of said Martin Krider property, thence with the southeastern line of said Martin Krider prop­ erty N 53-07-21 W. passing over a 1/2-inch rebar founa at 31.95 feet, for a total distance of 264 34 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar found, thence with the northwestern line of the Martin Krider property and the Greer line two courses. 1) thence N 40-5032 E 89 05 feet to a 1/2inch rebar found. 2) thence N 40-12-25 E 62 40 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, thence with a new line S 47-45 E passing over a 1/2-inch rebar set at 257 62 feet for a total distance of 287 62 feet to a point in the centerline of Indian Lake Drive, thence with said centerline two courses, 1) thence S 47-48-17 W. 6.66 feet to a point, 2) thence S. 51-25-22 W 121.62 feet to the BEGINNING con­ taining 0.877 acres as calcu­ lated by coordinate geometry, from field data gathered by Thomas Herman Company, PLLC. P.O Box 519, Jeffer­ son. NC 28640-0519. (336) 846-3352. PLS L-2633. dated June 3. 2003 Job# 03061303 Together herewith all appur­ tenant easement for access to this property from Hwy 221, following an existing roadway leading to said property. TRACT TWO: Being a portion of the Marlin Krider, et al prop­ erty as described in Deed Book 296, Page 2009, bounded by the lands of, formerly of. or In possession of the following, on the northwest by W Greer (242-2278), on the northeast by Robin Krider (296-2007) on the southeast by Indian Lake Drive, on the southwest by a new line, Be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as BEGINNING on a point in the centerline of Indi­ an Lake Drive, said point be­ ing the eastern most corner of said Marlin Krider property, thence with said centerline S. 47-48-17 W 128.28 feet to a point, thence with a new line N. 47-45-40 W, passing over a 1/2-inch rebar set at 30.00 feet for a tota* distanoe of 287.62 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set in the northwestern line of said Marlin Krider property, thence with said northwestern line two courses, 1) thence N. 40-12-25 E. 63.21 feet to a 1/2-inch re­ bar found, 2) thence N 48-0331 E. 69.25 feet to a 1/2-inch rebar set, thence with the northeastern line of the Martin Krider property S. 46-54-35 E. passing over a 1/2-inch rebar set at 265.32 feet, for a total distance of 295 32 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0 876 acres as calculated by coordin­ ate geometry, from field data gathered by Thomas Herman Company. PLLC, P.O. Box 519, Jefferson. NC 286400519, (336) 846-3352, PLS L2633, dated June 3, 2003 Job #03061303. Together herewith all appur­ tenant easements for access to this property from Hwy 221, following an existing roadway leading to said property. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 271 Indian Lake Drive, West Jefferson, North Carolina. Trustee may. in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax. as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars |)0.00) required by NCGS -308(a)(1) property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encum­ brances of record and any re­ corded releases Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750 00). whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the irty or parties in possession the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to. the filing of a bankruptcy petition poor to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee It the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee. in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bank­ ruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS. OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ VICES. INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1026 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales hsbf irm. com Case No; 1123808 (FC.FAY) Published: 2.4 14/2.11.14 Ben Hurley Kilby & Hurley P. 0 Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publish dates: 1.21.14/1.28.14/2.4.14/2.11.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 28, December 2012 as Adminis­ trator CTA of the estate of RICHARD ALLEN WALTON. JR , late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 12th day of May, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 11th day of February, 2014. John B. Jak Reeves, Adminis­ trator CTA Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 2.11.14/2.18.14/2.25.14/3.4.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ trator for the Estate of John Kenneth Witherspoon de­ ceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 21st day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 15th day of January, 2014. For the Estate of John Ken­ neth Witherspoon Anthony Mario Witherspoon 122 Shannon View Street N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 PUBLISH: 1,21 Hn.PfiH/P.lH/fMI.H Eldrelti and Warren Haflsaa Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE K Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? r»u un «•»» u» to 7j* r>" n> pw> pxxriptloni •( mi CjmAm ind MmmOmmI Huhumk), Sunk* X Gel An Extra $10 Off CriKoiib & Fraa Shipping On Your litOrdarl 'imwiMuienMH j aukan>«um ! 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The terms ol the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold lor cash to the highest bidder The Sub­ stitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) The successful bid­ der win be required to pay rev­ enue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). The real property hereinabove described Is being offered for sale "AS IS. WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all super­ ior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. It the Trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trusteefs), in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21 29 in favor of the purchaser and against the arty or parties in possession Ppthe clerk of superior court of the county In which the prop­ erty is sold Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a renfal agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5 896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. This the 21 day of January, 2014, Morrison Trustee Services. LLC Substitute Trustee By: W. Chris Parnell, Attorney for Substitute Trustee 6525 Morrison Blvd . Suite 408 Charlotte. NC 28211 Telephone (704) 823-6244 Published: 2 4.14/2.11.14 . Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Christian Watson to Frances Jones. Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of March, 2011. and recorded in Book 00416, Page 2452. in Ashe County Registry, North Caro­ lina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the under­ signed. Substitute Trustee Ser­ vices, Inc having been substi­ tuted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having dir­ ected that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson. Ashe County. North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on February 18. 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real es­ tate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ E ANNOUNCEMENTS Notices Notice of Public Sale Feb. 22, 2014 - 9 a.m. Various items of personal property are being sold pursu­ ant of the assertion of a lien for rental at Shepherd's MinfStorage 1624 Hwy f63 WJ Items will be sold at Shepherd's Mini Storage For following units. 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Mechan­ ic's Shop Equipment. 2007 Chevy Suburban. 25,000 miles! for NC Department of Unpaid Taxes. 704-791-8825 ncaf5479. wwwClassicAuctions.com �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 JEFFERSON'POST Montie Weaver: Ashe County's Mr. Baseball Courting History In conjunction with the Museum of Ashe County History Sam Shumate Special to the Post If you are fortunate enough to have a Mon­ tie Weaver baseball card, you have a nice slice of Ashe County sports his­ tory. This Ashe native won twenty-two games his first year pitching for the Washington Sena­ tors in 1932. He helped them win the American League pennant in 1933. He also had the honor of striking out the great Babe Ruth. Montie was born June 15. 1906 in Helton. NC. He attended schools at Helton, Lansing and graduated from high school at Jefferson in 1923. He graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1927. He honed his pitching skills playing summer league baseball at Lebanon, Virginia, Jenkins. Kentucky and Valdese, NC in the West­ ern Carolina League. Montie attended the University of Virginia in the fall of 1927 to work on his master's degree in mathematics. He signed a contract to pitch for the Durham Bulls in the Piedmont League for the summer of 1928. At the of famer, Carl Hubbell. end of that season he was Montie was voted fifth sold to the Baltimore Most Valuable Player by Orioles of the Interna­ The Sporting News poll tional League. He re­ of sports writers. The turned to the University four hall of famers above of Virginia that fall to re­ him were Jimmy Fox, sume his graduate work Lou Gehrig, Earl Averill and teach. He received and Charlie Gehringer. his MA and continued He made the bubble gum work toward his PhD. He trading card with his pic­ decided not to report to ture and stats. Montie Oriole spring training pitched for the Senators and was retained by the until 1939 when he was Durham Bulls. traded to the Boston Red In 1930 Montie re­ Sox. signed his teaching Montie pitched for position and reported Boston one year and for Oriole spring train­ was sold to Louisville, ing at Waco, Texas. He Ken. He pitched in the pitched for Baltimore 1939 Little World Series until he was sold to the against Rochester of the Washington Senators in International League. He 1931. Here, nicknamed played for Louisville un­ "The Professor," he til he returned to Balti­ reached the height of more for his final season his career. He pitched in 1941. He met his future wife, against the New York Gi­ ants in the 1933 World Roberta Lee Clifford Series, losing 2 to lin while in spring train­ eleven innings. His op­ ing in Orlando, Florida. posing pitcher was hall They were married in 1941. Montie Morton Weav­ er won 71 games and lost 50 in his major league career, an im­ pressive record. He was inducted into the newly established Ashe County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. The Hall of Fame display is located in the Museum of Ashe County History in the old court­ house. A great omission is his being left out of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. In 1942 Montie joined the US Army Air Force as a second lieutenant. He spent 27 months with the 65th Fighter Wing in England where he coached the 8th Air Force baseball team. Captain Weaver re­ turned to Orlando in 1946 and lived there until his death June 14, 1994. He is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Orlando. Sustainable food, ag grant application period opens Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) is calling for proposals for the 2014 Mary Boyer Sustainable Food and Ag­ riculture Grant program. The purpose of the Sustainable Food and Agriculture Grant is to strengthen our lo­ cal food system by sup­ porting female farmers, ranchers, and proces­ sors who plan to create innovative, sustainable solutions to production or marketing obstacles in the High Country. Two grants of up to $2,000 will be award­ ed to female farmers, ranchers, or processors based in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga, Wil­ kes, or Yancey Coun­ ties in North Carolina, or Johnson County, Tenn., for completing a sustainable food and agriculture project or pursuing educational opportunities in sus­ tainable food and agri­ culture. "We're proud and ex­ cited to offer a fourth year of funding for our Mary Boyer Sustain­ able Food & Agriculture Grants," Executive Di­ rector Sarah Myers said. Examples of past proj­ ects include: "Multi Spe­ cies Rotational Graz­ ing and Invasive Weed Control' and Highland Handling to Reclaim the High Country' "Not only is this an opportunity to highlight innovative agricultural approaches in our High Country region, it is an excellent way to pro­ vide support to an underserved, and growing, demographic group. We are honored to be able to offer these small grants and we give continued thanks to all those who Blue Ridge Women.s Agriculture make this possible," Myers said. Applications for the 2014 grant funding cycle are available on BRWIA's website (www. brwia.org) and must be received no later than March 1,2014. Please contact BRWIA with any questions via email programs@brwia. org or phone 828-3861537. ever...catch it! \ \\ . 1 1 The race is on at Show off your NASCAR knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great weekly prizes! •B fflferSm THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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Page 2 SPORTS JV boys win MVAC.... SLRVINfi ASIiKCOI Nl Y. NOR III CAROLINA SINCX 1925 Vol. ny, Issue i:i Page 6 FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 14.2014 Candidates begin filingfor elections across Ashe districts ByWil Petty tions. Devon Houck, Depu­ ty Director of the Ashe County Board of Elections said no one hied Tuesday, Feb. 11 or by press time Wednesday, Feb. 12. On the first day of elec­ tion filing at the Ashe County Courthouse, 13 candidates signed up for different positions for the 2014 election season, ac­ cording to the Ashe Coun­ ty Board of Elections. Filing began Mon­ jpetty@civitasmedia.com Today, additional candi­ dates have filed for elected positions throughout the state. U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C. 5) will have at least one primary challenger, as Republican Philip Doyle of Clemmons filed today, ac­ cording to the N.C. Board of Elections. Foxx refiled on Monday, Feb. 10 at the Watauga Board of Elec­ day, Feb. 10 and will run through Friday, Feb. 28. Primaries will be held on Tuesday, May 6 and the general election will occur, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Filing Monday. Feb. 10 in Ashe County were the following: Ashe Board of Com­ missioners: Judy Porter Pt>e (R) — incumbent William Sands (R) — in­ cumbent Richard Blackburn (D) Lynn Graham (D) Cabot Hamilton (D) Mickey Pruitt (R) Jeff Rose (R) The candidates are up for three spots held by Commissioners Poe, Sands and Gerald Price. Price was elected to the Board in 2012, but accord­ ing to Devon Houck, Dep­ uty Director of the Ashe County Board of Elections, three commissioner spots are up for each election. Who ever finishes third in the election wins a twoyear position to the Board. Price finished third in that election behind Com­ missioners Gary Roark and Larry Rhodes. Clerk of Court: Pam W. Barlow (R) — incumbent Register of Deeds: Deaett R. Roten (D) — incumbent Phyllis Critcher (R) Sheriff: James Williams (D) — incumbent Chris Welch (R) Tim Winters (R) In addition. Judge Mi­ chael D. Duncan filed for superior court judge in Judicial District 23, which covers Ashe County, as well as Alleghany, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. Tom E. Homer (R-Wilkes) has filed for District Attorney for District 23. For District court judge in district 23, William F. See Elections ! 11 Recognizing Black History Month Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Planning Director Adam Stumb gives his presentation on Ashe County demographics to the Ashe County Planning Board on Thurs­ day, Feb. 6 Planning Board talks employment, agriculture Photo exhibit at middle school details slave trade By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia com In honor of Black History Month, a photo ex­ hibit profiling the slave trade from West Africa to the southern United States is on display at Ashe County Middle School. George Zeller, an eighth grade social studies Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Top: ACMS teacher George Zeller (left) guiding a stu­ dent through the "Bunce Island" exhibition, on-loan from Winston-Salem State University. Above: Ashe Count Middle School students taking part in a scav­ enger hunt explore panels of the "Bunce Island" ex­ hibition. currently on display in the school's library. teacher at ACMS was instrumental in bringing the "Bunce Island" exhibition, which consists of 20 door-size display panels tracing the history of slave trade from Bunce Island in Sierra Leone to the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Ashe County. "Most of our kids know about slavery, but this exhibit really focuses in on a vparticular group of slaves and a particular part of the United States, the southeast," Zeller said. "It's really looking at a part of history under a microscope." Zeller said many of the slaves were brought from Sierra Leone because they were specialized in working rice fields, which American and Euro­ pean laborers were unfamiliar with. "We really need to recognize Black History Month, and this is so relevant," he said, of the ex­ hibit, which is on-loan from Winston-Salem State University. Tm trying to show how localized this history is to the southeast U.S." Students at ACMS are able to view a short film that accompanies the exhibition, which shows modern reenactments of life on Bunce Island for African captives, and their passage from freedom to slavery in the United States. "It's a great thing to be able to have this re­ source and I'm really excited about it; with our curriculum we have to cover so much, and some­ times we need to stop and really zoom-in and look at a topic like slavery in a personalized and particular way," Zeller said. One example is the story of a 10 year old girl named Priseilia from Bunce Island, brought to See History 111 Editor's Note: Due to the amount of material covered at the Planning Board meet­ ing on Thursday. Feb. 6, we have divided the story into two different parts. Part I was published in the Tiesday, Feb. 11 edition of the Jef­ ferson Post. By Wil Petty jpetty@crvitasmedia com The Ashe County Plan­ ning Board, during its regular meeting on Thursday. Feb. 6, discussed demographics re­ lated to the county, following the board's land use survey. Planning Director Adam Stumb said the demograph­ ic information provided is a draft until the Planning Board approves it. meaning if the board wants additional information to what is provid­ ed in the document, they can add that information in. * "We can add what we need to and what we want to," he said. "If you have any sugges­ tions we can go ahead and put those (in the survey)." During the meeting, the Board focused on the land survey history, Ashe County's population and housing, as well as the subjects below. Commuting patterns and employment Continuing on the talk of demographics in the County, the presentation focused on commuting patterns of those who live and work in the county. "We got some figures from other states, because we are stuck in the corner of See Board | 7 DPI increases flexibility for Read to Achieve program Ashe County School of­ ficials responded to a recent state educational announce­ ment to allow increased flex­ ibility in implementing the Read to Achieve program with relief and caution. On Feb. 6, the N.C. Board of Education voted to allow individual school districts to use their own forms of as­ sessment to determine the reading proficiency of thirdgrade students. Tm appreciative that the legislators are reevaluating the Read to Achieve legisla­ tion," Ashe superintendent Dr. Todd Holden said. Tm very pleased with Dr. June Atkinson and our State Board of Education for being recep­ tive to our resolution." The Ashe County Board of Education (BOE) was one of nearly 30 LEAs in the state to send resolutions to the 9tate board and state superinten dent Atkinson requesting See Read | 7 It's not too late to enter 'Cutest Pets Contest' By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia com Competition is heating up in Jefferson Post's "Cut­ est Pets Contest," but it's not tot) late to enter your favorite furry friend. Voting will open on Sun­ day, Feb. 16 and run through Friday, Feb. 28 and entries will be accepted during that time. Voters may have a hard time choosing who is the cutest among contestants such as Tiffi the shih-tzu from Todd, Extro the bunny from Lansing and Peaches the cat in pink clip-on ear­ rings whose owner Brandy said, "has lots of attitude and it shows." "It's great to see so many different kinds of pets being entered," Cliff Clark, man­ ager of the Jefferson Bast said. "So many of them have amazing stories." Contestant Little Henry is sure to earn lots of votes, as his owner Michael said. "Henry is a rescue dog, in the meaning he showed up and rescued us." The top three vote earners in the Cutest Pet Contest will each take home $50 comple­ ments of sponsors McDon­ alds of West Jefferson, RDR Kennel of WarrensviDe, Vannoy Construction of Jeffer­ son. "We're so appreciative of all our sponsors and ex­ cited to have them involved in such a popular contest." Clark said. To enter your pet, v$t the "Local Features" page at www.jeffersonpost.com, or click the Cutest Pets button on the homepage of the Pust and foDow the uploading instructions. Don't forget to tell us what makes your pet so special in the comments section. After your photo is up­ loaded you can campaign for votes by sharing the link on Facebook, Twitter or wher­ ever else you'd like to showoff your precious pet. Winners will be notified by email and the top pictures will be displayed in an on-line gallery and appear in a future print issue of The Jefferson Hist so everyone can see just how cute your beloved crit­ ters are. Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post The Jefferson Hist would like to wish the best of luck to Taffy is in the running for "Cutest Pet" which is still open to all the adorable contestants proud pet owners who want to show off their favorite furry friends. and their proud owners! �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Mosiac Stage Co.presents'love Letters' By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com | While the recent spill on the Dan River in Eden has many concerned about the safety of their waters, Ashe County has a low chance of having its streams and rivers severely contaminated. 1 "UlJMtlV pf.xlHlU: I Muhitii iJ Those looking for last minute Valentines Day plans don't need to look any further than down­ town West Jefferson. The Mosaic Stage Com­ pany will be presenting tv A R GyrrtBy "Love Letters" at 7 p.m on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Ashe 1 HMmm JLtlhtfv < *uriitl Md Ih-Ml, County Arts Council. Juu WUli«ui» khu liiriiM Itiiii "It's a very intimate eve­ ning of theater," Kim-Noel Bianchini, founder and ar­ Valentine's Day tistic director for the Mo­ friday, HI. at 7pm saic Stage Company said. Ashe County Arts Center • iA "It's a great Valentines Day outing because it's [ For tickets calls different from the norm." | *e ^556-845-2787 "Love Letters," written by A.R. Gurney, is com­ 5 ^ 9 prised of a series of letters Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post read out-loud in front of a fireplace, which have been continued to share confi­ liams and Melissa Halsey exchanged over a lifetime Caudill, performing," said dences. between two people who Bianchini, who is also direc­ "We have two of the best grew up together, went tor of the play. their separate ways, but actors in the area, Tim WilCaudill said she has iRrn 1 & Ihink your |j5 V'hxl it tzkcMoh*: yiiJYtiied the cutest pet around? Submit yourptt'i photo 8c iontnl entry form online at robesonUn.com now. Enter early, voting starts SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 16"! V wanted to play the role of "Melissa" since first seeing the play performed in high school. "This play is a very real look at a love story between two flawed human beings, and I feel like we can all see ourselves in certain aspects of these characters," Cau­ dill said. Bianchini said the eve­ ning has even more to of­ fer, with a book signing by Caudill, whose short story "Uncomfortable" appears in "Chicken Soup of the Soul: A Dating Game," following the play. "I'm grateful to KimNoel for the opportunity, honored to star next to my long-time extremely-talent­ ed friend Jim Williams and I hope the audience loves these characters and their story as much as we do," Caudill said. Tickets for the play are $12 for adults and $6 for students and can be pur­ chased at the door, or by calling 336-846-2787. Boondocks Brewing Tap Room and Restaurant will be offering a 10 percent discount on any future meal when a ticket stub from the play is presented. Christina Day can be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter @CDayinWJ Wil Petty Jefferson Post Low risk for toxic spills in Ashe County waters Wil Petty jpetty@crvitasmedia.com Following the environ­ mental spill on the Dan River last week in Eden, the National Committee for the New River ensures nothing of that magni­ tude could happen in Ashe County's rivers and streams. "Unfortunately, what is in the Dan River is really bad," said George Santucci, executive director of the West Jefferson-based National Committee for the New River. "Ore Knob Mine would have been the closest thing we have in our region to have that kind of impact." In early February, tons of "coal fly ash" spilled into the Dan River, which flows through N.C. and Virginia and eventually into the Roanoke River. "I liken (the substance) to when you burn charcoal in a barbecue," Santucci said. "After the coal be­ comes ash, that's the same thing that happens with a coal plant, except they have to dispose of it." . . According to a Feb. 7, release by the Dan River Basin Association, the spill was the third largest coal ash spill in U.S. history. "An ash spill is contami­ nated with extremely high levels of arsenic, chromi­ um, iron, lead and other toxic metals typically found in coal ash," accord­ ing to the release. Santucci said there is one coal plant in Giles County, Va., that could ing agencies to do their have Uie potential of see­ job and for plants to allow ing a similar situation to oversight. "The only way we're all that in Eden. The NCNR among others are looking going to stop this from to make sure there weren't happening is allow the storm water drains or oth­ EPA to come up with the er dangers that could affect new standards and regula­ tions on how to dispose the water. If something were to waste," he said. happen at that location, it Many concerns about would have no affect on EPA oversight include Ashe or Alleghany coun­ higher costs of power or job loss, but it is believed ties. . As far, as Ore Knob better oversight would Mine, the NCNR has lessen contamination. worked with the Environ­ "People oppose regula­ mental Protection Agency tion because they are afraid (EPA) to prevent a situa­ it would raise rates," San­ tion similar to that on the tucci said. "At the end of Dan River from happening. the day, they can't poison "We worked with the the rivers either. Either EPA to make the Ore Knob way, it will raise rates." Mine a 'superfund' site," In case there was a river Santucci said. "Millions of contamination on the New dollars of restoration were River, Santucci said the spent to ensure (that situa­ towns of Jefferson and tion) cannot happen." West Jefferson would have The restoration made it an adequate clean water to where the New River supply through indepen­ does not interact with the dent wells. waste from the mine. That The EPA has an end of was done by diverting the year deadline to come with steam away from the site. new standards and regula­ In 2010, copper from the tions to deal with contami­ Ore Knob Mine spilled into nated waste. For more in­ the New River through formation visit, www.epa. Peak Creek, a tributary gov/ which flows into the river. To prevent future spills, The New River experi­ Santucci believes there enced a similar, but less needs to be more coop­ catastrophic, spill in Sep­ eration to ensure rivers are tember when a dormant not at risk. mine in Wythe County, "I think vigilance is Va., was the source of high necessary," Santucci said. levels of zinc entering the "The EPA needs to be al­ streams. lowed to do their job and More oversight enforce the environmental Santucci said the key laws. to preventing these spills Wil Petty can be reached at (330) from happening is allow­ 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty $17,488/8259 mo. 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Davis of Blowing Rock, wood, S.C., and Robin formerly of Ashe County, Karringon and husband, WarrensviQe passed away Sat­ Tenn., and Nina Wynn and Feb. 9, 2014, at Wilkes Re­ Peter James Chillemi. Viv­ passed away Tuesday, Kevin, of Blowing Rock; urday evening, Feb. 8, 2014, husband, Richard, of Char­ gional Medical Center. He ian Marie Chillemi, Elijah at his home.He was 86. lotte; and four grandchildren, was 85. Feb. 11, 2014, at Watau­ Eneriz. a brother, Greer Hol­ Mr. Hartzog Mr Weaver was bom in Katie Wynn, John Wvnn, ga Medical Center. She Funeral services man, of Wilkesboro; six Ashe County on Sun­ Autumn Weaver and was born in Ashe was 96. will be held at 2 grandchildren; 10 great­ day, March 20, 1927, County, on June 3, Sierra Weaver. Mrs. Davis was born p.m. on Friday. in Ashe County on Tues­ grandchildren; and sev­ to the late Raymond Funeral services 1928, to Rockford Feb. 14. 2014, at day, April 3, 1917, to the eral nieces and nephews. and Dale Spencer were held at 11 am and Ferry Fletcher Mt. Pleasant Bap­ A memorial service Weaver. late George and Mary on Wednesday, Feb. Hartzog. tist Church Reach Jack graduated in He was a long Mack Holman. will be held at 2 p.m. on 12,2014, at Wurren^ term deacon, Sun­ Center with Pas­ She was a cashier in Sunday. Feb. 16, 2014, 1951 from Emory & vfle United Method­ tor Kevin Brown a retail store. Mossie at Boone Family Funer­ Henry College. He ist Church with Rev. day school teacher was a member of Laurel al Home with Rev. Jim retired from Sprague officiating. The Mai^ret Wannem- and a member of Electric Mfg. Com­ Knob Baptist Church. Rash officiating. acher officiating. Mt. Pleasant Bap­ body will be placed pany, where he was She was a loving wife, Burial followed in tist Church. He was in the church at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive the Personal Director. mother and grandmother Ashebwn Memorial also a member of Gideon s Burial will be in Gap Creek friends from 1-2 p.m. on He was a member of Warand will be missed by all. Gardens Cemetery with mili­ International. Mr. Hartzog Cemetery in Deep Gap. served in the U.S.- Army She was also preced­ Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, rensville United Methodist tary rites. during the Korean War. He The family received at ed in death by a grand­ one hour prior to the Church, where he served as a The family received friends trustee. He enjoyed trout fish­ was principal of Mt. Pleas­ Reins-Sturdivant Funeral daughter, Glennette; five memorial service. on Tuesday, Feb. 11,2014, at In lieu of flowers me­ ing andhis animals, especially Elementary School Home on Thursday. brothers, Jess Holman, Bowie Family Funeral Home ant from 1956 until his retire­ Joe Holman, Freeman morials may be made his dog, "Buddy." In lieu of flowers, memo­ He also loved studying Chapel ment. Holman, Roger Holman to Laurel Knob Baptist rials may be made to Mt. Flowers were accepted or In addition to his par­ Pleasant Baptist Church and Coolidge Holman; Church, c/o Imogene the Civil War. But most of memorials may be made to all he loved his family. He ents, Mr. Hartzog was pre­ and four sisters, Deane Goodman, P.O. Box was a loving husband, father Ashe Assisted Living Memo­ ceded in death by a son, Building Fund, 239 Cham­ Wilcox, Mable Wilcox, 1703, Jefferson, NC pion Mt. Pleasant Road, and grandfather and will be ry Care Unit, 182 Chattyrob Max Edward Hartzog. Ruth Prince, Mary Barr. 28640. Lane, West Jefferson, NC missed by afl. Mr. Hartzog is survived Wilkesboro. NC 28697. Mrs. Davis is sur­ You may give the fam­ He was also preceded in 28694. by his wife, Mary A. Fair- to Gideon's International vived by a son, Kyle ily your condolences at death by a sister, Rose Little. You may give the family child Hartzog of the home; Wilkes South Camp, P.O. Wilcox and wife, Diane, our website www.booneMr. Weaver is survived by your aindolences at our web­ two sons, Kent Hartzog Box 323, Wilkesboro, NC of Blowing Rock; four funeralhome.com. his wife, Clarice Wiles Weav­ site www.boonefuneralhome. and wife, Karia of Millers 28697 or to Gap Creek daughters, Carol GroBoone Family Funeral er, two sons, Scott Weaver, of com. Creek and Joe Hartzog and gan, and husband, JD of Boone Family Funeral wife, Deborah of Wilkes­ Cemetery Fund. Greensboro, Gail Bur- Home of West Jefferson the home and Mitchell Weav­ Reins-Sturdivant Funeral kette, of Greensboro, is in charge of these ar­ er and wife, Hope, of Green­ Home of West Jefferson is in boro; three sisters, Mure- Home in North Wilkesboro ville, S.C.; two daughters, charge of these arrangements. lene Cheek, Anna Belle Susan Hodges and hus­ rangements. Henson, Sally Walters, all will be incharge of arrange­ of Fleetwood; three grand­ ments. Online condolences children, Adrianne Chill- may be made at www. emi, Jessica Hartzog En- reinssturdivant .com Rate reduction extended for BREMCO members The Board of Directors has extended a temporary rate re­ duction to span three months for memlxTs of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corpo­ ration. The Board had previ­ ously approved a one-month rate reduction for February bills, but members will also receive the reduction on their March and April bilk The typical member us­ ing 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity monthly will see a $9 reduction. Overall this reduction will save members of Blue Ridge Electric more than SI million monthly. "The extreme cold tem­ peratures and high winds have caused our members to use a lot more electricity than we have seen in a num­ ber of years. In some cases, members have used triple the kilowatt hours than normal which is causing a severe im­ part on electric hills. This rate reduction will provide some much needed relief for all members," Chief Executive Officer Doug Johnson said. The cooperative hit an alltime peak demand for elec­ tricity on Jan. 7, when tem­ peratures dropped to their lowest in years. The demand for electricity was 384 mega­ watts, exceeding the previous record by 10 percent. "It's important to us that even with high demand and winter weather we kept elec­ tricity reliable." said Johnson. NOTICE "When we do experience out­ ages, our line technicians are always prepared to get power restored as safely and quickly as possible." Johnson said it's also im­ portant to the cooperative to help members with the cost of heating. Tm pleased the board of directors acted quickly to extend the reduc­ tion to cover what are typi­ cally the highest bills of the year for most of our members due to winter heating needs," he explained. The reduction is possible because the cooperative expe­ rienced higher than budgeted electricity safes due to the colder tlian normal weather. "As a cooperative, we're NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 22, 2013, Neustar, Inc., in its role as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), notified the Commission that the projected exhaust date for the 336 numbering plan area (NPA) code had been revised to second quarter 2016. In an earlier filed petition, in this docket, Neustar requested that the Commission approve the Industry's recommended all-services distributed overlay relief plan for the 336 area code. TWO AREA CODES AND TEN-DIGIT DIALING Industry representatives have recommended a "distributed overlay" as the relief plan for the 336 area code. Under the recommended plan, a new area code would be assigned to cover or "overlay" the entire geographic area using the existing 336 area code boundary lines. This would result in two area codes for the same geographic area. The chief advantage of using an overlay relief plan is that existing telephone subscribers would not have to change area codes or telephone numbers. When telephone numbers in the 336 area code run out, new residential and business telephone numbers for the area would be assigned from the new area code. The chief disadvantage of using an overlay relief plan is that all local calls dialed using seven digits today would have to be dialed using ten digits (336 + seven-digit telephone number or new area code + seven-digit telephone number). A Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulation would quire ten-digit dialing both between and within the 336 code and the new overlay area code. OTHER SOLUTIONS WERE CONSIDERED In Neustar's recent filing, three variations of a "geographic split" relief plan were also updated for consideration. Under these plans, the geographic area covered by the 336 area code would be split into two parts. Roughly half of the affected telephone subscribers would continue to be served through the 336 area code, and half would change to the new area code. Although ten-digit dialing would not be required within the area codes, most seven-digit dialed calling routes that exist today in the 336 area cede would become ten-digit dialed calling routes in both directions if they are split by the new area code boundary. The industry rejected all geographic split relief plans because of the necessity of changing the telephone numbers of a large number of subscribers, the difficulty of predicting growth for the two areas, and potential customer confusion as the area is divided into smaller pieces. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN HIGH POINT After carefully considering the updated information filed by Neustar, the Commission has determined that all affected subscribers should have an opportunity to express their views on the recommendation. Accordingly, the Commission will conduct a public-hearing to be convened in High Point, North Carolina, on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. High Point Courthouse - The Washington Courtroom, 505 East Green Drive, High Point, North Carolina 27261 and shall resume on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the same location, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the matter of area code relief for the 336 area code. The evening hearing on March 10, 2014 shall be conducted for the sole purpose of receiving testimony and comments from members of the public. Members of the public who are unable to attend the evening public hearing on March 10, 2014, will be allowed to testify on the morning of March 11, 2014. The Commission will receive testimony from all formal parties, including the industry participants, the Public Staff, Attorney General, and any other intervenors on March 11. The formal parties shall present a summary of their written comments and be prepared to respond to questions from the Commission. Persons desiring to send written statements to the Commission should submit their statement supporting the industry recommendation, or any alternative proposal, on or before March 14, 2014, and should include any information that those persons wish to be considered by the Commission in this matter. Interventions or statements addressed to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Statements may also be faxed to (919) 733-7300. The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through the Executive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to: Christopher J. Ay*rs, Executive Director - Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326, Fax: (919) 733-9565 The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, III, Attorney General - State of North Carolina, Post Office Box 629, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 - 0629. Fax: (919) 716-6757 not in business to make a profit—we're here to provide service at the lowest possible cost. The boardhopes this re­ duction will add up to make a difference for our members," said Kenny Greene, president of the Board. Members wanting informa­ tion about the axiperatives free energy efficiency saving tools and tips can visit www. BlueRidgeEMC.com or drop by a kxal Hue Ridge Electric office. 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The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 v �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 McCrory's shallow teacher salary plan Governor Pat McCrory teacher positions and told lo­ and legislative leaders are cal school systems they could hoping you just look at the make up the difference by headlines this week about increasing class sizes. teacher pay and don't actu­ And it's certain that the ally read the stories about students struggling in the their education plan or talk second grade or in high to your child's teacher about school chemistry won't have it. a counselor to turn to if they "Plan touts teacher raisehave serious problems and was the News & Observer it's likely a school nurse won't front page headline. "Mc­ be around if they get sick. Crory: Increase teacher Both teachers will have to base pay $4,200" was the reach deeper into their own way the Charlotte Observer pockets to buy supplies. Not put it. You might think that only did McCrory's budget McCrory was giving every cut funding for supplies, it teacher a raise, eliminates a long overdue state tax break in North Caro­ teachers re­ lina as the state ceived when ranks near they were the bottom of forced to buy the 50 states supplies on in how much their own. teachers make. Teachers in But you'd be North Carolina wrong. McCro­ at least used to ry is not pro­ have chances posing to give for professional all teachers a development, well-deserved to talk to their salary increase. peers about Chris Fitzsimon how to do their He only wants NC Policy Watch to raise the jobs better and pay of starting how to cope teachers and with dwindling those who have spent only budgets and larger classes. a few years in the classroom. But McCrory's Republican That means veteran teach­ colleagues in the General As­ ers, as many as 60,000 of sembly wiped out most of them, would get nothing un­ the funding for professional der McCrory's plan—noth­ development. Teachers are ing. on their own now. The base pay for start­ And they can't even be ing teachers would increase sure they'll have a job next from the current $30,800 year. McCrory andlegislative to $33,000 next year and leaders ended career status $35,000 the year after that. for teachers too and replaced The pay for a hardwork­ it with temporary contracts ing hi$i school chemistry with varying lengths based teacher who has been in the on vague criteria that have classroom for 12 years would teachers and administrators rem;tin the same. confused. So would the salary for a Even an across the board second grade teacher who salary increase wouldn't ad­ has been helping kids learn dress all of that but it would to read for 15 years.No raise, at least be a start. A salary and by the way, the teacher increase that leaves 65,000 assistant who used to be veteran hardworking teach­ there to help until her job ers out in the cold certainly was eliminated last year by doesn't do much to boost the McCrory's budget, she won't morale of the state's teacher be coming back either. corps. The veteran second grade Rep. Rick Glazier's reac­ teacher is on her own with tion to McCrory's anemic no teacher assistant and no proposal was to point out pay increase. And there's that any salary plan should a good chance there won't be fair, sustainable and com­ be enough math or spelling prehensive. McCrory's is books to go around. none of those. And it does Textbooks cost anywhere nothing to address the mas­ from $35-$85. The budget sive budget cuts in the last signed by Governor Mc­ few years that make it more Crory Last year provides a difficult for all teachers to do total of $15 per student for their jobs. textbooks. That's why he wants you There's a good chance that to just read the headlines. the high school chemistry Fitzsimon is the executive director teacher has more students of NC Policy Watch. For more infor­ this year than last, as law­ mation. visit www.ncpolicywatch. makers slashed funding for com. m iM EL: j . (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave.. West Jefferson. NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia.com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150 Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options Single issue dailies are $1 00 Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales ! Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post PO. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission. Page 4 Friday, February 14,2014 Truth in fiction-How bad did the recession hurt? The good news for all of us in hit and Walter was downsized out of North Carolina is that the unem­ his job. His only option opens up through ployment rate is declining and the his wife's sister's hus­ increase in economic ac­ band, Mid Middleton, tivity is opening up new who owns a variety of jobs to replace some of small businesses oil the those we lost during the east coast of Florida recession. near St. Augustine. The bad news is that Mid's formula is to some North Carolinians buy in to businesses are never going to re­ that have potential to cover from the disruption grow, help the manag­ the financial crisis caused ers, but let them run the their career paths. show, only checking on How do we measure them from time to time that impact? How do we to let them know he is understand the turmoil interested and watchand strain in each indi­ ing. vidual's situation? What Martin Walter and Alice are these folks doing on One leave Charlotte and now? How did the sud-1 move to a condo near den change in their life­ Mid's home. * Alice's styles affect the rest of their lives? Have some things been great aunt owned the condo until her recent death. So the couple can live lost forever? I have heard writers say that they there for free while they wait for the can sometimes tell the truth about a baby to come. Walter learns that Mid's businesses situation better in fiction than with include part ownership in a high-end facts and figures. Elon University writing teacher real estate development, in which his Drew Perry's new novel, "Kids These luxury home is the only completed Days," tackles this task. At the same house. There is also a lower end real time it tells a story that is both funny estate project aimed at visiting fisher­ men. He also owns Island Pizza, sea and poignant. The .books central character, Wal­ kayak rentals, umbrella shops, and is ter, had a stable, remunerative job in opening Twice-the-Ice, a stand-alone the mortgage brokerage business in automatic ice dispenser that, for the Charlotte when his wife Alice pushed same price you would pay at a conve­ him into having a child that he was nience store, gives you two times as not sure he really wanted yef. Once much ice. she became pregnant, the recession The first big hint that Mid's busi­ ness empire might be built on swampy land is a police raid on Is­ land Pizza, and Mid's arrest is a re­ sult of a marijuana distribution op­ eration being run there. Mid says he knows nothing about it. Doubtful. Then the hints become headlines as two sets of law enforce­ ment teams begin to follow Mid. One set persuades him to co-operate in bringing his colleagues to justice. Before Mid's business world col­ lapses, Walter and Alice experience the falling apart of Mid's family. His 15-year-old daughter, Olivia, has re­ named herself Delton, taken up with an older man, gotten a tattoo, and fi­ nally moved in with Walter and Alice because she no longer fits in her own family. Mid is remorseful, at least a little bit, as he tells Walter, "I had some­ thing else pictured. Something calm­ er. Fewer police, fewer wayward chil­ dren, you know?" Meanwhile, having watched Delton in action, Walter has to wonder whether he and Alice can possibly manage the growing-up challenges of the daughter in Alice's womb. "Kids These Days" is an entertain-, ing read. Perfect, if only it had not made this reader worry about how close to the truth it is in shining a light on the desperate lives of young people torn apart by our recent eco­ nomic unpleasantness. D.G. Martin' hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch." which.airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. For more information or to view prior programs visit the webpage at www.unctv. org/ncbookwatch T VA. vc-MU vr.*% r- »• \*. A conservative view of'Moral Monday' Any political movement ernment is necessary to But if you think accusing actually happened to Re­ that can turn out tens of fund core public services, them of immorality for publicans in 2000, 2002, thousands of protesters on and that these funds must embracing these reforms and 2004. Where were the a chilly morning in Febru­ come from taxation. But will do anything other than •liberal activists and specialary must be deemed im­ they reject the morality of make you look unhinged interest groups when these pressive. using government coercion and disingenuous in their To this conservative, to confiscate and redistrib­ eyes, you are kidding your­ abuses were going on? Divd they attempt to obstruct the 2014 edition of His­ ute income, particularly selves. toric Thousands on Jones when the action is moti­ I don't typically write the Democratic legislative Street — an annual march vated by envy. about social issues in this majorities as illegitimate? through downtown Raleigh North Carolina conser­ space. But I will observe No, because they generally initiated by the NAACP vatives also . that when con­ liked the legislation that re­ and now associated with believe that servatives who sulted. the Moral Monday move­ while tem­ consider abor­ To many liberal activ­ ment — was a remarkable porary as­ tion to be the ists and Democratic pols feat of organization, logis­ sistance for killing of in­ participating in Moral tics, and marketing. needy families nocent unborn Monday protests, these If organization, logistics, is an appro­ children enact rhetorical and strategic and marketing were suffi­ priate state measures they considerations are irrel­ cient to produce favorable function, they think will dis­ evant. They have no inter­ legislation or electoral vic­ oppose publiccourage women est in trying to persuade tories, the Moral Monday assistance from having conservative politicians to movement would be des­ programs that such abortions, tined for success. I don't discourage accusing them adopt different policies. think that is what's about work, enable of immorality They simply want to de­ to happen, however. While self-destruc­ makes you look stroy them, politically and John Hood the movement has ample tive behavior. reprehensible in sometimes even personally, John Locke Foundation financial and human re­ supplant volin order to regain power. I their eyes. sources, its strategy is fun­ untarv char­ Finally, ac­ can think of many appro­ damentally flawed. ity, and sus­ cusing Repub­ priate adjectives for this. The conservatives now tain a debilitating culture lican politicians of failing "Moral" is not among them. in charge of the legisla­ of dependency. This belief to respect the democratic Conservatives should tive, executive, and judicial extends beyond concerns process, as Moral Monday resist the temptation to branches of state govern­ of cost. Conservatives be­ protesters routinely do, ridicule or dismiss Moral ment, and of most county lieve such welfare policies sounds grossly hypocritical Monday protesters. It governments across North are morally wrong. to North Carolina conserva­ Carolina, believe their poli­ On education, conserva­ tives who spent decades on makes those conservatives cies are right. They don't tives believe it is a moral the outside looking in as look small. And Republi­ believe they are sacrificing imperative that children Democrats gerrymandered can politicians should learn morality on the altar of po­ have the opportunity to electoral districts, ignored to exercise their newly litical expediency. attend the schools most legislative procedure when­ achieved jxiwer with grace, For example, while they likely to help them succeed ever they found it conve­ humility, and wisdom. Stiff, believe their fiscal policies — which is why they favor nient, and even resorted at its core, the Moral Mon­ of. spending restraint and public-school reforms such to criminal activity to keep day movement is based on tax reduction will boost as merit pay and parental themselves in power. a self-defeating principle: job creation and economic choice measures such as Democrats have never that the only people deserv­ growth, they also believe charter schools and vouch­ received a majority of votes ing of respect are those who these policies combat the ers. You may think con­ for a legislative chamber already agree with you. moral evils associated with servatives are mistaken to and then, because of ger­ Hood is president of the JohnLocke oppressive government. believe these policies will rymandering, won only a Foundation. For more information, They recognize that gov­ have the intended effects, minority of seats. But that visit www.johnlocke.org. �FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14V, 2014 JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 Treasures of snow can be found in Scriptures Since snow is on everyone's mind, this might be an appropri­ ate time to explore it's usage in the Bible. We find snow in the Bible 24 times: three times describing the white appearance of leprosy. (Ex 4:6; Num 12:10; and 2 Ki 5:27). II Samuel 23:20 describes how Benaiah, the son of Johoiada slew a lion in the time of snow. In Job, we find the most referenc­ es: glorifying God who speaks it to snow, how the streams look black because of the ice (hiding the snow), cleansing himself in snow water, and how heat con­ sumes the snow waters. Finally, in chapter 38, verse 22, God asks Job if he has found the treasures of the snow, making us wonder if we have. Do you see the amazing grace of God when it snows? He hides the dirt of the world and blankets it completely in the purity, whiteness, and si­ lence of the snow. A few days later we see how our movements watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater." (Isa 55:10). Jeremi­ ah says that turning from God is like leaving the beautiful snow of Lebanon and the purity of snow becomes black as coal. Daniel lieheld the Ancient of Days with garments white as snow, in chap­ ter 7. When the .Angel of the Lord descended to Mary at Jesus' tomb, he was in raiment white as snow. "His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow." (Matt 28:3). Our Lord Jesus was transfigured in front of the Apostles Peter, James, and John, and His raiment became white as snow — whiter than any manmade white on earth. "And his raiment became shin­ ing. exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them." (Mark 9:3). The last mention of snow in Scripture comes in the Book of on the snow are like walking summer, and in Prov 31:21 we around in sin—dirt rises up and learn that a virtuous woman is is starkly prominent for all who not afraid of snow, because she knows it provides a pass by. unique time for fam­ In Psalms 51, ily in the safe home David asks God to God has provided. cleanse him, so he The prophet Isa­ will be whiter than iah reminds us that snow and describes if we are obedient how God's judgment to God, our crimson makes everything sins become white white as snow again. as snow, "Come He goes on to glorify now, and let us rea­ God in giving snow son together, saith just like He makes the LORD: though the wool to grow. your sins be as scar­ In the rejoicing and let, they shall be praise of God in as white as snow; Psalm 148, we know Leila Harris though they be red that, "fire, hail; snow, like crimson, they and vapour; stormy shall be as wool." wind fulfilling his word." (Psa 148:8, KJV). His word creates all (Isa 1:18). Snow comes from heaven and of our weather. The wisdom of Proverbs states waters the earth to bring forth that we find refreshment in and bud. "For as the rain cometh snow; we find in Prov 26:1 that down, and the snow from heav­ honor to fools is like snow in the en, and returneth not thither, but CHURCH CALENDAR Feb. 14 - 15 Faith Fellowship Church announces a Marriage Conference entitled "Becoming One." Live simulcast from Marriage Today with Jimmy and Karen Evans on becoming one in the areas of mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Times and dates are as follows: Friday night 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dinner, games, skits, five ses­ sions. $25 per couple or $15ior singles. For more information, call Faith Fellowship at 846-3346. Pastor Elliott Osowitt in­ vites you to attend. Feb. 15 5 p.m. Valentine's Dinner. Buffalo Baptist Church youth will host their annual Valentine's Dinner. The youth will be preparing a dinner, there will be games to play and an auction. Per request there will be a "Kiss the Donkey" con­ test. Proceeds will ben­ efit Buffalo Baptist Youth Group. Rev. Ken Furches and congregation invite all to attend. 7 p.m. An Evening with Michael Combs will be held at Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, at the Stone Cen­ ter on Cherry Street in Wilkesboro. Opening for him will be Fortify who has a member that was a resident of the Children's Home. For more informa­ tion or to reserve your seat, call 336-667-5683. Feb. 16 11 a.m. Rev. Neil Hat­ field will be preach­ ing at Orion Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Michael Carter and con­ gregation invite you to attend. Feb. - March 10:30 a.m. "Heaven is For Real". The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Method­ ist Church, 604 Martin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death ex­ periences and compar­ ing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is For Real", which is coming out in a movie at Eas­ ter time. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 9829056. Feb.18 6:30 p.m. Tax Semi­ nar for Pastors, Trea­ surers, Deacons and Finance Committees will be held in the Mid­ way Baptist Church Fel­ lowship Hall. Mr. Davis Blount who has taken over for Johnny Ross of Guidestone of the Baptist State Convention and Mr. Don McLeod of Guidestone will be our present­ ers. Refreshments will be served. Several topics will be shared like: what's new in 2014, dangers of lump sum compensa­ tion, minister-related expenses, housing allow­ ance and much more. You do not need to be in Guidestone (annuity board) as a member but you will need to register so we will have enough material for everyone. For more information or questions, call the Ashe Baptist Association Of­ fice at 846-5631, or email domdblackburn@gmail. com, or pbills@ncbaptist.org by Feb. 10, 2014. March 9 - 12 7 p.m. Revival Ser­ vices will be held at Pleasant Home Baptist Church. There will be special singing each night. DOM David Black­ burn will be the speaker. Pastor Lonnie Carpenter and the congregation in­ vite you to attend. CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptist Church N.C. schools', districts' 'Love the Bus'month Bethany United Methodist Church Bamefl St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Old Hwy. 221 Near CoH Course Rd West Jefferson • Since 1890 Rd . W..t Jefftr.cn NC 28694 Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p-«. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times tt4nJU W*a Innffiporf. NC 336-877-2801 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. West Jefferson Unhei Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.urjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship J m.m. Iventnf MfonM* - 6:00 p.m. te Stud. - 7:00 p.m. Mcrntnf WonMp - 11:00 Parish of the Holy Communion 226-846-7445 lumtay MfM Sfnkti 6:M Big Flatti Baptist Church Worship • 11:00 AM p.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensvllle NC Pastor, Chris Cox West Jefferson 336-667-6092 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 e.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (AN Stars for Jesus) tweiyone Wclcotnr 846-7481 f5 Pester. Kevin Morgan Services: Eucharist 10:00 am Phone - 982-3076 201 S. Jefferson Ave.. yy.4nr.4ny ittvkt 7:00 p.m. Mhitoni BufMnf ky fnflfi Pr.inh. j and K» Wnnd Mwm " Ink* 24 10 Cliodoli Springs Rector - The Rev. Stephen Sunday School • 9:45 AM Innday Mml 9:41 mm. Wont# 11:00 a.m. -Had Ht ltd dwni a* far m Holy Trinity Church Christian Education 8:30 Rev. Will Heyward Reverend PhU Arnold Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. (EpttropaOanl is a great time to show our gratitude to bus drivers and others who help make sure the school bus remains the safest way for students to get to and from school." Gov. Pat McCrory also proclaimed Feb. 10-14 as "School Bus Driver Ap­ preciation Week" in North Carolina and urges all school communities and citizens to support the "Love the Bus" program and to recognize the excellence of the state's school bus drivers and their record of safety. Many N.C. schooldistricts will be hosting a variety of activities to show their sup­ port for bus drivers. To find out more about these activi­ ties, visit www.ncbussafety. org and click on the "Love the Bus" link under the 2014 Events Calendar. Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Smethport Independent Baptist Church Sunday Sdioot 9:45a.m. Interim Peitor-Bob Shannon > The wheels on the bus could not go "round and round" without the bus driv­ ers who navigate North Car­ olina's roads to make sure students get to and from school safely each day. That is why State Superin­ tendent June Atkinson is en­ couraging parents, teachers, school leaders and students to recognize these drivers during the national "Love the Bus" month in February. "More than 13,400 yel­ low buses safely delivered 800,000 students to school this morning, but we do not often think about the important role bus drivers play in public education in our state," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson. "School bus transportation provides many safety and environmental benefits to North Carolina. This month 491 Mflrway 194 lout* Rtv. A. Own PhW Pastor Steven LeaShomb (116) 246-2012 846-3795 Casual Contemporary I Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 1670 Ml. Revelation, again describing the Son of Man, whose hair is as white as snow. "His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire." (Rev 1:13). In modern day, we have the foreknowledge of snow with weather forecasters and scanners at hand. Use this knowledge to glorify God. Sit at the window before it snows and point out the dirtiest and ugliest things you see. When the snow starts falling, remind yourself that it comes from God, and think about how He covers our sins (like those dirty and ugly things) and gives us His refreshment of purity — making our dirty sins also become white as snow. See the treasures of snow as in relation to God, who takes us and molds us into something enjoyable to Himself. Through Christ Jesus, our sins become white as snow and we are beautiful to Him. Saturday Services: Bible School • 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - I1:1S AM Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooklO AM Mt. Jefferson Baptlsl Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 M. J*fftrw». NC (336) 246-4764 11:00 •.*•. Sunday • WonMp Strata 6:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday MgM Sanritt 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.l.H.M. 10:00 a.m. faotday • Joy In *• Monday 7:00 p.m. Wodimdny • Praytr Mrntay Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 1460 BaM Mtn. Rd.. Wesl Jeffersea Sunday Sdiool 9:10 e.m. Sender Morning Worship Sorvtce 8:10am « 10:45 am Sunday fuming WorsMn -6:00 pa f 1 Moal - 5:15 p«i Bible • d y * JOpm Minfntndwcti.org Email: Beidmountninafkrhott.com Church 877-1550 First Assembly of Cod Church Worship Service: 11 AM Pastor Keith Styron continuing the mock of Jesus Corner of Fow-Roiand A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil. 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P O * Thou shalt not steal RID-A- YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY CITGO Call 846-9241 1 ] Ronnie Hopkins 246-4222 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 * P 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs. NC 28644 �son FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nalhan Ilam. Sports Writer (386) 8+6-7164 nhain(u civ itasnwtlia.com Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Chloe Sullivan looks for someone to pass to. Savannah Brooks hits a layup in the first quarter. Lady Huskies shut down Starmount By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The varsity women's team split a pair of Mountain Valley Conference contests this week. Ashe earned the season sweep of Starmount on Monday but lost a tough road game at Wilkes Central on Tuesday. Ashe 62, Starmount 36 Defense and forced turnovers played a huge part in Ashe's victory over the Lady Rams. Paige Spell scored 20 points and had a game-high eight steals while Hallie Brown had six points and six steals to lead the defensive charge. "Our defense created several easy bas­ kets for us," said Ashe Head Coach Laura Foster. "We had 21 steals. Hallie and Paige had 14 of those." Offensively, the Lady Huskies had 20 as­ sists on 25 made baskets and everyone on the team scored and played a lot of min­ utes. Junior point guard Morgan Hudler scored 10 points, dished out six assists and grabbed five rebounds. Abby Lopp finished with seven jxtints and six boards. Freshman guard Sydney Kate Grubb chipped in seven points and five assists while Savannah Brooks had five points and a team-leading 10 rebounds. Ashton Lee scored three points, Tyler Eller had two and Chloe Sullivan added a pair of free throws. Monday also marked Senior Night for the Ashe County winter sport athletes, and while the Lady Huskies had no se­ nior players this year, they did honor their scorebook keeper at halftime, Mallory Vannoy. "I appreciate Mallory's dedication and commitment, she has been an asset to our basketball program," Coach Foster said. According to Foster, Mallory was the scorebook keeper for each of the last four seasons. For Starmount, Darion Dobson led the Rams with 12 points. Christy Reavis scored 10 and Asuka Takadate scored five. After Tuesday's loss to Wilkes Central, Ashe is now 11-12 overall and 6-7 in the MVAC. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Junior Hallie Brown dribbles through the Ram defense. Ashe falls to Starmount, Wilkes Central By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com It was a tough two days of hoops action for the vof important conference games as the regular sea­ son winds down and play­ off aspirations are on the line. Starmount 59, Ashe 42 The Rams outscored Ashe in all four quarters and got a big game from Kyler Gregory to get the season sweep over the Huskies. Gregory had 16 points and snagged eight re­ bounds. Trey Bryant scored 12 points and grabbed nine boards and guard Luke Shore scored 12 points. The Huskies did not have anybody to reach double-figure scoring, but three came within one point of it. Connor Bowers, Bradley Lucas and Devan Sheets each scored nine. Cullen Ash­ ley had six, Alex Spen­ cer scored three, Corbin Winebarger scored three, Gavin Woodie had two and Parker Shelton hit Nathan Hamm | Jefferson Post CoCo Clay had 18 points in the win at Wilkes Central. JV boys clinch MVAC title By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Ashe County's junior varsity boys have clinched at least a share of the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference Champion­ ship. The Huskies traveled to Wilkes Central on Tues­ day and overpowered the Eagles on the way to a 5938 victory. CoCo Clay led all Ashe scorers with 18 points. Point guard Judd Price scored 14, Tristen Jones had 12 and Malachi Poe scored eight. Ashe is 18-3 overall and 12-0 in the MVAC and have not lost a game since November. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 one free throw. Sheets and Ashley were Ashe's two seniors this year and both were honored before the game for their hard work and dedication to the basket­ ball program. Wilkes Central 61, Ashe 47 The Eagles had a 28-22 lead at the half and slow­ ly began pulling away in the third and fourth quar­ ters to get the win over the rival Huskies. Lucas finished with a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds to go along with three as­ sists and three blocks. Spencer scored 12 points, Winebarger added seven and Sheets scored seven. Ashley fin­ ished with five and Bow­ ers scored three points and had four rebounds. Ashe shot 40-percent from the field, but com­ mitted 13 turnovers. The Huskies are 9-14 overall and 7-6 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NaNathan Hamm| Jefferson Post thanHam87 Bradley Lucas hits this layup over a Starmount defender. Wildlife Commission helps build new trails near Blue Ridge Parkway Hikers interested in trails near the Blue Ridge Parkway now have three new trails to explore, thanks to a part­ nership involving private citizens. The Conservation Fund, the Southern Ap­ palachian Highlands Conservancy and the N.C.Wildlife Resources Commis­ sion. The three trails wind through Wild­ life Commission game lands in western North Carolina — the Rose Creek Trail and Little Table Rock Mountain Trail on Pisgah Game Land and the Saddle Mountain Trail on Mitchell River Game Land. The Rose Creek Trail is a 1.3-mile loop trail that is rated easy. The Little Table Rock Trail is a straight 2.1-mile trail that provides a moderate hiking challenge, particularly if hikers plan for a 4.2-mile round trip. The Sad­ dle Mountain Trail is a 2-mile loop trail that is rated moderate. The trails are accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway or nearby access roads on Commission game lands. Wildlife Commission staff marked trail heads with stonemarkers, as well as in­ formational and directional signs. Each trail offers unique views that date back to the pre-Revolutionary War era when Native Americans and early settlers walked through the same forested mountains, according to Kip Hollifield, a land management biolo­ gist with the Commission. The Rose Creek Trail is part of the Overmountain Victory National His­ toric Trail that follows the route taken by Patriot militia when they crossed the mountains on foot and horseback in late September 1781 on their way to defeat British-led forces at Kings Mountain. The trail generally lows Little Rose Creek for much of length through oak and cove fore: Hollifield said. The Little Table Rock Trail a winds through oak and cove fore but the summit offers multiple view: different natural landmarks. "Hikers can view the North Toe F er Valley to the north, and Roan Mo tain is visible at the saline to the no on clear days," Hollifield said. "1 Saddle Mountain Trail goes throi oak and mixed oak-pine forests t feature a dense understory of mo tain laurel along much of the route. Because the three trails are loca on game lands, Hollifield recomme ed that hikers wear a blaze orange j ment during hunting seasons — S tember-February and April-May. �PAGET FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2014 JKFI KRSON POST Ashe County Court decisions Staff report The weekly session of the Ashe County Dis­ trict Court was held on Thursday, Feb. 6 with' the Honorable Michael Duncan presiding. The following decisions were handed down by the court Manah Nicole Bowers: (M) probation violalion (P) admission (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ sus­ pended sentence, 12 months supervised proba­ tion, 24 hours CWS. Pay $25 plus CC Kevin H. Cochran.: (T) operate vehicle no insurance - 2 counts (P) no contest (J) guilty. 90 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months supervised probation, $100 phis CC. Gary Dean Dilliard: (T) operate vehicle no insurance - 3 counts, (T) cancded/revoked/sus­ pended certificate/tag - 2 counts, (T) fictional/ alternate title tag — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsu­ pervised probation, $50 plus CC. Christina D Fax (T) drivingwhile impaired (J) guilty. (Resentence), 6 months MCP sus­ pended sentence, 18 months supervised proba­ tion, 72 hoursCWS, $350 plus CC Michael S Goforth: (T) driving while im­ paired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 120 days MCP suspended sentence, 48 hours active in lieu of CWS, 18 months supervised probation, $250 piusCG Ethan James Goodman: (T) no operators licence, (I) fail to maintain lane control (P) no contest (J) guilty. 30 days active. Carol Renee Main: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (P) no contest (J) guilty. 30 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, pay $25 phisCC Tbny Lynn Nichols: (T) DWLR (P) guilty (J) guilty. 120 days MCP, 18 months unsuper­ vised probation, $100 phisCC Willie Richardson: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia - 2 counts — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 20 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, $25 phis CC Larry E Williams: (T) driving while im­ paired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ, 12 months unsupervised probation $600 lab fee, 24 hours CWS$100 phis CC. Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) misdemean­ or, (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment continued; 9006: 1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County JaiL DOC: N.C Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRY: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court oosts; cons.: charges consolidated Ashe County crime report Staff report Jan. 27 Christopher Michael Darden, 23, of Jefferson was charged with two counts of assault on a female. Bond was set at $10,000. Darden has no been released. Jan. 29 Anthony Shane Dishman, 39, of Jefferson was charged with assault on a female and commu­ nicating threats. Bond informa­ tion is unknown. Dishman was released later that day. Jan. 30 Veneda Ann Rose, 47, of Lan­ sing was charged with simple assault. Bond information is un­ known. Rose was released later that day. Blake Christopher Huff­ man, 19, of Laurel Springs was charged with driving while im­ paired. Bond information is un­ known. Huffman was released the next day. Jan. 31 Cheri Luncinda Darden, 47, of Jefferson was charged with two counts of probation viola­ tion, two counts of larceny of chose in action, obtaining prop­ erty by false pretense and shop­ lifting concealment goods. Bond was set at $4,950. Darden was released later that day. Joni K. Baldwin, 31, of Fleet­ wood was charged with three felony counts of obstructing jus­ tice. Bond was set at $40,000. Baldwin has not been released. Feb. 1 Dakota Lee Powers, 22, of Jef­ ferson was charged with proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $2,500. Powers has not been released. John Paul Caudill, 40, of Lau­ rel Springs was charged with assault on a female and break­ ing or entering. Bond was set at $5,000. Caudill was released on Feb. 3. Crystal Lynn Maxwell, 34, of West Jefferson was charged with misdemeanor aiding and abetting. Bond information is unknown. Maxwell was released later that day. Jessica Dawn Perez, 19, of West Jefferson was charged with larceny of motor fuel. Bond in­ formation is unknown. Perez was released later that day. Feb. 2 Stephanie Brooks Jones, 33, of Lansing was charged with school attendance law violation. Bond information is unknown. Jones was released later that day. Board From Page 1 the state," Stumb said. "Some folks do drive to Virginia or Tennessee for work. Others are do­ ing the reverse and com­ ing to Ashe County." According to the data compiled by Stumb, 1,350 workers who com­ mute from Ashe County to work are going to Watauga County, while 246 workers from Watau­ ga commute to Ashe. Over 500 people com­ mute to Wilkes County and 351 workers com­ mute to the Common­ wealth of Virginia from Ashe County. Over 100 people commute to Ashe from Wilkes and Allegh­ any counties, Grayson County, Va. and Johnson County, Tenn. "You could make the arguement that at this point, Ashe County is not a bedroom commu­ nity," Stumb said. "Not everyone is leaving to go somewhere else for work. Of Ashe County's em­ ployed workers, 49.2 percent livq and work in the county, accord­ ing to the High Country Workforce Development Board. "Almost half of the county lives and works in Ashe County," Stumb said. "They are not leav­ ing the county for a job." The numbers also took into account Ashe Coun­ ty's high unemployment rate and its retired popu­ lation. "And part of that (per­ centage of those not working) is we have a large retiree population as well," Darrell Hamil­ ton, board member said. Agriculture The last focus of the demographics presenta­ tion was agriculture and its importance to the county. "I met with the Farm­ land Preservation Board and the Farm Bureau Board to get some input (on the survey)," Stumb said. "They may come join y'all when we dis­ cuss that part of the land use survey." The meeting on ag­ riculture is set to take place on Thursday, April 3. The meeting will also cover other forms of em­ ployment in the county. "We thought it was important to show how much land i9 involved with agriculture in Ashe County," Stumb said. Among the statis­ tics Stumb presented. Christmas trees cover 12,642 acres of Ashe County and the coun­ ty produces the most Christmas trees in the state. According to data, there are 16,490 head of cattle (No. 15 in N.C.) and the county uses 11,340 acres for produc­ ing hay (No. 25 in N.C.). "These numbers show, surprisingly for agricul­ ture, have not changed a whole lot," Stumb said. "You see some changes, but nothing significant." Between 1997 and 2007, the number of farms within the county increased from 1,043 to 1,125. As of 2007, Ashe County had 108,452 acres in farmland with the average size of the farm being 96 acres. According to data, most farms in Ashe County are between 10 and 49 acres (461 farms) or between 50 and 179 acres (402 farms). Board chairman Gene Hafer asked why there was no data for 2012 as of yet. Data Stumb pro­ vided was from 1997, 2002 and 2007. Stumb said the data was compiled by the U.S. Department of Ag­ riculture and would not be out until between February or April of this year. "When it is released, we will certainly add that into our program," Stumb said. The board also men­ tioned there is 'a large amount of land, within the county, that is owned by the federal and state governments. Those lands include: the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Jefferson and New River State Parks, and Pond Mountain and Three-Top Mountain game lands. "It would be nice to see what kind of per­ centage all of that land is," Hamilton said. Stumb said he would talk to the Ashe Cooper­ ative Extension to have additional statistics on agriculture in the coun­ tyBoard member Arvil Scott said the numbers show Ashe County has been active in preserv­ ing agriculture. The next board meet­ ing will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 and focus on the results from the land use survey. a 70 percent proficiency in the standards. "This will allow teachers to be more individualized in testing," Ashe County direc­ tor of K-6 curriculum Jamie Little said, while allowing them to make sure all thirdgraders are on grade level for reading. Ashe Director of Curricu- • lum Phil Howell, who has called the mandate both a "nightmare" and an "injus­ tice," previously expressed concerns that managing the portfolios would take valu­ able instruction time away from teachers. "Not only is it going to give teachers more tools to work with kids on an in­ dividual basis, but it's also going to give teachers more time to teach," Holden said of the revision. Howell raised concerns at the Ashe BOE meeting in January that Read to Achieve could cause approx­ imately 60 percent of third graders fail the EOG and attend a required six-week summer school session. Holden said new projections based on the revision to the act estimate less than 30 percent of students would have to attend the summer session. Wliile the projections have come as a relief to both administrators and teach­ ers, Little said there are still discrepancies in state-man­ dated educational require­ ments. For example, she said the state requires schools use the Text Reading and Com­ prehension (TRC) diagnos­ tic even though it no longer aligns to state reading stan­ dards. Holden said he encour­ ages "legislators to contact superintendents, teachers and administrators across the state" before making state education mandates. N.C. Senator Dan Soucek, a primary sponsor of the "Excellent Public Schools Act," said he was in agree­ ment with the revision as the program "created bur­ dens that were unhealthy for kids," cited the Department of Public Instruction and the state BOE with creating the burdens by going "above and beyond the legislation." "The Department of Pub­ lic Instruction and state Board of Education started putting standards in place that went above what the legislation said, which lead to public outcry," Soucek said. "That was their deci­ sion and we didn't agree with that, and they're back­ ing off on it." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @>WilPetty. Read From Page 1 :he Read to Achieve legisation. "We need more flexibility n the use of alternative as­ sessments," the resolution sent to the North Carolina Department of Public In­ struction read. The board expressed :oncern via the resolution that up to 80 hours of direct instruction time would be lost in the 16 week window Read to Achieve implemen­ tation required. Tm proud of the Ashe County BOE for being will­ ing to take the chance on doing what's right for our kids - they stuck their necks out," Holden said. Part of the Excellent Pub­ lic Schools Act, the Read to Achieve program requires all third grade students pass an End of Grade reading exam (EOG) in order move on to fourth grade. It man­ dates each student complete a reading portfolio display­ ing an 80 percent proficien­ cy in 12 different reading standards. 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"Chief amongst the evils the First Amendment prohib­ its are government 'restric­ tions distinguishing among different speakers, allowing speech by some but not oth­ ers,' " Wfynn wrote, quoting the US. SupremeCourt deci­ sion on campaign financing known as Citizens United. "In this case, North Carolina seeks to do just that: privilege speech on one skle of the hot­ ly debated issue — reproduc­ tive choice — while silencing opposing voices." The ruling came in a law­ suit filed against the state by the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Le­ gal Foundation. ACLU k'gal director Chris Brooks said the ACLU would have made the same argument if the situation was reversed and the state was allowing only a pro-choice license plate. "Today's ruling protects the right of North Carolin­ ians of all political beliefs to have equal access to avenues for free speech," Brooks said in a statement the organiza­ tion released. John Rustin, president of th^N.C. hynily Policy Coun­ cil,, said Jk» hopes Uie state wfll continue to figlit for the license plates. "We encourage the State of North Carolina to continue its defense of this important law," Rustin said. The license plates were never on the street, because US. District Court Judge James Fox in November 2011 temporarily blocked the law, and then ruled in December 2012 that the plates were unconstitutional viewpoint tliscriminatioa The state attorney general appealed, and the case was heaid by the appeals court in Richmond, Va., in October. North Carolina argued that the license plates con­ stituted permissible "govern­ ment speech" expressed by the state's elected officials, not private speech. Govern­ ment speech Isn't subject to scrutiny under the free speech clause of the First Amendment, according to the US. Supreme Court. The Fourth Circuit in 2002 ruled that Virginia's ban on the plates with the confeder­ ate flag was unconstitutional Out of that case came the view that some speechIs both private and government, and the case established factors for determining private ver­ sus government speech TTie appeals court also ruled in 2004 that a similar "Choose Life" license plate law in South Carolina was unconstitutional while im­ plicating a mixture of private and government speech rights. Wynn wrote that in the North Carolina case there were more factors indicating private speech tlian govern­ ment speech. Carl Tobias, a law pro­ fessor at the University of Richmond, said the Fourth Circuit's precedent rulings are well-established, and art?" the reason Virginia has an abortion-rights license plate as well as a "Choose Life" plate. "It is unclear to me why North Carolinachose to fight this losing battle and will now have to pay attorneys' fees," Tobias said. The attorney generals of­ fice had no comment on the ruling Tuesday. Another federal appeals court — the Sixth Circuit — has ruled to the contrary in a "Choose Life" case from Tennessee, and the US. Su­ preme Court has not dealt with the license plates issue directly. The General Assembly approved a bill authorizing a number erf new specialty license plates in June 2011. Democratic lawmakers were unsuccessful in several at­ tempts to amend the bill to include plates with an alter­ native view, such as "Respect Choice." The plates wouldhave cost $25 a year, with $10 going to the state highway fund and $15 to an umbrella organiza­ tion that promotes alterna­ tives to abortion through "crisis pregnancy centers." The funding scheme is part of a national effort to promote similar license plates across the country. Federal judges have also struck down recent North Carolina laws that defended Planned Parenthood ami that required doctors to narrate and display ultrasound im­ ages in the days and hours before anabortion. The ultra­ sound rulingIs under appeaL Chief Judge William B. Traxler and Judge George L. RussellIII from the UJ->. DistrictvS)urt in Maryland were also on the panel. For all the hometown folks working in bur schools. Christina Day | Jefferson Post Lansing alderman heard a request from the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department to increase the department's effectiveness in responding to fires by installing a hydrant in front of the station. Lansing BOA approves hydrant for VFD By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com The Lansing Board of Aldermen approved a re­ quest from the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) to use the town's water supply at no charge for a new fire hydrant. Representatives from the fire department pre­ sented the request at the Feb. 10 meeting of the board, citing benefits the town would glean from the addition of a hydrant. "This could make the difference in being able to stop a fire at one building versus it taking out two or three buildings before we can get ahead t)f it," Ellen Reedy of the LVFD said. Lansing doesn't have any active hydrants, which means the fire department fills the fire trucks with wa­ ter drawn from Big Horse Creek. Jerry Reedy with the LVFD said it takes approxi­ mately 15 minutes to fill a fire truck drawing water from a creek, whereas a fire hydrant can fill a truck in two to three minutes. "A matter of a few min­ utes can mean a lot. From point of ignition at a fire, you only have about 15 minutes before [a struc­ ture] is fully engulfed in flames," Jerry said. He said a hydrant, while saving valuable time, would be also increase safety for members of the fire department who have to endure dangerously low water temperatures when filling trucks from the creek in the winter months. Volunteer fireman Jeff Venable told the board that the morning in 1990 when Tuckerdale Baptist Church was destroyed by a fire it was 16 degrees and the department had complica­ tions from trucks and hos­ es freezing while drawing water from the creek. "I've been with the fire department in Lansing for 30 years, and I don't want to see anything else hap­ THE REAL DEAL! LOCK I V 2 YEA RS PACKAGES STARTING AT OF SAVINGS! FREE WHOLE-HOME GENIE HD DVR UPGRADE NFL SUNDAY TICKET INCLUDED oact mi/rrir l/UW FREE PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS encouraging HB® start .fiftM £23 guiding our students' future our State's future CALL NOW! 800-765-9330 Thank You! From your co-workers, neighbors and friends, all members of State Employees' Credit Union. StauManployces' Credit Union www.ncsecu.org DIRECTVj | AUTHORIZE!) DEALER DIRECTSAllg pen to this town," Venable said. As part of the request to use the town water at no charge, the LVFD will pay for the cost of the hydrant, installation in a pre-exist­ ing hook-up and mainte­ nance. "We're not asking to use [the municipal water sup­ ply] every day, but just to have it available in times of emergencies when it would be much safer to fill our trucks from a hydrant than to draw from the creek," El­ len said, adding that when Jefferson and West Jeffer­ son Are departments are called to Lansing for mu­ tual aid they are unable to draw water from the creeks because of maintenance is­ sues creek water can cause in trucks equipped only to draw from a hydrant. P Lansing Mayor George Rembert said he saw no concerns about depleting the town water supply as the town water tank holds between 25,000-50,000 gallons of water while the department would use ap­ proximately 5,000 gallons to All the trucks. Representatives from the Are department said it was likely that the addition of a hydrant would lower Are insurance rates for those residents who live within the Lansing city limits. "Just the benefit of hav­ ing the hydrant would be well-worth any water us­ age cost that we'll have," Rembert said after board members unanimously ap­ proved the request from the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department. In other action taken by the board: • Wendy Painter from Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD) requested funding in the amount of $1,000 a month from the town to pay the project manager of the Lansing Park expansion project. The board will re­ view Anances and provide an answer to GLAD at a later date. . • Dome Pentiss, owner of the Old Lansing School, requested approval from the board and mayor in absentia to apply for an ABC permit allowing the building owners to es­ tablish a private club in the Old School building which could sell alcohol. The board will review the request when the appropri­ ate paperwork is received. • In attendance were: Ashe County Manager Sam Yearick, Lansing Mayor George Rembert, Bernice Prestwood, Board members Jack Brown, Brenda Reeves, Michelle Slaton, Dylan Lightfoot and Mauvine Shepard. The next meeting of the Lansing Board of Alder­ man will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10 at Lan­ sing Town Hall. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ CDayinWJ �JEFFERSON POST Pets of the Week Ashe County Humane Society Join us Saturday. Feb. 15. at Tractor Supply for the Love Your Pet week­ end adoption event. Meet your best friend. We will be at Tractor Supply in Jefferson from 10 am until 2 pm. Located at Old U.S. 16. in front of the National Guard Armory in Jefferson. Adoption days are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday. If you are interested in adopting, please call (336) 9824297 or email ashehumane@skybest. com Find them online at www.ashehumanesociety.org Pets of the Week Dogs: Meet Blackie. A threemonth-old puppy who is looking for a good home. Blackie is a mix but seems to have some lab and ter­ rier (possibly bull terrier) in him. He is sweet as he can be andloves to cuddle and play. He is up to date on his shots and seems to have the potential to be well trained. Won't you come meet Blackie and see if you have that spe­ cial place in your heart for him? Cats: , Grade (Reduced to a $15 adoption fee) is a lovely female kitten, esti­ mated at about 8 months old. She has short black hair and a sweet per­ sonality! She was pulled from Animal Control and is currently in a foster home. Although Grade was at first very scared and ner­ vous, she is now doing extremely well. §he's get­ ting along fantastically with the other cats and the young children in her foster home. She is get­ ting used to dogs, too. Grade loves to cuddle on your lap and is just a lov­ ing little girl! Gaston and Bruce, two adorable 15-week-old kittens, are looking for a good home. They are lit­ CLASSIFIEDS ter box trained and great with children. They are up to date on all of their shots and are feline leuke­ mia negative. Meet some of the coolest cats in town. At around 10 weeks old they are healthy and working hard mi growing up and they still find time to play. Three females Betsy. Sheba, and Milky White are here for the party and ready to . play. Brother Smokey is all but ready to join the fun. Boo. he likes to pretend he's not into that whole scene and would rather observe but he's been caught in the act a few times. Each kitty has it's own person­ ality and they are ready to fill your heart and home with love and purrs. Ashe County Humane Society, PO Box 1776, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ashe Humane Society is funded entirely by donations, fundraisers and grants. ; f r , Blackie Betsy Smokey PAGE 9 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2014 Gaston and Bruce LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. LEGALS Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF ASHE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF JOHN T KILBY COUNTY OF ASHE EXECUTOR OF THE ES­ IN THE GENERAL COURT TATE OF OF JUSTICE JUANITA W COX 13-SP-158 FILE NO #14-E-32 IN THE MATTER OF SALE OF The undersigned, having quali­ LANDS OF LARRY J. ROYAL fied as Executor of the Estate and DONNA O ROYAL of Juanita W Cox. deceased, Under Foreclosure by of Ashe County. North Caro­ John Benjamin Jak Reeves. lina. this is to notify all persons Substitute Trustee having claims against said es­ NOTICE OF tate to present them to the un­ FORECLOSURE SALE dersigned on or before the 8th Under and by virtue of the day of May. 2014, or this no­ power of sale contained in that tice will be pleaded m bar of certain deed of trust executed their recovery All persons in­ by Larry J. Royal and Donna debted "to the said estate will O. Royal dated 28th day of please make immediate pay­ November 2005 and recorded ment to the undersigned in the Ashe County Public Re­ This the 31th day of January. in Book 00338 at pages 2014 -1935. default having John T. KHby. Executor been made in the payment of KILBY & HURLEY the indebtedness thereby se­ Attorney at Law cured. and said deed of trust PO Box 24 being by the terms thereof sub West Jefferson, NC 28694 ject to foreclosure, the under­ signed will offer for sale at pub­ Published 2.7.14/2 14 14/2.21.14/2 28 14 lic auction to the highest bid­ der. for cash, at the Court­ house door in Jefferson. North NOTICE T6CREDIT6RS Carolina, at 10:00 a m on the STATE OF NORTH 21st day of February. 2014, Having qualified as Executor CAROLINA the lands conveyed in said for the Estate of Eugene Goss, .ASHE COUNTY deed of trust, the same lying deceased late of Ashe County. IN THE GENERAL COURT and being in Obids Township, North Carolina, this is to notify OF JUSTICE Ashe County. North Carolina, all persons having claims DISTRICT COURT DIVISION and being more particularly de­ against the estate of said de­ 12-JT-39 scribed as follows ceased to present them on or IN THE MATTER OF FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING before 7th day of May. 2014, V LB (DOB 08/17/2012) on an 18 inch white oak in the or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All per­ western line of the Len Severt NOTICE OF PROCEEDING property, said oak being the sons indebted to said estate AND SERVICE OF PRO­ southeast comer of the Jackie will please make immediate CESS BY PUBLICATION Noblett property and being the TO The father. VINSON LEE northeast comer of tract herein BLEVINS and his the 4th day of February. descnbed; thence with the Len 2014. The mother. KRISTINA MAR-. Severt line and an existing IE BOWERS (aka Kristina Mar­ For the Estate of Eugene Goss fence south 33-39 east 357.59 Mark Anthony Goss ie Blevins. Tina Mane Bowers. feet to the center of branch, 180 John T Farabee Lane Tina Mane Blevins. Kristina thence down and with the cen­ Lexington. NC 27295 Marie Greene, and Tina Mane ter of said branch and a divi­ Published Greene), of a male child sion line of the Goodman prop­ V.L.B.. bom on or about Au­ 2.7.14/2 14.14/2 21.14/2.28.14 erty. south 51-31 west 93 01 gust 17. 2012 in Watauga NOTICE TO CREDITORS feet; south 32-33 west 33.55 County. NC. Having qualified as Executor feet; south 08-59 west 28 86 for the Estate of Truett L Per­ feet; south 10-09 east 48.10 The mother and fathers' last kins,deceased late of Ashe feet; south 04-00 east 95 47 known address being in Ashe County. North Carolina, this is feet; south 03-07 east 60.26 County and possibly now liv­ to notify all persons having feet; south 61-22 west 30 78 ing In Chester County. claims against the estate of ' feet to the centerline of NC Pennsylvania said deceased to present them Highway 163; thence with the on or before 3rd day of May, centerline of said road north TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile 2014, or this notice wiH be 26-02 west 140.58 feet; north Petition has been filed by the pleaded in bar of their recov­ 22-45 west 211.12 feet; north Ashe County Department of ery. All persons indebted to 20-24 west 270.40 feet, thence Social Services seeking relief said estate will please make leaving road and with the against you in the aboveimmediate payment. Noblett line north 68-53 east named Juvenile proceeding This the 3rd day of February, 28.93 feet to an iron stake; The nature of the relief sought 2014 north 68-53 east 124.85 feet to is to terminate your parental For the Estate of Tmett L. Per­ the point of BEGINNING, con­ rights to the minor child born kins taining 2.110 acres. Inclusive on August 17. 2012. You are Walter L. Hollifield of the existing right of way of required to respond and an­ 123 Windy Hill Drive NC Highway 163, according to swer the Juvenile Petition with­ Spruce Pines, NC 28777 a survey by Bobby J Oliver & in 40 days after January 31. PUBLISH: Associates, P.A., RLS L-1276, 2014 (the date of the first pub­ 2.7.14/2 14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 under date of December 9, lication of this notice). Upon NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1982, and revised under date your failure to respond or an­ Having qualified as Executor Ol June 4, 1987. swer within the time pre­ for the Estate of Linda K. Just, And being the same land de­ scribed. the Ashe County De­ deceased late of Ashe County, scribed In and conveyed by partment of Social Services will North Carolina, this is to notify that certain deed from Le­ apply to the Court for the relief all persons having claims onard B Goodman and wife, sought, termination of your against the estate of said de­ Nelda B. Goodman to Larry parental rights. ceased to present them on or James Royal and wife. Donna before 11th day of May. 2014, O. Royal, dated 11 June 1987. NCGS Chapter 7B authorizes or this notice will be pleaded in and of record in the Ashe you to have a Court-appointed bar of their recovery All per­ County Public Registry in Book lawyer to represent you in sons indebted to said estate 159, page 1582. these actions Your attorney will please make immediate SECOND TRACT: BEGIN­ remains as in previous hear­ payment. NING on a point in the centerings in which you appeared; 11th day of February. This the 1' line of NC Highway 163 over a the mother's attorney is Drew 2014 culvert, said point being the Jackson, PO Box 1277. West For the Estate of Unda K. Just southwest corner of the Royal Jefferson. NC 28694 (336-846Paul Just 2.110 acre tract and being the 2047) and the father's attor­ 395 Tecumseh Lane northwest comer of the tract ney is John Johnston. PO Box Jefferson. NC 28640 described herein, thence run­ 398. Jefferson. NC 28640 Published: ning with the centerline of NC (336-246-3311). You may call 2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 Highway 163 the following the Deputy Clerk of the Juven­ courses and distances: South STATE OF NORTH ile Court of Ashe County at 26-02 East 24 10 feet to a CAROLINA 336-219-1400 for further In­ int; South 28-02 East 295.51 formation COUNTY OF ASHE t eet to a point; South 27-26 IN THE GENERAL COURT East 234.43 feet to a point; OF JUSTICE This the 22nd day of January. thence leaving the highway SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 2014. and running with the Edwards 13-SP-164 line North 18-59 East 42 35 In the Matter of Foreclosure of Grier J. Hurley, Staff Attorney feet to a point; thence continu­ the Deed of Trust executed by Ashe County Department of ing with the Edwards line North Social Services Kamran Rezapour and wife. 17-52 West 333.58 feet to a Tina I Rezapour. 150 Government Circle. point; thence continuing with Grantors to Turner Law Office, Suite 1400 the Edwards line North 04-02. PA. Jefferson. NC 28640 East 154.65 feet to a point; Original Trustee. 336-846-5719 thence continuing with the Ed­ Publish 1.31.14/2 7.'14/2.14.14 As recorded in Book 412, Page wards line North 15-46 East 1333 ol the Ashe County Pub­ 182.16 feet to an iron stake; lic Registry thence with the line of Good­ NORTH CAROLINA man and others North 87-08 See SubsitutKXi of Trustee ASHE COUNTY West 33 90 feet to a 28-inch which Substitutes Reeves Law NOTICE OF marked red oak; thence North Firm. PLLC. as Substitute ROBERT OSBORNE 34-04 West 64 91 feet to a Trustee in the place and stead EXECUTOR OF THE marked post; thence North 34of Original Trustee, as recor­ ESTATE OF 32 West 92 75 feet to a post ded in Book 447, Page 181 of ANGELA MARIE REAGAN near the branch; thence North the Ashe County Public Re­ FILE NO #13-E-371 33-39 West 4.50 feet to the gistry The undersigned, having quali­ center of the branch, a comer fied as Executor of the Estate of Royal; thence with the cen­ NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE of Angela Mane Reagan, de­ ter of said branch and the line TRUSTEES ceased. of Ashe County, North of the Royal 2.110 acre tract FORECLOSURE Carolina, this is to notify all the following courses and dis­ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY persons having claims against tances South 51-31 West said estate to present them to 93.01 feet; South 32-33 West POSTED: 01-22-14 the undersigned on or before 33.55 feet; South 08-59 West Pursuant to the power and au­ the 15th day of May. 2014. or 28.86 feet, South 10-09 East thority contained in the Deed of this notice will be pleaded in 48 10 feet; South 04-00 East Trust from KAMRAN REZA­ bar of their recovery All per­ 94 47 feet; South 03-07 East POUR and TINA I REZA­ sons indebted to the said es­ 60 26 feet; South 61-22 West POUR to Turner Law Office. tate will please make immedi­ 30.78 feet to the center of PA. (the •Original Trustee") for ate payment to the under­ Highway 163, the point of BE­ the benefit of Brad T Lasigned GINNING, the same contain­ Montagne and wife, Mary M This the 10th day of February. ing 2.093 acres, more or less, LaMontagnP and LaMontagne 2014 inclusive of the existing right of Realty & Investment Co., a Robert Osborne way of NC Highway 163 Florida Corporation, recorded 104 Hillside Drive And being the same land de­ in Book 412 Page 1333 of the West Jefferson. NC 28694 scribed in and conveyed by Ashe County Public Registry that certain deed from Le­ (the "Deed of Trust"), the un­ John T Kilby onard B. Goodman and wife, dersigned Substitute Trustee KILBY & HURLEY Nelda B Goodman to Larry will sell at public auction, to the Attorney at Law James Royal and wife. Donna highest bidder for cash the PO Box 24 O Royal, dated 23 December •real properly described as fol­ West Jefferson. NC 28694 1987. and of record in the lows. together with all rights, Published: Ashe County Public Registry in privileges and appurtenances 2.14 14/2 21.14/2.28 14/3.7.14 Book 162, page 648 thereto (the "Property") Dwelling on the properly con­ sists of 2,123 square feet of liv­ SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT ing space with a 2 car at­ "A" NOTICE TO CREDITORS tached garage The record owner of the Prop­ IN RE: ESTATE OF 3 Bedrooms. 1.5 Baths Parcel erty as reflected by the re­ DON CLINTON REINS Number 12310-161 cords of the Register of Deeds Late of Ashe County, North At the time of sale, the highest of Ashe County not more than Carolina. This is to NOTIFY bidder shall immediately make ten (10) days prior to the post­ ALL PERSONS having claims a cash deposit in the amount ing of this Notice was KAM­ against said Estate to present five (5%) per cent of the of RAN REZAPOUR and TINA I. them to BRENDA L REINS. amount oUhe bid or Seven REZAPOUR 151 EAGLEVIEW DRIVE. Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, The Property Will be sold sub­ WEST JEFFERSON. NC whichever is greater ject to any and all matters su28694. on or before 11th day This the 15th day of January of May. 2014, being three penor to the lien of the Deed of 2014. Trust, including without limita­ months from the first publica­ John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves, tion: (a) superior mortgages, tion of this NOTICE, or this Sub. Trustee Reeves Law deeds of trust, liens and as­ NOTICE will be pleaded in bar Firm. PLLC PO Drawer 67 sessments. if any ; (b) the lien of their recovery All persons West Jefferson, North Caro­ of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) indebted to the Estate will lina 28694 valid and enforceable ease­ please make immediate pay­ 336-246-7172 ments and restrictions of re­ ment to the undersigned for Published: 2.7.14/2.14.14 cord; and (d) matters which the Estate, would be revealed by a cur­ This the 11th day of February. rent and accurate survey of the 2014 property. Published; Property will be sold "AS 2.14 14/2 21.14/2 28 14/3 7.14 Legate I LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JOE WALKER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF OKEY L THOMAS The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Okey L Thomas deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina this is to notify aN per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of May. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded m bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed This the 27th day of January, 2014 JOE WALKER 9509 U S Hwy 221 N Crumpler NC 28617 John T KHby Kilby & Hurley P O Box 24 West Jefferson. NC 28694 Published 1 31 14/2 7.14/2 14 14/2 21 14 IS 3 * LEGALS �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their re­ spective officers, directors, at­ torneys. employees, agents or authorized representatives, make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical; environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on. at or relating to the property, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities ansing out of or in any way re­ lating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 4521.10, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee im­ mediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full bal­ ance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trust­ ee tenders to him a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the pur­ chase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sec­ tions 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee in­ curred after the date of sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required DATE OF SALE: February 25, 2014 HOUR OF SALE: 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Ashe County Courthouse This the 22nd day of January, 2014. Notices in North Fork Township, Ashe County, North Carolina identi­ fied and descnbed in Exhibit "A" to a Deed of Trust ex­ ecuted by Kamran Rezapour and wife. Tina I Rezapour, dated September 30. 2010. and recorded on October 1. 2010, in Book 412, Page 1333, Ashe County Registry which complete descnpbon is incor­ porated herein by reference said tracts being further sum­ marized as follows Notice of Public Sale Feb. 22. 2014 - 9 a.m. Various items of personal property are being sold pursu­ ant of the assertion of a lien for rental at Shepherd's Mini Stor­ age 1624 Hwy 163 WJ Items will be sold at Shepherd's Mini Storage For following units Lonnie Hodges A-5 4 A-6 Randy Hall A-7 & C-1 Dennis Whitener A-16 Miguel Soto A-20 Gloria Burchett B-22 Lisa Seagle C-3 Diane Hale C-21 Luke Thomson D-1 Charles Kline D-12 Alma Sandora! D-15 Robin Shumate D-28 Dallas Carpenter F-2 & F-19 Tiffany Richey F-3 0.707-acre parcel Exc from this parcel is a 0.070-acre parcel previously conveyed to Charles B. Parker. Jr and wife Grace M. 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Reserve your Vacation New Today! www.CookeRealty.com or call 1-800-NCBEACH. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2014 PAGE 11 History Unauthorized waiver From Page 1 adds millions to N.C.Medicaid costs Joseph Neff than expensive emergency room visits. ' The DHHS request to In August, the states' postpone the Medicaid Medicaid director asked renewal process for three the federal government for months dates back to the permission to postpone for 2010 Affordable Care Act. three months the process The federal government for renewing Medicaid re­ published new rules in cipients' coverage. March 2012 that revised the The federal government formula for calculating Med­ gave its approval, but the icaid eligibility. The depart­ N.C. General Assembly ment does not have the new didn't. When lawmakers rules in place. passed the state budget The $10 million in in­ in July, they required the creased costs would come Department of Health and from continuing medical Human Services to get leg­ coverage for people who are islative approval for federal no longer eligible; a Medic­ waivers. aid recipient may land a job, Rep. Nelson Dollar, the for example, and get insur­ top budget writer in the ance that way. state House, said he only learned about the waiver A litany of problems last month. While he's Carol Steckel, the former concerned that the Depart­ Medicaid director who re­ ment of Health and Human Services failed to consult quested the waiver, did not the legislature as the Law re­ return phone calls Monday quired, Dollar said he's more for comment. She resigned concerned about the cost of in September to work for WellPoint, a managed care the waiver. "It's very substantial," he company. DHHS did not said. "It could be in excess respond to questions about the waiver. of $10 million." DHHS officials did not Some estimates peg the respond to requests made cost as high as $40 million. The waiver is one of Monday morning for an in­ several problems to be dis­ terview or comment. Demo­ cussed Tuesday at a legisla­ cratic lawmakers have called tive oversight hearing of the for DHHS Secretary Aldona department. The depart­ Wos' resignation because ment has run into repeated of problems in the depart­ problems with its new ment. Gov. Pat McCrory Medicaid claims processing has expressed confidence in system. The • department her leadership and says his has failed to provide the administration inherited the legislature with reliable data problems. Medicaid is one of the for budgeting the Medicaid Nor has it made biggest insurers in the state, )le data available to the covering low-income chil­ agencies and organizations dren and their parents, the that seek out Medicaid fraud elderly, and the disabled. or high-dollar patients who The state spends about $13 can be treated in cheaper billion on Medicaid each primary care settings rather year — about two-thirds of The News & Observer dish the money comes from the federal government — cov­ ering 1.7 million recipients. The waiver is just one of many issues facing DHHS under McCrory. The depart­ ment has been struggling to fix a backlog in food stamp applications so severe that the U.S. Department of Ag­ riculture threatened to cut off funding. The department has run into repeated problems with its new Medicaid claim pro­ cessing program. The pro­ gram, known as NC Trades, ran into trouble as soonas the state started usingit July 1. Much of the attention on NC Tracks has focused on problems in its front end — paying doctors, hospitals and other health care providers for their services. Last month, a group of doctors sued the department and a software vendor over the failure of NC Tracks to jay claims. But there are significant problems for agencies that need Medicaid data to do their job, whether crafting budgets or detecting Med­ icaid fraud. The department was originally scheduled to have a Medicaid claims data­ base up and running by Oct. 15, a deadline that has yet to be met. Paul Mahony, a Commu­ nity Care of North Carolina spokesman, declined to an­ swer questions about the NC Tracks data. CSC, the Viiginia-based company with the $484 mil­ lion contract to design and implement the claims pro­ cessing system, declined to answer questions Monday, as did Truven, the company hired to maintain and ana­ lyze the Medicaid claims database. Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% >7 South Carolina as a slave. The movie illustrates how relevant this story is to­ day by showing Priscilla's ancestors traveling from South Carolina to Bunce Island to see how Priscilla lived and the journey that she was forced to take. "I always ask the kids 'Why is it important to learn this?' and then I call special attention to a proverb in the movie that states 'If you don't know where ybu're coming from, then you can't know where you're going'," Zeller said. He created a scavenger hunt for students, allowing Vilas) filed for N.C. Senate District 45. Both districts cover Ashe County. Ashe County's N.C. Rep­ resentative position is held by Jonathan Jordan, while the county's N.C. Senate position is held by Dan Soucek. Both are Republi­ can. Two Republicans have filed for the U.S. Senate seat held by Kay Hagan (D-NC). They are: Mark Harris of Raleigh and Ted Alexander of Shelby. In a Feb. 1 interview with Houck, she said ap­ plicants would have to pay a 1 percent filing fee of the base salary of the position they apply for. Christina Day can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter « COayinWJ Elections From Page 1 Brooks of Wilkesboro has filed for re-election and Donna Shumate of Sparta has filed for the spot pres­ ently held by Michael D. Duncan. According to the N.C. Board of Elections fil­ ing list, Sue Counts (DBoone) filed today for N.C. Representative District 93 while Joshua Brannon (D- Wil Petty can be contacted at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 14-March 21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception will be from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Teresa Cerda was bom in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Madrid Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then she has lived with her family in Boone. She is frequently fea­ tured in solo exhibitions in western North Carolina in­ cluding the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant recipient in 2011. For more information about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. Feb. 15 ' 10 a.m. Ice Bowl and Polar Plunge. When Ashe County Parks & Recreation hosts an Ice Bowl, they do it in style and at the most inhospitable time of year. Registration will be from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. with the first round to tee off at 10 a.m. Division include: Recreational, Amateur. Ad­ vanced. Pro and Masters. Hot chili and other snack items will be provided for lunch. The Polar Plunge will take place immediately fol­ lowing the Ice Bowl (about 2 p.m.) Registration fee is $25 to include a refreshing dip in the Ashe County Park Pond, a long sleeve T-shirt, and bragging rights. All pro­ ceeds will be put towards feeding the hungry in Ashe County. Events will be held regardless of the weather. u L7 A TERRIBLE THING HAPPENS WHEN Y0D DON'T ADVERTISE. EI1#E PACKAGES riVCUNDER 50 T • • ASKABOUT OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS # t e wm i IN UP TO 6 ROOMS. ******* stmz CALL TODAYINSTALLED TODAY! For 3 months. NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK.UP NO ONE NOTICES YOU SAME DAY INSTALLATION UB© esnza AS LOW AS .... he said. Ashe County Middle School is opening the ex­ hibit and video to all stu­ dents, parents and mem­ bers of the public from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the library of the middle school in Warrensville. Zeller encourages any­ one who would like to view the exhibit at another time to contact him at ACMS at (336) 384-3591. More information on the Bunce Island exhibition can be found at www.bunce-is­ land.org. ** 4*5* INTERNET them to delve further into the history and significance of Bunce Island by finding the an­ swers to questions detailed in the exhibition. Zeller, who served in Sierra Leone as a Peace Corps volunteer, learned of the Bunce Island exhi­ bition last summer during a National Endowment for Humanities workshop called "Traditions and Transformations" in Savan­ nah. Ga. "I was encouraged by the creator of the exhibit to speak with WinstonSalem State, and they have • loaned it to us at no cost," DISH! dish LARGEST CABLE PROVIDERS jfej AuroHop commercial,skipping* YES NO The most HD channels YES NO NO I lowest All Digital prices nationwide YES NO NO I TREE Installation In up to 6 rooms YES NO NO I • NO ANYMORE mutt t* tr* bM by cuttonwr AM offm require 24 month commitment end credit qualification "Saviiigi applies to ATI 20 and ATI20* with HO programming, 2 year commitment and credit qualification DHownt applied tofirst year ol wrvtce In form of promotional crediti pirnfree HO tor life whkhh a SlO/mo credit. Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50% 1-800-401-1670 dM JP (336) 846-7164 ALTTTWM Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 H H ! | w i * n i i i K . * w n i w m — W t i w h r U f c V«ton»iiWW»IPl»— "••m.. w,IMM.Mftf.»iv»r««'Hon ' w.|lil—iiiMiii»wwwn«b—rortiwa—wiiwrtf **•.-» ai^iifiiwti. >•.- -• »* * * • » • — * • * » > v lmiabu.il l|.ill "•I**!*,*—*,*. mo »»•. wi»tmywim*mmMI. h Jefferson Post » y*- •mm ft iwumin'Mmi warn» •« www.jeffersonpost.com .for the best ADVERTISING RESULTS �Page Vl Friday, February 14, 2014 J em erson Post Selling art takes work, imagination Millers announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Fbland, Ohio are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ann Miller, to Courtlyn Channing Reeves, son of Mrs. Andrea Reeves-Witherepoon and the late Mr. Jimmy Reeves of West Jefferson. 1 Sarah, 26, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio University and serves as a literacy facilitator in Chariotte-Mecklenbuig Schools. She also holds a Masters degree in Educa­ tional Leadership from Winthrop University. Courtlyn, 25, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wake Forest University, is a mathematics teacher in CMS, and is complet­ ing his Masters Degree in EducationalLead- ership at Winthrop University. Sarah and Courtlyn were en^ged in Charleston, S.C on Sept. 13,2013. The couple will be married in Charleston on May 25, 2014. by the Rev. Daniel Flessas of Trinity United Methodist Church. Sarah and Courtlyn will continue living and working in Charlotte after the mar­ riage. Wford has it that galleries these days are experiencing the phenomena erf "less walk in traffic." which is leading to a new set of growing pains for (ploy owners and artists. Times used to be where aO one had to do was accrue some art. find a tew good hanging waDs and put up an "Open" sign. Folks would always drop by, linger a while and usually take some­ thing home with Raney them. There was time for friendly chatter, a bit of talk about tech­ nique or inspiration, emails and addresses recorded and the day is done. It matters not who you are or where you are now, you can buy art online at Amazon. Ehay, virtual galleries, web sites, fine art shows, auctions. or fundraisers. You can buy art at places that tandem with all kinds of other accoutrements and events to make your ex­ perience one not to forget. Let us also not forget that we are living in a society that needs things now that are easy to procure and that our attention span barely reaches 10 seconds at a time. The days of thinking that the art ^Dery s Rogers exhibit is goal enouvgh to command buyers to waltz in on the whiff of a masterpiece and make their year in a days work. A gallery owner must think out erf the box and con­ stantly create new ways and reasons for a collector to come in and buy art. Artists canno longer expect 'Votefor Ocur Tavoritcd 'Now! Round up all your friends & log on to the your favorite pet Submit your pet's photo & contest entry form online now. j* Cast your votes daily through Friday, February 28th. Winners announced the week of March 2nd. Enter early, voting starts SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16™! VOTING £NDS FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 28TK AT 11:59 PM. 1 S& IB 099 McDonalds i'mlovin'it official restaurant Celebrate every Victory with a Bite and Grab your own taste of Glory VANNOY to stay locked up in a studio, clandestine and protected by the wall of a canvas board. Even excellent work needs to be backed up by the creator and believed in to the point that it must be openly celebrated and hawked. The time has now come that both artists and cileries alike must come to the fore, expose their wares and pick up the me^phone to announce their presence. The number of great artists has increased exponentially. Without care­ ful deliberation, finding that "one piece" feels like wading through muck because look­ ing at painting after painting can quickly blur the eyes as well as the spirit. Galleries need to become places that do more than sit back and wait to sell art. They have to work at giving the col­ lector and the non-collector a reason to come through the door. There has to be more than just art now. There has to be excitement and a reason why someone should buy art at that place and at that time, or sale is likely not to happen. Who knew that selling art would become a lesson in en­ tertainment and enticement? There is a "shaking up" in the art world just like in every business and to turnones head in avoidance is artistic demise. On the bright side however is the opportunity to be even more creative thanever before. To really get inside the heads of collectors, "looky-loos," and even those who just want to come in a chat with the artist A very good example Is that of the "Artist's Theatre" in down­ town West Jefferson. They are inventive, creative, ever changing and each time I I?) in I see something dif­ ferent and interesting. If it is not a painting or sculpture, it is another art form. Antiques, specialty clothing, interesting pottery, dishware, jewelry and probably myriad other thingsI have missed and wiD possibly catch the next time around. In short, it is time to get off the artistic "patooty" and do things to generate some buzz. Then the customer can tingle all the way to the cash register, with a smile on their face. Rogers is an artist and local art gallery owner and hosts an instruc­ tional painting television show that is broadcast regionally. For mow information, visit https//www. facebook.com/paintingwithraney. 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Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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See Page 2 CO to but partly m 50 * •o < * High. 57- SPORTS SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1923 Vol. 89, Issue I Spagnolo scores 20 in win.... See Page 5 TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 18.2014 McCrory proposes new teache. K.y plan Details unclear, local education proponents remain concerned By Christina Day cday @civltasmedja.com N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory announced a proposal to be brought before the General Assembly to in­ crease pay for starting teachers by 14 percent, but details of the plan re­ main uncertain. In a press conference on Feb. 10, McCrory said, "There's no greater investment we can make than in preparing our kids for the future, and there's no question that high-quality teachers lead to better student achievement. That's why we are committed to boosting starting teacher pay to $35,060 over the next two years." According to the De­ partment of Public In­ struction's salary sched­ ules for 2013-2014, a starting teacher with a Bachelor's degree makes an annual salary of $30,800. According to the National Education Association, this places North Carolina No. 47 in the country for teacher pay. The proposed in­ crease woulcl bring the minimum base salary to $33,000 for starting teachers in 2014-2015 school year and $35,000 in the 2015-16 school year. "We're hoping it will be not only encourage­ ment to all teachers who will receive a pay raise, but a step in the right direction," Soucek said, calling the proposal .a "fiscally and economi­ cally sound decision/ As to the proposal be­ ing a response to teacher retention issues in the state, Soucek said he be­ lieved "concern is valid, hysteria is not valid." "I've been looking at as many numbers I can find, and although teacher re­ tention is slightly down, 1 or 2 percent, and this is a trend in the wrong direction, it's not what people are screaming as a mass exodus, which is an exaggeration," he said. Ashe superintedent Dr. Todd Holden expressed concerns about retention and Ashe schools' inabil­ ity to compete with sur­ rounding counties, such as Watauga and Allegha­ ny, which are able to sup­ plement teacher income with county funds from a higher tax base. "To say that it's not a big issue is incorrect," Holden said, adding that teacher turnover rate in Ashe has jump in recent years from 7.7 percent to 10 percent. He said the inequal­ ity of the proposed pay increase could be detri­ mental to overall morale of teachers. "It will help beginning teachers, but it will cre­ ate a division," Holden said, due to teachers who do not qualify for the pay increase will continue at salary levels that have been frozen for approxi­ mately six years. Soucek said plans for increasing pay for all teachers would be dis­ cussed when ""the budget become more clear." Lindsay Wagner, edu­ cation reporter for non­ profit, non-partisan or­ ganization N.C. Policy Watch said because no documentation. aside from a press release, has been made available on McCrory's plan, many details remain "murky." One of these details, according to Wagner, is if the pay increase will lead to a situation in which veteran teachers will make less than start­ ing teachers. "This pay will cover any teacher that has nine years of service or less," said in answer to the concerns. "Teach­ ers with more than nine years of service already See TEACHER I 7 LANSING Clb. File photo| Jefferson Post Lansing Park Project to receive additional funding By Christina Day cday@civitasmedia.com The Lansing Creeper Trail Park expansion is set to receive assistance in get­ Submitted photo |Jefferson Post ting the pnwect underway from the N.C. Community "Exterminate." Mark Poteat, of West Jefferson, sub­ Transformation Grant Proj­ mitted this photo of a "Snow Dalek" made during the _ .. . . . .. submitted ,hls ph0,°" son' ect (CTG). storm. Daleks ore vlllians on th. British TV series "Doe- ?"hel !i,°hTL Representatives from nontor Who" Cole, sledding in the snow. profit Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD), the town of Lansing and the Appalachian District Health Department, who is the fis­ cal manager for CTG in the sen the best ones to put in this issue. By Wil Petty region, met Tuesday to dis­ jpetty@civitasmedia.com The full gallery of the snow photos can be found on cuss incorporating health the Jefferson Post website. Remember, if you see some­ considerations into the Lan­ After Winter Storm Pax dropped several inches thing interesting, take a picture and send it to us — we sing Park plan. of snow throughout Ashe County, the Jefferson Post just might run it. "CTG is a federally fund­ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty asked readers to submit their photographs of the win­ ed grant, through the Center ter weather. for Disease Control, which For more submitted pictures see SNOW| 8 Dozens of entries were submitted and we have cho­ focuses on four strategic areas: tobacco-free living. Readers submit Pax photos to Post healthy eating, active living and clinical preventative services," Rachel Miller, the healthy eating and active liv­ ing lead with the health de­ partment said. She said while most of the work the CTG is doing with the Lansing Park will focus on the "active living" com­ ponent, planned elements such as community garden beds would fit in with the "healthy eating" initiative. "(Community gardens] could be a source for Lan­ sing residents to get a few items of local healthy foods," Miller said. "This is also a great opportunity for kids to get involved and learn about how fresh fruits and vegeta­ bles are grown." Thipugh the Community See PARK I 7 ASU school of music ensemble SSZ53L-* to perform at Arts Center By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com By Wil Petty jpetty@civrtasmedia com A trio of faculty members from Appalachian State University's Hayes School of Music will be perform­ ing at the Ashe Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 12. "It is always a pleasure to have faculty members from the Hayes School of Music at ASU perform for us in Ashe County," said Jane Lonon, executive di­ rector of the Ashe County Arts Council. "The quality of musicianship, the profes­ sionalism and the unique repertoire choices that they bring always makes for an outstanding concert." Known as the Francaix Trio, the musicians in­ volved are clarinetist Dr. Douglas Miller, violist Dr. Eric Koontz and pianist Dr. Bair Shagdaron. The con­ cert will feature selected works by Johan Amberg, Robert Schumman. Jean Francaix and others. "The combination of piano, viola and clarinet promises to be a treat." Lo­ non said. "The Arts Coun­ cil is excited about having this special event in the gal­ lery space of the Ashe Aits Center." Miller is a Lenoir native who has performed with numerous orchestras in­ cluding the New York Kammermusiker and Columbia University Orchestra in New York City. As a mem­ ber of the faculty at ASU, Miller focuses on Wood­ winds. Koontz has led viola sec­ tions of the Barcelona Sym­ phony Orchestra in Spain and the Jerusalem bymhony Orchestra, in Israel, e teaches viola, string methods, literature ana and other subjects at ASU, K o o n t z also serves as coordinator of the string # area, and coaches string cham­ ber music and ASUs gradu­ ate ensemble, Hayes String Quartet. Shagdaron is a Russian native who has performed in several nations includ­ ing: Japan, Germany, Por­ tugal and Mongolia. He is a professor of piano at ASU. "Bair Shagdaron is an incredible pianist," Lonon said. "His performance last fall at the Tickling the Ivories' concert created an instant standing ovation." • The concert will take place at the Ashe Arts Cen­ ter from 7:30 p.m. to ap­ proximately 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the Ashe Arts Center and at the door the night of the show. For more information call the Ashe County Arts Council at (336) 846-2787. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty The High Country Rural Planning Organization, a branch of the High Coun­ try Council of Govern­ ments, has drafted a plan to provide a ranking pro­ cess evaluating the region's needs for highways, cy­ cling and pedestrian trails, aviation and rail modes. Now, the organization is looking for the public to comment about the new process. According to the draft's introduction, the N.C. De­ partment of Transporta­ tion and General Assem­ bly have required all rural planning organizations (RPOs) to develop a proj­ ect solicitation and rank­ ing process for the State Transportation Improve­ ment program (STIP). The STIP program is part of the DOT's trans­ portation reform, requir­ ing the regional govern­ ments to rank how major J of a necessity a particular project is. Projects will be judged by a point system, accord­ ing to the draft report, with 1,400 points being the highest priority. For example for highway priority, the RPO will look at different DOT statistics to determine how impor­ tant a project is. If there were over 150 crashes on one stretch of road be­ tween 2006 and 2010, that would be 15 points added to the score. Also taken into consid­ eration are how important the county governments believe a project is. The High Country 's RPO will request 20 projects from the region's counties and the town of Boone to be ranked. The RPO's re­ gion includes Ashe County as well as Alleghany. Avery, Mitchell, Watauga. Wilkes and Yancey counties. Ashe County will have three plans submitted. AcSee TRANSPORTATION| 7 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe County crime report Election Updates Staff report Feb. 3 Stormi Renee Tenney, 29, of Lansing was charged with a proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $2,000. Tenney was released on Feb. 5. Avery County was the arresting agency. Rebecca Danielle Hayworth, 24, of Lansing was charged with two counts of school atten­ dance law violations, misdemeanor larceny and three probation vio­ lations. Bond was set at $6,000. Hayworth has not been released. Feb. 4 Paul Michael Hamm, 35, of West Jefferson was charged with one count of DWLR. Bond information is unknown. Hamm has not been re­ leased. Feb. 6 Kristy Hope Eastridge, 30, of West Jef­ ferson was charged with possession methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of sim­ ple possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce. Bond was set at $2,500. Eastridge was re­ leased on Feb. 8. Feb. 7 Rodney Al­ bert Shearer Jr., 22, of Kannapolis was charged with felony larceny and second degree bur­ glary. Bond .was set at $15,000. Shearer has not been released. Ire­ dell County was the ar­ resting agency. Gregory James Lam­ bert, 43, of West Jeffer­ son was charged with communicating threats. Bond information is un­ known. Lambert was re­ leased the next day. Feb. 9 Danny Dewey For­ rester, 50, of Creston was charged with driv­ ing while impaired and DWLR. Bond was set at $2,500. Forrester was released later that day. Tiffany Michelle Severt, 23, of Crumpler was charged with misde­ meanor simple assault. Bond information is un­ known. Severt has not been released. Ashe County Court Decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held on Fri­ day, Feb. 7 with the Hon­ orable William F. Brooks presiding. The following deci­ sions were handed down by the court: Natasha Joy Hilliard: (M) worthless check simple (P) guilty (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ sus­ pended sentence, 18 months supervised pro­ bation, not pass other worthless checks.. Pay restitution of $380, pay $50 plus CC. Dixie Charlotte Lee: (M) worthless check simple (P) guilty (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ sus­ pended sentence. 12 months unsupervised probation. Pay $259 res­ titution plus CC. Sherry Anne Miller: (M) worthless check simple — 2 counts - cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sen­ tence, 18 months unsu­ pervised probation. Pay restitution of $128.18 and CC. * Jessica Hope My­ ers: (M) abandon­ ment of an animal (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 24 months supervised probation, pay $816.28 to Ashe County for vet bill plus CC. Cannot possess any pet that cannot be ade­ quately cared for. Animal to be released to County of Ashe to be adopted. Patrick Scott Rigsbee: (M) worthless check simple — 3 counts — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sentence. 18 months supervised pro­ bation. Pay restitution of $401.51, $100 plus CC. Michele L. Robles: (M) worthless check simple (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months supervised pro­ bation. Pay restitution of $732.00, pay $50 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Di­ vision of Adult Correc­ tions; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges con­ solidated <f. (Xst . These pets are so doggone cute, we need everyone's help picking a winner! m m m m Lxiauh r tea cm .a ^ imuw.iellwaond do tied* ntest More people have filed for election throughout the state, following the first week of election filing. In the U.S. Senate race, for the spot held by Kay Hagan (D-Greensboro), a third Republican has filed for election. Heather Grant, 38, of Wilkesboro filed on Fri­ day, Feb. 14, according to the North Carolina Board of Elections. Grant, who served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, joins N.C. Baptist Convention Presi­ dent Mark Harris of Ra­ leigh and Shelby mayor Ted Alexander among those who have filed. Last week's bad weather also caused issues with some people filing, includ­ ing Ashe County's state representative, Jonathan Jordan. Jordan was supposed to file Friday, Feb. 14 ac­ cording to Tammie PruittCoffey, community liaison for Jordan. Because of the snowy conditions, his fil­ ing has been delayed. The Deputy Majority Whip of the N.C. House is expected to file this week, Pruitt-Coffey said. Those interested in run­ ning for public office have until Friday, Feb. 28 to file. This year, primary elec­ tions will take place Tues­ day, May 6, while the gen­ eral election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4. Below are the people who have applied for po­ sitions directly affecting Ashe County, according to the N.C. and Ashe County Board of Elections. Federal and State elec­ tions U.S. Senate This six year term is held by Kay Hagan (D Greensboro). As of Friday night, Hagan has not filed for reelection. Heather Grant (R - Wil­ kesboro) Mark Harris (R - Rafbd Alexander (R - Shel­ by) U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives District 5 This .district covers all of Ashe County and parts of Alexander, Alleghany, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Rockingham, Stokes, SurWatauga, Wilkes and /adkin counties. The seat is held by Virginia Foxx (RBanner Elk). Foxx has filed for re-election. Philip Doyle (R - Clemmons) Virginia Foxx (R - Ban­ ner Elk) N.C. Senate District 45 The state senate district covers all of Ashe County and parts of Alleghany, Av­ ery, Caldwell and Watauga counties. The seat is held by Dan Soucek (R - Watau­ ga).. As of Friday night, Soucek had not filed for reelection. Josh Brannon (D - Vilas) N.C. Representative District 93 The state representative district covers Ashe and Watauga counties. The seat is held by Jonathan Jordan (R*- Jefferson). As of Friday night, Jordan had not filed for reelection. Sue Counts (D- Boone) Judicial District 23 Alongside Ashe, the dis­ trict also covers Alleghany, Wilkes and Yadkin coun­ ties. Seats for district at­ torney, three district court judges and one superior court judge. District attorney: Tom E. Horner (R Moravian Falls) District court judges: William Brooks (Wilkes­ boro) Donna L. Shumate (Sparta) District Court Judge Da- I were designed to weaken the overall influence of black voters. North Carolina's attor­ They contend districts ney general and other law­ were drawn to concentrate yers representing the gov­ black voters, who typi­ ernor and members of the cally support Democratic State Board of Elections candidates, into districts are trying to slow down where their candidates of or halt a federal lawsuit choice already had a politi­ challenging current con­ cal edge. gressional and legislative The complaint in federal districts as racial gerry­ court is similar to a chal­ manders. lenge filed in state court In October, three North not long after the new dis­ Carolina voters hied a tricts were adopted. complaint in federal court That challenge was seeking to invalidate two heard by the N.C. Supreme congressional districts Court in January, but no drawn and adopted by the ruling has been issued. Republican-led General In court documents hied Assembly in 2011. this week by N.C. Attorney David Harris, a regis­ General Roy Cooper and tered voter in Durham other lawyers represent­ County, filed the federal ing the governor and state lawsuit with Christine election board members, Bowser and Samuel Love, they asked a federal judge both registered voters to halt or delay proceed­ from Mecklenburg Coun­ ings in the federal case ty. until the state lawsuit has They accused the Re­ been fully heard. publican leaders of using In the state-court law­ racial gerrymandering suit, the plaintiffs chal­ when drawing and adopt­ lenged 30 districts — nine ing Congressional Dis­ in the state Senate, 18 in tricts 1 and 12. The two the state House and three districts are represented congressional districts. by Democrats — G.K. They complained that Re­ Butterfield in District 1 publicans created many and, at the time, Mel Watt "majority-minority dis­ in District 12. Watt was tricts" in regions where sworn in last month as di­ black voters had elected rector of the Federal Hous­ their favored candidates in ing Finance Agency. coalitions with whites for The three voters and decades. other civil rights organi­ The mapmakers said zations contend that the creating black-majority 2011 districts, drawn by districts in some areas Republicans who had just of the state was a lawful gained power in both Gen­ way to prevent the state eral Assembly chambers, from subjecting itself to By Anne Blythe The News & Observer INSTALLED v legal claims under the fed­ eral Voting Rights Act, de­ signed to protect minority voters. In June, though, the U.S. Supreme Court is­ sued a ruling that effec­ tively struck down the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and freed North Carolina and eight other primarily Southern states from having to get preclearance before chang­ ing election laws. Until then, 40 of North Carolina's 100 counties fell under that oversight, and the plaintiffs in the new federal lawsuit ar­ gue that lawmakers in the state had used Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act as "a justification to racially gerrymander congressio­ nal districts." Attorneys for the Repub­ lican-led mapmakers have argued that concern over racial gerrymandering is not what is driving the challenge in state court. They have contended that those challenging the new districts are more inter­ ested in having legislative and congressional maps in which black voters could "elect white Democrats." Attorneys representing the three voters in federal court have not responded in court documents to the request to halt the legal proceedings in their case until the state case is de­ cided. It is expected that the N.C. Supreme Court rul­ ing will be appealed by one party or the other. 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FISH WAGON^ To Place an Order Call 1-800-643-8439 www.ll8hwanon.com �JEFFERSON POST 18,2014 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY PAGE 3 Tips to help with your goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle By Rhonda Church Nutrition Program Assistant N.C. Cooperative Extension - Ashe We are into another New Year and some of us choose this time to make changes in our daily lives, especially the ones that can be of long term benefit to us. "Vowing to eat healthy, exer­ cise more and/or lose weight" is probably on the top of the list for a lot of us," said Rhonda Church, Program Assistant for The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, (EFNEP) at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe Center. You may have set a New Year's resolution to get fit. Your long term goal would be "I want to live a healthier lifestyle." The benefitsof this longterm goal would improve your overall health and help you maintain or prevent chronic diseases from developing later in life. This is an admiral goal, but it helps to set a series of specific, measur­ able, attainable, and realistic short term goals to help get you there. A new lifestyle change will af­ fect you and your family, which should be a good thing. Getting support from your family is im­ portant. If they understand you are making changes that will positively affect you, they will be more supportive asyou make these changes.So what are your first steps? Set realistic goals If your New Years Resolution was to get fit and you have not been successful because this goal is too difficult you may have decided to quit. Include a reward for maintaining a realist&-gr$l. Think alxwt how it will be when you achieve a goal. If one of your goals is walking 30 minute's per day and eating healthier, think about how much more energy you will have; if you lose weight you can buy new clothes in a smaller size. You have already set a goal to live a healthier lifestyle so how do you make changes that assure it will happen. Begin by setting small achievable goals. A person that sets a specific goals (I will walk 30 minutes most days) has a much better chance at being successful than a person who sets a more gen­ eral goal (I'm going to get in that have between 100-200 calo­ shape). People who make one or ries. two changes at a time are more • Be measurable — Have likely to be successful than those a target in mind so you knowwho try to change everything at when you have reached a goaL once. When you accomplish a Set a small goal each wed or small goal you can set a new one two, accomplish them, and set to keep moving you toward a new ones. • Set your own goals and healthier lifestyle. It may take at least a month be in control — Target things to establish a new habit, but it where you can control the out­ can take much longer to assure come. Example: Lose 1 pound that you will sustain that new- per week; drink one less sugar habit. Educating yourself is one sweetened beverage per day and big step to success. If you do drink more water. • Write down you goals — not understand how to choose healthier foods you need to Share them with someone that take steps fust to learn those will help you stay motivated skills. Keeping a food diary and (another important step). Share planning your physical activity your successes and let them ahead of time is most impor­ help you work through setbacks. tant. Knowing your strengths • Set time limits—Establish and weaknesses helps make when you expect to accomplish it possible to establish a per­ that goal Some goals take lon­ sonal goaL All goals, whether ger than others but set time short-term or long-term should limits. Example: lose 10 pounds incorporate these common at­ by the end of April; increase physical activity to 45 minutes tributes: • Be realistic, make sure per day after 1 month, or add is it achievable - Part of a re­ weights to physical activity 3 alistic goal would be to com times per week after 3 months. mit to learning how to choose All of these goals help you move healthier foods and establish towards a healthier lifestyle and a physical activity routine so maintaining a healthy weight. you can achieve and maintain • Learn what changes need a healthy weight. Don't attempt to be made: Establish your per­ to be perfect, this sets you sonal daily calorie intake, (go up for frustration and failure. on-line to MyPlate.gov to find Choose healthier foods 'most of out what your daily calorie in­ the time. For example if you set take should be. You may need to a goal to never eat another pep- loam how to prepare healthier peroni pizza, do you think you meals at home or learn how to could really never eat another make healthier choices when piece of pizza? Probably not, eating out. Learn how to read especially if you love pepperoni the nutrition facts label, this is pizza. You could make some necessary to help you find foods small realistic changes to pizza with better nutrition. You can night that would help you and go on-line to MyEatSmartMoveyour family. Try adding a tossed More.com and click under Aisle salad and fill up on veggies (low by Aisle and learn great tips on calorie, high nutrition trade off, choosing foods wisely at the gro­ very [xiwerful!), then eat one cery store. • Keep a food and exercise less slice of pizza which can save you at least 300 cafories. A diary (do not skip this step) tossed salad with lettuce, toma­ there are many free on-line plac­ toes, cucumbers and celery with es to record food and exercise. • Plan what kind of physi­ no dressing has around 33 calo­ ries for 1 Vz cups. Dressing has cal activity you enjoy and stick 100 per tablespoon so use that with it. Set time limits to fit on the side. (Hint - dip the fork your schedule. If time to exer­ into the dressing fust then into cise is a problem break up your your salad, you have dressing physical activity routine into 15 with every bite without eating minute intervals and as you get fit increase the level of intensity. 2so may extra cajories.) 7* Be flexible - Life' Is not pre­ Keeping physically active is vi­ dictable and you should expect tal to a healthy lifestyle but it's the unexpected. Keep healthy best to check with your doctor snacks handy. Ran ahead for before you begin a new exercise trips and eating away from routine. Regular exercise can home, practice portion control. help you control weight, reduce When you travel carry a piece of your risk of heart disease, and fruit, unsweetened applesauce, strengthens your bones and bottle water, nuts, whole grain muscles. crackers; having these with you Unfortunately, when cir­ will help you resist the urge to cumstances change, we are stop at a store and buy a soft often unwilling to make related drink and a candy bar if you get adjustments. To become less hungry. Snacking can be ben­ frustrated, you may need to ad­ eficial to help give you energy, just how to achieve a goal. You close the nutrient gaps in your may have set a goal to walk 30 diet and prevent over eating at minutes most days, but weather meals. Choose healthy snacks conditions got in the way. Ad- just your method-not the goal; purchase an inexpensive exer­ cise DVD you can use indoors or check one out at the Hbrary, if you hate working out alone find a partner. Motivation, goals and cir­ cumstances are all related to success. You can increase the odds of your success by fust defining what is important to you, establishing goals based on these desires. How important is it to live a healthier lifestyle? For some of us, it means that you might not only look and feel better, but it may decrease your Wood pressure, help your heart get stronger, decrease blood H Felony). Lynch has been arrested by the Ashe Coun­ ty Sheriff's Office. Anyone with additional information about this in­ vestigation is asked to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 846-5633 or fort you make to help you live a healthier lifestyle. No matter how small your goal it can be sig­ nificant to your overall health. Celebrate your successes. One program in Ashe County that addresses healthy eating and helping you set gals is the Expanded food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). If you are interested in attend­ ing EFNEP dasses and would like to learn more about smart shopping on a budget, choos­ ing healthy foods and increasing physical activity contact Rhon­ da Church at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Ashe Center at 336^46-5850. Sign up for FREE Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. • Need a website for your business? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Want to sell your products online? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! Step 1 - log on to jeffersonpost.com and click on "Businesses." Step 2 - Search for your business using the search bar. Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to view your listing. Then select "Is this your business? Claim it!" Step 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." Three Kannapolis men charged with 2nd degree burgulary and larceny Ashe County Sheriff James Williams reports that the Sheriff's Office has completed a larceny investigation that resulted in charges on three Kan­ napolis men. On Nov. 15, 2013 a re­ port wag made regarding a residence located on Curly Q Road in Crumpler. The report involved the enter­ ing of a home that resulted in numerous guns being taken along with money, copper and several person­ al items. In January, Kannapolis Police conducted a traffic stop with the individuals and discovered some of the items from the larceny. During further investiga­ tion from the Ashe County Sheriff's Officb, three males from Kannapolis were charged. Dustin Adam Barbee was charged with 2nd de­ gree burglary of an unoc­ cupied dwelling (Class G Felony) and larceny of property or goods (Class H Felony). Barbee has been arrested by Concord Police Department. Rodney Albert Shearer Jr. was charged with 2nd degree burglary of an un­ occupied dwelling (Class G Felony) and larceny of property or goods (Class H Felony). Shearer has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office. Zachary Aaron Lynch was charged with 2nd de­ gree burglary of an unoc­ cupied dwelling (Class G Felony) and larceny of property or goods (Class su#r levels, decrease your like­ lihood of having a stroke; thee are powerful motivators. None of us can predict the future but we all know that the thing) we do everyday affect us the most. If we live an unhealthy lifestyle our chances of devel­ oping or worsening a chronic condition increase. If we choose to eat smarter and establish a physical activity routine we de­ crease those risks. If you drat see immediate results, don't get discouraged. Remember to focus on the positive health benefits you re­ ceive with any health behavior change. 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It is Tom Campbell assessment of often more dif­ NC Spin education some ficult to get found difficult into education college in these countries to believe or accept. Speaking from her book, than to get into MIT. Only "The Smartest Kids in the the top 10-20 percent are World" and how they got accepted, signaling that that way, Ripley kicked off only the best and bright­ the forum reporting that est can become teachers. America's students rank Teachers are held account­ 13th alongside other coun­ able for outcomes, given tries of the world, even more autonomy and not though we spend more paid significantly higher than all but four countries. than in the U.S. But they Even in states with largely are respected as highly as homogenous populations, doctors or other profession­ like Maine, we still don't als. The role of parents is rank highly on the PISA as­ sessment taken by millions vastly different. Instead of of students in 43 countries. just volunteering, parents Not content with just test are active participants in results Ripley interviewed student education at home. many exchange students, Ripley reports the more both those who went time parents volunteer, the abroad and those who came worse students perform in to the U.S., to understand reading and critical think­ ing. Parents know their their 4'xperiences. Many of today's top most important task, aside countries had only medio­ from providing a good cre outcomes until recent home environment, is to years when educators, poli­ read to their children, ask ticians and parents united questions about what they behind coherent, clear and understood and spend din­ rigorous standards, much nertime discussing what like today's Common Core they learned in school and current events. Curriculum. Most school buildings in Believe it or not money resources other countries are not im­ matters, but pressive; some don't have spent on fancy schools, the cafeterias, gyms or athletic latest technology, Sports facilities. Sports are an af­ complexes or even teacher terthought, with little atten­ pay isn't what matters tion or funding. Technology most. Common and clearly is not as prevalent, with defined goals, a rigor­ few whiteboards, overhead ous curriculum, excellent projectors or wi-fi friendly teachers, proper parental involvement and a com­ classrooms. Curriculums are more mitment from students are rigorous, even in better-de­ among the reasons why veloped and more prevalent other countries outperform vocational tracks. Students us. The good news is all these "buy-in" to the importance of education, recognizing factors are within our capac­ their acceptance into top ity. We owe it to America's universities or for good iobs future to join together in is dependent on working once again having the smart­ hard. They have less home­ est kids in the world. Campbell is the executive work but what they have is more challenging, requiring producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel them to think. Teachers often read aloud discussion on state issues all students' scores on tests. that airs on WMYT "MY Surprisingly, students TV12* at 10 a.m. on Sun­ aren't upset, recognizing days and on WJZY VIV46" few achieve the top grades, at 6:30a.m. and 11:05p.m. that tests are difficult and on Sundays and on WFMYTV at 5:30 a.m. Sundays. graded strictly. WE ARE TRmaTO mufc COUNTRY. So No One Goes Cold: Join us in Helping Now Extreme cold weather this winter has hit local families hard with extremely high elec­ tric and fuel bills resulting from record heating demand. Many people, including some who have never needed help before, are now finding themselves choosing between feeding their families, filling important pre­ scriptions, or staying warm. It's a situation none of us want to experience. That's why Blue Ridge Electric is reaching out to help. First, the cooperative has ex­ tended a temporary rate reduc­ tion for all members to span three months: January, Febru­ ary and March electric bills will reflect the reduction. Unusual times call for ex­ traordinary efforts. That is why we created the "So No One Goes Cold" campaign to help push out crisis heating assis­ tance. We've jumpstarted the crisis response with a $100,000 contribution from the coopera­ tive's subsidiaries, Blue Ridge Energies and RidgeLink. That will help a lot of peo­ Scott Mooneyham Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S Second Ave.. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson. NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia com Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150 Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pneing options Single issue dailies are $1 00 Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/Legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission •^ ^ S1LLV UTHJELwH 1 O B T R D • (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association . 1 licsdav, February 18, 2014 Capital Press Association I often wonder whether all the partisan nastiness and moneygrubbing that goes on in politics these days is increasingly leaving the political world, both na­ tionally and at the state level, to know-nothings and rascals. When you hear defend­ ers of the current system speak as if the landscape is all good, that gobs of money ought to be spent when important policy decisions are at stake, that political polariza­ tion is about competing ideas, you won't hear ple—but the need is at record levels. That is why we are ask­ ing everyone who can share to join us in making a one-time donation to the Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation. Many of you are already contributing to "Operation Round Up," the funding mechanism for the Members Foundation. While these do­ nations are helping, they're not enough to fill the need during one of the coldest win­ ters on record. Our goal is to help everyone who needs assistance with their electric, heating fuel or propane bill. We want to help anyone in the Blue Ridge Elec­ tric and Blue Ridge Energies service area—you don't have to be our member or customer to receive help. In Ashe County, to apply for these crisis heating funds, contact the local Depart­ ment of Social Services. Or call us at 846-7138. Right now, donations are needed. Every penny of your tax-deductible donation will go to those in need. To give, them mention the dumb­ ing down of the political class as a potential con­ sequence. But I'm not sure what other explanation suffic­ es for some recent events and matters that have come to my attention. Just the other day, I re­ ceived an email, sent ei­ ther by a legislative can­ didate or his campaign helper, referring to the legislative district as a "State House Congres­ sional District." Now, maybe it is just me, but if you aren't sure whether you are run­ ning 'for the legislature or Congress, maybe you shouldn't be running. Otherwise, if you win, you might be surprised when you show up in D.C. to be sworn into office. About the same time, I saw a sitting state leg­ islator go on statewide television to brag about how North Carolina is eighth in state public school funding, imply­ ing that any funding deficiency was the fault of local government. He went on to tell viewers that "the newspapers" Johnson drop by Blue Ridge Electric to donate by cash, credit card or check made payable to the Blue Ridge Electric Members Foun­ dation . Or, simply call us. Thank you in advance for helping make sure no one goes cold this winter. will try to tell you some­ thing else. Wink, wink. What "the newspa­ pers" might tell you is that the gentleman has little understanding of state history or the funding structure of the state. If he did, he might know that during the Great Depression, when local governments in North Carolina and across the South were going bankrupt, the leg­ islature assumed respon­ sibility for the opera­ tional costs of the public schools. The 1931 and 1933 legislatures passed laws that specifically laid out those duties. The 1933 law made clear that the operational support was to be without the use of the local property tax. Other states have dif­ ferent taxing and fund­ ing structures. None of that changes the fact that, on a per pupil ba­ sis, North Carolina's total public school fund­ ing currently is near the bottom and state gov­ ernment is ultimately responsible. A few days later, I watched as the head of a political organization proved that he knows nothing about politics. The decision by Ran­ dy Voller, the chairman of the N.C. Democratic Party, to fire an execu­ tive director steeped in political party organiz­ ing and try to replace him with controversial civil rights leader Ben Chavis proved predict­ ably divisive among the party activists. It also proved, once again, that Voller has no clue what a modern-day state political party or­ ganization is or what a chairman's role is in it. (Here's a hint: Go ask former N.C. GOP chair­ man Tom Fetzer.) A lot of people might conclude that these events are disconnected. But maybe they are symptoms of the same illness, that politics is being all but abandoned by anyone with good sense. Mooneyham covers state politics for the Capital Press Associa­ tion. www.jeffersonpost.com I �son TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18,2014 ORTS Nathan 1 lani, Sports Writer (S36) 846-7164 nham(u civitasmedia.com ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Spagnolo, Mountaineers defeat Samford By Nathan Ham three assists and two steals in 22 minutes. Mi­ chael Obacha led the team in rebounding with 12 in 30 minutes sorting at theother forward position opposite-of Spagnolo. Samford had four play­ ers in double figures. Isaiah Williams had 13 points, Tim Williams scored 12, Connor Miller had 10 and Raijon Kelly added 10 points and a team-high seven boards off the Dench in 29 min­ utes. The turning point of the contest came with five minutes left. Samford held a 60-56 lead, but App State managed to reel off a 12-0 run to take a 68-60 lead with just over one minute left. Spagnolo scored four of those 12 points. The Mountaineers shot a blistering 71-percent in the second half to over nham@civitasmedia.com Tommy Spagnolo played all but three min­ utes and notched his fifth double-double in the last seven games as Appala­ chian State held on tor a 74-68 win over the Samford Bulldogs. The former Husky scored 20 points, blocked three shots and recorded 10 rebounds in 37 minutes of play. Spagnolo once again shot the ball very well from the field, hitting 9-of14 shots. Mountaineer teammate Tab Hamilton scored 18 points and handed out four assists. Chris Burgess added 14 points and a team-high five assists. Ty Toney had another big game off the App State bench with 14 points, come a four-point halftime deficit. ASU is now 8-16 overall and 4-7 in the Southern Conference Samford dropped to 1116 overall and 5-7 in the SoCon. App State has four regu­ lar season games remain­ ing before it participates in its final Southern Con­ ference Tournament with the move to the Sun Belt coming in a few months. Long-time rival Western Carolina comes to Boone this Thursday for Senior Night at the Holmes Con­ vocation Center. After that, ASU is on the road for the last three games at Furman (Feb. 22), Samford (Feb. 27) and Chattanooga (March Photo courtesy| Dave Mayo Appalachian State University 1). •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Tommy Spagnolo put in 20 points and added 10 rebounds in the win against Samford last i»iJ,t .L HCCR. Yearick named to USA South 50th Anniversary Team By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmediacom Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Cody Martin (5) glides to the hoop for a layup. Senior forward Rokas Gustys goes up strong for the two-hand slam. Oak Hill hammers Mt. Zion Academy, 87-55 By Nathan Ham nham@clvitasmedia.com Oak Hill Academy faced off against Ra­ leigh's Mt. Zion Chris­ tian Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., last Tues­ day. Both teams came out firing in the first quarter and were knotted up at 19-19. In the second quarter, the Warriors switched to a 2-3 zone and Mt. Zion had no idea what hit them. Oak Hill began pulling away and eventu­ ally cruised to an 87-55 win. University of Virginia signee B.J. Stith led all players with 20 points and grabbed six boards from his guard position. Senior big man Ro­ kas Gustys scored 19 points, Caleb Martin had 18 points and eight boards, Trevor Manuel scored eight points and Terrence Phillips scored seven points and had a team-high six assists. With this victory, the Warriors are now 31-3 on the season with six regular season games re­ maining. Oak Hill had two games postponed last week due to the power­ ful winter storm that rolled through the area. The team was scheduled to host High Point Chris­ tian Academy on Thurs­ day night and travel to Richmond on Saturday to face Benedictine High School. Now, the Warriors hit the road for the final regular season trip away from Turner Gymnasi­ um. Oak Hill will be in Thomasville to face New Hope Christian Acad­ emy. The Warriors will then close the regular season with five home games. Softball standout Kendra Yearick was one of 12 Wil­ liam Peace University play­ ers to be named as pail of the top 50 softball players in USA South Conference his­ tory. Yearick graduated from Ashe County High School in 2009 and finished up her col­ lege degree in 2013. To celebrate the 50h an­ niversary of the USA South Conference, the conference is releasing the top 50 players for each of its 13 sports over the history of the conference. According to the USA South Conference website, the official softball list will be released on Feb. 26. Other softball players from WPU were Lauren Pleas­ ant Bridges, Summer Greer Smith, Niki Dobbins. Sarah Heenan, Holly Braswell, Joanie Blevins Macemore, Ashley Stansbury, Lindsev Moore, Tatum Townsend. Morgan Weathington Bullard and Amanda Roth well. Yearick finished her col­ legiate career as the third winningest pitcher in WPU history with 34 wins on the mound. Yearick also ranked third in strikeouts (350), third in innings pitched and third in lowest career earned run av­ erage (2.94). Being named to this dis­ tinguished list is just another in the long line of accolades for the former Husky hurier. Yearick was a USA South AllConference Honorable Men- File photo |Jefferson Post Former ACHS and William Peace University graduate Kendra Yearick was named to the USA South 50th Anni­ versary softball team, which celebrates 50 years of USA South Athletics. tion player in 2010, named the top defensive player on the team in two of her four seasons and was also elected as a captain in both her ju­ nior ana senior campaigns. Most erf all. Yearick was a star in the classroom as well finishing as an academic all-conference selection in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and an Academic AITAmerican in 2012 and 2013. Yearick was named the 2013 Most Out­ standing Graduate at WPU. She was one of 10 graduates nominated for that award. Currently, Yearick is a teacher at Fuquay-Varina High School in Wake County. •Nathan Hamcan be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ®NathanHam87 SHRINE BOWL GIBBS STADIUM SPARTANBURG S.C. Shrine Bowl coaching Bridgewater College Eagles staff announced knocks off Guilford, 72-6* •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7)64 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Tom Eanes (WilmingtonAshlev), Barry Honeyortt (Corinth-Holders), David A select group of highly Green (Burlington-Williams) respected football coaches and Rick Larnck (West For­ from North Carolina and syth). Players that are rising se­ South Carolina were named ^ three assists and two as coaches for the 2014 niors will participate in one blocks. Tavis Stapleton Shrine Bowl of the Can >hnas. of the five Shrine Bowl Gunadded 13 points off the This year will mark the bines held in the state. The bench and Adams finished 78th year of the annual battle first one is set for April 5 at with 10. McClain chipped between the top senior foot­ Eastern Alamance HS. One in seven points and col­ ball stars of the neighr*>ring week later, the combine will be at Rocky River HS before lected a team-high nine states. 4 . ending the month at South The game Is set to take rebounds. Jake Hopkins (Kerner- place on Saturday, Dec. 20 Johnson HS on April 26. The final two combine sville, N.C./East Forsyth) from Gibbs Stadium oni the dates are May 31 at A.C. paced Guilford with 13 campus of Wrfford College Reynolds HS and June 7 at points and a career-high in Spartanburg. S.C. Washington HS. Each team has seven 16 rebounds for his teamPlayers have their vertical leading seventh double- coaches comprised of high jumps. 40-yard dash time, double of the year. Mc­ school coaches from each re­ agility shuttle time and . Carthy tallied 12 points spective state. bench press reps totaled, One area coach made the on a four-for-14 shooting and then the coaching staff day, plus five assists. Zeb squad as Avery-Coimtycoach will choose what players they Darrell Brewer will be one Richardson (West Jefferwant on the team. of six assistant coaches t< Teams practice together son, N.C./Ashe County) for a week before the game added 11 points, five re­ head coach Hal OW* Mooresville 1ligh School. on the following Saturday. bounds and two steals off Other coaches on tne •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) the bench before fouling out. By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmediacom Guilford Sports Informa­ tion Ronnie Thomas' (Roa­ noke, Va./Patrick Henry) game-high 18 points paced four Eagles in double-figure scoring and helped Bridgewater Col­ lege to a 72-61 Old Do­ minion Athletic Confer­ ence (ODAC) basketball w>n at Guilford College Saturday. Thomas knocked down seven-of-nine field goals, including both threePoint shots and also dished ,out game-high 6«iuc-|||gll live assists in the Eagles' (12-10 7-7 ODAC) third straight ODAC win. The . senior point guard also made two steals and helped Bridgewater outscore the Quakers (166, 10-3 ODAC), 12-0, in transition. Thomas' first threepointer opened a 13-2 Bridgewater lead, which the Eagles only .relin­ quished when Guilford forced two ties. The Quakers never led as Thomas and the Eagles responded to Guilford's rallies throughout the game. Bridgewater built on its . 29-24 halftime lead and went up 35-27 on Aaron Adams' three-pointer with 18:15 left in regulation. A 12-4 Guilford run forced the game's first tie since the opening minutes, but Bridgewater answered with an 8-1 burst over the next three minutes. Guil­ ford answered and made it a two-point game on two Matt McCarthy free throws, but the Eagles reeled off the next nine points, six by Ed Reddick. Daniel McCIain's layup off a Thomas feed capped the run and opened a 56-45 Bridgewater margin with seven minutes to play. The Quakers drew no closer than seven points the rest of the way. Behind Thomas and Reddick, Bridgewater shot 57.7 percent from the floor in the second half and 48.2% for the game. Reddick made seven-of-10 shots and finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, �PAGE 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY CALENDAR CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 28, December 2012 as Adminis­ trator CTA of the estate of RICHARD ALLEN WALTON. JR., late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 12th day of May, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 11th day of February, 2014 John B Jak Reeves. Adminis­ trator CTA Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 2.11.14/2 18.14/2.25.14/3.4.14 13 SP 112 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Roy Hamilton to Robert W. Garrison, Trustee(s), which was dated February 28, 2006 and recorded on March 6, 2006 in Book 343 at Page 1539, Ashe County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the iifliil Eflflrt fll Trust and the LEGALS undersigned. Trustee Services of Carolina. LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the prope Mv is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on March 5. 2014 at 1:00PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing desen bed property situ­ ated in Ashe County. North Carolina, to wit: TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON BOARD OF ALDERMEN HEARING The Board of Alderman for the Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 3. 2014 at 6 p.m. at the West Jefferson Town Hall The purpose of this hearing is to hear comment on proposed text amendment to Section 504 Low Density Res­ idential Distnct (R-15) Uses The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to make the Town's Zoning Ordinance more current with develop­ ment Copies of the proposed amendment are available at Town Hall. Published: 2.18.14/2.25.14 StAtfe of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE LEGALS 1.500 acres, inclusive of the southern half of an existing 30.00' road right of way Area by coordinate computation Ac­ cording to a survey by Billy W. Barr, RLS L-3174, dated 18 March 1999. Job No 990307. Beanngs are relative to the Au­ tumn Valley Ranches Subdivi­ sion transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights ol way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the jnriers'gned the current own­ ers) of the property is/are Roy Hamilton. BEING LOT FOURTEEN (14) in Autumn Valley Ranches Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 317B, of the Public Registry of Ashe County, North Carolina There is EXCEPTED from the above described property, a 1.500 acre tract described as follows. BEING a tract of land located in Pine Swamp Township. Ashe County. North Carolina, being a northeast portion of Lot No. 14 of Autumn Valley Ranches Subdivision as recor­ ded in Plat Book 4. at page 317b, Ashe County Registry, and being more particuTarty de­ scribed as follows: Being the same property as desenbed in that certain deed from David A Hamilton and wife, Mary Ann Hamilton to Roy Scott Hamilton, dated May 19.1999 and of record in Deed Book 240, Pg 308. Ashe County Registry BEING THE SAME PROP­ ERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM MARY ANN HAMILTON. WID­ OW TO ROY HAMILTON, RE­ CORDED IN DEED BOOK 338. PAGE 856. OF THE ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY. (SAID DEED RE-RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 343. PAGE 864-866 OF THE ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY TO CORRECT TOWNSHIP) Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 933 Autumn Valley Drive. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750 00). whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. BEGINNING on a point in the center line of an existing 30 00' road right of way, said point being toe northeast comer of Lot No 14 and the northwest comer of Lot No. 15 of Au­ tumn Valley Ranches Subdivi­ sion (Plat Book 4, at page 317B, Ashe County Registry); thence running with the com­ mon line of Lots Nos. 14 and 15. S. 01-39-00 W.. crossing an existing 1/2" conduit pipe at 17.27 feet, for a total distance of 354 00 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, thence leaving the line of Lot No. 15 and running with a division line of Lot No. 14, S. 61-51-30 W. 212 61 feet to a new 1/2" rebar; N. 01-39-00 E„ crossing a 1/2" rebar set at 321.09 feet, for a total dis­ tance of 354.25 feet to a point in the centerline of an existing 30.00' road right of way; thence running with the centerline of said roadway, N. 61-5500 E. 212.49 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at. or relating to the property being offered for sale. 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Annuities - Investments - 401(k)s - IRA's Insurance - Fixed Income Maximum Tax Deduction S e Hahla Esnanol Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC • Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC . 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-05928-FC02 PUBLISHED:02.18.14/2.25.14 NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON BOARD OF ALDERMAN Official notice is hereby given that the Town of West Jeffer­ son's Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM or immediately following the routine items of business on the Board's Regular Meet­ ing Agenda. The public hear­ ing will be held in the Town Hall, 01 S Jefferson Avenue. West Jefferson, North Caro­ lina 28694 to discuss plans to apply for a 2013 NC Depart­ ment of Environmental & Nat­ ural Resources CDBG Infra­ structure Grant to partially fund water improvements within the Town. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting and to offer comments This information is available in Spanish or any other lan­ guage upon request. Please contact the Town Manager's Office at (336) 246-3550, 01 S.' Jefferson Avenue, West Jeffer­ son, North Carolina 28694 for accommodations for tyis re­ quest Esta informacion esta disponible en espanol o en cualquier otro idioma bajo peticion, Por favor, pongase en contacto Oficina del Administrador del Ciudad al (336) 246-3550, 01 S. Jefferson Avenue. West Jef­ ferson. North Carolina 28694 de alojamiento para esta solicitud. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 27th day of April. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov-' ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 27th day of January. 2014 For the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin Ellisa Martin Dickson 3815 Velinda Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 PUBLISH: 2.4.14/2.11.14/2 18.14/2 25.17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jack Bumgardner, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of May. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 11th day of February, 2014. For the Estate Jack Bumgard­ ner Tanya Dawn Mayberry 863 Okf Buffalo Road West Jefferson PUBLISH: 02.18.14/2.25 14/3.4.14/3.11.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Call 7 days a ween Men Runners OK If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. Wesley Barker Town Clerk PUBLISHED; 2.18.14 PER MONTH nMoAaiBiNW An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21 29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the derk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. 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She is frequently featured in solo exhibitions in western North Carolina including the Turchin Cen­ ter for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant re­ cipient in 2011. For more information about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. Feb. 20 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Na­ tional Guard Armory Qlood Drive sponsored by the Ashe Community will be held at 1147 NC 16, Jefferson. Give blood and save 3 lives. All donors must present a photo ID to donate and will be eligible to win a $1500 gift card. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. Feb. 22 7:30 -10:30 a.m. Annu­ al Heart Breakfast will be held at the Winner's Circle Restaurant. The menu will be: gravy, biscuits, bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal and mixed fruits with coffee, juice and mile. The cost is $8 for adults, and $5 children 12 and under. All proceeds go the American Heart Associa­ tion for education and re­ search. I p.m. Winter Nature Hike. Meet at the New River State Park Visitor Center for a nature hike discussing various aspects about nature in winter. This hike will be about 2 miles long and will take place on trails that are easy to moderate for the aver­ age person. 7 - 1 0 p.m. Square Dance sponsored by the Fries Volunteer Fire De­ partment will be held at the Old Providence School Building, 56 Bainbridge Road, Fries, Va. The ad­ mission is $5 for adults, free for children 12 and un­ der. Music will be provided by the New Spring Boys. The caller will be Terry Gleason. Hot dogs, drinks and desserts will be sold. For more information, call 276-237-0051 or 276-7442141. 7:30 p.m. The Francaix IVio in Concert. Join the Arts Council for an eve­ ning of chamber music when faculty members from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University come to­ gether for a concert at the Ashe Arts Center. Admis­ sion is $12 for adults, and $5 for students. For more information and ticket reservations, call 336-8462787. Feb. 23 - 28 7 p.m. Revival Servic­ es will be held at Peace Ha­ ven Community Church, Lansing. Services will be­ gin Sundav night at 6 p.m., week night services will begin at 7 p.m. Rev. Frank Woods will be the evange­ list. Everyone is welcomed to attend. For more infor­ mation. call 336-384-3457. Feb. 26 II a.m. Shelley Felder of The Honey Hole in West Jefferson will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Library meeting. She will speaK about the importance of bees in the ecosystem at the Ashe County Public Library. Refreshments are served and the public is invited. Feb. 27 6 - 8 p.m. Finding Money for Small Business. The Wilkes Community College, Small Business Center is offering a free seminar at Ashe Campus. LifeStore Bank's Joedy Eller will be the instructor. I here is money available for small business growth, the key is knowing how to prepare and to better understand the process. Come hear some best prac­ tices and option for the next time you need fund­ ing for your small business. For more information, call Celia Robinson at 336-8463900 ext. 3117. �JEFFERSON POST Park Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Skylar McGee designed and modeled her "trash'n fashion" outfit using discarded materials provided by Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery for last year's show. Elkland Arts to host 'Trash'n Fashion'show It wants your trash Elkland Art Center, a com­ munity arts nonprofit located in Todd, is hosting the third Trash 'n Fashion Show. We are teaming with local busi­ nesses and organizations and with artists/designers to create wearable art — out of trash. On the first Friday, April 4, at Strand Beads, in Boone, EAC will present Trash 'n Fashion, a runway show of fashion made from dumpsterbound materials lovingly crafted into lieautiful hand­ made garments. The success erf this event lies in the hands of our creative designers students and community vol­ unteers - and in the inspiring materials provided by local businesses and organiza­ tions. ' : WE WANT YOUR TRASH! We are using your trash to make treasure. The dress is made only from what goes into your dumpster. Paper, cups, boxes, plastic bags: dish these are exactly what we are looking to use. You will be surprised and impressed with how good your waste will look. Once you commit to spon­ sorship at one of the desig­ nated (and tax-deductible) levels, we will send a design­ er/artist to meet with you to get ideas for your outfit AND collect your trash. Our designers/artists will find out about your aes­ thetic and how you want to be presented. Wholesome family business? Well make sure your company's outfit is classy or teD us to "Trash it up!" and our designers will make something sassy that reflects how you fat in this community. We .are seeking sponsors now. For more information about this event or to become a sponsor, please call Lexie Danner at 828/964-5627 or email Lexie at lexie@elklandartcenter.org PAGE 7 Teacher From Page 1 The second annual "Trash'n Fashion" show was a success last year. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 From Page 1 Transformation Grant, and presents a regional anal­ the Lansing Park will re­ ysis on the relationship be­ ceive technical assistance tween the built-environment from Boone-based plan­ and public health while pro­ ning and landscape archi­ viding a road map and tools tecture firm Destination by for public health experts and planners to effect positive Design. Teresa Buckwalter, princi- • change." pal at Destination by Design, In addition to the tech­ presented a budget for tne nical assistance provided design and permitting work by Destination by Design, the firm is proposing to do valued at approximately for the park to the Lansing $30,000 the Health De­ Board of Alderman at their partment is contributing monthly meeting on Feb. 10. $10,000 to the Lansing Park "We're proposing, to help project. move the project along, cre­ These funds will be count­ ating a set of architectural ed towards the $500,000 renderings and a visual nark the Park Project is required plan to help with fundrais- ' to raise to match the N.C. ing." Buckwalter said. Parks and Recreation Trust The visual renderings Fund Grant, which is back­ would include plans for the ing the expansion. The Community Trans­ proposed dance-hall and stage, signage designs and formation Grant was origi­ stream-enhancement con­ nally going to work on the cepts. old Beaver Creek School Destination by Design, property, but focus shifted which recently completed to the Lansing Park Project. "Once the new county Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park in Boone, will provide manager, Sam Yearick, came structural engineers to en­ on board, he decided it was sure the Lansing Park plans best to put efforts toward are suitable for their pro­ the Lansing Park, because it had more momentum and posed functions. Miller said the health de- seemed to be a better fit," lt contracted with Miller said. by Yearick, who grew up in HooHDesign to uplish its grant Helton township, attended better accompl the Lansing Alderman meet­ objectives. "Through their scope of ing and addressed the board, work they have designed saying that Lansing is "near a regional 15-year master arid dear" to his heart. "There is a lot of potential plan, which has been coined 'Health by Design'," Miller in Lansing," Yearick said. "You're giving people new said. According to informa­ reasons to come to here." tion distributed by the firm, Christina Day can be reached at 336 "Health by Design packages 846-7164 or on Twitter @CDaymWJ make above the pro­ posed amounts, so it won't effect them." Wagner said this may not be the case, depend­ ing on individual county's teachers supplements, and the fact remains that approximately 60,000 veteran teachers will see no change in pay. "Another big question is: will this be a recurring benefit, or a one time bo­ nus, meaning folks revert back to base after 2016?," Wagner said. She said the N.C. Jus­ tice Center has plans to analyze the details of the proposal as more infor­ mation is provided by the Governor's office. There is one bottom line, according to Holden. "All teachers in this state deserve a raise," he said. Christina Day can be reached at 336-846-7164 or onTwitter eCOaymWJ To submit story suggestions, call The Post at 846-7164. Transportation From Page 1 cording to the draft, the number of projects was based on population, area and primary road mileage. The draft plan can be found at their website, www.regiond.org/Transport. According to the draft, another public comment period for the program will take place from May 1 through May 19, when the RPO posts a priority needs list. Public comment for the RPO draft will run through March 17. The comments Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% can be submitted to the High Country Rural Plan­ ning Organization's Trans­ portation Planner, David Graham by email at dgraham@regiond.org or by mail to 468 New Market Blvd. Boone, N.C. 28607. For more information, contact Graham by email. 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Think your Pet ha what it takes to be crowned th " cutest pet around?, - Enter our & the top three vote getters will win $50 each Submit your pvt'i photo ontnt entry lorni online robetonUn.com now. Rhonda Fields of West Jefferson submitted a photo of her sledding through the snow. Fields said the event was a second childhood for her. Storm leaves three dead in N.C. Enter early, voting dart* SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 16M! Bertrand M. Gutierrez Winston-Salem Journal Gov. Pat McCrory said Thursday that three peo­ ple have died as a result of the "historic storm" that has hit North Caro­ lina in waves from the mountains to the coast. Two people died in car wrecks in Chatham and Moore counties, and a person in Pender County was killed by a falling branch. McCrory and other state officials said in a news confer­ ence about the storm. No other details were imme­ FAN fever.. diately available. The N.C. Highway Patrol has received al­ most 2,900 calls for ser­ vice statewide involving 1,800 collisions, officials said. Once state road crews clear interstates, they will target primary roads and then secondary roads, state road offi­ cials said. The secondary roads may not get cleared until Friday, depending on the storm. About 100,000 power outages hate been re­ ported statewide and the number is expected to increase. In Greensboro, about 3,000 utility crew members are "ready to surge" as needed in the Triad, officials said. Abandoned vehicles will not be immediately towed if they are not blocking the road or im­ peding efforts by road crews to clear snow, offi­ cials said. Anyone towed outside a city limit may call the Highway Patrol at (919) 733-3861 to find out where the vehicle was taken. If it was inside city limits, then the tow was ordered by the local police department. Own­ ers should call the local police in those cases. Nearly 200 National Guardsmen and women have been called up to assist the N.C. Depart­ ment of Transportation. On Tuesday and Wednes­ day, they tagged vehicles to make sure that nobody was stranded inside. So far, McCrory said, there have been no reports of anyone being stranded, as has happened in Geor­ gia. . "Please continue to re­ spect Mother'Nature. It's very powerful," McCrory said. catch^ The race is on at jefferSC IDOS! Show off your NASCAR knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great 48* • '.r weekly prizes! Hurt it K0 B 0 rTh«LariW,Se,ect,Ofl0f^56(13Bedding* La-Z-Boy Reclinen In the Area rme jre Including Bedroom, Dining Room, Ir im. AMII. Ctrxn, Ntxmi C\MWH.«*A MM* 1W5 *1 M - fmoval of Old Bedding | free Local Delivery 527E. Main | North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com •w^y tk« (liffam THE HIOH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 1 [sic] [14] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 6 Vol. 89, Issue 15 INSIDE Atkinson chc in drive-by.. Page 2 81.CK) FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 21.2014 County budget in good shapo mid-year ByWII Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Government re­ mains in good financial shape with its budget, according to information provided to the Board of Commis­ sioners at a special 10 a.m. meeting at the Ashe County Courthouse. According to County Finance Of­ ficer Sandra Long, the county has 46.49 percent of its general funds left for Fiscal Year 2013-14. Long also noted the fiscal year is 62.5 percent complete. "At this time every year, we always stop to take a look to see where we're at (in the budget)," she said. Expenditures and Revenues As of Feb. 1, the county has $4,084,227 cash on hand and $12,169,133 in the general fund. Also noted were additional funds for Court Facility Fees ($63,818), Reval­ uation funds ($148,352) and E911 Special Revenue funds ($640,022). Also mentioned were the expen­ ditures through the midway point of the year, showing a majority of the funds were-below 50 percent spent by Dec. 31. There were some excep­ tions, such as the governing body department (58.04 percent), which Long said was over because of fees paid at the beginning of the fiscal year. According to the report, adminis­ trative expenditures were 39.51 per­ cent used and finance was 44.84 per­ cent used by Dec. 31. The fiscal year for 2013-14 runs from July 1,2013 to June 30, 2014. The lowest percentage of budgeted expenditures used were the county's airport fund (11.51 percent) and economic development fund (8.09 percent). "That will change quickly when the spring comes and projects start out there," Long said of the airport expenditures. The highest percentage of general fund expenditures were in the cul­ tural arts department, where 62.18 percent of budgeted funding had been used. According to the report, 100 percent of the Arts Council ap­ propriation had been paid. Commissioner William Sands asked how those numbers compared to this point in FY 2012-13. "We were ahead last year, just like we are this year," Long said. "When I say ahead, I mean we are underSee BUDGET | 7 Wll Petty | Jetlerson Post Sandra Long, financial officer for Ashe County, gives a pre­ sentation to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on how the 2013-14 fiscal year budget looked at the midway point of the year. Commissioners were appreciative and pleased with the results. 'Checkoff' program to help tree growers By Cliff Clark cclark@civitasmedia.com A "checkoff" program in­ cluded in the new Farm Bill will give local and national Christmas tree growers a tool to generate "sustain­ able" revenues the industry can use for marketing and research. • "I think this will be a real asset for our industry," said Cline Church, the owner of Cline Church Nursery, the immediate past president of the National Christmas Tree Grower Association, and one of many tree grow­ ers who lobbied for the new funding stream. The checkoff program is well known as a funding source for the agricultural industry. The U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture admin­ istrates the 20 programs for commodities from beef to watermelons, and in­ cludes crops like blueber­ ries, mangos, avocados, softwood lumber and pop­ corn. For Christmas tree grow­ ers in Ashe County and across the nation, the new program will charge grow­ ers who sell more than 500 trees per year a surcharge of 15 cents per tree. Approximately 90 per­ cent of the money gener­ ated will be used for pro­ motions, similar to the beef industry's marketing program "Beef, it's what's for dinner" and the dairy industry's "Got milk" cam­ paign. For Church, the program will be important in "mov­ ing the needle" for gener­ ating additional sales of Christmas trees. "The bottom line, this will help increase sales... and we have such a great message that Christmas trees are an environmen­ tally-friendly crop," said Church, adding that the primary competition for U.S. growers comes from artificial trees manufac­ tured in China. His support for the checkoff program is based on his experience of two marketing programs uti­ lized over the last 25 years that were successful. He said the two "vol­ untary" marketing cam­ paigns, utilizing $3-4 mil­ lion. made a difference. "Just that small amount of money was successful in moving the needle," Church said. But, he said, tree grow­ ers needed a marketing approach, and the available funds, that was "sustain­ able" year in and year out, which the checkoff pro­ gram will accomplish. Before the marketing ef­ fort begins, Church said the U.S.D.A. will establish a board made up of 12 members who will repre­ sent growers from around the country. Five of the members will come from the western portion of the U.S., four will represent the eastern U.S., two will represent the Midwest and there will be one importer on the board. See DIEE I 9 Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Wildlife Resource Commission members Dean Simon (left) and Nick Shaver (right) lead a group discussion with locals to receive input on what course the organization should take to preserve the game lands at Pond and Three Top moun­ tains. The meeting occurred Monday. Feb. 17 at the Ashe Arts Center. Meeting on county game lands 'informative' By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission held a special meeting on the future of the Pond Mountain and Three Top Mountain game lands on Monday, Feb. 17 at the Ashe Arts Center. Approximately 50 people from the area were in at­ tendance to address their main concerns and ideas for the area game lands. "The response was outstanding," said Gordon Warburton, the mountain ecoregion supervisor with the Wildlife Commission. "We are tickled that we filled the whole room. It shows how much folks care about these lands." After an introduction where Wildlife Commission officers provided a basic overview of what the game lands are and how they are used, they formed the au­ dience into four groups to receive input from the pub­ lic with seven different questions over the use of the two game lands. During the introduction. Wildlife Commissioner representatives Kip Hollifield and Dean Simon fo­ Commissioners offered update on Ashe County Cooperative Extension program By Wil Petty tpetty@civitasniedia.coni Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Carolyn Shepherd, director of the Ashe County Cooperative Extension, provides an update to the Board of Commissioners on Monday. Feb. 17 during their bi-weekly meeting. The report focused on the many successes the extension had in 2013. The Ashe County N.C. Cooperative Extension Service provided its 2013 Program Impact Report and 2014 Plan of Work to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners at its bi­ weekly meeting on Mon­ day, Feb. 17. Carolyn Shepherd, exec­ utive director of the Ashe Cooperative Extension, praised the hard work of employees of the exten­ sion, as well as the volun­ teers. "We are so fortunate here in Ashe County that people are hard working," she said. "They will come and do anything for you." Over 40 volunteers in­ volved with the extension, contributed hours that were valued at $38,000, ac­ cording to the report. Some key successes of the Agriculture Extension, according to the report, include: • 242 participants in the organization's pesticide education program. • Of the Ashe Cattle­ men's Association's 40 members, 80 percent of the members practiced knowl­ edge gained in monthly ed­ ucation meetings, as have 80 percent of the High Country Cattle Conference participants. • Christmas tree grow­ ers continued to adopt See UPDATE | 7 cused on the land's history, N.C. Wildlife's allocations, and how the Commission manages the forest, waters, research and management. Throughout both game lands, the Commission tries to maintain a balance of new-growth, medium-growth and old-growth forests. Right now, Pbnd Mountain Game Land is 70 percent forest and 30 percent open, while Three Top Mountain Game Land is almost com­ pletely forested. "As wildlife managers, we try to have a diversity of habitiats so we can have a diversity of wildlife," Hol­ lifield said. During the breakout session, one of the questions which garnered several responses was the ease and level of access for the two game lands. For Pond Mountain Game Land, the roads on the game land property were said to provide great ac­ cess and praise was given for recent graveling that occurred on the property. The main concern for at­ tendees was the access from roads maintained by the state's Department of Transportation. See WILDLIFE | 7 mil NASCAH V Sprint CUP SERIES Jefferson Post presents NASCAR coverage To our readers: This year, the Jefferson Pbst will bring you expand­ ed coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Starting this week, the Jefferson Post will run weekly updates which include results from the latest race, the latest Sprint Cup standings and thoughts from the NASCAR drivers themselves. Compiled by staff in the heart of NASCAR coun­ try, coverage starts this week with the Daytona 500 qualifier this weekend and will continue until the final checkered flag of the season. �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, FEBRU ARY 21. 2014 Local Ladies Auxiliary create Valentine's Day cards for veterans ByWil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com Members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW post 7946 in Jefferson made Valentine's Day cards by hand to give to veterans in the state. "We make Valentines each year and send them down to (Asheville)," said Jo Starling, President of La­ dies Auxiliary in Jefferson. "The nurses then put the Valentines on the breakfast trays." Once the cards are com­ pleted by the volunteers, they are sent to the Charles George Veteran Affairs Hos­ pital in Asheville. "We make sure all of the Veterans receive a Valen­ tine," Starling said. Starling said the Ladies Auxiliary sent 125 Valen­ tines this year. In 2013, the Auxiliary sent 240 of the handmade cards. This is the third year the Ladies Auxiliary has partici­ pated in the project. Starling said a lot of effort goes into making the cards, but it is an enjoyable experience. "1 personally enjoy mak­ ing the cards," Starling said. "It takes a lot of time, but we enjoy it. The cards are sent anony­ mously, saying they were sent by the Ladies Auxiliary. Still, there are sometimes the ladies will receive phone calls from those who are given the cards. "(The Valentines cards) are very wefl received, and we don't put our names on them," Starling said. "We always get a thank you from the administration there, and every now and then a person will try and find out who sent the card to thank her personally." In addition to sending the Valentine's Day cards, the Ladies Auxiliary in Jef­ ferson also works with the VA hospital to make heart pillows for veterans who are going throughheart surgery. "That is an ongoing proj­ ect for us," Starling said. "When we have a batch (of Atkinson Valentine's Day cards, handmade by the women of the Ladies Auxilary VFW Post No. 7946 in Jefferson, were sent to the Charles George VA Hospital in Asheville. Atkinson charged in drive-by shooting Starling said the auxiliary will send between 12 and 15 pillows at a time to AsheSheriff James Williams re­ ports that detectives from the ville., Wil Petty can be reached at (336) Ashe County Sheriff's Office has charged James Ezra At­ 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty kinson, 31, of West Jefferson in the shooting into a home that occurred in August 2012. On Aug. 18, 2012 the Ashe County Sheriff's Office received information that someone had driven by a resi­ dence on Andy Howler Road in Crumpler, firing several rounds from a weapon into the home. A 17-month investigation has resulted in chaiging At­ kinson with firinga 25 caliber pistol into the home while the residence was occupied. Atkinson has mutliple felony convictions which does not alkiw him to be in the presence of any firearm. Atkinson was charged with discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling (class D felony) and possession of firearm by a convicted felon Money-Back (Class G Felony). Warrants for Atkinson's ar­ GUARANTEE rest were issued Feb. 3, 2014 and have not been served. At­ kinson is serving prison time for prior convictions. Anyone with additional information about this investigation is asked to call the Don't delay. Ashe County Sheriffs Office at (336) 846-5633 or Ashe Offer ends County Crime Stoppers at March 14, 2014. (336) 8464188. Crime Stop­ pers pays cash for information 877-1350 leading to the arrest of indi­ viduals connected to certain www.skybest.com crimes. the pillows) made, we just send them down." The heart. pillows are used for when veterans are doing breathing exercises or to hold on to when they cough to lessen the pain. 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He was preceded in death by his parents; his oldest daughter, Starlene "Star" Lewis; one brother, Harold Bare; and three sis­ ters, Beatrice Slade, Helen Anderson and Ina Bauer. Surviving are brother, Rudd Bare of Jefferson; and sisters Betty Louise Miller of Glendale Springs and Lucy Bogunovich of Leadville, Colo. Also surviving is his wife of 63 years, Wanda Sue Miller Bare and daughter, Donna Lee Bare, both of Winston-Salem; two sons, Donald "Link" Bare of Wilkesboro and Jim Bare, of Jefferson; five grandchil­ dren, Danny Sturgill Jr. of West Jefferson, Casey K. Bare, Gavin Johnson, Eric and TJ, all of Illinois; and one great granddaughter, Tempie Sue Sturgill. Donald traveled all throughout the United States and Canada for his work in underground con­ struction. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. More recently, he started his days with breakfast at Duke's or K&W Cafeteria and spent most days out on .the back deck basking in the sunshine and watch­ ing the birds and other out­ door life. Donald elected crema­ tion and requested no for­ mal memorial service and the family requests no flow­ ers. To honor and celebrate his life, family and friends gathered on Thursday, Feb. 20,2014, for a private scat­ tering of his ashes, memo­ rial and prayer service. The family wishes to express many thanks to all the staff at Kindred Rehab, Silas Creek for the extraor­ dinary care and kindness provided to Donald dur­ ing his last few months of life. We didn't wish for our loved one's last days to be in a facility, but these won­ derful people made a small room a comfortable home. Thanks also to Hospice of Winston-Salem for their service and support during the final days. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworthmiller.com. JEANETTE GAYLE TOLIVER Jeanette Gayle Toliver of Lenoir went home to be with our Lord Sunday, Feb. 16,2014, at Caldwell County Hospice and Pal­ liative Care of Lenoir. She was 70. S h e was born on Oct. 1943, 8, Ashe in County to the late Paul and Blanche Stevens Lawrence. In addition to her par­ ents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Har­ old Dean Lawrence. Mrs. Toliver was a homemaker and a mem­ ber of Blue Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Kyle Toliver of the home; one son, Mar­ tin Dwayne Toliver and wife Lorie of Lenoir; one daughter, Mrs. Les­ lie Wilson and husband Randy of Lenoir; four brothers, Kenneth Law­ rence and wife Kitty, Kevin Lawrence and wife Lorie, Ronnie Lawrence and wife Barbara, all of Ashe County, and Nick Lawrence and wife Sandy of Wilkes County; one sister, Mrs. Paulette Poe and husband Paul of Ashe County; and three grand­ children, Drew Shell, Travis Toliver and Kelsey Toliver. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Greer- McElveen Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jack Lewis and Rev. Gurney Robbins. Interment followed at Laurel Haven Cemetery. The family received friends from 2:30-4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Serving as pallbear­ ers were: Kyle Clement, Scott Livingston, Den­ nis Toliver, Bill Laney, Shawn Haigler and Ricky Earp. In lieu of flowers, me­ morial contributions may be made to: Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., Lenoir, N.C. 28645. Online condolences may be left at www.greermcelveen funeralhome, com. Mr. Joseph Greene Law­ rence of Fleetwood passed away Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was 79. Mr. Law­ rence was bom in Ashe County on Tuesday, June 26, 1934, to Jo­ seph Walters Laurance and Eula Gertrude Greene. • He retired from Gamer Mirror where he was a diesel mechanic. He was also a member of the Carolina Fly Wheelers. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Betty Miller Lawrence of 45 years; and a nephew, Edward Laur­ ance Brown. He is survived by one daughter. Donna Lawrence Brown of Wilkesboro; one grandson, Joseph James Brown and wife Mindy of Jefferson; three sisters, Reba Williams of Colorado, Lucy Brown and husband Raymond of Fleetwood, and Rebecca West and hus­ band Donald of Virginia Beach; special friend, Shelba Cohard of Crumpler, and seven nieces. Funeral services were held at 1 pjn. on Wednesday. Feb. 19, 2014, at Boone Fam­ ily Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Critcher officiating Burial followed in the Fleet­ wood Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memori­ als may be made to Millers Creek Baptist Church RA Group, 5100 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28651. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. JAMES GIVEN James Given, of Elkton, Md., and Jefferson, died Sat­ urday, Feb. 15,2014, at home. He was 76. Born in Hendersonville, Md., on July 27, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter G Given, Sr. and Maigurite (McNabb) Given. He served in the US. Army Reserves and the Maryland National Guard. Jimmy was a mechanic em­ ployed by the Maryland State Police in North East, Md. He was a member of Chariestown Missionary Baptist Church and Bristol Baptist Church; a MSP Alumna; and a member of theEarimShore Thresherman Association. He also enjoyed wood work­ ing, restoring antique care, working in the outdoors, sled­ ding, and hiking trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Survivors include his wife, Jean Given; daughter, Donna Renee Sprout (John); and son, James Robert Given (Christy), ;U1 of Elkton,Md; sister, Anna Mae Heathof Melbourne,Fla; and two brothers, John R. Given of Darlington Md., and Walter C. Given Jr., of Elkton, Md; and seven grandchildren, Kristi Lyn, Kaitlyn Nicole, Ja­ cob Robert, Heather Renee, John Tyler, Destiny Anne, and Faith Rose. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Henry G, Thomas N„ and Wesley Given; and three sisters, Mary Castlekrw, Ruth Steele and Pearl (Dolly) Trchner. Visitation was hekl from 68 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at Crouch Rtneral Home, PA, 127 S. Main St, North East Md Funeral services were held at 11 am Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Chariestown Mis­ sionary Baptist Church 1168 West Old Philadelphia Road Charlestiiwn, Md. Interment followed services in Union Cemetery, Elkton, Md Memorials may be made to Gideon Bibles, in care of the funeral home. for condolences, visit www. crouchfuneralhome.com. PAGE 3 ~ ROBERT HENRY STOFFREGEN SR. Robert "Bob" Henry Stoffregen Sr. of Pleasant Garden passed away peace­ fully on Saturday. Feb. 15, 2014. He was 90. A private memorial ser­ vice will be held for the family in Pleasant Garden on Saturday, Feb. 22,2014. Cremation to follow. Formerly of Ashe and Watauga Counties, Bob was born in Illinois on April 1, 1923. and worked on the family dairy farm as a young man. Bob was married to Jane Shafer on Oct. 27, 1945; they were married 68 won­ derful years. A tradesman. Bob worked in the plumb­ ing, carpentry and HVAC trades. His ability to create and build was truly a mag­ nificent gift. Bob enjoyed making tin crafts and spent many Saturdays at the local flea and farmer's markets, earning him the nickname "Tinman." Bob's love for his wife and family was second to none. Bob is survived by his wife, Jane; his children. Pat (Robin) Jones of Pleas­ ant Garden, Linda Stof­ fregen of Harrisburg, Pa., Bob Stoffregen Jr (Connie Stahl) of Williamsport, Pa., Debbie (Tommy) Norris of Todd, and Jenny (Doug) Anderson of Hampstead. Also survived are loving grand and great grandchil­ dren. 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Every dollar given -100% will be used to help people with crisis heating assistance through local helping agencies. BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC MEMBERS!® FOUNDATION Blue Ridge Electric Members foundation is a 501<3, so all donations ore tax-deductible �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 Friday, February 21,2014 Trapped by poverty and underfunded schools Supporters erf privatiz­ think-tankers didn't share ing public education with a their "research" on class size voucher program say that with the parent who spoke at parents need vouchers to this week's press event. Or give them more educational tell her that many students choices because many low in­ in the early grades will no come students are "trapped longer get individual atten­ in failing public schools." tion from teacher assistants That rhetoric was on full to help them read thanks to display this week in Raleigh the budget lawmakers passed at a court hearing on law­ last year that slashed funding suits by education advocates for teacher assistants. and schoolboards to stop the The think tankers prob­ voucher scheme approved ably also didn't mention that last year by the General As­ they have long advocated sembly as part of the state slashing funding for early budget signed by Governor childhood programs. Or that Pat McCrory. the same General Assem­ Attorneys for the state and bly that created the voucher the Institute for Justice, a scheme to allegedly help lowWashington right-wing legal income students reduced the foundation, asked the court number of slots available for to dismiss the lawsuits out of at-risk four-year-olds in NC hand, but Judge Pre-K that even Robert H. Hob- I some conser­ good declined vatives admit and the case helps poor stu­ will proceed to a dents do better trial where pre­ in school. sumably we will The righthear a lot more wing Raleigh from the vouch­ think tanks er supporters and slick Wash­ about poor stu­ ington legal dents who are outfits trying "trapped." to dismantle It's an un­ public educa­ derstandable strategic deci­ tion would defi­ sion voucher nitely rather Chris Fitzsimon supporters are not talk about NC Policy Watch making, claim­ the undeniable ing that their statistical cor­ only concern is improving relation between poverty the education of poor kids. and student performance. People still overwhelm­ Neither would the lawmak­ ingly support public schools ers who championed the and oppose sketchy voucher voucher scheme. schemes to divert education That would raise troubling resources to unaccountable questions about their actual private and religious acad­ concern for poor students. emies. They cut off benefits for un­ One of the parents at a employed workers, refused press conference organized federal funding to expand by the Institute for Justice before the hearing said she Medicaid and provide health wanted her child to attend care for uninsured mothers a private school where the and fathers, and ended the classes are .smaller and he state Earned Income Tax can receive more individual­ Credit that helped low-wage workers make ends meet. ized attention. . Low-income students are It's a common refrain from not trapped in failing public parents speaking for groups pushing voucher programs. schools. They are trapped in But not only did the same poverty and severely under­ General Assembly that cre­ funded andunderstaffed pub­ ated the voucher scheme lic schools have little chance remove limits on class sizes to help them overcome the in public schools this year, hurdles that poverty pres­ the same right-wing tanks ents. supporting vouchers tell us The best way to help lowagain and again that reduc­ income students is to renew ing class size doesn't im­ efforts to address their fami­ prove educational outcomes, lies' poverty and inthe mean­ thai the state shouldn't waste time give the public schools taxpayer dollars on reducing the resources they need to the number of students in a help. classroom. Fitzsimon is the executive director of It's a safe bet that the NC Policy Watch. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: ADVERTISING: 336-846 7164 Teresa Roarti Laws John Sears STAFF WRITERS: tlawtcrtrvasmedia com isearsttcrvitasmerka com Cliff Clart cclarkOcivttasmcdia cam 336-846 7164 Wil Petty 336 846 7164 IpettyftcwUsmeda com • Nathan Ham CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart 336-846-7164 KhartOcrntasmedw com 336-846-7164 nhamfkcivitasmidia com 203 W.2nd St Periodical postagepaid m West Jefferson.NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changesto: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 Documenting Down East's disappearing way of life "Down East" in North Caro­ boats a little differently. So coastal peo­ are closed now. Everything's gone. You lina does not mean what you think it ple could look at a Core Sound fishing got to go away from home now to get a boat and tell you where and by whom job. I'm too old for that." means. Larry Eariey, former editor of "Wild­ it was built. In the little community of Atlantic Eariey fell in love with the boats where Eariey stayed, Fulcher's Fish life in North Carolina" magazine and author of "Looking for Longleaf: The and the people who built and oper­ House was the economic backbone Fall and Rise of an American Forest," ated them. "Though made of perishable of the village, once employing 50 full wood, the old work-boats moved to the community of Core Sound are surely time and 50 more seasonal employees of Atlantic in 2006 to live one of the glories of the and once processing millions of pounds one week a month while Down East region. They of fish, crabs, and shrimp. It closed in photographing the work­ are monuments to some 2007. ing boats of Core Sound. of the best of all human He learned from his neighThe working boats that Eariey pho­ impulses: to work hard, tographed are disappearing, too, some bore that "Down East' to wrest elegant designs the victim of old storms, and others just North Carolina refers to out of stubborn materi­ abandoned or dismantled. the wet peninsula lying als, and to craft things of east of Beaufort, in coastal Times change. Eariey's photographs utility and beauty. They Carteret County, with its document and celebrate a way of life strengthen the web of broad skies, extravagant community bonds that that is passing away. marshes, shallow sounds, He admires those watermen and would inevitably weaken and notchedbays." without them, and thus their boats even as their way of life dis­ Eariey complains, "Poli­ they preserve an essential appears. "In retrospect, what may be ticians, reporters, and TV D.G. Martin part of Down East culture. more significant about the changing announcers regularly use One on One They are the history keep­ economic life of Down East communi­ Down East' as a synonym ers, the memory keepers ties today is not that the fishermen are for eastern North Carolina in general. But for the people who actu­ in a region that is looking to the future. turning to other ways of making a liv­ ally live here, you're Down East only af­ They are compass points for communi­ ing, but that so many have survived aster you take N.C.101 from Havelock or ties seeking a new direction." US. 70 from Morehead City and Beau­ This new direction is not welcome. fishermen for so long." fort and cross the North River. Period." Fishing is fast disappearing from Down D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," The result of Eariey's time Down East. Danny Mason from the village of which airs at Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. East is "The Workboats of Core Sound: Sea Level explained, Tve been fishing (The normal Sunday noon airing is preempted Stories and Photographs of a Changing most of my life.... It seems like it's a dy­ for Festival's special fundraising programming.) World," an extraordinary collection of ing process but Iam trying to hold on. For more information or to view prior programs writing and photographs of the working It's hard to find a crew, and the price of visit the webpage at www.unctv.org/ncbook•boats that watermen, mainly fishermen fuel is going sky-high and the things we watch Next week's (Thursday.Feb. 27) guest is Heather and shrimpers, have used for the past sell it seems they don't go up much." century in Core Sound. When gasoline James Paul Lewis of Davis said it Williams, author of "Help Me to Find My People: and diesel engines replaced sails as the more tersely, "It's all changed, and the The African American Search for Family Lost in best power sources for watercraft, the fish business is history." Slavery." boat builders Down East adapted. Each Alton Chadwick inMarshallberg, told A grant from the North Carolina Humanities small fishing community had its own Eariey, "You can't get nothing for what Council provides crucial support for NorthCaro­ master boat builder. Each crafted his you catch no more. All the fish houses lina Bookwatch. N.C. politics and Shakespeare "I am hurt," says the president, with an average Republican-leaning voters dying Mercutio in Romeo of 43 percent approving of could disapprove of the and Juliet after trying to his performance. legislature as a whole, and stand up for his friend Ro­ Gov. Pat McCrory has yet for diametrically op­ meo and getting stabbed the same approval rating posed reasons. PPP's Janu­ for it. "A plague o' both as Obama, 43 percent, but ary survey asked voters your houses!" In popular lower average disapproval separate questions about remembrance, we actually rating, also 43 percent. whether they had favorable invest the Bard's line with In other words, there's an or unfavorable views of even more poetic force by average of about 14 per­ legislative Republicans and substituting a different cent of North Carolinians of legislative Democrats. word when wishing ill on who lack a firm _ _ The differ­ both sides of a dispute: "A opinion about ences weren't pox on both your houses!" the governor's significant: Right now, "a pox on job perfor­ 35 percent both your houses" — but mance, com­ favorable/49 perhaps without the excla­ pared to just percent unfa­ mation point for emphasis six percent who vorable for the — pretty much sums up are undecided Republicans the way many North Car­ or ambivalent and 34 percent olinians feel about their about Obama's favorable/47 elected officeholders, ac­ performance, percent unfa­ cording to an average of re­ Even more vorable for the sults from the last six pub­ North Carolin­ Democrats. licly available polls (two ians don't yet PPP and conducted by Public Policy know what to Civitas also • John Hood Pollingin January and Feb­ think of Sen. asked a geJohn Locke Foundation ruary plus January polls by Kay Hagan's neric-ballot the Civitas Institute, High performance. question for Point University, Harper Her job-approval average the 2014 leg­ Research, and Rasmussen is 37 percent and her dis­ islative races. The two Reports). approval average is 47 per­ surveys yielded the same, With one exception, cent. If the 2014 election not-exactly-mesmerizing most NC voters don't dis­ were held today, Hagan result: a tie. If that's what like or disapprove of their would almost certainly the polling looks like in politicians. But they don't lose. Fortunately for her, October on the legisla­ much like or approve of Election Day remains a tive races, there won't be much shift in the partisan them, either. That one long way off. exception is President What about the North composition of the North Barack Obama, whom Carolina General Assem­ Carolina House and Sen­ everyone recognizes and bly? As an institution, it's ate — regardless of how about whom nearly every­ none too popular, with an many millions of dollars, one has an opinion. Ac­ average of 25 percent ap­ reams of paper, and hours cording to the poll aver­ proval. However, that ques­ of airtime are consumed in age, 51 percent of North tion doesn't differentiate the attempt. I am certainly in no posi­ Carolinians disapprove of legislators by party. Both the job Obama is doing as Democratic-leaning and tion to predict that North Carolina voters will feel the same in November that they do now. There is always the potential for state, national, or inter­ national events to change public priorities and per­ ceptions. Still, what les­ sons might each partisan coalition draw from these early survey numbers for the 2014 cycle? Let's consult our Shakespeare, again. North Carolina Repub­ licans would benefit from following the lead of Polonius, who in Hamlet tells Laertes to "give every man thy ear, but few thy voice." They should see the ratio of two ears to one mouth as guidance for how to conduct themselves in of­ fice. As for North Carolina Democrats, they would benefit from listening to the counsel of the Duke of Norfolk in Henry VIII, who warns, "Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that it do singe yourself." Blind fury is insufficient as a message for recover­ ing and wielding political power. In other words, both sides could do with a bit more sober reflection and mature behavior. Or as the Bard put it in Henry V, in­ voking an earlier proverb: "The empty vessel makes the loudest sound." �PAGE 5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21,2014 JEFI EKSON POST Do you understand God's covenant with us? Of the 272 times that we find the word covenant, the first time we find the word in Scripture is when God was ready to destroy all life on earth, except for Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark. "But with thee I will estab­ lish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee. And of every liv­ ing thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the aik, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female." (Gen 6:18-19, KJV). When the flood was over, the covenant included all humans (even us). "And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations; I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth." (Gen 9:12-13). The rainbow is the sign of that covenant. God went on to state, "And the bow shall be in the heard their groaning, and God cloud; and Iwill look upon it, that remembered his covenant with I may remember the everlasting Abraham, with Isaac, and with Ja­ covenant between God and every cob." (Ex 2:24). living creature of all flesh that is God is very serious about His upon the earth." (Gen covenants, and He ex­ pects (demands) total 9:16). loyalty. He command­ When we see a rain­ ed Moses to instruct bow, do we instantly the people, "Thou remember Gods cove­ nant with us?It should shah make no cov­ enant with them, nor invoke in us a sense of His Holiness, His Maj-. with their gods. They esty, and His faithful­ shall not dwell in thy ness to His Word. land, lest they make thee sin against me: God later make a covenant with Abra­ for if out serve their gods, it will surely be a ham, "And I will es­ tablish my covenant snare unto thee." (Ex between me and thee 22:32-33). God kept and thy seed after thee His promise to bring Leila Harris the children of Israel in their generations out of Egypt and to for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, give them their own land; but it and to thy seed after thee." (Gen came with instructions, so that the 17:7). God brought the enslaved people could more faithfully keep Israelites up out of Egypt because their end of the covenant as well. We are to keep the Sabbath day of this same covenant. "And God holy, as a perpetual covenant with God "Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the sev­ enth day he rested and was re­ freshed." (Ex 31:16-17). God even gave Phinehas His covenant of peace. "Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wTath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that Iconsumed not the children of Israel in my jeal­ ousy. Wherefore say, Behold give unto him ray covenant of peace." (Num 25:11-12). What a magnihcent blessing! Moses stressed that we were not to think that the covenants that God madein the past were only for "those" people. "The LORD made not his covenant with our fathers. COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR Feb. 23 - March l(h30 aan. "Heaven is For Real". The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Mar­ tin GambiD Road, will begin a study of near-death experi­ ences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is For Real", which is coming out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sun­ day and run through April For more information, call 336-982-9056. Feb. 23 6 Pfin. A Gospel Sing will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Heritage wiD be the guest singers. Pastor Ron Toliver and congregation in­ vite everyone to attend. The church is located on Lower Nettle KnobRoad in West Jef­ ferson. Feb. 24 7 pan. The Ashe Baptist Associational Choir will be­ gin rehearsal for the Spring Season at Midway Baptist •Church. If you are a "Child of CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Burnett St. • West Jefferson 846-1954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual A Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. nANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rov. James Stuhrmbsry Main ft Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English ft 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Mora. Man Call 336-246-9151 for times Ml. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Whnw, NC (336) 246-4764 9:4S. 11:00 a.a. Sunday • Wonhip Sarvka R • JO p.m Sunday • San day MfM Sarvka 4 00 p.m. Monday • 11A.M. 10:00 a.a. Ibaiday • lay hi tba Mombif 7:00 p.a. Wadnaadoy • Proyar Mtrtny the King," let's sing. You are invited to join the choir and leam new son#; and fellow­ ship with other believers from across the county. Now is the time to invite your fellow choir members to participate. New singers are encouraged to join. All denominations arc welcome. For more infor­ mation, call Junior and Joyce Greer at 877-8000. Remem­ ber Junior tunes pianos if you have one in need. March 9 -12 7 pm Revival Services will be held at Pleasant Home Baptist Church. There will be special singing each night. DOM David Blackburn will be the speaker. Pastor Lonnie Carpenter and the congrega­ tion invite you to attend. March i6-21 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Miller will be the guest speaker. Spe­ cial singing every night. Ifastor Ron Toliver and congrega­ tion inviteeveryone to attend. Hope for Hunger Beaver Creek Christian Church It's not too late to be in­ volved. Change This Wbrkl willbe partnering withseveral youth groups of Ashe County to package 50,000 meals for hungry children in the region of Haiti and throughout the world. This mission, "Hope for Hunger." is scheduled for May 17, 2014. Donations in the amount of $10,350 have been collected, $12,500 is needed. Churches are asked to pray for the event and if your church hasn't donated and would like to do so, checks can be earmarked, "Hope for Hunger" and sent to the Ashe Baptist Asso­ ciation Office, P.O. Box 850 Jefferson, NC 28640. If your youth group would like to be involved, please aintact Rev. Ken Furches of Buffalo Bap­ tist Church at 336-977-2383, or Dwight Furches of Midway Baptist Church at 3368777369. For more information visit www.changethisworld. com: Midway Baptist Church 1*70 mi. Jeffnion Hi W..t Jatfanoa. NC 1HN Old Hwy. 221 Noar GoM Count Rd Pastor Steven LeaShomh WmI Jefferson • Sine* 1890 846-3795 Interim Pestor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Strvko 6:30 p.m. (1)4) 244-2012 Monday WenNe It00 a.a. Ivwday Wont# *:00 em ile Study - 7:00 pj i West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church leyhaettafiK-ets Parish of the Holy Communion Holy Trinity Church 107 W. Second Stmt Weft Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 iwww.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School | 11:00 Morning Worship Cleoiole Springt Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rov. Stephen Phone - 982-1076 Feb. 21 - March 21 Water's Landscape Exhibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paintings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13,2014. Cerda was born in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Ma­ drid, Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then, she has lived with her family in Boone. She is frequently featured in solo exhibitions in west­ ern N.C. including the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant recipient in 2011. For more infor­ mation about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. Feb. 22 will be held at the Win­ ner's Circle Restaurant. The menu will be: gravy, biscuits, bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal and mixed fruits with coffee, juice and milk. The cost is $8 for adults, and $5 children 12 and under. All proceeds go the American Heart As­ sociation for education and research. 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. An­ nual Heart Breakfast 1 p.m. Winter Nature Hike. Meet at the New River State Park Visitor Center for a nature hike discussing various as­ pects of nature in winter. This hike will be about 2 miles long and will take place on trails that are easy to moderate for the average person. 5:30 p.m. American Woodcock Show. Learn how to identify the American Woodcock, its life, and some cool facts about this woodland shore bird that is rarely seen. The exception, octiHJillinAif InilftBftiiiJrnt jvncinpuri ii'ui nut it Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 •eld Mtn. Rd.. West Jtffersan Sunday School 9.M a.m. Rav. Will Keyword Sunday SOmoI 9 41 a.a WanMp 0:00 a.a. Sunday MfM Sarvkm 6 10 p a Wtdnvtdoy Sarvka 7:00 Mb Mt.dom Mfcy by TaM Tiialu *raad«a "And He led them ei Iw « to Allfcn) •" lube 14: SO Biq Hafts Baptist Church Worship • 11:00 AM 201 5. Jofforsoa Avo., £ Sts • Jefferson 88 We* - Left en McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:11 a.m Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Widnesdey Mght Bible Study - 7:00p.m. rfTTbsJO pm hardi.org taskybetl. Church 877-1550 Peak Creek Church of 134-667-6092 the Brethren Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Servke 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Youth Class (AN Stars lor Jesus) Everyone Welcome) A 336-372-5479 cofffburing the wort of Jesus VI Thou shsH have no other $.(.I* before me 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laval Springs. NC 28644 Thou shalt not Lii! * VII Thou shalt not commit adultru VIII M thou shalt not steal • IV IX Kemember the sabbath rlau to keepit holy {Tnou shalt not bear f.iiv vgtne^s a&iirvst thy nei^vfapr V thy faJ-bcG3n:;; r • ,,K,t f-er . . A X BhMB -Hut Pastor: Ed Hall Sunday Schooi:10 AM Worship Sarvka: 11 AM III Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy GOD invain Pi^ca 846-7481 Pastor: Kevin Morgan Thou shalt not make unto thee any tyaven imags —. Wost Jofforsoa Seventh-Day Adventist Church of WarrensvIHe Pastor, Chris Cox Pastor Ketth Styron 8:10am A 10 45 am Evening Worship - 4:00 pm ~ ' 5:15 p Maal -5:15 pm SIMe clude Jerry Smith and Friends. A $5 donation is requested and refresh­ ments will be available. Sunday School • 9:45 AM Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Comer of Few-Roland A McNeil IWninn nwtsnip C.rtflr. motnina U/nrthln 'V'visa , Community Center to sponsor a Live Music Show. Groups will in­ Presbyterian Church 114-844-7445 495 Mfbway 194 Sort) curs in late winter and early spring, when the male performs death-de­ fying feats from several hundred feet high-up in the air, these awkwardlooking daredevils dive straight for the ground, quickly leveling off and landing among the dor­ mant grasses and weeds. Meet at the New River State Park's Visitor Cen­ ter at N.C. 221 access for a short slide show and then the main attrac­ tion. Program starts at 5:30 p.m. Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes outside in the cold air and dark skies. For more information, call'the park at 336-982-2587. 7 - 10 p.m. Riverview Mount Jefferson Baptist Church First Assembly of God Church Bold Mfn. Baptist Church •eU Email: Bald but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day." (Deut 5:3). We today have God's covenants. His promises do not die with people, they are forever! The Old Testament folk had the Aik of the Covenant to remind them of God's promises, we have the Bible. Each new generation participated in the blessings of God's covenant. "And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying. Take up the ark of the cov­ enant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people." (Josh 3:6). Aik! just as Joshua took up where Moses left off, and cm and on with each new leader of God's ehosen people, so are we to take up our Bibles and lead others in the ways of God. Teach others about His wonder­ ful covenants. 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FEBRUARY 21.2014 ORTS Nathan Hum, Sports Writer (336) H46-7164 uhum(« civiluMnitlia.a>ni ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com JV boys win back-to-back conference titles By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia com CoCo Clay scored 25 points and the Huskies held on for a 56-55 win over West Wilkes to cap off an outright conference championship and an undefeat­ ed Mountain Valley Conference season. Ashe built a double-digit lead, but the Blackhawks bat­ tled back and had a chance to win it with a last-second shot that bounced around the rim but dropped harmlessly to the floor. "To be honest I wasn't even paying attention to the shot. I was worried about our back side rebounding," said Ashe Head Coach Daniel Wain. "That was one point of emphasis we preached about in the timeout before was that most teams get beat off of the second shot, not the first. Iwas more concerned about being in position to re­ bound." This was the second straight year Ashe took home the con­ ference title, but this time, the Huskies achieved perfec­ tion, even with a team made up mostly of freshman, some­ thing Wain and assistant coach Nathan Colvard had not been faced with before. "Last year's team being an older group allowed for us to add in more stuff at a quicker pace," Coach Wain said. "This year, the learning curve was so big for these kids, they had to learn how to come in and go to work every single time they came into that gym." Wain added high praise for the team's lone sophomore, Stanton Moore. "Stanton did a great job of being a leader and demanding nothing short of a champion­ ship," said Wain. The Huskies finished the year 19-3 and 13-0 in the MVAC with one game not being played due to bad weather. Down the stretch, Coach Wain said it was not that hard to keep his kids focused. Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post The Ashe County Huskies took home the junior varsity championship on Monday and the team posed for a quick photo after the game. "These kids were determined to be perfect. They have all been a part of big games before so for them, it was just another game," said Wain. When asked who would win a game between this year's JV team and last year's JV team, Wain said he wasn't sure, but he could guarantee that both teams would play with a lot of heart and passion and it would be a great game to watch. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336)8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 T hree ACHS wrestlers reach state tourney semis, who entered the tournament with a 43-1 record. McMillan did not Michael Elliott, Shawn qualify for the state tour­ Baker and Mitchell Brown nament after dropping his did well enough in the first consolation match 2A Midwest Regional to Elliott easily handled qualify for a spot in the 2A Ross by a 15-7 decision to State Championship Tour­ get the title. nament this Saturday in Both Baker and Brown Greensboro. finished in fourth place to Elliott was crowned advance to the state tour­ champion of the 152-pound nament. division after four domi­ Baker entered the nating performances as a 195-pound division as the two-seed. seventh seed. In his first The senior pinned Park- match, Baker defeated con­ wood's Christopher Byrd ference foe Hector Santia­ in 56 seconds in his first go from Wilkes Central by round match. Elliott then a 6-1 decision. pinned Dayshawn CreadleIn the quarterfinals, Bak­ Rivers from Carver High er nearly upset the second School at the 4:21 mark of seeded Corbin Tackett of the match. South Stokes. Tackett held In the semifinals, Elliott on for an 8-7 decision win. pinned the third seeded To reach the third place Josh Lemon from Central game, Baker had to win Academy with just over 30 three consolation matches. seconds left in the match. The junior did just that by The championship bout pinning Monroe's Dakota featured Elliott against Watkins in 3:10, beating fifth seeded Keegan Ross Salisbury's Bobby Johnson of South Stokes. Ross up­ by a 7-2 decision and then set top seed Isaac McMil­ defeating West Stanly's lan from Forbush in the Luke Alexander by a 3-1 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com score. In the third place match, fifth seeded Kaleb Dunn from Surry Central lieat Baker by a slim 1-0 deci­ sion. For Brown, his path to the state tournament was the same as Baker, hav­ ing to win three consola­ tion matches to get to the coveted third place match after dropping his quarter­ final match. The 220-pounder started off with a pinfall win over Caleb Costner from West Stokes. Brown pinned Costner with 20 seconds left in the first period. Next up, third seed Dal­ las Starnes from Parkwood beat Brown by a 9-2 de­ cision to send the Ashe senior to the consolation bracket. Brown started his charge with a 12-8 win over East Davidson's Deven Hadsock. Next up, Brown beat Victor Contreras of Lex­ ington in a 3-2 tight deci­ sion. The next match also featured "another close de- cision, this one between Brown and the fourth seeded Jake Edwards from Mount Pleasant. Brown came out on top again with a 5-4 win. In the third place match, Thomasville's Keith Clemmons pinned Brown at 4:27. Ashe had six other wres­ tlers in the regional tour­ nament. Jacob Weaver lost his first round match to Jack Privette from Wilkes Cen­ tral but nearly made it to the third place match after wins over Brandon Cagle (West Stokes) and Andrew Moorefield (West David­ son). West Stanly's Pavin Chunn ended Weaver's tournament with a 9-6 de­ cision win. Bodi Miller received a bye to the quarterfinal round where he dropped an 8-7 decision to third seeded Kevin Pack from Surry Central. Miller won his first consolation match by a 14-11 score over 12th seeded Devonte Autry from Parkwood. Miller fol- lowed that up with a forfeit win over George Patrick from West Stokes. With a place in the third place match on the line, West Davidson's Dylan Lannie beat Miller by a 6-0 score to advance. Freshman Brady Bu­ chanan Tost his first round match to second seeded Ribyan McClain from Carver and lost his first consolation match to Adam Johns from Mount Pleasant by a 12-1 deci­ sion. Senior Matthew Ham­ ilton entered the regional as the fourth seed. Ham­ ilton pinned North Wil­ kes' Gavin Huffman in 40 seconds to get off to a hot start. Next up, Hamilton beat Thomasville's Brett Hokenson by a 104 deci­ sion. Top seeded Cole Susi from Wilkes Central beat Hamilton by a 5-3 deci­ sion. In the consolation match, Hamilton lost a heartbreaking 3-1 decision in overtime to Surry Cen­ tral's Uriel Secundino. Sophomore Joshua Hamilton won his first round match as the sixth seed. Hamilton pinned Cody Reece from Mount Pleasant at the 3:03 marie of the match. Next up, Quin-Shawn Goings from Monroe pinned Hamilton at 3:08. In his lone consolation match, Hamilton lost a 2-1 decision to East David­ son's Alexander Palmer. The fmal regional com­ petitor from Ashe County was Jason Baker. The ju­ nior was the 15th seed in the 285-pound class. Baker lost his first match after Eithen Sheets from West Wilkes pinned Baker in 23 seconds. In his first consolation match, Baker earned a 1-0 decision over seventh seeded David Pena from Surry Central. Baker lost his next consolation match to Nathan London of Carv­ er by an 8-4 decision. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Lady Huskies drop tourney opener By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Cullen Ashley had 18 points and five rebounds in the regular season finale against West Wilkes. Huskies advance in conference By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com After losing to West Wil­ kes in the regular season fi­ nale on Mrmday, Ashe turned right around and won the rematch against the Blackhawks in Miller's Creek on Ttiesday in the first round of the Mountain Valley Confer­ ence Tournament Both games ended in an identical 72-64 score. In Monday's game, Ashe built a big lead in the fust half, but saw the Blackhawks battle back to take go in front with two minutes remaining and hit some clutch baskets and free throws in the closing minute to get the victory. West Wilkes' Alex Greer led afl scorers with 29 points including 20 points in the sec­ ond half. Ashe's seniors stepped up in a big way Monday even though the team came up short. Cullen Ashley scored 18 points and had five re­ bounds, two assists and a steaL Devan Sheets had 14 points and a team-high eight rebounds to go along with two assists and two steals. Alex Spencer had 11points and three steals. Bradley Lu­ cas scored nine,Connor Bow­ ers had nine, Parker Shehon had two and KendallRichard­ son hit one free throw. In the rematch at West, Sheets and Ashley once a^in led the way, this time in a winning effort. Sheets had 15 points and seven rebounds while Ashley scored 14. Bowers scored eight points and added five rebounds. One big difference in Tues­ day's game was the boost that the Huskies got from a few junior varsity players on the court. Freshman James Bittle had eight points andsix rebounds, CoCo Clayscored four points Judd Price had two points and Stanton Moore hit one free throw. Spencer chipped in six points, Shelton had four. Lu­ cas had four and Richardson scored four. Corhin Winebarger rounded out the Husky score totals with two points. If Ashe beats Starmount on Thursday, the Huskies will earn a spot in the cham­ pionship game on Friday at North Wilkes. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Wilkes County schools were not friendly over the past week to the Lady Hus­ kies. After losing to Wilkes Central last Tuesday, Ashe fell at home to West Wilkes on Monday and then lost at East Wilkes on Tuesday in the first round of the Mountain Valley Confer­ ence Tournament. Jada McCrimmon scored 14 points and McKenzie Stokes added 13 points to help the Lady Cardinals beat Ashe, 55-46. Morgan Hudler had 13 points and six assists and Tyler Eller added 11 points off the bench to pace Ashe County. Paige Spell was held to just four points by the East Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Abby Lopp dives for a lose ball Monday against West Wilkes. Wilkes defense. Abby Lopp had seven points, Hallie Brown scored four, Chloe Sullivan had three and Savannah Brooks had four points and a team-high 12 rebounds. East Wilkes advances on to face West Wilkes in the semifinals of the MVA< Tournament. The other seminal cor test will be top seede North Wilkes against Wi kes Central. Nathan Ham can be reached < (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @N« thanHam87 Cheerleading stunt camp this Saturday By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com This Saturday, varsity cheerleading head coach Cynthia Hariess will be hosting a cheerleading stunt camp at the Early Learning Center in West Jefferson. The camp is divided up into three groups with dif­ ferent starting times for each. The beginners group will start at 8 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. After that, the interme­ diate group begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts through 12:30 p.m. Finally, the advanced group will take the floor at 1:30 p.m. and practice through 3:30 p.m. Participants should wear tennis shoes, shorts and a shirt that will keep you cool. Cheerleaders should also bring a water bottle for breaks. Cost for each session $15 and all cheerleaders v, register at the door prior the start of the session th are attending. For more informatii on Saturday's camp, c Cynthia Hariess at the hi; school at (336) 846-24' or email her at cynthia.h; less@ashe.kl2.nc.us. •Nathan Ham can be reached (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @f thanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21,2014 Wildlife Update From Page 1 From Page 1 Integrated Pest Management prac­ tices to reduce production costs and increased profits to an $85 million industry for the county. Ashe Coun­ ty provides over 50 percent of the Christmas trees in the state. • The Children's Trust Endow­ ment, coordinated by 4-H and the Ashe County Partnership for Chil­ dren (ACPC), raised $9,779 through local dance events. Of that money, $7,500 was earmarked for 4-H Pro­ grams and programs for ACPC to provide services to area youth and families. In addition, the report identified and prioritized the five main issues for Extension using needs assess­ ments, a countywide environmental scan and additional surveys. Those are: agricultural preserva­ tion, profitability and sustainability, health, wellness and nutrition of youth and families, economic opportunity and business develop­ ment, safety education for families and strengthening the communities Budget From Page 1 spending the 50 percent mark." According to the pre­ sentation, as of Decem­ ber 2013, the county had collected $12,920,097 in taxes, or 83.19 percent. It had also received $424,952 in back taxes, or 65.38 per­ cent of what was budgeted. These numbers are esti­ mated in April and May for what should be budgeted, compared to what the final numbers are. "I am telling you the percentage based on what was budgeted," Long said. "Whenever we are doing the budget, we're guessing what the levy is going to end up being. We're work­ ing on it around April and May." Budget Amendments During the regular ses­ sion of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board unani­ mously approved the fol­ lowing amendments to it's budget. • Increase Tax Adminis­ tration appropriation from by $12,000. The increa.se is to be made from "unen­ cumbered cash (fund bal­ ance) in the general fund. • Increase Department of Elections appropriation "That tells us that people keep Simon said DOT roads lands, according to re­ coming back to us," she said. "They were out of the Wildlife sponses from the groups, jurisdic­ include hunting and hik­ trust us with this information be­ Commission's ing for both game lands. tion. cause it is research based." Access issues for the Others also use the Pond In other business: • The Board was updated on Three Top Mountain Mountain Game Land changes to baseball and softball by Game Land focused on for horseback riding and having problems with ac­ sightseeing. Ashe County Parks and Recreation cess from Warrensville For those who were un­ Director Scott Turnmyre. on N.C. 88 and the lack able to attend the meet­ • The Board approved budget of signage at the access ing, Warburton said pub­ changes proposed by Finance Officer points. Sandra Long. For Pond and Three Top lic comments for the two • The Board listened to a property Mountain game lands, at­ game lands will still be dispute regarding fencing along the tendees addressed pro­ accepted online. Go to tecting the rare native www.ncwildlife.org and New River. • In attendance were: Commis­ species, including the search for online com­ sioners William Sands and Gerald Carolina northern flying ments. Price, Vice Chair Judy Porter Foe squirrel, and also preserv­ "It is real important to the water quality of and Chair Gary Roark. Commission­ ing show public support for the two game lands. er Larry Rhodes was not in atten­ In terms of protecting us during this time," he dance due to illness. The next meet­ the Carolina flying squir­ said. ing will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, rel, Simon said the com­ The comment period March 3. mission is "going to be will be available until the Wil Petty can bereached at (336) 846-7164 or on looking for new ways to end of March, and a draft Twitter #WilPetty add spruce," to the Pond will be sent to Raleigh in Mountain Game Land. July. Simon said 500 acres of "We are going to have the Pond Mountain Game a draft into our Raleigh Land is devoted to Christ­ mas trees. That lease staff by July 1," Warbur­ the Commissioners meet­ Commissioner Sands agreement will expire in ton said. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) ing, members of the Board also expressed his grati­ 2016. Users of the game 846-7164 of on Twitter GWilPetty. tude for the work done by praised the work done by the county's financial de­ the department. "We had a very favorable partment. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB report this morning, and I "This is a very good very much appreciate the balance to maintain and Have the following positions available county's employees in all we are very pleased," said departments, in their ef­ Vice Chair Judy Porter forts in keeping our expen­ FULLTIME AND PARTIME CNA'S Poe. "We just need to keep ditures down." 1st and 2nd shifts available on watching what we are Wil Petty can be reached at (336) spending in the budget." 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty through volunteerism. Shepherd said Cooperative Exten­ sion also has worked with the Ashe Board of Education to provide afterschool opportunities relating to agri­ culture for students. According to the release, 694 youth are enrolled in after-school programs throughout the county. Shepherd said much of the fiiture of agriculture in the county relies on the youth and that encourages programs such as After School Farm Day and the Summer Agriculture Program. "We have parents that attend our parent night programs," Shepherd said. "They come and listen to chil­ dren play instruments they have learned to play in the after school programs." Shepherd said the cooperative extension had 27,736 face-to-face contacts in 2013, as well as 18,568 non face-to-face contacts with people in Ashe County. 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This the 31th day ofJanuary, 2014 John T Kilby, Executor KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson. NC 28694 Published 2.7.14/2.14 14/2.21.14/2.28 14 Kamran Rezapour and wife. Tina I. Rezapour, Grantors to Turner Law Office. PA. Original Trustee. As recorded in Book 412, Page 1333 of the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry. 6.756 acre tract) whose bound­ aries run in pari with the cen­ ter of the North Fork of the New River and the center of NC HWY 88 TRACT 5 (PIN #11030-163) 36.614-acre parcel containing a residence, a bam. and other outbuildings, with frontage on the North Fork of the New River and also featunng boundaries running with the ridge line TRACT 6 (PIN# 11030-3271 041-acre parcel containing a portion of the driveway serving Tract 5 and more particularly described in a deed from Charles B Parker. Jr. and wife Grace M. Parker, recorded on October 1. 2010. in Book 412. Page 1321. Ashe County Re­ DISH: DISH TV Retailer Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $l4.95/month (where avail­ able.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL NOW! 1-800-734-5524 See Subsitution of Trustee which Substitutes Reeves Law Firm. PLLC, as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Original Trustee, as recor­ ded In Book 447, Page 181 of the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY POSTED: 01-22-14 ublished 2.14.14/2.21.14 Pursuant to the power and au­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS thority contained in the Deed of Having qualified as Executor Trust from KAMRAN REZA­ for the Estate of Linda K Just, POUR and TINA I REZA­ deceased late of Ashe County, POUR to Turner Law Office, North Carolina, this is to notify PA. (the 'Original Trustee*) for all persons having claims the benefit ofBrad T. LaNORTH CAROLINA against the estate of said de­ Montagne and wife. Mary M. ASHE COUNTY ceased to present them on or LaMontagne and LaMontagne NOTICE OF before 11th day of May, 2014. Realty & Investment Co.. a ROBERT OSBORNE or this notice will be pleaded in Florida Corporation, recorded EXECUTOR OF THE bar of their recovery All per­ in Book 412 Page 1333 of the ESTATE OF sons indebted to said estate Ashe County Public Registry ANGELA MARIE REAGAN will please make immediate (the "Deed of Trust"), the un­ FILE NO. #13-E-371 payment. dersigned Substitute Trustee The undersigned, having quali­ | sell at public auction, to the This the 11th day of February, will fied as Executor of the Estate 2014 highest bidder for cash, the of Angela Marie Reagan, de­ For the Estate of Linda K. Just real property described as fol­ ceased, of Ashe County. North Paul Just lows. together- with all rights, Carolina, this is to notify all 395 Tecumseh Lane privileges and appurtenances persons having claims against Jefferson. NC 28640 thereto (the "Property"): said estate to present them to Published: the undersigned on or before 2.14.14/2.21.14/2 28.14/3.7.14 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT the 15th day of May. 2014. or "A" this notice will be pleaded in . The record owner of the Prop­ bar of their recovery All per­ ANNOUNCEMENTS erty as reflected by the re­ sons indebted to the said es­ cords of the Register of Deeds tate will please make immedi­ of Ashe County not more than ate payment to the under­ ten (10) days prior to the post­ signed. ing of this Notice was KAM­ This the 10th day of February. Miscellaneous RAN REZAPOUR and TINA I. 2014. REZAPOUR. Robert Osborne The Property will be sold sub­ 104 Hillside Drive ject to any and all matters su­ West Jefferson, NC 28694 AUCTION / ESTATE / perior to the lien of the Deed of Trust, including without limita­ YARD SALE John T. Kilby tion: (a) superior mortgages, KILBY & HURLEY deeds of trust, liens and as­ Attorney at Law sessments. if any; (b) the lien PO Box 24 of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) West Jefferson. NC 28694 SERVICES valid and enforceable ease­ Published: ments and restrictions of re­ 2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 cord; and (d) matters which NORTH CAROLINA would be revealed by a cur­ ASHE COUNTY rent and accurate survey of the j NOTICE OF JOE WALKER property. FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE The Property will be sold "AS OF OKEY L. THOMAS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the The undersigned, having quali­ Substitute Trustee nor the fied as Executor of the Estate holder of the debt secured by ; of Okey L. Thomas, deceased, the Deed of Trust, nor their re­ EMPLOYMENT late of Ashe County. North spective officers, directors, at­ Carolina this is to notify all per­ torneys. employees, agents or sons having claims against authorized representatives, said estate to present them to make any representation or the undersigned on or before warranty relating to the title or Editorial/Writing May. 2014. or the 1st day of any physical, environmental, this notice will be pleaded in health or safety conditions ex­ bar of their recovery. All per­ STAFF WRITER isting in, on, at or relating to sons indebted to Ihe said es­ NEEDED the property, and any and all tate will please make immedi­ The Jefferson Post, a Civitas responsibilities or liabilities ate payment to the under­ Media LLC community news­ arising out of or in any way re­ signed. paper, is seeking an entry-level lating to any such conditions This the 27th day of January. staff writer to cover local gov­ expressly are disclaimed. 2014, ernment., general news, courts Pursuant to North Carolina JOE WALKER and crime, and write occasion­ General Statutes Section 459509 U.S. Hwy 221 N al features. The candidate will 21.10, any successful bidder Crumpler, NC 28617 have some photography skills. may be required to deposit John T Kilby Recent college and high with the Substitute Trustee im­ school graduates are encour­ Kilby & Hurley mediately upon conclusion of aged to apply. This is a fullP. O. Box 24 the sale a cash deposit in an time position with salary and West Jefferson, NC 28694 amount not to exceed the benefits. Published: greater of five percent (5%) of Send resume and clips to 1.31.14/2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14 the amount bid or Seven Hun­ Cliff Clark at dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). NOTICE TO CREDITORS ceLark@civltafmedlfl,cQm Any successful bidder shall be IN RE: ESTATE OF required to tender the full bal­ DON CLINTON REINS ance of the purchase price so Late of Ashe County. North bid in cash or certified check at Carolina. This is to NOTIFY Sales I Business Development the time the Substitute Trust­ ALL PERSONS having claims ee tenders to him a deed for against said Estate to present the Property or attempts to MULTIMEDIA SALES them to:BRENDA L. REINS. tender such deed, and should The Jefferson Post in West 151 EAGLEVIEW DRIVE. said successful bidder fail to Jefferson is seeking an WEST JEFFERSON. NC pay the full balance of the pur­ account executive to sell 28694, on or before 11th day chase price so bid at that time, advertising for both print and of May. 2014. being three he shall remain liable on his online products to local months from the first publica­ bid as provided for in North businesses. Will handle an tion of this NOTICE, or this Carolina General Statutes Sec­ aqtive account list as well as NOTICE will be pleaded in bar tions 45-21.30(d) and (e). In cold calling for new business. of their recovery. All persons addition to the purchase price Must have prior sales indebted to the Estate will so bid any successful bidder experience, excellent please make immediate pay­ will also be responsible for computer skills, ment to the undersigned for payment of revenue stamps. internet savvy, the Estate. and other costs of closing the dependable vehicle, clean This the 11th day of February, sale, including fees and costs driving record, valid driver's 2014 of the Substitute Trustee in­ license and auto insurance. Published: curred after the date of sale. We offer a competitive 5> 14.14/2 21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 compensation and benefits The sale will be held open for " NOTICE TO CREDITORS package ten (10) days for upset bids as To apply send a resume and by law required alified as Executor cover letter to: DATE OF SALE: February 25, :ate of Eugene Goss. shurley@civitasmedia.com 2014 late of Ashe County, HOUR OF SALE 10:00 a.m. alina. this is to notify PLACE OF SALE: Ashe s having claims County Courthouse 9 estate of said deThis the 22nd day of January. EDUCATION present them on or 2014. day of May. 2014. ce will be pleaded in REEVES LAW FIRM. PLLC r recovery All perBy: JOHN B REEVES. Man­ >ted to said estate ager REAL ESTATE SALES make immediate Substitute Trustee PO Drawer 67 h day of February. West Jefferson. NC 28694 Telephone (336)246-7172 EXHIBIT "A" tate of Eugene Goss Houses For Sale BEING all of the six (6) tracts ony Goss in North Fork Township. Ashe r FarabeeLane Check out the Jefferson Post County. 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He took the top spot with a lap at 196.019 mph in NASCAR's season open­ er in a car Richard Childress has refused to field at NASCAR's top level since Earnhardt's fatal accident on the last lap of the 2001 race. But with his 23-year-old grandson ready to move to the Sprint Cup Series, Childress allowed Dillon to use the num­ ber widely associated with the seventime champion. Earnhardt won 67 races, six championships and the 1998 Daytona 500 driving the No. 3. Dillon was a kid when he posed for a picture with Earnhardt in Victory Lane following his breakthrough 1998 win. He'll have many more memories from this milestone, like the congratulatory handshake he received from Richard Petty when qualifying ended. NASCAR's family roots run deep, so Childress never had to leave the family tree to find the right driver for the num­ ber. Dillon has been using it in NASCAR national competition since 2009, when he made his Truck Series debut in the No. 3. He won the Truck championship in 2011 driving the No. 3 for Richard Childress Racing, and the Nationwide title last season in the same number. So Childress knew — he always knew and has insisted that Earnhardt gave his blessing long before his death — that Dillon could use the number if he ever made it to Cup. "When I saw that car hit the race track today, it kind of tore me up a little bit. Austin is such a good guy." —Danny Lawrence, engine builder Dillon doesn't take the responsibility lightly. "Everybody wants to see this number perform well, and that's what my goals are," Dillon said. "I love getting in that race car and driving it. I think once we get through some of these races here at the beginning of the year, everything will sink in and I'll get comfortable and be able to have some fun." It's the fourth time the No. 3 has won the pole for the Daytona 500. Buddy Baker did it in 1969, Ricky Rudd in 1983 and Earnhardt in 1996. But this one was emotional all the way through RCR, which had its upsand-downs in performance in the 13 years since Earnhardt's death. Now Dillon comes in at another changing of the guard, as Kevin Harvick, the driver who slid into Earnhardt's seat the week after his death, has moved to another team. Engine builder Danny Lawrence, who made his debut with the company at the 1998 Daytona 500 with Earnhardt, said Visit our website to show off your auto racing knowledge & sprint the company ran on adrenaline after Earnhardt's death. Dillon has now given the organization a shot in the arm. "On the sentimental side, I was really pretty good about this 3 thing," Lawrence said. "But whenI saw that car hit the race track today, it kind of tore me up a little bit. Austin is such a good guy, he has been great for our company."Said Childress: "The energy that he brings to our whole organization is huge. He's been in the shop so long, him and his brother, iy. I can remember Dale pushing them around on a creeper down there in the garage when they were just little babies, so that's how far they go back." Martin Truex Jr., driving a Chevrolet for Furniture Row Racing, qualified sec­ ond with a lap at 195.852 mph. Truex's engine is built by Earnhardt-Childress Racing, giving the company a sweep of the Daytona 500 front row. "Obviously without that thing under the hood, we wouldn't be where we are," said Truex, who won the Daytona 500 pole in 2009 with an ECR engine when he drove for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. "Got a pretty good track record of qualifying here with an ECR engine under the hood, and obviously they're building some big power. The rest of the field is set Thursday through a pair of qualifying races, but Childress and the ECR engines are strong: They had five cars in the top 12 on Sunday. Childress knew he had a shot at the pole, if not with Dillon then from anoth­ er one of his four Richard Childress Racing entries. All were fast in January testing, and again in two Saturday prac­ tice sessions. But it was Hendrick Motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., the first driver to make his qualifying attempt, who set the pace early and held down the provi­ sional pole for most of the session. RCR drivers Brian Scott and Paul Menard failed to bump Earnhardt. THIS WEEK'S LOW FOR THE HIGH (OUHTRY NEW CHEVROLET IBURBAN 4X4 Saturday at Oaytona Beach, Fla. 1.(1) Denny Hamlin, Toyota. 75 laps, 127.5 rating, 0 points, 5201,139. 2. (5) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 75, 89.7, 0. 597.380 3. (4) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 75. 107.9, 0. 557.380. 4. (11) Joey Logano. Ford, 75, 97.5, 0. 548.380. 5. (6) Kevin Harvick. Chevrolet, 75, 83.8, 0, 547,355. 6. (2) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 75. 83.9, 0, 545.955. 7. (8) Marcos Ambrose. Ford, 75, 77.4, 0, 544,605. 8. (17) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 75, 55.5, 0. 542.580. 9. (14) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 65. 73, 0, 540,580. 10. (16) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, acci­ dent, 35, 60. 0, 539,080. 11. (9) Tony Stewart. Chevrolet, accident. 35. 66, 0, 538,580. 12. (13) Jeff Gordon. Chevrolet, accident. 35. 42.3, 0, 538,080. 13. (7) Carl Edwards. Ford, acci­ dent, 35. 61.2, 0, $37,580. 14. (10) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, accident, 35, 53.5, 0, $36,080. 15. (3) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, accident, 35, 51.3, 0, $35,580. 16. (12) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, accident, 35, 44.4, 0, $35,080. 17. (18) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, accident, 28, 67.2, 0, $32,580. 18. (15) Terry Labonte, Ford, vibra­ tion, 1, 24.3, 0, $30,580. This weekend Daytona 500 lineup Sunday 1. (3) Austin Dillon. Chev., 196 mph. 2. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chev., 195.85. 3. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 195.81. 4. (99) Carl Edwards. Ford, 195.712. 5. (31) Ryan Newman, Chev., 195.7 6. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford. 195.296. 7. (88) D. Earnhardt. Jr.. Chev.. 195.2. 8. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chev., 195.042. 9. (17) Ricky Stenhouse. Jr., Ford, 195 10. (27) Paul Menard, Chev., 194,919. 11. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 194.89. 12. (33) Brian Scott, Chev., 194.776. 13. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford. 194,658. 14. (48) J. Johnson, Chev., 194,63. 15. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.582. 16. (13) Casey Mears, Chev,. 194.582. 17. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 194.57. 18. (7) Michael Annett, Chev.. 194.57. 19. (5) Kasey Kahne. Chev., 194.544. 20. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 194.523. 21. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 194.502. 22. (11) D. Hamlin, Toyota, 194.47. 23. (4) Kevin Harvick. Chev., 194.422. 24. (42) Kyle Larson, Chev.. 194.410. 25. (10) D. Patrick. Chev., 194.380. 26. (21) Trevor Bayne. Ford, 194.334. 27. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chev., 194.1. 28. (41) Kurt Busch, Chev., 194.078. 29. (36) R. Sorenson, Chev., 194.066. 30. (51) J. Allgaier, Chev., 193.815. 31. (38) David Gilliland, Ford. 193.736. 32. (40) L. Cassill. Chev., 193.732. 33. (30) P. Kligerman, Toyota, 193.59. 34. (66) M. Waltrip, Toyota, 193.428. 35. (14) Tony Stewart, Chev., 193.365. 36. (35) Eric McClure, Ford. 192.905. 37. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 192.79. 38. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chev., 192.6. 39. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 192.538. 40. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 192.328. 41. (95) M. McDowell. Ford, 192.2 42. (32) Terry Labonte, Ford, 192.135. 43. (98) Josh Wise. Ford, 192.061. 44. (52) Bobby Labonte. Chev., 191.4. 45. (87) J. Nemechek, Toyota, 190.4. 46. (83) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 190.347. 47. (23) A. Bowman, Toyota. 189.685. 48. (93) M. Shepherd, Toyota. 189.5. Better Homes Furniture Co, Ik Largest SdecbM *f Serta Mdinji La-Z-Bey Recfinen la Tke Arei! 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High. 41ow. 27 SPORTS Michael Elliot is a state champion.... See Page 6 Dse 81.01) TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 25.2014 Vol. 89, Issue 16 Land-use survey results released Affordable housing, roads and regulating growth arc top concerns ByWil Petty jpetty@civitasfTietlia.com On Thursday, Feb. 20, County Planning Director Adam Stumb provided an in-depth look at the public's responses to a survey on the major land-use issues the county will face in coming years. Accompanying the results were comments left by the 301 respondents of the sur­ vey, which was sent out in November 2013. "(On) most of the ques­ tions, we allowed folks to leave a comment." Stumb said during the county's planning board meeting last week. "They took us up on that." Housing The results show the county's residents want housing that is more afford­ able. Approximately 55 per­ cent of the responses said housing was not affordable, while 38 percent said it was. Ashe County is below the state average in median home value, according to data provided by the plan­ ning board. Ashe County median home values are at $152,900, while the state average is $153,600. "There were concerns that seasonal housing may affect the housing prices." Stumb said. Responses reflected that concern with 3 percent of responses suggesting the county needed more season­ al housing and near 75 per­ cent saying fewer seasonal houses were needed. U.S.221 Responders were also concerned about the devel­ opment of U.S. 221 and what that would mean for the county. "People are concerned about what is going to. hap­ pen," Stumb said. "Not about the road, but what may pop up along the high­ way." According to the respons­ es, 67 percent believed the widening of U.S. 221 is the most important transpor­ tation issue in the county. The same percentage also believed the roads in the county are generally safe. The results also showed 45 percent of people were concerned about the future development along U.S. 221, 29 percent were not perc< concerned and 26 percent did not know or had no answer. The Land Use Survey also asked where people commuted to work, where they see doctors, dentists and shop. We were asking health questions due to transporta­ tion," Stumb said. "We were also seeing if there was a need for certain specialists in the county." Land and county growth Next on the survey was if Ashe County needed more public land for parks, river access and open space. Approximately 62 percent agreed with die statement, mentioning how important state parks and the New River are to area tourism. In addition, 62 percent Photos by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post of responders said they believed the amount of agri­ cultural land in the county Adam Stumb, Planning Director for Ashe County, presents the results has not grown in the last of the county land use survey to the Planning Board on Thursday. decade. In addition, almost Feb. 20. 87 percent said agricultural Stumb said it looked as land is a key piece of the Agriculture, Ashe County saw a small increase in though responders were local economy. According to the most acreage from 2002 to 2007. accepting that Ashe County Numbers for 2012 have not recent information provided See RESULTS |5 by the U.S. Department of yet been released. Belated Valentine's Day brunch a success By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Ashe Services for Aging held its annual Valentine's Day party a week late, after snow required them to reschedule. Despite the resched­ uling, Volunteer Coordinator Glenda Luther said the event was very successful and rescheduling did not affect this year's atten­ dance. "It went very well," Luther said. "It was highly attended as usual and everybody seemed to have a really good time, which we were striving to do." The event ran from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 in the dining area of the Ashe County Senior Center. The attendees were treated to a free brunch consisting of items from Ashe County Cheese, Bojangles, Ingles and ihe workers from Ashe Services for Aging. Additional food was also brought in by those in attendance. After eating, attendees received presents from the Ashe Aging staff and volunteers. Other gifts were given to those with most recent birthdays, longest married couple, longest volunteer and other categories. Luther said over 100 people were in atten­ dance. To close off the brunch, the attendees played Bingo for a chance to win additional prizes. "Thank you to every­ body that supported us tor this event," Luther said. "Everyone was real­ ly appreciative and had a really good time." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. 'i •wmm I I and Watauga Counties Housing .sales at a six-year high Prices, however, at five-year low The annual Valentine s Day party held by Ashe Services was held Friday, Feb. 21 at the Ashe Senior Center. The event was delayed by a week due to the weather on Valentine's Day. The local real estate market started the new year much as it ended the old • home sales contin­ ued to increase as prices remained flat. Realtor®-assisted home sales in January hit a six-year high for the month, according to the High Country Multiple Listing Service, which tracks Realtor® sales in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. The median sold price, meanwhile, was the low­ est recorded for any month in almost five years. There were 74 homes sold worth $18.5 million last month, the busiest January since the first month of 2008 when 93 homes sold worth $30.32 million. Sales for the month were up 16 percent compared to January 2013, and 35 per­ cent compared to January 2012. Prices continued to be held down. The median sold price for January was $173,500, a 20 per­ cent decline from January 2013 ($220,000). It was also the lowest medi­ an sold price for any month since March 2009 ($164,000). See HOUSING | 5 Jordan files for third tenn in N.C. House Jeanette Davis, of Jefferson, was recognized as the person who had been married the longest at the event She had been married to her husband for 67 and a half years. Commissioners approve tax changes to two fire districts By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Ihe Ashe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the limitation of tax rates in two of the county's [ire districts during their twice-monthly meeting, on Monday, Feb. 17. According to the reso­ lution, "any fire service district taxes levied upon the (Lansing/Pond Mountain) Fire Service District will not exceed •15 cents on each $100 of property evaluation." County Manager Sam Yearick said there are Plans for all Fire Service Districts in the c o have these resolutions as a way to prevent gray areas >n the county's emergency services We would like (our emergency services cov­ erage) to be as black and white as it could be," he said in the meeting. The Lansing and Pond » •« J. EK? Srsfi. K » d Wil Petty lpetty@c-vitasmedia.coni Representative Jonathan Jordan (R-Ashe) filed for .re-ele.ctl(?" Friday morning at tne Ashe 'County Board ol Elections. "I am reapplying for the job based on my record, and I am pleased to compare my record to any challenger," Jordan sa.d in a release. The district he rep- D"trict93.in^ludeSof * Wil Petty | Jefferson Post The Ashe County Board of Commissioners mei on Monday, Feb. 1/ Counxy uoara OT w>mmissioners met on Monday. ten. 17 ,„r.rnu(vf resolutions andi approved resolutions for limitations in tax rates for fire districts districts and a property exchange. All members, except Lany Rhodes, were in attendance. Yearick said, they were See COMMISSIONERS | 5 be Jordan's third tenn in the General Assembly. "We have done a lot Of things down there in the short time we ve have been there," Jordan said. -We inherited 3"lte mess. When I first went Si. we heard that w I s A Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Jonathan Jordan (R-Ashe) files for re-election at the Ashe County Courthouse Friday. Z If elected, this will be Jordan's third tenn In the House of the N.C. General Assembly. ST L According to a release from Jordan's office, he served as Co-Chair of a Judiciary Committee in the last session. For this session, Jordan said he will continue �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014 Jordan From Page 1 funding as well as sala­ ries for state employees, highway patrolmen and teachers. "The economy is improv­ ing slowly," he said. "We should have more resourc­ es available." Jordan said he would continue serving his con­ stituents and loral issues for the upcoming session. In a speech before his supporters prior to filing, Jordan addressed the issue of education directly. "You hear that North Carolina is 48th in the nation in education, and that's not true," he said. "If you talk about what I have a vote on, which is the state budget, we are eighth in the nation as far as state support for educa­ tion. About 58 percent of all education funds come from the state. Most states don't do that." Jordan said if the state dropped down to the national average of state support, there would likely be a property tax increase across N.C. to provide the funding. "We nave voted for more education funding this year than ever before in the history of North Carolina," he said. Locally, Jordan said he has fought to keep small school supplemental funds flowing in Ashe. In the last session of the General Assembly, Jordan was the sponsor of seven bills which were passed into law. Those include H533 which allows private police at area hospitals to lawfully detain involuntary commitments transported by local law enforcement and H269 which expands a program which provides educational scholarships to children with disabilities allowing families to meet those special needs. "When those officers bring involuntary commit­ ments to the hospital, they don't have to stay there the whole time," Jordan said. "We want them patrolling the community. We have so few as it is." In addition. Jordan was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a "2013 Legislative Champion." As of press time, one other candidate, Sue Counts (D-Watauga) has filed for District 93., Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter eWilPetty JEFFERSON POST Local and state election filings At the Jefferson Post, we are keeping you informed on who has filed in districts in­ voking Ashe County. Here are the people who have filed, according to the Ashe County and N.C. Board of elections as of Friday, Feb. 21. US. Senate (held by Kay Hagan) • Ted Alexander (R) • Greg Brannon (R) • Headier Grant (R) • Mark Harris (R) US. House, RC District 5 (held by Virginia Foxx) • Phil Doyle (R) • Vuginia Foxx (R) N£. Senate District 45 (held by Dan Soucek) • Joshua Brannon (D) • Dan Soucek (R) INC. House District 93 (held by Jonathan Jordan) • Sue Counts (D) • Jonathan Jordan (R) District Attorney, Judi­ cial District 23 (held by Tom E. Horner) • Tom E. Homer (R) District Court Judges, Judicial District 23 (held by William F. Brooks, Da­ vid V. Byrd and Michael D. Duncan) • William F. Brooks (for Brooks seat) • David V. Byrd (for Byrd seat) • Donna L Shumate (for Duncan seat) • Robert Crumpton (for Duncan seat) Superior Court Judge, Judicial District 23 (held by Edgar Alexander) • Michael D. Duncan Euzando-Vega Peyna Esmeralda Euzondo-Vega and Julio Cesar Ortega-Acevedo of Jeffer­ son, announce the birth of their daughter, Marcela Eden Ortega-Euzondo, bom Feb. 7, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds and five ounces, and was 18.5 inches long. Grandparents are An­ gelica Acevedo-Hernandez and Roberto Rojo. Sibling is Cesar Julian Ortega-Euzondo. Ramirez Selena Becerra and Alex Ramirez, of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their daughter, Yasmine Adriana Ramirez, bom Feb. 13, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed sev­ en pounds and 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Pe­ dro Becerra, Robin Jones, Krystal Sutherland, and Andres Cecilio. Enter early, voting starts There will be a Public Hearing at 1:10 p.m. during the regular meeting of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday. March 17, 2014 in the small courtroom on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. The purpose of this hearing will be to entertain public comment on the consider­ ation of the establishment of Lansing Fire Service District in accordance with G.S. 153A. The service district is the shaded below and will not include any portions of the incorporated Town of Lansing. A findings report and a map of the proposed County Service District are on file at the Ashe County Administration Office located at 150 Government Circle Suite 2500 and are available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ifw IPit's HomtJliray wBI • Judv Rirter Poe (R) • Mickey Pruitt (R) • JeffRrise(R) • William Sands (R) Ashe County Clerk of Court (held by Pam W. Barlow) • Pam W. Barlow (R) Ashe County Register of Deeds (held by Deaett R. Roten) Phyllis Critcher(R) • Deaett R. Roten (D) Ashe County Sheriff (held by James Williams) • Chris Welch (R) • James Williams (D) • Tim Winters (R) Wil Petty can be reached at(336)8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty ^l*Cil Bil*tl*IS NCDOT3W3fds contract for bridge replacement PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Submit your pet* photo & contest entry form online at robcsonian.com now. Ashe County Board of Commis­ sioners (held by Judy Porter Poe, Gerald Price and William Sirnds) • Richard Blackburn (D) • Lynn Graham (D) • Cabot Hamilton The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to replace a bridge on Joe Thomas Road over Little Helton Creek in Ashe County. The contract was awarded to James R. Vannoy & Sons Construc­ tion Company Inc. for $372,659. Construction on the project is expect­ ed to begin in mid-April. Crews will replace the structure with a concrete culvert positioned on a new alignment. The existing structure was built in 1960 and is considered structurally deficient and function­ ally obsolete. That means that although the bridge is safe, it was built to de­ sign standards that are WINDOW INSTALLED from Urn! no longer current. While crews are com­ pleting the project, traf­ fic will be maintained on the existing bridge. All construction work should be completed by Sep­ tember, with permanent vegetation established by Feb. 27, 2015. For real-time travel in­ formation at any time, call 511, visit www.ncdot.gov/travel or follow NCDOT on Twitter at www.ncdot.gov/travel/ twitter. Another option is NCDOT Mobile, a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type "m.ncdot. gov" into the browser of your smartphone. Then, bookmark it to save for future reference. AMERICA'S BEST SELLING REPLACEMENT! 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Shelley Feider from The Honey Hole," wffl share informa­ tion about the "State of Bees" in our local national and worldwide popula­ tion. Shelley and her husband Charles began their Ashe Coun­ ty lives as part-timers from Charlotte. Once they decided to live full time here.Shelley de­ cided she wanted to raise chick­ ens while Charles wanted bees. As happens so often in re­ lationships, the hobby of one spouse becomes the of the other. Charles a copy of "Back \hrd ing" in Shelley s chair, and after several trips to Brushy Moun­ tain for bee supplies, Shelley realized that "somebody needs to open a bee store here." "The Honey Hole" was bom. The planning, property pur­ chase and development of the store turned out to be "flaw­ ; less" in implementation. The grand opening of the "The Honey Hole" happened three yeaisago. Since that time, the store offers a wide range of bee sup­ plies, bat supplies and birding supplies. Along with these supplies, the business provides educational materials on how bees are a cornerstone of our ecosystems along with what is needed to bring the bee popula­ tion back to its previous levels of health and production. .The public is invited to at­ tend a most entertaining and informative program about bees, our food supply, and the interconnectedness of the eco­ system. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at the library. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available RN/STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR & RESTORATIVE Must have UTC experience 1 Full-time Position We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits PAGE .4i TUESDAY, FEBRLAKY 25,2014 JEFFERSON POST A long time research technician at the Upper Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs, Keith Eller, recently attended the N.C. State Tobacco Short Course held in Raleigh. Eller, who grew up on a small, hurley tobacco farm in Ashe County, joined the NCDA&CS Research Sta­ tion division in 1989. A 25 year veteran of the research station, Eller is responsible of growing five acres of burley tobacco this year. During the week, which coincided with the Southern Farm Show and the Tobacco Growers Association of N.C.'s annual meeting, the short course participants took part in the educational program a^med at helping them better understand all facets of tobacco production and marketing. During the Tobacco Short Course, 35 tobacco growers and advisors were schooled in two days of classroom studies on everything rang­ ing from greenhouse pro­ duction of seedling plants to harvesting tobacco ready for market. Instructors in the short course included N.C. State Extension specialists in agricultural economics* agronomy, biological and agricultural engineering, crop science, entomology and plant pathology. The group also spent a day touring three tobaccorelated industry facilities in eastern N.C. Those facilities included the Universal Leaf Processors plant near Nash­ ville, AVOCA Farm at Merryville and Global Laborato­ ry Services, Inc. in Wilson. "Since our industry faces continuous change, we need to make sure our younger farmers, their advisors, and other allied industry repre­ sentatives are able to focus on how to attain efficient, quality tobacco produc­ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 'there will be a Public Hearing at 1:05 p.m. during the regu lar meeting of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 17, 2014 in the small courtroom on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. The purpose of this hearing will be to entertain public com­ ment on the consideration of the establishment of Pond Mountain Fire Service District in accordance with G.S. 153A. A findings report and a map of the proposed County Service District are on file at the Ashe County Administration Office located at 150 Government Circle Suite 2500 and are available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Submitted photo|Jefferson Post An Upper Mountain Research Station technician, Keith Eller (center), receives congratulations from N.C. Ag Commis­ sioner Steve Troxler (left) and N.C. State Extension Tobacco leader. Dr. Loren Fisher (right), for his participation in the 2014 N.C. State Tobacco Short Course. tion," said Dr. Bill Collins, the retired director of the N.C. State tobacco exten­ sion programs and coordi­ nator of the Tobacco Short Course program. "The young tobacco growers in the short course plan to grow thousands of acres of flue-cured and burley tobacco in the state this year." 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Thirteen months into his administration Pat Mc­ Crory has had his share of crises, including unemploy­ ment, coal ash spills, snow­ storms, protestors, unhap­ py teachers and lawsuits at every turn. But the crisis that should keep McCrory awake at night is Medicaid. It would be easy to blame the Medicaid crisis on McCrory, DHHS Secre­ tary Aldona Wos and the Republican legislature but that is too simplistic and not accurate. North Caro­ lina's Medicaid program has a long record of cost overruns, mismanagement and personnel problems. So while current leadership didn't cause the crisis, nei­ ther have they fixed it and there is evidence problems are worse. In July, DHHS imple­ mented two new IT pro­ grams, neither of which should have gone live. NC Fast, the program de­ signed to receive and pro­ cess food stamps, worked so poorly that the federal government threatened to withhold state funding. NC Tracks, years in de­ sign and millions over bud­ get, launched with such horrendous consequences that doctors and hospitals went months without pay­ ment for Medicaid ser­ vices, prompting a lawsuit over lack of payment. Making matters worse, in four months lawmakers must revise the state budlet for the new fiscal year, ut since NC Tracks is per­ forming so poorly lawmak­ ers have little accurate in­ formation on which to base budget decisions. We don't know if Medicaid spending is tracking above, below or on budget? Teacher and state employee compensae empi ticto, education funding ling and even r a next year's Medicaid budgets are in limbo dgets ; without this important in­ ii formation. A large number of the most experienced people at DHHS have departed, par­ tially due to at least three DHHS secretaries in the last five years and several Medicaid directors. Imple­ mentation of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is creating problems and McCrory's Medicaid reform program pleased few and is now back in design-phase. But the strongest evi­ dence of the Medicaid cha­ os was the revelation that DHHS has entered into a S3 million sole-source consulting contract with a company to essentially turn over the management of Medicaid. A DHHS memo requesting "emergency staffing" says, " (DHHS) does not have adequate staff with the necessary ex­ perience and skills to prop­ erly manage the states 13 billion dollar a year Med­ icaid program. The cur­ rent staff that is qualified is consumed with daily prob­ lem solving related to the implementation of its Med­ icaid computer system, NC Tracks, and the Affordable Care Act. The department has not been successful in recruiting experienced and qualified staff to alleviate this problem." It is problematic that state contract bidding pro­ cedures were overlooked and even more disconcert­ ing the administration wasn't transparent in an­ nouncing this contract; it was queries from the News and Observer that forced acknowledgement of the no-bid contract. But what is really scary is that DHHS is essentially throwing up their hands and admitting they are unable to manage Medicaid and must have outsiders provide contract­ ing, setting Medicaid rates, auditing, budgeting, man­ aging information technol­ ogy and privacy concerns... virtually all the manage­ ment functions of Medic­ aid. The $13 billion Medicaid crisis may well be Pat Mc­ Crory's defining moment. His response and leader­ ship might determine his chances for re-election but, more importantly, could significantly impact North Carolina's future. Campbell is the execu­ tive producer and modera­ tor of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY ' "CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05p.m. on Sundays and on WFMY-TV at 5:30 a.m. Sundays. (USPS 441-810) Member NC Press Association Published twice weekly by Civitas Media LLC. P.O. Box 808 203 S. Second Ave., West Jefferson. NC 28694 Periodicals postage paid at West Jefferson, NC 28694 Phone 336-846-7164 Email cclark@civitasmedia.com ' Civitas Media open-rate yearly subscription: $150 Please con­ tact your local newspaper for local pricing options Single issue dailies are $1.00 Editor/General Manager Staff Writer Staff Writer Sports Writer Advertising Sales Advertising Sales Classifieds/legals Cliff Clark Wil Petty Christina Day Nathan Ham Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Kay Hart Mail Room Department Julia Beck Postmaster: Send address changes to Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 All content copyright 2014 by Civitas Media LLC and may not be reproduced without permission. There's good news and bad news about the North Carolina job mar­ ket. The good news is that more jobs have been created in recent years. Since the job market be­ gan to turn around in early 2010, both monthly surveys of the labor market in the state show job and employment gains totaling near 250,000. But the bad news is that thou­ sand^ x)f individuals don't have jobs and want work. At the end of 2013, there were 320,000 people in the state who were officially classified as unemployed. This means they don't have a job but want a job, and, importantly, they have recent­ ly been actively looking for work. However, there are another esti­ mated 65,000 North Carolinians who want to work but have stopped looking and so aren't in the official jobless numbers. Taken together, these numbers account for 130,000 more people unemployed than be­ fore the recession. Economists who have looked at national data have generally con­ cluded that the job recovery of the past four years has been sub-par. The same can be said for North Carolina's jobs picture. Using em­ ployment at businesses as the mea­ sure, in the first four years after the recession of the early 1990s, job growth was 12 percent. In the first four years after the recession of the early 2000s, job growth in our state was 10 percent. This time, the job growth rate has been near 7 per­ cent. So why has our job recovery been relatively anemic? There are several potential reasons. One reason, in a way, is good: In North Carolina, our labor force has become more effi­ cient. Using improved training and modern equipment and technology, production per worker increased 7 percent between 2007 and 2012 in our state, and it jumped 34 percent from 1997 to 2012. Both of these improvements in productivity ex­ ceeded the comparable national gains. The bottom line is we simply need fewer people today to produce what we make and sell. Another issue is the construction market. Construction jobs in North Carolina plunged by one-third - the equivalent of 90,000 jobs - during the pullback in the housing market during the recession. Adding supplier and sup­ port jobs for con­ struction doubles the total to 180,000. Dr. Mike Walden N.C. Cooperative Extension Despite the im­ provement home in sales and h o m e building, these jobs have not yet come back. Indeed, construc­ tion employment has still declined in our state over the past two years. While we wouldn't necessarily ex­ pect all construction and related jobs to return to levels of the hous­ ing boom, a return to pre-boom lev­ els is reasonable. This translates to about 45,000 construction jobs and another 45,000 related jobs - jobs that we currently don't have. Economists are now thinking that a major reason for slow job growth is a skills mismatch. That is, many workers are unemployed because they don't have the skills and train­ ing employers want. There is some thinking that with the development of information technology and digi­ tal applications, the skills mismatch may have expanded in recent years. A recent study estimated that up to a third of the increase in un­ employment during the recession could have been due to this skills mismatch. For North Carolina, this would translate to about 100,000 individuals not being employed be­ cause they aren't trained in needed skills areas. Also, the study found that the skills mismatch is not lim­ ited to high-school dropouts and high-school graduates, but is also a factor for college graduates. Every state economy is impacted by national trends and national policies. Two large and far-reaching federal programs were passed in the last four years that some say could be having an adverse effect on job creation. The first is the Dodd-Frank Fi­ nancial Regulation Act, legislation implemented in reaction to the national financial crash in 2008. It imposes new rules, regulations and restrictions on financial services firms with a goal of preventing the kind of "speculation bubble" that occurred prior to the crash. While well-intentioned, there is some evi­ dence that the law may be inhibit­ ing lending, particularly to small businesses that are big job creators. In fact, small business loans have actually fallen during the recent economic recovery. The second new law possibly having an impact on jobs is the Affordable Care Act. This is also a massive program that imposes a system of subsidies and taxes to expand the use of health insurance. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office just issued a study suggesting the incentives resulting from the ACA may contribute to slower job growth. So where does this leave us in North Carolina? First, I'm optimis­ tic about the construction market. As long as the residential and com­ mercial building markets continue to improve, I think we will eventu­ ally see construction and related jobs come back. However, the skills mismatch will take a concerted ef­ fort by educators, businesses and workers to address and overcome. Related to this will be the continu­ ing development of new technology and machinery in the workplace, which some think is resulting in fewer, not more, jobs. So I guess it's easy for a person to be either an optimist or pesSifnist about jobs. You decide which you are! Dr. Mike WalHen is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Pro­ fessor and N.C. Cooperative Exten­ sion economist iii the Department of Agricultural and Resource Eco­ nomics of North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, eco­ nomic outlook and public policy. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 25 - March 21 Water's Landscape Exhibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paintings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13,2014. Cerda was born in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Madrid, Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then, she has liyed with her family in Boone. She is frequently featured in solo exhibitions in west­ ern N.C. including the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant recipient in 2011. For more in­ formation about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. Feb. 25 - 28 7 p.m. Revival Ser­ vices will be held at Peace Haven Commu­ nity Church, in Lansing. Services will begin Sun­ day at 6 p.m., weeknight services will begin at 7 p.m. Rev. Frank Woods will be the evangelist. Everyone is welcomed to attend. For more in­ formation, call 336-3843457. Feb. 25 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. ACCTA winter meet­ ing will be held at Fam­ ily Central. Meals will be provided for mem­ bers. Membership re­ newals and applications can be submitted at the meeting. Two hours of pesticide credits L N O D X will be available by attending the meet­ ing. Dwayne Tate with NCDA Agronomics divi­ sion will discuss tissue sampling. Chad Taylor with Plant Health Divi­ sion will give an update on Box blight in the area and discuss ways to protect your operation. Jill Sidebottom, NCSU Conifer IPM Specialist, will provide a 2014 pest update and Jeff Owen, Area Christmas Tree Ex­ tension Specialist, will provide a 2014 weed update. RSVP by Feb. 20, to the Cooperative Extension Service, Ashe Center at 846-5850. 7 p.m. The Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their reg­ ular monthly meeting at Smoky Mtn. Barbecue. Sue Counts, candidate for N.C. State House will be at the meeting to talk with everyone. For more information, call 8469068. Feb.26 11 a.m. Shelley Felder of The Honey Hole in West Jefferson will be the guest speak­ er at the Friends of the Library meeting. She will speak about the im­ portance of bees in the ecosystem at the Ashe County Public Library. Refreshments are served and the public is invited. Feb. 27 6 - 8 p . m . Finding Money for Small Busi­ ness. The Wilkes Com­ munity College Small Business Center is of­ fering a free seminar at Ashe Campus. LifeStore Bank's Joedy Eller will be the instructor. There is money available for small business growth, the key is knowing how to prepare and to better understand the process. Come hear 'some best practices and option for the next time you need funding for your small business. For more infor­ mation, call Celia Robin­ son at 336-846-3900 ext. 3117. March 1 7:30 p.m. Coffee House Live. Don't miss great live local enter­ tainment of traditional music variety at he West Jefferson Methodist Church Hensley Hall! Music Lineup includes: Laurel Creek String Band, HardTymes, Sha­ ron Mitchell and David Van Hoy as MC. Enjoy desserts, coffee and bev­ erages. Tickets are $10 and $5 students. For more information, call 336-846-ARTS. March 5 11:30 a.m. Nathan's Creek Extension and Community Associa­ tion Club Meeting will be held at Smoky Moun­ tain Barbecue. March 7 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Cen­ ter in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 west, stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge El­ ementary. Riverview is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more informafion, call 336-385-1314. 7 p.m. Wagoner Night Hike. Meet at the New River Park Wagoner Access Con­ tact Station for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while hiking approximately 1.5 miles. This hike will be on easy to moderate trails. Come join the fun, and don't forget your comfortable shoes and flashlight. March 8 10 a.m. The Fungus Among Us. Meet at the New River State Park's 221 Access Visitor Cen­ ter for a presentation on fungi. Ever wonder what those colorful, unique looking popula­ tions are on the forest floor or on trees? Come to a program that will inform us about the "fungus among us." Dur­ ing the presentation we will learn about differ­ ent types of fungi, how it reproduces, and basic tips on how to identify it. Following the presen­ tation will be short'na­ ture hike, where we can observe different types of fungi. Come prepared to learn and to observe nature's wonders. 6:30 p.m. Night Fly­ ers-Owls. Meet at the New River State Park's 221 Access Visitor Cen­ ter for a presentation about local owl species and a short hike. The presentation will be about 30 minutes and will reveal many truths about owls: how they hunt, if they can really turn their heads round and why, and what spe­ cies of owls that occur around the area. Fol­ lowing the presentation, there will be short hike where we will try to call owls in hopes of observ­ ing them. * �JEFFERSON POST day School class of Chest­ nut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Martin Gambill Road, will begin a study of neardeath experiences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is for Real", which is com­ ing out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 336-9829056. March 1 7:30 p.m. Coffee House Live. Don't miss great, live, local entertainment of the traditional music va­ riety at the West Jefferson Methodist Church Hensley Hall. This event's music Lineup includes: Laurel Creek String Band, HardTymes, Sharon Mitchell and David Van Hoy as MC. Enjoy desserts, coffee, and beverages. Tickets are $10 and $5 students. For more information, call 336-846ARTS. March 9 -12 7 p.m. Revival Ser­ vices will be held at Pleas­ ant Home Baptist Church. There will be special sing­ ing each night. DOM Da­ vid Blackburn will be the speaker. Pastor Lonnie Carpenter and the congre­ gation invite you to attend. March 16 - 21 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Bethel Bap­ tist Church. Pastor Brian Miller will be the guest speaker. Special singing every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and congregation invite everyone to attend. Hope for Hunger It's not too late to be in­ volved. Change This World will be partnering with sev­ eral youth groups in Ashe County to package 50,000 meals for hungry children in the nation of Haiti and throughout the world. The mission, "Hope for Hun­ ger," is scheduled for May 17, 2014. Donations in the amount of $10,350 have been collected, $12,500 is needed. Churches are asked to pray for the event and if your church hasn't donated and would like to do so, checks can be ear­ marked, "Hope for Hun­ ger" and sent to the Ashe Baptist Association Office, P.O. Box 850 Jefferson, NC 28640. If your youth group would like to be involved, please contact Rev. Ken Furches of Buffalo Baptist Church at 336-977-2383. or Dwight Furches of Midway Baptist Church at 3368777369. For more informa­ tion visit www.changethisworld.com. From Pagel There were 214 new list­ ing added during the month, the second fewest since the end of 2012. At the start of February more than 2,300 homes were on the market in Ashe, Avery and WaLaugi counties. In recent years January has become the traditional low watermark for the year's Realtor® sales. The strong start to 2014 could indicate anespecially busy year ahead "This is a great time to buy a home in the High Country " said Sam Taylor, 2014 President of the High Country Association of Realtors®. "Continued low interest rates, along with a high inventory of homes in the local market, have us optimistic that 2014 is going to be an even better year than 2013." Local Realtors® are com­ ing off their fourth straight year of growing sales. They sold 1,299 homes in 2013, a 3 percent increase from 2012, and a 28 percent increase from 2011. In that same time span the annual median sold price declined 10 percent, from $212,000 in 2011 to $190,000 in 2013. Nationally, existing-home sales were up 9.1 percent, acrording to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). That was the stron­ gest performance since 2006. ran pnce for the year was $197,100, which was 11.5 percent above the 2012 median of $176800. "Existing-home sales have risen nearly 20 percent since 2011, with job growth, record low mortgage interest rates and a large pent-up demand driving the market," said Lawrence Yiin, NAR chief economist Mortgage rates remain steady. Tne 30-year fixedrate mortga#> was 423 per­ cent during the first week of February, down from 432 per­ cent the week before, accord[ to Freddie Mac It was the consecutive week rates declined Sign up for FREE Your Door! Results Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. • From Page 1 was going to continue to grow, but wanted to make sure it was focused in the communities. "People want to see growth, but to a certain 6x1601," he said, noting people are wanting to see "localized" business and growth. There were concerns about having public utili­ ties along the highway corridors outside of city limits, with 42 percent in support and 31 per­ cent against. An addi­ tional 27 percent did not know, or had no answer. Some of the responses promoted having fiber optic and 4G networks in Ashe, or expanding trash pickups outside the city limits. Others believed growth would not be the answer. While people were generally in support of development within the different commu­ nities of Ashe County, it was clear that they were concerned about Ashe County becoming similar to Asheville or Boone. Stumb said many were concerned about pollut- PAGE Housing CHURCH CALENDAR Feb. 25 - March 10:30 a.m. "Heaven is for Real". The adult Sun­ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,2014 Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Members of the Ashe County Planning Board discuss the responses received from the land use survey during their meeting on Thursday. Feb. 20. ing industries, devel­ opment along the New River or having bill­ boards on the highways. Board member responses Following the pre­ sentation, members of the Planning Board expressed gratitude to Stumb for his work on the information he found and the survey he sent out. "I really appreciate you doing this survey," Rick Surber, planning board member said. "It shows us what we are up against." Board member Arvill Scott, also said the board would welcome Simple. Affordable. Effective. any additional com­ ments people would like to give. Board member Darrell Hamilton said he didn't know what the responses told the board about the county's future, "At this point I'm not sure what the survey tells us what our coun­ ty wants except lots of jobs," Hamilton said. The next meeting of the Planning Board will be on Thursday, March 6. That meeting will focus on residential development, housing and subdivisions. {Easy to Set Up! Upgrades Available! • Want to sell your products online? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need a website for your business? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Commissioners Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! From Page1 Stop 1 - Log on lo jeffereonpost.eom and the first ones to talk with him. Yearick said the coun­ ty is planning on work­ ing with the different volunteer fire depart­ ments to start fixing coverage issues within the county, which will take up to a year. Some of these plans include redistricting so a person's property is not in two different fire districts, and installing GPS systems on the emergency vehicles, so the county can physi­ cally watch the vehicles on dispatch maps to see where they are and how long it will take for them to get to a fire, wreck or ambulance call. "We're going to do a better job of crossing our t's and dotting our i's," Yearick said. Exchange of prop­ erty The board also unani­ mously approved a land exchange on Clarence Lyall Road between the County of Ashe and property owner Steve Halsey. According to the reso­ lution, the county and Halsey plan to exchange .07 acre tracts with each other. Both tracts are valued at $2,100. The exchange will help the Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Department have better access to sup­ plies. Yearick and County Attorney John Kilby pushed for the Board to go ahead and give approval. "That would permit us to go ahead and do all the paperwork in the next week or so," Yearick said. Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe, before the vote was approved, wanted to make sure one clarification was in the contract. "I would like to make sure this lease specifi­ cally states in there that anything that is on that property is going to be able to be used by any of the fire departments and the forestry associa­ tion," she said. "I think that needs to be very clear in this lease." Kilby said they could amend the lease to make sure that is added in the agreement. A public notice was released by Yearick on Feb. 7 about the exchange of proper­ ty, saying the resolu­ tion would be brought before the Board of Commissioners. listing. Then select "Is this your business? Claim it!" Stop 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill oul the new account form and select "Sign me Up." 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Spurts Writer (386) 84<>-7l64 iiham(<i ri\ ltaMiuxlia.rom found at jeffersonpost.com Elliott wins 2A Championship Nathan Ham nham©CMtasmedia com Senior wrestler Michael El­ liott brought home the fifth state championship in Ashe County High School history on Saturday in Greensboro. After falling- short in the match last year, I to get over the hump and will have- his name on a banner in the ACHS gym­ nasium. Elliott joins Derrick Miller (2001, 103-pounds), Austin MikeaJ (2002, 140ixmnds), Aaron Scott (2009,140-pounds) and Josh Wineberg (2012, 285-pounds) in the elite com­ pany of state championship winners. After winning the 2A Mid­ west Regional last week, El­ liott's run to the championship started with a 20-3 technical fall win over Gerald Watkins from Buriington-Cummings. In the quarterfinals, Elliott scored an 8-1 decision win over Newton-Conover's Nathan Reitzel, the second seed from the western regional. With only four wrestlers remaining to compete for the 152-pound championship, two matches remained to decide who would compete for the championship on Saturday. Western regional top seed Paul Carson from Hunter Huss faced off against east champ Brody McGrath from Croatan. McGrath pinned Careon with just 20seconds remaining in the match. Elliott faced Angel Najar, the second seed out of the east from North Pitt High School Elliott beat Najar by a 4-1 decision. In the championship match, Elliott battled McGrath down to the wire and pulled off the 4-2 decision win. The Huskies had two other grapplers competing in the state championship tournament. 195-pounder Shawn Baker lost to South Granville's Austin Brogden in the first round be­ fore dropping his fust match in the consolation round to Charlie Bosshard of Hendersonville. Mitchell Brown had to face top seeded and undefeated Tywon Bond of Holmes HS and was pinned at the 2:29 maik of the match. In the consolation rounds, Bartiett Yancey's Wil­ liam Pressley pinned Brown with nine seconds left in the fust period. . 1A State Champions: 106 - Irvin Portugal (Robbinsville) 113 - David Guevara (Tarboro) 120 - Zack On (RobbinsviDe) 126 - James Dagget (Cha­ tham Central) 132 - TV Franklin (Avery County) 138 - Chris Jaeger (Chatham Central) 145 - Derrick Woodie (East Wilkes) 152 - Justin Todd (Allegha­ ny) 160- Frank LaDew (BtshopMcGuinness) 170 - Daniel Bomar (Mitch­ ell County) 182 - Malachi Beaver (Mur­ phy) 195-Spencer McCoy (Swain County) 220 - Taylor Nester (AT leghany) Photos courtesy|Zach Colburn. Wilkes Journal-Patriot Elliott almost pinned Brody McGrath in the champi­ onship match at 152 pounds. ^ , 285 - Jervon Faison (TraskHeide) 2A State Champions: 106 - Ray-Shun Moore (Thomasville) 113 - Grant Hall (Croatan) Michael Elliott stands atop the po­ 120 - Brandon Reynolds dium after his championship win in Elliott gets his hand raised in victory after taking a (West Wilkes) Greensboro on Saturday. 126 - Jacob Houck (West decision win in the championship match. Caldwell) 132 - Nicauzi Mitchell (TW. 3A State Champions: (Orange) 138-Wiff Clark (Cary) 106 - Logan Durham (South Andrews) 182 - Willie Bivens (Eastern 145 - Nashid Barrow (Wake 138 - Joby Armenta (South­ Rowan) Guilford) west Onslow) • 113 - Mitchel Langford 195 - Wood Mancuso (West Forest) 152 - Bryant Halsch (South­ 145 - Dalton Clark (Provi­ (North Henderson) Carteret) dence Grove) 120 - Heath Gleaton (Central 220 - Michael Simonovich east Guilford) 160 - Jaquon SoweD (River­ 152-Michael Elliott (Ashe Cabarrus) (North Buncombe) County) 126 - Troy Gregor (Hickory 285 - Joseph Sculthorpe side) 170 - Bryce Walker (Rags160 - Zach Winegardner Ridge) (Topsail) dale) (Southwest Onslow) 132 - Jacob Grigg (East Gas­ 4A State Champions: 182 - Malik McDonald 170 - Andrew Brotherton ton) 106 - Paton Jenkins (Park­ (South View) (Bandys) 138 - Billy Benfield (Sun Val­ land) 195 - DeAndre Jones (New 182 - Diego Martinez ley) 113 - Drew Turner (Park­ Bern) (AydenGrifton) 145 - Ben Bullins (More- land) 195 - Mack George (West head) 220 - Thomas Rodriquez 120 - Richard Tolston (Jack Lincoln) (Parkland) 152 - Drake Patrum (South- Britt) 220 - Kyle Guins (Bunker em Guilford) 285 - Adam Olsen (High 126 - Irvin Enriquez Hill) 160 - Logan Fariowe (Sun (Pinecrest) Point Central) 285 - Dakota Bell (North Valley) 132 - Demetre Kostis •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) Wilkes) 170 - David Peters-Logue (Watauga) 846-7164 or onTwitter «PNathanHam87 Baseball scrimmages at Alexander Central Photos by Teresa Laws|Jefferson Post The Ashe County Huskies took part In its first baseball action of the season, scrimmaging Joe Richardson fires a pitch in Saturday's three teams at Alexander Central on Satur­ scrimmage. Ashe beat West Caldwell, 2-L day. Pictured here, Alex Laws sits behind the The Huskies came up short against Alexan­ plate while a an opposing hitter swings at a der Central and Bunker Hill. Photos bu Nathan Ham I Jefferson Post Devan Sheets led Ashe with 11 points against the Rams last Thursday. Gavin Woodie scored three points off the bench. Huskies fall in MVAC semifinals Nathan Ham nham@c ivitasmedia.com For the third time this season, the Starmount Rams got the best of the Huskies, this time in the semifinals of the Mountain Valley Conference Tourna­ ment at North Wilkes last Thursday. James Ashley poured in 24 points and had three steals on th£ defensive end of the court to send the Rams to the championship game. Luke Shore added nine points, Josh Houser had eight and Trey Bryant had six. Ashe did a great job against Kyler Gregory, holding him to just two points. Last time out, Gregory scored 16 points and pulled down eight re­ bounds to cap the regular season sweep over Ashe. Senior Devan Sheets scored 11 points in his final game and fellow se­ nior Cullen Ashley had six points and three rebounds. Connor Bowers put in nine points, Judd Price scored five, Coco Clay had four, Bradley Lucas scored four and Kendall Richard­ son also had four points. Gavin Woodie finished with three and Corbin Winebarger wrapped up Ashe's scoring totals with two points. For Starmount, the Rams went on to win the MVAC Tournament over Alleghany and locked down the top 1A seed from the conference. Ashe saw its season come to an end as the squad was left out of the 2A state playoffs. The Huskies finished up at 10-16 overall, but cer­ tainly have a bright future to look forward too. Ashe will return three starters and have a great amount of depth, including help from a junior varsity squad that finished the year at 19-3 overall and 13-0 in the con­ ference. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ®NathanHam87 N.C. Waterfowl Conservation stamp and print are unveiled Minnesota wildlife artist Scot Storm took top honors in the 2014 N.C. Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print Competition with his vivid portrayal of a pair of hooded mergansers. The acrylic painting will become theimage on what is commonly referred to as the North Carolina duck stamp. It was unveiled earlier this month at the 19th Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and the N.C. Decoy Carving Championships in Beaufort County during an evening preview reception. Signed and numbered regular edition prints with mint stamps of tne winning portrait will be available from the N.C. Wildlife Re­ sources Commission's N.C. Wild Store, on July 1 for $145. Storm is no stranger to the N.C. Wit erfowl Con­ servation Stamp and Print Competition. He has won the competition twice, in 2010 and 2008,and placed third in 2009. He was one of 35 wildlife artists from 20 states to submit entries into this year's competition, which started back in 2008 as a partnership between the Com­ mission and the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild. The guild spon­ sors the an­ nual winter wildlife fes­ tival E a c h year, the Commis­ N.C. Wildlife Commission sion speci­ fies five eli­ A pair of hooded mergansers, painted by Min­ gible species nesota artist Scot Storm, took top honors in the 2014 N.C. Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and related habitats for and Print competition. the compe­ tition. This Mention) - Tundra swan year, artists could submit by Guy Crittendon of Rich­ painting of tundra swans, mond, Va.; black ducks, Atlantic brant, 5th Place (Honorable gidwalls or hooded mergan­ Mention) - Black duck by sers. Richard Clifton, winner of In addition to Storm's the N.C. Waterfowl Conser­ painting, the other top en- vation Stamp and Print in trip selected by a panel of 2011 and 2012, of Milfoni, judges were unveiled during Del the receptiouThey were: Proceeds from sales of 2nd Place - Tundra swan -the print and stamp sup­ by George Lockwood of port the Wildlife Resources Santa \hez, Calif.; Commissions Waterfowl 3rd Place - Tundra swan Fund, which generates rev­ by John Brennan of Lutz, enue for the conservation of 4th Place (Honorable waterfowl habitat in North Carolina. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, FEBRI AKY 25,2014 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 14SP5 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BETTY M. LAMBERT AND HURSHEL L LAMBERT DATED MAY 20. 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 397 AT PAGE 1290 IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY. NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default In the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the se­ cured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on March 12, 2014 the following de­ scribed real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Ashe County. North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEGINNING on an iron stake, the Harold Hammond, J.P. Lewis and Ted Roland comer on north side of street, running with the said Hammond, Lewis and Roland line, N. 18 deg. 30' W 150 feet to iron stake; thence with a division line of said Lewis and Roland prop­ erty as follows: N 71 deg 30' E 150 feet to iron stake, S 18 deg. 30' E 150 feet to iron stake on north side of said street, S 71 deg. 30' W 150 feet with north side of said street to the point of BEGIN­ NING. containing 0.5 acre, more or less. And Being more commonly known as: 167 Carolina Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Hershel Lambert. The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the of­ ficers, directors, attorneys, em­ ployees, agents or authorized representative of either Trust­ ee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilit­ ies or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and en­ cumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclos­ ure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is great­ er, is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Pur­ chaser at the sale shall be en­ titled only to a return of the de­ posit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued In fa­ vor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was re­ newed on or after October 1, • 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agree­ ment upon 10 days written no­ tice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is February 19, 2014. Grady I ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 bttp://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-052510 Published: 2.25.14/3.4.14 13 SP 112 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Roy Hamilton to Robert W. . Garrison, Trustee(s), which was dated February 28. 2006 and recorded on March 6, 2006 in Book 343 at Page 1539, Ashe County Registry, North Carolina Default having been made of the note thereby secured by trie said Deed of Trust and the LEGALS undersigned. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on March 5, 2014 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing descnbed property situ­ ated in Ashe County. North Carolina, to wit: BEING LOT FOURTEEN (14) in Autumn Valley Ranches Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 317B, of the Public Registry of Ashe County, North Carolina There is EXCEPTED from the above described property, a 1.500 acre tract described as follows: BEING a tract of land located in Pine Swamp Township. Ashe County, North Carolina, being a northeast portion of Lot No. 14 of Autumn valley Ranches Subdivision as recor­ ded in Plat Book 4, at page 317b, Ashe County Registry, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEGINNING on a point in the center line of an existing 30.00' road right of way. said point le!•••••• being V* northeast corner of Lot No. 14 and the northwest corner of Lot No. 15 of Au­ tumn Valley Ranches Subdivi­ sion (Plat Book 4, at | 317B. Ashe County Registry); thence running with the com­ mon line of Lots Nos. 14 and 15, S. 01-39-00 W., crossing an existing 1/2" conduit pipe at 17.27 feet, for a total distance of 354.00 feet to a new 1/2" rebar, thence leaving the line of Lot No. 15 and running with a division line of Lot No. 14, S. 61-51-30 W. 212.61 feet to a new 1/2" rebar; N. 01-39-00 E., crossing a 1/2" rebar set at 321.09 feet, for a total dis­ tance of 354.25 feet to a point in the centertine of an existing 30.00' road right of way; thence running with the centerline of said roadway, N. 61-5500 E. 212.49 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 1.500 acres, inclusive of the southern half of an existing 30.00' road right of way. Area by coordinate computation. Ac­ cording to a survey by Billy W. Barr, RLS L-3174, dated 18 March 1999, Job No. 990307. Bearings are relative to the Au­ tumn Valley Ranches Subdivi­ sion. Being the same property as described in that certain deed from David A Hamilton and wife, Mary Ann Hamilton to Roy Scott Hamilton, dated May 19, 1999 and of record in Deed Book 240, Pg. 308, Ashe County Registry. BEING THE SAME PROP­ ERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM MARY ANN HAMILTON, WID­ OW TO ROY HAMILTON, RE­ CORDED IN DEED BOOK 338, PAGE 856, OF THE ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY. (SAID DEED RE-RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 343. PAGE 864-866 OF THE ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY TO CORRECT TOWNSHIP) Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 933 Autumn Valley Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750 00). whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. Said property to be offered jrsuant pursuai to this Notice of Sale irec is being offered for sale, trans­ fer ... conveyance "AS IS and vey WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at. or relating to the property being offered for sale. Thte sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current own­ ers) of the property is/are Roy Hamilton. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1. 2007. may. after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to con­ LEGALS vey title to this properly for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to. the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee. in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have ment. may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina. LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott. PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington. NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-05928-FC02 PUBLISHED 02.18.14/2.25.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 27th day of April, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 27th day of January, 2014. For the Estate of Ellis Duane Martin Ellisa Martin Dickson 3815 Velinda Drive Winston-Salem. NC 27106 PUBLISH: 2.4.14/2.11.14/2.18.14/2.25.17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jack Bumgardner, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 11th day of February, 2014. For the Estate Jack Bumgard­ ner Tanya Dawn Mayberry 863 Old Buffalo Road West Jefferson PUBLISH: 02.18.14/2.25.14/3.4.14/3.11.1 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 19th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 19th day of February, 2014. For the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne Mary M. Newport 1579 Brimfield Circle Sykesville. MD 21784 Published: 2.25.14/3.4.14/3.11.14/3 18.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 28. December 2012 as Adminis­ trator CTA of the estate of RICHARD ALLEN WALTON, JR., late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 12th day of May, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed This 11th day of February, 2014. John B Jak Reeves. Adminis­ trator CTA Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM. PLLC P.O Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 2.11.14/2.18.14/2.25.14/3.4.14 EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Carlton D. Trainum, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before the 27th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 25th day of February. 2014 For the Estate of Cartton D. Trainum Amanda D Holliday 418 Upland Pr. Wilmington. NC 28411 LISH 2.25/3.4/3.11/3.18, PUBLIt 2014 Miscellaneous AUCTION / ESTATE YARD SALE —MULTIM The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both pnnt and online products to local businesses Will handle an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. Must have prior sales experience, excellent computer skills, internet savvy, dependable vehicle, dean driving record, valid driver's license and auto insurance. 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Department of Agri­ culture conducts an agricultural census every five years and re­ leased preliminary results of the 2012 survey today. North Carolina had 2,700 fewer farms in 2012 than it did in 2007.The state's 50,210 farms occupy 8.41 million kres of land. In 2007, there were 52,913 farms on 8.47 million acres. The 62,560acre drop is sig­ nificantly less than the amount the state lost over the previous five years. From 2002 to 2007, the decrease was 600,000 acres. State Agriculture Commis­ sioner Steve Troxler said a few factors may have slowed the loss of farmland. "The recession reduced the demand for land for residential and commercial development," he said. "But starting in 2005, the state also established the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to help counties and con­ servation groups protect work­ ing farms and forests, and this program has been beneficial" TEven soj the loss of 2,700 farms is troubling at a time when worldwide demand for food con­ tinues to grow. We also faww that North Carolina is joining about 100,000 people a year, which will only increase the pressure on farmland. We clearly have tostep up our conservation efforts. It s a priority 1 w3 work on with the General Assembly tins year," Troxler said Other census findings: •The average size of a North Carolina farm is 168 acres, eight more than in 2007. •The average age of N.C farmers jumjied 3 percent to 58.9. Nationally, the average age is 58.3. •Between 2007 and 2012, the market value of N.C. agricul­ tural products sold increased 22 percent to $12.6 billion. The perfarm average value of salesgrew by 28 percent to $250,089. •Seventy-eight percent of N.C. farms have been in opera­ tion 10 yearsor more. The USDA will release addi­ tional census data in the spring. JEFFERSON POST Creston man pleads guilty to drug and fraud charges A Creston man pleaded guilty in federal court Thurs­ day, Feb. 20 to defrauding consumers of nearly $5 mil­ lion by misbranding erectile dysfunction drugs and sell­ ing them as 'all natural" herbal supplements, accord­ ing to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of N.C.. Anne M. Tompkins. Kamran Rezapour, 52, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler to one count of wire fraud and two counts of drug misbranding. At Thursdays plea hearing. Rezapour admitted that from 2009 through April 2013, he defrauded consum­ ers of nearly $5 million, by fraudulently and falsely claiming that his erectile dysfunction products were "100 % safe and natural." Rezapour admitted that his products contained ingredients similar to pre­ scription drugs such as Viagra, which require FDA approval to market and dis­ tribute. According to court documents, Rezapour was the owner and operator of Nutrition for Health, Inc. and Mojo Risen, LLC. Through these compa­ nies, Rezapour sold dietary supplements, male enhance­ ment drugs and erectile dysfunction drugs, includ­ ing Mojo Risen, Mojo Sen­ sation and VajiVedic. Court documents indicate that Rezapour advertised Mojo Risen and the other erectile dysfunction pills as non­ prescription, "all natural" herbal supplements. As part of his plea. Reza­ pour admitted that in order to induce consumers to pur­ chase his Mojo Risen, Reza­ pour made multiple and re­ peated false claims that the sexual enhancement prod­ ucts were "100% safe and natural" and without "harsh and dangerous side effects." Rezapour admitted in court those claims were false. Court documents state Mojo Risen. Mojo Sen­ sation and VajiVedic con­ tained pharmaceutical and prescription compounds, including sildenafil (the ac­ tive ingredient in Viagra) and its chemical analogue noracetildinafil, which Rezapour smuggled into the United States from China. Rezapour did not list sildenafil, noracetildenafil or any another prescription ingredient in the packaging material and advertising materi for the supplements and did not provide any warnings about the possible adverse side effects of sildenafil and noracetildenafil. Court doc­ uments indicate these prod­ ucts also did not bear the symbol "Rx only" on their labels, as is required for all prescription drugs. According to court re­ cords, Rezapour and his Chinese supplier evaded detection of the pharma- ceutical and prescription compounds by U.S. Cus­ toms authorities and the FDA by falsely labeling the packages as "paint prod­ ucts," "care product[sj" and "gift (sj." Rezapour ulti­ mately distributed his prod­ ucts nationwide, including to customers in Charlotte, and received approximately $4,944,939 in payments for the fraud scheme. During the course of the investigation, law enforce­ ment agents seized ap­ proximately $1.5 million in funds, as well as gold and silver coins in connection with the fraud. Reza ur agreed to forfeit all of t assets as part of his plea agreement in this case. "Reza pour's custom­ ers bought his mislabeled drugs as safe alternatives to prescription medications," lompkins Tompkins said. "What's particularly troubling is that Rezapour knew his products contained certain ingredients that Could cause serious health consequenc­ es, yet he marketed and sold his supplements without appropriate warning labels. My office and our federal partners will prosecute those who profit from the reckless sale of misbranded drugs to unsuspecting con­ sumers." 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In his plea agreement, Rezapour has agreed to pay full restitution for any losses resulting from his criminal scheme. The final restitution amount will be determined by the Court at Rezapour's sentencing hearing, which has not been scheduled yet. Rezapour has been detained since April 17,2013. The investigation into Rezapour was conducted by FDA-OCI and USPIS, with the assistance of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In June 2013, the FDA issued a warning against Mojo Risen, advising con­ sumers not to purchase or to discontinue using the product immediately. The FDA also advised consum­ ers who have experienced any negative side effects as a result of using this prod­ uct to consult a health care professional as soon as pos­ sible. For more information please visit: http://www.fda. gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/ consumers/buy ingusingmedicinesafely/medicationhealthfraud/ucm355904. htm. 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High. 35- i 26 SPORTS 'Mat Monsters' fundraiser Monday ... Page 9 SI l < \ I M . v s i l l K H M Y, N'OKTtt < tKOf I W M M l Vol. 89, Issue 17 •1.00 FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 28.2014 Williams to take late Anderson's board position By Wil Petty lpetty@civitasmedia.com Members of the Jeffer­ son Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Wes Williams at its month­ ly meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. Williams will serve on the Board through the 2015 election, and will repelace the late Franklin "Junior" Anderson Jr. who died Saturday, Feb. 22. "In my opinion, Junior was one of the main cogs in Jefferson," said Alder­ man Mark Johnston. "He was always aware of what was going on before it hap­ pened." Williams, worked at Leviton for 36 years and now does freelance elec­ tric and plumbing work throughout the commu­ nity. During the meeting, mayor Bluferd Eldreth requested a moment of si­ lence in Anderson's memo­ ry. During the meeting, the Board was to discuss a res­ ignation letter submitted by Anderson last month, but the resignation was de­ clined. "He dies as an alderman and not an ex alderman," Johnston said. Anderson served 22 years on the Jefferson Board of Aldermen. Fellow alderman Charles Caudill made the proposal for Wil­ liams to join the board, saying it was Andersons request Williams replace him. "We give (retiring alder­ men) an opportunity to appoint," Caudill said. "Of course, we have to vote on it." Williams expressed his appreciation for the Board s approval and was immediately sworn in by Town Manager Cathy Howell. After the meeting end­ ed, the board members dis­ cussed the legacy Ander­ son left behind. Among the things included his work in getting the forestry service building at Family Central and getting the Jefferson Fire Department. "He did a lot of things nobody ever knew he did," Caudill said. Also noted was his in­ volvement with the Christ­ mas tree industry and how he was instrumental in get­ ting that industry rolling in See Board I XX L_l Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Wes Williams, of Jefferson, was sworn In as alderman at the Jefferson Board of Aldermen meeting Monday. Feb. 24 fol­ lowing the death of Alderman Franklin "Junior" Anderson last weekend. Senior Center to host Al/heimers discussions By Wil Petty ipetty@dvitasmedia com Submitted photo | Jefferson Post To celebrate Ruby Denny's 100th birthday, local officials presented her with an official proclamation from the High Country Council of Government. At the presentation were (from left): Ashe County Manager Sam Yearick, Senior Tar­ heel Delegate Charles Caudill. Ashe County Commissioner Gerald Price and the Ashe Services for Aging Chairman of the Board Richard Blackburn. liuby Denny celebrates 100th birthday By Alan Bulluck Denny was one of eight children bom to James and Nevia Greer. Much of her childhood was spent helping her Ruby Greer Denny, who just cel­ parents and sibling!sustain their small ebrated her 100th birthday, lived mountain farm. through two world warn, experienced varm; a family farm," Denny said. the Great Depression, the fust lunar "We grew beans to sell, and tobacco, binding, the September 11th attacks, and milked cows." and the election of the nations first In 1931 she married Dolphus African American president. Denny. The couple had eight children On Monday, Feb. 24, the High - Doyle, Charlie, Jim, Clara, Larry, Do­ Country Council of Governments ris, Gary and Bruce. Division of Aging honored the Todd After the Great Depression, Denny resident with an official proclamation followed her sons to Pennsylvania in honor of her 100th birthday. where she worked in a mushroom can­ The event to honor the centenar­ nery. ian Denny was originally scheduled "At that time, it was hard getting a to take place in January but was job in Ashe County," Denny said. postponed due to inclement weather. Two years later, Denny returned to Denny was bom in learningon Jam 18, Ashe County. She decided that she 1914. either wanted to work with seniors or Among those in attendance to mark with children. the occasion were:Senior Tarheel Del­ She chose the former and took a job egate to the N.C. Senior Tarheel Legis­ at Grandview Nursing Home, how­ lature and Jefferson Alderman Charles, ever, she didn't abandon her desire to Caudill, chairman of the Ixiaid of direc­ work with children altogether. For a tors for Ashe Services for Aging Rich­ decade, Denny volunteered as a Foster ard Blackburn, Ashe County Manager Grandmother at Lansing School be­ Sam Yearick and Ashe County Com­ fore retiring at the age of 80. missioner Gerald Price. "I had somefond memories of work­ abulluck@civitasmedia.com When it comes to Al­ zheimer's disease, the sooner it can be detected, the better off a family can be. This is why starting at 11:30 a.m. on Mon­ day, March 10, the Ashe County Senior Center will be hosting a series of dis­ cussions presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Western Carolina. Every 68 seconds, some­ body in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheim­ er's Disease or Dementia, according to the Alzheim­ er's Association. Glenda Luther, the Vol­ unteer coordinator for jpetty@civitasmedia.com Alan Bulluck can be reached at 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck Ashe County, said the Alzheimer's Association will do a presentation once a month from March through the summer for people to learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia. "The discussions will fo­ cus on the different aspects of Alzheimer's disease," Luther said. Luther said the first discussion will focus on knowing the 10 signs of Al­ zheimer's. A major difference be­ tween Alzheimer's and DeSee Alzheimber's I XX Planning board approves construction of cell tower By Wil Petty ing down there," Denny said. Denny has always had a soft spot for children. According to caretaker Joy Wilton, Denny used to have a habit of replying to mail-order sweepstakes offers - much to the chagrin of her hus­ band. What did she plan to do with her winnings? "I was gonna build a place for chil­ dren that didn't have a home," Denny said. These days, Denny resides at the Hill View Family Cotter where she spends her days entertaining and warming tjte heartsof h<T caretakers. "(Denny) blessed me in a lot of ways," Wilton said. "She's just remakable." Denny continues to enjoy reading, quilting and remaining active in the community and her church. Denny said she's made a quilt for every one erf her grandchildren, including one for her grandson's college roommate, which was a graduation present. Though legally blind. Denny re­ cently taught a friend how to quilt. alzheimer's association Those who have their cell phone service with AT&T soon will have bet­ ter service in northern parts of the county. A new tower, under construcvtion near Crumpler, will have AT&T as an occupant. There will be space for three additional servers, such as Verizon or the county's emergency services to be on the tower. The Ashe County Plan­ ning Board unanimously approved the cell tower. Representing the ap­ proval of the tower was Da­ vid Pokela of Greensborobased Nexsen-Pruet. The tower will be constructed by American Tower, based in Boston. "Because every jurisdic­ tion is concerned about co-location opportunities, we gave consideration to See XXXX | XX WM Petty |Jefferson David Pokela. of Greensboro-based Nexsen-Pruet pr«er the Planning Board information on the new ceil tower will be initially used by AT&T. 'w N.C. Child report shows progress on key health indicators for children in Ashe County Since 2007, Ashe County chil­ dren have experienced improve­ ment in key health indicators, including insurance coverage, dental care, teen pregnancy, child deaths and even high school graduation rates. These gains are at odds with what's expected during econom­ ic downturns when health out­ comes typically worsen. "Poverty causes increased fi­ nancial and emotional strains on families that often result in poor­ Report shows more children insured, lower teen pregnancy er health outcomes for children," said Laila A. Bell, director of research and data at N.C. Child. "These data show that public policy actions which promote ev­ idence-based programs and sup­ port local communities can be powerful tools to safeguard our children's health during tough economic times." NC Child's 2013 Child Health County Data Card for Ashe County finds between 2007 and 2012: • Medicaid enrollment in­ creased by 18.1 percent and Health Choice enrollment in­ creased by 6.2 percent, which is consistent with statewide data showing a 30 percent decline in uninsured children. • Medicaid-eligible children who received dental care in­ creased by 13.3 percent for chil­ dren ages 1-5 and 22.7 percent for children ages 6-14. • The state's teen pregnancy rate continued to improve, drop­ ping 43 percent to 19.7 per 1,000 girls ages 15-17. The teen preg­ nancy rate was 13.6 per 1,000 girls in Ashe County. • Statewide, child fatalities continued to decline, falling percent to 58.6 per 100,000 d Jre.n,™der 18. Ashe Com had three child deaths in 2012 • I ne graduation rate declir by 4.9 percent. It s no coincidence that Aj County experienced a signifies decline in its teen pregnancy r a increase in its graduati rate over the past several yeai Bell said. "Both of these indi lors have been targeted by w See Children 1 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County Dis­ trict Court was held Feb. 20, with the Honorable Michael Duncan presid­ ing. These decisions were handed down by the court: Luther Marvin Beck III: (M) assault on a female — 2 counts, (T) failure to report acci­ dent, (T) DWLR — 2 counts, cons. (P) not guilty (J) guilty ACJ 75 days suspended sen­ tence, 18 months un­ supervised probation. Must stay 250 feet away from victim at all times, cannot be on property of employment, no third party communication. $50 plus CC. Rebecca D. Hay worth: (M) school attendance law violation, (M) mis­ demeanor probation violation, (M) misde­ meanor larceny — cons. (P) no contest (J) 24 hours active, credit time served. Ethan Hoffman: (T) DWLR — 3 counts, (T) fail to exhibit surrender license (T) use foreign license while DWLR (P) not guilty (J) guilty, 45 days ACJ suspended sen­ tence, 12 months unsu­ pervised probation $200 plus CC. Danny Paul Maye: (F) possession of stolen property. (T) DWLR impaired — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty 15 to 27 months active NC DOC, restitution to be civil judgement. Dustin Allen Miller: (T) driving while im­ paired (J) 120 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised probation $250 plus CC. Logan Trivette: (M) breaking and/or enter­ Submit your pct'» photo & tonic.t entry form online at robesonian.com now. Hnter early, voting starts SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 16"! ing — 2 counts (M) misdemeanor larceny— 2 counts (J) guilty 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months su­ pervised probation res­ titution of $195.00. $75 plus CC. (M) possession of drug paraphernalia, (M) misdemeanor larce­ ny — cons. (P) guilty (J) 90-96 Supervised proba­ tion 10 months, 24 hours CWS. Heather Reynee Wil­ son: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty, 60 days ACJ sus­ pended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Di­ vision of Adult Correc­ tions; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges local and state election filings At the Jefferson Post, we are keeping you in­ formed on who has filed in districts involving Ashe County. Here are the people who have filed, according to the Ashe County and N.C. Board of elections as of Wednesday, Feb. 26. U.S. Senate (held by Kay Hagan) • Ted Alexander (R) • Greg Brannon (R) • Tim D'Annunzuio (L) • Heather Grant (R) • Kay Hagan (D) • Mark Harris (R) • Sean Haugh (L) • Edward Kryn (R) • Jim Snyder (R) • Will Stewart (D) U.S. House, N.C. Dis­ trict 5 (held by Virginia Foxx) • Phil Doyle (R) • Virginia Foxx (R) • Gardenia Henley (D) N.C. Senate Dis­ trict 45 (held by Dan Soucek) • Dan Soucek (R) • Jim Sponenberg (D) N.C. House District 93 (held by Jonathan Jordan) • Sue Counts (D) • Jonathan Jordan (R) District Attorney, Ju­ dicial District 23 (held by Tom E. Horner) • Tom E. Horner (R) District Court Judg­ es, Judicial District 23 (held by William F. Brooks, David V. Byrd and Michael D. Dun­ can) • William F. Brooks (for Brooks seat) • David V. Byrd (for Byrd seat) • Fred Bauer (for Dun­ can seat) • Robert Crumpton (for Duncan seat) • Tracey McMillian Jordan (for Duncan seat) • Donna L. Shumate (for Duncan seat) Superior Court Judge, Judicial District 23 (held by Edgar Alex­ FIND was set at $35,000. Greer was re­ leased on Feb. 13 Feb. 12 Roger Gregory Ray, 26, of West Jefferson was charged with driv­ ing while impaired and driving with a revoked license. Bond was set at $750. Ray was released the next day. Feb. 16 Steven Ray Miller, 33, of Jeffer­ son was charged with assault on a female and simple assault. Bond information is unknown. Miller was released later that day. Christopher John Richardson Sr., 42, of Jefferson was charged with two counts of violating a domestic violence protection or­ der. Richardson has not been released. ROADS il ho Empire Aid AN AMERICAN R VOLUTION Wil Petty can be reached at County crime report Feb. 10 John Eric Burnett III, 65, of Jef­ ferson was charged with injury to personal property, simple assault and communicating threats. Bond was set at $1,000. Burnett was released the next day. Amanda Eileen Smith, 31, of West Jefferson was charged with being in­ toxicated and disruptive. Bond was set at $500. Smith was released the next day. Feb.11 Kevin Keith Adolph, 37, of Crumpler was charged with non-support pi a child. Bond was set at $5,000. Adolph has not been released. James Anthony Greer, 48, of Lan­ sing was charged with possession with intent to manufacture/sell/dis­ tribute methamphetamine and pos­ session of methamphetamine. Bond CHEVROLET-BUICK ander) • Michael D. Duncan Ashe County Board of Commissioners (held by Judy Porter Poe, Gerald Price and William Sands) • Richard Blackburn (D) • Lynn Graham (D) • Cabot Hamilton (D) • Judy Porter Poe (R) • Gerald Price (R) • Mickey Pruitt (R) • Jeff Rose (R) • William Sands (R) Ashe County Clerk of Court (held by Pam W. Barlow) • Pam W. Barlow (R) Ashe County Regis­ ter of Deeds (held by Deaett R. Roten) • Phyllis Critcher (R) • Deaett R. 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It HAVE OVER 20 BANKS READY AND WILLING TO LEND MONEY 4 % 2014 Chevy Silverado 4 WD & Stk.#CT587l SAVE THOUSANDS < I �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2014 PAGE 3 OBITUARIES JACK KRIDER Mr. Jack Krider of Todd passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 22, 2014, at Margate Health & Rehab Center. He was 83. Mr. Krider was born in Ashe County on Saturday, July 26, 1930, to the late Van Buren (Dick) Krider and Ada Wilcox. He was a faithful mem­ ber of Zion United Meth­ odist Church for over 50 years. Jack was owner and operator of Krid­ er and Krider Lumber, as well as a cattle farmer and raised chickens for Holly Farms. He also served 12 years with the New River Water and Soil Conserva­ tion. Kathleen and him had traveled to 46 states during their life together. Mr. Krider is preceded in death by three broth­ ers, Tom Krider, Charles Krider, and James Krider. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen Wilcox Krider; four sons, Kerry Krider and friend Sherry Winkler of Todd, Marlin Krider and wife Robyn of Todd, Eddie Krider and wife Maryann Dintino of Boone, and Randy Krider and wife Su­ san Wilhelm of Todd; one daughter, Joan Hall and husband Sammie of Todd; one brother, Jasper Krider OPAL ELLIOT STANSBERKY of Washington State; four sisters, Joann Weaver of West Jefferson, Nell Eller of West Jefferson, Betty Hayes of Boone, and Irene Miller of Asheville; four grandchildren, Kelly Al­ len, Kathrina Allen, Will Krider, and Dustin Krider; two step-grandchildren, Thomas Dintino and Meghann Dintino; and several nieces and neph­ ews also survive. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to: Ashe County Cancer Fund, c/o Rena Adams, 372 Oscar Day Road, Jef­ ferson NC 28640 or Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Sandy Scott, 303 Zion United Methodist Church Road, Todd, NC 28684. The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Cha­ pel. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thurs­ day, Feb. 27, 2014, at Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Cornell and Rev. Priscilla Walker officiating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. LUTHER FRANKLIN ANDERSON JR. Mr. Luther Franklin "Ju­ nior" Anderson Jr., of Jef­ ferson, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at the Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. He was 84. Mr. Anderson was born July 19,1929, in Creston to Luther Franklin and Jenny Johnson Anderson. Mr. Anderson was pre­ ceded in death by his par­ ents; and his brother, Jim­ my Lee Anderson. He graduated from Riverview High School and en­ tered the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during the Korean War. He attended Clevinger College graduating with a degree in business adminis­ tration. Mr. Ander­ son then went to work for the State of North Carolina. He was employed by the N.C. Prison Department as a Sergeant of Guards. Later he transferred to the highway department. In 1965 he went to work for the N.C. Forest Service. Mr. Anderson was instru­ mental in starting the Christmas Tree Industry in Ashe County and was one of the first tree grow­ ers. He retired in 1989 af­ ter 31 years of dedicated service with the Forest Service. After retirement, he remained active in the Christmas Tree Industry. He also served for 22 years on the Board of Al­ dermen for the Town of Jefferson and served on the N.C. Forest Advisory Coun­ cil from 1993-2013. He was a member of Mount Jeffer­ son Baptist Church. Mr. Anderson is sur­ vived by his wife of 52 years, Ina Ruth Campbell Anderson; son, John Nor­ man Anderson of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Mary Nell Simmons of West Jef­ ferson, and Virginia Ruth Robinson of Brandywine, Md.; grandson, Jakob An­ derson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Keith Casey, Rev. Steve Goss and Rev. John Duvall. Burial fol­ lowed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites. The fam­ ily received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rials may be made to, Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 388, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Hospice of Wilkesboro, 920 West D St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Anderson's arrangements. Mrs. Opal Elliott Stansberry of Lansing was called home by her heavenly fa­ ther on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital. She was 88. Mrs. Stansberry was born April 5,1925, in Ashe County, to Joseph Edward and Celia Fairzina Elliott. She married Gwyn Stansberry on Nov. 4,1944, and they were married 55 years until he passed away in 1999. She had one brother, Spencer Elliott, who pre­ ceded her in death; and one sister, Jewel Hutchinson of High Point. She is survived by two sons, Jo­ seph Gwyn Stans­ berry and wife Brenda and Johnny Michael Stansberry and wife Teresa, all of Lansing; four grandchildren, Jennifer Russell of Warrensville, Julie Joines of Lansing, Holly Eggers of Hawaii and Jonathon Stansberry of Lansing; nine great­ grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Opal loved God and professed a hope in Jesus Christ early in life. She was a faithful member of New Home Baptist Church. She loved her church family dearly and was a neighbor to all. She always made the communion bread from scratch and took her vaca­ tion from work every year during the time of revival so she wouldn't have to miss. She loved God and her family, always putting them first before anything else. She also loved her friends and had many faithful ones. She was an open, car­ ing person, who always had a smile. She loved to laugh and loved people. Opal was a very strong person and worked hard all of her life. She worked at Sprague Electric for 26 years and retired from there. She had many friends and good times there. She also helped Gwyn on the farm, raising to­ bacco, cattle, corn and a garden as long as she was able. She loved to cook for GLENNA MCMILLAN SHEETS her family, and anyone else who was around, helping on the farm. We will always remember her biscuits, dumplings, pinto beans and her apple pies. Her gravy and biscuits were "divine." She loved to can, putting up vegetables, jams, jel­ lies and apple butter. She and Gwyn kept hogs and chickens and canned their own sausage and meats. They had milk cows and sold the milk. They pro­ vided for their children and grandchildren with fresh milk and butter, churned by hand. Opal put a big help­ ing of love in every­ thing she served. She never had a visitor they she didn't try to feed. She loved babies and children and was blessed to see all of her nine great-grand­ children. She loved to read. We take comfort in know­ ing that she is at rest in the Lord and rejoicing with all of her loved ones who awaited her in heaven. She and her wise, loving words and deeds will live on as well, in the hearts of her family and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at New Home Bap­ tist Church by Rev. Tommy Dollar, Minister Danny Miller, Rev. Jeff Dollar and Rev. Joey McClure. Burial followed in Stansberry Cemetery. The family re­ ceived friends from on Fri­ day, Feb, 21, 2014, at Bad­ ger Funeral Home. Flowers were appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to New Home Baptist Church, c/o Shirley Sharpe, 837 Tucker Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Stansberry's arrange­ ments. dish CSA time is here Area farmers' main growing season and CSA programs begin this spring Spring is only a couple weeks away. That means farmers will begin harvesting greens, asparagus, strawber­ ries and more to sell to gro­ cers, at farmers tailgate mar­ kets, and to pack directly for their CSA—or Community Supported Agriculture— farm share subscribers. 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This fair, sponsored by ASAP, provides the opportu­ nity to ask local CSA farmers what makes them different. The following six diverse CSA providers are slated to attend the fair Creeksong Farm (Watauga), Farm at Mollies Branch (Todd), High Country CSA (West­ ern N.C), Livdy-Up Now Farm (Valle Cruris), North Fork Farm (Zionville), and Tap Roots Farm (Okl Fort). AD participating farms have pickup locations in Boone, as well as other areas. Grandfa­ ther Vineyard Winery (Ban­ ner Elk) will be on hand for a wine tasting. The event is sponsored by Storie Street Grille and Carolina Farm Credit. To learn more about the fair and ASAP's work, visit asap coravections.org. Those unable toattend can browse farms offering CSAs in ASAP's online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown. org. Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save SO% Thank you for reading the Jefferson Post. Did you know llml 1,700 abused and neglected children in North Carolina will go to court alone? Wilkesboro. Funeral services were hekl at 11 ajiL, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with the Rev. Byron Greene officiating Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family received friends at ReinsSturdivant Rmeral Home from 68 pm Friday. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Wilkesboro Baptist Church, PO. Box 61, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or to Alzheimer s Asso­ ciation, GO Westwood HiBs, 1016 Fletcher St, Wflkeboro,NC 28697. ReinsSturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences may be made at wwwjeinssturdivant.com. Mrs. Glenna McMillan Sheets, of North Wilkes­ boro, widow of Clifford Ray Sheets, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2014. <* Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sheets was bom in Ashe County to Robert Lloyd and Fannie Sanders McMil­ lan. She was a member of Wil­ kesboro Baptist Church. Mrs. Sheets is survived by one daughter. Katrina Lowe and husband, Ty, of Moravian Falls; one son. Kevin Sheets and wife, Kendra of WOkesboro; five grandchildren, Torey Sheets, Nicholas Sheets, Jessica Lowe Adams and hus­ band, Eric, Berry Lowe, Mat­ thew Lowe, Sarah Lowe; step grandchild, Katlin Bulbs; and one sister. 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No Pawpaw, no Ze­ you have spare parts some­ bra Swallowtails. where in your body? Very gently and deftly, A few hands go up. I'm not Earnhardt begins to get con­ just talking about new knees troversial. He explains that or organ transplants, he this interdependency and prods on. What about cata­ balance is in danger. More ract eye surgery? Or a tooth than 300 acres of natural implant? North Carolina More hands —— lands are being go up, and converted to de­ Earnhardt velopment each continues, ex­ day. The natural plaining that fauna and flora all those new are ripped out, parts have to and bit-by-bit the fit in with the ecosystem is be­ body's system. ing eaten away. They have to In his book, he work with oth­ writes, "Unless er parts of the we change the body just like ways we manage the parts they new develop­ replaced. ment, there is a The human growing risk that D.G. Martin we will rapidly body, he says, One on One is a big com­ lose the diverse, munity, and if native landscape it is working properly every­ that has helped us to find thing is in balance. what many writers referred Then Earnhardt moves to to as our 'sense of place.'" j^naain poinL Every animal He explains that when ana plant in Notfh, Carolina's newly developed property is diverse natural naoitat has landscaped and planted, the an important role to play. native plants lost are most When any individual part is often replaced with plants removed, the balance is dis­ called exotics that come from rupted. other places. Although they So far, everyone is mostly are often beautiful or serve in agreement. Nothing Earn­ particular purposes, they do hardt has said is really con­ not fit the delicate balance of troversial. the local ecosystem. Earnhardt then becomes Earnhardt concedes that a cheerleader for natural the majority of such exotics biodiversity in North Caro­ planted by homeowners and lina's environment from the landscapers are not inva­ sub-tropical at Bald Head sive and will not escape and Island south of Wilmington propagate wildly like kudzu. to the sub-arctic conditions But he cautions, "Whether at Mount Mitchell and the the diverse native flora in other 6,000 feet-plus peaks in North Carolina's Landscape is our state. slowly being nibbled away by He emphasizes the mter- the march of invasives or re­ dependency of various plants placed with exotic plantings and animals upon each other. in our subdivisions one five"Diverse, abundant flora," gallon pot at a time, the effect he says, "supports diverse, is the same. Either way, we abundant fauna. Each plant are replacing and losing our and animal in the forest is natural diversity." part of a food web, with the When some people in the success or failure of each spe­ audience worry that Earn­ cies tied to one another." hardt wants to prohibit the Using illustrations from his use of any plants other than beautiful new book, "Cross­ those native to North Caro­ roads of the Natural Worid: lina, he assures them that he Exploring North Carolina is not "advocating a return with Tom Earnhardt," he to a native-only wilderness explains that in the Great tablet." Dismal Swamp, numerous But he insists that in a Zebra Swallowtail butterflies state that has "literally hun­ "exist there only because the dreds of native trees, shrubs, swamp is dotted with Paw- and flowers" we should Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single-copy issues are $1 daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Oiff Clark STAFF WRITERS. ccMrtOcivTtwnedia com 336 846 7164 136 846 7164 ADVERTISING: Teresa ftoark Law. 336 846-7164 ti«wOcitv»sme<#a£om ivars^cMtasmediacom CLASSIFIED ADS: KHart WD Petty pettyQovitaynedu com Nathan Ham 336 846-7164 nhamOcivttasmedia.com Alan C Bollock 336 846 7146 abuHucHFcivttasmedia com 336-8467164 t hart scivttawneduKom 203 W. 2nd St Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson. NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changesto: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson. NC28694-0808 Page 4 Fridav, February 28,2014 — L * L P?1NG>. : O O g ) > « LVCK) Clear, compelling to raise minimum wage The US. Senate is likely to vote next kids. month on legislation that would help 28 The claims they trot out are as fa­ million workers across the country and miliar by now as they are tiresome and 21 million children. The wrong. Their most common bill would benefit more claim is that most of the than a million workers in people who would benefit North Carolina and add from a minimum wage more than a billion dol­ increase are teenagers, lars to the state's economy. many of them in middle And the latest polling finds class families, who are that 73 percent of the working for more spend­ American people support ing money not to meet it. The legislation would basic needs. increase the federal mini­ The opponents of the mum wage to $10.10 an increase really want to hour from the current help the poor they tell us, $7.25 and restore some of but raising the minimum buying power of the mini­ wage is not an effective Chris Fitzsimon mum wage that has mas­ way to do it. sively eroded over the last But almost 90 percent NC Policy Watch couple of decades. of the workers who would You would think that the benefit from an increase fate of a proposal that would improve are 20 or older with an average age of the lives of tens of millions of people 35. Fifty-six percent of the >yoikei> why and that has overwhelming support would stand to gain are women and from voters would be a foigone conclu­ almost a third of workers affected have sion, but these are not normal times in kids. the policy and political world. It is simply not true that an increase Common sense is a rare commodity. in the minimum wage would be an inef­ So too startlingly, is any sort of consen­ fective way to help the working poor. sus that it makes sense to help people And it's worth noting that the same who are working hard every day and are people and think tanks in North Caro­ still unable to take care of their families. lina opposing the increase also support­ Most of the opponents of raising the ed ending the state Earned Income Tax minimum wage are waging an ideologi­ Credit that helped 900,000 low wage cal battle, not making policy arguments. workers in the state. Many of them don't believe that we No matter how a policy helps people should have any minimum wage at all, working in low-wage jobs, the ideo­ much less raise the woefully inadequate logues on the Right seem to be reflexlevel of the current one. ively against it. They not only say the legislation to The other most common argument raise the wage is naive and misguided, from the Right against raising the mini­ they call it immoral. mum wage is that it will result in an Apparently following their blind and overall loss of jobs and they point to a holy devotion to their self-created myth recent report from the Congressional of a free market Is far more important Budget Office as proof. than making it easier for single parents But the majority of economic studwho work 40 hours a week to feed their ies show little significant job loss from moderate increases in the minimum wage and a recent report from the Eco­ nomic Policy Institute found that raising the wage would actually create as many 85,000 jobs because of the $22 billion increase in the GDP that would result. And isn't it interesting, as columnist Eugene Robinson pointed out recently, that the same folks now falling all over themselves tocite the CBO study on the minimum wage refused to believe the CBO study that showed the economic stimulus they so virulently opposed ac­ tually created 1.6 million jobs? Maybe if they are against raising the minimum wage, they would support another public jobs creation bill. But that's not their goal. It's about ideology remember. And even if the CBO is right about job loss, the minimum wage bill is still worth passing. Economist Jared Ber­ nstein points out that even using the CBO's high-end estimates of job loss, 98 percent of the people affected in some way by increasing the minimum wage will benefit from it. Folks in Congress fretting about job loss could also take Robinson's advice and work on a new stimulus plan or at least cancel the across-the-board se­ questration budget cuts that the CBO says will result in the loss of 900,000 jobs. The bottom line is that millions of Americans are getting up every day and woiking hard and are still unable to make ends meet. Senators will have the chance to help them next month and they have a clear choice— holding a rigid ideological line or listening to the vast majority of voters and helping workers take care of their families. Let's hope they make the rational common sense, and compassionate choice. Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch. For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. N.C. doesn't pay more for less When politicians admit ous because they are based they don't know something, on incomplete informa­ that makes me respect them tion. You see, states differ more. widely in how they finance Admitted ignorance is a and manage transportation sign of maturity, of a will­ programs. You have to take ingness to learn. It can be these differences into ac­ remedied with feds. What count when making applesreally does grave damage is to-apples comparisons of when politicians think they tax rates. You also have to know something and act on consider that gas taxes aren't it — even when what they the only way governments "know" is false, mislead­ collect money from taxpay­ ing, or incomplete. That's ers to pay for transportation. how tax money For starters, Is squandered, most states government tax not just power is abused, fuel but also and problems vehicles. If you are allowed to combine the fester. revenue from A common both sources, example in state the average mo­ politics involves torist in North transportation Carolina paid finance. Here $240 in gas are two undeni­ and car taxes in able facts: North 2010, the mostCarolina has one recent year for John Hood of the nation's which all data John Locke Foundation highest excise are available. 1 That puts the taxes on motor fuels and many North Caro­ state almost exactly at the na­ lina roads are congested, in­ tional average of $238. If you adequate, and in poor repair. then add in federal taxes as From these facts, politicians, well as direct charges to mo­ commentators, and activists torists, including road and across the spectrum have bridge tolls, North Carolina's formed a variety of spurious total per-capita revenue from conclusions about the fund­ highway users was $351, ing, management, and over­ lower than the national aver­ sight of the Department of age of $390. Transportation. Next, you need to know The conclusions are spuri- that while many states have extensive road systems paid for by local property taxes, North Carolina doesn't. We don't have county road systems at all. And even many roads within mu­ nicipal boundaries are statemaintained, an artifact of a decision in the earty 1930s to transfer funding respon­ sibility from bankrupt local governments to the state. Similarly, an increasing num­ ber of jurisdictions compel residents to pay higher retail sales taxes to finance roads and other infrastructure, a practice that is limited to only a few counties in North Carolina right now (al­ though some politicians and activists would like to change that). Finally, although North Carolina has had a history of transferring gas and car taxes to non-highway uses, including mass transit and general state operations, other states have diverted funds at far higher rates. As of 2010, North Carolina spent about 12 percent of highway-user revenues for non-highway purposes, com­ pared toa national average of 20 percent. So, to create a true applesto-apples comparison of how much each state's residents pay in transportation taxes, you have to include gas taxes, car taxes, tolls, other direct charges, and the trans­ portation share of property and sales taxes. For North Carolina, that number was $510 in 2010. The national average was $657. States with higher transportationtax burdens than North Carolina included Virginia, Florida, and Texas. Also, the quality of North Carolina's roads has improved substan­ tially in recent years, and is now at or above the national average according to some studies. These are facts. By them­ selves, they don't establish any conclusions. For ex­ ample, if you want to argue that North Carolina should build more toll roads or raise sales taxes to finance new transportation bonds, you 11 have to make that argument on the merits — that die ad­ ditional cost to motorists or taxpayers as a whole will be more than offset by the ben­ efits of increased mobility, lower vehicle-repair costs, or shortened travel times. My point is simply that if you thought North Carolin­ ians paid more for transpor­ tation and got less value for it than the residents of other states do, you were mistak­ en, but understandably so. If you persist in making that claim now, however, you will be making a less-forgivable error. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www.|ohnlocke.org. �PAGE 5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Filling covenant promises of the New Testament Last week we studied the Old Testament Covenants between God and His people (which also included us). However, in the old days — before Jesus came—if we wanted to become included, we had to adopt the Jewish tradi­ tions of circumcision, sacrifices, etc. When Jesus came, He ful­ filled the Old Testament Laws and gave His Own Blood so that God's covenants apply to us by accepting Jesus for who He is — the Son of God. When Zacharias held his new baby, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and regained his speech, to name his son John, and said, "To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant." (Luke 1:72, KJV). Jesus Himself told us what He was going to do for us, dur­ ing His last supper. "For this is my blood of the new testament, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. For I will be merciful to their unrighteous­ ness, and their sins and their in­ iquities will I remember no more. In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away." (He­ brews 8:7-13). Within Peter's sermon, we gain an understanding that when we sin, we can then repent and be forgiven; but that is not all. God remembers that sin no more. Our sins are forgiven and forgot­ ten. Don't let the devil tell you that your sins are a hindrance between you and God. Don't let anyone tell you that. which is shed for many for the had been faultless, then should remission of sins." (Matt 26:28). no place have been sought for the second. For find­ During Peter's ing fault with them, sermon (in Acts), he saith. Behold, the he explained how days come, saith the we become children Lord, when I will of the Covenant make a new covenant through Christ. "Ye with the house of are the children of Israel and with the the prophets, and of house of Judah: Not the covenant which according to the cov­ God made with our enant that I made fathers, saying unto with their fathers in Abraham, . And in the day when I took thy seed shall all the them by the hand to kindreds of the earth lead them out of the be blessed. Unto you land of Egypt; be­ first God, having Leila Harris cause they continued raised up his Son Je­ Special to Post sus, sent him to bless not in my covenant, you, in turning away and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. every one of you from his iniquities." (Acts 3:25-26). For this is the covenant that I will In Hebrews, we learn the make with the house of Israel af­ depth of God's love through His ter those days, saith the Lord; I Son, "For if that first covenant will put my laws into their mind. If the One who created you; the One who gave His Own Son to die for your sins; the One who loves you more than you can ever begin to comprehend, for­ give you and forget your sin — shouldn't you make a conscious effort to accept His forgiveness and accept His faithful Word— that it is forgotten and forgiven? When we are truly repentant and take steps to not become "repeat offenders" of the same sins over and over, God honors that heart of truth. He helps us to become more and more faithful to Him. God provided ALL through Jesus, and our faith and accep­ tance that Jesus is who He said He is, and that He is who God the Father says He is, fulfills the requirements for our covenantal • relationship with Him, along with all of the benefits and bless­ ings that cpme with ALL of His Covenantal promises. N.C. DOT awards contract for Wilkes County bridge replacement CHURCH CALENDAR Feb. 28 - March 10:30 a.m. "Heaven is for Real*. The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Method­ ist Church, 604 Martin Gambill Road, will begin a study of neardeath experiences and compar­ ing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is for Real", which is coming out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 336982-9056. March 1 7:30 p.m. Coffee House Live. Don't miss great, live, lo­ cal entertainment of the tradi­ tional music variety at the West Jefferson Methodist Church Hensley Hall. This event's music Lineup includes: Laurel Creek String Band, HardTymes, Sha­ ron Mitchell and David Van Hoy as MC. Enjoy desserts, coffee and beverages. Tickets are $10 and $5 students. For more infor­ mation, call 336-846-ARTS. March 2 10:30 a.m. The Dove Broth­ ers will be singing at Fletcher CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual I Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday BMe Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rov. James Stuhrenberg Bain A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson »un. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Can 336-246-9151 for times 7 p.m. Revival Services will Memorial Baptist Church. Pas­ tor Steve Goss and congregation be held at Pleasant Home Bap­ welcomes everyone to attend. tist Church. There will be spe­ 11 a.m. DOM David Black­ cial singing each night. DOM burn will be the guest speak­ David Blackburn will be the er at Liberty Grove Baptist speaker. Pastor Lonnie Carpen­ Church. Sunday School will ter and the congregation invite begin at 10 a.m. Pastor John you to attend. Elledge and congregation invite March 16-21 7 p.m. Revival Services you to attend. will be held at Bethel Baptist March 9 11 a.m. Spring Kick-off Church. Pastor Brian Miller will Gospel Sing. The Calvary Free be the guest speaker. Special Will Baptist Church of Glendale singing will take place every Springs, invites you to attend. night. Pastor Ron Toliver and Special guests, New Vision, from congregation invite everyone to Bellville, Ohio will be the spe­ attend. Hope for Hunger It's not too cial guests. This rising Southern Gospel trio have had four radio late to be involved. "Change singles to chart in the Sing­ This World" will be partnering ing News Top 80. This is a free with several youth groups in concert, and all are welcome to Ashe County to package 50,000 come and worship while saying meals for hungry children in the goodbye to winter. The church nation of Haiti and throughout is located at 3044 Old Wilkes- the world. The mission, "Hope boro Road, just across from Rac­ for Hunger," is scheduled for coon Holler Campground. For May 17, 2014. Donations in the more information or directions, amount of $10,350 have been call the church office at 336-982- collected, $12,500 is needed. 4840 or Pastor Sonny Thomas Churches are asked to pray for the event and if your church at 336-982-4743. hasn't donated and would like to March 9 >• 12 Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptist Church Pastor Steven LeaShomb Interim Pastor-Bob Shonnon West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church Rev. Keith Casey 9:4$ a.a P 00 a.a. 6:20 a.a. 6:00 a.a. 10:00 a.a. 7:00 p.a. Sunday MfM Santa • M.A.M. • Jay tilt. U»ml«| Pastor. Kevin Morgan Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m Youth Class (A8 Stars far Jesus) Everyone Welcome! Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. 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V [ tTc^pith.1 fijthrraridtR^piptr •s © Dr Pepper -Hut Comer of Hwy. 221 ft Cherry St. VANNOY Jefferson VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Bottling Company 246-6077 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center CONSTRUCTION West Jefferson Compliments of : mm — 246-4591 H&W Oil Company RID-A-BUG 24 HOUR BURNER SERVICE EXTERMINATING YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY Termite & Pest Control 739 US Hwy 221 Bus Wtsl Jtfftrson Jefferson, NC 246-9969 336-246-4155 Mon. - Sat.: 10AM f 246-4222 Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins ——— • 'i To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 Rov. Will Keyword 846-7481 JL Peak Creek Church of 9 the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SdiooLIO AM Worship Service: 11 AM VI Thou shalt not kJi VII rhou shalt not commit VIII Thoq shalt not take the nameof the LORP thu GOD in vaw> Wdmr -a- The N.C. Department of Trans­ portation has awarded a contract to replace a bridge over Little Hunting Creek in Wilkes County. The existing bridge on Mitch­ ell Mill Road was built in 1956 and is considered functionally obsolete and structurally defi­ cient. That means that although the bridge is safe, it needs to be replaced because it was built to design standards that are no lon­ ger in use. Country Boy Landscaping, Inc., of Harmony, was awarded the $652,889 contract for the bridge replacement, as well as grading, drainage and paving. Construction can begin as early as March 3, with final completion scheduled for late-January 2015. During construction, traffic will be maintained on an offsite detour utilizing Jarvis Store Road, Hunting Creek Road and Mitchell Mill Road. Smefhport Independent Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church 1670 Ml. Mfman ltd.. W*t1 Jaffanao. NC 28694 OM Hwy. 221 Near GoH Course Rd West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-1795 Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church do so, checks can be earmarked, "Hope for Hunger" and sent to the Ashe Baptist Association Office, P.O. Box 850 Jefferson, N.C. 28640. If your youth group would like to be involved, please contact Rev. Ken Furches of Buffalo Baptist Church at 336977-2383, or Dwight Furches of Midway Baptist Church at 336877-7369. For more information visit www.changethisworld. com. Ashe Baptist Associational Choir begins Spring Rehears­ als. Rehearsals will be held on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Mid­ way Baptist Church. If you are a "Child of the King, Let's Sing." You are invited to join the choir and learn new songs and fellow­ ship with other believers from across the county. Now is the time to invite your fellow choir members to participate. New singers are encourage to join, all denominations are welcome. For more information, call Ju­ nior and Joyce Greet choir Di­ rectors at 877-8000. * Thou »ha!t not steal IX, The*; s)w»jt not tny n n y fh# wofii of Jesus f 1 1 Til aafAai Pnxt Still* 2082 P •ok Creak Church Rd. Laurc Springs. NC 28644 �FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2014 PAGE 6 Children From Page 1 funded state efforts. This improvement should give us hope that we can make progress on big problems when we're willing to put resources behind data-driv­ en solutions." While typically associat­ ed with academic achieve­ ment, the graduation rate is also a key health indica­ tor. Education is associated with better earning po­ tential and higher income which enables purchase of better housing in safer neighborhoods, healthier food, health insurance coverage and more timely medical care. Studies have linked high school drop­ out to hi^ier rates of sub­ stance use, psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems. N.C. Child's findings for Ashe County were not all positive, however. Key eco­ nomic indicators in Ashe County have worsened as a result of the recession and subsequent budget cuts. Specifically, the unem­ ployment rate in Ashe County increased from 5.1 percent to 11.5 percent from 2007 to 2012, and the median household income declined 12.8 percent to $34,080. In 2011, the most recent year for which sta­ tistics are available, 29.3 percent of children in Ashe County were living in households that struggled to meet their basic nutri­ tional needs. "Statewide, one in four children are growing up in poverty," Bell said. "Food insecurity is a very seri­ ous byproduct of poverty that's making its presence felt in Ashe County. No child should ever go to bed hungry, but unfortunately, that's what's happening to children across the coun­ ty." With the elimination of the state Earned Income Tax Credit and significant cuts to unemployment ben­ efits, there is concern that many families could find their economic situation worsening during a slow economic recovery. What's clear is that the effects of public policy decisions are playing out in communities across the state. "We know that parents and communities are work­ ing hard to grow healthy children, but they cannot do it alone." Bell said. "Ad­ vocates, providers, commu­ nity and business leaders, state and federal govern­ ments must collaborate to strengthen investments in prevention programs and promote focused public policies that promote child well-being." To download a copy of your county data card, vis­ it: http://www.ncchild.org/ sites/default/files/Ashe.pdf , • also buying silver, platinum & coins THE REAL DEAL! LOCK IN 2 YEARS PACKAGES STARTING AT <>' ^ runs 0* ZO^edl^gS; Agency (FEMA) and the • week also serves to encour^ Oceanic Atmo age individuals, families. ^ Administration businesses and communi(NOAA), National Severe ties totaow their risk and v. Preparedness take action. weainei nrDfV1_. Berng prepared to act Week is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareqmckly cmdd be a matter of of the severe weather sum^ The deadliest and ihat affects everyone. The most destructive tornado of $99" M MM 2013 fln pc c Moore Ok^°nMay20in than $2 **>re damage. th u vereuLtk x«e weather was ° gh J anr: ed days in adCl tlCipat" the affected'^ ^ did not hav^f „?d were cau^^and Eniergenc5' From he said. "His philosophy with maintenance was you can't do things if you don't have anything to do them with. We have been very fortunate." Johnston praised Ander­ son for his commitment to, the town, saying he would* drive around the communi­ ty and report any problems to Howell. "He will sorely be missed in this town and by this board also," Johnston said. There are plans to issue Adam Stumb, the plan­ ning director for Ashe County also added that with those locations bqing near the airport's ninway. it was not a good idea to have a 200 foot tower at those locations. When talking about additional space on the tower, board member Rick Surber asked if there was anything on the county's ordinance about the coun­ ty services having priority on cell towers. "I don't know if it is pri­ ority," Stumb said. "It is worded so the county does have an option in the space in the future if it is needed for emergency services." Stumb said there was little concern about lack of emergency coverage for service in the Crumpler area, and most of those concerns were in the north­ western part of the county. The tower will stand at 199 feet, which is the maximum height a tower can be within the county. Pokela said American Tower had gone through all of the requirements and regulations to make sure everything would be legal. "All in all, I think we have submitted an applica­ tion that meets the ordi­ nance," he said. "There is a demonstrated need in the -Junior was really the - the^iF'also mentioned C a u w a 'instrumenUl how ^ ."7 (he commuin hflpl? the equipment nity mentioning « n m was "second to the Z terms Of equipnone. F ment granddaddy of all of that." a proclamation for Ander and ins service during the next Board of Alder men meeting, which will take place Monday, MaTh Wil Petty can be reached at (336* 846-7164 or on Twrtter @WilPetty Cell tower From Pa8e * county^™*} pokela sai we meeting- consid. locations, fit the ne^Ss tower Will be locat­ ed in Crumpler. near Chan I? Concrete. It. would help provide service on N.C 16 «oinf! towarsd rfinia and parts of U.b. S toward Alleghany ^Before deciding on the location, the engineer looked at three sites m close proximity. Those were: Family Central, Mountain View Elemen­ tary School and the Ashe County Airport. area." The main goal is to improve cell reception throughout the county especially on the N.C lfi and U.S. 221 corridors Last year, the board ap­ proved another cell tower near Crumpler and in re­ cent months, several tow­ ers have been approved in Wilkes and Alleghany counties. Pokela said AT&T is try­ ing to decrease its dead zones within North Caro­ lina and has been focusing heavily throughout the ru­ ral areas. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty Alzheimer's Dementia, is that Dementia is con­ sidered a symptom while Alzheim­ er's is an actual disease. Some of the topics which will be covered include learning the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's, the difference between normal aging and the disease, debunking the myths surrounding Alzheimer's and how to live a lifestyle which keeps your brain healthy. "We have been hosting these talks for the last few years," Luther said. The discussions will be presented by Meghan Lawton, who serves as the development and program manager for the Foothills/Hickory region of the Alzheimer's Associa­ MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available RN/STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR & RESTORATIVE Must have LTC experience 1 Full-time Position Of SAVINGS! y Zs§p / XCV™ k he County EmerThe A^Lgement Of* eno' re »s V cLrte Weather *1 Se*«* ^ NaU«^ j* Vfe* *™cn From Page 1 Next to I .owe* Food 1 Wilkcshoro. N< 336-667-2257 cuergency Management supports National *Je Weather Preparedness Week We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits tion of Western Carolina. Lawton also serves as a member of the Ashe County Memory Task Force. For more information about the discussions, call the Senior Center at (336) 246-4347. Wil Petty can be contacted at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a Public Hearing at 1:05 p.m. during the regu­ lar meeting of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 17, 2014 in the small courtroom on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. The purpose of this hearing will be to entertain public com­ ment on the consideration of the establishment of Pond Mountain Fire Service District in accordance with G.S. 153A. A findings report and a map of the proposed County Service District are on file at the Ashe County Administration Office located at 150 Government Circle Suite 2500 and are available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Come Join Our Winning Team W ENTERTAIHMENI Interested persons may apply in person PACKAGE 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 FREE Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Jefferson's Gateway to Extraordinary Living WHOLE-HOME GENIE HD DVR UPGRADE Come See the Difference! 00672359 rawta a#? Murs 7-ws sftt r$ral. 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W^ftl DO 3 I •/. y A A SO Tj 51 CO 50 f> 2 to X "a > �FRIDAY, ONLINE FEBRUARY 28,2014 Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan I lam, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham(<i nvitasmedia.com Big changes lor youth baseball By Nathan Ham nhamrtclvitasmedia.com Oak Hill Academy wins 8th straight By Nathan Ham nhamtrtcivttasmedia.com The Oak Hill Academy Warriors moved to 35-3 overall with three home wins and a road triumph in the last week of action. Last Tuesday, the Warriors trav­ eled to Thomasville to take on New Hope Christian Academy. Led by 28 points from senior B.J. Stith, the Warriors grabbed an 84-65 win. Caleb Martin scored 20 points and had seven rebounds. Cody Martin added 12 points, Rodney Miller had nine points and Terrence Phillips dished out a game-high 10 assists. Next up, the Warriors had three straight games at home. 1 iamilton Heights Christian Academy traveled to Mouth of Wilson, Va., on Friday and left with a 27-point defeat. Oak Hill won 77-50. Caleb Martin led a balanced scoring night with 15 while his twin brother Cody scored 13. Se­ nior center Rokas Gustys had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Stith fin­ ished with 11 and Miller had six points and six boards. Kern Ubaru scored six points off the bench and Phillips handed out six assists. In a huge rematch game on Sat­ urday, the Warriors avenged a loss to Winston-Salem's Quality Edu­ cation Academy by pounding the visitors, 99-54. QEA won the pre- Oak Hill Academy, home of the nationally acclaimed Warriors basketball team, will be hosting a "Meet our Gold Team" fundraising event on the Oak Hill campus this Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. This event will revolve around the home game against Faith Bap­ tist Academy. Your first ticket may be pur­ chased for a $100 donation and each additional ticket purchased for your family or group will be $50. Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Participants will receive a re­ Above: Senior center Rokas Gustys slams home a dunk on Tuesday served seat at the game, an auto­ against Prominence Academy (Dur­ graphed Oak Hill basketball media ham, N.C.). Top: Terrence Phillips guide, an Oak Hill Academy tlooks to set up the offense. shirt, and the opportunity to meet the team and coaches at a recep­ vious matchup in Winston, 68-48. Stith and Caleb Martin had 21 tion following the game. During the reception there will points each. Cody Martin had 17, Gustys had 12 points and 12 boards be photo opportunities with the and Phillips had eight points, eight players and a drawing for an auto­ assists and six rebounds. graphed game ball. Most recently. Oak Hill blasted The event is limited to the first Prominence Academy from Dur­ 50 people who reserve a seat. ham by a 98-65 score. Oak Hill's campus is located on Cody Martin filled up the stat Highways 16 and 58 in Mouth of sheet with 27 points, six rebounds, six assists, five blocks and five Wilson, Va. For more information, please steals. Stith added 23 points and six hoards, Tony Anderson had 14 call Timothy Henry, Director of points, Gustys had 12 points and Development, at 276-579-2619 or 10 rebounds and Phillips added 14 email him at thenry(«>oak-hill.net. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846assists. 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Meet the team Little League baseball first appeared in Ashe County in 1981, and af­ ter 33 years, Ashe County Parks and Recreation has decided to take the local youth baseball and softball programs in a different di­ rection. According to ACPR Di­ rector Scott Turnmyre, plans began last fall to make a change to the pro­ grams. All members of the Ashe County Little League board and each coach were involved in the process. "Little League national provides restrictions for us, based on the number of kids. It was time to make a change to a different league," said Turnmyre. On average, between 350 and 400 young boys and girls played Little League baseball or softball each season. Ashe's young baseball and softball players will now be competing in the Tar Heel League, based out of Smithfield, N.C. Turnmyre said that the new league changes the draft procedures, which have been a problem in the past. Also, the Tar Heel League allows (or much more flexibility with local rules such as the number of players on teams, the num­ ber of teams in the league and the facilities that are used. Alleghany County and Watauga County have al­ ready made the switch to the Tar Heel League. The new draft procedure will allow for coaches to grade players based on a tryout, and the coaches will choose players after that. Another key reason why ACPR made the switch is because they can now run the program, whereas Little League would not al­ low that. Little League was controlled by the board members. Turnmyre said that was one reason why many other area counties have moved away from Little League. ACPR already collected the registration fees, paid officials and provided uniforms for the teams, however the strict rules of Little League forced the change. With neighboring coun­ ties being in the same league, Ashe County teams can now have the ability to play Watauga and Allegha­ ny teams, and more teams will qualify for postseason play. Registration will con­ tinue for Tar Heel League t-ball, coach pitch, minor league and major league until March 10. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter ©Na­ than Ham87 Ashe loses playoff opener, 62-28 By Nathan Ham nham(rtcivitasmedia.com Parkwood's' tandem of Emry Tsitouris and Brit­ tany Autry proved too much for the Lady Huskies in the first round of the 2A playoffs. Tsitouris, a University of South Carolina-Aiken signee, and Autry, a 6-foot1 center, scored 46 of Parkwood's 62 points and helped hold Ashe to just 28 points. Ashe received a wild­ card bid, but was forced to travel to Monroe, the lon­ gest trip any Lady Husky basketball team had ever had to make according to Ashe County Head Coach Laura Foster. The bus ride ended up being well over three hours. "It took its toll on us. We came out very flat and Parkwood has a really good team, so it was a bad com­ bination for us," said Fos­ ter. "We struggled on both ends of the floor for the entire game." Both of Ashe's top scor­ ers, Paige Spell and Mor­ gan Hudler, were held scoreless through the en­ tire ballgame. Spell did have a team-leading eight rebounds and Hudler dished out three assists. Tyler EUer and Savannah Brooks paced Ashe with six points each. Ashton Lee scored five points, aS did teammate Hallie Brown. Chloe Sullivan scored four points and Abby Lopp had two. With the season coming Submitted photo|Jefferson Post to a close, the Lady Hus­ Six members of the Mat Monsters show off their new uni­ kies can look towards next forms that they got after the first fundraising event. season where they should return all five starters and will not lose a single player to graduation. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Lady Husky goalie signs with Methodist By Nathan Ham nhamirtcivttasmedia.com Four-year varsity starter Chrissy Simmons will have a lot to look forward to even after her Ashe County Lady Husky career ends this spring. Simmons will continue her soccer career at Meth­ odist University where she plans to major in Business Entrepreneurship and minor in Art. "This is a testament to how hard Chrissy has worked during her career to this point," said Ashe Coun­ ty Head Coach Wes Rous­ seau. "She keeps getting bet­ ter every year." Simmons was named as an all-conference honorable mention performer during her sophomore year and built on that season to end up as a Mountain Valley AllConference performer last year as a junior. "She (Chrissy) takes a lot of worries away from game planning when you have somebody as strong as her in the net," Rousseau said. "She erases a lot of mistakes we make defensively." File photo |Jefferson Post The senior goalie has been Senior goalkeeper Chrissy Simmons will continue her soccer a key part to a three-year run career at Methodist University. of Lady Husky soccer that body, she has been with me her freshman season. has been the best ever in at the varsity level all four The soccer season gets ACHS history. Simmons and years of her career," added underway with a pair the rest of the Lady Huskies Coach Rousseau. of road non-conference will hope to make this year Outside of her high school games at Hibriten and Sur­ even more special than the playing days, Simmons has ry Central this week. last few have been. been playing for the High •Nathan Ham can be reached at "Chrissy is as big of a Country Avalanche Classic (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @Namember of this team as any- *96 Girls' Travel Team since thanHam87 'Mat Monsters' holding 2nd fundraiser By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Coach Alex Wray and his "Mat Monster" youth wres­ tling team will be hosting their second fundraiser to continue to bring in money and support for the pro­ gram. Previously, money was raised to get kids uniforms and headgear for the sea­ son. This time, the goal is to raise money to help the team travel to the state tournament held in Con­ cord on Saturday, March 8. The fundraiser will take place on Monday, March 3 at Pizza Hut in Jefferson. 10-percent of all sales be­ tween 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. will be donated to the team, plus all tips to waiters and waitresses are given to the team as well. Coach Wray has had his team working hard all year long, and going to the state tournament next weekend will be the biggest step yet for the young wrestlers. "We want to see where we stand with the other teams that will be there," said Wray. Wray estimates that be­ tween 80 and 90 youth wrestling squads will com­ pete in the tournament. The next goal for the Mat Monsters will be to compete in the national tournament. Coach Wray sees this state tournament as a big test for the team and something that will prepare them for that next level of competition. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 �PAGE JO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS legals Submitted photos|Jefferson Post Hardytimes Bluegrass will be among the artists performing at Coffee House Live. March 1. at the West Jefferson Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. Coffee House Live returns Saturday to W.J.church musicians in the high country. Singer and songwriter Sharon Mitch­ ell has written and performed music professionally for many years in cities including Nashville, Asheville, Boone, West Jefferson, Wilkesboro, WinstonSalem and Greensboro. Now, she resides in Ashe County and teaches at Wilkes Community College. Her original songs are included in the "Hunger and Health Coalition Christmas in the Mountains" albums for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. This worthy project features High Country artists who volunteer their tal­ ents to benefit the Hunger and Health Coalition, a non-profit organization lo­ cated in Boone. For the Coffee House event, she will perform on the piano both original and cover songs. Multi-talented musician, David Van Hoy, will be the master of ceremonies and will entertain with stories, songs and more. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and the Arts Council's famous desserts will complement the evening " Admission at the door is $11 adults and $5 students. For more information, caD 336846-ARTS The Ashe County Arts Council will sponsor the Coffee House Live! event, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1 in the Hensley HaD of the West Jefferson Meth­ odist Church. The featured perfbrmeis include the Laurel Creek String Band, HardTymes and singer and songwriter Sharon MitcheL David Van Hoy will be the host for the evening. Cecil Guiganus and his wife, Julie started the Laurel Creek String Band many years ago and has had several mu­ sicians come and go. Cecil wife is an in­ tegral part of the old-time music commu­ nity in Watauga County, organizing and playing music for square dances, giving presentations in local schools, conduct­ ing community "jams" and mentoring and teaching. The Laurel Creek String Band plays the old traditional fiddle tunes and dance music on guitar, banjo, fiddle and bass. Sharon Mitchell will be among the art­ Second generation bluegrass pickers, ists performing at Coffee House live, HardTymes Bluegrass; perform tradi­ March 1at the West Jefferson Methodist tional as well as original songs in the Church. The event is sponsored by the style of Flatt and Scruggs and the Coun­ Ashe Arts Council. try Gentlemen. Bluegrass with Hard­ Tymes Bluegrass band includes Dwayne on banjo. The musicians have come from Eller on mandolin, Charley Gibson on a long line of family musicians as well as guitar, Fred Cox on bass and Tim Lewis learning the music from generations of COMMUNITY CALENDAR Feb. 28-March 21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Cerda was liorn in Santiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Madrid, Spain, where she resided until 2005. Since then, she has lived with her family in Boone. She is frequently fea­ tured in solo exhibitions in western N.C. including the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Re­ gional Artists Project Grant recipient in 2011. For more information about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council Feb. 28 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Peace Ha­ ven Community Church, in Lansing. Services will begin Sunday at 6 p.m., weeknight services will begin at 7 p.m. Rev. Frank Woods will be the evangelist. Everyone is wel­ comed to attend. For more information, call 336-3843457. March 1 10 aan. Rose Mountain Butcher Shoppe Grand Opening. High Country's First Local Butcher Shoppe invites you to its Grand Opening. Free Samples all day. The shop is located at 136 S. Big Horse Creek Rd, in downtown Lansing. 7*30 pjn. Coffee House Live. Don't miss great live local entertainment of tra­ ditional music variety at the West Jefferson Methodist Church Hensley HaD! Mu­ sic Lineup includes: Laurel Creek String Band, Hard­ Tymes, Sharon MitcheU and David Van Hoy as MC. Enjoy desserts, coffee and bever­ ages. Tickets are $10 and $5 students. For more informa­ tion, caD 336-846-ARTS. March 3 5 - 8 pjn. Youth Wres­ tling Fundraiser will be held at Jefferson Pizza Hut. Please come and support the "Mat Monsters". 10% of aD sales from 5 p.m. to8 p.m. go to the team plus aD the tips are given to the tarn. This fundrasier is to get the team to the State Tournament in Concord. 6.30 pjn. Community Meeting The Peak Creek Ruritan Chib wiD meet at the Peak Creek Ruritan Com­ munity Center, N.C. 88 East, Laurel Springs. After a pro­ vided meal, the club wiD hear a presentation by Mr. Eddie Peters of Morganton, who is the Lieutenant Governor for the District of Western North Carolina of Ruritan Clubs in America. Commu­ nity residents and the pub­ lic are invited to attend. For more information, caD 336982-9538. : Business Service Guide /W//V / C'eieJCeJ . LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF ROBERT OSBORNE EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA MARIE REAGAN FILE NO. #13-E-371 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Angela Marie Reagan, de­ ceased. of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed This the 10th day of February. 2014 Robert Osborne 104 Hillside Drive West Jefferson. NC 28694 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Truett L. Per­ kins,deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 3rd day of May. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 3rd day of February. 2014. For the Estate of TYuett L. Per­ kins Walter L. Hollifield 123 Windy Hill Drive Spruce Pines. NC 28777 PUBLISH: 2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published 2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 3rd Au­ gust, 2011 as Administrator CTA of the estate of JAMES ROSS CAUDILL. late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 29th day of May, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the un­ dersigned. This 28th day of February, 2014. Robert Caudill, Administrator CTA c/o John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC PO Box 67 West Jefferson, North Caro­ lina 28694 Published: 2.28/14/3.7.14/3.14.14/3.21.14 StAtE of N 6RTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 20 Februaiy, 2014 as Administrator CTA of the estate of CHRISTINE DAVENPORT YATES, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons ffrms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 29th day of May, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make Im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 28th day of February, 2014 John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves, Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P. O. Box 67 West Jefferson, North Caro­ lina 28694 Published: 2.28.14/3.7.14/3.14.14/3.21.14 NOATH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JOHN T. KILBY EXECUTOR OF THE ES­ TATE OF JUANITA W. COX FILE NO. #14-E-32 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Juanita W. Cox. deceased, of Ashe County, North Caro­ lina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said es­ tate to present them to the un­ dersigned on or before the 8th day of May. 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons In­ debted to the said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the undersigned. This the 31th day of January, 2014 John T. Kilby, Executor KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 NdTiee t<5 cAEbiTGAS ROOFING TREE SERVK SERVICE Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE 30 Years Experience Licensed in VA Install roofing of all kinds Roof Painting Insured & ALL Work Guaranteed Free Estimates | Allen Miller J336-384-3033, Landscaping Serving the Hijjh Country f "Fully Insured" • SALES • SERVICE • CONSIGNMENT • PARTS/SUPPLIES • RIDING APPARF.I. • FREE ESTIMATESl Bob Cox RJ • lAmmg. NC 977-2978 Home: 384 497* Northwest Welding & Machine Shop NORMAN STUART BEHIND THE DOLLAR MART§ IN JEFFERSON 336-977-4779 | WWW.HILLRIVF.RCYCLES.COM | 336-877-2802 w Fabrication! ^Machining John Ryan - Owner 12961 US HWY 221 SOUTH FLEETWOOD, NC B. Eller & Sons Auto Repair Welding •HARDSCAPE •TREES & SHRUBS •MULCH •HYPROSEEPING CYCLES 6*™/y Owned and Operated Since 1985 * Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Bucket Truck • Chipper • Clearing Lots • Cutting Views 1780 Andcnon Hill CYCLES j • Oil Changes • Mechanical Repairs •Tires • NC State Inspection 336-384-1571 8434 NC Hwy 194 N Lansing, NC" IN RE: ESTATE OF DON CLINTON REINS Late of Ashe County. North Carolina. This is to NOTIFY ALL PERSONS having claims against said Estate to present them to:BRENDA L. REINS. 151 EAGLEVIEW DRIVE. WEST JEFFERSON. NC 28694, on or before 11th day of May. 2014. being three months from the first publica­ tion of this NOTICE, or this NOTICE will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All persons indebted to the Estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the undersigned for the Estate. This the 11th day of February, 2014 Published: 2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 N6tiC£t6 CR£bit6AS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Eugene Goss. deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 7th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 4th day of February, lis A 2014. For the Estate of Eugene Goss Mark Anthony Goss 180 John T. Farabee Lane Lexington, NC 27295 Published: 2.7.14/2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Linda K. Just, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 11th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to said estate will please make immediate us the 11th day of February. 2014 For the Estate of Linda K. Just Paul Just 395 Tecumseh Lane Jefferson, NC 28640 Published: 2.14.14/2.21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust ex­ ecuted by Dennis Michael Little, dated June 16. 2008. and recorded in Book 383 at Page 2394 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County: and under and by vir­ tue of the authority vested in the undersigned as Substitute Trustee by that certain instru­ ment recorded in Book 438 at Page 2346 the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County: and under and by vir­ tue of that certain Authoriza­ tion, Findings and Order entered by the Clerk of Superi­ or Court of Ashe County on May 1, 2013, and of record in File 13 SP 52, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and the said Deed of Trust being by its terms subject to foreclosure, and the holder of the indebted^ ness thereby secured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the purpose of Sat­ isfying said indebtedness, and due notice having been given to those entitled to same, the undersigned Substitute Trust­ ee will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door in Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, on March 11. 2014, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same being owned of record by Den­ nis Michael Little, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a portion of the Quincy McNeil and Belle McNeil prop­ erty as described in Deed Book E-4, page 485; being more particularly described as: BEGINNING on a point on the east bank of the South Fork of the New River, said rebar in the northwestern comer of the Ouincy McNeil and Belle McNeil property as described in Deed Book E-4, page 485, thence with the northern line of said McNeil property, two courses: 1) thence N 70-18-19 E. passing over a V4 inch rebar set at 85.64 feet, for a total dis­ tance of 627.00 feet to a red oak stump, said stump being N 78-16-49 W. 2.08 feet from a Ya inch rebar set as a refer­ ence point. 2) thence N 51-1819 E. 328.95 feet to a hickory, said hickory being S 11-25-07 E, 1.69 feet from a Ya inch re­ bar set as a reference point, said hickory being the north­ eastern corner of said McNeil property; thence with the eastem line of said McNeil prop­ erty. six courses, 1) thence S 45-22-30 E. 665.00 feet to an oak stump, said stump being N 23-01 -56 W, 1.09 feet from a Ya inch rebar set as a refer­ ence point. 2) thence S 50-3509 E, 193 80 feet to an oak stump, said stump being N 6621-16 E. 1.59 feet from a Ya inch rebar set as a reference point, 3) thence S 26-10-00 E. 726.00 feet to a Ya inch rebar set. 4) thence S 32-45-00 E. 443.35 feet to a metal fence post found, 5) thence S 63-0416 E, 61.81 feet to a Ya inch re­ bar found. 6) thence S 06-5218 W, 648.65 feet to a 5/8 re­ bar inch found in a stump, said rebar being the southeastern comer of said McNeil property; thence with the southern line of said McNeil property, three courses, 1) thence N 54-42-02 W. 470.93 feet to a marked oak, said oak being S 09-28-50 E, 1.26 feet from a Ya inch re­ bar set as a reference point, 2) thence N 12-55-23 E, 566.94 feet to a white oak, said oak being S 12-26-21 E. 2 08 feet from a Ya inch rebar set as a reference point, 3) thence N 75-44-23 W. 968.17 feet to an existing iron stake on the ridge; thence with a new line, four courses. 1 jthence N 61 -38-44 W. passing over a point in the centerline of the drive at 266.85 feet, for a total dis­ tance of 274.64 feet to a Ya Inch rebar set by a fence post. 2) thence N 28-52-32 W passing over a point in the western line of a proposed 25.0 foot right-of-way at 6 99 feet, for a total distance of 108.39 feet to a Ya inch rebar !®!: 3) thence S 74-55-37 W. 22 ?l\Leet t0 a v* inch rebar set, 4) thence S 77-14-34 W passing over a y, inch rebar' �FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS 3) thence S 67-58-17 W 87 80 feet to a point, 4) thence S 7202-58 W 51 44 feet to a point in the western line of said Little and Morton property; thence with said western line, four courses, 1) thence N 61-38-44 W 7.79 feet to a Yi -inch rebar found. 2) thence N 28-52-32 W 108 39 feet to a V4-inch rebar found, said rebar being the northeastern comer of said Miller property. 3) thence S 7455-37 W 103 11 feet to a VfcShould the property be pur­ inch rebar found. 4) thence S chased by a party other than 77-14-34 W. passing over a Vithe holder of the Deed of Trust inch rebar found at 160.45 being foreclosed, that pur­ feet, for a total distance of chaser must pay, in addition to 191.94 feet to the BEGIN­ the amount bid, the following NING. containing 4 000 acres items: (i) the tax required by as calculated by coordinate N.C. Gen Stat. Section 7Ageometry from field data 308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents gathered by The Thomas Her­ (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ man Company, P O Box 519, lars ($100) of the bid amount Jefferson, NC 28640-0519, up to a maximum tax of Five (336)246-3352, PLS L-2633, Hundred Dollars ($500), and dated 26 March 2001, revised (ii) the excise tax on convey­ dated3 August 2001 Job# ance required by N.C. Gen 98020901 Stat Section 105-228 28 et And being a portion of the seq. of One Dollar ($1) per same land desen bed in and Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or conveyed by that certain deed fractional part thereof of the bid from tdna M Parsons, Widow, and Belle McNeil. Single, amount. dated 27 August 1998, and of The successful bidder at sale record in the Ashe County There is also conveyed by this may be required to make an Public Registry in Book 232, indenture that certain Grant of immediate cash deposit of the page 2272 Easement of Right of Way greater of five percent (5%) of There is also CONVEYED by which was conveyed by that this indenture the same ease­ ine amount bid or Seven Hun­ certain instrument dated 17 dred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ments of nghts of way as de­ March 1998, form Carson scribed in the aforementioned ($750 00). Hartzog and wife, Louise deed to which reference is Hartzog. to Belle McNeil, and The upset bids procedure of hereby made for a complete of record in the Ashe County North Carolina General Stat­ description of said easements. Public Registry in Book 228, at ute Section 45-21.27 is applic­ There is also CONVEYED by page 96, to which recorded in­ able to this sale this indenture and this inden­ strument reference is hereby ture is SUBJECT TO that cer­ made for a complete descrip­ The following applies if the tain 45.0 foot right of way be­ tion of the same. property being sold is residen­ ing more particularly deThere is also conveyed by this tial real property with less than scribed BSI indenture the same easement 15 rental units: (1) Pursuant to BEGINNING on a point in the of right of way which was re­ NCGS Section 45-21.29. the intersection of the western line served in that certain deed clerk of superior court of the of the D Michael Little and from Edna M Parsons (Wid­ county in which the property Is Nancy D. Morton property as ow) and Belle McNeil (Single), sold may issue an order of described in Deed Book 232, to Blaine Miller and wife, Shir­ page 2272, an existing 25.0 ley Miller, of record in the Ashe possession of the property in favor of the purchaser and foot right of way. said point be­ County Public Registry in Book against the party or parties in ing S 61-38-44 E 7 79 feet • 232, at page 1015-1016, refer­ possession. (2) Any person from a Vfe-inch rebar found, ence to said deed being made who occupies residential real said point also being in the for a more particular descrip­ to a rental southern line of the above de­ property pursuant tion of said right of way. agreement entered into on or scribed 4.000 acre tract, This indenture is subject to that thence with the centerline of after October 1, 2007, may, certain 45.00 acre which was after receiving this notice of said 45.0 foot right of way. conveyed in that certain deed sale, terminate the rental twelve courses, 1) thence N of trust of record in the Ashe 72-02-58 E 51.44 feet to a County Public Registry in Book agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The point, 2) thence N 67-58-17 E 320, at page 998, to which ref­ tenant is liable for rent due un­ 87 80 feet to a point, 3) thence erence is hereby made for a der the rental agreement pro­ N 54-30-30 E 123.99 feet to a complete description. rated to the effective date of point. 4) thence N 49-06-16 E There is. however, EXCEP­ the termination. 47.90 feet to a point, 5) thence TED from the above described N 49-06-16 E 90.37 feet to a property the following 4.000 point, 6) thence N 44-49-57 E Date of Notice: Feb. 20. 2014 acres, as described in that cer­ 95.03 feet to a point, 7) thence tain deed of trust of record in N 55-39-23 E 18.20 feet to a Chelsea Bell Garrett the Ashe County Public Re­ point, 8) thence N 30-35-32 W Substitute Trustee gistry in Book 320, at page 28.16 feet to a point, 9) thence P.O. Box 193 998: N 71-58-32 W 19.38 feet to a Boone. NC 28607 BEGINNING on a point in the point. 10) thence N 87-33-10 intersection of the east bank of 828-264-3601 W 23.32 feet to a point. 11) the South Fork of the New River and the western line of This communication ism\ thWiceS 84-25,19 W 74-19 . the D Michael Little and Nancy tempt to collect a debt and any feet to a point, 12) thence S 84-48-52 W 69.88 feet to a D. Morton property as de­ information obtained will be point in the eastern line of said scribed in Deed Book 232, used for that purpose. above described 4.000 acre page 2272, said point being Published: 2/28/14 & 3/7/14 tract, said point being S 17-38the northwestern corner of the 41 E 145 02 feet from the Blaine Miller property as de­ STATE OF NORTH northeastern corner of said scribed in Deed Book 232, CAROLINA above described 4 000 acre page 1015, thence with the COUNTY OF ASHE western line of said Little and AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE tract, the above described to Morton property with the east be the centerline of a 45.0 foot UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of right of way, said right of way bank of said New River, two the power of sale contained In to be 22.5 feet either side of courses. 1) thence N 11 -04-39 that certain Deed of Trust ex­ said above described line. W 98.75 feet to a point, 2) ecuted by Dennis Michael Little thence N 18-59-54 W 101.25 and Nancy D. Morton, dated Together with all the buildings, feet to a point; thence leaving October 15, 2004, and recor­ fixtures and improvements said river with a new line, two ded in Book 320 at Page 998 thereon, and all rights, ease­ courses, 1) thence N 68-43-44 in the Office of the Register of ments, hereditaments and apE 614.13 feet to a point. 2) Deeds of Ashe County; and purtenahces thereunto belong­ thence S 17-38-41 E, passing under and by virtue of the au­ ing, including all heating, over a point in the centerline of thority vested in the under­ plumbing, ventilating, lighting a 45.0 foot right of way at signed as Substitute Trustee goods, equipment and other 145.02 feet, for a total dis­ by that certain instrument re­ tangible and intangible prop­ tance of 307.17 feet to a point corded in Book 438 at Page erty, attached to or reasonably In the centerline of said 45.0 2348 the Office of the Register necessary to the use of such foot right of way; thence con­ of Deeds of Ashe County; and premises. tinuing said new line with the under and by virtue of that cer­ centerline of said 45.0 foot tain Authorization. Findings The aforesaid sale will be right of way; thence continuing and Order entered by the Clerk made subject to all encum­ said new line with centerline of of Superior Court of Ashe brances existing prior to the re­ said 45.0 foot right of way, four County on August 6, 2013, and cording of the above-refer­ courses, 1) thence S 49-06-16 of record in File 13 SP 74, de­ enced Deed of Trust, including W 47.90 feet to .a point. 2) fault having been made in the all valid and enforceable liens thence S 54-30-30 W 123.99 payment of the indebtedness and also will be subject to all feet to a point, 3) thence S 67secured by said Deed of Trust taxes and special assess­ 58-17 W 87 80 feet to a point. and the said Deed of Trust be­ 4) thence S 72-02-58 W 51.44 ing by its terms subject to fore­ ments outstanding against the property. feet to a point in the western closure, and the holder of the line of said Little and Morton indebtedness thereby secured The property to be offered pur­ property; thence with said having demanded the foreclos­ suant to this notice of sale is western line, four courses, 1) ure thereof for the purpose of being offered for sale, transfer thence N 61-38-44 W 7.79 feet satisfying said indebtedness, and conveyance "AS IS, to a Vt inch rebar found, 2) and due notice having been the Trust­ thence N 28-52-32 W 108.39 given to those entitled to same, WHERE IS." Neither ee nor the holder of the note feet to a Vt inch rebar found, the undersigned Substitute secured by the deed of said rebar being the northeastTrustee will offer for sale at trust/security agreement, or em comer of said Miller prop­ public auction, to the hiahest both, being foreclateed. nor the erty, 3) thence S 74-55-37 W bidder, for cash, at the Court­ officers, directors, attorneys, 103.11 feet to % inch rebar house door in Jefferson, Ashe employees, agents or author­ found. 4) thence S 77-14-34 County. North Carolina, at ized representatives of either W, passing over a Vi inch re­ 12:00 Noon, on March 11, the Trustee or the holder of the bar found at 160.45 feet, for a 2014, the land conveyed in note make any representation total distance of 191.94 feet to said Deed of Trust, the same to the title the BEGINNING, containing being owned of record by Den­ or warranty relating or any physical, environmental, 4.000 acres as calculated by nis Michael Little and Nancy D. health or safety conditions ex­ coordinate geometry from field Morton, and being more partic­ isting in, on. at or relating to data gathered by The Thomas ularly described as follows: the property being offered for Herman Company. P.O. Box sale, and any and all respons­ 519, Jefferson, NC 28640Being a portion of the D Mi­ ibilities or liabilities arising out 0519, (336) 246-3352, PLS Lchael Little and Nancy D. Mor­ of or in any way relating to any 2633, dated 26 March 2001; ton property as described in such condition expressly are revised dated 3 August 2001. Deed Book 232, page 2272; disclaimed. * Job #98020901 Being more particularly described BSI Should the property be pur­ Together with all the buildings, BEGINNING on a point in the chased by a party other than fixtures and improvements intersection of the east bank of the holder of the Deed of Trust thereon, and all rights, ease­ the South Fork of the New being foreclosed, that pur­ ments. hereditaments and ap­ River and the western line of chaser must pay. in addition to purtenances thereunto belong­ the D Michael Little and Nancy the amount bid, the following ing. including all heating, D, Morton property as de­ items: (i) the tax required by plumbing, ventilating, lighting scribed in Deed Book 232, N.C. Gen Stat Section 7Agoods, equipment and other page 2272, said point being 308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents tangible and intangible prop­ the northwestern comer of the (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ erty. attached to or reasonably Blame Miller property as de­ lars ($100) of the bid amount necessary to the use of such scribed in Deed Book 232, up to a maximum tax of Five premises. page 1015. thence with the Hundred Dollars ($500), and western line of said Little and (ii) the excise tax on convey­ The aforesaid sale will be Morton property with the east ance required by N.C. Gen. made subject to all encum­ bank of said New River, two Stat. Section 105-228 28 et brances existing prior to the re­ courses. 1) thence N 11 -04-39 seq of One Dollar ($1) per cording of the above-refer­ W 98.75 feet to a point, 2) Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or enced Deed of Trust, including thence N 18-59-54 W 101.25 fractional part thereof of the bid all valid and enforceable liens feet to a point; thence leaving amount. and also will be subject to all said river with a new line, two taxes and special assess­ courses. 1) thence N 68-43-44 The successful bidder at sale ments outstanding against the E 614.13 feet to a point, 2) may be required to make an property. thence S 17-38-41 E. passing immediate cash deposit of the over a point in the centerline of greater of five percent (5%) of The property to be offered pur­ a 45.0 foot right of way at the amount bid or Seven Hun­ suant to this notice of sale is 145.02 feet, for a total dis­ dred Fifty and no/100 Dollars being offered for sale, transfer tance of 307.17 feel to a point ($750.00). and conveyance "AS IS, in the centerline of said 45.0 WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ foot right of way; thence con­ The upset bids procedure of ee nor the holder of the note tinuing said new line with the North Carolina General Stat­ secured by the deed of centerline of said 45.0 foot ute Section 45-21.27 is applic­ trust/security agreement, or right of way, four courses, 1) able to this sale. both, being foreclosed, nor the thence S 49-06-16 W 47.90 officers, directors, attorneys, feet to a point, 2) thence S 54The following applies if the employees, agents or author30-30 W 123.99 feet to a point. set at 160.45 feet, for a total distance of 191.94 feet to a ooint on the bank of said nver; thence with the bank of said river two courses. 1) thence N 11-04-39 W. 98.75 feet to a ooint, 2) thence N 18-59-54 W. 582 04 feet to the BEGIN­ NING. containing 39.328 acres as calculated by coordinate geometry, from field data gathered by The Thomas Her­ man Company. P.O. Box 519, Jefferson. NC 28640-0519. (336) 246-7172. NCRLS L2633. dated April 21,1998. Job #98020901. And being the same land de­ scribed in and conveyed by that certain deed from Edna M. Parsons (Widow) and Belle McNeil (Single) to D. Michael Little and Nancy D. Morion, dated 27/August 1998, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 232, at page 2272; and being the same land described in and conveyed by that certain deed from Nancy D. Morion to Den­ nis Michael Little, dated 31 Oc­ tober 2007, and of record in the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Book 374, at page ized representatives of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on, at or relating to the property beinq offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS property being sold is residen­ tial real property with less than 15 rental units (1) Pursuant to NCGS Section 45-21 29. the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold may issue an order of possession of the property in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession (2) Any person who occupies residential real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1. 2007. may. after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord The tenant is liable tor rent due un­ der the rental agreement pro­ rated to the effective date of the termination. 80*53*19" E 163 92 feet to an EIP; S 80*53 19" E 25 39 feet to a point, thence in a general SE direction following the ap­ proximate centerline of a pro­ posed or existing nght-of-way shared with the remaining por­ tion of the Chicos/Ugenti Tracts, as follows S 22°31'38" W 47 56 feet to a point; S 04°57'53" W 66 64 feet to a point. S 05#19'55" E 36.60 feet to a point; S 25°17 28" E 76 65 feet to a point; S 23*56^4" E 178 45 feet to a point, S 00*20 01" W 63 20 feet to a point; S 11°56'12" E 46 27 feet to a point; S 29*55-33" E 79 44 feet to a point; S 33*51-07" E 60 78 feet to a point, S 39°35"07" E 99 70 feet to a point; S 38*46-28" E 201 82 feet to a point; S 32°40"56" E 88 12 feet to a point: S 30*57*24" E 9 91 feet to a point; S 30*57-24" E 104 58 feet to a point; S 30*57-24" E 37 44 feet to a point; S 27*0512" E 78 06 feet to a point: S 24*12t)6" E 128 74 feet to a point; S 29*22'50" E 112 28 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning and containing 17 204 Acres as shown on the unre­ corded "survey for Michael Ugentf prepared by Billy W Barr, PLS No L-3174. dated 4/11/02. bearing Job No 020405C. to an EIP at a 16* maple S 81*33-29" E 469 16 feet to an EIP; S 06*41-39" W 78 67 feet to an EIP. which pomt marks a new dhriswn of the former Chi­ cos/Ugenti Tract; thence with a new line through the Chicos/Ugenti Tract. S 87*53"09 E 281 11 feet to an EIP at an 8" Hickory; S 42*12-53" E 204 23 feet to an EIP at a fence post; S 80*53*19" E 163 92 feet to an EIP; S 80*53'19" E 25 39 feet to a point, thence in a general SE direction following the ap­ proximate centerkne of a pro­ posed or existing nght-of-way shared with the remaining por­ tion of the Chicos/Ugenti Tracts, as follows: S 22*31"38" W 47 56 feet to a point, S 04*57-53" W 66 64 feet to a point: S 05*19-55" E 36 60 feet to a point; S 25*17 28" E 76 65 feet to a point; S 23*56-24" E 178.45 feet to a point; S 00*20 01" W 63 20 feet to a point; S 11*56-12" E 48 27 feet to a point; S 29*55'33" E 79 44 feet to a point; S 33*51-07" E 60.78 feet to a point; S 39*35'07" E 99 70 feet to a point; S 38*46 28" E 201 82 feet to a point; S 32*40-56" E 88 12 feet to a point; S 30*57'24" E 9 91 feet to a point; S 30*57-24" E 104 58 feet to a point; S 30*57-24" E 37 44 feet to a point; S 27*05-12" E 78 06 feet to a point; S 24*12-06" E 128 74 feet to a point; S 29*22'50* E 112 28 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning and containing 95.28 Acres, as shown on the unre­ corded "survey for Michael Ugenti" prepared by Billy W Barr, PLS NO. L-3174, dated 4/11/02, bearing Job No. 020405 C. Date of Notice: Feb 20. 2014 Chelsea Bell Garrett Substitute Trustee P.O Box 193 Boone, NC 28607 828-264-6126 This communication is an at­ tempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Published 2.28.14/3.7.14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE OF SALE Also conveyed herewith is a UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of non-exciusive right-of-way the power of sale contained in between the above tract and that certain Deed of Trust ex­ NC 88 as set out and de­ ecuted by G.C.C.P Invest­ scribed by that certain GRANT ments. LLC, dated September OF EASEMENT OF RIGHT 15, 2008, and recorded in OF WAY dated February 27, Book 387 at Page 1442 in the 1996, from BROOKS H Office of the Register of Deeds DUNCAN and wife, BETTY L of Ashe County, and under and DUNCAN to FRANK B by virtue of the authority ves­ KNIGHT. JACK W. KNIGHT, ted In the undersigned as Sub­ and SUSIE KNIGHT BROWN, stitute Trustee by that certain as recorded in Book 210, Page instrument recorded in Book 2212-2214. Ashe County Re­ 442 at Page 1509 the Office of gistry, reference to which is the Register of Deeds of Ashe made for a full legal descrip­ County; and under and by vir­ tion. tue of that certain Authoriza­ tion, Findings and Order The deed recorded in Book entered by the Clerk of Superi­ 337, Page 009 contains the fol­ or Court of Ashe County on lowing description: February 18, 2014, and of re­ cord in File 13 SP 163, default A 95.28 Acre Tract located in having been made in the pay­ North Fork Township. Ashe ment of the indebtedness se­ County. NC and being the cured by said Deed of Trust northern and eastern portions and the said Deed of Trust be­ of the Chicos/Ugenti property ing by its terms subject to fore­ described as parcel three in closure, and the holder of the Book 303 page 823 and in indebtedness thereby secured Book 308 page 734 Ashe having demanded the foreclos­ County Public Registry, which ure thereof for the purpose of parcel is more particularly de­ satisfying said indebtedness, scribed as: and due notice having been given to those entitled to same, Beginning at a point at 6r near the undersigned Substitute the center line of an existing 10 Trustee will offer for sale at toot wide paved Right of Way public auction, to the highest which leads to NC 88 through bidder, for cash, at the court­ the Andrew Wallace (DB 1. P house door In Jefferson, Ashe 54) and/or Brook Duncan (DB County, North Carolina, at 166, P 759) tracts, which Point 12:00 Noon, on March 14. ,^T0l Beginning is the SW comet 201 k. the land rionveyed in' of property described herein, said Deed of Trust, the same the NE comer of the Andrew being owned of record by Wallace Tract, and the NW G.C.C.P Investments. LLC. comer of the Brooks Duncan and being more particularly de­ Tract, thence with the northern scribed as follows: line of the Brooks Duncan Tract. S 88°03'36" E 9 06 feet TRACT ONE: to a point; S 87*2955" E Being all of that property as 664.82 feet to an EIP; N conveyed in deeds from Ken­ 76*36'43" E 116 07 feet to an neth A. Chicos and wife, HarriEIP; thence with the western ette Chicos to G.C.C.P. Invest­ line of the J.F. Donnelly Sr ments. LLC, a Florida Limited Tract (150/115), N 03 '56'21" W Liability Company, recorded 135.76 feet to an EIP; N October 21, 2005, in Book 337, 14°57'14" W 506.79 feet to an Page 001; Book 337, page EIP; N 03*49'59" W 227 62 005; and Book 337, Page 009; feet to a NIP, N 03°49'59" W Ashe County Registry contain 184 78 feet to an EIP at a 20" ing 158.045 acres, more or locust; N 02*43'21" E 367 09 less, and being shown on that feet to an EIP; thence with the certain unrecorded map pre­ SW line of the J.F Donnelly pared by Thomas Herman ' Tract (K-5/31), N 81°46'05" W Company, PLLC and attached 24 07 feet to an EIP; N hereto as Schedule "B", to 46*48 31" W 153 82 feet to an which unrecorded map refer­ EIP; N 18°40'59" W 232.94 ence is made for a more com­ feet to an EIP; N 88*44'43" W plete description. 229.34 feet to an EIP; N 38*23'46" W 149.81 feet to an Property as described in deed EIP; N 34°22"34" W 84 78 feet recorded in Book 337, Page to an EIP; N 34*22 34" W 001 is known as Tax Parcels 55 81 feet to an EIP; N 11030-005 and 10030-006 25*25'19" W 59 73 feet to an EIP; N 40*31'51" W 249 20 The deed recorded in Book feet to an EIP; N 51*34'56" W 337, Page 005 contains the fol­ 182.40 feet to an EIP at a 30" lowing description: wild cherry; N 10*48-12" W A 17.204 Acre Tract located In 33.37 feet to an EIP; N North Fork Township. Ashe 14°26'11" E 122 57 feet to an County. NC and being the SW EIP; N 41*18-31" W 212 84 portion of the ChicosAJgenti feet to an EIP; N 60*56-28" W Property described as parcel 138.23 feet to an EIP at a 16" three in the deeds recorded In white oak; N 54*48'18" W Book 303 page 823 and in 309.71 feet to an EIP at a 24" Book 308 page 374, Ashe chestnut oak; N 36*15*56" W County Public Registry, which 224 97 feet to an EIP; thence parcel is more particularly de­ with the southern line of the L. scribed as: Phelps Tract (190/876), S • 74*38 32" W 104.32 feet to an Beginning at a point at or near EIP; S 49*33 46" W 134 12 feet the centerline of an existing 10 to an EIP; S 36*33 03" W foot wide paved right-of-way 171 25 fee to an EIP; N which leads to NC 88 through 70*09 31" W 286.75 feet to an the Andrew Wallace (DB 1. P EIP; N 50*02 03" W 81 85 feet 54) and/or Brook Duncan (DB to an EIP; N 34*30 14" W 166, P 759) Tracts, which 293 31 feet to an EIP. S Point of Beginning is the SE 75*33 00" W 35 93 feet to an comer of property described ' EIP; S 75*33*00" W 21 08 feet herein, the NE corner of the to a point; thence with the ap­ Andrew Wallace Tract, and the proximate center line of an ex­ NW comer of the Brooks isting road way. the following Duncan Tract, thence with the nine courses and with the CniNE line of the A. Wallace cos/Mitkus SE line (Parcel one Tract, (I-4/54), N 88*03 36" W and/or two in 303/823 and 1.25 feet; N 88°03'36" W 308/734); S 13*39"14" W 27 89 267.19 feet to an EIP at a hickfeet to a point; S 57*44 26" W ory stump; N 18°44'38" W 45 62 feet to a point; N 85.11 feet to an EIP; thence 83*34 01* W 184 67 feet to a with the NE line of the Stat Inc. • point; S 88*23-38" W 59 14 feet Tract (253/933), N 17*49-05" W to a point; S 62*59 54" W 35 60 98 69 feet to an EIP; N feet to a point; S 42*13'50" W 33°45'34" W 98 49 feet to an 118.51 feet to a point; S EIP; N 32°50,57" W 125.65 • 36*22-02" W 94.21 feet to a feet to an EIP; N 50*02-55" W point; S 67*44 03" W 53.25 feet 77.94 feet to an EIP; N to a point, and S 87*35*54" W 63°26'09" W 130 33 feet to an 91.92 feet to a point, thence EIP at a 42" maple; N leaving the existing roadway 64°07'22" W 130 42 feet to an and continuing along the north­ EIP; N 60*28 05" W 112 81 west line of the R Holmes feet to an EIP; S 81°30'40" W Tract (196/1231). S 48*21 42" 95.26 feet to an EIP; thence E 14 49 feet to an EIP; S with the NE line of the T. May 48*21 42" E 189.07 feet to an Tract (E-6/598), S 85*33-04" W EIP; S 66*24-34" E 97 66 feet 22.09 feet to an EIP; N to a point marking the com­ 65°30'06" W 82.31 feet to an mon R Holmes (196/1231) EIP; N 49°02'54" W 98.21 feet and M Barlow (172/840) to an EIP; N 30°41'15" W comer; N 62*44'21" E 153.09 354.25 feet to an EIP; thence feet to an EIP at an 18" sugar with the eastern line of the M maple; S 70°14'21" E 45.01 Barlow Tract (203/1299). N feet to an EIP; S 54*35-29" E 06*41 39" E 548 05 feet to an 126 99 feet to an EIP; S EIP which point marks a new 48*03'54" E 204.05 feet to an division of the former EIP at a 36" buckeye. S Chicos/Ugenti Tract; thence 09*45'58" W 329 04 feet to an with a new line through the EIP; S 09*02-49" E 118.95 feet Chicos/Ugenti Tract. S to an EIP; S 26*39 29" E 87°53'09" E 281.11 feet to an 131.67 feet to an EIP; S EIP at an 8" Hickory; S 02*12-19" W 279.70 feet to an 42°12'53" E 204.23 feet to an EIP; S 13*20-39" W 128 22 feet EIP at a fence post; S Also conveyed herewith is a non-exclusive nght-of-way between the above tract and NC 88 as set out and de­ scribed by that certain GRANT OF EASEMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY dated February 27. 1996, from BROOKS H. DUNCAN and wife, BETTY L. DUNCAN to FRANK B KNIGHT. JACK W KNIGHT, and SUSIE KNIGHT BROWN, as recorded in Book 210, Page 2212-2214, Ashe County Re­ gistry. reference to which is made for a full legal descrip­ tion, LESS AND EXCEPTED and not conveyed herewith are the following parcels. 1) Lot 12. Phase I, Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 6, Page 629, Ashe County Registry and previ­ ously conveyed to Luz G Mar­ tinez and Pedro Corzo recor­ ded in Book 378, Page 466. Aahe County Registry. 2) Lot 25. Phase I, Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 6, Page 629, Ashe County Registry and previ­ ously conveyed to Sumel Group, LLC recorded in Book 379. Page 1787, Ashe County Registry 3) Lot 15. Phase I. Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 6, Page 629, Ashe County Registry (and con­ veyed to Carlos Pemas recor­ ded in Book 415, Page 852, Ashe County Registry). 4) Lot 27, Phase I. Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 6. Page 629, Ashe County Registry (and con­ veyed to Carlos Pemas recor­ ded in Book 415, Page 855, Ashe County Registry), and known as 437 Paradise Valley Road. §) Lot 62. Phase II, Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 7, Page 618, Ashe County Registry (and con­ veyed to Juan Pemas recor­ ded in Book 415, Page 858, Ashe County Registry) and known as 726 Knight Road Ex­ tension. 6) Lot 70. Phase II. Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 7, Page 618, Ashe County Registry (and con­ veyed to Magdelena Pernas recorded in Book 415, Page 861. Ashe County Registry), and known as 544 Paradise Valley Road. Also SAVE AND EXCEPT Lot 17, Phase I. Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 6. Page 629, Ashe County Re­ gistry as released in Release and Reconveyance of Part Se­ curity recorded in Book 405, Page 2220. Ashe County Re­ gistry. TRACT TWO: Being all of that property as conveyed in deed from Daniel Dollar and wife Sandara K. Dollar to G.C.C.P Invest­ ments, LLC recorded Novem­ ber 10. 2005 in Book 338. Page 255. Ashe County Re­ gistry containing 125 532 acres, more or less. (The de­ scription is inclusive of those lots designated as Lots 21. 22. 23. and 24 of Riverview Es­ tates as shown on Plat Book 5, Page 114. Ashe County Re­ gistry) The 125 532 acres consists of Tax Parcel 02182-185, Parcel 02147-237-021. Parcel 02147237-022. Parcel 02147-237023 and Parcel 02147-237024 The deed recorded at Book 338, Page 255 contains the fol­ lowing description: A certain tract of land contain­ ing 125.532 acres according to a survey by Randy G Rhodes and Assoc P.A PLS # 3094. located in Clifton Township. Ashe County, North Carolina and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEGINNING on an existing Iron pin. having NC gnd co­ ordinates of Y • 991631 81 & �PAGE 12 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2014 SEGALS X • 1253605 00. said iron be­ ing a comer ot the Mary Benbow property (deed book 204. page 2030); thence with the. Benbow line South 61 de­ grees 46 minutes 25 seconds West (or a distance of 99 65 feet to a point on a rock; thence South 49 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of 250.68 feet to a point on a rock; thence South 67 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West for a distance of 177.39 feet to an existing iron pin. said iron being a corner to Uoyd Mitchell (deed book 190, page 1559); thence with the Mitchell line North 31 dear ees 27 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 1866.05 feet to an existing iron pin on the south side of a farm road, said iron being a corner to Riverview Estates (plat book 5. page 114); thence withteh Riverview Estates line North 64 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds east for a distance of 144.97 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 08 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 153.41 feet to an existing iron pin on the south side of said road; thence crossing said road North 34 degrees 22 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 168 23 feet to an existing iron pin on the north side of said road; thence North 50 degrees 07 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 146 85 feet to an existing Iron pin: thence North 52 degrees 36 minutes 04 seconds bast for a dis­ tance of 504.09 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin: thence with the common line of lots 20 and 21 of Riverview Estates North 58 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 893.59 feet to an existing iron pin on the south side of private gravel drive; thence North 58 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 16.28 feet to a point in the cen­ ter of said road, thence with the center of said road North 54 degrees 34 minutes 08 seconds East for a distance of 45.38 feet to a point; thence North 63 degrees 44 minutes 06 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 91.67 feet to a point; thence North 52 degrees 18 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 40 28 feet to a point; thence North 60 derees 29 minutes 52 seconds ast for a distance of 225.87 feet to a point; thence North 45 degrees 02 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 73.50 feet to a point In the cen­ ter of a cul-de-sac, thence leaving said road with the northwest line of lot 22 North 42 degrees 40 minutes 54 seconds East for a distance of 390.95 feet to an existing iron pin southwest edge of a culde-sac; thence North 42 de­ grees 22 minutes 41 seconds East for a distance of 22.50 feet to a point in the center of said cul-de-sac; thence with tne road the center ot said road North of f ' 53 00 feet to a point; thence with the center of a road to the right North 50 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 92.87 feet to a point; thence North 05 de­ grees 50 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 98.37 feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West for a distance of 200.16 feet to a point in the center of a cul-de-sac; thence leaving said road North 03 de­ grees 33 minutes 52 seconds West for a distance of 22.50 feet to an existing iron pin: thence North 03 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West for a distance of 35.65 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin, said iron being a comer to Gary Miller property (deed book 125, page 797); thence with the Miller line south 62 degrees 16 minutes 26 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 104.30 feet to an ex­ isting Iron pin; thence North 51 degrees 34 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 1113.58 feet to an existing iron pin, said iron being a corner to Warren Robinette property (deed book 270, page 1548); thence with the Robinette line South 10 degrees 45 minutes • 21 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 136.73 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 05 degrees 23 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 110.31 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 03 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds West ' for a distance of 30.39 feet to an existing Iron pin; thence South 38 degrees 20 minutes 42 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 21.01 feet to a point in the center of a 45' right-of-way; thence with the center of said 45- right-of-way South 84 de­ grees 30 minutes 11 seconds East for a distance of 57.83 feet to a point; thence South 71 degrees 01 minutes £5 seconds East for a distance of 29.52 feet to a point, thence South 51 degrees 09 minutes 36 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 25.45 feet to a point; thence South 40 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East for a distance of 24.91 feet to a point; thence South 12 derees 01 minutes 23 seconds ast for a distance of 193.79 feet to a point: thence South 01 degrees 54 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 77.17 feet to a point; thence leaving said road North 75 derees 30 minutes 04 seconds I ast for a distance of 217.53 feet to a point in the center of a branch; thence with the center of said branch North 61 derees 03 minutes 48 seconds ast for a distance of 20 65 feet lo a point; thence North 34 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 19.61 feet to a point; thence North 44 degrees 22 minutes • 40 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 30.35 feet to a point; thence North 50 degrees 20 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 34.53 feet to a . point, thence North 29 de­ grees 03 minutes 48 seconds East for a distance of 38.18 feet to a point thence North 14 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 19 33 feet to a point; thence North 57 degrees 1 \ minutes 04 seconds East for a dis­ f t f LEGALS tance of 41.84 feet to a point; thence North 30 degrees 24 minutes 03 seconds East for a distance of 58.44 feet to a point; thence North 29 deees 44 minutes 57 seconds ast for a distance of 21.19 feet to a point; thence North 17 degrees 51 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 32.44 feet to a point; thence North 06 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 46.51 feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 26 minutes 10 seconds West for a distance of 51.79 feet to a point, thence North 41 de­ grees 40 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 27.71 feet to a point in the center of a 45' nght-of-way; thence with the center of said 45' nght-ofway South 57 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of 51.61 feet to a point: thence South 79 de­ grees 02 minutes 52 seconds East for a.distance of 39.21 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds East for a distance of 47.33 feet to a point; thence North 82 degrees 05 minutes 39 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 42.49 feet to a point; thence North 74 degrees 32 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 50.41 feet to a point; thence North 77 de­ grees 03 minutes 17 seconds East for a distance of 29 65 feet to a point; thence North 82 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 47.50 feet to a point, thence' , North 70 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 37.75 feet to a point; thence North 58 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds East for a distance of 33.07 feet to a point; thence North 65 de­ grees 00 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 30.75 feet to a point; thence North 83 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 40.48 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 67 47 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 27.82 feet to a point; thence North 81 de­ grees 14 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 50.68 feet to a point; thence North 64 degrees 17 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 47.79 feet to a point; thence North 51 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 44.34 feet to a point; thence North 40 degrees 19 fninutes 22 seconds East for a distance of 100 91 feet to a point; thence North 11 de­ grees 04 minutes 59 seconds West for a distance of 48.98 1 * feet to a point in the center of NC 88. thence with the center of NC 88 North 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 30.39 feet to a point; thence leaving said road with the Rick Dollar property (deed book 187. page 1779) M f tance of 156 50 feet lo an ex­ isting iron pin on the west side of a 45' right-of-way; thence south 33 degrees 10 minutes 56 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 23.16 feet to a point in the center of a 45' right-of-way; thence with the center of said 45' right-of-way South 26 de­ grees 21 minutes 55 seconds West for a distance of 20.54 feet to a point; thence South 34 degrees 01 minutes 11 seconds West for a distance of 53.50 feet to a point; thence South 47 degrees 58 minutes 09 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 43.45 feet to a point; thence South 56 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 42.93 feet to a point; thence South 48 de­ grees 50 minutes 30 seconds West for a distance of 84 93 feet to a point; thence South 44 degrees 37 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 32.33 feet to a point; thence South 37 degrees 23 minutes 44 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 52.72 feet to a point; thence South 32 degrees 45 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 95.74 feet to a point; thence South 34 de­ grees 53 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 39.65 feet to a point, thence South 29 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds West for a distance of 73.75 feel to a point in the cen­ ter of said 45' right-of-way; thence leaving said road with the Dollar line South 32 derees 04 minutes 04 seconds ast for a distance of 288.36 feet to a birch, said birch be­ ing in the northwest line of the T.D McClure property (deed book 283. page 822): thence with the McClure line South 60 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 301.39 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 66 degrees 47 minutes 04 seconds West for a distance of 194.79 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 35 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 332.24 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence south 56 degrees 05 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 189.22 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 220.26 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 20 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 153.97 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin, thence South 39 degrees 58 minutes 39 seconds West for a distance of 120.71 feet to an existing Iron pin; .thence South 79 degrees 09 minutes 28 seconds West for a distance of 73.67 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 77 degrees 58 minutes 14 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 41.92 feet to an exist­ ing iron pin: thence South 09 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 772.40 feet to an existing iron pin, thence South 44 degrees 59 minutes 31 seconds West for a distance of 75.05 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 35 degrees 21 minutes 29 seconds West tor a dis­ tance of 299.92 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 01 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of 100.50 feet to an existing iron f .1EEFERSON POST LEGALS pin; thence South 11 degrees 34 minutes 03 seconds East for a distance of 228 56 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 498 62 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 21 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 163.99 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 17 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 848 01 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Surveyed in October 2005. us­ ing NC gnd north as a bearing reference For source of title see those certain deeds con­ veyed to Daniel Dollar, recor­ ded in deed book 224. page 1796, deed book 321. page 1810. deed book 246. page 416 deed book 222, page 1079 and deed book 321. page 1807. Ashe County Register of Deeds Office, Area by coordin­ ate computation. Job # 050904. Also conveyed herewith is all of Grantors' rights and interest in that certain 60 foot right of way for ingress, egress and re­ gress to the above-described property as more particularly descnbed in that certain North Carolina General Warranty Deed from Ricky L. Dollar and wife. Betty R Dollar as recor­ ded in Book 336, at page 1003 in the Ashe County Register of Deeds Office. AUCTION / ESTATE YARD SALE SERVICES Being known as Tax Parcel 02182-260. Together with all the buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon, and all rights, ease­ ments, hereditaments and ap­ purtenances thereunto belong­ ing. including all heating, plumbing, ventilating, lighting goods, equipment and other tangible and intangible prop­ erty. attached to or reasonably necessary to the use of such premises The aforesaid sale will be made subject to all encum­ brances existing prior to the re­ cording of the above-refer­ enced Deed of Trust, including all valid and enforceable liens and also will be subject to all taxes and special assess­ ments outstanding against the property. OMAHA STEAKS: ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 74% PLUS 4 FREE Burgers - The Family Value Combo - Only $39.99. ORDER Today 1-888-721-9573, use code 48643XMD - or www OmahaSteaks.com/mbff6 9 UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION: DONATE YOUR CAR - FAST . FREE TOWING 24 Hr. 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Neither Trust- I lbs holder i trust/Security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representatives of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on. at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relatir to any such condition expres ;ly are disclaimed. Should the property be pur­ chased by a party other than the holder of the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, that pur­ chaser must pay, in addition to the amount bid, the following items: (i) the tax required by N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 7A308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100) of the bid amount up to a maximum tax of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). and (ii) the excise tax on convey­ ance required by N.C. Gen. Stat. Section 105-228.28 et seq. of One Dollar ($1) per Fixe Hundred Dollars ($500) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount. The successful bidder at sale may be required to make an immediate cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00). The upset bids procedure of North Carolina General Stat­ ute Section 45-21.27 is applic­ able to this sale The following applies if the property being sold is residen­ tial real property with less than 15 rental units: (1) Pursuant to NCOS Section 45-21.29, the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold may issue an order of possession of the property in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession (2) Any person who occupies residential real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may. after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The tenant is liable for rent due un­ der the rental agreement pro­ rated to the effective date of the termination. Date of Notice: February 18. 2014 John C. Johnston Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 398 Jefferson. 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A $40 membership fee for 2014, and permanent space fee, if applicable, must be paid in full at the time of registration at the Expo. Vendors offering farmraised goods, nursery items and prepared foods should bring cop­ ies of any updated certifications, such as water test inspections, during registration. Venders are required to regis­ ter, pay membership and provide a copy of their Certificate of Reg­ istration before selling any items at the ACFM. The Expo/Seed Swap schedule can be found along with registra­ tion forms, market policies and vendor guidelines on the mar­ ket's website at www.ashefarmersmarket.com. Below is the ACFM Expo Reg­ istration/Seed Swap/Ashe Com­ mercial Kitchen Schedule: 8:30 am to 2 p.m. - Vendor registration and information con­ cerning the new N.C. tax laws. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Annual "Seed Swap" 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Graft­ ing workshop & fruit-scion-wood exchange, led by Ron & Suzanne Joyner - Big Horse Creek Farm. Lansing. 11 a.m. to noon - Anthony Flaccavento - class to be an­ nounced. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Ashe Com­ mercial Kitchen Open House Food Available, Kitchen Tours Lisa Bauguess - ACCK Manager. Opening Day for the Ashe County Farmers' Market is Sat­ urday, April 12, 2014. The Mar­ ket will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 25,2014. The ACFM would like to thank all the support from The N.C. Co­ operative Extensions New River Headwaters Alternative Agricul­ ture Programs, Blue Ridge Wom­ en in Agriculture, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project and the Appalachian District Health Department. For more information, call John Smyre at (336) 877-4141 or Richard Boylan at (828) 2643061. Goodwin calls for hearing on homeow ners insurance rate request Insurance Commis­ sioner Wayne Goodwin has ordered that a hearing be held in the matter of the insurance companies' request to raise homeown­ ers insurance rates, stating that the proposed rates ap­ pear to the Department of Insurance to be excessive and unfairly discrimina­ tory. The insurance com­ panies, represented by the N.C. Rate Bureau, request­ ed an overall statewide average increase of 25.3 percent for homeowners insurance rates, varying by geographic territory, on Jan. 3,2014. The hearing is sched­ uled to begin on Aug. 6, 2014, at 10 a.m. at 430 N. Get more news and sports at jeffersonpost. Salisbury St. in Raleigh. The hearing is open to the public; however, there will be no opportunity for members of the public to speak at the hearing. Experts from the N.C. Rate Bureau, on behalf of the insurance companies, and experts from NCDOI, representing the interests of the public, will present their cases for or against rate changes. Goodwin is to serve as the hearing of­ ficer and determine what, if any, rate adjustments are warranted. After an initial review of the filing and more than 10,000 comments submit­ ted by the public, NCDOI experts believe the re­ quested rate increases are not justified. Among NCDOI's concerns are: • The filing uses hypo­ thetical data, rather than actual data, when calculat­ ing costs including those for the net costs of reinsur­ ance and trended modeled hurricane loss costs. • The filing lacks neces­ sary data, documentation and explanations to meet statutory burden of proof for rate increases. • Old data is used in the filing when more when more recent data should be available and included in the analysis. The filing is available for public review on the Department's website. To view the entire filing, go to http://pserff.ncdoi.net/ pc.html and enter the Serff Tracking Number NCRI129361028. • A public comment pe­ 's First riod on the rate filing was held from Jan.3 through Jan. 31 to engage the pub­ lic in the ratemaking pro­ cess. During that period, the Department of Insur­ ance received more than 10,000 emailed or mailed comments, and approxi­ mately 25 people made comments in-person dur­ ing a public comment ses­ sion held on Jan. 24. Shoi iecli Hrs: Wed,Thu,Fri 10 4790 RoseMoi TRUCK MONtfH '13 Dodge Avenger SE $17,488/8259 mo. '14 All New Cherokee Sport | '14 Grand Caravan SE Un HHfc- jj |K»PMP v. FWD, Deep Cherry AVP, PW/PL, Cruise, Keyless, Tinted Windows $23,488 | $21,488 FOR INSTANT CREDIT APPROVAL APPLICATION WE HAVE OVER 20 BANKS READY AND WILLING TO LEND MONEY 2000 West U.S. Mwy. 421N • Wilkesboro, N.O. Shop online 24/7 at www.EmpireDodge.com Toil-Free 1-888-471-6310 HSIT E M P I R E D O D G E . C O M FOR INSTANT CREDIT APPROVAL APPLICATION. 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"Winning this race is the greatest feeling that you could feel in this sport besides accepting the trophy for the championship," said Earnhardt, who climbed from his car in Victory Lane and hugged every member of*his Hendrick Motorsports crew. "I didn't know if I'd ever get the chance to feel it again and it feels just as good." As he crossed the finish line in his No. 88 Chevrolet, the few who with­ stood a rain delay of 6 hours, 22 min­ utes screaming their support, Earnhardt euphorically radioed his crew, saying: "This is better than the first one!" He was met by Rick Hendrick after his victory lap, and the team owner climbed into the driver's window for a ride to Victory Lane. "The world is right right now — Dale Junior just won the Daytona 500," teammate Jeff Gordon said. "That's a sign it's going to be a great season." Rain stopped the race about 45 min­ utes after it began for a delay of more than six hours. When it resumed, Earnhardt dominated at the track where his father was killed in an acci­ dent on the last lap of the 2001 race. He led six times for a race-high 54 laps — all after the rain delay — and seemed to have it under control until things got chaotic near the end. There "If there's ever a guy who is due, it's the guy who finished second three out of the last four years." -Brad Keselowski on EarnhardTs win were 42 lead changes and four multicar accidents as the field closed in on the checkered flag. An accident with seven laps to go triggered by pole-sitter Austin Dillon, driving the No. 3 — Earnhardt's father's number making its return to the Daytona 500 for the first time since 2001 — set up a final two-lap shootout to the finish. Earnhardt got a great jump past Brad Keselowski on the restart, and had Gordon behind him protecting his bumper. But Denny Hamlin came charging through the field and Earnhardt suddenly had a challenger with one lap to go. Then an accident farther back involving former winners Kevin Harvick and Jamie McMurray brought out the caution and the win belonged to Earnhardt. "We could fight off battle after bat­ tle. We got a little help at the end there from Jeff to get away on the restart," Earnhardt said. "This is amazing. I THIS WEEK'S LOW MO FOR THE HI6H COUHTRY FAN*"* can't believe this is happening. I never take this for granted, man because it doesn't happen twice, let alone once." Hamlin, who won two other races in the buildup to Sunday, was trying to become the first driver to sweep Daytona, wound up second in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. He was strongest before the rain delay, but had an issue with his radio when the race resumed and had difficulty hearing his spotter. "It was tough and disappointing because I definitely could have used my spotter there at the end," Hamlin said. "I'm trying to look up at the score­ board, trying to figure out how many laps are left. I'm so 50-50 on whether I'm (mad) or I'm happy. I just don't know. Any other year, I probably would have been jumping up and down." Keselowski finished third in a Team Penske Ford, and said after watching a replay he knew he had no chance to win once drivers behind him commit­ ted to their moves and Hamlin came charging alongside him. "I don't feel like there's anything I could have done differently," Keselowski said. But as a driver who got his break when Earnhardt hired him to drive for JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series, Keselowski was able to deal with his disappointment. "If there's ever a guy who is due, it's the guy who finished second three out of the last four years, He was due," Keselowski said. "So I'm happy for him and happy for all those guys. He's prob­ ably my best friend in the garage out­ side of my teammate." Hendrick took fourth and fifth with Gordon and last year's race winner, Jimmie Johnson, in what quickly became a company-wide celebration. "He's been knocking on the door of the 500 for a lot of years. He got it done tonight — did an awesome job," said Johnson, who beat Earnhardt to the fin­ ish line a year ago. ..catch it! Visit our website to CHEVROLET IBURBAN 4X4 show off your auto racing Full Feature Leather weekly prizes! Nationwide Series Saturday at Daytona 1. (19) Regan Smith. $122,152. 2. (17) Brad Keselowski, $92,585. 3. (31) Trevor Bayne. $87,066. 4. (4) Kyle Busch. $74,785. 5. (5) Elliott Sadler, $70,051. 6. (27) Brendan Gaughan, $65,276. 7. (23) Ty Dillon. $63,776. 8. (1) Dylan Kwasniewski. $65,601. 9. (29) Ryan Sieg, $60,851. 10. (2) Kyle Larson, $61,001. Better Hones Furniture Co. IWlxjefi Select* if Sera led^t wit W-I»jted»en talk Aral to the cup for great 20" Polished Wheels Next race: The Profit on CNBC 500 Sunday in Avondale, Ariz. knowledge & sprint Third Row Seating Sunday at Daytona Beach. Fla. 1 . (9) Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Chevrolet. 200 laps. 133.1 rating. 48 points. S1.506.363. 2. (4) Denny Hamlin. Toyota. 200, 113.8. 43. $1,148,451. 3. (33) Brad Keselowski, Ford. 200, 117.1,42 $847,721. 4. (6) Jeff Gordon. Chevrolet, 200, 102.7, 40. $731,399. 5. (32) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 200, 101.2, 40, $589,399. 6. (3) Matt Kenseth, Toyota. 200, 98.2. 38. $518,362. 7. (34) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200, 72. 37, $434,588. 8. (25) Greg Biffle. Ford. 200, 94.1, 37. $413,838 9. (1) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet. 200, 83.4, 36. $424,674. 10. (28) Casey Mears. Chevrolet. 200, 80.8, 34, $377,221. 11. (35) Joey Logano, Ford, 200, 104.1, 34. $376,354. 12.'(18) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 200. 67.6, 0. $306,850. 13. (38) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 85.1, 31, $368,196. 14. (22) Jamie McMurray. Chevrolet. 200, 73.8, 30. $361,777. 15. (26) Bobby Labonte. Chevrolet, 200, 46.2, 29, $325,213. 16. (39) Reed Sorenson. Chevrolet. 200, 69.3. 28, $342,446. 17. (30) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 87, 28, $340,638. 18. (7) Marcos Ambrose, Ford. 200, 79.5, 26. $363,458. 19. (37) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 100.5. 26, $373,504. 20. (24) Terry Labonte, Ford, 200, 66.1, 24, $339,996. 21. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 199, 89:9. 24. $331,763. 22. (19) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 199, 60.3, 22, $331,638. 23. (29) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 198, 43.7, 21, $334,346. 24. (11) Josh Wise. Ford. 196, 47.5, 20. $322,888. 25. (12) Brian Scott. Chevrolet, 196. 68.2, 0, $336,035. 26. (15) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 194. 53.1, 19, $321,788. 27. (40) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident. 193, 60.8, 18, $327,513. 28. (23) Cole Whitt, Toyota, acci­ dent, 193, 62.5, 16, $315,663. 29. (41) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, accident, 193, 48.2, 15, $318,338. 30. (31) Brian Vickers, Toyota. 192, 70.6, 14, $350,388. 31. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 192, 64.1, 14. $350,413. 32. (10) Paul Menard, ChevrgleV184, 80, 13. $550,702. 33. (14) Trevor Bayne, Ford, acci­ dent, 183, 59.5, 0, $316,438. 34. (43) David Ragan, Ford, 176, 32.2, 10, $323,738. 35. (21) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 174, 36.8, 9, $349,521. 36. (17) David Gilliland, Ford, 171, 41.5, 8, $322,968. 37. (36) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, accident, 161, 42.8, 7, $313,605. 38. (16) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, accident. 160, 32.2, 6, $310,248 39. (13) Aric Almirola, Ford, acci­ dent, 146, 59.8, 6, $317,939. 40. (27) Danica Patrick. Chevrolet, accident. 145, 53.6, 5. $282,778. 41: (42) Michael Waltrip. Toyota, accident, 144, 46, 4, $278,628. 42. (20) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, engine, 127, 41,2, $302,344. 43. (2) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, engine, 30, 27.3, 1, $292,311. NEW Now $45,500 was $53,995 WJCHEVY.NET fkQafeyMRtatfg U^IOT te*mOaiqlMllm{tMi fot tawnl of Ok Briding • Free Local Mniy financing FcmiljOuwdA Operated Sk* 1943 1 ..Jff ,£/•* ,kr -. AxMk 1^^- v j, BetteifornitireNCcwn 33tttl2M1 527 L Man • N. Wftesbtre � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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See Page 6 Vol. 89, Issue 18 W £ 1> o m to o 20 C Creston'sVin Rash gifted portrait by B See Page 8 81.00 TUESDAY. MARCH 4.2014 CO Ashe County Schools learn results of rtH«. t card District ranked 26th out of 115 in state By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civrtasn)edia.com When the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) released the 2012-13 Report Card last week for all schools and school districts across the state. Ashe County Schools met over 90 percent of its academic objectives and per­ formed in the top 25 percent of the state's districts. "In 2012-2013, four schools met their Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) in all sut groups, and our district met 38 out of 42 (or 90.5 percent) proficiency targets," said Di­ rector erf Title Iand Students Service Programs for Ashe County Schools Kimberfy Barnes, AMOs are what the US. Department of. Education and NCDPI use to measure a school's academic progress. Blue Ridge Elementary was the only school in the distrct to fall short of its AMOs. "Ashe County's overall per­ formance proficiency ranks 26 out of 115 school districts," Ashe County Schools Superin­ tendent Dr. Todd Holden said. Asked whether he was pleased with the overall re­ sults, Holden said, "No." "None of the principals are pleased either," Holden said. "But the thing is that we have to remember that this was based on a new curriculum with a new test." Teachers are having to ad­ just to new state-mandated standards for teaching and testing, such as Gxnmon Core. In a sense, they're hav­ ing to play a #»me of perpetual catch-up. "They're changing the way we teach, with Common Core," Holden sakl "Now we have an assessment that's more: On the upside, Holden be­ lieves the new guidelines will help students be more com­ petitive with other states. In turn, Holden compared the current situation between teachers and the new AMOs to basketball. "1 think we've got a great team of teachers," said Hold­ en. "But imagine you're used to playing with a 10-foot goal and it's rased to 15 feet?" For high schools, grades are based on a combination of factors: student performance on End-of-Course (EOC) and End-of-Grade (EOG) tests in English 0. Math I and Biol­ ogy, the passing rates of dif­ ferent student groups (based Mi ethnicity, gender, family circumstances arid racial back­ grounds) and AMOs. Elementary and middle schools are graded on a simi­ lar scale with the being that EOGs are in ing and Math. The following are the 201213 Report Card results for all hve local schools: Ashe County High: 49.4 at or above grade level com­ pared with the state average of 51.2 percent in English while 452 percent performed at or above grade level com­ pared with 36.3 percent in Math H and 37 percent of stu­ dents performed at or above grade level compared with the state average of 45.6 percent in Biology. Ashe County Middle:53.1 n, at or above conv pared with the state average of 43.9 percent in Reading, while 48.4 percent performed at or above grade level in Math compared with the state aver­ age of 42.3 percent. Blue Ridge Elementary: 36 of students |at or above grade level compared with the state average of 43.9 percent inRead­ ing, while 35.3 percent performed at or above grade level compared with the state aver­ S age of 422 percent in Math. Mountain View Elementary: 49.6 of students above grade level with the state average 143.9 while 512 percent in at or above percent |with the state average 42.3 percent in Math. Westwood Elementary: 46 percent of students per­ formed at or above grade level compared with the state aver­ age of 43.9 percent in Reading, while 53.4 percent performed at or above grade level com­ pared with the state average of 42.3 percent in Math. t HE COUNTY Following the results, Hold­ en remains optimistic about the future. He said at mid-year, teach­ ers at the high school are already seeing gains in pro­ ficiency. His expectation is there will be similar results at the other schools in Ashe. "We have to adapt and over­ come," Holden said "Adapt to Common Core and overcome that, and adapt to new testing and overcome that." Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ albulluck. Wil Petty| Jefferson Post Members of the Jefferson Board of Aldermen discuss add­ ing lighting to the downtown area of Jefferson, as well as the Foster-Tyson Park on East Main Street. All members were in attendance. Lighting project on hold Board approves research for lighting in Foster-Tyson Park By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Alan Bulluck I Jefferson Post Local author Michael Sawyer poses with a copy of his most recent book. "Theirs Not To Reason Why." Local author Michael Savvver publishes a historical novel •/ By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedla.com Writers tend to be the ultimate procrastinators, and Michael Sawyer always knew he could write — it was simply a matter of sitting down and actually do­ ing it. Over half a century after an English teacher told him of his writing potential and his step­ father had encouraged him to ap­ ply for a job at London's Daily Ex­ press newspaper (which he never did), the West Jefferson resident, via London finally caught the writing bug and turned it into something much more than just a hobby. Sawyer recently published his second book, "Theirs Not To Reason Why" (Tate Publishing, 2014), a novel of the Crimean War. Sawyer started writing when he was 72 years old. His desire to write resulted from alively discus- The discussion of light­ ing U.S. 221 Business through downtown Jeffer­ son has come to a stand­ still. "It looks like we are go­ ing to have a lot of prob­ lems trying to get this done," said Cathy Howell, town manager for the town of Jefferson. Howell said in order to complete the project, the town would have to hire an engineer and try to get right-of-way clearance from all property owners along that stretch of road. "One thing (the plan­ ners) didn't realize be­ fore, we have gas lines out there," Howell said. "That could also cause prob­ lems." The plans for light­ ing the area were created •with town beautiheation in mind, similar to how West Jefferson changed its downtown. Howell said the difference for West Jef­ ferson was the town owned all of the property it need­ ed and the sidewalks are wider. Howell said the N.C. Department of Transpor­ tation (DOT) requires a four-to-five foot separation from the post to the road, which could not be accomSee LIGHTINGI 5 See AUTHOR | 5 Ashe County Sharing Center turns 31 Food bank issues donation chlallenge By Alan Bulluck abulluck@cwitasmedia.com The Ashe County Shar­ ing Center, the county's largest food pantry, turns 31 this month. Rather than staging a celebration to mark the non-profit's 31 years of ser­ vice, Sharing Center Pro­ gram Facilitator Michael Sexton is issuing a chal­ lenge to county residents. "For every dollar donat­ ed, multiply that times 31 Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Ashe County Sharing Center Program Facilitator Michael SexJon stands with two local residents with a month's worth of food assistance. center's been open," Sexton said. According to Sexton, all of the major local churches are taking special collec­ tions. Sexton is also en­ couraging county residents to donate whatever they can. In 2013, the Sharing Center served approxi­ mately 5,809 families (17,623 individuals), a substantial increase from 2012 when the non-profit served 4,350 families (13,212). "With the cutbacks and slow processing of food stamps, we saw additional growth in the number of families served," Sexton said. Of those families receiv­ ing assistance, 813 had one or more children ages 18 and under — a total of 2,080 children. Demand was particular- ly high during the months of July and August. In July, 504 families (1,606 individuals) were served and in August, 513 (1,690 individuals) were served. Of those families served, 570 had one or more children ages 18 and under. A total of 1.342 chil­ dren ages 18 and under in Ashe County relied on assistance from the Shar­ ing Center in those two months alone. Since the start of 2013, the Sharing Center is serv­ ing more and more families with one or more children ages 18 and under, a trend Sexton calls "disturbing." "For the first time, the center assisted more fami­ lies with one or more chil­ dren ages 18 and under," Sexton said. "That's a re­ cord." "Approximately half of the people served have one or more children," Sexton See SHARING I 5 Photo courtesy of Glenda Luther Every Monday. Wednesday and Friday morning at the Ashe County Senior Center's exercise room. Janet Manchette leads an exercise class. Exercise classes now offered at Senior Center By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Exercise is good for the body and mind, as well as the general health of a per­ son. For several years, the Ashe Senior Center has housed an exercise room and some form of aerobics exercise. Now, the numbers are increasing and more people are participating. "The program is grow­ ing by leaps and bounds," said Janet Manchette, who leads the exercise group with different DVDs she krinrtc in I—..*. L. The classes, whic from 10 to 11 a.m. or day, Wednesday and I continue to be a sta the Senior Center, a ing to Volunteer Coc tor Glenda Luther. "(Manchette) is dedicated and good a she does for our sei Luther said. Manchette has leading the exercise j for over seven yeai each day, the group fi on different parts i body. She says the ro are made "strenuoi �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, M \RCH 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST Finalized listing of state County crime report and local election filings C Staff report Feb. 17 At the Jefferson Post, we are keeping you informed on who has filed in districts involving Ashe County. Here are the people who have filed, according to the Ashe County and N.C. Board of elections as of the filing deadline of Friday, Feb. 28. U.S. Senate (held by Kay Hagan) • Ted Alexander (R) • Greg Brannon (R) • Tim D'Annunzuio (L) • Heather Grant (R) • Kay Hagan (D) • Mark Harris (R) • Sean Haugh (L) • Edward Kryn (R) • Ernest T. Reeves (D) • Jim Snyder (R) • Will Stewart (D) • Thorn Tillis (R) Lacy Kimbeiiin Anderson. 25, of Lanshtf was charged with simple assault. Bond informa­ tion is unknown. Anderson was released later that day. (held by Jonathan Jor­ dan) Feb. 18 • Sue Counts (D) • Jonathan Jordan (R) District Attorney, Ju­ dicial District 23 (held by Tom E. Horner) • Tom E. Horner (R) District Court Judges, Judicial District 23 (held by William F. Brooks, Da­ vid V. Byrd and Michael D. Duncan) U.S. House, N.C. Dis­ trict 5 (held by Virginia Foxx) • William F. Brooks (for Brooks seat) • David V. Byrd (for Byrd seat) • Fred Bauer (for Dun­ can seat) • Robert Crumpton (for Duncan seat) • Regina Gillespie (for Duncan seat) • Tracey McMillian Jor­ dan (for Duncan seat) • Donna L. Shumate (for Duncan seat) N.C. Senate District 45 (held by Dan Soucek) • Lynn Graham (D) • Cabot Hamilton (D) • Dan McMillian (D) • Judy Pbrter Poe (R) • Gerald Price (R) • Mickey Pruitt (R) • Brian "Bruno" Rich­ ardson (R) • Jeff Rose (R) • William Sands (R) • Marjorie Shinkle (R) Ashe County Board of Commissioners (held by Judy Porter Poe, Ger­ ald * Price and William Sands) • Josh Brannon (D) • Phil Doyle (R) • Virginia Foxx (R) • Ganienia Henley (D) • Michael W. Holleman (D) • Will Stinson (D) • Dan Soucek (R) • Jim Sponenberg (D) N.C. House District 93 Ashe County Clerk of Court (held by Pam W. Barlow) • Pam W. Barlow (R) Ashe County Register of Deeds (held by Deaett R. Roten) Superior Court Judge, Judicial District 23 (held by Edgar Gregory) • Phyllis Critcher (R) • Deaett R. Roten (D) • Michael D. Duncan • Richard Blackburn (D) • Larry Dix (D) Ashe County Sheriff (held by James Williams) • Chris Welch (R) • James Williams (D) • Tun Winters (R) Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Cause of fire remains undetermined By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia com The cause of a fire Wednesday night on 166 Cannon Lane in West Jefferson is still undetermined, accord­ ing to Ashe County Fire Marshall Bobby Davis. The fire took place Wednesday, Feb 26. Davis said first re­ sponded received a call about the fire at 8:28 p.m. "The cause of the fire is undetermined," he said. "We are call­ ing it a total loss." Responding units to the fire were the West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Jef­ ferson Volunteer Fire Department and Glendale Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Wil Petty | Jefferson Post A structure fire, which occurred Wednes­ day night on Cannon Road, leaves the Wil Petty can be reached at structure totaled. The cause of the fire (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter remains undetermined, according to Ashe County Fire Marshall Bobby Davis. @WilPetty LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription, to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. Curtis Edwin Leyson. 56, of Boone was charged with sec­ ond degree trespassing. Bond was set at $1,500. Lev-son was released later that day. Christopher James Hicks, 26, of West Jefferson was charged with probation violation. Bond information is unknown. Hicks has not been released. Feb. 19 Renee Dawn Daniels. 21, of West Jefferson was charged with possessionof stolen goods. Bond was set at $2,000. Daniels has not been released Bobby Quinton Daniels, 26, of Jefferson was charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle and larceny after break­ ing/entering. Bond was set at $5,000. Daniels has not been released. William Marvin Daniels, 28, of West Jefferson was charged with breaking or entering a T IJJ motor vehicle and I, larceny after breaking/entering a motor ve­ hicle. Bond was set at $5,000. Daniels has not been released Feb. 21 David Ariin Miller Jr., 40, of West Jefferson was charged with misdemeanor larceny, simple worthless check writing and two countsof probation vio­ lation. Bond was set at $28,000. Miller has not been released Shannon Renee Miller, 33, of Creston was charged with sim­ ple assault Bond information is unknown. Miller was released the next day. Feb. 22 Michael Lee Jones, 35, of Lansing was chared with nonsupport erf a child Bond was set at $1,600. Jones was released later that day. Linda Lee Morrison, 39, of West Jefferson was charged with possession of stolen goods and no operators license. Bond was set at $7,500. Morrison was released later that day. Feb. 23 Kristen Olean Testerman, 29, ofLansing was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $2,500. Testerman was released later that day. Bobby Wade Walton, 28, of West Jefferson was charged with possession of firearm by a felon, possesion of drug para­ phernalia, simple possession erf a Schedule IV controlled sub­ stance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $13,200. Walton has not been released. Jerome Ray Leeper, 41, of West Jefferson was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $500. Leeper was released later that day. ACJCPC reviews SPEP before discussing funding to programs in the late spring or early sum­ mer to help assess risk youth to make a risk score," she said. The JCPC chair Grier Hurley In the monthly meeting of the Ashe County Juvenile Crime said the board will start looking Prevention Council, the board at more evidence-driven pro­ members were updated on Stan­ grams to provide funding, which dardized Program Evaluation is provided mostly by the state. "As times are still tough, (the Protocol (SPEP) practices. The update is being done be­ state) wants to be assured that fore the board is presented with the money we are spending is proposals by groups that want helping the kids," Hurley said. Graney said according to re­ funding from the council to help search, the most likely time for juveniles in the county. "(SPEP) is a tool that is used people to recivitate is within six by programs to assess whether months. The SPEP project was ini­ their program is matching the requirements in their research," tially developed at Vanderbilt said Linda Graney, a JCPC area University in Nashville, Tenn. The programs will give their consultant for North Carolina. Graney said there were four presentations at the JCPC s next major elements that SPEP re­ meeting on Tuesday, March search demonstrates reduces 25. The Board will then decide recidivism among youth. They which programs to give funding are: the type of service provided, to at its April meeting. Each group submitting a pro­ the quality of service provided, the amount of service and risk posal will present a presentation lasting between 5 and 10 min­ levels. "Programs will be trained utes, according to Hurley. By Wil Petty petty@cwitasmedia.com Of the groups the Ashe JCPC funds, the most recent addition was the PAIRS program three years ago. All of the groups fund­ ed have a SPEP with exception to Barium Springs, according to Graney. In other action by the board: • Council approved January minutes • Received updates from different organizations used through the JCPC. • Updates were given relat­ ing to monitoringreports. From the reports, recommendations were given to: Mediation, Proj­ ect Challenge, PAIRS and Bari­ um Springs. • The next meeting of the ACJCPC will take place Tues­ day, March 25. 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World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) takes place on March 5, and is a Lit World campaign that advocates for literacy as a fundamen­ tal human right belonging to all people. LitWorld. a nonprofit literacy organi­ zation, fosters resilience, hope and joy through the power of story. In support of Lit World's mission and in celebration of WRAD Ashe Library invites all to stop by the library for a read aloud ex­ perience. On March 5, start the day listening to books read aloud during Tot-time by children's librarian Marna, and end the day with a launch party for the Spring Reading Challenge. There is a special reading chal­ lenge designed especially to promote reading aloud for those who would like to be a volunteer reader. You might try reading your next book with your ears, so check out the li­ brary's audio book collec­ tion. The library is also looking for readers to par­ ticipate in this year's Com­ munity Read as a "human audio book." Reading aloud brings a story to life and stimulates the imagination. Reading aloud also increases vocab­ ulary and comprehension skills, which is excellent for beginning readers. The library continues to register families and young children for its "Growing Book by Book" program. It is proven that reading as a family provides a great op­ portunity for bonding. The journey from new­ born to infant to toddler to kindergarten takes ap­ proximately 5 years. The time will pass by very fast. Building strong reading skills is fundamental to preparing your child for the future. If you incorpo­ rate reading as a family, the memories your child will form will last a lifetime. Make reading as a family a Teresa Cerda will fea­ ture 35 paintings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The open­ ing reception will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Cerda was bom in San­ tiago de Chile. She lived there until 1990, when she moved to Madrid, Spain, where she re­ sided until 2005. Since then, she has lived with her family in Boone. She is frequently featured in solo exhibitions in west­ ern N.C. including the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in 2009. She was a Regional Artists Project Grant recipient in 2011. For more in­ formation about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. March 4 10:30 a.m. Mr. Wuffles. Purrfectly fun, fantastic feline stories, songs and art for 4-5 year olds. The event will be held in the children's area of the Ashe County Public Library. 4:30 p.m. Otaku's United. Love anime? Love manga? Come geek out with Otaku's United at the Ashe County Pub­ lic Library in the Audi­ torium every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. March 5 11:30 a.m. Nathan's Creek Extension and Community Associa­ tion Club Meeting will be held at Smoky Moun­ tain Barbecue. 5 p.m. Seasonal Read­ ing Challenge Kick Off and Wrap Up will be held upstairs at the Ashe County Public Library. Driver injuredin a single car accident Small grass fire sparked by downed electrical lines following the crash Staff Report daily event. Below are the Ashe Li­ brary Dates to Remember in March. For All Ages: • The Spring Reading Challenges begin March 1 and last through May 31. A party to wrap-up Winter Challenges and Kick-off Spring Challenges will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednes­ day, March 5. Have fun discovering new books and authors! • The Digital Spot­ light encourages us to never stop exploring! Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. li­ brarians will be available to demonstrate what the online world can do for you. Stop by our Digital Spotlight Kiosk and learn something new. • Community Drum Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. on March 11 and 25. One need not possess or pur­ chase a drum to partici­ pate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of per­ cussion instruments avail­ able to share the rhythm with everyone. • Learn to crochet with the 2014 Afghan Project at 10 a.m. on March 8. Work square by square this year to create a magnificent afghan. • Learn the knitting basics and make a little bunny at 10 a.m. on March 22. Materials needed: size 4 needles and one ball of soft yarn. Brown or white are suggested colors. For Children: • Story Time for 4-5 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. • Tot Time for 2-3 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday • "Baby Bounce" is at 10 a.m. on March 8 and 22. This is a short 15-20 minute program for in­ fants and babies that will include finger plays, songs, rhymes, and a book or two. • Afternoon Adventures will "Travel South to Mexi­ co" at 4 p.m. on March 13. • Experience "Crafternoons" at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Projects include, Rainbow Bracelets, Cup Challenges, Yarn Bombs and Fun with Foil. For Teens: • Sign up for Gamer Haven and enjoy playing a Xbox 360 in the teen space. Half-hour time slots are available, starting at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. • Enjoy a movie with friends on the Teen Screen at 2 p.m. on March 15. • Geek out with Otaku's United Anime / Manga Club at 4:30 p.m. on Tues­ days. For Adults: • Brouhaha Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on March 31 at Boondocks. • Grow Yourself, selfpaced computer use tuto­ rial sessions, are held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. • Ashe Wellness Circle meets at 11:30 a.m. on March 11 for a program on "Healthy Juicing and Green Smoothies." Come out and try some tasty samples. Brown bag lunch­ es are welcome. After the wellness program, partici­ pants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discussion of physi­ cal wellness books. Adults of any age and fitness level welcome. Special Events: • An art reception will be held for the Blue Ridge Art Clan and Dean's Duet's will be performing at 2 p.m. on March 8. COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 4 - 21 Water's Landscape Exhibit. Chilean artist PAGE 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 4,2014 Collect your prizes and discover what's new for the Spring Reading chal­ lenge. Remember, while you don't have to show up to win, you have to be there in order to get your page count tickets included in the drawing. March 7 4 - 8 p . m . Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Commu­ nity Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush pup­ pies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 west, stay straight through War- A Boone woman was injured Friday, Feb. 28, in a one-car ac­ cident on US. 221 S., after she lost control erf the vehicle and slammed into a utility pole, sparking a smallgrass fire. Sheny Kemp of Boone was driving a FonJ Edge Friday morning south on US. 221 when, according to her, she briefly lost consciousness as a result of a medical condition. Her vehicle crossed the yel­ low line, traveled down an em­ bankment and crashed head-on into a Blue Ridge Electric Co­ operative Utility pole on which was mounted an electrical trans­ former. The power lines sparked a small grass fire, which was quickly brought under control by passing motorist Michael EDer. The electrical transformer was damaged in the accident John Sears| Jefferson Post EMS personnel attend to the driver of the Ford Edge that slammed into a utility pole on U.S. 221 at approximately 10 a.m. this morning. In the background, the blackened area is the site of a small grass fire sparked by electrical lines that were damaged by the car's impact. and was drippinginsulator fluid,. ac cording to the witness. Emergency services person­ nel bom Blue Ridge Medical Transport attended to Kemp. She was transported to Ashe Memorial Hospital suffering bom minor injuries. Firefighters bom the Fleet­ wood Volunteer Fire Depart­ ment also responded to the scene for traffic control and dearnrp. The N.C Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. John Seare contrtutedto ttns report Pesticide License recertification opportunities are being provided The North Carolina Coop­ erative Extension, Ashe County Center will once again be pro­ viding recertification classes for individuals with a current pesticide license in collaboration with the N.C. Department of Agriculture as scheduled below: May 22,2014 X Credits: 1 - 3 p.m. V Credits: 3 -5 pan. Sept. 24,2014 X Credits: 7 - 9 p.m. V Credits: 5 - 7 pan. Individuals who need to obtain a pesticide license may take the exam as follows (please bring a pencil, calculator and identification to take the test. Also a check for fees will be col­ lected.): March 20,2014 (training be­ gins at 9 a.m.) - test will begin at 1 p.m. Ort. 2,2014 (training begins at 9 a.m.) - test will begin at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is not re­ quired for the classes or exams. All classes andexams are held at the Agricultural Service Center, 134 Government Circle, Jeffer­ son. Fees are determined by the NC.Department of Agriculture. If you have questions or would like additional informa­ tion regarding the 2014 ftsticide License Recertification Classes or Exams please contact the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 3368465850. H . I Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill rensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riv­ erview is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more information, call 336-385-1314. 7 p.m. Wagoner Night Hike. Meet at the New River Park Wagoner Access Con­ tact Station for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while hiking approximately 1.5 miles. This hike will be on easy to moderate trails. Come join the fun, and don't forget your comfortable shoes and flashlight. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Have the following positions available RN/STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 8c RESTORATIVE Must have LTC experience 1 Full-time Position We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Jefferson's Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! 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Tom Campbell North Carolina's Con­ NCSpin stitution mandates a sound basic education is to be made available to it relieves our public every child in our state at universities from need­ no cost. So why would a ing more classroom and parent choose to pay for dormitory space. Why is something already pro­ a public school voucher vided for free? The obvi­ any different? And why do voucher ous answer is the parent doesn't believe the free opponents claim it will education being provided raise the cost of educa­ is best for their child. tion when the voucher is only $4,200 and North Why not? If North Carolina is to Carolina's average per provide vouchers why did pupil expenditure is our legislators choose to more than $8,600 per offer them only for low- year? Won't the schools income students and not would be saving $4,400 everyone? I'm told that per year per child. And please explain why lawmakers wanted to en­ sure that low-income stu­ this voucher program is dents aren't trapped in racist or discriminatory failing schools and have against blacks and poor choices for better educa­ people, as the NAACP tion opportunities. recently charged. Voucher opponents say Why are voucher op­ this was merely a care­ ponents so worried that a fully designed ruse, a large number of students first step, to implement will flee public schools, school vouchers for ev­ leaving them with chil­ eryone beginning with a dren with behavioral, segment of our popula­ learning or physical dis­ tion it would be hard to abilities - students who deny needed them. would be harder and Why would a low-in­ more expensive to edu­ come parent apply for a cate? Isn't that an admis­ voucher? The first year sion that public schools of the program allows are not doing a good job for 1,700 vouchers to be educating our children? provided to low-income Iam trying to be openstudents. We're told more minded and listen toboth than 4,000 have applied sides of this debate but before the deadline. From quite honestly have not what I've heard tuition at formed a strong opinion. most private schools is Why not fix the schools more than the $4,200 our instead of giving money voucher program would to kids to attend private provide and it is more schools? Isn't my first than likely parents would have to come up with responsibility as a parent more cash out of pocket. to advocate for my child Why would a family sup­ to get the best education posedly struggling to opportunities possible? make ends meet choose Why would any parent want to leave excellent to do this? I'm listening to the schools? Campbell is the execu­ opponents and trying to understand why there is tive producer and mod­ such heated disgust with erator of NC SPIN, a u>eekly panel discussion the concept. Why is it unconsti­ on state issues that airs tutional to spend pub­ on WMYT "MY TV12" lic money for private at 10 a.m. on Sundays schools? Doesn't North and on WJZY "CW46" Carolina already do so? at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 We give tuition tax cred­ p.m. on Sundays and on its to students attending WFMY-TV at 5:30 a.m. private colleges, saying Sundays. Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please callfor more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERA! 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Per­ haps he was looking for an argument, but I turned his points into a learning les­ son about the process and pitfalls of trying to calcu­ late the nation's inflation rate. The federal government has been collecting price data only since the early 20th century. This was the time of the Industrial Revolution, with people moving off farms and to cities. Rather than raising and making everything they needed, families be­ gan buying more products in stores - so the prices of everyday consumer items became more important. Like the majority of government economic sta­ tistics, information about the prices we pay is based on a sample. Yet the gov­ ernment's price sample is large, covering more than 200 categories of prod­ ucts and services at more than 20,000 stores. Also, it is incorrect to say the government excludes food and fuel prices. These are included in the survey and in the most commonly reported inflation rate. There is a version of the inflation rate which omits food and fuel, but only be­ cause these prices are very volatile and therefore may cloud the long-run trends in inflation. Still, this ver- with the trends, but the adjustments can take time. A second challenge arises when people change how much of a prod­ uct they buy in reaction to a change. price Let's say gas rise, response, motorists purchase b u d g e t . gallons. So, for ex­ This means the ample, gas "weight" - the has a bigger relative impor­ weight than tance of gas men's ties. A Dr. Mike Walden weighted av­ prices to all oth­ N.C. Cooperative erage price is er prices - may Extension change. The then calculatgovernment has ed, and the a version of the inflation rate for a year is the percentage inflation rate which at­ difference between this tempts to account for this year's average price and somewhat subtle - yet still important - impact. last year's average price. It's important to under­ Perhaps the biggest stand this calculated infla­ challenge - and the one tion rate is based on the with the most controver­ spending pattern of the sial solution - is how to "average" consumer. But, deal with quality changes of course, no one is ex­ in products. For example, actly "average." So, to the standard features on most extent your purchases are new vehicles today include unique and different from air-conditioning, power the "average," then official windows, CD player, and inflation rates may be high­ air bags — all items I er or lower than what you didn't have on my first car, experience. a 1956 Oldsmobile! So it The government's stat­ would unfair to include the isticians generating the cost of these features in the inflation rate face three big inflation rate for car prices challenges: One is that the between 1956 and today, collection of products and because they represent im­ services people purchase provements in the quality changes over time. New of vehicles. products are introduced The government agrees, and others are discarded. and therefore it employs a Computers replaced type­ statistical technique to re­ writers, and cellphones are move the costs of new fea­ rapidly taking the place of tures so that the remaining landlines. Also, how and price of the product allows where people buy things an "apples to apples" com­ change. Today, many parison to earlier versions. more purchases are made It's an imperfect technique, on-line and at "big-box" but without it the inflation stores than in the past. rate wouldn't only mean Over time, the government paying more for the same makes changes to keep up thing, but in part would sion is not the govern­ ment's main price gauge. After the government collects the individual prices, each is assigned a "weight" based on its relative im­ portance to the average household's mean paying more for a better thing. And by the way, for the cost of owning a home — which is actually very com­ plex, because a home is both something we use, as well as an investment - the government estimates the price per square foot if the home was rented. The government re­ leases several inflation rates each month, differ­ ing slightly by the kinds of specific methods used to address the above issues. For 2013, the rates showed a range between 1 percent and 1.5 percent for the an­ nual inflation rate. But there's a private alternative to the govern­ ment numbers. A couple of years ago, some econo­ mists at MIT decided to make use of the massive amounts of price data now available on-line to calculate their own infla­ tion rate. They call this effort the "Billion Prices Project," and it's become a popular "check" to the prices and inflation rates published by the federal government. For 2013, the Billion Prices Project infla­ tion rate came in at 2 per­ cent. So is there a logical and defensible way to estimate the inflation rate? Along with my skeptical friend at the civic meeting, you'll have to decide. Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Co­ operative Extension econo­ mist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of North Caro­ lina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. No 'Carolina Comeback' - Just a setback In recent months. Gov­ ernor McCrory and his supporters have pointed to a number of controver­ sial steps lawmakers took in 2013, like cutting un­ employment insurance, as being the catalyst for a "Carolina Comeback." A look at the evidence, how­ ever, reveals no such ben­ efits and, indeed, points to very real harm being done to jobless workers and their families as a result of unemployment insurance changes. A more accurate de­ scription of the current situation is that North Carolina is simply rid­ ing on the coattails of the painfully slow national economic recovery, while failing to create enough good-paying jobs to im­ prove the lives of working families and those look­ ing for work. Moreover, unemployment insurance changes are actually mak­ ing it more difficult for many jobless workers to meet basic needs as they seek work in an economy that has too few jobs to go around. Yes, the state's official unemployment rate has dropped. However, it is actually the decline in North Carolina's labor force that is primarily driving the drop. Only one in 10 North Carolin­ ians who left the ranks of the unemployed found a job over the past year; the rest simply gave up looking for work and left the labor force. There simply aren't enough jobs for jobseekers. the U.S. Department of North Carolina's employ­ Agriculture, to meet a ment level relative to the bare bones, thrifty food state's popula­ budget) — tion is wella reality below the na­ that makes tional average, it even more and job cre­ difficult for ation in 2013 them to sur­ was below that vive. of 2012. We also Changes to know that North Caro­ workers are lina's unem­ waiting lon­ ployment in­ ger for their surance were first-time implemented benefits and last summer, thereby, in and with the turn, go­ passage of Alexandra Sirota ing without time, we now N.C. Budget & Tax any income know what despite the Center they have fact that meant to job­ they are less workers. We know, qualified for unemploy­ for instance, that the ment insurance. In a re­ combined effect of the cent news article in Ra­ 2013 policy changes (to leigh's News & Observer, the way payments are state unemployment calculated, the weeks insurance chief Dale Folavailable, and the maxi­ well stated that the back­ mum benefit amounts) log is to blame, in part, has produced a dramatic on the increased atten­ fall in the average weekly tion his office is devoting benefit. Last June, the to preventing to overpay­ average unemployed ments. It seems certain, worker received a mod­ however, that the longer est benefit of $301 per waits are also the result week. By December of of cuts to administrative 2013, that average had dollars and staffing at plummeted to $248. local unemployment of­ Even at the $301 level. fices. Right now, roughly North Carolina's aver­ one-third of unemployed age benefit ranked 25th workers living without a in the country and was paycheck are also doing clearly insufficient for a without unemployment family of three to meet insurance payments for their most basic needs. at least two weeks. Sto­ Today, however, such ries abound of folks wait­ families are bringing in ing much longer to re­ $224 less each month ceive notification of their (enough, according to claims being approved. The unemployment insurance system was designed to work, and works best, when job­ less workers receive a temporary and partial re­ placement of their prior wages so that they can continue to meet basic needs, spend money in their local communities and search for work. The reduction in benefit amounts combined with the delay in processing claims not only creates hardship for families but negatively impact the economy. Without unemploy­ ment insurance dollars circulating in the econ­ omy and without the state's labor force grow­ ing as the population grows. North Carolina is losing economic activity at a critical time. Clearly, there is noth­ ing to celebrate in the harm that the unemploy­ ment insurance changes have caused for jobless workers and their fami­ lies. The reality for too many North Carolinians is that what little job cre­ ation is happening isn't enough to meet their de­ sire to work and to give the state's economy the boost it so desperately needs. Sadly, cuts to unem­ ployment insurance are just magnifying the mis­ ery. Alexandra Sirota is the Director of the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center. �PAGE 5 TUESDAY, MARCH 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST Author From Page 1 -sion over religion with a friend who happened to be a Methodist minister. "Mike, you're confused," his friend said, according to Sawyer. Except he wasn't con­ fused. He was angry and disillusioned with organized religion. "1 realized I'd been fed a Sawyer said. "I spelled out my anger by writing the book." The result was his fust book, "My Heresy a Refu­ tation of Religions," which was published in 2010. With his fust book in the tank. Sawyer realized what his English teacher and step­ father had known all along — he could write. Still,Saw­ yer wasn't completely satis­ fied "My Heresy" was bred out of anger. "1 wanted to sit down and write without anger," Saw­ yer said. So he turned his attention to his lifelongpassion, histo­ ry. Inparticular, the Crimean War. The Crimean War lasted from 1853 to 1856 and was fought between an alliance of Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia (pres­ ent day Italy) against the Russian Empire. The war was fought over control of the Black Sea peninsula that served as a buffer between Russia and the European continent. Sawyer originally set out to write a history of the war but instead shifted his focus to writing a work of histori­ cal fiction from the perspec­ tive of the "rankers," or the enlisted men. Those men on the front lines were fa­ mously captured by Alfred Lord Tennyson in his poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade," as well as several Hollywood films. "These men, privates and NCO's (non-commission officers), were mostly from the dregs of British society," Sawyer writes in the book's foreward. "Bom in slums, prisons and brothels, they had grown up in workhous­ es, orphanages or on the strerfs." "Theirs Not To Reason Why" offers a mix of social commentary on Victorian England, romance, war and brotherhood. The book cen­ ters around the life of Jack Spratt and his service in the an idea for another book in future. He's already making {Jans for several book signings at the coffee house. Sawyer said he hasnt ruled out a sequel and has downloadable formats. 17th Lancers of the British Sawyer hopes to have cop­ Army - the cavalry unit that ies available for sale at the participated in the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade West Jefferson Coffee House at the Battle of Balaklava on on the Backstreet in the near Oct. 25, 1854, during the Siege of SebastopoL Sawyer was very familiar with the 17th Lancers as he was one erf them. In 1953,he enlisted in the British Army and served for three years as a tank crewman in the 17th/21st Lancers. "This (information) comes from what I know," Sawyer said "I served. I knew about its history." There is also a personal el­ ement to the book asSawyer said many erf the characters are based upon people he served with in the 17tn. Altogether, Sawyer is pleased with the fruits of his most recent literary labor "It was a labor of love, it really was," Sawyer said. The book was also a group effort as he was aided in the writing and publishing process by the proofreading skills of his wife, Pamela. "Theirs Not To Reason Why" is available for pur­ chase online through Tate Publishing (www.tatepubcom). The book in paperback and the future. Alan Bulucfc can be reacted at 336846-7164 or on Twitter at Qatdkxk Sign up for FREE Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Simple. Affordable. Effective. Sharing From Page 1 said. According to Action for Children North Carolina, child poverty in Ashe Coun­ ty has increased 35 percent since 2007. In 2007, 23 per­ cent of children lived in pov­ erty. That number increased to 31percent in 2012. Ashe County is not alone when it comes to N.C. fami­ lies with children going hunM- Between 2010 and 2013, North Carolina ranked among the top five states that had the highest percent­ age of food insecurity in the nation, according to Feeding America's "2010 Hunger in America Study." "Approximately 170,200 different people in NC re­ ceive emergency food as­ sistance in any given week," according to the N.C. Asso­ ciation of Feeding America Food Banks. "North Carolina ranks in the 10 worst states in the percentage of children under 18 who are lacking food on a regular basis." In the fust two months of 2014, theSharing Center has already served 266 families with one or more children ages 18 and under - a total of 654 children. Approximately 55 percent of the Sharing Center's current client-base are families with one or more children ages 18 and under. Sexton noted that the Sharing Center is still look­ ing to move and expand in a new location in West Jef­ ferson or Jefferson. The con­ tinued high demand for as­ sistance horn local residents in need makes such a move a high priority. "We hope someone will donate the land for free or offer it at a reduced price," Sexton said. The Sharing Center is lo­ cated at 3 N. Third Avenue, West Jefferson, N.C. 28694. Sexton specifically requests that all donations be mailed to the Ashe County Sharing Centers mailing address at PO Box 334, West Jefferson, NC 28643. Alan Bulluck can be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter ©albulluck. • Want to sell your products online? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! St»p 1 - Log on to jefferaonpost.com and click on "Businesses." Step 2 - Search for your business using the search bar. Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to view your listing. 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"We're not really beautifying the town by taking the poles down." • Need a website for your business? The board then dis­ The board unanimously cussed if there was any­ where along the proposed approved looking into in­ route, which runs from the stalling lights for Fosterintersection with N.C. 88 to Ashe Memorial Hospi­ Tyson Park. tal, where the lights could Wil Petty can be reached at (336) be put up without a prob­ 846-7164 or on Twitter @>WilPetty. lem. One area that was brought up and everybody IP1 ». agreed on was the FosterTyson Park located on East Main Street. "We could see if people like the lighting in the park and see how that goes," Caudill said. Caudill also mentioned they could talk to the Olde ROOFING Towne Jefferson Business Association for their opin­ ions about the potential Ashe County project. Roofing "I'm not saying they have 30 Years Experience to spend their money for that," he said. 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Sports Writer (JM6j 846-7164 nhani(.< ci\itasnietlia.com ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Huskies win season opener By Nathan Ham nham0dvitasmediacom Photos by NathanHam | Jefferson Post . . . . „ . „ Senior Rokas Gustys catches a perfect alley-oop pass for the Senior Cody Martin gets the two-handed slam In transition Bull City Prep agajnst Oak Hill Warriors win bigon Senior Night Nathan Ham nhamCaciv(tasmedia.com Oak Hill Academy won two games this past week­ end to extend the teams current winning streak to 10 games and send the seniors out with a big win in front of classmates, friends and fam­ ily on Senior Night. The Warriors took down Bull City Prep from Durham on Friday by an 87-46 score. Senior Cody Mar­ tin scored 25 points and snagged eight rebounds. Se­ nior Rokas Gustys recorded a double-double with with 19 points and 10 boards. Or­ iel) Martin added 12 points, Tony Anderson scored nine points, Terrence Phillips dished out nine assists and Rodney Miller had six re­ bounds. On Saturday night, Oak Hill hosted Moravian Prep and sent the seniors out with a 73-53 victory. Seniors Caleb Martin and B.J. Stith led the way with 21 points and 14 points. Anderson had 10 points and senior Jeffrey Uju scored seven in his first start of the season. Seniors Kern Ubaru and Shelton Mitchell sat out the game due to injuries, but were recognized for their hard work this season before the game started. The Warriors now sit at 37-3 overall and are hoping to improve on it's current na­ tional ranking of sixth. Oak Hill has two regular season games coming this week, both at home. Elite Prep Academy will be the opponent on Tuesday and Combine Academy will wrap up the n we regular season on Thursday. After a three-week spring break. Oak Hill will wrap its season up at the annual Dick's Sporting Goods Na­ tional High School Tourna­ ment, April 3-5, in New York City. All games will be aired on ESPN, ESPN 2 or ESPN U. The championship game will be played at Madison Square Garden. This tournament features the top eight teams in the na­ tion basedon comprehensive voting polls. As of right now, Oak Hill is ranked sixth, but will most assuredly move up at least one spot after Chica­ go Curie Metropolitan High School, currently ranked second in the nation, had to forfeit each of its 24 wins for failure to meet the academic standards of the Chicago Public School System. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 The Ashe County varsity baseball team started the year off on the right foot with a 6-2 non-conference victory over Surry Central Surry Central scored fust with a two-run single from Stephen Bruner in the top of the third inning. The Eagles' lead did not last very long. Ashe bounced back with four runs in the bottom half of the third. Bradley Richie connected on an RBI double to left that scored JoeRichardson. Jamie Weaver came in as a courtesy runner and endedup stealing home on a double steal after Hunter Barnes singled and swiped second base. With the score tied, Ashe kept the pressure on. Alex Laws walked and then Barnes stole third base to put runners on the comers with no outs. Joseph Lowder struck out and Barnes got caught stealing home, leaving the Huskies in need of a two-out clutch hit to break the 2-2 tie. Matthew Hamilton came through with an RBI single that scored Laws from third. Hamilton advanced to sec­ ond on an error. Next up, Evan Walker smacked a single to right field to bring in Hamilton from second, giving Ashe a 4-2 lead. The score remained the same until the fifth inning. Evan Walker hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Laws from third base. Ashe added one more run in the sixth with an RBI double by Laws that scored Thomas Sexton. Sophomore Joseph Sop! Lowde pitched a complete ier game and gave up two runs on five hits and struck out 13 Eagle hitters. Richie and Hamilton fin­ ished the game with two hits each. Laws had two runs and one RBI. Next up, the Huskies will travel to West Caldwell on Tuesday. Teresa Laws | Jefferson Post Joseph Lowder got the win on the mound for Ashe County. Season outlook Head Coach Ronnie Pruitt hopes that the team's hard work pays off with a strong season this year. "The players are really working hard in practice and the players have been really competitive with each other in regards to earning playing time," said Pruitt. Pruitt said that the team's seniors are doing a great job in stepping up to be team leaders for the younger guys on the team. Year in and year out, the Mountain Valley Conference always has some solid teams, and this year is no differ­ ent, meaning the conference championship race will be a tight one from the start. "We do play in a really competitive league and if we continue to do the things in practice that the coaches tell them to do and get better at these things, then we should have a really great season," said Coach Pruitt. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Submitted photos| Jefferson Post Intermediate group, in the air, left to right: Jocelyn Taylor, Paris Taylor. Sophia Fernandez. Sophia Cox, Morgan Phillips. Kaitlyn Adams, Brooklyn Greer. On the ground: Sadie Cole. Bailey Cole Advanced group, in the air, left to right: Kaitlyn Adams, Joc­ elyn Taylor, Maleiah Lovell, Morgan Phillips, Jillian Miller, Paris Taylor. Sophia Cox. On the ground: Lora Jones, Savannah Beginners group, in the air, left to right: Maggie Harless, MadScott, Kinsey Rash. dison Combs, Natalie Lewis, Brooklyn Greer, Braelin Graham. Cheerleading stunt camp a big success The Husky Varsity Cheer­ leaders held a stunt camp for youth in Ashe County last Sat­ urday. Girls who attended the camp got a chance to experi­ ence stunting and develop their skills. The beginner group got used to being in the air and trusting the girls beneath them. The intermediate group worked on specific skills and fundamentals of stunting while the advanced group worked on high school level stunts and tosses. The high school cheerlead­ ers enjoyed sharing their love of stunting and hope to do more camps similar to this one in the future. Ashe County Head Coach Cynthia Harless also enjoyed being able to reach out to the youth in the community and being able to give them the opportunity to experience the sport of cheerleading. Conserve wildlife by donating online 31of tax form With the click of a mouse or the stroke of a pen, people can help keep North Carolina wild by donating on line 31on their N.C. State Income tax form. Donations support the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund, which helps the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com­ mission conduct research, conservation and monitoring work that benefits animals not hunted or fished — animals such as songbirds, sea turtles, eagles, salamanders, frogs, turtles and bats. "Any amount helps. Wheth­ er it's $lor $100, the Wildlife Commission can use your do­ nation to match federal ando ther grants, or to pay for edu­ cational activities and wildlifewatching projects like the N.C. Birding Trail and research that could prevent species from be­ coming endangered," said Per­ ry Sumner, program manager for the Commission's Wildlife Diversity Program. "We can double donated dollars with these matching grants. So, for instance, if you make a $50 donation to the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund, we will get $100 to help protect these animals." Donations made to the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund make up the largest and most significant source of non­ federal funding to help these animals, so donations are critical to the continuation of many projects. Current work includes sur­ veys to determine the abun­ dance and distribution of many species, such as bog tur­ tles in western North Carolina, red-cockaded woodpeckers in the Coastal Plain and Carolina gopher frogs in the Piedmont. Through surveys, biologists collect data that help them determine the most effective ways to manage wildlife and their habitats, ensuring that species not only survive, but thrive, in a state where habitat continues to disappear at an alarming rate. Green Growth Toolbox and other technical guidance programs also are funded through Nongame and Endan­ gered Wildlife Fund donations. These programs are targeted to local government officials and the general public to help them design communities, homes, workplaces and back­ yards that benefit their own needs as well as the needs of wildlife. The Tar Heel state is home to more than 1,000 nongame species. Many of them, such as box turtles, gray treefrogs wrens and chickadees, are common and can be found in many backyards, fields and woods. Others, such as sea tur­ tles, Carolina northern flying squirrels and several bat spe­ cies, are endangered and need conservation to prevent them from disappearing entirely from our state's landscape. Over the years, projects con­ ducted by wildlife diversity bi­ ologists have led to restoration of animals that were once con­ sidered critically endangered, such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon. Conversely, biologists have worked with animals that aren't yet endan­ gered, such as the box turtle, freshwater mussels and many species of songbirds, to ensure that their populations remain viable and sustainable. "Much of the woik that our biologists do today helps main­ tain viable, self-sustaining pop­ ulations of all native wildlife," Sumner said. "We emphasize priority species and habitats identified in North Carolina's Wildlife Action Plan." Online tax preparation soft­ ware, such as TurboTax, does not have numbered lines, so e-filers will be asked if they would like to make a dona­ tion to the Nongame and En­ dangered Wildlife Fund.Other tax filers can also tell their tax preparer they would like to donate. Tax season isn't the only time or way to contribute to wildlife conservation. Other ways to help North Carolina's wildlife and their habitats year-round are: Registering a vehicle or trailer with a N.C. Wildlife Conservation license plate; Donating online at www. ncwildlife.org/give; More information about the Wildlife Diversity Program, in­ cluding projects and quarterly reports, is available on the Commission's website. �JEPFERSON POST TUESDAY, MARCH 4,2014 PAGE 7 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb-tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under-signed Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house. Jefferson, North Caro­ lina on March 12. 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements there­ on. situated, lying and being in the City of Grassy Creek, County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more par­ ticularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Ad­ dress of property: 643 Edna Perry Road. Grassy Creek, NC 28631. Tax Parcel ID 01361108022 Present Record Owners: Beverly M. Barrios and Humberto Barrios The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore de­ scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is great­ er. is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee's Deed. The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS. WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Further­ more. if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney or the Trustee Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1. 2007. may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate tne rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20. 2009 Rogers Townsend & Thomas, F^O, Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444, 112854-02086 P1083759 Publish: 3/4/2014. 03/11/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 19th day of May, 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of February, 2014. For the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne Mary M Newport 1579 Brimfield Circle Sykesville, MD 21784 Published: 2.25.14/3.4 14/3.11.14/3.18.14 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY Having qualified on 28, December 2012 as Adminis­ trator CTA of the estate of RICHARD ALLEN WALTON. JR.. late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 12th day of May. 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 11th day of February, 2014. John B. Jak Reeves, Adminis­ trator CTA Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 67 West Jefferson. NC 28694 Published: 2.11-14/2.18.14/2.25.14/3 4.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jack Bumgardner. deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of May. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of February. 2014. For the Estate Jack Bumgard­ ner Tanya Dawn Mayberry 863 Old Buffalo Road West Jefferson PUBLISH: 02.18.14/2.25.14/3.4.14/3.11.1 4 13-SP-141 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Beverly M. 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J.P Lewis and Ted Roland comer on north side of street, running with the said Hammond. Lewis and Roland line, N. 18 deg. 30' W 150 feet to iron stake; thence with a division line of said Lewis and Roland prop­ erty as follows: N 71 deg 30' E 150 feet to iron stake. S 18 dea. 30' E 150 feet to iron stake on north side of said street. S 71 deg 30'W 150 feet with north side of said street to the point of BEGIN­ NING. containing 0.5 acre, more or less And Being more commonly known as: 167 Carolina Dr. West Jefferson, NC 28694 The record owner(s) of the properly, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Hershel Lambert. Miscellaneous Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 14SP5 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BETTY M LAMBERT AND HURSHEL L LAMBERT DATED MAY 20, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 397 AT PAGE 1290 IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA WORRIED ABOUT RETIREMENT? The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS " Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust. ployees, agents or authorized representative of either Trust­ ee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilit­ ies or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and en­ cumbrances. and unpaid taxes and assessments including but nof limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclos­ ure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750 00). whichever is areater. is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING Failure to remif funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Pur­ chaser at the sale shall be en­ titled only to a return of the depaid. The Purchaser shall ave no further recourse aaainst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in fa­ vor of the purchaser Also, if your lease began or was re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agree­ ment upon 10 days written no­ tice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is Feb­ ruary 19. 2014. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway. Suite 400 Charlotte. NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http7/shapiroattomeys com/nc/ 13-052510 Published: 2.25.14/3.4 14 Legal Notice* / Notices To Creditors said.estate will please make immediate payment This the 25th day of February, 2014 For the Estate of Cartton D Trainum Amanda D Hofhday 418 Upland Dr Wilmington. NC 28411 PUBLISH: 2.25/3.4/3 11/3.18, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Kermrt Roosevelt Wolfe, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before the 6th day of June, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment This, the 4th day of March, 2014 For the Estate of Kermit Roosevelt Wolfe Alexander Jordan Wolfe 371 Ashe Park Road Jefferson, NC 28640 PUBLISH 3/4.3/11.3/18.3/25,2014 Miscellaneous AUCTION / ESTATE / YARD SALE SERVICES Lawn Service NORTHWEST LAWN CARE, INC. Providing a full line of lawn care services for full and pari time residents of Ashe County! 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Rash was born just over the Tennessee line from Ashe County to William M. and Lillie Prather Lewis and married Amos Rash on Dec. 20, 1935. They had three children, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchil­ dren over the many years. Rash remains in good overall health, does puzzles and also creates lovely quilts. The quilts are sold with her daugh­ ter, Nancy Potter, at The Ashe County Farmers Market from spring to fall. The Blue Ridge Art Clan (BRAC) is a local group of painters and Westwood students donate to Ashe Really Cares Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Vinnie Rash of Creston was presented with a portrait from the Blue Ridge Art Clan (BRAC) as a birthday present. Rash continues to make quilts which are sold at the Ashe County Farmer's Market. other forms of graphic art that was created by Flor­ ence Thomas in West Jef­ ferson in 1978 - making it one of the oldest organi­ zations in Ashe County • with 38 years of continu­ ous service. The Clan has regular meetings on a monthly basis from March until October • and informal critiques during the win­ MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available FULLTIME AND PARTIME CNA'S 1st and 2nd shifts available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team ter months. People of all levels are greatly encour­ aged to attend and join this informal and friendly group. Dues are only $35 per year and demonstrations, critiques and one work­ shop are included in the regular program. The ini­ tial meeting this year is on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Jefferson. It will be a demonstration of proper drawing tech­ niques by John Bond of The Art Mart in Boone. For more information, call Carl Ann Herring, 2014 President at 704876-2426, or Michelle Hill, 2014 Secretary at 336-877-9194. Interested persons may apply in person To celebrate the 100th day of school at Westwood Elementary, students, the ParentTeacher Organization and staff collected various food items. Westwood families donated approximately 500 items to Ashe Really Cares. Students are learning that it is important to give back to the community. 4-H afterschool can help with kids on snow days Did you know that Ashe County 4-H Afterschool pro­ grams are available on snow days that are optional teacher workdays and on all scheduled teacher workdays? We provide quality, five-star programming for kindergarten through sixth grade students, starting at 6:30 a.m. (7:30 am on inclement weather teacher work days) until 6 p.m. 4-H staff understands that snow days at home canbe a mix­ ture of exciting fun and boring down time. We strive to provide hands-on activities that are aca­ demically enriching, physically active, or just interesting and fun for the participants. Youth crave activity and socialization with their friends and at the 4-H Full Day Program they can see their friends and maybe even make a few new owns. The Full Day Program fee is $18 per day, per child. Participants receive lunch and a day full of activities for this price. 4-H Full Day programs give youth something to look for­ ward to: wearing pajamas to school, popcorn and a movie in the school auditorium, the Cookie Jar Mystery Forensic Science Activity (who stole the 540 Waugh Street Buck Mountain Learning Center Jefferson, N.C. 28640 announces their participation in of the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Phone1336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled pamcipams. me income guidelines TOT TREE ana rbflUded brlce rff§31s F5Y faffflty size c5h be found by contacting Buck Mountain Learning Center. Children who are TANF recipients Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants, are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age. or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845- ^^jHSgamsh^USD^^^guaUjggortunit^rovider^anc^rm^tyer^^^^^^^ cookie from the cookie jar), the 4-H Winter Olympics, andmuch more. Field trips are sometimes planned on scheduled teacher workdays so all the children at three schools can get together at one school - this gives them a great opportunity to see friends that are not their schoolmates and it is always an adventure to be in a school that is not your own. Many parents must work, attend schwl, or have weekly errands and a teacher workday gives them the perfect oppor­ tunity to catch up. Why not let kindeigarten - sixth grade youth attend the 4-H Full Day Program and we will keep them safe, warm, fed, and entertained until 6 p.m.? We love want we do at 4-H and we are pleased to be able to continue providing this oppor­ tunity for families in our com­ munity. For more information about 4-H Afterschool and 4-H Full Day programs you can contact the school your student attends or call the North Carolina Coop­ erative Extension, Ashe County Office at 336846-5850. fever .catch it! The race is on at jeffersonpost.com Show off your NASCAR knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great weekly prizes! /ST 2 *I)C1 1 Ik A 0 B o t V*L*te*$tlK)'MtlSttoBe6to4t WSoftbfren to the Area Furniture Including Bedrooih, Dining K *t IMVIW AFLMT C"W, NU*IM • I i m wmM . JRE». .. ffm \ ' Free Removal of OM Bedding |Free Local 0 527 L Main | North Wilkesboro 336838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com «wj*y fck* 4lfkv«nM THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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I«»2 » Vol. 89, Issue If) All-conference teams announced.-. Page 6 W.J. to a| federal g Page 3 $ . 0 10 FRIDAY MARCH 7.2014 Sheriffs charge three in North Beaver Church arson ByWil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com Three individuals have been arrested in connec­ tion to a July, 29 2012 arson of North Beaver Baptist Church in West Jefferson, according to Ashe County Sheriff James Williams. Damion Okoyla Blevins, 21, of Todd and Anthony Dustin Graybeal, 24, of West Jefferson have been charged with setting fire to burn and aid the burn­ ing of a house of worship (Class E Felony), breaking and/or entering a place of worship with intent to commit a felony/larceny (Class G felony) and Lar­ ceny after Breaking and or entering (Class H felony), according to a press re­ lease, sent by the sheriffs department. On Wednesday, March 5. the Sheriffs Office re­ leased the name of the third person arrested in connection to the arson. Kellie Elizabeth Wolfe, 17, of West Jefferson has been charged with set­ ting fire to burn and aid the burning of a house of worship (Class E Felony), breaking and/or entering a place of worship with in­ tent to commit a felony /lar­ ceny (Class G Felony) and larceny after breaking or entering (Class H Felony). Wolfe was 16 at the time, and Williams said she will be charged as a juvenile. Williams said arson is the hardest crime to prove while murder is the easi­ est. "A lot of your physical evidence gets destroyed in the fire," Williams said. "We have known for quite some time who did (the ar­ son) and it just took a lot of hard, dedicated work by the deputies who were put­ ting this together." Detective Phil Howell was the primary detective on the case. Howell said the larceny was $200 worth of coins that came from the kid's fund from the church. According to the press release, North Beaver J - I vr*. 71 \ j L l m l I [ M Blevins (left), Graybeal (middle). Wolfe (right) Baptist Church sustained $800,000 in losses. . "Pretty much (we solved the arson)by interview, after interview, after inter­ view," Howell said. "Pretty much just 19 months of in- terviews. It took us about four months (after the ar­ son) to figure it out." Howell said there were two or three different sce­ narios when they first started the investigation and after four months they had "solidified" the likely scenario. Since the investi­ gation started, Howell said the Ashe County Sheriff's Department has conductSee ARSON 7 Explosives found Sunday afternoon near Warrensville Wil Petty| Jefferson Post Shelly Foreman of the Smoky Mountain Center updates the Board of Commissioners on the recent changes taking place with LME-MCOs throughout North Carolina on Monday, March 3. Hoard given Smoky Mountain «/ Center update By Wll Petty ipetty@civitasmedia com Submitted photo| Jefferson Post The Ashe County Sheriff's Department submitted a photo of the dynamite they found in a laptop bag on Campbell Road in Warrensville on Sunday. March 2. ByWil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Sheriff's De­ partment responded to a suspi­ cious package along Campbell Road near Warrensville Sunday around 3 p.m., according to Ashe Giunty Sheriff James Williams. "A citizen found what appeared to be a laptop computer bag on the side of the road and notified the depu­ ties," Williams said. "The deputy saw (the bag) had explosives in it. We backed off and called the Wilkes County Sheriffs Department." Wilkes Sheriffs sent up a bomb squad to inspect the bag. which con­ tained dynamite and a detonation cord, according to Williams. The explosives and detonation cord were not connected to each other. Williams said the bomb squad took the laptop bag back to Wilkes County, where officials there are de­ termining whoplaced the explosives. "We're not sure why it was there, we are still working on that," he said. "We suspect (the explosives) might have been stolen, but we don't know for sure." • Williams said the incident is an on­ going investigation. The Ashe County and Wilkes County Sheriff's Departments, along with the Warrensville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. Campbell Road runs along N.G 194 north of Warrensville and was shut down much of Sunday evening. Williams said the road was reopened between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Williams said there have been ex­ plosives found in the county before, but it is rare. "This is the fust time we've ever found explosives just on the side of the road in a laptop bag." Williams said. Those with any information are asked to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 846-5633. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. A representative from the Smoky Mountain Cen­ ter (SMC) updated mem­ bers of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners about changes taking place within the organization at its regularly sched­ uled meeting on Monday, March 3. Among the new changes will be a County Commis­ sioner Advisory Council, according to Shelly Fore­ man, senior director of planning and public affairs at the SMC. "I think (this board's formation) is really impor­ See CENTER | 7 School board discusses change to tenure law By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Three pet owners take home prizes in Cutest Pet contest The Ashe County Board of Education will vote next month on whether or not Three local pet owners nearly 4,600 cast in the Jef­ Online voting, which was considered the cutest to approve 4-year contracts to the top 25 percent of are taking home $50 each ferson Post's "Cutest Pet" ended Feb. 28, allowed vis­ in the county. teachers in the school sys­ after receiving the largest online photo contest. itors to decide which pet See PET | 7 number of votes out of tem. Last year, the N.C. Gen­ eral Assembly included in the budget a provision that eliminates teacher tenure in 2018. The new law has proven to be a source of contention among veteran teachers. "It's gonna be divisive, Ashe Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden said. Lesia Nave, director of Human Resources for Ashe Submitted photos | Jefferson Post Delilah, a maltipoo. received the Goldie. a golden retriever, received the County Schools, presented Ellie, a bulldog, received the most votes in third most votes in the "Cutest Pets" second most votes in the "Cutest Pets" the board with the system's online photo contest, hosted by the online photo contest, hosted by the Jef­ the "Cutest Pets" online photo contest, proposal for how they plan hosted by the Jefferson Post. Elbe's owner Jefferson Post. Delilah is owned by ferson Post. Goldie is owned by Tammy to select the 25 percent of is Josiah HeiseyofCreston. Tammy Wilson of Todd. tant, because of our cover­ age being larger and larger in area," Foreman said. Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe, who serves on finance board for SMC, expressed encouragement, hoping commissioners from Ashe County would participate in these meetings. "Mental health is some­ thing we need to stay on top of," she said. SMC, according to its mission, coordinates high quality prevention, treat­ ment and support services for individuals and families in communities with de­ velopmental disabilities, mental health or substance London of Laurel Springs. k teachers in the district. In order to be eligible, a teacher must have taught a minimum of three consecu­ tive years within the Ashe County school system and scored proficient on all evaluation summaries. Those who are selected will have the option to optout once they're offered contracts. Approximately 49 teach­ ers will bve offered con­ tracts in May. Holden said there will be nothing "arbitrary" or "capricious" about the way in which teachers are chosen. "It will be a random se­ lection process no matter what," Holden said. According to Holden. there's a "large number of people who probably won't accept (new contracts)." See TteNURE 7 �PA(;> FRIDAY, MARCH 7,2014 l2 JEFFERSON POST Award offered for information about a missing lithograph Ashe District By Wil Petty ipetty@crvitasmedia.com The Ashe County Sheriff's Depart­ ment is asking for help finding a sto­ len piece of artwork — and a mon­ etary award is being offered. The piece is an M.C. Escher litho­ graph which was stolen on Dec. 23, 2012. Ashe County Crime Stoppers are offering a $2,000 award for the return of the print, which has a serial number of 53/108. The lithograph, entitled "Ascending and Descending," was first printed by the Dutch artist in 1960. Ashe County Sheriff James Wil­ liams said the piece is a "valuable piece of art," and has been filed in the FBI's National Crime Information Center. Through that center,a registry exists pertaining to stolen anillost art. According to an Ashe County Sher­ iff's Office press release, the theft oc­ curred in the Jefferson and Laurel Springs area. The lithograph is matted in a silver frame. A lithograph is a print which is done cm a flat surface. Detective David Upchurch said the paperwork on the lithograph has been sent in and its information is in databases throughout the state. . "If anybody has an leads on it, we ask them to call Crime Stoppers," Upchurch said. Crime Stoppers will allow tip­ pers to remain anonymous. Anyone with additional in­ formation about this investiga­ tion is asked to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 846-5633 or Ashe County Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Crime Stoppers at (336) 8464188. Crime Stoppers pays A lithograph of Dutch artist M.C. Escher's "As­ cash for information leading cending and Descending" has been missing to the arrest of individuals from an Ashe County household since Dec. 23. connected to certain crimes. 2012. A $2,000 award is being offered by Ashe Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Feb. 27, with the Honorable Michael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Robin E. Bledsoe: (T) DWLR (P) no contest (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ — to be done on weekends. Crystal L Maxwell (T) . DWLR (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence. 12 months super­ vised probation. $50plus CC. Susan L. Osborne: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 60 days supspended sentence. 12 months unsupervised proba­ tion. 24 hours CWS. $100 Wil Petty can be contacted at (336) County Crime Stoppers for any information re­ lating to the work. 846-7164 or onTwitter SWilPetty. plus CC. Abbreviations: (F") felony; (M) misdemeanor. (T) traf­ fic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment con­ tinued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Divi­ sion of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in re­ sponse to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated Green group pushing on-bill' financing for conservation projects wlpn IvILcl ByAlanBullucfc abu#uck®avitasmedia com A Boone-based nonprofit wants Blue Ridge Electric Mem­ bership Corporation to offer its customers loans for energy ef­ ficiency improvements,-but the utility cooperative doesn't plan to offer them anytime in the near future. Last month, Appalachian Voices, an environmental con­ servation nonprofit dedicated to protecting the natural resources of central and southern Appalachia. published a report linking the average rates of poverty and the cost of electricity in rural parts of the southeastern US. According to the study, the average poverty rate in Ashe County is 202 percent. The poverty rate is higher than the national average of 15.3 percent, but about even with Wilkes (19.9). and Alleghany (21.0) counties. The average poverty rate among Blue Ridge Electric cus­ tomers is 22.9 percent. "Our analysis was based on electric cooperatives based throughout the southeast," said Roiy McDmofl, Energy IfoBcy Director for Appalachian Voices. Tt shows how the combination of poverty and higher electric bills are affecting people in the southeast." Appalachian Voices believes one way to help alleviatepoverty in the region is for electric coop­ eratives to provide an on-bill fi­ nancing option toits customers. "We are currently working in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee to try to get on-bill finance loan programs," Mdlmoil said. Through on-bill financing, a customer receives a loan from his or her electric provider. Money from the loan is then used to make energy conser­ vation improvements to one's home. The amount of the loan is then tacked on to the customer's utility hill and repaid over time. There are 29 electric cooperatives that of­ fer on-bill financing in eastern Kentucky, South Carolina and programs allow the homeowner to repay the loan over time with each electric biff, while also saving money imme­ diately as a result of using less electricity." McHmoil said. • The report cites several examples of successful on-bill financing programs in S.C and Kentucky. Customers who participated in the "Help My House" pro­ gram, developed by the Electric G(operatives of S.C.and Central Electric FVwer Cooperative, have saved an average erf 36 per­ cent on their utility bills, result­ ing in annual savings of $1,150. Customers enrolled in Eastem Kentucky's "How Smart" rogram, developed by the Zountain Association for Com­ munity Economic Develop­ ment, have saved an average of 21 percent, resulting in annual savings of $600. "A small percentage of utili­ ties in the southeast, particu­ larly public power utilities, cur­ rently offer this type of program; however, only one out of eight residents, at most, has access to financing for home energy efficiency," McDmoy said. "Un­ fortunately, (Blue Ridge Elec­ tric) doesn't offer any rebates or incentives to customers to do efficiency improvements." Director of Public Relations for Blue Ridge Electric Renee Whitener said the electric coop­ erative has no plans to consider offering its customers on-bill fi­ nancing anytime soon. "Interest rates from banks are so low right now," Whitener said. "We already have a lot of services to offer as far as eneigy efficiency alternatives." In addition to offering free online eneigy audits and $75 off in-home eneigy audits, Blue Ridge Electric customers can monitor and keep track of their eneigy consumption at MyUsage.com. The cooperative also offers FlexPay, a "pay as you go electricity account system," Whitener said. According to Whit­ ener, Hue Ridge Electrics greatest concern over on-bill financing is the possible negative effect it could have on custom­ ers who don't enroll in the program, who may experience a rise in utility rates because of the fail­ ure of some to repay the Open Source| Jefferson Post amount of their loans. "Other states have Appalachian Voices, an environmen­ implemented legislation tal conservation nonprofit in Boone, that has protected con­ is encouraging regional electric sumers," Whitener said, cooperatives to offer loans to cus­ citing South Carolina as tomers so they can make energy improvements, such as insulating an example. attics, to their homes. No such legislation is on the books in N.C. how far we go with individual "We're not against (on-bill fi­ nancing) at all" Whitener said, co-ops to consider working on "but, legislation would have to state legislation," McDmoy said. be passed." • "However, if Blue Ridge is will­ Appalachian Voices is still in ing to woik with us to develop the initial stages of its campaign and promote a hill, we would to bring on-bill financing op­ most definitely shift some of our tions to western N.C. "We were waiting to see energy toward that effort." J Major changes implemented to GED program Adults needing high school credential have tvvo options The GED was entirely re­ vamped for 2014. Wilkes Com­ munity College offers the GED program through its Division of College Readiness. The new GED is computer- based; in addition to fundamen­ tal knowledge of language arts, math, science andsocial studies, test ,takers will have to be able to typein answers to short essay questions and use drop boxes and other common computer features. Individuals who have basic computer skills may be un­ daunted by these expectations; others without basic computer skills may feel intimidated. "It's a familiar story: no high school diploma, no job. No opportunity for a training program, no opportunity for promotion," said Debbie Woodard, dean of College Readiness. /r r' / s fs ROOFING TREE SERVICE Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the Hiflb Country 30 Years Experience "Fully Insured" > Free Estimates Allen Miller NORMAN STUART BEHIND THE DOLLAR MART® IN JEFFERSON < ... • SALES • SERVICE • CONSIGNMENT • PARTS/SUPPLIES • RIDING APPAREL £ • FREE ESTIMATES! 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"When most people think of adult secondary education, they automatically think GED, but that isn't the only option. And, with the changes in the GED testing program introduced this year, it might not be the best option for some people," adds Woodard. For individuals who prefer the more traditional approach of earning individual adult high school credits in the required subject areas, similar to the process in public schools WCC offers the adult high school diploma program. In the adult high school diploma program, any credits an individual earned while in public high school still count as credits earned, so someone who completed two or three years of high school may already be halfway toward earn­ ing a diploma. Instructors are available to look over official transcripts and advise prospective students on what it would take to complete high school. The only cost associated with the adult high school diploma is the graduation fee, which is about $50. WCC also offers adult edu­ cation classes in Ashe and Al­ leghany counties. For locations, please call 336846-3900 ext. 3124 (Ashe) or 336-372-5061 ext. 240 (Alleghany). Both the adult high school di­ ploma and GED programs have advantages and disadvantages. For more information on both programs, contact Amanda Handy in the Division of Col­ lege Readiness at 336667-6493. Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties and beyond. DEWEY WRIGHT WELL & PUMP CO. Toll Free: 1-877-250-3727 Bus: 264-2651 'Pumps Sales Service •Installation •Complete Water System Installation e § jl856 N.C. 105 Bypass Boone, NC 846-7164 / i Can Your Customers Find You? 9 one company to protect all the things you love. n • Join me in West Jefferson. HLJ ' flAndyPatton 42S East 2nd St Sfe- «846-4196 851 (85) . .Nationwide U •Insurance Nationwide a On Yout Side.' <\ T i i �JEFFERSON POST WJ. Aldermen authorize grant request Money would improve w ater system on Burkett Avenue By Cliff Clark cclark@civitasmedia.com The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen au­ thorized the town's ad­ ministration to apply for a federal infrastructure grant to improve the water service in the Burkett Av­ enue neighborhood Mon­ day night at their regular monthly meeting. "If someone turns on the water in one house (on Burkett Avenue), it affects everyone else's water pres­ sure," said West Jefferson Town Manager Brantley Price when discussing the need for the infrastructure improvement grant. Town engineer Mike Acquesta said the town, with the aldermen's approval, would apply for a $300,000 grant to upgrade the water lines in the neighborhood. The grant request, Acquesta said, would cover 100 percent of the cost of the project, adding that it was "very unusual" that a match was not required to qualify for federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De­ velopment. One requirement of the grant was that the im­ provements be in an area that serves low to moder­ ate income families, Acquesta said. Alderman Calvin Green suggested the possibility of including the water service improvement project grant request for the Graybeal Street area of town. Price and Acquesta said improvements in that area were also being investigat­ ed as a possibility. West Jefferson Mayor Dale Baldwin opened a public hearing on the grant request and asked for com­ ments. There were none. The aldermen then ap­ proved the measure to ap­ ply for the grant. The aldermen were also presented the quarterly re­ port from the chairman of the ABC board. Haskell McQuire re­ ported sales in the last quarter for the store were $423,993, which was a 4.5 percent increase over the same quarter last year. The ABC board also issued its quarterly $10,000 payment to the town per its operat­ ing requirements. The aldermen also reap­ pointed Russell Killen to the ABC board. . Ashe County Farmers Market President Carol Coulter and Market Man­ ager John Smyre appeared before the aldermen to re­ quest renewing the yearly $1 lease and for a modifi­ cation of one of the struc­ tures used by the market on the Backstreet. Coulter thanked the al­ dermen, and the town, for all they have done over the years to help with the suc­ cess of the market. Smyre detailed the 2013 numbers for the aldermen. He said over 24,000 people shopped at the market last year and it averaged 35 vendors each Saturday. After the details on shop­ pers and vendors, Smyre Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post With Ashe County Farmers' Market President Carol Coulter listening, Market Manager John Smyre presents the West Jef­ ferson Aldermen an overview of the market's success in 2013. supervisor Eric Miller and asked him how long he could do without a new lawnmower, which drew laughter from the alder­ men and audience. Price then said the alder­ men could move the proj­ ect forward if they wanted. In other business: • Agreed to close a por­ tion of downtown for a Model T Country Tour in July 2014. • Agreed to revisit the town's policy regarding the cemetery at its next meet­ ing. • Reappointed Josh Wil­ liams to the West Jefferson Tourism Development Au­ thority. The aldermen present at the meeting were Green, Reeves, Stephen Shoemak­ er, Tom Hartman, and Dr. Brett Summey. and Coulter asked if the aldermen might consider increasing the width of one of the structures used by the market. An area in one of the covered structures is exceedingly narrow, espe­ cially when crowded. They requested extend­ ing the concrete pad on the structure to ease customer congestion. They had an estimate of approximately $6,000 for the renovation. Price said widening the structure was possible, if approved by the aldermen, at the beginning of the new fiscal year in July. However, Alderman John Reeves asked Price if it was possible if the renovations could be com­ pleted before the height of the market season, which begins in late June. Price said that was pos­ sible and then looked to­ wards town maintanence COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 7-21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. For more in­ formation about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. March 7 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Fri­ day. Support Ashe Out­ reach Ministries and Mo­ bile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take­ out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 west, stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more informa­ tion, call 336-385-1314. 7 p.m. Wagoner Night Hike. Meet at the New River Park Wagoner Ac­ cess Contact Station for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while hiking approximately 1.5 miles. This hike will be on easy to moderate trails. Come join the fun, and don't forget your comfortable shoes and flashlight. March 8 10 a.m. The Fungus Among Us. Meet at the New River State Park's 221 Access Visitor Center for a presentation on fungi. Ever wonder what those color­ ful, unique looking popula­ tions are on the forest floor or on trees? Come to a program that will inform us about the "fungus among us." During the presenta­ tion we will learn about dif­ ferent types of fungi, how it reproduces, and basic tips on how to identify it. Following the presentation will be short nature hike, where we can observe dif­ ferent types of fungi. Come prepared to learn and to ob­ serve nature's wonders. 10 a.m. Get Crafty. Cro­ chet with Suzanne. 2014 Crochet Afghan Project: work square by square this year to create a magnificent original afghan. Bring your own yarn: worsted weight yarn, 5 or so colors of your choosing. For more infor­ mation visit: www.arlibrary. libguides.com/getcrafty. 2 p.m. Art Reception will be held upstairs at the Ashe County Public Li­ brary. March's artist of the month: The Blue Ridge Art Clan. 6:30 p.m. Night FlyersOwls. Meet at the New Riv­ er State Park's 221 Access Visitor Center for a pre­ sentation about local owl species and a short hike. The presentation will be about 30 minutes and will reveal many truths about owls: how they hunt, if they can really turn their heads round and why, and what species of owls that occur around the area. Following the presentation, there will be snort hike where we will try to call owls in hopes of observing them. March 10 7 p.m. Ashe County Cattlemen Association Meeting will be held at Family Central. $25 mem­ bership for the entire year, $8 guest meal.The Ashe County Cattlemen's Asso­ ciation Board of Directors will be meetingat 6:30 p.m., prior to the regular Associ­ ation meeting. Please RSVP by Friday, March 7 by call­ ing 336-846-5850, so there will be adequate materials, seating and meals available for participants. March 10-April 22 Ashe Community Foundation Grant Oppor­ tunity will available online at www.nccommunityfoundation.org. The 2014 grant application period will be open from March 14 - April 22, 2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grant-making in 2014 will not exceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Community Advancement Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Af­ filiate Grants Chairperson, 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfoIks@skybest.com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Library on Mondays, begin­ ning March 17, 2014. March 11 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the art and stories by Ezra Ke­ ats in the Children's Area at the Ashe County Public Library. Stories, songs and crafts for 4 and 5 year olds. March 13 7 p.m. Ashe Beekeep­ ers Meeting will be held at the Agricultural Service Conference Room. For more information, call the N.C. Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County Center 336-846-5850. March 15 7:30 p.m. The Todd Wright Trio will appear in the Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. Todd Wright, an Ambassador of Jazz for western N.C., joined the Appalachian State Univer­ sity music faculty in 1990 and has been a fixture on the jazz scene ever since. Wright performs on saxo­ phone, and joining him will be Keith McCuthen on piano and Andy Page on guitar. This versatile jazz trio covers the full spectrum from Gershwin to Streisand. Wright was a winner of a Jazz Fellowship Award given by the N.C. Arts Council. He has ap­ peared at Spoleto Festival in Charleston, and has per­ formed with international jazz greats Benny Golson, Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Tay­ lor, and the Marcus Roberts Trio. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets or more infor­ mation. call the Arts Coun­ cil at 336-846-2787. This annual notica is being made pursuant to Section 324(b) of the 1986 Community Right-to-Know Act. Information submitted under this Act includes: the emergency response plan; material safety data sheets; and chemical inventory forms. Additionally, follow-up emergency notices may be issued. All of the information of the Planning Committee is available to the public for review by contacting the Ashe County Emergency Management Office during normal business hours at (336) 846-5521. Questions or comments about any of this information should be addressed to the Chairperson of this Committee at 150 Government Circle Suite 2400, Jefferson. NC 28640. Have the following positions available RN/Staff Development Coordinator & Restorative Must have LTC experience 1 Full-time Position Fulltime and partime CNA'S 1st and 2nd shifts available Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 f& Rehab Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living j MRS. CAROLYN STURGILL PRITCHARD Mrs. Carolyn Sturgill Pritchard of Jefferson, died on Saturday, March 1,2014, at her home. She was 59. Mrs. Pritchard was born June 25, 1954, in Taylorsville to the late James Weaver and Rose Roten Stur­ gill. Mrs. Pritchard was a lov­ ing wife, mother, sister and devoted grandmother. She was a member of Apple Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Pritchard is sur­ vived by her husband, Monte Baker Pritchard; two sons, James Paul Church and Zebulon Vance Pritchard, both of Jef­ ferson; three daughters, Tabitha Lynn Reed of Lau­ rel Springs. Crystal Dawn Pritchard of Hudson, Misty Blue Pritchard of West Jef­ ferson; four sisters, Priscilla Osborne of North Wilkesboro, Libby Adams of Hudson, Carol Coffey of Lenoir and Dawn Plakas of Charlotte; brother, Joe Sturgill of Moravian Falls; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Ed Hall I and Brother An­ thony Roark. The family received friends on Monday, March 3,2014, at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. The family would like to thank Dr. Melinda Wonsick, Medi Home Hospice and Linda Blevins her guardian angel for the care they offered during Caro­ lyn's illness. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Prichard's arrangements. ROBERT J. OSBORNE Robert J. Osborne, of 341 Ivy Branch Road, Creston, passed away Saturday, March 1,2014, at the Glenbridge Health and Reha­ bilitation Center in Boone. He was 86. He was bom in Ashe County on Sept. 1, 1928, to the late Kelly Emmerson Osborne and Dessie Roark Osborne. He was a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. His hobbies included read­ ing. In addition to his par­ ents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray, Dwight, Rex, and Harry Lee Osborne; and four sisters, Beatrice Price, Astor Ivey, Lena Ball, and Queen Grubb. Survivors include one sister, Iva Lee Hodge, Mountain City, Tenn.; a special nephew Edwin Price; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Osborne were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from the Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Rector* Henson and Rev. Anthony Roark, officiating. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service. A graveside service fol­ lowed in the Osborne Cemetery. Pallbearers were family and friends. On line condolences may be emailed to his family thru our website www.huxlipfordfh.com Professional services for Robert J. Osborne's Family are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, Moun­ tain City, Tenn. THE REAL DEAL! LOCK IN 2 YEARS PACKAGES STARTING AT OF SAVINGS! 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Bud Honeycutt achieve a holistic approach to meet­ ing the growing social needs of this area and to serve qualified families experiencing critical needs not met by other agencies. For many years, the Sharing Cen­ ter accepted donations of food, cloth­ ing, household items and toys to be distributed to those in need. Linens, cooking utensils and furniture were kept in a special section for burnout victims. Most of the items were pro­ vided by members of the community, hence the name. Col. Honeycutt passed away in 2006 and donations in his memory were used to renovate the current facilities. Change is inevitable and the Shar­ ing Center continues to serve the citizens in Ashe County by operating as a food pantry. Bud Honeycutt should be recog­ nized for having the foresight to establish The Ashe County Sharing Center, which was officially orga­ nized and incorporated on April 12, 1983. The continuity of service to needy individuals is a tribute to the many volunteers that have given of their time and talents. Sherrie Hodges West Jefferson TrtertWeTueiM^H, WN 01'TANTfrJgR, vr m Keeps tow £'L\ I Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for moreinformation on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT us EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: CM Clark ADVERTISING: STAFE WRITERS: WX Petty 136846716* petty«civitasme<lia com 7wew ftoark l»wi John Sews 336 846-7164 ttawCcitivasmedia con isears^c/viusnwdw com AtanC BuHuck CLASSIFIED AOS: jbuluckWcivttasmedwcom Kay Hart 336846 7164 kharWcMtasmediacom 336 846 7146 Record. It was billed as McCrory's first in-depth interview about his 28 years at Duke Energy, though readers didn't learn much new information about Mc­ Crory's tenure at the company. He spent most of his years at Duke a trainer and recruiter and the company supported him during his 14 years as mayor of Charlotte, none of which is exactly breaking news. The story didn't mention the more than a million dol­ lars Duke spent helping get McCrory elected governor or all the former Duke ______ officials he appointed to key posts in his administration. But it at least did raise the question of whether McCrory will allow his close ties to the company Bf to influence how he re­ sponds to the Dan River coal ash spill at a Duke power plant and the leak­ ing of the other 31 coal ash ponds the company main­ tains. McCrory at fust seemed dear, and then set a new Chris Fitzsimon bar for disingenuousness, NC Policy Watch telling theNews & Record reporter "I can separate. I can clearly separate. I'm the first gover­ nor to support a lawsuit against Duke Energy." That lawsuit was filed by McCrory's administration to override suits by environmental groups that sought to force Duke to clean up the leaking coal' ash ponds and move the toxic waste to lined landfills where it would be far less likely to leak into the groundwater. Then the McCrory Administration reached a settlement with Duke that included a small fine but required them to do nothing to address the leakingash ponds. That's the lawsuit McCrory is dting to show his independence from the company, one that essentially protected the company's interests by halting suits by environmentalists. And finally, there's the weekend story by the Associated Press about the ten­ ure of Joe Hauck at McCrory's embat­ tled Department of Health and Human Services. Hauck, on leave from the company owned by the husliand of DHHS Secre­ tary of AJdona Wos, was hired as a con­ sultant under a personal services con­ tract that eventually paid him $310,000 ALONG for 11 months on the job. It's not exactly dear what Hauck did at DHHS. The AP story notes that department officials responded to a public records request about Hauck's work with two short memos and a few spreadsheets of proposed budget cuts. Remarkably, not one email was in­ cluded in the records. Either Hauck never communicated by email in his job or department officials are intentionally hiding public records in violation of the law. And that's not the most troubling part of the story. DHHS spokesman Kevin Howell told AP that the docu­ ments turned over were "the direct result of Hauck's leadership..." Leader­ ship indeed. Hauck of course didn't respond to a request for a comment. No reason to be accountable now with $310,000 of tax­ payer money as he presumably heads bade to work with Sec Wos' husband, a major donor to McCrory's campaign. Quite a neat little bow. He leaves be­ hind a department still under fire for a series of questionable hires of former campaign workers and mismanage­ ment of key programs that deliver food stamps and payments to doctors and other medical providers. The public may not be paying atten­ tion to all the details of the coal ash story or who filed which lawsuit. They may not have considered the slim file of accomplishments of a well-connect­ ed political appointee who was paid $310,000 of public money for less than a year's work. But they know something's up in Ra­ leigh these days. The latest ElonUniver­ sity Pbll finds McCrory's approval rat­ ing mired in the mid 30s — noticeably lower than President Obama's approval and he is being attacked in ads every day by folks trying to keep Senator Kay Hagan from winning re-election. People who supported McCrory two years ago didn't vote for cronyism and slippery claims about who is to blame for the problems in North Carolina, from food stamp delays to leaking coal ash — but that's exactly they are get­ tingFrtzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch. For more information, visit www.ncpolicy watch.com. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MARH 7, 2014 PAGE 5 Each day is new chance to be a follower of Jesus Since the beginning, God has afraid of him." (Deut 18:22). instructed us to steer clear of We live during a time in evil. "Thou shalt not follow a which we all need to remem­ multitude to do evil; neither ber these simple truths from shalt thou speak in a cause to God. Steer away from evil, fol­ decline after many to wrest low after things that are good, judgment." (Ex 23:2, KJV). and ignore speakers who care We are to follow more about people His good ways, following them, than "That which is al­ about people follow­ together just shalt ing God. thou follow, that Elijah was a won­ thou mayest derful prophet, he and inherit didn't put on airs or land which walk around "puffed LORD thy up" with author­ giveth thee.' ity, he just knew 16:20). He always the truth about God let His people know through his whole that people would being. He didn't have be fallible, only God much patience with was perfect and al­ people who basically ways right. came to church for Leila Harris If a prophet spoke a "show." He would something that show the people didn't come to frui­ though, by glorifying tion, then the people were free the name of God. "And Elijah to ignore his future warnings. came unto all the people, and "When a prophet speaketh in said, How long halt ye between the name of the LORD, if the two opinions? if the LORD be thing follow not, nor come to God, follow him: but if Baal, pass, that is the thing which then follow him. And the peo­ the LORD hath not spoken, but ple answered him not a word." | the prophet hath spoken it pre- (I Kings 18:21). sumptuously: thou shalt not be Our most remembered Psalm speaks of how God's goodness and mercy follows us. "Surely goodness and mercy shall fol­ low me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." (Psa 23:6). We are to follow Jesus with our whole hearts, minds, souls, and might; but one of those ben­ efits is that God's goodness and mercy follows us. Doesn't that make your heart smile? Jesus gathered His disciples by telling them to follow Him. "And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Si­ mon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him." (Matt 4:18-20). Some could have been a part of Him, but had other things on their mind. "And a certain scribe came, and said unto him. Master,I will follow thee whith­ ersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And another of his disciples said unto him. Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead." (Matt 8:19-22). As Christians, we made the commitment to follow Him, but we also make that commitment on a daily basis; to continue to follow His will in our lives, with our thoughts, deeds, and actions. "Then said Jesus unto his disciples. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matt 16:24-26). Like the young rich man, we all fall short every day of Godly perfection. "Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that say­ ing, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions." (Matt 19:21-22). There are a myriad of things every day that Jesus whispers for us to do, but we find excuses, and then we justify our excuses in our own minds. That does not mean that He stops loving us, and caring for us, and calling us again to do something else. We know His voice, and He never stops talk­ ing to our hearts. "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: AndI give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one." (John 10:27-30). As the new day dawns, we awaken with another opportu­ nity to follow Christ in good things, and flee from evil, "Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart." (2 Tim 2:22). CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in March and April 10:30 ajn. "Heaven is for Real". The adult Sun­ day School class of Chest­ nut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Martin Gambill Road, will begin a study of neardeath experiences and com­ paring them with scripture. The first part is baswl on the book "Heaven is for Real", which is coming out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more informa­ tion, call 336-982-9056. March 9 11 a.m. Spring Kick-off Gospel Sing. The Calvary Free Will Baptist Church of Glendale Springs, in­ vites you to attend. Special guests, New Vision, from Bellville, Ohio will be the special guests. This rising Southern Gospel trio have had four radio singles to chart in the Singing News Top 80. This is a free con­ cert, and all are welcome to come and worship while saying goodbye to winter. The church is located at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, just across from Raccoon Holler Campground. For more information or direc­ tions, call the church office at 336-982-4840 or Pastor Sonny Thomas at 336-9824743. March 9 -12 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Pleasant Home Baptist Church. There will be special sing­ ing each night. DOM Da­ vid Blackburn will be the speaker. Pastor Lonnie Carpenter and the congre­ gation invite you to attend. March 14 7 p.m. Benefit Gospel Singing for the Tim Cox family at the Gillespie Com­ munity Church. The Sugar Tree Singers, Brenda Graybeal and others will be sing­ ing. All proceeds will go toward burial expenses for Tim Cox, who passed away in February from lung can­ cer. For more information, call Pastor Jim Francis at 977-1010 or 384-2560. March 16-21 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Bethel Bap­ tist Church. Pastor Brian Miller will be the guest speaker. Special singing will take place every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and con­ gregation invite everyone to attend. March 23 6 p.m. The Gospel Plowboys will be sing­ ing at Warrensville Baptist Church. Pastor Wade wel­ comes everyone to this and any service at Warrensville Baptist. For more informa­ tion, call 336-384-3044. March 30 6 - 7 p.m. An Evening with Michael Combs will be held at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor Lawrence Goodman invites you to attend. For more in­ formation, call 877-1550. Hope for Hunger It's not too late to be involved. "Change This World" will be partnering with sev­ eral youth groups in Ashe County to package 50,000 meals for hungry children in the nation of Haiti and throughout the world. The mission, "Hope for Hun­ ger," is scheduled for May 17, 2014. Donations in the amount of $10,350 have been collected, $12,500 is needed. Churches are asked to pray for the event and if your church hasn't donated and would like to do so, checks can be earmarked, "Hope for Hunger" and sent to the Ashe Baptist As­ sociation Office, P.O. Box 850 Jefferson, N.C. 28640. If your youth group would like to be involved, please contact Rev. Ken Furches of Buffalo Baptist Church at 336-977-2383, or Dwight Furches of Midway Baptist Church at 330-877-7369. For more information visit CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 f„. n rt liiOLpC. flQCiif JmeilipoiI In •!•••••• it•if" Burnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. Pastor Todd Brewer West Jefferson * Since 1890 Casual A Contemporary 846-1795 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:10 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 244-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mats - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:10pm English A 7:10pm Spanish Weekday Mom. Mass Call SSb-246-9151 for times West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1957 U5 Hwy 221 N. Jtfftnon. IK (336) 246-4764 9:4S a.m. Sunday • Sunday Sdwol p 11:00 Sunday • WanMp Servka 6:10 pjp. Ianday • Sunday Mflrt lade 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.I.A.M 10:00 a.m. Sunday • lay In MM Mnmlny 7:00 p.m. Wadnatday • Prayaf Moo** 107 W. Second Stroet West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 Mrww.Mjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School | 11:00 Morning Worship 1670 Mt. Jufferwo ft*.. WM J*fftrtOfl. NC 28694 Pastor Steven LeaShomb (336) 246-2012 Sunday School 9:4Sa.m. • Pastor, Chris Cox Bold Mtn. Baptist Church 336-667-6092 Worship Service 11:00 e.m. Saturday Services: •Me School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • R:IS AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Cless (AH Stars for Jesus) Iwarvfuie Welmmel iVv i yt*nc iiviunnvi Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Few-Roland A McNeil Church 877-1550 Stt • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil. One Block Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 e.m. ' Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night BMe Study - 7:00p.m. Thou shall have no other e,( vU before me I wurwyVwrv [ © Pfea VANNOV CONSTRUCTION I Honor thti father and thci mother ! • ' . f* ; Dr Pepper Bottling Company Comer of Hwy. 221A Cheuy St. Compliments of West Jefferson Jefferson VANN0Y & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 246-4591 246-6077 B The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center z==zz=z=: \mm\ Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson Jefferson, NC 246-9969 336-246-4155 Mon. - Sat.: 8:30AM - 5:3QP1 Call 846-9241 1 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A EXTERMINATING Termite 4 Pest Control 246-1 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 VIII IX thou shalt not bear false witness ag*nai thy neighbor Remember the sabbath dau -JU VII "* Thou shalt not steal IV •4- Thou shah not Ui • III P] I VI Thou shah not cocmwt adultry Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy GOD »n vain J I .J West Jefferson 846-7481 5 Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 continuing ht win it of Jt Thou shalt thee J r ^ Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Sunday SchoohIO AM Worship Service: 11 AM First Assembly of God Church 1460 Bald Mtn. ltd.. Wast Jaffartan Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sarvka 8:30am A I0:4S am Sunday (vat** Worthle -6:00 pe Wednesday Meal • S:« pm BIMe Study -410 pm irch.org Bald yOsbyhost.i Paster: Kevin Morgan Services: Sunday School 10:00 e.m. Eucharist 10:00 am Phone - 982-3076 Seventh-Dent Adventist Church of Warrensville Big Flatts Baptist Church Glwdolt Springs Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Rev. Will Keyword Sunday School • 9:45 AM Ward# n OO m m Mfht Sarvtcae 6:10 pjm. W»*uiO| Service 7:00 p.m. Mhtiem SuftOaf by W* fmaki Sunday Worthle 11:00 a.m. ond He Mauod *mT lube 14:50 Holy Trinity Church Christian Education 8:30 336-046 7445 Rtv. A. Owen Peeler • 6:00 p.m. dy • 7:00 p.* Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Reverend Phil Arnold 49S Highway 194 Sooth • 9:45 m.m. Momlnf Wofthlp - 0:00 m.m. Parish of the Holy Communion Baptist Church www.changethisworld. com. Ashe Baptist Associational Choir begins Spring Rehearsals. Re­ hearsals will be held on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church. If you are a "Child of the King, Let's Sing." You are invited to join the choir and learn new songs and fel­ lowship with other believ­ ers from across the county. Now is the time to invite your fellow choir members to participate. New sing­ ers are encourage to join, all denominations are wel­ come. For more informa­ tion, call Junior and Joyce Greet choir Directors at 877-8000. Peacefofy. Simply. Tope Ther 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. lourel Springs. NC 28644 �FRIDAY, MARCH 7,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com NL.tlian Ilain. Spurts Writer H4/»-7K>I attain' ' <-i\ itasmeriia nun Bradley Lucas Cuilen Ashley Huskies place two on MVAC All-Conference team By Nathan Ham Senior Devan Sheets arid junior Bradley Lu­ cius represented Ashe County on the all-confer­ ence list for the Moun­ tain Valley Athletic Conferenee. Sheets finished as Ashes leading scorer on the year, tallying 9.8 points per game to go rlong with 3.3 rebounds per contest. l.ucas averaged . 8.3 PPG. 3.4 RPG and led Ashe in blocks on tne season with 28. Ashe also had a pair of players receive hon­ orable mention recogni­ tion for their success this year, senior forward Cuilen Ashley and ju­ nior point guard Connor Bowers. Ashley scored just over eight points each game and led the team in rebounding with nearly five boards a game. Bowers averaged 6.8 PPG, 2.2 RPG and dished out right at two assists a game. .y. Alleghany swept the top two postseason awards. Fabian Santos was named MVAC Play­ er of the Year and Tro­ jan Head Coach Tommy McKnight was MVAC Coach of the Year. • MVAC All-Confer­ ence: James Ashley (Starmount) Troy Behrens (North Wilkes) Zack Bell (West Wil­ kes) Jordan Church (North Wilkes) Alex Greer (West Wil­ kes) Kyler Gregory (Starmount) Michael Howell (Wil­ kes Central) Kody King (Elkin) Bradley Lucas (Ashe) Erik Lyons (Allegha­ ny) Isaiah Osborne (Wil­ kes Central) Fabian Santos (Al­ leghany) Devan Sheets (Ashe) Luke Shore (Starmount) Austin Sprinkle (Al­ leghany) MVAC Honorable Meution: Cuilen Ashley (Ashe) Devan Bailey (Wilkes Central) Josh Bare (North Wil­ kes) Josiah Blevins (Elkin) Connor Bowers (Ashe) Trey Bryant (Starmount) Ross Canter (West Wilkes) Gunner Cass (Starmount) Josh Englebert (West Wilkes) Avery Hash (Allegha­ ny) Tyrek Hayes (Elkin) Will Jolly (East Wil­ kes) Nick McKnight (Al­ leghany) Josh Martin (North Wilkes) Nick Nunn (Wilkes C (Mitral) Jathan Wilkes) Sales (EUst (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter (&• • Willi,1-1 lilil Devan Sheets Connor Bowers Jftiftl — Spell, Iiudler make all-conference list By Nathan Ham die Brown Juuior tandem Paige Spoil and Morgan Iludler represented the Ashe County Lady Huskies on the Mountain Valley AllConference team. Spell and Hudler fin­ ished as the team's top two scorers this season. The I-ady Huskies also had two players on the honorable mention team. Junior Hallie Brown and sophomore Savan­ nah Brooks played well enough during the 20132014 season to earn a spot on that list. North Wilkes player Alley Shumate and head coach Wendy Shumate captured MVAC Player of the Year and MVAC Coach of the Year honors. MVAC All-Confer­ ence: Courtney Beals (Elkin) Leah Bishof) (West Wil­ kes) Laken Blackburn (Wil­ Savannah Brooks kes Central) (Ashe) Allie Church (North ' Hallie Brown (Ashe) -Ikes) MaKayla Dimmette (El­ Erin Dancy (West Wil­ kin) kes) Kenzie Harris (StarBrittany F'scobar mount) (North Wilkes) Kennedy Lester (East Amber Godfrey (Wilkes Central Central) Wilkes) Morgan Hudler (Ashe Allison Livengood County) (North Wilkes) . Jada McCrimmon (East Madison Orton (Al­ Wilkes) Lakfn Rutledge (West leghany) Wilkes) Laken Pardue (East Alley Shumate (North Wilkes) Wilkes) Whitney Pardue (StarPaige Spell (Ashe mount) County) Caitlin Shepherd (West McKenzie Stokes (East Wilkes) Wilkes) Miracle Walters (Elkin) ShaNisha White (East Wilkes) Hannah Williams (Wil­ Tavlor Wvatt (North kes Central) Wilkes) McKenzie Wood (North MVAC Honorable Wilkes) Mention: Whitney Wood (West Molly Andrews (Al­ Wilkes) leghany) Brooke Bentley (Wilkes •Nathan Ham can be reached at Central) (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter . Savannah Brooks NathanHam87 Ashe County Husky sports update: Baseball, tennis drop games N.-ttwnHam Baseball The Ashe Gtuntv Huskies 11 to 1-1 on the season with a lr>\s at Wiest Caldwell on nesriay. • J>.• Rk nardsou got the Start i tin mound and was roughed j for aevrri runs (tour earned) one and a third innings i bed. Richardson walked • istruck out two. In WcavfT pitched wre4,u;<i gaveup ihree runs (one u nod) in throe inninis. ldr VWst OlchttI Madihi Cook pitched a complete irae shut,nit and give up just to tuts and one walk in hve nmgs. Cook struck out for she hitters. tjfkurively, Qiase Bowman >il Ire1 larper did most of the image tor the Wirriors. Bow an Wasted a there-mo homer and Harper had two hits and two runs knocked in. Bradley Richie aiM Joseph Lowder got Ashe's hits. Alex Laws drew the lone walk from Cook. Up next, the Huskies w N travel to North Surry for an other non-conference game on Friday, weather permitting, Ttnnis . Men's tennis opened the season with a.7-0 loss at East Wilkes on Tuesday. Ashe returnsjust twoplay ere from last yearns team, and has had to deal with some harsh winter conditions to even get some time on the court. Pacing East Wilkes, one of the expect­ ed front runners in the league, made it even more challenging for die Huskies in the team's first match. "This was good experience and even though they lost,they were winners in other ways.* said .Ashe Head -Coach liny Dix. "They worked hard and played withheart." Coach Dix feet Kke the bad weather has been a challenge, but he is also excited to budd this year's team full of young •lityere and several first-year mis players. A shA top seed Alex Church n u *d after taking last year off but -m defeated by Dillon Shew in si frijdit sets, 60,6f) Second aHj third seeded playere Jacob fVNeal and An­ drew sht i >i i' t«.i ;if8 the lone re­ turning playere from last year's squad. O'Ntal fojt tiebreakers in both sets to Matthew Ihffley to fell 7-6, 7-6. Jeffrey HaySJ defeated Shepherd, 6-4,6-3. The fourth, fifth and sixth seeded playere all play ed their first career tennis matches. Caleb Adcock, Dakin Christoferson and Frank Ledezma all Rjst in st ns t •: sets. Nick UanfranchL .Alexis Ramos and Justin Hertzcll each dropped exhibition matches as writ I think as tiie season along and with' more court time, the team wffl grow and develop if they continue to work hard," said Dix. "We will need to work on consistency, ground strokes, net jriav and court position Soccer The Lady Husky soccer team has gotten off to a slow start early in the 2014 season. Ashe, traveled to Hibriten and was shut out, 2-0. Upnext, the ladies traveled to Suny Central and fell short once again, this time by a 3-2 mar­ gin. The Lady Huskies (0-2) will look to get back on track .. ",st Mitchell Count) this Teresa Laws| Jefferson Post Se ic hortstop Matthew Hamilton stands ready to field a inder on Tuesday at West Caldwell. re heading to Alexan(l< ( ntral on Monday for the [>n o inference match. Ashe will start the conference slate at Alleghany on Tuesday, March 18. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 FRIDAY, MARCH 7 2014 Arson From Page 1 approximately 30 different inter­ views. "We do have some items that were sent to the lab to get prints off of," he said. Howell said the fire was put out quickly, despite it happening around midnight. The back-end of the church was still intact and allowed for the deputies to send samples to labs to look for finger­ prints. "There was enough left, that with the ceiling and everything intact, we were able to go in with full gear," he said. Williams said Blevins was al­ ready in custody following charg­ es of discharging a weapon in a residence. . Bond for all three suspects has been set at $500,000. Howell said he expects at least two more people will be arrested and charged in connection to the arson. "And they will be sweating bullets," Williams said. "I believe there were more involved, and we'll be finding them shortly." Williams said he and Howell had been in contact with the church to make them aware of the arrests. Howell said there was a lot of relief following the charges being pressed on the suspects. "As far as feelings go,, we've known the story since four or five months after the fire, it was us trying to get all of the evidence," he said. "Once the District At­ torney's office was cool with us charging them, I think that was the point where we relaxed a lit­ tle. but it turned the heat up on us making sure we had 100 per­ cent of what we needed." Williams also echoed that sen­ timent. "Just the nature of it being a church and house of worship, it was just eating at me and Phil all the time," Williams said. "We wanted them (in custody), bad." Anyone with additional infor­ mation about this investigation is asked to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 846-5633 or Ashe County Crime Stoppers at (336) 8464188. Crime Stop­ pers pays cash for information leading to the arrest of individu­ als connected to certain crimes. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter GWilPetty Center From Page 1 abuse needs. Poe said in 2013 Ashe County had 117 commit­ ments which involved 3,450 hours of police time. So far in 2014, the county has saw 25 commitments. As of now, SMC serves 23 counties, but under Gov. Pat McCrory's goal to have the state consoli­ date to four "Local Man­ agement Entity-Managed Care Organizations" (LME-MCOs), Foreman said there are plans to combine with two other organizations to form a 35 county service area. Foreman said the two centers SMC is in talks with are Centerpoint Hu­ man Services which serves four counties including Forsyth (Winston-Salem) and Partners Behavioral Health Management which serves eight counties in­ cluding Gastpn (Gastonia), Catawba (Hickory) and Surry (Mt. Airy) coun­ ties. The consolidation is ex­ pected to be completed by 2016 and will be called the "Western Regional Part­ nership." "In the last month, we have final, official approval from the Secretary and Governor," Foreman said. "Consolidation has been approved." Poe mentioned the loss of jobs that go into consoli­ dating these organizations. "There will be some people losing jobs," she said. "There will be jobs cut from all over the state." While Foreman ac­ knowledged there would be a loss of jobs, she said the cuts would not affect Ashe County or Daymark, a service provider under the SMC. "For your county, the people that won't be cut are the people which serve everyday," Foreman said. "For your community, things will go on as they have gone on." Foreman also empha­ sized that despite expan­ sion, SMC continues to have a strong presence within Ashe County. "We have staff that work with many of your social agencies and organiza­ tions," she said. "We have people with boots on the ground everyday here in Ashe County." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty Tenure Promotional prices starting at only... From Page 1 members expressed their displeasure with the chang­ es. "There is nothing fair in this," Nave said. "I believe this is one of the worst things that's ever happened in public education." "It's a shame and a dis­ grace that the state of N.C. has put us in this situation," board member and former social studies teacher at Ashe County High Terry Williams said. "As a teacher and a parent, it angers me." Board member Polly Jones, also a former teacher in Ashe County schools, commented that the mes­ sage being sent to teach­ ers is that there are "only 14 good teachers" in each school. Twelve school boards across the state, including Wake, Guilford, Durham, and New Hanover counties, have voiced public opposi­ tion to the state's controver­ sial new requirement that 25 percent of teachers sur­ render their tenure rights in exchange for a 4-year contract and bonuses. The Guilford school board went so far as to agree to file a suit to overturn the new policy. Several other boards are considering joining the suit. The board will also vote next month on a proposed change to Ashe County days, these students will High School's attendance automatically fail with no policy. recovery time." "The high school has a Students would no lon­ problem with attendance," ger be able to make-up said high school English missed days during fifth teacher Josh Beckworth. period. "It's not just about students Any student who miss­ missing days, but the way es more than 10 days of we handle it." school would have the op­ "It truly is a nightmare," tion of appealing before a Williams said. waiver committee, but in Under the current policy, order to do so the student in order to receive a passing would have to be in good grade, students are limited academic standing. to five absences per semes­ Watauga and Wilkes ter. Those students who go Counties have similar at­ over the limit can make-up tendance policies. missed days by spending 90 "This is a policy that I minutes in the cafeteria dur­ think reflects the desires ing fifth period, and that's of the school as a whole," where the problem lies. According to Beckworth, Beckworth said. "I think we're going in the current system allows for an "infinite number of the right direction," Wil­ liams said. absences." Holden concurred, "If Imiss 20 days, I'm able to sit in the cafeteria for 15 "Sounds pretty good." In other action taken days," Beckworth said. "I've then met the requirements by the board: • The board approved of the attendance policy. Last school year, 350 stu­ a calendar for the 2014dents, out of 992 enrolled in 15 academic year. The the school system, missed first day of school for students is scheduled for over five days. The proposed policy Monday, Aug. 18 and de­ would cap the number of pending on the weather, absences at 10 for each se­ schools will be dismissed mester. for summer at noon on "The 10 day policy will Friday, May 29, 2015. be a much stricter, much Alan Bulluck can be reached at easier to enforce policy," 336-846-7164 or on Twitter @ Beckworth said. "After 10 albulluck. * mo tor 12 months Not Htgttoto with Hoppm iR«d 2 oWn EI%JT E packages r i V C U N D E R 50 ASK ABOUT KBaaSEIIB) OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS HB0 BSZ& #WINL StCZTZ CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAYl For 3 months. 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Mrvfc* jrt tfr# c l * ant 1 1 * o» 91 J-y»„ tmmontl • .ddiooo.1 H-gfrm to *b~—r*d ooty _ mini b» «nobtodbf CUUontat 1-800-401-1670 Cliff Clark, general manager of the Jefferson Post, was excited about the success of the con­ test. "It was another great online contest for the Post and ~ our sponsors," Clark said. "I would like to thank our sponsors, McDonalds of West Jefferson, RDR Ken­ nels of Warrensville and Vannoy Construction, and everybody who voted and submitted photos." Ellie, a bulldog, received the highest number of votes with 1,460. Her owner, Josiah Heisey of Creston, sub­ mitted a photo of her enjoy­ ing an Easter Egg hunt. Heisey said the prize money will go to buying Ellie more treats. The second highest number of votes went to Goldie, who was relaxing by a Christmas tree. Goldie is a golden re­ triever owned by Tammy London of Laurel Springs. In the description, London said "Goldie is the sweet­ est fur baby you will ever meet." Goldie lives in a home that houses foster children, and London said "She makes them feel what love and protection is all about and becomes their best friend." Goldie received 1,311 votes. Third place goes to Delilah, a 4-year-old maltipoo owned by Tammy Wilson of Todd. Delilah was hanging out in the back seat of her owner's car. L _ NO Airrruoi �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 7< 2014 JEFFKRSON POST High Country Seed Swap and Growers School to take place March 15 AD aspiring and practicingarea gardeners are invited to Ashe Family Central on Sat­ urday, March 15, to the High Country Seed Swap. The event features a day-long open ex­ change of seeds, plus a workshop on apple tree grafting taught by area experts. Begin­ ning at 8:30 a.m., gardeners wiD be able to display their own surplus seeds and view the offerings of others on tables set up in the cafeteria space. The seed swap will continue throughout the day. Coffee and food locaDy prepared by Subs 2 GO, A&M Concessions and Reid's Catering will be available for purchase onsite at Family Central throughout the morn­ ing and early afternoon. The grafting workshop and fruit-scionwood exchange wiD be held from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m., led by nationally known apple experts Ron and Suzanne Joyner. Gardeners are encouraged to bring any surplus seeds, bulbs, corms, plants and fruit scion wood they can to exchange. Seed swaps operate on the honor principle that gardeners wiD bring whatever they can this year, grow what they take from this swap, and bring more seeds from their crops to next year's seed swap. The Seed Swap takes place in the Com­ munity Space of Ashe Family Central lo­ cated at 626 Ashe Central School Rd., in Jefferson. The N.C. Cooperative Extension sponsors the event, with support from the Ashe County Farmers Market. Ron and Suzanne Joyner, of Big Horse Creek Farm in Lansing, wiD teach the graft­ ing workshop. They are nationaDy known for their conservation and propagation of old Southern Apple varieties. The grafting workshop taught by the Joyners wiD be hands-on, with participants able to learn with the actual tools of the trade. Apple rootstocks wiD be available for purchase at the workshop, so if participants choose, they can graft several frees to then bring home and plant themselves. A flat fee of $10 wiD aDow participants to graft up to three fruit trees. Information about coDecting scionwood samples for grafting can be found at the Big Horse Creek website: http://www.bighorsecreekfarm.com/horticulture.htm Area Extension Agent Richard Boylan coordinates the Seed Swap, with assistance from Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and Ashe County Farmers Market volunteers. Boylan said the venue has been perfect for past seed swaps, but that participation is always crucial to make the event a success. "Ashe Family Centrals Community Space is the perfect spot to meet up and swap File photo| Jefferson Post At the Seed Swap held last year. Evan Holman, 9. and his grandfather Joe Graybeal learned the technique of grafting apple scionwood to rootstock from Leah Jalfon. The scionwood de­ termines the variety of apple produced, while the rootstock determines the size of the tree. seeds in an open exchange," he said. "The area is big enough that foDcs can spread-out, browse seeds, and talk. The more partici­ pants who bring seeds to share, the better the Swap wiD be." The event is free and open to aD garden­ ers and farmers in the region. For more information, email richard_boylan(a)ncsu. edu or caD Cooperative Extension at 828264-3061. Plein air painting provides 'camaderie among artists By Raney Rogers One of the surest sights of spring is an artist silhou­ etted against a sky or nestled beside a wooded stream at­ tempting to capture the most fleeting of aD subjects - moth­ er nature. Air temperatures are warm enough not to render fingers immoveable andto keeppaint free flowing and fresh on the palette. The sun rises, and with each inch erf the climb to its apex changes shapes, pat­ terns and textures of aD below from only the light that falls upon the surfaces. The only way to create a plein air painting, which sim­ ply means "in theopen air," in more than one session is to return to the site at the same time and in the same weather conditions. Even then, there wiD likely be differences. Nature is like a child, it won't sit stifl, even for the one wanting to translate it indel­ ibly to canvas or paper. Plein air is also a painting style that is most often prac­ ticed in the presence of other artists. This has been so for a very long time. There are many writings and images of groupings of paintere since the late 1800s when the Impressionists were around These artists worked outside to see how light dap­ ples upon subjects and fry to describe the sparkle and very essence of what nature has to offer. These groups of artists would gather and set up their easels, enjoying the day with picnic lunches and of course lots of wine and camaraderie. There is no doubt they were expressing thoughts, ideas, approaches and interpreta­ tions erf the vista before them. After a day of painting plein air with other artists • C7 A TERRIBLE one can only imagine the feel ing of complete satisfaction and exhilaration when later propping the painting up on the easel in the studio to sit back and reflect upon its bril­ liance. One of the most special and integral parts of painting plein air with others is the op­ portunity to come together as artists and speak of things that artists speak of when in the act of creation. It is a lair that beckons one into another realm erf existence where aD wiD go, experience and then leave with a greater sense of who they are and what their best expressive style is be­ coming. Not many understand the artist and why or how they go about doing what they do. Artists are an enigma to most and some choose to relish that opinion and carry it to the extreme. That is just fine, as it further exhibits the creative spirit and its drive for authentic recognition. The soul of the artist must remain intact and true to its core, but to be in that state can invite a lonely journey through life unless access to others who are like-minded is discovered and utilized. Then the artist's pDght is complete in aD its aspects of inner as weD as outer balance. Artists needto engage with other artists, either through oiganized groups or informal gatherings, just to remember that they are not only indi­ vidual in style, but also they are human beings who need to reach out and exchange validation for what they have chosen to do inlife. Then when thebrushes are washed and the paintings left to dry at the end of the day, the mind, body and soul can feel nourished and ready for the sun to rise again. Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber THING HAPPENS $83 Average amount spent on credit card debt per household WHEN YOU DON'T Average monthly amount an ADVERTISE. American spends on fast food NO ONE NOTICES YOU Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol ANYMORE Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered jp Jefferson Post Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. (336)846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com for the best ADVERTISING RESULTS The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 I . �JEFFERSON POST Pets of the Week Ashe County Humane Society Adoption days are from 10a.m. to 3pm each Saturday. I you are interested in adopting, please f call (336) 982-4297 or email ashehu) m n (dskybest.com ae Find them online at www.ashehunianesociety.oig Cats: Grade (Reduced to a $9 adoption fee) is a lovely female kitten, estimated at about a year old. She has short black hair and a sweet personality! She was pulled from Animal Control and is currently in a foster home. Although Grade was at fust very scared and nervous, she is now doing extremely well She's getting along fantastically with the other cats and the young children inher foster home. She is getting used to dogs, too. Grade loves to cuddle on your lap and FRIDAY, MARCH 7, ^<>14 PAGE 9 CLASSIFIEDS is just a lovinglittle girl! Gaston and Bruce, two adorable 13-week-okl kittens, are looking for a good home. They are litter box trained and great with children. They are up to date on all of their shots andare feline leukemianegative. Meet some of the coolest cats in town. At around 10 weeks oki they are healthy and working hard on growing up and they still find time to play. Three females Betsy, Sheba. and Milky White are here for the party and ready to play. Brother Smokey is all but ready to join the fun. Boo. he likes to pretend he's not into that whole scene and would rather observe but he's been caught in the act a few times. Each kitty has it's own personality and they are ready to fill your heart and home with love and purrs. Ashe County Humane Society, PO Box 1776, West Jeffereon, NC 28694. Left down: Grade; Boo; Milky White Right down: Betsy; Smokey; Sheba Bottom: Gaston and Bruce. LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS rebar being the southeastern corner of said McNeil property, thence with the southern hne of said McNeil property, three courses. 1) thence N 54-42-02 W. 470 93 feet to a marked oak. said oak being S 09-28-50 E. 1 26 feet from a Vt inch re­ bar set as a reference point. 2) thence N 12-55-23 E 566 94 feet to a white oak. said oak being S 12-26-21 E. 2 08 feet from a Vt inch rebar set as a reference point, 3) thence N 75-44-23 W. 968 17 feet to an existing iron stake on the ndge thence with a new line, four courses. 1(thence N 61-38-44 W. passing over a point in the centertine of the drive at 266 85 teet tor a total dis­ tance ot 274 64 feet to a Mi inch rebar set by a fence post. 2) thence N 28-52-32 W. passing over a point in the western line of a proposed 25.0 foot right-of-way at 6 99 teet. for a total distance ot 108 39 feet to a % inch rebar set. 3) thence S 74-55-37 W. 103.11 feet to a Vt inch rebar set, 4) thence S 77-14-34 W. passing over a V* inch rebar NOTICE TO CREDITORS set at 160 45 feet, for a total IN RE ESTATE OF distance of 191 94 feet to a DON CLINTON REINS point on the bank ot said river; Late of Ashe County. North thence with the bank of said Carolina This is to NOTIFY river, two courses. 1) thence N ALL PERSONS having claims 11-04-39 W. 98 75 feet to a against said Estate to present point. 2) thence N 18-59-54 W, them to BRENDA L. REINS, 582 04 feet to the BEGIN­ 151 EAGLEVIEW DRIVE. NING. containing 39 328 acres WEST JEFFERSON. NC as calculated by coordinate 28694. on or before 11th day geometry, from field data of May, 2014. being three gathered by The Thomas Her­ months Irom the first publica­ man Company. P.O. Box 519. tion of this NOTICE, or this Jefferson, NC 28640-0519. NOTICE will be pleaded in bar 246-7172. NCRLS Lof their recovery All persons . dated Apnl 21. 1996 indebted to the Estate will Job #98020901. please make immediate pay­ And being the same land de­ ment to the undersigned for scribed in and conveyed by the Estate that certain deed from Edna M This the 11th day of February. Parsons (Widow) and Belle 2014 McNeil (Single) to D. Michael Published Little and Nancy D Morton, 2.14 14/2 21.14/2.28 14/3 7.14 dated 27/August 1998. and ot record in the Ashe County NOTICE TO CREDITORS Public Registry in Book 232. at Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Linda K. Just, page 2272; and being the deceased late of Ashe County. same land described in and notify North Carolina, this is to conveyed by that certain deed all persons having claims from Nancy D Morton to Den­ against the estate of said de­ nis Michael Little, dated 31 Oc­ tober 2007, and ot record in ceased to present them on or before 11th day ot May, 2014, the Ashe County Public Re­ or this notice will be pleaded In gistry in Book 374. at page 1183. bar of their recovery All per­ sons indebted to said estate There is also conveyed by this indenture that certain Grant of will please make immediate Easement of Right ot Way which was conveyed by that us the 11th day of February, certain instrument dated 17 2014 For the Estate of Linda K. Just March 1998, form Carson Paul Just Hartzog and wife. Louise 395 Tecumseh Lane Hartzog, to Belle McNeil, and Jefferson. NC 28640 of record In the Ashe County Published: Public Registry in Book 228. at 2.14 14/2.21.14/2.28.14/3.7.14 page 96, to which recorded In­ strument reference is hereby STATE OF NORTH made for a complete descrip­ CAROLINA tion of the same. COUNTY OF ASHE There is also conveyed by this AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Indenture the same easement UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of of right of way which was re­ the power of sale contained in served in that certain deed that certain Deed of Trust ex­ from Edna M. Parsons (Wid­ ecuted by Dennis Michael ow) and Belle McNeil (Single), Little, dated June 16. 2008. to Blaine Miller and wife, Shir­ and recorded in Book 383 at ley Miller, of record in the Ashe Page 2394 in the Office of the County Public Registry in Book Register of Deeds of Ashe 232, at page 1015-1016. refer­ County; and under and by vir­ ence to said deed being made tue of the authority vested in for a more particular descnpthe undersigned as Substitute tion of said right of way Trustee by that certain instru­ This indenture is subject to that ment recorded in Book 438 at certain 45 00 acre which was Page 2346 the Office of the conveyed in that certain deed Register of Deeds of Ashe of trust of record in the Ashe County; and under and by vir­ County Public Registry in Book tue of that certain Authoriza­ 320, at page 998. to which ref­ tion. Findings and Order erence is hereby made for a entered by the Clerk of Superi­ complete description. or Court of Ashe County on There Is, however, EXCEP­ May 1. 2013. and of record In TED from the above described File 13 SP 52. default having property the following 4.000 been made in the payment of acres, as descrtbed in that cer­ the indebtedness secured by tain deed of trust of record in said Deed of Trust and the ty Pub NORTH CAROLINA said Deed of Trust being by its in Book 3: 120. at page ASHE COUNTY terms subject to foreclosure, NOTICE OF and the holder ot the indebted­ BEGINNING on a point in the ROBERT OSBORNE ness thereby secured having intersection of the east bank of .EXECUTOR OF THE demanded the foreclosure the South Fork of the New ESTATE OF thereof for the purpose of sat­ River and the western line of ANGELA MARIE REAGAN isfying said indebtedness, and the D. Michael Little and Nancy FILE NO 413-E-371 due notice having been given D. Morton property as de­ The undersigned, having quali­ to those entitled to same, the scribed in Deed Book 232. fied as Executor of the Estate undersigned Substitute Trust­ page 2272. said point being of Angela Marie Reagan, de­ ee will otter for sale at public the northwestern comer of the ceased, of Ashe County, North auction, to the highest bidder, Blaine Miller property as de­ Carolina, this Is to notify all for cash, at the Courthouse scribed in Deed Book 232. persons having claims against door in Jefferson. Ashe page 1015, thence with the said estate to present them to County, North Carolina, at western line of said Little and the undersigned on or before 12:00 Noon, on March 11, Morton property with the east the 15th day of May. 2014. or 2014, the land conveyed in bank of said New River, two this notice will be pleaded In said Deed of Trust, the same courses. 1) thence N 11-04-39 bar of their recovery. All per­ being owned of record by Den­ W 98.75 feet to a point. 2) sons indebted to the said es­ nis Michael Little, and being thence N 18-59-54 W 101.25 tate will please make immedi­ more particularly descnbed as feet to a point; thence leaving ate payment to the under­ follows: said river with a new line, two signed courses, 1) thence N 68-43-44 This the 10th day of February. Being a portion ot the Quincy E 614 13 feet to a point. 2) 2014 McNeil and Belle McNeil prop­ thence S 17-38-41 E. passing Robert Osborne erty as descnbed in Deed over a point in the centertine of 104 Hillside Drive Book E-4, page 485. being a 45 0 foot right of way at West Jefferson. NC 28694 more particularly descnbed as: 145 02 feet, for a total dis­ BEGINNING on a point on the tance ot 307.17 feet to a point John T. Kilby east bank of the South Fork of in the centertine of said 45.0 KILBY & HURLEY the New River, said rebar in foot right of way; thence con­ Attorney at Law the northwestern corner of the tinuing said new line with the PO Box 24 Quincy McNeil and Belle centertine of said 45.0 foot West Jefferson, NC 28694 McNeil property as described nght of way thence continuing Published: in Deed Book t-4. page 485. said new line with centertine ot 2.14 14/2 21.14/2 28.14/3.7.14 thence with the northern line of said 45 0 foot nght of way. four said McNeil property, two courses. 1) thence S 49-06-16 courses: 1) thence N 70-18-19 W 47.90 feet to a point. 2) STATE of NORTH E. passing over a Mr inch rebar thence S 54-30-30 W 123 99 CAROLINA set at 85 64 feet, for a total dis­ feet to a point. 3) thence S 67COUNTY of ASHE tance of 627 00 feet to a red 58-17 W 87 80 feet to a point. oak stump, said stump being N NOTICE TO CREDITORS 4) thence S 72-02-58 W 51 44 78-16-49 W, 2.08 feet from a Having qualified on 3rd Au­ feet to a point in the western gust. 2011 as Administrator Mr inch rebar set as a refer­ line of said Little and Morton ence point. 2) thence N 51-18CTA of the estate of JAMES property; thence with said 19 E. 328 95 feet to a hickory, ROSS CAUDILL, late of Ashe western line, four courses. 1) said hickory being S 11-25-07 County, North Carolina, this is thence N 61-38-44 W 7 79 feet E. 1 69 feet from a Vt inch re­ to notify all persons, firms and to a Vt inch rebar found. 2) bar set as a reference point, corporations having claims thence N 28-52-32 W 108.39 said hickory being the north­ against said estate to present feet to a h inch rebar found, eastern corner of said McNeil the same to the undersigned, said rebar being the northeast­ property; thence with the easton or before the 29th day of ern comer ot said Miller prop­ em line of said McNeil prop­ May, 2014, or this Notice will erty. 3) thence S 74-55-37 W erty. six courses. 1) thence S be pleaded in bar of their re­ 103.11 feet to Vt inch rebar 45-22-30 E. 665.00 feet to an covery. All persons, firms and found. 4) thence S 77-14-34 oak stump, said stump being N corporations indebted to said W, passing over a Vt inch re­ 23-01 -56 W. 1 09 feet from a estate are requested to make bar found at 160 45 feet, for a Vfc inch rebar set as a refer­ immediate payment to the un­ total distance of 191 94 feet to ence point, 2) thence S 50-35dersigned. the BEGINNING, containing 09 E. 193.80 feet to an oak This 28th day of February. 4 000 acres as calculated by stump, said stump being N 662014 coordinate geometry from field Robert Caudill, Administrator 21-16 E. 1 59 feet from a Vt data gathered by The Thomas inch rebar set as a reference CTA Herman Company. P.O. Box point. 3) thence S 26-10-00 E. c/o John Benjamin "Jak" 519 Jefferson. NC 28640726.00 feet to a Mi Inch rebar Reeves 0519. (336) 246-3352. PLS LAttorney for Administrator CTA set. 4) thence S 32-45-00 E. 2633. dated 26 March 2001; REEVES LAW FIRM. PLLC 443.35 feet to a metal fence revised dated 3 August 2001. PO Box 67 post found. 5) thence S 63-04Job #98020901 16 E. 61.81 feet to a v* inch re­ West Jefferson, North Caro­ lina 28694 bar found. 6) thence S 08-52Together with all the buildings, Published 18 W, 648 65 feet to a 5/8 re­ fixtures and improvements 2.28/14/3.7.14/3.14.14/3.21.14 bar inch found in a stump, said NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER S SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 AT 3:30 P.M. PROPERTY LOCATION: On Virginia Secondary Route 726 (Whitetop Gap Road), approx­ imately One and one-quarter (1.25) miles west of its inter­ section with US 58 (Highlands Parkway). Pursuant to the Order of the Grayson County Circuit Court (Case No CL-09-000023-00) entered on August 2. 2013. Special Commissioners Roger D Brooks and John T Kilby shall offer tor sale, by sealed bids, all of the following descnbed property, lying in the Wilson Magistenal District of Grayson County. Virginia and more particularly descnbed as follows BEING TWO (2) tracts, con­ taining 13.588 and 38.210 Acres, more or less, respect­ ively. as shown on a plat of survey entitled "Arthur Dixon Estate" dated June 6. 2003. by D. B Dudley and Associates Licensed Land Surveyors, and BEING Grayson County Tax Parcel 61-A-24: and BEING the remainder of the land conveyed by deed dated September 22. 1980, of record in the Circuit Court Clerk s Of­ fice of Grayson County. Virgin­ ia. in Deed Book 203. Page 471. TERMS: SPECIAL WAR­ RANTY DEED Bid Opening to occur at the Law Office of Roger D. Brooks, 552 E Main Street, Independ­ ence, Virginia 24348 A depos­ it of $500 00 in certified funds must accompany each bid; successful bidders must provli additional certified vide funds for a total of ten percent s (10%) of the bid within 10 days of the Bid Opening The bal­ ance shall be paid in cash, cer­ tified or cashier's check upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court and delivery of a special warranty deed, to oc­ cur within forty-five (45) days of the date of sale and approv­ al of same by the Circuit Court Real property taxes shall be prorated as of the date of clos­ ing. Property is sold "AS IS" without warranty of any kind as to the physical condition and subject 1o all matters of record All costs of conveyances, ex­ amination of title, state and loc­ al recording taxes. Notary fees, preparation of deed (which shall be with Special Warranty of Title) and grantor tax there­ on to be at the cost of the pur­ chaser. Sale shall be subject to such other terms and condi­ tions that may be announced by the Special Commissioners on day of sale Copies of the aforesaid survey and approved bid forms are available at the respective of­ fices of the Commissioners, provided below The commis­ sioners reserve the right to ac­ cept or reject any bids not tendered on approved bid forms or which are otherwise nonconforming. ROGER D BROOKS. Special Commissioner JOHN T. KILBY, Special Com­ missioner FOR INFORMATION CON­ TACT: Roger D. Brooks, The Law Office, P.C.. 552 E, Main St.. Post Office Box 400, Inde­ pendence. Virginia 24348 tele­ phone - (276)773-2843; John T. Kilby. Kilby & Hurley, 122 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jeffer­ son, North Carolina 28694; telephone - (336) 246-3144 Publish: 3/7, 3/14. 3/21/2014 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 20 Febru­ ary. 2014 as Administrator CTA of the estate of CHRISTINE DAVENPORT YATES, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 29th day of May. 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded m bar of their recov­ ery AN persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed This 28th day of February. 2014 John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves. Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM. PLLC P. O. Box 67 West Jefferson. North Caro­ lina 28694 Published 2 28 14/3 7.14/3 14 14/3.21 14 �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, MARCJ 7, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS thereon, and all rights, ease­ ments. hereditaments and ap­ purtenances thereunto belong­ ing, including all heating, plumbing, ventilating, lighting goods, equipment and other tangible and intangible prop­ erty, attached to or reasonably necessary to the use of such premises LEGALS the South Fork of the New River and the western line of the D. Michael Little and Nancy D. Morton property as de­ scribed in Deed Book 232. page 2272, said point being the northwestern comer of the Blaine Miller property as de­ scribed in Deed Book 232. page 1015. thence with the western line of said Little and Morton property with the east The aforesaid sale will be bank of said New River, two made subject to all encum­ brances existing prior to the re­ courses. 1) thence N 11-04-39 W 98.75 feet to a point. 2) cording of the above-refer­ thence N 18-59-54 W 101.25 enced Deed of Trust, including feet to a point; thence leaving all valid and enforceable liens said river with a new line, two and also will be subject to all courses. 1) thence N 68-43-44 taxes and special assess­ E 614 13 feet to a point. 2) ments outstanding against the property. thence S 17-38-41 E. passing over a point in the centeriine of The property to be offered pur­ a 45 0 foot right of way at 145.02 feet, for a total dis­ suant to this notice of sale is tance of 307 17 feet to a point being offered for sale, transfer in the centeriine of said 45.0 and conveyance "AS IS. foot right of way; thence con­ WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ tinuing said new line with the ee nor the holder of the note centeriine of said 45.0 foot secured by the deed of right of way, four courses. 1) trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the thence S 49-06-16 W 47.90 officers, directors, attorneys, feet to a point, 2) thence S 54employees, agents or author­ 30-30 W 123.99 feet to a point. ized representatives of either 3) thence S 67-58-17 W 87.80 the Trustee or the holder of the feet to a point. 4) thence S 72note make any representation 02-58 W 51.44 feet to a point or warranty relating to the title in the western line of said Little or any physical, environmental, and Morton property; thence with said western line, four health or safety conditions ex­ courses, 1) thence N 61-38-44 isting in. on. at or relating to W 7.79 feet to a Vfr -inch rebar the property being offered for sale, and any and <all responsiy and "mtm found. 2) thence N 28-52-32 W Ibilities or liabilities arising out 108.39 feet to a %-inch rebar of or in any way relating to any found, said rebar being the such condition expressly are northeastern comer of said disclaimed Miller property. 3) thence S 7455-37 W 103 11 feet to a HShould the property be pur­ inch rebar found, 4) thence S chased by a party other than 77-14-34 W. passing over a V4the holder of the Deed of Trust inch rebar found at 160.45 being foreclosed, that pur­ feet, for a total distance of chaser must pay. in addition to 191 94 feet to the BEGIN­ the amount bid. the following NING. containing 4.000 acres items: (i) the tax required by as calculated by coordinate N.C. Gen. Stat, Section 7Ageometry from field data 308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents gathered by The Thomas Her­ (45e) per One Hundred Dol­ man Company, P O Box 519, lars ($100) of the bid amount Jefferson, NC 28640-0519. up to a maximum tax of Five (336)246-3352. PLS L-2633. Hundred Dollars ($500). and dated 26 March 2001; revised (il) the excise tax on convey­ dated 3 August 2001. Job # ance required by N.C. Gen. 98020901. Stat. Section 105-228.28 et And being a portion of the seq. of One Dollar ($1) per same land described in and Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or conveyed by that certain deed the bid from Edna M. Parsons, Widow, fractional part thereof of and Belle McNeil. Single, amount. dated 27 August 1998. and of record in the Ashe County The successful bidder at sale Public Registry in Book 232. may be required to make an immediate cash deposit of the page 2272. ater of five percent (5%) of There is also CONVEYED by amount bid or Seven Hun­ this indenture the same ease­ dred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ments of rights of way as de­ scribed in the aforementioned ($750.00) deed to which reference is The upset bids procedure of hereby made for a complete North Carolina General Stat­ description of said easements. ute Section 45-21.27 is applic­ There is also CONVEYED by able to this sale. this indenture and this inden­ ture is SUBJECT TO that cer­ The following applies if the tain 45.0 foot right of way be­ property being sold is residen­ ing more particularly de­ tial real property with less than scribed as: 15 rental units: (1) Pursuant to BEGINNING on a point in the NCGS Section 45-21.29. the intersection of the western line clerk of superior court of the of the D. Michael Little and county in which the property is Nancy D. Morton property as sold may issue an order of described in Deed Book 232. possession of the property in page 2272, an existing 25.0 foot right of way, said point be­ favor of the purchaser and ing S 61-38-44 E 7.79 feet against the party or parties in from a V4-inch rebar found, possession. (2) Any person said point also being in the who occupies residential real southern line of the above de­ property pursuant to a rental scribed 4.000 acre tract, agreement entered into on or after October 1. 2007, may. thence with the centeriine of after receiving this notice of said 45.0 foot right of way, sale, terminate the rental twelve courses. 1) thence N agreement upon 10 days writ­ 72-02-58 E 51 44 feet to a point, 2) thence N 67-58-17 E ten notice to the landlord. The tenant is liable for rent due un­ 87.80 feet to a point, 3) thence der the rental agreement pro­ N 54-30-30 E 123.99 feet to a rated to the effective date of point, 4) thence N 49-06-16 E the termination. 47.90 feet to a point, 5) thence N 49-06-16 E 90.37 feet to a Date of Notice: Feb. 20. 2014 point. 6) thence N 44-49-57 E 95.03 feet to a point, 7) thence Chelsea Bell Garrett N 55-39-23 E 18.20 feet to a Substitute T rustee point, 8) thence N 30-35-32 W P.O Box 193 28.16 feet to a point. 9) thence Boone, NC 28607 N 71-58-32 W 19.38 feet to a 828-264-3601 •int. poir 10) thence N 87-33-10 23.32 feet to a point, 11) W2 This communication is an at­ thence S 84-25-19 W 74.19 feet to a point. 12) thence S tempt to collect a debt and any 84-48-52 W 69.88 feet to a information obtained will be point in the eastern line of said used for that purpose Published: 2/28/14 & 3/7/14 above described 4 000 acre tract, said point being S 17-3841 E 145.02 feet from the STATE OF NORTH northeastern comer of said CAROLINA above described 4.000 acre COUNTY OF ASHE AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE tract, the above described to be the centeriine of a 45.0 foot UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of right of way. said right of way the power of sale contained in to be 22.5 feet either side of that certain Deed of Trust ex­ said above described line. ecuted by Dennis Michael Little and Nancy D. Morton, dated Together with all the buildings, October 15. 2004, and recor­ fixtures and improvements ded in Book 320 at Page 998 thereon, and all rights, ease­ in the Office of the Register of ments. hereditaments and ap­ Deeds of Ashe County; and purtenances thereunto belong­ under and by virtue of the au­ ing, including ail heating, thority vested in the under­ plumbing, ventilating, lighting signed as Substitute Trustee goods, equipment and other by that certain instrument re­ tangible and intangible prop­ corded in Book 438 at Page erty, attached to or reasonably 2348 the Office of the Register necessary to the use of such of Deeds of Ashe County; and premises. under and by virtue of that cer­ tain Authorization. Findings The aforesaid sale will be and Order entered by the Clerk made subject to all encum­ of Superior Court of Ashe brances existing prior to the re­ County on August 6. 2013, and cording of the above-refer­ of record in File 13 SP 74. de­ enced Deed of Trust, including fault having been made in the all valid and enforceable liens payment of the indebtedness and also will be subject to all secured by said Deed of Trust taxes and special assess­ and the said Deed of Trust be­ ments outstanding against the ing by its terms subject to fore­ property closure. and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured The property to be offered pur­ having demanded the foreclos­ suant to this notice of sale ts ure thereof for the purpose of being offered for sale, transfer satisfying said indebtedness, and conveyance "AS IS. and due notice having been liven to those entitled to same. WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note undersigned Substitute secured by the deed of Trustee will offer for sale at trust/security agreement, or public auction, to the highest both, being foreclosed, nor the bidder, for cash, at the Court­ officers, directors, attorneys, house door In Jefferson. Ashe employees, agents or author­ County. North Carolina, at ized representatives of either 12:00 Noon, on March 11, the Trustee or the holder of the 2014, the land conveyed in note make any representation said Deed of Trust, the same being owned of record by Den­ or warranty relating to the title nis Michael Little and Nancy D. or any physical, environmental, Morton, and being more partic­ health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to ularly described as follows: the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ Being a portion of the D. Miibilities or liabilities arising out chaeT Little and Nancy D. MorI Nf of gr in any way relating to any ton properly as described in such condition expressay are Deed Book 232, page 2272; disclaimed. Being more particularly de­ scribed as: Should the property be pur­ BEGINNING on a point in the chased by a party other than intersection of the east bank of K K LEGALS the holder of the Deed of Trust being foreclosed that pur­ chaser must pay, in addition to the amount bid, the following items: (I) the tax required by N.C. Gen Stat. Section 7A308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100) of the bid amount up to a maximum tax of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). and (H) the excise tax on convey­ ance required by N.C Gen Stat. Section 105-228 28 et seq. of One Dollar ($1) per Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount. The successful bidder at sale may be required to make an immediate cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00). The upset bids procedure of North Carolina General Stat­ ute Section 45-21.27 is applic­ able to this sale. The following applies if the property being sold is residen­ tial real property with less than 15 rental units: (1) Pursuant to NCGS Section 45-21.29, the derk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold may issue an order of possession of the property in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. (2) Any person who occupies residential real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may. after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The tenant is liable for rent due un­ der the rental agreement pro­ rated to the effective date of the termination. Date of Notice. Feb. 20. 2014 Chelsea Bell Garrett Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 193 Boone. NC 28607 828-264-6126 This communication is an at­ tempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Published: 2.28.14/3.7.14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust ex­ ecuted by G.C.C.P. Invest­ ments. LLC, dated September 15, 2008, and recorded in Book 387 at Page 1442 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County; and under and by virtue of the authority ves­ ted in the undersigned as Sub­ stitute Trustee by that certain instrument recorded in Book 442 at Page 1509 the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County; and under and by vir­ tue of that certain Authoriza­ tion, Findings and Order entered by the Clerk of Superi­ or Court of Ashe County on February 18. 2014, and of re­ cord in File 13 SP 163, default having been made in the pay­ ment of the indebtedness se­ cured by said Deed of Trust and the said Deed of Trust be­ ing by its terms subject to fore­ closure. and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded the foreclos­ ure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, and due notice having been given to those entitled to same, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Court­ house door in Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, on March 14. 2014. the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same being owned of record by G.C.C.P. Investments. LLC, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: TRACT ONE: Being all of that property as . Is conveyed in deeds Ifrom Kenneth A. Chicos and wife, Harriette Chicos to G.C.C.P. Invest­ ments, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, recorded rei October 21. 2005, in I Book 337, Page 001; Book 337, page 005; and Book 337. Page 009; Ashe County Registry contain­ ing 158.045 acres, more or less, and being shown on that certain unrecorded map pre­ pared by Thomas Herman Company. PLLC and attached hereto as Schedule "B", to which unrecorded map refer­ ence is made for a more com­ plete description. LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS 85.11 feet to an EIP; thence with the NE line of the Stat Inc. Tract (253/933). N 17°49 05" W 98.69 feet to an EIP; N 33°45'34" W 98 49 feet to an EIP; N 32°50,57" W 125 65 feet to an EIP; N 50°02,55" W 77.94 feet to an EIP; N 63°26'09" W 130.33 feet to an EIP at a 42" maple; N 64°07'22" W 130.42 feet to an EIP; N 60°28 05" W 112 81 feet to an EIP; S 81°30'40" W 95.26 feet to an EIP; thence with the NE line of the T. May Tract (E-6/598), S 8S°33W W 22.09 feet to an EIP; N 65°3006" W 82 31 feet to an EIP; N 49°02'54" W 98 21 feet to an EIP; N 30°41'15" W 354.25 feet to an EIP, thence with the eastern line of the M Barlow Tract (203/1299). N 06°41"39" E 548.05 feet to an • EIP which point marks a new division of the former Chicos/Ugenti Tract; thence with a new line through the Chicos/Ugenti Tract. S 87°53'09" E 281.11 feet to an EIP at an 8" Hickory: S 42°12'53" E 204.23 feet to an EIP at a fence post; S 80°53'19" E 163.92 feet to an EIP; S 80°53'19" E 25.39 feet to a point, thence in a general SE directlbn following the ap­ proximate centeriine of a pro­ posed or existing right-of-way shared with the remaining por­ tion of the Chicos/Ugenti Tracts, as follows: S 22°31'38" W 47.56 feet to a point; S 04°57'53" W 66 64 feet to a point; S 05°19'55" E 36 60 feet to a point; S 25°17 28" E 76.65 feet to a point: S 23°56'24" E 178.45 feet to a point; S 00°20 01"W 63.20 feet to a point; S 11°56'12"E 48.27 feet to a point; S 29°55'33" E 79.44 feet to a point; S 33°51'07" E 60.78 feet to a point; S 39°35'07" E 99.70 feet to a point; S38°46'28"E 201.82 feet to a point; S 32°40'56" E 88.12 feet to a point; S 30°57'24" E 9.91 feet to a int; S 30°57'24" E 104 58 eet to a point; S 30°57'24" E 37.44 feet to a point; S 27°05'12"E 78.06 feet to a point; S24°12 06" E 128.74 feet to a point; S 29°22'50" E 112.28 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning and containing 17.204 Acres, as shown on the unrecorded "survey for Michael Ugenti" prepared by Billy W. Barr, PLS No. L-3174, dated 4/11/02. bearing Job No £ 020405 C. Also conveyed herewith is a non-exclusive right-of-way between the above tract and NC 88 as set out and descnbed by that certain GRANT OF EASEMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY dated February 27. 1996. from BROOKS H DUNCAN and wife. BETTY L. DUNCAN to FRANK B KNIGHT. JACK W. KNIGHT, and SUSIE KNIGHT BROWN, as recorded in Book 210. Page 2212-2214. Ashe County Re­ gistry. reference to which is made for a full legal descrip­ tion. The deed recorded in Book 337. Page 009 contains the fol­ lowing description: A 95.28 Acre Tract located in North Fork Township. Ashe County, NC and being the northern and eastern portions of the Chicos/Ugenti property described as parcel three in Book 303 page 823 and in Book 308 page 734 Ashe County Public Registry, which parcel is more particularly de­ scribed as: Beginning at a point at or near the center line of an existing 10 foot wide paved Right of Way which leads to NC 88 through the Andrew Wallace (DB 1. P 54) and/or Brook Duncan (DB 166. P 759) tracts, which Point of Beginning is the SW corner of property described herein, the NE comer of the Andrew Wallace Tract, and the NW comer of the Brooks Duncan Tract, thence with the northern line of the Brooks Duncan Tract. S 88°03'36" E 9.06 feet to a point; S 87°29'55" E 664.82 feet to an EIP; N 76°36'43" E 116.07 feet to an EIP; thence with the western line of the J.F. Donnelly Sr. Tract (150/115), N 03°56'21" W 135.76 feet to an EIP; N 14°57'14" W 506.79 feet to an EIP; N 03°49'59" W 227.62 feet to a NIP; N 03°49'59" W 184.78 feet to an EIP at a 20" locust; N 02°43'21" E 367.09 feet to an EIP; thence with the SW line of the J.F. Donnelly Tract (K-5/31), N 81°46'05" W 24.07 feet to an EIP; N 46°48'31" W 153.82 feet to an EIP; N 18°40'59"W 232.94 feet to an EIP; N 88°44'43" W 229.34 feet to an EIP; N Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications.7 You can save up to 7$% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and ^ t International Pharmacy Service dishlOO® TolevWon Internet •ma cinlomm «*[ Ow an, utf compaird 10 ) Celebrex'" $$68.87 Order Nowl 1-800-341-2398 Use code 10FREE to receive this special offer. lypkal US brand price forTOOmgx 100 Call Toll-free: 1-800-341-2398 THE REAL DEAL! LOCK IN 2 YEARS FREE! 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Now OnlyJ 39" Call 1-800-712-4684 ask for 49381JNZ www.OmahaStaaks.com/sp60 bfTMT 14 (4 j btuprnmull ship wHh J59 oidcr **»*i f»plr»t4/l0/14 C»14 0CG| 7Q147 lOmchattaaU In Fix Your Computer Now! We'll Repair Your Computer Through The Internet! Solutions For. Slow Computers • E-Mail 6 Printer Problems Spywore & Viruses • Bad Internet Connections Affordable Rates For Home & Business • 24/7 Mwdicnl Alert Monitoring The deed recorded in Book 337. Page 005 contains the fol- 'PLUS, 49M1JNZ Reg. $154.00 • FREE Equipment Beginning at a point at or near the centeriine of an existing 10 foot wide paved right-of-way which leads to NC 88 through the Andrew Wallace (DB 1, P 54) and/or Brook Duncan (DB 166. P 759) Tracts, which Point of Beginning is the SE comer of property described herein, the NE corner of the Andrew Wallace Tract, and the NW comer of the Brooks Duncan Tract, thence with the NE line of the A. Wallace Tract, (I-4/54), N 88°03'36" W 1.25 feet; N 88°03'36" W 267.19 feet to an EIP at a hick­ ory stump; N 18°44'38" W Phone ; Get An Extra $10 Off i & Free Shipping On ; Your 1st Order! Property as described in deed recorded in Book 337. Page 001 is known as Tax Parcels 11030-005 and 10030-006 A 17.204 Acre Tract located in North Fork Township, Ashe County, NC and being the SW portion of the ChicosAJgenti Property described as parcel three In the deeds recorded in Book 303 page 823 and in Book 308 page 374, Ashe County Public Registry, which parcel is more particularly de­ scribed as: 38°23'46" W 149.81 feet to an EIP; N 34°22'34" W 84.78 feet to an EIP; N 34°22'34" W 55.81 feet to an EIP; N 25°25'19" W 59.73 feet to an EIP; N40°31'51" W 249.20 feet to an EIP; N 51°34'56" W 182.40 feet to an EIP at a 30" wild cherry; N 10°48'12" W 33.37 feel to an EIP; N 14°26'11" E 122.57 feet to an EIP; N41°18'31"W 212.84 feet to an EIP; N 60°56'28" W 138.23 feet to an EIP at a 16" white oak; N 54°48'18" W 309.71 feet to an EIP at a 24" chestnut oak; N 36°15'56" W 224.97 feet to an EIP; thence with the southern line of the L. Phelps Tract (190/876). S 74°38'32" W 104.32 feet to an EIP; S 49°33'46" W 134.12 feet to an EIP; S 36°33'03" W 171.25 fee to an EIP; N 70°09'31" W 286.75 feet to an EIP; N 50°02'03" W 81.85 feet to an EIP; N 34°30'14" W 293.31 feet to an EIP; S 75°33'00" W 35.93 feet to an EIP; S 75°33'00" W 21.08 (eet to a point; thence with the ap­ proximate center line of an ex­ isting road way, the following nine courses and with the Cnicos/Mitkus SE line (Parcel one and/or two in 303/823 and 308/734): S 13°39"14" W 27.89 feet to a point; S 57°44'26" W 45.62 feet to a point; N 83°34'01"W 184.67 feet to a point; S 88°23'38" W 59.14 feet to a point; S 62°59'54" W 35.60 feet to a point; S 42°13'50" W 118.51 feet to a point; S 36°22'02" W 94.21 feet to a point; S 67°44'03" W 53.25 feet to a point; and S 87°35'54" W 91.92 feet to a point; thence leaving the existing roadway and continuing along the north­ west line of the R. l-iolmes Tract (196/1231), S 48°21'42" E 14.49 feet to an EIP; S 48°21 '42" E 189.07 feet to an EIP; S 66°24'34" E 97.66 feet to a point marking the com­ mon R. Holmes (196/1231) and M. Barlow (172/840) corner; N62°44'21" E 153.09 feet to an EIP at an 18" sugar maple; S70°14'21"E 45.01 feet to an EIP; S 54°35'29" E 126.99 feet to an EIP; S 48°03'54" E 204.05 feet to an EIP at a 36" buckeye; S 09°45'58" W 329.04 feet to an EIP; S 09°02'49" E 118 95 feet to an EIP; S 26°39'29" E 131.67 feet to an EIP; S 02°12'19" W 279.70 feet to an EIP; S 13°20'39" W 128.22 feet Call Now For Immediate Help 888-781-3386 $2500 Off Service WORRIED ABOUT RETIREMENT? Get Answers to your Financial Questions... Today! Annuities - Investments - 401(k)s - IRAs Insurance - Fixed Income Speak with a Qualified L * 1 Financial f^tAdvisor L A <£>800-381-8615 �JEFFERSON POST LEGALS to an EIP at a 16" maple; S 81°33'29" E 469.16 feet to an EIP; S 06°41'39" W 78.67 feet to an EIP. which point marks a new division of the former Chicos/Ugenti Tract, thence with a new line through the Chicos/Ugenti Tract. S 87°53'09-E 281.11 feet to an EIP at an 8" Hickory; S 42°12'53" E 204.23 feet to an EIP at a fence post; S 80°53'19* E 163.92 feet to an EIP; S 80°53'19" E 25.39 feet to a point, thence in a general SE direction following the ap­ proximate centerline of a pro­ posed or existing right-of-way shared with the remaining por­ tion of the ChicosAJgenti Tracts, as follows: S 22°3f38" W 47.56 feet to a point; S 04°57'53" W 66.64 feet to a point; S 05°19'55" E 36 60 feet to a point; S25°17'28"E 76.65 feet to a point; S 23°56'24" E 178.45 feet to a point; S 00°20'01"W 63.20 feet to a point; S 11°56T2"E 48.27 feet to a point; S 29°55'33" E 79.44 feet to a point; S 33°51'07" E 60.78 feet to a point; S 39°35'07" E 99 70 feet to a point; S38°46'28"E 201.82 feet to a point; S 32°40'56" E 88 12 feet to a point; S 30°57'24" E 9.91 feet to a point; S 30°57'24" E 104.58 feet to a point; S 30°57'24" E 37.44 feet to a point; S 27°05'12"E 78.06 feet to a point; S24°12'06"E 128.74 feet to a point; S 29°22'50" E 112.28 feet to the Point of Be­ ginning and containing 95.28 Acres, as shown on the unre­ corded "survey for Michael Ugenti prepared by Billy W. Barr, PLS NO. L-3174, dated 4/11/02, bearing Job No. 020405 C. LEGALS minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of 250.68 feet to a point on a rock; thence South 67 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West tor a distance of 177.39 feet to an existing iron pin. said iron being a comer to Lloyd Mitchell (deed book 190, age 1559); thence with the litchell line North 31 degrees 27 minutes 36 seconds West for a distance of 1866.05 feet to an existing iron pin on the south side of a farm road, said iron being a comer to Riverview Estates (plat book 5, page 114); thence withteh Riverview Estates line North 64 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds east for a distance of • 144.97 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 08 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 153 41 feet to an existing iron pin on the south side of said road; thence crossing said road North 34 degrees 22 minutes 10 seconds East for a distance of 168 23 feet to an existing iron pin on the north side of said road; thence North 50 degrees 07 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 146.85 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 52 degrees 36 minutes 04 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 504.09 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin. thence with the common line of lots 20 and 21 of Riverview Estates North 58 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 893.59 feet to an existing iron pin on the south side of private gravel drive; thence North 58 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 16.28 feet to a point in the cen­ ter of said road; thence with the center of said road North 54 degrees 34 minutes 08 Also conveyed herewith is a seconds East for a distance of non-exclusive right-of-way 45.38 feet to a point; thence between the above tract and North 63 degrees 44 minutes NC 88 as set out and de06 seconds East for a dis­ scrtbed by that certain GRANT tance of 91.67 feet to a point; OF EASEMENT OF RIGHT thence North 52 degrees 18 OF WAY dated February 27. minutes 09 seconds East for a 1996, from BROOKS H. distance of 40.28 feet to a DUNCAN and wife. BETTY L. point; thence North 60 de­ grees 29 minutes 52 seconds DUNCAN to FRANK B, East for a distance of 225.87 KNIGHT, JACK W. KNIGHT, feet to a point; thence North 45 and SUSIE KNIGHT BROWN, as recorded in Book 210, Page degrees 02 minutes 44 seconds East for a distance of 2212-2214, Ashe County Re­ 73.50 feet to a point in the cen­ gistry, reference to which is ter of a cul-de-sac; thence made for a full legal descrip­ leaving said road with the tion. northwest line of lot 22 North 42 degrees 40 minutes 54 LESS AND EXCEPTED and seconds East for a distance of not conveyed herewith are the 390.95 feet to an existing iron following parcels: pin southwest edge of a culde-sac; thence North 42 de­ 1) Lot 12. Phase I. Paradise grees 22 minutes 41 seconds Valley Estates as shown on East for a distance of 22.50 Plat Book 6, Page 629, Ashe feet to a point in the center of County Registry and previ­ said cul-de-sac; thence with ously conveyed to Luz G. Mar­ tinez and Pedro Corzo recor­ the center of said road North ded in Book 378, Page 466, 34 degrees 24 minutes 17 Ashe County Registry. seconds West for a distance of 53.00 feet to a point; thence 2) Lot 25, Phase I. Paradise with the center of a road to the Valley Estates as shown on right North 50 degrees 47 Plat Book 6, Page 629, Ashe minutes 30 seconds East for a County Registry and previ­ distance of 92 87 feet to a ously conveyed to Sumel point; thence North 05 de­ Group, LLC recorded in Book grees 50 minutes 58 seconds 379, Page 1787, Ashe County West for a distance of 98.37 Registry. feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West for a distance of 3) Lot 15, Phase I. Paradise Valley Estates as shown on 200.16 feet to a point In the Plat Book 6, Page 629, Ashe center of a cul-de-sac; thence County Registry (and con­ leaving said road North 03 de­ veyed to Carlos Pernas recor­ grees 33 minutes 52 seconds ded in Book 415, Page 852, West for a distance of 22.50 Ashe County Registry). feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 03 degrees 33 4) Lot 27, Phase I, Paradise minutes 52 seconds West for a Valley Estates as shown on distance of 35.65 feet to an ex­ Plat Book 6. Page 629, Ashe isting iron pin, said iron being a con­ corner to Gary Miller property County Registry (and (deed book 125, page 797); veyed to Carlos Pernas recor­ thence with the Miller line ded in Book 415, Page 855, south 62 degrees 16 minutes Ashe County Registry), and 26 seconds East for a dis­ known as 437 Paradise Valley Road tance of 104.30 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence North 51 degrees 34 minutes 25 5) Lot 62, Phase II, Paradise seconds East for a distance of Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book 7, Page 618, Ashe 1113.58 feet to an existing iron County Registry (and con­ in. said iron being a corner to veyed to Juan Pernas recor­ Varren Robinette property ded in Book 415, Page 858, (deed book 270, page 1548); Ashe County Registry), and thence with the Robinette line known as 726 Knight Road Ex­ South 10 degrees 45 minutes tension. 21 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 136.73 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 05 6) Lot 70, Phase II, Paradise degrees 23 minutes 04 • Valley Estates as shown on seconds East for a distance of Plat Book 7, Page 618, Ashe 110.31 feet to an existing iron County Registry (and con­ in; thence South 03 degrees veyed to Magdelena Pernas g minutes 54 seconds West 2 recorded in Book 415, Page for a distance of 30.39 feet to 861. Ashe County Registry), an existing iron pin; thence and known as 544 Paradise South 38 degrees 20 minutes Valley Road. 42 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 21.01 feet to a point in Also SAVE AND EXCEPT Lot the center of a 45" right-of-way; 17, Phase I, Paradise Valley Estates as shown on Plat Book thence with the center of said 6, Page 629, Ashe County Re­ 45- right-of-way South 84 de­ gistry as released in Release grees 30 minutes 11 seconds East for a distance of 57.83 and Reconveyance of Part Se­ curity recorded in Book 405, feet to a point; thence South 71 degrees 01 minutes 25 Page 2220, Ashe County Re­ seconds East for a distance of gistry. 29.52 feet to a point; thence South 51 degrees 09 minutes TRACT TWO: 36 seconds East for a dis­ Being all of that property as tance of 25.45 feet to a point; conveyed in deed from Daniel thence South 40 degrees 20 Dollar and wife, Sandara K. minutes 05 seconds East for a Dollar to G.C.C.P. Invest­ distance of 24.91 feet to a ments, LLC recorded Novem­ point; thence South 12 de­ ber 10. 2005 in Book 338, grees 01 minutes 23 seconds Page 255, Ashe County Re­ East for a distance of 193.79 gistry containing 125.532 feet to a point; thence South acres, more or less (The description is inclusive of those m 01 degrees 54 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of lots designated as Lots 21. 22. 77.17 feet to a point; thence 23, and 24 of Riverview Es­ tates as shown on Plat Book 5, leaving said road North 75 derees 30 minutes 04 seconds Page 114, Ashe County Re­ gistry.) ast for a distance of 217.53 feet to a point in the center of a branch; thence with the center The 125.532 acres consists of of said branch North 61 de­ Tax Parcel 02182-185, Parcel grees 03 minutes 48 seconds 02147-237-021. Parcel 02147East for a distance of 20.65 237-022. Parcel 02147-237feet to a point; thence North 34 023 and Parcel 02147-237024 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds East for a distance of 19.61 feet to a point; thence pie deed recorded at Book 338, Page 255 contains the fol­ North 44 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds East for a dis­ lowing description: tance of 30.35 feet to a point; thence North 50 degrees 20 A certain tract of land contain­ ing 125.532 acres according to minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 34.53 feet to a a survey by Randy G. Rhodes point; thence North 29 de­ and Assoc P A. PLS # 3094, grees 03 minutes 48 seconds located in Clifton Township, East for a distance of 38.18 Ashe County, North Carolina and being more particularly de­ feet to a point; thence North 14 degrees 11 minutes 30 scribed as follows: seconds East for a distance of 19.33 feet to a point; thence BEGINNING on an existing North 57 degrees 11 minutes iron pin, having NC grid co­ 04 seconds East for a dis­ ordinates of Y = 991631.81 & tance of 41.84 feet to a point; X = 1253605 00, said iron be­ thence North 30 degrees 24 ing a corner of the Mary Benminutes 03 seconds East for a bow property (deed book 204, distance of 58.44 feet to a page 2030); thence with the point; thence North 29 de­ Benbow line South 61 de­ grees 44 minutes 57 seconds grees 46 minutes 25 seconds East for a distance of 21.19 West for a distance of 99.65 feet to a point; thence North 17 feet to a point on a rock; degrees 51 minutes 26 thence South 49 degrees 07 B K f FRIDAY, MARCH 1,2014 r ua; 11 LEGALS LEGALS Legal Notices / Notices To Creditor! Miscellaneous seconds East for a distance of 32.44 feet to a point; thence North 06 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 46.51 feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 26 minutes 10 seconds West tor a distance of 51 79 feet to a point; thence North 41 de­ grees 40 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 27.71 feet to a point in the center of a 45" right-of-way; thence with the center of said 45' right-ofway South 57 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of 51.61 feet to a point; thence South 79 de­ grees 02 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 39.21 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds East for a distance of 47.33 feet to a point, thence North 82 degrees 05 minutes 39 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 42 49 feet to a point, thence North 74 degrees 32 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 50 41 feet to a point; thence North 77 de­ grees 03 minutes 1? seconds East for a distance of 29.65 feet to a point; thence North 82 degrees 58 minutes 16 seconds East for a distance of 47 50 feet to a point; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 37.75 feet to a point; thence North 58 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds East for a distance of 33.07 feet to a point; thence North 65 de­ grees 00 minutes 09 seconds East for a distance of 30.75 feet to a point; thence North 83 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 40.48 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 67,47 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 27.82 feet to a point; thence North 81 de­ grees 14 minutes 30 seconds East for a distance of 50.68 feet to a point; thence North 64 degrees 17 minutes 52 seconds East for a distance of 47.79 feet to a point; thence North 51 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 44 34 feet to a point; thence North 40 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds East for a distance of 100.91 feet to a point; thence North 11 de­ grees 04 minutes 59 seconds West for a distance of 48.98 feet to a point in the center of NC 88; thence with the center of NC 88 North 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East for a distance of 30.39 feet to a point; thence leaving said road with the Rick Dollar property (deed book 187, page 1779) South 12 degrees 54 minutes 57 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 156.50 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin on the west side of a 45' right-of-way; thence south 33 degrees 10 minutes 56 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 23.16 feet to a point in the center of a 45' right-of-way; thence with the center of said 45" right-of-way South 26 de­ grees 21 minutes 55 seconds West for a distance of 20.54 feet to a point; thence South 34 degrees 01 minutes 11 seconds West for a distance of 53.50 feet to a point; thence South 47 degrees 58 minutes 09 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 43.45 feet to a point; thence South 56 degrees 20 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 42.93 feet to a point; thence South 48 de­ grees 50 minutes 30 seconds West for a distance of 84 93 feet to a point; thence South 44 degrees 37 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 32.33 feet to a point; thence South 37 degrees 23 minutes 44 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 52.72 feet to a point; thence South 32 degrees 45 minutes 35 seconds West for a distance of 95.74 feet to a point; thence South 34 de­ grees 53 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 39.65 feet to a point, thence South 29 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds West for a distance of 73.75 feet to a point in the cen­ ter of said 45' right-of-way; thence leaving said road with the Dollar line South 32 de­ grees 04 minutes 04 seconds East for a distance of 288.36 feet to a birch, said birch be­ ingin the northwest line of the T.D McClure property (deed book 283, page 822); thence with the McClure line South 60 degrees 51 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 301.39 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 66 degrees 47 minutes 04 seconds West for a distance of 194 79 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 35 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 332.24 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence south 56 degrees 05 minutes 58 seconds West for a distance of 189.22 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes 57 seconds West for a distance of 220.26 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 20 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 153.97 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 39 degrees 58 minutes 39 seconds West for a distance of 120.71 feet to an existing iron pin; ;thence South 79 degrees 09 minutes 28 seconds West for a distance of 73.67 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 77 degrees 58 minutes 14 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 41.92 feet to an exist­ ing iron pin. thence South 09 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 772.40 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 44 degrees 59 minutes 31 seconds West for a distance of 75.05 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 35 degrees 21 minutes 29 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 299.92 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 01 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of 100.50 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 11 degrees 34 minutes 03 seconds East for a distance of 228.56 feet to an existing Iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 498.62 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin; thence South 21 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds East for a distance of 163 99 feet to an existing iron pin. thence South 17 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 848.01 feet to the point of BEGINNING . 6th day of June, 2014. or this notice will be pleaded m bar of their recovery All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment This the 7th day of March. 2014 Randy L. Roland. Executor c/o Charles E Clement Clement Law Office Attorney at Law 756 West King Street P. O. Drawer 32 Boone, North Carolina 28607 PUBLISH: 3/7.3/14,3/21,3/28 DISH: DISH TV Retailer Starting at $l9.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $l4.95/month (where avail­ able) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation • CALL NOWI 1-800-734-5524 : Surveyed m October 2005. us'lC gnd north as a bearing ence For source of title see those certain deeds con­ veyed to Daniel Dollar recor­ ded in deed book 224 page 1796, deed book 321, page 1810, deed book 246, page 416, deed book 222. page 1079 and deed book 321. page 1807, Ashe County Register of Deeds Office. Area by coordin­ ate computation. Job f 050904 X Also conveyed herewith is all of Grantors' rights and interest in that certain 60 foot right of way for ingress, egress and re­ gress to the above-described property as more particularly described in that certain North Carolina General Warranty Deed from Ricky L Dollar and wife, Betty R Dollar as recor­ ded in Book 336, at page 1003 in the Ashe County Register of Deeds Office TRACT THREE: Being all of that property as conveyed in deed from War­ ren Samuel Robinette. Jr., and Diane Cecilia Fuller to G C.C.P. Investments, LLC re­ corded 03/23/2006 in Book 344, page 902, Ashe County Registry containing 21 525 acres, more or less Being known as Tax Parcel 02182-260 Together with all the buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon, and all rights, ease­ ments, hereditaments and ap­ purtenances thereunto belong­ ing, including all beating, plumbing, ventilating, lighting goods, equipment and other tangible and intangible prop­ erty. attached to or reasonably necessary to the use of such premises The aforesaid sale will be made subject to all encum­ brances existing prior to the re­ cording of the above-refer­ enced Deed of Trust, including all valid and enforceable liens and also will be subject to all taxes and special assess­ ments outstanding against the property. The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representatives of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation w or warranty relating to the titleo or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any are such condition ex( disclaimed. Should the property be pur­ chased by a party other than the holder of the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, that pur­ chaser must pay, In addition to the amount bid, the following items: (i) the tax required by N.C. Gen. Stal. Section 7A308(a)(1) of Forty-five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100) of the bid amount up to a maximum tax of Five Hundred Dollars ($500), and (ii) the excise tax on convey­ ance required by N.C. Gen Stat Section 105-228.28 et seq. of One Dollar ($1) per Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount. The successful bidder at sale may be required to make an immediate cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hun­ cifty dred Fifty and no/100 Dollars L00) The upset bids procedure of North Carolina General Stat­ ute Section 45-21.27 is applic­ able to this sale The following applies if the property being sold is residen­ tial real property with less than 15 rental units. (1) Pursuant to NCGS Section 45-21.29, the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold may issue an order of possession of the property in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession (2) Any person who occupies residential real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may. after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The tenant is liable for rent due un­ der the rental agreement pro­ rated to the effective date of the termination. Date of Notice: February 18. 2014 John C. Johnston Substitute Trustee P.O Box 398 Jefferson, NC 28640 336-246-3311 This communication is an at­ tempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 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Back at Phoenix four months later, he stamped his arrival at Stewart-Haas Racing by winning the second race with his new team — doing it on the same weekend he celebrated his 13th wedding anniversary, no less. Yeah, Harvick kind of likes it here in the desert. Disappointed at the Daytona 500 after a last-lap crash, Harvick bounced back quickly by charging to the front and dominating the rest of the way Sunday to win consecutive races at PIR with different teams. "Man, this is awesome," Harvick said. Harvick won the fall race after Carl Edwards ran out of fuel at the white flag. He needed no help Sunday; Harvick had the fastest car in prac­ tice and kept it rolling in the race, charging to the front after starting 13th and pretty much staying there. He led 224 of 312 laps on the odd-shaped mile oval and pulled away on several late restarts for his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup victory at PIR, passing Jimmie Johnson for the most at the track. Not bad for someone who's still try­ ing to feel his way around with a new team and new crew chief Rodney Childers. "It took long enough," SHR coowner Gene Haas joked. "This phe­ nomenal. I think there was a lot of skepticism last year about what myself and Tony (Stewart) what we were up to, was there a lot of madness to this. Quite frankly, it's a great team, there's a lot of synergy at the shop, people working together. I don't know what we did, but I think we put together a "Those guys were twotenths faster than everyone all weekend in practice. They were just phenomenal" —Dale Earnhardt Jr. great organization." Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second, pole sitter Brad Keselowski was third and Penske Racing teammate Joey Logano fourth. Jeff Gordon rounded out the top five on a warm and partly cloudy day after downpours wiped out the final 32 laps of Saturday's Nationwide race, won by Kyle Busch Harvick won at Phoenix during the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship in the fall, giving him an outside shot at catching Johnson for the series title in his final season with Richard Childress Racing. He came up short, but the vic­ tory and a third-place finish in the standings gave him a bit of momentum heading into for his first season with Stewart-Haas. Hafvick had a solid finish in his sights at Daytona last week before a last-lap crash dropped him to 13th. At Phoenix, Harvick just missed the final stage of knockout qualifying, nipped by 0.001 seconds, but had the THIS WEEK'S low PRICE FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY jugs NEW CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4 fastest car in Saturday morning's final practice session. He had no trouble making his way through the field after the green flag dropped in the race, passing Keselowski on the apron, then Logano for the lead on lap 74. Harvick main­ tained the lead coming out of greenflag pit stops with just under 200 laps left and again with about 70 laps left. A series of cautions came out late in the race and Harvick easily pulled away each time to earn a quick win with SHR a nice capper to his anniversary weekend with wife DeLana. "I'm just the lucky guy who gets to drive around the race track when they have dialed in like they did today," Harvick said. "We were able to put it altogether." Earnhardt had a whirlwind week after winning his second Daytona 500, needing his girlfriend to get him extra clothes while he went on a media tour. He had a solid follow-up, putting the distractions aside to qualify fifth. Earnhardt worked his way up in the opening third of the race, passing Logano and Keselowski to pull up behind Harvick. He dropped back a couple times and fought back to get Harvick within his sights again, but didn't have enough to track him down. "I've got to congratulate Kevin. Those guys were two-tenths faster than everyone all weekend in practice. They were just phenomenal," Earnhardt said. "To be able to run with them all day was a big confidence builder for us." NASCAR's new knockout qualifying system made its Sprint Cup debut at Phoenix and Keselowski came out on top, edging Logano for his fourth career pole. Not long after that, Keselowski found out he would be without his crew chief for the race; Paul Wolfe left the desert back to North Carolina for the birth of his first child. FAN* ever..catch U! Visit our website to show off your auto racing Full Feature Leather Next race: The Kobait 400 Sunday in Las Vegas. Nationwide Series Saturday at Avondale, Ariz. 1. (3) Kyle Busch. $67,875. 2. (7) Kevin Harvick, $51,200. 3. (1) Brad Keselowski. $40,800. 4. (9) Kyle Larson. $36,732. 5. (4) Matt Kenseth, $24,375. 6. (6) Elliott Sadler, $26,331. 7. (10) Trevor Bayne, $24,866. 8. (8) Regan Smith. $24,776. 9. (11) Chase Elliott. $23,631. 10. (5) Ty Dillon, $22,931. Better Homes Furniture Co. 7 v IV Urpst SdecbM of krt) I li-I-fyltcknkike Arte! to the cup for great 20" Polished Wheels 44 ? 17 $74 1$$ 28! (30) David Ragan, Ford, 310, 53.5, 16, $99,588. 29. (28) David Gilliland, Ford, 309, 52.4, 16. $96,863. 30. (43) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 309, 46.3. 14. $96,002. 31. (39) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 308, 38.5, 13, $76,790. 32. (32) Brian Scott, Chevrolet*' 308, 42.9, 0, $76,105. ^ 33. (26) Michael McDowell, Ford, 307, 42.5, 11, $73,480. 34. (41) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 307, 43.2, 10, $73,355. 35. (34) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 307, 34 1 9 $73,230 36. (33) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 306, 51.7, 8, $81,075. 37. (37) Blake Koch, Ford, 306, 30, 0. $72,946. 38. (40) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 302, 30.2, 6, $68,380. 39. (10) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, engine, 292, 73.6, 5, $64,380. 40. (38) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 292, 25.9, 0, $68,380. 41. (35) Alex Bowman, Toyota, brakes, 230, 40.6, 3, $56,380. 42. (36) Parker Kligerman. Toyota, engine, 226, 29.4, 2. $52,380. 43. (42) Morgan Shepherd, Toyota, brakes, 28, 25.3, 0, $48,880. knowledge & sprint Third Row Seating 1. (13) Kevin Harvick. Chevrolet. 312 laps. 149.9 rating. 48 points. $260,048. 2. (5) Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Chevrolet. 312, 122.5. 42. $172,240 3. (1) Brad Keselowski. Ford, 312, 115.9. 42. $180,673. 4. (2) Joey Logano. Ford. 312, 124.3. 41. $159,641. 5. (17) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet. 312, 108.1.40. $159,326. 6. (4) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. * 312. 111.8, 38. $152,266. 7. (15) Ryan Newman. Chevrolet, 312, 98.8. 38. $104,380. 8. (23) Carl Edwards. Ford, 312, 96.5. 37, $117,330. 9. (7) Kyle Busch. Toyota. 312, 101.5, 35, $132,871. 10. (3) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 312, 93.5, 34. $122,444. 11. (11) Kasey Kahne. Chevrolet, 312, 78.4, 33, $101,430. 12. (19) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 312, 90, 32, $130,266. 13. (14) Clint Bowyer. Toyota. 312, 83.2, 32, $118,671. 14. (18) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 312, 71.2, 30, $108,513. 15. (9) Aric Almirola, Ford, 312, 88 29, $119,066. 16. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 312, 81.7, 28, $114,963. 17. (6) Greg Biffle. Ford, 312, 80.8, 27, $120,480. 18. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 312, 62.7, 26, $115,605. 19. (12) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 312, 79.9, 25, $87,480. 20. (8) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 312, 74.7, 24, $108,200. 21. (29) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 311, 62.6. 23, $105,250. 22. (27) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 311. 66.4. 22, $106,538. 23. (22) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 311, 68.1, 21, $105,594. 24. (24) Austin Dillon. Chevrolet, 311. 55.1. 20, $123,466. 25. (16) Brian Vickers, Toyota. 311, 67.1, 19, $110,680. 26. (25) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 310. 64.4, 18, $93,938. 27. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 310, weekly prizes! Now $45,500 was 553,995 WJCHE V Y-NJET U['m MmMqlMiMqb* Uri&S* ONUMC 336-838-2061 1773 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4636 SnUMi-HMtekn � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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Issue 20 Courting Snowbo 1960.... TUESDAY. MARCH 11.2014 Winter is not over just vet Joe Mollis still has one big bean left in his jar By Wil Petty ipetty^civitasmediacom The winter is almost over and spring will be here soon, but one bean remains in Creston resident Joe Mullis s jar. For Mullis and othere who follow his weather predictions, the bean means there will one more snowfall before winter is over. "We have one more big snow," Mullis said. "There might be some flurries, Iwt I have got one big bean left. Springtime's coming, and I'm ready for it." Starting in March, Mullis starts looking at different signs to predict the number of win­ ter snowfalls in Ashe County. Most notably, everyday in August, Mullis will go to a secret spot at 3:45 a.m., to see how clear the skies are. "It's eariy, but it's what you have to do," he said. "Where I go to, I can see certain land­ marks in the distance and that determines the weather." If there is heavy fog outside, Mullis will put a big bean in the jar, which symbolizes at least four inches of snow. If there is light fog, he will then put a little bean in the jar, which means less than four inches. If the weather Is clear or if it's raining, it doesn't count. Mullis uses different marks throughout the land to deter­ mine how thick or light the fog is by judging distance. Between March and Au­ gust, other signs help Mullis pinpoint how good or bad a winter would be, and this year his prediction was spot on. "I told a lot of people we would see temperatures be­ low zero more than one time," he said. "1 stressed to them it would be the coldest it has been in several years." Mullis said he has been do­ ing this all of his life. "1 learned how to do it when I was young." he said. "I just foamed from the mountain people." • When the season started, Mullis had seven big beans in Mullis recently retired from Parker Tie Co. in West Jefferson, where people would come and ask him about the weather. Since retiring, the in­ terest has not declined. Mullis said before the most recent snowfall on Friday, March 7, between 12 and 15 people contacted him asking about the weather. "Apparently people are still interested in it."he said. "I was surprised. It is good that they remember.". Other people are trying to foam Mullis' method of pre­ dicting the winters. Mullis said he is coaching and help­ ing people who are interested in the method, which, until recently, he thought was dying out "Several other people are trying the same thing." he said. "They will call and tell me how many beans they have. They want to know if they judged something wrong," Mullis is happy about the regenerated interest, as if keeps the Appalachian folkfore alive. "I just appreciate that peo­ ple are still keeping an inter­ est in it," he said. "When I first started (predicting the snows), it was almost gone. There's a good interest in it and people have foamed what to look for. That makes me happy." File Photo| Jefferson Post In a photo taken last year. Joe Mullis shows the last bean of 2013. Mullis continues the tra­ dition of counting the snowfalls Wl Petty can be reached at (336) throughout the winter, and Is again down to his last bean. 8467164 or on Twitter "flWFelty WH Petty|Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Planning Board discussed how to handle residential development, housing and subdivisions. Board members are: (from left) Arvil Scott Darrell Hamilton. Gene Hater, Rick Surber and Priscilla Cox. Planning board reviews residential development By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Submitted Photo I Jefferson Post Penny and Bell adjust to their new surroundings at Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary. Poor economy and harsh winter hurting local horses and owners By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Horses have become the latest victims of a struggling economy and harsh winter. In January, Ashe County Animal Control officers received and re­ sponded to approximate­ ly 130 calls concerning the suspected abuse and neglect of horses. "As the economy gets worse, the problem gets worse," Ann Lisk, coowner of Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary, an ani­ mal rescue outside of Jef­ ferson, said. "We have people struggling just to feed themselves." According to Director of Animal Control Joe Testennan, 130 plus calls is standard for a winter month, when call volume is at its peak. "Animal Control of­ ficers will receive more cruelty calls from Oc­ tober-April, or until grass gets to growing and people really don't have to provide hay or supplemental feed," Testerman said. "Officers will receive multiple complaints regarding the same horses from differ­ ent citizens." Testerman said most of the complaints regard­ ing horses come from concerned citizens who report horses have noth­ ing to eat, or that appear to be skinny or malnour­ ished. "Even people who have cared about these animals say they have to eat too," Lisk said. "You can't use food stamps to buy horse feed or good quality hay." Testerman said Animal Control officers respond to every call regarding cruelty or neglect, and one call or complaint may result in several trips to check horses to fully investigate and eval­ uate the situation. "In some cases, we find a valid complaint that needs Animal Control to intervene," Testerman said. Penalties for animal cruelty can range any­ where from a citation, to seizure of property and in the most extreme cases, jail time. "During an investiga­ tion of cruelty or neglect, Animal Control officers may issue a citation, and/ or charge the owner and seize the horses in ques­ tion," Testerman said. "Some cases may only re­ quire a warning citation See HORSES 15 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ashe Coun­ ty Planning Board focused on residential develop­ ment, housing and subdivi­ sions. It was the first meeting of six, focusing on specific topics of the Ashe County land use survey. Kicking off the meeting, was discussing affordable housing throughout the county. "Maintaining affordability is one of the issues." Planning Director Adam Stumb said. "The solution at this point, since I felt like there were people on both sides of the fence, is to start a better record and tracking system of housing prices." Board member Arvil Scott asked if the county would be able to control house prices in their juris­ diction. "Affordability is a rela­ tive term," he said. "As far as that goes, wouldn't the market pretty much con­ trol whether or not to build houses toward a particular income level? I don't know how we would have much say on that." See BOARD I 5 Open Source Image|Jefferson Post Since its founding in Glendale Springs 30 years ago. the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League has expanded its advo­ cacy activities into six states. N.C. DOT works with $40 million storm budget BREDL turns 30 By Alan Bulluck By Wil Petty lpetty<®civitasmedia.com in winter storms hit bounty and the High ry, state and local ipalities prepare to oads helping people jte safely. i $40 million budto be used for all :ounties,the North la Department of lortation starts prebefore the storm tarts. ore a storm hits, ill have our group f runs so they are ir with the roads," ordan-Ashley Baker. Communications officer for the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT). "Sometimes we will have contractors in the event of a larger snowstorm, and we always have those ex­ tra contractors on hand to help." If that $40 million runs out, the state will continue to keep the roads safe, but it will be up to the towns and counties to find the money. "If we exceed ($40 mil­ lion), we're not going to stop treating roads or treat fewer roads," Baker said. "We'll treat the roads as we would any other win­ ter storm. Then counties will go back and reevalu­ ate some of their other mainte­ nance budget de­ cisions." Those deci­ sions, for exam­ Wil Petty | Jefferson Post ple, could include which potholes a As snow fell on Friday. March 7. state and town would need local crews cleared roads throughout fixed, as opposed the county. The N.C. DOT has a $40 mil­ to potholes they lion budget specific for winter storms. want fixed. website, it costs the state The state treats roads with salt brine, a $6 to treat a "one-lane mixture of salt and water mile" of road with brine, which prevents ice from compared to $14.38 to bonding to the road. Ac­ treat the same area with cording to the NCDOT See BUDGET I 5 abulluck@civrtasmedH com The Blue Ridge Envi­ ronmental Defense League (BREDL) turns 30 this month. What began as a meeting of 50 concerned citizens at the Mission House of the Holy Trinity Church, in Glendale Springs, on March 15, 1984, has bur­ geoned into a widespread grassroots movement that includes over 60 chapters in six states. "We cover a lot of differ­ ent issues in six different states, but we started out as a single-issue group con­ cerned about our moun­ tain home here in the High i Country," BREDL Science Director Lou Zeller said. The catalyst for BREDL was the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, which created a timetable and process for storing radioac­ tive waste in underground repositories. In 1984, the U5. Depart­ ment of Energy began con­ ducting site surveys across the U.S. Many of the sur­ veys were conducted in ar­ eas with high rates of pov­ erty. In particular, areas of southern Appalachia and Native American reserva­ tions. Zeller and many others feared the very real possi- See BREDL I 5 �PAGE 2 T UESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 JEFFERSON POST You won't see this everyday v %> Wil Petty|Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners receive an update on the state of the Ashe County Library. The county provided 77 percent of the library's budget last year. Pic­ tured are (from left:) Larry Rhodes, William Sands, Chairman Gary Roark. Gerald Price and Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe. Commissioners updated on library By Wil Petty jpetty#avitasmeda«xn Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Jimmy Coan of Creston, submitted this photo to the Post of an emu roaming around the Cherry Tree Farm in Creston. The emu was hanging around the Fraiser Fur trees on Tues­ day morning. March 4. The Ashe Count)' Board of Commissioners were updated on the state of the Ashe County Public Library at its scheduled meeting on Monday, March 3. According to data presented by Ashe County Librarian Su­ zanne Moore, 101,813 walked through the Ashe County Pub­ lic Library's doors during the 2012-13 fiscal year. "We do a tot of outreach as well so there are Moore said. Various outreach projects done by the Ashe County Pub­ lic Library during the 2012-13 FY included a Community Read series, checking out a "human book" and creating Little Free Libraries in Lan­ sing, Laurel Springs and Todd. Moore said a grant from Ashe County supplied 77 JOB OPPORTUNITIES percent of the budget last year,while 6 percent of the funding came from state aid. Of the library's expenses, per­ sonnel expenses take up 83 percent. Moore also thanked the Friends of the Library and vol­ unteers for their help with the different events and outreach the library does. "Without volunteers we could not do as many different things that we do," Moore said. In the 2012-13 FY, the li­ brary hosted 252 programs with 6,691 attendees. Moore said that was an increase from 2011-12, what the library host­ ed 173 programs with 3,193 attendees. Other information provided by the presentation included: • 48 percent of Ashe County citizens are library card hold­ ers. • 148228 items were circu- MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available RN/Staff Development Coordinator & Restorative Must have LTC experience 1 Full-time Position Pioneer Eclipse will be hosting an opening house/ job fair to receive applications and talk with potential candidates for the following positions: • Manufacturing Positions • Customer Service Agents • Customer Service Manager * IT Manager • Purchasing Agent - Transportation Manager • Marketing Manager Fulltime and partime CNA'S 1st and 2nd shifts available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Date: Thursday March 13th Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Place: Pioneer Eclipse Manufacturing 1 Eclipse Road Sparta, NC 28675 Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Equal Opportunity Employers Program Auxiliary Aids and Sarvicoa available upon request to individual® with dwabititwa. Come See the Difference! 1-800-735-2982 CTT) and 1-800-735-8282 (Voice) lated within the library. • A ebook library hosted by the Appalachian Library dis­ trict carried 1,165 ebook titles with a circulation of 14,105 between Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes counties. • Several events were done with grants from different com­ panies including BREMCO, Dollar General the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities. After the presentation, Ashe Friends of the Library Presi­ dent Clint Johnson showed his support of the Ashe County Public Library during the meet­ ing's public comment period. Johnson said the Friends of the Ashe County Library has 170 members and they raised $50,000 for adults and chil­ dren's programs at the library through their sales of boote and supplies. "We are very proud to help with the services of the Ashe Library," Johnson said. Johnson also praised the Commissioners for their sup­ port of building the new library, and compared the stability of Ashe County's library to the problems in Forsyth County's district. "Everyone can see what a great facility the commission­ ers had made many years ago," he said. In other action by the Board: • Passed a resolution sup­ porting the Ashe County Co­ operative Extension. • Watched a video provid­ ing a legislative update from the N.C. Association of County Commissioners. • Accepted a property offer from Ashe County Job Devel­ opment providing six acres of land near the Ashe County Airport for economic develop­ ment purposes. • The next meeting of the Ashe County Board of Com­ missioners will take place 1 p.m. Monday, March 17. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @>WilPetty. , Get your game on at www.jeffersonpost.com Invite with our online ^ your friends college basketball & host your own public or private ^ bracket pool! bracket contest! *. 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Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Penny Denise Miller; two sons, Steven Miller of Jeffer­ son, Travis Miller of the home; daughter, Kristen (David) Taylor of Lan­ sing; father, Arlie Miller of Grassy Creek; brother, Dennis (Kay) Miller of Creston; sister, Brenda (Harold) Greene of Fleet­ wood; grandchildren, Zeke Holman, Emma Holman, Kolten Taylor, and Landen Taylor; and several nieces and neph­ ews. Celebration of life ser­ vices were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home by Minis­ ter David Lyalls and Pastor Keith Casey. The family received friends prior to the service. The family respect­ fully request no food or flowers please, memori­ als may be made to the family, c/o Badger Fu­ neral Home, P.O. Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our web­ site at www.badgerfuner- rw alhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Miller's arrangements. AREA BIRTHS Jones Candace Neaves and Dustin Jones of Lansing announce the birth of their daugh­ ter, Keira Noelle Jones, born Feb. 26, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospi­ tal. She weighed seven pounds and nine ounc­ es, and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Ruth and Allen Neaves, Terry and Jeff Mabe, and Brenda and Jeff Jones. Siblings are Kaleb and Brody Denny, and Kailey Jones. Collier Kristen Nicole Col­ lier of Todd announces the birth of her son, Bryson Cody Collier, born Feb. 27, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. He weighed six pounds and 15 ounc­ es, and was 19 inches long. Grandmother is Lisa Walker. Sibling is Aaron Mi­ chael Collier. Martinez Cecilia V. and Anto­ nio Martinez of Ennice announce the birth of their daughter Maryjose Martinez, born March 3, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospi­ tal. She weighed four pounds and one ounce, and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Bertha Sanchez, Aniceto Martinez, Jose G. Martinez, and Teresa Ramos. Siblings are Jose A. Martinez, Paula I. Martinez, and Vanessa Martinez. 1 AGE 3 TUESDAY, \1akch 11,2014 Courting History: Operation Snowbound - The '60 Snow JEFFERSON POSTT By Sam Shumate Special to the Post I catch myself joining folks complaining about the terrible winter we're having. Then I think back some 54 years when we were digging out of 81 inches of snow. Snowfall in 1960 set a record for Ashe and sur­ rounding counties. Thirty inches fell in February and 51 more in March. Other snowfalls for the year brought the total to 112 inches. I was fresh out of the U.S. Air Force and anxious to see some snow. My duty was in the tropics for three years and I missed the sea­ sons. December and Janu­ ary were disappointments with a flurry or two, but no real snow. Then, about halfway through February it started. It seemed like each Wednesday another storm brought more snow. Temperatures remained be­ low freezing so little thaw­ ing was taking place. By March it was piled so deep snowplows were running out of room to put it. Still, the Wednesday snows con­ tinued. Twenty and 30-foot drifts buried automobiles and small buildings. On March 11, Gov. Lu­ ther H. Hodges ordered the N.C. National Guard to Ashe County and Op­ eration Snowbound got un­ derway. They set up shop where the West Jefferson Park is located today. The wheeled equipment and half-tracks were no match for the snow but the heli­ copters proved highly suc­ cessful. Soon they were carrying hay to snow­ bound herds, dropping food to isolated homes and ferrying doctors to medical emergencies. Reporters followed the Guard and soon the plight of the mountain region was plastered all over the world. Condolences and offers of help came from as far away as Japan. Some melodramatic articles told of thousands of freezing and starving mountain people trapped by the snow. Granted, there were some isolated incidents and emergencies but they were the exception, not the norm. Kays Gary, a columnist for the Charibtte Observer wrote about the melodrama. "Glib-tongued recitals of 'the destitution of this picturesque moun­ tain community, where hundreds face threat of starvation in their tiny snow-covered cabins'...was almost too much to take." Gary preferred to praise the stamina and coopera­ tive efforts of the mountain people as well as the Guard and Red Cross. His writing during Operation Snow­ bound endeared him to the moun­ tain folks. Gary related the story of a helicopter landing near an isolated mountain home. Volun­ teers trudged through the waist-deep snow and knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal a healthy family of four warm and comfortable in­ side. "We're from the Red Cross," stated one of the volunteers. Tm sorry," re­ plied the lady of the house, "but we can't give anything this year. It's been a hard winter." The thaw began in April even though another 3.5 inches-of snow fell in that month. It was May before the bulldozer that was lost on the road on Big Springs Mountain could be re­ trieved. In 1960, almost all mountain families pre­ pared for winter. Food was preserved and fuel was stored. Today, a prediction of snow brings a stampede to stores that empty their shelves of bread and milk. I wonder what would hap­ pen if they couldn't get to those stores. Could you be the voice for a child? . —*«>• , ' • .*.>/• . •••• >. Did you know thai 1,700 ahused and neglected children in North Carolina will go to court alone? You can help. Become a Guardian ad Litem. Could you he rhe voice for a child? Stand up today to say, "I am for the child." More than 1,700 abused and neglected children in North Carolina go to court without someone to advocate just for them. • Could you bo a tWWi advocate w court? • Could you tpeak up for thou be*« InteretU? " Could you Join 4,824 other volunteer* In the state to *ay "I am for the child"? " Could you work tide by Udo with a>< attornoy? If so, becoming e Guardian ad Litem advocate could be a great opportunity for you! 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Sincerely, • Morris Broadband _ _ Local Call Center <# MinuiiuNn X'X BROADBAND 1-888-855-9036 �Public Opinion m...u>ere it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 Tuesday, March 11,2014 Time to stop NC is boringly average the blame game Enough with the hys­ teria, finger pointing and irtisanship already. The Energy coal ash spill needs immediate action, there's blame enough to around and we need to ciis on fixing problems. Edison's invention of the light bulb triggered a demand for electricity that continues today. Because power lines needed to be constructed to transmit the electricity it was im­ practical and uneconomi­ cal to have several electric companies competing in the same community. And because of the high costs of constructing poles and lines in sparsely populated rural areas many compa­ nies didn't want to provide them electricity. Over time utilities investor-owned became the primary power generation sources. A grand bargain was struck. In exchange for ensuring that the utility company, municipality or co-op would make the necessary investment to provide electricity for ev­ eryone within their service area, the state would grant them monopoly status and regulate them to ensure these monopolies didn't run roughshod over users with unfair charges or im­ proper customer service. That regulation was as­ signed to tne N.C. Utilities Commission, an i .of the 1891 Commission, the oldest regulatory agency in our state. There has always been an ongoing tension between keeping user rates as low as possible while ensuring sufficient capac­ ity to meet the growing de­ mand. The Public Utilities Act guaranteed regulated utilities a reasonable rate of return on their invest­ ments. The day-to-day task for overseeing and enforcing environmental laws falls to the Department of En­ vironment and Natural Re­ sources. This organization is governed by our laws, the realities of dealing with large utility companies and politicians at many levels. Its mandate is to protect the citizens of our state with reasonable policies. AD fuel sources have advantages and draw­ backs, but coal has often been the preferred source to generate electricity be­ cause it has traditionally been cheapest. There has been ongoing concern over emitting air pollution, but few raised public aware­ ness pf the potential lems with coal ash ing ponds. We now know DENR employees have been concerned about Tom Campbell NC Spin those problems for years, often constrained by politi­ cians, but also by not hav­ ing practicable solutions. There's plenty of blame to go around, beginning with our demands as con­ sumers that we get the cheapest electricity pos­ sible any time we want it. Utility companies want to make the most money possible. Politicians want to keep their PAC money coming while keeping voters happy. And DENR employees want to do their jobs while also keeping their jobs. Environmental­ ists want to protect our air, water and land. All have le­ gitimate wants and needs. What has occurred in the past has been (or should have been) done with our full knowledge. For sure it is helpful to determine how our safe­ guards broke down or were never put in place. It is just and reasonable to have conversations about the proper role and rela­ tionship between regula­ tors, those being regulated and politicians. But at this moment we need to focus less on the witch-hunt of blame and more on what we need to do to fix the problems. No one should be protected but neither will it benefit to persecute them, unless it can be de­ termined that illegal neg­ ligent or harmful activities have occurred. It is a time to worry less about bad guys and good eyes and work together to fix the Dan River spill and prevent future ones. At the end of the day we are all on the same side. Campbell is the execu­ tive producer and modera­ tor of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays and on WFMY-TV at 5:30 a.m. Sundays. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price tor the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1 daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: CHff CJjfk 336-846-7164 cdartcfCivitAsmedu com ADVERTISING: Temsa Roart Urw John Sears 336-8467164 tlaw^citivasmedia com IsearsOcivrtasmedia com CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Marl STAFF WRITERS: WM Petty 336-846-7164 IpettyOcwttosnwdw com Nathan Ham 336846-7164 nhamOcwitasmedia.com Alan C. Buttock 336-8467164 abuHuckOcnntasmedw com 336 846-7164 khart«avit*medU£om 203 W. 2nd St Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson. NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send addresschanges to:Jefferson Post R0.Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694-0808 Fair warning. I may be about to bore you to distraction. Is there any more potent po­ litical issue in North Carolina than education? Probably not. As allies of the teachers union. Democrats hope to ride the is­ sue back into power in Raleigh, at least by 2016. As advocates of performance pay and paren­ tal choice, Republicans hope to compete effectively with Demo­ crats for the support of voters who value greater education op­ portunities for North Carolina children. Depending on the circum­ stances, both sides can be guilty of rhetorical excess. For exam­ ple, both sides have sometimes made the claim that North Caro­ lina's public schools were among the worst in the nation. The claim served their rhetorical needs — as Democrats sought higher taxes to fund school improvement and Republicans sought structural reforms to im­ prove the return on tax money already spent on schools. But tins claim has king been unfounded. So is the alternative claim, sometimes heard from the education establishment, that North Carolina's schools are among the best in the na­ tion. The truth is more pedes­ trian than that. You might even find it somnolent. By virtually every measure of student out­ comes, North Carolina's public schools are average. Still with me? The 2013 num­ According to the 2013 Na­ tional Assessment erf Educa­ bers weren't much different for math. Some tional Progress, 36 percent of North Carolina North Caro­ 8th-graders had lina 8th graders a mean score of were proficient 286 on the math or advanced, 39 exam and 265 on it were at the reading exam. and These scores are 25 percent were statistically indis­ below basic. tinguishable from The national the national aver­ •averages were age. On the latest 34 pereent, 39 8th grade science percent, and 27 exam, given in percent, respec­ 2009, North Caro­ tively. (Due to linians scored a the sample size, 148, not statisti­ John Hood differences of cally different from John Locke Foundation a percentage the national aver­ point or two are age of 149. The not statistically same was true for the latest writing exam: North significant.) Does the situation change Carolina's average was 153 com­ high pared to the national average of when students reach school? We don't yet have good 154. comparisons If you look not at average state-by-state scores but at the share of stu­ of student performance as a dents demonstrating specific whole, but for college-bound levels of competence. North students taking the SAT, the Carolina still looks about aver­ answer to that question is no. In age. On the 2013 reading exam. North Carolina, the mean score 33 percent of our 8th-graders of public-school students taking were proficient or advanced, 43 the SAT was 993 in 2013. for percent showed only basic read­ the nation as a whole, the mean ing skills, and 24 percent lacked score for public-school students even basic skills. For the nation was 994. Similarly, although North as a whole, 35 percent were pro­ ficient or advanced, 42 percent Carolina public schools have ex­ were at basic, and 23 percent perienced substantial increases in high-school graduation, so woe below basic. have other states. As best I can determine, our state's highschool graduation rate is within a point or two of the national average. Perhaps you ought to find North Carolina's mediocrity interesting. That's because if it were 30 or 40 years ago, I would be telling you that our state ranked far below average in edu­ cational outcomes. According to standardized test scores, the average North Carolina student performs better today in read­ ing, math, and science than ever before. Careful about turning that fact into a political talking point, however. Some of these im­ provements reflect the effectsof high-performing students mov­ ing to North Carolina with their families. And a large majority of the improvements in test scores occurred before the year 2000 — in other words, before Smart Start, More at Four, teacher pay hikes, charter schools, or other much-debated reforms could have made much of a difference in the performance of 8th-gradere or high-school students. Actually, I find these trends fascinating. But to the average reader, discovering that North Carolina Is consistently average may not feel so rewarding, for that, I apologize. Hood is- president of the John Locke Finmdation. For informa­ tion, visit unvw.johnlocke.org. COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 11-21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. For more in­ formation about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. March 11 -April 22 Ashe Community Foundation Grant Op­ portunity will available online at www.nccommunityfoundation.org. The 2014 grant application period will be open from March 14 - April 22, 2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grant-making in 2014 will not exceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Community Ad­ vancement Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Af­ filiate Grants Chairperson, 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfolks@skybest.com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Library on Mondays, be­ ginning March 17,2014. March 11 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the art and stories by Ezra Keats in the Children's Area at the Ashe County Public Library. Stories, songs and crafts for 4 and 5 year olds. 12- 1 p.m. Olde Town Jefferson Business As­ sociation Meeting. Inter­ ested in the future of Jef­ ferson? Want to take part in bringing more business and people into town? Join the business association at their next meeting at Win­ ner's Circle to find out how you can take part. March 13 7 p.m. Ashe Beekeep­ ers Meeting will be held at the Agricultural Service Conference Room. For more information, call the N.C. Cooperative Exten­ sion, Ashe County Center 336-846-5850. March 15 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. High Country Seed Swap and Growers School. Don't miss this annual event at Ashe Family Central Community Center in Jef­ ferson. all aspiring and practicing area gardeners art invited for a day-long open exchange of seeds, plus workshops on vegeta­ ble and fruit growing and taught by area experts. Gardeners are encouraged to bring any surplus seeds, bulbs, corms, plants, and scionwood they can to ex­ change. However, you do not need to bring seeds to participate. NC Coopera­ tive Extension's New River Headwaters Alternative Agriculture Program spon­ sor the event, with sup­ port from the Ashe County Farmers Market, Seeds of Change, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, and other community partners. For more information visit, www.AsheFarmersMarket. com. 2 p.m. Fairy Houses. Come out to New River State Park and use your imagination and natural materials to build a wood­ land creature house. Each person or family will build a small house for an imagi­ nary creature. Meet at the NC Hwy 221's Visitor Cen­ ter. 7:30 p.m. The Todd Wright TYio will appear in tne Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. Todd Wright, an Ambassador of Jazz for western N.C., joined the Appalachian State Univer­ sity music faculty in 1990 and has been a fixture on the jazz scene ever since. Wright performs on saxo­ phone, and joining him will be Keith McCuthen on piano and Andy Page on guitar. This versatile jazz trio covers the full spectrum from Gershwin to Streisand. Wright was a winner of a Jazz Fellow­ ship Award given by the N.C. Arts Council. He has appeared at Spoleto Festi­ val in Charleston, and has performed with interna­ tional jazz greats Benny Golson, Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, and the Mar­ cus Roberts Trio. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets or more information, call the Arts Council at 336-8462787. CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in March and April 10-.30 ami. "Heaven is for Real". The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Mar­ tin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death experi­ ences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heav­ en is for Real", which is com­ ing out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, caD 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is lo­ cated off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs. Pastor David Jones and congregation in­ vite you to attend. March 11-12 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Pleasant Home Baptist Church. There will be special singing each night. DOM David Black­ burn will be the speaker. Pas­ tor Lonnie Carpenter and the congregation invite you to attend. March 14 7 pan. Benefit Gospel Singing for the Tim Cox fam­ ily at the Gillespie Commu­ nity Church. The Sugar Tree Singers, Brenda Graybeal and others will be singing. All proceeds will go toward burial expenses for Tim Cox, who passed away in Febru­ ary horn lung cancer. For more information, call Pas­ tor Tun Francis at 977-1010 or 384-2560. March 15 2 - 4 pan. Gospel Sing Fundraiser. Hosted by the Ashe Shrine Chib. Don't miss good music, fellowship and light refreshments. The event will be held at 117 Morphew Lane, Jefferson. The cost is $5. For more information, call 336-9778811. March 16-21 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Miller will be the guest speaker, singing will take every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and congrega­ tion invite everyone to at­ tend. March 23 11 aan. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker at Christian Unity Baptist Church. They will have Sunday school at 10 a.m. Pastor Jack Pugh and ion invite you to atUnity Baptist Church is located on the four lane near Shokudas Restau­ rant in West Jefferson. 6 pan. The Gospel Plow- boys will be singing at Warrensville Baptist Church. Pastor Wade welcomes ev­ eryone to this and any ser­ vice at Waireasville Baptist. For more information, call 336-384-3044. March 30 6 - 7 pun. An Evening with Michael Combs will be held at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor Law­ rence Goodman invites you to attend. For more informa­ tion, call 877-1550. Hope for Hunger It's not too late to be involved. "Change This World" will be partnering with several youth groups in Ashe County to package 50,000 meals for hungry children in the nation of Haiti and throughout the world. The mission, "Hope for Hunger," is scheduled for May 17, 2014. Donations in the amount of $10,350 have been collected, $12,500 is needed. Churches are asked to pray for the event and if your church hasn't donated and would like to do so, checks can be earmarked, "Hope for Hunger" and sent to the Ashe Baptist Associa­ tion Office, P.O. Box 850 Jefferson, N.C. 28640. If your youth group would like to be involved, please contact Rev. Ken Furches of Buffalo Baptist Church at 336-9772383. or Dwight Furches of Midway Baptist Church at 336877-7369. For more in­ formation visit www.changethisworld.com. Ashe Baptist Associational Choir begins Spring Rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church. If you are a "Child of the King. Let's Sing." You are invited to join the choir and learn new songs and fellowship with other believ­ ers from across the county. Now is the time to invite your fellow choir members to participate. New singers are encourage to join, all de­ nominations are welcome. For more information, call Junior and Joyce Greet choir Directors at 877-8000. Welcome Home Baptist Church will be offering a women's Bible Study begin­ ning soon. It is open to the public. The study is called the Made to Crave Action Han. This is a DVLVdiscussion type study and lasts for six weeks. The only re­ quired materials are the par­ ticipant's guide which is $10. Tlie meeting date and time will be determined based on the needs of those who sign up. For more information or to sign-up, email Felicia Joyce at brookgreenfarm@ gmail.com. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 Farmer education workshops Budget are being offered in Lansing PAGE 5 From Page 1 The "Start Your Own Ag-Business" workshop se­ ries, sponsored by Greater Lansing Area Develop­ ment Location, kicks off later this month. Starting on March 22, this four-part workshop series is designed for com­ munity members who are interested in starting or expanding an agricultural based business (for-profit or non-profit). Ag-entrepreneurs produce food and drink - raw or value-add­ ed, fibers - sunflower hulls to fiberboard for building, energy - bio-fuels and re­ newable energy from alter­ native sources like wind, solar, and micro-hydro, and fun - farmers markets to produce stands to corn mazes. The series, led by local fanner and planning con­ sultant, Lisa Redman, and hosted by the Greater Lan­ sing Area Development (GLAD) Committee, uses the NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship Curricu­ lum, an experiential learn­ ing model that teaches entrepreneurship through hands-on activities. Students will develop their business idea, gain knowledge and skills on marketing, operations, and financials, and will leave the course with a business plan to help jump-start their path to small busi­ ness ownership. The final workshop in the series will connect students with lo­ cal ag-entrepreneurs, who will serve as business men­ tors to students, offering the wisdom that only real world experience brings. Series Description: Workshop 1 - Entrepre­ neur Assessment & AgBusiness Basics will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 (lunch included). During the first work­ shop, we'll explore what it takes to be a successful en­ trepreneur through self-as­ sessment and by learning from experienced entre­ preneurs. We'll review the various parts of starting and operating a business, and share ideas through a hands-on ag-business building activity. Workshop 2 - Marketing & Operations will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 (lunch included). During the second work­ shop participants will ex­ plore the needs and desires of their customers and strategize ways to reach and satisfy them throughtheir business. We'll also explore various for-profit and non-profit legal struc­ tures and business roles and responsibilities. Stu­ dents will start to create their business plan and continue work on it over the next two weeks. Workshop 3 - Financials & Bringing It All Together will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 (lunch included). During the third work­ shop well learn about cash flow, break even analysis, and enterprise budgets through hands-on work. We'll review our business plan work to date and pre­ pare to finish business plan drafts by the 4th and final workshop Workshop 4 - Wisdom from Real World Entrepre­ neurs Saturday, April 12, time and location TBA During the final work­ shop we'll invite local entrepreneurs to join our group and share their busi­ ness stories. Guest entre­ preneurs will listen to par­ ticipant business ideas and give feedback and answer questions. Students who complete the four-part se­ ries will leave with a busi­ ness resource packet and a solid business plan to build upon. For more information or to register for workshops, call Ann Rose, GLAD Proj­ ect Manager, at 336-4664790 or email glad28643@ gmail.com. the foothills of Pittsylvania County. Tennessee and Alabama: BREDL recently filed a peti­ tion with the Nuclear Regula­ tory Commission requesting the suspension of plant re-li­ censing and improved emer­ gency planning protocols at the Bellfonte, North Anna and Sequoya nuclear plants. Georgia: Chapters are working to prevent the con­ struction of biomass incinera­ tors, used to burn wood chips and used tires. BREDL has a lot in store for its 30th birthday celebra­ tion. "A new addition to BREDLs website is being bunched in honor of the leagues 30th anniversary," BREDL Director of Devel­ opment and Community Organizer Kate Dunnagan said. "The page, which can be visited at www.bredl.oig, features a series of "BREDL Moments," stories written by our members, volunteers, staff and executive commit­ tee members over the years, sharing their memories of our greatest grassroots vic­ tories." Dunnagan said an interac­ tive timeline will be avaflable on the website "that allows users to scroll through the 30 years in detail, with pic­ tures, links, and highlights of BREDL campaigns, featur­ ing chapter victories, rallies, reports, and legal actions taken by the league." "We're also planning to host a traveling tour of reper­ tory theater, street protests and civil disobedience train­ ing this summer, across our six states service region in the southeast," Dunnagan said. "Street theater and the performing arts have long been an effective tradition in BREDLs grassroots organiz­ ing repertoire." "The takeaway from all of it (30 years) is that as long as we take responsibility and act directly to address environ­ mental problems, that we can succeed," Zeller said. "We don't quit," Zeller said. "We find a way to do it." Those interested in learn­ ing more about BREDL can visit the organization's web­ site at www.bredLorg, follow them on Facebook or call (919) 417-4939 for more in­ formation. BREDL From Page 1 bility that they would soon be sharing their mountain home with thousands of tons erf radioactive waste. That fear served as a call to action. According to Zeller, -the site selection process looked more like a political process, rather than a real geologic study. "These were areas tliat didn't have much political power," Zeller said. "So we wanted to know where's the money, who's behind it and what do they want?" Today, BREDL is more than just an anti-nuclear waste advocacy group. "In the 1990s, we started working on a variety of issues in different states, not just a nuclear dump," Zeller said. The environmental non­ profit, which still maintains its headquarters in Glendale Springs, is hard at work in six states, and engaged in the fol­ lowing: North and South Caro­ lina: Chapters are working for environmental justice, keeping mega-dumps, pollut­ ing industries and hacking out of communities. BREDL is also drafting a technical re­ port for the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources on how to safely remove and store coal ash from Duke Energy coal ash ponds. Virginia: Chapters are working with the govern­ ment and concerned citizens to ban uranium mining in Board Assembly approval." For future growth, Hamilton suggested to extend utilities to areas to encourage growth. Challenges brought up relating to housing include: • Ashe County is going to grow • Affordability with hous­ ing in the county • Improving the infrastruc­ ture to help nurture growth. Solutions the planning board came up with for housing include: • Encouraging houses in areas were there are public utilities • Suggesting flexible devel­ opment for housing • Looking to see if utilities can run outside the town lim­ its of Jefferson and West Jef­ ferson • Keeping the fire depart­ ments and emergency services up to date on new housing. The next meeting of the Ashe County Planning Board will take place Thursday March 20 and will focus on de­ velopment along the US. 221 corridor. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ®WilPetty town budgeted for winter weather, but said she be­ lieves "It's cost more than it has in recent years. Baker said they try to put down brine on the roads before the storms hit. "We can't put down brine on a road that is al­ ready wet," she said. "The water that is already on the road will either wash the solution or make it less ef­ fective." For the most recent snowstorm on Friday, March 7, Baker said the NCDOT did not brine the roads here, but did in Wil­ kes County and other sur­ rounding areas. "I don't believe we brined in Ashe County," she said. "That is because some of the roads still had residue on them from the previous storms. Baker said the first roads that get treated are the interstates and four-lane di­ vided U.S. Highways. After covering those roads, the state then covers other U.S. and N.C. Highways, followed by major second­ ary roads. To see which second­ ary roads in the county the NCDOT covers, go to http://apps.dot.sUrte.nc.us/ srlookup. Ashe County is covered by N.C. DOT'S 11th Divi­ sion, which also covers Al­ leghany, Avery, Caldwell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. Wtl Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter ©WilPWty. Horses From Page 1 The cold winter months in order to get compli­ when they arrived at Southern Sun Farm. ance." can take their toll on horse An intervention can be According to Lisk, their rescues too. as simple as educating the "growth was severely According to Lisk, owners about proper ani­ stunted." Bell was in the worst Southern Sun Farm is al­ mal care and as severe as seizure and confiscation of shape. She had protruding ready nearing capacity. property. ribs and her backbone was Some horses who are sur­ Such was the case last exposed. month when Animal Con­ "We're seeing more rendered in good condi­ trol seized two horses who come to us like that," Lisk tion are sometimes turned were continually getting said. away to leave room for lo­ loose and running along Late last year, two horse the highway, creating prob­ rescues from Robeson cal rescues. County arrived at South­ lems for vehicular traffic. "When I get Joe TesterAt around 6 a.m. on the ern Sun Farm. man calling me saying morning of Feb. 5, Animal "They were among the Control received a call worst that have'ever come he needs help, I have to be sure I have room for from a N.C. Highway Pa­ here," Lisk said. trol officer in regards to The oldest one, Tess, those," Lisk said. two horses running loose had to be put down after a "By the end of February, on U.S. 221, at the inter­ week. we'd already gone through section of N.C. 194. "She was so emaciated," Lisk said it took officers Lisk said. "I'm not even our entire budget of hay for nearly three hours to get sure how she made the the winter," Lisk said. the horses off the road, trip." "It's been a tough year," probably because the hors­ Lisk said that they are Lisk said. "A spectacularly es were afraid and hungry. seeing more horses like Animal Control took the Tess. tough year." "They are so emaciated horses to Southern Sun Testerman urges anyone Farm where they were, im­ that you can see skeletal concerned with the welfare mediately checked out by a features in their face," Lisk veterinarian and placed on said. "They've had no pro­ of a horse or any animal a steady diet of hay, grain tein or fresh water." to contact Animal Control and supplements. According to Lisk, the at 336-982-4060, or come "They got out because horses have the look of a they were looking for lone survivor from a ship­ by the office between 10 food," Lisk said. "Their wreck. a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday, Lisk believes a lot of Wednesday or Friday halters were on and one's halter was embedded in these horses are more or Ashe County Animal less the victims of neglect her skin." "She was dragging a as opposed to abuse. Their Control is located at 767 rope and had wire attached owners are struggling to Fred Pugh Road, Crumto a chain in her halter," survive in a tough econ­ omy and are having to pier, N.C., 28617. Lisk said. The two young mares make the the tough choice Alan Bulluck can be reached at - Penny and Bell - were in of feeding themselves, or (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ albulluck. very poor physical shape feeding their animals. f *<- .7.. -"Z--SZ* - .. - 6Ufa., Business Service Guide j ROOFING TREE SERVICE Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE 30 Years E x p e r i e n c e Licensed in VA Install roofing of all kinds Roof Painting Insured 8 ALL Work Guaranteed Free Estimates I Allen Miller From Page 1 Stumb said the county needs to define what affordability is. #• Board member Darrell Hamilton believes jobs are what is going to determine what is affordable. "The real challenge with the housing, anyway you look at it, is the lack of jobs that produce income," he said. "We are see­ ing what little bit of industry we've got leave the county." Hamilton said in order to keep housing costs down, the county is going to have to keep the costs of land and develop­ ment down. Stumb said the planning board is in a strong position of being able to decide what Is built in Ashe County, includ­ ing "working policies and or­ dinances." "You can make the proce­ dures quicker, you can change fees to encourage certain types of developments," he said. Board chair Gene Hafer suggested they should k>ok at other counties to see what or­ dinances they had, while Priscilia Cox encouraged a local tax credit. Hafer was unsure if the county could do a local tax credit "without General rock salt. Baker said each county has tg provide the salt to make the brine solution for the roads. West Jefferson Town Manager Brantley Price said the town had budget­ ed $10,000 for salt and has so far used $6,000 of that money. Last year, the town had spent $8,000 for salt. "We have put $10,000 in the budget just in oase the last two years," Price said. NCDOT covers Jefferson Avenue and U.S. 221 Busi­ ness, while the town cov­ ers the rest of the roads. In Jefferson, the NCDOT covers all of the town's fourlane roads, while the town covers the side streets, ac­ cording to Jefferson Town Manager Cathy Howell. Hovyell said she did not know the exact amount the Serving the Hijth Country "Fully Insured" "Full) Tree Trimming Tree Removal Bucket Truck Chipper Clearing Lots Cutting Views I * FREE ESTIMATES! CYCLES CYCLES family Oumrd and Opmlal Sim* IMS • • SALES • SERVICE • CONSIGNMENT • PARTS/SUPPLIES • RIDING APPAREL 12961 US HWY 221 SOUTH FLEETWOOD, NC .336-384-3033. Bob Cox 1780 Aruicrvm Hill R4 • 1 jn-ing. NC \ ell: 977-2978 Home: 384 49"* LANDSCAPING WELDING AUTO REPAIR Landscaping Northwest Welding & Machine Shop B. 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Warriors end regular season scored 13 points and had a team-leading 12 rebounds. Oak Hill Academy Junior point guard wrapped up the regu­ Terrence Phillips had lar season last week 11 points and dished with a pair of blowout out eight assists and wins to enter postsea­ son play with a 39-3 junior forward Trevor Manuel put in eight record. On Tuesday, the points and snagged Warriors took down six rebounds off the Elite Prep Academy, bench. In the regular sea­ 104-47. son finale on Thurs­ B.J. Stith led all players with 24 points. day, Oak Hill beat Academy Cody Martin and Ca­ Combine leb Martin each scored from Charlotte, 82-50. 18 and Rokas Gustys Caleb Martin had By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com 27, Stith finished with 23 and Gustys added 13 points. Phillips handed out 14 assists and sophomore big man Rodney Miller led all Warriors with 11 rebounds. The Warriors re­ ceived an invite to play in the National High School Invita­ tional Tournament in New York City, April 3-5. The tourna­ ment, now sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods, features the top eight teams in the nation with a poten­ tial national champi­ onship on the line. This is also the first year the tournament will be played in New York. The tournament was played in Mary­ land for the previous five seasons. All games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN U. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Terrence Phillips (3) uses the screen from Tony Anderson (21) to t0 ^00P Mountaineer hoops season ends after tournament loss to Samford By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia com Former Husky Tommy Spagnolo and the rest of the Appalachian State Mountaineer players saw their season come to an end in the first round of the Southern Conference Tour­ nament with a 70-56 loss to Samford. Spagnolo scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 28 minutes of play. Tab Hamilton and Frank Eaves led ASU with 11 points each. Michael Obacha and TV Toney both added 10 points. For Samford, Tim Wil­ liams continued his stellar season with 21 points and 11 rebounds to help the Bulldogs advance. Michael File photo|Jefferson Post Cullen Ashley (35) will represent Ashe County High School in the annual North Carolina EastWest All-Star Game in Greensboro. Cullen Ashley to play in NC East-West All-Star game By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Senior linebacker Cullen Ashley was selected to take part in the annual North Carolina East-West All-Star Football Game. "I am just really blessed and excited about the chance to show what I can do," said Ashley. "I am really excited to represent Ashe County." Each year, this game fea­ tures several of the top senior football players hum the state facing off in one last game. Players from the western half of the state square off against players from the eastern half of the state in Greensboro. According to the N.C. East-West All-Star Games website, this year's game will take place on July 23. Ashley is the fust football player hum Ashe County Iligh School to play in the all-star game, and the second athlete hum ACHS to play in one of the East-West All-Star Games. Zeb Richardson took part in the all-star basketball game in 2012, according to the event website. The Husky senior was a Mountain Valley All-Confer­ ence performer on defense and was certainly one of the team leaders. Ashley wanted to extend a special thanks to all of his teammates and the coaching staff for helping him reach this high point in his football career. Ashley also found success on the basketball court this year, bringing home MVAC Honorable Mention honers. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Bradley scored 14 points and Conor Miller scored 11 points and hit all three of Samford's three-point shots. The Mountaineers trailed by just four points, 29-25, at halftime, but saw things unravel in the sec­ ond half. After tying the game at 31-31 just over one minute into the second half, Sam­ ford outscored App State by 15-4 to take a 46-35 lead with 13:13 left in the game. A layup from Hamilton cut the ASU deficit to just six points at 57-51 with five minutes left, but the Bull­ dogs answered once again, scoring six straight to push the lead to 63-51 and held a double-digit advantage for the final three minutes. ASU finished a disap­ pointing season at 9-21 overall and 5-11 in its final year of play in the Southern Conference. This was the first time in six years that the Mountaineers lost its tournament opener. Spagnolo finished the year playing in all 30 games, one of just three Mountain­ eer players to do that. His final stat line included aver­ aging 8.5 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game. Spagnolo's scoring average was fourth best on the team behind Hamilton (12.7), Jay Canty (12.3) and Mike Neal (9.7) and his rebound­ ing total was second best behind Obacha (8.7). Spag­ nolo also led the team with 26 blocks. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Hatchery supported trout waters closed until April 5 The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission has closed approxi­ mately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to fish­ ing and plan to reopen them at 7 ami. on April 5. While fishing is dosed. Com­ mission personnel will stock all Hatchery Supported Trout Waters in preparkion for open­ ing day. They stock Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, which are marked by green-and-white signs, at frequent intervals in the spring and early summer every year. This year, Commission personnel'will stock approximately 907,000 trout — 96 percent of which average 10 indies in length, with the other 4 percent exceeding 14 inches in length. While fishing on Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, an­ glers can harvest a maximum of seven trout per day, with no minimum size limit or bait re­ striction. Hatchery Supported Trout Waters are open from 7 a.m. on the fust Saturday in April untfl one-half hour after sunset on the last day of Febru­ ary the following year. For more information on trout fishing in North Carolina, visit the Commission's trout fishing page online, or call the Division of Inland Fisheries at (919) 707-0220. Youth hunter skills tourna­ ment schedules announced The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission has set the sched­ ule for the 2014 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments, marking the 36th year for the popular statewide pre-collegiate shooting sports events. The Commission will con­ duct nine district-level competi­ tions in March, with hundreds of middle school and high school students taking part. There are segments in rifle, shotgun and archery marksmanship, as well as an orienteering challenge and a wildlife quiz. The 2014 schedule: March 1, Chatham Wildlife Club near Bear Creek, Chatham County (District 5) March 8, New Hanover County Law Enforcement Offi­ cers Association Range in Castle Hayne, New Hanover County (District 2) March 8, Rose Hill Farms near Nashville, Nash County (District 3) March 15, Camp John J. Barnhardt in New London, Stanly County (District 6) March 15, Catawba Valley Wildlife Club near Vale, Cataw­ ba County (District 8) March 15, Polk County Gun Chrb near Columbus, Folk County (District 9 March 22, Hunting Creek Preserve in Harmony, Iredell County (District 7) March 25, Coharie Shooting Range near Clinton, Sampson County (District 4) March 29, Eastern 4-H Cen­ ter in Columbia, Tyrefl County (District 1) Competition is conducted on senior (high school) and See HATCHERY| 8 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, MARCH 11,2014 CLASSIFIEDS Legal Notice# / Notice# To Creditor# LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deed of Trust, the under-signed Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house. Jefferson, North Caro­ lina on March 12. 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements there­ on, situated, lying and being in the City of Grassy Creek, County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more par­ ticularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust Ad­ dress of property: 643 Edna Perry Road. Grassy Creek. NC 28631. Tax Parcel ID: 01361108022 Present Record Owners: Beverly M. Barrios and Humberto Barnos. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore de­ scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is great­ er, is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee's Deed. The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Further­ more, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney or the Trustee Additional Notice Where the Real Property is iss Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45- 21 29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the courfty in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1. 2007, may. after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas. PC. Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444. 112854-02086 P1083759 Publish: 3/4/2014, 03/11/2014 Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jack Bumgardner. deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before l8thdayof May, 2014. or this notice will b© pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make ,mmediate payment. This the 11th day of February. 2014. For the Estate Jack Bumgard­ ner Tanya Dawn Mayberry 863 Old Buffalo RoaC Road West Jefferson PUBLISH: 02.18.14/2.25.14/3.4.14/3.11.1 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 19th day of May. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of February, 2014 For the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne Mary M. Newport 1579 Brimfield Circle Sykesville. MD 21784 Published: 2.25.14/3.4.14/3.11.14/3.18.14 13-SP-141 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Beverly M. Barrios and Humberto Barrios, dated October 29, 2004 and recorded on November 3, 2004 in Book No. 00321 at Page 0914 in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said ANNOUNCEMENTS Legal Notice# / Notice# To Creditor# NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Carlton D Trainum, deceased, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before the 27th day of May, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 25th day of February. 2014 For the Estate of Carlton D. Trainum Amanda D. 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Win­ ning teams will advance to the state champion­ ship tournament, which will be held at the Mill­ stone 4-H Center near Ellerbe on April 26. "The tournaments are demonstrations of skills covered through instruc­ tion by the Hunter Edu­ cation Program," said Travis Casper, state hunter education coordi­ nator. "The competitors Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% *7 ^ Y f Promotional^^! prices ^ starting at only... s19"l i for 12 months EI%#E PACKAGES VE UNDER 50 reflect the values of con­ servation and sportsman­ ship. There's another val­ ue, too. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, target shoot­ ing-related spending con­ tributed $459,373,038 to the state's economy and supported 4,460 jobs last year. For some of our competitors, this will be a lifelong commitment." While the Youth Hunt­ er Education Skills Tour­ naments are for students 18 years old and younger,* the Wildlife Commission offers free hunter edu­ cation courses and ad­ vanced hunter education on a regular schedule throughout the state for all ages. For more infor­ mation on free hunter education courses, the Home From The Hunt™ safety campaign or youth programs offered by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, call 9-19707-0031 Houcks announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Michael Houck of Fleetwood an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Chandra Leigh Houck to Benjamin Zachary Gragg of Banner Elk. Chandra is a graduate of Appalachian State Univer­ sity and is employed with Appalachian Regional Healthcare Systems. Ben is the son of Doug Gragg and Brenda Nidiffer. He is a graduate of Ap­ palachian State University and is self-employed. The couple will be mar­ ried May, 31 2014 at i p.m. at Bald Mountain Baptist Church in West Benjamin Gragg and Chandra Houck Jefferson. Women lobbying* for farm issues in Washington 1).C. AH offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification •*Savmq\ applies toAT 120and All20* with HO ptoqumcnlnq. 2 year commitment and credit qualification Dhcwint applied tofirst year ol service In form of piomotlena!credits plus free HO hxWe vrhkh h a 310/mo credit Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50%~' 1-800-401-1670 Call 7 days a week 8am -11prn EST Promo Code: MB0913 ainruoi Judy Bare of Ashe County, and Lorenda Overman of Wayne County, were in Wash­ ington, DC, March 2-5, 2014 for the 2014 State Chair Confer­ ence at the American Farm Bureau Federa­ tion headquarters. The conference was attended by women leaders from across the country. These women have a great interest in educating the public on the importance of agriculture to our so­ ciety. A visit to "The Hill" was a planned part of the conference to express concerns over legislation with respect to agriculture. Each woman met with their respective Sena­ tor and House repre­ sentatives. Photo Submitted|Jefferson Post Congresswoman Virginia Foxx recently met with (L) Judy Bare, Vice Chair of N.C. Farm Bureau Federation State Wom­ en's Committee and (R) Lorenda Overman, Chair of N.C. Farm Bureau Federation State Women's Committee. Bare and Overman also met with U.S Rep. George Holding and aides to Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan. ever, .catch it! The race is on at Show off your NASCAR knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great weekly prizes! m Better Homes Furniture Co. t Quality Furniture including 8edroon\ Oining Roorh i Free Removal of Old Bedding | Free Local Delivery 527 E. Main | North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com « nm JP � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 3 I t « r~ i * L SPORTS INSIDE Page 6 Seed Swap place Satur Page 8 Vol. 89, Issue 21 FRIDAY. MARCH 14.2014 •LOO Ola Belle Reed Music Festival announces dates, lineup ByWil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com The Ola Belle Reed festi­ val will be held at the Lan­ sing Creeper Trail Park Friday Aug. 8 and Saturday Aug. 9, according to festi­ val organizers. This year, the line up includes: Jerry McCoury with Terry Baucom and friends, VW Boys. Big Country Bluegrass, Crooked Road Ramblers and Ola Belle Reeds young­ est son David. "This year, we are going to have a main stage and a sto­ rytelling stage." said Mack Bowers, one of the festival organizers. "The storytelling stage will be best suited for sok) performers and small bands." Serving as the emcee this year will be Cindy Baucom. who hosts the nationally syn­ charge to attend the festival this year. Admission to the event will be $5 for Friday and $10 for Saturday, and people can also get wrist­ bands for both days. Children under 12 years old will be admitted free of charge. Another change for this year's festival wiD be extend­ ing the events by an hour each night. The festivities will start at 5 p.m. on Friday dicated radio show "Knee Deep in Bluegrass." Baucom is also a co-director for the festival. PiAvers said the two dif­ ferent stages will help to pro­ vide nonstop entertainment. "Each main stage band will have a 45 minute set," he said. "Them will be a 15 minute set beside the main stage, so entertainment will be continuous." Powers said them will be a Photo courtesy ol Patrick Hmtey The Ola Belle Reed festival, held in her hometown of Lansing, has released the dates, prices and lineup for the 2014 event. and noon on Saturday, with the last sets kicking off at 10 p.m. BAvers said the festival is the main fundraiser for Greater Lansing Area De­ velopment (GLAD) and its See OLA BELLE | 7 Federal jury convicts Ashe County man for trafficking drugs, firearm possession Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post A group of students from Saint Joseph's University, in Philadelphia, Pa., visit the Ashe County Sharing Center. Spring Breakers visit Ashe County •/ 27 college students from Philadelphia take part in the 'Appalachian Experience' By Alan Bulluck abufluck@civitasmedia com While many college students flock to the warm, sunny beaches of the Carolinas and Florida's Gulf Coast for Spring Break, 27 students from Saint Joseph's University (SJU) in Philadel­ phia chose to spend their time off in Ashe County as part of a Spring Break immersion program called the "Appa­ lachian Experience" (APEX). "It's all part of a service learning experience," APEX Student Leader Billy Santucci said. "We immerse ourselves in the community and meet with the people." APEX Ls sponsored by SJU and has been around for 21 years. According to the APEX website, "The Appalachian Experience is a Spring Break immersion program that is committed to serving with and for others while learning about the cul­ ture and concerns of the people of the Appalachian region. Participants will meet together several times through­ out the year for preparation, educa­ tion and team-building, all of which lead toward the spring break immer­ sion experience." Santucd said about 500 students are participating this year. For the past week, groups of SJU students have been living and work­ ing at 17 different sites throughout N.C.. West Virginia. Virginia. Ken­ tucky and Tennessee. This was the first year N.C. was in­ cluded in the program's site selection process. See STUDENTS | 7 Festival to benefit Ashe Free Medical Clinic seeks table sponsors By Wil Petty jpetty@civrtasmedia com In an effort to raise funds and awareness for the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic, preparations have started for the Fifth annual Festival of Tables. "The Festival of Tables is a fundraiser for the Ashe Free Medical Clinic," said Nancy Kautz, who orga­ nizes the annual event. "We have local people and businesses sponsor the tables and then invite their friends." Overall, Kautz said after expenses, the fundraiser provides approximately $10,000 to the free clinic. This year the festival is scheduled to take place 6 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 16 at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. A meet­ ing of table sponsors will lake place Thursday, July 10 at which time tickets will be distributed. Tickets for the event are $50 each and are tax de­ ductible. Kautz said each i table brings in around $400, • which with 18 tables brings in $7,200 for the free clinic, located in Jefferson. Kautz said the dinner will be catered by Rosie Bolac and will consist of a five-course meal. "The meal is served by the local Boy Scouts," she said. "They come around with trays of hors doeuvres and appetizers. Also, the buffet provided is wonder­ ful." In addition to the dinner, a live auction and silent auction take place, with Russell Killen of the Moun­ tain Auction Company in West Jefferson presiding as the auctioneer. Kautz said the communi­ ty can get involved by help­ ing sponsor a table. Tables have different themes, and for this year there are plans for a quilt­ ing themed table and a Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post Shakespeare table. Last year, some of the themes The Festival of Tables allows for table sponsors to create themes, such as included: the Appalachian one based off the A&E television show "Duck Dynasty."' All money raised, See FESTIVAL I 7 minus expenses, goes to the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. J A Charlotte jury returned a guilty verdict against West Jefferson resident Martin Mar tinez Saldana, 44, following a 4-day trial, ac cording to a press release from U.S. Attor­ ney for the Western District of North Carolina, Anne M. Tompkins. Saldana was con­ victed of conspir­ acy to distribute and tu possess with intent to distribute Saldana methamphetamine and possession of an illegal short-barreled shotgun. Tompkins made the announcement on Fri­ day, Mareh 7, alongside Ashe County Sher­ iff James Williams, Director of the N.C. SBI Greg McLeod and other representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco. Firearms and Explosives. According to court documents and evi­ dence shown at the trial, Saldana and co­ conspirators distributed more than 20 pounds of near-pure crystal methamphetamine from 2011 through the end of 2012. According to trial evidence, the high level of purity of the methamphetamine indicates it originated from a Mexican "super lab" and had an estimated street-level value of more than $1 million. The evidence at trial also established that when law enforcement executed a search warrant at Saldana's resi­ dence they seized four handguns, including a revolver hidden under his mattress, an illegal short-barreled shotgun and ammunition. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement also seized five real properties in Ashe County worth over $500,000 combined, $50,000 in cash, one vehicle, one-quarter ki­ logram of methamphetamine "ice" and drug packaging materials. Among the seized items also were three im­ ages of Santa Muerte, who has been adopted by drug traffickers as a folk "patron saint." Law enforcement arrested Saldana on Dec 12,2012, as he was planning to leave for Mex­ ico. Salanda has been in federal custody since his arrest and will remain in custody until his sentencing date, which has not yet been set. See SALDANA | 7 Jefferson Post offers tournament coverage To our readers: It's almost time for March Madness and this year, the Jefferson Post wiD bring you expanded coverage of the NCAA Men's Bas­ ketball tournament. Beginning this week, our newspaper will run a weekly update that includes results from the latest games, updated brackets and a look at the games left to play. Compiled by our staff in the heart of bas­ ketball country, coverage starts right after Selection Sunday and will continue until the nets are cut down, with coverage of all the bracket busters and Cinderella stories in between. �PAGE l2 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST 'Brew Dogs' drop by Boondocks James Watt and Martin Dickey of BrewDog Brewing Com­ pany in Scotland, visited Boondocks for lunch on Monday. March 3 while being in Ashe County filming an episode of their TV show "Brew Dogs." which airs on Esquire Network, part of NBCUniversal. An episode of "Brew Dogs." featuring the men's time in Ashe County, will be aired sometime this summer, where they collaborate with Fullsteam Brewery, based in Durham. Dickey and Watt visit Waterfall Farm in Warrensville searching for maple syrup. Submitted photo Jefferson Post Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held March 6, with the Honorable Mi­ chael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Randall S. Combs: (F) obtain property false pre­ tense (P) guilty - Alford plea (J) guilty. 7 to 18 months DAC suspended sentence, serve 48 hours active, credit time served. 24 months supervised pro­ bation, $174 restitution to DSS service (Illegally buy with electronic food nutri­ tion — class H). EHA 90 days. Pay $100 plus CC. (M) assault by pointing a gun, (M) resisting pub­ lic officer - 2 counts (M) misdemeanor larceny — cons. (P) guilty Alford plea (J) guilty. 150 days MCP suspended sentence, 18 months supervised probation, serve 24 hours, credit time served. (F) felony breaking and enter­ ing. (F) possession of sto­ len firearm — cons. (P) guilty - Alford (J) guilty. 7 to 18 months DAC sus­ pended sentence 48 hours active, credit time served. 24 months supervised pro­ bation, 90 days EHA. $50 restitution. William F. Gentry: (M) possession of drug para­ phernalia (P) no contest (J) PJC. CC. Pamela Phyllis Gerth: (M) misdemeanor larceny (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sen­ tence, 18 months unsuper­ vised probation, not be on premisses of Walmart. $50 plus CC. Paul Michael Hamm: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (T) driving with license revoked, (T) operate vehicle with no li­ cense (P) guilty (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ credit time served. Ann D. Hotvell: (T) driv­ ing while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised pro­ bation $200 plus CC. James Lee Osborne: (F) attempted posses­ sion of firearm (P) guilty (J) guilty. 7 to 18 months DAC suspended sentence, 18 months supervised pro­ bation, special conditions: EHA 60 days. Submit to searches, not possess any firearms. $100 plus CC. Charles Price: (M) school attendance law violation — 2 counts. (P) no contest (J) PJC. 18 months supervised proba­ tion. Comply with school attendance policy and pro­ cedure. Ricky Allan Vannoy: (F) assault physical injury, (M) resisting public officer — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty 5-15 months DAC, 18 months supervised pro­ bation, serve 7 days ACJ at direction of officer, credit one day. $100 plus CC. (M) possession of sched­ ule IIcontrolled substance, (M) possession of drug paraphernalia — 2 counts. (P) no contest (J) 90-96. 6 months supervised proba­ tion. Abbreviations: (F) felo­ ny; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infrac­ tion; (P) plea; (J) judg­ ment; PJC: prayer for judg­ ment continued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Divi­ sion of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in re­ sponse to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated West Jefferson Centennial Commission looking for a real go-getter By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The West Jefferson Centennial Commission (WJCC) is now hiring. The WJCC is looking to fill the position of "Part-Time Coordinator" to assist with planning and organizing events to commemorate the town's 100th birthday celebra­ tion, next year. The town of West Jef­ ferson was chartered by the N.C. General Assem­ bly on Feb. 5, 1915. According to Chris Barr, President of the WJCC, the individual will If responsible for planning, scheduling, implementing and track­ ing the activities of the commission. "There will be lots of events to coordinate," Barr said. "The individual will be the orga- ^ 3ft N qa, ,2 nizer and take on an administrative role. He or she will act as a liaison between the committees and the main commission." The ideal candidate will be computer literate, a good communicator, task and detail-oriented and well organized. Those interested are encouraged to apply by mailing an updated re­ sume and cover letter to West Jefferson Centen­ nial Commission, P.O. Box 490, West Jefferson, N.C., 28694, or they may deliver them in person at the West Jefferson Town Hall on 1 South Jefferson Ave. The deadline for sub­ mitting applications is Friday, March 21. Barr said that if possi­ ble, the committee would like to hire someone by April 1. Last year, the WJCC was organized as a non­ profit by attorney and West Jefferson resident Gene Hafer. In addition to Barr, the WJCC Board of Directors includes John Neaves, Doc Greene, Phil McMil­ lan, Jerry McMillan, Talara Parrish and Stephen Shoemaker.. The next meeting of the WJCC is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 5:15 p.m. at Town Hall. 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After his retirement, they could often be found at their mountain home in A service » West Jefferson, where they greatly enjoyed visiting w rry's life u!' c,eHrat as held „ with friends and seeing Monday, m * atSl.LukeuTL . • 20^ God's beauty in nature. Harry was a longtime member of St. Luke Unit­ ed Methodist Church. He was devoted to his church Memorials m,vUace. where he was involved in many activities and uti­ to St. Luke United lized his gifts and abilities Church. 1608 fi fth" to share the love of God. Street, Goldsbom boroNc Above all, he loved spend­ 27530. ing time with his family e and friends, especially his ma°yt se„t grandchildren. Although Harry leaves a vacant place homeZ.SeymOUrfUn-^ k\Ah Homes announces addition of two new employees two new employees to its staff. Randy Black of Jefferson will be servicing our cemetery needs. Black will be open­ ing and closing graves and erecting tents and graveside equipment as well as installing burial vaults. Black is a life long resident of Ashe County, a graduate of Ashe Central High School and Is known by many county resi­ dents as a paramedic where he works for Blue Ridge Medical Transport. Black resides in Jefferson with his daughter McKenzie. "Johnny Segraves has joined our staff as a Funeral Director Assistant and is a welcome reservation s sssssgsS «S Boone Family Funeral David Boone, owner of Boone Family Funeral Home, lias announced the addiUon of Chamber speaker addition to our staff," Boone said. Segraves worked in cus­ tomer service and as a clerk at Builders Mart in the eastern part of Jefferson for over 16 years. He is a life-long resident of Ashe County and resides in the Laurel Springs community with his wife Phyllis. Segraves is a member of Cal­ vary Freewill Baptist Church and serves on the BREMCO Members Advisory Commit­ tee. Boone Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services has served Ashe County from its West Jefferson location since 1994. For more informa­ tion call our office at (336) 846-7979. J^^perpe,. Jtsssa sag sas n-m. on . _ ^ u8 "i Hensley t Jefferson ^ . Church. , i Oinunen* Executive Diitnr Cabot Hamilton sard ef year, the Ch^r 9550 or ^ ' !3&#46bena^,^, ^ unuchers will b e available t o able to residents s t a r t i n g 163 Grocerv J * " * Every. thi H hJJ^Tl nominations ^Kh.^inesses cons^W ^aSsss fuU^f * V' " W i t / O ip L Y IO t V I | ^ and pn^1" nSts 7 ,oSts & 18- ^ l i m a n p S0 c ' % i l e g > ' 6 K ndtlc J dotei. of the v"uChave 10 ^"tasmedia.com «hi$ •! very delighted ive this saids grant, she eery in Warrensvin Pe")'acei„ln:V„,eUean<1 *We ar* us'n« lhe * I K ,c theme of luck which is r s - f e < £ > t t o Uv we are starting the >*""$2° nimals campaign on the 18th " a |sP •• All donations collected e sbfjl^-y. aries , its jars for the months v varies h tbec rtU^aifferei* 0f March and April will in fbe g0 to fund the 20 Bucks 0f tltf jg pased Some Luck' tb S ' ^al V Wi| -\\i ha are M-Wet he!?.1 united effort to f*lp the pet P°P" ^&k_n of Ashe Gouf1 Humane Soci ^ has received Vhnt from Friends hec»<ut ! „ shows us flu.*' bounty Anima^ cost*' histo^ , mj* (of "rf^ount of $3,610na, \Viii ,s wonderful and ;n onT'' tpe nof in - she bj allow us to make when [") come pi* ^'fference in gettiw < , requirement ter^ i „sPayed and ne pr H said j.n Ferguson- sade only reqj having Tthe vo«cherresidency, ^ s,dent of the AsbeHu for'hec„unty rf"' SociPi5 Society of J1® ffant is in honor fabulous McGrady. (i ;, f( w, f Australian Shepa ,.b° was adopted fro"1 e Ashe County An>m •>r?. Control on March 6. Ashe4^, Humam The Asb<\ "» c0IT1mu •ass? sent to Ashe Humane Society, Po J- f-U. Box 1776 w- more information 'he V0Hchers, ? or how to donate to the cam- Paign, please call the Ashe Humane Society at (336) 982-4297. cated throughout the county. They include Ashe Animal Clinic and Roses in Jefferson, Hwy —- Jefferson 28694 J" spreads CampaignDonation jars are lo­ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. ADVERTISEMENT TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON TO HOLD said all of PUBLIC HEARING are first' "10. The grant amount ' first^served and the P lr* honor of the day Mc­ Grady was adopted. McGrady was saved, Wanted: out thousands of unwant­ part-time coordinator for ed pets end up in shel­ ters every year. Ferguson West Jefferson Centennial said he has turned into a Celebration. Support therapy dog and his own­ planning, scheduling, er will take him to some of the nursing homes implementation and tracking throughout Ashe County. of organization's activities. Overpopulation is a Strong communication very real problem in Ashe County. The grant and management skills are is to be used exclusively necessary. Compensation to subsidize spay and based on experience. Submit neuter vouchers for Ashe County residents. Resi­ application and description dents will pay $20 for a of qualifications by mail to: voucher with a limit of West Jefferson Centennial two vouchers per house­ Commission, hold. When vouchers are not P0 Box 490, West Jefferson, available, the costs of do­ NC 28694 or deliver to West ing spay and neuter to Jefferson Town Hall. All dogs and cats have dif­ ferent prices. For cats, it applications must be received costs $30 for a male cat by end of the business day and $50 for a female cat on March 21,2014W7tm to Be spayed and neu- Contributions can also Town of West Jefferson will be holding a public hearing to solicit citizen input on the submission of two applications for 2014 Community Development Block Grant funds in the Infra­ structure category The CDBG funds will assist very low- and low-income households in the Town ot West Jefferson through infrastructure improvements in the following locations: Project #1 - Sewer line replacement on Burkett Street - 415 IF at an estimated cost of $154,100, Project #2 - Water line replacement on a portion ot Burkett Street & Graybeal Street 1,470 LF at an estimated cost of $489,900 The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 24th, 2014 at 5:00PM in the West Jefferson Town Hall located at 1 South Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Hearing impaired persons desiring additional information or having questions regarding this subject should call Relay North Carolina at 1-800-735-2962. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Matthew Levi at (336) 246-3551 or at 1 South Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694 for accommodations for this request at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Esta informacibn esta disponible en espanol o en calquier otro idioma bajo peticidn. 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O �Public Opinion '..were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Patfe 4 . lTid*l>, March 14, —014 'A mountain Second thoughts on Uacher |,av a,ul ,cn" populist to the very end' Why we should hope the Gover­ nor's is serious about altering some controversial new education laws When long-time legislator through him and he sensed and lawyer Martin Nesbitt that his major chaige was to died last week at age 67, he look out for the average every­ was already on my mind for a day person." column. Thenews of his stom­ True to his populist roots, ach cancer followed quickly Nesbitt insisted that unless by his death shocked those Democrats champion the who remem­ little guys, work­ ing men and bered his power­ ful presence as women, teach­ a representative ers, and others and then state who have to senator. struggle to make Nesbitt was their way, then one of North the Democrats Carolina's allcannot expect time great leg­ the enthusiastic islative leaders. support of such people when For that I ad­ mired him great­ election time ly. But we some­ comes around. times ran into Without their difficulties hack passionate sup­ D.G. Martin in the 1990s port, Democrats whenI was rei>will not win One on One resenting the many elections. university sys­ "If we don't tem, and he was trying to take treat them right, why should into account the needs of the they help us?" he would ask. entire state in his role as chair It was hard to win an argu­ of the House Appropriations ment with Nesbitt. He was Committee. He championed smart, usually well-armed for public schools mental with relevant facts, tenacious health, and the environment. and possessed with a kind of While he generally supported cheerful crankiness that could higher education, he would disarm and frustrate those sometimes look to the uni­ who differed with him. versity's funding streams for His friend, admirer, and resources to support other legislative colleague, former priorities. Representative Jack Hunt also He and I also had jxilitical served in the House with Nesdifferences. We had radically bitt's mother, Mary CordeD different ideas about the tac­ Nesbitt. Martin Nesbitt was tics the Democratic Party and appointed to fill his mother's its advocates should use to seat when she died in 1979. win elections.I thought Dem­ Hunt told me, "He got some ocrats could not win elections of that cantankerousness from unless they got significant his mother and also his inter­ support, indeed a big share of est in the littlepeople. She was votes, from nxxlerates. tough and hard-nosed. She "Get too literal," I said, was pretty hard, but she did "and you lose a critical group a great job. Martin was more of voters the Democrats need of a diplomat than his mother. to win." I never remember him speak­ I thought that Democrats ing harshly or insulting any­ must not be viewed as a cap­ one in debate on the floor. He tive of the so-called special in­ was just as tough, but had a terest groups, including labor, softer touch." civil rights, or even environ­ Nesbitt took what he mental groups, even though learned from his mother. Listhey usually give important ton Ramsey, Jack Hunt, and support to Democratic can­ others and fashioned himself didates. Therefore, I insisted. into one of North Carolina's Democrats had to be aggres­ most effective legislators, one sive in courtingmoderate and whose untimely death leaves pro-business voters. an empty place that will be Nesbitt, however, was what hard to filL Without him to former House speaker Joe remind Democrats of their Hackney calls "a mountain populist roots and responsi­ populist then, a mountain bilities, it will be even harder populist to the very end." for them to construct winning Another former House efforts in this year's and future speaker, Dan Blue, agreed, elections. telling the News & Observer D.G. 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NC 28694-0808 tenure - a perk long seen as mitigating the pain of low salaries - as a slap at their professionalism that adds insult to injury. He hasn't put it quite this way, but Boards don't buy it what Gov. Pat McCrory seems to be "The intent of the rule is very good," saying - and who among us hasn't offered the same excuse? - is that it the governor added. The Wake County Board of Education, responsible for sounded like a good idea at the time. Sure it did, for those who want to see more students than any other school our underpaid public school teachers board in the state, might give him an forced to scrabble like lab animals for argument on that point. But motives —— aside, the rule stands to a few extra dollars, while be more hurtful than help­ the lucky winners have to ful, the Wake board obvi­ surrender their modest de­ ously believes. On March gree of job security. 4, board members ap­ Now, though, McCrory proved a resolution call­ appears to be having sec­ ing for the rule's repeal, ond thoughts. Pushback dting its harm to teach­ not only from teachers ers' morale and spirit of and other public school collaboration as well as advocates, but also from its failure to address the the board that runs North broader problem of inad­ Carolina's largest school equate teacher pay. system, might be a factor. School boards in Guil­ Maybe plain old political ford and Durham coun­ calculations are in play. Steve Ford ties earlier had gone even Whichever, if the governor N.C. Council of Churches further in standing with can convince his allies in their teachers against the the General Assembly to new scheme. Guilford plans to chal­ rethink their approach to teacher pay, the schools and the fami­ lenge the plan in court, and Durham lies that count on them will be better is ready to join the effort. The Wake board sees legal action as a last resort off. The Republican-controlled legisla­ but possibly a needed one. Overall, a ture, as part of this.year's state budget, dozen or so boards across the state moved to abolish by 2018 the "career have taken similar steps. status" granted to teachers who suc­ Legislative leaders, with McCrory's cessfully complete their first four approval, put tenure on the chopping years. Although commonly referred block because they think it shields in­ to as tenure, career status mainly has competent teachers from accountabil­ guaranteed that a teacher can't be fired ity. Tenure defenders say that isn't so, without being given a hearing. It's a and that effective principals can weed basic form of protection from the arbi­ out teachers whose performance falls trariness that can result when an oth­ shovrt. erwise effective teacher finds herself or In any case, teacher performance is himself in the principal's doghouse. hard to quantify in ways that are easily The new approach is supposed to tied to compensation. There are good have administrators designate the reasons why so-called merit pay for top-performing 25 percent of a school teachers, as desirable as it may sound, system's faculty. Those teachers would has not become the prevailing model. be offered four-year contracts and $500 If evaluations hinge on student out­ raises each year if they forfeited their comes, then teachers can end up being tenure rights. Eventually, teachers not held responsible for things such as a so favored would be hired year-to-year poor home environment over which with no assurance their jobs would they have no control. continue. McCrory and top legislators are McCrory had this to say, as reported moving to shore up pay for teachers at by The News & Observer's Jane Stan- the outset of their careers, an overdue cill: "I think it's an example of passing step in the right direction. North Caro­ the policy without dearly understand­ lina has a long way to go, however, to ing the execution." Ringing in his ears reach the respectable middle of the might have been the complaints of national pack in teacher compensa­ many teachers who say that compet­ tion - considering that it now ranks an ing for raises will undermine the sense abysmal 46th. Senior teachers are still of teamwork crucial to their effective­ waiting to hear when, or if, they might ness. They also decry the abolition of get a pay boost. The upshot is that the state can illafford to make the teaching profession even less attractive, which is exactly what the new, competitionoriented pay plan will do. Working together Teachers are supposed to collabo­ rate. They're supposed to share in­ sights as to how best to convey their subjects and how best to deal with the many other challenges of running a classroom. When new teachers floun­ der, it's often because that spirit of teamwork is lacking. Any approach that pits teacher against teacher in a contest for more pay and security turns the notion of teamwork on its head. The evidence suggests that years of meager, stagnant pay already have tak­ en a toll on North Carolina's ability to recruit and retain an adequate teacher corps. Getting rid of tenure while chas­ ing the mirage of merit pay is bound to make matters worse. Those are the realities driving school boards such Wake's, Durham's and Guilford's now to say that enough is enough. Whether the state is able to field an ample number of good teachers - not only in the schools serving its prosper­ ous suburbs but also inits urban neigh­ borhoods and remote rural counties - will go far toward determining how well its public schools can do the job they're supposed to do. That job, in a nutshell, is to open doors to opportunity for every child, no matter his or her circumstances. It's only by opening those doors that we enable the members of each new generation to take proper advantage of their natural gifts and to become pro­ ductive members of society. Well-paid teachers who are treated as professionals and who are expected to collaborate with their colleagues may not be sufficient to guarantee high-quality schools, but they're abso­ lutely necessary. That's why those of us who see ready access to good schools as a social justice issue put such an emphasis on doing right by the people who lead our classrooms. If McCrory in his second year in office is starting to see more clearly what's at stake, per­ haps he'll be able to push his legislative allies closer to the intersection of good politics and good policy. Steve Ford, former editorial page editor at Ra­ leigh's News & Observer, is now a Volunteer Program Associate at the North Carolina Coun­ cil of Churches. This essay appeared originally appeared on the Council's website, www.ncchurches.org. Will N.C. make par in 2014? If North Carolina Demo­ In 1976, Jim Hunt re­ elected since 1972, their crats were to gain some claimed the governor's parties have lost an aver­ legislative seats this year, office for the Democrats. age of 33 legislative seats state and national pundits Two years later, Repub­ in the next midterm elec­ would probably spill gobs licans doubled their leg- tion. That doesn't mean of ink — or at least fill gobs islative delegation to 20 that the governors in ques­ of pixels — seats. In 1984 tion were fully or even with elaborate Jim Martin mostly responsible for explanations of reclaimed the the outcomes. In 1974, how the party governor's of­ for example. Republicans began to recov­ fice for the took a bath nationwide in er its footing in Republicans. the wake of the Watergate a state it once Although the scandal. In 1994, Republi­ dominated. GOP then cans surged nationwide in Based on lost legisla­ response to President Clin­ tive ground ton's various miscues, in­ North Caro­ in 1986, a cluding the creation of an lina's modern political his­ massive state­ unpopular health care plan. tory, however, wide effort by Sixteen years later, history what would re­ Martin and repeated itself in GOP ad­ John Hood ally be surpris­ his campaign vances in the aftermath of John Locke Foundation ing is if Repub­ team held the Obamacare's unpopular loss to only passage in 2009-10. licans didn't two seats each lose seats in Right now, however, it 2014. Since Republican in the House and Senate. doesn't look like North Gov. Jim Hunt returned Jim Holshouser's break­ Carolina Democrats will out victory in the 1972 to office in 1992. The next get much benefit from na­ gubernatorial race, which midterm, the "Republi­ tional trends. If anything, signaled the arrival of true can Revolution" of 1994, the 2014 cycle promises two-party competition, ev­ produced a net gain of to be at least a mildly Re­ ery newly elected governor 39 GOP seats — enough publican one across the has seen his or her party to capture a majority of country, with a reasonable lose legislative seats in the the state house and come chance that the GOP will within two seats of captur­ finally win back a majority next midterm election. Holshouser's party suf­ ing the state senate. The in the U.S. Senate (after fered the worst backslide pattern continued into the blowing its opportunities of all. Republicans went 21st century, as Democrat­ in 2010 and 2012 because from winning legislative ic Gov. Mike Easley saw of disastrous candidate re­ 50 seats in 1972 to hold­ his party lose nine seats in cruitment). In North Caro­ ing only 10 seats after the 2002 and Democratic Gov. lina, Gov. McCrory's aver­ party's 1974 debacle, in­ Bev Perdue saw her party age job-approval ratings cluding just one of North lose 27 seats in 2010 — are upside down at 41 per­ Carolina's 50 state senate including control of both cent/44 percent. But Presi­ dent Obama and Senator seats. It took many years chambers. for the Republicans to be­ So on the six occasions Hagan are in worse shape: come consequential in the in which new North Caro­ at 43 percent/52 percent Genefal Assembly again. lina governors have been and 37 percent/47 percent, respectively. To be frank about it, no one — not even the most optimistic liberal operative in the state — believes that the Democrats are about to reclaim dozens of legisla­ tive seats. Idon't disagree with the conventional wisdom that blames redistricting and the GOP's fundraising edge for much of the Democrats' plight. Still, it's worth noting that despite running in Demo­ cratic-gerrymandered dis­ tricts and facing massive fundraising disadvantages, Republicans managed to win sizable gains against Democratic governors in 1978 and 2002 — and tru­ ly enormous gains in 1994 and 2010. Midterm blowouts have precedent. I just don't think anything like that will happen in 2014. In­ stead, I think we're about to see something of a re­ play of the 1986 cycle: per­ haps a loss of a few seats here or there, in districts where Republicans did bet­ ter than expected in 2012. Such a result would be underwhelming by his­ torical standards. If it happens, I'll be interested to see how the result gets spun — er, reported. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www johnlocke.org. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 Spare the red and spoil the child Nobody likes to be pun­ ished; we like to say we are sorry and let it go at that. Most of the time, we feel as if we are entitled to receive forgiveness if we lower our­ selves, enough to apologize. If we apologize to someone (whether flippantly or sin­ cerely) we expect forgive­ ness. Especially when it comes to facing up to our sins before God, we want to admit guilt, confess our sins, and it just all be forgiven and forgotten. Well, it does not always work that way. We cannot just take for granted our adoption into the Body of Christ as one of God'schil­ dren—with all the rewards, but no consequences. With this adoption as a child of God comes that old adage, "live in my house, live by my rules." We cannot just glean the good stuff in the Bible, the parts that make us happy or encourage us; we must also take in and feed on the justice and accept the truth of the matter, which is that we will be chastised—even that teach us about loving though we are loved and the Lord with our hearts, not forgiven, or rather—because merely with outward appear——— ances, because we are loved and He sees our forgiven. "And hearts and the ye have forgot­ reason behind ten the exhor­ our actions— tation which whether they speaketh unto are for self-glory you as unto chil­ or for His glory. dren, My son, "The LORD is despise not thou merciful and the chastening gracious, slow to of the Lord, nor anger, and plen­ faint when thou teous in mercy." art rebuked of (PSa 103:8). him: For whom We know that the Lord loveth God is slow to he chasteneth, Leila Harris anger and that and scouigeth He lets us get every son whom (Hebrews by "seemingly" with a lot of he receiveth." things beforeHe takes action 12:56, KJV). Throughout the Old Tes­ to reign us back into our ap­ tament, we learn that we are propriate place of humble­ to fear God. In the New Tes­ ness; bringing us back to tament, Jesus teaches us that that place where we put His God's love is all-encompass­ wants andHis willbefore our ing; yet, He also teaches us own. There are also times when about God's justice and how His truth and His ways van? He is quick to put us in our place, like if we become all that matters. We have many parables haughty or arrogant with our blessings, or if we fail to obey, or even if we are slothful in our duties. "For the word of God is quick, and powerful and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and mar­ row, and is a dlscerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Heb 4:12). God is in charge. We will give Him the reverence He deserves, even if that means He has to remind us again and again to do so. If Goddidn't love us as His OWN; He wouldn't take the time to chastise us when we err from His intendedpath of obedience. We are described in the Scriptures as His chil­ dren, His sheep. His flock. His fold; not as wild beasts. We are bound to Him and He keeps us within the boundar­ ies He has set for us. These boundaries keep us nearer to Him so that we are safe from the devils wares. God wants obedience, and He demanded it from His Own Son, "Though He were a Son, yet learned he obedi­ ence by the thinjp which He suffered; And being made perfect. He became the au­ thor of eternal salvation unto all that obey Him." (Heb 5:89). Where would we ALL be if Jesus had not been obedi­ ent to the Father? There would be no salvation for us eternally. Jesus paid the debt for our sins, not so that we could do as we please and ignore God; but so thai we would have His perfect ex­ ample of obedience—and for our SalvationIt is humiliating to bechas­ tised (put in our place) espe­ cially in public; but when we are guilty erf overstepping our bounds, we have to ac­ cept our chastisement and wait for mercy. Godis our Fa­ ther, He sent His own Son to be a sacrifice for our sins; He wants us to be obedient, and He is ready to forgive when we ask; but He also is the ultimate Father that helps us to be better children. There­ fore, He does chasten us at times. However; even with this chastening comes His love, "If ye endure chasten­ ing, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?" (Heb 12:7). Just as we honor our earthly dads, because they corrected us and helped us develop better characters, we honor our Heavenly Fa­ ther all the more because of correction. "Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: sliall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and Bve?Few they ver­ ily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: never­ theless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit erf righ­ teousness unto them which are exercised thereby." (Heb 12:9-11). CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in March and April l(k30 ajiL "Heaven is for Real". The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 MartinGambiH Road, willbegin a study of near-death experiences and comparing them with scripture. The fust part is based on the book "Heaven is for Real", which is com­ ing out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through ApriL For more infor­ mation, call 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is located off Roe Hunt Road,Laurel Springs.Pas­ tor David Jones and congregation invite you to attend. March 14 7 pan. Benefit Gospel Singing for the Tim Cox family at the Gillespie Community Church. The Sugar Tree Singers, Brenda Graybeal and Don't miss good music, fellowship and light refreshments. The event will be held at 117 Morphew Lane. Jefferson. The cost is $5. For more information, call 336-977-881L March 16 11 aan. DOM David Black­ burn will be the guest speaker at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. The con­ gregation invites you to attend. March 16-21 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Pas­ tor Brian Miller will be the guest speaker. Special singing will take 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Midway Baptist Church 1*70 Mt. Jaffanan Rd., Wttf Jaffanan. NC 20694 OM Hwy. 221 Near GoH Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 Casual A Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Manikin Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:10pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Mom. Mass Call 136-246-9151 for times " Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1917 US Hwy 221 N. Jaffanon, NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday Scheal 11:00 a.ai. Sunday • Worship Sarvk* 6S 6:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Mfht Sarvka 6:00 a m. Monday • T.LA.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Jay In lha Morning 7:00 p.m. Wadnasduy • Prayar Maatlnf place every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and congregation invite every­ one to attend. March 15 2 - 4pan. GospelSing Fundrais­ er. Hostedby the Ashe Shrine Club. Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Banwtt St. • West Jefferson Slvomb and congregation welcome you to come and worship. 6-7 pan. An Evening with Mi­ chael Combs will be held at .Bald March 23 11 aan. DOM David Blackburn Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor will be the guest speaker at Chris­ Lawrence Goodman invites you to tian Unity Baptist Church. They attend. For more information, call will have Sunday school at 10 am 877-1550. Hope for Hunger It's not too Pastor Jack Pugh and congregation invite you to attend. Christian Unity late to be involved. "Change This Baptist Church is located on the four Wirld" will be partnering with sev­ lane near Shokudos Restaurant in eral youth groups in Ashe County to package 50,000 meals for hungry West Jefferson. 6 pan. The Gospel Plowboys children in the nation of Haiti and wffl be singing at WarrensviUe Bap­ throughout the world. The mission, tist Church. Pastor Wade welcomes "Hope for Hunger," is scheduled everyone to this and any service at for May 17, 2014. Donations in the Warrensville Baptist. For more in­ amount of $10,350 have been col­ lected, $12,500 is needed. Churches formation, call 336-384-3044. are asked to pray for the event and March 30 11aan. Midway BaptistChurch if your church hasn't donated and invites you to join them as they host would like to do so, checks can be the southern gospel group. Three earmarked, "Hope for Hunger" and Bridges in concert. A love offering sent to the Ashe Baptist Association will be taken. Pastor Steve Lea- Office. BO. Box 850 Jeffereon, N.C. others will be singing. All proceeds will go toward burial expenses for Tim Cox, who passed away in Feb­ ruary from lung cancer. Fbr more information, call Pastor Jim Francis at 977-1010 or 384-2560. ciation 336-877-2801 »6 846 7445 1*4 m* 88 Wart. Smrltmort. NC 495 Highway 194 South Rev. Will Heyward Re*. A. Owen Parter Sunday UM • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45a.m. • 11:00 a.m. Committee Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Smethport Independent Baptist Churdi (HO) 246-2012 Executive will meet at Beaver Creek Baptist Church on Mulatto Mountain Road. AD committee members and inter­ ested persons are urged to attend. The meeting is open to the public. Bethany United Methodist Church Pastor Steven LeaShomb 846-1795 Interim Pestor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 0:00 a.m and H. Mnud Ibam" Uh# 14 50 Mhit.ni ».ea«|by Mm Pramba 201 S. Jefferson Ave., WorsMp n 00 B.m. 6:00 p.m. d, 7:00 a•« MtlM.arg West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church Parish of the Holy Communion (EebcopeBm.) Holy Trinity Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School Jj 11:00 Morning Worship Glaedrta Springi Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8 JO Rector - The Rev. Stephen Phono • 982-3076 WiOniday Sarvfaa 7:00 p.m. Biy Flatts Baplist Church Seventh-Day Advonftsl Church of Warrensville Pastor, Chris Cox Pastor: Kevin Morgan Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 e.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Oats (AM Stars for Jesus) 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:13 AM Everyone Welcome! M60 Bold Mtn. Rd.. Wart Jaffanon Sunday School 9:10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sorvkt 8:J0am A 10:45 om Sunday Evening WorsMo 6.00 pa Wadnasduy MacH -S:IS em Bible Study -*• 10 Rf , (moll: BoWmouHtelnaikybort.com Church 877-1SSO Peak Creek -li­ fe' Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 ufog Iho war* of Jntu Pastor Keith Styron eonfln Corner of Faw-Roicmd A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 Wart - Left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:10-10:15 a.m Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night BMt Study • 7:00p.m. 846-7481 . Sunday School:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM First Assembly of Cod Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church BaldmountairKhurcli.org 28640. If your youth group would like to be invoked, please contact Rev. Ken Furches of Buffak) Baptist Church at 336-977-2383, or Dwight Furches of Midway Baptist Chinch at 336877-7369. Rir more informa­ tion visit www.changethisworid. com. April 1 7 pm. The Ashe Really Cares Committee will be meeting for its quarterly meeting in the Ashe Bap­ tist Association Conference Room. All committee members and inter­ ested persons are urged to attend. The meetingis open to the public. April 3 7 pan. Ashe Baptist Asso­ VI Thou nhalt not lill Thou snail nave no other before me Ptoc tfuUy. Simply. JogetHtr 2082 P eak Creek Church Rd. Lour*1 Springs, NC 28644 VII Thou skillnot male unto fhou shaft not c» wm-vt edultru tner aruj eyaven imagr- VIII Tlou skillnot tale the name of the LORD tkjGOD m vain IV Remember the sabbath 1 u| Ualccpjtr^ui "* Thou shall:not steal I IX fhou sfyit not bear fa!v wtnes i.y r*t thy rvtigjhbc*" or thaf^thrr arid tfwj acrtnef VlIrL 1 ® RMBBBBMBBMB jwijrj, i 1 VANNOY CONSTRUCTION Compliments of 1 VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY i .i i The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 336- mm West Jefferson U£f/L246-4591 IH&W Oil Company 24 HOUR lI 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefforsen 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: Dr Pepper Bottling Company 9 R THAM . C-IOPM BURNER SERVICE A YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY ML CITGO Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 00675 �FRIDAY MARCH 14,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be Nathan !lam. Sports Writer (336) 846-7I64 found at jeffersonpost.com nhain(.< rhitasmedia.com Lowder's no-hitter silences Avery By Nathan Ham riham@civitasmedia.com Joseph Lowder pitched another stellar performance in his second start of the year, this time a no-hitter against the vis­ iting Avery Vikings on Tuesday. Lowder pitched six innings and struck out 14 Vikings as the Huskies cruised to a 10-0 mercy rule win. This was Lowder's second victory of the young season. Ashe scored two runs in the first inning, one scoring on a passed ball and the other scoring on a sacrifice fly by Lowder. In the third inning, Ashe moved ahead 3-0 when Matthew Hamilton scooted home on another passed ball by the Avery catcher. Ashe blew the game wide open in the bottom half of the fifth. Joe Richardson started the inning by reaching second base on an error by the Viking third baseman. Catcher Bradley Richie lined out to right field, but Rich­ ardson tagged up and advanced to third. After Hunter Barnes walked and stole sec­ ond, senior third baseman Alex Laws sin­ gled to center to bring home Richardson. Barnes scored on a wild pitch after stealing third base to put Ashe in front, 5-0. Ashe scored two more on a pair of Av­ ery errors to move ahead, 7-0. Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Zachary May stands on second base after be­ ing used as a pinch runner. In the top of the sixth, Laws made a stellar play on a slow-rolling bunt to third to get the final out of the inning and pre­ serve the no-hitter. Ashe ended the game in the bottom half with Sean Baker scoring on a wild pitch, Richie scoring on an error and Barnes scoring on a fielder's choice to invoke the 10-run mercy rule. Richie led Ashe with two hits. Laws, Lowder, Richardson and Evan Walker each recorded one hit. Hamilton. Richard- Hunter Barnes scored two runs and walked twice in the win over Avery. son and Barnes accounted for two runs apiece and Carter Calhoun scored one as a courtesy runner. The Huskies are now 2-1 overall. With Wednesday's game at Hibriten being can- celed, Ashe will have the rest of the week off before playing at Alleghany on Tuesday for the conference opener. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 AAU 7th-graders win tournev Photo courtesy| Dave Mayo. Appalachian State University After four seasons as head coach at ASU, Jason Capel will not return to the Mountaineers' bench. Appalachian State ' fires Jason Capel _ „ Submitted photo| Jefferson Post The seventh grade Ashe/Alleghany girls AAU team won the championship in the silver bracket last weekend. The young ladies won the championship game against the West Virgima Express, 51-44. From left to right: #14 Haley Rife, #13 Samantha Woods, #2 Maddison Warner, #10 Made Davis, #44 Abby Hawk, #1 Abby Sullivan. #33 Madison Brown # b Meagan Price. The team is coached by Tracy Rife and Glen Sullivan. By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Following a disappoint­ ing nine-win season, Ap­ palachian State University fired head coach Jason Ca­ pel, the school announced on Monday. Capel coached the team in each of the last four sea­ sons, taking over for Buzz Peterson after he spurned the High Country once again, this time for a job on the coast. Ironically, Pe­ terson was also fired this week at UNC-Wilmington after an identical nine-win season. After going 16-15 over­ all in his first year, Capel failed to finish above the .500 mark in any of the next three years, which included this year's dismal record of 9-21. Capel did have a pair of 10-8 seasons in the South­ ern Conference in 20102011 and 2012-2013, but never found any rhythm this season on the way to a 5-11 SoCon record, the worst conference year for ASU since the 2003-2004 campaign. "As we enter the Sun Belt Conference next sea­ son, we have decided to do so with new leadership for our men's basketball pro­ gram," said Charlie Cobb, ASU Director of Athlet­ ics, in a press release is­ sued Monday. "I sincerely thank Coach Capel for his effort and dedication to Appalachian State over the last five years. He is a first-class person and has a bright professional future ahead of him. I wish him and his family nothing but the best." Prior to his four-year stint as the head coach, Capel served one season as an assistant under Coach Peterson. Before his coaching ca­ reer, Capel played profes­ sional basketball overseas and spent some time on the Charlotte Bobcats roster, though he never appeared in an NBA game. Capel is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. Capel was chosen as the 15th head coach in App State program history, and at the time was the young­ est NCAA Division 1 head coach in the nation at just 30 years, three months and six days old. Capel did play a part in coaching Donald Sims, who is the program's alltime leading scorer, as well as Nathan Healey who was the 2012-2013 SoCon De­ fensive Player of the Year. The former coach ended his ASU career with a re­ cord of 53-70 overall and 32-38 in the Southern Con­ ference. The search for a replace­ ment is already underway. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 'Reptile and Amphibian Day' this Saturday Hop on down to the N.C. Museum of Natural Scienc­ es in downtown Raleigh on March 15 for the 20th An­ nual Reptile and Amphib­ ian Day. The N.C. Wildlife Re­ sources Commission, along with the North Caro­ lina chapter of Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NCPARC), will staff a booth featuring live reptiles and amphib­ ians — collectively known as "herps" — on the third floor of the museum. Come check out slithering corn snakes, hopping toads and slippery salamanders, and don't forget to pick up some free literature on how to turn your backyard into a haven for all kinds of wildlife — particularly am­ phibians and reptiles. Reptile and Amphib­ ian Day is hosted annu­ ally by the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, which is located at 11 West Jones Street. The free event features more than 45 ex­ hibitors and presenters. It starts at 9 a.m. and will end at 5 p.m. 36 66 & 53 lS l i W HI • r , * i l l ! i 44 | Photos by Nathan Ham I Je Above: Alex Church reaches out ti shot against Watauga. Left: Fran . n-MUP' «-eft: Frank gets ready to return a serve on Mo Mor Tennis team falls to Watai By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com , On a windy day in the High Country, a pair of teams used to battling the el- better." better." Coach Dix said the team struggled in the singles matches, but started to play better in the three doubles matches. .The Pioneers swept all six angles matches in straight sets. lop seeded Landon Taylo efeated AIPY Chureh, R n defied Alex RU,.~U 60, and Brady O'Neal ner of Frank Let 60. In doubles ac got its lone win fr of Christofeison ma as they powei Bushell and Blal 8-5. Oould and Spi &2 winners ov anc and ^ O'Neal and t conference tennis match on Monday. The Watauga Pioneers came away with the 8-1 vic­ tory to send Ashe to 0-2 overall. • It was a good non-confer­ Tratebeat JteSbOTfeJUO ence match for us witha very •0«lth«d seeded Cateb SfcgSjJ* good 4A school. I think our Gould beat young men did well, given herd, 60,6-1.Andrew Shep"I am very | their little practice time Will Spinette knocked off development ol and experience," said Ashe Caleb Adcock in the fourth after only a fev County Head Coach Larry seed match, 60, 60. Josh the season," Co Dot. "aying a team like 'Nathan Ham can ljx- "Playing a team like Lampkins was a 60 61 wi, "Nathan Ham ca Watauga can only make us 3 2 ^ �FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Festival From Page1 Trail, barnyards, Hallow­ een and a "Duck Dynasty" theme where the attendees dressed like the characters from the show. "The tables are really tall and (decorations) go sky high," Kautz said. "We always joke that you don't chat with the people at the table you're eating at, be­ cause you can't see them." In 2013, the Ashe Free Medical Clinic serviced 1,575 visits with 482 dis­ tinctive patients. In order to be serviced by the free clinic, the patient must be uninsured. "The (clinic) does^ real­ ly good job with the chron­ ic disease patients," Kautz said. "They make sure patients with diabetes get their strips for free. They do lab tests and X-rays for free." Kautz said some of the procedures take place at Ashe Memorial Hospital, but the free clinic covers the cost. Local physicians volunteer on Thursday evenings to help cover those uninsured. People interested in purchasing a table for the event are asked to call Kautz at (336) 982-5764 or via email at Cincyfolks@skybest.com. Kautz said there are still plenty of tables still available. For more information re­ lating to the Ashe County Free Medical clinic, call the clinic at (336) 8464649. Additional informa­ tion is provided at www. acfmc.org/ PAGE 7 ACCFbegins grant cycle for 2014 The Ashe County Community Foundation (ACCF) will begin ac­ cepting applications for its 2014 grants cycle on Friday, March 14, 2014. Local charitable organizations interested in receiving any of the fi­ nancial support will have until April 22, to apply. Anyone can apply but this year, preference is being given to projects or programs that emphasize educa­ tion. This year, $2,440 is being made available from the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment. "The Eldreth Endowment hon­ ors the memory of Dan Eldreth and continues his legacy of commuity service," according to a press release. Individual grants typically range anywhere from $250 to $1,000. Last year, a total of $2,220 was awarded to the following groups: • Second Harvest Food Bank in partnership with the Ashe Sharing Center, for food purchase. • National Committee for the New River in partnership with the Ashe County SherrifTs Department, for "Project Drug Drop." • Ashe Arts Council in partner­ ship with Ashe County- Schools, for the "Soul Street Dance Project." Created in 1995, the ACCF has 15 endowment funds with assets totaling over $930,000. The ACCF is an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundationhas awarded dose to $74 million is anaffiliate of the of the N.C. Community Foundation (NCCF) The community foundation board now oversees the Ashe Advance­ ment Fund. To access the online grant applica­ tion, visit wwwjKcommunityifoundatkm.org. Resources and training materials are available to guide orga­ nizations in the application process. In addition, information and assis­ tance with online applications are available at Ashe Public Library on Mondays beginning Monday, March 17. The Ashe County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the statewide North Carolina Commu­ nity Foundation (NCCF). ACCF was created in 1995 and has 15 en­ dowment funds with total assets of over $930,000. Last year, ACCFs 15 funds distributed more than $25,000 in grants to local nonprofits and Ola Belle From Page 1 purpose is to show everyone the important musical his­ tory of the community. "Lansing is really at the heart of some of the first old country and old time bluegrass music being the birth­ place and hometown of Ola Belle Reed, Frank Kevins and his Tar Heel Rattlers and Albert Hash," he said. "We hope to be able to share that (history) with as many people as we can. We look forward to having as many people come as we can fit into the park." Alongside the music, there will be hot dogs and burgers provided by the Lansing Volunteer Fire De- partment, arts and crafts vendors and more activities for children. "We are hoping to have even more activities for chil­ dren throughout Saturday," Powers said. "We're still working to improve that." According to Powers, the cooperation between GLAD, the Lansing Volun­ teer Fire Department and the Lansing Board of Alder­ men, help make the event a success for the community. "We are extremely pleased with the cooperation," Pow­ ers said. "We really appre­ ciate all of the cooperation and efforts going into the festival." Powers said there will be sheltered seating under a big tent provided by the volunteer fire department in case of heavy rain storms. That area will also provide a dancing space. Other acts performing at the festival will include: Whitetop Mountain Band, the Elkville String band with Wayne Henderson, The Sheets Family Band, Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band, Melissa Reaves, the Harris Brothers, Ash Breeze Band, Time Sawyer, Zack Arnold and Friends and the Trouba­ dours. $10,000 in scholarships to local stu­ dents. In addition to Grants Chairperson Nancy Kautz, the Ashe County Com­ munity Foundation board members are: Carol Coulter, Board President, Becky Burgess. Secretary, Linda El­ liott, Treasurer. Pat Considine. Mar­ tin Little, Katrina Miller, Suzanne Moore, Karen Dwell, Josh Rolen, Linda Slade, Christina Wagoner, and Patty Wheeler. For more information call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Affiliate Grants Chair­ person 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfolks@skybest.com. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter $albulluck • THE REAL DEAL! LOCK IN PACKAGES STARTING AT 2 YEARS•••m OF SAVINGS! 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Saldana carry a statutory manflffthry minimum sen­ tence of 10 years to life in prison, and a fine of up to yi03-£3-£ -'sajidxg uodno} eO $10 million. k0\>° KW jsuopisod ||e JO) suoijeDiidde 8u|idaDDe Mon Tompkins commended AS* the DEA in Charlotte, (S8UIM aaud K JO SJ3JJO jaqjo q)|M pauiqiuo? aq oj iou 'papnpui jou (oqoatv) ACSO, NC SBI and ATF for the investigation lead­ jjpaip jnoA yo %££ JOJ p e s | m d | p ing to the successful prosecution of Saldana. {ifooqaovj no sn aifn luoos 8008-6SE-9EE Tompkins also thanked MaN 6uiUK>p nuaw t*98Z 3N 'sSuuds |ajnen the U.S. Immigration and d9-vil NOS Minos 8T Ae/v\M8|H DN OOEfrl Customs Enforcement's w<*Z fQ »*n (ICE) Homeland Security dIT-VII 1VS s.Auoj Investigations (HSI), the Hjfit hoavw Alleghany Sheriff's Office dll-VII l«d Avqanivs sn Nior and the Boone Police De­ dOT-VIT sjnm partment for their assis­ tance in this case. d6-£ PaM Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven R. Kaufman is han­ s«noHSS3Nisn9 dling the prosecution for the case. 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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue 1 Shield Association. 1)92521} 6/13 �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, M ARCH 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Higty Country Seed Swap and Growers School to take place on March 15 All aspiring and practicing area garden­ ers are invited to Ashe Family Central on Saturday, March 15, to the High Country Seed Swap. The event features a day-long open exchange of seeds, plus a workshop on apple tree grafting taught by area experts. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., gardeners will be able to display their own surplus seeds and view the offerings of others on tables set up in the cafeteria space. The seed swap will continue throughout the day. Coffee and food locally prepared by Subs 2 GO, A&M Concessions and Reid's Catering will be available for purchase on-site at Family Central throughout the morning and early afternoon. The grafting workshop and fruit-scionwood exchange will be held from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m., led by nationally known apple experts Ron and Suzanne Joyner. Gardeners are encouraged to bring any surplus seeds, bulbs, corms, plants and fruit scion wood they can to exchange. Seed swaps operate on the honor prin­ ciple that gardeners will bring whatever they can this year, grow what they take from this swap, and bring more seeds from their crops to next year's seed swap. The Seed Swap takes place in the Com­ munity Space of Ashe Family Central, located at 626 Ashe Central School Rd., in Jefferson. The N.C. Cooperative Ex­ tension sponsors the event, with support from the Ashe County Farmers Market. Ron and Suzanne Joyner, of Big Horse Creek Farm in Lansing, will teach the grafting workshop. They are nationally known for their conservation and propa­ gation of old Southern Apple varieties. The grafting workshop taught by the Joyners will be hands-on, with partici­ pants able to learn with the actual tools of the trade. Apple rootstocks will be avail­ able for purchase at the workshop, so if participants choose, they can graft several trees to then bring home and plant them­ selves. A flat fee of $10 will allow participants to graft up to three fruit trees. Information about collecting scionwood samples for grafting can be found at the Big Horse Creek website: http://www.bighorsecreekfarm.com/horticulture.htm Area Extension Agent Richard Boylan coordinates the Seed Swap, with assis­ tance from Blue Ridge Women in Agri­ culture and Ashe County Farmers Market volunteers. Boylan said the venue has been perfect for past seed swaps, but that participation is always crucial to make the event a suc­ cess. "Ashe Family Central's Community Space is the perfect spot to meet up and swap seeds in an open exchange," he said. "The area is big enough that folks can spread-out, browse seeds, and talk. The File photo | Jefferson Post At the Seed Swap held last year, Evan Holman, 9, and his grandfather Joe Graybeal learned the technique of grafting apple scionwood to rootstock from Leah Jalfon. The scionwood de­ termines the variety of apple produced, while the rootstock determines the size of the tree. more participants who bring seeds to share, the better the Swap will be." The event is free and open to all garden­ ers and farmers in the region. For more N.C.'s drivers license now offers 'veteran' label Starting in March, quali­ fied North Carolina mili­ tary veterans will be able to carry the designation "Veteran" on their driver licenses and identifica­ tion cards. Thanks to.a law passed by the General Assembly, veterans who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces who present their DD-214 discharge form can apply at a driver li­ cense office for the new designation. "We are happy to have this new program under­ way," state Motor Vehi­ cles Commissioner Kelly Thomas said. "If you're a vet, we hope you'll take advantage of this new op­ portunity to carry your record of service and your state's appreciation $300 Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber information, email richard_boylan@ncsu. edu or call Cooperative Extension at 828264-3061. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ^T.n^n, DRIVER LICENSE 300030557830 JOHN DOE 1100 NEW BERN AVE RALEIOH NC 27697-0001 with you anywhere you go." Thomas, N.C. DOT Secretary Tony Tata, legislative members, and representatives of the state's Veterans Affairs Office and the N.C. Re­ tail Merchants Associa­ tion kicked off the launch of the new "Veteran" des­ ignation Friday, March 7 at the N.C. Museum of History before an exhibit about N.C. service mem­ bers. Military veterans re­ quested the designation to assist them in obtain­ ing military discounts from a wide variety of retailers and service pro­ viders without having to show a military dis­ charge form. class: C ondors: None restr None issued: 10-22-2013 expires: 07-09-2021 sex M ht: 6-02 eyes: BRO hair BLK race: birthdate; 04-12-1952 The state Department of Motor Vehicles are now providing special driver licenses for veterans. The IDs will make it easier for military veterans to receive discounts by having their pho­ to ID and the designation on one card. Putting the designa­ tion on the driver license or ID card will enable the state's veterans to show their photo ID and vet­ eran status at the same time. Many states are making the designations available. Veterans who are in­ terested in applying for the designation can take their DD-214 discharge form to a driver license office to show they been honorably discharged. Veterans can request the designation be added to their license at their next renewal at no addi­ tional charge. If veterans would like to add the designation at any other time, they may present the discharge form and request a dupli­ cate license at any driver license office in the state. Thank you for reading the Jefferson Post. Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Average monthly amount an Ik* APPLY FOR' ^ YOUR NEW ^ BRAND JEWELR ^ CREDIT CARD TODAY! MARCH 12-31 American spends 6n tobacco products 30% OFF Average monthly amount an All DIAMOND Jewelry American spends on alcohol SILVER* JEWELRY PEARL JEWELRY ESTATE JEWELRY Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. SEIKO & CITIZEN 14K GOLD EARRINGS WATCHES d Jewef/w The Jefferson Post Next to Lowes Foods . tWilkesboro • AI- a I • ^ 336-846-7164 S< LIaw4 •/-» I AtaiA A Cam __ 336-667-2257 www.brandjewelrync.com NEW SPRING JEWELRY ARRIVING DAILY �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 FRIDAY, MARC H 14, 2014 COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 14-18 Friends of the Ashe County Public Library lave all sorts of books magazines available for purchase, shelved by genre or author. Come in today and choose from a wide selection of very gently used hardbacks and paperbacks from $1 to $6. Magazines are routinely priced from 10 cents to $1 each. In honor of St. Pat­ rick's Day we have several baskets featuring Ireland . from history and art, to Irish toasts and jokes. Baskets for children, bas­ kets for little and big kids, and all sorts of imagina­ tive items in those baskets are ready to be given to friends and family. Visit the library and check out our selections. March 14 - 21 Water's Landscape Exhibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paintings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. For more information about Water's Landscape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. March 14 - April 22 Library on Mondays, be­ ginning March 17, 2014. March 15 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. High Ashe Community Foundation Grant Op­ portunity will available miss this annual event at Ashe Family Central Community Center in Jef­ ferson. all aspiring and practicing area gardeners are invited for a day-long open exchange of seeds, plus workshops on vegeta­ ble and fruit growing and taught by area experts. Gardeners are encouraged to bring any surplus seeds, bulbs, corms, plants, and scionwood they can to exchange. However, you do not need to bring seeds to participate. NC Cooperative Extension's New River Headwaters Alternative Agriculture Program sponsor the event, with support from the Ashe County Farmers Market, Seeds of Change, Blue Ridge Women in Ag­ riculture, and other com­ online at www.nccommunityfoundation.org. The 2014 grant application period will be open from March 14-April 22,2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grant-making in 2014 will not exceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Community Ad­ vancement Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Affili­ ate Grants Chairperson, 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfolks@skybest .com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Country Seed Swap and Growers School. Don't munity partners. For more information visit, www. AsheFarmersMarket.com. 2 p.m. Fairy Houses. Come out to New River State Park and use your imagination and natural materials to build a wood­ land creature house. Each person or family will build a small house for an imagi­ nary creature. Meet at the NC Hwy 221's Visitor Center. 2 - 4 p.m. Gospel Sing Fundraiser. Hosted by the Ashe Shrine will be held at 117 Morphew Lane, Jefferson. Don't miss good music, fellow­ ship and light refresh­ ments. The cost is $5. For more information, call 336-977-8811. 7:30 p.m. The Todd Wright Trio will appear in the Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. Todd Wright, an Ambassador of Jazz for western N.C., joined the Appalachian State Univer­ sity music faculty in 1990 and has been a fixture on the jazz scene ever since. Wright performs on saxo­ phone, and joining him will be Keith McCuthen on piano and Andy Page on guitar. This versatile jazz trio covers the full spectrum from Gershwin to Streisand. Wright was a winner of a Jazz Fellow­ ship Award given by the N.C. Arts Council. He has appeared at Spoleto Festi­ val in Charleston, and has performed with interna­ tional jazz greats Benny Golson. Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, and the Mar­ cus Roberts Trio. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets or more information, call the Arts Council at 336846-2787. March 16 , 2 p.m. Let's Talk Fish­ ing. It won't be long till spring. We will discuss equipment, tactic and all rules for fishing for small mouth bass in the New River. Meet a ranger at the New River State Park 221 Visitor Center. March 18 6:30 p.m. Predicting Mountain Weather, the Old-Timey Way. Joe Mul- lis will share his secrets and methods of predicting weather at the monthly meeting of the New River Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. The meeting will be held at the West Jefferson Coffee House. For more information, vis­ it www.newrivermoa.org. March 20 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the National Guard Ar­ mory. 1147 Old U.S. 16, Jefferson. All donors must present a photo ID and will be eligible to win a $1,500 gift certificate. To make an appointment, call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. The Todd Wright Trio at Ashe Arts Center Todd Wright, an Ambas­ sador of Jazz for western North Carolina, joined the Appalachian State Univer­ sity music faculty in 1990 and he's been a fixture on the jazz scene ever since. The Todd Wright Trio will appear in the Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center on Satur­ day evening, March 15, at 7:30 pm. Todd Wright performs on saxophone and joining him will be Keith McCuthen on piano and Andy Page on guitar. This versatile jazz trio covers the full spectrum from Gershwin to Streisand. At Appalachian State Uni­ versity, Todd Wright is the director of jazz studies and teaches Jazz In American Society, Improvisation Iand II, Jazz Piano, and directs Jazz Ensemble I. Wright also teaches applied jazz and assists with combos. He cre­ ated the Appalachian Jazz Vocal Ensemble and direct­ ed it for ten years. He is the recipient of and for jazz workshops in the North Carolina Arts Freiburg, Germany. He has performed infor­ Council Jazz Composers Fellowship Grant, Teacher mally with jazz artists such of the Year (Hayes School as Matt Wilson, Gary Smuof Music), and several com­ lyan, Don Braden, Chris munity service awards. He Vadala, Jack Wilkins, Jon has shared the stage with Metzger, and David Baker. numerous jazz artists. Some As an undergraduate, Andy include Dr. Billy Taylor, Joe was a finalist in Virginia Williams, Benny Golson, Commonwealth University Clark Terry, Randy Brecker, Classical Guitar Competi­ Wycliffe Gordon, Ingrid tion. Keith McCutchen directs Jenson and the Marcus Rob­ erts Trio. His performances Appalachian State Universi­ have taken him to Europe, ty's Gospel Choir, Glee Club Mexico, the Caribbean and and Jazz Vocal Ensemble. He has taught at Berea Col­ Brazil. Andy Page teaches ap­ lege, University of Minne­ plied jazz guitar, History of sota, Minneapolis, and St. Rock Music, Jazz in Ameri­ Olaf College. He is currently can Society and Jazz/Pop pursuing a Doctorate in Theory at Appalachian State Choral Conducting from the University. Page maintains Indiana University Jacobs an active schedule in the School of Music, BloomSoutheast with a variety of ington. As a composer, ar­ jazz and rock ensembles. He ranger, pianist and choral has performed internation­ director, Keith has received ally at the Montreux Jazz numerous commissions and Festival in Switzerland, Ja­ grants for his religious cho­ pan's Muroran Jazz Cruise, ral music as well as his origi- dish > Make the Switch to DISH Today and S a v e5 0 % f r Promotional prices starting at only... s 19"l for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or 'P*d2offer WZMAMKZ PACKAGES UNDER 5 0 riVC rial jazz compositions and arrangements. Under a national endow­ ment grant in 1998, Keith was commissioned to write Spiritual Medley. Written for a community choir and jazz quintet, the work combines elements of gospel and jazz and was accompanied by legendary jazz artists, pia­ nist Kenny Barron, the late saxophonist Stanley Turpen­ tine, bassist Richard Davis, and Carl Allen on drums. Keith is the recipient of the A1 Smith Felkiwship Professional Development Grant, presented by the Ken­ tucky Arts Council, for his arrangements of the music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. As a jazz pianist, Keith has performed with such artists as Mel Torme, Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Todd Wright, will be joined by pianist Keith MCuthen and gui­ tarist Andy Page, for a performance on Saturday night at the Ashe Arts Center. Doc Severinsen, Diane Schuur, bassist Richard Da­ vis, drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt and trumpeter Brad Goode. 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I.' iti—i^i*— < IM>* .for the best ADVERTISING RESULTS �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, MARC H 14, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-11 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-14 AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Wilson Magisterial Distnct of Grayson County, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: BEING TWO (2) tracts, con­ taining 13.588 and 38.210 Acres, more or less, respect­ ively. as shown on a plat of survey entitled "Arthur Dixon Estate" dated June 6, 2003, by D. B. Dudley and Associates. Licensed Land Surveyors; and BEING Grayson County Tax Parcel 61-A-24; and BEING the remainder of the land conveyed by deed dated September 22, 1980, of record in the Circuit Court Clerk's Of­ fice of Grayson County, Virgin­ ia. in Deed Book-203, Page 471 TERMS SPECIAL WAR­ RANTY DEED Bid Opening to occur at the Law Office of Roger D. Brooks, 552 E. Main Street. Independ­ ence, Virginia 24348 A depos­ it of $500 00 m certified funds must accompany each bid; successful bidders must provide additional certified funds for a total of ten percent (10%) of the bid within 10 days of the Bid Opening. The bal­ ance shall be paid in cash, cer­ tified or cashier's check upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court and delivery of a special warranty deed, to oc­ cur within forty-five (45) days of the date of sale and approv­ al of same by the Circuit Court. Real property taxes shall be prorated as of the date of dos­ ing. Property Is sold "AS IS" without warranty of any kind as to the physical condition and subject to all matters of record. All costs of conveyances, ex­ amination of title, state and loc­ al recording taxes, Notary tees, preparation of deed (which shall be with Special Warranty of Title) and grantor tax there­ on to be at the cost of the pur­ chaser. Sale shall be subject to such other terms and condi­ tions that may be announced by the Special Commissioners on day of sale. Copies of the aforesaid survey and approved bid forms are available at the respective of­ fices of the Commissioners, provided below. The commis­ sioners reserve the right to ac­ cept or reject any bids not tendered on approved bid forms or which are otherwise nonconforming. ROGER D. BROOKS, Special Commissioner JOHN T. KILBY, Special Com­ missioner FOR INFORMATION CON­ TACT: Roger D. Brooks, The Law Office. P.C., 552 E. Main St., Post Office Box 400, Inde­ pendence, Virginia 24348: tele­ phone - (276)773-2843; John T. Kilby, Kilby & Hurley, 122 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jeffer­ son, North Carolina 28694; telephone - (336) 246-3144. Publish: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/2014 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 3rd Au­ gust, 2011 as Administrator CTA of the estate of JAMES ROSS CAUDILL, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 29th day of May, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are requested to make Immediate payment to the un­ dersigned. This 28th day of February, 2014. Robert Caudill, Administrator CTA c/o John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves Attorney for Administrator CTA REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC PO Box 67 West Jefferson, North Caro­ lina 28694 Published 2.28/14/3 7.14/3 14.14/3.21.14 STATE of NORTH IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE DAVENPORT YATES INCOMPETENT ADULT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Under and by virtue of an Or­ der entered by Honorable Pam W Barlow, Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County. North Carolina, on 5th day of Febru­ ary 2014 in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commissioner will on 28th March 2014, 2 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse door in Jefferson. North Carolina (on the first floor) offer to sale for the highest bidder, for cash the following described land situ­ ate West Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, and more particularly de­ scribed as follows. BEING all of Lots 9 and 10, Section 3 of Cranberry Springs Subdivision as show on plat of said Section of said Subdivi­ sion of record in the office of the Register of Deeds for Ashe County in Plat Book 3, page 84, to which recorded plat ref­ erence is hereby made for a more specific description and location of said lots SUBJECT to those certain ex­ ceptions as set out and de­ scribed in Book 336, at page 558 And being the same land as described in and conveyed by that certain deed of record in the Ashe County Registry in Deed Book 336, at page 558. A good faith deposit of ten per cent (10%) of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 10th day of March. 2014. John B. "Jak" Reeves Reeves Law Firm. PLLC PO Drawer 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 03/14/14, 03/21/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-09 ' IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBECCA DILLON INCOMPETENT ADULT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust ex­ ecuted by Landstar Develop­ ment, LLC. dated February 14, 2007, and recorded in Book 362, Page 554, and Deed of Trust, dated March 12, 2010, Book 406. Page 2188, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Caro­ lina; and under and by virtue of the authonty vested in the un­ dersigned Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the payment of the indebted­ ness thereby secured and the said Deeds of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, and the holder of the indebtedness thereby se­ cured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the pur­ pose of satisfying said in­ debtedness. the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at First Floor Lobby of the Ashe County Courthouse 150 Government Circle Jefferson. NC 28640 10:00 am Monday, March 24, 2014 all of the property conveyed in said Deeds of Trust, including any improvements thereon, which property, as of February 11, 2014, was owned by Landstar Development. LLC, as re­ flected by the records of the of­ fice of the Ashe County Re­ gister of Deeds, the same ly­ ing and being located in Obids Township, Ashe County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEING all those certain six tracts located in Obids Town­ ship, Ashe County. North Car­ olina and more particularly de­ scribed in Exhibit "A" attached to deed of trust recorded March 15,2010, Book 406, Page 2188, Ashe County Re­ gistry Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at. or relating to the property being offered for sale. This property is to be sold subject to city and county ad valorem taxes, spe­ cial assessments, prior deeds of trust, liens, federal tax lien, rights-of-way. or easements, if any. and the statutes, rules and regulations of the United States Bankruptcy Code and the United States Bankruptcy Courts. The Substitute Trustee, afler sale, will require the highest bidder to immediately make a NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE cash deposit of five percent Under and by virtue of an Or­ der entered by Honorable Pam (5%) of the amount of the bid, or seven hundred fifty-dollars W. Barlow, Clerk of Superior ($750.00), whichever is great­ Court of Ashe County, North er. Any successful bidder shall Carolina, on 24th day of Janu­ be required to tender the full ary 2014 in the above cap­ balance purchase price so bid tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commissioner will in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee on 28th March 2014, 2 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse door in tenders a deed for the prop­ erty or attempts to tender such Jefferson, North Carolina (on deed. Should said successful the first floor) offer to sale for the highest bidder, for cash the bidder fail to pay the full bal­ ance purchase price so bid at following described land situ­ that time, the bidder shall re­ ate West Jefferson Township. main liable on the bid as Ashe County, North Carolina, provided by statute. and more particularly de­ scribed as follows: An Order of possession of the property may be issued pursu­ BEGINNING on a stake, Carl ant to G. S. 45-21.29 in favor Miller, John S. Miller (formerly of the purchaser and against Elsie Cooper) and Sanford the party or parties in posses­ Wyatt comer, running with sion by the Clerk of Superior Miller's line North 87 Vt West Court of Ashe County Any 22 poles to a stake; thence person who occupies the prop­ North 2 Vt East 7 poles and 6 erty pursuant to a rental agree­ links to a stake; thence South ment entered into or renewed 87 V* East 22 poles to a stake in the wire fence; thence South on or after October 1, 2007, may. after receiving the notice 2 Vi West crossing a small drain 7 poles and 6 links to the of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ BEGINNING, containing one ten notice to the landlord. The (1) acre, more or less. notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental And being the same land as agreement, the tenant is liable described in and conveyed by for rent due under the rental that certain deed of record in agreement prorated to the ef­ the Ashe County Registry in Deed Book 131, at page 1538. fective date of the termination. A good faith deposit of ten per cent (10%) of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 10th day of March. 2014. John B "Jak" Reeves Reeves Law Firm, PLLC PO Drawer 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 3/14/14, 3/21/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors for the Estate of Patricia El­ len Mills AKA Patricia Waters Mills, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 7th day of June. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 7th day of March of 2014 For the Estate of Patricia Ellen Mills AKA Patricia Waters Mills Robert George Mills 2203 Flora Vista Court Greensboro. NC 27406 John Brackett Mills 3508 Shadeland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Published: 3/14/14, 3/21/14, 3/28/14, 4/4/14 Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. The Notice of Sale hereby giv­ en is in satisfaction of the re­ quirements of the above-men­ tioned Deed of Trust and the requirements contained in the North Carolina General Stat­ utes with respect to posting or publishing of notice of sale This 11th day of March, 2014 Charles E. Clement, Substi­ tute Trustee 756 West King Street Boone. NC 28607 828-264-6411 PUBLISHED: 3/14/14 & 3/21/14 NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER S SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 27. 2014 AT 3:30 P.M. PROPERTY LOCATION: On Virginia Secondary Route 726 (Whitetop Gap Road), approxop approx imately One an one-quarter and (1.25) miles west of its inter­ section with US 58 (Highlands Parkway). Pursuant to the Order of the Grayson County Circuit Court (Case No. CL-09-000023-00) entered on August 2, 2013, Special Commissioners Roger D. Brooks and John T. Kilby shall offer for sale, by sealed bids, all of the following de­ scribed property, lying in the ————1 Sales / Business Development Legal Notices / Notoccs To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Helen Roland, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, the under­ signed does notify all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to present them on or before the 6th day of June. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 7th day of March, 2014 Randy L Roland, Executor c/o Charles E Clement Clement Law Office Attorney at Law 756 West King Street P. O. 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I 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER �PAGE 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 14,2014 JEFFERSON POST Civitas Media nEVV Sprint Cup results The Kobalt 400 Brad Keselowski knew Dale Earnhardt Jr. was low on gas Sunday and make him push It to the last drop before passing him in the final lap. Keselowski sweeps Vegas Takes Sprint Cup race after Earnhardt runs out of gas Greg Beacham SOUND OFF Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he probably didn't have enough fuel to finish. Being in Vegas, he decid­ ed to gamble anyway. And when Earnhardt's tank went bust on the final lap, Brad Keselowski was right there to clean up. Keselowski surged ahead when Earnhardt ran out of fuel, claiming a dramatic victory Sunday in the NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Earnhardt's Chevy sputtered and slowed out of the second turn, and "We were trying to Keselowski roared past him on the backsave as much (fuel) as stretch in his Penske Ford for the first we can and make it weekend sweep in his career. work, but we knew we Keselowski followed up Saturday's Nationwide Series victory with his first were short." Las Vegas Cup win, doing it in exhila­ —Dale Earnhardt Jr. rating fashion against the friend and mentor who gave him his first big break came out or not, because it was just a in racing. ticking time bomb. It worked in our "That's what you live for as a driver, favor today." at least I do," Keselowski said. "Those Earnhardt finished second and didn't moments where you're side by side, and regret it, secure in his overall position you lay it all out on the racetrack and thanks to the new rules in the Chase for bring back the car with the tires smok­ the Sprint Cup championship, which ing, engine smoking, and you're worn puts increased emphasis on wins. Still, out inside because you gave it all you Earnhardt and his Hendrick had. It was one of those races there at Motorsports ride were just a few ounces the end." of fuel shy of earning their second vic­ Keselowski knew all about the fuel tory in three races to start the season. shortage faced by Earnhardt and Carl When Earnhardt sat down for his Edwards, who both made their final pit post-race news conference in front of stops about 10 laps before him. So two rans of his sponsor's energy drink, Keselowski decided to force the issue, he picked up one can wistfully: "That's getting around Edwards and pushing all we needed, just 16 ounces." for the lead so Earnhardt would be The Daytona 500 champion was dis­ forced to abandon his conservative, fuel- appointed, but not discouraged after his saving lines. spectacular start to the NASCAR sea­ "I felt like we could run him down," son. He also finished second last week Keselowski said about the driver who at Phoenix. put him in his first Nationwide ride. "He "We weren't supposed to make it," was going to have to burn fuel to keep Earnhardt said. "We were trying to save me behind him. At that point, it was just as much as we can and make it work, • a matter o f whether a vellnw fflaffl hut u/p knmir u/P viPro chr>rt WP ur/mlrl. n't have finished second if we didn't have that strategy." Keselowski, the 2012 Sprint Cup champion, virtually assured himself of a spot in the Chase after missing it entire­ ly last season. "It's just such a reliever for everyone on the team to get that win in early, and be able to enjoy the races and opportu­ nities that we have instead of being stressed out about them," Keselowski said. "You know, I think if anything it actually lends itself to better racing." Earnhardt also praised NASCAR's new Chase setup, which allowed him to take a fuel gamble in Vegas after win­ ning already this season. Additional wins are worth bonus points in the Chase, while a second-place finish does­ n't help his position much — hence the motivation to go for broke on an empty tank. "I think the new format is definitely is showing it has tons of positives," Earnhardt said. "It's better as far as entertainment for our sport. It gives us freedom, and it's nice to have that free­ dom to do the things that we did today, even though we knew our odds weren't good. We really shouldn't have made it, and we didn't, but we got to try because of the new system." With his wife due to give birth at any minute, Paul Menard finished third in his Richard Childress Racing Chevy in front of Keselowski's teammate, polesitter Joey Logano. Edwards was fifth in a Roush Fenway Racing Ford, and Earnhardt teammate Jimmie Johnson came in sixth. The Las Vegas race is the first of 11 on 1.5-mile tracks, and NASCAR spent much of the offseason working on ways to improve the racing on these tracks with a new aerodynamics package and other improvements. The changes resulted in 23 drivers breaking the track speed record during qualifying, but the racing wasn't particularly thrilling until that finril lan THIS WEEK'S LOW PRICE Better Homes Furniture Co. FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY Ik lapst Selection of Scrta Bedingt m La-Z-Boy Rediners In The Area! Roe (joky hntarelocMng NEW CHEVROLET IBURBAN 4X4 Sunday at Las Vegas 1. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267 laps, 134.6 rating. 48 points, $449,048. 2. (14) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 121.7, 43, $263,005 3. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet. 267. 108.1,42, $237,719. 4. (1) Joey Logano. Ford, 267, 109.8, 41. $209,596. 5. (11) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267, 88.2, 40. $170,730. 6. (5) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 124.8, 39. $186,831 7. (10) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267. 94, 37. $134,920 8. (13) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 91.2, 36. $137,470. 9. (15) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267, 102.7, 35. $162,006. 10. (29) Matt Kenseth, Toyota. 267, 92.6, 35, $163,281. 11. (20) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 108.1, 34. $164,076. 12. (27) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 83.1, 33. $121,410. 13. (9) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 267, 83.1, 31, $144,385. 14. (12) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 96.6, 30. $139,068 15. (7) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 267,76.4, 29. $144,474. 16. (4) Austin Dillon. Chevrolet, 267, 82.4, 28, $155,096. 17. (19) Jeff Burton. Toyota, 267, 71.1,27, $115,960. 18. (18) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 267, 67.7, 26, $125,018. 19. (17) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 266, 76.6, 25, $132,005. 20. (34) Trevor Bayne, Ford. 266, 65.9, 0, $102,060. 21. (22) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 266, 58, 23. $112,060. 22. (25) Greg Biffle, Ford, 266, 52.5, 22, $143,435. 23. (3) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 266, 84.4,21, $141,851. 24. (43) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 266, 56, 20. $126,680. 25. (8) Aric Almirola, Ford, 264, 60.3. 19, $136,771. 26. (23) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 264, 62.9, 18, $94,835. 27. (6) Ricky Stenhouse Jr.. Ford. 264, 68.8, 17. $132,960. 28. (30) Casey Mears, Chevrolet. 264, 54.6, 16. $120,193. 29. (38) Michael Annett, Chevrolet. 264, 50.8, 15. $109,868. 30. (33) David Gilliland, Ford, 264, 54.1, 14, $116,493. 31. (37) Justin Allaajer. ChevrdTet, 264, 42.1. 13. $1^,682. 32. (26) David Ragan, Ford, 263, 45.2, 12, $102,435. 33. (24) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 263, 40.3, 11, $125,893. 34. (40) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 262,41.7, 10, $91,535. 35. (39) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 261, 33.5, 9, $91,310. 36. (28) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 261, 41.5, 8. $91,110. 37. (36) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 259, 33.1, 7, $90,883. 38. (41) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 258, 27.3, 6. $85,590. 39. (42) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 253, 27.9, 5, $81,590. 40. (32) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 240, 28.9, 4, $77,590. 41. (16) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet. 237, 92.4, 4, $114,623. 42. (31) Josh Wise. Chevrolet, 212, 97 Q 9 CfiQ riQn 43. (35) Michael McDowell, Ford, engine. 141, 33.4, 1. $66,090. Next race: The Food City 500 Sunday in Bristol, Conn.* Nationwide Series Saturday at Las Vegas 1. (2) Brad Keselowski, $92,995. 2. (7) Kyle Busch. $63,450. 3. (4) Kyle Larson, $51,550. 4. (3) Dale Earnhardt Jr., $33,700. 5. (9) Chase Elliott. $35,775. 6. (6) Matt Kenseth, $25,775. 7. (5) Brian Scott. $32,325. 8. (17) Trevor Bayne, $29,050. 9. (12) Chris Buescher. $27,960. 10. (10) Regan Smith, $29.650. FAN* c e .j i x m v r. 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SPORTS Vol. 89, Issue 22 INSIDE Winter sports award winners SKRVING ASIII. COI 'NTY, NOKTII CAROLINA SINCE 1923 S £ tfl » B New restaur; open in Jefff Page 2 Page 6 Tuesday. March 18.2014 ACSO to participate in Operation Medi ByWil Petty ipettytforvitasmedia.com The Ashe County Sher­ iff's Department, alongside most of the state's 100 counties, will participate in Operation Medicine Drop, sponsored by Safe Kids North Carolina. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, depu­ ties will be at Ashe Services for Aging collecting expired prescriptions, preventing them from being used or getting into the hands of children. "Right when you walk in, we will be there with a couple of tables," said Phil Howell, detective with the Ashe County Sheriffs De­ partment. "We will have all kinds of poison control magnets and brochures they can take with them." Howell said the event is part of National Poison Pre­ vention Week, which runs from Sunday. March 16 to Saturday, March 22. Over the four years the week-long event has oc­ curred, Operation Medicine Drop has retrieved and destroyed more than 52.8 million dosages through­ out North Carolina. Howell said during these events, every pill is accounted for. so they can keep track of the medications as closely as possible. "We even see what the pill looks like, find out what it is and put it into an (Microsoft) Excel spread­ sheet." Howell said. "We OPERATION know what we have and what amount." But where do they go? the ACSO has a detailed process on how they handle the medications they re­ ceive. For this event, the de­ partment will send the med­ ications to the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. For other medications they re­ ceive throughout the year, it's stored away and eventu­ ally sent to Charlotte. "We keep everything that is collected here in one lo­ cation where it is locked in barrels," Howell said. "In December, we take them to Charlotte to an incinera­ tor. It's a large-scale melting shop." Because of the chain of custody. Howell said, depu­ ties have to accompany the medications when they are sent to the incinerator. In 2013, the department brought down four barrels, the most the department has collected. Part of that has to do with the ACSO now able to alk>w people to anonymous­ ly bring in medications to their building. Howell said last year they were involved with seven different events, but with the addition of a drug box in the Sheriffs Office, they now take the collections year-round. "With drug boxes, any­ body can bring medications in and we don't ask any questions," he said. "They drop it into the box and then they can leave." Sheriff James Williams said anything involving pharmaceuticals can be bnnight in. "What we have the most of is people that have folks who have recently passed away from cancer." he said. "They have huge amounts of high scheduled (pre­ scribed) narcotics and pain­ killers and their families don't know what to do with iL" Howell said the number of dosage units received at events has decreased dras­ tically. since people are See Medicine | 5 Lansing acquires land for park expansion By Wil Petty ipetty®clvitasmedia com Fallowing an ex­ ecutive session on Monday, March 10, discussing the town's park ex­ pansion plan, the Lansing Board of Wil Petty 1 Jefferson Post Aldermen voted unanimously to The Lansing Board of Aldermen dis­ proceed with the cuss matters related to the Lansing project beginning Creeper Trail Park grant, provided by with the acquisition the N.C. Department of Parks and Rec­ of an approximately reation on Monday, March 10. Carolina Realty.Inc. |Jefferson Post 34-acre parcel on "We have to consider The State of N.C. reneged on Its promise to purchase Phase III of the Vannoy properties, which adjoins Mount Jefferson the west bank of Big Horse that our water and sewer Natural Area. Land that was originally designated for hiking trails and camping areas, could now be used for a golf Creek. system is over 20 years course. Owned by Jeff Thomp­ old," Reeves said. "We son, the $210,000 hill-top don't know at what points property overlooks the we are going to have prob­ town and will be purchased lems there. We have got to and developed with a think about this." $500,000 matching funds Alderman Mauvine PARTF (Parks and Rec­ Shepard spoke of people in reation Trust Fund) grant the community confronting from the N.C. Division of her about the project costs. Parks and Recreation. n.- A A n..l> A. uLt. t_l .1 VMt 1. A i- _ -1 • r / 11 A AAA \ • "I cannot see the town af­ By Alan Bulluck earthly idea and I'll bet nobody in of (110.809 acres)/ Planned infrastructure fording something like this abulluckfoivitasmedlacom the State does either." The state finalized the purchase for the expansion of the with the needs we have," The State of N.C. balked at its In January, Pardue wrote a let­ of Phase I on Mar. 16. 2010. Phase Lansing Creeper Trail Park she said. promise to purchase 111 acres of ter to Gov. Pat McCrory, on behalf II was purchased Aug. 21, 2013. includes primitive camping Rembert also proposed land belonging to the heirs of Wade of the Vannoy heirs, urging him to Both tracts of land are now part of sites, a disc golf course, a that the town needs to look Vannoy that adjoins Mount Jeffer­ "put the wheels in motion" to get Mount Jefferson Natural Area. bathhouse, parking for 60 into seeing what work can son Natural Area. "While Phase II was purchased at the state to follow through with its cars and an extension of the be done by members of the Now. that land is for sale to the promise to purchase the land. a later date than originally agreed, park's existing walking and town government. general public. In a letter written to McCrory due to the recession, everyone biking trail. "We need to see what "We had no funding to finish the dated Jan. 10, 2014, Pardue. writ­ agreed that the state should have During the regularly portion of the work can be acquisition," N.C. Div. of Parks and ing on behalf of the Vannoy heirs, the land for future generations and scheduled meeting of the done by the administration Recreation Chief of Planning and wrote, "In 2008, the state took an the Vannoy heirs were happy to Lansing Aldermen, the fo­ of the town." he said. Natural Resources Brian Strong option to purchase the entire tract help by allowing the option to be cus of discussion was on Rose responded, saying said. of land consisting of approximately renewed for the benefit of all," Parfunding for the Lansing part of her job is to get When asked if and when the 372.26 acres. The state contracted due wrote. "The state then, unfor­ Park and the Greater Lan­ members of the community state plans to purchase Phase III, to purchase one phase each year tunately. allowed the option to run sing Area Development to help and the grant mon­ Wilkes Co.-based realtor and list­ beginning with Phase I (154.657 out on Phase III." (GLAD). ey can only go to the park ing agent for the property Carolyn acres), Phase II (106.794 acres) In February's meeting, itself. See Land I 5 Frazier-Pardue said, "I have no and the final Phase III consisting the Board derided to put "This is more than a one GLAD in charge of the person job." she said. project, which would estab­ Alderman Dylan Lightlish a salary for Ann Rose, foot said this would be an Project Manager of the ongoing discussion for fu­ nonprofit organization, at ture meetings. "Ability to Work" By Alan Bulluck a maximum of $1,000 per "This is going to take a abuMuckforvrtasmedia.com The N.C. Council on month. couple of years and there March is "Developmen­ Developmental Disabili­ "We just need to discuss will be a lot of discussions," tal Disabilities Awareness ties (NCCDD) and other it, get the pros and cons he said. Month" and Jessica Ro­ related organizations cel­ and see what our feel­ The Board decided to land, Patricia Calloway ebrate "Developmental ings are," Lansing mayor table the funding of GLAD and Shari Rognstad are Disabilities Awareness George Rembert said. until a special meeting, just a few of those in Ashe Month" each March ever Rembert said GLAD's where they can receive County who are raising since former President concern is making sure the more information and have awareness and making a Ronald Reagan signed the Lansing Board of Aldermen Beth Johnson, the finance difference in the lives of first proclamation in 1987. are behind the project, but officer of Lansing in atten­ those living with develop­ According to the Na­ expressed with the town's dance. mental disabilities. tional Institutes of Health, limited budget, $1,000 a There will be a special "Ashe County, like every developmental disabili­ month is "significant." meeting of the Lansing other county, has a need ties are defined as longFile Photo I Jefferson Post Alderman Brenda Reeves Board of Aldermen on for services for people term problems that affect also expressed concern, Monday. March 24, to fur­ people to learn more about with disabilities," Rogns­ physical and/or mental few examples. "During 'Developmen­ the 172,000 people in N.C. mentioning the towns wa­ ther discuss the PARTF tad, executive director for functions. Autism. Down ter and sewer as a future grant. Summit Support Services Syndrome and certain tal Disabilities Awareness who have developmental significant cost. Month', we encourage learning disorders are a of Ashe, Inc., said. See Expansion | 5 See Awareness | 5 Slate breaks promise to buy land at Mount .Jefferson March is Devetopmental Disabilities Awareness Month LifeStore Financial Group reports six month earnings (j^Store BANKING INSURANCE LifeStore Financial Group (LSFG), the holding company for LifeStore Bank and LifeStore Insurance Services, Inc., . recently reported net income of $380,102 for the six months ended Dec. 31,2013. LifeStore President and CEO Bob Washburn said, "1 am pleased with the progress we have made in several areas. We have continued to reduce problem assets and increased reserves while see­ ing some improvement in our local econ­ omies. The only negative in earnings is a reduction in mortgage fee income as long term rates have begun to creep up which has slowed refinances. However, we have seen an increase in construction lending and new home purchases." LifeStore Bank continues to see im­ proved capital ratios. The Total Risk Weighted ratio increased to 14.74 per­ cent, while anything over 10 percent is considered well capitalized. LifeStore Insurance reports a positive increase in earnings. They continue to enroll people in health insurance and over the past few months have been able to help a sig­ nificant number of individuals and fami­ lies sign up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act. LifeStore Financial Group, headquar­ tered in West Jefferson, provides bank­ ing, investment and insurance services. It is a federally chartered thrift holding company that owns 100% of the com­ mon stock of LifeStore Bank (Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender) and operates branches in Boone. Jefferson, Warrensville and West Jefferson. LifeS­ tore Insurance is an independent insur­ ance agency that serves these markets along with Elkin, Lenoir, North Wilkesboro and Sparta. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, M ARCH 18, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Coyote Kitchen i coming to Jefferson By Alan Bulluck abuttuck@>c ivttasmedia.com A restaurant familiar to many residents in the High Country is coming to Jef­ ferson. Coyote Kitchen, which has been a Boone staple since its inception, is open­ ing a second location in the spot previously occupied by J and J Chop House at 327 E. Main Street, in Jef­ ferson. Jaime Whitehead, who owns and operates Coy­ ote Kitchen with her hus­ band. Ben. said the plan is to open sometime in late spring "We used to live in West Jefferson," Whitehead said. "So, knowing a lot of people in the community, they asked us to bring it there." According to its website. Coyote Kitchen specializes in "Southwest Caribbean Soul food." The restaurant offers an assortment of burg­ ers, sandwiches, burritos, tacos and salads, among other things. In 2010, the restau­ rant was featured in "Our State" magazine's "100 Flags donated to Ashe Memorial Hospital Foods in 100 Counties" se­ ries. Reviewer Rob Rooks was the connoisseur of the Taos Boat, which consists of "cornbread, sweet pota­ toes, black beans, chicken, fried plantains, and to­ matoes, smothered with Monterey jack cheese and guac' (guacomole)." He loved it. "There's a need for Coyote (Kitchen) there," Whitehead said. "We offer something no one else in the area offers." Those unfamiliar with or interested in sampling Coyote Kitchens offer­ ings can visit the Boone location at 200 Southgate Drive, Boone, N.C., 28607. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 9 akufejck Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Laura Lambeth. RN. CEO of Ashe Memorial Hospital accepts flags donated by Pete Yates. "I am pleased to donate this new American flag and North Carolina State flag in honor of all Ashe Memorial Hospital health care professionals and employees for their contributions to the well being of the people of Ashe Coun­ Greer celebrates 99th birthday ty." said Yates. February restaurant grades Score: 97 A ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAFETE­ RIA (Jefferson) Inspection performed: Feb. 4 Score: 99 A FOOD LION MEATS (Jefferson) LEFT, Greer (right) and her doctor, Edward Miller. RIGHT, Greer (right) sits with her sibling. Billie McNeil. A birthday party was held at the John Luke Memorial Building in Glendale Springs on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at 2 p.m. for Ola McNeil Miller of West Jefferson. Greer was born Feb. 17, 1915 to Kirby and Ellen Faw McNeil, one of 12 children. Many family members and friends came to honor her, even her doctor, Edward Miller of Jefferson, was in attendance. Her only sibling, Billie McNeil, her pastor, Rev. Rick Miller and wife, a special friend Rev. Keith Elridge. Family members from Colorado, Montana and West Virginia, who couldn't attend sent cards and gifts with their best wishes. Greer, along with her family, want­ ed to thank everybody who attended the event or sent greetings to honor her. Also, she enjoyed the nice gifts and cards and enjoyed her day. Greer also thanks her grandchil­ dren who planned the party and the buffet, as well as the ones who helped decorate and clean before and after the event. The following are the restaurant and facility grades for Ashe County establishments that were inspected during the month of February. The Appalachian Dis­ trict Health Department is in charge of health in­ spections of cafeterias, restaurants and eateries in Ashe County. In ad­ dition, the department also covers Alleghany and Watauga Counties. Each month, the Jef­ ferson Post will provide the most recent scores for all of the county's restaurants as they are inspected. Inspection performed: Feb. 4 Score: 97 A LOWE'S FOODS MEATS (West Jeffer­ son) Inspection performed: Feb. 21 Score: 96 A BOJANGLES (Jeffer­ son) Inspection performed: Feb. 24 Score: 94 A COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT (Lan­ sing) WENDY'S (West Jef­ ferson) Inspection performed: Feb.10 Score: 95 A Inspection performed: Feb. 24 Score: 95 A LANSING FOODS MEAT MARKET (Lan­ sing) INGLES MEATS (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: Feb. 17 Score: 96 A CANDY SHACK CAFE (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: Feb. 18 Inspection performed: Feb. 27 Score: 91 A MARGATE KITCH­ EN (Jefferson) Inspection performed: Feb. 27 Score: 92 A ever .catch Get your game on at www.jeffersonpost.com Y Invite with our online ^ your friends college basketball & host your own public or private bracket contest! . bracket pool! i C«IM, NNEMT CAM»M*U amm 1MA Better Homes Furniture Co. fin. Quality Furmtum KMii* Bedroom. DWnj Room, Room AH bmm!* Cmilw**"* I Fru LoealWw* 527 E. Main | North WilkesOoro 336-838-2061 www.bettefturniture.com I «wal tk« aliffarai THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net » �JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES MS. SYBRINA LYNE AKERS ECKLUND Ms. Sybrina Lyne Akers Ecklund of Fleet­ wood passed away Mon­ day morning, March 10, 2014, at her residence. She was 56. Private me­ morial services will be held at a later date. Ms. Eck­ lund was born in Kanawha County, W.Va. on Thursday, May 30,1957. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Eck­ lund of Fleetwood; her parents, ' Cameron and Betty Akers of Fleet­ wood; and one brother, Andy Akers of Houston, Texas. No flowers please, me­ morials may be made to the American Diabetes As­ sociation, P.O. Box 11454, Al­ exandria, VA 22312. You may give the fam­ ily your condo­ lences at our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these ar­ rangements. COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 18 -21 Water's Landscape Ex­ hibit. Chilean artist Teresa Cerda will feature 35 paint­ ings in a colorful exhibit in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. For more infor­ mation about Waters Land­ scape, call the Ashe County Arts Council. March 18 - April 22 Ashe Community Foun­ dation Grant Opportunity will available online at www. nccommunityfoundation. org. The 2014 grant appli­ cation period will be open from March 14 - April 22, 2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grant-making in 2014 will not exceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Community Advance­ ment Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memo­ rial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Affiliate Grants Chairperson, 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfolks@ skybest.com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Library on Mondays, beginning March 17,' 2014. March 18 6:30 p.m. Predicting Mountain Weather, the Old-Timey Way. Joe Mullis will share his secrets and methods of predicting weather at the monthly meeting of the New River Chapter of the Military Of­ ficers Association of Ameri­ ca. The meeting will be held at the West Jefferson Coffee House. For more informa­ tion, visit www.newrivermoa.org. March 20 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the National Guard Armory, 1147 Old U.S. 16, Jefferson. All donors must present a photo ID and will be eligible to win a $1,500 gift certifi­ cate. To make an appoint­ ment, call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. March 21 Noon: Double Ribbon Cutting. Join the Chamber in welcoming new mem­ bers, Fleetwood Max Gen­ eral Store and Una's Turn with a double ribbon cut­ ting at 13304 N.C. 211 in Jefferson. Refreshments will be served. Snow date will be March 31,2014. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Fri­ day. Support Ashe Out­ reach Ministries and Mo­ bile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, tries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take­ out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensgfte and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about 6 miles on the left. Cook for the "Fish Fry" 1! »or more informa­ tion. call 336-385-1314. 'P^-Night Hike.Meet p"* N™ River State E*8 221 Access Visitor Center for a Night Hike. Discover the many sound and wonders of the night approximately hlke that will take i>£.™ fig -Wto moderate yj come join the fun sh,li V2rge,your sturdy have demos, critiques and encourage members of all skill levels to attend - espe­ cially those just beginning to draw and paint. For more information, call Ed Kline at 336877-2290. 10 a.m. Forest Manage­ ment. Meet at the 221 Ac­ cess Visitors Center at the New River State Park for a presentation and discussion about private land owner­ ship and the opportunities and responsibilities of man­ aging your personal prop­ erty. Topic of discussion will include: should I log my property? If so, how? Is logging a good way to make money from your forested property? Come ready to learn how you can manage your own private wood­ lands while making money and protecting the environ­ ment. 2 p.m. Evergreen Hike. Meet at the New River State Parks Wagoner Ac­ cess Contact Station for a nature hike discussing the local evergreen species of New River State Park and how they differ from the deciduous species. This will be approximately a one mile hike where we will learn to identify and understand the science behind these ever­ green species. 5 p.m. Bingo Night. Grayson Highlands School PTO will sponsor Bingo. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Prizes include Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Origami Owl. Goshen Spar­ kling Jewelry and ThirtyOne (alternate prizes will be available for men.) Cost is $20 which includes 20 regu­ lar games, 4 bonus games and 10 door prize tickets. Concessions will be avail­ able for purchase. Grayson Highlands School is located at 6459 Troutdale Highway, Troutdale, VA. Bingo will be held in the GHS cafeteria. For more information, call the school at 276-579-2235. 6 p.m. Frogs and Ibads of the New River. Meet at the New River State Park Visitor Center for a pre­ sentation about frogs. At­ tendees will learn about the anatomy of frogs, how they breathe, reproduce, and more. Following the presen­ tation there will be a nature hike in hopes of encounter­ ing some of the frog and toad species of New River. tenan r K ,lrS0,n 201 <; T»' looted at s- Jefferson Ave. We PUI . Ashe native releases gospel album in honor of late sister Wil Petty lpetty€>civitasmedia.com Lansing native Rob Miller has released his debut album, and did so in honor of his younger sister. "We planned to do an album together," Miller said. "When she passed, I decided this was some­ thing I needed to do." The Album, "I Just Want ^ to Thank You Lord." was released by Boone-based Shake a Leg Records. The com­ pany, aside from record­ ing gospel also produces electronic, psychedelic, rock and country and pro­ duced Miller's album in December. While the album was released by a record la­ bel, Miller said he doesn't plan to become famous. "I'm not looking to be a major singer," Miller said. "For me, music is a hobby and something I like do­ ing in my free time." Miller said his music is in the traditional, Appa­ lachian gospel form. He learned how to sing that style of music through his childhood neighbor, who was a music teacher and Baptist song leader, Wal­ ter Graham. "It was the music I was raised on," he said. "It has always been an important part of me." Music has long been part of Miller's life. He ^aid he started singing in church at the age of 9 and by the age of 16 was leading the church choir. He learned to sing by us­ ing a tuning fork to'find his pitch and would sing acapella. "I started writing my own songs when I was 23," Miller said. The album has 18 songs with three of them being ones he wrote. Miller said he has plenty of his own material to write for fu­ ture albums. "I would like to do an­ other album soon," he said. Miller said the album took about six weeks to produce. Some of the traditional songs gospel fans man recognize on the album include: "I'm Moving Up Home Someday," "Har­ vest Time" and "Where the Shades of Love Lie Deep." Before singing solo, Miller sang with his sister, Brenda and also performed with the Mes­ sengers Trio and the Gos­ pel Four Quartet of Ashe County, where he sang soprano. During that time he per­ formed on West Jefferson radio, as well as WCYBTV in Bristol, Tenn., and the Arthur Smith Talent Show, where the quartet Rob Miller of Lansing recently recorded his first full-length gospel album with traditional mountain songs and three additional songs he wrote. was recognized as being an "outstanding gospel group." Miller said the label had approximately 300 albums produced and he had already sold half of them. They are available for $10. For more information on Miller's album or to schedule him to perform at your church or event, call (336) 384-4375 and leave a message. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter $WilPetty. High Country gardeners gather in Jefferson By Alan Bulluck abullucMkivitasmedia.com Saturday's weather was perfect for spending a day out in the garden. It was thus fitting that the 12th annual "High Country Seed Swap" took place Saturday, March 15 at Ashe Family Central (the former Ashe Central High School), in Jefferson. The day-long event fea­ tured an open exchange of seeds, plus a workshop ap­ ple tree grafting taught by Ron and Suzanne Joyner, of Big Horse Creek Farm in Lansing. The Joyners are nationally known for their conservation and propagation of old South­ ern Apple varieties. This was their ninth year host­ ing the workshop. Food and beverages were provided throughout the daty by Subs 2 Go, A&M Concessions and Reid's Caterintg James Trott and his 5-year-old daughter Alexis drove up from Banner Elk for the event. "This is our second year coming (to the Seed Swap)," said Trott. "It's been a great way to get ideas from others, and to meet other gardeners in the greater community." Seed Swaps operate on the honor principle that gardeners will bring what­ ever they can this year, grow what they take from this swap, and bring more seeds from their crops to next year's seed swap. In MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available RN/Staff Development Coordinator & Restorative Must have LTC experience 1 Full-time Position Fulltime and partime CNA'S 1st and 2nd shifts available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 J?"®* " noon. The ge meeV ^ Clan E t & * held at f 1 L ESDAY, 1"UAT, MARCH 18, 2014 2014 lltJPk: Rehab Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! addition to seeds, amateur and professional garden­ ers alike are encouraged to bring bulbs, corms, plants and fruit scion wood to such events. The Trotts brought heir­ loom tomato seeds to this year's event. Asked whether or not they planned to continue coming to future seed swaps, Trott said, "Abso­ lutely." The Seed Swap is spon­ sored by the N,C. Coop- erative Extension and receives help from volun­ teers representing Blue Ridge Women in Agricul­ ture and the Ashe County Farmer's Market. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 9 albulluck. $300 Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �"...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Time for education czar in North Carolina? Education is the most purse strings. important function of state Then we have K-12 government. While there public schools. We elect are some exciting and the State Superintendent wonderful things going on of Public Instruction, but in education North Caroli­ that person is not totally na's outcomes are far from in charge. There is the what we want and need. A appointed State Board of closer look might explain Education that sets policy, part of the problem. with 11 members chosen We have three separate by the governor. Each of school systems in our the 115 school districts state: K-12, community in the state has an elected colleges and public univer­ school board and they ap­ sities, each with its own point a superintendent. mission and with different And every governor and and unwieldy governance most legislators fancies structures that are not themselves education pro­ designed to work well to­ ponents, tinkering with gether. policy, funding Our univer- —— ——— and opera­ sity system tions. Law­ consists of 16 makers still constituent hold the purse universities, strings. each with its It would own chan­ seem sensible cellor and that K-12 politically-ap­ should be our pointed board. highest educa­ While they tion priority, report and are with commu­ accountable nity colleges to the UNC perhaps sec­ system there ond and uni­ are ongoing versities third, Tom Campbell conflicts and hut until most NC Spin competition recently our among the universities schools, with the system have gotten the most pref­ itself and top leadership. erential treatment. The UNC system has a Our goal might be to 32-member Board of Gov­ have a seamless education ernors appointed by the experience but so long as General Assembly, not be­ we have the current con­ cause of any education ex­ fusing governance system pertise but because of their coupled with so much political connections. political interference and The Board of Governors competition for funding it hires the UNC System is never going to happen. President and establishes If you started with a policy. More confusing, clean slate to design a everybody directly and world-class state education indirectly reports to the system you would likely 170-member General As­ want one person, an "Edu­ sembly. History records cation Czar," in charge to our lawmakers have picked establish rigorous, clear winners and losers among standards and outcomes. campuses and are suscepti­ This world-class educator ble to powerful alumni and would have regents for the institutions with special three entities reporting favors like ACC basketball directly to him or her. A tournament tickets. board, either elected or ap­ Our 58 community col­ pointed, would hold them leges aren't designed bet­ all accountable and respon­ ter. There is a 21-member sible. Somehow you would statewide board, half of want to remove politics, which are selected by the with the legislature provid­ governor, with four by the ing funding only. House and four by the Sen­ While that scenario isn't ate. They hire a president likely to happen it is time but the state board and to give honest consider­ administration have, by ation to designing a better design, less authority over system. Education is too individual colleges. Great­ important not to do our er autonomy is given local best. presidents and their local Campbell is the executive producer boards of 13 members, and moderator of NC SPIN,a week four appointed by the local ly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at board of education, four by 10 am on Sundays and on WJZY the county commissioners "CW46" at 6:30 am and 11:05 p.m. and four by the governor. on Sundays and on WFMY-TV at Again, lawmakers hold the 5:30 amSundays Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) % SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more informationon localpricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1 daily. 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Eric Guckian, Governor Pat McCrory's educationad­ viser, told a crowd of several hundred people at the North Carolina School Adminis­ trators conference this week that McCrory's proposal to raise pay only for starting teachers was just a fust step but that other raises depend on state revenues. Guckian and McCrory himself have refused to endorse a proposal by for­ mer Governor Jim Hunt to raise teacher salaries to the national average in four years. Hunt addressed the conference right after Guck­ ian Thursday morning and made the proposal again with Guckian sitting in the front row. Hunt also pointed out that last year North Caro­ lina was one of only three states in the country that did not give teachers a raise. West Virginia and Louisiana were the other two. As for state revenues, Gu­ ckian did not mention that lawmakers slashed taxes last year on out of state cor­ porations and wealthy indi­ viduals or that there's anoth­ er tax reduction scheduled to phase in next year. McCrory and state law­ makers could raise sala­ ries for all teachers if they made the raises a bigger priority than cutting taxes again. They could also close some of die massive cor­ porate loopholes scattered throughout the state's tax The Insider reported this week that lobbyists had con­ tributed at least $19,400 to Berger Jr.'s campaign, most of it given at fundraiser in December featuring Sena­ tor Berger. Lobbyists are prohibited by law from contributing directly to state legislators, but not Congressional cam­ paigns. That means lobby­ ists can give money to the son of the most powerful man in the General As­ Chris Fitzsimon sembly just a few. months before lawmakers return to NC Policy Watch Raleigh to consider bills the lobbyists are paid to pass or code. Hunt received a standing defeat. The Insider story quoted ovation at the end of his re­ marks and one time during Bob Hall from Democracy his speech,when he stressed North Carolina calling the his opposition to the private fundraiser featuring Sena­ school voucher scheme cre­ tor Berger a "simple-mind­ ated by state lawmakers last ed pay-to-play scheme" and session in the budget that that is exactly what it is. McCrory signed. Guckian There's normally not much didn't mention vouchers in of a reason for lobbyists at the General Assembly to his address. One other note from Gu- give money to a congressio­ ckian's remarks. He said nal campaign. But when the plainly that Governor Mc­ head of the state Senate is Crory supports Common involved, there is a powerful Core, though he is worried and obvious reason. The Insider asked Berg­ about the excessive amount of testing in public schools. er's staff for a comment and The folks on the Right in was directed to Ray Martin the Republican Party, led by with the Senate Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Caucus, which Berger runs. Forest, are adamantly op­ His response was to lash posed to the Common Core out at Bob Hall for making standards and curriculum, the comments on the day setting up an interesting of Senator Martin Nesbitt's dynamic in education policy funeral. Hall of course was simply for the next few years. Berger's staff lashes answering questions from out defending pay to play a reporter about the obvi­ The staff of Senate Presi­ ous ethical questions about dent Pro Tern Phil Berger Senator Berger raising seems awfully defensive money for his son from lob­ these days about the role byists with interests before Senator Berger is playing in the General Assembly that the congressional campaign Berger controls. There's no of his son, Phil Berger Jr. defense for it really, so Mar­ tin pitifully attacked Hail instead. And Berger's not the only one with ethical issues. House Speaker Thorn T0lis is raising a lot of money from lobbyists too, for his bid for the U.S. Senate. Tillis still runs the state House and presumably still has a lot to say about what will pass in this summer's ses­ sion. A group of lobbyists even held a fundraiser for Tillis in December. Pay to play is stronger than ever in Raleigh these days. McCrory's selective claims about injecting politics into coal ash di­ saster Governor McCrory ap­ parently only thinks its "politicizing" the Dan River coal ash spill when Demo­ crats say that Duke En­ ergy customers should not have to pay to clean up the company's leaking coal ash ponds. McCrory criticized At­ torney General Roy Cooper this week after Cooper said jie would fight any effort to force ratepayers to pick up the tab for the cleanup. McCrory said that decision was up to the N.C Utilities Commission, though the At­ torney Generals office does have the authority to play a role in rate hikes. News reports also quoted Rep. Mike Hager, a Republi­ can and co-chair of the leg­ islature's EnvironmentalRe­ view Commission, saying he wants to keep the cost of the cleanup off ratepayers too. McCrory has yet to ad­ monish Hager for politiciz­ ing the spill. Obamacare is being repealed Remember all the brouhaha from last fall's Washington showdown and government shutdown? The dispute pur­ portedly pitted Republicans intent on repealing Obam­ acare against the president and Democrats intent on pre­ serving the legislation. In reality, the Obama ad­ ministration, with the blessing of its allies on Capitol Hifl, is already in the midst of amend­ ing, suspending, or eliminat­ ing the Affordable Care Act's most consequential and con­ troversial provisions. If the process continues into 2015 and 2016, and particularly if the GOP wins control of the US. Senate this November, what remains of Obamacare can without great difficulty be integrated into a real, marketbased reform of American health care — a pro-compe­ tition, pro-consumer system remarkably similar to what conservatives and Republi­ cans have long advocated. What we are watching, in other words, is a slow-motion repeal and replacement of Obamacare. Here are the particulars. Among the major changes so far, the president has 1) re­ peatedly delayed the mandate that employers provide feder­ ally approved health insurance to their employees, 2) delayed the implementation of numer­ ous provisions and regulators affecting specific classes of employers or individuals, 3) delayed the deadline for indi­ viduals to purchase federally approved health plans, and 4) allowed some individuals to receive federal tax credits for buying health plans out­ side the exchanges that do not meet federal guidelines. Meanwhile, the Obamacare exchanges are mostly popu­ lated by highly subsidized or previously insured people. not the relatively low-cost un­ plans and into Medicaid in insured who were originally the future. In other words, projected to form its core cus­ the most likely outcome in the tomer base. long run is a complete rewrite For all practical purposes, of the Medicaid section of the there will be no widespread hill to offer all statesadditional enforcement of the employer dollars phis greater flexibility mandate while Obama is in how to use them — either president. Few informed ob­ to subsidize private plans, servers now believe there will maintain Medicaid enrollbe any widespread ment, or some enforcement of mixture — the individual plus a hard cap mandate, either, on future Medsince forcing un­ icaid-spending insured people of growth. modest means to In short, pay higher taxes the Affordable wffl be widely per­ Care Act will ceived as punitive in a few years and unfair, given kx)k a lot more the many inequi­ like John Mc­ ties created by Cain's or Mitt both the law and Romney's its uneven imple­ reform plans John Hood mentation across than like Presi­ John Locke Foundation the states. Withdent Obama's. out mandates, A few the original sub­ bitter-enders on the Left will sidy and regulatory scheme of continue to defend the origi­ Obamacare is unworkable, ac­ nal legislation, much as their cording to its own architects. compatriots in the ivory tower The likely outcome in the continue to defend socialism future, then, is a complete re­ despite its manifest and cata­ write of the private-coverage strophic failures in the real portion of the bill to provide world. Anda few on the Right, broader tax credits, not just typically those without much for highly regulated exchange experience in health care plans. policy, will continue to inter­ As for the largest-projected pret any federal involvement increase in coveragein the bill in, say, providing tax credits Medicaid expansion, about as a surrender to Obamacare, half the states saidno. In many- despite the fact that Washing­ cases, including North Caroli­ ton began its intervention in na this decisionhas increased the 1940s with generous tax the number of people enrolled breaks for employer-provided in exchange plans with gener­ benefits. ous tax credits— people who Virtually all conservative or wouldn't have been eligible libertarian reform proposals for private plans had Medic­ of the past half-century have aid been expanded. Just as it retained income tax breaks would be hard to claw back in some form. These reform­ Medicaid expansion dollars ers have argued, however, that in the states who've already the current system warps the taken the plunge, it wouldalso market for health insurance be hard to force these newly as weD as medical services by insured people out of private providing large income and payroll tax breaks if you re­ ceive expensive health plans from your employer while providing little to no tax relief if you buy health insurance or medical services directly with your own cash. Equalizing the tax treat­ ment of health care spending — through health savings ac­ counts and tax breaks avail­ able for both employer and individual policies — is a mainstay erf these reform pro­ posals, including those from Chicago School economists of the 1970s, think tanks and Reagan-era reformers of the 1980s, the new Republican Congress of the 1990s,and the Bush, McCain, and Romney plans of the past dozen years. As the new health exchanges are inevitably broadened and deregulated, equalized tax treatment will encourage the growth of consumer-driven health plans, which really do offer the promise of control­ ling costs while expanding access. There remain some impor­ tant differences of opinion. Should the amount of a fed­ eral tax credit be uniform or adjusted by age, income, and medical condition? In the ab­ sence of an individual man­ date, should the uninsured be automatically enrolled in cata­ strophic plans and HSAs or should their tax-credit dollars instead flow to hospitals and other safety-net providers? These and many other questions will populate the health care debate for years to come. But will the main provisions of Obamacare be preserved? The question has already been answered. Even its namesake has found that impossible. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation Fix more information, visit wwwjohriockeorg. �PAGE 5 TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Medicine From Page 1 bringing the medications to the drop box. The numbers in our events were starting to go downhill" he said. "In the last event we held, we got 1,000 dosage units and we normally get between 20,000 and 40,000 during an event. It's dwindled because everybody is bringing them here." Another reason to drop the medications off at the event or in the drug box lo­ cated inside the Sheriff's Of­ fice, is to prevent water con­ tamination by people who may flush the medications or drop them ina sink. While the drug box has not been advertised by the department, the prescrip­ tions keep rolling in. "All of the hospitals and small doctor's offices know what we have put here and Land they have been referring ev­ erybody here." Howefl said. "That thing stays full out and we're getting slammed. It hasn't even been adver­ tised." The event is dooe by the County of Ashe, the Ashe County Sheriff's Depart­ ment and the National Com­ mittee for the New River. ift Ffcty can be reacted at (336) 846-7E4c*arTw«er0W#*ay Sign up for FREE From Page 1 Pardue continued, "In the beginning, the state expressed their intentions to purchase the entire tract of land consisting of 372.26 acres and gave the Vannoy heirs an option to purchase the land in three phases. This was an agree­ ment that was ideal not only for the owners but for the state and the com­ munity as well for the pur­ pose of educational as well as recreational purposes. The heirs had expressed their desire for the prop­ erty to be purchased as a whole and not be divided and developed commer­ cially. The promise by the state to the Vannoy heirs was exactly what should have happened." New River State Park Superintendent Joe Shimel, who oversees Mount Jefferson Natural Area, said the park's Gen­ eral Management Plan for Phase III calls for hiking trails, a picnic shelter and parking spaces. "There have been talks about overnight camping cabins. too," Shimel ground and more hiking said. trails, it all sounds like a According to Pardue, good idea." state ownership of the Meanwhile, the prop­ land which lies along Na­ erty is currently listed for ked Creek, aides in protec­ sale on Carolina Realty tion of the New River and Inc.'s website. could also help generate "It's available for sale, tourism revenue for the the last tract and last area. phase." Pardue said. "The state owning The listingprice is set at Phase III is a guarantee $2,659,416. to protect the New River," According to the listing Pardue wrote. "The inclu­ details, the property is "a sion of a campground at tract of land that could be Mount Jefferson Natural anything from a GOLF Area would enhance the COURSE to a FARM." draw for people to vaca­ Shimel said he still tion while exploring the hopes the Vannoys will New River, Mount Jeffer­ continue to work with the son, the Historic Towns of state. Jefferson and West Jeffer­ "The State is still inter­ son and the entire North­ ested and still pursuing west N.C. High Country." that property," Shimel The Town of West Jef­ said. "The land acquisition ferson also sent a letter to office is applying for differ­ the governor's office, urg­ ent monies." ing the state to keep its Strong said that while promise to buy Phase III. the N.C. General Assem­ "We wrote a letter back bly was "generous in their in February," Town Man­ funding," there's probably ager Brantley Price said. not enough to buy Phase "Their (Mount Jefferson in. Natural Area) plan to ex­ Alan Bulluck can be reached at pand the park, add a camp- (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter «> Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. albulluck. • Need a website for your business? From Page 1 disabilities and to recog­ nize that all of us have tal­ ents and abilities that we can offer in our workplac­ es and communities that make this a better place to live," Chair of the NCCDD Ron Reeve said. This year's theme is "Ability at Work." According to NCCDD Director for Systems Change Management Kel­ ly Bohlander, "Ability at Work" encourages people to understand that when people with disabilities are welcomed into local neighborhoods, workplac­ es, houses of worship and schools, everyone wins." The awareness month is designed to help people become better acquainted with someone who has a developmental disability and to learn that everyone has something to offer, a concept that rings true with Roland, a teacher at Ashe Developmental Day School (ADDS). Jessica Roland Roland's classroom serves as a model for what the NCCDD wants to see accomplished - children of different abilities, coexist­ ing in the same environ­ ment under the same set of circumstances. ADDS is a nonprofit educational facility that provides an inclusive learning environment for children with developmental disabilities and children without, ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Roland's classroom of 20 includes 10 students with "identified needs" and 10 without. "When I have a visitor in my classroom, I want them to see a group of chil­ dren playing together in all parts of the room," Ro­ land said. "This is because they are children, first and foremost." "It's very important to focus on the person first and not their disability as their defining attribute, Roland said. "As a commu­ nity, we need to be teach­ ing our youth and each other to show kindness and respect to all people." Patricia Calloway Last September, close to 500 people turned out for the inaugural "Buddy Walk of the High Country." a fundraiser for families with loved ones who have Down Syndrome. Close to $15,000 was raised with $800 going to the National Down Syn­ drome Society. According to Patricia Calloway, executive direc­ tor for Ashe Services for Aging, in West Jefferson and co-organizer of the "Buddy Walk," the secondannual "Buddy Walk of the High Country" is tenta- From Page 1 • Approved minutes from February's meeting. • The board was updat­ ed on finding space within the town limits for two new emergency vehicles acquired by the Lansing Volunteer Fire Depart­ ment. • The Board set up a public meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, to discuss the establishment of a private club at the Old Lansing School. • In attendance were: Mayor George Rembert and Aldermen Jack Brown. Dylan Lightfoot, Mauvine Shepard, Brenda Reeves and Michele Slaton. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 14. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or onTwitter OWilPetty AREA BIRTHS Cox Allison Marie Coldiron and Justin Lee Cox, of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their daughter, Alaina Dawn Cox, born March 7, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and 12.2 ounces, and was 19.4 inches long. Grandparents are Charles Coldiron, Mark Cox, Daniel Combs, Crys­ tal Coldiron and Missy Cox. Sibling is Kendall Coldiron. • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Step 1 - Log on to jeffersonpost.com and click on "Businesses." Step 2 Search for your business using the search bar. Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to view your feting Then select "Is this your business? Claim it!" Step 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." JEFFERSONPOST. 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Calloway also said "Dine-Out for Down Syn­ drome" is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mon­ day, March 31, at Pizza Hut. Shari Rognstad Summit Support Servic­ es provides state-funded and Medicaid services for adults with developmental disabilities. They manage two resi­ dential group homes and a day program. "Acceptance and aware­ ness is always an issue," said Rognstad. "People in Ashe County have been very accepting, patient and kind, at least with the people we support." • Want to sell your products online? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? Awareness [ �TUESDAY. MARCH 18.2014 Nathan Ilam. Sport* W riter (3.16 846-7164 nham(u ii\ila*metlia.rt>m son ORTS ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Top winter athletes honored Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedta.com The annual Ashe County High School Winter Sports Awards ceremony took place at the high school last Tuesday. Men's and women's varsity and junior varsity basketball, varsity and junior varsity cheerleading as well as the wrestling team were honored for their hard work and dedication this season. Here are the award winners: Wrestling award winners: Front row. left to right - Brady Buchanan (Best First Year). Bodi Miller (Most Improved, honorable mention). Shawn Baker (Most Improved, all-conference), Michael Elliott (MVP. all-conference) and Jake Weaver (Most Dedicated, all-conference). Back row. left to right - Jason Baker (honorable mention). Mitchell Brown (honorable mention) and Joshua Hamilton (honorable mention). Women's basketball award winners: From left to right - Hallie Brown (Practice Player of the Year), Savannah Brooks (Most Improved Player), Paige Spell (MVP) and Morgan Hudler (Heart and Hustle Award). Varsity cheerleading award winners: From left to right - Tiffani Carrasco (Team Before Self), Megan Miller (Best All Around), R.J. Burke (Most Improved), Mollie Davis (Most Spirited) and Hailey Richardson (Best Showmanship). Men's basketball award winners: From left to right - Gavin Woodie (Most Improved), Devan Sheets (Coach's Award, all-conference), Parker Shelton (Practice Player of the Year). Cullen Ashley (MVP. honorable mention), Connor Bowers (honorable mention) and Bradley Lucas (allconference. highest field goal percentage). m i: &- m -M JV cheerleading award winners: From left to right - Kena Patrick (Most Improved). Mallorie McClure (Best All Around) and Karrington Hamby (Most Spirited). JV girls basketball award winners: From left to right - Olivia Patton (Most Improved), Alayne Spencer (MVP) and Brooke Price (Coach's Award). JV boys basketball award winners: From left to right - CoCo Clay (MVP), Stanton Moore (Coach's Award) and Tristen Jones (Most Improved). �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, \1AKUH 18, 2014 PAGE 7 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned. Trustee Services of Carolina. LLC. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse tor conduct­ ing the sale on April 2. 2014 at 10 00AM. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing descnbed property situ­ ated in Ashe County. North Carolina, to wit: from Charles Edwards, et ux . and John C. Edwards, et ux . of record in Book K-5. page 414, Ashe County Registry, which well was excepted in said deed, except for a oneseventh undivided interest which was conveyed by said deed, and it is understood and agreed that the grantees herein shall be responsible for one-seventh of the cost of maintaining said well, includ­ ing repairs and electric Mis or mobile home shall be parked, placed, or maintained upon the above descnbed real property or any part thereof Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors for the Estate of Joseph G. Lawrence deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 11th day of June, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 11th day of March. 2014 For the Estate of Joseph G. Lawrence Joseph James Brown 912 Ashe Park Road Jefferson. NC 28640 Donna L. Brown 205 Raven Oak Drive Wilkesboro. NC 28697 Publish: 3.18.14/3.25.14/4 1.14/4.8.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 19th day of May. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 19th day of February. 2014 For the Estate of Ruby Brown Osborne Mary M Newport 1579 Brimfield Circle Sykesville. MD 21784 Published: 2.25.14/3.4 14/3.11.14/3.18.14 10SP 117 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Gary W Blankenship and Pamela Blankenship to Kirk Smith. Trustee(s), which was dated July 22. 2004 and recor­ ded on July 27, 2004 In Book 00316 at Page 0698, Ashe County Registry. North Caro­ lina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by Tract I.A. BEGINNING on an iron stake at fence comer, said iron being the comer of Charles Edwards and the northwest comer of the former Colvard Subdivision (now property of Charles Edwards and John Edwards) recorded in Plat Book 3. page 3. Ashe County Registry, thenee with the Charles Edwards line and the former Colvard Subdivi­ sion line, and existing fence, south 84 deg 56' east 215 65 feet to the center line of a 25.0 foot street, thence with the center line of said street, south 2 deg 30' east 40 00 feet, thence leaving said street, with a division line of the former Colvard Subdivision property, north 84 deg 10 west 205 47 feet to a point in fence in the formerly Bernard Goss prop­ erty line; thence with the formerly Bernard Goss prop­ erty line, an existing fence, north 17 deg. 40' west 40.00 feet to the BEGINNING, con­ taining 0.185 acre This conveyance is sublect to a 12.5 foot easement along the eastern portion of the abovedescribed tract for roadway purposes, and it is understood that this easement use is in common with other lot owners in said Subdivision, and that this easement for a road right of way shall be kept open and unobstructed at all times. There is also conveyed by these presents a one-seventh undivided Interest in that cer­ tain well located upon the land described in and conveyed by deed to Ralph Phillips, et ux., This conveyance is made sub­ ject to the following restrictive covenant, to-wit. that no trailer or mobile home shall be parked, placed, or maintained upon the above descnbed real property or any part thereof. Tract I B BEGINNING on an iron stake at fence comer, said iron being the comer of Charles Edwards and the northwest comer of the former Colvard Subdivision (now property of Charles Edwards and John C. Edwards) recor­ ded in Plat Book 3. page 3. Ashe County Registry; thence with the Charles Edwards line and the former Colvard Subdi­ vision line, an existing fence, south 84 deg 56 east 215 65 feet to the center line of a 25.0 foot street; thence with the center line of said street, north 2 deg 30' west 11 92 feet, north 21 deg 37' west 52 58 feet, thence leaving said street, with a subdivision line of the Charles Edwards property, north 84 deg 52' west 14 69 feet to an iron stake, north 84 deg 52' west 178 27 feet to an iron stake in the formerly Bern­ ard Goss line, thence with the formerly Bernard Goss prop­ erty line, south 2 deg 01' west 60 15 feet to the point of BE­ GINNING. containing 0.278 acre This conveyance is subject to a 12.5 foot easement along the eastern portion of the abovedescribed tract for roadway purposes, and it is understood that this easement use Is In common with other lot owners. In said subdivision, and that this easement for a road right of way shall be kept open and unobstructed at all times. This conveyance is made sub­ ject to the following restrictive covenant, to-wit. that no trailer Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 75% You can save up to whan you fill your proscription* at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. ^ T—utoon man tot Fhons dish 11 j3 ® Get An Extra $10 Off & Free Shipping On Your 1 st Orderl Celecoxlb cJETg? 1,« 1*0*6* bffcm w in jMtvxul tW *hn fN ikewe oimIM iniin Mdl CmkK Or* Cm* Up**, km, W. MM OnRRMMIoipi»io*tMno(*nMilr»« <m m to awd In CMW"cWn Mill an, Mhn odm V«IM for IMW inlomm only On* dm uw Generic rquiwlmt ol (.Mm". 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This conveyance is made sub­ ject to the following restrictive covenant, to-wit, that no trailer or mobile home shad be parked, placed, or maintained upon the above descnbed real property or any part thereof. By signing this deed. Grantor covenants that all persons and firms who have provided labor, services or materials to the property hereinabove de­ scnbed have been paid m full and that there are no claims outstanding which would en­ title the holder thereof to claim a lien against the property hereinabove described Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record. Said property Is commonly known as 201 Baktyin Ter­ race. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax. and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100 00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). whichever Is greater, will be reuired at the time of the sale, ollowing the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are Im­ mediately due and owing Legal XOOCCT / Noocr* To Creditor* This trie 25tri day of February 2014 For trie Estate of Carlton D Tramum Amanda D Hofkday 418 Upland Dr Wilmington. NC 28411 PUBLISH: 2 25/3 4/3 11/3.18, I 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for trie Estate of Kermrt Roosevelt Wolfe deceased late ol Ashe County North Carolina, this « to notify an persons having claims against trie estate of said deceased to present them on or before trie 6th day of June, 2014. or this notice will be pleaded m bar of their recovery AX persons in­ debted to said estate wSI please make immediate pay­ ment This, trie 4th day of March 2014 For trie Estate of Kermit Roosevelt Wolfe Alexander Jordan Wolfe 371 Ashe Park Road Jefferson. NC 28640 PUBLISH 3/4,3/11.3/18.3/25.2014 Miscellaneous AUCTION / ESTATE YARD SALE SERVICES Lawn Service NORTHWEST LAWN CARE. INC. Providing a full line of lawn care services for full and part time residents of Ashe County! "Since 1989" Thomas Reed - Owner 336-246-3434 www northametlewncarenc com Northwest Tree Service. LLC Removals • Limb Ups Storm Damage View Enhancements - Pruning Clearing Protects - Firewood Thomas Reed - Owner Phone 336-246-3434 Fully Insured Properly Equipped www norbi westseeservient com ? Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale Is being offered for safe, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in. on. at. or relating to the property being offered for sale Tnls sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current own­ ers) of the property is/are Gary W Blankenship and wife, Pamela Blankenship. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to GS 45-21 29 in favor of the purchaser and against the rty or parties in possession | the clerk of superior court of the county In which the prop­ erty is sold. 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INSIDE Tennis falls to Elkin.... Page 8 I County t( economit position. FRIDAY. MARCH 21,2014 Vol. 89. Issue 23 $1.00 o Commissioners updated on TopI Jlinic School clinic faces potential funding shortfall ByWII Petty lpetty@ovitasmedia.com The Ashe County Board of Commissioners were u|)dated on Ashe County's lop Dog Clinic at its regu­ larly scheduled meeting on Monday. March 17. Located at the Ashe County Middle School, the clinic provides accessible health service by a staff located on the campus, so parents do not have to take off work for their children to receive care. Nancy Kautz, vice chair of the School Based Health Center (SBHC), made the presentation before the Board, requesting the Com­ missioners continue sup­ porting the clinic by pro­ viding $40,000 each year by allocating that money in the county's budget. "Some of these impacts will be in the future," Kautz said. "Its important to pro­ mote a healthy lifestyle in the schools." As grants from the fed­ eral and state governments, as well as nonprofits, are coming to a close, the board is looking to the fu­ ture in an effort to avoid a financial shortfall, she said. "We have to be realistic and look at what we have on hand." Kautz said. During the presenta­ tion. Kautz also promoted the Top Dog Clinic's fiscal responsibility as they deal de< times. with possibly harder times "We are very careful with our money, looking for those years where there might not be a grant or something to support the school based health cen­ ter," she said. Over the last decade, the school-based health center has handled 4,205 indi­ vidual student users with See CLINIC I 6 Wl Petty | Jeflef son Post Nancy Kautz presents the Board of Commissioners with a thank you card during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, March 17. Ashe Medics finds a home Making maple syrup in Ashe County New ambulance service will begin July 1 By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Ashe Medics, the county's new am­ bulance service provider, finally has a home. On Mar. 6, Craig Sullivan, who owns and operates Ashe Medics, purchased the former Blue Ridge Electric Mem­ bership Cooperative property on Mount Jefferson Road, near the intersection of U.S. 221. "It's a really great facility and was a good deal," Sullivan said. "It's conve­ nient to both towns (Jefferson and West Jefferson), which is good for response time." Sullivan said the facility will house a minimum of six ambulances. 18 para­ medics and general office staff. When asked about the time frame for moving into the new facility. Sullivan said, "We're working on that right now." "Our goal is to have everything in place by June 1," Sullivan said. According to the terms of its contract with the county. Ashe Medics will begin providing ambulance service on June 30. Ashe Medics replaces Blue Ridge Medical Transport, which has been the county's ambulance service provider Chad Poe has been holding and selling Sugar Trees Finest si nee 2011. By Alan Bulluck abulluckacivitasmedia.com Most people don't think of the High Country when it comes to maple syrup, but Jefferson resident and Ashe County native Chad Poe is wrapping up his third year of making the sweet concoc­ tion. "This is our third season," Poe said as he stood beside the entrance to his sugar house, which is nearing comple­ tion. Poe bottled and sold his first batch of Sugar Tree's Finest maple syrup in 2011. The "sugar tree" in Sugar Tree's Fin­ est is named for the old Sugar Tree community, near Warrensville. Foe's family hails from that area. During the first year, Pbe produced 10 gallons of maple syrup. Last season, he produced 20 gallons. This year, he's aiming at 30. "We'll do about 30 gallons this year," Poe said. "The season is just about over." Poe said the season usually starts around the first of February and runs through the middle of March. Although output has tripled in the years since he started, Pbe said this See MEDICS| 6 Alan BuWuck | Jefferson Post Chad Poe stands between the maple syrup evaporator and finisher in his syrup house. hasn't been the best of years. Syrup production, like any agricultur­ al endeavor, is entirely dependent upon the weather. "It's been too cold," Pbe said. "It needs to stay above freezing during the day, and below freezing at night." Poe tapped 320 trees this year. He'd like to have 1,500 trees on tap in the next five or six years. According to Pbe, every region pro­ duces a syrup with its own distinct fla­ vor. "The dirt and soil determine the taste," Poe said. Sugar Tree has a slight vanilla flavor to it. Pbe got his start with a Rural Ad­ vancement Foundation International — USA (RAFI) grant of $10,000. Since then, he estimates he's invested about Alan Bulluck I Jefferson Post See SYRUP | 6 North Carolina Johnson talks growth, jobs at Ashe Chamber lunch unemployment rate drops By Wil Petty Ipetty@civitasmedia com Wil Petty | Jefferson Post ue Ridge Electric Membership CEO Doug ihnson speaks to a crowd of Ashe County aders and business owners during the Ashe lamber luncheon held at the West Jeffer>n United Methodist Church on Tuesday, arch 18. Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp. CEO Doug Johnson focused on develop­ ment, growth and jobs during his speech at the Ashe County luncheon announcing the 2014 Small Business of the Year on Tuesday, March 18 at the West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church. Johnson opened his remarks, to the full crowd at Hensley Hall, with memories of growing up in Ashe County, attending West Jefferson Elementary School and being bap­ tized at the First Baptist Church. Then, he transitioned from his fond memories to the harder realities of todays Ashe County. "What a great group of people live in Ashe County, and what groat opportunities lie be­ fore us," Johnson said. "We've been going through tough times. Johnson said between 2000 and 2010, the county's population grew by 11 percent, but since the turn of the decade, that population has declined by 0.7 percent. "Have we recovered? What do you think our growth rate is today in Ashe Gxmty, does anybody know," he asked. "Minus point 7 percent. We're losing population." Johnson said the county government, the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders have to work to­ gether to fix the problem of a declining popu­ lation. "I have been really sad the past year or two, because when I've come up here (...11 have family and friends," he said. "There's been some stinking thinking, I've heard. Thin# aren't going good up here." Johnson emphasized many of the positives taking place throughout the County, includ­ ing the changes in downtown West Jefferson and the developments taking place in Lan­ sing. Still, he focused on the leaders of the county and the changes he expects them to work on. "Leaders, one of the thin# I want to ask you to do, is stop the stinking thinking with our citizens," he said. "Thin# are getting better. Ashe County is a great place to Kve. a good place to be, a great place to be." For leaders, Johnson said they needed to have a focus on the future "vision of Ashe County." While asking what the future of the coun­ ty was going to be, he emphasized that the changes required to bring in more industry and tourism will have to be done one step at See JOHNSON |6 By Wil Petty K*tty@civitasiT*dia com Unemployment in January 2014 de­ creased 2 percent to 6.7 percent, accord­ ing to data released Monday. March 17 by the N.C. Department of Commerce. According to the release. "North Caro­ lina's January 2014 unemployment rate was 2.1 percentage points lower than a year ago." Still, N.C. remains above the national unemployment average of 6.6 percent. In Jan. 2013 the state unemployment rate was 8.8 percent, while the national un­ employment rate was 7.9 percent. Statewide, the labor force increased to approximately 4.668 million people compared to 4.661 million in December 2013. Still the labor force is smaller than it was in Jan. 2013. when the workforce was approximately 4.73 million. While the labor force is smaller, the number of those unemployed decreased from 417,396 people in Jan. 2013 to See RATE | 6 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held March 13, with the Honorable David V. Byrd pre­ siding. These decisions werehand­ ed down by the court: Mattheu- James Church: (T) exceeding safe speed (P) no contest (J) guilty. $50 plus CC Michael J. Colson: (T) reck­ less driving to endanger (P) guilty (J) PJC. Samantha Combs: (M) possession of drug parapher­ nalia (P) guilty (J) guilty. Serve 120 days in custody, supervised probation 18 months, Ezra Lee Fortner (M) false report to police station (P) no contest (J) PJC. 24 hours CWS.CC Gerald A. Harper (M) misdemeanor pruation viola­ tion (P) guilty (J) guilty. CC. Anthony G. Hopkins: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty. (J) guilty. 1 year adult correctional suspended sentence, 7 days active. 24 months supervised probation. $400 plus CC Brandon C. Moore: (T) driving with license revoked, (T) operate vehicle with no insurance — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended. 18 months supervised probation. $100 phisCC. Brittany Roten: (M) mis­ demeanor larceny (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 dav^ ACJ sus­ pended sentence. 36 months supervised probation. 48 htxire CWS. Cannot work in anv health care position. CC Lisa Eller Sluder (M) misdemeanor larceny.- 45 days suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised proba­ tion. CC Rebecca Arm Snyder. (F) possession of methamphetamine (P) no contest (J) 9096. Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) misdemeanor, (T) traf­ fic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment con­ tinued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CKV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consoli­ dated GREAT VALUE. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE It feels good to not think about auto insurance. When you feel you're protected wherever you go. why worry? 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Each year, local reading councils se­ lect from writing submitted by teach­ ers in their area. Nearly 400 students were published in this year's book. Over 1,000 attendees came to the Raleigh Convention Center to cel­ ebrate these achievements. The YA celebration featured John Claude Beamis, a North Carolina inspiring speaker, entertaining per­ former, and author. Beamis spoke to the winners about strategies to find ideas to write and presented his lat- Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Blue Ridge Elementary students Athena Estes (left) and Hank McKenzie. est novel, The Prince Who Fell from the Sky. The theme for the 2013-2014 Young Authors' Project was "Happily Ever After-What's Your Story?" Young Au­ thors were encouraged to write about stories that were meaningful to them. Writers could focus on a positive end to a difficult situation, an effective solution to a problem, someone who encourages them to keep working to­ ward a goal or someone who points to a happy ending. The project was supported by the Price Reading Council which serves Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Watauga and Yadkin counties. County crime report Staff report Feb. 24 Van Tyler Cornett, 20, of Lansing was charged with probation violation. Bond information and release date are unavailable. Christina Ruth Cal­ houn, 39, of Crumpler was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $4,000. Calhoun was released later that day. Feb. 25 Jody Chad Blevins, 33, of Lansing was charged with driving with a revoked license. Bond was set at $1,000. Blevins was re­ leased later that day. Ronnie Allen Poe, 44, of Jefferson was charged, with violating a domestic violence protection order. Bond information is un­ available. Poe was released the next day. Feb. 26 Thomas Victor Rinehart, 43, of Hudson was charged with three counts of misde­ meanor larceny, assault on a female and careless and reckless driving. Bond in­ formation and release date are unavailable. Eric Scott Adams, 36, of Lenoir was charged with assault on a female. Bond information and release date are unavailable. Feb. 27 Terry Lynn Bledsoe, 43, of Grassy Creek was charged with five counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $30,000. Stormi Renee Tenney, 29, of Lansing was charged with two counts of juvenile petition for neglect. Bond information is unknown. Tenney was released on March 1. Feb. 28 Jeremy Duke Snyder, 36, of Mountain City, Tenn., was charged with no opera­ tor's license, exceeding safe speed and parole violation. Bond was set at $1,000. Stuart Ramsey Holwadel, 47, of Beaufort was charged with driving while impaired and driving left of center. Bond was set at $500. Holwadel was re­ leased the next day. Gardners announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gardner of West Jefferson announce the engagement of their daughter, Margret Elizabeth to Jordan Lee. Margret, a graduate of Ashe County High School and N.C. State Univer­ sity, earned her doctorate at FJon University. She is presently a physical therapist at Wake Forest The groom-elect, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lee of Benson, is a gradu­ ate of South Johnston High School and N.C. State University. In May, Jordan will earn his Mas­ ters of Science in Physiol­ ogy from N.C. State. A small family wedding is planned for May 17, Winston-Salem. Margret is the grand­ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gentry and the late Mr. and Mrs. C.E. "Chuck" Gardner. farm in Laurel Springs, N.C. The couple plan to reside in Chicago, where Jordan will begin dental school at Midwestern Uni­ versity. Baptist Medical Center in 2014, at the family tret- 1U*. «_ I // I I ) // " ) j ! S fHm /I * i ' W i\ ' // ii mi l Best Prices • Payments • Selections CHHY8LEH«D0DQE«fBEF«H*BI I DODSI/ 13 CHRYSLER Jeep v? 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WE HAVE OVER 20 BANKS READY AND WILLING TO LEND MONEY! 2011 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4.0L V6 Auto Cloth Off Road PVg Convenience *8 Camera $26,988 �JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES RUBY ADAMS TRIVETTE Ruby Adams Trivette of Todd passed away Friday, March 7, 2014, at Watauga Medical Center, Boone. She was 99. Born Nov. 27, 1914, she was pre­ deceased by her parents, Marshall M. and Celia Adams Trivette; brothers Page, Joseph, Thom­ as. George, John, James; and sister Mary. She is survived by SIX nieces and nephews, Larry Trivette of Todd and spe­ cial friend Elizabeth Chesnut and daughter Clarice of Raleigh, Barbara Gibbs of Knightdale, Sharon Mur­ phy and husband Michael of Raleigh. Joyce Benson of Raleigh, Betty Cave and hus­ band Mark of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Gary Trivette of Charlotte. Also surviving are 13 great nieces and nephews, Jennifer O'Loughlin of Rolesville, Matthew Benson and wife Kellianne of Charlotte, Joseph Murphy and special friend Lisa Murphy of Ra­ leigh, Catherine Murphy of Raleigh, Rikki Gibbs and Ruby Gibbs of Knightdale, Ruth Gibbs of Washington, D.C., Kristina Trivette and fianc£ Andy Heggeman of Black Mountain, Jaime Rop­ er and husband Stephen of Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., and Celia Trivette of Todd, Vicki Tolley of Grif­ fin, Ga., Stacey Lybrand and Paige Trivette of Charlotte; eight great-great nieces and nephews, and two sisters-inlaw, Grace Trivette of Boone and Jean Roach of Lansing. Ruby was a lifelong mem­ ber of the Todd commu­ nity and South Fork Baptist Church. She graduated with highest honors from Ap­ palachian State Teachers College, now ASU, with a teaching degree in English, French and Social Studies, and completed a Master of Arts degree in English and' Education there Aftei teaching frir one year In Wil­ kes County, she returned to spend the rest of her teach­ ing career in Ashe County at Elkland High School, West Jefferson High School, and Beaver Creek High School She retired after 38 years of teaching. Ruby was a woman of strong faith who was very active in her church until advanc­ ing age made it diffi­ cult for her to attend services regularly. She loved literature, education, garden­ ing, and travel. She instilled in her fam­ ily the importance of educa­ tion, strong character and morals, self sacrifice, and the pursuit of Excellence. Over the years she inspired hun­ dreds of students, many of whom returned to thank her for the influence she had in their lives. In 2000 the Todd Ruritan Club established an annual scholarship in her name to be awarded to a lo­ cal student for their first year in college. In 1999 Ruby was hon­ ored with a story in National Geographic Magazine, "New River's Deep Soul." She shared stories about growing up in Todd and what life was like in the past. Two years later she was the subject of a chapter in the book People of the New River in which she again talked about her expe­ riences during her lifetime. Funeral services will be held at 3 pjn. on Saturday, March 22, at South Foik Baptist Church in Todd with Rev. Homer Murdock, Rev. David Cooper, and Rev. Herbert McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the How­ ell Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church between 1:30-3 p.m. prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rial gifts may be made to the Howell Cemetery Fund, in care of Larry Trivette, 10550 NC 194 North, Todd, NC 28684. Arrangements are by Aus­ tin & Barnes Funeral Home, Boone. Condolences can be made at hUp://www.austi nandbarnesfuneralhoine. com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serv­ ing the Trivette family. EDWARD EVERETT TRIVETTE JR. Edward Everett Trivette Jr., of West Jefferson and Richmond. Va., diedFeburary 6,2014.He was 79. He was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Edward E Trivette Sr. and Hazel Absher Trivette; and his brother, Dale F. Trivette. Ed is survived by his wife Shirley Spain Trivette; son Edward P. • Trivette (Nini); daughter Elizabeth E. Trivette; sister, Kate Trivette Huff (A. V.); nephew. Vernon E. Huff and son Ethan; nieces Ma^ W. Huff (Andrew), their sons Elliott and Chris­ tian; Heather Trivette Jordan (Ben), their daughter Lyla; and Hollie A. Trivette. Ed worked for many years for Chicago Bridge and Iron (CBI). He supervised the building of water towers and oil storage tanks in the North­ east US., St. Croix, and in Saudi Arabia. He cherished his family and his many friends, from his high school buddies to all of the CBI friends he made through the years. A memorial ser­ vice will be at 2 pjn. at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church, in West Jefferson, onSaturday, March 29,2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to West Jefferson United Meth­ odist Church. PO. Box 826, West Jefferson. NC 28694. or to Ed's alma mater, Brevard College, Brevard, NC 28712. Ashe County Cable clashes with Viacom in rate dispute Ashe County Cable TV is in negotiations with Viacom, the owner of Music Televi­ sion (MTV) Networks, to continue offering their chan­ nels. We recently provided no­ tice to our customers that our carriage of these networks could be at risk if we do not reach a new agreement by March 31. Ashe County Cable TV carries the folkiwing Viacom MTV Networks: MTV, VH-1, Comedy, Nick­ elodeon, CMT, CMT Pure G)untry, MTV Hits, Nick, Jr. Nick Toons, Spike, Then Nick, TV Land, VH-1 Classic and VH-1 Soul. While we hope to maintain carriage of these networks we have notified customers in an effort to be open about our discussions. Ashe Gmnty Cable is an independent business located in West Jefferson, offering programming and broad­ band services throughout the county.' "Across the country, net­ works are increasing their fees to cable companies, which affect customers di­ rectly," said Jeff Smith, Presi­ dent of Ashe Gmnty Gible. "We want our customers to * know that fees from all the networks we carry account for the bulk of monthly cable bills. Imagine pulling up to the &is pump arid finding gps has gone hum $3.50 a gallon to $6 overnight. That's the scale of some erf these large increases. Our goal is to protect our customers from these significant program­ ming fee increases." Ashe Gmnty Cable pays programmers, such as Via­ com, a fee per channel each month for customers access­ ing their channels. When these contracts near expira­ tion, cable companies negoti­ ate new agreements and that concludes that business deal. When a multi-billion dollar company such as Viacom de­ mands a significant increase in its monthly fees, we believe it's our responsibility to take a stand. These large increases affect all of us thnmghnul the wiuiv ty and we want to make sure our customers know Ashe Gmnty Cable is working on their behalf. For more information, please call (336) 877-3400. 77" *ALL SALE PRICES PAGE 3 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 VALID NOW County searches •/ for director of economic development By Wil Petty somebody who genu­ inely wants to see Ashe County do better, as Ashe County is look­ well as somebody who ing for a new economic is well connected in development direc­ business and is familiar tor, according to Ashe with incentives. County Manager Sam "I'm not looking for Yearick. us to get somebody who "I'm going to try my is just looking for a pay­ best to advertise this check," he said. "There week," Yearick said. are so many people "We have already put around here who every­ the word out, but it'll day try to make this a formally be out there better place and bring this week." jobs and that's exactly The commissioners what I'm looking for. are looking for someone The position was pre­ who is actively looking viously filled by former for companies to come Ashe County Manager into the Dr. Pat county Mitchell. and help Since her with jobs resigna­ through tion on network­ Aug. 20. as ing, 2013, the well as position promot­ has been ing. vacant. " I ' m Yearick looking said as for a di­ of right rector, and what I would now there are no plans like to see is somebody to hire an assistant who is connected in economic development business," Yearick said. director, who had a sal­ "Rather than us just ary of approximately throwing out advertise­ $40,000. ments for people to As far as filling the come, we are actually position, Yearick hopes knocking on doors." the job can be filled Beyond bringing jobs in 60 to 90 days. The I to the county, Yearick previous salary for the would also like to have a economic development director who would pro­ director in Ashe Coun­ mote hosting different ty was $65,000 with a events in the county. standard benefit pack­ "It's not just industry age. related, I would like to Yearick feels confi­ see as many events as dent the county will there can be in Ashe find the right candidate County, just two-day for the position. events," Yearick said. "Somebody will tind "Something happening us," he said. 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WE HAVE OVER 20 BANKS READY AND WILLING TO LEND MONEY! �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Our View '(letting' back to great' That was the singular, compelling message Blue Ridge Electric Membership Cooperative CEO and Ashe County native Doug Johnson delivered during his remarks at the an­ nual Ashe Chamber Small Business of the Year Luncheon. "What do we need to do to get Ashe County hack to great?" Johnson asked the assembled group of local officials, and civic and business leaders on Tuesday afternoon. For Johnson, the fust step was to get rid of the "stinkin' thinkin'." Perhaps an indelicate phrase, but it does get to the heart of the matter, perception realty is our reality. If we be­ lieve things are getting worse, then invariably, they will However, if we're positive, hopeful and enthusiastic about confronting our challenges as a county head-on, then that "can-do" attitude can work wonders at beating back the "stinkin' thinkin"" of the gloomy naysayers. But positive thinking only gets you so far. If your roof is leaking, no amount of happy talk helps. You're still going to get wet until it's fixed. And to get it fixed, you need a plan, the money to pay for it and the clogged determination to get it done. Of course, the plan is the first step. • During Johnson's remarks, he questioned what Ashe County might look like in five, 10,15 or 20 years and how it would achiwe its objectives. And then he posed a question about the future to the county^ leaders in attendance; "do we have a strategic vision plan in Ashe?" He said he looked, but couldn't find one. Tliere really isnt one. In fact, the county has experienced nearly a half-dozen traumatic and devastating manufacturing plant closings over the last decade, and while there has been a significant wringing of hands and plenty of "woeis me" talk, there realty hasn't been a leader or group of leaders willing to step for­ ward and talk about the future — how to get back to great. Ashe County needs just that and right now. We need a group of leaders, visionaries and risk takers to help guide us out of this economic doldrum. And they're already here — right now. Those leaders, those lovers of Ashe County who want to see it great again. The amount of talent, wisdom, and tenacity found within the coolest corner of North Carolina is awesome. So, whotake*thelead? - .xuilla • oi It might be said thecounty already has an economic devel­ opment effort underway that is doing allit can to attract new business and industry. In reality, the effort is nothing more than a functioning website. However, Johnson's challenge of developing a vision for the future expands beyond the walls of the county's econom­ ic devekipment office. There needs to be an agreement, a consensus forged on how Ashe will look 20 years from now by answering ques­ tions like: What will be the county's economic engine? Is it manufacturing? Is it tourism? Isit agriculture? It's probably a combinationof all three,but we need a plan. Johnson offered a challenge. Who, or whom, will rise to that challenge? Will it be the county commissioners, the Ashe Chamber of Commerce, the West Jefferson Community Partnershipor any of the other groups in the county willing to step up and take on what's sure to be inspiring challenge? To develop a strategic vision for the future, money is an absolutely critical component. Like Johnson said at the luncheon, to have the resources to develop a strategic vision "you tax yourself to pay for these people, you have to do that." He also said he was "totally in favor of low taxes, but growth will lower your taxes because you have more people payinginto the pie,but you have to have some resources, like an economic development person." He's right, the county must have an economic develop­ ment director. That position has been open for too long and it's a step in the right direction that the county has an­ nounced it has started searching for one. And the final factor for success is the dogged determina­ tion or consuming commitment to do whatever is necessary to realize the dream. Johnson summed it up nicety with some MAGIC M - Make it happen A — Action G- Get ready to grow I- Imagining more C-Commitment With a little "magic," Ashe can get back to great. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150 Please call for more information on local pricing. FuB-price single copy issues are $1 daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: CMI Clark 336 846-7164 cdarMkiyrtasmcda com ADVERTISING: Tere&a Roark lavs 336-846-7164 tiJw&cArvasvTwdu com pearsOciviUtmedu com CLASSIFIED ADS Kay Hart 336 846-7164 STAFT WRITERS WRPMty 336-846-7164 iPettyOovntavTwcka com Nathan Ham 336 846 7164 nhamOcMtasmedu com AlanC BuDuck 336-846-7164 kftartftcMtawnedaxom 203 W2nd St. Periodical postage paid inWest Jefferson. NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changesto: JeffersonPost PO. Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694-0808 Page 4 Friday, March 21,2014 Women of North CarolinaFlorida: political bellwethers What important Democratic wom­ at Bank of America. While in Char­ an politician, a Wake Forest alumna, lotte she was active in the Women's who was born in North Carolina and Political Caucus until the bank trans­ later moved to Florida, has gained ferred her to lead the bank's Florida operations. She also be­ national attention this came active in Florida year for her candidacy politics, marrying the in a critical bellwether late Bill McBride, a for­ election? mer Florida gubernato­ There are two correct answers. rial candidate. Sink won First, Senator Kay election as the state's Hagan. Although born chief financial officer in in North Carolina, she 2006. In 2010, she ran grew up in Florida for governor, losing by a where her family had percentage point to Re­ long been politically publican Rick Scott. active. She worked on Last week she lost campaigns for her uncle, another close race, this the late U.S. Senator and time for a congressio­ Florida Governor Lawnal seat that had been ton Chiles. After gradu­ held by a Republican for D.G. Martin ating from Florida State, many years. One onOne she came back to North Kay Hagan was watch­ Carolina for law school ing Sink's campaign, not at Wake Forest. She just because she might still be fol­ stayed here to marry, make a family, lowing politics in the state where she and build a political career, serving grew up. as a leader in the state senate, before Hagan and her supporters have gaining election to the U.S. Senate in been fearful that Hagan's vote for 2008. the Affordable Care Act, known as The second correct answer is Obamacare, as well as her associa­ Alex Sink. She was born and raised tion with the president, will hurt her in Surry County. She is the great- chances for reelection this year. They granddaughter of Chang Bunker, one hoped that a win by Sink, in a dis­ of the famous Siamese twins who trict that had been represented by settled first in Wilkes County and a Republican for many years, would later in nearby Surry County, becom­ show that Democrats could still win ing farmers after their entertainment closely contested districts or states career ended. in the South. After graduating from Wake For­ The voters in Sink's Florida con­ est and a few years teaching in Af­ gressional district share some simi­ rica, Sink became a star in business larities with North Carolina voters. Obama ran well in both places in 2012, narrowly winning in Florida and narrowly losing in North Caro­ lina. Sink's loss has to concern Hagan. Against an opponent who cam­ paigned to repeal Obamacare, Sink's message was a promise to "fix it" rather than repeal it. Hagan's oppo­ nent this fall will also push for repeal, and Hagan, who voted for the law, is stuck with the "fix it" position. But Sink's loss by no means as­ sures Hagan's defeat this fall. Times will be different, and voters' concerns will shift. This month may be a low point in public attitudes about the health care law. Eight months from now, the "fix rather than repeal" message may res­ onate better with North Carolina vot­ ers than it did in Florida this month. There will be other messages and other complications. The still to be determined Republican nominee for Hagan's seat may bring a whole dif­ ferent set of negatives to the cam­ paign. And Hagan should be cheered that Sink thinks this fall might be a better time for her and Hagan. She is con­ templating a rerun this fall against the new Florida congressman who beat her last week. D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs at Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. (The normalSunday noon airing is preempted for Festival's special fundraising programming. For more information or to view prior programs visit the webpage at www.unctv.org/ncbookwatch "iw m«v li;r/ The gory details are right low costs of living. It may there, laid out in columns of be that some North Caro­ cold hard data compiled by lina teachers, depending on the National Education As­ where they live and on the sociation. _ _ ______ policies of their Each year, own school the national systems, are teachers' group better off than provides a the pay figures comprehensive, suggest. Sagging sal­ state-by-state aries look at the fi­ nancing of pub­ Yet as the lic education, NEA report with a focus confirms, the on funding for trend here public schools. makes any such Not that it bright spots comes as much harder to find. Over the span of a surprise, but North from 2002-03 Steve Ford Carolina's per­ NC Council of Churches to 2012-13, formance as North Carolina shown in the teachers' aver­ latest report can fairly be de­ age pay dwindled by 15 per­ cent, adjusted for inflation scribed as mediocre. Here's the overall picture, - the largest drop anywhere drawn from census and bud­ in the country. It's true that get statistics: North Caroli­ folks in many sectors of the na shapes up as a state with economy were hard hit dur­ below-average wealth, be­ ing that decade, with many low-average overall levels of losing their jobs during the taxation and below-average recession. But why were revenues committed to the our teachers treated more schools. roughly than their counter­ Of particular concern to parts in any other state? teachers, and of particular One could point to North importance as a factor in Carolina's modest over­ school quality, is the state's all means. This is a state teacher salary structure. where many thousands of The NEA's survey con­ people remain in the grip of firmed that during the 2012- poverty, even with regions 13 school year, the latest such as the Triangle enjoy­ comparison available, North ing impressive levels of in­ Carolina continued to rank come and wealth. While the toward the back of the pack. state's total personal income Its average teacher pay was in 2011 ranked a respectable $45,737, or 46th in the 13th in the country, its percountry and $10,366 below capita income ranked 39th. the national average. And income was relatively The spotlight here in re­ stagnant over the previous cent weeks has been on the decade, with growth that salary of beginning teachers ranked a dismal 47th. - at $30,778, a pitiful 48th Those patterns argue for in the national rankings. tax policies ensuring that Gov. Pat McCrory has pro­ high-income earners pay in posed a boost to $35,000 for accordance with their abil­ all teachers with less than ity to pay. Yet the General 10 years experience, taking Assembly last year went in effect in 2015. That's still the other direction, lower­ likely to leave many teach­ ing and flattening the state ing veterans wondering why income tax. their years of dedication to Backers of the move say one of our society's criti­ it will help the state com­ cal jobs have gone without pete for business, boost the proper recognition on their economy and mean new rev­ pay stubs. enue eventually. But at least The NEA points out that in the short run, revenue is salary averages don't tell likely to shrink. So a state the whole story in terms of that in 2011 tied for 31st in how well teachers are com­ a measure of tax effort —' pensated. Other benefits state and local tax revenue can moderate the sting of per $1,000 in personal in­ meager pay, as can relatively come - isn't in line to do any better. The upshot will be contin­ ued pressure on school bud­ gets. Already, the results of that pressure aren't pretty. Schools shortchanged When it comes to state funding, North Carolina does fairly well in terms of overall education expendi­ tures — i.e., from kinder­ garten through college. In 2010-11, according to the NEA, those state outlays per capita ranked 20th nation­ ally, and tied for 15th in out­ lays per $1,000 of personal income. But this state's localities don't contribute as much to education as their counter­ parts in many other states. The bulk of the money is expected to come from the state. And when combined state and local funding is considered. North Carolina doesn't look so good. By that measure, the state's per capita expenditures for all education levels in 2010-11 ranked 43rd. For the pub­ lic schools, they ranked a whopping 48th out of 51 (including the District of Columbia) — better only than Tennessee. Arizona and Idaho. Budget-cutting to cope with the recession's linger­ ing aftermath and to make room for tax cuts surely hasn't helped. The NEA reported that for 2012-13, North Carolina's expen­ diture per K-12 student ranked 44th. At $8,844, the figure was a disappointing 78.6 percent of the national average. Education spending lev­ els that have failed to make up for lost ground or to ac­ commodate growing enroll­ ments were among the leg­ islature's many unfortunate budget choices - choices ratified by Gov. McCrory. Compounding the damage was a move to deprive most teachers of their job secu­ rity. After a first year in office during which he sometimes seemed politically tone deaf, McCrory now is moving to try to mend fences with teachers and education ad­ vocates. He and his advisers are talking up the proposed pay raises and telling teach­ ers in effect to don't worry, be happy. Skepticism, though, is understandable - given that legislative leaders want to switch to a model where raises go to the "best" teachers, as determined by elusive metrics of student performance that could well be a formula for unfair­ ness. Increasing the base pay for rookie teachers no doubt would help the state keep its classrooms staffed. But if anyone has figured out where the money will come from - not only to at­ tract more newcomers to the teaching profession but also to better compensate successful veterans - they aren't saying. Former four-term Gov. Jim Hunt jawboned the leg­ islature during the 1990s into raising the, state's teacher pay to the national average - only to see it fall back amid economic turmoil and political turnover. Now Hunt is calling for a renewed drive to pay our teachers at a level more nearly re­ flecting the difficulty and importance of their work. McCrory takes more cues from his Republican allies in the legislature than he does from the Democratic lion Hunt. Yet he'd do well to lis­ ten to North Carolina's most successful state government leader of modern times. Good public schools are cornerstones of places where everyone — rich or poor, native-born or immi­ grant — has a fair chance to see hopes and dreams come into bloom. If our schools are underfunded and beset by damaging policies, the harm is felt community by community, family by fam­ ily, child by child. North Carolina poor national rank­ ings for school support are like a diagnosis of a wasting disease. We can take com­ fort, though, that we know the cure. Steve Ford, former editorial page editor at Raleigh's News & Observer, is now a Volunteer Program Associ­ ate at the North Carolina Council of Churches. This essay appeared originally appeared on the Council s website. �JEFFERSON POST PAGK 5 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 Purging process produces spiritual growth Jesus said, "I am the true vine, higher in our lives for a closer and my Father is the husband­ relationship with the Father, to man." (John 15:1, KJV). Our bear fruit for Him. He created pathway to the Father is through us to continually grow towards His Son, our SavHim, not to shrivel ior—Jesus Christ. and die on the vine. The symbolism used Just as the seasons here of the vine is cause plants, vines, wonderful, because trees, and flowers to we can visualize come back each year with new growth, so the grape vines that grow and grow and to are we to have sea­ sons of growth in our grow, as long as they faith and our harvest have something to for Him. He helps us reach for or cling daily with comforts to. For instance, if a and peace (little ten­ tree limb hangs three drils, if you will) in to four feet out over order to increase our the vine, the vine will grow up and , faith. Leila Harris -Every branch m reach the tree limb and keep climbing— me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: with the tiny tendrils grasping on to pull up the rest of and every branch that beareth the vine. fruit, he purgeth it, that it may Jesus does this with us — ever bring forth more fruit." (John helping us to reach higher and 15:2). This is one of the hardest things to deal with in our Chris­ tian life. We are going about our normal routine, producing fruit for the Lord at our own pace— when things start going "not so good." If you're like me, the first thing I do is start soul-searching and praying more ardently to see where I may have offended the Lord. What duty have I left undone that He is getting my at­ tention for? Have I misspoken and hurt one of His children (my brother or sister in Him)? Is there an area in my Spiritual life that needs tending to? Is this a time of testing of faith, or a sea­ son of pruning/purging for future growth? After this process, we may find that we have not caused a sepa­ ration by offence, but that we are being purged (pruned) in such a manner as to enable us to be even more fruitful for Him. The whole purging process does not happen overnight; it is not a revelation of a new idea or motto; it takes weeks and even months for God to get us where we need to be spiritually and emotionally. Our struggles are even seen in the eyes of those around us. At times, God will send someone into our lives or give words of wisdom to someone around us that will "wake us up" to what is happening. These words of en­ couragement seem to pierce our hearts with love, and get our at­ tention to God's reality of focus­ ing on Him. Then...the peace that has been gently guiding us and holding us up during the seemingly endless days on end of fear and dread, grows stronger and stronger, and we are almost bursting with ex­ citement at what God is going to do with us next. All around us is chaos, yet our souls are at peace in Him. We may have no idea what it is, but we know that we are bet­ ter for our purging, we are more steadfast in Him thanever before; and we know that the time is near for an even greater harvest for the Master! We rest in Him and we enjoy seeing the harvest, and we know that our treasures in Heav­ en have increased abundantly. Our hearts seem to float; for a moment we are in that Spiritual realm that is not of this world, and we are ail the more humbled for the experience, to the glory of God! So when God starts taking things away from you, or remov­ ing things from your life; payattention. Experiencing God's working in your life is one of the most awesome and intriguing events that we can encounter. It is devastating at the time to be going through the pruning/purg­ ing process; but when it is over, and the sprouts of new growth begin—WOW! CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in March and April l(h30 ajn. "Heaven is for Real" The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church. 604 Mar­ tin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death experi­ ences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is for Real", which is coming out asa movie around Easter. The study will start this Sun­ day and run through April. For more information, caD 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is located off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs. Pastor David Jones and congregation invite you to attend. March 21 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Miller will be the guest speaker. every night. Pastor Ron To Pastor Lawrence Goodman Baptist Church. Join us for a liver and congregation invite and congregation invite you great evening erf music, sing­ ing and fellowship. Finger to attend. everyone to attend. food to foDow the service. March 24 March 23 5 - 8 pan. Hope for Hun­ Pastor Steve Goes, Brother 11 aan. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest ger Pizza Benefit wiD be Elbert Graybeal, and congrespeaker at Christian Unity held at Pizza Hut in Jefferson. gation invite you to attend. 6 - 7 pan. A n Evening Baptist Church. They will A percentage of sales and all have Sunday school at 10 tips and donations will go with Michael Combs wiD be a.m. Pastor Jack Pugh and toward raising the $12,500 held at Bald Mountain Bap­ congregation invite you to goal. We hope to see you tist Church. Pastor Lawrence Goodman invites you to at­ attend. Christian Unity Bap­ there. tend. For more information. March 30 tist Church is located on the 11 sun. Midway Baptist caD 877-1550. four lane near the Shokudo (*30 pan. Wairensvflle Japanese Restaurant in West Church invites you to join them as they host the south­ Community Sing wiD be Jefferson. 6 p.m. The Gospel Plow- ern gospel group, Three held at 7th Day Adventist boys will be singing at War- Bridges in concert. A love Church. You are invited to at­ rensvibe Baptist Church. Pas­ offering wiD be taken. Pastor tend. March 31-April 4 tor Wade welcomes everyone Steve LeaShomb and congre­ 7 pan. Revival Services to thisand any service at War- gation welcome you to come wiD begin at Sugar Tree Bap­ rensviOe Baptist. For more in­ and worship. 11 aan. DOM David tist Church. Rev. Jeff Dollar formation, call 336-384-3044. 6 pan. Youth Night. Bald Blackburn will be the guest wiD be bringing the message. Mountain Baptist Church speaker ;rt Blue Ridge Bap­ Rev. Jim Greer and congrega­ invites all youth groujxs to tist church. They have Sun­ tion invite you to attend. April 1 come and are encouraged to day school at 10 a.m. Pastor 7 pan. The Ashe Re­ bring as many friends as pos­ Larry Powers and congrega­ sible. Rev.David Lyalls will be tion invites the public to at­ ally Cares Committee wiD be meeting for its quarterly bringing the message. Please tend. 6 pan. 5th Sunday Sing­ meeting in the Ashe Bap­ make this a matter of prayer Special singing will take place CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Banwtt St. • Wert Jefferson 846-NS4 ft-rtn, f-JJ i „ fMII r BSTWi IvN WiWRT for the youth at Ashe County. ing at Fletcher Memorial Beaver Creek Christian Church Room. AD committee mem­ Landmark is located in the bers and interested persons Silas Creek community. Aprfl6-9 are urged to attend. The 7 pan. Revival Services meeting is open to the public. wiD be held at Volney Baptist April 3 7 pan. Ashe Baptist As­ Church, Volney, Va. Bro. Tom­ sociation Executive Com­ my Whrth preaching each mittee wiD meet at Beaver night. Pastor. Bro. Douglas Creek Baptist Church on Halsey and congregation in­ Mulatto Mountain Road. AD vite everyone to attend. The committee members and in­ church is located on Volney terested persons are ui^d to Road, a half-mile off NXL 16. April 11-13 attend. The meeting is open 7 pan. Revival Services to the public wiD be held at Farmers Me April 5 6 pan. Special Singing. morial Baptist Church. Rev. Farmers Memorial Baptist David Lyalls wiD be the guest Church wiD have special sing­ speaker. There wiD be special ing each first Saturday night singing each night. Pastor of the month. The New Cov­ Danny former and congrega­ enant Singers which is a Blue tion invite everyone to attend. April 13-16 Grass Gospel Group wiD sing 7 pan. Joint Revival Ser­ April 5,2014. You are invited vices. Christian Unity Bap­ to attend. 7 pan. Quarterly Satur­ tist Church and Old Fields day Night Singing wiD be Baptist Church wiD have held at Landmark Baptist a joint revival. Rev. Wayne Church. Featured singers wiD Osborne wiD be the guest include Bro. Tony Potter and speaker. Special Singing each wife. Sherry. Pastor Charlie night. PastorsRev. Jack Pugh McCoy and the congreffition and Rev. Jack Miller inviteev­ tist Association Conlerence invite everyone to attend. eryone to attend. Midway Baptist Church Baptist Church Old Hwy. 221 NMT GOH Court* R.i Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Rev. Will Keyword Sunday School 10:00 a.*. Sunday Wonhlp 11:00 nnrsday BftU Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 146-9151 Mof||||i(| Mo*.V tftirdny Evrnfnq West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church Biq Flam Baptist Church Hwnui nt Holy Trinity Church 107 W. Second Street Wert Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-S292 Peak Creek Pastor, Chris Cox Church of Servtcn: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worthip Sorvko 11:00 a.m. Wednotday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Clou (All Stun for Jotut) the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooLlO AM Worship Strvka: II AM Bold Mtn. Baptist Church (SB Wort - left «i Mdfrtl. 0M Bio<k Sunday Srhool - 9:10-10:15 a.m. Morninf WortMp -10:10 a.m. j Sunday Evrndna - 6:00 p.m. WtdMtday APBT MM Study - 7:00, « Thou shall have no other taxi* heforr me Thou shalt nut taLr the name of the LOKD thy£ODm ypn Kem<ynber the sabb.ith <L*u ;tukeep:t! ol<» nLjuiii 5 Dr Pepper Bottling VANNOV Company C O N S T R U C T I O N Wast Jefferson Compliments of VANN0Y & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1 246-4591 The Jewel Shoppe 785 last Main Street YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 246-9969 336-246-4155 Mon. - Sat.: 30ftM -5:i0PM | Termite & Pest Control Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins 1 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 �PAUE (> JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, M ARCH 21, 2014 Clinic From Page 1 20,903 cumulative visits. The clinic serves 465 of Ashe County Middle School's 469 students. The clinic has been in business since 1998 and provides the middle school students, medical, preventative, men­ tal health and nutritional care. "Not only do they take care of the children (when) they're at school, the child gets a continuity of care," Kautz said. "The care is very integrated." Recently, through an endowment, the Top Dog Clinic became the only school-based health center in North Carolina to have its own building, separate from the school. For the 2013-14 fiscal year, funding for the clinic at the middle school totaled $180,249. Of that. $58,000 came from Medicaid, $43,840 was from state and federal sources, $40,000 was from Ashe County, $19,385 of the agency's fund balance was appropri­ ated, and $5,385 came from private insurance. In addition, Kautz said she hopes the community participates in helping the SBHC receive more money through donations. This year, they are asking for $5,000 from the commu­ nity. Many agencies partici­ pate in making the Top Dog Clinic happen. Those include: the Appalachian District Health Depart­ ment. Ashe County Middle School, Ashe County Board of Education. Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital and the N.C. Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. Also provided was data from a national survey that was conducted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a Michigan-based philaritrophic organization which focuses on child welfare. According to the data pre­ sented, two-thirds of Amer­ icans believe its important for school-based health cen­ ters to have a stable fund­ ing source. Kautz said the clinic is in year 2 of 3 from the state grant funding while it is in its third year of receiving support from the Duke En­ dowment. "We anticipate if we don't garner more money, we will have a shortfall of $62,000," she said. Kautz said the SBHC board is going to continue advocating for state and federal grant money to keep the center's costs low. Also, grant applications are being submitted to help the clinic for the 2014-15 FY. "We look to the future and we are looking at the (2015-16) school years, and we're using quite a bit of our fund balance," she said. "We are going to be short without additional support." In addition, the SBHC presented the Board a thank you card, for the county's previous and con­ tinued support of the Top Dog Clinic. Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe praised the hard work of the SBHC and its help for middle school students. "I think they do a great job at the School Based Health Clinic," she said. "I've heard about kids go­ ing (to the clinic) and being able to get help." In other action taken by the Board: • Unanimously approved the creation of Lansing and Pond Mountain Fire Districts. An additional resolution was passed for the Creston, Todd and War- rensville fire districts. • Commissioner William Sands provided the public an update on the county animal control's phasing out of the gas chamber at the animal shelter. Sands said the $7,000 grant from the Humane Society was received in January, and the county is in process of phasing out the chamber. • In attendance were Larry Rhodes, William Sands, Chair Gary Roark, Gerald Price and Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe. trated syrup goes into a propane-run finisher and is then filtered. Once the filtering pro­ cess is complete, the syrup is bottled. To some in the High Country, making molasses and syrup is a hobby but to Poe, it's become a way of life. During syrup season, he'll head out to the syrup house around 5 a.m., fireup the wood-fired evapo­ rator and keep it running until around 9 or 10 p.m. Some days he works past midnight, well into the ear­ ly morning hours. Poe installed a television in his syrup house to relieve him from boredom and pos­ sibly falling asleep on the job, on those nights when he's burning the midnight oil. When syrup season ends, Poe shuts down his opera­ tion, closes up the syrup house and preps for warm­ er weather and a summer of grading. "I do (make) molasses in the fall, maple syrup dur­ ing the winter and grading work during the summer," Poe said. While maple syrup pro­ duction is often thought of as being unique to New England and Canada, Poe believes that like molasses, it too used to be made here in the High Country. That could "help explain why so many places in the region are associated with "sugar," like Sugar Grove in Watau­ ga County and of course, Sugar TYee Road and Sugar Tree Branch here in Ashe Co. Poe isn't the only one producing maple syrup in the county. He knows of three or four others who are doing the same, one of whom has a similar opera­ tion and sells his product. Poe estimates he sells 75 percent of his syrup from home. The rest is sold in stores. This year he's already sold 25 gallons. "It's gone pretty quick," Poe said. "It's not hard to get rid of." As the season draws to a close, Poe said he's tired and ready to shut down the sugar house, but he was quick to say that he knows he'll be excited at the start of next year's season. working together as a com­ munity. not just government, but including government, small businesses, chamber, all of us here who call Ashe County home," he said. "We need to |>ut some resources into, getting the word out, to tell people about the attri­ butes we know are here." Johnson encouraged citi­ zens to focus on the great things that exist in Ashe County, includingsmall busi­ nesses, the state parks and the Blue Ridge Paiicway. After focusing on tour­ ism, Johnson then turned to jobs in the manufacturing sector. Johnson mentioned that BREMCO's main hubs in their service region are in Ashe and Caldwell counties. Johnson mentioned Gates' soon departure, saying "that's our third biggest cus­ tomer at Blue Ridge Electric, so it's tough." In turn, he mentioned General Electric Aviation's expansion in the county. While focusing on GE's expansion, Johnson empha­ sized the county should fo­ cus on ways to bring compa­ nies into the county through incentives and promoting an American workforce. "We need to keep this manufacturing core taken care of," he said. In addition, a focus was placed on education through­ out Ashe County, in particu­ lar on Wilkes Community College's Ashe Campus, Ac­ cording to Johnson, many CEOs look for the availabil­ ity of a community college when deciding where to bring new jobs and industry. "We want a bigger flag flying in Ashe County with the community college name on it," Johnson said. "It's all about education, (its) very Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Pictured are the Top Dog Clinic Staff. Front row, from left: Tina Rutherford, CMA, Margaret Mullins, FNP; Back row: Mert Burgess, RN. Barbara Brown, LPC, and Darby Rash, RN. Maggi Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. From Page 1 $30,000 to $35,000 in the business. The syrup-making pro­ cess begins with the pro­ cess of "tapping" maple trees by boring holes into the sides and then siphon­ ing out the sap as it makes its way through the trunk. The sap slowly flows into buckets and once the buck­ ets are filled, the labor be­ gins. The sap is boiled down in a wood-fired evaporator. From there, the concen­ Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Johnson From Page 1 a time. ' What's (the county) go­ ing to look like here? What's our dream?," he said. "Then once we know what our dream is, how do we get there?" Ashe County, according to Johnson, needs a strategic plan — something he called on the county leaders and businesses to do. "We need to think about important." Later in the speech, John­ son said "Wilkes is the key to training these workers for GE." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or onTwitter @WilPetty. Medics From Page 1 ^//r'rr V {/rsrs/r</ <' ROOFING strt // /f.frifri. 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BEHIND THE DOHAR MARTsI IN JEFFERSON SI w • Oil Changes • Mechanical Repairs •Tires • NC State Inspection 336-384-1571 f* KMNCHwy 194N Lansuig,NC 336-977-4779 • WELL DRILLING LIST I YOUR BUSINESS HERE! DEWEY WRIGHT WELL & PUMP CO. Toll Free: 1-877-250-3727 t* Bus: 264-2651 m •Pumps Sales Service •Installation j| 'Complete Water .Ji System Installation CALL 846-7164 — £ 1856 N.C. 105 Bypass Boone, NC Can Your Customers Find You? since 1994. The decision to turn down Blue Ridge's bid in fa­ vor of Ashe Medics' proved to be a divisive one at the Nov. 4, 2013 Ashe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The board voted 3-2 in favor of Ashe Medics' bid. Commissioners Judy Poe, Gerald Price and Gary Roark voted in favor of awarding the contract to Ashe Medics and Chairman Larry Rhodes and Commis­ sioner William Sands voted against. Sullivan also owns and operates Watauga Medics in Boone. That proved to be a point of contention for some in the community, fol­ lowing the board's decision. Julie Lyles of West Jeffer­ son posted a petition online at change.org, hoping to en­ courage the board to recon­ sider their decision. It read in part: "As a concerned citizen of Ashe County, I feel the voice of the county isn't being represented. I strongly oppose the ruling of awarding a new provider not from Ashe County, the contract for the Ambulance service." Sullivan said he would continue to operate both companies, dividing his time between Watauga and Ashe counties. "Initially, I'll be in Ashe (County) most of the time," Sullivan said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck From Page 1 311,740 people in Jan. 2014. According to the data released by the DOC, con­ struction, education and health services and infor­ mation saw the largest over the month gains in the state. Construction jobs in N.C. increased by 6,400, a 3.7 percent increase. Over the course of the year, professional and business services added the largest number of jobs (24,000) followed by edu­ cation and health services (12,500). "Regular initial claims for unemployment insur­ ance totaled 34,229 in Jan­ uary, increasing 1,072 from December," according to the release. In addition, approximate­ ly $49 million in regular un­ employment benefits were paid in January to 59,878 claimants statewide. The N.C. Department of Commerce will release data on the county unemploy­ ment rates, including Ashe County, for Jan. 2014 on Friday, March 21. For more information on state unemployment data, go to www.nccommerce. com/. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter (g>WilPetty. t �JEFFERSON POST Tea Party group to host forum for candidates By Alan Bulluck abolluck@civitasmedia.coni We The People of Ashe County, a "conservativeminded" organization loosely affiliated with the "Tea Party" movement, is hosting a forum for the 12 candidates running for a seat on the Ashe County Board of Commissioners in the May 6 primary. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at Faith Fellow­ ship Church, 676 S. Main St., Jefferson. The forum will be open to the general public. "We thought it might be helpful to inform every­ body about who's running for county commissioner," Donald Nelson, media di­ rector for We The People, said. "There isn't a whole lot of information out there yet." According to Nelson, 10 candidates have expressed interest in attending and two declined due to sched­ uling conflicts. Of the 12 on the May 6 ballot, three are incum­ bents: Judy Porter Poe (R), Gerald Price (R) and William Sands (R). Those looking to unseat them are: Richard Blackburn (D), Larry Dix (D), Lynn Gra­ ham (D), Cabot Hamilton (D), Dan McMillian (D), Mickey Pruitt (R), Brian "Bruno" Richardson (R), Jeff Rose (R) and Marjorie Shinkle (R). At the forum, each can­ didate will be given five minutes to speak after which there will be a short "Question and Answer" session, as well as an op­ portunity for attendees to speak with the individual candidates. "Candidates have been asked to present their views and plans for action on the county's most press­ ing issues," Nelson said in a press release. "For example, what should the commissioners do to ad­ dress the challenges of job creation, growth, finances, taxes and new initiatives and policy matters in the county?" "I think it's gonna be well-attended," Nelson said. We The People has been meeting for five years, ac­ cording to Nelson. "The group was started by Tom Pope, Kershaw Getty, Ed McClaren and a few others," Nelson said. While We The People doesn't offer memberships, there are 220 people on the organization's mailing list, according to Nelson. Nelson said the group's purpose is to "educate and inform voters in Ashe PAGE 7 FRIDAY, MARC H 21, 2014 Young at Art, Spring Fest provide opportunity for area youth to show talents Submitted Photo | Jettarcon Post County on mostly grass­ roots issues and some issues of national impor­ tance." "We're for small govern­ ment, a government that helps people achieve their personal goals through lower taxes and that serves community-based inter­ ests," Nelson said. Nelson said We The Peo­ ple will not be endorsing any of the candidates. "No endorsements," Nel­ son said. "That's definitely not a part of this, not our agenda." Nelson wants to remind people that the Ashe Board of Elections projects a large turnout (40-45 per­ cent) for the May 6 prima­ ry. There are about 18.000 registered voters in Ashe County. "This translates into a need for candidates to reach more than the usual numbers of voters with a positive message," Nelson said. "This meeting is a good opportunity for can­ didates to favorably tap into this expanded voter base of the county." Voting is already un­ derway in the county and those who aren't registered to vote have until April 11 to do so, in order to vote in the May 6 primary. Absentee voting: Start­ ed Monday and those who wish to vote absentee can request a ballot online at www.ncsbe.gov or at the Ashe County Board of Elections office. One-stop early vot­ ing: Thursday. April 24 - Saturday, May 3 at the Ashe County Courthouse and the Fleetwood Fire Deapartment. Early voting: Thursday. April 24 - Saturday, May 3 at the Ashe County Court­ house. Tuesday, April 29 - Saturday, May 3 at the Fleetwood Fire Depart­ ment. The Ashe County Arts Council is pleased to an­ nounce two opportunities for young artists in our community. Visual artists are called to participate in the annual Young At Art Exhibit at the Ashe Arts Center. Per­ forming artists are invited to participate in the talent show during Spring Fest. The youth art exhibit, entitled "Young at Art", will be from Wednesday. March 26 to Saturday. April 26. This exhibit takes place annually and is part of the routing gallery exhibits at the Ashe Arts Center. The Arts Council is please to offer this oppor­ tunity for young artists to display their work. This non-competitive exhibit is open to all Ashe County students, both public and home-schooled, ages 5- to 18. All artwork must be original, framed and ready to hang or display on ped­ estal. Painting, drawing, photography, fibers, pot­ tery and 3-dimensional art will be accepted. Work may be priced for sale with the Ashe County Arts Council if desired. Each student may submit two pieces of art. All artwork must be de­ livered to the Arts Center on Monday, March 24, be­ tween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and picked up on April 26. An artist reception will be on Thursday, March 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 pm. Performers are invited to participate in the talent show as part of the Spring Fest activities on Saturday. April 12 at the Early Learn­ ing Center. The student talent show is non-com­ petitive and open to both Ashe County Schools stu­ dents and home-schooled students. Individual performers are limited to three min­ utes onsUge. Musicians, singers, dancers, magi­ cians. jugglers, actors and more are encouraged to participate. The talent show will run from 9:15 a.m. thru 1:45 p.m. Performing artists are asked to come to the Ashe Arts Center to register for time slots. Information will be sent home to the students through the coun­ ty schools. Please contact the Arts Council at (336) 846-2787 with any questions, and to find out how to proceed. Join us for springtime op­ portunities for our stu­ dents. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @al bulluck. also buying silver, platinum & coins COMMUNITY CALENDAR draw and paint. For more how they differ from the PTO will sponsor Bingo. March 21- April 22 Ashe Community Foun­ information, call Ed Kline deciduous species. This Doors will open at 5 p.m. dation Grant Opportu­ at 336-877-2290. will be approximately a one and Bingo will begin at 6 nity is available online at 10 a.m. Forest Man­ mile hike where we will p.m. Prizes include Longawww.nccommunityfonnda- agement. Meet at the 221 learn to identify and under­ berger. Pampered Chef, tion.org. The 2014 grant Access Visitors Center at stand the science behind Origami Owl. Goshen Spar­ application period will be the New River State Park kling Jewelry and Thirtythese evergreen species. open from March 14 - April for a presentation and dis­ One (alternate prizes will 5 p.m. Bingo Night. 22, 2014. Grants typically cussion about private land See Community I 12 Grayson Highlands School range from $250 to $1,000. ownership and the opportu­ Total grant-making in 2014 nities and responsibilities will not exceed $2,440. of managing your personal AMERICA'S These grants are made property. Topic of discus­ BEST SELLING from the Ashe Community sion will include: should Advancement Fund and the I log my property? If so, REPLACEMENT Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth how? Is logging a good way ' WINDOWS Memorial Endowment. to make money from your For more information, call forested property? Come "Most Installs Nancy Kautz, Ashe Af­ ready to learn how you can Are Completed In filiate Grants Chairperson, manage your own private Just One Day!" 336-982-5764 or email at woodlands while making cincyfolks@skybest.com. money and protecting the A/bite double hung up.to 4x3 In addition, information environment. M See store' Tor details and assistance with online 2 p.m. Evergreen Hike. fcs' ^ atmpff tlm But tor lam' /—^ | applications are available Meet at the New River at the Ashe County Public FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 State Park's Wagoner Ac­ Library. Or visit our showroom: cess Contact Station for a March 21 1802 River Street, Wilkesboro N.C. 28697 nature hike discussing the Noon: Double Ribbon WindowWorldFoothllls.com - -HiCI -I local evergreen species of INfc Wiwkur WwM ftflpchiv K IntlipsfMfmVty ow <wd ojwwrtM by Window Wnrtd ol Cutting. Join the Cham­ North WaUmn. N< iindei Iwiuf* fintn Window Woitd. fan New River State Park and ber in welcoming new members, Fleetwood Max General Store and Tina's NOTICE OF MEETINGS Turn with a double ribbon culling at 13304 N.C. 211 OF THE ASHE COUNTY in Jefferson. Refreshments BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW will be served. Snow date will be March 31, 2014. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Fri­ Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, day. Support Ashe Out­ reach Ministries and Mo­ The Ashe County Board of Equalization and Review bile Meals at the Riverview Will meet as required by law. Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control dessert and a drink. Take­ out is available. Directions: taxable property assessed for taxation in Ashe County, with respect Take N.C. 88 West. Stay to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law. Elementary. Riverview is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more informa­ The Board will convene for its first meeting on Monday, April tion, call 336-385-1314. 7, 2014 at 9:00A.M. The Board will adjourn for the purpose of 7 p.m. Night Hike. Meet at the New River State accepting requests for hearing at its last scheduled meeting on Park's 221 Access Visitor Monday, April21, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Meetings will be held at the Center for a Night Hike. Discover the many sound Ashe County Courthouse in the 2nd floor conference room. and wonders of the night In the event of an earlier or later adjournment, notice to that effect while on an approximately will be published in this newspaper. 1.5 mile hike that will take place on easy to'moderate trails. Come join the fun Requests for hearing must be received no later than the but don't forget your sturdy shoes and flashlight. adjournment which is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2014 March 22 at 12:00 Noon 9:30 a.m. - noon. The Blue Ridge Art Clan meeting will be held at the For an appointment Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Please call (336) 846-5553 Church, located at 201 S. Jefferson Ave. We have Or write to: Ashe County Tax Administration demos, critiques and en­ 150 Gov. Cir, Suite 2200 courage members of all skill levels to attend - especially Jefferson, NC 28640 ' those just beginning to WINDOW THE REAL DEAL! LOCK IN 2 YEARS PACKAGES STARTING AT OFSAVINGS! PER MONTH •INUIIIMNI PACKAGE FREE WHOLE-HOME GENIE HD DVR UPGRADE tan* rat te oh KswIm rtn** NFL SUNDAY TICKET INCLUDED mmrnrnm FREE PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS HB@ stmz ftwrit &Z2 CALL NOW! 800-765-9330 DIRECTS/^ �mm FRIDAY, MARCH 21,2014 wj)\>ysorr**\ ONLINE SP<ORTs* Nathan 1lam. Spurt* W ritrr (S.K5) K46-7164 . uham(u iiv iiasmedia.coiu Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com 'Mat Monsters' wrap up 2014 season By Alex Wray Special to the Post Editor's note: Alex Wray is the head coach of the Mat Monsters youth urestling team as well as the Ashe County Middle School Bulldog wrestlers. The back of the Mat Monster shirts says it all: It's not how you start. It's how you finish. Last year, the Mat Monsters started out as a young, under-developed team. They experienced quite a few losses, but end­ ed up second in the dual tournament in Alleghany. So when the season was over, the coaches and 1 sat down and started setting goals for the following sea­ son. One of the goals was to have a couple of state champions come from our room. We also wanted to place in some of the larger tournaments and attend a Submitted photo | Jefferson Post The Ashe County Mat Monsters have shown much growth over the past two seasons. few state tournaments. We wanted to help cover the cost for kids that want­ ed to travel and wrestle but may not be able to afford it andI wanted the local busi­ nesses and people to help make these goals a reality.I had hoped for a great group of coaches to work with the kids, their families, and my­ self to help make the season a success. If you believe it, you achieve it, goal setting truly works. Since setting our goals, we now have two state champions in the room. We were able to go to the USA State Tournament and the AAU State Tournament. The Mat Monsters placed in every tournament we went to this year. We also placed sixth in the AAU state tournament with three state champions. Also, in the AAU tourna­ ment a Mat Monster placed second, three of the kids placed third and another placed fourth and we had two that placed fifth. The Mat Monsters did some fundraising for the kids at Pizza Hut and sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The profits from these fun­ draisers went to buy the youth their AAU wrestling cards, singlets, shoes and head gear. Ashe County businesses invested into the Mat Mon­ sters and I would like to thank a few of them: Clark Evergreen Landscaping, NAPA Auto parts, Appala­ chian Utilities, Bojangies, Bald Mtn. Auto Sales, Jew­ el Shoppe, Barr Insurance, Tamales, Calhoun, Pizza Hut and Magic Tan. Also, a special thanks to all of the good people of Ashe Coun­ ty who made donations and that care for Ashe County youth wrestling and thanks to Section 8 and all the other kids that joined up with the Mat Monsters this season. A personal goal of mine was to become the head coach of the middle school Bulldogs. I wanted to con­ tribute my wrestling knowl­ edge and experience to the middle school with hopes of it spilling over into the high school wrestling pro­ gram. I have developed a good relationship with high school wrestling coach, Keith Phillips. We have all worked well together this year and the Ashe County Bulldogs had a good season this year and we are only going to get better. We will be tough to beat next year. Coach Phillips has been a big help me this year and we have the same vision for wrestling in Ashe County. I have personally been blessed to have worked with this great group of kids, their parents and an outstanding coaching staff. I'm thankful to God for giv­ ing me the strength and power to do what I love to do and for allowing me to help mold boys into men by training the Mat Monsters. Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Dakin Christoferson backhands a shot for a point. Elkin tops Ashe, 7-2 By Nathan Ham nham@tlvitasmedia.com Elkin, the preseason pick to take home the league championship this year, came away with a 7-2 victory against the Huskies on Tuesday. "Elkin proved why they are the con­ ference leader by playing very good tennis," said Ashe County Head Coach Larry Dix. "This was great experience for our young, inexperienced team." The Elks swept Ashe in all six singles matches. Top seeded Ryan Schell beat Alex Church, second seeded David Bullin defeated Jacob O'Neal and Chad Ves­ tal beat Andrew Shepherd in the third seeded match. Fourth seeded Jacob Lyon beat Caleb Adcock, fifth seeded Matthew Schumak outpointed Dakin Christoferson and Reed Turner took down Frank Ledezma in the battle of sixth seeded players. All was not lost however as Ashe came away winning two of the three doubles matches. Shepherd and Adcock scored an 8-5 win over Daniel Soos and Ricky ftendon while the duo of Christoferson and Ledezma earned an 84 win over Turner and Asheer McRitchie. "Our boys did a good job of gettingthe balls back and winning some points," Dix said. "I saw much improvement in their net play and approach shots." Coach Dix said he was also pleased to see his players going to the net more and playing smarter on the court. This was the third match of the young season and all three have come against very strong competition, including the top two teams in the Mountain Valley Conference last season (East Wilkes and Elkin) as well as 4A tennis power Watauga. "I am proud of the positive attitude and sportsmanship that our team is por­ traying against these stronger teams" Dix said. "It is exciting to see these young men develop their skills." Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @>NathanHam87 Zeb Richardson finished hi* sophomore year averaging 10 points and six rebounds per game. File photo| Jefferson Post Richardson, Quakers fall in quarterfinals By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Sophomore Zeb Richardson and the rest of the Guilford Quakers saw their season come to an end in the quarterfi­ nals of the Old Dominion Athletic Con­ ference Tournament. Washington and Lee University pulled off a 77-70 upset win over the third seed­ ed Quakers. Washington and Lee's Drew Kimberly scored 24 points and Andrew Franz put in 17 to send the Quakers home early. The Generals entered the tournament with an 8-19 record, and were the 11th seeded team. Richardson led Guilford with 17 points in 22 minutes of play off the bench. Jake Hopkins had 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Matt McCar­ thy had nine points and five boards , Trever Hyatt had nine points and Alston Furr had nine points. The Quakers were able to shoot just 35-percent from the field and 30-percent (7-23) from behind the three-point line. Washington and Lee hit 44-percent of its shots and were 7-of-19 from threepoint land. Guilford ended the year at 17-9 and recorded its eighth straight winning sea­ son. For Richardson, the former Husky wrapped up his sophomore season av­ eraging 10.4 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per contest. Richardson shot 49-percent from the field, good enough for the second best shooting percentage on the team. Guilford should return a very experi­ enced and talented squad next season, only having to replace one senior, Jake Hopkins. Hopkins averaged 12 points and 8.8 rebounds each game this year. His scoring was second most on the team and he was the team's leading rebounder. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Seventh-grade AAU win East Surry Open The 7th Grade Boys i Lightning AAU team East Surry High Scb 22 an<l won the Seve Divisional Champion Surry Open Basketb They played a total c throughout the day 1 maneuver and outla' the surrounding are; up clinching the cha coming out on top a Press" late that nigh hoys are coached by and Zeb Gambill. Tor Chris Miller, Brian Zl n°y. Branson Shephi Devin Rupard and Zc torn row from left - [ Luke Hudler. Dylan h Alec Roland. Submitted photo Jefferson Post �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 PAGE 9 Commissioners vote to give $39K for Lansing nark By Wll Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com and the park project. She said, however, fu­ ture funding for the project is uncertain. "I really hope they can get (this project) going, and the whole county can get behind it and support it. When it comes to mowing contracts and everything, we'll have to look at that come budget time." In an executive session on Monday, March 10, the Lansing Board of Alderman approved proceeding with an acquisition of 36 acres along Big Horse Creek, owned by Jeff Thompson. If all of the Land acquisitions the town of Lansing studying are approved, it would make the Lansing Creeper Trail Park ap­ proximately 54 acres in size. In comparison, the Ashe County Park has 64 acres of land. Rembert said 36 acres of the expansion are "committed." He said the town is also seeking to acquire an additional nine acres. The project, upon completion, will ex­ pand the walking and biking trails at the park, add 60 parking spaces, primitive campgrounds, a nine-hole disc golf course, bathhouse, a barnyard which would be used as a stage and community storage, and a second pedestrian bridge over Big Horse Creek to access other parts of the property. The Lansing Board of Aldermen will have a special meeting on Monday, March 24, to further discuss plans for the park and handling the PARTF grant. The Ashe County Board of Commission­ ers Unanimously approved a $39,000 appro­ priation for a matching grant and to provide funding for a project coordinator for the ex­ pansion of the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. "Over the course of the last 10 years, Lan­ sing has made great strides in becoming a place for tourism and a better place to live," Lansing mayor Geoige Rembert said to the Board of Commissioners. The money will provide $25,000 for matching funds to help the town with the PARTF grant horn the state, while an addi­ tional $14,000 from the county will provide a salary for a part-time employee from the town to oversee the project. Rembert, while speaking before the board praised the volunteers in Lansing, but said a paid position was needed to help guide the project. "We have made great use of a very large volunteer base in our community," he said. "We need someone who is focused on the project and distribute these duties." Rembert, who appeared before the Board on Monday. March 17, also requested for the county to expand its njowing contract for the Lansing Creeper Trail Park start­ ing in 2015, an additional $25,000 to con­ tinue matching funds and $24,000 for two employees next year. If all requests are ap­ proved, the county would provide $89,000 Wil Petty can be reachedat (336)846-7164 or onTwitter @WilPetty. for the project. Commissioner chairman Gary Roark asked Rembert if there was a time deadline for the funds the town needed to be raised. Rembert said Lansing has two years to raise $500,000 for the project to receive the matching funds from the state and three years to complete the project. The Lansing mayor also mentioned the improvements the town has made in recent years. "Through the efforts of our town govern­ ment, the Greater Lansing Area Develop­ Wil Petty|Jefferson Post ment and our partnership with the Lansing Lansing mayor George Rembert discusses Volunteer Fire Department, Landing is plans for the Lansing Creeper Trail Park to cleaner, safer and provides better health op­ the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 17. The Board unanimously portunities," Rembert said. Commissioner Judy Porter Poe said, dur­ voted to provide $39,000 for matching funds ing the commissioner comments portion of and supporting a part-time staff position for the meeting, that she supported Lansing the town of Lansing. Submitted photo| JeRerson post Blue Ridge Energies and Blue Ridge Electric were ranked at No. 8 and Mo. 9 respectively in the 2014 list of the "Best Employers of North Carolina." Blue Ridge Electric, Energies named two of N.C.s Best employers Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation and its propane and heating fuels subsidiary. Blue Ridge Energies, were recently named as two of the top 30 "Best Employers in North Carolina" for 2014. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, rec­ ognize and honor the best places of employment in N.C., benefiting the state's economy, workforce and businesses. The list of the "Best Employers in North Carolina" was created by "Business North Carolina" magazine, the Society for Human Resource Manage­ ment (SHRM) - N.C. State Council and Best Compa­ nies Group. Blue Ridge Energies was ranked No. 8 on the list and Blue Ridge Electric was ranked No. 9. To be considered for par­ ticipation, companies had to fulfill the following eligi­ bility requirements: • Be a for-profit, not-forprofit business or govern­ ment entity; • Be a publicly or pri­ vately held business; • Have a facility in the state; • Have at least 15 em­ ployees working in N.C.; and • Be in business a mini­ mum of one year. Companies from across the state entered the twopart survey process to de­ termine the "Best Employ­ ers in North Carolina." The first part consisted of evaluating each nomi­ nated company's work­ place policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth ap­ proximately 25 percent of the total evaluation. The second part consist­ ed of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approxi­ mately 75 percent of the to­ tal evaluation. The combined scores determined the top compa­ nies and the final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall regis­ tration and survey process in North Carolina and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to deter­ mine the final rankings. To see the entire list of the state's Best Employers visit Business North Caro­ lina's website: businessnc. com. For more information, visit www.BestEmployersInNC.com. Blue Ridge Electric is a cooperative electric utility serving some 74.000 members in Caldwell. Watauga. Ashe, and Alleghany counties and parts ot Wilkes, Alexander and Av­ ery counties. Its subsidiary. Blue Ridge Energies, provides propane and heating fuels to commercial and residential consumers across northwest North Carolina and tea tures product showrooms in each Blue Ridge Electric district office in Caldwell. Watauga. 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The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Cash Mob visits West Jefferson Student reassignment requests accepted through Apr. 15 Parents of children inAshe Coun­ ty in grades K-6 are required to en­ roll their children in their residence district. If there is a verified special need or student hardship that warrants reassignment for the 2014-15 school year, the parent(s) can complete a "Request for Change in Student As­ signment." Parents should read and under­ stand the Student Reassignment Policy 4150 before completing the request. A Request for Reassignment form may be obtained from the Central Office at 320 South St,in Jefferson, any elementary school or under the -Parents" link on the homepage. Requests must be returned signed no later than 5p.m. on April 15. 2014. Applications may be re­ turned to the school or the Central Office. Decisions regarding reassign­ ment will be made by July 1,2014, and sent to each applicant by mail. Members of the Ashe County Cash mob visited the Eclectic Pantry and dined in Sweet and Savory on Saturday. March 15. The Cash Mob raised $910 between the two businesses and are receiving strong boosts from the Ashe and Watauga Democratic Parties. The next Cash Mob is scheduled for Saturday. April 5 at the Heritage Homestead Goat Farm in Crumpler. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. Submitted photo Jefferson Post WCC releases Fall 2013 President's, Dean's List for Ashe students Wilkes Community Col­ lege recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students through the Presi­ dent's List and the Dean's List each fall and spring se­ mester. To qualify for the Presi­ dent's List, full-time students must achieve a 4.0 grade jx)int average, complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (exclud­ ing credit by examination) and be awarded all "A's." To qualify for the Dean's List, full-time students must complete 12 or more semes­ ter hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by examination) and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, with no grade below a "B." Ashe County students qualifying for the Fall 2013 Semester President's List are: Joseph Frank Badger, Grassy Creek; Lisa Dawn Bare, Jefferson; Kimberfy Bingham, West Jefferson; Can Danielle Carson. West Jefferson; Ashley Elizabeth Carter, Lansing; Morgan Brooke Casey, West Jeffer­ son; Lura Catherine Corm­ ier, Grassy Creek; Wilton G Dillard, Lansing; Autumn Paige Eastridge, Warrensville; Sandra Miller Eldreth, Jefferson; EstherMarilyn Fensterie, Fleetwood; Miran­ da Danielle Galvan, Lansing; Virginia Dawn Hamilton, Jefferson; Adam Jeffrey Hathor, Jefferson; Harold Dean Holman, West Jefferson; Billie Ukra Johnson, Crumpler, Rachel Elizabeth Jordan, Jefferson; Erika Nicole Lam­ bert, West Jefferson; Ma­ ria Dvel Rosario Ledezma, Crumpler; Ricky Lee Little, Jefferson; Ben Matthew McGrady, West Jefferson; Kayla Austa McNeill, West Jefferson; Seth Davis Miller, West Jefferson; Patrick Mi­ chael Murphy, West Jeffer­ son; Chrissy Alma Nickerson, West Jefferson; Kolten Grey Pilar, West Jefferson; Michael Wayne Pruitt, Jef­ ferson; Adam Orlando ReidMarr, Fleetwood; Russell Edward Ritchie, West Jeffer­ son; Michael Chase Rollins. Fleetwood; Sandra A Roten, Lansing; Thlara Lee Sheets, West Jefferson; Ryan Dwight Shepherd, Lansing; Gregory Warren Spencer, West Jef­ ferson; David Lee Surber, Fleetwood. Ashe County students qualifying for the Fall 2013 Semester Dean's List are: Kayla Brooke Absher, Lan­ sing; Jessica Miller Baird, West Jefferson; Jonathan Tanner Barker, West Jeffer­ son; Courtney Kay Barlow, Crumpler; Donna Reedy Bauguess, Lansing; Ricky D Boggs, Crumpler; Holly Melissa Boyd, Grassy Creek; • A TERRIBLE Frederick Kilpatrick Britt, Warrensville; Jessica Louise Bunton, Lansing; Jesse Alan Chambers, Lansing; Tiffany Michaela Cozart, West Jef­ ferson; Maureen Chauncey Dintino, Lansing; Joshua Harrington Dockery, West Jefferson; Kevin Brandon Edwards, West Jefferson; Renee Kim Eller, Lansing; Rob­ ert Tanner Elliott, Creston; Samantha Lewis Elmore, Jefferson; Jerry Neal Gar­ land, West Jefferson; Dolly Bledsoe Goodman, Todd; Kathy Dolinger Greene, Fleetwrxxl; Samantha Lynn Greer, Lansing; Wendy Keys Greer, Creston; Nohemi Gutierrez Padilla, Jefferson; Terry Lee Hawk, West Jef­ ferson; Haillee Brenae Hill, West Jefferson; Amanda Ni­ cole Hodges, West Jefferson; Lauren Elizabeth Hoffman, Warrensville; Haleigh Lau­ ren Hogg, Jefferson; Brianne Lexis Holloway, Lansing; Charles Edward Howard, Lansing; Nellie Ann Hudler, Crumpler, Heather Elizabeth Johnson, Crumpler, Thomas M Johnson, West Jefferson; Ethan Alexander Jordan, West Jefferson; Tammy Lynn Keys, Creston; Taylor Leigh Kolhage, Lansing; Justin Ryan I^mbert, Jefferson; James Robert Lawson, Jef­ ferson; Maria Belen Ledez­ ma, Warrensville; Michael Glenn Little, Lansing; Na­ thaniel Keith McCoy, West Jefferson; Dalton James Mill­ er, West Jefferson; Elaine Mi­ chelle Miller, West Jefferson; Monica E Miller, Jefferson; Harold Dean Osborne, Lan­ sing; Angela Joyce Patrick, Crumpler; Cory Shawn Pen­ nington, Warrensville; Adam Glen Rector, Jefferson; Kelly M Roark, Fleetwood; Rachel Kyle Scott, West Jefferson; Dylan Zane Sheets, Jef­ ferson; Darci Rae Sieffert, Creston; Emily McSwain Stewart, Creston; Courtney Sierra Sturgill, Warrensville; Veda Marie Taylor, West Jefferson; Braxton Tyler Treadway, Jefferson; Jordan Daniel Ward, West Jeffer­ son; Bobbie Jean Williams, Glendale Springs; Matthew Howard Winters, West Jef­ ferson; Kayana Burisa Wray, Crumpler. Wilkes Community Col­ lege, a member of the North Carolina Community Col­ lege System, is a public, twoyear, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany coun­ ties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC continues to build on a strong history of meeting the educational needs and cultural interests of our students, community and workforce. WCC pre­ pares learners for success in a dynamic world. LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. THING HAPPENS WHEN Y0D DON'T ADVERTISE. A NO ONE NOTICES Y0D ANYMORE MJefferson Post (336) 846-7164 Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet www.jeffersonpost.com West Jefferson 336-846-7164 for the best ADVERTISING RESULTS I ^ �PAGE 11 FRIDAY, MARCH 21,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-11 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-14 AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE DAVENPORT YATES INCOMPETENT ADULT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Under and by virtue of an Or­ der entered by Honorable Pam W Bartow, Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe Cobnty, North Carolina, on 5th day of Febru­ ary 2014 in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commissioner will on 28th March 2014, 2 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse door in Jefferson. North Carolina (on the first floor) offer to sale for the highest bidder, for cash the following described land situ­ ate West Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, and more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEING all of Lots 9 and 10, Section 3 of Cranberry Spnngs Subdivision as show on plat of said Section of said Subdivi­ sion of record in the office of the Register of Deeds for Ashe County in Plat Book 3, page 84, to which recorded plat ref­ erence is hereby made for a more specific description and location of said lots SUBJECT to those certain ex­ ceptions as set out and de­ scribed in Book 336, at page 558. And being the same land as described in and conveyed by that certain deed of record in the Ashe County Registry in Deed Book 336, at page 558. A good faith deposit of ten per cent (10%) of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 10th day of March, 2014 John B. "Jak" Reeves Reeves Law Firm, PLLC PO Drawer 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 03/14/14, 03/21/14 r STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-09 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBECCA DILLON INCOMPETENT ADULT NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Under and by virtue of an Or­ der entered by Honorable Pam W. Barlow, Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County, North Carolina, on 24th day of Janu­ ary 2014 in the above cap­ tioned special proceeding, the undersigned Commissioner will on 28th March 2014, 2 o'clock p.m., at the Courthouse door in Jefferson, North Carolina (on the first floor) offer to sale for the highest bidder, for cash the following described land situ­ ate West Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, and more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEGINNING on a stake, Cart Miller, John S. Miller (formerly Elsie Cooper) and Sanford Wyatt comer, running with Miller's line North 87 Yt West 22 poles to a stake; thence North 2 V» East 7 poles and 6 links to a stake; thence South 87 V« East 22 poles to a stake in the wire fence; thence South 2 Vt West crossing a small drain 7 poles and 6 links to the BEGINNING, containing one (1) acre, more or less. And being the same land as described in and conveyed by that certain deed of record in the Ashe County Registry in Deed Book 131, at page 1538. A good faith deposit of ten per cent (10%) of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale This the 10th day of March, 2014 John B. "Jak" Reeves Reeves Law Firm. PLLC PO Drawer 67 West Jefferson. NC 28694 Published: 3/14/14, 3/21/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors for the Estate of Patricia El­ len Mills AKA Patricia Waters Mills, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 7th day of June. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of March of 2014 For the Estate of Patricia Ellen Mills AKA Patricia Waters Mills Robert George Mills 2203 Flora Vista Court Greensboro, NC 27406 John Brackett Mills 3508 Shadeland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Published: 3/14/14, 3/21/14, 3/28/14, 4/4/14 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust ex­ ecuted by Landstar Develop­ ment, LLC, dated February 14, 2007, and recorded in Book 362, Page 554, and Deed of Trust, dated March 12. 2010, Book 406, Page 2188, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Caro­ lina; and under and by virtue of the authority vested in the un­ dersigned Substitute Trustee default having been made in the payment of the indebted­ ness thereby secured and the said Deeds of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, and the holder of the indebtedness thereby se­ cured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the pur­ pose of satisfying said in­ debtedness, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at First Floor Lobby of the Ashe County Courthouse 150 Government Circle Jefferson, NC 28640 10 00 a.m. Monday, March 24. 2014 all of the property conveyed in said Deeds of Trust, including any improvements thereon, which property, as of February 11, 2014, was owned by Landstar Development. LLC, as re­ flected by the records of the of­ fice of the Ashe County Re­ gister of Deeds, the same ly­ ing and being located in Obids Township, Ashe County. North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEING all those certain six tracts located in Obids Town­ ship, Ashe County. North Car­ olina and more particularly de­ scribed In Exhibit "A" attached to deed of trust recorded March 15. 2010, Book 406, Page 2188. Ashe County Re­ gistry Said property to be offered jursuant I this fNotice of Sale to pu offei is being offered for sale, transonv fer ana conveyance "AS IS >ncf conveyance WHERE IS."1 There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety Conditions existing in. on, at. or relating to the property being offered for sale. Tnis property is tobe sold subject to city and county ad valorem taxes, spe­ cial assessments, prior deeds of trust, liens, federal tax lien, rights-of-way, or easements, if any, and the statutes, rules and regulations of the United States Bankruptcy Code and the United States Bankruptcy Courts The Substitute Trustee, after sale, will require the highest bidder to immediately make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or seven hundred fifty-dollars ($750 00), whichever is great­ er Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders a deed for the prop­ erty or attempts to tender such deed Should said successful bidder fail to pay the full bal­ ance purchase price so bid at that time, the bidder shall re­ main liable on the bid as • provided by statute An Order of possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G. S 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in posses­ sion by the Clerk of Superior Court of Ashe County Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may. after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination LEGALS Ordinance more current with development Copies of the proposed amendment are available at Town Hall Published 3.21 14 & 3 25 14 NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER S SALE THURSDAY. MARCH 27. 2014 AT 3:30 P.M. PROPERTY LOCATION: On Virginia Secondary Route 726 (Whitetop Gap Road), approx­ imately One and one-quarter (1 25) miles west of its inter­ section with US 58 (Highlands Parkway). Pursuant to the Order of the Grayson County Circuit Court (Case No CL-09-000023-00) entered on August 2. 2013, Special Commissioners Roger D Brooks and John T. Kilby shall offer for sale by sealed bids, all of the following descnbed property, lying in the Wilson Magistenai District of Grayson County, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows BEING TWO (2) tracts, con­ taining 13.588 and 38.210 Acres, more or less, respect­ ively. as shown on a plat of survey entitled "Arthur Dixon Estate" dated June 6, 2003, by D B. Dudley and Associates. Licensed Land Surveyors, and BEING Grayson County Tax Parcel 61-A-24 and BEING the remainder of the land conveyed by deed dated September 22. 1980. of record in the Circuit Court Clerk s Of­ fice of Grayson County. Virginla. in Deed Book 203, Page 471, TERMS: SPECIAL WAR­ RANTY DEED Bid Opening to occur at the Law Office of Roger D. Brooks, 552 E Mam Street. Independ­ ence. Virginia 24348 A depos­ it of $500 00 in certified funds must accompany each bid; successful bidders must provide additional certified funds for a total of ten percent (10%) of the bid within 10 days of the Bid Opening. The bal­ ance shall be paid in cash, cer­ tified or cashier's check upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court and delivery of a special warranty deed, to oc­ cur within forty-five (45) days of the date of sale and approv­ al of same by the Circuit Court Real property taxes shall be prorated as of the date of clos­ ing Property is sold "AS IS" without warranty of any kind as to the physical condition and subject to all matters of record All costs of conveyances, ex­ amination of title, state and loc­ al recording taxes. Notary fees, preparation of deed (which shall be with Special Warranty ot Tttte) and grantor tax there­ on to be at the cost of the pur­ chaser. Sale shall be subject to such other terms and condi­ tions that may be announced by the Special Commissioners on day of sale Copies of the aforesaid survey and approved bid forms are available at the respective of­ fices of the Commissioners, provided below The commis­ sioners reserve the right to ac­ cept or reject any bids not tendered on approved bid forms or which are otherwise nonconforming. ROGER D BROOKS. Special Commissioner JOHN T. KILBY. Special Com­ missioner FOR INFORMATION CON­ TACT : Roger D Brooks. The Law Office. PC . 552 E. Main St., Post Office Box 400, Inde­ pendence. Virginia 24348: tele­ phone - (278)773-2843; John T. Kilby. Kilby & Hurley. 122 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jeffer­ son. North Carolina 28694; telephone - (336) 246-3144 Publish: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/2014 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 3rd Au­ gust. 2011 as Administrator CTA of the estate of JAMES ROSS CAUDILL, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 29th day of May. 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the un­ dersigned Any person who occupies the This 28th day of February. property pursuant to a bona 2014 fide lease or tenancy may have Robert Caudill. Administrator additional rights pursuant to CTA Title VII of 5 896 - Protecting c/o John Benjamin "Jak" Tenants at Foreclosure Act Reeves which became effective on Attorney for Administrator CTA May 20. 2009. REEVES LAW FIRM. PLLC PO Box 67 The Notice of Sale hereby giv­ West Jefferson. 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Blue Ridge Elementa­ ry; Athena Estes, Damien Joyner, Neil Pate. Kacey Spencer, Katie Wantland and Zachary Weaver. Mountain View El­ ementary; Doreen Al- Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post Damien Joyner (left), a fifth-grade student at Blue Ridge Elementary. Is the winner of the 2014 Ashe County Schools Spelling Bee. Ashe County Middle School student Jacob Key (right) was the runner-up. veza. Autumn Blackburn. Ben Chamberlin, Aaliyah Greene, Kaden Handy and Karoline Keith. Westwood Elementary: Allyson Greer, Sarah No­ blett, Jacob Pennington, Noah Pennington, Riley Ste­ vens and Josh Weaver. "Don Church, Julie Tay­ lor and Sarah Beckworth served as judges for the event," Cindy Dillard, who coordinated and organized the event, wrote in a press release. "Josh Beckworth was the pronouncer for the spelling bee and provided a definition, sentence, part of speech, language(s) of origin and alternate pronunciation(s) when re­ quested from the spellers." Board of Education mem­ bers Dr. Lee Beckworth and Polly Jones and Superinten­ dent Dr. Todd Holden were on hand to congratulate all who participated. Dr. Beckworth presented Joyner with the "Perpetual Spelling Bee Trophy," which will be on display at Blue Ridge Elementary for at least the next year. Ashe County Middle stu­ dent Jacob Key was declared the runner-up and received a second place trophy. Blue Ridge Electric oilers scholarships to local youth Looking for extra funds to help pay for college? Blue Ridge Electric Mem­ bership Corporation is of­ fering scholarships avail­ able to members. The application deadline is March 31 for scholar­ ships worth $14,800. The Blue Ridge Electric scholar­ ships are awarded annually based primarily on finan- cial need as well as com­ munity activity, school per­ formance and activities, as well as personal interviews. Recipients must live in the cooperatives service territory. For high school seniors seeking a bachelors de­ gree, five $2,000 Blue Ridge Electric scholarships are available; and for high school seniors or adults seeking a two-year degree, five $800 Blue Ridge Elec­ tric technical or vocational scholarships are available. dale Highway, Troutdale, VA. Bingo will be held in the GHS cafeteria. For more in­ formation, call the school at 276-579-2235. f 6 pin. Frogs and Tbadf' of the New River. Meet at the New River State Park Visitor Center for a presenta­ tion about frogs. Attendees will learn about the anatomy of frogs, how they breathe, reproduce, and more. I <>1 lmv^tKeT^n!hifdhtben^ will be a nature hike in hopes of encountering some of the i An additional $800 Charles and Lucille Suddreth Scholarship is avail­ able to a Caldwell County resident seeking a two-year degree. The Charles and Lucille Suddreth Scholar­ ship is a memorial scholar­ ship funded by the family of former Blue Ridge Elec­ tric board member Charles Suddreth. 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The Bears drew a No. 14 seed in the loaded Midwest Regional and |>lay Duke on Friday in Raleigh, / vj 1 "When you will be facing programs that people think you can't beat, those are the types of chal­ lenges you need to prove yourself." — Cleanthony Early, Wichita Stale MIDWEST REGIONAL MCT Fut PHOTO Florida Gulf Coast became the first 15 seed to make the Sweet 16 round last year and has become the inspiration for smaller schools in this year's tournament. March that left them out of the Big Dance then. "It was definitely disappoint­ ing but it's definitely fueled our engines for this year. We've been playing with a chip on our shoul­ der," said Jacob Parker, the flop­ py-haired junior forward who was the Southland Conference Player of the Year. "We always say one team, one dream. And coach's big motto is dream big." Ivy league champion Harvard (26-4) is in its third consecutive NCAA tournament after a 66year drought, and is a No. 12 seed against Cincinnati. 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That combination - thanks to the new winning-means-everything cham­ pionship format - has the ability to pit NASCAR teams against each other, not only for positions on the track but also in a battle of wits, of sorts, with various strategies playing out up and down pit road. The next opportunity to increase club membership comes in Sunday's Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. "When it was just me and Kevin (Harvick) and we began to think about 'the pressure is off,' you were like, 'Man I don't want anybody else in this club,' " said Earnhardt, who won the seasonopening Daytona 500. "Brad now is in it, who is probably the last guy you want in the club because they gamble regardless of the system. They will take risks and stay out on old tires and Brad will drive his guts out. We know that. "The more people that join it as an early member of the group - you don't want anybody else in." "This new format is going to change the way people race throughout the year. It's going to be very inter­ esting to see how it all culminates." —Cart Edwards Earnhardt's No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team was the first to openly admit the new Chase format was the sole reason it chose to make a fuel mileage gamble at Las Vegas in hopes of a victory, rather than settle for what was likely to be a top 10 finish. Shortly after Keselowski's win thanks to Earnhardt running out of fuel on the last lap - he, too, was reveling in the opportunity to be in the same posi­ tion as Earnhardt and Harvick. "If you're not worried about that penalty of a 30th-place day, you're in a great position to really go after that and that's where we're at. That's where Dale's at, that's where Kevin is at," Keselowski said. "I'm sure some more will join that winner's club pretty soon and it's a good place to be because it's stress-free when you know that you can take those chances and if it doesn't work out, the worst thing that happens is you park a few spots further down on the grid for practice next week. Better Homes Furniture Co. felapdSderimffcrtiMfagt oBltO "That's a really good feeling." There are some other unexpected benefits as well, particularly for Harvick's No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing team. This is Harvick's first season at SHR and first working with most of his team members, including crew chief Rodney Childers. What is one of the most stressful concerns of a new team? Figuring out how to get all parts of team on one page for a victory. Harvick's win at Phoenix not only virtually ensured himself an opportuni­ ty to compete for the series champi­ onship this season, but cemented a sense of relief on his team that they were headed in the right direction. "As a new team, we got a lot of learning to do, still. We kind of needed to get that win out of the way and use this time for everyone to learn about each other," said Childers. "For us to win a championship, we still have a lot to do and a lot to learn about each other - a lot of equipment and cars to make better. The early win does give us some breathing room but we're also going to push every week to try to win more." The changing dynamic of those teams with wins and those still trying to earn them has the ability spice up races from start to finish, Earnhardt said. "You are going to be at tracks where you will see there will be a difference in performance between vehicles because of the strategies and therefore there will probably be closer racing and more action," he said. "The cars won't just be spread out because everybody will have the same tires, same fuel - it will be a little bit different at each track and it presents some good races more often than not." fUH Visit our website to W-bytafcnk fetal! te Qntty Mtoc IkMms Mrai,laglMtlMqtNi show off your auto racing knowledge & sprint 1. (12) Carl Edwards. Ford. 503 laps, 119.2 rating. 47 points. $234,225 2. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr.. Ford, 503, 98 9. 42. $166,400 3. (23) Aric Almirola. Ford, 503. 101.9. 41, $160,161. 4 (37) Tony Stewart. Chevrolet. 503. 87.1. 40. $148,083. 5 (5) Marcos Ambrose. Ford. 503, 89. 39. $131,145. 6. (1) Denny Hamlin, Toyota. 503. 97,8.39, $116,865. 7. (6) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet. 503, 88.6, 37. $143,051. 8. (10) Kasey Kahne. Chevrolet. 503. 106.3. 37. $114,965. 9 (38) Brian Vickers, Toyota. 503, 83.3.35, $131,440 10. (20) Kyle Larson. Chevrolet. 503. 104.5. 34. $128,160. 11. (26) Austin Dillon. Chevrolet. 503. 67.4. 33. $143,176. 12. (8) Greg Biffle. Ford. 503, 74. 32 $139 240. 13. (3) Matt Kenseth. Toyota. 503, 120.4. 33. $153,826. 14. (2) Brad Keselowski. Ford. 503, 104, 31, $139,398. 15. (15) Clint Bowyer. Toyota, 503, 67.5, 30. $133,531. 16. (9) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet. 503. 76.6, 28. $104,865. 17. (30) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 502, 62.7, 27, $123,273. 18. (36) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 502. 55.6. 26, $104,340. 19. (11) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 501, 87.4. 26. $146,551. 20. (4) Joey Logano, Ford, 500, 92.3, 25. $138,231. 21. (28) Paul Menard. Chevrolet, 500. 66.9. 23, $123,629. 22. (16) David Gilliland. Ford, 500, 65.6, 22, $119,598. 23. (32) Josh Wise. Chevrolet. 499, 48 4. 21. $91,865. 24. (14) Dale Earnhardt Jr.. Chevrolet. 499. 74.8. 20. $102,990. 25. (22) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet. 498. 62.2, 19. $109,448. 26. (34) Michael Annett. Chevrolet. 497,44.3, 18. $106,123. 27. (25) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 497, 53.6, 17, $111,762. 28. (35) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 497. 44.9. 16, $94,065. 29. (7) Kyle Busch. Toyota. 496. 99.7, 16. $138,806. 30. (31) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet. 496, 34 5. 0. $92,115. 31. (19) David Ragan, Ford. 495, 43.6, 13. $100,315. 32. (33) Alex Bowman, Toyota, <90. 41.4. 12, $89,740. 33. (39) Travis Kvapil, Ford. 491. 35.2, 11, $89,690. 34. (41) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 487, 31.8, 10. $89,640. 35. (13) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 473, 68.8, 10, $89,590. 36. (29) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet. 471. 52.2, 8. $117,448. 37. (24) Michael McDowell. Ford, 469. 40.8, 7, $89,479. 38. (17) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, accident. 453, 84.5, 7, $121,894 39. (27) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, accident, 450, 99.2, 6, $121,713. 40. (18) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 430, 39. 4, $76,680. 41. (42) Joe Nemechek. Toyota, rear gear. 322. 27.6, 0. $80,680. 42. (40) Ryan Truex. Toyota, acci­ dent, 271,30.4, 2, $68,680. 43. (43) Timmy Hill. Chevrolet, acci­ dent. 160. 23.9, 1, $65,180. Next race: The Auto Club 500 Sunday in Fontana, Calif. Sprint Cup standings After 4 of 36 races 1. Brad Keselowski, 163 points. 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 153. 3. Carl Edwards, 152. 4. Jeff Gordon, 152. 5. Jimmie Johnson, 143. 6. Joey Logano, 141. 7. Denny Hamlin, 140. 8. Matt Kenseth, 138. 9. Ryan Newman, 125 10. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 122. THIS WEEK'S LOW PIKE FOR THE HI6H COUNTRY •A NEW CHEVROLET 4X4 jm"8urbanLeather Full Feature to the cup for great Fret Reaonl of OM Bedding • Free Local Deliwry weekly prizes! 20" Polished Wheels Now $45,500 was $53,995 •b.. Family Owned & Operated Since 1943 Third Row Seating Financing Awikite BetterfyrmtdreHC.com 33W3MK1 5271 Main • N. Wilkesiore 1773 Mount jefferson Road, West Jefferson, 336-846-4636 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 23 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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See pages 5 & 6 Offers OS SERVING ASHE C.Ol M WEATHER Chance of sn High. 38-Low + SPORTS INSIDE Huskies take down Elks.... See page 7 NOR1H CAROLINA SINt E 192J Mountain view TV wins award.... See page 2 Tuesday. March 25.2014 Vol. 89. Issue 24 v. 8 I x X X X * » pass at the intersection. "We pushed for an in­ terchange at that location for safety reasons," Beaver said. "Everybody knows about the fog at that loca­ tion." Beaver said after the meeting there should be no problem in construction the interchange, despite the proximity of the Blue Ridge Parkway interchange with US. 421 Section A will run from the US. 421 intersection in Watauga County to Idlewild Road and construction is supposed to start in June 2015. Section B will start from Idlewild Road to the New River and also has a tentative construction date of June 2015. Section C will run from the New River to N.C. 194 The process of expand­ ing U.S. 221 is starting to pick up speed, following a presentation from Trent Beaver, Division 11 con­ struction engineer for the N.C. Department of Trans­ portation, to the Ashe County Board of Commis­ sioners. "We want the public to have the latest and most accurate information," Bea­ ver said as he started off his presentation. The project will cover 16.1 miles of U.S. 221 in Watauga and Ashe Coun­ ties and has been divided into five different sections. At the U5. 221 and 421 in­ terchange, the state is plan­ ning on removing the red light and placing an over­ i - - ——~ 4 C} vfrti & •ftssi m m 1 Trent Beaver. Division 11 construction engineer for the N.C. DOT talks to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday. March 17 about the expansion of U.S. 221. and construction is sup­ posed to start in 2017. Sec­ tion D will run from N.C. 194 to N.C. 163 and its con­ struction will begin in April CD i X f X Right of way discussions underway for 221 expat By Wil Petty lpetty#c tvitasmedia.com © © © 2015. Section E, running from N.C. 163 to Jefferson does not yet have a set start date. Beaver said Section D will be the first section built and most right-of-way ac­ quisitions have been com­ pleted in that section. "We already have a wide swath of controlled access right of way." Beaver said. "We need very little ad­ ditional right of way ease­ ments." The road will be four lanes with a 23-foot me­ dian. "That's a minimum width median we can establish at this date and time," Beaver said. "We will minimize the (environmental) footprint of the project." Changes by the N.C General Assembly, now require transportation proj­ ects to be prioritized. Bea­ ver said sections A. B and D are already locked in, be­ cause the dates for starting © o - ft CJ 'j x > & iS'S X •"* 2 Ul X J j X constructioi * ^ ujft Juh-o(2(llt i ««>*" tion C will be « mgh prior­ ity. because the section will be connected to the other parts of construction. Right of Way Right of way negotia­ tions with property owners along 221 have started, ac­ cording to Beaver. "We're making initial contacts (with the property owners)," he said. "It is as far as we have gotten right now." The initial contact in­ volves talking directly to the landowners to discuss why the DOT needs their property and how the pro­ cess of acquiring the land works. See 2211 8 Photo by Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post State Senator Dan Soucek addresses the 2014 Ashe County GOP Convention. Photo by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Jim Judson receives the Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal from Congresswoman Virginia Foxx at the Museum of Ashe County on Friday, March 21 Ashe County Vietnam Veteran receives Purple Heart from Congresswoman Virginia Foxx B y Alan Bulluck abulluckQcivitasmedia.com Jim Jud- son got his medals back. On Friday, March 21, 2014, Vietnam Veteran and retired N.C. Highway Patrol (NCHP) State Trooper Jim Judson was awarded the Purple Heart - again. Though he lost his commenda­ tion medals many years ago, with the help of Ashe County Veterans Service Officer Darryl Vaughn and Congresswoman Virginia [Foxx, Judson got his just due at a ceremony in the main hall at the Museum of Ashe County, last Fri­ day. Judson, who served in the U.S. Army, was wounded on March 30, 1968. In May of 1971, he joined the NCHP and served as a patrol­ man until retiring in April 1997. •In *AAMrm f« Mnanr xnrf Vaughn, a representative from Senator Richard Burr's office was on-hand along with Judson's wife, two daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren, friends and other relatives and around 10 other vet­ erans. "Today is for Vietnam's veter­ ans," Veterans Service Officer for Ashe County Darryl Vaughn said, as he opened the ceremony. Vaughn said that one of his pri­ mary goals since returning home from service in Operation Desert Storm has been to give veterans of the Vietnam War the recogni­ tion they deserve. Vaughn came home to cel­ ebrations and great fanfare. That wasn't the case for Vietnam vet­ erans, many of whom were met with protests or indifference, upon their return home. Foxx thanked Judson and th«other veterans in attendance, for their service to the country, and) Lit HI" then presented Judson with thej Purple Heart and an Army Com-j mendation Medal. ?d Judson was visibly moved .is he thanked Foxx, Vaughn and all who came to the ceremony, par­ ticularly the other veterans. In January, the Ashe CountyBoard of Commissioners unani-* mously approved a proclamation designating Ashe County as a "Purple Heart County." The des­ ignation is sponsored by the Mili­ tary Order of the Purple Heart Counties designated as such are presented with an official "Purple Heart" flag, which can be flown on government property. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 Ashe County GOP holds 2014 convention By Alan Bulluck abulluck@Qivitasmedia.com There wasn't a large turnout for the 2014 Ashe County Republican Party Convention, but those who did show up were upbeat and enthusiastic about the party's chances going into the November mid-term elections. Nearly 50 people showed up at the Ashe County Courthouse on Saturday. March 22 for the annual event. N.C. Senator Dan Soucek (District 45) was the keynote speaker at the convention. Throughout most of his speech, Soucek drew com­ parisons between Ameri­ ca's War for Independence and today's current politi­ cal climate. "This is not a new fight." Soucek said. "Our battle in front of us, is no less en­ couraging." Soucek said that many state legislatures are look­ ing to N.C. as a model for economic reform. Liberals across the coun­ try, especially in the north­ east are "furious," accord­ ing to Soucek, about the N.C. General Assembly's positions on tax reform. Medicaid expansion, prolife legislation and Second Amendment rights. "Our reforms are moving us in the right direction." Soucek said, to much ap­ plause. In addition to Soucek, speakers included Republi­ can candidates running for the following offices: U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives District 5: Philip Doyle (Clemmons). N.C. Representative District 43: Jonathan Jor­ dan (Jefferson). District Court judges: Fred Bauer (Wilkesboro), Virginia Gillespie (Yadkinville). Trade McMillan Jor­ dan (Jefferson) and Donna Shumate (Sparta). See Convention 8 State Parks in Ashe County unemployment rate rises 1.2 percent in January gear up for spring January unemployment rate in Ashe 9.5 percent By Wil Petty (pettyOcMtasmedacom By Wil Petty IpettyQcivitasmedia com County unemployment rates in Ashe increased 1.2 percent between Dec. 2013 and Jan. 2014, according to data released by the N.C. Department of Cojnmerce. Ashe County stands at 9.5 percent unemploy­ ment, which is still less than Jan. 2013 when the county's unemployment rate was at 13.8 percent. According to the data from the DOC's Labor & Economic Analysis Divi­ sion, Ashe County has a la­ bor force of 11,060 people with 1,056 unemployed. In Dec. 2013, Ashe County's labor force had 11,334 peo­ ple with 934 unemployed. In Nov. 2013, the county's workforce had 11,845 people and 964 were unem­ ployed. Unemployment rates for Northwestern North Carolina during January 2014. Not only is Ashe Coun­ ty's labor force shrinking, the number of those unem­ ployed have increased. Compared to other coun­ ties, Ashe is ranked No. 84 in terms of unemployment rate. Orange County sits in first with a rate of 4.6 percent, while Dare is last with a 14.5 percent unem­ ployment rate. In rankings between Dec. 2013 and Jan. 2014, Ashe County dropped six positions. Ashe County has the sec­ ond highest unemployment rate in the High Country Region behind Mitchell County (9.6 percent). Watauga County has the lowest rate (6.4 percent) followed by Wilkes County (7.9 percent). Statewide, the unem­ ployment rate increased in % counties, decreased in two counties and remained See Unemployment | 10 As the winter season comes to a close, the state parks in Ashe County prepare to open up all public areas for the spring. The two state parks within county borders, Mt Jefferson State Natural .Area and the New Riwr State Park, will have all areas de-winterized by April 1. according to park superintendent Joseph ShimeL "There's a couple of our ar­ eas that we close during the winter time, like King's Creek, so those areas we bring hack online." he said. While the parks don't typi­ cally begin seeing increased visitation until Memorial Day. Shimel and his crew start working to dean up the area and prepare it for the locals See Spring i 8 Joseph Shimel. park super­ intendent of the New River State Park and Mt. Jefferson Natural Area, holds a corn snake outside the U.S. 221 Visitors Center on Saturday. March 15. The state parks in Ashe County are preparing for the spring and summer tourism seasons and all por­ tions of both areas will be open April L �I\u;i. l2 JEFFERSON POST Mountain View TV & Satellite Center is the 2014 Small Business of the Year TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 By Wil Petty petty&Mtasmertaccm Jerry Abreu and George Santana left Key West, Fla. to move to the mountains to open up Mountain View TV & Satel­ lite Center. Less than a decade later, the two were awarded the Ashe Comt>' Chamber of Com­ merces Small Business of the Year Award for 2014. Initially, Abreu and Santana found out about Ashe County from another businessman that had friends in the area and bought property here. The first time they visited, they bought their property. "He kept on telling us you have to come up here, you're £»ing to love it.*" Santana said. "So we decided to see what all of the hoopla was about." Abreu and Santana were childhood friends and had been in the television and ap­ pliance business for over 40 years. Abreu started as a man­ ager of Jack's Key West and in 1984, the two bought out an­ Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post other store. Reed Appliances, Jerry Abreu and George Santana stand with their award dur­ and they became business ing the ceremony on Tuesday. March 18 at West Jefferson partners. United Methodist Church. "We were very, very fortu­ nate," Abreu said. "We went from being a small business to in the course of 20 years having a $5 million account." While the tandem no longer sell appliances, they continue providing high quality custom­ er service through theirsales of televisions and satellites. "(The customers) come and we're famous for helping pie." Santana said. "We take the old television out, we put the new one in. We spend time explaining how to use the remote. Sometimes we go to the house a#iin and go over it again." In addition, when the com­ pany has used televisions that remain in good condition, they will give die TV sets to Faith Fellowship. "They have a lot of class­ rooms. because they have a lot of daycare," Abreu said. "Somebody should be able to use them, so we don't sell (used) televisions, we donate them." It was that high quality cus­ tomer service in Key West, that brought in big name clients such as Cabin Klein, Jimmy Buffett, the Gerber Family and Tennessee Williams. Much of that success also came hum being in the right place at the right time. "We were in business there during the height of the 'dot com' bubble and the internet bubble," Abreu said. In 2006, they sold their Key West business to relocate to Ashe County. "What made us decide to do it, was we were hit with Hur­ ricane Wilma in Key West in 2005," Abreu said. "It was dev­ astating." Inside their store, a grand­ father dock stands showing how high the water inside their store went. Santana said dose to three feet of water was in their store after the hurricane hit. "When the hurricane hit, we decided it was time to f£t out," Santana said. After Hurricane Wilma passed they immediately went back to selling appliances, handwriting information and selling products from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. those few nights. "It was definitely 24/7 for a while," Abreu said "We were there seven days a week just to suppb. Everybody was hit by Wilma." While Key West was home, Abreu and Santana, as well as their families, have been com­ ing to Ashe County since the 1990s. In 1994, they bought property in Todd and in 1996 they buih their homes, using them several times a year. "At Christmas time, we would dose down the business (in Key West) and come up here." Santana said "The fam­ ily would come up. We would spend two weeks here and then go back." In addition, they love the tranquility of Ashe County compared to Key West, men­ tioning how the island had changed over time. "It just got too risque, too wild..just too crazy," Abreu said. *Tt's just too bohemian for me and I'm not a bohemian." Mountain View TV & Sat­ ellite Center is located at 607 S. Jefferson Ave. in West Jef­ ferson. The business can be reached by calling (336) 2464388: Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter SWilPetty David Sills to speak at Ashe County Little'Theatre Friends of the Library 2014 Season gets underway TYo VOII wnnripr Do you wonder if this winter will ever end? Join the Friends of the Lit brary at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Friends Room at the library to hear David Sill of Ray's Weather Center speak of weather predicting in general and if spring will ever arrive here in particular. Born in Columbus, Ga.. and raised in Charlotte, Sill earned a bachelors degree in communication from Appa­ lachian State University and a Certificate in Atmospheric Sciences from UNC-Asheville. Sill developed an interest in weather as a youngster in Charlotte when Hurricane Hugo roared through the area. The Weather Channel was in its early days and David watched as much weather on TV as "I could handle." He was amazed that a storm like Hugo could move inland and create so much damage. He interned at The Weath­ er Channel the summer before his senior year in college and that experience re-ignited his weather passion. To bring it full cfrcle, after college and several years into a successful sales career, he decided to go back to school and study me­ teorology. Before graduation he worked as the morning meteorologist at KCAU-TV in Sioux City, Iowa. He spent three years there before mov­ ing to Memphis and working as the morning meteorologist at WPTY. He left WPTY a lit­ tle over a year ago and moved here to work for Ray Russell. RaysWeather.com is a pro­ fessional, scientific weather/ forecast service focused on readers' goals, interests, and activities related to weather. RavsWeather mm RaysWeather.com is in its 14th year as an incorporated business with in­ formal roots going back 18 years; to date Rays Weather has about a dozen employees. The business oper­ ates 60 weather stations and 25 webcams in northwest N.C. ancf southwest Virginia under the umbrella of RaysWeather.com which is a collection of 17 county-spe­ cific weather sites. Last year the company expanded its operations with BRPweather. com which is a similar site with weather stations, web cameras, and location centric weather forecasts running the entire 469 mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. David's job description is ever-changing to fit the needs of a thriving small business. He actively forecasts for the site three to five days every week and some weekends. However, the core of his job responsibilities are develop­ ing relationships with new advertisers, expanding the company's physical terri­ tory, promotingAnarketing RaysWeather.com and BRPweather.com, and developing company operations towards future growth. Sill is married, and he and his wife Erin are expecting their first child in July. They live on Sugar Mountain, hav­ ing moved here the end erf January 2013 from Memphis to specifically work for Ray. TT»e public is invited to attend the Friends of the Li­ brary's March meeting featur­ ing David Sill Light refresh­ ments will be available. Ashe County Little Tbeatn's C. ™ Alabama to California. According to Program Di­ rector for the Ashe County Arts Council Rebecca Wil­ liams, "Their journey is filled with mishaps, including the theft of their car and all their clothes, a near-fatal encounter at an underwear museum, a mad dash across the desert in a hijacked lft-wheeler and a riot­ ous detour to Vegas that ends in a brawl with an ordained showgiriAninister." The play features ACLT vet­ eran Sharon Kasel as Norleen, Jill Gambill plays Savannah hoto by Alan Builuck | Jefterson Kost and Melissa Caudill plays HayFrom left: Sharon Kasel. Melissa Caudill and Jill Gambill re­ hearse a scene from the Ashe County Little Theatre produc­ ley. Others in the cast include: tion of "Mama Won't Fly." Chris Arvidson, Maureen DinBy Alan Builuck Friday and Saturday show- tino, Jeff Dreyer, Linda Dreyer, abuHuck^ovrtasmediacom times are scheduled for 7 p.m. Dayne Hodges, Sophia Lopez, The 2014 season of the Ashe and Sunday's showtime is set Edie Miller, Sydney Powell Helen Roman, Jerry Roman, County Little Theatre (ACLT) for 2 p.m. Bobby Jo Scott and Jim Wil­ gets underway this Friday at Tickets are $16 for adults liams. the Ashe Civic Center. and $5 for students. In addition to "Mama Won't "Mama Won't Fly," the first "Mama Won't Fly" is the Fly," the ACLT will present of four ACLT productions story of a mother (Norleen), three other productions this this year, will run from Friday. her daughter (Savannah) and season: "Les Miserables" March 28, through Sunday, daughter-in-law to he's (Hay- (June), "Southern Fried Funer­ March 30. ley) cross-country drive from al" (August) and "Wait Until By Alan Builuck abuHuck@ctvitasmedia.com Calling all bride and groomto-bes, and perhaps those charged with footing the wed­ ding hills (Mom, Dad?): the in­ augural Ashe Bridal Fair takes place this Saturday. March 29 at the Ashe Arts Council 303 School Ave., West Jefferson, with all proceeds from the event going to Ashe Really Cares (ARC). The cost of a ticket is two non-perishable food items, which can be delivered when an individual goes to pick up their ticket. Tickets can be picked up at two locations: Mark of Eden, 203 Long Street, in Jefferson and Four Gals and a Florist, 105 Backstreet, in West Jef­ ferson. The Bridal Fair gets under­ way with morning events start­ ing at 10 a.m. and afternoon events starting at 1 p.m. s189 March 28, 28, 30 \ ^ Adults: Sl6 Students: SS lutodi: appkoUi ale tax WINDOW INSTAilEDi From left: Pat Miller (ARC). Tera Shaw(Mark of Eden) and An­ gelia Cambre (The Tux Lady). Highlights of the day include a fashion show by Bridal Tradi­ tions of Wilkesboro and The Tux Lady, a jewelry and acces­ sory demonkration by Catos of West Jefferson and music by David Van Hoy. Marjorie Shenkle, owner of Ashe Massage Center, will be on hand to give massages with all proceeds go­ ing to ARC. "This is going to be an an- AMERICA'S BEST SELLING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS "Most installs Are Completed In Just One Day!" 1 White double hung up,to 4x6*, ] See store for details Friday & Saturday 7:30 pa, Sunday 2:00 pa «*£ Reserved Seat Tickets Available at the Asbe Arts Center l££fl Call (336 )846-ARTS (2787) Little Theatre agatn," VWaMm said. "I grew up in Ashe Coun­ ty and participated when I was a kid and a teenager." The ACLT is an all-volunteer based theatre group who make their home at the civic center in West Jefferson. Since 1972, ACLT has pro­ duced three to four plays per year. Williams encourages anyone who wishes to volunteer (pro­ duction, lighting, sets, constumes, publicity and more), act or become involved in the Little Theatre in any way, to call her at (336) 846-2787. Alan Builuck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @a!bulluck Ashe BridalAshe Really Cares Saturday Fair 2014 this Fundraiser for ANY SIZE Asbe Civic Center """ • Dark" (October). Williams is enthusiatic about the ACLTs 2014 season. "We're excited about our shows this year," Williams said. "With four big productions this year, we have some challenges coming up." Williams is very passionate about the ACLT. "When I moved back to Ashe County, ten years ago, I began to participate in the ^ I S*np*tr*0—iiorl—~ FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 Or visit our showroom: 1802 River Street. Wilkesboro N.C. 28697 WindowWorldFoothills.com - *Hli? I A Ih* Window tM4 f Wftcltn* n tirtn*-nd# r.»v owr**! and «.wited by Window Wortd of North Watfwi. IK vtmm nual event." Angelia Cambre, co-organizer of the event and owner of The Tux Lady, said. The bridal fair is the brain­ child of the "Wedding Special­ ists," which consists of Cam­ bre, Tera Shawof Mark of Eden and Nancy Reeves Compton of Four Gals and a Florist. "We (the "Wedding Special­ ists") are a small group of busi­ nesses that deal in wedding; and special events," Cambre said. "Wfe got together last March and began advertising together. Our other goal was to put on the bridal fair and thai the proceeds would go to to a community organization, thus ARC." "We have special music planned for that day, give­ aways, fashions, food, anything and everything that you could possibly need to plan a wed­ ding," Cambre said. In addition toThe Tux Lady, Mark of Eden and Four Gals and a Florist, vendors include: Boondocks BrewingTap Room and Restaurant, Bridal Tradi­ tions, Embellished Events for You, In a Pickle, Mary Kay Spa Specialist Diane Dixon, Making Old New Again, Miss Match Rentals. Pampered Chef Keshea Slate, Pixels on Paper, The Waxman, Thirty-One, Up­ per Bam and Visual Elements Photography. "The bridal fair will be an annual event with each year getting larger and with ARC benefiting which in turn the community benefits," Cambre said. According to Cambre, plan­ ning for next year's bridal fair has already begun. Ashe Bridal Fair 2015 will take place at the Ashe Civic Center as opposed to the Arts CounciL Cambre cited the high demand for tickets and need for more space as the reasons for the move. Anyone with questions is urged to call Angelia Cambre at (336) 846-2658. Alan Bulkjck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck Visit us online at www.jeffersonpost.com �OBITUARIES MRS. RENA MARIE POPE MAHALA PAGE 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Turning 65?Time to prepare for Medicare enrollment available for one-on-one If you or a loved one is on SHIIP's website. approaching the age of 65, If you have questions sessions in all 100 coun­ it's important to under­ about enrollment or any ties in the state stand when and how to other Medicare issues, To learn more, call SHI­ you can talk to a SHIIP enroll in Medicare IP's toll-free call center at SHIIP, the Seniors' counselor in person or Health Insurance Infor­ over the phone. Trained 1-800-443-9354 or visit mation Program, is part SHIIP volunteers are www. ncshiip.com. of the N.C. Department of Insurance and can help people who have ques­ tions about the process. The Initial Enrollment Period is the period of time an individual has to Your Door! sign up for Medicare when they first become eligible — usually at age 65. This period is three months be­ fore and after you turn 65. However, if you didn't sign up when you were first eligible for Medicare, it's not too late to enroll now. You have the oppor­ tunity to sign up during the General Enrollment Period running between Jan. 1 and March 31. If you enroll during the General Enrollment Pe­ riod, your coverage will begin on July 1. Keep in mind, you may be charged a late enrollment penalty and have to pay a higher premium for Medicare Part A, Part B or both. PATRICK C. MONAHAN If you didn't sign up for Patrick C. Monahan, Reg­ Monahan of Florida; brother, Medicare Parts A and/or istered Nurse, of Lansing, Kevin (Mary) Monahan of B during your Initial En­ passed away March 20, 2014, Marble Hill Mo.; sister, Phyl­ rollment but had a group at WFU Baptist Medical Cen­ lis Monahan of Orlando, Fla.; health plan based on cur­ grandchildren, Collin and For­ rent employment, a Spe­ ter. He was 61. Survivors include his loving est McCoy, Mari and Tiemey cial Enrollment Period wife of 34 years, Sandra L. Mo­ Flaherty, Cassie and Conner is available to you. The nahan; children, Xen (Todd) Monahan. Special Enrollment Period A memorial service was held runs 8 months starting McCoy of Louisa, Va., Tahne (Chris) Flaherty of George­ at 2 p.m. on Monday. March on the month after em­ town, Ind., Adam (Lee Ann) 24, 2014, at the Covenant Re­ ployment ends or on the • Need a website for • Want to sell your Monahan, of Brownsbuig, formed ARP Church in West month the group health your business? products online? Ind.; mother, Patricia Johnson Jefferson. plan based on current em­ • Need to drive more local • Don't have the time or ployment ends, whichever ILENE DIXON STUMP customers to your website? occurs first. desire to hire a web tech? Dene Dixon Stump of Jeffer­ II who served as a radio opera­ Usually, there isn't a late • Need to optimize your search son died on Friday, March 21, tor on a B17 aircraft; one broth­ enrollment penalty if you 2014, at Margate Health and er, William Dean Dixon and sign up during a Special tags? (Search Engine Optimization! wife Jessie of Jefferson; two Rehab Center. She was 87. Enrollment Period. Mrs. Stump was bom in sisters, Ruth Dixon Absher of It is important to note Ashe County on June 8,1926, Wytheville, Va., and Betty Dix­ that COBRA and retiree on CaudiD of Fairfax, Va.; and to the late W. Bertie and Johnhealth plans are not con­ several nieces, nephews, great sie Marie Little Dixon. sidered coverage based In addition to her parents, nieces and great nephews. Step 1 - Log on to jeffersonpo8t.com and click on "Businesses." on current employment, Funeral services were she was preceded in death by and beneficiaries of those Step 2 - Search for your business using the search bar. held at 11 a.m. her niece Annette plans are not eligible for a Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to view your on Monday, Absher Martin. March 24. 2014, Special Enrollment Period listing. Then select "Is this your business? Claim itf* at Friendship when that coverage ends. Step 4 - Read and confirm. Of course, there are Baptist Church Step 5 - Fill out the new account lorm and select "Sign me Up." by Rev. Russell other things to consider Ashe Memorial when determining your Hospital for over Hart and Rev. Herb Parunak. Medicare options. SHIIP 20 years, Relay for Burial followed has created a handout Life, Ashe Really in the Friendship to help you navigate the Cares, Extension Baptist Church Medicare system and ini­ Homemakers Cemetery. The family received tial enrollment process. your news 24/7 from Club and the American Cancer The handout, "The Society. She had been a breast friends prior to the service at Road to Medicare," out­ cancer survivor since 2001. Friendship Baptist Church. Flowers were accepted or lines the decisions you will On June 3. 2011, she received the Medallion Award from the memorials may be made to, need to make and what op­ Governor, recognizing her as Friendship Baptist Church tions are available through one of the top 20 volunteers in Building hind, 891 Friendship the Medicare system. You For more information, email cdark@jeffersonpost.com or call 846-7164 Baptist Church Road, Jeffer­ can obtain a free copy of the state. "The Road to Medicare" Mrs. Stump was a member son, NC 28640, or Ashe Coun­ of Friendship Baptist Church, ty Relay for Life, do Donna working with their WMU and Gentry, 305 Rayfield Acres Dr., also with Jefferson United West .Jefferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and re­ Methodist Church UMW. Even though she and her husband membrance may be viewed or never had any children she was sent to the family through our like a mother to many children website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. in the community. Badger Funeral Home was Mrs. Stump is survived by her husband, James Marvin entrusted with Mrs. Stump's Stump, a veteran of World War arrangements. ROOFING TREE SERVICE Mrs. Rena Marie Pope Mahala of Creston passed away Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014, at her home. She was 93. Mis. Mahala was born in Ashe County on Thursday, July 8,1920, to the late Ennis and Susie Mahala ftjpe. She was owner and op­ erator of Mahala s Store in Creston. She enjoyed #rdening and cook­ ing for her family and friends. She was a loving wife, grand­ mother, mother. and greatgrandmother, and missed by alL She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Maha­ la; a son, Lee Mahala; a grand­ son, Robert Hamm Jr.; three brothers, Ornery Pope, Roy Odell Pope and Hariin Pope. Mrs. Mahala is survived by two sons, David Mahala and Shirlie Mahala, both of Cres­ ton; a daughter, Sue Hamm and husband, Robert, of Cres­ ton; a brother, Floyd Ifope, of Mountain City, Tenn.; three sisters, Louise Simmons, of Maryland, Geneva Hines, of Maryland and Beulah Allen, of Winston-Salem; three grand­ children, Robert C. Mahala, Linda Groves and Charlie Hamm; two great-grandchil­ dren, Grayson Groves and Lundy Groves; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Rector Henson, Rev. Anthony Roark and Rev. Junior SeaLz of­ ficiating. Burial followed in the Mahala Cem­ etery. The family received friends on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Rock Creek Baptist Church. Flowers accepted OT memo­ rials may be made to the fam­ ily, do Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jef­ ferson. NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements. Sign up for FREE Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! JEFFERSONPOST.COM The Jefferson Post Business Service Guide ALLENE EDWARDS Mis. ADene Edwards of West Jefferson passed away at her residence early in the morning on Thursday, March 20,2014. She was 83. She was born on May 9, 1930, to the late William Riley Ham and Estefla Mae Wilcox. A much loved daughter, wife, mother, and sister, Allene's greatest joy was her fam­ ily. She married Jimmy J. Edwards on Aug. 23, 1952. They were married for 51 years and had four children together. ADene took pride in her work in the medi­ cal held, working in Ashe Memorial Hospital and as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Dr. Tamasky and Dr. Kurtz for a number of years. She was a member of Beaver Creek Christian Church for many years. A lover of flowers, music, and photographs, ADene was sentimental at heart but known for her lively spirit and quick wit. She had a one-of-a-kind laugh, and her family enjoyed hearing it often since, no mat­ ter the circumstances, ADene knew how to make light of a situation. Saying how you feel was a virtue to her, and because of this there was not a sibling, child, or grandchild who did not know how much she loved them. In addition to her husband Jimmy, ADene was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Denver Ham; three halfbrothers, Dale, Dean, and Ed Ham; one half-sister, Edna Ham Carpenter; and her grandson, Alex Cope. She is survived by two broth­ ers, Fred Ham (Gwen) and DarreD Ham (Mary); and a sis­ ter, Volree Good, with whom she shared a dose friendship. ADene cared deep­ ly for her children and their families and always helped them in any way she could. She is survived by two sons, Doug (Nan­ cy) and RandaD; two daughters, Shdia Cope and Sharon Cheek (Neal); six grandchildren, Jer­ emy Greer, Tim Edwards, Kris­ tin Edwards, Meridith Whita­ ker (WiD), Dylan Cheek, and Kaitlyn Cheek; and one greatgrandson. Sebastian Greer. The family received friends at Beaver Creek Christian Church in West Jefferson on Saturday, March 22, 2014 and a 1 p.m. funeral service fol­ lowed. Rev. Loren Lung and Dr. Robert Shannon officiated. In her memory, memori­ als may be made to Beaver Creek Christian Church or The American Heart Association. You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneraIhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in chai# of these arrangements. 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When a person breaks a promise, it leads to questions about that person's character and we are forced to make a judg­ ment about how to in­ teract with that person moving forward. But when the government does it, how can we respond? The state had agreed to purchase all of the land in three separate segments. Of the original 372 acres, the state now owns ap­ proximately 261 of the acres. The state's bro­ ken promise is an ex­ pansion of the Mount Jefferson State Natural Area for locals and tourists alike to have greater public access to the area's natural lands. When it came time to cut that final check for the rest of the land, the checkbook slammed shut. Then again, how much was ever known by the people of this county about the project? There were plans for additional hiking trails, a picnic shelter and additional parking spaces, all for use by the public. The land is now listed fof sale at $2,659,416 and is open for anybody to purchase. In this situation, the state's "Coolest Cor­ ner" has gotten the cold shoulder from Raleigh. Now, we have no idea what this land, when purchased, will become in future years. Will it become another private devel­ opment? Could it be­ come a tourist destina­ tion? Could it become a restaurant, a big box store? Nobody knows. Also, we have to ask what will happen to the land that is al­ ready acquired? Re­ member, this land is located along Naked Creek, which flows into the New River. The market will now determine, with some county oversight, what will eventually be the fate of the now unpro­ tected property. That is the most frustrating part about this broken promise, we just don't know what will happen now. Just like how we don't know what the ulti­ mate outcome of the sweeping changes in how the state operates implemented by the Republican-led Gener­ al Assembly will have in future years. Over the last year, the state cut unem­ ployment benefits, balked at raising teach­ ers' salaries, declined to expand Medicaid, and have changed the philosophy of how to administer environ­ mental regulations, all in an attempt to "low­ er taxes." One would think that with the money they had been saving by modifying every other budget, they could have found just enough to finish the work they started, work which would have brought jobs and money to Ashe Coun­ ty This isn't the fault of Ashe County. This isn't the fault of the property owners and it isn't the fault of the Town of West Jeffer­ son. The blame all lays on one entity, the state of North Carolina. All of the actions made by the state and its voters have consequences. Maybe this was what voters wanted. Now, the fu­ ture development of this pristine property is uncertain. Only time will tell how everything will play out. 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NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson NC 28694-0808 Page 4 Tuesday, March 25,2014 Burr's prescription: Get healthier with a medical home U.S. Senator Richard Burr under­ stands that America's greatest chal­ lenge is healthcare and has made it his personal mission to help find solutions to our broken healthcare system. He travels the state seeking input from health professionals and pa­ tients, studies new approaches, even offering substitute proposals to The Affordable Care Act. This is obvious­ ly more than politics with Burr. In 2012, there were a reported 120 independently owned community hospitals in North Carolina but that number has shrunk by more than a dozen, a growing trend. The urge to merge is occurring for many reasons but the biggest is growing financial pressures resulting from implemen­ tation of The Affordable Care Act, rising unpaid fees due to uninsured care and unreimbursed Medicaid and Medicare charges. Burr rec­ ognizes independent hospitals are struggling, saying that four commu­ nity hospitals in Georgia have closed their doors. Many believe it more at­ tractive to seek a larger umbrella to shelter struggling balance sheets. But is bigger better when it comes to healthcare? There is evidence that suggests costs to patients increase and a Booz and Company study indi­ cates one in five hospitals went from having positive margins to negative ones following mergers. Burr talks about the increasing cholesterol onto main­ use of hospital emergency tenance programs. "I've departments saying the never seen it done with­ emergency room is not the place to practice pri­ out creating a medical mary care or for checkups. home that people have," The senator told of a new he emphasized. That's a trend where hospitals cre­ model that Community ate places where patients Care North Carolina who don't have a primary has used successfully in care physician can go for our state and is at the care. "And then tell them heart of Gov. Pat Mcyou don't get to go to the Crory's new Medicaid emergency room anymore. reform proposals. You go through this door It sounds simplistic. and they will take care of Tom Campbell The best way to return you," Burr explained. "You NC SPIN our healthcare system do it with existing staff in to good health is for our an existing building using people to be healthier, existing technology. It is really no additional cost just to see and the best way to ensure people if managing their health care, do we are healthier is for them to have a make more money and do we elimi­ personal physician and a medical nate the case load in the emergency home where they treat symptoms department." before they become serious, where In a tour of eastern healthcare fa­ preventive medicine is practiced and cilities earlier this week Burr told chronic care is kept manageable. The Wilson Daily Times, "I'm going Burr is correct in saying this is to be honest with you, I've figured the best approach to keeping our out a lot of things in health care healthcare system intact for the next but I haven't figured out at the end generation and ensuring innovation of the day how to financially make in healthcare continues. We should this work unless we can manage the follow his prescription. American people's health care in a Campbell is the executive producer and mod­ way that they're healthier." erator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on Burr says that means getting sick state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 people well faster and patients with a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at 6:30 chronic illnesses, like diabetes, obe­ a.m. and11:05 p.m.on Sundays and on WFMY-TV sity, high blood pressure and high at 5:30 a.m.Sundays. Jcwae, Hocucfvtfw «rv You Decide: How important is innovation? As a kid, I had a friend who loved to tinker with engines. He'd get under the hood and be lost for hours making ad­ justments and changes to get his car to go faster or more smoothly - or sometimes, just louder. I'd just watch, having no clue about what he was doing. Still, I went home with grease all over my pants and shirt and would be greeted with a lecture about how clothes were expensive and that I needed to take bet­ ter care of them! I lost track of my mechani­ cal friend. I like to think he became an engineer, scientist or maybe inventor. Perhaps he had a hand in the com­ puter revolution, or maybe today he's developing the next generation of robots. I know my friend's mom — and my mom, too — thought his tinkering was a waste of time. But if we don't try to change thing*, how do we ever make improve­ ments? Think about the first automobile in the early 20th century. What if once it was developed, we said, "That's good enough"? Then we'd still be driving cars with a top speed of 20 mph, needing to be hand-cranked for starting, and with no air-conditioning, heat or power-steering. So innovation allows us to move ahead with new and better ways to improve our lives. Technically, an in­ novation is an improvement of an existing product or technique, while an inven­ tion is the development of a new product or technique for the first time. Here I won't distinguish between the two and simply use innovation to mean the creation of a new — or the improvement of an existing — product or technique that gives us new Innovations world and the country, econ­ capabilities. are important omies that are flourishing Why is inno­ to our personal are those which are innovat­ vation impor­ well-being for ing. So innovation will occur, tant? For one two reasons. and in the long-run, it should thing, it gives First, they allow improve our lives. us both new us to do things tools and new Can we promote or spur toys, and each we could never innovation? That's the odd can better our do before, like or many would say, challeng­ lives. Think traveling faster, beating disease ing - aspect of it. Innovation about the cre­ ation of the la­ and illness, is hard to create and predict. ser. Lasers have and talking to A person just doesn't sit many applica­ someone across down one morning and cre­ tions, but an the country ate the next kind of pollutionimportant one Dr. Mike Walden or around the free vehicle, in the same way they would make breakfast. is in surgery. world. N.C. Cooperative Laser surgery is But perhaps Innovation requires inspira­ Extension less intrusive, more funda­ tion, trial and error, and the less painful and mentally, inno­ ability to accept failure - and requires much less recovery vations allow us to do more even then, nothing may oc­ time. I know: I've had the with less. Farmers can plow cur. old-fashioned "cut" surgery many, many more acres in Perhaps the best we can on one of my shoulders and a day using a tractor than do is create the conditions laser surgery on the other. I hitched to a horse or mule. that seem to be related to was almost back to normal Gas furnaces keep us warm innovation, such as support­ within a week of the laser without the time and mess surgery, while I was confined of loading stoves with coal ing those who "think outside to bed for several days, took or wood. Also, academics the box," who dream and try, many pain-killing medica­ like me can type and correct try and then try some more. tions and had a six-month re­ manuscripts with blazing Much innovation goes on covery period, with the "cut" speed and efficiency com­ in universities, in the labs surgery. pared to the "old days," when of companies, but also - lit­ And where would today's I was beginning my career— erally - in the garages or youths - as well as many using typewriters, correction basements of typical homes. adults - be today without the fluid (so-called "white-out") Innovation is not necessar­ creation of games and apps and multiple drafts. ily something we can teach, for our smartphones and tab­ The development of inno­ but it is something we can lets? As long as you have a vations is not without costs. encourage. smartphone. there's really no While some people will gain Some research suggests in­ such thing as down-time, be­ jobs, others will lose them. novation increases when the cause fun and entertainment For example, few people economy is confronted with are just a tap away. work today manufacturing major questions. If accurate, For economists, innova­ typewriters. Likewise, big then we may be on the cusp tion is a big deal; in fact, it companies making film and of a new flurry of innovative may be "the" deal. Econo­ film-using cameras no longer activity. Will these new prod­ mists argue little improve­ exist, as picture-taking has ment in our standard of liv­ gone digital. Innovation is ucts and technology solve all ing occurred until innovation part of what one economist our problems? It will take us began to take off in the 19th termed "creative destruction- a while to decide! and 20th centuries with the ism" - a fancy way of saying Dr Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and advent of developments like "out with the old and in with North Carolina Cooperative Extension electricity, gas-powered ve­ the new." But if you're part of economist in the Department of Agri­ hicles, air travel modern the "old," it may take you a cultural and Resource Economics of medicines and radio commu­ while to adjust. North Carolina State University's Col­ nication. Still, as we look around the lege of Agriculture and Life Sciences. �"0T3 iS » 2 a ft) i ^ 7T s 3 ST « ^3 ro W < A. fc- ^ >? lO ^ <= S V ft -o ^ oj O lO ro 7s -, w fll X5 C ft) C. XT i » Z ^ 3 m rt> H to J? -1 n w * 3" ^ > p IS 5 ° 10 5 £ ro £ ? n •%' ��TUESDAY. MARCH 25.2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan i lain. Sport* Writer (JMfi) H46-7164 nham(u rivilaMiu-tlia.i-om Huskies take down Elks in the third inning to go I • ahead. 1-0. Ashe erupted for all four of its runs in the fourth in­ ning. Bradley Richie started things with a single and advanced to second on an error. Lowder laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Richie to third. Laws walked and stole second base to put two runners in scoring position with just one out. Hunter Barnes came through with a two-run I.' J •' double to right field to put Ashe in front. Jackson Sloan ripped a single to right held that scored Barnes from second base. On a double steal, Mat­ thew Hamilton scampered home and Sloan swiped second base to push the Ashe lead to 4-1. That was all that Lowder needed the rest of the way. Elkin did not get another hit in the final three in­ nings. The Huskies are 3-2 Nathan Ham|Jefferson Post Sophomore ace Joseph Lowder pitched a complete game and allowed just one run on two hits overall and 1-1 in confer­ ence play. with seven strikeouts to get his third victory. A pair of Husky hitters Another error led to leghany, pitching five in­ have gotten off to terrific Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com three more Trojan runs in nings of shutout baseball. starts this year, and cur­ Ashe County split its the fourth inning. Taylor Thomas Sexton took the rently rank in the top 15 first two Mountain Valley Post reached on an error by loss. He pitched four in­ among hitters in 2A with at Conference baseball games the Ashe center fielder that nings and allowed six runs least 12 plate appearances last week, losing to Allegh­ loaded the bases. (three earned) with four at this point of the season. any but bouncing back to Hunter Allen lined a strikeouts. Joe Richardson Laws leads all 2A hit­ beat Elkin. single to left that brought pitched two innings out of ters with a whopping .750 Alleghany 7, Ashe 1 in two runs. Lyons hit a the bullpen and gave up one batting average. Richie is Three fielding errors sacrifice fly to center two run with three strikeouts. also hitting the ball well at helped the Alleghany Tro­ batters later to bring in the Ashe 4, Elkin 1 a .562 clip, good enough The Huskies sent its top for 15th best among all 2A jans earn a win over Ashe third run and put Alleghany ahead, 6-0. pitcher to the mound on players. County last Wednesday. The Trojans got on the In the bottom of the fifth, Friday and got yet another Ashe is scheduled to play board with three runs in Alleghany's seventh run win and a complete game two games this week. First the first inning. Eric Ly­ came on a fielding error in from Joseph Lowder. up, Starmount makes the The sophomore pitched trip up the mountain on ons scored on an error on right field that allowed Mc­ a dropped fly ball. Tyler Millan to score. seven innings and gave up Tuesday before the Huskies Houck scored on a sacrifice Ashe got its lone run on one run on two hits with head to Wilkes Central on fly from Austin Easter and an RBI single from senior seven strikeouts. Friday. It was the Elks that Nathan Ham can be reached at Jake Hampton scored on a Alex Laws in the top of the struck first with an RBI (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @Na groundout by Matt McMil­ sixth inning. Post got the win for Al­ single from Drew Shinkle thanHam87 lan. °hoto courtesy| lorrie Tomknson Taylor May (left) goes up for a header against Elkin on Friday. Lady Huskies drop conference opener Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia com The first conference soc­ cer match of the year was an 80-minute defensive battle, but it would be the Lady Elks that found the game-winning goal late in regulation to get the 1-0 win. Elkin moved to 3-1-1 on the season while Ashe County dropped to 1-3-1 and (M in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Ashe's lone win so far was a 9-0 blowout over Mitchell County earlier in the month. The Lady Huskies will have three games this week, including a pair of conference games. All of that, of course, is weather permitting. Ashe is scheduled to host Forbush in a non-con­ ference battle on Monday, followed by another home game against Starmount on Tuesday before heading to Wilkes Central on Friday. Currently the Falcons are 4-2-1, the Rams are 0-4 and the Eagles are 2-6. April opens with a match at East Wilkes on April 1 and non-conference game against Avery County in Newland on April 3. The Lady Huskies will be back at home on April 4 against North Wilkes. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @Na thanHam87 Golf conference season begins March 31 Nathan Ham nham@dvitasmedia com With the conference season a week away, the men's golf team recently took part in a non-conference match as a tune-up for the MVAC slate of matches. Ashe County traveled to Gakwoods Country Club for a nine-hole match agiinst sev­ eral area teams. Hibriten took fust place with a team score of 165. Watauga was second, shoot­ ing 177. Wilkps Central (179) placed third, followed by Ashe (195), West Wilkes (213) and North Wilkes (228). Individually, senior Zach Lawrence led the way shoot­ ing a 43. Ethan Warner fin­ ished with a 50, Abel Warner shot 51 and Jacob Wforiey also shot a 51. Brandon Badger and Caleb Carter rounded out the Ashe golfers, both shoot­ ing 56. The conference schedule will begin at Silo Run Golf Course in BoonviDe next Monday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164or onTwitter @NathanHam87 Mountaineer football continues spring practice Appalachian Sports Infor­ mation Photos by Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post LEFT, Jacob O'Neal waits for a serve while head coach Larry Dix watches on. RIGHT. Alex Church had to singles wins and was part of two doubles wins last week over Alleghany and Starmount. Men's tennis wins at home Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Ashe's Men's Tennis team got into the win column for the first time this season with a pair of victories last week against Alleghany and Starmount. The Huskies scored an 8-1 victory over the visit­ ing Trojans, winning all but one doubles match. "It was a good match between two teams who are rebuilding from losing several players from last year," said Ashe County Head Coach Larry Dix. Top seeded Alex Church knocked off Josh Poole in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. Jacob O'Neal beat Dylan Houck by a 6-3, 6-0 score in the battle of sec­ ond seeded players. Third seeded Andrew Shepherd defeated Dono­ van Jones by identical 6-4 scores in both sets. Fourth seeded Caleb Adcock got past Robin Lang, 6-0, 6-3. The fifth and sixth seeded matches were a little bit closer. Dakin Christoferson beat Jacob Miller, 6-2 in the first set, but had to win a 7-5 tie­ breaker to get the match. Frank Ledezma capped off Ashe's sweep after ral­ lying from losing his first set, 4-6. Ledezma took set two, 6-4, then edged Tan­ ner Edwards in the tie­ breaker. 10-7. Church and O'Neal beat Poole and Houck in the first doubles match, 8-6. Jones and Edwards got Alleghany's lone win, de­ feated Shepherd and Ad­ cock, 9-7. The final doubles match was an easy win for Christoferson and Le­ dezma, 8-1 over Lang and Miller. "Our team did a great job of coming to the net on approach shots and us­ ing court position," said Coach Dix. "We have been really working on this in practice. Coach Dix said the team is working hard on finding consistency with their shots and will hope­ fully get that even more with warmer weather coming and the team ac­ tually getting to practice on the courts. Ashe kept the winning ways going on Thursday with an 8-1 victory over Starmount. "Because of the strong wind gusts, it was difficult to get any rhythm going, but the boys played hard and did not give up," said Dix. Coach Dix commended the team on how well they adjusted to the windy con­ ditions, particularly going to the net to play shots. The Huskies won five of the six singles matches. Church, O'Neal, Adcock, Christoferson and Ledez­ ma all came out on top. Josh Tucker got the Rams on the board wjth his singles win over Shep­ herd. Both teams were able to play some exhibition matches and Ashe won a pair of doubles games. Alexis Ramos and Nick Lanfranchi were 8-1 win­ ners and the duo of Justin Hertzell and An Luong were 8-3 winners. "Our consistency is still a little off and we need to work more on our second serves and court position. I continue to be pleased with their attitude and sportsmanship," said Coach Dix. "I am pleased with the team's progress and development. The team is scheduled to travel to Wilkes Central on Tuesday and host East Wilkes on Thursday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 / , Appalachian State Univer­ sity football held a lively and eneTgetic scrimmage on Satur­ day on a beautiful day at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Mountaineers scrim­ maged for just over an hour on a sunny afternoon the High Country as several big plays highlighted the afternoon. After stretching and posi­ tion group drills. Appalachian moved into full-on scrimmage mode as the defense dominat­ ed early on. After forcing a turnover on downs on the opening drive, the Mountaineer defense came up huge on the second drive as Devan Stringer picked off an errant pass across the middle and ran it back 47 yards for a touchdown. Appalachians offense re­ sponded two drives later when Taylor Lamb found Trey An­ derson down the left sideline for a 65-yard touchdown pass. Not to be outdone, Kameron Bryant fired a touchdown strike of his own on the next drive when he found Barrett Burns from 10 yards out. The Mountaineer offense would score once more during the scrimmage when Mason Moore connected on a 40-yaid held goaL Several defensive players had impressive after­ noons as John Law amassed a 9crimmag?-best six tackles and Brandon McGowan tallied four tackles and a sack. Check appstatesporls.com throughout spring practice for updates. Appalachian wraps up its spring with its annual spring game on April 4 at 7 pm OFFENSIVE STATIS­ TICS Rushing: Upshaw 4-30. Da­ vidson 4-10; Bryant 3-12; Cox 2-8; Ferguson 1-2. Passing Bryant 6-130,104 yds.. TD, Lamb 38-1,83 yds.. TD; Caruso 5-7,44 yds. Receiving Kavanaugh 3-24; Beathard 2-28; Sumier 2-24; Anderson 1-65; Capd 1-30; Cox 1-28; Davidson 1-15; Bums 1-10; Ferguson 1-7; McElfresh 1-5 DEFENSIVE STATIS­ TICS Tackles: Law 6: McGowan 4; Blair 3; Cecil 3; Ross 3; Blackmon 2; Bronson 2; Fer­ nandez 2 Gilchrist 2; Shriner 2; Sombo 2 Walton 2; Vinson 2, Gamett 1; Pinckney 1; Sin­ gleton 1; Thomas1; Wright 1 Sacks: Blair 1; McGowan 1 Pass Break-ups: Blackmon 1; Cecil 1; Shriner 1; Walton 1 KICKING STATISTICS Field Goals: Moore 1-1 (40); MaticsO-1 (37) PAT: Matics2-2 �TUESDAY, MARCH 25,2014 PAGE 8 JEFFERSON POST 221 CLASSIFIEDS From Page 1 "That means our right of way agents are going out and making individual con­ tact with each of these own­ ers who either will have part of their parcel or maybe all of their parcel involved in some kind of acquisition." said Jordan-Ashley Baker, communications officer for the N.C. DOT, Baker said according to an environmental impact study done in 2012 by the DOT, there were going to be 103 relocations along U.S. 221. That would be 70 residential relocations and 33 business releocations. "The 103 relocations is a good estimate, but it is just an estimate at this point," Baker said. After meeting with the property owners, they can then choose to have an in­ dependent and impartial appraisal of their property, he said. "The property owner is encouraged to be present during the inspection," Bak­ er said. "When the appraisal is complete, the inspector will make a complete review of all of the elements affect- ing the property value and make an accurate estimate of what that value is." In addition, the N.C. DOT takes into consideration sev­ eral factors, including how much of the property is ac­ quired. its location and addi­ tional structures. Baker said the N.C DOT has a $10 mil­ lion budget for right-of-way purchases on U.S. 221. "We will sit down and talk with the property owner and hopefully reach a settle­ ment that will move forward the acquisition process," Baker said. Spring out the week. "We offer every weekend programs here at New River and Mt. Jefferson," Shimel said. "Once summer gets here we will start doing more and more programs and offering more to the public." Some erf the summer events which take place at the parks include the Junior Ranger Camp. "Painting in the Park," as wefl as different hikes and presentations involving the lo­ cal wildlife, flora and fauna. "We do a lot of thirty to en­ gage children and families to try and get them out into our parks," Shimel said. The New River State Park is divided into four different ar­ eas. The Wagoner Access and US. 221 access are located in Ashe County, while the Allegh­ any and King's Creek access points are located in Alleghany County. The Alleghany area can only be accessed by canoe. Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area lands are all in cme loca­ tion in West Jefferson. Most re­ strooms remain closed during the winter season, but a public restroom in the park office is open year-round. For more information, go to www.ncpaiks.gtjv/ or contact the New River State Park at (336) 982-2587 or Mt. Jeffer­ son State Natural Area at (336) 246-9653. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or op Twitter WilPetty Convention From Page 1 Ashe County Board of Commissioners: Judy Por­ ter Poe and Mickey Pruitt. Ashe County Sheriff: Chris Welch and Tim Win­ ters. Ashe County Register of Deeds: Phyllis Critcher. Most, if not all candi­ dates branded themselves as fiscal and social conser­ vatives. State Representative Jor­ dan cautioned those in the audience against becoming complacent. Jordan said that the liber­ al group MoveOn.org cam­ paigned in Watauga County last year, and it wouldn't surprise him to see them begin to do the same in Ashe County. "MoveOn.org was or­ ganizing in Boone during last year's election," Jordan said. "They're going after this district, we can't forget that." Jordan blamed the Gen­ eral Assembly's 50 percent disapproval rating on "a failure to get our message out because we don't have friends in the media." Ashe County Republican Party Chairwoman Mary Desautels urged attend­ ees to continue to express Judeo-Christian values and to study the U.S. Constitu­ tion, so as to become better suited at "articulating our ideas." Desautels also encour­ aged the audience to read several books, one of which offers a strong critique of the Qur'an. According to Desautels, Islamic Sharia Law cannot coexist with U.S. state and federal laws. "They want to kill, and Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @>WilPetty COMMUNITY CALENDAR From Page 1 and tourists. Restrooms and wash houses are shut down during the winter months in parts of New River and Mt. Jefferson, and some of time is spent reconnecting the pipes for people to use. "Once it warms up, our lo­ cals start coming out and our RV camping starts to pick back up," he said. "We dont really get busy until Memorial Day and that's when we start fill­ ing up our campgrounds every weekend." Once everything starts warming up, the staff then starts mowing the areas, weed­ ing and keeping the parks dean. At New River State Park, they average 250,000 visitors with an additional 100,000 visitors hiking the trails at Mt. Jefferson. Shimel said between the two areas, there is little overlap in visitors. "A lot of people who come to the river come for the New Riv­ er, we have a lot of campers," Shimd said. "Most people that come to the river want to get on the river. The people that go to the mountain, they are looking for hiking, the vistas they can see from there and the picnicking there as weH While the parks host events every weekend, most held in the winter months have small­ er crowds. Spring and summer programs have higher attendence ;uwl take place through- nesses have to be relocated, the state will provide mov­ ing funds, and when appli­ cable. replacement housing payments determined by state and local regulations. Baker said each property is looked at on a case-by-case basis. "Every situation is unique and every property is unique," she said. "We always try to take that into consideration with our property owners." If an owner refuses to have their property acquired by the DOT, the state will then consider using state eminent domain to acquire the land. "Unfortunately. we're not always able to reach an amicable agreement with the property owner and ac­ quire their property through settlements," negotiated Baker said. "Then it moves toward eminent domain, which is acquisition of the property controlled through the legal system." If households and busi- it is not a crime under the Qur'an." Desautels said. "We are and should fight to remain a Christian na­ tion," Desautels said. Ashe County Board of Elections Chairman Jerry Powers addressed the con­ vention about the party's strength in the county. Powers said there are currently 7,813 registered Republicans in Ashe Coun­ ty compared with about 6,120 Democrats. All but one precinct in the county has more reg­ istered Republicans than Democrats, a fact that pleased the crowd. Shortly before the con­ vention was adjourned, the following resolutions were passed: • Nullification of the Af­ fordable Care Act. • Oppose illegal immi­ gration and amnesty for il­ legal residents. • Preservation of U.S. sovereignty and economic stability by repealing NAF­ TA and opposing any pend­ ing free trade agreements and partnerships. • Withdrawal from the United Nations. • Pledge to stand with the Republican National Committee in their "resolu­ tion exposing United Na­ tions' Agenda 21." • Withdraw all N.C. calls for a constitutional conven­ tion and oppose any future calls for such conventions. • Support local law en­ forcement and keep them independent. • Stand in opposition to Common Core education standards. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 0 abuduck. March 25-April 22 Ashe Community Foun­ dation Grant Opportunity is available online at www. nccommunityfoundation. org. The 2014 grant applica­ tion period will be open from March 14 - April 22, 2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grantmaking in 2014 will not ex­ ceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Com­ munity Advancement Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Affiliate Grants Chairperson. 336-9825764 or email at cincyfolks@ skybest.com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Library. March 25-28 The Friends of the Li­ brary recently received a nice donation of romance novels. On the cart: Love-inspired ro­ mance paperbacks and regu­ lar romance paperbacks are all 5 for $1. This is the perfect time to find those romance authors and series needed to complete collections at home. In the gift basket department. Easter Baskets for kids are on display in the Friends Gift Shop. This is usually the biggest basket sales of the year, and the Basket Crew has been working ahead of time to have a wide selection ready. Regular rabbit may re­ produce handily, but it takes time for toy rabbits and other animals to choose a book, a basket, and other things to make children happy. Come in early to help our diligent volunteers keep up with the demand. Sales run through March 28 March 25 7 pan. The Ashe County Democratic Party will hold its regular meeting will be held at Smoky Mountain Bar­ becue. March 26 11 ajn. Friends of the Library meeting. David Sill erf Ray's Weather will be on hand to discuss weather fore­ casting and Ray's Weather. For more information, call Karen Moll at 336-384-4255. Young at Art Exhibit. Everyone's favorite exhibit returns to the Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center as the 21st annual Young at Art exhibit is unveiled. Featuring the works of Ashe County students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade, public school and home education students will show off their talents. The exhibit is an open call to all students, it is non-juried and non-competitive, and all participants are guaranteed a spot for at least one work of art. Paintings, drawings, sketches, sculpture, photog­ raphy, mixed media works, weavings, wooden crafts, pot­ tery and more will fill the gal­ lery. Works must be framed and ready to hang, and threedimensional works must be easily installed. Works should be delivered to the Ashe Arts Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, March 24. The opening reception for the artists will be held from 5 Donna L Brown 205 Raven Oak Drive Wilkesboro, NC 28697 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27. The exhibit will Publish: run through April 26, 2014. 3.18 14/3.25.14/4.1.14/4.8.14 TOWN OF For more information, call WEST JEFFERSON the Arts Center at 846-ARTS. BOARD OF ALDERMEN HEARING March 27 8:30 am. - 5 p.m. Afford­ The Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will able Care Act Information hold a public hearing on and Enrollment Session Monday. April 7. 2014 at 6 West Jefferson hosted by the North Carolina p.m. at the The purpose of this Town Hall. Cooperative Extension will hearing is to hear comment on be held at the AgricultureSer­ proposed text amendment to vice Center. Farmers, loggers Section 504.2 Low DensityCon­ Residential District (R-15) and other individuals need­ ditional Uses. The purpose of ing help with enrollment or the proposed text amendment is to make the Town's Zoning wishing to learn more about Ordinance more current with whether or not they qualify development. Copies of the for tax credits or subsidies to proposed amendment are available at Town Hall. assist with the cost of health Published: 3.21.14 & 3.25.14 insurance under the Afford­ Public Hearing able Care Act are encouraged The Todd Fire & Rescue De­ to attend. Pre-registration is partment will hold a public hearing regarding the depart­ required by Monday, March ment's 2014-2015 budget at 6 24. For more information or p.m. on April 4th 2014 at the to pre-register, call 336-846- Todd Fire Station. The depart­ ment's current fire tax rate is 5850. .07 cent per $100 dollar evalu­ ation. The department's pro­ March 28-30 sed fire tax rate for Fiscal 7:30 p.m. Mama Won't ear 2014-2015 is .08 cent per Fly. A play about an outra­ $100 dollar evaluation. geously hilarious cross-coun­ 10SP 117 try road trip, when Savannah NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE promises to get her mother, NORTH CAROLINA Norieen from Alabama to ASHE COUNTY California in time for her Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained brother's wedding. The final tain Deed of Trust in that cer­by executed show will be held 2 p.m., Gary W. Blankenship and Sunday, March 30, 2014. All Pamela Blankenship to Kirk Smith. Trustee(s). which was performances are held at the dated July 22, 2004 and recor­ Ashe Civic Center. 962 Mt. ded on July 27. 2004 in Book Jefferson Road, West Jeffer­ 00316 at Page 0698, Ashe County Registry. North Caro­ son. All seating is reserved. lina. The tickets are $16 adults ing b and $5 students and are avail­ the note thereby secured by able at the door, the Ashe the said Deed of Trust and the Arts Center, and by phone. undersigned. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC. having been For more information visit, substituted as Trustee in said www.ashecountryarts.org, or Deed of Trust, and the holder lg said of the note evidencing sai de­ call 3364146-2787. fault having directed that the that' Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on April 2, 2014 at 10:00AM. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County. North Carolina, to wit: •Js19" for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or 'Pad 2 offer. C I \ # E PACKAGES r i V E UNDER 50 Tract I.A.: BEGINNING on an iron stake at fence corner, said iron being the comer of Charles Edwards and the northwest corner of the former Colvard Subdivisionjnow property of Charles Edwards and John'Edwards) recorded in Plat Book 3. page 3. Ashe County Registry: thence with the Charles Edwards line and the former Colvard Subdivi­ sion line, and existing fence, south 84 deg. 56' east 215.65 feet to the center line of a 25.0 foot street; thence with the center line of said street, south 2 deg. 30' east 40.00 feet; thence leaving said street, with a division line of the former Colvard Subdivision property, north 84 deg. 10' west 205 47 feet to a point in fence in the formerly Bernard Goss prop­ erly line, thence with the formerly Bernard Goss prop­ erty line, an existing fence, north 17 deg 40'west 40.00 feet to the BEGINNING, con­ taining 0.185 acre This conveyance is subject to a 12.5 foot easement along the eastern portion of the abovedescribed tract for roadway purposes, and it is understood that this easement use is in common with other lot owners in said Subdivision, and that this easement for a road right of way shall be kept open and unobstructed at all times Mtment end OTA! guehfetter ito AM20 Mdff120+ wittiHb programming 2yMfConunftMnt and ciHtqujtantlon. ttwwnt tqvhrti to first year of unto h farm of ptomohonal crnSti phn fwe HOfor Ufr wtidi H < S10/»oatin Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50%~ If you can read this, your potential customers can too. To advertise, call us at 846-7164. LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors for the Estate of Joseph G. Lawrence deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 11th day of June. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 11th day of March. 2014 For the Estate of Joseph G. Lawrence Joseph James Brown 912 Ashe Park Road Jefferson, NC 28640 1-800-401-1670 Call 7 days a week Bam 11 pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 •uiiuii There is also conveyed by these presents a one-seventh undivided interest in that cer­ tain well located upon the land described in and conveyed by deed to Ralph Phillips, et ux., from Charles Edwards, et ux.. and John C. Edwards, et ux.. of record in Book K-5, page 414 Ashe County Registry, which well was excepted in said deed, except for a oneseventh undivided interest which was conveyed by said deed; and it is understood and agreed that the grantees herein shall be responsible for one-seventh of the cost of maintaining said well, includ­ ing repairs and electric bills This conveyance is made sub­ ject to the following restrictive covenant, to-wit. that no trailer or mobile home shall be parked, placed, or maintained upon the above described real properly or any pari thereof IWimmmti—uratiiaiiwrw > ..»• iMIn i», ' "M HW jVUQ>Vv*i.i Tract IB: BEGINNING on an iron stake at fence corner, said iron being the comer of �PAGE 9 TUESDAY, M ARC H 25, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1. 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the land­ lord Upon termination of a rental agreement the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ Trustee Services of Carolina. ation LLC If the trustee is unable to con­ Substitute Trustee vey title to this property for any . Brock & Scott, PLLC reason the sole remedy of the Attorneys for Trustee Services purchaser is the return of the of Carolina. LLC 5431 Oleander Dnve Suite 200 deposit Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are Wilmington. NC 28403 not limited to. the filing of a PHONE: (910) 392-4988 bankruptcy petition poor to the FAX: (910) 392-6587 confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without File No.: 10-13165-FC01 the knowledge of the trustee If Publish 3/18/14 & 3/25/14 the validity of the sale is chal­ AMENDED NOTICE OF lenged by any party, the trust­ FORECLOSURE SALE ee. in their sole discretion, if 12 SP 154 they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the Under and by virtue of the court to declare the sale to be power of sale contained in a void and return the deposit This conveyance is subject to certain Deed of Trust made by The purchaser will have no fur­ a 12.5 foot easement along the Tracy K Ritter and Angela O. ther remedy eastern portion of the aboveRitter to Tommy Bastian, Bar­ THIS IS A COMMUNICATION described tract for roadway ret Burke Wilson Castle Daffin FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. purposes, and it is understood & Frappier, LLP, Trustee(s). THE PURPOSE OF THIS that this easement use is in dated the 14th day of June, COMMUNICATION IS TO common with other lot owners, 2007, and recorded in Book COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY in said subdivision, and that 00367, Page 1677. in Ashe INFORMATION OBTAINED this easement for a road right County Registry, North Caro­ WILL BE USED FOR THAT of way shall be kept open and lina. default having been made PURPOSE, except as stated unobstructed at all times in the payment of the note below in the instance of bank­ thereby secured by the said ruptcy protection, This conveyance is made sub­ Deed of Trust and the under­ IF YOU ARE UNDER THE ject to the following restrictive signed. Substitute Trustee Ser­ PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ covenant, to-wft, that no trailer vices. Inc having been substi­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE or mobile home shall be tuted as Trustee in said Deed BEEN DISCHARGED AS A parked, placed, or maintained of Trust by an instrument duly RESULT OF A BANK­ upon the above described real recorded in the Office of the RUPTCY PROCEEDING. property or any part thereof Register of Deeds of Ashe THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO County, North Carolina and the YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ TRACT I. C. . BEGINNING on a holder of the note evidencing UTORY REQUIREMENT AND point In the centerline of a25.0' said indebtedness having dir­ FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ roadway the northeast corner ected that the Deed of Trust be POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ of the tract to be conveyed to foreclosed, the undersigned DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO Robert Koontz and the south­ Substitute Trustee will offer for COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN east corner of the property sale at the courthouse door in ACT TO COLLECT. ASSESS. herein described, thence with the City of Jefferson. Ashe OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY the Koontz line, S 87-35 W, County, North Carolina, or the PORTION OF THE DEBT 184.53 feet to a stake in the customary location designated FROM YOU PERSONALLY. former Bernard Goss line, for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 thence with said line, N 17-40 PM on April 8, 2014 and will SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ W, 71.75 feet to the Butler Ed­ sell to the highest bidder for VICES. INC. wards line, S 84-10 E, 205.47 cash the following real estate SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE teet to a pointjn the centerline situated in the Township of of a 25.0 street; thence with Creston, in the County of BY: the centerline of said street, S Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ Attorney at Law 2-30 E. 39.75 feet to the BE­ ing more particularly de­ Hutchens Law Firm GINNING, containing 0.24 scribed as follows: Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ acres. Lying and being In North Caro­ ee Services, Inc. lina, Ashe County. Creston P.O. Box 1028 This conveyance is subject to Township on the waters of 4317 Ramsey Street an easement along the eastLittle Laurel Creek, and spe­ • Fayetteville, North Carolina em portion of the above de­ cifically described as follows 28311 scribed tract of land 12.5 feet BEGINNING at an iron stake https://saleshsbfirm.com wide for a roadway. on the east side of Little Laurel Case No: 1092425 (FC.FAY) Road where Shelton Car­ published 3/25/14 & 4/1/14 This conveyance is made sub­ penter's land leaves the road, ject to the following restrictive and running with the land S. 12 covenant, to-wit, that no trailer deg East 9 poles to a stake; ANNOUNCEMENTS or mobile home shall be then N. 44 E. 19 1/5 poles to a parked, placed, or maintained stake in Ron Graybeal's line; upon the above described real thence with the Graybeal line property or any part thereof. N 66 deg 15' W. 2 poles 14 Legal Notices / Noticts To Creditors links to a stake in the Little By signing this deed, Grantor Laurel Community Church lot NOTICE TO CREDITORS covenants that all persons and line; thence with said church Having qualified as Executor firms who have provided labor, lot line S. 50 W. 3 poles to the for the Estate of Kermit services or materials to the . corner of the Church lot; then Roosevelt Wolfe, deceased property hereinabove de­ N. 41 deg 15'W 3 poles 23 late of Ashe County. North scribed have been paid In full links to a stake on the east Carolina, this is to notify all and that there are no claims side of the road; thence with persons having claims against outstanding which would en­ the road 11 poles 2 links to the the estate of said deceased to title the holder thereof to claim BEGINNING, containing 0.675 present them on or before the a lien against the property acres, more or less, and being 6th day of June. 2014, or this hereinabove described. part of the land known as Hatnotice will be pleaded in bar of tie Carpenter home tract To­ their recovery. All persons in­ Save and except any releases, gether with improvements loc­ debted to said estate will deeds of release or prior con­ ated thereon; said property be­ please make immediate pay­ veyances of record. ing located at 675 Little Laurel ment. Road. Creston, North Carolina This, the 4th day of March, Said property is commonly 2014 known as 201 Baldwin Ter­ Being the same land de­ For the Estate of Kermit race, West Jefferson, NC scribed in and by that certain Roosevelt Wolfe deed from Bruce Mock and , Alexander Jordan Wolfe wife, Wanda L. Mock to John 371 Ashe Park Road ypurt K. Richardson and wife, Jefferson. NC 28640 pay the excise tax, and the Brenda Kay Richardson, dated PUBLISH court costs of Forty-Five Cents September 15,1970 and of re­ 3/4.3/11.3/18.3/25.2014 (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ cord In the Ashe County Pub­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to lic Registry in Book W-4, at NCGS 7A-308(a)(1), A cash Miscellaneous deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ Together with their heirs and chase price, or Seven Hun­ assigns, that same water ease­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), the afore­ whichever is greater, will be re­ ment as described in mentioned Deed, to which re­ quired at the time of the sale. corded Deed reference is Following the expiration of the hereby made for a specific re­ statutory upset bid period, all SERVICES cital of said water easement the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale Said property to be offered Lawn Service for up to one hour as provided pursuant to this Notice of Sale in NtGS §45-21.23 is being offered for sale, trans­ Should the property be pur- . NORTHWEST fer and conveyance "AS IS chased by a third party, that LAWN CARE. INC. WHERE IS." There are no rep­ party must pay the excise tax. Providing a full line of lawn resentations of warranty relat­ as well as the court costs of care services ing to the title or any physical, Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per for full and pari time environmental, health or safety residents of Ashe County! conditions existing in. on. at, or One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS "Since 1989" relating to the property being §7A-308(a)(1). Thomas Reed Owner offered for sale This sale is The property to be offered pur­ 336-246-3434 made subject to all prior liens, »ww noi»wna»i,cy«nc com suant to this notice of sale is unpaid taxes, any unpaid land being offered for sale, transfer transfer taxes, special assess­ Northwest Tree Service, LLC and conveyance "AS IS. ments, easements, rights of Removals - Limb Ups way. deeds of release, and any WHERE Is." Neither the Trust­ Storm Damage ee nor the holder of the note other encumbrances or excep­ View Enhancements - Pruning secured by the deed of tions of record To the best of Projects - Firewood the knowledge and belief of the trust/security agreement, or HI Owner both, being foreclosed, nor the undersigned, the current ownPhone 336-246-3434 officers, directors, attorneys, S) ?.Vh® Property is/are n Fully Insured Gary W. Blankenship and wife, employees, agents or author­ _ Property Equipped ized representative of either Pamela Blankenship. wnsi^northwesttiwncarefx: com the Trustee or the holder of the namMmmammrWrnc com note make any representation An Order for possession of the or warranty relating to the title JTay 6,6 issued pursu­ or any physical, environmental, FINANCIAL SERVICES ant to G.S 45-21 29 in favor of health or safety conditions ex­ the purchaser and against the isting on. at or relating to Party or parties in possession If1"9 in. 00• ?'orrotating to by the dark of superior court of ** Property b®'0? offered for and any and all respons­ respons the county in which the propwhich nmrv ®?!® | EMPLOYMENT ibilities or liabiliities arising out arty is sold Any person who of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed Also, this property entered into or renewed on or Sale* I Business Development is being sold subject to all after October 1, 2007, may, taxes, special assessments, after receiving the notice of MU liimedia and prior liens or encum­ sale, terminate the rental The Jefferson Post in West brances of record and any re­ ^o9nr^'^en, uP°n 10 bays' writJefferson is seeking an corded releases Said prop­ len notoce to the landlord The account executive to sell erty is also being sold subject "bbce shall also state that and to applicable Federal and State upon termination of a rental online products to local laws for?onrT^nt',he ,enant is ''able businesses Will handle an A cash deposit or cashier's 22**? under the rental ®<S>Vnt llst as we" as check (no personal checks) of f»^ .ent Prorated to the efcold calling for new business five percent (5%) of the pur­ tective date of the termination. Must have prior sales chase price, or seven hundred expenence. excellent fifty dollars ($750.00), S Unab,e ,0 con" computer skills. ley Wto JSS-' whichever is greater, will be re­ reaVnn k 18.Property for any internet savvy. quired at the time of the sale 80,6 remedy of the mfrrh An - "• — *nwrndable vehlcle' clean n ° iwiuill of me „ order for possessioni of the UI » K?®use«,s the roturn UI the driving record, valid dnver's uSP? Reasons of such inabPr°pertv may be issued pursu'•cense and auto Insurance ant ,0 ^ s 45"21 29 in favor of i 9°nvey include, but are we offer a competitive not limited to, the filing of a the purchaser and against the compensation and benefits party or parties in possession package ^tatam It tbe sale and re- by the clerk of superior court of To apply send a resume and the county in which the prop­ 2?flement °* tbe loan without cover letter to knowledge of the trustee If erty is sold cclark@clvltasmedla.com Any person who occupies the Charles Edwards and the northwest comer of the former Cotvard Subdivision (now property of Charles Edwards and John C Edwards) recor­ ded in Plat Book 3, page 3. Ashe County Registry; thence with the Charles Edwards line and the former Colvard Subdi­ vision line, an existing fence south 84 deg 56' east 215.65 teet to the center line of a 25 0 foot street; thence with the center line of said street, north 2 deg 30' west 11.92 feet north 21 deg 37' west 52.58 feet; thence leaving said street, with a subdivision line of the Charles Edwards property north 84 deg 52' west 14 69 feet to an iron stake; north 84 deg 52' west 178.27 feet to an iron stake in the formerly Bern­ ard Goss line; thence with the formerfy Bernard Goss prop­ erty line, south 2 deg 01' west 60.15 feet to the point of BE­ GINNING. containing 0.278 acre. ssttstfgffisr the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee m their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy REAL ESTATE SALES Cemetery Plots 3L 2 PLOTS FOR SALE Asheiawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens Lots are located in the Good Samaritan "8* Section Lot 8 - Spaces 3 8 4 $950 each Call Phil Haire - 828-586-1771 Email phaireOdnet net Houses For Sale Check out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by local dealers UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION: DONATE YOUR CAR - FAST FREE TOWING 24 Hr Response-Tax Deduction UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION ProvKkng Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer into 888-928 2362 ANNUITY COM Guaranteed Income For Your Retirement Avoid market nsk & get guar anteed income tor retirement' Call tor FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE Plus Annuity Quotes from A-Rated companies1 800-423-0676 Get the invoke, ash and wood iness outsid CANADA DRUGS: Canada Drug Center m your choice for safe and affordable medications Our hcensed Canadian mad order phar­ macy wW provide you with sav­ ings of up to 75 percent on al your medications needs Can today 1-800-341-2398 for $10 00 off your first present id tree shipping REAL ESTATE RENTALS MANUFACTURED HOUSING Central Boiler Classic OUTDOOR WOOD ^ FURNACE. 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In all of the state's 14 metro­ politan statistical areas and 26 mkropolitan areas, there was an increase in the unemploy­ ment rate. "In January 2014, there were 34,229 regular unemployment insurance initial claims hied Free BBQ Saturday I2PM-3PM! V _ ordic Hot Tub.^;"| N r ag Super Sale! MM Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twrtter (TWIPetty WKNTHE TRUCK IIAVES THE DIALS CO WITH IT! .»!' II S PORT 1 1 0 P LUG N PUT 5 PIRSON TUB CROWN XL ROUND SHAH "T 2;9A in North Carolina," according to the release. The highest number of claims were hied in Mecklenburg, Wake. Guilford, Forsyth and Dare counties. In a March 17 release of statewide unemployment data by the N.C Department of Commerce, it said the "sea­ sonally adjusted" unemploy­ ment rate was at 6.7 percent The more recent data, released March 21. shows the stale's "not seasonally adjusted" un­ employment rate at 7 percent. The next release of data by the N.C. DOC will be Friday, March 28 when statewide data for February 2014 will be pre­ sented Photo by Wil Petty|Jefferson Post Nancy Kautz. Barbara McCoy and Carol Coulter work on counting prescription pills brought In by local residents during Operation Medicine Drop at the Ashe Senior Center on Thursday. March 20. Within the first hour, over 17.000 pills had been counted. For the entire event, the Ashe County Sheriff s Office collected 71.234 dosage units with 847 of those being "controlled."The event was done by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the Na­ tional Committee for the New River and County of Ashe. Piecemakers give quilt to New River State Park Wil Petty jpetty9civitasmedia.com ENCORE 6 PERSON HOT TUB WITH LOUNOCR - S p e c i a l E v e n t P r i c i n g o n N O R D I C HOT T u b s ! - All S p a s M . n k e c l U u w n S o m e A s l o w A s liO"/o o f f - All S i z e s & M o d e l s H u g e S e l e c t i o n o f T u b s ! Factory Sponsored. Factory Seconds. Scratch and Dent Money saving COUPONS! FREE COVER LIFTER VALUED AT $250.00 FREE THERMAL COVER VALDED AT $430.00 WITH PURCHASE OF TUB. EXPIRES MARCH 30TH (While Supplies last) WITH PURCHASE OF TUB, EXPIRES MARCH 30TH FREE CHEMICALS VALUED AT $40.00 50"'" OFF SPA STEPS WITH PURCHASE OF TUB, EXPIRES MARCH 30TH WITH PURCHASE OF TUB, EXPIRES MARCH 30TH (While Supplies Last| N-Relaxation Pools & Spas SHwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC 336-566-7489 www.RnRpools.com The Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild pre­ sented a bird quilt to the New River State Park on Tuesday, March 11. The quilt features the various birds found in the region, and is a smaller ver­ sion of a larger quilt that was given away in a raffle last year, according to the guild's Publicity Chair. Vicki Duckworth. "This was a guild-wide project," Duckworth said. "A lot of people worked on various blocks and one of the quilters pieced it together with a long-arm quilt." Long-arm quilting is done on a piece of equpment similar to a sewing machine, which is made for quilting through multiple layers. There are two parts of making a quilt, which are piecing the top and then binding with backing a second layer. Duckworth said the guild started on its quilt about six months ago. "It wasn't a continuous piece of work, but when you have different people doing the individual blocks, you have to wait on them to complete the quilts, before finishing it up," she said. Between the months of April and October, the Piecemakers hoist a dozen Submitted photo 1 Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild pre­ sented a quilt to the New River State Park on Tuesday. March 11. Pictured are: guild members Peg Hofstetter, Sue Bradshaw, Lynda Harris. Mary Rodgers and Carol Skroch and park employees: Barbara Adams, Wendy Mahaffey and Joe Monpanarella. or so quilts in the state park's visitor center off U.S. 221. Duckworth said the guild has been appreciative of the cooperation between themselves and the rang­ ers. "They have been very nice to us," she said. "They let us hold their classes there sometimes." Now, the Piecemakers Quilt Guild hosts their meetings at 1:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of ev­ ery month at the Ashe Se­ nior Center. Every September, the guild hosts a Quilt Fair, which attracts between 2,000 and 2,500 people. Last year, the Quilt Fair was held in conjunction with the volunteer fair at Jefferson Station. Throughout the year, fije jilts Piecemakers make quit for families that have lost their homes or for seniors in the community. Duck­ worth said the guild has ap­ proximately 80 members. "We host a lot of differ­ ent classes and programs," Duckworth said. "All guests are welcome and we are always looking for new members." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Get your game on at www.jeffersonpost.com Invite ^ with our online your friends & host your own college basketball public or private l bracket pool! _ bracket contest! [Better Homes Furniture Co. L A I o r The laffNt SMiction of SRTU fakVnf A A UF2-Boy Rcdmm In the tm 527 E. Main | North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com \ T-<L•!<»*_. avul swjey J.I THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE SFRV1NO 4SI1F COC WfVi NOIU H foftOtlM MN< I, TO www. wjchevy, net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 8 Vol 89, Issue 25 $ . 0 10 FRIDAY. MARCH 28.201 Commission candidates make pitch for votes ByWII Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com Nine of 12 candidates running for Ashe Board of Commissioner seats were in attendance at Faith Fel­ lowship Church in Jeffer­ son to offer their reasons for running for one of three open seats on the board. In attendance were: Richard Blackburn, Larry Dix, Cabot Hamilton, Dan McMillian, Judy Porter Foe, Michael Pruitt, Bruno Richardson. Jeff Rose and Majorie Shinkle. Candi­ dates running that did not attend were: Lynn Graham, Gerald Price and William Sands. Despite the wintery weather conditions, an au­ dience of approximately 40 people filled the church to hear the candidates speak on issues and answer ques­ tions from members of the audience. The forum was spon­ sored by We the People of Ashe County, a consevative organization which is loose­ ly affiliated with the "Tea Party" movement. Graham Caddell, of local radio sta­ tion WKSK, was the mod­ erator for the forum. This forum comes before the May 6 Primary, when the field will be cut in half. Early voting will take place from Thursday April 24, through Saturday, May 3 at the Ashe County Court­ house and Fleetwood Fire Department. As the forum began, each candidate was given five minutes to talk about them­ selves, their beliefs and the changes they wanted to bring to the county. After­ ward, three questions from the audience were present­ ed to all of the candidates at the meeting. Shinkle was the first speaker. She is a Pennsyl­ vania native and wants to focus on economic develop­ ment and have the county's See Votes I 6 Wrf Petty | Jefferson Post Candidates at the Commissioner Forum hosted by We The People of Ashe County discussed their goals for the county. They are (from left:) Richard Blackburn. Larry Dix. Cabot Hamilton. Dan McMillian. Mikey Pruitt. Judy Porter Poe, Jeff Rose, Bruno Richardson and Majorie Shinkle. Bad hay season strains local farmers By Alan Bulluck abuMuckflkivitasmedia com While it may not yet look or feel like it, winter has officially drawn to a close and spring has sprung, and that's a blessing for many horse and livestock owners in Ashe County. "In past years, we have used around 600 bales (of hay) over the winter, but we've blown past that in 2014," Ann Lisk, owner of Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary, in Glendale Springs, said. The heavy, summer rains and bitter cold temperatures are to blame for the overall bad hay year. "it wasn't the- uvrtevt haymaking sfukdn for us (Ashe counfy)." Micah Orfield, Ashe County extension agent for livestock with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, said. "The rain had a lot to do with the hay pro­ duction this year." In 2013, the High Country experienced an early, warm spring. See Farmers I 6 West .Jefferson UMC donates to Sharing Center ByWII Petty jpettyflkivitasmedia.com On Wednesday, March 19, members of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church Kid's Club dropped off donations they had raised for the Ashe County Sharing Center. The products donated were raised during the church's "Souper Bowl for Sharing" event which was held Super Bowl Sunday. Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post A horse enjoys fresh hay at Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 Photos by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Right: Trey Yates and Melena Howell bring in donations to the Ashe County Sharing Center on Wednesday, March 19. The donations came from the West Jefferson UMC's Kids Club who donated the items raised from their "Souper Bowl for Sharing" event. Above: Pictured are: (front from left: Conner Howell. Wesley Thompson. Graydon Shepherd, Trey Yates, (second row:) Melena Howell (back row from left:) Kate Yates. John Emory Yeates. Dr. Perry Miller. Erin Shepherd. Carrol Howell and Michael Sexton. Mixed drink referendum on the horizon for Jefferson Lansing Aldermen hold meeting on park expansion By Wil Petty jpettyflkivitasmedia com The Lansing Board of Alder­ men met in a public, special session on Monday, March 24, to discuss the future of the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. The meeting comes after the town was approved by the county for $25,000 to help with matching a grant to quali­ fy for the park's renovation and $14,000 to be used for funding a part-time paid position to oversee the project. Alderman Michelle Slat ion said the $14,000 is a continu­ ation of the "bigger picture" put forth by the town and the park's expansion. "We already said GLAD (Greater Lansing Area Devel­ opment) is going to handle the day-to-day actions of the han­ dling of this project," Slaton said, "SoI don't see how this is that different." The board unanimously vot­ ed to create a line item in the town's budget to send monthly i m Petty | Jefferson Post Members of Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD) and the Lan­ sing Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Monday. March 24 to discuss future plans for the Lansing Creeper Trail Park expansion. Bee Natural Salon on April 12. "I think we can get individ­ ual donations," Lansing Mayor George Rembert said. "This is feasible, it can happen." Alderman Dylan Lightfoot also emphasized that this is not an "all or nothing situation," as far'as completion of the park goes. Mentioning, if they have to eliminate, for example, the do so. Right now, the town is try­ ing to determine what its funds will be and the treasurer will decide what will be in Lan­ sing's best course of action. Board members discussed what they said are misunder­ standings relating to how the project is being funded, and what the funds are going to­ ward. Members of the Lansing Board of Aldermen, as well as the mayor of Lansing are not paid positions, and do their work as public service. Also. Lightfoot said the con­ tract's language needs to be specific about where the mon­ ey is going (GLAD) to elimi­ nate any confusion. "The money is not going to Ann Rose, it is going to the GLAD project manager." Light­ foot said. "There were two or three of them before her. She may not be the GLAD Project Manager in a few years when this project is completed." In addition, the money will be contract income and Rose will be taxed. The Board also expressed support for Rose receiving the money because of the work she has put into the project for the last year. "I also have explained (to residents) that Ann has worked for over a year, free of See Aldermen I 6 By Alan Bulluck abuMuck0civrtasniedia.com Voters in the town of Jefferson may soon be voting on whether or not to allow busi­ nesses to serve liquor by the drink. At the monthly meeting of the Jeffer­ son Board of Aldermen, on Mar. 25, Al­ len Pruitt. owner of Coaches Sports Grill, asked the board to consider allowing vot­ ers the opportunity to vote on a mixeddrink referendum, and they obliged. The board unanimously voted to give town manager Cathy Howell the authority to start the process of looking into a pos­ sible referendum. See Drink [6 Alan Bulluck|Jefferson Post Allen Pruitt. owner of Coaches Sports Grill, in Jefferson has asked the Board of Aldermen to consider a mixed drink referendum. �PAGE 2 FRIDAY MARCH 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court decisions • The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held March 20, with the Honorable Jeanie Houston presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Vicki Bledsoe: (M) school attendance law vio­ lation — 2 counts. (J) PJC. Students must ride bus, have a doctors note if out or late, call by 10 a.m. if ab­ sent or tardy. Christopher L. Camp­ bell: (M) cruelty to ani­ mals, (M) abandonment of an animal — cons. (P) not guilty (J) guilty, 120 days suspended sentence, 18 months supervised pro­ bation. $529.05 restitution for vet bill, $100 plus CC. Can't own or possess any pets. Israel Boone Church: (T) driving while impaired, (M) simple possession of schedule IV controlled sub­ stance, (M) misdemeanor probation. (J) CRV 60 days active. Zackary A. Claybomb: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (P) no con­ test (J) PJC. CC. Michael J. Dish man: (M) defrauding drug/alcohol screen (J) guilty. 120 days active. Barry Edwin Houck: failure to report and tag biggame (P) no contest (J) guilty. 20 days suspend­ ed sentence. 12 months un­ supervised probation $35 plus CC. Surrender hunting license for one year, can't violate wildlife laws. David Wayne Lee: (M) possession of drug para­ phernalia. (M) simple pos­ session of schedule II con­ trolled substance — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months supervised pro­ bation. $100 plus CC. Steven D. Miller: (T) driving while impaired (P) (M) County Cl'illlC report no contest (J) guilty. 180 days NC DOJ, suspended sentence, 12 months super­ vised probation, 72 hours CWS. $500 plus CC. Brian Anthony Mullis: (F) obtain controlled sub­ stance by fraud or forgery — 3 counts (J) guilty, 120 days suspended sentence, 12 months supervised pro­ bation. Catalino V. Perez: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation. 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. Trent L. Smith: (M) in­ jury to real property (J) guilty, 45 days suspended sentence. 12 months super­ vised probation. $250 resti­ tution, CC. Nikol Mam Young: (M) misdemeanor larceny (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation. CC. Can't be on property of WalMart. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment continued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ 1- i( If! • f^H| —1 iV .,- ' ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated ACHS inarching band to get new uniforms By Alan Bulluck March 10 Randy Brian Shelton, 37, of Jefferson was charged with probation violation. Bond information and re­ lease date are unavailable. Bobby Dean Taylor Jr., 30, of West Jefferson was charged with assault on a female. Bond information is unavailable. Taylor was re­ leased the next day. March 12 Patrick Scott Rigsbee, 22, of Fleetwood was charged with probation violation. Bond information and re­ lease date are unavailable. March 13 Timothy Wade Bare, 45, of Jefferson was charged with four counts of proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $2,000. Bare has not been released. € March 14 Justin Paul Holdaway. 23, of Fleetwood was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $2,500. Holdaway was re­ leased later that day. Colleen Ann Blowers, 32, of Jefferson was charged with simple assault. Bond information is unavailable. Blowers was released the next day. Christopher Jean Shatley, 25, of West Jefferson was charged with second degree trespassing. Bond was set at $1,000. Shatley was released the next day. March 15 Wendy Louise Hopkins, 30, of West Jefferson was charged with simple posses­ sion of a Schedule II con­ trolled substance, simple FISH DAY!!! NOW IS THE TIME FOR STOCKING ! 'Channel Catfish 'Largemouth Bass 'Redear 'Bluegill (Bream) 'Koi 'Minnows 'Black Crappie (if Avail) 'Grass Carp 'Hybrid Catfish SOUTHERN STATES IN WEST JEFFERSON, NC SAT. APR. 5,8-9A.M. TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL 1-800-247-2615 ARKANSAS PONDSTOCKERS, INC possession of a Schedule ID controlled substance, posses­ sion of methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/distribute methamphetamine, posses­ sion of drug paraphernalia and alter/steal/destroy crimi­ nal evidence. Bond was set at $8,500. Hopkins has not been released. James Ray Arnold, 42, of Creston was charged with felony larceny. Bond was set at $5,000. Arnold was re­ leased later that day. Kristal Nicole Phillips, 33, of West Jefferson was charged with misdemeanor larceny. Bond was set at $500. Phillips was released the next day. ' March 16 Anthony Lee Day, 38, of Crumpler was charged with possession of a weapon of mass destruction and pos­ session of a firearm by a fel­ on. Bond was set at $25,000. Day has not been released. Jason Allen James, 38, of West Jefferson was charged with three counts of forgery of instrument, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting a public officer and proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $65,000. James has not been released. j abulluckCcivttasmedia com This fall, when the Ashe County High School Husky Vanguard Marching Band takes the field at home foot­ ball games, they'll be wearing new uniforms. On Tuesday, March 25, at the Ashe CountyBy A Board erf Education's 2014 Retreat and Budget Work Session, board members gave the go ahead to superintendent Dr. Todd Holden to authorize band director Carrie Mitchell to purchase 65 new uniforms. According to Dr. Holden, Mitchell has been pushing for the new uniforms for some time. The band uniforms cur­ rently in use were purchased in 1999. According to asso­ ciate superintendent Phyllis Yates, typical band uniforms have a "life span" of eight to 10 years, meaning the current uniforms are 15 years old. The uniforms are in poor shape and Yates said some band members have had to make do by piecing together and mending the uniforms themselves. Several board members questioned whether or not they would be setting a prece­ dent for other groups to press the board for new uniforms, Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Board of Education comb through information at the 2014-15 Budget Work Session. such as the football or bas­ ketball teams, but while the athletic department has three sources of funding, music has only two. Athletic teams are funded through money budgeted for the athletic department and monies raised via entry fees and booster clubs, whereas the marching band and cho­ rus rely on department mon­ ey and fundraisers. Board member Terry Wil­ liams said the one thing the athletic department has that the music department doesn't is "the gate," which translates into the price of admission. Dr. Holden informed the board that he had worked out a deal with Mitchell where he'd ask the board for match­ ing funds if the marching band could raise $10,000 on its own, which they did. 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Dealer retains �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MARCH 2«, 2014 PAGE 3 OBITUARIES WARREN SETZER JOHN R. LONG John R.Long diedpeaceful­ ly on March 20,2014, at Cov­ enant Village in Gastonia with his immediate family present. He was bom Jan. 11,1933, in Alleghany County, the son of the lateDr. Lester and Liltie Long. John graduated horn West Jeffereon High School and UNC-Chapel HilL He was a Korean War US. Army vet­ eran. He wotked for the ac­ counting firm of Ernst and Ernst and also at Ti-Caro in Gastonia. John was a member of the Piedmont Day Lily Chib and Fust Baptist Church, West Jef­ ferson. Survivois include his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia "Pat" Williams Long: son, Michael BrandonLongand wifeSteph­ anie of Rut Mill S.C; daugh­ ter, Susan Long Colone and husband, Marie of Belmont; sisters, Louise Cashaon of Cor­ nelius andLucy Miller of West Jefferson; grandchildren, Lo­ gan and Olivia Colone, Sydny and Madyson Long. A memorial service was held at Evergreen "A Quiet Place," in Belmont on Satur­ day, March 22.2014, with Rev. Dr. Joan Martin. The family received friends at the home of Pat Long. In lieu of flowers, memori­ als may be made to the Hu­ mane Society of Mecklenburg County, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, N.C. 28203. LOUISE JONES BARNETTE Louise Jones Bamette, of Grumpier and of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, March 21,2014, at her homein Crumpier. She was 83. B o r n tJan. 11, 1931, in Moores­ ville, she was a daughter of the late 1 B r u c e , Parker Jones and Rowena Williford Jones. Mra. Bamette was a gradu­ ate of MooresviUe High School and NC Baptist Hospital School of Nundng. She was retired ownerfoperator of Cus­ tom Products, Inc., which she and her husband founded in the basement of their home. Mrs. Bamette was a very ac­ tive member of Central United Methodist Church, Moores­ ville. She was a charter menv ber, afong with her husband, of Lake Norman Shrine Club. Mrs. Bamette was also a mem­ ber of Adah Chapter 258Order of Eastern Star. She wus a very strong and sensitive woman. Mrs. Barnette was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Lee Barnette; grandson, Lee IM r m*o r?I Warren Setzer, 64, of Zionville and the Creston Community, husband of Mary F. Setzer, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,March MARTHA MALIALA KOONTZ Mis. MarthaMaijala Koontz of Jefferson, died on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Wake Forest Univer­ sity Baptist Medical Center in WinstonSalem. She was 93. M r s . Bamette; and sister, Shiriey Jones Beaver McCalL She is survive*1 by kingtime friend and companion, Joe Stames; children. Lynda B. Rumple and husband, Tim of Mooresville, and Bill B. Bamette of Grumpier, grand­ sons, Jeff Bamette and wife, Rebecca, and Chris Morris and wife, Shannon; and great grandchildren, Ava Lea and Kayden Barnette and Mitchell and Mackenzie Morris. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Central United Methodist Church. Moores­ ville, with Rev. Randy Sherrill officiating. Burial followed in Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville. The family re­ ceived friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at Cavin-Cook Fu­ neral Home. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Growth Fund, 214 N. Academy St., Mooresville, NC 28115 or Shrineis Hospital for Children, do Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Char lotte, NC 28262. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the fam­ ily of Mrs. Bamette. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavincook.com. 28, 2014, at Profht's Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow inProfht's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-2 one hour prior to the service at the church. m Koontz was bom on Dec. 21, 1920 in Middle River, Minn., to Solo­ mon and Rina Hattanpaa Mai­ jala Mis. Koontz was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; as well as one infant brother, three sisters; and her husband, CliffordKoontz. Mis. Koontz foved work­ ing with fkiwers, making craft items, traveling and making homemade bread. She enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. Mia Koontz was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church, the church's UMW Group, Jefferson Homemaker Club and Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital AinriKary Mis. Koontz is survived by a daughter. Jorena K. Barnes of Millers Creek; sister, 01^ Massie of Tacnma Wa; grand­ son, Steven Barnes of Moores­ ville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services wiD be held at 3 pm on Thursday. March 27, 2014, at the Jeffer­ son United Methodist Church by Rev. Karen Miller and Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin. Burial fol­ lowed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 2-3 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to Jefferson United Methodist Church, RO. Box 236, Jeffer­ son, NC 28640. Whirls of comfort and re­ membrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Cha­ pel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Koontz's arrange­ ments. VIRGINIA ALEESE CUMMINGS Mrs. Virginia Aleese "Mom" Cummings of West Jefferson died on Sunday, March 23, 2014. at her home. She was 84. Mrs. Cummings was born on Jan. 25. 1930 in G r e e n Cove, Va., to James William and Ora Blevins Neces­ sary. Mrs. Cummings was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, three brothers; and grandson. Alex Graham. Mrs. Cummings was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church. She en­ joyed gospel music and loved being around people. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Mrs. Cummings is sur­ vived by her husband. James Junior Cummings; daughter, Kathy Ann Pratt of Castlewood, Va.; daugh­ ter, Melissa Diahann Stike and husband David of Warrensville; son. Rex Wil­ liam Cummings and fian­ cee Sherrie of Crumpler; son, Jeffery Eugene Cum­ mings and wife Jennifer of Fleetwood; daughter, Dedra Cummings Day and husband Jeff of West Jef­ ferson; son, John Franklin Cummings of Crumpler; sister, Pat Marple of Inde­ pendence. Va.; brother. Ken Necessary of Mountain City, Tenn.; sister. Myrtle Revercomb of Stanton, Va., brother. James Necessary of Green Cove, Va.; sister. Shelby Kondas of Hillsville, Va.; 15 grandchildren sev­ eral great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 27. 2014, at Wel­ come Home Baptist Church by Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. Dennis Blevins. The family received friends fol­ lowing the service. In lieu of flowers me­ morials may be made to: Welcome Home Baptist Church, c/o Brittany Phil­ lips, 300 Campbell Glenn Lane, Fleetwood, NC 28626. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Cummings' arrangements. Area Births Testerman Rebecca and Joe Testerman, of Grassy Creek, an­ nounce the birth of their son, Samuel Jack Testerman, bom March 7, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed eight pounds WANTED: YOUR DRAIN'S WORST ENEMY and four ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Jack and Carol Roten, Jerry and Millie Testerman. Siblings are Haley Tes­ terman, Weston Testerman, Lane Testerman, and Maelyn Testerman. Osornio-Silva LizbethSilva andRodolfo Osornio, of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, Darwin Osornio-Silva, bom March 19, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 14.3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. 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We don't ask for much. grease off surfaces water ^ Place food scraps in drains Help keep this guy out of your drains an d in the hands of the proper authorities! The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 «rww p?ad.oft| I �Public Opinion Page 4 "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Friday, March 28,2014 — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Our View Offering Ashe a new vision It is often difficult to de­ termine the level of support by county residents for their political leadership. Attendance at the monthly county commission meetings is not always the best barom­ eter. The meetings tend to be sparsely attended and letters sent to local newspapers, the Fbst included, are few and far between. Usually, those let­ ters arrive at our office when there is an issue that directly affects that person or gmup. As we all know,people talk a lot about how things should be different or changed, but those words are not always followed by action. The reluctance to act is un­ derstandable. It is a basic hu­ man emotion; most folks care a great deal about how their family, friends or neighbors might see them for speaking out, worried they might of­ fend others, or worse, create an enemy. However, some folks heartily embrace being defined as one way or an­ other politically and throw caution into tlie wind when speaking their mind. All too often, those words are not supported by deeds. Because of this, for most people, the only avenue to voice their approval or oth­ erwise about the county's leadership is through the bal­ lot box. But there is one other way to speak out - running for elected office. If the number of those fil­ ing for the three open seats on the , Count>' Commission were the only determining factor how effective the resi­ dents of Ashe County believe the current administration is meeting its challenges, there might be a large well of untapped anger bubbling beneath the surface of our electorate. And what is that number of folks filing for the three open seats on the board? Twelve. There are 12 men and women running for the three open seats on the Ashe County Board of Gimmissioners. There is also at least one person who is attempt­ ing tobe included on Novem­ ber's General Election ballot running as an Independent. That person is currently try­ ing to secure enough signa­ tures on a petition to qualify as a candidate. It takes a large measure of courage and commitment to act, putting oneself "out there" to run for political of­ fice. It also takes money. After the primary election on May 6, those 12 will be whittled down to six; three representing each political party. In the days running up to May 6, those vying for those six slots face a difficult chal­ lenge. Their most important be­ ing; how they want potential voters to define them? The current county admin­ istration, in some respects, has made that easier for the challengers. There has been the forced resignations of two county managers in two years; the change in the county's am­ bulance service provider and the questionable negotiations prior to awarding the new contract; and the ongoing construction issues at the county's airport, just to name a few. For the challengers, these issues are low-hanging fruiteasy to agree, or disagree, with. However, there are at least two major issues the county will be forced to ad­ dress in the coming months, economic development and local schools funding. Those issues will need the full atten­ tion of the commissioners. No one disputes economic development has been placed on the hackburner of county priorities since the forced resignation of Dr. Pat Mitch­ ell. who served in the dual capacity of ED director and county manager. The good news is the county will once again secure the services of an ED direc­ tor. But that is only one step. There needs to be a com­ prehensive strategy to move Ashe Giunty forward. While the private sector can play a vital role, the strategy must (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: omctorl. cctorkOcivtUsmedntom ADVERTISING: STAFF WRITERS: Wd Petty 336-846 7164 KtyWervrtasmedu ci TtreiaRoart L*i John Sear* > 7164 336-8467164 com 'ivaimeckacom AlanC BuRucfc CLASSIFIED AOS Kay Hart There are three pieces of goodnews tractors collide after the apparent suicide about my favorite television program, of his talented daughter. (April 4,6,10) UNC-TVs NorthCarolina Bookwatch. UNC-Chapel Hill folkforist and scholar Fust, upcoming new programs feature William Ferrishas spent a lifetime collect­ some of North Carolina's most interest­ ing and celebrating voices of the South.In ing authors. "The Storied South: Voices of Writers and Artists," he UNC-Greensboro's Mi­ shares his favorite memo­ chael Parkers new novel ries of 26Southern writers, follows a North Carolina scholars, artists, and com­ man who packs up a truck, posers, including Eudora runs away from his trou­ Welty, Alex Haley. Alice bles here, and winds up in Walker, and Pete Seeger, Texas. On aused car lot,he (April ll,13,17) meets a woman who wants In "The Governor's to buy the same 1984 Buiek Lady." former WBTV an­ Eiectra that he had de­ chor Bob Inman takes us cided to buy. Inexplicably, inside the government of they buy it together. Then a southern state that could Darker brings the stories of be North Carolina. Cooper these two people and the Lanier, the new governor, car in to one surprising and D.G. Martin must deal with the possibil­ satisfying saga titled "AD I One on One ity that her husband, the have in this Wbrid." (The former governor, and cur­ program previews onUNCMX Friday March 28 at 9 pm and aireon rent presidential candidatePickett Lanier, UNC-TV Sunday March 30 at noon and is deeply involved in corrupt schemes to line the pockets of his supporters. (April Thursday, April 3 at 5 pjn) Marisha Pessl's debut novel "Special 18,20,24) In "What I Came to TeD You" by Topics in Calamity Physics," was one of The New York Times's 10 best fiction Tommy Hays, Grover, a 12-year-old boy txxjks of the year,a Times best seller, and in AsheviDe, has lost his mom in a traffic a critical success. We had to wait eight accident. He struggles and finds solace years for her second book, "Night Film." in creating art in a bamboo forest on a Like her fust book, it takes us on a wild lot near his home. Everything for him is and intriguing journey. This time the threatened when the lot goes up for sale. reader expfores the world of a mysterious Hayes wrote for a young audience, but filmmaker whose cult foflowere and de- his story has great appeal to readers of any age. (April 25,27, May 1) Real facts are the basis of North Caroli­ na State University Professor Elaine Neil Orr's fictional account, "A Different Sun; A Novel of Africa." The daughter of a preCivil War Southern slaveholder travels to Africa as the wife of a Baptist missionary to bring the gospel to the Yoruba people in what is now Nigeria. Orr, herself the daughter of Baptist missionaries, uses her characters and setting to tell a richly complex tale filled with universal themes and conflicts. (May 2,4,8) The second good news item: with the end of Festival's fundraising sj>ecial pro­ gramming, Bookwatch gets back its Sun­ day noon airtime onMarch 30in addition to its regular Thursday at 5 p.m. slot. Thirdly, some cable customers (in­ cluding TimeWamer) have more oppor­ tunities. On Friday evening at 9 p.m., UNC-MX channel provides a preview of the upcomingSunday and Thursday pro­ grams. Also on MX on Friday evenings are programs like the McLaughlin Group, Charlie Rose, Tavis Smiley, another pro­ gram about bode called "WeD Read," plus re-airings of News-Hour and Wash­ ington Week in Review. Not a bad way to spend Friday evenings. Also watch anytime at http://video. unctv.org/program/nc-bookwatch/ D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. bv developed, facilitated and implemented by localgovern­ ment. While it might appear challenging, economic de­ velopment is a smooth road compared to the potholes the county will face addressing future school funding needs. There's more than just the construction and mainte­ nance of the county's school buildings at stake. Thedigital age is here, and. for the most part, Ashe Schools have yet to get in fhe game. Nearly ev­ ery county adjacent to Ashe provides its students either a laptop or computer tablet. Ashe doesn't. It's only a mat­ ter of time before the state requires students to plug in, and every county better be prepared to open its wallet, because that is considered lo­ cal funding. Does the current leader­ ship of the county have the widespread support of the public? It's impossible to make an absolute determination, but according to the nine women and men who tossed their lots into the political arena, no. Now, they must offer the county's voters their vision of a prosperous and growing Ashe. Civitas Media. LLC 336-846-7164 New book, times, and authors for Bookwatch 3368467164 jbuRuctfcivtlasmedia com 336-8467164 KharWcivitasntMia com 203W. 2nd St. Periodical postagepaid in West Jefferson.NC 28694 POSTMASTER; Sendaddress changes to: Jefferson Post P.O.Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694-0808 1 *AC Pm.vc_V\**T*44 Cfc Give the president more power Congress should give also goals and guidelines for President Barack Obama any potential trade agree­ more power — when it ments. What TPA really does comes to the issue of free is allow the executive branch trade, that is. to work out the details with Conservatives and consti­ other countries without hav­ tutionalists are rightly con­ ing to shuttle back and forth cerned about re- ______ _____ to Capitol Hill cent arrogations during negotia­ or abuse of tions. power by the ex­ Unfortu­ ecutive branch. nately. trade They should promotion au­ demand greater thority expired oversight by in 2007. Con­ Congress and gress has yet the courts when to reauthorize it comes to the it. That's been capricious im­ bad news for plementation of exporters and the Affordable consumers in Care Act and states such as John Hood the misuse of North Carolina John Locke Foundation IRS resources that thrive on to punish politia robust global cal adversaries. trade in goods, But our constitutional sys­ services, and ideas. tem does make the president According to federal data the primary representative crunched by the Business of the American public on Roundtable, some 1.2 mil­ matters of foreign and trade lion jobs in North Carolina policy. That's why every relate to international trade chief executive since 1974, in some way. That's more Democrats and Republicans than one out of every five alike, have received trade workers in the state. They promotion authority (TPA) include employees of manu­ from Congress to fashion facturers that produce and free-trade agreements. export medicines, industrial Under TPA, the legisla­ chemicals and machinery, tive branch retains the ulti­ tractors, fibers and yarns, mate policymaking power by auto parts, and consumer ratifying the resulting agree­ products. They include em­ ments on an up-or-down ployees of agribusinesses vote. Lawmakers also exert that produce, process, and their authority at the begin­ export swine, poultry, pea­ ning of the process by giving nuts, tobacco, strawberries, presidents not only TPA but and other produce. They include workers in research labs, law firms, and finan­ cial institutions. They work in factories, warehouses, of­ fice towers, and small start­ ups housed in abandoned storefronts and retrofitted garages. Most of these North Caro­ lina exporters are owned and managed by Americans. But there are also hundreds of foreign companies with significant investments, here in plants, equipment, and personnel. Nearly 200,000 state residents work for for­ eign-owned companies. To the extent that wider trade agreements foster more di­ rect foreign investment in the Tar Heel State, that num­ ber will grow. North Carolina's biggest export markets are Canada ($8.1 billion in goods and services sold in 2012), China ($3.4 billion), Japan ($2.8 billion). Mexico ($2.8 bil­ lion), Britain ($2.1 billion) and Germany ($1.6 billion)] But there are also hundreds of millioas of potential cus­ tomers in Southern Asfa^ sub-Saharan Africa, and Lat­ in America that would buy our exports if trade barriers came down. Of course, trade is a twoway street. North Carolina consumers also benefit tre­ mendously when they are allowed to buy goods and services from abroad. Some enjoy the wider variety 0f products. Others are pleased to stretch their dollars fur­ ther. Either way, real living standards rise. The average North Carolina family o four saves about $10,000 i year because of past trade liberalizations. Does free trade sometime: result in business contrac tions and job losses? Yes, it specific industries or circum stances. But the economii gains still outweigh the loss es. That doesn't mean the resulting dislocations aren' painful, and deserving of re sponse by the public and pri vate sectors. It is not in th< public interest, however, te attempt to wall off any com pany or sector from interna tional competition. It hurt consumers in the short rui and fails to save outmodei firms in the long run. It onl; delays the inevitable adjusi ments. North Carolinians ar capable and willing to em brace the realities of the 21s century — including th demands of an increasing! global market. Presider Obama says he wants Cor ^ress to reauthorize trad promotion authority. Mos Republicans and Democrat say they agree. The soone they act, the sooner we wi see new trade agreements t create new jobs for the man North Carolinians who n main out of work. Time to make the deal. H°°d is president of the John Loci foundation. For more informatio visit www.johnlocke.org. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 The meaning of Christ's Testament Sometimes we may won­ the sins (if people would be­ der where to find answers lieve in Him). "And for this to our questions in the cause he is the mediator of Scriptures, or where to find the new testament, that by answers when means of death, other people for the redemp­ question our tion of the trans­ belief system. gressions that For instance, were under the we know Je­ first testament, sus died on they which are the Cross and called might re­ rose again on ceive the prom­ the third day, ise of eternal but why did inheritance." Jesus have to (Hebrews 9:15, die and how KJV). As our do we explain Mediator, Jesus to others how places Himself we know for between our sin Leila Harris sure that His and God's judg­ death makes ment. a difference Now then, to us? we may wonder about the This question is ex­ word testament and it's plained fully in the Book of significance to us today. Hebrews. In the Old Tes­ We also find that answer, tament, God had a set of "For where a testament is, stern rules and regulations there must also of necessity for His people, and certain be the death of the testator. sacrifices had to made for For a testament is of force each sin. Jesus came to after men are dead: other­ make one sacrifice for all of wise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. "(Heb 9:16-17). All the sins of believ­ ers were paid for by Jesus when He died on the Cross. With His last breath His Testament became everlast­ ing—the testament that we are His, and in Him, we are forgiven. "But God commendeth his love toward us. in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." (Rom 5:8-9). We all know that someone's last will and testament is an appropria­ tion of their final wishes for their worldly goods. Christ is in charge of all Heavenly goods—everything was made by him. "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made." (John 1:3). Believing in Him means that we are included in His last will and testament; we are part of the inheritance of the Kingdom of God; and our place in Heaven is se­ cured, because our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. 'And whoso­ ever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." (Rev 20:15). It is never too late to be included in this Book, never too late to accept Christ as our Savior, until our last breath because, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." (Heb 9.27). • We all know that we will die one day. Until that day comes, there is hope that someone will accept Christ into their hearts. Because if they do not do it before they die, it is then too late. After he confessed Jesus as Lord, Jesus told the thief on the cross beside him, "And Jesus said unto him. Verily I say unto thee. To­ day shalt thou be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43). After death comes the Judgment Day for each hu­ man being as they stand before God and face His wrath for their sins. If we have accepted Christ, He is standing there with us. He will say to God that we are spotless and blameless, be­ cause He has paid the debt for our sins. "Wherefore he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him. seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." (Heb 7:25). No one else can stand there with us and provide pardon for us—only Jesus Christ. Our pastor cannot do it, our parents cannot do it, our friends cannot do it, nor anyone else that has ever lived—only Jesus. This is so important to examine in our hearts, be­ cause there are times when we meet people and try to witness to them, only to be confronted with a multi­ tude of excuses about cer­ tain people who are hypo­ crites in their walk of life, and that is the reason they won't go to Church or why they want no part of Chris­ tianity. It is so important to explain that these "hypo­ crites" are not a part of that person's own Judgment Day and will provide no ex­ cuse before God Almighty. Those who allow "hypo­ crites" to stand between them and God need to re­ alize that, in (act, they are allowing this "excuse" to keep them out of Heaven. They are putting this "hyp­ ocrite" between them and God, rather than allowing Jesus to intercede with them before God. This is when we explain that, "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salva­ tion." (Heb 9:28). It is a done deal on Judg­ ment Day. Do we want to stand before God all alone? Or do we want to stand be­ fore God with Christ by our side? CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in March and April 10:30 sun. "Heaven is for Real" The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Mar­ tin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death experi­ ences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heav­ en is for Real", which is com­ ing out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is lo­ cated off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs.Pastor David Jones and congregation in- vite you to attend. March 30 11 aan. Midway Baptist Church invites you to join them as they host the south­ ern gD6pd group, Three Bridges in concert. A love offering will be taken. Pastor Steve LeaShomb and con­ gregation welcome you to come and worship. 11 a.m. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker at Blue Ridge Baptist church. They have Sunday school at 10 a.m. Pastor Larry Powers and congregation invites the public to attend. 6 p.m. 5th Sunday Sing­ ing at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Join us for a great evening of mu­ sic, singing and fellowship. Finger loud to follow lite Barnett St. • West Jefferson service. Pastor Steve Goss, held at 7th Day Adventist Creek Baptist Church on in the Silas Creek commu­ Brother Elbert Graybeal, Church. You are invited to Mulatto Mountain Road. All nity. committee members and in­ April6-9 and congregation invite you attend. terested persons are urged to March 31- April 4 7 pan. Revival Services to attend. 7 pan. Revival Services attend. The meeting is open will be held at Volney Bap­ 6 pan. Singing Program will be held at Ebenezer will begin at Sugar Tree Bap­ to the public. tist Church, Volney, Va. April 5 Community Church. Still tist Church. Rev. Jeff Dollar Bro. Tommy Worth preach­ 6 p.m. Special Singing. ing each night. Pastor, Bro. Blessed will be the featured will be bringing themessage. guest. Refreshments will be Rev. Jim Greer and congre­ Partners Memorial Baptist Douglas Halsey and congre­ Church will have special gation invite everyone to at­ served in the fellowship hall gation invite you to attend. singing each first Saturday tend. The church is located April 1 following the program. The 7 pan. The Ashe Really night of the month. The New on Volney Road, a half-mile church is located in Laurel Springs off N.C. 88. Pastor Cares Committee will 1* Covenant Singers which is a off N.C. 16. David Jones and congrega­ meeting for its quarterly Blue Grass Gospel Group April 6-10 tion invite you. Come as you meeting in the Ashe Bap­ will sing April 5, 2014. You 7 pan. Revival Services tist Association Conference are invited to attend. are. 7 pan. Quarterly Satur­ will be held at Mountain 6 - 7 p a n . A n E v e n i n g Room. All committee mem­ with Michael Combs will bers and interested persons day Night Singing will be View Baptist Church. Rev. be held at Bald Mountain are urged to attend. The held at Landmark Baptist Sonny Thomas from Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Law­ meeting is open to the pub­ Church. Featured singers Freewill Baptist Church in will include Bro. Tony Pot­ Glendale Springs will be the rence Goodman invites you lic. ter and wife. Sherry. Pastor guest preacher. Special mu­ to attend. For more informa­ April 3 7 pan. Ashe Baptist As­ Charlie McCoy and the con­ sic nightly. Pastor Denton tion, call 877-1550. 6:30 pan. Warrensville sociation Executive Com­ gregation invite everyone to Hart and congregation in­ Community Sing will be mittee will meet at Beaver attend. Landmark is located vites everyone to attend. Beaver Creek Christian Church 846-1954 Pastor Todd Brewer 1670 Mr. 846-3795 Pastor Stovoii LeaShomb West Jefferson • Since 1890 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. • 6:00 p.m W.to.toBT Mb Stofr - 7:00 p.m. West Jefferson Unrtec Methodist Church Ml. Jefferson Baptist Church Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Ractor - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phono - 982-3076 Flat Assembly of Cod Church 816 1111 1. lawnncB Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. 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Wifrmder Servks 7:00 p.m. 6f W* htBBfrl 846-7481 �PAGE 6 FRIDAY, MARCH 28,2014 JEFFERSON POST Farmers Votes From Page 1 From Page 1 Lisk said many people ex­ included livestock and feed pected to cut hay in early June losses, and any additional and again in early August. expenses resulting from the However, rainfall totals for losses to purchased forage or the summer approached near- feedstuff. record levels. "The 2014 Farm Bill pro­ In July, a little over 24 inch­ vides a strong farm safety es of rain lefl in Phillips Gap, net to help ranchers during, 15 inches in Warrens\ille and these difficult times," Garcia 14 in West Jefferson, accord­ stated in a press release. "I ing toRaysWeather.com urge producers to keep thor­ So mudi rain fell, "a lot of ough records. We know these folks never got another crop disasters have caused serious in," Lisk said. economic hardships for our "It is extremely rare to get livestock producers and well two to three cutting; of hay in do all we can to assist in their the mountains," Lisk said. recovery." Cows can eat wet hay, but it The FSA recommends that can cause significant harm to owners and producers record ahorse. all pertinent information or "The moisture will create natural consequences, such as: mold inside the bale and can • Documentation of the kill a horse," Lisk said. "It can number and kind of livestock cause a horse to colic andif left that have died, supplemented untreated, can lead to death." if possible by photographs or While hay does well in the video records of ownership snow, the colder it is, the more and losses. hay horses and livestock need • Dates of death supported to survive. by birth- recording or pur­ According to Orfieki, some tattle spend much of the win­ chase receipts. • Costs of transporting ter "in maintenance" - lactatlivestock to safer grounds or ing and getting ready to calve. So the cattle have to keep to move animals to new pas­ warm and maintain energy tures. • Feed purchases if sup­ levels, all at the same time. "We started off the winter plies or grazing pastures are pretty good," Orfield said. destroyed. • Crop records, including "As we get (Jose to the end of seed and fertilizer purchases, winter, that's when well have to start looking for more hay."« planting and production re­ By the end ofFebruary, Lisk cords. • Pictures of on-farm stor­ had already gone through her entire budget of hay for the age facilities that were de­ stroyed by wind or flood wa­ winter. "We brought in tractor ters. • Evidence of damaged trailer loads of hay from as far away as Ohio and upstate farmland. Livestock producers in New York," Lisk said. "Many |x*ople formed co-ops to share Ashe Gxinty who've been adversely affected by severe in the trucking expense." Still, Lisk said a rainy year winter weather are urged to visit www.fsa.usda.gov or the is preferable to a dry one. In March, US. Department AsheAlleghany County office of Agriculture's form Service at 134 Government Circle, Agency (FSA) Administrator Suite 101, Jefferson, NC to Juan Garcia put livestock pro­ learn more about FSA pro­ ducers on notice, urging them grams and loans. to keep thorough records if •Alan Bulluck can be reached at they were at all effected by (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @> adverse winter weather. This abulluck. workforce better serve indus­ try. "One of the reasons I am running isIfed like the voic­ es here are unheard." she said. "I want to hear their voices and make the choices from that." Next was McMillian. the county's former manager and an Ashe County native. McMillian focused on eco­ nomic development, as well as tourism in the county, but feels there needs tobe chang­ es in the county. "I feel good about what has happened in the county in the past," he said. "I don't think we are doing every­ thing we should be doing for economic development and education for the county as a whole." Pruitt was next, and is an Ashe County native and veteran of the US. Navy. He focused on the strides the county has made in tourism through their promotion of festivals and businesses, but thinks all parts of the county should have those benefits. "Jefferson. West Jeffer­ son and Lansing have made great strides in the previous years," he said. "Now it is time for other parts of the county to be noticed." Next was Dae, the only incumbent who was at the forum. Foe focused on the board's work of providing money to Lansing for its park expansion as well as working to expand the Ashe County Airport. Still, she mentioned the main focus of the county should be jobs. "I have found that we all have the same problem, and that is needing jobs," she said. "(We need) jobs that AMERICA'S BEST SELLING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS "Most Installs •WINDOWI Are Completed In INSTAMED] Just One Day!" /Vhite double hung up to 4x6j ft See store for details ! x ^ ^ \ Sanplr the Bast lor Lata" FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 Or visit our showroom: 1802 River Street, Wilkesboro N.C. 28697 WindowWorldFoothills.com m srflCC-l tW» Window Wild,! fmixltive » tmiafwndontlv uwmd ond opwaM by Window Wo.Id at K Window Win I' , Id will allow citizens to make a decent living." After Foe, was Blackburn who served 33 years in Ashe County as a principal and a teacher. In addition, he has served two terms as a com­ missioner. "The work that commis­ sioners do is complicated and it is serious work." he said. "Not only do commis­ sioners need to be informed on the regulatory and statu­ tory issues (...) but also it is important when they have to make those tough decisions, they intepret them to the public." Next was Richardson, who works in the community as a coach and focused on Ashe County needing to have jobs. "I have been raised here and I love Ashe County, that's the reason I am run­ ning." he said. "We need to entice businesses to come here, because it is a great place to live." The next speaker was Dix, who works as a graduation coach at Ashe County High School He said he would base his decisions on the county's residents, the issues and what he feels is right, rather than politics. "1 am running for county commissioner because I am concerned where Ashe County is heading or not heading," he said. "1 think Ashe County needs a vision. People without a vision will perish." Rose, West Jefferson's Police Chief, was the next speaker. He said Ashe County needed to have more transparency within its gov­ ernment. "I want to bring account­ ability to the board of Ashe County," he said. "By that, (I mean) if we say or do some­ thing. we have it out in the open." The final candidate intro­ duced was Hamilton, the executive director for the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. Hamilton said he is not a poltician, but a businessman with over 50 years erf experience. "We have got to find a way to get more jobs in the county," he said. "Too many people are unemployed and there are too many families that are hurting." The fust question asked was about education, and more specifically, Common Core. The Common Core objectives are handed down by the federal and U.S. state governments, meaning the Board of Commissioners have little to no say on its future. Most responses had an emphasis of saying the Board of Commissionershad no say about the changes. "As county commissioner, there is not too much we can do about it," Foe said. "As voters, parents and grandparents, we can make changes." McMillian said Common Core implementation should be handled closer to home, but should be done through the local Boardof Education. Dix said "Education starts at home." Candidate Rose said Com­ mon Core is state mandated. "The county commission­ ers won't be able to change it," he said. The next question was about how the candidates see Ashe County heading into the "22nd Century." Most responses involved economic development, edu­ cation and promoting indus­ try. Hamilton said there was a plan already underway, similar to Caldwell County, where they are tryinghard to promote the county. Still it would not happen overnight. "It's OK to say you want to see Ashe County grow, but you have got to have a plan," he said. "It doesn't happen by just talking about it." Pruitt said he would like to see Ashe County grow through incubation and entrepreneurship in the county. "I would like to see Ashe County grow from within," he said. Blackburn said the county needs to keep its rural charm intact. In addition, he placed an emphasis on vocational education and quality of life infrastructure, such as parks and recreation. The final question was on the topic of transparency, and all candidates expressed support for an ojien govern­ ment, as well as having an open door policy on why items were voted on, how they were voted on and what it would mean for the county. In addition, Richardson said the public's input is just as important as the commis­ sioners' votes. "I think when the major is­ sues come up, we need more responses from the public," he said. Pruitt said. In 2007, voters in West Jefferson approved a mixed drink referendum, 226-151. Since then, several bars and restaurants such as Boondocks Brewing Ihp Room and Restaurant and The Hotel Tavern, among others, have sprung up, breathing new life into the town. "In order to save what I've built, I need it (liquor by the drink)," Pruitt said. "The town needs it." Alderman Mark John­ ston voiced his agreement. "We need to be able to retain theses businesses," Johnston said. "Whatever will pull people over here, we need people over here." Johnston cited the added tax revenue as a benefit to businesses offering liquor by the drink. Johnston also noted that if a restaurant chain such as Chili's or Applebees wants to move to the area, they'll bypass Jefferson because of the regulation. In addition to Johnston, Mayor Bluferd Eldreth and aldermen Wes Williams and Max Yates were pres­ ent at the meeting. In other business, How­ ell said she is working on an official proclamation honoring the late Franklin "Junior" Anderson Jr. Anderson, who passed away on Feb. 22, served on the Board of Aldermen for 22 years. Howell also told the board that due to new regu­ lations, all street signs in Jefferson will have to be replaced by 2018. Street signs with all capital letters are being phased out. "It's not gonna be cheap," Howell said. Wll Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty Drink From Page 1 According to Howell, the board will have to pass a resolution and set a date for a special election before the public can vote on it. "We're losing business," Pruitt said. "We just don't have the business we thought we'd have." Pruitt said that many patrons often head to West Jefferson for cocktails once they discover such bever­ ages are outlawed in Jef­ ferson. "People close to me, good friends, they come in and tell me how much they like the place but eventually take off to West Jefferson," Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ abulluck. itl WaStoHL HC undo Aldermen M From Page 1 ROOFING TREE SERVICE ( • :> Ashe County Roofing \ | BOB'S TRIE SERVICE EM . 1- Serving the High Country "Fully Insured" . v • Tree Trimming I JflJk •. 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"The more information we are able to get out there, Ashe Count; Little Theatre's tyrii tea*. • Oil Changes • Mechanical Repairs •Tires • NC State Inspection 336-384-1571 1 MMNCHwrlWN Lansing,NC*" Can Your Customers Find You? o March 28, 29, 30 Friday & Saturday 7:30 pa, Sunday 2:00 pa Adults: S16 Students: S5 Include: ipphcabli ale tax Reserved Seat Tickets Available at the Ashe Arts Center Call (33DS4C-ARTS (2787) BP �ONLINE FRIDAY, MARCH 28,2014 Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan 1 lam. Sports Writer (386) 84<»-7l<»4 nhain(u cisitasnM-dia-ouii Wrestling fundraiser coming Tuesday By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Now that the Ashe County Mat Monsters wrestling season has ended, head coach Alex Wray and his kids are already starting to work and prepare for next season's events. The team will be hosting its third fundraiser this coming Tuesday at Pizza Hut in Jefferson. Between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., 10-percent of the proceeds will go towards paying for the Mat Monsters to attend an upcoming special wrestling camp hosted by professional MMA fighter and coach, Jeff Bedard. All tips will also go towards the fund. Bedard holds a 13-2-1 MMA record and is now the lead trainer at Compound Training Facility in Buford, Ga. Bedard only lost three wrestling matches during his high school career and won three state championships. In college, Bedard was a two-time All-American and was the 1988 NAIA National Champion. Bedard currenUy trains with some of the UFC's best fighters and is one of the cornermen for UFC lightweight Brian Bowles. The one-day wrestling camp featuring Bedard will be on Saturday, April 12 at Ashe County Middle School. It is $50 to attend l>oth sessions. Session one is from 10 a.m. until noon and session two is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The young wrestlers will learn tips and techniques on take downs, set ups, escapes and other funda mentals that will make the grapplers even better as they continue to learn and improve their skill. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the gym lobby and the camp fee can be paid by check, cash or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Jeff Bedard. if you would like more information on the fundraiser Tuesday or the camp coming up, call coach Alex Wray at (336) 620-1605. -Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @Na thanHam87 Jeff Bedard will be hosting a one-day wrestling training camp for young grapplers on April 12. Travel learns impacting prep sports Rarely in small towns do you see athletes that do not play for their respec­ tive high schools. Usually, athletes play at least one or two sports, sometimes even three sports to com­ pete against other schools, compete with teammates and most of all. just enjoy Photos by Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Above: Alexis Wray clears the ball out of Ashe's end of the field. Olivia Brettschneider moves the ball away from incoming Falcon strikers. Forbush edges Ashe County, 1-0 By Nathan Ham nham@civltasmedia.com A strong defensive effort kept the Lady Huskies in the game against the No. 3 ranked Forbush Falcons, but one goal would be all the visiting team needed to get the victory. Haley Lindsay netted the only goal of the game halfway through the first half and the Falcon defense held Ashe to just one shot on goal. The score could have been much worse for Ashe, considering they had to play one person down after Olivia Brettschneider received a red card in the first half. Senior goalkeeper Chrissy Simmons made several key saves to keep Ashe with­ , in striking distance, but the offense could not get through the Falcon hack line. Forbush improved to 5-2-1 overall while Ashe County fell to 1-4-1 overall. This was Ashe's second straight 1-0 de­ feat. The Lady Huskies will wrap up play this week with a conference match at Wilkes Central on Friday. Next week, Ashe is scheduled to play three games. The Lady Huskies travel to East Wilkes on Tuesday, Avery County on Thursday and North Wilkes on Friday. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 V -Y. • 3 i£2F- • » •ve 1 •pp •K,r * ' • the high school athletic life. Now, it seems like ath­ letes and parents are turn­ ing their attention towards travel leagues. First off, let me preface this by sayingI have abso­ lutely no problem with kids playing on travel teams and am certainly all for young athletes playing top notch competition and working with great coaches and get­ ting valuable experience. However, what bothers me, as someone that has followed prep sports for roughly the past 12 years, it is sad to see great athletes not playing for their own high school. Even here in Ashe County, it has become an issue that teammates and coaches have to deal with. I fully support athletes doing what they feel is best for their future, especially if they feel like they are des­ tined for great things as a potential college athlete. But doesn't it seem like a bit of a slap in the face to teammates and coaches that have expected these kids to play and suddenly, they don't show up? I also realize that playing with travel teams might get you more exposure to col­ All four coaches told me that they took pride in do­ ing everything they could to get collegiate coaches to take a look at one of their players, whether it is on film at first or in person. One coach told me he spe­ cifically tried to schedule But after talking to a few former athletes and even a handful of area coaches, it sounds like when it is all said and done, a coach has all of the power and ability in the world to get their star athletes seen. One player told me that he played some AAU bas­ ketball, but the best feed­ back and recognition he ever got was after his head coach sent video clips and made phone calls to college coaches. With this being such a touchy subject for players and parents, coaches and playersIspoke with did not want to have their names mentioned, and I respect­ fully honored that request. i talked to four area coaches, and though they each coached a different sport, the feeling was about the same: Kids should play for their high school and let their outstanding play speak for itself. in larger areas like Win­ ston-Salem, or in non-con­ ference and holiday tourna­ ments just for that reason. Another coach said that if he were a college coach, he would not even think about recruiting a player that did not play for their high school because in his eyes, it showed a lack of commitment to the sport when you can play travel league sports in the sum­ mer and play for your high school during the fall, win­ ter or spring. When you dedicate your­ self to a sport to the point where you want to play at the next level, you have to make some sacrifices. Abandoning your high school team does not seem like a sacrifice that a player should ever consider mak­ ing. lege couches and scouts. games for his teams to play •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @Na thanHam87 Hatchery-supported trout waters open April 5 The N.C. Wildlife Resourc­ es Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of hatchery-supported trout waters in 25 western coun­ ties at 7 am on April 5. The season will run through Feb. 28,2015. While fishing on hatcherysupported trout waters, an­ glers can harvest a maximum of seven trout per day, with no minimum size limits or bait restrictions. Streams and rivers in the Wildlife Commission's Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters Program are marked by green-and-white signs. ... Commission staff stocks these waters from March un­ til August every year, depend­ ing on the individual stream. A list of numbers and species stocked by month and county can be found on the Commis­ sion s website. Many of these waters are stocked monthly, although some heavily fished waters are stocked more fre­ 27 J* . quently. Gimmission personnel will stock nearly 907,000 trout, with 96 percent of the stocked fish averaging 10 inches in length and the other fish exceeding 14 inches. Stocked trout are produced primarily in two mountain re­ gion fish hatcheries operated by the Commission and are distributed along hatcherysupported streams where public access for fishing is available. While hatcherysupported trout waters are open to public fishing, many of those miles are privately owned. "Opportunities to fish on many of these hatchery-sup­ ported trout streams are only available through the support and generosity of landown­ ers," said David Deaton, fish production supervisor for the Wildlife Commission. "It'sim­ portant for anglers to respect the property that they're fish­ ing on and remember that landowners can take away ac­ cess if they feel their property is being misused." Deaton said that anglers can help prevent the loss of public access to fishing by: Respecting private profv erty and landowners at aD times; Removing all trash and lit­ ter bom fishing and parking areas; Parking only in designated areas and leaving driveways open for pass-through traffic; Closing andfor locking gates after use; and. Reporting wildlife viola­ tions by calling 1-80D6627137. For a completelist of aDw* ters in the Hatchery-Support­ ed Trout Waters Program, as weD as trout maps and week­ ly stocking summaries on hatchery-supported trout wa­ ters, visit the Commission's trout fishing page. Weekly stocking information appears online for seven days, and up­ dates are posted on Fridays after fish arestocked. Dout anglers should note that stocking for the Dan River, in northwest Stokes County, wiD occur as scheduled. For more information on fishing in public, inland wa­ ters, visit the Commissions website, wwwjKwfldlife.org or caO the Division of Inland Fisheries, 919-707-0220. �PAGE 8 JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 Ashe County Little Theatre 2014 Season gets underway this weekend By Alan Bulluck abultuck©civrtasfnedia com The 2014 season of the Ashe County Little Theatre (ACLT) gets underway this Friday at the Ashe Civic Center. "Mama Won't Fly," the first of four ACLT pro ductions this year, will run from Friday, March 28, through Sunday, March 30. Friday and Saturday showtimes are scheduled for 7 p.m. and Sunday's showtime is set for 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents. "Mama Won't Fly" is the story of a mother (Norleen), her daughter (Savannah) and daugh­ ter-in-law to he's (Hayley) Others in the cast include: Chris Arvidson, Maureen Dintino, Jeff Dreyer, Linda Dreyer, Dayne Hodges, Sophia Lopez, Edie Miller, Sydney Powell, Helen Roman, Jerry Roman, Bobby Jo Scott and Jim Williams. In addition to "Mama Won't Fly," the ACLT will present three other productions this season: "Les Miserables" (June), "Southern Fried Funeral" (August) and "Wait Until Dark" (October). Williams is enthusiatic about the ACLT's 2014 season. "We're excited about our shows this year," Williams said. "With four big productions this cross-country drive from Alabama to California. According to Program Director for the Ashe County Arts Council Rebecca Williams, "Their journey is filled with mishaps, includ­ ing the theft of their car and all their clothes, a near-fatal encounter at an underwear museum, a mad dash across the desert in a hijacked 18-wheeler and a riot­ ous detour to Vegas that ends in a brawl with an ordained showgirlAninister." The play features ACLT veteran Sharon Kasel as Norleen, Jill Gambill plays Savannah and Melissa Caudill plays Hayley. year, we have some chal­ lenges coming up." Williams is very pas­ sionate about the ACLT. "When I moved back to Ashe County, ten years ago, I began to participate in the Little Theatre again," Williams said. "I grew up in Ashe County and participated when 1 was a kid and a teenager." The ACLT is an allvolunteer based theatre group who make their home at the civic center in West Jefferson. Since 1972, ACLT has produced three to four plays per year. Williams encourages anyone who wishes to volunteer (production, lighting, sets,constumes, Alan Bulluck| Jefferson Post From left: Sharon Kasel. Melissa Caudill and Jill Gambill re­ hearse a scene from the Ashe County Little Theatre produc­ tion of "Mama Won't Fly." publicity and more), act 846-2787. or become involved in the Little Theatre in any Alan Bulluck can way, to call her at (336) (336) 846-7164 or be reached at on Twitter @al- bulluck. Commissioners proclaim week of April 6 'Week of the Young Child' Wil Petty ipetty^civitasmedia.com The week of April 6-12 in Ashe County will be known as the "Week of the Young Child," fol­ lowing an unanimous decision by the Board of Commissioners. A proclamation, read by the commissioners, states that the local organizations are "work­ ing to improve early learning opportunities, including early literacy programs, that can pro­ vide a foundation of learning for children in Ashe County." The Week of the Young Child is celebrat­ ed nationally and was created by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This year the theme is based on spring and is called "HOPS," which stands for Health Opportunities, Parenting and Support. The main event in Ashe County will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at Ashe Family Central. "Our mission is to advocate for children with special needs, to ensure services are in place to serve their needs and catch them up, ensuring children are identified early if they have a develop­ mental delay or issue," said Lynn Robinson, the early intervention and family support services for Ashe Services for Aging. "The earlier you find a delay and get ser­ vices in place, the more likely it is they are going to catch up." This year, to pro­ mote the week, the Ashe County B5 council is working with the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), Ashe County Schools, Ashe Memorial Hospital and other local groups to host a celebration in conjunction with a developmental screen­ ing and health fair. "We want to promote an awareness of devel­ opmental milestones," Robinson said, in refer­ ence of getting the signs out to parents, teachers and doctors. "If (chil­ dren) are not meeting those milestones, they can act on it." Robinson said the fair will provide tests for vision, hearing, weight and height. In addition, there will be promotions of other services within the county. Other events taking place within the week will be a photo oppor­ tunity with the Easter Bunny, as well as the Ashe County Public Library hosting pup­ pet making and child­ hood literacy programs. Robinson said the main focus will be on health and wellness. "In addition to having fun, we are hoping to i t o t I'llb-.nr.rO . have families really ben­ behind, helping them efit from a lot of promo­ get the services in place tion," she said. "(We'll to get them caught up." have) some screening and potentially catch Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter eWilPetty some children who are •- >tn«r| h i * t o . i t s ' o m n• • • * • • i rirvt««r>n' Wil Petty I JeffersonPost Members of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners listen to a presentation for a proc­ lamation naming the week of April 6-12 "Week of the Young Child" In the county. They are (from left:) Larry Rhodes, William Sands, Chairman Gary Roark, Gerald Price and Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe. Did you know thai 1,700 abused and neglected children in North Carolina will go to court alone? You can help. Become a Guardian ad Litem. Could you be ihe voice for a child? Stand up today to say, "I am for the child." More than 1,700 abused and neglected children in North Carolina go to court without someone to advocate just for them. • • Could you be a child's advocate In court? Could you speak up for their best interests? • Could you work side by side with an attorney? • Could you join 4.824 other volunteers In the state to say "I am for the child"? If so, becoming a Guardian ad Litem advocate could be a great opportunity for youI To find out more about GAL. find us at any of the links below or call 1-800-982-4041 www.rKfal.org North < jf't/nu GUARDIAN AD LITEM gj- faccbook.rom/ncGudrdtanAdlitem • rwni aovor an i~ <omn 0 volume* rforGAl A WHEN YOU DON'T NO ONE Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 YOU ANYMORE Jefferson Post (336) 846-7164 �PAGE 9 FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 28 • April 22 Ashe Community Foun­ dation Grant Opportunity is available online at www. nccommunityfoundation. org. The 2014 grant appli­ cation period will be open from March 14 - April 22, 2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grant-making in 2014 will not exceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Community Advance­ ment Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memo­ rial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Affiliate Grants Chairperson, 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfolks@ skybest.com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Library. March 28 The Friends of the Li­ brary recently received a nice donation of romance novels. On the cart: Love-in­ spired romance paperbacks and regular romance paper­ backs are all 5 for $1. This is the perfect time to find those romance authors and series needed to complete collections at home. In the gift basket department, Eas­ ter Baskets for kids are on display in the Friends Gift Shop. This is usually the biggest basket sales of the year, and the Basket Crew has been working ahead of time to have a wide selec­ tion ready. Regular rabbit may reproduce handily, but it takes time for toy rabbits and other animals to choose a book, a basket, and other things to make children happy. Come in early to help our diligent volunteers keep up with the demand. Sales run through March 28 March 28 - 30 7:30 p.m. Mama Won't Fly. A play about an out­ rageously hilarious cross­ country road trip, when Sa­ vannah promises to get her mother, Norleen from Ala­ bama to California in time for her brother's wedding. The final show will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2014. All performances are held at the Ashe Civic Cen­ ter, 962 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson. All seating is reserved. The tickets are $16 adults and $5 students and are available at the door, • the Ashe Arts Center, and by phone. For more informa­ tion visit, www.ashecountryarts.org, or call 336-8462787. March 29 5 - 8 p.m. Pinto Bean Supper. The Riverview Community Center is hav­ ing a pinto bean supper with all the trimmings. Gospel singing by The Pine Mountain Boys and Gaining Ground. The cost per plate is $7 adults, and $4 children 4 -10. Children under 4 eat free. March 31 Noon: Picnic in the Park. Start the spring sea­ son out right. Bring a picnic lunch and meet at the New River State Park's Visitor Center for a quiet picnic overlooking the New River. An optional, short reflective activity will be given. Come out and enjoy the changing seasons. 6:30 p.m. Les Miserable* Auditions will be held at the Ashe Civic Center spon­ sored by Ashe County Little Theatre. April 1 7 P.m. Eighth Ashe County Choral Festival will be held in the Ashe County High School Audi­ torium. Each school chorus will perform a selection. There will be an elemen­ tary mass selection, middle school and high school mass selection and the final all school mass selection will be Shenandoah. Other se­ lections will include Sing Hosanna and On the Sunny Side of the Street. Admis­ sion is $3 per person. Tick­ ets are available in advance from the Ashe County Arts Council or by calling 336846-ARTS. April 2 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2014 WKSK Heart Auction will be held at Family Central in Jefferson. Items for donation may be dropped off at Caro­ lina Printing as soon as pos­ sible. Baked goods for the auction bake sale are also needed and may be dropped off at Family Central after 1 p.m. on April 1, 2014, or no later than 9 a.m. on April 2. The Ashe Heart Association appreciates all businesses in Ashe County for their gener­ ous support of Heart events. For more information, call Jerry McMillan at 336-9771465. 2 • 4 p.m. Master Gar­ dener Information and Orientation Session will be held in the Agriculture Service Center Conference Room. There is no charge to attend the orientation, however if you wish to participate in the program there will be a $125 regis­ tration fee. The application period Mill be horn April 3- April 24. 2014. Classes will begin on Wednesday, May 21,2014, and then ever Wednesday for 11-13 weeks. For more information, call Travis Birdsell with the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, Ashe County Center at 336-846-5850. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Fri­ day. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries andMobile Meals at the Riverview Communi­ ty Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. River­ view is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more information, call 336-385-1314. 6 - 8 p.m. Special Wine Tasting. Don't miss this special wine tasting pre­ sented by David Faulkner of Craft & Estate Wines from the Country Vintner at Carolina Country Wines in West Jefferson. Appetiz­ ers will be served. Space is limited. The cost is $15 per person and includes wines. Mine glass and appetizers. For more information or to make your reservation, call 336-846-4848. April 3 7:30 p.m. California Dreamin. A musical jour­ ney through the California pop scene of the late 60's and 70's will be held at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $21 adults and $5 stu­ dents. Reserved seating at the Ashe Civic Center is available over the phone at 336846-2787 or at the Ashe Arts Center. For more infor­ mation. call 336846-2787. Noren Everts named chancellor of Appalachian State Sheri Noren Everts, Pro­ vost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Illi­ nois State University since 2008, has been elected Chancellor of Appalachian State University by the Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina. UNC President Tom Ross placed Noren Everts name in nomination this morning (March 19) dur­ ing a special meeting of the board. Noren Everts, 55, will assume her new duties July 1, succeeding Ken­ neth E. Peacock, who an­ nounced last April that he would step down this year after a decade in the post. "Sheri Noren Everts brings to the task two de­ cades of academic and leadership experience at teachers, it has evolved into a doctoral institution enrolling more than 18,000 students Today it offers 189 un­ dergraduate major/minor options in the Colleges of Applied Science and Tech­ nology, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Fine Arts and Nursing, as well as 42 master's and nine doc­ toral degree programs. Its School of Education is the nation's largest producer of special education teachers. As ISU's chief academic officer, Noren Everts has been responsible for the ad­ ministration, coordination, and development of all aca­ demic activities, academic support activities, research and graduate studies, and recruitment and enrollment of students. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in English instruction and secondary education. After teaching middle school and high school English in Kan­ sas and Nebraska, she re­ turned to UNL, where she earned a master's degree in literacy education and English (1991) and a doc­ torate in administration, curriculum, and instruction (1994). Noren Everts began her higher education career in 1994 as an assistant profes­ sor in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of NebraskaOmaha. Rising through the academic and adminis­ trative ranks at UNO, she was named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Vice Chancellor for Aca­ demic and Student Affairs in 2006. She served in that in­ terim capacity until June 30, 2008, when she left Nebraska to become Pro­ vost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Illinois State University. In her current role, No­ ren Everts has been cred­ ited with improving gradu­ ation and retention rates at ISU, while increasing the racial diversity of its student body, faculty, and staff. As co-chair of the Ed­ ucating Illinois task force, she has helped lead the de­ velopment of the campus' five-year strategic plan for 2013-18. She also has co-chaired a Financial Sustainability Initiative and co-led the de­ general education curricu­ lum has been revised; sup­ port for online learning and classroom technology has expanded; civic engage­ ment has been integrated into the curriculum; and external funding for faculty research has increased by nearly 45 percent, from $18 million to nearly $26 mil­ lion. Noren Everts has written and spoken widely on the topic of educational cur­ riculum and instruction. Much of her academic re­ search has focused on stu­ dent learning assessment, particularly portfolio as­ sessment and its ability to assure continued emphasis on student learning out­ comes Named one of Illinois' Most Powerful and Influen- including the Del and Lou Ann Weber Award of Ex­ cellence (2006), the Chan­ cellor's Medal for Service Excellence (2006) and the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women Outstanding Achievement Award (2008). highly respected public A Nebraska native who and Student Affairs in velopment of a new physi­ ti.il Women hv the Nitionnl Submitted'iWUJiJIimKt'DSf universities, Ross said. "At attended elementary school 2000, promoted to Associ­ cal Campus Master Plan, Diversity Council (2010), New Appalachian State Uni­ each step along the way, in a one-room schoolhouse, ate Vice President in 2003 ensuring its relevance to she is the recipient of sev­ versity Sheri Noren Everts she has proven herself to Noren Everts graduated and named Interim Senior central academic programs. eral honors from the Uni­ will assume her duties on be an energetic and effec­ Under her leadership, ISU's versity of Nebraska Omaha. July L tive leader who encourages creative problem-solving, promotes collaboration and inclusiveness, and demonstrates a passionate commitment to academic excellence and student suc­ also buying silver, platinum & coins cess. She has also earned a reputation for great integ­ rity, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to community engagement, outreach, and partnership." 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DISH! dish mu NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO The Board will convene for its first meeting on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:00A.M. The Board will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearing at its last scheduled meeting on Monday, April21, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Meetings will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse in the 2nd floor conference room. In the event of an earlier or later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper. Requests for hearing must be received no later than the adjournment which is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2014 at 12:00 Noon For an appointment Please call (336) 846-5553 Or write to: Ashe County Tax Administration 150 Gov. Cir, Suite 2200 Jefferson, NC 28640 THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK UP o*«ictv LAKGCST CABLE PflOVIDCRS YES NO NO The most HO channels YES NO NO Lowest All-Dtgital prices nationwide YES NO NO FREL installation in up to 6 rooms YES fci— mmt br ~NO~ NO by A* oUro tffmt 14-mooMi comm#ii*nt <md oMt qoiMcrtion. "Swingjipplirs to *1120 *nd *T120+ with K) programming 1jmr (ommttmmt tnd art*qwWicatien Discount *ppl*td to first ym of verrxr m term of promotional crrdm pta five HO for life"Nth «a $ 10/me Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50% 1-800-401-1670 Call 7 days a week 8am -11pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 dish A �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County High School Symphonic Band competed at the JE Broyhill Civic Center March 12. The band recieved a "Superior" rating. ACHS symphonic band receives 'superior' rating With a performance wor­ thy of a professional con­ cert band, the Ashe County High School Symphonic Band received a rating of "Superior" at their annual Music Performance As­ sessment (MPA) at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir on March 12. Each year at MPA, high school symphonic bands perform a concert for a panel of professionals and are given a rating. ACHS Symphonic Band's Superior rating is the highest rating a band can receive. "Our band students put in long hours, hard work and dedication to get where they are," Carrie Mitchell. ACHS Director of Bands, said. "They are fantastic students and great musi­ cians. They certainly de­ serve the Superior rating they worked so hard for. Tm very proud of their ac­ complishments." High rents make housing unaffordable for many in N.C. Renters in North Caroli­ role that the government na need to earn $14.37 per can play in easing the fi­ hour in order to afford a ba­ sic apartment, according to a report released Monday, March that compares the cost of rental housing with what renters can really af­ ford. The report, Out of Reach 2014, was jointly released by the National Low In­ come Housing Coalition, a Washington, D.C.-based research and advocacy or­ ganization, and the North Carolina Housing Coali­ tion. The report provides the Housing Wage and other housing affordability data for every state, met­ ropolitan area, combined non-metropolitan area, and county in the country. The Housing Wage is the hourly wage a family must earn, working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, to be able to afford the rent and utilities for a safe and modest home in the private housing market. "More people in North Carolina are choosing to rent because they see it as a more feasible option than homeownership for a vari­ ety of reasons," said Satana Deberry, executive director of the North Carolina Hous­ ing Coalition. "But, that squeeze on the rental mar­ ket means higher housing costs for low-wage workers who have always relied on rental housing." Working at the minimum wage in North Carolina, a family must have 2 wage earners working full-time, or one full-time earner working at 79 hours per week, to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. The typical renter in North Carolina earns $12.42 which is $1.95 less than the hourly wage needed to afford a modest unit. The National Housing Wage is $18.92 in 2014. An estimated 50 percent of renters in North Carolina do not earn enough to af­ ford a two-bedroom unit at the fair market rent. Deberry said there is a nancial strain faced by low- income renters. "In our state we need to preserve and grow the housing programs that have a proven track-record of success - like the NC Housing Trust Fund and the Workforce Housing Investment Program," De­ berry said. These programs have fi­ nanced thousands of safe, quality, affordable homes and apartments, mostly for very low income families, created much-needed con­ struction jobs and gener­ ated millions in local and state tax revenue. "In Washington, our law­ makers need to fund the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF)," Deberry said. Once funded, the NHTF would provide communi­ ties with funds to build, preserve, and rehabilitate rental homes that are af­ fordable for extremely and very low income house­ holds. Additional Facts about North Carolina: North Carolinians across the state receiving Supple­ mental Security Income (SSI) can only afford to pay $216 per month in rent. The Housing Wage in the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area is $16.46. The Housing Wage in the Charlotte-GastoniaConcord metropolitan area is $15.63. The Housing Wage in the Asheville metropolitan area is $13.83. The Housing Wage in the Wilmington metropolitan area is $15.73. For additional informa­ tion, visit http://www.nlihc.org/oor/2014 The mission of the North Carolina Housing Coali­ tion is to lead a movement to ensure that every North Carolinian has a home in which to live with dignity and opportunity. LEGALS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS SALE Having qualified as Executor Under and by virtue of the for me Estate of Leonard power of sale contained in that Seven, deceased late of Ashe certain deed of bust to Litest ore Bank executed by County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having Samuel David PIess and Lon claims against the estate of Ann Pless dated 9TH Decem­ said deceased to present them ber 2011 and recorded in the on or before 14m day of June, Ashe County Pubbc Registry in 2014. or mis notice will be Book 00424. at pages 2303pleaded in bar of their recov­ 2312. default having been ery All persons indebted to made in the payment of the in­ said estate will please make debtedness thereby secured immediate payment and said deed of trust being by This the 20th day of February. the terms thereof subject to 2014. foreclosure, the undersigned For the Estate of Leonard will offer for sale at public auc­ SdVGfl tion to the highest bidder, for Natalie Seven Stuart cash, at the Courthouse door 3 N Church Ave in Jefferson. North Carolina, at West Jefferson, NC 28694 1 00 o'clock p.m. on me 11 m PubllSh:3.14/3 21/3 28/4 4.201 day of April. 2014, me lands 4 conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Execut­ Horse Creek Township, Ashe ors for me Estate of Patricia El­ County. North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ len Mills AKA Patriae Waters scribed as follows: Mills, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is BEING a 20 48 acre tract as to notify all persons having shown on a plat entitled claims against the estate of ABoundary survey for Sam said deceased to present them Pless® dated 11/13/08 and of on or before 7m day of June, record in me Ashe County 2014. or this notice will be Public Registry in Plat Book 7. pleaded in bar of their recov­ Page 370. to which recorded ery All persons indebted to plat reference is hereby made said estate will please make for a metes and bounds de­ immediate payment. scription of said tract This me 7m day of March of Together with and subject to all 2014 easements, rights of way and For me Estate of Patricia Ellen matters of record Mills AKA Patriaa Waters Mills Being the same property as Robert George Mills described in mat certain Quit 2203 Flora Vista Court Claim Deed from Joseph F. Greensboro, NC 27406 Osborne a.k.a. Joe Osborne e. Mary C John Brackett Mills Joseph F Osborne and Mary 3508 Shadeland Ave B. Osborne. Trustees of me Pittsburgh. PA 15212 Osborne Revocable Living Published: 3/14/14. 3/21/14, Trust UAD October 22, 2004, 3/28/14. 4/4/14 and of record in Deed Book STATE OF 329, Page 1007, Ashe County NORTH CAROLINA Registry COUNTY OF ASHE BEING THE SAME PROP­ IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-13 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF SAMUEL DAVID PLESS and LORI ANN PLESS Under foreclosure by John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves, Substitute Trustee NOTICE QF FORECLOSURE ft of finished/heated living space At me time of sale, me highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, whichever is greater. Lawn Service NORTHWEST LAWN CARE. INC. Providing a full line of lawn care services for full and part time residents of Ashe County! 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This me 7th day of March. 2014 Randy L. Roland, Executor c/o Charles E. Clement Clement Law Office Attorney at Law 756 West King Street • P. O. Drawer 32 Boone, North Carolina 28607 PUBLISH: 3/7.3/14,3/21,3/28 ERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM JOSEPH F OSBORNE AND MARY B. OSBORNE. TRUST­ EES OF THE OSBORNE RE­ VOCABLE LIVING TRUST UAD OCTOBER 22. 2004 TO SAMUEL D. PLESS AND WIFE. LORI PLESS .DATED NOVEMBER 17,2008 AND OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 389, PAGE 1806, ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY. House on property features 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths @ 3206 sq. Domestics / Janitorial Cleaning Service Full or Part-time Transportation Required Must be flexible Sundays is a must Start immediately 336-246-2121 www.perfectiongirls.biz Town Clerk Position in the Town of Lansing Seeking professional, self-mo­ tivated person with strong computer, office and interper­ sonal skills. High school dip­ loma required, some college a plus. 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Delaware 78 Memphis 71, George Washington 66 Virginia 70. Coastal Carolina 59 North Carolina 79, Providence 77 Iowa State 93, North Carolina Central 75 Third Round UConn 77, Villanova 65 Michigan State 80, Harvard 73 Virginia 78, Memphis 60 Iowa State 85, North Carolina 83 Regional Semifinals Frid in New York iday UConn (28-8) vs. Iowa State (28-7), 727 p.m. Michigan State (28-8) vs. Virginia (30-6), 9:57 Regional Championship, Sunday, TBA SOUTH REGIONAL Second Round Dayton 60. Ohio State 59 Syracuse 77, Western Michigan 53 Pittsburgh 77, Colorado 48 Florida 67, Albany (N.Y.) 55 Stanford 58, New Mexico 53 Kansas 80, Eastern Kentucky 69 Stephen F Austin 77, VCU 75. OT UCLA 76. Tulsa 59 Third Round Dayton 55, Syracuse 53 Florida 61, Pittsburgh 45 Stanford 60, Kansas 57 UCLA 77, Stephen F. Austin 60 Regional Semifinals Thursday in Memphis, Tenn. ' Dayton (25-10) vs. Stanford (23-12), 7:15 p.m. Florida (34-2) vs. UCLA (28-8), 9:45 p.m. Regional Championship, Saturday, TBA CHUCK LOW | RAUOH Ntws & Oramtft/MCT Duke freshman Jabari Parker will likely go pro despite being on the losing end of a second-round upset. He's one of numerous players in the same spot with Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins also headed home after being upset by Stanford. By John Marshall SOUND OFF Associated Press SAN DIEGO £AP) — Jabari Parker looked to the floor as he if was searching for answers for Duke's stunning loss to Mercer to open the NCAA tournament. ars filled his eyes, disappoint­ ment cast a pall over his face, his words mumbled, almost inaudible. This was not the way the talent­ ed freshman expected his first — and possibly last — college season to end. "No matter what they say about me, all I wanted was to win," Parker said after scoring 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting against Mercer. "That's all Icared about. I don't really care where they ranked me at the beginning of the season, through the midseason, through the final season. Idon't care about that. It's just about my team." Parker will be playing again, just not this season. Whether it will be in the NBA or back at Cameron Indoor Stadium is uncertain. And he isn't the only freshman facing a decision about his future. The 2013-14 was touted of the year of one-and-done, the talent pool loaded with freshmen expect­ ed to bolt to the NBA after playing one season to reach the league's minimum age requirement. Like Parker, Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins had his first col­ lege season come to an unexpect­ edly-early end with a loss to Stanford in his second tournament "I let a lot of people down. ... If I would have played better, we wouldn't be in this situation, you know? I blame myself for this." —Andrew Wiggins on Kansas loss to Stanford me Sunday. His teammate Joel smbiid, projected as an NBA lot­ tery pick, could only watch because of a back injury and point guard Wayne Selden might have played his last college game, too. Kentucky's cast of future NBA players — led by Julius Randle, James Young and the Harrison brothers, Aaron and Andrew — get a chance to play on after the Wildcats knocked off No. 1 Wichita State 78-76 to set a sweet Sweet 16 matchup with rival Louisville. Aaron Gordon will go to the Sweet 16 in his first season with Arizona after the Wildcats scraped past Weber State then blew out Gonzaga to reach the Sweet 16. Syracuse freshmen point guard Tyler Ennis is also projected as a top pick if he decides to leave school early. The Orange lost to Dayton Saturday as Ennis missed a game-winner at the buzzer. Though Wiggins has not been shy about his intentions after this season — he wants to go to the NBA — he was a bit more diplo­ matic about it on Sunday, saying he didn't want to think about it after the 60-57 loss to the Cardinal. "I let a lot of people down; if I would have played better, we wouldn't be in this situation, you know?" he said. "I blame myself for this." Wiggins has been projected as a lottery pick, possibly No. 1 overall by some. Parker has been given the lot­ tery-pick tag as well. The 6-foot-8 forward had a similar reaction Wiggins' after the Blue Devils' loss to the 14th-seeded Bears, shoul­ dering the blame while being non­ committal about his future other than to say his career felt "incom­ plete." "Jabari's had a great, great year," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said after the thirdseeded Blue Devils' 78-71 loss to Mercer on Friday. "It's a frustrat­ ing way for him to end it today." ever .catch it! MIDWEST REGIONAL Second Round Saint Louis 83, N.C. State 80. OT Louisville 71, Manhattan 64 Michigan 57, Wofford 40 Texas 87, Arizona State 85 Mercer 78, Duke 71 Tennessee 86. UMass 67 Wichita State 64, Cal Poly 37 Kentucky 56, Kansas State 49 Third Round Louisville 66, Saint Louis 51 Michigan 79, Texas 65 Tennessee 83, Mercer 63 Kentucky 78, Wichita State 76 Regional Semifinals Friday in Indianapolis Michigan (27-8) vs. Tennessee (24-12), 7:15 Kentucky (26-10) vs. Louisville (31-5), 9:45 p.m. Regional Championship, Sunday, TBA WEST REGIONAL Second Round Wisconsin 75, American 35 Oregon 87. BYU 68 North Dakota State 80, Oklahoma 75, OT San Diego St. 73, New Mexico State 69, OT Baylor 74, Nebraska 60 Creighton 76, Louisiana-Lafayette 66 Arizona 68, Weber State 59 Gonzaga 85, Oklahoma State 77 Third Round Wisconsin 85, Oregon 77 San Diego State 63, North Dakota State 44 Baylor 85, Creighton 55 Arizona 84, Gonzaga 61 Regional Semifinals Thursday in Anaheim, Calif. Wisconsin (28-7) vs. Baylor (26-11), 7:47 p.m. San Diego St. (31-4) vs. Arizona (32-4), 10:17 Regional Championship, Saturday, TBA Final Four National Semifinals, April 5 National Championship, April 7 WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC I WW mi • ?| .X O M M WWW WJCHCVYJCT iYOUR TIRE STORE! • Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life w CaU Today See Wtry Our Tire Sales are on a ROLLI Get your game on KELLY TIRES ? i r e % r o n e with our online v Invite ^ your friends & host your own public or private bracket pool! college basketball bracket contest! f. O O n / Y f A R GREAT BRANDS! JmUUESTUHE gUNHWYAlg PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE REBATES UP TU $80.00 thru March J �PAGE 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 JEFFERSON POST vn Sprint Cup results Auto Club 400 Sunday at Fontana, SiEPMm M Down 1 Osuwoo Stirrm/MCT Despite the flames. Martin Truex Jr. didn't have the hottest start but has recovered and started working his way up the Sprint Cup standings. A league of their own Even with one car, Furniture Row remains competitive By Jim Peftz SOUND OFF The Los Angeles Times FONTANA,Calif. — The seasonopening Daytona 500 was less than an hour old when Barney VLsser saw his lat­ est $l-niillion NASCAR investment liter­ ally go up in smoke. Visser owns Furniture Row Racing, which fields one car - the black No. 78 Chevrolet - driven by Martin Truex Jr. in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. After weeks of preparation for the Daytona 500 and then being forced to use a backup car because of a crash in qualifying, tne team saw the engine on Truex's car blow up only 31 laps into NASCAR's crown-jewel event last "Being a one-car team, month. what they've accom­ "When you're the first car out [of the race], it knocks the wind out of your plished is nothing short sails a little bit, especially when you of incredible." spend like $1 million or $1 million-plus — Chip Ganassi. out of your pocket to get there," said Todd Berrier, the team's crew chief. NASCAR team owner But that's the cost of being a player in FRR last year earned a berth in big league stock car racing. And as the NASCAR's Chase for the Cup title play­ series continues, Visser is happy to keep off with former champion Kurt Busch at signing the checks. 'Hie team gets its name from the the wheel. It was the first one-car team chain of Furniture Row centers that to do so, and Busch ultimately Finished Visser owns, including 330 furnishing 10th in the standings. "They're doing a really good job," said and bedding stores in 31 states. Chip Ganassi, a longtime racing owner The chain was built by the 64-year-old Visser, a Vietnam veteran, college with a two-car Cup team. "Being a one dropout and father of seven whose net car team and what they've accomplished worth is thought to be at least a few hun­ is nothing short of incredible." But Busch then left to become the dred million dollars, and who first fell in fourth driver at the Stewart-Haas Racing love with motor racing 20 years ago. Visser is a reserved, laconic owner, team, after Visser said he wouldn't get but the aim behind his NASCAR effort is into a bidding war to keep Busch's serv­ clear: Besides satisfying his love of rac­ ices. So Visser signed Truex, 33, who has ing, FRR is a major advertising channel two wins in his eight full years in the for Visser's stores. "It's a marketing effort for us," Visser Cup series. Now the question is whether Truex and the team can do as well this said. It's also now the best one-car team in year as Busch did. Despite making last year's Chase, the Cup series, for which the most suc­ FRR has only one win in its Cup series cessful teams such as Hendrick history: at Darlington (S.C) Raceway in Motorsports and Roush Fenway Racing 2011, when its driver was Re#»n Smith. have three or four cars in their stables. THIS WEEK'S low PRICE FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY NEW CHEVROLET BURBAN 4X4 I' Even so, "We expect (Truex] to make the Chase and expect him to win races," team General Manager Joe Garone said. "We fully expect to do better [than last year]." But FRR is off to a lousy start. After the engine failure in Daytona, Truex fin­ ished 22nd in Phoenix, 14th in Las Vegas and 36th a week ago in Bristol, Tenn., where his car suffered mechanical woes and brushed the wall after contact with another car. Truex qualified 12th for Sunday's Fontana race. But in practice Saturday, a blown tire again sent his Chevy into the wall and forced the team to pull out another backup car. Under NASCAR rules, that means Truex must start at the rear of the 43-car field Sunday. "This is definitely not what we need­ ed," Truex said. The team is unique for several rea­ sons. Neariy all NASCAR teams are headquartered in the Charlotte, N.C., area, but FRR's 35,000-square-foot race shop and its 64 employees are in Denver, where Visser's furniture business is based. Though top-flight NASCAR teams spend roughly $20 million a year to field one car, and less prosperous teams such as Front Row Motorsports spend about $7 million per car,FRR is "somewhere in between," Visser said. "I don't really want to get into the numbers." One-car teams such as Visser's are inherently at a disadvantage compared with multi-car teams, whose drivers and crews can share data, technology and race-day information, including strategy and track conditions. Multi-car teams also enjoy economies of scale, with oper­ ating and research costs spread across three or four cars. 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(39) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 205, mmm �I ASHE COUNTY SPRING SPORTS GUIDE S BASEBALL • WOMEN'S BOFTBA OMEN'S SOCCER • MEN'S TENNIS MEN'S GOLF • TRACK € FIELD thanks to our sponsors AEV Ashe County Cheese Ashelawn Memorial Chapel Badter Funeral Home Barr Insurance Bojangles • Lowe's Foods • Miller Insurance • Mountain Aire Golf Course • Parker Tie Co. • Skyline/Skybest • Vannoy Construction A Special Supplement to �PACK 2 SPRING SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 28,2014 JKFFKRSON POST Varsity baseball: #1 - Matthew Hamilton. #2 Jackson Sloan. #3- Joe Richardson.#4 Thomas Sexton. #5 • Carter Calhoun. #7 - Alex Laws. #8 - Joseph Lowder. #10 - Hunter Barnes, #11• Dalton Lyles. #13 - Zach May. #15 - Bradley Richie. #20 - Jamie Weaver. #22 - Evan Walker. #25 - Nathaniel Johnson. #32 • Shawn Baker and #37 - Michael Elliott. Head coach: Ronnie Pruitt Baseball schedule (JV starts at 4 p.m., varsity begins at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted) March 1 Varsity only Surry Central @ West Wilkes 11:30am March 4 JV/V West Caldwell Away March 7 JV/V North Surry Away March 12 JV/V Hibriten Away March 13 JV/V Avery Home March 18 JV/V Alleghany Away March 21 JV/V Elkin Home March 25 JV/V Starmount Home March 28 JV/V Wilkes Central Away April 1 JV/V East Wilkes Away 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 4 JV/V North Wilkes Home 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 8 JV/V West Wilkes Home 4:30/7:30 pjn. April 9 JV/V Watauga @ ASU 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 11 JV/V Alleghany Home 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 15 JV/V Elkin Away 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 16 Varsity only Avery Away 4:30 p.m. April 17 JV/V Starmount Away 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 22 JV/V Wilkes Central Home 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 23 JV/V North Surry Home 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 25 JV/V East Wilkes Home 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 29 JV/V North Wilkes Away 4:30/7:30 p.m. April 30 JV/V Forbush Away 4:30/7:30 p.m. May 2 JV/V West Wilkes Away 4:30/7:30 p.m. May 5-9 MVAC Tournament @ West Wilkes May 14,17, 20, 23, 29-31 NCHSAA Playoffs June 6-7 NCHSAA State Ladies' 2014 Softball Schedule Varsity Softball: Savannah Brooks. Sloan Elliott, Kelsey Hayes, Hannah Blevins. Samantha Bowlin, Cierra Sawyer, Chloe Sul livan, Lindsey Aldridge, Maddie Spainhour. Abby Miller and Courtney Sawyer. Softball schedule (JV starts at 4:30 p.m., varsity be­ gins at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted) March 6 JV/V Alexander Central Away March 7 JV/V North Surry Away March 12 JV/V South Caldwell Away 4/6 p.m. March 17 JV/V Avery Home 4/6 p.m. March 18 JV/V Alleghany Away 4/6 p.m. March 21 JV/V Elkin Home 4/6 p.m. Proud Supporter March 28 JV/V Wilkes Central Away April 1 JV/V East Wilkes Away April 2 V/JV Watauga Away Barr April 4 JV/V North Wilkes Home April 8 JV/V West Wilkes Home Insurance Garry W. Elliott - Owner March 25 JV/V Starmount Home 4/6 p.m. April 9 JV/V Watauga Home April 11 JV/V Alleghany Home (336) 246-7158 http://www.barrinsuranceagency.net/ April 15 V/JV Elkin Home April 16 V/JV Avery Away April 17 JV/V Starmount Away April 22 JV/V Wilkes Central Home April 23 JV/V North Surry Home April 25 JV/V East Wilkes Home April 29 JV/V North Wilkes Away May 2 JV/V West Wilkes Away tfeed tuck Ashe County Huskies! May 14,17,20, 23,29-31 NCHSAA Playoffs June 6-7 NCHSAA State GOOD LUCK ASHE COUNTY HUSKIES HEED ASHELAWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Go Huskies!! GARDENS & MAUSOLEUM PARKER TIE CO. INC. 19 S. THIRD AVENUE WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694 (336) 246-2611 May 5-9 Mountain Valley Conference Tournament @ Ashe County 106 E Main St, West Jefferson, NC 28694 336.246.2501 ashecountycheese.com 7 m* 3470 U.S. 221 Crumpler, NC 28617 (336) 982-2121 ashelawn.com �JEFFERSON POST SPRING SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 28 2014 PAGE 3 Track and field Track and field schedule (All meets begin at 4:30 March 5 @ Bunker Hill (ELincoln. Shelby, WWilkes) March 12 @ Davie County (Forbush, Davie) March 22 @ North Stokes (Mighty Invitational) March 27 Home (Alleghany, Elkin. Starmount) April 3 @ Wilkes Central (Ashe. EWilkes, Alleghany) April 5 @ Pblk County (Tunes-News Invitational) April 7 @ Hibriten (Porter Relays — Men and Women) April 10 @ Elkin (Wilkes Central. Ashe. WWilkes) April 12 @ ASU Invitational April 17 @ East Wilkes (Ashe, Elkin, Starmount) April 22 MVAC Championship Meet @ Ashe CounMay 3 NCHSAA Regionals <§> Monroe May 10 NCHSAA 2A State Championships @ North Carolina A & T Women's Soccer Varsity s2(ccer: Rosier not available at press time. Women's soccer schedule Feb 26 Wednesday Hibriten Away 5/6:30 p.m. Feb 27 Thursday Surry Central Away 6 p.m. March 10 Monday Alexander Away 5/6:30 p.m. March 18 Tuesday Alleghany Away 6 p.m. March 19 Wednesday Watauga Away 5/6:30 p.m. March 21 Friday Elkin Home 6 p.m. March 24 Monday Forbush Home 5:15/7 p.m. March 25 Thesday Starmount Home 6 p.m. March 28 Friday Wilkes Central Away 5:15/7 p.m. GOOD LUCK HUSKIES April 1 Tuesday East Wilkes Away 6 p.m. April 3 Thursday Avery Away 6 p.m. April 4 Friday North Wilkes Home 6 p.m. April 8 Tuesday West Wilkes Home 6 p.m. April 11 Friday Alleghany Home 6 p.m. April 12 Saturday West Stokes @ Forbush 11 a.m. April 15 Tuesday Elkin Away 6 p.m. April 17 Thursday Starmount Away 6 p.m. April 22TXiesday Wilkes Central Home 5:15/7 p.m. April 25 Friday East Wilkes Home 6 p.m. GOOD LUCK ASHE COUNTY April 29 Tuesday North Wilkes Away 6 p.m. May 2 Friday West Wilkes Away 6 p.m. May 7 Wednesday Watauga Home 5:15/7 p.m. May 14 NCHSAA Playoffs May 17 NCHSAA Playoffs May 21 NCHSAA Playoffs May 24 NCHSAA Playoffs May 27 NCHSAA Regionals May 30-31 NCHSAA State Championship Go huskies HUSKIES BADGER & FUNERAL HOME 300 Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-7114 badgerfuneralhome.com /W- igcrvis Famous Chicken n Biscuits WISHES THE ASHE COUNTY HUSKIES A GREAT SEASON! IT'S +nn+ BEFORE-AFTER-AND DURING THE GAMES 158 North View Drive, Jefferson NC 336-846-3293 TCCCCCCO \ �FAGI 4 SPRING SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 2H, 2011 JEFFERSON POST Men's Tennis Men's tennis: Alex Church. Jacob O'Neal. Andrew Shepherd. Caleb Adcock, Dakin Christoferson. Frank Ledezma. Nick Lanfranchi. Alexis Ramos. Justin Hertzell and An Luong. Head coach: Larry Oix Men's tennis schedule (All matches begin at 4 p.m.) Feb 27 Watauga Away 4:00 March 4 East Wilkes Home 4:00 March 6 North Wilkes Away 4:00 March 10 Watauga Home 4:00 March 11 West Wilkes Away 4:00 March 13 Alleghany Away 4:00 March 18 Elkin Home 4:00 March 20 Starmount Home 4:00 March 25 Wilkes Central Away 4:00 March 27 East Wilkes Away 4:00 April 1 North Wilkes Home 4:00 April 2 Oak Hill Aca Home 4:00 Good Luck Huskies miilerinsurante AUTO,HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE Downtown West Jefferson Huskies April 3 West Wilkes Home 4:00 kin April 8 Alleghany Home 4:00 May 2-3 NCHSAA Individual ReApril 9 Oak Hill Aca Home 4:00 gionals April 10 Elkin Away 4:00 May 8-9 NCHSAA Individual State April 15 Starmount Away 4:00 April 29, May 6,12,14,17 NCHSAA April 17 Wilkes Central Home 4:00 MVAC Qualifier @ El­ Dual Team Playoffs April 22-23 Men's Golf Men's golf schedule March 6 @ Cedar Rock (Hibriten) 3:30 p.m. March 11 @ Oakwoods CC 3:30 p.m. March 31 @ Silo Run (Starmount) 4 p.m. April 3 @ Stone Mtn. (North Wil­ kes) 4 p.m. April 7 @ Cedarbrook (Elkin & E. Wilkes) 1 p.m. April 10 @ Mountain Aire (Ashe) 4 p.m. April 14 @ Oakwoods (W Wilkes & W Cent) 1 p.m. April 15 @ Boone GC (Watauga) 1 P-mApril 17 @ New River (Alleghany) 4 p.m. April 24 MVC Tournament @ TBA 1 p.m. May 5 or 6 NCHSAA Regionals hosted by: Salisbury HS May 9-10 NCHSAA State Men's golf roster: Zach Lawrence, Ethan Warner. Abel Warner, Jacob Worley, Caleb Carter, Brandon Jones, Drew Baldwin, Judd Price, Austin Price, Chase Scott, Jacob Schell, Phillip Cochrane, Connor Jones and Keenan Kurtz. ASHE COUNTY TEAMS! VANNOY www,ir va nno y.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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See Page 3 SPORTS » * I o m CD K tow SB 50 * I J o >* 4 rr ~o < * I Lady Huskies defeat Wilkes Central.... SERVING ASHE GOl NTY, NORTH CARD 1JNA SINGE 1923 : tm » * I * IH xm X « Ul • See Page 5 Sl.oo Tuesday, April 1. 2014 Vol. 89, Issue 26 In its regularly sched­ uled meeting on Thursday, March 20, the Ashe County Planning Board discussed potential for development along the U.S. 221 corridor, fol­ lowing the completion of schedule lane expansion from the U.S. 421 inter­ change in Watauga County to Jefferson city limits. "We will talk about development, and about where we can envision things," said Adam Stumb, Ashe County planning director. "We won't see a strip of development from point A to point B, there is just limitations which won't allow that. We can, at least, envision where things may start popping up." As part of the meeting, the Board and all in atten­ dance gathered around a table in the courtroom to get a firsthand look at the maps of U.S. 221 and the proposed mutes for the expansion. The maps, aside from showing the route, also showed inter­ sections, turnarounds and J S 2 c * rtly cloudy. ? £ ~ 5 jh. 68-Low: 46 other detailed aspects of the project. Board member Darrell Hamilton asked how the road was going to be com­ pleted, if the plan included using all of the current route of U.S. 221. Stumb said yes that the plan would use the exisiting roadway and then focused on how he believed con­ struction on the road would be completed. "When they are work­ ing, they will work on one side, I'm sure they will be shifting traffic back and forth as (the DOT) is working." he said. "That's sort of the idea, is to build it using the existing road." Following a review of the project's sections, and their proposed comple­ tion dates, the board then turned to focus on where development could thrive. Most of the intersec­ tions within the route will require turnarounds, according to Stumb. There are currently no areas planned to allow traffic to turn left, with exception to the intersection of N.C. 163 in West Jefferson. Hamilton asked if there were any crossroads within the route, and Stumb said he believed there wasn't. "Well, that does not bode well for develop­ ment," Hamilton said. On the left side of U.S. 221 lies Gap Creek, which because of its proximity, will require businesses to build on the other side of the creek if that area is. developed. For development, Stumb said while it's not impos­ sible to develop along the southern stretch of U.S. 221, development is "not ideal." Board member Arvil Scott, pointed out that most of the area which can be developed on the south­ ern portion of U.S. 221 was all within Watauga County. "Our topography is not ideal, but you sort of already have a little bit of commercial activity there (in Watauga)." Stumb said. Board Chair Gene Hafer asked if Watauga was con­ sidering moving water Photo by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Planning Board, and Ashe County Planning Director Adam Stumb. gather around a table to look at the proposed changes for U.S. 221 through Ashe County on Thursday. March 20. and sewer lines within the area. Stumb said Watauga was looking in the Deep Gap area for a place to put a potential industrial park. In addition, a new Dollar General is being placed there. "(Watauga) is still in the planning phases, but for a project like that, they would need sewer and water," he said. Hafer said if Watauga decided to place an indus­ trial park in the Deep Gap area, Ashe County should look into residential devel­ opments in the southern parts of U.S. 221. See 2211 6 Ashe County Middle School places first at the NC Science Olympiad regionals Ashe County High School finishes fourth Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Ashe County High School, and others, participated in the "Spread the Word to End the Word" campaign throughout the month of March, as a way to show there is no difference between the school's exceptional children and the other students. The cam­ paign spread to ail five of Ashe County's public schools, as well as throughout the community. Schools hold campaign to prevent use of'R-word' By Wll Petty IprttytoMtasmedia com Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post The Ashe County Middle School Science Olympiad team took time out. after winning first place in Hickory at the annual tournament, to pose for a photo. By Alan Bulluck abuHucktoivitasmedia.com Ashe County Middle School (ACMS) finished in first place at the NC Science Olympiad Hickory Regional, on Saturday, March 22, on the campus of Catawba Valley Community College. "This is the first time we have come in first place overall in seven years." Gordon Prince, head coach of the ACMS team, said. The team now heads to the state tournament to be held at Reynolds Coliseum at N.C. State University, in Raleigh. Apr. 25-26. "This is our 10th year in a row of making it to the state tournament." Prince said. "Our team has worked very hard and overcome many obsta­ cles due to all of the snow and missed school this year. They have stayed after school and come in on numerous Saturdays to make-up for lost time." In addition to Ashe County, the Hickory Regional featured teams representing schools in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Watauga counties. ACMS won two Gold Medals, two Silver Medals and seven Bronze Medals. Gold Medals were won in the Bottle Rocket and Disease Detectives catego­ ries. Silver Medals were won in the Experimental Design and Wheeled Vehicle categories. Bronze Medals were won in the Crime Busters, Dynamic Planet, Heredity, Metric Mastery. Road Scholar, Shock Value and Solar System categories. Ashe County High School (ACHS) finished in fourth place at the Science Olympiad. "We won fourth place out of 19 varsity teams," head coach of ACHS's team Sarah Tugman said. The team won one Gold Medal, four Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal. The Gold Medal was won in the Mystery Architecture category. Silver medals were won in the Chemistry Lab, Dynamic Planet. Elastic Launched Glider and ForeNSics cat­ egories. The Bronze Medal was won in the Designer Genes category. Alan Bulluck \she County's imputation conues to decrease, albeit ever so ?htly. l^ast week, the U.S. Census reau released its 2013 Population timates for counties. 'As with the past two years, Ashe unty has seen small decreases in pulation," Director of Planning lam Stumb said in a press release. Between 2010 and 2013, the couns population dropped from 27,281 27,151 - a total of 130 residents, rhe county's population decreased .03 percent between 2012 7,160) and 2013 (27,151). 'With the exception of Watauga d Avery (counties) who saw modt increases, the rest of the High iuntry saw simitar drops in popuion," Stumb said. "The state as a lole saw an increase in population th counties that have a major city h seeing an increase (Wake, Guilford and Mecklenburg)." The population estimates for neighboring counties are as follows: Alleghany County saw a similarly slight decrease in population by .03 percent between 2012 (10,977) and 2013 (10,939). Avery County's population grew See R-WORD I 6 N.C. unemployment rate falls below national average Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Feb. 2014 at 6.4 percent By Wil Petty petty*wtasmedacom Seasonally adjusted unem­ ployment numbers for the Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on state of North Carolina, put Twitter Wbulluck their rates below the national average, for the first time since 2006. according to data from the N.G Department of Commerce. The unemployment rate for by .4 percent between 2012 (17,633) the state was at 6.4 percent, and 2013 (17.713). while the national average is Watauga County's population 6.7 percent. North Carolina increased by .5 percent between saw a 03 percent drop from 2012 (52,106) and 2013 (52,372). January 2014 to February, Wilkes County saw a .2 percent while the national unemploy ­ decrease in population between 2012 ment rale increased 0.1 per­ (69,208) and 2013 (69,023). cent. Change and growth for the High The data is put together Country as a whole may be on the by the Department of Commerce's Labor and horizon, however. The High Country Association Economic Analysis dhiskm. From Feb. 2013 to 2014, of Realtors (HCAR) announced on March 26 that home sales for both the US. and NG unem­ dropped, January and February of this year ployment rates according to the data. North were at a six-year high. 164 homes were sold in the High Carolina saw a 22 percent Country in the first two months of drop in the unemployment 2014, according to a report released rate, while the federal unem­ ployment rate dropped 1 per­ by the HCAR. The HCAR of a group of realtors cent. The tabor force for who serve Ashe, Avery and Watauga North Carolina dropped counties. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on from 4,666,585 people to Twitter fkalbulluck 4.659,236. while the labor Ashe County sees slight decrease in population lucktoivttasmedia com Ashe County Schools have be#n to "Spread the Word to End the Word." as a way to bring light to the county's exceptional children. "We wanted to raise aware­ ness, but it was more than that," said Kassee Roberts, a teacher at Ashe County High School "We wanted to shed light on the fact that (excep­ tional children) are just the same as aD of us." The Spread the Wnrd cam­ paign was started in 2009, as a way to encourage people worldwide to stop using the word "retard(ed)." Roberts said this is the first year Ashe County High School took part in the cam­ paign. Initially, the plan was to promote the event solely at the high school but as word quickly spread, the rest of the schr schools in the county, as wefl as local businesses got force natkmaDv increasedfrom 155.460,000 to 155,724,000, with the numbers being sea­ sonably adjusted. When the unemployment figures are not seasonably adjusted, NG has an unemployment rate of 6.6 percent, with the US rate being 7 percent. According to the data, the number of those employeed in "total nonfarm" and "total pri­ vate" jobs decreased between January and February. More employees were hired in the fields of manufacturing, "trade, transportation and utilities" and financial activi­ ties. Jobs for education and health services decreased from 567,000 in January, to 560,100 in February. Information for the state's tabor market conditions had not been updated with February figures, according to the release. The next update on unem­ ployment wifi take place Wednesday. April 9, when the state releases its countyspecific data for February of 2014. VIA! Betty an be reacted *(336) 846-7164 aronT*aer§¥flPWty �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, APRIL L, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ml Afl^ Fleetwood Max celebrates grand opening Ashe County among best at recycling By Wil Petty jpetty#cMtasniedia com Ashe County remains well above the state average in terms of recycling, according to data released by the N.C Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Of the state's 100 counties, Ashe County ranked No. 29 in total public recycling (125.42 pounds per person) and No. 32 in common household recydables (90.75 pounds per person). "The folks and citizens of Ashe County have helped those numbers be high with their commitment to recy­ cling," said Scott Hurley, director of the environmen­ tal services for Ashe County. "We provide so many recy­ cling options not only at our landfills, but our convenience centers as well" In the High Country region, Ashe ranked No. 2 in total recycling behind Watauga County and ranked No. 3 in the common house­ hold list behind Watauga and Alleghany counties. Statewide, Catawba County had the highest total public recycling averaging 638.73 pounds per person and Dare County was the high­ est ranked with the common household recydables with 279.59 pounds per person. According to the release from N.C. DENR, the state "recorded the lowest per-capita rate for solid waste disposal in 2013 since measurement began in 1991, continuing a steady downward trend in dis­ posal per person that started in 2006 Hurley said the data from the county is submitted annu­ ally to the N£. DENR. Common household recy­ dables include: aluminum cans, brown and green glass, newspapers and cardboard. Other items, which are added to the overall recycling total include refrigerators, other electronics, motor oil and used tires. Hurley said they provide different opportunities for the county's residents to recycle, through the landfill and five convenience centers through­ out the area. "(The people) will recycle if the service is there," he said. The convenience cen­ ters are located in: Baldwin, Bear Creek (Jefferson), Bina (between Lansing and Warrensville) Creston and Crumpler. The centers are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, open at 6 a.m. on Monday and are closed on Sundays. "We have so many different containers at the convenience centers and people are doing a great job promoting recy­ cling," Hurley said. In addition, Hurley said they provide containers at all five Ashe Count)' Schools so students and staff are able to recycle at those locations as wefl. Still there is room for improvement, county-wide, statewide and nationally. "Nationally speaking, the people that recycle is 33 per­ cent," said Elaine Graham, president of Keep Ashe Beautiful the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful "That number has not gone up much in the last 20 years, but it seems to be steady." Graham said they are work­ ing with the national organiza­ tion to continue the 1 Want to be Recycled" campaign which started up last year. StiQ, the county and Keep Ashe Beautiful both believe residents have the opportuni­ ties available to be able to recycle. I think people need to be more conscious of what can be recycled and take into account they are so lucky to have recy­ cling facilities throughout the county," Graham said. Hurley also said citizens need to be more cautious on what they throw away and what they can recycle. "We do provide good ser­ vice as far as what (recyda­ bles) are accepted, and a lot more than many of the other counties do," Hurley said. Submitted photo |Jefferson Post Fleetwood Max General Store celebrated Its grand opening on Friday, March 21 with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce. The general store, located on U.S. 221 will be a place for people to shop, have coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches and purchase other Ashe County themed merchandise. At the ribbon cutting were: owners Randy and Tina Kubik. fellow chamber members, chamber board members. Kathy Sheets and N.C. Rep. Jonathan Jordan and Ashe Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cabot Hamilton. Tina's Turn welcomed by Chamber Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Owners Randy and Tina Kubik. along with fellow Chamber members and Chamber Director Cabot Hamilton held a ribbon cutting on Friday. March 21 to welcome Tina's Turn to the com­ munity. Tina's Turn, located off U.S. 221 in Fleetwood, is an "RC Cola and Moon Pie" kind of place, featuring quality handcrafts, as well as picnic and gift basket items. Wi Petty can be reacted* (336)846-7164 or on Twitter GWIttty Crime prevention eouneil listens to presentations NC u>o«a«tiva J f i t 1 y fI * ' r ® Photo by Wil Petty| Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council listen to presentations from local providers. In April, the JCPC will determine which organizations will receive funding. By Wil Petty jpettytfcivitasmedia.com In the scheduled March meeting of the Ashe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, four program pro­ viders gave presentations to members of the council in order to receive funding for next year. During the April meet­ ing, the Board will vote to decide which organizations will receive funding from Ashe County, to help with the county's children. Project Challenge The first program pro­ vider to present was Project Challenge, which provides services to children in over 30 counties,. Money for this program will be allocated by not only Ashe County, but Alleghany, Wilkes and Yadkin counties as well. "We are a private nonprofit charitable organization," said Kathy Weaver, program director for the 23rd Judicial District. "Here in Ashe County I provide youth the opportunity to become confi­ dent, productive members of their community." Some of the different things the organization does with youth includes cleaning class­ rooms at Wilkes Community College, washing care, picking up trash and malcing cards for seniors in the nursing homes. In addition, the organization provides transportation for youth in community service and tutoring The organization oper­ ates in 33 counties, mostly in Western N.C and was started in 1994 in the 24th Judicial for the group home services program," said Matt Gaunt, western regional director for Barium Springs. "Temporary shelter stays are up to 30 days and longer stays for group homes are up to 60 days." If funded the money will provide one Ashe County youth temporary shelter for 30 days and two youth can receive foster care for 30 days each. In February, Barium Springs was recommended for continued funding Promoting Adolescents through Individual Relationships (PAIRS) PAIRS is a mentor pro­ gram for students in grades fourth through ninth, which is used at all five Ashe County Schools. Right now, students are being served at all five of Ashe County's Schools, according to Kristy Aldridge, Ashe County community and schools program coordinator. "We all work in fields where I don't have to explain the importance of mentoring," she said. "You all know that." PAIRS agrees to sepve 35 youth in the county. "There's always challenges of getting parents to agree," Aldridge said. "These are the District. "Project Challenge also pro­ vides youth the opportunities to work hours they have bear court ordered to do and also gives them the opportunity to earn $5 a hour to pay restitu­ tion to their victims," Weaver said. "Level 1 offenders can earn up to $500 and Level 2 offenders can earn up to $1,000." Project Challenge's program agreement with the Ashe County JCPC requests to provide for 25 juveniles with contacts for twice a month. The estimated average cost per youth is $728. In February. Project Challenge was recommended for continued funding Barium Springs Founded in 1891, Barium Spring works to provide safe homes for children in Ashe and 40 other counties in Western North Carolina. The nonprofit is based in Statesville, but has regional offices in Asheville and Wilkesboro. In their residen­ tial temporary programs they provide group homes, tempo­ rary shelter and other psycho­ logical services. "We have consoling services available to each youth when they are placed in our shelter kids where their parents don't always want others to know what is going on with them in their personal life." Aldridge said there have been some mentors that have dropped because of health or work issues. PAIRS wants to serve 35 youth with more emphasis of mentor placement in grades fourth and fifth. In February, PAIRS was recommended for continued funding. Juvenile Mediation Juvenile Mediation sits down with children and par­ ents involved with the truancy cases. "We try to be preventa­ tive before juveniles get to the court levels," said Fawn Roark, who covers Mediation for Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes and Yuikin counties. Much of the focus of media­ tion is not necessarily on the children, but the parents who are also responsible of getting their children to sch<x)l "A lot of times the kids will say Tm trying to always get mom up, I can't get her to take me to school'" Roark said. From there, Mediation pro­ vides resources to children and refer parents to classes. When there are references from the department of juve­ nile justice, Mediation then works on "victim-offender mediation." Juvenile Mediation plans to serve 24 Ashe County juve­ niles in the 2014-15 FY. In February, Juvenile Mediation was recommended for continued funding. Money reallocation Project Challenge this year returned funding it did not use to the Ashe County JCPC, according to ACJCPC President Grier Hurley. "In this particular situation. Project Challenge has under spent some," Hurley said. "Of course it is a multi-county agreement, so you have to divide it out. Ashe County has $760 which was under spent." The money can either be returned to the state or be reallocated to one of their cur­ rent programs. Hurley said all of the four JCPCs involved in the 23rd District have decided to reallocate the funding. "I would hate to send it hack to the state if it can be spent elsewhere for one of our current programs." Hurley said. Programs will need to sub­ mit their request by email by April 15 to be considered. however if you wish to participate in the pro­ gram there will be a $125 registration fee. The application period will be from April 3- April 24, 2014. Classes will begin on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, and then ever Wednesday for 11-13 weeks. For more informa­ tion, call Travis Birdsell with the Cooperative Extension Service, Ashe County Center at 336846-5850. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish F r y Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, des­ sert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more information, call 336-385-1314. April 3 4 p.m. Learn about electrical circuits and animal adaptions from Ranger Darius and the Illuminate Librarian while making squishy ani­ mals with LED lights at the Ashe County Public Library. 7:30 p.m. California Dreamin'. A musi­ cal journey through the California pop scene of the late '60s and '70s will be held at the Ashe Civic Center. Tickets are $21 adults and $5 students. Reserved seating at the Ashe Civic Center is available over the phone at 336-846-2787 or at the Ashe Arts Center. For more information, call 336-846-2787. Wil Petty can be reached at (336)846 7164 or on Twitter tfWIIPetty. COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 1 7 p.m. Eighth Ashe County Choral Festival will be held in the Ashe County High School Auditorium. Each school chorus will perform a selection. There will be an elementary mass selec­ tion, middle school and high school mass selec­ tion and the final all MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available Fulltime and partime CNA'S All shifts available 1 Part-time Ward Secretary Medical Terminology and CNA preferred school mass selection will be Shenandoah. Other selections will include SingHosanna and On the also needed and may be dropped off at Family Central after 1 p.m. on April 1, 2014, or no later than 9 a.m. on April 2. The Ashe Heart Association appreciates all businesses in Ashe County for their generous support of Heart events. For more informa­ tion, call Jerry McMillan at 336-977-1465. 2 - 4 p . m . M a s t e r Gardener Information and Orientation Session will be held in the Agriculture Service Center Conference Room. There is no charge to attend the orientation, Sunny Side of the Street. Admission is $3 per per­ son. 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Iw FISH l)AY IT"9 IIMfc TOSTlXK 101 R POM> Delivery Will Be: Wednesday. April 16th M Mna 74W X a htm Fn I ta* t»»U9*5-!0J0ilULI Wiison Facebook! FISH WAGON* To Place an Onler Call t-800-643-8439 www.flshwajion.com �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 3 TUESDAY, APRIL 1,2014 Share your story during National Library Week ^ By Suzanne Moore Ashe Cotrty Librarian "Lives Change @ Your Library" is a fitting theme for this year's National Library Week celebratioa Libraries of all types serve as catalysts in their communi­ ties, offering opportunities for children and adults alike to leam, grow and achieve their dreams. In addition to provid­ ing access to books, e-books, computers and other resourc­ es, public, school, academic and special libraries offer expert teaching and guidance to aid library users in their quest to open new worlds and change their lives. Libraries have historically served as our nations great equalizers of knowledge, pro­ viding free access to informa­ tion for all people. Todays libraries continue this tradi­ tion, helping level the playing field by making uoui pruu aiKi ng both print and digital information affordable, availabfo and accessible to all people. The range of infor­ mation and services available to library users is unlimited - resources for job seekers, cultural heritage and genea­ logical collections, English as a second language and citi­ zenship classes and so much more. Libraries and librar­ ians have a powerful and positive impact on the fives erf Americans, whose stories are key to communicating the value of libraries. Every day. people of all ages and backgrounds from rural sub­ urban and urban communi­ ties across the country turn to their libraries to find jobs or go online, to gei help with homework or complex research projects, to start on a business plan, connect with their kids or simply find a space to relax. For every person who loves libraries, there is a story about what the library means to them. During National Library Week. April 14-18, the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) is spon­ soring an advocacy campaign to encourage library users to share stories of how the CHURCH CALENDAR ^ library has changed their life. Each day has a chal­ lenge or activity via pen & paper, Facebook, Twitter or lnstagram. By post­ ing via social media with sMyNCLibrary or filling out a daily challenge card at the library, participants can enter to win a drawing for four grand prizes; $50 and $25 gift cards to Amazon and $50 and $25 gift cards to Barnes & Noble. Stop in the library or visit the Ashe County Public Library Facebook page to find out more. Every year, thanks to the Legislative and Advocacy Committee of NCLA, a group of librarians and library sup­ porters head to Washington, D.C. during National Library Legislative Day. They talk to state legislators to let them know face-to-face why they should support libraries. The data collected from this cam­ paign will be compiled into info-graphics and photo col­ lages to give to the legislators themselves. Ashe Library Dates to Remember in April For All Ages: • In celebration of National Library Week and Arbor Day, the library will be giving away • >. > •h tree seedlings (while supplies last) during the week of April 14 to library card holders or anyone who registers for a card. • Learn about electrical cir­ cuits and animal adaptations from Ranger Darius and the Illuminated Librarian while making squishy animals with LED fights at 4 pan. on April 3. • Have fun creating arts and crafts with Tinker Maker Tune every day at 330 pm during National Library Week April 15-17. (materials pro­ vided) • Community Drum Circle meets at 5:30 pm on April 8 and 22. One need not pos­ sess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of percussion instruments avail­ able to share the rhythm with everyone. • Leam to crochet with the 2014 Afghan Project at 10 am on April 12. Work square-by- square this year to create a magnificent afghan. (materials provided) • Leam the knitting basics and make a scarf at 10 am on April 26. (materials needed: size 8 circular needles and 159 yards colorful yam in DK -• . « .» weight) • Join the library's celebra­ tion of Earth Day 4 4 pm on .April 22. Earth friendly activi­ ties for kids and a session on family giniening with potato towers. 1t-:«—I Anime I/ Manga Phi United i.^u Manna Club at 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. For Adults: For Children: • Story Tune for 4-5 year olds is at 1030 am every Tuesday. • Tot Tune for 2-3 year olds is at 1030 am on Wednesday and Thursday • "Baby Bounce" is at 10 am oo April 5. Babies and their parents/caregrvers can enjoy great books, lively song*, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. • Afternoon Adventures will create animated clay stories in celebration of NC Science Festival at 4 pm on April 10. • Join Pete the Cat for an EGGstra Special Day at 1030 am on April 16. For Teens: • Visit Gamer Haven and eqjoy Xbux 360 in the teen space. Half hour time slots are available at 4 pm on Thursdays. • Enjoy watching"Catching Fire" with friends on the Teen Screen at 2 pm on April 26. • Geek out with Otaku's a • • Bring balance to your fife with Tai Chi lessons presented by Sybil Harmon at 10K)0 am every Thursday. • ' Brouhaha Book Chib meets A 530 pm oo .April 28 at Boondocks. • Grow Yourself, self-paced computer use tutorial ses­ sions, are held at 11 am on Tuesdays. • Ashe Wellness Circle introduces the dimension of Intellectual Wellness and meets at 1130 oo April 8 to promote Autism Awareness with a documentary show­ ing about Temple Grandin. an autistic woman who has become one of the top scien­ tists in the humane livestock handling industry. Bruwn bag lunches are welcome. After the program, participants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discus­ sion of intellectual wellness books. Special Events: • A reception for Lea Booths "Steeple Series" art exhibit will be held at 2 pm in the upstairs art gillery accom­ panied by Richard Easley's classical guitar on April 5. 2<)14 rain barrel sale now in progress 7 pjil Revival Services win Protect our water resources by reusing water around the home and landscape Sundays in April 10*30 am "Heaven is for be held at Farmers Memorial a high quality source of water or your raised bed veggie wi­ May 30,2014 in order to get the Real" The adult Sunday School Baptist Church. Rev. David available to us, there is no rea­ dens. They are so simple a Idd discount on the harreL class of Chestnut Hill Methodist LyalLs wiD be the guest speak­ The barrels wiD be available son we should let it flow away can use them," said Janie Foe, of Church, 604 Martin Gambill er. There wiD be special sing­ without using it." It can take Watauga County Soil and Witer for pick up on June 5, for the Road, will begin a study of near- ing each night. Pastor Danny one-day pidc up event. a very long time for our natu­ Conservation District. death experiences and compar­ Parmer and congregation invite What sets this rain barrel The Town of Boone, Wataugi ral groundwater to recharge. ing them with scripture. The everyone to attend. Depending on the landscape, County Cooperative Extension apart from other;? April 13-16 first part is based on the book • Made in NC from 100 per­ it can take anywhere from one and the Waiaugn County Soil 7 p.m. Joint Revival "Heaven is for Real", which is Dpen source image I Jeflereon Post and Water Conservation District cent recycled plastic. year to 1,000 years to infiltrate coming out as a movie around Services. Christian Unity Several Wataugu County water • The shape of the barrel is have partnered to provide rain into the aquifers. Easter. The study will start this Baptist Church and Old Fields conservation agencies have "Harvesting rain water pre­ barrels to the community at a designed not to crack and split Sunday and run through April. Baptist Church wiD have a joint partnered to provide low-cost when frozen. Check online for reduced cost. rain barrels. Orders must be vents water from pooling around For more information, call 336- revival. Rev. Wayne Osborne placed by May 30. In order to get your saving;, winterization guidelines. the foundation of your home, wiD be theguest speaker.Special 982-9056. • Mosquito proof. Though the High Country and helps prevent erosion. This you must order your barrel Ebenezer Community Singing each night. Pastois Rev. • Best in class overflow set has had good precipitation harvested water can be used onUne by May 30. We are able Church welcomes you for Jack PUgh and Rev. Jack MDler up to withstand heavy rains so to offer the discounted rates amounts this past year, we for various purposes including invite everyone to attend. Sunday School at 10 am and stiD cannot take our water for washing your dog, watering gir- because of bulk purchasing and barrel won't had up into gut­ April 18 worship services begin at 11 dens, rinsing tools, washing cars delivery. These barrels typically ters. This barrel his optional 7 pan. A Night of HopeJgranted. am The church is located off cost $129, but we are getting flow direction with capabilities As we saw a few years ag>, and windows," said Lane Weiss Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs. Service wiD be held at Bald to attach multiple barrels. them for $75. The pick up day supplies can be altered at the of the Town of Boone Water Pastor David Jones and congre­ Mountain Baptist. This wiD be For more information caD wiD be June 5. a great time to focus on what "drop of a hat" during drought Conservation Program. gation invite you to attend. Go to the following website 828-264-3061(Cooperative There is no reason to use Jesus did for us on the cross conditions. April 1-4 828-268-o250 According to Wendy treated city water or groundwa­ to order your rain barrel httpJI Extension), 7 p.m. Revival Services through a time of worship, (Town of Boone) or 828-264www.rainbarrelprogram.org/ will begin at Sugar Tree Baptist prayer, and a message about Pdloprsty, Extension Agent for ter for these types of uses. 0842 (Wataugi County Soil and wataugi-county. "Rain barrels are a great way Church. Rev. Jeff Dollar will be the The Cross from Dr. BiDy Wataugi Gninty, "rainwater in You mast place your order by Water). to water your plants and shrubs bringing the message. Rev. Jim Graham. Everyone please plan the High Country represents Greer and congregation invite to attend and bring someone with you that is lost or far from you to attend. \ God. For more information, call April 1 7 p.m. The Ashe Really the church office at 877-1550. April 27 Cares Committee will be 1 pm Celebration of Life meeting for its quarterly meeting in the Ashe Baptist in honor of Jack Chester Association Conference Room. wiD be held at his homeplace. All committee members and Everyone is welcomed to come, interested persons are urged to and please bring a dish. ROOFING TREE SERVICE CYCLES Welcome Home Baptist attend. The meeting is open to |A Church wiD be offering a the public. women's Bible Study beginning April 3 7 p.m. Ashe Baptist soon. It Is open to the public. Serving the Hiflh Country Association Executive The study is caDed the Made family Onmed and Operand Since let "Fully Insured" 30 Years Experience Committee will meet at to Crave Action Plan. This is a • Tree Trimming • Sales Licensed in VA Tree Removal Beaver Creek Baptist Church DVD and discussion-type study • Service Bucket Truck Install roofing of ell kinds on Mulatto Mountain Road. which lasts for sue weeks. The • CONSIGNMENT Chipper AD committee members and only required materials are the Roof Painting • Parts/Suituis I' Clearing lots interested persons are urged to participant's guide which is $10. • Riding Apfarel J| Insured & ALL Work Guaranteed • Cutting Views attend. The meeting is open to The meeting date and time will • FREE ESTIMATES! 12961 US HWY 221 SOUTH Free Estimates I be determined based on the the public. FLEETWOOD, NC Bob Cox Allen Miller needs of those who sign up. For [ ~80 A ,1c- • m Hill Rd • Lamim: N( J |WWW.HIMJirVFRCYCI-ES.COM| April 5 I: 977 2978 Home: 384 49"« 336-877-2802 .336-384-3033, 6 p.m. Special Singing. more information or to sign-up, Farmers Memorial Baptist emaD Felicia Joyce at brookAUTO REPAIR Church wiD have special sing­ greenfarm(«^gmaD.com. WELDING LANDSCAPING Hope for Hunger It's not ing each first Saturday night of B. Northwest too late to be involved. "Change the month. The New Covenant This Wiikl" wiD be partnering Singers which is a Blue Grass Welding & Gospel Group wiD sing April 5, with several youth groups in Machine Shop Ashe County to package 50,000 2014. You are invited to attend. Mowing A Landscaping 7 pm Quarterly Saturday meals for hungry children in the Night Singing wdfl be held nation of Haiti and throughout Welding at Landmark Baptist Church. the world. The mission, "Hope • Oil Change* Fabrication! • Mechanical Repair* Featured singers will include for Hunger," is scheduled for •Tires (Machining Bro. Tony Potter and wife. May 17,2014. Donations in the • NCState Inspection Sherry. Pastor Charlie McCoy amount of $10350 have been Call Evan Roten and the congregation invite collected, $12,500 is needed. John Ryan - Owner 336-384-1571 336-977-8686 everyone to attend. Landmark Churches are asked to pray for M34 NC Hwv 194 N Lan*iiw.NC 336-977-4779 Is located in the Silas Creek the event and if your church hasn't donated and would like to community. ELECTRICIAN WELL DRILLING LAWN & GARDEN do so, checks can be earmarked, April 6-9 7 pm Revival Services "Hope for Hunger" and sent to DEWEY WRIGHT wiD be held at Volney Baptist the Ashe Baptist Association AIR-COOLED ENGINES APPALACHIAN WELL & PUMP CO "Sales A Service' Church, Volney, Va. Bro. Office, P.O. Box 850 Jefferson. Toll Free: 1-877-250-3727 N.G 28640. If your youth group Tommy Worth preaching each Bus: 264-2651 -Since 1977" . night. Pastor, Bro. Douglas would like to be involved, please •Pumps Sales Service Halsey and congregation invite contact Rev. Ken Furches of • Licensed A Insured •Installation everyone to attend. The church Buffalo Baptist Church at 336•Complete Water Residential Service with is located on Volney Road, a 977-2383, or Dwight Furches System Installation "Lawn A Garden Equipment" the Personal Touch of Midway Baptist Church at half-mDe off N.C. 16. 11856 N.C. 105 Bypass Chain Saws • Trimmers 336877-7369. For more infor­ Quinn & Debbie Hineman April 6 -10 Boone, NC mation visit www.changethis7 p.m. Revival Services | Hwy 194 West Jefferson, Radio 336-973-8500 wiD be held at Mountain View- worid.com. appele@wilkes.net 336-246-2828 Ashe Baptist Association*! Baptist Church. Rev. Sonny lwww.appalachianelectricboone.com. Choir begins Spring Thomas from Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Rehearsals. Rehearsals wiD be LIST Springs wiD be the guest held on Monday nights at 7 preacher. Special music nightly. pm at Midway Baptist Church. I YOUR Pastor Denton Hart and con­ If you are a "Child of the King, Let's Sing." You are invited to gregation invites everyone to I BUSINESS join the choir and learn new attend. song; and fellowship with other April 7-11 HERE! 730 p.m Revival Services believers from across the coun­ | 17* pm m m Oaft wiD be held at Glendale Spring ty. Now is the time to invite Missionary Baptist Church. your feDow choir members to Bro. Brady Hayworth wiD be participate. New singers are the guest speaker. The prayer encourage to join. aD denomina­ room wiD open nightly at 7:15 tions are welcome. For more UliifiMiMr p.m. Everyone is invited to information, call Junior and Joyce Greet choir Directors at attend. 8778000. April 11 -13 Business Service Guide Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE HILL RIVER CYCLES Eller & Sons Auto Repair MOUNTAIN HOME SECURITY RICHARDSON'S ELECTRIC Can Your Customers Find You? CALL 846-7164 •9 �Public Opinion m...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Our View Liquor by the drink vote can be usef ul tool Perhaps it's an idea whose time has arrived. The idea is holding a referendum on allowing liquor by the drink in the Town of Jefferson. And frankly, the tim­ ing couldn't be better. As we've written over the last several weeks, the people of Ashe County deserve the development of a stra­ tegic vision for tackling the economic challenges we're facing. We've lost hundreds of manufacturing jobs over the last five years and the loss of Gates Rubber Co. last year was a significant body blow that rocked the very economic founda-* tion of the county. Moving forward, there needs to be a substan­ tive discussion about how the county grows itself economically. We believe, for the county to restart its eco­ nomic engine, its needs to decide on that vision. Do we focus on market­ ing our message of excel­ lent schools, an educat­ ed workforce, access to quality healthcare, and an outstanding quality of life to manufactur­ ers looking to relocate? Do we offer incentives to compel our existing manufacturers to stay here? Do we finance and develop infrastructure to allow entrepreneurs a chance for success? Do we focus on expanding our marketing efforts to draw visitors here? None of the answers to these questions stand alone as the key to eco­ nomic success. It will probably be a combination of all of the above and more. Whatever happens though, change is going to come and the people need to have a voice in that change. So, how does a liquor by the drink referen­ dum in Jefferson help develop a new economic strategic vision for Ashe County? It would serve as an important litmus test, so to speak. It would be a measuring stick of the support, or lack of it, to continue developing tourism here. Liquor by the drink referendums are rarely dull affairs; sides are chosen and emotions typically run high. There will be business interests that strongly support offering custom­ ers at local restaurants a cocktail with their meals believing that will increase their prof­ its. There will be others who have a strong belief the use of alcohol in all its forms leads down a path of moral and physi­ cal destruction. Both positions are credible and under­ standable. But in the final analy­ sis, that is exactly why the state requires a municipality to hold a referendum before the first drink is poured; the people have a choice to offer their collective opinion on whether they believe it will be a good thing, or not. In the coming weeks and months, Jefferson's Board of Aldermen will have to make a decision on whether or not a ref­ erendum should be held. During this discus­ sion process, plenty of folks will have opinions on whether or not it should go forward. We would urge those forces, for and against, to let the aldermen know what they believe the future of Jefferson should be. The aldermen will probably feel a little more heat than usual from their constituents. It's one thing to keep the streets free of pot­ holes, offering water and sewer service and police protection. Making a decision that may lead to liquor by the drink in their town is an entirely different ballgame. We would urge the Jefferson Aldermen to allow the referendum to go forward. Undoubtedly, the aldermen will feel some heat, but each signed up for making the occa­ sional tough decision. But, letting Jefferson's residents speak collec­ tively on its future will provide a clear insight into how Ashe County can move forward in the coming months and years to develop a stra­ tegic vision of our eco­ nomic future. Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-poce single-copy issues are*$l daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER CWt Clark 336-846-7164 ccUrkttovrtsvnadia com ADVERTISING: Icvm Roark Lots John Sears 336-846-7164 tlawCcitrvasmMia com fsearsftcivilasmeifta com CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart STAFF WRITERS: wa Petty » -336-846-7164 (WttyQcryitasmcOaoom Nathan Ham 336 846-7164 rtamOcwtasmeda com AianC BuRucA 3368467164 ahAkJckOciwIaamatta com 336-846 7164 khartOcMtaimeftuKom 203 W. 2nd St. Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jefferson Post PO Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694-0808 Page 4 Tuesday, April l, 2014 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear editor, 1 found myself shak­ ing my head in disbelief a number of times as I read the Post's cover­ age of the recent Ashe County GOP conven­ tion. Rather than actu­ ally focusing on Ashe County, the party and its leadership seem to be concerned with everything but interests of the populace. State Senator Dan Soucek is worried about what liberals in the northeast of the country think about his party turning its back on the majority of North Carolinians through the General Assembly's radical actions. What he should be focused on is what his own constituents think. Representative Jonathan Jordan seems more obsessed with the activities of MoveOn.org rather than taking action that might actually improve the quality of life for his fellow Ashe Countians. He blames the dismal approval rat­ ings of the General Assembly on the media failing to get the Republican's message out. Wrong Mr. Jordan. Your mes­ sage is loud and clear^ The interests of the common man and woman are of little concern to you and your party. But don't take my word for any of this; just review the resolutions the Ashe County GOP adopted during their conven­ tion. Other than sup­ porting local law enforcement, not a single resolu­ tion is focused on Ashe County. Instead, the party is fixated on the United Nations, NAFTA, illegal immigration, national education standards, etc. What about local issues? Apparently the GOP has no interest in expanding economic development in the county, creat­ ing jobs, reducing unemployment or improving access to health­ care. Why aren't Soucek, Jordan, the current county commissioners and the party being vocal and B6RNLK2UCKERBER& HE.RE50WW GM5V0U TUERfittTTOSPYON LRN-ABID1N& CITIZENS'? specific about local concerns? For example, what's their position on the broken promise from Raleigh concerning the failed land pur­ chase at Mt. Jefferson? And what's with Mary Desautels, the local party chair­ woman? Apparently she feels Ashe County is facing an invasion of Muslim extremists who are hell bent on forcing Islamic Sharia law upon us. Somebody should tell her that Soucek, Jordan and the General Assembly have already passed a law in N.C. that pro­ hibits judges from considering Sharia law; something the N.C. Bar Association called completely unnecessary due to the existing N.C. and federal constitutions. Yes Ms. Desautels, do study the U.S. Constitution. . This is an election year and primary voting starts soon. Republicans have controlled the levers of power in the county for several years now, but all voters should be asking themselves that famous question posed by Ronald Reagan: "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?" Ken Lynn Fleetwood TUAT50® You Decide: Competition or regulation in the cable market? I'm old enough to remem­ ber two things about televi­ sion viewing: a limited num­ ber of channels and poor reception quality. Growing up in the 1950s, television viewers had only three chan­ nels to watch. Also, recep­ tion was via "rabbit ears" mounted atop the TV. My father would constantly fiddle with the position of the "ears" in an attempt to improve the picture quality. The best position was usu­ ally different for each chan­ nel and even then the "best" picture had a considerable amount of fuzziness. which we playfully called "snow." The coming of cable TV changed all of this. Now it's possible to receive hundreds of channels, and picture qual­ ity - especially in high defini­ tion - is exceptional. The difference between cable TV today and the TV of my youth is like the difference between today's jet aircraft and the Wright Brothers' first plane! But there's controversy in the cable industry, and it has to do with company size, market power and the level of competition. Like many new industries, the cable TV industry began with many small companies, most oper­ ating in tiny areas across the country. Then, following the path seen in many indus­ tries - such as autos, phone service and meat processing - consolidation occurred. Recently, the largest cable consolidation ever was announced. Comcast and Time-Warner, the top two cable companies, have stated they want to merge. If the deal goes through, the com­ bined company will have territories serv­ their product or ing just shy of service. one-third of the So a big issue cable market. with cable ser­ It would be a vice is whether giant telecom­ providers are a munications near monopoly company. in a local area. • Which raises If the answer the question: is "yes," then there could rea­ Will the com­ pany be too son for cable big? This is not firms to have a new question their rates (pric­ in economics. es) regulated Dr. Mike Walden by the federal Since the start N.C Cooperative Extension government. of the modern industrial age There might also be reason more than a century ago, economists and for the federal government policy-makers have worried - who must approve merg­ about company size. ers of large companies like Some see benefits from a Comcast and Time-Warner larger company. Such firms - to put up a red light to can often take advantage of cable companies trying to "economies of scale" and get bigger. deliver products and servic­ It is the case that in most es at a lower per-unit cost. local areas, only one cable Also with size can come a firm exists. Sometimes this greater ability to develop a is because local governments wider rang? of products and give only one company the services that's simply beyond exclusive right to operate the scope of smaller firms. within their boundaries. But But others see downsides it can also be because, once to big companies. The most the first company lays the important may be a lack of lines and signs up custom­ competition. If one large ers, other companies don't company comes to dominate want to bear the expense of a market area, then custom­ laying their own lines if they ers may have nochoice but to can't rely on attracting a suf­ purchase from that firm - or ficient number of customers. do without the product. The Yet is simply counting firm may become a virtual how many cable companies monopoly. Economists have operate in a local area the shown that monopolies tend best way to judge competi­ to charge higher prices for tion? Phone companies with the same product compared wiring into homes can also to markets where many deliver signals, especially firms compete for custom­ for internet use. And satel­ ers' business. Also, econo­ lites can beam TV signals to mists worry that monopolies homes for people who have may rest on their laurels and bought or rented receivers. be less motivated to innovate In fact, in evaluating com­ and improve the quality of petition in the cable market, the federal government does consider all these alternative modes of receiving service. However, if there's any­ thing we know from the last 20 years, it's that the tele­ communications industry can quickly change. For example, a gamechanger for the reception of both TV and internet con­ tent would be improvement in the strength, capacity and reliability of non-cable - or wireless - signals. There are companies working on this right now. Also, local gov­ ernments could change their approach and permit mul­ tiple cable firms to provide service in neighborhoods. Both of these factors have the potential to dramatically increase competition in the delivery of TV and internet signals. Many of these issues will likely be discussed and argued during the federal examination of the proposed Qimcast and Time-Warner merger. In my opinion, this is a good thing, because these are important Issues. Let's face it: Most of us depend on — and enjoy — watching TV and using the internet. Indeed, many of us rely on these services. Therefore, the options and prices of the services are important to household budgets. In the end, well have to decide if competition or regulation gets us the best services at Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics oi North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences^ He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. �PAGE 5 son VIM TUESDAY, APRIL 1,2014 ORTS Nathan I lam. Sports Writer (836) K46-7I64 nhamg dv itumrdiaxom ONLINE • Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Ashe track teams take top spot Submitted photo|Jefferson Post Hailey Richardson placed sec­ ond in the 200-meter dash. By Nathan Ham nhamttwitasmafacom Both of Ashe County's track teams captured the top spot last Thursday at the first home meet of the young season. The men's team blew away the field, scoring 219 points, a full 100 points ahead of sec­ ond place Starmount. Elkin finished third with 106 points, Alleghany was fourth with 43 points, followed by Grayson County and Oak Hill Academy who each scored four points. The women's meet was a bit ck>ser, but Ashe still came away with the win, scoring 133 points. Starmount was second with 104, followed by Elkin (95). Alleghany (85), Grayson County (27) and Oak Hill Academy (8). The meet started with Geld Maison McNeill finished first place in the high jump. events. Brandon Wingler took second in the discus throw with a toss of 119 feet, two indies. Mitchell Brown was in fifth place with a throw of 102 feet, five inches. Wingler also finished second in the shot put with a throw just over 44 feet. Luis Ramos was fifth after his throw mea­ sured in at 36 feet, 10 inches. In the triple jump. Maison McNeill and Ronald Goodlander finished third and fourth respectively. Goodlander was also third in the long jump while teammate Jacob Blevins was runner-up. Ashe won the high jump in both men's and women's action. McNeill cleared five feet, six inches while Paige Spell won on the women's side clearing five feet even. On the track, Ashe con­ tinued its success in hurdles events. Spell was first in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing in 17.7 seconds. Blevins won the men's 110 hurdles in 17 seconds even. Tyler Church grabbed fourth place in 19.1 seconds. Spell finished as runner-up in the 300 hurdles and Ashe runner Zach Outen was the champ in the 300 hurdles. Senior Hailey Richardson placed third in the 100-meter dash. Blevins won the men's 100 in 11.4 seconds and Hunter Argetsinger was third in 12 seconds. In longer distance running events, Garreth Berry and Helmar Alvarez finished sec­ ond and third in the men's mile run. Maigot Mattix and Alexes Armstrong placed fifth and sixth in the women's mile run. Mattix took second in the two-miler, Andre Tedder was second in the men's two-mile race while Berry was third. Ashe ran reaDy strong in the 200,400 and 80Ometer races. Richardson. Hallie Brown and Kaitlyn Jordan were sec­ ond. third and fuurth in the women's 200. Blevins won the men's race in 23.5 seconds and Argetsinger was fifth. Brown finished second in the women's 400 and Shana Huffman placed third. Ashe swept the top three finishing spots in the men's 400. Sam Hudler won in 56.1 seconds, foDowed ckrsely by Tedder in 57.1 seconds and Matthew Greer in 59.9 sec­ onds. Mattix won the women's 800, Kayln Chapman was fourth and Audreyanna Sanchez ended up fifth. Evan Owen was second in the men's 800. Tedder finished third, followed by R.J. Burke and Berry. Nathan Ham can bereadied at (336)8467164 oronMtefW«hanHam87 Lady Huskies beat rival Wilkes Central, 4-8 By Nathan Ham ^ 1 I > . v ? . •' - x v nhamWcivitasmedia.com Ashe scored its second conference win of the year, earning a 4-3 win at rival Wilkes Central on Thursday. Central jumped ahead quick with a goal in the second minute from Mary Hollis. Ashe tied the game in the eighth minute with a goal from senior Candi Sanchez. The Lady Huskies added two more goals in the first half. Alexis Parks netted the first of those two goals in the 19th minute before Natalie Harless put Ashe in front, 3-1 in the 39th minute. Central's Taylor Shew was able to get a shot by Chrissy Simmons in the 40th minute to send a 3-2 game to the halftime break. Both defenses buckled down early in the second half with scoring chances limited each way. Sanchez tallied her sec­ ond goal of the night in the 69th minute to give Ashe a 4-2 lead. The Lady Eagles kept bat­ tling hard and pulled back to within one goal when Sierra Massucco scored on 11 p " •£ - V Photo by Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post Natalie Harless scored a goal just before halftime at Wilkes Central on Thursday. a quick counter attack. Simmons and the Ashe defense held strong in the final 10 minutes to get the Huskies a much-needed win. Earlier in the week. Ashe shutout Starmount, 5-0. The Lady Huskies are now 3-4-1 overall and 2-1 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. This week, the team is scheduled to play three matches. The ladies head to East Wilkes on Tuesday and then Avery County on Wednesday for a non-con­ ference match. Ashe wraps up the week at home against North Wilkes on Friday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on twitter ®NathanHam87 - -t*j Photo by Teresa Laws| Jefferson Post Jamie Weaver Ores one to the plate at Wilkes Central on Thursday evening. Huskies fall to Wilkes in extra innings By Nathan Ham In the sixth innin Ashe completed the rally A Husky error in the on a bunt from Jackson eighth inning let Wilkes Sloan that scored Central's game-winning Hamilton from third run score on a hit one after the senior walked, batter later to deal Ashe stole second base and a heartbreaking 5-4 loss. stole third base. The game went into Ashe struggled might­ innings and ily on defense, commit­ extra ting 11 errors, but still Central needed just kept the game close one turn at the plate to thanks to solid pitch­ get the win after Ben ing from starter Joseph Church reached on an Lowder and relief pitch­ error and scored on Seth ers Jamie Weaver and Brown's game-winning Matthew Hamilton. double. For Ashe, the top half Only one of Wilkes Central's five runs went of the lineup did a good job getting on base. down as an earned run. Lowder pitched four Laws finished with one innings and gave up four hit, one walk and a run runs with one earned scored from the leadoff on two hits and three spot. Lowder had one hit walks. The sophomore and a walk, Barnes had struck out eight Eagle two hits and two RBI's and Joe Richardson fin­ hitters. Hamilton pitched two ished with a hit. Church started for shutout innings and Central and pitched Weaver pitched one and two-thirds innings and five innings and struck allowed one unearned out eight Ashe hitters. run on one hit with one Church was charged strikeout to take the with three unearned runs on five hits with loss. three walks. Ashe scored first Brown not only when Hunter Barnes scampered home on an knocked the game-win­ error in the top of the ning run in, but also got the win on the mound second inning. after pitching three noWilkes Central hit innings in relief. answered back in the Ashe is 3-4 overall and bottom half of the frame 1-3 in conference play. with four runs. Three The Huskies return to of the four Eagle runs the diamond on Tuesday scored on errors. at East Wilkes before The score remained ending the week at 4-1 until the fifth inning home on Friday versus when Barnes belted a North Wilkes. two-run double to right Nathan Ham can be reached at that scored Weaver and (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 9 NathanHam87 Alex Laws. t nhamfccivitasmedia com Tennis falters against Wilkes Central, East Wilkes By Nathan Ham nham0civitasmedia.com It was a tough week of tennis for the Huskies having to take on two of the top teams in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Ashe lost to Wilkes Central and East Wilkes by a 9-0 score. "Wilkes Central is a very strong team and leader of the 2A confer­ ence." said Ashe County Head Coach Larry Dix. "They have several returning players and hit the ball very well." Top seeded Parker Jordan beat Ashe's Alex Church in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2. Kevin Reynolds beat Jacob O'Neal, 6-1.6-2 and Krishna Tiwari was a 6-0, 6-0 winner against Andrew Shepherd. Wilkes Central's fourth seed Daniel Shinaman beat Caleb Adcock, 6-2, 6-4. Jackson Smith was a 6-1, 6-0 winner over Frank Ledezma and Hunter Jordan defeated Alexis Ramos, 6-2, 6-0. This was Ramos' first match of the season play­ ing in the top six seeds. The Eagles swept all three doubles matches as well. "Even though we lost, I am proud of the sports­ manship of this team and how they handle the loss­ es," said Coach Dix. On Thursday, Ashe faced East Wilkes on a cool, windy day and sev­ eral of the matches were really up for grabs, hut the Cardinals ended up winning every match. "I am proud of our guys for not giving up and play­ ing hard against stronger teams," Dix said. "They are learning so much and continue to improve their game. Cardinal top seed Dillon Shew handled Church in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. O'Neal battled Matthew Philley hard, but dropped the first set, 4-6 and lost the second set by a 5-7 margin. Photos by Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post Frank Ledezma charges to the net for a shot. Andrew Shepherd lost a pair of singles matches last week. In the third seeded match, Jeffrey Haynes beat Shepherd, 7-5, 6-1. Fourth seeded Landon Osborne beat Adcock in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3. Fifth seeded Stone Baugess defeated Ledezma, 6-1, 7-6. In the final singles match, Cole Baugess defeated Ramos, 6-0, 6-1. Shew and Haynes beat Church and O'Neal, 8-3, in the first doubles match. Justus Brickey and Tristen Davis escaped with an 8-3 win over Shepherd and Adcock and the team of Devon Fuller and Dalton Payne won a tight one over Ledezma and Ramos. 9-7. Ashe will host Oak Hill Academy on Wednesday for a match. non-conference Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 0NathanHam87 �PAGE (> TUESDAY, APRIL I, 2014 221 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS From Page 1 1 he nature of the beast, it makes better sense with that traf­ fic flow to locate (an industrial park) near that intersection," Scott said, referring to the intersection with U.S. 421. Hamilton said if Ashe County is going to pro­ mote industrial develop­ ment, then they need to look closer to the West Jefferson area, propos­ ing the N.C. 194 inter­ section near Baldwin. With that part of the county, there could be potential for joint devel­ opment between the town of West Jefferson and the county, with it being close to West Jefferson's extraterrito­ rial jurisdiction (ETJ). "I think the N.C. 194 area is probably where we need tb be pay­ ing our attention to," Hamilton said. "I think that would be the place, if we're going to expand development outside of the ETJ, that would be where it would be most feasible to get water and sewer to." Right now, the N.C. DOT's plan for the expansion would pre­ vent cars from turning left on U.S. 221 from N.C. 194, requiring Baldwin and Todd resi­ dents to use Baldwin and Beaver Creek School roads to enter West Jefferson. Vice Chairman Rick Surber, said with his meetings with attorneys about the construction, if there were concerns, now would be the time to address them to the N.C. DOT. "The recommenda­ tion has been if anyone wants to change (inter­ sections) on this road, now is the time," he said. "Once the bidding is done, it ain't going to happen." Surber said that meant the board had until April of 2017 to reach a consensious about changing that intersection. "If we are looking at a plan to do this, then we need to talk with the (project's) engineers and see what their input is and what we think is a good place (for devel­ opment)," he said. "It is a lot easier and cheaper on paper then it is with­ out their input." No official deci­ sions were made at the March 20 meeting. The Planning Board will next meet on Thursday, April 3 to continue dis­ cussion. According to the R-word campaign, orga­ nized by the Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs, the "campaign asks people to pledge to stop say­ ing the 'R-word' as a starting point toward creating more accepting attitudes and communi­ ties for all people. The campaign start­ ed in 2009, during the Special Olympics World Winter Games. The first awareness day held by the organization took place on March 31, 2009, and this year the day of awareness occurred March 5. "I think everybody needs to be more care­ ful in how they choose which words to use," Roberts said, adding people are described by their actions, not as a word. As the event con­ tinues for the county, Roberts said she was surprised at how the community took to spreading the word. "You're always going to have some back­ ing, but it really shows that (the community) cares," Roberts said. For more information about the "Spread the Word to End the Word" campaign, visit www.rword.org/. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter #WilPetty R-word From Page 1 involved. Roberts said during school lunch, the high school had a booth set up to where students could sign a pledge say­ ing they would stop using the word and in addition could purchase T-shirts. Eventually, the high school would have 200 shirts pre-ordered for students and faculty at the other schools. Now, Roberts said over 300 shirts have been sold and more have been ordered with­ in Ashe County. "It brings tears to my eyes," she said. "We had planned to start (the campaign) small, but it has turned into so much more." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter (WilPetty. 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NC 28697 the county in which the prop­ erly is sold Publish Any person who occupies the 3 18.14/3.25 1424 1.1474.8.14 property pursuant to a rental NOTICE TO CREDITORS agreement entered into or re­ Having qualified as Executor newed on or after October 1. for the Estate of Edward Everette Trivette. Jr. deceased late 2007. may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the of Ashe County. North Caro­ rental agreement upon 10 lina. this is to notify all persons days' written notice to the land­ having claims against the es­ lord Upon termination of a tate of said deceased to rental agreement, the tenant is present them on or before liable for rent due under the 26th day of June. 2014. or this rental agreement prorated to notice will be pleaded in bar of the effective date of the termin­ their recovery All persons in­ ation. debted to said estate will If the trustee is unable to con­ please make immediate pay­ vey title to this properly for any ment reason, the sole remedy of the This the 27th day of March. purchaser is the return of the 2014 For the Estate of Edward Ever- deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are ette Trivette. Jr. not limited to. the filing of a Shirley Spain Trivette bankruptcy petition pnor to the 10251 Gregfynn Road confirmation of the sale and re­ North Chesterfield. VA 23236 instatement of the loan without Published: the knowledge of the trustee. If 4 1.14/48 14/4 15.14/4.22.14 the validity of the sale is chal­ AMiNDfiTN$Yrcnr5F lenged by any party, the trust­ FORECLOSURE SALE ee, in their sole discretion, if 12 SP 154 they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the Under and by virtue of the court to declare the sale to be power of sale contained in a void and return the deposit. certain Deed of Trust made by The purchaser will have no fur­ Tracy K. Ritter and Angela O. ther remedy. Ritter to Tommy Bastian. Bar­ THIS IS A COMMUNICATION ret Burke Wilson Castle Daffin FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. & Frappier. LLP, Trustee(s). THE PURPOSE OF THIS dated the 14th day of June. COMMUNICATION IS TO 2007, and recorded in Book COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY 00367. Page 1077, in Ashe INFORMATION OBTAINED County Registry. North Caro­ WILL BE USED FOR THAT lina, default having been made PURPOSE, except as stated in the payment of the note below in the instance of bank­ thereby secured by the said ruptcy protection. Deed of Trust and the under­ IF YOU ARE UNDER THE signed. Substitute Trustee Ser­ PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ vices. Inc having been substi­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE tuted as Trustee in said Deed BEEN DISCHARGED AS A of Trust by an instrument duly RESULT OF A BANK­ recorded in the Office of the RUPTCY PROCEEDING, Register of Deeds of Ashe THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO County, North Carolina and the YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ holder of the note evidencing UTORY REQUIREMENT AND said indebtedness having dir­ FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ ected that the Deed of Trust be POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ foreclosed, the undersigned DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO Substitute Trustee will offer for -j COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN sale at the courthouse door in ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS. the City of Jefferson. Ashe OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY County. North Carolina, or the PORTION OF THE DEBT customary location designated FROM YOU PERSONALLY. for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 8. 2014 and will SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ sell to the highest bidder for VICES. INC. cash the following real estate SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE situated in the Township of Creston. in the County of BY: Ashe. North Carolina, and be­ Attorney at Law ing more particularly de­ Hutchens Law Firm scribed as follows: Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ Lying and being in North Caro­ ee Services. Inc. lina, Ashe County, Creston P.O. Box 1028 Township on the waters of 4317 Ramsey Street Little Laurel Creek, and spe­ Fayetteville, North Carolina cifically described as follows: 28311 BEGINNING at an iron stake https://sales.hsbfirm.com on the east side of Little Laurel Case No: 1092425 (FC.FAY) Road where Shelton Car­ published: 3/25/14 & 4/1/14 penter's land leaves the road, NOTICE OF and running with the land S. 12 FORECLOSURE SALE deg East 9 poles to a stake; 14 SP 19 then N. 44c, 19 1/5 poles to a stake in Ron Graybeal's line; Under and by virtue of the thence with the Graybeal line power of sale contained in a N 66 deg 15' W. 2 poles 14 certain Deed of Trust made by links to a stake In the Little Johnny William McNeill Jr. to Laurel Community Church lot Daniel Park. Trustee(s), dated line; thence with said church the 22nd day of April. 1999, lot line S. 50 W. 3 poles to the and recorded in Book 239, comer of the Church lot; then Page 1249. in Ashe County N 41 deg 15'W 3 poles 23 Registry, North Carolina, de­ links to a stake on the east fault having been made in the side of the road, thence with the road 11 poles 2 links to the payment of the note thereby BEGINNING, containing 0 675 secured by the said Deed of acres, more or less, and being Trust and the undersigned, part of the land known as HatSubstitute Trustee Services. tie Carpenter home tract. To­ Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust gether with improvements loc­ ated thereon; said property be­ by an instrument duly recor­ ing located at 675 Little Laurel ded in the Office of the Re­ Road. Creston. North Carolina. gister of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing Being the same land de­ said indebtedness having dir­ scribed in and by that certain ected that the Deed of Trust be deed from Bruce Mock and foreclosed, the undersigned wife. Wanda L Mock to John Substitute Trustee will offer for K Richardson and wife, sale at the courthouse door in Brenda Kay Richardson, dated the City of Jefferson. Ashe September 15. 1970 and of re­ County. North Carolina, or the cord in the Ashe County Pub­ customary location designated lic Registry in Book W-4, at for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 Page 62 PM on April 15. 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for Together with their heirs and assigns, that same water ease­ cash the following real estate ment as described in the afore­ situated in the County of Ashe. North Carolina, and being mentioned Deed, to which re­ more particularly described as corded Deed reference is follows: hereby made for a specific re­ cital of said water easement Lying and being in Obids Township, Ashe County. North Trustee may. in the Trustee's Carolina, and being more par­ ticularly described as follows: sole discretion, delay the sale BEGINNING on a point in the for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23 centeriine of NCSR 1003 Should the property be pur­ (Idlewild Road): said point be­ ing the southeast comer of the chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax. tract herein described; and be­ as well as the court costs of ing located S 89-34-38 W. 1169 89 feet from an iron stake Forty-Five Cents ($0 45) per One Hundred Dollars on the north side of NCSR ($100.00) required by NCGS 1003, the Nettie McNeill-Ralph Reavis comer; thence with the §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be ottered pur­ centeriine of NCSR 1003; S suant to this notice of sale is 84-39-20 W, 160 00 feet, thence leaving road and with a being offered for sale, transfer division line; N 03-30-18 E, and conveyance "AS IS. 20 44 feet to an iron stake. N WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ 08-30-18 E. 126.10 feet to an ee nor the holder of the note iron stake. S 89-25-30 E. secured by the deed of 161.66 feet to an iron stake. S trust/security agreement, or 10-35-47 W. 110 63 feet to an both, being foreclosed, nor the iron stake. S 10-35-47 W. officers, directors, attorneys, 20 00 feet to the point of BE­ employees, agents or author­ GINNING. containing 0.500 ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the acres, inclusive of the existing right of way of NCSR I003 note make any representation or warranty relating to the title And being the same land de­ or any physical, environmental, scribed in and conveyed by health or safety conditions ex­ that certain deed from Nellie isting in. on. at or relating to McNeill (Widow) to Johnny the property being ottered tor McNeill and wife. Renita McNeill dated 27 February sale, and any and ail respons­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors for the Estate of Joseph G. Lawrence deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify alt persons hav­ ing daims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 11th day of June. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 11th day of March, 2014 For the Estate of Joseph G. Lawrence Joseph James Brown 912 Ashe Park Road Jefferson. NC 28640 1989. and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 168, at pages 423-424. And being the same land de­ scribed in and conveyed by that certain deed from Renita McNeill to Johnny McNeill. Jr. dated 22 Apnl 1999 and of re­ cord in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 239 at pages 1247-1248 Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 1628 Idlewild Road, West Jefferson. NC 28694. Parcel ID 12350-076. Trustee may. in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21 23 Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0 45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on. at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encum­ brances of record and any re­ corded releases. Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State IdWS A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to. the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee. in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit The purchaser will have no fur- THISK?COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bank­ ruptcy protection. IF YOUI ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT. ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ VICES. INC SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. P.O Box 12497 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 https //sales, hutchenslawfirm c om Case No: 1121734 (FC.CH) Publish 4.1.14/4 8.14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 145 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Ray Phillips. Jr. and Heather Phillips (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): John R. Phillips, Jr.) to Daniel J. Park. Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of July. 2007. and recorded in Book 368, Page 2294, and Loan Modification Agreement in Book 372, Page 680, in Ashe County Registry. North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the un­ dersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instru­ ment duly recorded in the Of- �PAGE 7 TUESDAY, APRIL L, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS FINANCIAL SERVICES • Miscellaneous RESORT PROPERTY MY COMPUTER WORKS: Z-6 of the Register of Deeds of days' written notice to the land­ 80 65 feet. 5) South 00 de­ lord. Upon termination of a grees 09 minutes 37 seconds My Computer Works Ashe County. 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Page 1881), said re­ IF YOU ARE UNDER THE companies! 800-423-0676 REAL ESTATE SALES PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ and Tammy Hartsoe, bar also being located South RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE 32 degrees. 07 minutes, 50 CANADA DRUGS: The property to be offered pur­ BEEN DISCHARGED AS A seconds West a distance of Canada Drug Center is your suant to this notice of sale is RESULT OF A BANK­ 11.01 feet from the southwest choice for safe and affordable Houses For Sale being offered for sale, transfer RUPTCY PROCEEDING, corner of the cemetery; thence medications Our licensed and conveyance "AS IS. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO with a division line of the Check out the Jefferson Post Canadian mail order phar­ YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ Jordan property and being 5 for the latest deals on Mobile macy will provide you with sav­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND ee nor the holder of the note feet west of and being parallel Homes by local dealers ings of up to 75 percent on all FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ secured by the deed of trust. to the western line of said your medications needs Call . being foreclosed, nor the of­ cemetery North 05 degrees. 06 POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ today 1-800-341-2398 for ficers. directors, attorneys, em­ minutes. 51 seconds East for a DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO REAL ESTATE RENTALS $10 00 off your first presenpCOLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ployees. agents or authorized distance of 424 89 feet to a tion and free shipping. ACT TO COLLECT. ASSESS. representative of either Trust­ 1/2" rebar set; thence North 84 OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY ee or the holder of the note degrees. 53 minutes. 09 make any representation or PORTION OF THE DEBT seconds West for a distance of DISH: House For Rent warranty relating to the title or FROM YOU PERSONALLY. 208.39 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; DISH TV Retailer Starling at any physical, environmental, thence South 05 degrees, 06 $19 99/month (for 12 mos.) & Crumpler SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ health or safety conditions ex­ minutes, 51 seconds West for High Speed Internet starting at Just off N.C. 16 isting in. on. at or relating to VICES. INC. a distance of 319.77 feet to a $14 95/month (where avail­ 3BR/2BA with covered deck the property being offered for 1/2" rebar set on the north side SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE able) SAVE! Ask About Fully furnished included sale Any and all responsibilit­ BY: of NCSR 1186; thence South SAME DAY Installation' CALL appliances Detached ies or liabilities arising out of or Attorney at Law 05 degrees. 06 minutes. 51 NOW! 1-800-734-5524 carport/storage building In any way relating to any such Hutchens Law Firm seconds West for a distance of min 6 month lease/deposit condition expressly are dis­ Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ 34.16 feet to a point In the cen­ required MEDICAL GUARDIAN: claimed. This sale is made ee Services, Inc. ter of said road; thence with Contact Skip Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 subject to all prior liens and en­ P.O. Box 1028 the center of said road South 828-963-0778 monitoring cumbrances, and unpaid taxes 4317 Ramsey Street 42 degrees. 10 minutes. 47 or 828-264-2611 FREE Equipment Free and assessments including but Fayettevllle, North Carolina seconds East for a distance of Shipping Nationwide Service not limited to any transfer tax 28311 44.59 feet to a point; thence MANUFACTURED $29.95/Month CALL Medical associated with the foreclos­ South 50 degrees, 03 minutes, https://sales.hsbflrm.com Guardian Today HOUSING ure. A deposit of five percent Case No: 1122168 (FC.FAY) 11 seconds East for a dis­ (5%) of the amount of the bid Publish: 4.1.14 & 4 8.14 ttifrflM-tflQS tance of 55.14 feet to a point; or seven hundred fifty dollars thence South 61 degrees, 58 Miscellaneous IN THE GENERAL COURT ($750 00). whichever is great­ minutes. 12 seconds East for a OF JUSTICE er. is required and must be distance of 45.41 feet to a OF NORTH CAROLINA tendered in the form of certi­ point; thence South 72 deSUPERIOR COURT DIVISION fied funds at the time of the rees. 04 minutes. 22 seconds ASHE COUNTY sale This sale will be held ast for a distance of 29.35 14SP22 open ten days for upset bids feet to a point; thence South as required by law. Following 74 degrees 27 minutes. 12 IN THE MATTER OF THE seconds East for a distance of the expiration of the statutory FORECLOSURE OF A DEED 39.69 feet to a point; thence upset period, all remaining OF TRUST EXECUTED BY South 76 degrees, 49 minutes, amounts are IMMEDIATELY RANDY HARTSOE AND 30 seconds East for a dis­ DUE AND OWING Failure to TAMMY HARTSOE DATED remit funds In a timely manner tance of 21 10 feet to a point in AUGUST 23. 2004 AND RE­ 1 1 will result in a Declaration of the center of said road; thence CORDED IN BOOK 318 AT Are You Still Paying Too Much leaving said road with a divi­ Default and any deposit will be PAGE 34 IN THE ASHE sion line of the Jordan prop­ frozen pending the outcome of For Your Medications? COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY. erty North 05 degrees. 06 any re-sale If the sale is set dish .-.aai 1 Vou can save up to 75X when you fill your NORTH CAROLINA minutes. 51 seconds East for a aside for any reason, the Pur­ prescriptions at our Canadian and distance of 25.11 feet to the chaser at the sale shall be en­ International Pharmacy Service. NOTICE OF SALE point of BEGINNING. Togeth­ titled only to a return of the de­ C3^ er with improvements located Get An Extra $10 Off posit paid. The Purchaser shall Under and by virtue of the ^Celecoxlb thereon; said property being & Free Shipping On nave no further recourse power and authority contained (J62.00 located at 134 Jordan Road, against the Mortgagor, the Your 1 st Orderl in the above-referenced deed Fleetwood. North Carolina. Mortgagee, the Substitute itw , Omrnc rquNdrnt of trust and because of default • tar 18 month* otCHrtm" Trustee or the attorney of any in the payment of the secured oWrrMOCMWDnrtCne. Iiplrti teat M. . Generic price for Surveyed in April 2007. using a of the foregoing. UUnW.takp.BW., M14 OWi n aN Or pmngtMnorSm «nt> indebtedness and failure to »0mgx100 plat prepared by Thomas Her­ ua Ml br vwl to naparMa *i» m Mm perform the stipulation and man. dated Feb. 22nd, 2001 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR «S»n *44 kr war carkavn wl» Ore Oar aw agreements therein contained for Rex Jordan as a bearing LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If and. pursuant to demand of Cel.br.i~ $568 87 i Order Now. 1-SOO-M1-23M reference. For source of title you are a tenant residing in the EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ACTIVATION the owner and holder of the se­ fyprul US bund price Uso code 10FRC8 to mcelvo see that certain deed con­ property, be advised that an kx JOOmgi 100 j this special offer. cured debt, the undersigned veyed to Thomas and Janet Order for Possession of the Call Today & Start Saving! substitute trustee will expose Jordan, recorded in Deed Book property may be issued in fa­ rxsxtzxsvz: for sale at public auction to the 164, Page 1881, Ashe County vor of the purchaser Also, if ^ highest bidder for cash at the Register of Deeds Office. Area Call Toll-free: 1-800-341-2398 0-318-9415 your lease began or was re­ usual place of sale at the by coordinate computation newed on or after October 1. county courthouse of said Job #070411. 2007, be advised that you may county at 10:00AM on April 16. terminate the rental agree­ 2014 the following described Being the same property de­ ment upon 10 days written no­ real estate and any other im­ scribed in and conveyed by tice to the landlord You may provements which may be situ­ deed recorded In Book 366, be liable for rent due under the ated thereon. In Ashe County. Page 1241, Ashe County Re­ agreement prorated to the ef­ „ lock IN PACKAGES STARTING AT North Carolina, and being gistry. fective date of the termination. Z YEARS a«». more particularly described as or SAVINGS" Nj I follows: Trustee may, in the Trustee's The date of this Notice is sole discretion, delay the sale March 26. 2014. Being a tract of land located in for up to one hour as provided Pond Mountain Township, in NCGS §45-21.23 Grady I Ingle or Elizabeth B naattar" Ashe County. North Carolina. VMrtSrWraaMaaiMi Should the property be pur­ Ells Being all of Tract 2 and a por­ The Family Value Combo chased by a third party, that Substitute Trustee FREE WHOLE-HOME GENIE HO DVR UPGRADE tion of Tract 3 of the Baugess 2 IS oti Ftlet Mrgnom party must pay the excise tax, 10130 Pertmeter Parkway. property as recorded in Plat PLUS. 2 IS or ) Top Slrlornt as well as the court costs of NFL SUNDAY TICKET INCLUDED Suite 400 Book 4. page 385-A, Ashe *Sonelen Onrfcen BrsofWfl0 ta 4 More 4IK)FIT3ICOST ?BU2AS0i Wnra*i Forty-Five Cents ($0 45) per Charlotte. 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Pg 276), thence officers, directors, attorneys, L.I OF A BUTTON running with the common line AUCTION / ESTATE / employees, agents or author­ of the said Roger Carpenter ized representative of either YARD SALE property and the line of Tract Well RepoirYour Computer the Trustee or the holder of the Etiard&n 2. North 41 degrees 07 note make any representation Through The Internet! minutes 40 seconds East, t or warranty relating to the title Solutions for. 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D Fix Your Computer Now! ^ 888-781-3386 1-800-969-6898 Donate Your Car! Call Now 888-928-2362 r. RETIREMENT? * 'I Financial Advisor �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, APRIL L, 2014 JEFFERSON POST unvw.jeffersonpost.com It's the First Step to Driving Customers to Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Submitted Photo| Jeffer son Post 2014 Master (Hardener program application period opens Thursday Simple. Affordable. Effective. Information session set for Wednesday, April 2 By Alan Bulluck abulluckGcivitasmedia.com Do you have the ded­ ication, passion and enthusiasm it takes to be a Master Gardener? The Ashe County Center of the NC Cooperative Extension is hosting an informa­ tion and orientation session for its Master Gardener Program this Wednesday, April 2, at the Agriculture Service Center con­ ference room at 134 Government Circle, $uite 202, in Jefferson. The session runs from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and is free of charge. Extension Master Gardener volunteers work with the NC Cooperative Extension, providing gardeners with information on gardens, lawns and landscaping. To become a Master Gardener, volunteers must complete a 40 hour training program, pass an examination and successfully com­ plete a 40 hour intern­ ship. In order to main­ tain Master Gardener status, volunteers are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer work and 12 hours of continuing education each year. "The whole idea of the Master Gardener program is to provide information - reputable information - to con­ sumers and the public on consumer horti­ culture," Bob Kellam, 2012 President of the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association, said. "When providing answers to peoples questions, we have to make sure we are using research-based infor­ mation." The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service has been turning out Master Gardener vol­ unteers since the pro­ gram's inception in 1979. The program is cur­ rently offered in 73 counties and there are over 4,000 active Master Gardeners at work across the state. Susan Jones, a retir­ ee who moved to Ashe County with her hus­ band in 2006, became a Master Gardener in 1984, while living in Guilford County. "The program was fun but intensive," Jones said. "You learn a lifetime's worth of knowledge in a short span of time, but you learn for yourself and to teach others to cul­ tivate healthy gardens and be better stewards of Mother Earth." Those who are inter­ ested in participating in the Master Gardener program are encour­ aged to apply. The application peri­ od runs from April 3 -24. The program is lim­ ited to 16 participants and there is a registra­ tion fee of $125 for those accepted into the program. Classes will start on Wednesday, May 21, and will be held every Wednesday from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for 11-13 weeks. For more informa­ tion, call the county center office at (336) 846-5850 or email program coordinator Travis Birdsell at travis_birdsell@ncsu.edu. • Need a website for your business? • Want to sell your products online? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! Step 1 - Log on to jeffersonpost.com and click on "Businesses." Step 2 - Search for your business using the search bar. Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to view your listing. Then select "Is this your business? Claim it!" Step 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." JEFFERS0NP0ST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter 9 albuliuck. For more information, email cclark@jeffer8onpost.com or call 846-7164 Get your game on at www.jeffersonpost.co 111 Y Invite ^ with our online your friends SB college basketball & host your own public or private k bracket pool! Sr bracket contest! Better Homes Furniture Co L iff 8 0 rThilatfMtSelectionof Serta Bedding& Lai-Boy Recflners In the Area - l ll Fine Quality Furniture Including Bedroom, Dining Room,Living Room Fret Removal of Old Bedding | FreeLocal Deftvery 527 E. Main | North Wilkestoro 336-638-2061 www.betterfurniture.com THE HIGH COUMTRVS TIRE STORE = www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2014_0401 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., April 1, 2014] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 8 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2010s Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-01 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/a7946e4431688fc773984ae39aa26798.pdf 5ffae0aefac9dc677936c22f4f7a8a2d PDF Text Text CL<^ LOG ONTO WWWJEFFERSQNPOST.COM FOR ARCHIVE • GAMES • FEATURES • E-EDITION • POLLS & Storms liki 71- Low. 51 JROTC brings home hardware... Page 2 Vol. 89, Issue 27 FRIDAY. APRIL 4,2014 Septic and well permits going digital New, free service will allow public access to parcel information By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com A collaborative effort from the High Country Association of Realtors and the Appalachian District Health Department will soon change how the public can access information on Ashe County properties. And it's being offered for free. The new database will allow citizens to see how many septic systems, wells and permits are at a property. In addition, the database will make it easy for Realtors to search for a property based on a parcel number, address and name. Also, if a person cannot remember an address, just typing a road in the database will bring up all parcels along that route. According to the Appalachian District Health Department's sep­ tic system permit search page, the department started transferring the septic and well permits of Ashe County to Starpoint Global, in order to create an online database.' "We are now making the all of our informa­ tion accessible to every­ body and they can look at it from the quietness of their own home," said Dawn Ellis, a local direc­ tor for the High Country Realtors, and owner of First Class Enterprises in Jefferson. The ADHD anticipates the process of transfer­ ring all of the county's current files will take between 4-6 weeks. After completion, Ellis said the department will be able to easily transfer the deed information into the database, making it easily available to local Realtors and the public. In essence, the data­ base will combine infor­ mation that can be found at the Register of Deeds, tax parcels and mapping information in one place. In addition, the informa­ tion will cover the entire district instead of a sin­ gle county. "We can do this online and know it as close to accurate. as possible," Ellis said. "If we cannot find (the information) now with all of the docu­ mentation StarPoint is putting online and what the health department has already put online, then we're pretty firm in the fact that we cannot find a permit for either a well or septic tank." In addition to making the database available to See SEPTIC |7 It 'f! W Boondocks, West Jefferson celebrate N.C. Beer Month Sk fir '• , ! Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Lisa Bauguess, kitchen manager of the Ashe Commercial Kitchen, shows one of the industrial ovens available at the kitchen, located at Family Central. April through October are the busiest months for the kitchen, which serves as an incubator for the region. Commercial Kitchen gears up lor new cooking season By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com WiFPetty | Jefferson Post As North Carolina Beer Month kicks off. Gary Brown, owner of Boondocks, prepares for several different events to take place at his business, as well as throughout West Jefferson. One of those events is a Craft Crawl where people who buy from a business in down­ town West Jefferson, can go to Boondocks. Carolina Country Wines or Hotel Tavern and receive 5 percent off their bill. By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com April has been declared North Carolina Beer Month, and West Jefferson Businesses are partici­ pating in the fun. "The whole premise behind (the Craft Crawl) is to get West Jefferson Downtown businesses to stay open a little later on Fridays," Gvary Brown, owner of Boondocks said. Anybody who purchases something from a downtown merchant between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Fridays in April will be able to get 5 percent off of their bill at Boondocks, Carolina Country Wines or Hotel Tavern. "That is just our way of saying go buy some­ thing," Brown said."Go see what downtown has to offer." Brown said the Craft Crawl is sponsored by the West Jefferson Business Association and was created as a way to promote the down town busi­ nesses. While this is West Jefferson's first year in celebrating the month, N.C. Beer Month is in its second year. "The merchants said they could stay open a few extra hours," Brown said. "I think the proof will be as we go throughout the month, seeing how many people actually do bring a receipt in and get a discount. That's the only way we know how to measure this." Also, Brown said the Craft Crawl was not done for the tourists, but for the people who live in the community. Specifically on Fridays, Boondocks will be featuring a craft brewery based in the state by providing several styles of that brewer's beer. In addition, every Friday night, Boondocks will be releasing one of its beers to celebrate the month, as well as celebrating fellow breweries throughout the state. The four brands that will be highlighted through­ out the month are: Highlands Brewery (Asheville), Fullsteam (Durham), Foothills (Winston-Salem) and Aviator (Fuquay-Varina). "They are not going to be run-of-the-mill beers for these breweries," Brown said. "They are going See KITCHEN | 7 See BEER I 7 Volunteer weather reporters needed in Ashe County By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia com Open source image| Jefferson Post Ashe County's Commercial Kitchen is undergoing changes, as its busiest months are fast approaching. "We want to see people come in here and have a dream and be able to make their dream come true," said Lisa Bauguess, kitchen manager for the Commercial Kitchen. "It's a place where that can happen with the right steps, the right training, education, promotion and marketing, it can actually happen." Right now, the kitch­ en is teaming up with multiple organizations, including Blue Ridge Seeds of Change, Blue Ridge Food Ventures, Heifer International, Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD), AdvantageWest, Ashe Partnership for Children and Wilkes Community College to help develop a better future for the incu­ bator and its users — and help find more funding. "All of our planning Now that spring has arrived, January snow showers will soon give way to April and May rain and perhaps, hail show­ ers. To assist in providing the public with more accu­ rate estimates of precipi­ tation fall, the National Weather Service's (NWS) Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) network is looking for volunteer weather and climate enthusiasts to help mea­ sure precipitation in Ashe County. "We are in need of new observers across the entire state," David Glenn, CoCoRaHS State Coordinator and meteo­ rologist with the NWS in Newport/Morehead City, NC, said. "We would like to emphasize rural loca­ tions, areas of higher ter­ rain and areas near the coast, especially on bar­ rier islands." As of April 1, there were eight active, volun­ teer observers in Ashe County, according to Anita Silverman, Senior Forecaster with the National Weather Service, in Blacksburg.VA. "NC has one of the most complex climates Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Ben Cheek replaces shoes on Ann Usk's1350-lb. horse Duke. Duke was horse number 14 for Ben. 'Shoeing Day' fundraiser for cowboy church a success Ben Cheek shoes 20 horses in 8 hours By Alan Bulluck abuUuck@cwitasmedia.com Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe Deacon Ben Cheek wanted to shoe 20 horses in one day and he wanted to do it all for the benefit of his church. It was an unconvention­ al fundraiser for a nontraditional church. Happy Trails held a See WEATHER 1 7 fundraiser on Saturday, March 29 at the Baker Farm in Ashe County to raise money for the church's annual summer and fall festivities, which includes the Annual Wagon Train Revival and Ride (June 20-22) and the Cowboy Challenge Races. "We're trying to put on some special events to raise money for the church," Cheek said. Cheek is a farrier by See SHOES | 7 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST v M\ Z ' ;• (?£"} *U fn *4* J a , f March health inspection . i •1 8, I iff grades i/flLlN. AK.T& CT T s - •»• Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post The "Husky Battalion" displays the hardware earned from their recent drill team performances. ACHS JROTC 'Husky Battalion' drill team places 1st at Elkin competition The Ashe County High School the next drill meet at Elkin High Cadet Captain Josh Reavis won top individual honors in the Knockout JROTC "Husky Battalion" drill School on March 29. team was in action on consecu­ In spite of being out of school for Competition, being the last cadet tive weekends in March and their two days due to winter weather, standing in competition with over performances exceeded all expecta­ the team worked hard to learn new 100 other cadets. JROTC Freshmen tions. routines. team placed Second Overall in their On Saturday, March 22, the drill On March 29, in Elkin, the division. team traveled to West Iredell High JROTC Husky Battalion drill team Team coach SFC Dave Smith School near Statesville and com­ won multiple events and finished said, "The team practiced hard peted against 10 other JROTC drill the competition with a solid First and made great strides as a preci­ teams.While the competition was Place Overall victory. sion marching unit during the past tough, the team scored well in all Notable results included both six weeks. Their dedication to the events and took home the Second the Freshman and "A" Team Color team really paid off. Many thanks Guards who marched near flawless Place Overall trophy. The team returned home and routines to take First Place event to the parents who provided fantas­ immediately began to prepare for trophies. Drill Team Commander tic support all year." FDR's birthday celebrated by county Democrats i ,II y I 'I'v* -J Til The Ashe County in celebrating the accom­ Democrats gathered plishments and progres­ Saturday evening March sive governance of the 22, at the Services Democratic Party in North on Aging Building on Carolina over the past 50 Chattyrob Lane for their years. 24th annual FDR Dinner Jones began the pro­ to celebrate the legacy and gram by leading the group times of President Franklin in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Roosevelt, ty 0 The keynote speaker, Richard Blackburn, for­ Sue Counts, continued a mer commissioner and tradition of having out­ presently a candidate for standing local and state­ re-election, gave the invo­ wide leaders address local cation remembering those Democrats, and in her Democrats who have remarks, laid out a vision passed on in the past year. for the restoring the great­ Crumpler's Lillian ness of North Carolina Richardson, former party in the tradition of our chair, was then honored Depression-era president, and given an outstand­ Franklin Roosevelt. ing round of applause for Ashe County attending FDR Dinners for Democratic Party Chair, the past 24 consecutive Melba Baldwin Jones, led years and for her many an' enthusiastic, record contributions to the party breaking, capacity crowd over the years. rt? uaop hiu; .tedfc Long-time party activ­ ist, Edith Jones, was then recognized by the chair for her many years of service to the party and given a sustained ovation by the group. A g r i c u l t u r a l Commissioner candidate in 2012, Walter Smith and his wife, Sherry, from Yadkin County were then introduced to the assem­ bled group by the chair. Smith is planning another run for the agricultural post in 2016. Next, Jones intro­ duced the Ashe County Democratic Party Executive Board: First Vice Chair, Jim Payne; Second Vice-Chair, Polly Jones; Treasurer, Roy Elmore, Assistant Treasurer; Sandra Hamm, Secretary; Rebecca Mann; and Board NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE ASHE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322, The Ashe County Board of Equalization and Review Will meet as required by law. of Elections Member, Chris Arvidson. Dale Baldwin, Mayor of West Jefferson, was then recognized by the chair and given a great ovation by the audience. The program contin­ ued with Deaett Roten, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff James Williams, speaking about their many accomplishments while in office and urging people to vote in the November election. Next, Eva Engle, and Jim Sponenberg, candi­ dates for the State Senate spoke about the need to support public education and the need for a change direction in Raleigh. Mary Carol Elmore brought greetings from U.S. Senator Kay Hagan and urged everyone to support her in the November elec­ tion. Lou Zeller presented a report from the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League. He pointed out that the group was found­ ed at the Ashe County Courthouse in 1984 by his wife, Janet Zeller, and now has a half million dollar budget and is active in six southeastern states. The following are the restaurant and facility grades for Ashe County establishments that were inspected during the month of March. The Appalachian District . Health > Department is in charge of health inspections ot cafeterias, restaurants and eateries in Ashe County. In addition, the department also covers Alleghany and Watauga Counties. Each month, the Jefferson Post will pro­ vide the most recent scores for all of the coun­ ty's restaurants as they are inspected. Mountain View Elementary School caf­ eteria (Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 5 Score: 95 A KFC and Taco Bell (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 6 Score: 90 A Coaches Sports Grill (Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 10 Score: 92 A Miller's Country Store (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 10 Score: 96 A Ashe Assisted Living and Memory Care (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 11 Score: 97 A Family Central Gym Concessions (Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 13 Score: 97.5 A Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center (Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 13 Score: 96 A A&M Concessions (Fleetwood) Inspection performed: March 15 Score: 99 A Rozie's Catering (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 18 Score: 99.5 A Westwood Elementary School Cafeteria (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 20 Score: 93.5 A Ashe County High School Cafeteria (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 28 Score: 93.5 A Blue Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria (Warrensville) Inspection performed: March 31 Score: 96 A Forest Ridge Kitchen (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 31 Score: 94 A Hillbilly Grill (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 31 Score: 82 B Osaka (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: March 31 Score: 90 A Fleetwood, Todd and West Jefferson fire departments, as well as the N.C. Forestry Service respond to a brush fire on Laurel Creek Road Monday morning. Fire near Baldwin caused by cable line By Wil Petty ipettyfcivitasmedia.com A brush fire on Laurel Creek Road occurred Monday morning and was caused by a faulty cable line, according to Todd Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chris Welch. The fire started at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to the scanner calls. Laurel Creek Road is located in the community of Baldwin, approximate­ ly a mile and a half from N.C. 194's intersection with U.S. 221. Welch said the fire was quickly contained. Responding units were: Fleetwood, Todd and West Jefferson Fire Departments and the N.C. Forest Service. Wil Petty canbe reached at (336) 846 7164 or onTwitter &WilPetty. Purpose of Meetings To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for tax.ation in Ashe County, with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by law. Meeting Dates The Board will convene for its first meeting on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:00A.M. The Board will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearing at its last scheduled meeting on Monday, April21, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Meetings will be held at the Ashe County Courthouse in the 2nd floor conference room. In the event of an earlier or later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper. 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DMFNBION8 AND ACCRA® AHE APPRCOlAAATt �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, APRIL 4,2014 PAGE 3 Julie Landrv will headline professional womens seminar Sales by High Country Realtors®, first two months of the year w/ By Alan Bulluck abuHuck@civitasmedia.com Real Estate Report: 2014 Realtor sales start at a 6-year high The start of the new year continues to be busy for local Realtors®, with home sales hitting a six-year high. There were 163 Realtor®-assisted sales recorded in the first two months of 2014, an increase of 11 percent compared to 2013, and up 36 percent compared to 2012. That's accord­ ing to the High Country Multiple Listing Service, which tracks all Realtor® transac­ tions in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. To give the numbers perspective, from 2008 (the start of the Great Recession) to 2013, local Realtors® sold an average of 126 homes ^during thb fir^t* two months of the year. The highwater mark was set in 2008, when 183 homes sold. There were only 82 homes sold in 2010. Local sales continue to be fueled by buyers' market conditions. The median sold price so far this year is $171,000. That is 12 percent less than the first two months of 2013 ($195,000), and 25 per­ cent less than the start of 2012 ($227,500). January and February have historically been the slowest months for local Realtor® sales, primarily due to weath­ er. The sales numbers so far suggest local Realtors® should con­ tinue seeing more buy­ ers surveying the mar­ ket. "With the weather conditions being what they were the past few months, we are greatly encouraged by the uptick in the Real Estate Market," said Laurie Phillips, execu­ tive officer of High Country Association of Realtors®. "Our Realtors® are working hard to assist those that want to buy or sell." Realtors® sold 83 homes for a com­ bined $18.5 million in February, which is consistent with the 81 homes worth $19.46 million sold id January. The median sold price increased 6 percent month to month, from $165,000 to $174,500. There were 202 new homes added to the MLS in February. As of early March, there were 2,376 active listings in the High Country area. Trends reported by the MLS are also seen in the READReport, which tracks all real estate transactions in the High Country, includ­ ing commercial, lots and land. According to the READReport, there were 182 units sold for a combined $28.5 mil­ lion last month. That's an increase over sales recorded in February 2013, when 162 units were sold for $24.72 million. Though many analysts have been predicting for months a spike in inter­ est rates, they continue to remain at near his­ toric lows. As of March 13, the rate on a 30-year loan was 4.37 per­ cent, a slight increase from 4.28 percent the week prior. The aver­ age 15-year rate rose to 3.38 percent from 3.32 percent, according to Freddie Mac. Those rates are lower than they were in December 2013 (30year was 4.46 percent; 15-year was 3.48). Nationally, Realtorassisted home sales dropped in January to the lowest level in a year-and-a-half, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The median existing-home price was $188,900, up 10.7 percent from January 2013. "Disruptive and pro­ longed winter weather patterns across the country are impacting a wide range of economic activity, and housing is no exception," said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. "Some housing activity will be delayed until spring." OBITUARIES Conley Byege Hash Mr. Conley Byege Hash of Clemmons died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was 72. Mr. Hash was born May 30, 1941, in Ashe County to Huston and Doshia West Hash. Mr. Hash was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hash enjoyed listening to coun­ try and gospel music. Mr. Hash is survived by his sister, Mary Parsons and husband Web of Sugar Grove, Va.; brother, George Ayers and wife Hilda of Orlando, Fla.; one niece; two nephews; and several cousins. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2,2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jack Pugh. Burial followed in West Cemetery. The fam­ ily received friends on Wednesday, prior to the service. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Hash's arrangements. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available Fulltime and partime CNA'S All shifts available 1 Part-time Ward Secretary Medical Terminology and CNA preferred We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 The 14th Annual Professional Women's Seminar will take place Saturday, April 17 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation on N.C. 163, in West Jefferson. The annual networking event is presented by the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College (WCC) and the WCC Small Business Center. The registration deadline is April 9, and all those who wish to attend are required to register in advance., Space is limited to the first 60 who pre-register. Event founder and Director of Continuing Education at the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College Celia Robinson said spaces are still available. Former County Extension Director for the NC Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center, Julie Landry is this year's guest speaker. Landry worked for the Ashe County Center for 30 years before retiring in 2006. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University and a Masters in Lifelong Learning from NC State University. She continues to volunteer in the community and serves as a board member for the Ashe County Partnership for Children, the Ashe County School Based Health Center, and Ashe County Children's Trust Endowment. "Each year we try to do some­ thing for the women of the coun­ ty," Robinson said. "I started this to show appreciation for our local women and how hard they work, and to have something special at least one day of the year." Robinson said the event is a great way for all women in Ashe County young and old - to network with each other. She said some students will be 17 Julie Landry at this year's seminar to get a better idea of the professional networking process. "One of my first ladies, who was at the first one (seminar) wilL be there this year," Robinson said. "She was laid off that year, earned a twoyear degree, went back to work and recently retired. She may have attended all 14 (seminars)." Sponsors for this year's seminar are Ashe County Ford, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, LifeStore Banking and Insurance and SkyLine Membership Corporation. The agenda for this year's seminar is as follows: • 1 - 1:10 p.m.: Registration/Light Hors d'oeuvres • 1:10 - 1:30 p.m.: "Story in a Bottle" • 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.: Julie Landry • 2:45 - 3:00 p.m.: Door prizes Registration is free of charge and those who wish to do so should contact Robinson at (336) 846-3900, ext. 3117 or email at celia.robinson@wilkescc.edu. Alan Bulluck can be reached at(336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ albulluck. A TERRIBLE THING HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T ADVERTISE. NO ONE NOTICES Y0D ANYMORE jp Jefferson Post (336) 846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com .for the best ADVERTISING RESULTS Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! « • �nPublic Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have toe a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, 1 should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 OUR VIEW Lessons learned from tense situation There was what can only be described as a tense situation earlier this week at the office of the Jefferson Post. A gentleman, whom identified himself as a parent of a local high school athlete, showed up and for several angry minutes verbally confronted our sports writer Nathan Ham about an opinion column he had written that appeared in the Friday, March 28th edition of the Post. While I, unfortunately, wasn't in the office during the encounter, the staffers here described the gentle­ man as "red faced and visibly angry...just plain mad." They also said they were frightened by his behavior and were even concerned the situation could have escalated into violence. The gentleman was upset about the subject in the opinion piece; why some high school athletes partici­ pate in "travel team" sports instead of playing for their school's team. Iread the opinion column prior to publication. From my perspective, he did everything required to offer his perspective on a subject on which most would con­ sider him well informed to write about, and he did his research. Ham spoke to coaches and athletes, all who asked to remain nameless because of the potential for retribution, asking for their feedback on the topic. Using that information, he offered his reasons for reaching his final conclusion; "When you dedicate yourself to a sport to the point where you want to play at the next level, you have to make some sacrifices. Abandoning your high school team does not seem like a sacrifice that a player should ever consider making." What's important here is not the subject, or the con­ clusion. What's important in this situation is that it is an opinion. It is Ham's opinion and he has every right to it and is equally as important as the gentleman's, who angrily confronted him Monday afternoon. That gentleman had several avenues in which to disagree with Ham's conclusion instead of resorting to a face-to-face confrontation. He could have written a letter, which we would have gladly published, or offered his public comments on the piece on either the Jefferson Post's website, Facebook page or Twitter feed. Did Ham's opinion raise larger questions about the issue? Absolutely. There are sensitive, and more dif­ ficult, questions that could be asked. Could there be questions about the perception of the school's coach­ ing staff by parents and players? Could there be con­ cerns about the potential for bullying by other players, which usually occurs outside the view of the adults? There could be issues about the playing schedules the schools use; travel teams usually play on weekends, schools during the week. Each one of these, and I could identify several more, is a potential reason for a young athlete to forego play­ ing for their school. The opinions you find on our editorial pages, on our website, or occasionally on our sports page are not the absolute truth. No human is all knowing. We are all works in progress, endlessly being shaped by our experiences and surroundings. Ibelieve in the written word, because words matter. They offer form, definition and substance to the world around us. They demand thoughtful contemplation, perspective and interpretation from each of us. I also believe in action based on the words you believe inspire you. But actions have consequences. As an extreme example, if you choose to drink and drive, there are potentially life-altering consequences. However, if you write an opinion that getting drunk and getting behind the wheel is not such a bad thing, then the reader can make his or her own judgment about your view. Moving forward, we at the Post will continue to offer our view on the great things about Ashe County and point out the occasional wart. We welcome any and all feedback, just as long as it's written down. Cliff Clark Content Manager cclark@civitasmedia.com or @cliffcclark Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on localpricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Cliff Clarh 336-846-7164 STAFF WRITERS: • cclark«civttijm#cia com ADVERTISING: Wil Petty 336 846 7164 ipettyflcivttasmedia com Teresa Roark Laws Nathan Ham John Sears 336-846 7164 336-846-7164 tiawtfcitivasmedto.com nhamCcMtasmedtocom isearsf&civllasmedto com AlanC Bullock CLASSIFIED ADS: abuMucKkivitasmedia com 336 846 7164 Kay Hart 336-846 7164 khartacivitasmedia.com 203 W.2nd St. Periodical postagepaid in West Jefferson. NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Sendaddress changes to: JeffersonPost P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694-0808 Page 4 Friday, April 4,2014 Be proud of the way you talk You sure do talk funny. Has anybody ever told you that? If you grew up in North Carolina and moved some­ where else for a while, you surely got that kind of question from folks who just had to laugh when they heard you talk. Or if you grew up' somewhere else and moved here, folks may have told you that they know you are not from around here. They may have even said, "You talk like a Yankee." Is there somethingspecial about the way we talk here in North Carolina? The best person toanswer is Walt Wolfram, who has studied the speech patterns in our state since 1992 when he became the first William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor of English Linguistics at N. C. State. He and his colleague, Jeffrey Reaser, take on the task of responding to that question in their new book, "Talkin' Tar Heel: How Our Voices Tell the Story of North Carolina." The Outer Banks were Their answer is, yes. There is something special about originally populated mostly North Carolina speech, by migration from coastal something more than the Virginia. Because the Banks southern accents that we were isolated, those old share with Virginia coastal speech pat­ others in the terns survived, while the South. In fact, coastal Virginians, with clos­ according to er contacts to the outside Wolfram and worid, lost more. But, if you Reaser, there ask me, those Virginians still are discern­ talk funny. There is also a notion that ible and dis­ tinct speech old North Carolina mountain p a t t e r n s people also speak a brand of almost "Old English." The authors in every North write that this idea "is not C a r o l i n a linguistically accurate, and region and most linguists dismiss it as a locality, even romantic myth. But there is the large cit­ a kernel of truth to the idea." Martin Some features of "Old ies where the on One mingling of English" have been pre­ voices from all served, thanks to isolation in over the state and nation the mountains. But isolated, has wiped away much of the mountain people's speech changed over time, showing earlier local ways of talking. Wolfram and Reaser take "the vibrancy of a culture their readers across the state that has managed to look to examine our various lin­ both forward andbackward." "Talkin' Tar Heel" also guistic heritages. Probably the most often mentioned carefully examines African North Carolina dialect is American speech show­ the Outer Banks Brogue. ing surprising differences We learn from them that among blacks livingin differ­ the idea that Outer Bankers ent parts of North Carolina are speaking Elizabethan and surprising similarities or Shakespearean English between whites and blacks is a myth. Sometimes their who live in the same areas. way of talking is called "Hoi Wolfram and Reaser Toider speech" because that examine the distinctive is the way Bankers say "high speech of Lumbee Indians, tide." even though they long ago lost the native languages of their ancestors. They also demolish another myth, one that asserts that survivors of the Lost Colony joined the ancestors of the Lumbees and made their way to the lands along the Lumber River. The authors give detailed attention to the influence of Spanish-speaking immi­ grants. They consider the continuing impact of Native American languages that have disappeared as well as that of the living and recently revived Cherokee language. Wolfram and Reaser write, "We claim that there is more dialect variation in North Carolina than in any other state." They concede that some of our language patterns and some special ways of speak­ ing are changing, even dis­ appearing. But, they write, "Being powerless to stop linguistic change in no way impedes our ability to cel­ ebrate linguistic diversity." So, next time somebody says you talk funny, smile back, with pride. O.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. For more information or to view prior pro­ grams visit the webpageat www.unctv. org/ncbookwatch. This week's guest will be Marisha Pessl. Start up the rural economy During most of its his­ Carolina's impending tory, North Carolina was a Manhattanization too far. state of widely dispersed Plenty of places in the state's residents. There were no fast-growing metropolitan truly big cities, many small areas still look rural. There towns, and are still working fewer sparsely farms and small populated towns in Wake, counties than, Buncombe, say, Viiginia or F o r s y t h , Georgia had. Union, Gaston, Particularly Johnston, along the state's Harnett, and and other "metro" rivers streams, you'd counties. find a thriving The popula­ mill town or tion densities farming village of Charlotte, every few miles. Raleigh, and That's not other cities are John Hood John Locke Foundation what North still far lower Carolina looks than those of like anymore. urban cores in The Census Bureau the Northeast and Pacific just put out its population- Coast. And the share of growth figures for 2013. North Carolinians who live North Carolina added near­ in rural areas or small cities ly 100,000 new residents (regardless of their proxim­ through birth and migration ity to big cities) was about last year. Nearly half, about 45 percent as of the 2010 45,000, arrived in the state's Census, still higher than the two most-populous urban national average of 29 per­ counties of Mecklenburg and cent. People have been mov­ Wake. Their suburbs also experienced rapid growth. If ing from farms to cities ever you add the populations of since cities were invented. the Charlotte and Triangle They came seeking jobs, metropolitan areas together, higher education, and urban you get 4 million people. amenities. They often found Add in the Piedmont Triad, what they're looking for, and Asheville, Fayetteville, and hung around. Attempts to Wilmington metros, and obstruct this natural flow you get 6.5 million, or near­ would-be fruitless and coun­ ly two-thirds of the state's terproductive. population. But a third of North Now, it's important not Carolinians still live outside to push the story of North major metropolitan areas. They inhabit communities with proud histories, natu­ ral resources, and significant public and private capital. While the political influence of rural and small-city North Carolina may have waned, it's not zero. Millions of peo­ ple still cast votes in places such as Hickory, Shelby, Rocky Mount, Lumberton, Greenville, Elizabeth City, and Wilson. For today's new genera­ tion of North Carolina poli­ ticians, the sweet spot lies between daring too little and promising too much. Giving rural residents the false hope that a few new roads or tax incentives will lead to mas­ sive business relocations employing thousands of peo­ ple is both cruel and politi­ cally dangerous. Fortunately, there is a better answer — and plenty of new empirical research to support it. Rather than simply embarking on a new "buf­ falo hunt" for industrial prospects, North Carolina's small towns and rural com­ munities should focus on cultivating entrepreneurs. People who start their own businesses are more likely than corporate CEOs or relo­ cation consultants to value what rural areas have to offer, including natural ame­ nities and lower costs for land and labor. Although the rate of business starts usu­ ally correlates with job and income growth across the board, the effect appears to be particularly strong in nonmetro counties, where new business owners are often locals or have family ties to the area. That means they are less likely to leave as their revenues and payrolls grow. As three Ohio State University economists put it in a new Journal of Regional Science study, economic developers in rural areas are more likely to succeed by "supporting homegrown entrepreneurs" than by chas­ ing "the latest 'hot' industry." What can local policymak­ ers do to promote entrepreneurship? The preponder­ ance of academic research suggests that keeping tax burdens, tax complexity, and regulatory costs as low as possible raises the likelihood of business starts. So do measures that raise the skill level of the local workforce through high-school comple­ tion, apprenticeships, and employer-led job training. Many potential entrepre­ neurs also respond favorably to marketing efforts stress­ ing the natural and cultural amenities that make rural communities distinctive. Modern economies are never static. Free enterprise is both creative and destruc­ tive at the same time. We've heard enough about the lat­ ter. Now is the time for cre­ ativity. Hood is president of the John Locke foundation. For moreinformation, visit www.|ohnlocke.org. �Spring is the season to bloom for Christ We are likened to flowers in the our God shall stand for ever." (Isa. garden of Christ — so varied and 40:8). As beautiful as flowers are — unique, some blossoming but for they like us — are gone in a short time. With our limited a small season, some time on this earth, let like the morning glo­ us make every effort to ries that close up each blossom for the Lord's night and open with good pleasure — so the new day, some that when God lode dying in the bud of upon us — He sees life (leaving an empty His Son blooming in space that cannot be our lives for Him. filled). Some flowers With such beauty, provide food (like the fragrant aroma, and sunflowers); some native to the Bibli­ provide only beauty cal region, the rose is (like a rose) — which found only twice in makes the heart smile Scripture. In the Song and the mind to forget of Solomon, the alle­ worldly care for a mo­ gorical Bride of Christ Leila Harris ment — to thank the claims to be the Rose Lord for His everlastof Sharon and the lily ing goodness. Solomon, in his Song of Solo­ of the valleys; meaning that Christ mon, addresses the flowers in his plants, nourishes, and tends to His garden to signify a renewal of life Church so that she will blossom as the beautiful rose and stand radiant (Song 2:12,KJV). David uses the flower to illustrate through difficult worldly times as a the brevity of our lives. Flowers are lily among thorns. T am the rose of created for viewing which is why Sharon, and the lily of the valleys." the ornaments in the original Tab­ (SS2:1). No other flowers have as many ernacle were fashioned after the flower. "As for man, his days are as symbolic attributes as the rose and grass: as a flower of the held, so he the lily. Songs have been written and sung about their beauty, daugh­ flouisheth." (Psa. 103:15). Isiah uses the flower's temporary ters have been named after them, nature for a comparasion of God's and poetry fills the earth with com­ undying word. All men are appoint­ parisons of their radiance. The Lord's blessings in the ed once to die,"The grasswithereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of straight and narrow holy pathway passage in Isa 35:1-2 states that even, "The wilderness and solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abun­ dantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency erf Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the ex­ cellency of our God." Roses come in hundreds of sizes, colors, and varieties, and roses are given to the cherished of theheart as an outward statement of true love. Roses are also soit to funerals as an outward statement of the beauty the depart­ ed has left behind with their acts of love while living and also to provide comfort for the living of seeing the loved-one again in Heaven one day. Lilies are symbolic of the Chris­ tian heart. Their small base opens fully at the end of the long flower which splits its fullness—demon­ strating the overflowing cup of Christ's love — spreading out in all directions! Jesus said, "Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Con­ sider the lilies of the field, how they grow, they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you. That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." (Matt 6:27-29). Christ wanted us to marvel at their beauty and know His pro­ tection and provisions were dear every time we gazed upon them. Lilies were used as ornamental designs used as chapiters in Solo­ mon's Palace, as well as tops of pil­ lars and to decorate the brim of his bath because of their beauty. In the Song of Solomon the beauty erf the brick is compared to lilies, just as the Church (the Bride of Christ) is symbolic of the precious lily. God uses the blossom(s) to show His favor. Our first Scriptural men­ tion of blossoms comes in the but­ ler's dream, which Joseph interpret­ ed. (Gen 40.10). Then, we have the infamous rod erf Aaron which blos­ somed and yielded almonds—prov ­ ingGod's choice for the tribe erf Levi to be His priests. (Num 17:5, 8). God promises through Isaiah that Israel willbkissom and that even the wilderness will blossom for them. (Isa 27:6,35:1-2). Habakkuk states that even if the fig trees do not blossom and the land is desolate, "YetIwill rejoice in the LORD, Iwill joy in the God of my salvation." (Hab 3:17-18). Blos­ soms always indicate "new life" and God's favor. Few things are as delightful as the first blossoms of Spring which signify new life and new growth — especially after a long and desolate winter. As we watch children play, we give thanks for their blossoming enthusiasm in new adventures and sights. When we give our time and talents for the Lord's glory, we too blossom with His blessings. The saffron, mentioned only once in Scripture, is believed by scholars to be the crocus — a member of the Iris family and is found in the Song of Solomon 4:14; along with the oth­ er luxurious species and fragrances found in Solomon's garden. Young lads quickly learn that picking a few wild flowers for thenmothers will bring exclamations of delight and meaningful hugs of grat­ itude. As they grow into manhood, this becomes a way of reaching out with their hearts as they send or take flowers to their beloved sweet­ hearts. Flowers are used to express the greatest of rejoicing (at births and weddings), as well as the deep­ est of sorrows (in the passing of a loved one). So too is God's gift to us in the form of flowers. Jesus expressed adulation for the lilies of the val­ ley, perhaps to remind us that God created a never-ending supply of plants, herbs, and beautiful flowers in the very beginning. Included in the sight of the rainbow is the prom­ ise of the earth's perpetuation of our crops by the Lord's hand. As we bask in the gloriousness of a new spring, remember the Cre­ ator, thank Him, and rest your cares upon Him. Epjoy His goodness! CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in April 10:30 a.m. "Heaven is for Real" The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Mar­ tin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death experi­ ences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heav­ en is for Real," which is com­ ing out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is lo­ cated off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs.Pastor David Jones and congregation in­ vite you to attend. April 4 7 pan. Revival Services will begin at Sugar Tree Bap­ tist Church. Rev. Jeff Dollar will be bringing the message. Rev. JimGreer and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. April5 - 8 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Liberty Bap­ tist Church. The prayer room will open on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday night at 6:45 p.m. Revival services will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday service are 1 a.m., the prayer room will be open Sunday evening at 5:45 p.m., with the revival service to begin at 6 p.m. Different preachers nightly with special singing. You are invited to attend. April 5 6 p.m. Special Singing. Farmers Memorial Baptist Church will have special singing each fust Saturday night of the month. The New Covenant Singers which is a Blue Grass Gospel Group will sing April 5* 2014. You are invited to attend. 7 pan. Quarterly Satur­ day Night Singing will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Featured singers will include Bro. Tony Pot­ ter and wife, Sherry. Pastor Charlie McCoy and the con­ gregation invite everyone to attend. This is a spring ben­ efit singing and fundraiser. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. April 6th 11 ajn. Youth Sunday will be held at Obids Baptist Church. Brother Will Par­ sons will bring the message. There will be a cover dish lunch afterwards. Pastor Rev. Mark Harless and the congregation invite you to attend. 5 p.m. Solid Rock from Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptist Church Statesville will be singing at Mount Olive. Refresh­ ments will be served and a cake auction will follow the singing. All are invited to at­ tend. April 6-9 7 pun. Revival Services will be held at Volney Bap­ tist Church, Volney, Va. Bro. Tommy Worth preach­ ing each night. Pastor, Bro. Douglas Halsey and congre­ gation invite everyone to at­ tend. The church is located on Volney Road, a half-mile * off N.C. 16. April 6-10 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Mountain Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bametl St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual Contemporary I Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 0:00 o.m. Wednesday Mbit Study 7:00 p.m. Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 3 Evening Servko 6 JO p.m. £ ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Mom. Mass • Call 336-246-9151 far times West Jefferson Unitei Methodist Church Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church 1670 Ml. Jaffmon M.. W,«i Mlmoi, NC 28604 Pastor Steven LeaShomb 60S I (U0) 240-2012 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. nd Ha lad Ifcti* aa lac a»H and Ha Watsad Bam" Uka 24:SO Seventh-Day Adventist Church of WarrensvHIe (IphcopaHan) Holy Trinity Church Oltndali Springs Pastor Kevin Morgan Eucharist 10:00 urn Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (AA Stan for Jesus) ! ? Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Rev. Will Keyword Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11.00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Avo.. Wost Jefferson 846-7481 Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday School:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM aJ|j y....1 t V fl I'' Uliry >778 WwWfM WW •C'Up I9S7 US Hwr 221 N. Jaffanon. NC PtoaMty. Simply. Together (336) 246-4764 Jefferson, NC 336-246-4155118^°" —— fender Sdwol 9:45 a.m. 0:00 a.m. 6:10 pJB. 7:00 p.m. •idldtaf by TaHh Proariaa nutwood. NC Big Flatts Baptist Church Paster Rev. Lawrence Goodman Rev. Keith Casey JJ0-840-7445 Pastor, Chris Cox Parish of the Holy Communion Phone - 982-3076 Baptist Church Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:4Se.m. • 9:4S a.m. Mombiy WoaMa -1:00 a.m. Ivtainy Wonhlp - 6:00 n-m. Wtdnnday Bible Study - 7:00 Bold Mtn. Baptist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 iw.wjumc.net Sunday School $ 11:00 Morning Worship (mmthnnrt Ivufsnenriiint . i i i u f n u L i I i n u c p t jsus.ri View Baptist Church. Rev. Sonny Thomas from Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs will be the guest preacher. Special mu­ sic nightly. Pastor Denton Hart and congregation in­ vites everyone to attend. April 7-11 7:30 pan Revival Ser­ vices will be held at Glend;ik Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Brady Hayworth will be the guest speaker. The prayer room will open nightly at 7:15 p.m. Everyone isinvited to attend. — 501: 1 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 �Jeffi^son FRIDAY, APRIL 4,2014 ONLINE SPORTS East Wilkes overpowers Huskies Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan 1 lam. Sports Writer (836,846-7164 nham(u cmta.smedia.com By Nathan Ham nhamecivitasmedia.com East Wilkes smacked out 13 hits and put Ashe in a big hole the team could never recover from on the way to a 10-4 victory in Ronda on Tuesday night. Jake McCoy got the offense started with a two-run single in the second inning. Ashe got one of those runs back in the top of the third. Thomas Sexton singled and then Matthew Hamilton sin­ gled to put two runners on base. Bradley Richie loaded the bases after reaching on an error, and with two outs, Alex Laws hit a roller to short stop that was booted away, allow­ ing Sexton to come home from third base. Hunter Barnes flew out to center to end any fur­ ther scoring chances. The Cardinals batted around in the bottom of the third inning and brought in five runs to take a 7-1 lead. H.N. Patton brought in a pair of runs with a single to left, Zach West had an RBI triple, Andrew Elmoire added an RBI single and Levi Ray capped the inning off with a run-scoring hit to left. Ashe got its second run of the night in the fifth inning, once again thanks to some Cardinal fielding blunders. Hamilton and Richie both reached on errors and Barnes was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Joe Richardson hit a grounder to second that was misplayed, allowing Hamilton to score easily. However, Ashe left the bases loaded for the second time in the game, this time with Joseph Lowder pop­ ping out in foul territory. The Huskies continued to chip away at the deficit, get­ ting an RBI single from Richie that scored Carter Calhoun from second base. Calhoun doubled earlier in the frame. With two on and two out, Laws smashed a line drive to right field but unfortunately right at Cardinals' right fielder Elmoire to end the inning. East Wilkes got three runs back in the bottom of the sixth. Ray scored on an error and Chandler Bare knocked in two runs with a single to cen­ ter, putting East ahead, 10-3. Ashe started things off in the final inning with a single from Barnes and a groundout from Richardson that moved Barnes to second. Lowder slapped a single to left to bring in Barnes. After Sexton reached on a fielder's choice, Zachary May singled and Calhoun walked to load the bases. Unfortunately, Ashe left them loaded for the third time as Hamilton struck out to end the game. Sexton finished 2-4 with a run scored. Hamilton, Barnes and Calhoun each added a hit and a run scored. Richie, Lowder and May recorded the other three hits. On the mound, West cap­ tured the win, pitching six innings and allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits with one walk and nine strikeouts. Jamie Weaver started for Ashe and surrendered seven runs (three earned) in two and two-thirds innings. The senior allowed nine hits and walked two batters with one strikeout. Richardson pitched three and a third innings in relief and allowed three runs (one Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Matthew Hamilton finished with a hit and a run scored in the loss to East Wilkes. earned) on four hits, one walk and six strikeouts. Ashe is now 3-5 overall and 1-4 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. The Huskies are scheduled By Nathan Ham Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Golfers open MVAC season By Nathan Ham Wilkes. •Nathan Ham canbe reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 The Ashe County Lady Huskies will hope to rebound from a four-game losing skid to open the 2014 season. Ashe fell at home to Elkin, 11-0 after five innings of play. Lady Elk starter Cayley Shoemaker allowed just two hits in five innings with seven strikeouts. Mattie Blackburn drove in two runs and scored anoth­ er to lead the offensive attack. Melanie Day started for Ashe and pitched three innings while sur­ rendering five runs (two earned). Abigail Miller got hit hard in relief, allowing six runs (four earned) in two innings. Miller did account for one of Ashe's two hits. Hannah Blevins got the other one. Next up, Ashe played Starmount and nearly ral- lied for a win, but fell Wilkes Central and were just short in the seventh defeated by an 11-0 score inning to lose, 7-5. in six inning. Blevins smacked a After keeping the game homerun and finished close through the first five with three hits in four frames, Wilkes Central trips to the plate. Miller exploded for eight runs added an RBI and fresh­ in the bottom of the sixth. man Lynsey Aldridge had Katelyn Wyatt earned two hits and scored a run. the Eagles' victory, pitch­ Miller suffered the loss. She pitched four innings ing six shutout innings and allowed six runs on while giving up just seven hits with three one Ashe hit, a double walks. Courtney Sawyer to Sloan Elliott. Wyatt pitched in relief and sur­ struck out nine and did rendered one unearned not walk anyone. run in two innings and All 11 runs went down recorded three strikeouts. as unearned after three Olivia Greene pitched Ashe County errors. all seven innings for Miller pitched five Starmount and earned the innings and allowed five victory. Greene allowed runs on two hits and six five runs on eight hits walks. Sawyer pitched with nine strikeouts. two-thirds of an innings Morgan Brown had three hits and three allowing six runs. Ashe sits 0-4 overall RBI's while Lakin Shores knocked in a pair of runs and in conference. The Huskies will face North on two hits. Most recently last Wilkes at home on Friday. Friday night, the Lady "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) Huskies traveled to 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Wilkes (212) was eighth. Starmount's Nick Gunnel had the best individual round, shooting a 35. The Mountain Valley Conference slate Chandler Metz of Wilkes Central and of golf matches started this week with Elkin's Harrison Hall both finished just all eight conference teams competing one shot back. Andrew Cheek from West at Silo Run Golf Course in Boonville on Wilkes and Zach Caudill from Wilkes Monday. Central both finished three shots back. The top six teams were separated by Abel Warner and Ethan Warner had just 13 strokes with Starmount winning on its home course with a team score of Ashe's top rounds with both shooting 156. Wilkes Central finished six shots a 40, five shots off the leader. Zach By Nathan Ham back at 162, Elkin placed third with a Lawrence finished with a 42, Jacob nham@civitasmedia.com 163, East Wilkes was fourth, shooting Woriey shot 46, Brandon Badger fin­ 167 and Ashe was fifth with a team ished with 51 and Caleb Carter also After starting the year off with shot a 51. score of 168. just one win in five games, the wom­ Alleghany (169) was sixth, West 'Nathan Ham canbe reached at (336) 846- 7164 or on Twitter @ en's soccer team has reeled off three Wilkes (192) placed seventh and North NathanHam87 straight conference wins, including Tuesday night's 2-0 win at East Wilkes. Taylor May netted Ashe's first goal in the 20,h minute and Bekah Bowers Spring turkey added the second tally in the 60,h hunting season minute. begins for youth The Ashe defense continues its stel­ hunters this lar play on the pitch. This was the Saturday, April 5. third shutout of the season, and the All other hunters team has allowed only three teams to are eligible to hunt score more than one goal in a match. on April 12. The Lady Huskies have now evened its record up at 4-4-1 overall and are Photo courtesy of 3-1 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Randy Young Conference. Following a non-conference game against Avery County scheduled for Thursday, Ashe will play three straight conference games at home. The ladies will host North Wilkes on Friday, West only turkey hunting by Report Card and report Wilkes next Tuesday and Alleghany The statewide spring season for wild turkeys youth less than 16 years harvest. License-exempt next Friday. MVAC Standings — male and bearded old is allowed. Each youth should report their *As of March 31 turkeys only — opens youth must be accompa­ harvest using a Big Game 1. Elkin, 3-0 Harvest Report Card for Saturday, April 5, with nied by an adult at least 2. Ashe County, 3-1 (updated with a one-week youth season 21 years old. The adult License-Exempt hunters. Tuesday's match) The daily limit is one that lasts through April may accompany more 3. West Wilkes, 2-2 11. The season for all than one youth during a and the possession and 4. Wilkes Central, 2-2 hunters opens April 12 particular hunt and the season limit is two per 5. East Wilkes, 1-2 (updated with and continues through adult cannot harvest a hunter, only one of which Tuesday's match) turkey. Each youth must may be taken during 6. North Wilkes, 1-2 May 10. have a Big Game Harvest youth season. 7. Alleghany, 0-2 During youth season. nhani@civitasmedia.com Friday at home against North Softball drops three games nham@civitasmedia.com ACHS golf team member are: Front row (left to right) - Jacob Woriey, Chase Scott, Austin Price, Ethan Warner, Judd Price, Jacob Schell and Philip Cochrane. Back row (left to right) - Brandon Badger. Zach Lawrence, Caleb Carter, Abel Warner, Drew Baldwin and Brandon Jones. Not pictured: Connor Jones and Kenan Kurtz to return to the diamond on Lady Huskies blank East Wilkes, 2-0 Youth turkey season opens this Saturday Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Taylor May scored Ashe's first goal in the 20th minute. 8. Starmount, 0-2 •Nathan Hamcan be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 FRIDAY, AFRII. 4,2014 Septic From Page 1 to the public, it will also make the buying process in the county efficient, and in turn, easier. Also, it will help Ashe County and the ADHD be more efficient, by not being disrupted to search for old permits and parcel num­ bers in their archives. This house was built in 1890, 1910, pick your time frame, and we couldn't find it because of human error, papers come and papers go," Ellis said. "With this database, that won't happen anymore." In turn, it will make the housing market more effi­ cient, by having the most up-to-date information on all parcels. "We want to make it bene­ ficial and easy for everybody to come into this county," Ellis said. We want you to move here, we want you to buy something here. We don't care if its a manufac­ tured home or a lot, we are going to make it as easy as possible for you to do that." Ellis said the funding from the project came when Ashe County's MLS (multiple list­ ing service) and Board of Directors merged with the High Country Association of Realtors. There was an agreement that $25,000 would be put aside for proj­ ects specific to Ashe County. After Starpoint, based in Chapel Hill, completes the system, the Appalachian District Health Department will add new permits by the house's pared number, name and address. "There is not enough money for Starpoint to scan each and every document" They don't want to do it one at a time. This week we may get one permit issued and next week they might get 20. What kind of deal is that?" Ellis said Starpoint also saw the potential in creating the database and how Ashe County's lead could be fol­ lowed throughout the state. "(Everyone) sees that private industry is lead­ ing the forefront with the Association of Realtors, a private entity, giving money to a county entity to use for county purposes," Ellis said, mentioning it was a "winwin situation" for both sides. Upon completion, Ashe County will be the only county in the region to have information about its per­ mits online. Ellis said they expect costs to be approxi­ mately $7,000 for Ashe, and after completion, they plan on making the same possible for Watauga County on a $13,000 budget. Eventually, the High Country Association of Realtors would like to expand the database infor­ mation into Avery County as wefl, but since they are in a different health district, their system may be different. "My focus is getting Ashe County online, then the next step is getting Watauga County online," Ellis said. "From Watauga, well then turn our attention to Avery County." rounding areas to partici­ pate. "We're basically calling that our High Country Craft Beer Experience," Brown said. "We have a number of breweries from the High Country providing free sam­ ples that day." Brown said he has invit­ ed Blind Squirrel, Olde Hickory, Blowing Rock Brewery, Beech Mountain Brewery and others to participate in the day-long event. He estimates between four and nine breweries will be representatives. After sampling the beers, the local drinks will be fea­ tured inside the restaurant, so patrons can buy a pint. "We just really wanted to introduce people to some different beers," Brown said. Sierra Nevada contest While Sierra Nevada is based in California, the company is opening a sec­ ond brewery in Mills River, near Asheville. Boondocks is one of the bars which was selected to carry its "fresh hop series," where Brown said the com­ pany was very selective of who received it. As part of the month. Boondocks was given a backpack from the com­ pany which contains sev­ eral different items from the company. Throughout the month, anybody who orders a pint of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale will be altered for a chance to win the prizes or the backpack. "If you buy a Pale Ale, we will have you fill out your information and put it inside the box," Brown said. Each drink will provide you a chance to win. Brown said the drawings will take place during the first week of May. For more information on N.C. Beer Month go online to www.ncbeermonth.com/. preneurs and for those who want a successful career in the food industry. The kitch­ en, for an affordable hourly charge, provides approxi­ mately $200,000 worth of equipment available for use including industrial ovens, grinders, food testers and walk in freezers. Bauguess said the busi­ est months for the kitchen are between the months of April and October, when many people use the space for the farmer's market. Year round, the kitchen is used by caterers, small busi­ nesses and food trucks. In addition, other chang­ es are coming in the form of helping the kitchen users develop a business plan and have informative classes on mass cooking. Bauguess said one class will involve Dan Little of Wilkes Community College helping the kitchen users jumpstart their business. "(Little) is now available to help our new kitchen users to make a business plan, just to get them a lit­ tle bit more prepared," she said. In addition, Bauguess said there are plans in place to provide classes on bak­ ing breads, cakes and other food. The kitchen can be rent­ ed for $15 per hour and includes a $250 refundable deposit. In addition, users need a ServSafe certifica­ tion and insurance. Also, kitchen users are able to use the area's shelf and freezer spaces for an affordable monthly charge. The kitchen is open 24/7, but there are plans to set up an online schedule where users can go see what times are available for them to work. Promotion is also key for the kitchen's future plans. Bauguess said, the need for classes is important, as she sees people come into the kitchen with good ideas and visions, but sometimes, they fall short. "Of course, we need peo­ ple knowing that we are here, by getting the word out to surrounding coun­ ties," she said. "We want to be regional and not just in Ashe County. We need classes to help people out and to get them started, and I think that is really impor­ tant.I think if you put those steps to help (new kitchen users) build their business, they will be successful." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 84fr 7164 ofonTwittef ©WttPetty. Beer From Page 1 to be limited edition or something you can not get up the mountain. Beer Garden For the community's only craft brewery, the business is promoting N.C. Beer Month with several differ­ ent events. On Saturday, April 19, Boondocks will host a beer garden, inviting sev­ eral breweries from the sur- Wil Petty can bereached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter $WHPetty. Kitchens From Page 1 is coming together," Bauguess said. "I think we have the right people in place to make a difference." Aside from Ashe County's kitchen, located at Family Central, the closest two commercial kitchens are in Asheville and Rockingham County. Bauguess said most users of the kitchen in the past years have been from Ashe and Watauga counties. Now she would like to see the kitchen promoted to an expanded area. "I would like for us to go regional" Bauguess said. "Sparta, Galax (Va.), all of these places have their farmer's markets going on. People just need to know what is here, and I don't flunk they actually do." Since its development in 2007, the Ashe Commercial Kitchen has been serving as an incubator for entre- As part of the changes and partnerships, the Ashe Commercial Kitchen is working with Blue Ridge Food Ventures, the com­ mercial kitchen based in Asheville. "(Blue Ridge Food Ventures) have something that works, they're big," Baugess said. As Bauguess remains excited and optimistic about the coming months, with the work going on with several different community organizations, the main focus of the kitchen will continue to be a promotion of economic development in the region. "We want you to grow," she said. "We are an incuba­ tor and our whole plan is to help you get started in your own business and be successful It can be really profitable if you have your head on straight and know what you want to do." For more informa­ tion on the Ashe County Commercial Kitchen, call Bauguess at (336) 6202484, or visit www. ashencedc.com/agriculture /commercial-kitchen/. Additional information is also available on the Blue Ridge Seeds of Change web­ site at: www.blueridgeseedsofchange.org/. Wil Petty canbe reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©Wilfetty Average monthly amount an Shoes American spends on gambling From Page 1 trade, owner of Cheek Evergreens, Little League baseball coach and a church deacon at Happy Trails. Joey Parsons of Parsons Farms and Supply, in West Jefferson, donated the shoe­ ing supplies for the event and people brought their horses for shoeing from as far as Watauga County. Donnie Goodman, a lieutenant with the Boone Pblice Department brought his horses to the event. Cheek started work around 8 a.m. Saturday morning and was finished with the 20th horse around 4 p.m. The church raised $1,000 from Cheek's shoeing and an additional $500 through a tack and bake sale. "It seemed like a great way to support our mission of reaching the unchurched in our community," Happy Trails Pastor Roger L. Blevins said of Cheek's work. "He wanted to fulfill his commitment (to the church)," Happy Trails member Ann Lisk said. "He wanted to do more for the church and contribute." All proceeds go towards funding Happy Trails' monthly special events. "We try to put on at least one special event each month," Cheek said. "I wanted to do more, to give more to the church and do more for God.I feel blessed that I can contribute in this way." Happy Trails' Ashe County congregation has been meeting since May 2008. It is a Southern Baptist Church and a mem­ ber of the Ashe Baptist Association and Cowboy Church Network of North America. Lisk said that the church congregation consists of a group of folks who dress informal to learn about the Bible in an informal setting. "We average about 35 to 40 (members) for each service," Cheek said. "For special events like these, we get as many as 250." According to the group's Facebook page, Happy Trails is comprised of "a group of caring folks coming together in a nontraditional way, trying to reach the lost and unchurched by a dif­ ferent 'means of transporta­ tion.'" Cheek said that the next fundraiser for the church is a yard sale that will take place in May. Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average montlsiy amount an American spends on fast food Alan Bufludt can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter QalbuHuck. Weather Average monthly amount an From Page 1 American spends on tobacco products in the U.S.," Dr. Ryan Boyles, state climatologist and director of the State Climate Office at N.C. State University, said. "Data gathered from CoCoRaHS volunteers is very important in bet­ ter understanding local weather and climate pat­ terns." Through CoCoRaHS, thousands of volunteers in all 50 states document the size, intensity, dura­ tion and patterns of rain, hail and snow events in their own backyards. According to Glenn, "An additional benefit of the program to the NWS is the ability to receive timely reports of signifi­ cant weather events from CoCoRaHS observers that can assist forecasters in issuing and verifying warnings for severe thun­ derstorms." NC was the twentyfirst state to establish a CoCoRaHS program in 2007, and its proven to be quite popular with weather buffs throughout the state. "NC just won the 2014 CoCoRaHS Cup for sign­ ing up more volunteers than any other state," Silverman said. Ashe County is a part of the CoCoRaHS Northwest Region in NC that includes Alleghany, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes ansd Yadkin coun­ ties. The idea for CoCoRaHS stemmed from the devas­ tating flash floods that hit Fort Collins, Colo., in July 1997. That day, over a foot of rain fell over parts of the city, while other parts received only modest amounts of rain. The flood surprised many and caused over $200 mil­ lion worth of damage. CoCoRaHS was started in 1998 to assist the NWS in doing a better job of mapping and reporting intense storms. To become a CoCoRaHS obsever, go to the CoCoRaHS website at www.cocorahs.org and register by clicking on the "Join CocCoRaHS" icon on the upper right side of the website. After reg­ istering, take the online training, order the four inch rain gauge ($28, plus shipping) and begin reporting. The reporting process takes an average of ten minutes per day and observations are immedi­ ately available on maps and reports for public consumption. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) ojf tici «. tu.iHor (fflalhiillnrk Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol iWi I* 1 Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation acceptinggrant 2014 applications (§ The Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation is now accepting applica­ tions for the 2014 grant cycle and will continue through the application deadline date of Aug. 31, 2014. The grants seek to fund projects related to improving health and wellness, education, eco­ nomic and community development, the envi­ ronment and other qual­ ity of life initiatives. Grants are available for nonprofit organizations serving the Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation and Blue Ridge Energies service area including Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Allegany, Avery, Alexander and Wilkes counties of N.C. and Grayson County, Va. The Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation offers two grant opportu­ nities: community grants that typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 and Impact grants for larger projects typically worth $25,000. A total of $91,000 is projected to be available for this grant cycle. The Foundation Advisory Committee, an all-volunteer group of cooperative members, reviews all applications and will make grant rec­ ommendations to the Board of directors at its November board meet­ ing. Grant recipients will be announced in early December. The Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation was formed in 2007 to expand the cooperative's mission of helping local commu­ nities in its service area. Foundation funds are used in two ways: first, to provide crisis electric bill and Operation Round Up Plus® programs as well as contributions from the profits of Blue Ridge Energies and RidgeLink, subsidiaries of the cooperative. Nearly 30,000 members are either rounding up their monthly electric bill with Operation Round Up or adding a dollar or more with Operation Round Up Plus. Applications for the grant cycle and help­ ful information about the Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation can be found at www. BlueRidgeEMC.com or by contacting Grey Scheer, director of community relations, at gscheer@ blueridgeemc.com. Blue Ridge Electric is a cooperative utility serv­ ing some 74,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Wilkes and Alexander counties. For more information, visit www. BlueRidgeEMC.com. inpatients and outpatients needing lodging. The Family House will have staff and volunteers on site, meals, laundry facili­ ties and help with trans­ portation to and from area hospitals. For more infor­ mation, call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336-846-5850. April 8 & 22 5:30 p.m. Community Drum Circle will meet at the Ashe County Public Library. One need not pos­ sess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a vari­ ety of percussion instru­ ments available to share the rhythm with everyone. April 11 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1st Western NC Tourism Economic Development Conference. The confer­ ence theme is "Tourism Works for Western NC" and will focus on the economic development of tourism in 26 western NC counties and will be held in Cullowhee. There will be economic develop­ ment officials, Chamber of Commerce officials, elect­ ed and appointed officials, and private sector tourism officials from across 26 counties in western NC. For more information, visit www.tourism.wcu. edu. 2 - 7 p.m. Celebrate Week of the Young Child. Join Hops the bunny for some fun at Family Central. There will be health, vision, devel­ opmental screenings and more for children from ages birth to 5 years old. Don't miss the Play Room open house. For more information, call 336-9828870 ext. 239. 23rd annual Very Special Arts Festival. This special event includes hands-on art activites, music, color­ ful student exhibits, jug­ glers, clowns, and a day of fun for exceptional students and adults. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, call 846-ARTS. BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC MEMBERS FOUNDATION assistance to members who find themselves in need of emergency finan­ cial help; and second, through grants to sup­ port longer-term efforts of organizations that help sustain and build commu­ nities for improving the local quality of life. Funding for Foundation grants comes from mem­ bers participating in Blue Ridge Electric's Operation Round Up® COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 4 - March 14 Friends of the Library: Books: Inspirational and religious-themed books are on sale for half off the sticker price. Fantasy and science fiction are also available for halfprice. It's a great time to complete collections in these genres. Baskets: pigs, chickens, ducks, rab­ bits and more are jump­ ing into baskets to make your child's Easter an exciting and educational time. We are featuring Easter gift baskets for family and adult friends. There are also a variety of opportunities for golfers, gardeners, and creative persons. Author-theraed baskets are another pos­ sibility. Come find some­ thing original, thoughtful, exciting - and reasonably priced - to give to some­ one you love! Visit the Friends of the Library's sales, area to purchase books and baskets for birthday and holiday gifts. April 5 10 a.m. Book Signing. Author Mike Sawyer will be at the Ashe County Public Library to sign copies of his latest book, Theirs Not to Reason Why. Come and meet the author and get your copy signed. 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Craft Activities. The Girl Scouts of Ashe County invite all girls in grades K-12 to join them at Ashe Park for this event. There is "no chaige." Bring your Easter Basket and come hunt for some great prizes and learn about Girl Scout opportunities in Ashe County. For more infor­ mation, please call Kim Eldreth at 336-877-7299. 2 p.m. Art reception for Lea Booth's "Steeple Series" art exhibit will be held upstairs Ashe County Public Library art gallery accompanied by Richard Easley's classical guitar. 6:30 p.m. The New River, An Ashe County Treasure. Mr. George Santucci, Executive Director and Ms. Carol Coulter, Director . of Operations, National Committee of the New River, will educate guests about the New River a national heritage and namesake. The meet­ ing will be held at the Backstreet Coffee House. April 7 6:30 p.m. The Peak Creek Ruritan Club will meet at the Peak Creek Ruritan Community Center. After a provided meal, the club will hear a presentation of music by the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM), a junior and senior high school group under the direction of Helen White. Community residents and LOOKING FOR A A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. the public are invited to attend. For more informa­ tion, call 336-982-9538. April 8 11:30 a.m. Intellectual Wellness. The Ashe Wellness Circle intro­ duces the dimension of Intellectual Wellness to promote Autism Awareness with a docu­ mentary showing about Temple Gradin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry. Brown bag lunches are welcome. After the program, partic­ ipants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discussion of intel­ lectual wellness books. This session will be held at the Ashe County Public Library. 2 p.m. The Family House. Ashe County Extension and Community Association Clubs invite you to an educational program to learn more about the Family Housing in Winston-Salem at the Agriculture Service Center. The Family House is available for families of A ' * * r All offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification. "Savings applies to ATI20 and ATI20+ with HOprogramming. 2 year commitment and credit qualification. Discount applied to first year of servicein form of promotional credits plusfree HO for life wtilch is a SlO/mo credit. Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 1-800-401-1670 Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50%' Call 7 days a week 8am-11pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 • | Q fill i A ALTtTUDl �PAGE 9 FRIDAY, APRIL 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST Appalachian GuitarFest to be held April 4-6 Featuring the Texas Guitar Quartet, Adam Kossler, the Aron/ Berkner Duo and others, the 19th Annual Appalachian GuitarFest and Solo Guitar Competition started on April 4, and contin­ ues through the weekend at Appalachian State University. All events willbe held inBroyhill Music Center. An admission is charged unless otherwise noted. Individual tickets for evening concerts and Division I competi­ tion final round are $20 for the gen­ eral public and $10 for Appalachian and Watauga County students with an ID and will be available at the door. For more information, visit http://music.appstate.edu/newsevents/guitarfest. April5 Division I competition semi­ finals will be held April 5 from 2 pjn. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Division II and ID competi­ tion finals will be held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Adam Kossler and the Aron/ Berkner Duo will perform at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Kossler earned a Master of Music degree at Appalachian. He completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Florida State University. He has been a top prizewin­ ner in a number of international guitar competitions including the Columbus Guitar Symposium, East Carolina Guitar Competition, MANC international guitar com­ petition, the Texas Internationa] Guitar Competition, MTNA, and the Appalachian GuitarFest Competition. The Aron/Berkner Duo, com­ prised of guitarist Stephen Aron and flutist Jane Berkner, has been playing concerts together for more than 10 years. Their repertoire includes all the flute/guitar masterworks and features several works specially written for them. Their appearances in Italy have led to the establishment of an annu­ al summer chamber music festival there called Suonare in Italia. The duo's first CD, "TropicaJe," was released in 2012 on the Clear Note label and praised by Soundboard lips transferring spit and each of the bees forming a chain for another to climb. I had a rare opportunity this past Basically, in a hive, every bee has a Saturday to havelunch in West Jefferson job to do and that Ls just how it is. and walk around to visit some of the She also informed us how we can all shops on the main avenue, be stewards of the bees just by how we treat our as well as off, just like the own backyards. tourists do. All of this bee informa­ My friend andI enjoyed tion was being dispersed a leisurely talk, catching while we watched worker up on some recent events bees break open the comb over a delicious lunch and loosen the honey, of chicken skewers and which would later be spun Caesar salad. We began out of the comb. Golden, talking about how art thick, sweet, gooey honey affects every aspect of our that can stay fresh for lives from food to decor, thousands of years, just in to clothing and furniture the way the bees seal it up. choices. Wow, what an educa­ We left the restaurant tion. Now it was time to and headed across the move on to something Raney Rogers street to see new styles of else. boots displayed by color, We then visited a few though none were purple. antique stores, one of We were greeted very warmly, and which touted "hillbilly champagne and friendly banter carried on throughout wine glasses" and then popped into the the store while we were there. local wine shop. We then headed over to The Honey My friend and were feeling a bit cele­ I Hole and our shopping experience took bratory about some events and snapped on a new, interactive dimension. up a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and then We immediately smeared a wonder­ looked around at cheese boards, wine ful smelling lotion all over our hands holders, tasted some chevre and a glass and then drifted over to the honey tast­ of Syrah. Uhm,Ihad not tried that wine ing counter. "Yum" with each lick. We before and boy, was it bold. We were saw a working hive that had signs on led through a varietal offerings by the it to "bee quiet." There were lip balms, shopkeeper. lotions, soaps, honey containers, pourOur last stop was an art gallery ers - all things honey. where the artist said she was leaving The owner was in and told us all the area again as it about the bee habits that help them was saturated with [~\| acquire, store and seal honey for safe too many artists keeping. 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Cooper recommends that consumers hang up on robocalls, since pressing a number to get more informa­ tion or try to stop the calls is actually likely to result in more calls. Complaints about lend­ ing were number two on the list for 2013, with 3,366 complaints filed. Common problems include high inter­ est rates, charges for late or missed payments, adjustable rate mortgages, prepayment penalties and loan fees. Many consumers com­ plaining about lending prob­ lems had taken out online payday loans. Payday loans are illegal in North Carolina, and Cooper and the NC Commissioner of Banks forced the last storefront pay­ day lenders out of the state in 2006. But lenders outside the state continue to try to reach North Carolina consumers through the Internet. Cooper began cracking down on outof-state, online lenders with a lawsuit filed against CashCall and Western Sky last year for charging interest rates of up to 342 percent in violation of state law. Complaint s about telemar­ keting fraud were number three on the list, with 3,056 Last year. *" Licensed inVA Install roofing of all kinds Roof Painting Insured 8 ALL Work Guaranteed FREE In 2013, 19,865 consum­ ers filed complaints with the Consumer Protection Division of NC Attorney General Roy Cooper's Office. Cooper urged consumers to learn about common sources of complaints as a way topre­ vent problems in the future. "Don't get fooled by com­ mon scams or rip offs," Cooper warned. "Learn about common consumer problems so you can avoid them, and let us know if you don't get what you paid for." Although the total num­ ber of complaints was down from 23,205 in 2012, con­ sumers continued to report many of the same problems. At the top of the list for 2013, there were 5,076 com­ plaints about Do Not Call violations. Many consumers complained about continu­ ing to get unwanted tele­ marketing calls after they'd placed their number on the Do Not Call Registry. Many complaints were about calls pitching medical alert and home alarm systems. Often these were illegal robocalls. which ask consumers to press a number to speak with a representative. NC law makes it illegal for a business to call you using a recorded message, and the Consumer Protection Division has been able to use consumers' complaints to identify the culprits behind buyers. She said they were going where there was a college town, a place where all the amenities were close by and as she listed what they were, I began to think about what Ihad just seen. I was beginning to realize that the tourist is not here just to buy, but to become immersed in this community. To feel the passion each shopkeeper should have about what they offer and why, and this applies even to the artists and galleries. Yes, the town has gone through a number of retail growths and shrinkages but amazingly, others keep coming to offer something new. I found myself realizing that it is those shops that creavte an interaction with the consumer who will do the best and keep visitors talking. It was all a matter of advancing their product to the next tier, and treating it as a type of art form. The bee keeper loved bees. The wine steward loved wine. The artist loved art, but perhaps lost the passion and desire to evoke that love. Share the passion with those around you and affect some lives in a thought­ ful and positive way. That is,Ibelieve, the new way to hawk our wares. My friend and I walked home talking the whole way, all about what a fun experience we just had. Our afternoon in West Jefferson was interesting, fun and exhausting. Sometimes we have to experience what's in somebody else's backyard before we can appreciate what's in our own. 30 Years Experience IM April 6 The Guitar Orchestra com­ prised of the Weaver Academy Guitar Ensemble, the EKU Guitar Ensemble and the Appalachian Guitar Orchestra will present a free concert at 11 a.m. in Rosen Concert Hall. The final rounds of the Division I competition will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. AG Cooper shares top 10 consumer complaints in 2013 Taking a walk through downtown West Jefferson By Raney Rogers Magazine as "a first rate and thor­ oughly enjoyable recording." | Hwy 194 West Jefferson, Radio HilJ appele@wilkes.net LWWW.appalachianelectricboone.com 336-246-2828 LIST I YOUR BUSINESS HERE! I Daly 878 par month CALL 846-7164 m Can Your Customers Find You? = dbfctitiMi frm wm m* "v, >4 ' ^ �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 4,2014 Registration opens for Henderson guitar competition Registration is open for guitarists who want to compete at the Twentieth Annual Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition at Grayson Highlands State Park, in Mouth of Wilson, VA. The winner will walk away with a handmade Henderson Guitar. Applications must be received no later than May 1. To register, send a com­ pleted application form and a $20 application fee by personal check or money order payable to the Wayne C. Henderson Guitar Competition. The application form can be obtained from www.waynehenderson.org and mailed to: Wayne Henderson Guitar Competition, c/o Herb Key. 1423 Dragway Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. A maximum of 20 contestant applications and ten alternate contes­ tant applications will be selected. The first 20 applica­ tions will be drawn at random and approved as contestants by the con­ testant selection commit­ tee. The next 10 applica­ tions will be drawn at random and approved as alternates. Other prizes are sec­ ond place, $200; third, $150, fourth, $100; and fifth, $50. (These win­ ners also will be eligible for the 2015 contest by simply sending in an application and fee.) All guitarists receive free passes to the festi­ val. The family-friendly festival will be Saturday, June 21, rain or shine, at Grayson Highlands State Park. Performing will be Vince Gill, Bill Kirchen, Dale Jett and Hello Stranger, the Snyder Family Band, Kazuhiro Inaba, and Wayne Henderson and Friends. Children's events and music are on the sched­ ule, too. Admission is $20, and children 12 and younger get in free. Parking is $3. Since the festival began in 1995, more than $96,000 has been award­ ed to aid young, local, traditional musicians in continuing their music exploration and educa­ tion. Find event details at www.waynehenderson. org. Park information is at http://www.dcr. virginia.gov/state-parks/ grayson-highlands.shtml. Legislative meetings week of March 31 Gearing up for the May sessions, Committees for the N.C. General Assembly continue to meet throughout the month of April. The N.C. House and N.C. Senate will con­ vene in Raleigh at noon on Wednesday, May 14. This week's committee meetings sent Senator Dan Soucek to Charlotte, due to his position on the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology. Committees that include Representative Jonathan Jordan or Senator Soucek will be italicized. As the General Assembly gets closer to starting their sessions, we will provide weekly updates of what meetings your elected officials are attending. Here were the commit­ tees that met the week of Monday, March 31: Tuesday, April 1: 10a.m. Joint Legislative A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Oversight Procedure Committee (Jordan) 1 p.m. Joint Legislative Workforce Development System Reform Oversight Committee 1 p.m. Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy Wednesday, April 2: 10a.m.Joint Legislative Oversight Committee JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 13-SP-138 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors for the Estate of Patricia El­ len Mills AKA Patricia Waters Mills, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 7th day of June. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of March of 2014 For the Estate of Patricia Ellen Mills AKA Patricia Waters Mills Robert George Mills 2203 Flora \/ista Court Greensboro, NC 27406 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Mark A. Mahala, Melton Mahala. Wilma Campbell Ma­ hala. and Sherry Mahala TAKE NOTICE that a plead­ ing seeking relief against you has been filed in the above le nature of the relief sought is as follows: 1. That the Petitioner is seek­ ing to sell property of the Ma­ hala Heirs at a judicial sale You are required to make de­ fense to such pleading no later than the 15th day of May. 2014 and upon failure to do so. the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. DATED THIS 4th day of April. 2014 Reeves Law Firm. PLLC Amy C. Brodland State Bar No. 44253 P. O. Drawer 67 West Jefferson. NC 28694 (336)246-7172 amy@reeveslawfirm.net ATTORNEY FOR THE PETI­ TIONER Published:4.4.14/4.11.14/4.18. 14/4.25.14 NCTICST0 CAEDiTOAS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Leonard Severt, deceased late of Ashe County. North Carolina, thil is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 14th day of June, 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 20th day of February. 2014. For the Estate of Leonard Severt Natalie Severt Stuart 3 N. Church Ave West Jefferson. NC 28694 Publish:3.14/3.21/3.28/4.4.201 4 John Brackett Mills 3508 Shadeland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Published: 3/14/14. 3/21/14. 3/28/14, 4/4/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-13 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF SAMUEL DAVID PLESS and LORI ANN PLESS Under foreclosure by John Benjamin "Jak' Reeves, Substitute Trustee NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust to Ljfestore Bank executed by Samuel David Pless and Lori Ann Pless, dated 9TH Decem­ ber 2011 and recorded in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 00424, at pages 23032312. default having been made in the payment of the in­ debtedness thereby secured, and said deed of trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door in Jefferson. North Carolina, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on the 11th day of April, 2014, the lands SERVICES the same lying and being in Horse Creek Township, Ashe County. North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEING a 20.48 acre tract as shown on a plat entitled ABoundary survey for Sam Pless@ dated 11/13/08 and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book 7. Paae 370. to which recorded p' reference is hereby made for fo a metes and bounds de­ scription of said tract. Together with and subject to all easements, rights of way and matters of record. Being the same property as described in that certain Quit Claim Deed from Joseph F. Osborne a.k.a. Joe Osborne and wife, Mary Osborne to Joseph F. Osborne and Mary B. Osborne, Trustees of the Osborne Revocable Living Trust UAD October 22. 2004. and of record in Deed Book 329. Page 1007, Ashe County Registry. BEfNG THE SAME PROP­ ERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM JOSEPH F. OSBORNE AND MARY B. OSBORNE. TRUST­ EES OF THE OSBORNE RE­ VOCABLE LIVING TRUST UAD OCTOBER 22, 2004 TO SAMUEL D. PLESS AND WIFE, LORI PLESS .DATED NOVEMBER 17. 2008 AND OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 389, PAGE 1806, ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY. House on property features 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths @ 3206 sq. ft. of finished/heated living space. At the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, whichever is greater. This the 12th day of March 2014. John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves. Sub. Trustee Reeves Law Firm, PLLC PO Drawer 67 West Jefferson, North Caro­ lina 28694 336-246-7172 Publish Dates: 03/28/14 & 04/04/14 Lawn Service NORTHWEST LAWN CARE, INC. Providing a full line of lawn care services for full and part time residents of Ashe County! 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Fearsome four Big programs punch ticket to North Texas EAST REGIONAi Second Round UConn 89, Saint Joseph's 81, OT Villanova 73, Milwaukee 53 Harvard 61, Cincinnati 57 Michigan State 93, Delaware 78 Memphis 71, George Washington 66 Virginia 70, Coastal Carolina 59 North Carolina 79, Providence 77 Iowa State 93, North Carolina Central 75 Third Round UConn 77, Villanova 65 Michigan State 80, Harvard 73 Virginia 78, Memphis 60 Iowa State 85, North Carolina 83 Regional Semifinals UConn 81, Iowa State 76 Michigan State 61, Virginia 59 Regional Championship UConn 60, Michigan State 54 SOUTH REGIONAL CHAW.ES BR.HIRAM |LEXINGTON HERALO LIADER/MCT After struggling most of the year, Kentucky came through with its most dominant stretch of the year in the NCAA tournament. By John Marshall Final Four Associated Press NEW YORK — Florida had not been to the Final Four since all those future first-round draft picks were in Gainesville. Wisconsin and coach Bo Ryan had never been. Connecticut wasn't allowed play in the NCAA tournament a •ar ago, and Kentucky supposedly no shot at getting to Nortl 11 Texas after a midseason swoon. Unlike the past few years, there will be no upstarts or Cinderella in the Final Four. These are the big boys all right, but each one has a big chip on their shoulders. "In down times, what you do is you bond together as brothers," UConn coach Kevin Ollie said. "And you hold that fist up." Billy Donovan won a pair of national titles at Florida with Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and A1 Horford, all top-10 NBA picks in the 2007 NBA draft. After that sec­ ond title, he accepted the head coaching job with the NBA's Oriando Magic, then changed his mind after the introductory news conference. E)onovan continued to produce winning teams in Gainesville, but the biggest wins eluded the Gators. They lost in the regional final each of the past three seasons. That changed when the fero­ cious Gators (36-2) rode their chomping defense through a 30e winning streak capped by turday's 62-52 win over bracket darling Dayton. "We didn't start off the exact way that we should have, but coach Donovan continued to remind us At AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas National Semifinals Saturday UConn vs. Florida, 6:09 p.m. Kentucky vs. Wisconsin, 8:49 National Championship Monday, 9:10 p.m. and humble us and help us see that, in order to get where we want to get to, the end goal, we have to con­ tinue to chase greatness every sin­ gle day and stay in the moment," Florida forward Patric Young said. To win another title, the Gators will have to go through the last two teams to beat them this season (UConn and Wisconsin) or their biggest SEC rival (Kentucky). The Huskies won the 2011 national title with coach Jim Calhoun and one-man show Kemba Walker. Things went sour in Storrs after that. Calhoun retired in 2012 and UConn was barred from the NCAA tournament last season for failing to meet the NCAA's academic progress measure. UConn's upperclassmen decided to stick it out instead of transfer­ ring and put together another mag­ ical bracket run behind another do­ it-all-player, former Walker under­ study Shabazz Napier. With their 60-54 win over Michigan State on Sunday, the Huskies (366) became the first No. 7 seed to reach the Final Four since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. UConn beat Florida 65-64 way hack on Dec. 2, the Gators' last loss this season. "We play a great Florida team and we're going to be well prepared, because I know about these guys' heart, and that's what got us through," Ollie said. Then there's Bo. had been a regiifcir at the Final Four, taking his father, Butch, to every one since 1976 as a birthday gift. Bo had a hard time getting there with his team, though, winning over 700 games, playing in the NCAA tournament 13 straight years and reaching the Sweet 16 six times — and not one trip to the Final Four. Bo and the Badgers (30-7) get their chance now after pulling out an emotional 64-63 win over topseeded Arizona in the West Regional final on .Saturday, which would have been Butch Ryan's 90th birthday. "I can remember some of the great teams that he had of kids and their first championships and how they acted and just the joy," Ryan said. "These guys have had some others, but that's all I wanted to see." Rounding out this foursome could be the most fearsome bunch. Kentucky won the 2012 national championship behind coach John Calipari's get-the-best-players-nomatter-how-long-they-stay philoso­ phy. Cal brought in another herald­ ed group of one-and-doners and they were touted as the team to beat, ranked No. 1in the preseason. After a string of losses, including three in five games, the kid Cats were out of the polls and supposed­ ly out of contention. ever .catch it! Get your game on Second Round Dayton 60, Ohio State 59 Syracuse 77, Western Michigan 53 Pittsburgh 77, Colorado 48 Florida 67. Albany (N.Y.) 55 Stanford 58, New Mexico 53 Kansas 80, Eastern Kentucky 69 Stephen F. Austin 77, VCU 75, OT UCLA 76, Tulsa 59 Third Round Dayton 55, Syracuse 53 Florida 61, Pittsburgh 45 Stanford 60, Kansas 57 UCLA 77, Stephen F. Austin 60 Regional Semifinals Dayton 82, Stanford 72 Florida 79, UCLA 68 Regional Championship Florida 62, Dayton 52 MIDWEST REGIONAL Second Round Saint Louis 83, N.C. State 80, OT Louisville 71, Manhattan 64 Michigan 57, Wofford 40 Ttexas 87, Arizona State 85 ' Mercer 78, Duke 71 Tennessee 86, UMass 67 Wichita State 64, Cal Poly 37 Kentucky 56, Kansas State 49 Third Round Louisville 66, Saint Louis 51 Michigan 79, Texas 65 Tennessee 83, Mercer 63 Kentucky 78, Wichita State 76 Regional Semifinals Michigan 73, Tennessee 71 Kentucky 74, Louisville 69 Regional Championship Kentucky 75, Michigan 72 WEST REGIONAi Second Round Wisconsin 75, American 35 Oregon 87, BYU 68 North Dakota State 80, Oklahoma 75, OT San Diego St. 73, New Mexico State 69, OT Baylor 74, Nebraska 60 Creighton 76, Louisiana-Lafayette 66 Arizona 68, Weber State 59 Gonzaga 85, Oklahoma State 77 Third Round Wisconsin 85, Oregon 77 San Diego State 63, North Dakota State 44 Baylor 85, Creighton 55 Arizona 84, Gonzaga 61 Regional Semifinals Wisconsin 69, Baylor 52 Arizona 70, San Diego State 64 Regional Championship Wisconsin 64, Arizona 63. 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The veteran driver shook off dis­ couragement, stayed out of a grudge match with Brad Keselowski and then outraced Martinsville ace Jimmie Johnson to win the STP 500 on Sunday - becoming the sixth driver in six races with a potential Chase-qualifying win before the Sprint Cup series comes to Fort Worth next. "It's an unbelievable feeling, you know, to have a shot at winning and, when it comes across you, you want to deliver for your team," he said. "I'm going to soak this in." "Done" is how you could have described Busch's career two years ago. He was in NASCAR's Siberia, kicked out of his seat at Penske and left to take scraps for a ride. He spent two years with the likes of Phoenix Racing and Furniture Row Racing, a pair of lowerrung teams. But the former series champ showed his talent - taking Furniture Row's No. 78 Chevy to the Chase last year - and Stewart-Haas Racing owner Gene Haas jumped at the chance to hire him and create a fourth team for him. Now, he's a NASCAR winner again. He is far from done. "This is an unbelievable feeling, to get back to Victory Lane after this tour that I've been on, to find this opportu­ nity with Stewart-Haas," he said. "And to win, it means the world to me. That's what I've always driven for, was 'To win, it means the world to me. That's what I've always driv­ en for, was just going for the W's" — Kurt Bused joing for the W's and you let the edges drag on the other side." le victory was Busch's first in 84 starts, a streak going back to 2011, his last year with Penske Racing, when the hot-tempered driver disrespected his boss, venerable owner Roger Penske, in a radio conversation during a race and wound up out of a job at the end of the season. His fiery personality, which has earned him the nickname "The Outlaw," could have gotten him in trou­ ble Sunday. He had to manage his emotions to stay out of an on-track fight with Keselowski, who was angered that his car was damaged in a pit-road collision with Busch's 41. Keselowski called Busch a "dumb" driver, and after the race, with the win nice and secure, Busch said the pit-road contact was to be expected in such congestion and Keselowski's targeting of him on the track was a "punk- move." "He will get back what he gets back when I decide to give it back," Busch said. Busch also had to control his emo­ tions with the driver he was chasing down, Johnson. He and Johnson have feuded. Busch once said he'd be fine losing to any of 41 cars if Johnson was­ n't one of them. But he and Johnson raced each other cleanly over the final 20 laps, and after­ ward, Busch acknowledged the chassis and engines that Stewart-Haas buys from Johnson's organization, Hendrick Motorsports. It was one of the reasons Johnson appreciated Busch's victory. He said he and Busch put their differences behind them after some long talks. "Through some of the struggles he's had the last couple years before he landed at Stewart-Haas, I've been there and kind of advised - not necessarily advised - but had conversations with him, gave him my opinion," Johnson said. "I was happy to see him go to Stewart-Haas. He's a fantastic driver, and with the way we share information, we can learn from him and learn from that. "We're definitely in a good place, that's for sure. I think today was very representative of that." t Duck Commander 500 Sunday, 3 p.m. EST at Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas FAN* ; (Serta After 6 of 36 races 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 227. 2. Matt Kenseth, 218. 3. Carl Edwards, 217. 4. Jeff Gordon, 216. 5. Jimmie Johnson, 209. 6. Kyle Busch, 189. 7. Brad Keselowski, 188. 8. Joey Logano, 187. 9. Austin Dillon, 179. 10. Ryan Newman, 174. NEXT RACE ever..catch U! FACTORY Sunday at Martinsville, Va. 1. (22) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet. 500 laps. 115.8 rating, 47 points. $147,210. 2. (4) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 500. 140.9. 44. $180,546. 3. (26) Dale Earnhardl Jr.. Chevrolet. 500, 116.8. 42. $114,210 4. (3) Joey Logano. Ford. 500. 121.2,41, $142,476. 5. (17) Marcos Ambrose. Ford, 500, 110.2.40, $128,265 6. (6) Matt Kenseth. Toyota. 500. 95.8, 39. $137,456. 7. (18) Kevin Harvick. Chevrolet, 500, 98.9, 38. $127,053. 8. (20) Aric Almirola, Ford. 500, 93.8, 36, $126,106. 9. (12) Clint Bowyer. Toyota, 500, 108.5. 36, $123,461. 10. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet. 500. 83.3, 34. $116,384. 11. (15) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet. 500, 90, 34. $105,458. 12. (5) Jeff Gordon. Chevrolet. 500, 82, 32, $129,811. 13. (8) Carl Edwards. Ford. 500, 98.1, 31, $101,975. 14. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 500, 79.2, 31. $136,491. 15. (34) Austin Dillon. Chevrolet. 500. 72. 29, $133,461. 16. (13) Brian Vickers. Toyota. 500, 90.9. 28. $117,900. 17. (7) Tony Stewart. Chevrolet. 500. 72.4, 27. $120,158. 18. (11) Greg Biffle. Ford, 500. 82.7. 27, $125,450. 19. (2) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 500, 81,25, $94,475. 20. (16) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 500. 78.5, 24. $93,325. 21. (31) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 500. 60.6, 23. $111,708. 22. (27) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet. 500, 70.4, 22. $99,375. 23. (25) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet. 500, 57.1, 21. $107,433. 24. (23) Casey Mears. Chevrolet, 500, 63.4. 20, $105,133. 25. (36) Landon Cassill. Chevrolet. 500, 56.2, 0. $79,950. 26. (39) David Gilliland, Ford. 499, 49.5, 18. $102,058. 27. (28) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 498, 62.7, 17, $108,420. 28. (24) David Ragan, Ford, 497. 50.7, 16, $99,322. 29. (35) Cole Whitt, Tovota. 497. i 38.4. 15, $78,500. 30. (38) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 496, 43.9, 14. $82,875. ._^ 31. (40) Michael Annett^CheVrSlet. 495, 38.5. 13. $81,225. 32. (10) Danica Patrick. Chevrolet, 494, 52.4, 12, $88,575. 33. (29) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 493, 35.8, 12. $77,850. 34. (42) Reed Sorenso'n, Chevrolet. 492, 36.1, 10. $77,725. 35. 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Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 3 ;unny. - Low. 51 Ul SPORTS Wrestling camp atACMS.... Page 6 Vol 89, IssueS® o o K3 Ar Fe Pi O FRIDAY, APRIL a 2014 $1.00 YHIGA to conduct feasibility study to judge need W.J. aldermen updated on process by YMCAs CEO By Cliff Clark cclark@civitasmedia.com The Northwest North Carolina YMCA will soon conduct a feasi­ bility study to determine the level of support for establishing a Y in the county, specifically at Jef­ ferson Station in downtown West Jefferson. Curt Hazelbaker, the CEO of the Northwest NC YMCA,offered that information to the West Jef­ ferson Board of Aldermen during its regular meeting Monday night at the West Jefferson Town Hall. "It's a learning process for us now," said Hazelbaker after he detailed to the aldermen the steps that will be taken over the next several months to determine if the county has the resources, support and need, both finan­ cially and from the community in general, to justify the establish­ ment of a new Y. This is not the first effort at establishing a Y in Ashe County, said Hazelbaker, adding there have been five or six groups over the last decade who have ap­ proached the organization about siting one here. But none, he said, have got­ ten this far along in the process, primarily because the owners of Jefferson Station have indicated a willingness to donate the facility for the establishment of a new Y. "Having a building (offered) is something we have not had in the past," said Hazelbaker. Another element in the process, he said, is conducting a feasibility study that involves interviewing 30 or 40 people to determine if a Y could offer services other coun­ ty agencies don't currently offer. like swimming lessons, literacy programs, education camps, and youth- and teenager-oriented pro­ grams. That process will begin in the next few weeks, said Hazelbaker. Another part of the investiga­ tion process, called a "gap as­ sessment," would be done before a final decision is made to move forward. The assessment involves looking at the types of programs currently being offered by other organizations in the county and making sure there wouldn't be any overlap of services. "We try to see what community programs we offer that aren't cur­ rently offered by other organiza­ tions...we're not here take over what's already being done. We want to complement existing ser­ vices," said Hazelbaker. Hazelbaker answered a few questions from the aldermen, in­ cluding one from James Reeves, who asked if the decision is made to move forward if local contrac­ tors are used for the renovations. Hazelbaker said local contractors would be used. If the Y decides the community can sustain the organization, the next step is raising approximately $2.5 million needed to renovate the facility to Y specification and create an endowment that would funvd the ongoing operation. The endowment would provide an ongoing source of operational funding. "Generally, when we open a Y it loses money the first year or so while we're building up member­ ships and this would help sustain it through that building process," said Hazelbaker. The aldermen also heard a presentation from the Ashe See YMCA I 7 Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post Northwest North Carolina YMCA CEO and President Curt Hazelbaker presented the steps going forward to site a Y in Ashe County during the aldermen's meeting Monday night. Commissioners updated on Ashe homeless By Wil Petty which is the region's high­ est percentage. "I know here in Ashe The Ashe County Board County, like all of our of Commissioners, at it's mountain counties, home­ regularly schedule meet­ less people are invisible," ing on Monday, April 7, Carter said. "They are not was updated on flic slafe outside panhandling in of homelessness in Ashe front of Bohemia, they are County and the rest of the in barns, sheds and tents." High Country. The Hospitality House Talking to the Board was started in Boone in about the problem was 1984 and primarily cov­ Todd Carter of the Hos­ ers Ashe, Avery, Watauga pitality House in Boone and Wilkes counties. In and Michael Lea, the vice addition, the Hospitality chair of the Ashe County House also serves Allegh­ Coalition for the Home­ any, Mitchell and Yancey less and pastor of West counties. Jefferson First Baptist Carter said in the time Church. since the Hospitality According to a "pointin-time" survey done by House started, the prob­ the state, there are 135 lem and face of homeless­ known homeless in Ashe ness has changed. "Homeless people are County. Of those, 55 per­ not who you think they cent of the homeless are children under the age are," he said. "The ste­ of 18, and 79 percent reotype of a smelly, drunk are women and children. See Homeless | 7 jpetty@civitasmedia.com Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Representing West Jefferson and attending the awards presentation in New Bern were (from left): Millie Barbee. with the West Jefferson Community Partnership; Mike Norris of Gill & Associates, the engineering firm that designed the streetscape; Dean Ledbetter, N.C. Department of Transportation's District U senior planning engineer; West Jefferson City Planner Matthew Levy; West Jefferson Town Manager Brantley Price; and Ashe County Arts Council Executive Direc­ tor Jane Lonon. West Jefferson's downtown 'streetscape' project honored Wins top honor in design category The West Jefferson Small Town Main Street pro­ gram has announced that its "streetscape" project was recognized in the 2013 N.C. Small Town Main Street Awards competition by winning an Award of Merit in the design category. "We're very proud of being recognized by the state's Main Street program for this honor," said West Jefferson Mayor Dale Baldwin. "It's gratifying to know that the efforts of all of those involved in making our downtown revitalization project a- success are getting the recognition they deserve," said Baldwin. The N.C. Small Town Main Street Awards compe­ tition recognizes the outstanding achievements of participating communities in organization, design, economic restructuring and promotion, the four key areas of the downtown revitalization program's em­ phasis. Entries were judged by a panel that included N.C. Main Street Center staff and Main Street man­ agers. Following the judging, Office of Urban Develop­ ment Director Liz Parham said, "North Carolina Main Street and Small Town Main Street Awards represent some of the very best revitalization work taking place in our state. Whether it's a streetscape project that makes the central business district more walkable and attractive, a building rehabilita­ tion that provides space for exciting new business­ es, a special event that builds on the heritage of the community, or one of many other exemplary proj­ ects that contributes to the vitality of Main Street downtowns, these award-winners are outstanding examples, of partnerships, innovation, quality, and sustainability and serve as models for other small towns and cities throughout North Carolina." On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, Parham and Assistant Secretary of Comvmerce Dr. Pat Mitchell presented the Small Town Main Street Awards during the N.C. Main Street Annual Awards Ceremony at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern. The National Trust for Historic Preservation cre­ ated the Main Street program, which uses a down­ town revitalization strategy for smaller towns hased on economic revitalization within the context of his­ toric preservation. North Carolina was selected as an original Main Street state in 1980, and in 2003 the Office of Urban Development established the See Streetscape | 7 Board approves Building Reuse Grant $80K funding for Ashe Medics Rhodes says numbers 'don't add up' By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com In a 3-1 vote, the Ashe County Board of Commis­ sioners approved a resolu­ tion for a grant to the Ashe Medics Facility, which if approved by the state, will provide $80,000 to insure the business' new facility meets building code re­ quirements. Commissioners Gerald Price, Gary Roark and William Sands voted for the resolution while Larry Rhodes voted against it. According to the resolu­ tion, the N.C. Department of Commerce is consider­ ing Ashe County for grant funding of its building re­ use program for $80,000. The building reuse pro­ gram is part of the DOC's rural grants and programs section. If the funds are com­ mitted by the DOC, Ashe County will then have to provide matching funds of 5 percent (or $4,000) to the project. While the Board voted See Medics | 7 School board talks attendance, money, travel $5 million sought from county and out-of-state travel 'reopened' By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com A new attendance policty awaits Ashe County High School (ACHS) students in the 2014-15 academic year. The Ashe County Board of Education unanimously approved a new attendance policy for ACHS at the board's regular meeting on Monday, April 8, at the Ashe Arts Council in West Jefferson. "The high school has an attendance problem," ACHS English teacher and chair of the school improve­ ment team Josh Beckworth told the school board last month. "It's not just about students missing days, but the way we handle it." At Monday night's meet­ ing, Beckworth brought forth a newly crafted policy for the board's consider­ ation. "The policy right now is so restrictive as to be un­ worthy," Beckworth said. *The open-ended nature of the recovery time permits a virtually unlimited num­ ber of absences, whereas this (the new policy) would make a very clear point at 10." Under the old policy, in order to receive a passing grade in a class, students were limited to five ab­ sences per semester. Those students who missed more than five days were permit­ ted to make-up missed days by spending 90 minutes in the cafeteria during fifth period. Last school year (201213), 350 students, out of 992 enrolled in the school system, missed over five days of school. "I can still see those rooms filled with students," board member and former English teacher in ACS Polly Jones said of the old Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post system. Ashe County Board of Education member Polly Jones recog­ The new policy caps the nizes third, fourth and fifth graders from Blue Ridge Elemen­ See Board | 7 tary, local winners of the "Battle of the Books." �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 11,2014 JEFFERSON POST Annual Spring Fest is Saturday Ashe County Arts Council's free event offers fun for whole family For 29 years, the Ashe County Arts Council has hosted Spring Fest, a tradi­ tion which has entertained, inspired and enriched many local children. This year, Spring Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at the Early Learning Cen­ ter, also known as the old West Jefferson School gym­ nasium. This event is free for both young and old. Spring Fest will feature over two dozen hands-on art activities for children of all ages. The theme for Spring Fest is "litter-ally AJ*T" and this year's handson activity tables will fea­ ture creative projects that are related to literacy as well as recycled materials and the "don't be a litter bug" campaign. Art teachers from all five of the county's schools have designed activities to in­ spire creativity and expand the imagination. Other ac­ tivities will include a handson clay station, face paint­ ing and more. Community organizations including the Ashe Library, Florence Thomas Art School, Farm Bureau Federation, CDSA, Keep Ashe Beautiful and the Blue Ridge Art Clan will also have activity ta­ bles. In addition, Angela Shepherd will have a photo MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available booth available. The popular student "Talent Show" will return, featuring talented individu­ al Ashe County students as well as performances by the local dance groups, April's School of Dance, Dancin' Debbies and Fleet Feet Coggers. Exhibits from all Ashe County Schools will highlight student artwork. Come see the roving performers including Dale Brook, Magical Minstrel, Interactive Theatre by Jef and Magic by Chaz. Spring Fest would not be complete without the food and this year's festival will include pizza, subs, cookies, drinks and more. There will be a nominal charge of $5 to silkscreen a t-shirt with the festival logo designed by Pat Morrison. 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The event is free and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Early Learning Center in West Jefferson. Spring Fest, Very Special Ajts will take place on Fri­ day, April 11. Ashe Coun­ ty's exceptional students and young adults will enjoy music, entertainment and student exhibits. Face painting, balloons, t-shirt silk screening as well as a variety of "hands-on" activities such as clay sculp­ ture; printmaking, fabric art and jewelry making will keep participants busy. Spring Fest will utilize over 200 volunteers and is a great way for the commu­ nity to be involved in the arts. There are many ways to volunteer and if you are interested in volunteering please call the Arts Council at 336-846-2787. The Ashe County Arts Council has a long-standing commitment to increasing the availability of arts op­ portunities for children and adults. The Arts Council strongly believes that the arts are a positive vehicle for self-expression, creativ­ ity, problem solving and providing an understand­ ing of diverse cultures. Very Special Arts and Spring Fest is funded, in part, by a grant from the Grassroots Arts Program from the N.C. Arts Coun­ cil, and sponsored locally by the Ashe County Arts Council. For more information please call the Arts Council at 336-846-2787. Thirteen-year-old banjo player keeping busy By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedfa.com A 13-year-old banjo player from Laurel Springs is con­ tinuing to hone her pickin' skills in the worid of old time and bhiegrass music. Since first being featured in the Jefferson Post in October 2013, Madison Shepherd has been hard at work record­ ing and performing with the "Close Kin" music project. Shepherd and the other Close Kin musicians will be performing this weekend, April 11and 12, at the Second Promotional prices starting at only.. 19" Annual Blue Ridge Acoustic Uprising (BRAU), in WytheviDe, Va. The young musicians, all of whom range in age from 11 to 17, will take to the stag? at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11 and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. There will also be a CD release party on Friday. BRAU 1< 'at artists wno speaalize in per­ forming old time, bluegrass and Americana music. Tickets for the festival are still on-sale and canbe purchased onlineat www.acousticuprising.com or by phone at (423) 444-2893. On March 1, the band performed at The Lincoln Theater in Marion, Va. The performance was recorded for the UNC-TV series "Song of the Mountains." According to Jennifer Shepherd, Madison's mother, the recorded perfor­ mance will likely air in 9-12 months. In addition to the perfor­ mances this weekend at the BRAU, the Close Kin band ANY SIZE sr currently has several more dates lined up going forward. They include: • May 2-3, HoustonFest, Galax, Va. • July 5, Christmas in July Festival, West Jefferson. The band's second album, "Qose Kin: Our Roots Run AMERICA'S BEST SELLING REPLACEMENT 1WINDOWS "Most Installs for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or IPad 2 offer Submitted Photo 1 Jefferson Post A new album and several live performances highlight Madison Shepherd's spring and summer. "WINDOW' Are Completed In 1 i S All D Just One Day! N T llE ] iite double hung up to 4"x6j See store for details luuHow <vdd "Simply thi Bftl lot lew FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 [SBB Or visit our showroom: 1802 River Street, Wilkesboro N.C. 28697 WindowWorldFoothills.com IN-. 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March 25 Charlene Ann Perrine, 50, of Fleetwood was charged with simple as­ sault. Bond information is unavailable. Perrine was released later that day. Michael Joe Taylor, 40, of Laurel Springs was charged with breaking and/ or entering and larceny of a firearm. Bond was set at $15,000. Taylor has not been released. March 27 Robert William Brown, 21, of Lansing was charged with possession of methamphetamine and posses­ sion of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $2,500. Brown was released later that day. Kimberly Nicole Car­ penter, 20, of Lansing was charged with two counts of probation violation. Bond information is unavailable. Carpenter has not been re­ leased. Cory Dean Rash, 22, of Crumpler was charged with communicating threats and probation violation. Bond was set at $5,000. Rash has not been released. Katie Uraro, 26, of West Jefferson was charged with simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled sub­ stance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,000. Uraro was released later that day. March 29 Max Darren Lewis, 40, of Creston was charged with assault on a female. Bond was set at $1,000. Lewis was released later that day. March 30 Brittany Michelle Roten, 23, of West Jefferson was charged with probation vio­ lation. Bond information is unavailable. Roten was re­ leased on April 2. March 31 Jeremiah . Ray Shipman, 34, of Asheville was charged with non-support of a child. Bond informa­ tion is unavailable. Shipman has not been released. Earnest Scott Cleaver, 40, of Clemmons was charged with driving while impaired and having an open container. Bond was set at $500. Cleaver was re­ leased the next day. ACHS band will be sporting new uniforms in the fall PAGE 3 FRIDAY, APRIL 11,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held April. 3, with the Honorable Michael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Austin Charlie Bennett: (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (P) no con­ test (J) 90-96. 6 months supervised probation, 24 hours CWS. CC. Justin Lee Billings: (M) misdemeanor breaking and entering, (M) misdemean­ or larceny (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspend­ ed sentence, i8 months supervised probation. $75 plus CC. Matthew Cody Blevins: (M) misdemeanor larceny (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 18 months supervised probation. Restitution of $1,390. CC. * Jessica B. Bracamontes: (T) DWLR (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspend­ ed sentence, 12 months un­ supervised probation. $75 plus CC. Edward Flanagan: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 1 year NC DOC, Active 7 days ACJ., 18 months super­ vised probation. Surrender drivers license. $700 plus CC. Rheinhold Goebler: (M) allow livestock to run at large (P) not guilty (J) PJC. All animals or livestock are not allowed to run at large. Remit CC. Matthew Noble Jordan: (T) driving while impaired (P) not guilty (J) guilty. N.C. DOC 60 days active. Evaristo L. Lopez: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sen­ tence, 12 months unsuper­ vised probation. 24 hours CWS, $200 plus CC. (T) DWLR (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence. 12 months unsu­ pervised probation. Holly Ann Mahala: (M) possession of drug para­ phernalia (P) no contest (J) 90-96. 6 months super­ vised probation, 24 hours CWS. (M) misdemeanor larceny, (M) carrying con­ cealed weapon — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence. 12 months unsupervised probation. Treatment at Daymark, including taking med as prescribed. $60 plus CC. Jeremy T. Patterson: (T) DWLR (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised pro­ bation $75 plus CC. Arlie L. Rodgers: (M) assault on a female (P) no contest (J) guilty. 75 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised probation, $100 plus CC. April Dawn Roland: (T) driving while impaired (J) guilty. N.C. DOC 2 years suspended sentence, 10 days active, 24 months su­ pervised probation. Surren­ der driver's license, $500 plus CC. Rodney A. Shearer: (F) felony larceny, (F) second degree burglary — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. N.C. DOC 10/21 suspended sentence, 60 days credit, 24 months supervised proba­ tion. Restitution to victim of $1,268. Testify truthfully against co-defendant if called upon to do so. $150 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment continued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidatedv The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held April. 4, with the Honorable Michael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Simon Bautista: (M) do­ mestic violence protective order violation (P) no con­ test (J) guilty. 75 days ac­ tive, credit 17 days served. Cannot have any contact, email or text exchange with child. Restitution of $250. Jody Chad Bletnns: (T) Fail to notify DMV of ad­ dress change — 2 counts, (P) no contest (J) guilty. 15 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, $25 plus CC. Christopher M. Darden: (M) assault on a female (P) no contest (J) PJC. 18 months supervised proba­ tion. CC. Waylon R. Foster. (M) assault on a female (J) PJC. Not attack victim, 18 months unsupervised pro­ bation, CC. William Joseph McCoy. (M) fail to work after paid (P) no contest (J) PJC. Pay $2,000 restitution, no con­ tact with victim. Joe McDuffy: (M) sim­ ple Assault (P) guilty (J) guilty. 96 hours Active. Victor B. Padilla: (M) assault on a female (P) no contest (J) PJC. 18 months supervised probation. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment continued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated Brodrick Shepherd | Jefferson Post Ashe County HighSchool BandBoosters President Tamara Shep­ herd (left) and ACHS Band Director Carrie Mitchell (center), ac­ cept a check for $10,000 from Ashe County Board of Education Member Terry Williams toward the purchase of new marching band uniforms. Williams presented the check at the ACHS Band Boosters monthly meeting on April L The ACHS Band Boost­ ers raised $10,000 and the Board of Education matched that amount The current band uniforms are 15 years old and literally falling apart. Look for the Marching Huskies to be styling new uniforms at the first ACHS varsity football game this fall. Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers 3* -3".::;^-*^. •e.-.'w. Business Service Guide Cy/cc/'/c' redr//c'eJeffei. 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The momentum to have Jefferson Station be the loca­ tion of a new Y has been building for several months af­ ter the building's owners indicated a willingness to offer up the facility if the well-known Christian organization would consider opening here. The opportunity offered by the building's owners is priceless, but there is an enormous challenge that lies in their gracious offer - the community must step up with a significant financial investment. At least $2.5 million will be needed for the effort to be a success. According to the CEO of the Northwest N.C. YMCA, most of the money would be used for the renovations of the facility. However, at least $500,000 will be needed to create an endowment that would sustain the opera­ tion for the first few years while annual membership fees grow to the point where they can maintain operational expenses at a nearly break-even level. It has been some time since an effort of this magni­ tude has been asked of county residents. The establish­ ment of the Ashe Memorial Hospital is perhaps the only example of that type of community commitment. However, before that significant fund raising effort begins, there are several steps that must first be taken. First, there will be a feasibility study in which 30 or 40 county residents are interviewed to learn if the kinds of services offered by the Y would be a good match for Ashe County. After the feasibility study a "gap assessment" study will be completed by Y officials to insure the services offered by the Y will not overlap with existing county services. ' Those two steps could present challenges to siting a Y here. It is not inconceivable that some of the services and programs the Y offers are not already offered here. The feasibility study and the gap assessment will an­ swer those questions. We'd offer that much of what the Y has to offer would be needed in Ashe. If not, we'll soon know. In the meantime, if the two studies indicate the coun­ ty can support a Y, then the heavy lifting will begin raising a bunch of money. Ashe County has stepped up and met every challenge it has faced. We have no doubt making the Y a reality can be achieved. Page 4 Friday, April 11,2014 From ash pond, to river, to your bloodstream When you have finished drinking this bottle of water, fill it with our tap water for liquid refreshment that tastes as good and is just as pure as what was in the bottle. That was the message from the City of Wilm­ ington's proud and professional public utilities department at an event celebrating one of its enlight­ ened water qual­ ity improvement projects a few years ago. Their message still hits home with me. Every time I remember it, I am grateful for the blessing of safe and carefully treated water that is available in al­ most every city and town in North Carolina. But should I be so confi­ dent? Remembering that Wilm­ ington gets most of its water from the Cape Fear River,Iread "Down the Wild Cape Fear A River Journey through the Heart of North Carolina" with a special inter­ est in what author Philip Ge­ rard wrote about what was being deposited in the wa­ '• ters of the Cape Fear as they flowed from the Piedmont to Wilmington's intake point in Bladen County. His great concern is with the Concen­ trated Animal Feeding Opera­ tions. He wor­ ries about the danger of agri­ cultural waste and chemicals. Millions of hogs are con­ fined on farms in the Cape Fear basin, each producing Martin about two tons on One of waste a year, "completely untreated, considerably more waste that human beings pro­ duce in the state ofNorth Car­ olina," Gerard learned from river keeper Kemp Burdette. Burdette continued, "It's a giant factory where you're cramming thousands of ani­ mals into a tiny little room and feeding them full of anti­ biotics, because they couldn't naturally live that way, and they're pooping a lot. Where do you think all that's going?" It "runs into the river, which sooner or later carries it to the intake pipe for our drinking water." As Gerard investigated the possible effects onair and wa­ ter quality ofa proposed Titan America cement plant, he re­ alized something important. "Here Iam writing about a river I've been drinking for more than 20 years. It's quite literally inside me, runningin my bloodstream and inside my cells, which are made from the water I drink and are rejuvenated every eight years. The Cape Fear River has made me — and tens of thousands of others—what we are today. For a moment the thought stuns me with its utterly obvious implications." On his journey down the Cape Fear, Gerard did not notice something else that af­ fects the quality of the Cape Fear water he drinks. What he missed is something that made the news a few weeks ago. In the aftermath of the rupture of a pipe that sent 82,000 tons of coal ash and 27 million gallons of chemi­ cally polluted water into the Dan River in February, a group of North Carolina en­ vironmentalists attempted to inspect a coal ash pond at a former Progress Energy, now DukeEnergy, sitenot far from where the Deep and Haw riv­ ers meet to form the Cape Fear. Even though they were in the navigable waters of a Cape Fear canal Duke em­ ployees and the local sheriff told them they were on pri­ vate property. Later, while inspecting the property in an airplane, they took photos that apparently showed men deliberately draining the ash pond into a canal that flows into the Cape Fear, setting it on course to take its poisons towards Philip Gerard's blood stream and cells. The photo appeared on the front pages of a major news­ paper and raised further con­ cerns about the reliability and commitment of Duke and its regulators to keep Gerard's water supply safe and healthy. The environmental group's pilot told me that the photo of the draining operation was high resolution. "When you blow it up," he told me, "you can see one of those guys giv­ ing us a very impolite hand signal." Iam still hoping for some­ thing better from their em­ ployer. D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. For more information or to view prior programs visit the webpage at www.unctv.org/nc- bookwatch iii—n— LETTER TO THE EDITOR Upset by high school sports column Dear editor, Upon reading the article, "Travel teams impacting school sports" I was, and still am, very upset with how Mr. Nathan Ham degraded the youth that choose not to play a sport at ACHS. He spoke of interview­ ing "area coaches," but he failed to interview a mem­ ber of a traveling team to get both sides of the story. Perhaps if one, or many of these athletes had been interviewed, he would un­ derstand their choice. The youth of the county are very special people whose opinions and choices re­ garding their future should be respected. These choic­ es should make them hap­ py, not just a coach, or a teammate. Their choices do not need to be criti­ cized, as Mr. Ham did in his article. I invite Mr. Ham to at­ tend any game played by a quality traveling team, from any sport, to watch a showcase tournament and witness the discipline, de­ sire and dedication each team member brings to the table. Then and only then, could he understand the choices made by these athletes. Debra McCoy Lansing Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for moreinformation on localpricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily, CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER ClitfOarh 336846-7164 <itayT*da.com cciark«ci ADVERTISING: Teresa Roartr 1*M John Sears 336 846 7164 tlawOcrtivasmedia com isears0crvttasnwda.com CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart STAFF WRITERS: wn Petty 336 846 7164 IpettyGcrvitasnieda com Nathan Ham 336 846 7164 nhamOdvrtasmedia com Alan C Builuck 336 8467164 abullucltOcivitasmedia com 336-846 7164 kharttttivrtasmedia com 203W.2ndSt. Periodical postagepaid inWest Jefferson. NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O.Box 808 Wfest Jefferson. NC28694 0808 FCC should let markets work In February, Federal Com­ from bringing new supermunications Chairman Tom high-speed broadband ser­ Wheeler declared that the vice to North Carolina com­ N.C. General Assembly had munities. A 2007 study by no authority tO rlrtprminP the Brookings telecommunica­ Institution, for example, found tions policy in North Carolina. that broadband Wefl, okay, access was one Wheeler didn't of two statewide single North variables that Carolina out for exhibited a con­ particular scorn. sistent relation­ But he did say ship to private that in the com­ job creation. ing months, (The other vari­ the FCC might able, by the way, decide to chal­ was a state's lenge state laws, ranking on the John Hood like the one the Tax FoundaJohn Locke Foundation North Carolina tion's State legislature enactBusiness Tax ed in 2011, that Climate Index. gtwem the ability of cities and That's good news for North counties to create their own Carolina, which is about to broadband networks to com­ see a huge gain in ranking be­ pete with cable, telephone, cause of the 2013 tax reform.) and satellite providers. The next generation of The North Carolina statute broadband — operating at doesn't forbid localities from the gigabit-per-second range operating telecom services or and above — may truly be even participatingin new ven­ revolutionary for industry tures. But it doesimpose a set and attractive to consumers. of rules designed to prevent But past experience and com­ localities from misusing their mon sense argue against gov­ fiscal regulatory, or condem­ ernments leaping into areas nation authority to favor their best left for competitive mar­ own telecom services over kets and private enterprises those of private competitors. to sort out. Chicago, Seattle, You'll get no argument and Provo are just some of from me about the potential the communities that should economic and social benefits have looked more carefully from enhancing telecom ac­ before investing in or build­ cess and competition — and ing networks that ending up costing more or delivering less than promised. Consider the contrasting business plans of two private entrants into the super-high­ speed market Google and RST Fiber. In the case of the splashy but slow-motion Google Fiber rollout of resi­ dential service in Kansas City, entire neighborhoods are opt­ ing in or out of the service, which will use existing utility infrastructure to complete the connection to each home. On the other hand, Shelby-based RST is using a 3,10(knile network of fiber-optic cable to carry the signal to within a mile or so of potential resi­ dential and business custom­ ers in the Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh areas. The final connection, however, will be by wireless transmission. The advantage of the Google Fiber concept is that, at least in theory, wired is faster than wireless. But RSTs wireless option for the last mile is muchless costly to accomplish and administer, and in reality many Google Fiber customers will be using wireless devices, anyway (the company actually doesn't promise the gigabit-per-sec­ ond speed for such users). The goal here ought to be to facilitate innovation and competition without favor­ ing one model over another, or biasing the market against the existing providers that have already invested signifi­ cant sums in their own wired and wireless networks. What North Carolina localities should do is remove any un­ necessary barriers to compe­ tition, allow access to public rights-of-way on equal terms, treat all competitors the same when it comes to taxes and regulations, and otherwise butt out. That is essentially the policy stance that the General Assembly adopted in 2011.It was the right call then,and re­ mains the right call now. As for the prospect of FCC intervention, the U.S. Supreme Court has already ruled ina 2004 case that exist­ ing federal law does not pre­ empt state laws on municipal broadband. Washington does have a legitimate, constitu­ tional role to play when states attempt to obstruct interstate commerce. In this case, how­ ever, a state is really keeping the localities it creates and governs from interfering with the market process. If the FCC wants to do something constructive about telecom innovation and competition, it should focus on freeing up spectrum for new entrants andinvestment. That's its job. Pretending to be the North Carolina legisla­ ture is not. Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www.johniocke.org. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, APRIL 11,2014 PAGE 5 Christ's workmanship allowsus to shine His light Have you ever built something are sealed with the Holy Spirit with your own hands? When we of promise. All this is given to set forth to buildsomething, grow us in order to praise His glory. something, or design something, "That in the dispensation of the we make it unique fulness of times he might gather to our own pleasing. —— together in one all That is what God things in Christ, both did with each one which are in heaven, of us. He designed and which are on each one of us to be earth; even in him: In whom also we unique and pleasing have obtained an in­ to Himself — we are heritance, being pre­ His workmanship. accord­ destinated The Blessings ing to the purpose of Christ and the of him who worketh Church as the Holy all things after the Temple are found by counsel of his own examining the Let­ will: That we should ter to the Ephesians be to the praise of from the Apostle his glory, who first Paul. Paul, an Apos­ Leila Harris trusted in Christ." tle of Jesus Christ, is (Ephesians 1:10-12, the author of the let­ • KJV). ter. The intended audience was We are created by God and are the saints at Ephesus (the church the workmanship (the earthly be­ in Ephesus) and the faithful in ings that glorify Him) of Christ. Christ Jesus (Christians today We are saved by grace — not of included). our own worthiness. Only Christ We have not earned our inheri­ is to be glorified and praised — tance, but because we believe the neither ourselves nor any of our Gospel of Salvation in Christ, works. we have obtained Salvation and In the Old Testament, circum­ cision was an outward show of faith in God and being part of His chosen people. In Christ, this out­ ward show is of no significance. Upon Salvation, our hearts (our inward selves, our souls) are cir­ cumcised in Christ. There is no outward symbol or obedience to the Law that will give us eternal life with Christ, only belief and faith in Him — Salvation. Circumcision in the Old Testa­ ment was of the flesh, made by hands; Circumcision in the New Testament is made by the Spirit. The Old Testament Law was an enemy between God and man, because no man could be sinless. Jesus preached and became for­ giveness of sins — living a sinless and perfect life (overpowering the enemy of sin). We (in Christ) are now reconciled with God — at peace — redeemed. Having no wail between us now, we have ac­ cess to the Father through Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 bears out this view in that all who are saved in Christ are part of the holy tem­ ple of the Lord. "But unto every one of us is given grace accord­ ing to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith. When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascend­ ed, what is it but that he also de­ scended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ." (Eph 4:713). Each is blessed with a gift or gifts from the Spirit in order to do their work for the spiritual temple, until we all become as one in unity (as one body) in Christ. The term used here, prophets, appears to be the New Testament Era prophets, because they are mentioned after verse ten, when Jesus descended and ascended to fulfill all things, thus not speaking of the Old Testament prophets. Christ is the basis by which we can have the Spirit, as He is our head of household (our leader).It is all about Christ and His glory. He is our Master and our purpose is to glorify Him and be pail of Him. Christ is the gatekeeper (so to speak), with God. In Christ is light and obedience to His will. Apart from Christ is darkness and disobedience. For those in darkness, Christ is a stumbling block (a wall of no entry to God's presence), but thru Christ there is a lighted pathway to God — narrow, straight, precious, and pure. Workmanship means now that we are in Christ and empowered to be master's over our own na­ tures (not slaves to sin). We are to walk in Christ and His ways, not back into the darkness of ig­ norance, sin, and the flesh. We are to show forth Christ's work­ manship with all of ourselves, glorifying Him each day. We are His workmanship. He created us to shine His light to the world. CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in April l(h30 ajn. "Heaven is for Real" The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Mar­ tin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death experi­ ences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is basedon the book "Heaven is for Real," which is coming out as a movie aroundEaster. The study will start this Sun­ day and run through April. For more information, call 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m.and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is located off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs. Pastor David Jones and congregation invite you to attend. April 7-11 7:30 pan Revival Ser­ vices will be held at Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Brady Hayworth will be the guest speaker. The prayer room will open nightly at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. April 11-12 7 p.m. Faith Fellowship Baptist Church presents "Worthy is the Lamb". How much are you worth? He said Everything. Free tickets. FaithFellowship is on the four lane between towns. Pastor Elliott Oswitt and congregation invite you to attend. For more information or to get your tickets, call 846-3346 or email ffhm@ skybest.com. April 11-13 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Farmers Me­ morial Baptist Church. Rev. David Lyalls willbe the guest speaker. There will be special CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bameft St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual ft Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg uin A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson in. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass all 336-246-9151 for Hmos to arrive early as seats go fast. The church is located at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, just off N.C. 16 and across from the Raccoon Holler April 12 12 pan. Easter Program Camp Ground. For more in­ will be held at Pine Swamp formation or directions, call Baptist Church. There willbe the church at 336-982-4840. April 13-16 a hot dog lunch with an Eas­ 7 p.m. Joint Revival Ser­ ter EggHunt and Bible Story. vices. Christian Unity Bap­ April 13 11 am. Midway Baptist tist Church and Old Fields Church announces Youth Baptist Church will have and Children will be singing. a joint revival. Rev. Wayne 6 pm. Calvary Free Will Osborne will be the guest Baptist Church presents speaker. Special Singingeach Feed My Sheep. Telling the night. PastorsRev. Jack Pugh story from the point of view and Rev. Jack Miller invite of Peter the Apostle, you'll everyone to attend. 7 pm. Revival Services journey to the cross and see true grace in action through will be heldat Bristol Baptist Peter's failure, and you'll run Church. Evangelist Neil Hat­ to the empty tomb with Peter field will be the guest speak­ and John and experience the er. The prayer room willopen excitement of the resurrec­ at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, tion. The service begins at 6 2014 with the worship ser­ p.m., but you are encouraged vice beginning at 6:15 p.m. singing each night. Pastor Danny former and congre­ gation invite everyone to at­ tend. Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptisf Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Pastor Steven LeaShomb 1670 Ml. Jefferson Rd.. Weft Jefferton. NC 28694 Sunday Sdiool - 9:4S a.m. Morning WonMp - 11:00 a.m. Iventng WonMp - 6:00 p.m. 4e Study -7:00 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 49S Highway 194 South (336) 246-2012 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Monday through Wednes­ day nights, the prayer room will open at 7 p.m. with the worship service beginning at 7:15 p.m. Special singing nightly. Pastor Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and congregation in­ vite you to attend. 7 pm. Revival Services will be held at Warrensville Baptist Church. Services will begin Sunday morning with Rev. Ernie Ffenley sing­ ing and preaching. Rev. Ron Greene will bring the mes­ sage Sunday night through Wednesday night. Pastor Wade Huntsinger and con­ gregation invite you to at­ tend. Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday Worship 11:00 t, 336-846-744S Rev. Will Heyward Reverend PhH Arnold Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson 846-7481 Holy Trinity Church Pastor Kevin Morgan Peak Creek Church of 107 W. Second Street Glendole Springs West Jefferson, North Carolina Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 336-667-6092 the Brethren 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Of the Holy Communion Church of (Episcopalian) Pastor: id Hall j 336-372-5479 Sunday School:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM * w n 11irUIFrg |i|m nVu mi Ift lit wVfK VI /"NM OmmAJn J MlfJt J, Tuflprflif • CUiCiVIIJ, ClmnJv "Uyvrnwi 2082 Peah Creek Church Rd. 9:45 p.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Sorvko 6:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Mght Sorvk* 6:00 p.m. Moaday • T.I.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Turtdoy • Joy In Ih* Morning ] Dr Pepper V«^ VANNOY CONSTRUCTION J Bottling Company I 1 West Jefferson VANNOY & SONS * CONSTRUCTION COMPANY J 246-4591 Compliments of 536-246-4155 194 and 88 Weot. Smefhport. NC Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church West Jefferson Unitei Methodist Church (336) 246-4764 Jefferson, NC Baptist Church a.m. Rev. Keith Casey The Mountain Village Shopping Center Smcthporf Independent "And He led them m far ne to Bethany... and Ha Meeted them" Uhe 24:S0 I9S7 US Hwy 221 N. JeffervM. NC 785 East Main Street invited to attend Holy Week worship services at First Bap­ tist Church of West Jefferson. Sunday Sdiool 9:4Sa.m. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church rhe Jewel Shoppe April 14-18 12 pm. Ashe Ministerial Association Holy Week Worship Services. All are Services begin at 12 noon and will be followed by a soup and sandwich luncheon in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for the the lunch. A free-will offering will be taken up each day. This year the offering willsupport New Beginning. New Beginnings is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the life of children who are deemed by Social Services to be inneed of removal from their present home. All nec­ essary items are provided to keep the child on a par with his/her contemporaries. This includes clothing, personal items, books, school sup­ plies, etc. We hope you will join us for this unique time of worship and fellowship. H&W Oil Company 0 739 US Hwy 2X1 Bus West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: 1 1:30AM - 5:30PM 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE A CITGO YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY Call 846-9241 1 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 �FRIDAY, APRIL 11,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Wrestling camp Saturday at ACKIS By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com One of the most well-known wrestling coaches in the country will be at Ashe County Middle School this Saturday for a oneday youth wrestling camp, hosted by the Ashe County Mat Mon­ sters and head coach Alex Wray. Jeff Bedard, a former profes­ sional MMA fighter and col­ lege coach, will be at the middle school this Saturday as the top instructor for the day. Bedard holds a 13-2-1MMA re­ cord and is now the lead trainer at Compound Training Facility in Buford, Ga. Bedard only lost three wres­ tling matches during his high school career and won three state championships on his way to a 170-3 career prep wrestling re­ cord. In college, Bedard was a twotime Ail-American and was the 1988 NAIA National Champion. Bedard currently trains with some of the UFC's best fighters and is one of the cornermen for UFC lightweight Brian Bowles. During his own pro career, Be­ dard fought in the WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) and was later crowned the PFC (Palace Fighting Championship) Ban­ tamweight Champ after submit­ ting Shawn Klarcyk in January of 2009. Maybe the most impressive aspect of Bedard's outstanding wrestling background was his selection to the United State Freestyle Wrestling team and his resident status at the Olympic Training Center. Bedard officially retired from professional fighting at the age of 39, but he continues to coach and train with several MMA fighters. The one-day wrestling camp featuring Bedard is this Satur­ day and it is $50 to attend both sessions. Session one is from 10 a.m. until noon and session two is from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The young wrestlers will learn tips and techniques on take downs, set ups, escapes and other fundamentals that will make the grapplers even better as they con­ tinue to learn and improve their skill. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the gym lobby and the camp fee can be paid by check, cash or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payabale to Jeff Bedard. If you have any questions about the camp, call Alex Wray at (336) 620-1605. •Nathan Hamcan be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Former professional MMA fighter and current wrestling coach at Com­ pound Training Facility in Georgia, Jeff Bedard, will be hosting a oneday wrestling clinic at the middle school this Saturday. Softball update: Varsity gets 1st win By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Photo courtesy of Lorrie Tomlinson Thomas Sexton pitched three and a third innings in relief and got the victory. Huskies rally for 10-9 victory By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The Huskies trailed by as many as seven runs against West Wilkes on Tuesday night, but put on a fierce comeback to take a 10-9 win. Ashe scored one in the fourth, four in the fifth and three in the sixth to complete the comeback and secure the team's fifth victory of the season. The Blackhawks scored four runs in the first inning off of Ashe starter Joe Richardson. Trenton Walsh and Jeremiah Triplett had run-scoring hits before the team scored a run on a fielder's choice and a Husky error. Ashe got two of those runs back in the bottom of the first. Joseph Lowder knocked a single to right that brought in Richardson and Alex Laws. West Wilkes broke through with its big inning in the top of the third. Triplett knocked in another run and then scored on a hit by Zach Staley. Evan Edmiston and Cameron Laws scored on an error and then Alex Greer crossed the plate on yet anoth­ er fielding miscue to take a 9-2 lead. Ashe had to begin slowly crawling back into the game. Hunter Barnes scored on a double play in the bot­ tom of the fourth to make the score 9-3. In the bottom of the fifth, Ashe rallied for four runs. Bradley Richie smacked an RBI single to to right field that scored Thomas Sexton. Richardson and Michael Elliott both scored after the Blackhawk right fielder made an error on the play. With one out in the inning, Lowder hit a slow roller to second base that scored Richie after he ad­ vanced all the way to third on the previous Blackhawk miscues. Ashe completed the comeback in the sixth inning. Trailing 9-7,Sexton singled to start things off. Elliott had an infield single that put two on with one out. Richardson then ripped a two-run triple into right that tied the game at 9-9. Richie got his second run-scoring hit of the day, a shallow popup to right that landed for a hit. Richard­ son crossed home plate to give Ashe its first lead of the day. In the seventh inning, the Blackhawks were able to load the bases, but sophomore pitcher Lowder got out of the dam by getting a lineup from Edmiston to Elliott in left and then a popup in center from Greer that Richardson ran down for the fi­ nal out of the game. Sexton had a big game for Ashe, not only with his two hits and two runs scored, but also tossing three and a third scoreless innings out of the bullpen to record his first vic­ tory. Josh Hall took the loss by surren­ dering three runs on four hits in two innings. Offensively, Richardson had two hits, two RBIs and three runs from the leadoff position. Richie had two hits and two RBIs and a run scored, Elliott scored twice. Laws scored once and Barnes scored once. Neither team played all that well defensively. Ashe committed three errors while the Blackhawks had five miscues in the field. The Huskies are 5-5 overall and 3-4 in conference play. The squad starts the second half of MVAC action on Friday night with Alleghany coming to town. Earlier in the season, Alleghany dealt the Huskies a 7-1 defeat in the conference opener. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Tennis wins at home over Alleghany By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post k Ledezma beat fourth seeded Jacob Miller in straight ,6-2.6-L Playing without second seeded Jacob O'Neal the Ashe County Huskies still took care of business against Alleghany with an 8-1 victory on a windy afternoon. "Wind was a definite factor for both teams, and it pre­ vented players from getting into any kindof rhythm," said Ashe County Head Coach Larry Dix. "Our players did a good job of using the wind to their advantage by going to the net and hitting low ground strokes. Alleghany's only win came in the fifth set where SamFol­ ey was able to get past Dakin Christoferson, 6-4,2-6,108. Top seeded Alex Church was in cruise control for most of the match, beating Josh Poole instraight sets, 6-1,60. Andrew Shepherd played as the Huskies' second seed and easily handled Dylan Houck 6-1.6-3. Third seeded Caleb Adcock was a 6-2, 60 winner against Tanner Edwards and fourth seeded Frank Ledez­ ma beat Jacob Miller, 62,61. Alexis Ramos had the most dominating performance of the day, beating Lloyd Cuevas, 60,60. The doubles matches were a bit closer, but Ashe still came away with wins in all three matches. Church and Shepherd beat Poole and Houck by an 8-5 score. Adcock and Ledezma were 8-3 winners against Edwards and Foley and the tandem of Christoferson and Ramos beat Miller and Cuevas,8-5. Ashe played three exhibi­ tion matches. Justin Hertzell lost his first match, 8-3, but came back to win his second match, 8-2. Nick Lanfranchi lost to his opponent, 8-6. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Ashe bounced back from a tough loss earlier in the week to East Wilkes to blow out North Wilkes on Friday night. East Wilkes 15, Ashe 0 The Cardinals scored in all four innings, includingputting up eight runs in the bottom of the fourth to get the mercy rule victory. Ashe did have one high­ light in the game as the team turned a tripleplay in the third inning. Chloe Sullivan caught a fly baM, tossed it to Hannah Blevins at second base for the double play and then Blevins threw the ball to Savannah Brooks at fust base to com­ plete the rare triple play. The Huskies' lone hit in the contest came from Blevins as Kennedy Lester was nearly unhittable. All 12 of Ashe's outs in the game came from strikeouts. Molly McCollum had two hits and drove in two runs. Adrian Pardue and Ashley Wagoner each scored three runs and added one run knocked in. Ashe 18,North Wilkes 3 With the team still search­ ing for that fust win of the sea­ son, the bats came to life in a big way, scoring 12 runs in the fust inning to eventually beat North Wilkes, 18-3, in three innings. Blevins and Abigail Miller both finished a perfect 3-fbr-3 at the plate. Blevins had three runs scored and four RBIs while Miller scored twice, smacked a home run and added four RBIs. Melanie Day had two hits, two runs scored and three RBrs, Brooks had three runs knocked in and Sloan Elliott had three runs scored and three stolen bases to lead the Husky offense. On the mound, Miller got the win. She allowed three runs on four hits with five walks in three innings. Gussie Bowers drove in a pair of runs for North Wilkes. Ashe is now 1-6 overall and in the Mountain Valley Ath­ letic Conference. JV soflball Ashe's junior varsity squad evened its record at 2-2 with a 7-2 win over East Wilkes last week. Emma Treva pitched four innings and allowed two runs (one earned) with seven strikeouts to record the vic­ tory. Offensively. Sarah Houck had a hit and a run scored and Melanie Gnogan had two hits, one run scored and a run knocked in. Daisy Mullis scored twice and Alyssa Barnes had one hit and three runs scored. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Sanchez's late goal beats West Wilkes By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Senior Candi Sanchez capped off an Ashe County comeback with her game-win­ ning goal with just under two minutes left to play. Sanchez's strike in the 79th minute pushed the Lady Huskies' conference winning streak to five games. Ashe had three good scor­ ing chances in the fust half but came up empty. Taylor May fired a shot that landed solidly on the goal post before being booted out of harm's way in the 28th minute. Ashe had a corner kick in the 33"1 min­ ute and Sanchez had a shot stopped in the 38th minute, leaving the game scoreless at the half. After not recording a single shot on goal in the fust half, West Wilkes made its second shot of the half count when Cassie Buigess netted the opening goal in the 58th min­ ute. She nearly had a goal in the 52"'1 minute but Chrissy Simmons made a nice save to end that threat. With just seven minutesleft to play, Ashe drew a penalty kick after being fouled inside the scoring box. Sophomore Olivia Brettschneider took the kick and saw her shot stopped, but she did not quit on the play and ended up putting the rebound into the back of thenet for the tying goaL In the final minutes, San­ chez was in the right place at the right time and was able to score another rebound goal this time off of a shot from May that gave Ashe the vic­ tory. The Lady Huskies are now 6-5-1overall anda stellar 5-1in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. Ashe will wrap up the first half of conference play this Friday at home against Al­ leghany. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Melissa Ramos (right) fights for ball control against West Wilkes on Tuesday. Nathan Ham Jefferson Post �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, APRIL II, 2014 PAGE 7 COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 11 -14 Friends of Come find something original, and appointed officials, and pri­ Always Room invite you to their Wines and The Hotel Tavern that Library: thoughtful, exciting - and reason­ vate sector tourism officials from ribbon cutting with the Cham­ night. 5 - 8 p.m. Annual Spaghetti ably priced - to give to someone across 26 counties in western ber. Refreshments, discounts and Books: Inspirational and religious-themed books are on sale you love! Visit the Friends of the NC. For more information, visit wonderful door prizes will be Supper Fundraiser hosted by the for half off the sticker price. Fantasy and science faction are also available for half-price. It's a great time to complete collec­ tions in these genres. Baskets: pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits and more are jumping into baskets to make your child's Easter an excit­ ing and educational time. We are featuring Easter gift baskets for family and adult friends. There are also a variety of opportuni­ ties for golfers, gardeners, and creative persons. Author-themed baskets are another possibility. Library's sales area to purchase www.tourism.wcu.edu. 2 - 7 p.m. Celebrate Week books and baskets for birthday of the Young Child. Join Hops and holiday gifts. April 11 the Bunny for some fun at Fam­ 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1st Western ily Central. There will be health, NC Tourism Economic Devel­ vision, developmental screenings opment Conference. The con­ and more for children from ages ference theme is "Tourism Works birth to five years old. Don't miss for Western NC" and will focus the Play Room open house. For on the economic development of more information, call 336-982tourism in 26 western NC coun­ 8870 ext. 239. 5 p.m. Spring Thaw Ben­ ties and will be held in Cullowhee. There will be economic efit Fashion Show and Open development officials, Chamber House. Becky's Hair Boutique, of Commerce officials, elected Lady Bug Fashions and There's awarded at 6 p.m. The location is the Ashe Shrine Club will be held at 117 Morphew Lane in Jeffer­ 424 E. Main Street, Jefferson. 5 - 7 p . m . W e s t J e f f e r s o n son. The supper includes salad, Craft Crawl. Don't forget April Texas toast and dessert - take out is NC Beer Month and West Jef­ will be available. The cost is $8 ferson intends to celebrate every for adults and children under 12 Friday during the month of April. get in free. Raffle tickets are avail­ Most downtown merchants will able ($5 each or 3 for $10) for a be staying open until 7 p.m. on 20-gauge over-under CZ WingFridays and offering specials. shooter with silver engraved Save your receipt for items pur­ boxlock, side plates with gold chased from 5-7 p.m. in partici­ inlaid birds on a Turkish walnut pating businesses and you'll get stock. For more information, call 5 percent off your bill at Boon­ See Community I 8 docks Brewing, Carolina Country, Medics Streetscape From Page 1 From Page 1 on the resolution Monday, April 7, a letter sent to the DOC dated March 27,2014 stated Ashe County would agree to "Act as the appli­ cant and physical agent of the project. Ashe County will provide a cash match of 5 percent of the grant amount for the Ashe Med­ ics BuildingReuse Project." Rhodes expressed con­ cerns about the letter and it being sent before the reso­ lution was approved. "We're voting today on this, but this letter dated March 27 says we already agreed," he said. County Manager Sam Yearick then responded about why the letter was sent before the meeting, since the letter was due to the the DOC by the end of the month. "This needed to be sub­ mitted by the end of the month, so the only way to do that was to sign this let­ ter saying basically we will do it, if (the resolution) passes the Board," he said. "If the rest of the board members approve of the resolution, then the state is good with that." The grant provides $10,000 for each job that will be created by a busi­ ness moving into a former­ ly-used building for renova­ tions to bring it up to code. Ashe Medics is moving into the former location of Blue Ridge Energy Membership Corporation off Mount Jef­ ferson Road, and it is ex­ pected Ashe Medics will bring eight new jobs to the county. In a previous meeting of the Board of Commission­ ers, they requested in the contract that Ashe Medics add a third ambulance, which would add eight additional people to the force. Rhodes also brought up a letter sent to the Board of Commissioners from Ashe Medics owner Craig Sullivan said that of the 18 ambulance staff that were previously hired by Blue Ridge Medical Transport, he would be rehiring all but two of those positions. Yearick said Ashe Medics is not up and running yet, and that may be why those jobs have not yet been add­ ed. Commission Chair Gary Roark asked for clarifica­ tion on how many ambu­ lances will be within the county. There will be three main ambulances, as well as three back up ambulanc­ es, according to Yearick. Rhodes said the numbers were not "adding up," men­ tioning they are paying the provider $4,961 more than the other bidder and the re­ use grant would require an additional $4,000 from the county. He then asked who would be responsible for re­ paying the grant back if it did not work out. "Are we going to sign this grant application if it's not fulfilled and those jobs are not failed in the length of time," he said. "Are we responsible as the cosigner of the bill?" Yearick said there would be a "clawback" if the grant was given but the plans did not work themselves out. president and CEO of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina on the potential of having a YMCA being con­ structed in Ashe County. • Approved the first reading of a solid waste franchise approval for J&C Trash Pickup • Approved the first pre­ sentation for an appoint­ ment to the Volunteer Ad­ visory Board • In attendance were: Chair Gary Roark, Gerald Price, Larry Rhodes and William Sands. Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe was not in attendance. The next meet­ In other action by the ing of the Board will take place Monday, April 21. board: • The Board was up­ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) dated by Curt Hazelbaker, 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. N.C. Small Town Main Street program. Since its inception, N.C. Small Town Main Street has selected 50 communities from across the state to participate in the program. The Small Town Main Street program focuses on the growing number of small, rural towns that need downtown development as­ sistance but are not likely, due to size or resource limitations, to pursue the regular Main Street pro­ gram. Selected communi­ ties receive on-site tech­ nical assistance from the Small Town Main Street staff in areas including or­ ganizational development, market analysis, business assistance, promotions and design. return at its next meeting with a detail drawing of the proposed location. The aldermen also ap­ proved a new town cem­ etery policy and approved a "can shake" fundraiser in the downtown by the Ebenezer Children's Home. On the board's agenda was a proposal for a zoning variance to allow a beauty shop to open in a residen­ tial area of the town. Alderman Calvin Green said he thought the deci­ sion should be delayed until the May meeting because Dr. Brent Summey was not in attendance at the meet­ ing. Alderman Tom Hartman said he thought the person deserved an answer on the zoning variance request. "I believe we need an­ swer as soon as possible," said Hartman. Green then made a mo­ tion to table the proposal, which was seconded by Alderman Stephen Shoe­ maker. Mayor Dale Baldwin ac­ cepted the table motion and said the issue would come back before the board in May. In other board business: • Town Manager Brant­ ley Price said approximate­ ly $990,000 (96 percent) of the town's annual tax levy had been collected and that the funds for the last "streetscape" bumpout at the intersection of 2nd Street and Jefferson Ave­ nue had been released. The town would now be bidding out the design phase of the project. • Charles Call, water and sewer director, updated the aldermen on the recent leak the town's water system ex­ perienced. At one point, the system was losing 190,000 gallons of water each day. The leak was finally found and repaired. He also said a sewer line on Burkett Av­ enue needs replacement. time. Beckworth and others believe the cap and loss of recovery time will ultimate­ ly discourage students from missing classes. "The whole goal of this is to cut down on absenses," superintendent Dr. Todd Holden said. "It's been a nightmare in the past, I'm sure the administrators know that," board member and for­ mer ACHS teacher Terry Williams said. "I've lived through it. Everybody's try­ ing to make up days at the last minute." ACHS Principal Jason Krider and Holden com­ mended Beckworth and the school improvement team for all of the time and ef­ fort they put into research­ ing and formulating a new policy. "I want to applaud the high school school im­ provement team and ad­ ministration for thinking outside the box and coming up with innovative ways to meet the needs of our stu­ dents," Holden said. In other business, the board approved a budget request for the 2014-15 fis­ cal year. ACS is requesting around $5 million from the county for 2014-15. Holden and Associate Su­ perintendent Phyllis Yates met last week with county manager Sam Yearick to discuss the budget request. "He was receptive," Holden said. "He was hop­ ing it would be less." Holden said he was hop­ ing it would be less too, but ACS is facing a loss of $309,491 (20 percent) in Small County funding, for 2015, as well as shortfalls in other areas. The budget request in­ cludes the cost of repairs and improvements at all five schools, many of which have been needed for a long time. According to Holden, Yearick said the figure was "a good start." The school system will learn in late June what it will receive from the county and state. The board also approved new guidelines for out-ofstate travel for teachers and staff, which had been pro­ hibited by a previous board. "There are some federal and state grants available for teachers to get a broad­ er knowledge of ideas, other than just N.C. ideas," Holden said. The prohibition on outof-state travel was institut­ ed as a means of deflecting flack from folks in the great­ er community. Board mem­ bers and school staff didn't want to deal with instruc­ tors heading to conferences in Las Vegas or Hawaii. Under the new rules: • Travel cannot interrupt instruction time and must occur during summer or when school is not in ses­ sion. • Funding cannot come from state and federal funds designated as "standard op­ erating." • Travel must be con­ fined to the southeast U.S. The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 5, at the Central Office An­ nex. in Jefferson. to stay together." Commissioners had sev­ eral questions related to the issue of homelessness in Ashe County. Commis­ sioner Gary Roark asked how the Hospitality House handles out-of-state clients. "The people we serve out-of-state are allowed to stay one night, then we pro­ vide a bus pass for them to a different shelter," Carter said. Commissioner Larry Rhodes asked if the Hospi­ tality House or Ashe Coali­ tion for the Homeless are considered for monies in the Ashe County Budget, what would they use it for. Carter said he would like to see all of the counties in the High Country have an emergency shelter which would meet the needs in these counties. Lea said the Ashe Coali­ tion for the Homeless is focusing its energies on education and fund-raising. Also the Coalition would like to hire somebody to help more with helping the homeless population transi­ tion into having a job and permanent shelter. "We are trying to save some money because ide­ ally we would like to have a coordinator," he said. ment, helping a family af­ fected by a fire be relocated and helping a homeless man receive a bus ticket to Anderson, S.C. where he had family. "We are trying to educate the community more about the issue, how people can help and trying to raise money to have a more sus­ tainable budget," Lea said. Members of the Coali­ tion represent numerous nonprofits including Ashe Really Cares, Smoky Moun­ tain Center, Department of Social Services and dif­ ferent churches and minis­ tries. In addition to helping those that are homeless get out of the situation, the Coalition also works to pre­ vent homelessness. While the mission and vision of the Coalition is to provide shelter for those who need it, there is currently no priority in having an ac­ tual homeless shelter in the county. "The homeless coalition right now is not set on a shelter becoming the es­ sence of who we are," Lea YMCA From Page 1 County Library's Peggy Bailey. The library will be apply­ ing for a grant in the next few months to fund the construction of a sundial in the town's park and Bailey appeared before the board to asked for its approval. There was some confu­ sion about where the sun­ dial may be placed, so the aldermen asked Bailey to Cliff Clark can be reached at 336846-7164 or on Twitter @cliffcclark. School From Page1 number of absences at 10 per semester. After 10 ab­ sences, students will auto­ matically fail the class un­ less they meet the criteria to appeal their case before a waiver committee. "(After 10 absences) they fail, unless they are passing the class and suf­ ficiently argue to a teacherbased waiver committee why they should receive credit," Beckworth said. Similar policies are al­ ready in place in Watauga, Wilkes and many other counties across the state. While students are af­ forded more absences per semester, the new policy re­ moves unlimited recovery Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Homeless From Page 1 man is long gone. That is a minor fraction of homeless people, especially in Ashe County." According to data pro­ vided by the Ashe Coali­ tion for the Homeless, only 9 percent of homelessness was caused by drugs or alcohol. The more promi­ nent causes were a loss of job (30 percent) and bills costing more than rent (15 percent). In addition, 80 percent of people that are homeless will only be homeless at that one point in their lives. Another 10 percent may become homeless again and 10 percent are chronically homeless. "It is usually just a one­ time thing and not some­ thing that is repetitive," Lea said. Shelter-wise, the Hospi­ tality House is the closest place that provides tempo­ rary shelter to Ashe Coun­ ty. "We are not only a shel­ ter, we are the only place .in North Carolina that take families intact," Carter said. "We want the families Ashe Coalition for the Homeless In addition to the Hospi­ tality House, Ashe County has a coalition working to find long term solutions and help for the homeless throughout the county. "The Homeless coali­ tion was formed several years ago out of people in the community, concerned citizens that there was an issue and there wasn't a service specifically serving the homeless," Lea said. "The coalition is trying to fill that gap." Every month, the Coali­ tion meets at the Ashe Bap­ tist Association on Beaver Creek Road to discuss how to tackle the issue of home­ lessness. In addition, mem­ bers are updated on the families they have helped in the last month. In March, the Coalition helped five different cases, including helping pay a de­ posit for one family's apart­ id'JS \ m 11 I —f -i3S v. 4 Wil Petty| Jefferson Post Todd Carter of the Hospitality House of Boone and Michael Lea of the Ashe County Coalition for the Homeless, present information on homelessness In Ashe County before the Board of Commissioners on Monday. April 7. said. "A (physical) shelter is not as important as shel­ ter." Lea said if a shelter could provide a "means to an end" for what the Coalition is trying to accomplish, it would then be considered, but the Coalition is not able right now to handle running a physical shelter. Right now, the Coalition uses area transitional spac­ es, such as the Hospitality House and local hotels to provide shelter. "Right now we are letting the community know that we are a service," Lea said. For more information on the Ashe Coalition for the Homeless, visit their web­ site: www.ashehomelesscoalition.org/. For more infor­ mation on the Hospitality House, visit www.hospitalityhouseofboone.org/ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 11,2014 JEFFERSON POST Community CLASSIFIEDS From Page 7 Mike Adams 336-977-8811 gins at 10:30 a.m. For more 23rd annual Very Spe­ information, call 336-977cial Arts Festival. This 1884 or email elkshoals® special event includes skybest.com. hands-on art activities, mu­ 1 p.m. Poetry Contest sic, colorful student exhib­ Reception. Winners of the its, jugglers, clowns, and a annual Friends of the Ashe day of fun for exceptional County Public Library's students and adults. For Alyce P. Nadeau Poetry more information or if you Contest will be recognized would like to volunteer, call at a reception in the li­ 846-ARTS. brary's Friends/Community April 12 Room. The guest speaker 8 a.m. - 1 pan. Ashe will be published poet, Ms. County Farmers Market Nadeau. Family, friends, Opens. It's all handmade teachers and Friends of and homegrown in Ashe the Library members are County and it's back for the invited to attend and honor season on the Backstreet in these talented fifth-grade downtown West Jefferson. students when they receive 9 a.m. - 2 pan. Spring their certificates and cash Fest 2014 at the Early awards. The public is invit­ Learning Center in ed, and light refreshments West Jefferson. Litter- will be served. 1 2 - 7 p.m. Lansing ally ARTS! is the theme for Spring Fest 2014. HANDS- "Dance for the Park" ON art activities will com­ FUNdraiser. Kick up your bine literature and a love of heels and do a happy dance reading with an awareness as DJ Wilhelm spins the of being "green" and not be­ vinyls for a mix of dance ing a litterbug. The theme music spanning across the will offer children and decades at Bee Natural Or­ youth the opportunity to ganic Salon in downtown "create" works of art, and Lansing. $10 at the door, to use their imaginations in raffles for great prizes, participating in over three BYOB and finger foods to dozen art projectsincluding share. All proceeds go the painting, clay, sculpture, Lansing Creeper Trail Park weaving, printmaking, silk expansion. 2 p.m. How TYees Work. screening, basketry, quilt­ ing, face painting, jewelry Meet the New River State making, and many other Park ranger at the Visitor craft activities. There will Center for a nature hike that be a nominal charge of $5 has a focus onv the canopy to silkscreen a T-shirt with of every forest: trees. Come the festival logo. All other out and enjoy a hike where activities are free. Pizza, the anatomy and function subs, nachos, cookies and of trees are explained and drinks will be available for discussed on a nature hike. the hungry folks in the lob­ Come prepared to hike 1 to by. This event is sponsored 1.5 miles on easy to moder­ by the Ashe County Arts ate trails. April 13 Council. 2 p.m. Jr. Nature Hike. 10 a.m. Spring Blos­ soms at New River. Meet Meet the ranger at the New at the range at the New River State Park's Visitor Center for a nature hike where we will identify and discuss the blooms of early spring. Come prepared for a 1.5 mile hike on easy to moderate trails. Wear stur­ dy shoes and bring water. River State Park Visitor Center to begin a fun one mile nature hike for chil­ dren ages 4 and up. During this hike we will learn to focus on the small things of nature. and prizes are guaranteed at Elk Shoals Campground turkey shoot. Ages 16 and over, 12-gauge, no sleeved barrels. Registration be­ be giving away tree seed­ lings (while supplies last) to library card holders or anyone who registers for a card. April 13-19 National Library Week 10:30 a.m. Elk Shoals and Arbor Day. The Ashe TYirkey Shoot. Food, fun County Public Library will THE REAL DEAL! 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Lawn Service ANNOUNCEMENTS £800-381-8615 ^ �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 FRIDAY, APRIL 11,2014 ever..catch it! UConn believe it Huskies beat Kentucky for national championship Final Four At AT&T Stadium Arlington, Texas National Semifinals UConn 60, Florida 53 Kentucky 74, Wisconsin 73 National Championship UConn 60, Kentucky 54 Free-throw woes haunt Wildcats in title-game loss By Dave Skretta Associated Press RON T ENNIS | FORI WORTH STAR-TEUGRAM/MCT UConn beat two Southeastern Conference heavyweights in three days to win their second national title in four years. By John Marshall SOUND OFF Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Most of the scouting reports said the same thing: Connecticut was no match for the athleticism of Kentucky and all those high-fly­ ing freshmen. No way the Huskies stop the Wildcats inside and get out tof their shooters at the same time. No chance they were going to keep them off the offensive glass. Keeping up with them on the break wasn't going to happen. Flexing their muscles on col­ lege basketball's biggest stage, the Huskies showed they have a little athleticism of their own by outlasting Kentucky's young 'Cats 60-54 to win their second national championship in four years on Monday night. "We're tough-minded and tough physically," said UConn guard Ryan Boatright, who had 14 points. "When you try to get physical with us, we get physical right back. We're not going to back down from nobody." The Huskies' main characteris­ tic the past few years has been their resiliency, their ability to find ways to win when told they had no chance. They did it in 2011, when Kemba Walker led a group of supposed-overachievers to the pro­ gram's third national title. No. 4 was a tougher road: Coach Jim Calhoun retired in 2012, five players left the pro­ gram and the Huskies were barred from the 2013 NCAA tour­ nament for academic reasons. They managed to win even without the prospect of playing in the postseason, earning 20 victo­ ries last season, their first under "A lot of people was picking against us and doubting us, but I told you the last would be the first" —Kevin Ollie UConn coach coach Kevin Ollie. Given little chance of success, they turned heads with nine straight wins to open this season, then turned sour after being blown out by Louisville and los­ ing to the Cardinals again in the American Athletic Conference final. Even after busting brackets by reaching the championship game as a No. 7 seed, the Huskies were still underdogs, supposedly over­ matched by all those geneticallygifted 'Cats. Instead, UConn showed off its athleticism early, jumping out to a 15-point first-half lead behind its dynamic duo of Shabazz Napier and Boatright. Napier had 15 points by halftime and Boatright had the high­ light, dribbling toward the side­ line, spinning around with turnon-a-dime 180 and scoring on a WIST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC una nu • NUT WTTUB*. • C.•» «" "* WWW.WiCHEVY.NET |YOUR TIRE STORE!^ ' • Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Call Today See Why Our Tire Sales are on a ROLL I KELLY TIRES > dejnlof f i r e ^ r o n e GOQ0/YEAR GREAT BRANDS! JmDGESTOnE BUMROYAL B F reverse layup — a move that was, yes, quite athletic. "We wanted to keep on getting up floor and keep on running and running, and guys are not ready for that, get tired and get wind­ ed," said Napier, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player after scoring 22 points. "We definitely were ready for that." p Soon after that,^ though, Kentucky flexed its fast-twitching muscles with a flurty of steals, breakaways and 3-pointers. That once-big lead was down to four at halftime, one after Aaron Harrison hit a 3-oointer on the first shot of the second half. Surely now the Wildcats would race away from the Huskies. No chance. Every time Kentucky made a run, tried to wrest the lead away, UConn counterpunched, knock­ ing them back. There were still some oohs and ahhs for the Wildcats, particular­ ly when James Young soared in for a vicious tomahawk dunk that turned Amida Brimah into Amida Brim-ow! The Huskies had a few moves of their own. Boatright scored on step-back jumpers despite turn­ ing his ankle in the second half, Napier on drives to the basket and one long 3-pointer, Niels Giffey with a couple of key offen­ sive rebounds and a pair of 3s himself. UConn closed it out by wear­ ing the Wildcats out and holding its own on the board. The rebound count went UConn 34, Kentucky 33. Conditioning has been a huge emphasis in Storrs since Calhoun was coach and remained that way once Ollie took over, practices filled with lung-burning drills. ever..catch it! Get your game on with our online college basketball bracket contest! Invite your friends & host your own public or private bracket pool! ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Another team coached by John Calipari was done in at that harmless strip of paint just 15 feet from the basket. After shooting well from the free throw line much of the season, the young kids from Kentucky wilted when it mattered most Monday night. Their inability to make one of the simplest shots in basketball was a big reason why they lost 60-54 to Connecticut in the national championship game. "Well, you could say that, but the way we start­ ed the game probably cost us the game." said Kentucky coach John Calipari, whose team found itself in an early 30-15 hole and never led. Still, Kentucky was 13 of 24 from the foul line, and missed its final three attempts, when the game was still hanging in the balance. The last of them, a miss by Alex Poythress, would have cut the Wildcats' deficit to 56-53 with 3:47 remaining in the game. Instead, the lead swelled to six when DeAndre Daniels scored at the other end for UConn, and the Wildcats never had a chance to get within a single possession the rest of the way. Making it all the more frustrating. UConn was 10 for 10 from the line. Asked whether that decided the game, Kentucky's Aaron Harrison replied, "Maybe so." So instead of Calipari's latest bunch of one-anddone stars cutting down the nets during "One Shining Moment," it was UConn joyously romp­ ing around the court inside AT&T Stadium, the confetti falling from the rafters as Kentucky play­ ers filed slowly toward their locker room. Their free throw struggles immediately brought back memories of the 2008 title game, when a Memphis team coached by Calipari struggled down the stretch against Kansas. In that game, the Jayhawks fouled the poorshooting Tigers when they had to rally late in reg­ ulation. Memphis responded by missing four of its final five free throws. 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(29) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 340, 113.4, 42, $289,211. 4. (23) Brian Vickers, Toyota. 340. 93.8, 40. $238,370. 5. (14) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 340, 104.7, 39. $202,865. 6. (4) Greg Biffle, Ford. 340, 110.2, 38, $196,910. 7. (26) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 340, 85.6, 37, $192,046. 8. (25) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 340, 100.6, 37, $174,701. 9. (13) Paul Menard. Chevrolet, 340, 85.6, 35, $163,824. 10. (1) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 340, 101.2, 35, $190,243. 11. (32) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 340, 92.4, 33, $147,500. 12. (17) Aric Almirola, Ford, 340, 80.4, 32, $168,306. 13. (6) Denny Hamlin. Toyota, 340, 101.6, 32, $137,770. 14. (5) Carl Edwards, Ford, 340, TID^ I?n FID Q BRWCON WAOC | RWR WORIM ST« TIUC«AU/MCT A.J. Allmendinger has finished 11th or higher twice this season and is one of the lesser-known racers who have been off to strong starts this year. New contenders emerging Alliances, format changes bring new faces to the front By Jim Utter SOUND OFF MCT FORT WORTH, Texas — What's the old adage? If you can't beat them, join them. That's certainly true in NASCAR these days with perhaps an important expansion: "If you can't beat them, join in a tech­ nical alliance with them." Over the past decade, the teams of Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Roush Fenway Racing and Richard Childress Racing have produced a majority of the wins and champi­ onships in the Sprint Cup Series. That's not likely to change anytime soon. What has changed is their collec­ tive growing influence on the rest of the field, which has in turn - intentionally or not - improved the parity between the "haves" and "have nots." Entering Saturday's Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington, S.C., there have been seven different winners in the season's first seven races. But look beyond the wins, and you'll see a growing list of surprise contenders each week. In two of the past three races, both drivers from Richard Petty Motorsports - Marcps Ambrose and Aric Almirola have finished in the top 10. RPM gets chassis and technical support from Roush Fenway. In the past two races, A.J. Allmendinger - running with the singlecar team of JTG Daugherty Racing - has finished 11th or higher. JTGD is in its first season with a technical alliance with RCR. "I think the depth of the field this year is really strong, at least it's been a lot stronger than it's been the last couple of yean;, I think," said Allmendinger, in his "We want to keep look­ ing at it and bringing the best racing to the table that we can week-in and week-out." — Robin Pemberton. NASCAR V.P. of competition first full season driving for JTGD. "At the top you are still going to have your same normal guys, but I think just 20th, 25th on back all the way into the 30s, every team has gotten a little bit stronger." The expansion of technical alliances is certainly a contributing factor. Another perhaps unintended one: NASCAR loos­ ening its grips on what teams can do to affect the set-ups of their cars. "NASCAR did a very good job of look­ ing at its rulebook over the winter. It real­ ly opened a wide spectrum on set-ups and you can actually tailor your car more to the driver than to the rulebook," said Tad Geschickter, co-owner of JTG Daugherty. "More and more of these big teams are creating anopportunity for teams like ours to take part in these technical FAFH ..catch Visit our website to show off your auto racing knowledge & sprint alliances. Where I had four engineers before, now with the Childress alliance I have access to 44. "The alliance has been a tremendous help for us and for the sport as it increas­ es the parity among teams." The alliances work both ways and not just in terms of financial benefit. By including "satellite" teams in discussions regarding on-track performance in prac­ tices and races, the entire organization's database of information increases. "I look at it as an opportunity to learn more, understand new ideals," said Hendrick driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., talk­ ing about Hendrick's alliance with SHR. "It's a good partnership that works both ways. "You sort of build those relationships throughout the year with those guys and it all works back and forth." Also organizations and their technical partners can coordinate testingamong all teams which then share information to better each team's pool of available data from which they draw. "I am never happy when we go to the race track and our two cars are as distant apart as they were last year with Aric running in the top 10 and Marcos strug­ gling and crashing and just not finishing races," said Sammy Johns, RPM's direc­ tor of competition. "From my seat, that is troublesome because we are putting the same effort into both cars. TTiis year, with the addi­ tional engineering we have added and the personnel and equipment we are able to have both cars running together on the race track and working the best together that Ihave ever seen." The competition for wins - which thanks to a NASCAR offseason change in the Chase format - is for all practical pur­ poses now the benchmark of determining championship eligibility. THIS WEEK'S LOW WICE FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY NEW CHEVROLET IBURBAN 4X4 Full Feature Leather to the cup for great Third Row Seating weekly prizes! 20" Polished Wheels Now $45,500 was 553,995 WJCHEVY.NET 1773 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4636 15! (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 340, 123.1,30, $175,053. 16. (8) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 340, 86.4, 28, $133,815. 17. (15) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet. 340, 93.9, 27, $156,729. 18. (18) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet. 340. 72, 26. $149,723. 19. (7) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 339, 75.7, 0, $116,240. 20. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 339, 75.8, 24. $146,260. 21. (20) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 339. 61.1,23, $162,251. 22. (39) David Gilliland. Ford, 339, 63, 22, $141,773. 23. (33) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 339, 56.5, 21. $129,898. 24. (22) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 339, 62.4, 20, $134,573. 25. (16) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 338, 53, 19, $162,051. 26. (31) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 338, 56.3, 18, $145,140. 27. (24) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 338, 53.2, 17, $115,690. 28. (21) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 338, 59.1, 16, $125,748. 29. (27) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 337, 52.5, 15, $114,162. 30. (28) Michael McDowell, Ford, 335. 56.9, 14, $101,965. 31. (42) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 335, 39.2, 13, $98,540. 32. (30) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 335, 41.5, 12, $100,440. 33. (38) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 334, 40.1, 12, $98,840. 34. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 334, 32.3, 0, $95,240. 35. (43) David Ragan, Ford, 334, 28.7, 9, $107,790. 36. (41) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 333, 33, 8, $92,990. 37. (37) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 332, 36.3, 7, $91,889. 38. (34) David Reutimann, Ford, 332, 39.3, 6, $84,865. 39. (11) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, accident, 327, 60.6, 5, $80,865. 40. (36) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, overheating, 313, 31.6, 4, $76,865. 41. (35) Dave Blaney, Ford, steer­ ing. 272, 34.7, 3, $72,865. 42. (3) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, engine, 28, 43.4, 3, $110,173. 43. (19) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 12, 28.9, 1, $73,640. Next Race: Bojangles Southern 500 Saturday at Darlington, S.C. Sprint Cup standings After 7 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 259. 2. Matt Kenseth, 255. 3. Carl Edwards, 247. 4. Joey Logano, 235. 5. Kyle Busch, 231. 6. Jimmie Johnson, 228. 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 228. 8. Brad Keselowski, 218. 9. Brian Vickers, 205. 10. Paul Menard, 203. Better Homes Furniture Co, TIk Largest Sdectioa of Serta Se^wg & Sen 8 La-Z-Boy Rediners In Ike Area! re* yuaiii) tmm mciuQing BAA AMAIIOU turwiitvM IAAIM/UA Hr. 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See Page 2 Tffers OS id rainy 6 - Low: 30 SPORTS Mountaineers hire basketball coach.... See Page 6 SERVING AS1IK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Vol. 89. Issue 30 rHER 81.00 Tuesday. April 15,2014 Ashe schools asking county for $4.8 million for 2014-15 New technology and offsetting less dollars from state are hulk of request By Alan Bulluck abuHuck@civitasmedia.com At the April 7 regu­ lar meeting of the Ashe County Board of Education, the board unan­ imously approved request­ ing approximately $5 mil­ lion from the county gov­ ernment for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The funding, if received, will be for operational expenses and capital improvements. Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden and Associate Superintendent Phyllis Yates met with County Manager Sam Yearick last week to discuss the details of the request. According to Holden, the meeting lasted about two hours and was productive. "He was receptive," Holden said. "He was hop­ ing it would be less." Holden was hoping the figure would be less too, but the school system is facing a series of fiscal challenges due to shortfalls and loss of funding. ACS is facing a $309,491 (20 percent) shortfall in Small County Funding in 2015. The school system also won't have access to $120,000 in Race to the Top funding and they have no idea how much money they'll get from the state. Another fiscal issue facing the schools is that while the N.C. Department of Public Instruction is requiring more profession­ al development classes for teachers and staff in the public schools, the state isn't paying for it. "The state is increasing professional development and giving us more unfund­ ed mandates." school board member Terry Williams said at last month's board retreat and budget work session. "You can't have teach­ ers paying for their own professional development," Williams said. "They don't make enough as it is." Last year, ACS received $4.2 million from the coun­ ty. According to Yates, speaking at last month's budget work session, all schools expressed a desire to maintain current levels of funding in the next fis­ cal year. TTie following is a school by school breakdown of what the schools seek to do with money in next year's budget: Ashe County High School Much of the improve­ ments planned for the high school are targeted for the gymnasium and physical education department. • Replace seven wornout doors. • Replace the sound system in the gymnasium. The current system is 15 years old. The schools cur­ rently use an independent contractor for large events at $600 per hour. • Build a handicap ramp out of the back of the band room to provide for bet­ ter handicap access into the building, as well as to create a ramp for band students to transport large equipment in and out of the building. • Replace rusted lockers in the gym locker room. • Purchase two new floor scrubbers. The cur­ rent scrubbers were pur­ chased 14 years ago. Ashe County Middle School Most of the improve­ ments planned for ACMS are safety-related. • Create diagonal park­ ing in front of the school to create a better flow of traffic on and off campus. See SCHOOLS I 5 New Ashe Family Central playroom opens Todd resident Helen Barnes-Rielly and Mike Acquesta, senior proj­ ect engineer of the Boone-based Municipal Engineering Services, address the Ashe County Board of Commissioners Monday, April 7 about the well systems in Todd. Commissioners approve resolution for Todd water study By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com Photo by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Staff and teachers of Ashe Partnership for Children, Chamber members, and local business owners pose for a ribbon cutting at Ashe Family Central for the Ashe Partnership's new playroom transformation as part of the organization's celebration for the Week of the Young Child on Friday. April 11. The transformation of the room focused on the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." In a 4-0 vote by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners, a resolu­ tion requesting a techni­ cal assistance grant for a study for Todd water and waste-water facilities was approved. The technical assistance grant will be used to fund a preliminary engineering report. If approved by the state, the county would receive a $50,000 grant for the study from the N.C. Department of the Environment and Natural Resources. Of that money, $45,000 would go to an engineering report while $5,000 would go to grant and loan administra­ tion. "What we want to do first is a study to figure out what we are doing, can we be self-sufficient and if it will work?" said Michael Acquesta, senior project engineer for Municipal Engineering Services, based in Boone. No matching funds will be required by the com­ munity or Ashe County in order to receive the grant. See WATER | 5 Garden Buddies aims to taekle food insecurity in Ashe By Alan Bulluck Cooperative Extension. The project was the There's a new program idea of West Jefferson to help Ashe County fam­ Baptist Church parish­ ilies struggling with food ioners Kelly Vannoy and insecurity. Jane and Rick Gardner. "Garden Buddies: "Our goal is to help Growing in Christ's families feed themselves Likeness" is a new col­ through supplying gar­ laborative effort aimed at dening needs like equip­ tackling the issue of food ment and supplies," insecurity and creating (Jane) Gardner said. skilled gardeners in Ashe Supplies include such County. It's a partnership things as simple garden­ between West Jefferson ing tools, canners and First Baptist Church, the freezers. There are currently Ashe Sharing Center and the following cooperating five to seven families agencies: Ashe County participating in Garden Health Department. Buddies. ACHS Agriculture See GARDEN | 5 Department and the N.C. abulluck@civitasmedia.com Unemployment rates for Northwestern North Carolina for Feb. 2014. County unemployment drops 0.4 percent in February Ashe County has highest unemployment rate in the High Country region By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com Ashe County has the highest unemployment rate, as of February, in the High Country region at 9.1 percent, accord­ ing to data released Wednesday, March 9 by the N.C. Department of Commerce. While the 0.4 percent drop sounds like good news, the labor force in the county dropped from 11,063 in January to 10,878 for February. The number of citizens filing unemployment dropped from 1,050 to 994. "The number of work­ ers employed state­ wide (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in February by 9,847 to 4,307,683, while those unemployed decreased 18,862 to 304,755," according to the DOC's release. "Since February 2013, the number of workers employed state­ wide increased 43,250, while those unemployed decreased 120,869." The release said unem­ ployment estimates are subject to large seasonal patterns. The county also dropped in state unem­ ployment rankings from No. 84 to No. 85. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce, Ashe County's unemployment rate dropped 3.9 percent from Feb. 2013, when the county had a 13 percent unemployment rate, to Feb. 2014. In the High County Region, Mitchell County had the second high­ est unemployment rate at 8.9 percent, while Watauga County had the lowest unemployment rate at 6.2 percent. In other counties neigh­ boring Ashe, Alleghany County had an unem­ ployment rate of 8.3 percent, while Wilkes County's unemployment rate sits at 7.5 percent. Across the state, unemployment dropped from 7 percent in Jan. 2014 to 6.6 in Feb. 2014. The labor force of N.C. also dropped from 4.64 million in January to 4.61 million in February, according to the DOC's January and February unemployment updates. The number of unemployment claims dropped from 325,555 to 304,755. The most claims were filed in Mecklenburg, Wake and Guilford counties. Statewide, five coun­ ties had unemployment rates of 5 percent or below, while eight coun­ ties had rates of 10 per­ cent or higher. Orange County had the lowest rate at 4.4 percent while Graham County had the highest rate at 13.8 per­ cent. AH 14 of the state's Metropolitian Statistical Areas saw decreases in unemployment between January and February. The biggest change came in the Rocky Mount MSA where the rate dropped from 10.2 percent to 9.6 percent. The N.C. DOC will release statewide unem­ ployment data for March 2014 on Monday, April 21. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter OWilPetty. Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post Gardening mentors help a family cultivate their own food. �Page 2 TUESDAY, Apkil 15,2014 Jefferson Post Humane Society sponsors Easter Egg hunt for dogs ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT The following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of March 31. The reports are public record. April 1: An animal collision on N.C. 16 near intersec­ tion of Old Field Creek Road near Grassy Creek occurred at 7:58 p.m. on April 1. Michael H. Holbrook of Circleville, Ohio was the driver. There were no injuries and Holbrook's 2010 Lincoln was still consid­ ered drivable. April 2: An animal collision on U.S. 221 near the inter­ section of Friendship Baptist Churcji Road in Jefferson occurred at 9:07 p.m. on April 2. Joseph Photo by Wil Petty| Jefferson Post On Saturday, April 12, the Ashe Humane Society hosted an Easter Egg hunt for area canines to participate in. Chipper, owned by Scott and Deloris Miller (far left) won the contest with 23 eggs. The prize was a goody bag filled with dog toys and treats. Also pictured are (from left) Meagan McCoy with her dog Daisy. Cynthia Poe with her dog Zoey and Savannah Lewis with Penny, who is up for adoption at the Ashe Humane Society. COUNTY CRIME REPORT Staff report April 1 Sami Anne Grassman, 28, of Beech Mountain was charged with a proba­ tion violation. Bond infor­ mation and release date are unavailable. Phillip Paul Hamm, 40, of Jefferson was charged with making a threat­ ening phone call. Bond information is unavail­ able. Hamm was released the next day. counts of probation vio­ April 2 lation. Bond was set at Summer Mae Echols, 18, of Todd was charged $3,000. Copeland has not with possession of drug been released. April 4 paraphernalia. Bond was Wendy Louise Hopkins, set at $600. Echols was 30, of West Jefferson was released later that day. Stephen James charged with possession Copeland, 25, of Lansing of methamphetamine and was charged with two possession of drug para­ phernalia. Bond was set at $40,500. Hopkins has not been released. April 6 William Chase Bass, 29, of Fleetwood was charged with a probation violation. Bond was set at $5,000. Bass has not been released. Brittany Michelle Roten, 23, of West Jefferson was charged with a probation viola­ tion. Bond information and release date are unavailable. Drew Alan Surber, 28 of West Jefferson was charged with driving with a revoked license and resisting a public officer. Bond was set at $1,000. Surber was released later that day. •will Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling j Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 f i S. Williams of Wilkesboro was the driver. There were no injuries, but Williams's 2009 Dodge was undrivable. Estimated damage was $1,282. April 4: An animal collision on Idlewild Road near Fleetwood occurred at 5 a.m. on April 4. Robert J. Miller of Zionville was the driver. According to the narrative, Miller's vehicle collided with a deer on the road, with an estimated impact speed of 45 mph. There were no injuries and Miller's 2003 Chevrolet was considered drivable. Estimated dam­ age was $1,400. April 6: A wreck occurred on U.S. 221 near the inter­ section of Campbell Glen Lane near Deep Gap at 3:40 a.m. on April 6. According to the nar­ rative, Coleman Marcus Payne, of West Jefferson, was traveling north on U.S. 221 before running off the right side of the roadway. It then came back to U.S. 221, trav­ eled off the left side and overturned striking a fence and BREMCO util­ ity pole. The 2008 Jeep belongs to Phillip Marc Payne of West Jefferson. According to the report, alcohol was sus­ pected and upon an alco­ hol test, it was reported Coleman had a BAC of 0.12. The vehicle was considered not drivable and damage was estimat­ ed to be $10,000. Payne was charged with one count of DWI. CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in April 10:30 a.m. "Heaven is for Real" The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Martin Gambill Road, will begin a study of neardeath experiences and comparing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is for Real," which is coming out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 336-982-9056. Ebenezer Community Church wel­ comes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m. The church is located off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs. Pastor David Jones and congregation invite you to attend. April 15 -16 7 p.m. Joint Revival Services. Christian Unity Baptist Church and Old Fields Baptist Church will have a joint revival. Rev. Wayne Osborne will be the guest speaker. Special Singing each night. Pastors Rev. Jack Pugh and Rev. Jack Miller invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Bristol Baptist Church. Evangelist Neil Hatfield will be the guest speaker. The prayer room opened on Sunday, April 13, 2014 with the worship service beginning at 6:15 p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights, the prayer room will open at 7 p.m. with the worship service beginning at 7:15 p.m. Special singing nightly. Pastor Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Warrensville Baptist Church. Services will begin Sunday morning with Rev. Ernie Penley singing and preaching. Rev. Ron Greene will bring the message Sunday night through Wednesday night. Pastor Wade Huntsinger and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. April 15 -18 12 p.m. Ashe Ministerial Association Holy Week Worship Services. All are invited to attend Holy Week worship services at First Baptist Church of West Jefferson. Services begin at noon and will be followed by a soup and sand­ wich luncheon in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for the the lunch. A free-will offering will be taken up each day. This year the offering will sup­ port New Beginning. New Beginnings is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the life of children who are deemed by Social Services to be in need of removal from their present home. All necessary items are provided to keep the child on a par with his/her contempo­ raries. This includes clothing, personal items, books, school supplies, etc. We hope you will join us for this unique time of worship and fellowship. April 18 7 p.m. A Night of Hope Service will be held at Bald Mountain Baptist. This will be a great time to focus on what Jesus did for us on the cross through a time of worship, prayer, and a mes­ sage about the The Cross from Dr. Billy Graham. Everyone please plan to attend and bring someone with you that is lost or far from God. For more .information, call the church office at 877-1550. April 19 2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Midway Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Steve LeaShomb invites you to attend. 2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Orion Baptist Church. You are invited to attend. April 19 - 21 Ashe Baptist Association Office and Ashe Really Cares will be closed to observe Easter Celebration. April 20 7 a.m. Communion Sunrise Service will be held at Orion Baptist Church. Breakfast to follow. A cantata "Glory in the Cross" will be presented at the 11 a.m. worship service. Rev. Michael Carter and congregation invite you to attend. 7 a.m. Easter Sunday Service will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church on Mulatto Mountain Road in West Jefferson. Sunrise service will be begin at 7 a.m. with Rev. Chris Goodman as the guest speaker. Breakfast will be served in the fellowship hall, Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m., with preach­ ing to follow at 10 a.m. Pastor Johnny Goodman and the congregation invite everyone to join us in this wonderful Easter celebration. 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Breakfast will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Regular Sunday services will fol­ low with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congregation invited everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church, with breakfast to follow the service. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. 8 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Friendly Grove Baptist Church (outside if weather permits). Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and Worship and Communion service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Rev. Kevin York welcomes you to attend any of the services. April 21 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Gillespie Community Church. Rev. Johnny Perkins will be preaching. Pastor Jim Francis and congregation invite you to attend. April 21 - 25 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held Big Flatts Baptist Church. Rev. Russell Sheets will be the guest preacher. Special Singing each night. Pastor Rev. Tim Jones and the congregation invite everyone to attend. " April 21-25 7 p.m. Revival Services 'will be held at Calvary Free Will Baptist ChtiVch 'In Glendale Springs. Rev. Jeff Jones, pas­ tor of the Hilltop Free Will Baptist in Fuquay-Varina will bring the message. Special singing nightly by guest singers and gospel groups. Bring the entire fam­ ily and invite your friends to attend what we know will be a life-altering week. The church is located at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, across from, the Raccoon Holler Campground and just off N.C. 16 in Glendale Springs. Fpr more information, or directions call the church at 336-9824840. April 24 - 26 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Little Helton Baptist Church with the Revs. Coy Adams, William Wayne Adams and Jesse Adams, all from Robbinsville, as the visiting evangelists. Prayer begins prior to service each night at 6:45 p.m. Pastor David Brooks and congregation invite everyone to attend. April 27 I p.m. Celebration of Life in honor of Jack Chester will be held at his homeplace. Everyone is welcomed to come, and please bring a dish. April 27 - 30 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. Rev Lloyd Day will be the guest speaker. There will be special music each night. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and con­ gregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lonnie. Service begins at 6 p.m. on April 27, 2014, remaining revival services will begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Rev. Kirby McNeil and congregation invite you to attend. April 27 - May 1 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Scottville Baptist Church, located on U.S. 221 behind Scottville Post Office. Evangelist Derrick Wilson will be preach­ ing. Special singing nightly. Revival ser­ vice begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Monday through Thursday services will begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Reeves Jones and congregation invite you to attend. May 1 II a.m. The Annual National Day of Prayer will be held at the Ashe County Court House steps. The theme for this year is "One Voice United in Prayer." The Ashe County High School Band, ACHS Chorus, ACHS JROTC, Ashe County National Guard, The Sons of Pitch, Veterans, The Revs. Owen Peeler, Will Heyward, David Blackburn, County Commissioner Chairman Mr. Gary Roark, and others will be partici­ pating in the program. Come pray for the greatest nation in the world. May 16 -18 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Grassy Creek Baptist Church. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speak­ er. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Rev. John Hufftnan and congregation invite you to attend. �TUESDAY, APRIL 15,2014 JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES MRS. NORMA WYATT COX Mrs. Norma Wyatt Cox of Laurel Springs died on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the Wilkes Senior Village in North Wilkesboro. She was 90. Mrs. Cox was born on Sept. 11, 1923, in Wilkes County to Alec and Lizzie Roten Wyatt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clay Conrad Cox; two daughters, Mildred Lyons and Margie Cox; two grand­ sons, Wayne Charles Lyons and Eddie Joe Whitley; one great grandson, Jessie James Lyons; and two half brothers, Minter Wyatt and Elzie Wyatt. Mrs. Cox enjoyed growing flowers, travel­ ing, going to the senior centers in Laurel Springs and West Jefferson, and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Cox is survived by one daughter, Deborah Royal of Millers Creek; five grandsons, Jeffrey Lyons, John Lyons, James Lyons, Joe Lyons, and Anthony Royal; two greatgrandsons, Jacob Lyons and Justin Lyons; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial followed in Ashelawn M e m o r i a l Gardens. The family received friends on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at A s h e l a w n M e m o r i a l Chapel. Flowers were appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Ashe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1776 West Jefferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Cox's arrangements. MRS. HILDA HOUCK WOODEE Mrs. Hilda Houck Woodie of Jefferson died Wednesday, April 9,2014, at Margate Health and Rehab Center. She was 94. Mrs. Woodie was born Nov. 7, 1919, in Jefferson to Conley and Pearl Houck. Mrs. Woodie was pre­ ceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband, Bryce Woodie Sr.; two brothers; and four sisters. Mrs. Woodie was a member of Baldwin Community Church. She loved gardening, raising flowers, embroidery and canning. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Woodie is survived by a son, Bryce Woodie Jr. and wife Debbie of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Patsy May and husband Phillip of Todd, Janice Culp of Clover, S.C., Jessie Arnold and husband Larry of Lenoir, Connie Cockerham and husband Bill of Jamestown; sis­ ter, Thelma Lawrence of West Jefferson; five grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and neph­ ews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appre­ ciated, or memorials may be made to Kidney Foundation bf America, 4701 Hedgemore Dr., Suite 810, Charlotte, NC 28209. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Woodie's arrangements. BIRTHS LEDEZMA Ashe County Democrats hold county convention N.C. Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin, "surprise" guest speaker By Alan Bulluck abulluck§civTtasmediacom The Ashe County Democratic Party held its annual convention at the Ashe County Courthouse on Saturday, April 5. N.C. Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin stopped by on his way to the Allegheny County Democrats' convention. Goodwin was not sched­ uled to speak, but contact­ ed county party chairper­ son Melba Jones to ask if he could on his way to Allegheny County. Goodwin thanked those in attendance and encour­ aged them to start orga­ nizing in advance of the upcoming primary and general elections. He reminded them that while both houses of the General Assembly are controlled by Republicans, Democrats still control a majority on the Council of State. He also said N.C. is a "laugh­ ing stock" when it comes to environmental policies. In addition to Goodwin, the following elected offi­ cials and candidates also spoke to the gathering: Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Local Democrats gathered in the main courtroom at the Ashe County Courthouse before the start of the 2014 county convention. • U.S. House of Representatives District 5: Michael Holleman (Holleman's daughter spoke for him). • N.C. House of Representatives District 93: Sue Counts and Jim Sponenburg. • Board of Commissioners: Richard Blackburn, Larry Dix, Lynn Graham, Cabot Hamilton McKenzi Wallace and Kasey Wilson, of Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, Hunter Shawn Wilson, bom April 8, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds and 10.2 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Gary and Tammy Wilson, Jeff Wallace, and Kathi C. Wallace. By Wll Petty jpetty@civitasmedja.coin National Library Week is underway and the Ashe County Public Library is participating with a social media-based read­ ing challenge. "The whole state of North Carolina is doing an advocacy campaign and it is a five-day chal­ lenge," said Suzanne Moore, county librar­ ian. "All you have to do is if you have your own Facebook page, each day in your status box you post a little answer to daily questions." The first day asks what people use the library for, while on Tuesday requests the particpant to share a story on how a librarian has helped or influenced a person's life. For Wednesday, the focus is on what you are read­ ing or what technology you use at the library and Thursday participants will need to share their favorite things about the Library. Finally, on Friday, a hypothetical "library genie" appears and par­ ticipants will post about what they would like to see added to their library. Moore said any partici­ pation shown by users of the Ashe County Public Library means a strong promotion and publicity for the community. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter galbulluck "It is really important for this campaign to show how important libraries are and how much people appreciate the library," she said. If interested partici­ pants do not use social media but would still like to participate, they can go to the Ashe County Public Library and write the answers down on paper. The Library will be closed for Good Friday and the Easter holiday, meaning the answers for days four and five will have to be turned in simultaneously. "All the information gathered across the state are doing the advocacy campaign," Moore said. "The information will be collected and they will be compiliing it into col­ lages." All of the informa­ tion will then be pre­ sented before the state government for Library Legislative Day in May. In addition, Twitter users can use the hashtag #MyNCLibrary to partici­ pate in the week's events. Upon completion of all five challenges, partici­ pants statewide are eligi­ ble to enter a drawing for four grand prizes. Those are: $50 gift cards and $25 gift cards to Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Wil Petty can be reached at (336)8467164 or on Twitter WilPetty. •••••• • I •• il'lll"! 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She weighed six pounds and two ounces, and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Lisa Woodard, Ann and Rodney Trivette. to serve as delegates to the district convention in Statesville, on May 17, and the state convention in Raleigh, on June 7. Roten and Becky Mann were selected as alternates to both conventions. The primary election for all offices up for grabs in 2014 is Tuesday, May 6. •/ •/ .336-384-3033. WILSON and Dan McMillan. • Sheriff: James Williams (incumbent). • Register of Deeds: Deatt Roten (incumbent). Nancy Henry, Polly and Ralph Jones, Mary Carole and Roy Elmore, Johanna Gorham, Mary and Richard Blackburn, Dale Baldwin, Roy Carter, Diane Goss, Patty Wheeler and Jones all volunteered Ashe County Public Library participates in National Library Week 30 Years Experience Maria Socorro Rocha Ledezma and Angel Lazaro Villa Fuerte, of Crumpler, announce the birth of their daughter, Daisy Lazaro-Rocha, born April 7, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. 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With several days of clear skies and warming tempera­ tures, folks have ventured out in sig­ nificant numbers over the last week. This past week­ end was a perfect example of the socalled "pent-up demand" for a break in the weather. In nearly every corner of the coun­ ty, folks were out and about enjoying the excellent condi­ tions. The 29th annual Spring Fest, hosted by the Ashe County Arts Council, was a roaring, and messy, success. County children, with their parents and guard­ ians flooded the Early Learning Center in West Jefferson Saturday morning to spend some quality time creating personal pieces of art focus­ ing on keeping their communities clean and beautiful using recycled materials. In addition, they also learned about literacy. s Our hats are tipped to all the vol­ unteers who made the annual event a success, and to the local entertain­ ment, the dance groups from April's School of Dance, the Dancin' Debbies and the Fleet Feet Cloggers. The opening of the Ashe County Farmers' Market for 2014 also got off to a great start, tak­ ing advantage of Saturday's perfect weather. The local market manager John Smyre said the crowds swarmed in and took advantage of the local produce, meats and the arts and crafts. And if you slowed down and looked closely, there were fishermen in nearly every county stream trying to land the elusive mountain trout, recently stocked by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Even the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity took advantage of the weather Saturday hosting its ReStore event for folks look­ ing for bargains to update their homes. And we know local retailers and eateries were glad to see the break in the weather. Customers, both local and visi­ tors, were out in force doing their part to pump up the local economy. While we hesitate to even mention the word snow (there is a slight chance of a few flakes today), here's hoping the long winter is final­ ly over. It's been said on more than one occa­ sion that the sum­ mers here are worth the winters. We figure we're all due a spectacular summer. What's the issue? In little more than three weeks voters will cast bal­ lots in the May 6 Primary Elections. Despite a lot of noise from independent expen­ diture groups, this has been a fairly quiet elec­ tion cycle. What is the hot issue right now? Republicans and right-leaning groups have attempted to make Obamacare the issue and, while some polls show the President's health­ care reform plan is more unpopular in North Carolina than in many states, this isn't compel­ ling enough to turn out the vote. Democrats aren't doing much better. Their strat­ egy has been to try to portray the Koch brothers as evil villains who repre­ sent all that's wrong with politics, but that's not a winning hand either. Now the Democrats are shift­ ing their focus to running against the Republican led legislature and admin­ istration. Public opinion polls consistently show voters aren't happy with incumbents in Raleigh, but this strategy also hasn't gained much trac- Dr. Mike Walden N.C. SPIN tion. The number one issue today, as it has been for the past two election cycles, is the economy. People vote their pocketbooks. In 2010, Republicans suc­ cessfully used jobs and the economy to run and win against a legislature controlled by Democrats. Pat McCrory became gov­ ernor following that same strategy. North Carolina's unemployment rate has dropped from 9.4 percent when McCrory took office to 6.7 percent in February 2014. One would think this was such great news that Republicans would be standing on rooftops shouting for all to hear. McCrory has been tout­ ing what he calls the "Carolina Comeback," but his message isn't scoring points, especially in rural sections of the state. While it is true 32,000 more people have jobs than was the case in July 2013, as many as 64,000 have dropped out of the workforce. Most North Carolinians have family members or friends who have haven't been able to find full time work; many are working two or more part-time jobs to make ends meet. Further evidence of a weak economy was con­ tained in this week's announcement by the leg­ islature's Fiscal Research staff that personal income tax withholdings have shown a recession-like drop since the beginning of the year. Forecasts now indicate personal income tax collections will trail forecasts by more than $220 million. Some of this reflects the impact of last year's tax reform changes, but there is ample evidence of weak salary and wage growth in our state. So with just a few days to go before the election here is where we stand. People are thoroughly disgusted and turned off by all the negative TV ads. Voters don't trust politi­ cians and have lost faith in the political process. Look for this to translate to a very low turnout on May 6. Some knowledge­ able experts are predict­ ing no more than 18 to 20 percent of registered vot­ ers will vote. Democrats will attempt to blame the low turnout on the big changes Republicans made to voting laws and they might have some affect but the truth is that nobody has given voters sufficient reason to vote. Voters respond to can­ didates with big ideas, candidates who can paint a picture of the future and tell how to get there. The big issue in this election is that we haven't seen those candidates who have that vision and com­ pel us to get out to vote. work should email Chris Arvidson at chris(a>chrisarvidson.com 7 p.m. American Woodcock "Skydance." Learn how to identify the American Woodcock, its his­ tory and some cool fact about this unique woodland shore bird that is rarely seen This bird is usually perfectly cam­ ouflaged and rarely heard. The exception, of course, occurs in late winter and early spring, when the male birds perform dizzying courtship displays. Meet at the New River State Park, 221 Visitor Center for a short slide show and then the man attraction. Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes outside in the cold air and dark skies. April 22 11 a.m. Earth Day. Join a New River State Park ranger at the N.C. 221 Access Visitor Center tohelp celebrate Earth Day by helping plant native trees in the park. Participants should wear sturdy shoes, work gloves and bring water to drink. All tools will be provided. 4 p.m. Earth Day. Join the Ashe County Public Library celebration of Earth Day with earth friendly activities for kids and a session on family gardening with potato tow­ ers. 5:30 p.m. Community Drum Circle will meet at the Ashe County Public Library. One need not possess or pur­ chase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of percussion instruments available to share the rhythm with everyone. 6 p.m. We the People of Ashe County meeting will be held at Faith Fellowship Church, in West Jefferson. Mr. Frank Packard will pres­ ent his views on attempts by the Town of Boone to use the New River as a water source and update on the Watauga/ Ashe Water Intake Project on the New River. You are invited to attend. April 23 11 a.m. Friends of the Library present Writer Rose Haynes who will dis­ cuss her book "The Ore Knob Mine Murders," the 1980s motorcycle gang murders that occurred in Ashe County. You are invited to come the Ashe County Library and enjoy this session. The meeting is free to the public. Refreshments will be served. April 26 10 a.m. Skins and Skulls. Meet at the New River State Park N.C. 221 Access Visitor Center for a presentation of skins and skulls. During this program we will explore the skins and skulls of our local animals and learn where they live, how they survive, and how we can protect them. 7 p.m. Night Flyers Owls. Meet at the New River State Park, N.C. 221 Access Area Visitor Center for a presentation and short hike about local owl species. The presentation will be about 30 minutes and will reveal many truths about owls: how they hunt, if they can really turn their heads round and why, and what species of owls that occur around the area. Following the presentation there will be short hike where we will try to call owls in hopes of observing some of New River's owls. Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel dis­ cussion on state issues that airs onWMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at 6:30 a.m.and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays. You can also visit www. ncspin.com and click on the "Watch NC SPIN Online Anytime"button for stream­ ing. Each week'sshow is posted on Friday. COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 15-19 National Library Week and Arbor Day. TTie Ashe County Public Library will be giving away tree seed­ lings (while supplies last) to library card holders or any­ one who register for a card. April 15-17 3:30 p.m. Tinker Maker Time at the Ashe County Public Library. Have fun creating arts and crafts dur­ ing National Library Week. Materials will be provided. April 17 11 - a.m. - 3:30 p.m. National Guard Armory Blood Drive will be held at 1147 N.C. 16, Jefferson. The blood drive is sponsored by the Ashe Community. Give blood and save three lives. Please call Eula Blevins at 982-2164 to make your appointment and for more information. All donors must present a photo ID to donate. April 18 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing.Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Ckfl Clark 335-846 7164 cclarfcOcivrtasiTwdia com ADVERTISING: Teresa Roarfc Laws lohn Sears 336-846-7164 tiawffcitlvavnedta com l^arsCcrvrtasmedia com CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart STAFF WRITERS: Wd Petty 336 846-7164 IpettyOcivrtasmediacom Nathan Ham 336-846 7164 nhamOcMtasmedla com Alan C Bollock 336 846 7164 abulluckOclvltasmedia com 336-846 7164 khartOcivitasmedia.com 203W. 2nd St Periodical postagepaid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Sendaddress changes to: JeffersonPost P.O. Box'808 West Jefferson.NC 28694-0808 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through WarrensviDe and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more information, call 336-385-1314. 6 - 9 p.m. Book sign­ ing. Michael Sawyer will be on hand at the West Jefferson Coffee Shop on the Backstreet Street to sign cop­ ies of his new book,"Theirs Not to Reason Why." 7:30 p.m. CommUnity Dance in Todd. Plan to come on down to the Todd Mercantile and kick up your heels to the lively sounds of the Laurel Creek String Band at the monthly Community Dance. The cost is only $5 for those over 12 years. Located at 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road in Todd. For more informa­ tion, call 877-5401. April 18-19 ARTifacts Yard Sale and Preview Party. ARTifacts is a fund-raiser for community and school pro­ grams sponsored by the Arts Council will be at the West Jefferson Early Learning Center. Donated items of all descriptions are welcome and may be delivered to the School Gym from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 16 - 18, 2014. The Preview Party and Sale begins 7 p.m. For a $3 admission fee, early bird shopper can gain entry to the sale and get first shot at purchasing the yard sale items. A Silent Auction will again be featured with some of the "primo" goods waiting to be bid upon. Refreshments will be available. Regular sale hours are be from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 19. Shop with the Arts Council, get great bar­ gains and support the arts all in one stop. For more infor­ mation, call the Arts Council at 846-2787. April 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coolest Easter Egg Hunt Ever will be held at Camp New Hope. The Easter Bunny will be arriving by helicopter. Free hot dogs, face painting, cupcake decorating, prizes, music, park ranger activi­ ties, Dancin' Debbie's kids, Easter train rides, a fire truck and free baskets for the first 120 kids. Camp New Hope is located at 734 Philmore Miller Road, West Jefferson. Everyone is invited to come and have some fun. For more information, call 336-9823797. 2 p.m. Old Homestead Hike. Meet at the New River State Park 221 Access lower parking lot. Hear stories and look over the old Stump home site no this easy one mile hike. The hike will last approximately 45 minutes. 3 p.m. Wordkeepers Salon returns to the Ashe Arts Center with Henry Doss and Scot Pbpe warming up the audience with their musi­ cal storytelling. Reading fol­ low at 4 p.m. with writers sharing their latest prose and poetry works in five-minute open microphone time slots. Wordkeepers is free and open to the public; refreshments are provided. Writers inter­ ested in reading from their �JEFFERSON POST Water TUESDAY, APRIL 15,2014 PAGE 5 From Page1 Acquesta, a resident of Todd, said he had been contacted by the Todd Community Preservation Organization to talk about the potential of having water and sewer in the community. "Todd has actually had two community meetings in the last three to four years and got the folks from the area to talk with us about what they wanted and what they didn't want," he said. According to documents provided in the meeting's agenda packet, the rationale behind the proposed study, "Residents and merchants in Todd are served by individual wells and septic systems." "The wells at the Todd Post Office and at River Girl Outfitter are contaminated and bottled water must be brought in," according to the documents. "The grand­ fathered septic tanks at the Todd Mercantile and Todd General Store are failing. Neither establishment can grow beyond their current potential because of this."" As these situations started occurring in Todd, the com­ munity started looking for ways to remedy the situation. "They were interested in seeing if there was some way to figure out how we could get water and sewer to Todd to help grow businesses, and keep the ones that are there," Acquesta said. The grant, if approved, is projected to start on July 1. A total of 10 businesses and five residences would be served by the project. Upon completion, accord­ ing to the document, Ashe County will "...have the vehi­ cle to apply for construction funds to build the community water and sewer facilities." According to documents, the water and sewer facilities would help improve the area's economic situation, remedy pollution problems in exis­ tence and allow the town to have a "Sanitary District" to oversee community facilities. Acquesta said the commu­ nity has already set down a proposed sanitary district, if everything goes as planned. Commissioner Gerald Price asked if Acquesta could be more specific about how these plans would affect fire protection in the Todd area. Acquesta said there would be a potential to create a stor­ age well on land near Todd General Store which could then provide fire hydrants for the town of Todd. "There would be fire hydrants, there won't be a lot of them, but there will be some down there and will have a pressure well at the top (of the hill)," he said. "That's the intent." Elementary Most of the improvements are technological and staffrelated. • Permanently increase the receptionist position to 12 months. There are no other 12-month employees at the school other than Principal David Blackburn and the custodial staff. According to Blackburn, the 4-H and sum­ mer feeding programs require extra staff. • Additional IT cart added to inventory. Westwood Elementary Most of the improvements are technological and staff- related. • Additional IT cart added to inventory. • Asking for 25 new projec­ tors and mounts to replace ones from 2004, the parts of which are no longer available. • • Permanent employment of data manager and book­ keeper for an additional two weeks. The schools' budget request is now in the hands of Yearick who will present his proposed county budget to the board of commissioners on May 19. Wil Petty canbe reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty Schools Photo by Wil Petty| Jefferson Post The Ashe County Farmer's Market began its season on Saturday April 12, on the Backstreet with arts, crafts and fresh food available for people to purchase. Robyn and Brynnley Ressett (left) and Julie Huffman (middle) talk to Courtney Wait (right) of the Heritage Homestead located in Ashe County and sample its products. From Page 1 • Add glass windows for six doors to see into class­ rooms. • Replacement of rubber treads on the steel stairs on the eighth grade halL Blue Ridge Elementary Most of the improvements are structural and technology related. • Replace old, worn-out furniture in seven 3rd and 4th grade classrooms. Furniture in 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th grade classrooms have already been replaced. • Additional IT cart added to inventory. Mountain View Habitat for Humanity hosts ReStore ST: I 1. * . Wtfie Alan Butluck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter (®albulluck. Garden From Page1 01112 Families learn to garden and produce their own food with help from volunteer men­ tors. "We want them to leam to produce, prepare and process their own fresh produce," Gardner said. Vannoy said one of the pro­ gram's goals is to encourage families to share their extra produce with the community through donating such items to the Sharing Center. Gardner said her hope is by next year, those currently participating in the program will be "independent grow­ ers," that way other families can participate in the program. Gardner and Vannoy said there's already been a lot of interest generated by the program. Both women hope it will become a model for other churches and groups to address the problem of food insecurity in and around Ashe County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, N.C ranks fifth among states with food insecurity. For more information on "Garden Buddies: Growing in Christ's Likeness," call Vannoy at (336) 846-7019. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter i^albulluck. </|(# Utit'EffW I Photo by Wil Petty 1 Jefferson Post The Ashe County Habitat for Humanity held its ReStore off West Ashe Street in Downtown West Jefferson during the morning of Saturday, April 12. The nonprofit had many tightlyused household items for sate and all proceeds will go to the organization's projects. Pictured are (from left) Bill Ross. Maureen Mazur. Bill Sharp and Jeannie TygtetsW LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. Promotional prices starting at only... 5 19" for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or 'Pad 2 offer. ASKABOUT KD@raa?a!i) H50@f HISl OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... sen HB0 EZZ2Z3J ©WTlfc mo. starz For 3 months. NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS CALL TODAYINSTALLED TODAYI DISH! 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Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham@civitasmcdia.com Alleghany gets past Huskies, 6-4 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Alleghany scored two runs in the ninth inning to spoil another stellar pitching effort from Ashe County's Joseph Lowder and deal Ashe its seventh loss of the season. Lowder pitched eight innings and surrendered four runs (one earned) on six hits with six walks but recorded a whopping 17 strikeouts. Ashe scored first on an RBI triple from Hunter Barnes in the bottom of the first. Barnes then scampered home on a wild pitch to make the score 2-0. The Trojans tied things up in the fourth inning. Chandler Caudill led off with a single and then went to second on an error by the Ashe catcher. Jake Hampton ripped a single to left that scored Caudill. Next up, Austin Easter singled to left that allowed Hampton to score. Photo courtesy of Lorrie Tomlinson Hunter Barnes slides into home to score a run early against Alleghany. Ashe moved back in front in the fifth inning on a sacri­ fice fly from Lowder. Bradley Richie walked, moved to second on a wild pitch and then moved to third on the sacrifice fly that scored Joe Richardson. The catcher then made it home safely on a wild pitch, giving Ashe a 4-2 advantage. Alleghany got right back to its scoring ways in the sixth. Hampton scored a run and Taylor Post drove in Easter with a single. Ashe nearly won the game in the seventh inning after Lowder got to third on an error by Hampton but was thrown out at home trying to score the game-winning run. In extra innings, Ashe loaded the bases when Carter Calhoun reached on an error, Richardson was hit by a pitch and Richie walked. With two outs, Hampton came up with some big pitches to strike out Alex Laws and send the game to the ninth. Ashe went to the bullpen and used Matthew Hamilton to pitch after Lowder's eightinning start. Hampton led the ninth off with a triple to left field. Hamilton buckled down and retired Brandon Eubanks on strikes and got Matt McMillan to fly out to short stop. On the pop out however, Hampton used his speed to tag up from third and score the go-ahead run. Easter stole third base after being walked and mov­ ing to second on a fielder's indifference. Tyler Houck blooped a single behind sec­ ond base to bring in Easter from third. Hampton was able to close the door on Ashe in the bottom of the ninth inning to get the victory. He pitched three innings in relief and gave up just one hit and no runs. Lowder was strong on the mound and also solid at the plate with two hits, one walk and a run knocked in. Barnes finished with a run scored, one hit, one RBI and two walks. Richie scored twice and reached base three times while Richardson had one hit, two walks an a run scored from the leadoff posi­ tion. Hampton was just as good at the plate, recording three runs, three hits and an RBI. Easter, McMillan, Post and Houck each added an RBI. Ashe is now 67 overall and 65 in conference games. The Huskies will travel to Elkin on Tuesday, Avery County on Wednesday and host Starmount on Thursday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 ASU Men's Basketball names new coach SoCon Tournament in six of those seasons. Fox was a key member of the coaching staff that helped Davidson reach the Elite 8 in 2008, thanks to a tremendous season and tour­ nament run by current NBA star player, Stephen Curry. Before startinghis collegiate coaching career, Fox spent five H-J seasons as the associate head coach at St. Dominic High School in New York as well as the school's athletic director. 'Tm extremely grateful to Chancellor Dr. Ken Peacock, Chancellor-elect Dr. Sheri palachian State Sports Information Noren Everts, the Board of Jim Fox was named as Trustees and Charlie Cobb Appalachian State's new head for the opportunity to lead coach last Tuesday. the Appalachian State men's basketball program," Fox By Nathan Ham Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post said at his press conference. nham@civitasmedia.com "In addition, Fd like to thank LEFT, Bekah Bowers scored two goals in the second half. RIGHT, Olivia Brettschneider keeps the ball away from an Alleghany striker Many people thought Coach McKillop and Davidson early in the first half. Jim Fox was staying on at College, especially the players, Davidson to take over for long­ for making this dream a real­ time head coachBob McKillop ity. Over the past 13 years, down the road. I've been very fortunate to be However, the chance to a part of an institution with a be a head coach right now rich academic and basketball By Nathan Ham 15th minute and the After that, Bekah in the Mountain Valley was something he could not tradition. I look forward to nham@civitasmedia.com 26th minute to put Bowers scored two Athletic Conference. pass up. Fox was named helping restore as well as build Melissa Ramos scored Ashe in front, 3-0. Ashe is scheduled to straight goals, one in the 16th head coach of the a program that achieves excel­ a hat trick to help the In the closing minute the 44th minute and the play on three straight Appalachian State University lence in every regard." Lady Huskies put an of the half, an unfortu­ next in the 47th min­ evenings this week. The Men's Basketball program last Fox will certainly have his early end to its match nate defensive miscue ute. Ramos capped off team travels to Elkin on Tuesday by ASU Director of work cut out for him from against Alleghany with for Alleghany saw one her great night with her Tuesday before hosting Athletics, Charlie Cobb. day one. Senior Tevin Baskin Fox, 40, started his ten­ a 9-0 mercy rule win. of the team's fullbacks third goal in the 48th Watauga on Wednesday graduates and so far, two play­ and Starmount on ure at Davidson in 2001 and The game ended in kick the ball into its minute. ers have reportedly left the coached there for 13 seasons, the 50th minute with own net trying to clear On Saturday, Ashe Thursday. Elkin is the team due to academic reasons, which included the last two only conference team so including Jay Canty who was the team's fifth goal of the ball away from the faced off against West years with the title of associate goal. This gave Ashe a Stokes, who entered the far to deal the ladies a the second half. expected to be one of the head coach. Taylor May started 4-0 halftime lead. game with a 15-1 over­ loss, a 1-0 defeat in the team's top players this past During his coaching stay at Candi Sanchez scored all record. West shut first MVAC game of the season. Canty was suspended the game with a goal in year. Davidson, the Wildcats won the ninth minute. her lone goal of the out Ashe County, 2-0. nine games for academic rea­ Nathan Ham can be reached at the Southern Conference regu­ Ramos netted back- game just one minute The Lady Huskies are (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ sons earlier in the year. lar season title in 10 of his Nathan Hamcan be reachedat (336)846-7164 to-back goals in the into the second half. 7-6-1 overall and 6-1 NathanHam87 13 years there and won the or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Women's soccer shuts out Alleghany Ashe tennis beats Oak Hill, falls to Elkin TtdCk tGdlll COIItpGtGS ill P0lt6r RgI^VS By Nathan Ham nhan#cMtasmediicwTi Ashe County split a pair of tennis matches late last week. The Huskies easily handled non-conference foe Oak Hill Academy, &0, but came up on the losing end at Elkin, 90. Oak Hill brought only four play­ ers so the teams played four singles matches and two doubles matches. "Although we only played six matches, it provided more match experience for those that played The more they play, the most consistent they become," said Ashe County Head Coach Larry Dix. Top seeded Alex Church kept Devin Soulsby from winning a single game on the way to a 64), 60 win. Second seeded Jacob O'Neal earned a 6-0, 6-1 win against Jun Jung. In the third seeded match, it came down to a third set tiebreaker after Andrew Shepherd won the first set, 6-1, but fell in the second set, 4-6, to Josh Yoon. Shepherd bounced back to win the tiebreaker in a big way, 11-0. Fourth seeded Caleb Adcock had no trouble with James Yuan, winning 60,60. Church and O'Neal won their doubles match by an 60 score over Soulsby and Jung. Shepherd and Adcock took an 62 win against Yoon and Yuan. "I continue to be proud of the way they go to the net and use court posi­ tions to their advantage," said Coach Dix. "I am pleased with the way they are serving and going in for approach shots." On Thursday, Ashe traveled to Elkin to (ace the conference leader. The strong Elkin squad remained undefeated, easily defeating the Huskies. "I was very proud of how our play­ ers kept their heads up and contin­ ued to play very hard against a very strong state contender team," Dix said. "Playing teams like this can only help develop the players." Ryan Schell beat Church in straight sets, 6-0, 60. David Bullin was also a 60, 60 winner over O'Neal Chad Vestal and Jacob Lyon earned 60, 61 wins over Shepherd and Adcock. Matthew Schumak beat Frank Ledezma, 60, 61 and Jarrett Peterson beat Dakin Christoferson, 60,60. The doubles matches were closer, but Elkin still won all three. Ashe is now 66 overall and 3-5 in conference play. The Huskies will be at Starmount on Tuesday and will play Wilkes Central at home on Thursday. Nathan Ham can be reachedat (336) 846-7164 or on twittef 0NathanHam87 By Nathan Ham nham@clvitasmedia.com Ashe County traveled to Lenoir for the annual Porter Relays with both the men's and women's track teams finishing in fourth place overaU out of nine teams. The meet started with field events. Brandon Wingler finished 12th overall in the shot put. Luis Ramos finished 17th and MitcheU Brown was 23rd. Wingler ended up 10th in the discus throw while Brown was 17th and Ramos was 23rd. Ashe had four men compete in the long jump. Ronald Goodlander had the best finish in seventh place. Hunter Argetsinger was 15th, Sam Hudler was 21st and Andrew Tedder finished 25th. In the triple jump, Maison McNeill was sev­ enth overall with a leap of 38 feet, four inches. Hudler and Goodlander finished 15th and 16th. Hudler had a good per­ formance in the high jump, finishing fourth when his jump cleared five feet, six inches. McNeill finished in a tie for sixth place and Zach Outen was 12th. In the women's field events, Olivia Barr was 10th in the shot put with a toss of 24 feet, eight inches. Sloan Elliott was 15th and Hallie Brown fin­ ished 19th. Elliott and Barr finished 16th and 17th in the discus throw while Brown ended up 22nd. In the long jump, Hailey Richardson's jump of 13 feet, 8.75 inches was good enough for seventh place. Paige Spell finished third in the triple jump with a leap of 32 feet, nine inches. Richardson fin­ ished ninth at 29 feet, five inches. Spell also did well in the high jump, clearing four feet, 10 inches, good enough for fifth place. On the track, all running events took place in relay formats. Ashe's results are as follows: Men's 4x800 - fourth place Men's 4x110 shuttle hurdle - fifth place Men's 4x100 - sev­ enth place Men's distance med­ ley - eighth place Men's 800-meter sprint medley- seventh place Men's 4x200 - third place Men's 4x400 - sev­ enth place Women's 4x800 second place Women's 4x100 seventh place Women's distance the high jump. medley - fifth place Women's 800-meter 8. Patton- 36 sprint medley - eighth 9. Wilkes Central - 26 place Women's team scores: Women's 4x200 - fifth 1. Alexander Central place Women's 4x400 - fifth 111 2. Draughn - 93 place 3. Watauga - 50 Men's team scores: 4. Ashe County - 41 1. Alexander Central 4. Wilkes Central - 41 88 6. Patton - 40 2. Hibriten- 82 7. South Caldwell - 39 2. South Caldwell - 82 8. Hibriten - 35 4. Ashe County - 55 9. Freedom - 29 4. Watauga - 55 Nathan Ham can be reached at 6. Draughn - 48 (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ 7. Freedom - 41 NathanHam87 �TUESDAY, APRIL 15,2014 JEFFERSON POST McFariand & Company, Inc. announces job promotions Natalie Foreman CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Edward Everette Trivette, Jr., deceased late of Ashe County, North Caro­ lina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to present them on or before 26th day of June, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 27th day of March, 2014. For the Estate of Edward Everette Trivette, Jr. Shirley Spain Trivette 10251 Greglynn Road North Chesterfield. VA 23236 Published : 4.1.14/4.8.14/4.15.14/4.22.14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-26 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Kelly Elliott Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust to Lifestore Bank executed by Michael G. Toomey and Karen E. Toomey, dated 29TH October 2010 and recorded in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 00413, at pages 1370-1379, default having been made in the payment of the indebted­ ness thereby secured, and said deed of trust being by the terms there­ of subject to foreclosure, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Court­ house door in Jefferson, North Carolina, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on the 30th day of April, 2014, the lands conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and be- Ashe County, North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: ROBERT JOHNSON (PRESENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN) BEING LOT NO. 20 of Westwood Acres Subdivision as shown on a plat of said subdi­ vision of record in theAshe County Public Registry in Plat Book 6, at page 221, to which recorded plat reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said lot. In this cause, it appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition against Re­ spondents. Jeanette Johnson and Robert Johnson, to the children, W.B., B.J , and A.J., a copy of which Petition may be obtained at the office of the Ju­ venile Court for Johnson County at Mountain City, Ten­ nessee; that the whereabouts of Jeanette Johnson and Robert Johnson are unknown and. therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon them. It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and based upon the Affidavit of Diligent Search filed with the Court that the whereabouts of the Respond­ ents are unknown and that or­ dinary process of law cannot be served upon them, it is, therefore ordered that Re­ spondents, be served by pub­ lication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The Jefferson Post, a newspaper published in Ashe County, NC. JEANETTE JOHNSON AND ROBERT JOHNSON The State of Tennessee, De­ partment of Children's Ser­ vices, has filed a Petition on the grounds that you have will­ fully abandoned these children. It appears that ordinary pro­ cess of law cannot be served upon you because your where­ abouts are unknown. You are, therefore ordered to enter your appearance herein on June 17, 2014 for hearing on that date. A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Ju­ venile Court of Johnson County, Tennessee, at 222 W. Main Street. Mountain City, TN 37683. This notice will be pub­ lished for four consecutive weeks. If no Answer is filed, a Default Judgement will be taken against you and a hear­ ing will proceed without further notice to you. William Bliss Hawkins Judge of the Juvenile Court of Johnson County General Sessions Judge PO Box 679 Mountain City, TN 37683 Published: 4.8 14/4.15.14/4.22.14/4.29.14 The above-described property is subject to that certain De­ claration of Restrictive and Protective Covenants on re­ cord in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 328, at pages 1314-1320, as amended in Book 334, at pages 19981999, Book 351, at pages 1468-1469, and any further amendments thereto, to which record reference is hereby made for a specific recital of said restrictive and protective covenants. And being the same land de­ scribed in and conveyed by that certain special warranty deed from LifeStore Bank to Michael G. Toomey and wife, Karen E. Toomey, dated 28 October 2010, and of record in the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Book 413, at page 1368-1369. House on property - 2,759 square foot, Four (4) Bedroom. Three (3) Bath with 2 car gar­ age. At the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, whichever is greater. This the 26th day of March 2014. John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves, Substitute Trustee Published: 4.15.14/4.22.14 IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR JOHNSON COUNTY AT MOUNTAIN CITY, TEN­ NESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHIL­ DREN'S SERVICES No. 13-JV-35 ilFANFTTE JOHNSON AND inn in flirt Fifllds Tawnshia McFariand & Company, Inc, Publisher, of Jefferson has announced the promo­ tion of several employ­ ees. Kelly H. Elliott has been promoted to the position of manager of the design department at McFariand. A 2001 graduate of Appalachian State University (B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies), Elliott joined the company in 2008 with experience as a graphic artist and web designer, and continued as a cover designer after her 2011 promotion to Assistant Manager, Design Department. Elliott lives in Jefferson with her hus­ band, Shane, and daugh­ ter, Katie. Susan Kilby has been promoted to the posi­ tion of assistant manag­ ing editor at McFariand. She joined McFariand in 2002 as an editorial assistant and has most recently (since 2007) held the position of development editor. A 2002 gradu­ ate of Appalachian State University (B.S., English), Kilby lives in Lansing. Natalie Foreman has been promoted to the position of associate editor at McFariand. A 1997 graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz (B.A., English literature), she joined McFariand as an editorial assistant in 2004 with diverse work experience includ­ ing teaching English in Japan. Foreman lives in the West Jefferson area with her daughter, Ava. Founded in Jefferson in 1979 and employing 54 local individuals, McFariand is a leading scholarly and reference book publisher with approximately 6,000 titles to date. 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CALL NOW! 1-800-734-5524 "D O CO O O 3 �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, APRIL 15,2014 JEFFERSON POST Kids and families spring into spring at Spring Fest By Alan Bulluck abulliicktocivitasmedia.com The 29th Annual Spring Fest took place Saturday, April 12 at the Early Learning Center in West Jefferson, and it was well attended. The festival lasted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There were plenty of handson activities for children, a clay station and face painting, a student talent show, exhib­ its of Ashe County school students artwork, roving per­ formances and all sorts of food and drink. The Ashe County Library, Florence Thomas Art School, Farm Bureau Federation, Children's Development Services Agency, Keep Ashe Beautiful and the Blue Ridge Art Clan were among the community organizations [I with activity tables. The annual event is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council and funded by a grant from the N.C. Arts ! * m jfckAK k1 I toTMIuck can be reached at (336) Representatives from the Ashe County High School Future Farmers of America and a bubble-maker were among those present at the 29th Annual Spring Fest Saturday. April 12 at 846-7164 or on Twitter fcHbulluck. the Early Learning Center in West Jefferson. SECU Family House serves Winners of the 'Battle of the Books' 100th guest from Ashe from Blue Ridge Elementary Photo by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Third, fourth and fifth graders from Blue Ridge Elementary, local winners of the "Battle of the Books," were recognized by the Ashe County Board of Education at the board's April 7 meeting. In May 2013, Trina Sheets of Jefferson, traveled to Winston-Salem to stay with her mother who was receiv­ ing treatment at Wake Forest. Baptist Medical Center. For over a month, her mother was in the intensive care unit to repair two holes and prolapse valves in her heart. Almost a year later, the SECU Family House is serving its 100th family from Ashe County. The SECU Family House, a hospital hospitality house located in Winston-Salem, is a 45-bedroom facility that provides affordable lodging in a caring environment for patients and/or caregivers traveling to Winston-Salem for medical care. "Spending the day at the hospital is stressful," Sheets said. "Words can't describe what it means to have a place where you can wind down and refresh for the next day." Without the Family House, Sheets, like other Ashe County residents, said she would have faced the physical and financial toll of traveling back and forth to Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Trinia Sheets, whoposes for a seffie with her mother, was one of many Ashe County families that have been provided affordable lodging in Winston-Salem by the SECU Family House. Winston-Salem. "My mother was so com­ forted knowing that I was not on the road every day and that her family was safe and by her bedside every morning," she said. Sheets ;uid her family are not alone. Since opening in September 2011, the Family House has cared for patients and their caregivers from 82 North Carolina counties. Ashe County ranks No. 5 on the Family House's list of families served. The SECU Family House is specially designed to pro­ vide affordable, comfortable lodging for families and patients who are in WinstonSalem for medical treatment. It is a place where families who are already facing the heartache and distress of a serious illness away from home can receive support from caring staff and volun­ teers and share their experi­ ences with other families. catch it! The race is on @ Show off your Racing knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great prizes! Better Homes Furniture Co. i A0B o r TFW Largest Selection of Serta Bedding & La-Z-Boy Reclinere In the Area Fine Quality furniture Including Bedroom, Dim- '' free Removal of Old Betiding Free local Delivery aiwal aw|«y Uva •liffarawea 527 L Main |North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE SI KVfNC VSIttCOl NI V NORTH CAROUNASINCI. IW» www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. 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Page 3 ' SPORTS W 00 O m»* o CO o o o abulluck@civit3smedia.<om Violent acts such as physical and sexual assaults are down in Ashe County Schools, but drug and alcohol-related crimes increased from 2011-12 through last year. The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (N.C. DPI) released its 2012-13 Report of School Crime and Violence, earli­ er this month. The report documents the incidents of reportable acts of crime and violence in all 115 school districts across the state. According to a press release published by the N.C. DPI, "The total number of acts of school crime and violence was the lowest reported since 2008-09, while the num­ ber of students in N.C. public schools was at an all-time high — 1.5 mil­ lion." The state lists 16 crimi­ x X 5 o f # *• X ses up 2011-12. nal acts, which schools are required by law to report, that range from the most severe — mur­ der and rape — to the most benign — simple possession of drugs or alcohol. In 2012-13, there were a total of 33 reportable acts in ACS, and 3,167 students enrolled. That's four more acts and 64 more students than in -i$ $1.00 a Violence down, drug/alcohol o By Alan Bulluck •V < X X X X -4 X' • x w »ge5 FRIDAY. APRIL 18.2014 In county schools, according to DPI Low.42 n o t> x Parks and rec bball champs.... Page 6 Vol. 8J), Issue 31 r- * sunny. m "The high school has the highest number of incidents due to it having the most amount of stu­ dents," Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden said. •"We're doing our jobs." Holden said about N.C. DPI's transparency through making such sta­ tistics public. "We're not gonna try to hide any­ thing, not gonna misin­ form the public. We want them to know." In 2012-13, there were 20 reportable acts at Ashe County High School (ACHS), 12 at Ashe County Middle School (ACM), none at Blue Ridge Elementary, one at Mountain View Elementary and none at Westwood Elementary: • ACHS: One assault See CRIME | 8 1rinsing Aldermen visited by High Country Council of Governments Three sent to Ashe Memorial Hospital following wreck on Mt. Jefferson Road By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasn)edia.com KAMPN's Camp Cogger, located in Deep Gap, serves children with autism and their families during the month of July. April is Autism Awareness Month 1in 58 diagnosed in NC By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com April is Autism Awareness Month and with one in 58 children in the state diag­ nosed with the disorder, better awareness and understanding is urgently needed. "In NC, which was one of 11 states monitored through the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, the prevalence rate is one in 58 children," Director of Marketing and Communications for the Autism Society of NC (ASNC) David Laxton said. "This is an increase of 17 percent from the 2012 Wil Petty |Jefferson Post A wreck involving an Ashe County Transportation Authority Shuttle and late model GMC Yukon occurred at the intersection of Mt. Jefferson Road and Mt. Jefferson State Park road at approximately 11a.m. By Alan Bulluck and Wil Petty abulluck@civitasmedia.com/jpetty@civitasmedia.com Three passengers of an Ashe County Transport shuttle were injured and sent to Ashe County Memorial Hospital Tuesday, following a colli­ sion with a late model GMC Yukon SUV just after 11 a.m., according to West Jefferson Police Officer Randy Bundy. The accident took place at the intersection of Mt. Jefferson Road and Mt. Jefferson State Park Road in West Jefferson. Also impacted Was a stop sign at the intersection on Mt. Jefferson State Park Road. According to Bundy, the driver of the Yukon, Andrea Hicks, was travel­ ing west on Mt. Jefferson State Park Road when she failed to stop at the intersection of Mt. Jefferson Road and was hit broadside by the shuttle, driven by Jerry Osborne. Hicks went off the left side of the road, ran over a stop sign and was hit a second time by the shuttle. Bundy said three shuttle passengers were taken by ambulance to Ashe Memorial Hospital where they were treated and released. Responding units were: Ashe Rescue Squad, Blue Ridge Medical Transport, West Jefferson Police and the West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department. Alan Bulluck and WilPetty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter ttalbultuck and ©WilPetty. See AUTISM | 8 Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Volunteers from around the community were honored on Thursday, April 10, at the 2014 Ashe County Board of Commissioner's Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony at Ashe County High School. Board of Commissioners honors local volunteers Eight honored with Governor's Service Award By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Hard-working, dedicated volunteers from around the county were honored at the 29th annual Ashe County Commissioner's Volunteer of the Year awards ceremony on Thursday, April 10 at the Ashe County High School auditorium. In addition to commis­ sioners, in attendance were County Manager Sam Yearick, County Volunteer Coordinator Glenda Luther, members of the Chamber of Commerce and other members of the community. "I want to thank all the volunteers within our county for all they do throughout the year," Luther said. "We are very blessed in Ashe to have such wonderful people who have the desire to help others." Commissioners honored select individual and organi­ zation volunteers from seven categories. Individual catego­ ries included human service volunteer, individual commu­ nity volunteer, youth, senior citizen, and school/mentor volunteers. Organization categories included commu­ nity volunteer organization, church/religious volunteer or group and business volunteer involvement. The 2014 individual volun­ See ALDERMEN | 8 teer winners were: William Sands (human service), Edie Miller and Robert Poe (indi­ vidual community), Arianna Vannoy (youth), Dorothy Blay and Sylvia Miller (senior citi­ zen), Melody Rector, Mike Little and Micah Orfield (school/mentor). Organization winners were: Project Star (community), Bethany United Methodist Church (church/religious) and United Chemi-con (busi­ ness). Last year, Betty Ball, Joann . See AWARD I Members of the Lansing Board of Aldermen were visited by a rep­ resentative from the High Country Council of Governments during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 14. Phil Trew, the director of plan­ ning and development from the organization gave an update on what the High Country Council of Governments does and wanted to discuss the plans the town has underway for the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. "We're governed by a board of directors made up of one elected official from each of the 19 towns and seven counties," he said. Including Ashe, the High Country COG also covers Alleghany, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. Alderman Brenda Reeves is the representa­ tive for the town of Lansing, while Commissioner Judy Porter Poe rep­ resents Ashe County. The organization is funded with grants from the N.C. and Federal governments, as well as dues paid by local governments. "We help local governments do whatever they want help with," Trew said. Trew then spoke of the High Country Council of Governments' informal correspondence with Ann Rose, the head of Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD) about the PARTF grant and project sur­ rounding it. "I wanted it to formalize (this correspondence) in discussion," he said. "We work with the towns and the counties, and our method of communication is typically with a town or county manager or elect­ ed officials. We have groups and individuals like (GLAD) and main street groups and individuals of the town, chambers of commerce that get familiar with our services and contact us directly." Trew said he wanted to ensure that the town and GLAD were on the same page over the project, so his organization could be better fit to help. "We just want to make sure that what these outside individuals and agencies are calling us.to work on is in line with what the towns and counties want," he said. Trew suggested the Board have somebody he in correspondence as well as a way to keep everybody in tune with their work. The Board agreed to have all cor­ respondence between Rose and the High Country COG representatives be shared with members of the town government, per Trew's request. "Well that's a good idea, and we 8 Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Phil Trew of the High County Council of Governments attended the Lansing Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday. April 14 to discuss plans involving the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, AERIE 18,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held April 10, with the Honorable David V. Byrd presid­ ing. These decisions were handed down by the court: James Eric Bennett: (M) assault with a deadly weapon (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 150 days suspended sen­ tence, 24 months unsu­ pervised probation, 72 hours CWS $100 plus CC. No contact what­ soever with victim, not be within 500 feet of victim. (M) communi­ cating threats (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sen­ tence, 24 months unsu­ pervised probation. Richard A. Clark: (M) possession of methamphetamine, (M) pos­ session of drug para­ phernalia (M) posses­ sion of marijuana tip to 1/2 ounce (P) no con­ test (J) 90-96, 6 months supervised probation, 24 hours CWS $75 plus CC. Ricky Carroll Greer: (M) assault on a child under 12 (P) no con­ vised Vannoy engagement probation, pay $458.40 in restitution, 48 hours CWS, CC. Steven A. Steelman: (T) drive after consum­ ing (P) no contest (J) 30 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; -PJC: prayer test (J) guilty. 150 days suspended sentence, 1 day active credit time served, 18 months supervised probation, 48 hours CWS. Amanda R. Mallette: (M) resisting pub­ lic officer (P) no con­ test (J) PJC. 6 months supervised probation, 24 hours CWS, pay $110 plus CC. Brent Cecil Miller: (M) common law utter­ ing — 2 counts, 120 days suspended sen­ tence, 24 months super­ for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: con­ finement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: Mr. and Mrs. Tim Vannoy, of Jefferson are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Erica, to Matthew Carson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carson of Crumpler. Erica earned a master's degree in speech language pathology and a bachelor's degree in communication disorders with a minor in business from Appalachian State University. She is currently employed as a Speech Language Pathologist at Genesis Health Care. Matthew earned an associate degree in business administration from Wilkes Community College and is employed as a Horticulture Specialist at Appalachian State University. The couple will be married in Mouth of Wilson, Va., on Oct. 4, 2014. charges consolidated We the People of Ashe County to host discussion on Boone water intake ( TUUTCT/viL ? From the wife of Robert Keith Miller. I would like to thank Gillespie Church, Julie Wyatt,Ashelawn Funeral Home, Pond Mountain Fire Department, Ashe County Honor Guard, Sugar Grove Baptist Church, all of the Pallbearers, Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, and a very special thank you to AEV. Thank you to all the people who brought food and to Rex Darnell and the singers. Tammy Miller - By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com We the People of Ashe County will be hosting a discussion on the sub­ ject of the possibility of Boone taking water from the New River. "Our county commis­ sioners and community ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 22, 2013, Neustar, Inc., in its role as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), notified the Commission that the projected exhaust date for the 336 numbering plan area (NPA) code had been revised to second quarter 2016. In an earlier filed petition, in this docket, Neus­ tar requested that the Commission approve the Industry's recommended all-sen/ices distributed overlay relief plan for the 336 area code. TWO AREA CODES AND TEN-DIGIT DIALING Industry representatives have recommended a "distributed overlay" as the relief plan for the 336 area code. Under the recommended plan, a new area code would be assigned to cover or "overlay" the entire geographic area using the existing 336 area code boundary lines. This would result in two area codes for the same geographic area. The chief advantage of using an overlay relief plan is that existing telephone subscribers would not have to change area codes or telephone numbers. When telephone numbers in the 336 area code run out, new residential and business tele­ phone numbers for the area would be assigned from the new area code. The chief disadvantage of using an overlay relief plan is that all local calls dialed using seven digits today would have to be dialed using ten digits (336 + seven-digit telephone number or new area code + seven-digit telephone number). A Federal Communica­ tion Commission (FCC) regulation would require ten-digit dialing both between and within the 336 code and the new overlay area code. OTHER SOLUTIONS WERE CONSIDERED In Neustar's recent filing, three variations of a "geographic split" relief plan were also updated for consideration. Under these plans, the geographic area covered by the 336 area code would be split into two parts. Roughly half of the affected telephone subscribers would continue to be served through the 336 area code, and half would change to the new area code. Although ten-digit dialing would not be required with­ in the area codes, most seven-digit dialed calling routes that exist today in the 336 area code would become ten-digit dialed calling routes in both directions if they are split by the new area code boundary. The industry rejected all geographic split relief plans because of the necessity of changing the telephone numbers of a large num­ ber of subscribers, the difficulty of predicting growth for the two areas, and potential customer confusion as the area is divided into smaller pieces. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN HIGH POINT After carefully considering the updated information filed by Neustar, the Commission has determined that all affected subscribers should have an opportunity to express their views on the recommendation. Accordingly, the Commission will conduct a public-hearing to be convened in High Point, North Carolina, on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., High Point Courthouse - The Washington Courtroom, 505 East Green Drive, High Point, North Carolina 27261 and shall resume on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 10:00 a m, at the same location, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the matter of area code relief for the 336 area code. The evening hear­ ing on June 23, 2014 shall be conducted for the sole purpose of receiving testimony and comments from members of the public. Members of the public who are unable to attend the evening public hearing on June 23, 2014, will be allowed to testify on the morning of June 24, 2014. The Commission will receive testimony from all formal parties, including the industry participants, the Public Staff, Attorney General, and any other intervenors on June 24. The formal parties shall present a summary of their written comments and be prepared to respond to questions from the Commission. Persons desiring to send written statements to the Commission should submit their statement supporting the industry recommendation, or any alternative proposal, on or before June 27, 2014, and should include any information that those persons wish to be considered by the Commission in this matter. Interventions or state­ ments addressed to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Statements may also be faxed to (919) 733-7300. The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through the Execu­ tive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to: Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director - Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326, Fax: (919) 733-9565 The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and con­ suming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, III, Attorney General - State of North Carolina, Post Office Box 629, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 0629, Fax:(919)716-6757 leaders need to take a strong position to protect Ashe County interests in the New River water quality and flow," Donald Nelson, media represen­ tative for the organiza­ tion, wrote in an April 11 release. "Future develop­ ment of this project will effect the quality of life of all Ashe County resi­ dents, especially farmers, cattlemen, local wildlife, tourists and full time residents using the New River for recreational purposes." The discussion will take place at 6 p.m. on April 22, at the Faith Fellowship Church in West Jefferson. The main speaker will be Frank Packard, a Todd resident who has followed the sub­ ject closely. "Mr. Packard has been very interested in this issue for a long time," Nelson said. "He has been to many meetings over the issue. He was sug­ gested to be the person to come and be the main discussant." Nelson said Packard will discuss the subject for approximately 30 minutes. Afterward, the meeting will be open for a public discussion. GREAT VALUE, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE It feels good to not think about auto insurance. When you feel you're protected wherever you go, why worry? As a Nationwide Insurance* member, you'll get great value and an agent who really gets to know you. We put members first, because we don't have shareholders". Give us a call today to discover the value one company to protect all the things yc sting Join me in West Jefferson. Andy Patton 425 East 2nd St. 846-4196 Nationwide' (8^ • Insurance Nationwide is On Your Side.' Many of the concerns would come from Boone taking up to four million gallons daily from the New River. During dry weather seasons, it could affect the amount of water flow­ ing through the county and could affect tourism from people visiting the recreational facilities. In the release, Nelson said the issue "cuts across social, economic and political boundaries." "I think the consensus now is to go forward," Nelson said. "They will have to get more permis­ sions from officials and property owners along the (New) River." Nelson said the public and political candidates are invited to attend the discussion. In addition, he believes the candidates and current commission­ ers alike need to present their views on the issue. "I think it is an issue the primary commis­ sioner candidates need to address," he said. "What do they think about it?" For more informa­ tion about the meeting and the organization, go online to: www.wethepeopleofashecounty.com/ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Donna SHUMATE 20 YRS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE IN CIVAL and fr f CRIMINAL MATTERS For District Court Judge Paid lor by the Committee to Elect Donna Shumate Judge * * * * * * * * * * * * ^ �JEFFERSON POST Catchlight Gallery to feature high school photography HOWARD BILL YEARICK By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Wil Petty] Jefferson Post The Catchlight Gallery in West Jefferson will be hosting a reception for student photographers from Ashe County High School on April 27. The gallery has set up a space specifically for students to showcase their photographs. come in and chat with them." The new exhibit will be a year-round and the photos will be rotated and changed out throughout the year. The gallery plans to potentially host more receptions as more students go through the class, but are using this first reception as a stepping stone. "As new material (from the students) becomes avail­ able, we will simply put new stuff in there and put old stuff out," Seelig said. Weatherwax said the students are "really psyched" about the exhibit and hopes the Ashe County commu­ nity will come out for the reception. "We're hoping because it is for the local kids, we're working with the High School so they have a place to exhibit their photography." Weatherwax said. "We're hoping it will attract local interest to what the kids are doing at the school." In addition, Weatherwax said the students' artwork will be for sale at the gallery and they will get 100 percent of the sales from it. Catchlight Gallery is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. In the summer months, the gallery will be open for longer hours and for more days. Mr. Howard Billy Yearick, better known as "Bill" of West Jefferson, passed away Sunday eve­ ning, April 13. 2014, k at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was 88. M r . Yearick was born in Ashe County on Thursday, Sept. 24, 1925, to the late Samuel and Betty Sturgill Yearick. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from the Jefferson Barber Shop, where he worked as a bar­ ber. He was a member of North Beaver Baptist Church. He was also preced­ ed in death by a son, Johnny Howard Yearick; three brothers, Johnny Yearick, James Yearick and Richard Yearick; and a sister, Virginia Card. Mr. Yearick is sur­ vived by his wife, Willie Mae Osborne Yearick, of 65 years of marriage; a two sons, Karlton Jesse Yearick and wife, Vickie, of West Jefferson and Kenneth Howard Yearick Tractor Supply Company, National 4-H Council launch spring Paper Clover Campaign TRACTOR SUPPLY C& $19" DISH! dish AutoHop commercial skipping* YES The most HD channels YES FREE Installation in up to 6 rooms ' YES NO NO •Feature mult be enabledby cuitomer All offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification. "Savings applies to AT120and AT120+ with HO programming. 2 year commitment and credit qualification. Discount applied to first yeat of servke in formof promotional credits plus freeHD for Life whichis a S10/mo credit. Coll Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50% 1-800-401-1670 Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 n, Mack Daniel "Danny" Ordaya, Tommy Ordaya; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Wayne Jones. Burial followed in Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service. Flowers will be appre­ ciated, or memorials may be made to Interim Health Care Hospice, 155 Deacon Tiller Court, Duncan, SC 29334 or Gideon's International, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Gore's arrangements. DAVIS GRAY Matthews; stepson Daryl Gray of Maiden; two step­ daughters, Judy Gray of Maiden and Rita Gray of Columbus, Ga.; five grandchildren, Jon ward, Jordan Seagle, Keesha McCall, Andy Hurst, and Jamie Mitchem; and five great-grandchildren, Gavin Green, Carleigh Green, Brooke Mitchem, Autumn Mitchem, and Landon Hurst. Her funeral service were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Goss officiating. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of America, 4530 Park Road. Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28209. Warlick Funeral Home is serving the Gray family. Josh Bingham recognized as March 2014 student of the month LARGEST CABLE PROVIDERS YES Lowest All-Digital prices nationwide miCTV and wife, Marylee, of Spruce Pine; a brother, Joe Yearick, of Delaware; two grandsons, Kenton Yearick and Peyton Yearick; two granddaugh­ ters, Jessica Yearick and Kendra Yearick; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Miller and Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military rites. The family received friends on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to; North Beaver Baptist Church Rebuild Fund, c/o Jessica Yearick, 278 Country Mountain Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Pallbearers will be Kenton Yearick, Peyton Yearick, Cody Jordan, Glenn Phillips, Jack Mock and Steven Miller. You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. GLENNA VAUGHT GORE Mrs. Glenna Vaught Gore of Crumpler in the Chestnut Hill Community died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at her daughter's home in South Carolina. She was 92. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty Mrs. Gore was born Jan. 2, 1922 in Winding Gulf, W.Va., to Charles Thomas and Virgie Ratcliff Vaught. Mrs. Gore was preceded in death by her parents, between April 23 - May Tractor Supply 4 for $1 or more during brother; Thomas Eugene Company (TSC), in part­ checkout. All funds raised Vaught; and her husband nership with the National 4-H Council, recently will be used to support James Mack Gore. Mrs. Gore was a mem­ 4-H youth development announced the launch program activities in ber of New River Baptist of its spring 2014 Paper the communities where Church where she served Clover Campaign. Tractor Supply stores are for many years as Sunday TSC, the largest retail school secretary. She was TSC and Del's Feed and located. farm and ranch supply grams across the country "We were so thrilled by an auxiliary member of store chain in the United through the Paper Clover Food Supply customers States, raised more than campaigns over the last have the opportunity to the results of last year's the local veteran groups purchase paper clovers Paper Clover Campaign, and she volunteered with $3.2 million for 4-H pro- four years. and with the help of our several community orga­ dedicated customers we nizations. Mrs. Gore is survived hope to meet and exceed by two daughters, Joyce that goal this year," said John Wendler, senior vice Hartsoe and husband president of Marketing David of Pauline, S.C., for TSC. "Partnering Terri Snow and husband with 4-H gives us the Garry of Crumpler; five opportunity to enhance grandchildren, James D. our store's communities Hartsoe, Lori Hartsoe and provide support to Sumner, Brandon Snow, local organizations." MELBA JEAN In just four years, across Promotional 48 states, the TSC 4-H Melba Jean Davis Gray prices Paper Clover Campaign of Jefferson died on starting at only... has provided more than Friday, April 2014. $2 million to 4-H across She was 74. the country. The effort M r s . has provided direct sup­ Gray was port for local camps, born Sept. after-school programs 7, 1939, for 12 months and other activities, and Not eligible with Hopper or in Geneva IPad 2 offer has granted scholarships County, to these events that youth Ala., to can explore their inter­ the late ests in everything from animal science to robot­ W o l f o r d and Cora ics. S m i t h "This event marks the fourth year of collabora­ Davis. In addition to her par­ tion with Tractor Supply Company," said Jennifer ents, she was also pre­ Sirangelo, president ceded in death by her ASKABOUT and CEO, National 4-H husband, James Grover KIMSSKHD Council. "This contin­ Gray; and three brothers, OVER 30 PREMIUM SAME DAY ued relationship provides Wesley Davis, Kenneth INTERNET MOVIE CHANNELS^ INSTALLATION AS LOW AS .... us with the necessary Davis, and Billy Davis. IN UP TO 6 ROOMS HB0 tss&S* She worked as a hair­ resources to manage and ©WTIME. start strengthen our 4-H orga­ stylist. CALL TODAYFor 3 months. mo She is survived by a INSTALLED TODAY! nizations across the U.S." Tractor Supply son, Jim Ward and wife Company is located Michelle of Fredricksburg, at 630 South Main St., Va.; a daughter, Jo Tiffany NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO Wells and husband Fred of Jefferson. THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK UP PAGE 3 OBITUARIES Reception to be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 Catchlight Gallery is now providing space in its gal­ lery for Ashe County High School students taught by photography teacher Shane Greene. "I thought this would be a great place for the kids there to showcase some of the work that they are doing," said Martin Seelig, co-owner of the West Jefferson gallery. A reception for the students will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at the Catchlight Gallery in West Jefferson. There, the students will be able to discuss their works over refreshments. "Shane's going to be there and the kids that have their photographs hanging will be there," Seelig said. "It will be a show and tell for them." The idea for the new exhibit came when Seelig saw the students were not using digital printing for their photography. "I have worked with Shane and I knew what he was doing with the students there," Seelig said. "They print their own stuff. It's all wet lab and it is not digital stuff." Ashe County High School still uses wet lab tech­ niques, which means the students print their own pho­ tographs in a dark room. This is different from digital shooting, which is done entirely through cameras and computer software. In addition, his co-owner and wife, Wendy Weatherwax said Catchlight Gallery provides oppor­ tunities for the students to continue developing their craft. "We have 17 photographers that have their work in our gallery, and these students have access to them because (the photographers) donate their time behind the counter," Weatherwax said. "If there's someone they want to talk to specifically, then the kids can FRIDAY, APRIL 18,2014 J f —,1— CXiLjll "r*"u" ACTfTUDI Ashe County High School senior Josh Bingham (center) stands wtth Ashe County Ford sales manager Scott Rowan (right) and Wilkes Community College collision repair instructor Gary Bare (left). Bingham was recently rec­ ognized as the Ashe County Ford and Kevin Cain's Snap-on Tools March 2014 Student of the Month. He has taken six collision repair and other automotive classes and plans to pursue a career In boat mechanics and underwater welding after graduation. Submitted Photo Jefferson Post * �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 OUR VIEW 'Southern J ustice' offers one aspect of county reality Let's be honest; when it was announced sev­ eral months ago that a film crew representing the National Geographic Channel was in Ashe County filming the daily interactions between the public and the sheriff's department, did you really think the scenes recorded would be a rosy portrayal of traditional life here? Of course not. Did you imagine the scenes of law enforce­ ment officers performing their daily, and occasion­ ally dangerous, duties in keeping the citizenry safe would be education­ al? Perhaps, but that, of course, would depend on your definition of educa­ tional. The sneak peeks of the upcoming NatGeo series "Southern Justice," which includes segments filmed of the Sullivan County, Tenn., and Ashe County's sheriffs' offic­ es, offer exactly what one would expect when depicting a "day in the life" of professional law enforcement officers; highly-trained and dedi­ cated men and women who come to work each day knowing they will routinely face situations that will test their wits, compassion, courage and humor, to carry out their often difficult duties. For those of us who focus on all that's good about Ashe County, and that's nearly all of us, the scenes will occasion­ ally be uncomfortable to watch - even embarrass­ ing. You can be sure that local residents' lives spiraling out of control as a result of drugs, alcohol and economic circum­ stances, often beyond their control, will be on display in a way that will only reinforce the negative, and inaccurate, stereotype found all too often in the national media about the people who call the Appalachia region home. As those of us here know, we are a hard-work­ ing, tough, resourceful and deeply spiritual peo­ ple that strive day in and day out to try and do the next best thing for our families, friends and community. It might be argued the decision by the sheriff and approval from the county commissioners to enter into an agreement with the film produc­ tion company was not sufficiently thought out. It can also be argued that the long-term con­ sequences of the poten­ tially negative image of Ashe County and its resi­ dents wasn't sufficiently considered. To use an old cliche, that horse is out of the barn. This fall, when the show begins its week­ ly run on the NatGeo Channel, most county residents must be pre­ pared for the unfortu­ nate, but expected, negative observations and comments from others — a reality of today's digitally-con­ nected world. However, we're tough and resil­ ient and know that what the rest of America sees isn't a completely accu­ rate depiction of Ashe County life. Lashing out at others will only con­ firm the inaccurate ste­ reotype. Those of us here can also take comfort in knowing that the film crew could have chosen any place in this great country and found the same tragedy, despair and dysfunction, but perhaps, without the respectful and compas­ sionate behavior our law enforcement profession­ als exhibited. But in most ways, we're no different, except that our uncomfortable reali­ ties will be offered for all to see without the bal­ ance of offering a closer look at all that is good here. Civitas Media. 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He tries to prevent the burden when we met veterans of the wars in of the killing from destroying one of Afghanistan or Iraq veterans. his men. They can be foigiven if they think In "Bodies," we learn the mechanics of handling the corpses of "Thanks for your service" Marines and insurgents. is an incomplete thank you, an insincere and hol­ Then, we see and feel low expression, showing a how these experiences destroyed the narrator's lack of understanding and relationship with the only real appreciation of what girl he ever loved. these men and women had been through. In "OIF" (Operation Iraqi Freedom) the nar­ So how can we appreci­ rator is a Marine paymas­ ate what they have done, ter, a non-combat, rela­ if we have no idea about tively safe role. But on his their real experiences? way to distribute funds, There is help. In an explosive device 12 beautifully written destroys his armored and poignant stories vehicle, wounds him, and in a new book titled Martin kills his assistant. Why "Redeployment," Iraq vet­ on One his assistant and not him? eran Phil Klay's readers The question haunts him. experience vicariously a In what The Washington Post calls variety of different situations in Iraq and in the multiple challenges veterans the book's "richest and most realized" story, "Money As a Weapons System," face at home. In the title story, "Redeployment," a civilian economic development offi­ a Marine, newly-returned to Camp cer comes to understand how most of Lejeune, compares a shopping trip to the aid he directs goes to corruption Wilmington to his recent high-risk, and waste. attention-demanding patrol down the In "Prayer in the Furnace," the read­ streets of a city in Iraq. er must step into the uneasy shoes of a "FARGO" brings its reader into the Marine chaplain. After his expressions bloody, dangerous job of clearing city of concern about the unconscionable blocks, house by house, dead insurgent conduct of some officers and policies by dead insurgent, wounded Marine are ignored, he adjusts uncomfortably by wounded Marine. to the realities of war. In "After Action Report," a lance "Psychological Operations," though corporal takes responsibility, credit or dismissed by a reviewer for The blame, for killinga youthful Iraqi insur­ Guardian, was one of my favorites. A returning vet enrolls at Amherst College where he meets another one of the few black students there. She challenges his participation in the war. He tells her with a combination of pride and shame how he tricked a group of insurgents into their deaths. His loudspeaker messages, falsely asserting that his Marines were sexu­ ally humiliating the insurgents' wives, daughters and sisters, provoke them to charge out of their safe hiding places into certain death from Marine Corps firepower. In "War Stories," a wounded vet's face is so severely mangled that he knows he will never again be able to pick up a beautiful woman in a bar. In "Unless It's a Sucking Chest Wound," a Marine veteran follows the struggles of his former Marine col­ leagues while he wrestles with the temptation of joining a high-paying job as a lawyer in a high-pressure New York law firm. An artillery gunner in "Ten Kliks South" agonizes over the uncertain results of his unit's barrage on a dis­ tant target, not knowing whether to celebrate or be ashamed of the likely resulting deaths. After you've read a few of these stories, your "Thank Yous" to veter­ ans will be even more heart felt and sincere. D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNCTV. This week's guest is Robert Inman, author of "The Governor's Lady." Choice program deserves defense Liberal activists may In education, both federal fume, and left-wing editori­ and state governments pro­ alists may grind their teeth, vide financial assistance to but legislative leaders are children who attend childgoing to defend their 2013 care centers and preschools, opportunity as well as to scholarship bill students who against lawsuits attend colleg­ by the teacher es and univer­ union and other sities. Their special interests. families are Senate leader free to choose Phil Berger, from among House Speaker public and Thorn Tillis, private provid­ House Speaker ers of these Pro Tern Skip educational Stam (the main services, with architect of the nary a peep John Hood program), and out of the John Locke Foundation usual left-wing other leaders suspects. won't be defending school choice What makes because they oppose pub­ elementary and secondary lic education. They won't education a proper excep­ be defending school choice tion to this rule? Nothing. because some national The only distinction is that organization told them to. district-run public schools They won't even be defend­ have until recently enjoyed ing school choice because it a monopoly. They simply enrages their political adver­ don't want to give it up. saries, though perhaps that's It was no surprise that the a side benefit. North Carolina Association No, North Carolina's of Educators and other political leaders are defend­ groups filed suit to block ing opportunity scholar­ implementation of the new ships for at-risk and disabled voucher program for the students because it's the 2014-15 school year. They right thing to do. worry that once thousands In virtually no other of low-income children case are recipients of a are enrolled in schools of government-funded service choice, it would be political­ forbidden from choosing ly disastrous to strip them providers that best meet of their choice later on. their needs. No one tells It came as more of a Medicare patients what hos­ surprise, however, when pitals they must visit. No Superior Court Judge one tells food-stamp recipi­ Robert Hobgood granted ents where they must shop. the union its desired injunc­ tion and issued a poorly reasoned decision about the case. As Institute for Justice attorneys represent­ ing potential voucher ben­ eficiaries argued in their own appeal of Hobgood's decision, the injunction "was granted based on obvious misrepresenta­ tions of the North Carolina Constitution, misrepresen­ tations so plain that neither group of plaintiffs could cite any North Carolina prec­ edents on point." Indeed, the closest thing to a precedent that any­ one has been able to find, a North Carolina Supreme Court decision in 1979 in a case called Hughey v. Cloninger, is helpful rather than harmful to the school choice cause. The case arose when Gaston County began appropriating local tax dollars to the Dyslexia School of North Carolina, a private institution serv­ ing students whose special needs were not being met by their public schools. A plaintiff sued to stop the county subsidy, a position that the Supreme Court ulti­ mately agreed with — but not, the justices concluded, because taxpayer funding of private education was unconstitutional. Instead, the Court observed that the General Assembly had already authorized "educa­ tional expense grants" to North Carolina families of special-needs students attending private schools. Because counties have only the budgetary authority granted to them by the state, Gaston County couldn't ini­ tiate a direct subsidy of the school in question, because the legislature had already expressed its preference for a voucher mechanism. Has anything happened since 1979 — any con­ stitutional amendment or interpretation — that makes "educational expense grants" illegal? If so, why didn't the teacher union and its allies say so in their legal arguments? If not, why wasn't their case, or at least their requested injunction, dismissed outright? Whether Attorney General Roy Cooper does the job or legislative leaders hire counsel to do it for him, North Carolina's opportu­ nity-scholarship program must be defended all the way to the Supreme Court. Its existence doesn't threat­ en the existence or domi­ nance of public schools, just as legislative tuition grants for private colleges don't threaten the existence of UNC and Smart Start grants for private preschools don't threaten the existence of public ones. What the program does is give parents more choices. Who's against that — and why? Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www johnlocke.org. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 FRIDAY, APRIL 18,2014 True love comes from God, scriptures We know that God is love; He created love; and He set before us the greatest example of love by giving us His own Son, Jesus Christ, —— to die for our sins, so that we can be His children forev­ er. We find love in the Scriptures 280 times. Love — true love — trumps everything. God first loved us. He set forth rules and regulations because of His love for us, so that His people would have the guidelines to Leila walk in His pathway. If we truly love God first and foremost in our hearts and minds, then obedience to His way is what we want. We want to be pleas­ ing to Him. Under the Old Testament laws, God provided for love to prevail over the standard laws. God put love first. His com­ mandments were given in love, so that we would know how to stay in the right fellowship —— with Him. During Old Testament times, if a servant was treated with love and kindness, when the time came for him to be freed, he might not want to leave. He had rights to make a choice. "And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my chil­ dren; I will not go Harris out free: Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever." (Ex 21:5-6). What a testimony of love given and love received, for the servant to prefer to stay a servant rather than go out in freedom and try to make it on his own. David loved God so much that he became a man after God's own heart. He knew that the love of God could and would prevail against any evil. "O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD." (Psa 31:23-24). Jesus instructed us to love God and our neighbor. "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Matt 22:37-39). This was not a new com­ mandment; it was a quote from the Old Testament in Deut 6:5 and Lev 19:18, when He was asked which of the command­ ments was the greatest. Jesus wants us to understand that love triumphs over everything. When we open our ears and lis­ ten to the message of the Bible, that God is love and He loves us; when we open our hearts and let the love God has for us flow through to others; then we can open our eyes and see His love all around us. We tend to forget that God does not expect us to be per­ fect. He expects us to partake of His love and give it to others even when we err because of our human nature while doing something out of love for God, we are more likely to make God smile, rather than invoke His wrath. We do make a mess of things in our lives, espe­ cially when we try to go out on our own (away from God), but when we try to do things that are pleasing to our Father, He notices. If our hearts are in the right place — focused on God, then He will encourage us and smile upon us. God looks at our hearts and sees when we are trying to do good (but are making a mess), and He, the Creator God, can give us whatever we need to be successful for Him. We have nothing ourselves to offer God except our love and obedi­ ence, yet we are fully autho­ rized to ask Him to provide all that we "need" in order to do something for Him. "Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." (Jude 1:21). God is love and He is easy to love. Jesus gave His life for us, because He loved us before we ever knew Him. Especially dur­ ing this Easter season, show His love to others; help others to see that Jesus loves them too. Don't let His sacrifice as the Perfect Lamb of God go unnoticed. CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays in April 10:30 a.m. "Heaven is for Real" The adult Sunday School class of Chestnut Hill Methodist Church, 604 Martin Gambill Road, will begin a study of near-death experiences and compar­ ing them with scripture. The first part is based on the book "Heaven is for Real," which is coming out as a movie around Easter. The study will start this Sunday and run through April. For more information, call 336-9829056. Ebenezer Community Church welcomes you for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship ser­ vices begin at 11 a.m. The church is located off Roe Hunt Road, Laurel Springs. Pastor David Jones and congregation invite you to attend. April 18 12 p.m. Ashe Ministerial Association Holy Week Worship Services. All are invit­ ed to attend Holy Week worship services at First Baptist Church of West Jefferson. Services begin at noon and will be fol­ lowed by a soup and sandwich luncheon in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for the the lunch. A free-will offering will be taken up each day. This year the offering will support New Beginning. New Beginnings is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the life of children who are deemed by Social Services to be in need of removal from their present home. All neces­ sary items are provided to keep the child on a par with his/her contem­ poraries. This includes clothing, personal items, books, school supplies, etc. We hope you will join us for this unique time of worship and fellowship. 7 p.m. A Night of Hope Service will be held at Bald Mountain Baptist. This will be a great time to focus on what Jesus did for us on the cross through a time of worship, prayer, and a message about the The Cross from Dr. Billy Graham. Everyone please plan to attend and bring someone with you that is lost or far from God. For more information, call the church office at 877-1550. 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Cross and Everyday Life Secret Church Simulcast by David Piatt will be held at Friendship Baptist Church. The cost is $10 per person for the study guide. Pastor Rev. Russell Hart invites you to attend. April 19 2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Midway Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Steve LeaShomb invites you to attend. 2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Orion Baptist Church. You are invited to attend. April 19 - 21 Ashe Baptist Association Office and Ashe Really Cares will be closed to observe Easter Celebration. April 20 7 a.m. Communion Sunrise Service will be held at Orion Baptist Church. Breakfast to fol­ low. A cantata "Glory in the Cross" will be pre­ sented at the 11 a.m. wor­ ship service. Rev. Michael Carter and congregation invite you to attend. 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Ebenezer Community Church in Laurel Springs. Breakfast will be served in fellowship hall follow­ ing the service. Pastor David Jones and con­ gregation invite you to attend both the sunrise service and the 10 a.m. worship service as well. 7 a.m. Easter Sunday Service will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church on Mulatto Mountain Road in West Jefferson. Sunrise service will be begin at 7 a.m. with Rev. Chris Goodman as the guest speaker. Breakfast will be served in the fellowship hall. Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m., with preach­ ing to follow at 10 a.m. Pastor Johnny Goodman and the congregation invite everyone to join us in this wonderful Easter celebration. 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Breakfast will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Regular Sunday services will follow with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and the congre­ gation invited everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church, with breakfast to follow the service. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church Smethport Independent Baptist Church 336-877-2801 194 and 88 West. Smefhporf. NC Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Barnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 1670 Ml. Jeffcnon Rd.. Wert Jaflenon. NC 28694 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual ft Contemporary Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rov. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English & 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times * Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. www.mldwaybopfliliK.org Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) Holy Trinity Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School § 11:00 Morning Worship Glandala Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 First Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Roland ft McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wldiiidoy Night MM Study - 7:00p.m. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am 110:45 am Sunday Evening Worthla - 6:00 pat Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6:30 pm Baldmountainchurch.org Email: Baldmountaln@>hybe«t.com ' Church 877-IS50 :4S a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 1:00 a.m. Sunday ' WonMp Service S <:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Sarvkt >:00 p.m. Monday • T.I.A.M. 9:00 a • Joy In the Morning :00 p.i Prayer Meeting Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 49S Highway 194 South Worship H:00 a.m. Evening WonMp - 6:00 p.m. Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church (336) 246-4764 Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM Morning WonMp -11:00 a.m. West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church I9S7 US Hwy 221 N. Jeffmon. NC Rev. Will Keyword Reverend Phil Arnold (336) 246-2012 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 336-846-7445 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Pastor Steven LeaShomb Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:10 p.m. "And He lad them as far at to Bethany... 2 Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. j; and He Messed them" lube 24: SO Missions Building by Faith Promise Big Fluffs Baptist Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville NC Pastor, Chris Cox Pastor: Kevin Morgan Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (All Stars for Jesus) | Everyone Welcome! K 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship • 0:15 AM T CXI shall have no other «K S before me VI Thou shalt not lull Thou shalt not commit adultry VIII lyj [ —-, ' 1 2S © Dr Pepper Bottling Company VANNOY CONSTRUCTION Compliments of I VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY — The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street West Jefferson 246-4591 H&W Oil Company » | 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY The Mountain Village Shopping Center 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson Jefferson, NC 246-9969 336-246-4155 Mon. - Sat.: Thou shalt not steal M IX Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor - Honor thi) fatKer jit. , 8:30AM - 5:30PM 3 Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 continuing the wort of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together VII 'V ¥ Peak Creek Worship Service: 11 AM I Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy j 846-7481 Sunday SchooMO AM ( Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy GOP in vain J 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson £ T hi>u shalt not malce unto thee any gravenimage Jfcf See CHURCH ) ' ' 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 : 7' �FRIDAY, APRIL 18,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Nathan I lain. Sports Writer (386) H46-7164 nham@civita.sinedia.eom Youth wrestlers attend ACMS camp By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Young wrestlers from differ­ ent parts of the High Country came to Ashe County Middle School last Saturday for a oneday wrestling seminar hosted by professional MMA and wrestling coach, Jeff Bedard. Kids from elementary school up through middle school and even a few high school wres­ tlers from Wilkes County made the trip up the mountain to be coached up by one of the best known wrestling coaches in the United States. "I was blessed to have Coach Jeff Bedard (left) and Alex Wray show Bedard, a good friend of mine, to come up here and do this the technique for one way to take down camp for me," said Alex Wray, an opponent who is the head coach of the Bedard is the lead trainer middle school wrestling team at Compound Wrestling just as well as the Ashe County Mat outside of Atlanta, Ga. Athletes Monsters. that have wrestled there have Wrestlers spread out through made it to the top form of the the gym and worked on several sport whether it is making it to different takedown techniques, the UFC or having a shot at the defensive techniques and wres­ United States Olympic Team. tling holds. Bedard has been a part of it all. Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Several young wrestlers watch and listen closely as Coach Bedard and Coach Wray talk and demonstrate wrestling techniques. "I don't think people realize how big of a deal it is to have Coach Bedard up here in Ashe County doing this camp for me," added Wray. Bedard was a two-time AllAmerican at Carson-Newman University and has more than 25 years of experience in wrestling and MMA. Bedard coached 27 All-Americans and two national champions in seven years as a college head coach. Young wrestlers who attend­ ed the all-day training session learned a lot about what it takes to succeed in the sport. Coach Bedard pointed out the importance of being aggressive and willing to take a few risks to get takedowns and work for the pin while not being afraid to give up points in some situ­ ations. "If you take me down, then good for you. That just means I need to work harder and take you down at least two times," Bedard told the eager wres­ tlers. You can learn more about Coach Bedard and Compound Wrestling at their website, http://cmptrained.com/. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 o r on Twitter @NathanHam87 Softball drops two MVAC games Trout fishing waters scored. Caitlin Shepherd added two hits, two RBI's and The Lady Husky soft- three runs scored. Lakyn ball team lost a pair of Rutledge had two hits, home games last week, two RBI's and scored first to West Wilkes and twice and Madison then to Alleghany. Huffman scored twice West Wilkes 17, Ashe 0 and reached base three Blaekhawk a c e times. Courtney Lackey allowed Ashe got its lone hit just one hit in four innings on a double from senior and retired nine Ashe bat­ Sloan Elliott. ters on strikes to record Abigail Miller took the win on the mound. the loss after giving up Lackey had a good night eight runs with only one at the plate as well with of those earned on six three RBI's and two runs hits and four walks. The ready for anglers ^she golfers take fifth in two tourneys By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com rt V* ' - Submitted Photo I Jefferson Post Ru Nathan Mam By Nathan Ham nham@cmtasmedia.com All 15 of the eligible streams for fish stocking in Ashe County have been stocked with brook, rain­ bow and brown trout at once already, and with sev­ eral more months to go, the N.C. Wildlife Commission has released the number of trout that will be placed these bodies of water during the year. About 103 miles of streams and rivers in Ashe were stocked this year by hatcheries. The largest such body of water is the North Fork of the New River, which makes up 20 miles of the trout-stocked waters in the county and is stocked from the Watauga County line to Sharp Dam. At the end of April, the North Fork will have already been stocked with nearly 5,600 trout. Overall, the North Fork will have 12,725 trout placed into the water by the end of trout season. The most heavily stocked portion of water will be Helton Creek near the Virginia line that flows into the New River. That eightmile stretch of water already has 7,500 trout stocked and will have well over 20,000 by the end of the fishing year. Overall, 72,737 trout will be stocked into these waters across the county. The other 13 troutstocked water details are: Big Laurel Creek Currently -1,488 trout Total by end of season 2,474 Three Tbp Creek (North Fork of New River to bridge on SR 1100) Currently - 2,600 trout Total by end of season 5,300 Big Horse Creek (SR 1363 at Mud Creek con­ fluence to intersection of SR 1353 and SR 1324 in Lansing) Pirmontk/ - 2,700 Currently _ O 700 Total by end of season 4,850 Big Horse Creek (From SR 1324 bridge inLansing to North Fork of New River) Currently - 3,350 Total by end of season 8,375 Buffalo Creek (Headwaters to N.C. 194/N.C. 88 and SR 1131) Currently - 500 Total by end of season -700 South Fork of New River (Todd Island Park) Currently -1,800 Total by end of season 4,500 North Beaver Creek (Headwaters on N.C. 163 to South Fork of New River) Currently - 400 Total by end of season -500 Old Fields Creek (N.C. 194 in Baldwin to SR 1111) Husky defense committed four errors behind Miller. Alleghany 12, Ashe 3 Alleghany scored five runs in the first three innings on the way to a win over Ashe on Friday night. Jenna Eisner pitched all seven innings for the victory and allowed three runs on five hits with eight strikeouts. Miller took the loss, allowing 12 runs (seven earned) with five strike­ outs. Eisner helped her own cause by knocking in a pair of runs and getting three hits. Faith Reeves had a homerun and two RBI's while Casey Hamm scored three times. Elliott had a good day at the plate for the home team with three RBI's and two hits. Sam Bowlin had a hit and a run scored, as did Cierra Sawyer. The Lady Huskies hold a record of 1-8. •Nathan Ham canbe reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 J By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com In a pair of very com­ petitive conference match­ es, the men's golf team has finished in fifth place each time on the links. On April 10 at Mountain Aire Golf Course, Alleghany came away with the win. The Trojans shot 164 as a team, good enough for a three-shot victory over Wilkes Central. Elkin took third place with a score of 170. Starmount was fourth with a 171 and Ashe was fifth with a team total of 183. East Wilkes (191), West Wilkes (201) and North Wilkes (208) rounded out the rest of the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference teams. Elkin's Josiah Blevins fired a 36 to have the top score of the afternoon. Dylon Wooten from Alleghany finished two shots back in second and Wilkes Central's Zach Caudill finished three strokes back. Hunter Maines (Alleghany) and Chandler Metz (Wilkes Central) finished in a tie for fourth with a score of 40. There was a four-way tie for sixth place between Starmount golfers Nick Gunnell and Brady Hunter, West Wilkes' Andrew Cheek and Wilkes Central's Geoff Edwards. All four golfers finished five shots back with a 41. Ashe's top performances came from Abel Warner and Jacob Worley who both shot a 44. Caleb Carter finished with a 47, Ethan Warner shot 48, Brandon Badger shot a 50 and Zach Lawrence also ended up with a 50. Monday's match at Oakwoods Country Club was just as competitive with Elkin winning the match with a team score of 169, two shots better than sec­ ond place Alleghany and seven shots ahead of Wilkes Central. Starmount (177) was fourth and Ashe's score of 181 was good enough for fifth. East Wilkes (193), West Wilkes (199) and North Wilkes (216) com­ pleted the team scores. Blevins was once again the individual winner after he shot a 38. Elkin's Cory Anderson was second, one shot back and Cheek placed third, two shots behind. Gunnell was fourth with a 41 and four golfers finished in a tie for fifth. Edwards finished with a 42 as did Caudill. Hunter shot a 42 and Alleghany's Austin Hawkins had the Trojan top score with a 42. Wooten shot a 43 and teammate Tanner Rutherford finished with the same score in a tie for ninth. A. Warner and Worley led the Husky golfers with scores of 44. Lawrence had a 46, E. Warner a 47, Carter a 53 and Badger a 56. 'Nathan Ham can be reachedat (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Industrial League champs Currently - 400 Total by end of season -600 Cranberry Creek (Alleghany County line to South Fork of New River) Currently - 2,500 Total by end of season 5,313 Nathan's Creek (N.C. 221 bridge to SR 1602 bridge) Currently - 500 Total by end of season -675 Peak Creek (Blue Ridge Parkway to TVout Lake) Currently -1,150 Total by end of season 1,625 TVout Lake Currently -1,000 Total by end of season 3,500 Roan Creek (Headwaters on SR 1625 to N.C 88 at Wagoner) Currently - 600 Total by end of season - 1,000 •Nathan Ham canbe reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Submitted photo| Jefferson Post The annual Industrial League hosted by Ashe County Parks and Recreation came to an end two weeks ago with the Mastercraft team win­ ning the championship. Team members were: Kevin Nichols. Jordan Nichols, Matt Nichols, Daniel Wain, Brandon Lucas, Bradley Lucas, Dustin Hamm, John Spagnolo, Tavin Hoiman. Tatum Lemly and Tucker Clay. All but two of the team members played at Ashe County High School at some point during their basketball careers. �FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Association of Consultants and Event Services President Elizabeth Hempfling and Hospitality House Development Director Todd Carter with Wedding Expo food dona­ tions. PAGE 7 Church From Page 5 8 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Friendly Grove Baptist Church (outside if weath­ er permits). Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and Worship and Communion service at Submitted Photo 10:30 a.m. Pastor Rev. Kevin York welcomes you to attend any of the ser­ vices. 9 a.m. Easter Service will be held at Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Fleetwood with a message from Pastor John Elldge. There will be a time of fellowship afterward. At 10 a.m. the Liberty Grove Adult' Choir will pres­ ent their cantata entitled "The Day He Wore My Crown". Pastor Elledge and the congregation invite you to attend. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jefferson Post Feinstein Challenge enters home stretch Two weeks remain to help Hospitality House reach 25,000 pound goal Only two weeks remain to take the Feinstein Challenge and join Hospitality House in their bid to end hunger in the High Country. Hospitality House has once again part­ nered with the Feinstein Foundation, who will divide $1 million among hunger-fighting organiza­ tions across America, to fight hunger in the High Country. At the conclu­ sion of the Challenge, Hospitality House will receive a partial match grant from the Feinstein Foundation based on the amount of funds & food raised between March 1 and April 30, 2014. A record number of individuals, schools, businesses and churches have taken the Feinstein Challenge — raising almost $50,000 and donat­ ing over 20,000 pounds of food so far. Community events including the High Country Wedding Expo ($1,872 and 850 lbs. of food), campus events such as Greek Life (10,000 lbs. of food), churches includ­ ing Rumple Presbyterian (389 lbs. of food) and and will have extra First Baptist Church money added to it by the West Jefferson ($1,000) Feinstein Foundation. and businesses such as Also, with two Sundays Peppers (90 lbs. of food) left before the end of the have all contributed to challenge, a love offer­ the success of this year's ing at church or Sunday challenge. school is an easy way to "The entire commu­ help get involved." nity has really gotten There is still time to into the challenge," said do your part. Take the Hospitality House Food Service Coordinator Feinstein Challenge by Allison Jennings. "We've joining "The 365 Project" had groups coming by or donating online at each week to donate and www.HospHouse.org Donors may also mail with over 20,000 pounds a check (noting Feinstein of food already collect­ ed, we've nearly doubled Challenge in memo line) what we did last year but to Hospitality House PO we really want to reach Box 309 Boone, N.C. the 25,000 pound mark." 28607 or bring your cash, With less than 14 days check or food (each item remaining, Hospitality counts as $1) by the House is reminding folks Hospitality House at 338 that food and funds, Brook Hollow Rd Boone, including pledges and N.C. love offerings, count For more informa­ toward the final tally. tion on the Feinstein "A great way to make Challenge or "The 365 a difference is to become Project" contact Todd part of 'The 365 Project' Carter at todd@hosphoand give $l-a-day," said use.org or 828.264.1237 Director of Development Todd Carter. "As a ext. 107. pledge, that contribution will count as $365 toward the Feinstein Challenge THE REAL DEAL! LOCK IN PACKAGES STARTING AT 2 YEARS OF SAVINGS! April 18-19 National Library Week and Arbor Day. The Ashe County Public Library will be giving away tree seed­ lings (while supplies last) to library card holders or any­ one who registers for a card. April 18-22 Ashe Community Foundation Grant Opportunity is available online at www.nccommunityfoundation.oig. The 2014 grant application period will be open from March 14 - April 22, 2014. Grants typically range from $250 to $1,000. Total grant-mak­ ing in 2014 will not exceed $2,440. These grants are made from the Ashe Community Advancement Fund and the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment. For more information, call Nancy Kautz, Ashe Affiliate Grants Chairperson, 336-982-5764 or email at cincyfolks@ skybest.com. In addition, information and assistance with online applications are available at the Ashe County Public Library. April 18 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. For more Have the following positions available 2nd shift and 3rd shift CNA'S Fulltime and partime shifts available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! > . TREE SERVICE CYCLES Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE ILL KIVER CYCLES .336-384-3033. 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MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB '-ariftr, • 30 Years Experience FREE information, call 336-3851314. 5-7 pan. West Jefferson Craft CrawL Most down­ town merchants will be open until 7 p.m. onFridays and offering specials. Save your receipt for items pur­ chased from 5 - 7 p.m. in participating businesses and youll get 5 percent off your bill at Boondocks Brewing, Carolina County Wines and The Hotel Tavern that night. 6 - 9 pjn. Book sign­ ing. Michael Sawyer will be on hand at the West "Lawn & Garden Equipment" Chain Saws • Trimmers |Hwy 194 West Jefferson, Radio I appele@wilkes.net www.appalachianelectricboone.com. LIST V0UR BUSINESS Piil HERE! SI-zS Only 878 par month CALL 846-7164 h midSSSSk 336-246-2828 Can Your Customers o Find You? �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 18,2014 JEFFERSON POST To judge, or not to judge Community From Page 1 April 18-19 ARTifacts Yard Saleand Preview Party. ARTifacts River State Park 221 Access straight from nature includ­ lower parking lot. Hear sto­ ing Botanical Collage with ries and look over the old Jane Munroe Floyd, Felted Stump home site no this Geodes with Jane Campbell easy one mile hike. The hike and Weaving with Cathey will last approximately 45 Purvey. The cost is $30 per child, all materials provided. minutes. 3 p.m. Wordkeepers Space is limited. For more Salon returns to the Ashe information or to register, Arts Center with Henry call 33B846-3827. 11 aan. Earth Day. Join a Doss and Scot Pope warm­ ing up the audience with New River State Park rang­ their musical storytelling. er at the N.C. 221 Access Reading follow at 4 p.m. Visitor Center to help cel­ with writers sharing their ebrate Earth Day by help­ latest prose and poetry ing plant native trees in the works in five-minute open park. Participants should microphone time slots. wear sturdy shoes, work Wordkeepers is free and gloves and bring water to open to the public; refresh­ drink. All tools provided. 4 pan. Earth Day. Join ments are provided. Writers the Ashe County Public interested in reading from their work should email Library celebration of Earth Chris Arvidson at chris@ Day with earth friendly activities for kids and a ses­ chrisarvidson.com 7 p.m. American sion on family gardening Woodcock "Skydance." with potato towers. 5:30 p.m. Community Leam how to identify the American Woodcock, its Drum Circle will meet at history and some cool fact the Ashe County Public about this unique woodland Library. One need not pos­ shore bird that is rarely seen sess or purchase a drum This bird is usually perfect­ to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety ly camouflaged and rarely heard. The exception, of of percussion instruments course, occurs in late winter available to share. 6 pan. We the People of and early spring, when the male birds perform dizzying Ashe County meeting will courtship displays. Meet at be held at Faith Fellowship the New River State Park, Church, in West Jefferson. 221 Visitor Center for a Mr. Frank Packard will pres­ short slide show and then ent his views on attempts by the man attraction. Be pre­ the Town of Boone to use pared to spend at least 20 the New River as a water minutes outside in the cold source and update on the WataugaAshe Water Intake air and dark skies. Project on the New River. April 22 7 p.m. The Ashe County 8 a.m. - 3 pan. eARTh Day Celebration at Democratic Party will hold Florence Thomas Art their regular monthly meet­ School Sign the kids up to ing at Smokey Mountain celebrate Earth Day. There Barbecue. For more infor­ are 3 children's workshops, mation, call 846-9068. gift away and no reason at all not to share it with the masses. It just doesn't mat­ ter what others may think. Be as bold in life as you are in design and see what comes back to you. It seems a shame that one must operate in caution to offending another, even if doing so is simply the result of doing the right thing. This very lesson is one that Iam learning over and over in my adult life. I am begin­ ning to get it and feeling way stronger because of that realization andI hope it sings out in my art. Trust in knowing that you are doing the right thing is another thing entirely. How do we know, for certain of anything? Art is about trust­ ing in your instinct to paint and how to make that hap­ pen. It is about putting it out there, hook, line and sinker to be merely grazed by the viewer's eyes, walk­ ing continually as they move on to what's next. Except for that one person who stops and takes the bait, being reeled in inch by inch to be lost in another world. Now that is a work of art worth entering. Raney is currently film­ ing "Painting with Raney" and working on a book of short stories relating to her art and life. is a fund-raiser for commu­ nity and school programs sponsored by the Arts Council will be at the West Jefferson Early Learning Center. Donated items of all descriptions are welcome and may be delivered to the School Gym from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 16 - 18, 2014. The Preview Party and Sale begins 7 p.m. For a $3 admission fee, early bird shopper can gain entry to the sale and get first shot at purchasing the yard sale items. A Silent Auction will again be featured with some of the "primo" goods waiting to be bid upon. Refreshments will be avail­ able. Regular sale hours are be from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 19. Shop with the Arts Council, get great bargains and support the arts all in one stop. For more informa­ tion, call the Arts Council at 846-2787. April 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coolest Easter Egg Hunt Ever will be held at Camp New Hope. The Easter Bunny will be arriving by helicopter. Free hot dogs, face paint­ ing, cupcake decorating, prizes, music, park ranger activities, Dancin' Debbie's kids, Easter train rides, a firetruck and free baskets for the first 120 kids. Camp New Hope is located at 734 Philmore Miller Road, West Jefferson. Everyone is invit­ ed to come and have some fun. For more information, call 336-982-3797. 2 pan. Old Homestead Hike. Meet at the New Crawley, Terry Kimmer, were honored with the Kimmer (Generations Kena Patrick, Angela Governor's Volunteer Developmental Child Taylor, C and C Dairy, Service Award. Ball (Ashe Day Care volunteer), Aging's Patrick (Ashe Memorial Chestnut Hill Baptist Services for Church Ladies Circle and Meals on Wheels volun­ Hospital volunteer), Lynn Peak Creek Ruritan Club teer), Jan Caddell (long­ Robinson (Generations were all award winners. time host of 580 WKSK's Intergenerational Day In addition, eight Happy Time Show), Care), C and C Dairy, Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Ladies Circle and Peak Creek Ruritan Club. Ball, Kimmer, Patrick, C and C Dairy, Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Ladies Circle and the Peak Creek Ruritan Club were all recipients of last year's commissioner's volunteer awards. "One of the largest ben­ efits people get from vol­ unteering is knowing they are making a difference in their community by help­ ing others," Luther said. "The benefits of obtain­ ing such pride, satisfac­ tion and accomplishment art; all wonderful reasons to serve." Reeves, Mauvene Shepherd and Michelle Slaton, Lansing financial officer Beth Johnson and Mayor George Rembert. The next meeting of the Lansing Board of Aldermen will take place Monday, May 12. I recently had a con­ juncture. This artist is truly versation with a fellow great and yes,I would prob­ artist about an upcoming ably have judged them into art competition which I the show. am scheduled —— This artist to judge. I was is also very quite surprised humble and that this artist conscious of chose not to other's feelings, in everything. I enter the com­ petition because do know this we were well about them. acquainted Life is precious with each other to this person and there was and even the concern that I way they move might show par­ indicates such tiality. passion, from 1 was a bit deep within taken back by the spirit. Raney Rogers A bit later this comment Contributing Columnist as I felt myself in the conver­ to be very sation it was democratic and mentioned unattached to names when that a similar situation had I perform judging duties for taken place which garnered an organization. I look for criticism from both sides of integrity in a piece - be it the easel. The judge's char­ fun and light or dark and acter was questioned as broody in mood. I love art were the intentions of the that takes on a soulful mode artist towards persuasion. and reaches out to touch The folly of a jealous artist you in a way only images is hard to conquer, or evi­ can do. Or, in the same spe­ dently a number of jealous cial way that images do, the artists. Frankly, it took me a while way that words can paint beautiful pictures and music to figure out that yes, even in the art world, it is who can mend broken hearts. The most important point you know. So, you make lots is that this person is a won­ of contacts and even like derful, creative and bold art­ some of them, and one or ist that inspires with color two may remember you at and composition. They are a very pivotal point in your exemplary in recording stag­ career. So what. If you've es of life and translating the got what it takes there is symbols emerging at each nothing that can take that Award From Page 1 Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©albulluck. Aldermen From Page 1 did as a board vote for GLAD to handle the administration of this PARTF grant that we did receive, so therefore yes, Ann is right in being your contact," Lansing mayor George Rembert said. "It is a good idea to have us in the loop as well with the correspondence." In addition, Rembert suggested the correspon­ dence include the Town of Lansing's email address which can be accessed by the mayor and the alder­ men of the town. Trew said his concern was about the organiza­ tion being caught in the past with conflicting work between small groups and town governments, so it would be an extra step to protect against that. "Our staff is spread thin so we really want to work on stuff that is for the towns and counties that pay our dues," he said. In other action taken by the Lansing Board of Aldermen: • Began the process to find a new town clerk. • Were updated by LifeStore Bank represen­ tatives about possible loans and accounts. • Were updated by Tim Parsons of Century 21 about a contract to buy the property belon- ing to Jeff Thompson for disturbances. Symptoms typically emerge in chil­ dren between the ages of two and three. "With the increase in the incidence of autism climbing again in the last two years from 1 in 88 to 1 in 68, it is easy to see why the Centers for Disease Control has con­ tinued to call it a 'National Epidemic', this month," Dr. Jim Taylor, president of the board of direc­ tors for KAMPN (Kids with Autism Making Progress in Nature), a nonprofit based in Deep Gap and affiliated with Appalachian State University, said. Taylor has over 40 years of experience work­ ing with special needs children. "Research continues in an attempt to uncover the causes of the disability, but nothing definitive is being found to account for the large increases," Taylor said. "Some var­ ied connections are being found that define the causes in some cases, but not enough to account for all of the children being found to be on the autism spectrum." Luckily, there are opportunities afforded children with autism and their families, in the High Country. KAMPN's Camp Cogger is located in Deep Gap and is staffed by Special Education and Human Services students from ASU and offers seven, two-day sessions throughout the month of July. "With the increase of individuals with autism, programs need to be developed that offer opportunities for these families," Taylor said. "KAMPN offers an over­ night camping oppor­ tunity for children with autism and their families to enjoy all of the benefits nature has to offer." Taylor said current research is showing many benefits that nature offers children diagnosed with autism. For additional informa­ tion about autism and the ASNC, visit them on the web at www.autismsociety-nc.org. To learn more about KAMPN, contact Dr. Jim Taylor at (828) 264-0054 or via email at kampn4autism@gmail.com. was with offenses related to consumption and pos­ session of alcoholic bev­ erages. "This is good data to have so we can look at possible interventions for students who are using alcohol at an early age," Holden said. Most of the weapons confiscated in the district are small pocketknives, mostly used for fishing and mistakenly brought onto campus by students. "Sometimes kids make mistakes," Holden said. "I'm very thankful that we don't have guns on our campuses." The good news is that the number of violent assault and sex offenses is down from six assaults in 2011-12 to two, last year. In 2011-12, there were 29 reportable acts in ACS: • ACHS: One assault on school personnel, six incidents of possession of an alcoholic beverage, seven incidents of posses­ sion of a controlled sub­ stance, one sexual assault and three sexual offenses. • ACM: One assault resulting in serious inju­ ry, one assault on school personnel, one incident of possession of an alco­ holic beverage, two inci­ dents of possession of a controlled substance and two incidents of posses­ sion of a weapon. • Blue Ridge: No acts were reported at Blue Ridge in 2011-12. T\vo incidents of posses­ sion of a weapon. • Westwood: Two inci­ dents of assault on school personnel. Holden said Alexander County is a good mea­ suring stick with Ashe County. While it's slightly larger than Ashe County, it's demographically similar. Last year, there were 57 reportable acts in Alexander schools and 5,320 students enrolled. Reportable acts increased in Watauga and Wilkes counties and remained the same in Allegheny County from 2011-12 to 2012-13. Watauga County Schools went from 31 reportable acts (4,392 students) to 42 report­ able acts (4,380 students) in 2012-13. In Wilkes County Schools, reportable acts slightly increased from 75 (9,812 students) in 201112 to 79 (9,760 students) in 2012-13. In Allegheny County Schools, there were seven reportable acts (1,428) in 2011-12 and seven (1,392) in 2012-13. Going forward, Holden said the key is educating students and the commu­ nity about the merits of a safe school environment. He's also optimistic that the numbers will begin to improve in the very near future. "We gotta make sure we educate the public," Holden said. "I think what we will see, is our number will go down." Holden is also thank­ ful that the two govern­ ing boards which oversee the school system provide funding for security per­ sonnel in the schools. "I want to commend the county commission­ ers and school board for providing us with school resource officers," Holden said. The full report, as well as reports from previous years is available to view online at the N.C. DPI's website at www.dpi.state. nc.us/research/discipline/ reports. $210,000. • Discussed the mow­ ing contract for the town of Lansing. The contract will be on an hourly rate and no bid has been accepted yet. • In attendance were: Aldermen Jack Brown, Dylan Lightfoot, Brenda Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Autism From Page 1 report." Nationally, one in 68 children are diagnosed with autism - a 30 percent increase from one in 88, in 2012. According to Autism Speaks, autism is "a group of complex dis­ orders of brain develop­ ment." Those diagnosed with the disorder can have intellectual disabili­ ties, poor motor skills and attention and physi­ cal health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Crime From Page 1 on school personnel, seven incidents of pos­ session of an alcoholic beverage, 11 incidents of possession of a controlled substance and one inci­ dent of possession of a weapon. • ACM: One assault on school personnel, nine incidents of possession of an alcoholic beverage and two incidents of posses­ sion of a weapon. • Blue Ridge: No acts were reported at Blue Ridge last year. • Mountain View: One incident of posses­ sion of a weapon. • Westwood: No acts were reported at Westwood last year. Holden said one of the greatest concerns with the most recent report • Mountain View: Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter Qalbulluck �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 FRIDAY, APRIL 18,2014 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Yard Sale Miscellaneous STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 14-CVD-135 ASHE COUNTY OBO NC FOSTER CARE Plaintiff v. ANGEL T. RAMOS, Defendant NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 14-CVD-136 ASHE COUNTY OBO NC FOSTER CARE Plaintiff v. ANGEL T. RAMOS, Defendant NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 13-SP-138 ARTifacts Yard Sale at Early Learning Center (West Jefferson School Gym) Saturday. April 19. 2014 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council. Household items, clothing, furniture and more. ' Proceeds to benefit com­ munity and school art program­ ming. For more information call 336-846-2787 TO: Angel T. Ramos TO: Angel T. Ramos The Defendant, Angel T. Ramos, last known address having been in Ashe County. North Carolina. The Defendant, Angel T. Ramos, last known address having been in Ashe County, North Carolina. TAKE NOTICE that a Civil Complaint has been filed by the Ashe County Department of Social Services OBO NC Foster Care seeking relief against you in the abovenamed civil action. The nature of the relief sought is to estab­ lish paternity, child support, retro-support and medical in­ surance of and for the minor child with initials A.M.W., bom on November 4, 2013. You are required to respond and an­ swer the Civil Complaint within 40 days after April 18, 2014 (the date of the first publica­ tion of this notice). Upon your failure to respond or answer within the time prescribed, the Ashe County Department of Social Services will apply to the Court for the relief sought. TAKE NOTICE that a Civil Complaint has been filed by the Ashe County Department of Social Services OBO NC Foster Care seeking relief against you in the abovenamed civil action. The nature of the relief sought is to estab­ lish paternity, child support, retro-support and medical in­ surance of and for the minor child with initials M.P.W., bom on September 3. 2011. You are required to respond and answer the Civil Complaint within 40 days after April 18. 2014 (the date of the first pub­ lication of this notice). Upon your failure to respond or an­ swer within the time pre­ scribed, the Ashe County De­ partment of Social Services will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Notice of Election May 6th, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Primary election will be held in Ashe County on Tues­ day, May 6th, 2014 The Polls will open at 6:30 AM and will close at 7:30 PM. The following offices will be submitted to the voters Re­ publican, US Senate. US House. County Commissioner. Sheriff, NC supreme Court As­ sociate Justice and NC District Court Judge District 23. Demo­ cratic: US Senate, US House, County Commissioners, NC Supreme Court Justice and NC Distnct Court Judge District 23: Libertanan: US Senate, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice and NC District Court Judge District 23: and Nonpar­ tisan: NC Supreme Court As­ sociate Justice and NC District Court Judge District 23. The Registration books for Ashe County will dose on Fri­ day, April 1st, 2014. Any re­ gistered Voter may request a mail out Absentee Ballot after March 17th, 2014. Absentee One Stop No Excuse Absent­ ee Voting will begin on Thursday April 24th, 2014, at the Office in Jefferson. This Voting will end on Saturday May 3rd,, 2014 at 1 PM. The Office will be open for voting Thursday , April 24- Saturday April 26th. from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Sunday April 27th, from Noon - 6:00 PM, Monday April 28th, - Thursday May 1 st. from 8:00 AM -8, 30 PM, Friday May 2nd, from 8.00 AM - 8:00 PM and Saturday May 3rd, frorn 8:AM - 1 PM. A Second Site will open at Fleetwood Fire Department on US Hwy 221 S from Tuesday April29th- Friday May 2nd, from 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM, and Saturday May 3rd, from 8:00 AM-Noon. All Mail Out Absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day. The deadline to apply for a Mail out Ballot is Tuesday April 29th, 2014. Person not sure of their regis­ tration should contact the Board Office during Office hours at 336-846-5570. All registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available at all locations also. Canvass for the Primary elec­ tion will be held at 11:00 AM of Tuesday. 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Hurley, Staff Attorney Ashe County Department of Social Services 150 Government Circle, Suite 1400 Jefferson. NC 28640 336-846-5719 Published: 4.18.14/4.25.14/5.2.14 Grier J. Hurley, Staff Attorney Ashe County Department of Social Services 150 Government Circle. Suite 1400 Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-5719 Published: 4.18.14/4.25.14/5.2.14 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Mark A. Mahala. Melton Mahala, Wilma Campbell Ma­ hala, and Sherry Mahala TAKE NOTICE that a plead­ ing seeking relief against you has been filed in the above proceeding. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: 1. That the Petitioner is seek­ ing to sell property of the Ma­ hala Heirs at a judicial sale You are required to make de­ fense to such pleading no later than the 15th day of May. 2014 and upon failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. DATED THIS 4th day of April. 2014 Reeves Law Firm. PLLC Amy C. Brodland State Bar No 44253 P. O. 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(20) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet 374. 77 C BRANDON WADE | FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM/MCT Brad Keselowki and Penske teammate Joey Logano have each won this year, giving a strong start to a team that was predicted to finish low. Penske setting the pace Logano, Keselowski ready to capitalize on strong start By Jim Utter SOUND OFF MCT DARLINGTON, S.C. - As Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano go, so go the fortunes of Team Penske in NASCAR's premier Sprint Cup Series. And as the proverb says, "Fortune favors tlie bold." While the organization has had plenty of success in the past - including Keselowski's Cup championship in 2012 - Penske has already positioned itself to capitalize on what could be its most suc­ cessful season. "I think Penske is in the best position it's ever been in ever except for perhaps having to reduce down to one Nationwide team this season," Keselowski told the Observer Friday at Darlington Raceway. "The IndvCar side is really strong. They have three great drivers and they could win any race and definitely a cham­ pionship. On the NASCAR side, Joey and Iare doing really well together. There's a lot of things clicking. "I don't want to make it seem Team Penske hasn't ever been great, because that's clearly not the case. I'm just not sure we've ever had this many things go right." Penske is the first multi-car Cup team this season to see all of its drivers visit Victory Lane. Keselowski won last month at Las Vegas, and Logano won at Texas. NASCAR's changes in the offseason to its championship Chase format have made winning races just about the only surefire way to qualify for the 10-race playoff which determines the series champion. With both of Penske's teams all but a lock for the Chase, the entire organiza­ tion can now direct its efforts toward col­ lecting more wins while also preparing have set my goal as proving them wrong and so far, so good." —loeyLogano for the championship battle ahead. "I think really it comes down to the testing;. We will focus our tests to race tracks in the Chase. That makes the most sense," Logano said. "Really, when you are at the race track here, we are always trying different things and always trying to see what that next little piece is. "At the shop, it is about making sure we get our specs right and get some nice new cars ready ana get our guns loaded for when the Chase starts." Minutes after Logano clinched his vic­ tory last weekend at Texas, Keselowski who was penalized by NASCAR for speeding on pit road late in the race - was already celebrating the day's silver lining. He called Logano's win "absolutely huge." "It allows us to dedicate our approach to Homestead and the Chase races," he THIS WEEK'S LOW PRICE FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY NEW CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4 Full Feature Leather said. "We haven't burned any of our team tests, and now that we've got both cars in the Chase, we can just bum through those on the Chase tracks. That's a pretty healthy advantage." When Keselowski won team owner Roger Penske's first Cup title in 2012, he did so basically as a one-car operation. His teammate that year, A.J. Allmendinger, was indefinitely suspend­ ed by NASCAR in July of that season for failing a drug test. For the rest of the season, the organi­ zation used its Nationwide driver, Sam Homish Jr., to fill the void. Keselowski never got the benefit of a full-time teammate also battling for the title. This season, he is virtually assured of doing so. "I think the company will be healthier, and it will allow us to have more consis­ tent success," Keselowski said. "I don't think it will really affect the highs- it real­ ly can't because we've already won a championship. "With the No. 22 team stronger, it will reduce the individual loads and up our net average throughout the year." Logano's successful transition has come as a surprise to many after he had such difficulty getting his Cup career off the ground at Joe Gibbs Racing. While Keselowski failed to make the Chase last season, Logano did win a race and qualified for the Chase, a career first. Even with his career-best eighth-place fin­ ish in the series standings, Logano wasn't perceived by many fans or media as a title contender entering 2014. "Yeah, in the offseason all the maga­ zines come out and project where you are going to finish and they had us in 15th, and Iwas like, 'Why?'" Logano said. "I have set my goal as proving them wrong and so far, so good." 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Wilk«boro weekly prizes! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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"We were getting tired," said Janet Wain who owns the res­ taurant with her husband Ronnie and Michael and Terry Hodges. "We have been running it for 21 and a half years and business has changed a lot." Geno's began serving the people of Ashe County in 1976 when the original owner, Geno Carbosano opened an Italian res­ taurant where the Hobby Barn now resides. Nearing 40 years of service, the restaurant was considered by many to be a West Jefferson institution. Wain said the restaurant moved to its current location in 1993. "The town has been good to us," she said. "We've had a good experience and none of us regret it at all." Selling the restaurant wasn't easy for those who have owned the establishment for 21 years. Geno's had been for sale since 2012, but the owners were not going to sell it to just anybody. "We had a lot of people look, but we didn't want to sell to just anybody," Wain said. "There's a lot of blood, sweat and tears in this place, when it's familyowned, it can get pretty sticky at times." Wain said the closure of Geno's will be very bittersweet. "(Friday, April 18) we told our staff and there wasn't a dry eye here," she said. "They are like family. Some of them have been here for seven or eight years." Boondocks is allowing all Geno's employees to apply for the jobs and the three longest work­ ers have already been hired. Boondocks owner Gary Brown started talking to the owners of Geno's in October of last year. On Friday, April 18. the purchase was official after Brown spoke with the staff of the restaurant. The building, which will be named the Boondocks Brewing Brew Haus, will transform the restaurant into a brewery and meeting space. "The Brew Haus it's not going to be a restaurant," Brown said. "We're going to put in a larger brewery so we can do distribu­ tion off the mountain." Brown said the changes in con­ struction will begin May 1, and he is preparing to host an open house in August or September. Photo by Wil Petty|Jefferson Post Janet Wain, one of four owners of Geno's Restaurant prepares for the last week of service by the establishment. The last day will be Sunday. April 27 and doors will close at 9 p.m. See GENO'S 1 6 It was happy hunting on Saturday Earth Day celebration taking place at the Ashe County Library ^ i T "Mire 9 J ' r >, By Wil Petty prttyOcMtasnwdu com J^ktr A. Photos by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post The Easter Bunny greets children at Camp New Hope before the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. April 19. The Ashe County Public Library will be hosting an Earth Day celebration start­ ing at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. April 22. At 4 p.m., the library will host a story walk outside, allowing children to walk and look at signs which consist of the story book's pages. Following that, Jo and Scott WMeld from the Wad Crafters will teach attend­ ees how to build their own potato towers, helping grow food in a small space. "This is an efficient way to grow potatoes and if you have a small space this is a great way to garden and have potatoes." said Peggy Bailey, youth services librarian. "It's also supposed to be a way to produce a high yield." See EARTH |6 Volunteer opportunities abound for area teens LEFT. The Kung Fu Panda waves as he prepares to let children race to find Easter eggs at the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. April 19. RIGHT, After getting the "Go" signal from the Kung-Fu Panda, children rush onto the field to begin col­ lecting Easter eggs at Camp New Hope. Approximately 350 kids were In attendance for the festivities on Saturday. April 19 ACS art teachers engage students via new instmctkmal method By Alan Bulluck abududfoivitasnwtacom Art teachers in Ashe County Schools are incor­ porating a new method of instruction into their cur­ riculum, and it's connecting well with their students. At the April 7 meeting of the Ashe County Board of Education, held at the Ashe Arts Council, in West Jefferson, several art teach­ ers addressed the board about 9ome of the exciting things happening in their classrooms. Each year, the board holds ASHE COUNTY one regular meeting at the Arts Council as a means of expressing their appreciation for and learning more about art programs in the schools. Rebecca Williams, pro­ gram director for the Ashe County Arts Council, intro­ duced Ashe County Middle School art teacher Jill Gambill. who gave the board a brief introduction to the concept of Universal Designs for Learning (UDL). "At the beginning of the year, Dr. Holden charged us to come up with a lesson that incorporates UDL," Gambill said. "UDL is a way of say­ ing, "How do you reach all of the students in your class­ room?" According to the National Center on Design for Learning, UDL is a "set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportuni­ ties to learn." It "provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials and assessments that work -for everyone not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be cus­ tomized and adjusted for individual needs." Gambill introduced three art teachers who explained the ways in which they were incorporating UDL into their lesson plans. See ACS | 6 Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post With summer fast approaching, volunteer opportunities abound for Ashe County teens. By Alan Bulluck «butocfc$cwitasmedui com Summer is on the hori­ zon and that means come mid-June, over 3,000 ele­ mentary, middle and high school students in Ashe County will have a lot of spare time on their hands. Ashe County Volunteer Coordinator Glenda Luther said there are plen­ ty of opportunities avail­ able for kids and teenag­ ers to volunteer in the county during the sum­ mer months and beyond. According to Luther, lots of students enjoy volunteering with Ashe County Parks and Recreation and places like Ashe Memorial Hospital. Ashe Services for Aging and Ashe Really Cares, as well as a host of other organizations in the coun­ ty'They (students) can volunteer with the parks and recreation depart­ ment." Luther said. "That's always a big hit with the students." "Some help out with Ashe Really Cares over the summer, stocking shelves and stuff like that, and the hospital always has some volunteer opportunities available," Luther said. See VOLUNTEER I 6 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, APRIL 22,2014 JEFFERSON POST Arts Council.85,000 to S6\000 annually Sale fundraiser holds ARTifacts Yard The event raises By Alan Builuck aduBuck#C!vrtasmedu.com A temporary, deluxe thrift store popped up for a few hours in West Jefferson this past Saturday. The Ashe County Arts Council held its 20th annual ARTifacts Yard Sale Saturday, April 19 at the Early Learning Center in Wrest Jefferson. Jane Lonon, executive director of the arts coun­ cil. said the arts council was fortunate to have so many high-quality items donated for this year's ••j , ' Photo by Alan Builuck |Jeftwson Post yard sale. Clothes, electronics, furniture, and seasonal decor were just some of "We were fortunate to the items available for sale at the 20th annual ARTifacts Yard Sale have a lot of really nice hosted by the Ashe County Arts Council on Saturday. April 19. items this year because a MSfi yard sale. "It's a good moneymak­ er," Lonon said. The yard sale is just one of the many events and fundraisers the arts council hosts throughout the year. Last Saturday. April 12, the arts council held its annual Springfest and next month they'll hold their biggest fund­ raiser of the year, accord­ ing to Lonon. For more information about the arts council and arts-related events in Ashe County; visit the Ashe County Arts Council online at www. ashecountyarts.org. Alan BJuck can be reached at (336)8467164 of on fwtttet dalbulluck ACHBAs Gun and Sports Show is this weekend Visit us online at u u jj j er o p s . o n u.ef s n o tc m MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB By Wil Petty (Xtt^ticMUsrwbcom The Ashe County Home Builders Association will be hosting its Fourth Annual Gun and Sports Show at the Shatley Farms Distribution Center in Jefferson. "Well have everything." said Tammie Pruitt-Coffey, executive officer of the ACHBA. "We'll have antique firearms, assault rifles...really just guns of all kinds. We have gun boxes and safes, knives, military surplus, tactical gear and survival gear." In addition, coins will also be for sale at the event. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27. Admission to the gun show is $8 per day or $12 for a two day pass, but children under the age of 12 get in free. In addition, current and former military members, as well as current law enforce­ ment and emergency service workers will receive half-off admission for the event. Have the following positions available 2nd shift and 3rd shift CNA 'S Fulltime and partime shifts available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come loin Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Jefferson s' Gateway to Extraordinary Living ignup for lot of people are downsiz­ ing or moving." Lonon said. On Friday evening, April 18, the arts council hosted a preview party and silent auction. Twelve items, including paint­ ings by local artists and collectible antiques were available for sale through silent bidding. Saturday, plenty of folks showed up to- peruse and purchase used clothing, electronics, home furnish­ ings, seasonal decor and videos and music among other things. Lonon said the arts council generally raises anywhere from $5,000 to $6,000 from the annual Ashe County ACHBA Home Builders Assoc. This show is used to raise funds for community service projects the association pro­ vides. "We do community service such as in 2013 we built a ramp for a handicap child in the county, we assisted the Ashe County Library with the Twig project and we raised over $3,000 for the operation finalfy home veterans," PruittCoffey said. "We also have a $1,000 scholarship to Wilkes Community College's Ashe Campus." Also coming to the event will be Captain Harvey, from Seward, Alaska. Pruitt-Coffey said he will have information on his hunting and fishing guide trips he does in Alaska. All of the work for the event is voluntarily performed by the ACHBA members. "(Planning includes) list­ ing the event on state and national websites to solicit venders, then it takes weeks of planning the setup, the location and catering to the vender needs such as lodg­ ing for the weekend," PruittCoffey said. Shatley Farms Distribution Center is located across from Ashclawn Memorial Gardens off US. 221 in Jefferson. For more information, go online to http://www.ashe guashow.com/ or call PruittCoffey at (828) 238-7137. m Pettycan be reached at (336)846-7164 or ontwittBfWIPrtty I \ COUNTY CRIME REPORT Staff report April 7 Dennis Arlie Miller, 48, of Creston was charged with simple assault and assault on a female. Bond information is unavailable. Miller was released later that day. Michael Lee Jones, 35, of Lansing was charged with non-support of a child and fraud disposal of mortgage property. Bond was set at $5,263.25. Jones has not been released. Randall Allan Phipps, 27, of Crumpler was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $1,000. Phipps was released the next day. April 8 Horace Shelton Patterson, 55, of Creston was charged with driving while impaired. Bond was set at $2,000. Patterson has not been released. April 9 Norma Valeska Zapata. 28, of West Jefferson was charged with simple assault, communicating threats and harassing phone calls. Bond was set at $750. Zapata was released later that day. Jessica Lynn Houck, 29, of West Jefferson was charged with simple assault and driving while impaired. Bond was set at $2,250. Houck has not been released. April 12 David Bruce Ayers, 47, of Jefferson was charged with assault by pointing a gun. Bond information was unavailable. Ayers was released later that day. April 13 Brent Cecil Miller, 44, of Jefferson was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to onehalf ounce and possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $1,000. Miller was released the next day. ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT FREE The following are colli­ sion reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of April 7. The reports are public record. April 12: A crash on Beaver Creek School Road near West Jefferson occurred at 2 p.m. on April 12. Martha Shepherd, of West Jefferson was the driv­ er. According to the narative. Shepherd was driving north when she drove off the road and struck a fence. It's the First Step to Driving Customers to Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Simple. Affordable. Effective. There were no injuries, but Shepherd's 2006 Nissan was undrivable. The estimated damage was $1,000. Shepherd was cited for a failure to maintain lane control. April 13: A two-car collision on N.C. 163 occurred at 4:30 p.m. on April 13. According to the narra­ tive, Floyd South, of West Jefferson, was driving west on N.C. 163. Mona Dockery, of West Jefferson, stopped for traffic and was struck by South. South then hit a guardrail. South had two pas­ sengers, Lea South and Jennifer South, who were taken by Blue Ridge Medical Transport to Ashe Memorial Hospital. South's 2013 Toyota and Dockery's 1999 Jeep were considered drivable, accord­ ing to the report. The esti­ mated damages were $8,000 for South's vehicle and $3,000 for Dockery's vehicle. South was cited for failure to reduce speed. Frontier Natural Gas NC'S CREEN ENERGY CHOICE f Easy to Set Up! Upgrades • Need a website for your business? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Want to sell your products online? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? 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B. was a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan Krider Weaver; one daughter, Joallen Lowder and husband Trent of West Jefferson; two sons, Matthew Weaver and wife Judy of Pawley's Island, S.C. and Charles Allen Weaver of West Jefferson; two grandchildren, Henry MR. RONALD Mr. Ronald Elmer Fore, better known as "Ron," of Jefferson passed away Wednesday evening, April 16, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Fore was born in Elkhart, Ind., on Tuesday. Feb. 22, 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam Conflict. He had lived in Ashe County for over 30 years. He Tworked at Ashley Ambulance and Service, was also a dis­ patcher for the Ashe County Sheriff's Department, and Lansing Fire Department. He was also a member of the Helton Ambulance Service. He was a loving husband, son and brother and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 20 years of mar­ riage, Kathy Harry Fore; his parents, Bill and Doreen Fore of New Bern; a sister, and Joseph Lowder of West Jefferson; one sister, Anita Yates and husband Gwyn of West Jefferson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Rev. A. B. Weaver will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Perry Miller. The fam­ ily will receive friends follow­ ing the service in the fellow­ ship hall. In lieu of flowers memo­ rials may be made to Weaver UMAR Home or United Methodist World Hunger, in care of West Jefferson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Online condolences may be shared with the Weaver family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome. com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Weaver family. MELBA JEAN DAVIS GRAY Melba Jean Davis Gray of Jefferson died on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was 74. Mrs. Gray was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Geneva County, Ala., to the late Wolford and Cora Smith Davis. In addition to her par­ ents, she was also pre­ ceded in death by her husband, James Grover Gray; and three brothers, Wesley Davis, Kenneth Davis, and Billy Davis. She worked as a hair­ stylist. She is survived by a son, Jim Ward and wife Michelle of Fredricksburg, Va.; a daughter, Jo Tiffany Wells and husband Fred of Matthews; stepson Daryl Gray of Maiden; two step­ daughters, Judy Gray of Maiden and Rita Gray JANE MARIE STOFFREGEN of Columbus, Ga.; five grandchildren. Jon ward, Jordan Seagle, Keesha McCall, Andy Hurst, and Jamie Mitchem; and five great-grandchildren. Gavin Green, Carleigh Green, Brooke Mitchem, Autumn Mitchem, and Landon Hurst. Her funeral service were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. April 15, 2014, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Goss officiating. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of America, 4530 Park Road, Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28209. Warlick Funeral Home is serving the Gray family. Stahl) of Williamsport, Pa., Debbie (Tommy) Norris of Todd and Jenny (Doug) Anderson of Hampstead; and loving grand and great grand children. Jane is preceded in death by her husband, Robert by just two months; parents Charles and Pauline Shafer; and sisters Mary Lou Pasco and Polly Steffen, all of Illinois. Services are incomplete at this time. The family ask those wishing to send flowers make a donation instead to your local chapter of the ASPCA or animal shelter. Jane Marie Stoffregen of Pleasant Garden passed away peacefully on Sunday. April 13, 2014. She was 88. Formerly of Ashe and Watauga counties, Jane was born in Illinois on Aug. 24, 1925. Jane was married to Robert Stoffregen Sr., on Oct. 27, 1945; they were married 68 wonderful years. A homemaker, Jane had a love for all animals large and small. Jane is survived by her children. Pat (Robin) Jones of Pleasant Garden, Linda Stoffregen of Harrisburg, Pa., Bob Stoffregen Jr (Connie unvw.jejfersonpost.com BIRTHS Bunker Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and three ounces, and was 20 inches long. announce the birth of Emily Arnold and their daughter, Moriah Stephen Bunker, of Ann Pratt, born April Fleetwood, announce 15, 2014, at Ashe the birth of their daugh­ ter, Avalyn Rowan Fae Bunker, born April 11, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and 10 ELMER FORE ounces, and was 20 Janice Fore, of Sarasota, inches long. Grandparents are Fla.; a special niece, Irelynd McClanahan; and several Patricia and Bernie Lee. nieces and nephews. A memorial service Lineberry was held at 2 p.m. on Kelly Richardson and Saturday, April 19, 2014, Kevin Gray Lineberry, at Boone Family Funeral of Galax, Va., announce Home Chapel the birth of their with Rev. John son, Maclon Grady Elledge and Lineberry, born April Speaker Jim 14, 2014, at Ashe Hartley officiatMemorial Hospital. He * „ ing. 14 The family weighed eight pounds received friends and four ounces, and on Saturday, was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Fae two hours prior and Marlin Richardson, to the memorial and Alvalen and Mac service. In lieu of flow­ Lineberry. Siblings are Mathew ers memorials may be made to: Helton Ambulance and Makaley Lineberry. Service, c/o Denver Caudill, 1170 Parsons Hill Pratt Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Anna and Charles You may give the family Pratt, of Fleetwood, — your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. Grandparents are Freda and Michael Goodman, and Linda and Charles Pratt. 20 YRS EXPERIENCE Business Service Guide MRS. GLENNA VAUGHT GORE Mrs. Glenna Vaught Gore of Crumpler in the Chestnut Hill Community died Sunday. April 13, 2014, at her daughter's home in South Carolina. She was 92. Mrs. Gore was born Jan. 2, 1922 in Winding Gulf, W.Va., to Charles Thomas and Virgie Ratcliff Vaught. Mrs. Gore was preced­ ed in death by her par­ ents, brother; Thomas Eugene Vaught; and her husband James Mack Gore. Mrs. Gore was a member of New River Baptist Church where she served for many years as Sunday school secretary. She was an auxiliary member of the local veteran groups and she volunteered with several community orga­ nizations. Mrs. Gore is survived by two daughters, Joyce Hartsoe and husband David of Pauline, S.C., Terri Snow and husband Garry of Crumpler; five grandchildren, James D. Hartsoe, Lori Hartsoe ANY1SIZE Sumner, Brandon Snow, Mack Daniel "Danny" Ordaya, Tommy Ordaya; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday. April 17, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Wayne Jones. 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Customers Find You? jEsni J i �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 Tuesday, April 22,2014 Repairing election process, You Decide: Where is the growth? a debate worth watching I dont blame Thorn Tillis for refusing to attend one erf the three televised GOP Senate primary debates. The only mystery is why he (or any candidate) is bothering with any of them. Many of us have idyl­ lic notions of yester­ year's Lincoln-Douglas debates. Some of us even have remembranc­ es of the Kennedy-Nixon debates when, discount­ ing Nixon's sweaty TV appearance, substance mattered and we got a chance to learn their positions on the issues. We conceptually sup­ port the idea of debates providing us with exchanges that help us arrive at more informed opinions but there is little of value in today's staged-for-TV debates. Problems arise with arguments over the for­ mat, who will moder­ ate, what issues will be raised or avoided, how questions will be posed and rebuttals handled. Pre-debate planning includes tedious discus­ sions as to where candi­ dates will stand on stage, in which order they will be introduced and each wants to a guarantee he or she will get the same amount of "air time" as other candidates. In thisera of campaign consultants, opposition research, focus group testing, political poll­ ing and big dollar cam­ paigns the candidates are packaged much like cake food mixes, to look as appealing as pos­ sible. Never mind the contents. Consultants spend endless hours dig­ ging up dirt on oppo­ nents while anticipating the potential embarrass­ ment their own candi­ date might face. They carefully rehearse tested positions and campaign rhetoric, more worried about damaging slip-ups or misstatements than hopeful for a knockout punch that guarantees a clear victory. Most just want to get through the exercise with as little damage as possible. If I'm a Thorn Tillis' consultant I have to question what possible value a debate has for my candidate. Tillis has little to gain. He is the acknowledged front-runner, the only candidate with a track record and he will be playing defense the entire evening, with both the media mod- Tom Campbell NC SPIN erators and candidates likely taking aim at him Conventional wisdom says that with eight candidates in the race no one will receive the required 40 percent of the vote needed to avoid a July 15th runoff. Dare I ask why North Carolina continues this archaic and costly prac­ tice of runoff elections? Holding one in the middle of summer vaca­ tion season is especially ridiculous. If, as most suspect, no more than 20 percent of eligible voters will vote in the May 6th primary how can we possibly believe ourselves well served by holding a runoff election where no more than three to five percent turn out? Can any candi­ date seriously consider that a mandate? Pollsters tell us there are about 30 percent undecided in the GOP Senate primary. Even so, past history dictates very few viewers will watch the debates and most who do will have likely already made up their minds who they support. We will be surprised if much real content is offered. The shame is that the elec­ torate will be left to make their decisions largely based on TV ad campaigns with even less value. The real debate should be about how to fix our election system so as to ensure freedom of speech, return to more civil and meaningful exchanges of ideas, take away the big money and influence from unidenti­ fied groups and encour­ age better candidates to offer themselves for public service. That's a debate worth watching. 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NC 28694-0808 Economists love num­ bers - some might call it an occupational hazard. Numbers are our window into the workings of the economy. Without num­ bers, we'd have a difficult time understanding how the economy is changing, both in positive and nega­ tive ways. But all economic num­ bers aren't created equal­ ly. For example, many of the economic statistics released monthly - such as the job numbers - are based on statistical sam­ ples. This means they are not 100 percent counts. Anytime a sample is used, the number will be an esti­ mate, not a certainty. So when a census which is as close to 100 percent count as we get is released, the excitement level of economists rises. This was the case recently when the first numbers came out from the 2012 Economic Census. The Economic Census is done every five years and is, in the words of the U.S. Census Bureau, the "official five-year measure of American businesses." Information is collected from four million business­ es, which is more than half of all business operations in the country. Data about what the business produc­ es, how much the busi­ ness produces, the num­ ber of workers employed, and what those workers are paid are among the items published from the Census. The just-released 2012 numbers are for the coun­ try. Beginning next year we'll have individual state information. So, for now, we're limited to looking at national trends. Comparing the 2012 Census numbers to the previous 2007 Census numbers is important for one major reason: The Dr. Mike Walden N.C. Cooperative Extension year 2007 was the last year before the start of the Great Recession, whereas 2012 was a year in which the economy was recovering from the Great Recession. Therefore, comparing the two years allows us to study the impact of some changes that occurred as a result of that extraordinary downturn. So what are some of the key insights about our economy from the 2012 Economic Census? Let's begin with one of the hottest - and sometimes controversial - economic sectors: energy. Energy discovery and extrac­ tion has boomed in the last five years. The value of production is up onethird, employment is up one-fourth to almost one million workers, and pay­ roll has risen by 50 per­ cent. Clearly this sector is booming. Two other big growth sectors have been edu­ cation and healthcare. Together the two giants employed almost two mil­ lion more workers in 2012 than in 2007, and the num­ ber of firms jumped by 60,000. With the country's added focus on education and our growing elderly population, growth should continue in these peopledriven businesses. The information sector - including publishing, broadcasting, entertain­ ment production, telecom­ munications and data pro­ cessing - displayed some interesting trends in the five years between 2007 and 2012. The values of both output and payroll rose by 15percent, but the number of information firms, as well as employ­ ment, slid. This economic sector is clearly in a state of flux: Consolidation is occurring. Also changing are who produces pro­ gramming and how pro­ gramming is delivered to customers. So there are likely to be winners and losers in the information sector in the years ahead. Both retail and whole­ sale trade also appear to be transforming. These are huge sectors employ­ ing more than 20 million people nationwide, but the number of workers actually dropped between 2007 and 2012, even while sales were increasing. Information technology is likely impacting retail and wholesale trade firms, with such technology replacing some workers. The shift to more on-line buying is also affecting job opportunities in these firms. The finance and real estate sectors were still smaller - especially in jobs - in 2012 than in 2007. Of course, these sectors were hit hard by the housing crash, and they have not yet fully recovered. Now what about manu­ facturing? Manufacturing is still a vital part of our economy, accounting for 10 percent of all economic activity in the nation and 20 percent in our state. The value of manufactur­ ing production actually rose between 2007 and 2012 - by a healthy 8 percent. But there were more than 30,000 fewer manufacturing businesses in 2012 than five years ear­ lier, and jobs were down by more than two million. Manufacturing is continu­ ing its trend of using more machines and technology and fewer workers in its production. Also, many manufacturing firms sim­ ply didn't survive the recession. There were also big shifts within manufactur­ ing. Important for North Carolina, textiles, apparel and furniture all retreated on every measure - num­ ber of firms, value of out­ put, payroll and employ­ ment - between 2007 and 2012. In contrast, food, chemical, machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing gained in value of output - although not in numbers of workers. This says that even for manufacturing firms that are making and selling more, employment oppor­ tunities may be sparse. To me there are three big "take-aways" from all these 2012 Economic Census numbers. First, business made some gains between 2007 and 2012, despite the horrific reces­ sion. Second, our econo­ my is - as it always has been - in a state of change and transformation: Some businesses are expanding while others are shrink­ ing. Third, output and jobs don't necessarily go together. With the increas­ ing use of machinery and advanced technology, more of our economy can run without workers. So, based on these new numbers describing our economy, are there more sunny or cloudy economic days ahead? You decide! Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. Hypocrisy and flawed methodology on Tax Day The irony seemed to completely escape Gov. Fat McCrory last Wednesday as he took the podium at a Tax Day event to heap praise on last year's tax package that gave huge breaks to millionaires and large corporations while asking many small busi­ nesses and most North Carolina families to pay more. McCrory hailed the tax changes as a boon to the state's future just two days after a legislative commit­ tee charged with coming up with a way to increase teacher pay acknowl­ edged there wasn't enough money to fund raises for all teachers next year. North Carolina currently ranks 46th in the country in teacher pay and it takes 14 years for a teacher to earn a $40,000 salary. McCrory has proposed raising salaries for new teachers next year but leav­ ing any increases for vet­ eran teachers dependent on the state revenue pic­ ture—which thanks to the regressive tax cuts means it's highly likely they won't be getting one. The Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly recently report­ ed that personal income tax collections are more than $200 million below projected levels because of the tax changes. And that does not include the $438 million loss in revenue already built into the bud­ get because of the tax cuts. It wasn't supposed to be this way. Just over a year ago, McCrory told state lawmakers in his State of the State address that any tax reform must be "rev­ enue neutral." If McCrory had sim­ ply lived up to that com­ mitment there would be enough revenue to give all teachers and state employ­ ees a raise next year. McCrory made his remarks on Tax Day at a media event held by a right-wing think tank heav­ ily funded by McCrory's own state budget direc­ tor, Art Pope. Pope him­ self weighed in with lavish praise for the regressive tax shift in a misleading and hypocritical column in the News & Observer. Pope dismissed criti­ cism of the decision by legislative leaders to allow the state Earned Income Tax Credit to expire and in effect raise taxes on more than 900,000 low wage workers by bizarrely blam­ ing the Democrats who created the state EITC for its expiration—as if the Republicans in control of the General Assembly last session were powerless to renew it. Then Pope made the hypocritical leap to also claim that it is Republican legislative leaders who deserve credit for helping the poor since they decid­ ed not to renew a tempo­ rary sales tax increase that expired in 2011. Apparently Republican legislators in control of the General Assembly should be celebrated for not renewing a sales tax increase but excused for not renewing the state Earned Income Tax Credit. That somehow is the Democrats fault. Pope also neglected to mention that lawmakers also allowed a temporary tax surcharge on the wealthy to expire in 2011 too, further adding to regressive nature of the combined tax changes in Chris Fitzsimon N.C. Policy Watch the last few years. But maybe the most dis­ turbing part of the Tax Day propaganda blitz from Right Wing Avenue was the assertion that most people in North Carolina will pay less in taxes thanks to the changes passed in 2013. It is simply not true. The N.C. Budget & Tax Center finds that most middle class and lowincome families will pay more on average under the tax plan, but it's easy to see why the folks on the Right feel obligated to distort the facts to say otherwise. There's no dispute that a millionaire will pay nearly $12,000 less under the tax change. That's a hard sell, especially when families are losing their college savings plans, losing their EITC, paying more to see a movie, etc. The claim that most tax­ payers are paying less is based on a study plagued by flawed methodology. It's not even clear if the study considers the elimi­ nation of the state EITC at all and it uses arbitrary income groups that do not fit North Carolina. The study uses an income level of up to $100,000 to determine the effect of tax changes on low and middle income families. But $100,000 is hardly middle income in North Carolina. Only the top 11 percent of taxpay­ ers make that much. More than two-thirds of taxpay­ ers earn less than $50,000. The bottom line is that most families will pay higher taxes on average because of the changes made by the 2013 General Assembly and Governor McCrory. Some corpora­ tions and most wealthy individuals will pay much less. And it is not just the N.C. Budget & Tax Center that thinks so. The staff of the Republican General Assembly does too, as an Associated Press story pointed out in December. A married couple with two children earning $20,000 a year will pay $262 more under the new tax plan while a married couple with two children that earns $250,000 will get a tax cut of $2,318. No wonder the Right is playing games with the numbers. Tlie reality isn't sitting very well with fami­ lies struggling to make ends meet and watching millionaires get a tax break that is not much less than a minimum wage worker earns in a year. You have to give the folks on the right credit for one thing. It's not easily to pack irony, hypocrisy and flawed methodology into a single day, but McCrory, Pope, et al managed to do it on Tax Day 2014. Fitzsimon is the executive director of N.C. Policy Watch. For more information, visit wwwncpoficywatch.com �Tuesday, April 22,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan I lain, SpurU> Writer (336) K46-7164 nham(u civitastnedia.i-oiii Elkin tosses one-hitter against the Huskies By Nathan Ham nhjm#civitjsflwdu com Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post LEFT, Melissa Ramos sprints down the sideline towards the Ram goal. RIGHT, Alexis Parks tries to cut through the Starmount defense. Lady Huskies top Starmount, 6-1 By Nathan Ham nham9civitasmedia com The Lady Huskies kept its dominant con­ ference performances going last Thursday with a 6-1 victory over Starmount. Bekah Bowers had a tremendous first half, scoring both of the team's goals in the open­ ing 40 minutes. Her first strike came in the seventh minute and she quickly followed that up with another tally in the 12th minute. After the halftime stoppage, the Ashe Tyler Eller directs another Lady offense really came to Husky player where to go on a life early. Senior striker pass. Candi Sanchez scored in the 49th minute and Bowers netted her hat trick in the 50th minute to put Ashe in front, 4-0. The Lady Huskies took a 5-0 lead on Taylor May's lone goal of the evening in the 66th minute. Starmount avoid­ ed the shutout when Amber Hurst lobbed a shot that fell right between the crossbar and the outstretched hands of Ashe's goalie Chrissy Simmons. The sixth and final goal came from Mac Church in the 75th min­ ute. Ashe is now 8-6-1 overall and 7-1 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. The first half of the MVAC schedule is com­ pleted and the Lady Huskies are currently in a tie atop the standings with Elkin. The Lady Elks beat Ashe earlier in the season, 1-0. Up next on the sched­ ule will be a home match against East Wilkes on Friday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter 0 NathanHam87 By Nathan Ham nhamWcivitasmedia.com Ashe County wrapped up its tennis regular sea­ son last week with a vic­ tory over Starmount and a tough loss to Wilkes Central. Ashe 9, Starmount 0 The Huskies made easy work of Starmount on Wednesday, sweeping all nine matches. "I think it was prob­ ably some of the best tennis we have played this season," said Ashe's Head Coach Larry Dix. All of this came in spite of the team not being able to practice outdoors on Monday or Tuesday due to inclem­ ent weather. "We started out a lit­ tle slow and lost some games, but quickly regained rhythm and confidence," added Coach Dix. Top seed Alex Church was never threatened by Nick Worley. Church won in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1. Second seeded Jacob O'Neal was pushed early on by Jonathan Allison, but eventually cruised to a 6-4, 6-1 win. Andrew Shepherd and Caleb Adcock, playing as the third and fourth seeds, both won their matches by 6-3, 6-0 scores over Levi Myers and Josh Tucker. Frank Ledezma was a 6-0, 6-1 winner against Shane Herke and Dakin Christoferson kept Jacob Gwyn from winning a single game in a 6-0, 6-0 triumph. The team changed its doubles pairings up a bit against the Rams. Church Will Altemueller was simply dominant on the mound for his Elkin squad, allowing just one Ashe hit and striking out 12 Husky hitters on the way to a 9-2 victory. Ashe was held hitless until the sixth inning when Michael Elliott blooped a single to cen­ ter. In spite of the great pitching, it was Ashe that got on the score­ board first in the open­ ing frame. Joe Richardson walked and advanced to second on a field­ er's choice grounder by Bradley Richie. Next up, Alex Laws reached on an error by Elkin third baseman Drew Shinkle. Heads up base running by Richardson allowed him to score from second. Elkin got two runs in the bottom of the first. Shinkle scored on a passed ball and Daniel Brinegar scored on an error at second base. Shinkle continued to make up for his earli­ er fielding blunder by blasting a solo homer to right field with two outs in the bottom of the second. It remained a 3-1 ballgame until the bottom of the fourth when Shinkle singled and eventu­ ally scored on an error. Brinegar, who reached on the error, moved all the way to third base. With no outs, Tanner Edwards hit a slow roller to first, allowing Brinegar to score and put the Elks up, 5-1. Elkin piled on four more runs in the bottom of the fifth to put the game away. Edwards singled to center and brought in Shinkle from third. Eli Brown belted a single to center that scored Brinegar to make the score 7-1. Ashe walked a run in with the bases loaded and Jackson Carter capped off the night with an infield single to bring in the final run. Laws was able to knock in another Husky run with an RBI groundout that scored Elliott. Altemueller finished off the night with a three up, three down seventh inning for the victory. He surrendered just two unearned runs on one hit and one walk. Richardson took the loss for Ashe, pitch­ ing three and a third innings and allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits, two walks and four strikeouts. Thomas Sexton pitched an inning and a third in relief and gave up four earned on four walks with four hits. Hunter Barnes finished off the night, going an inning and a third with two hits, one walk and one strikeout. Shinkle had a great day at the plate for Elkin, getting four hits in five plate appear­ ances and scoring four runs. Brinegar scored three runs and Carter added two hits and an RBI. Defensively, the Huskies committed five errors while the Elks made two fielding miscues. Ashe will be back on the field at home on Tuesday against rival Wilkes Central. Nathan Ham can b« reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter 9 NathanHam87 JV baseball update By Nathan Ham nhamttcmtasmedia com Photo by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post The Husky tennis team saluted Its seniors on Thursday at the high school. Pictured here, from left to right: Ashe County Head Coach Larry Dlx. Frank Ledezma. An Luong and Alex Church. Not pictured: Alexis Ramos and Adcock took an 8-3 victory over Worley and Allison. O'Neal and Ledezma were 8-3 win­ ners over Myers and Tucker and the tandem of Christoferson and Shepherd took an 8-2 win against Herke and Gwyn. "Our players hit good strokes and serves, played smart court posi­ tion and went to the net. I continue to be proud of these young men for the progress they have made this year," Dix said. Wilkes Central 9, Ashe 0 On Senior Day, Ashe had to face off against the Eagles, who are cur­ rently ranked fifth out of all 2A teams in the state. Church. Ledezma, An Luong and Alexis Ramos are the four seniors on this year's squad. The Eagles played well, but Ashe unfortu­ nately made a few key unforced errors and struggled with con­ sistency, according to Coach Dix. Parker Jordan beat Church, 6-0, 6-0. Kevin Reynolds took down O'Neal, 6-3, 6-0 and Krishna Tiwari was a 6-0, 6-1 winner over Shepherd. In the fourth seeded match, Adcock battled hard, but lost to Jackson Smith, 7-6, 6-3. Fifth seeded Hunter Jordan beat Ledezma, 6-2, 6-1 and Dakota Massucco earned a 6-2, 6-1 win against Christoferson. Central also won all three doubles matches to put a close to the regular season. "This has been a fun. challenging season and I am just so proud of this team. They started out young and inexpe­ rienced and have come a long way," said Dix. "They worked hard and displayed a winning atti­ tude." Ashe will head to the MVAC Tournament this Wednesday at Elkin. The junior varsity base­ ball team has won two of its last four games, including a pair of con­ ference victories. In a non-conference game at Watauga, the Pioneers came away with a 7-3 victory. Ashe bounced back in a big way with a 13-2 victory at Elkin and a 10-2 win over visiting Alleghany. Most recently, Ashe squared off against Starmount at home but came away on the losing end, 10-4. This week, the JV squad will be at home for three games. The Huskies will host Wilkes Central on Tuesday, North Surry on Wednesday and East Wilkes on Fridky. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twrtter 9NattunHam87 Brannan bags first turkey Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 9 NathanHam87 Hagel Memorial Golf Tournament tees off April 26 Area golfers all know the arrival of spring means it's time for the Carl and Pearl Hagel Memorial Golf Tournament at Mountain Aire Golf Club. This year's event, the 19th annual tour­ nament, is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. All proceeds will go to directly benefit the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. The format is cap­ tain's choice with two shotgun starts sched­ uled for 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A $75 entry fee covers green and cart fees plus a fabu­ lous meal. Mulligans can also be purchased. Finally, there's an opportunity to win a one year free member­ ship at Mountain Aire Golf Club and a new car. Businesses and indi­ viduals can also support the clinic even if not golfing. Tournament sponsorships are avail­ able for $750 and team sponsorships are $300. In addition, hole spon­ sorships are only $100, and all sponsors will receive prominent rec­ ognition and advertis­ ing on the Clinic's web site. The Free Medical Clinic serves the needs of the county's medi­ cally uninsured and is a non-profit, volunteer organization solely sup­ ported through grants and private donations. The clinic can provide $7 worth of services to its patients for every $1 donated. For more information on the golf tournament or the clin­ ic, call (336) 846-4649. Jasper Brannan. 8. killed his first torn turkey on April 11,2014, on his great grandfather's farm. His great grandfather Carl Phillip estimated the turkey to be about 21 pounds. �PAGE 6 TUESDAY, APRI L 22,2014 JEFFERSON POST Geno's From Page 1 From Page 1 The building will have several uses including being used as a brewery to sell Boondocks beer across the state and to keep a constant supply of its beer on tap, and being used as a space for beer and wine dinners, receptions, parties and other social functions. "If we're not doing brew­ ery tours, if we're not run­ ning events or we're not doing brewing, the door's will be locked and nobody Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post will be there," Brown said. Janet Wain, one of four owners of Geno's Restaurant prepares for the "We're hoping there will be last week of service by the establishment The last day will be Sunday. enough events and busi­ April 27 and doors will dose at 9 pm ness that it will be open for Some menu items from space to do that, so we're two or three days a week." not interrupting the restau­ Geno's will be added to the Brown said the Boondocks menu, but right Boondocks beers that rant itself." While the Geno's sign now there are no plans to will regularly be on tap include: JMB Stout, Three will come down and the serve pizza, other than Top, Truth Serum and painting of the restaurant's the flatbread pizzas they Dark Secret. In addition, name may be replaced with already offer. "There's some things Boondocks plans to provide the Boondocks' "Boon tours of the brewery. There Man" logo, the legacy of that Geno's does that I will be a miniature tasting Geno's will still be in Ashe think we would be crazy bar for brewery visitors to County and the Brew Haus. to not try and introduce," "It's a good building and Brown said. sample. In addition, Wain will Aside from the breweiy, it's got a good legacy to Brown said the site will it," Brown said. "What I've also be joining the staff also serve as extra kitchen stressed to our staff and to help with catering and space to help with catering. everybody I talked to is other services Boondocks "If somebody wants an Geno's, the business has provides. off-site meeting space we been a halmark of West "I'm not ready to not be can accommodate it," he Jefferson since the '70s. working," she said. "I just said. "Plus, we are doing There's a lot of mixed feel­ don't want to be boss any­ quite a bit of catering out of ings being a part of them more." the restaurant. This gives closing, but honestly that Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter tfWilPetty us a little bit more kitchen was not my decision." Lindsey Postlethwait (Blue Ridge Elementary) talked about her "Kindergarten Color Unit." Postlethwait's kindergar­ teners are learning about pri­ mary. secondary and mixed colors by creating color wheels and singing songs about colors. "These are things kids are interested in, and it engages them," Postlethwait said. "I can hear them and I know they've learned to color that way." Jill Stepp (Westwood Elementary) explained her third grade lesson based upon the book "The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Rente Cloth." Stepp's lesson crosses a range of curriculum. "It involves painting, draw­ ing, geography, math and lit­ erature," Stepp said. Jorena Sparks (Mountain Peyton Brown to be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Peyton Elise Brown will be inducted into membership of the highly prestigious Honor Society of Phi Beta Kappa on Sunday, April 27, 2014, on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Peyton is one of nine juniors, representing the highest 1 percent of her class, invited to early induction into the Zeta Chapter at NCSU. Phi Beta Kappa is the old­ est and most prestigious of our nation's academic honor societies. Peyton was elected to membership based on her excellence in academic achievement as an under­ graduate in the liberal arts and sciences, and on her suc­ cess in meeting the stringent requirements for eligibil­ ity. She is majoring in biol­ ogy with a concentration in Brown human biology, and is work­ ing toward a minor in health, medicine, and human values. She is currently ranked first in her junior class with a 4.0 GPA, and participates in the NCSU Scholar's Program. She has also been recently inducted into the Honor Societies of Phi Kappa Volunteer From Page 1 or contact her. "Anyone interested (in vol­ unteering) can contact the individual departments or organizations, or they can call me," Luther said. The following is a list of some of the organizations in the county that welcome the help of volunteers: • Ashe County Parks and Recreation is located at 626 Ashe Central School Road, Unit 16 in Jefferson (3369826185). • Ashe County Humane Society is located at 1175 Old Highway 16 in Jefferson (336 982-4297). • Ashe County Sharing Center is located at 3 North 3rd Avenue in West Jefferson (336646-7019). • Ashe Outreach Ministries is located at 11719 N.C. 88 West in Creston (3363853663). • Ashe Really Cares is located at 626 Ashe Central School Road in Jefferson (336982-5234). • Ashe Arts Council is located at 303 School Ave. in West Jefferson (336846 2787). • Ashe County Habitat for Humanity is located at 1056 N.C. 164 in West Jefferson (3368462525). • Ashe Memorial Hospital 200 Hospital Ave. in Jefferson (3368467101). • Ashe Services for Aging, 180 Chattyrob Lane in West Jefferson (3362462461). • Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Drive in West Jefferson (336846 2401). Of course, such opportuni­ ties are not limited to teenag­ ers. Adults can volunteer at all of the above locations, and others, too. For more information on volunteer opportunities and other volunteer-oriented orga­ nizations in the county, con­ tact Luther at 2462461 or email her at glendaJuthertf'1 ashecounty.gov. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-26 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF MICHAEL TOOMEY and KAREN E. TOOMEY Under foreclosure by John Benjamin "Jak Reeves, Substitute Trustee G. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust to Lifestore Bank executed by Michael G. Toomey and Karen E. Toomey, dated 29TH October 2010 and recorded in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 00413, at pages 1370-1379, default having been made in Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846- the payment ot the indebted­ ness thereby secured, and 7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. said deed of trust being by the terms there­ of subject to foreclosure, the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Court­ house door in Jefferson, North Carolina, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. University basketball on the 30th day of April, 2014, player Michael Obacha. the lands conveyed in said "The way the story deed of trust, the same lying and be­ goes is that he was upset, ing in Old Fields Township, because athletes are some­ Ashe County, North Carolina, times superstitious and and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Also, children will be using recyclable materials to hand make Mother's Day cards, while the story walk is taking place. As spring break is beginning for Ashe think they lose because County Schools, Bailey of the shoes they wear, said these events are good so he saw lightly used for families who are not shoes going in the trash traveling out of town. and thrown away," Bailey "This gives something said. "He found a way for families to do if they without violating NCAA don't want to travel to rules to get these shoes the beach," "There are back to Nigeria." people growing gardens Ashe County Public and we also have hungry Library is collecting the in our community, so this is a way for people to help gently used athletic shoes for The Michael Obacha out. Also, children will get Shoe Drive and Keep to take home mini-gar­ Ashe Beautiful is also col­ dens using egg cartons lecting other pairs of gen­ and will plant pumpkin tly used shoes to donate and squash seeds and to Goodwill. The Library will be col­ learn how to cook organic fries, a healthier way to lecting the shoes for both drives through May 1. eat fries. "There is a movement For more information, to eat healthier, so we're call the Ashe County hitting all of the health Public Library at (336) movements for Earth 846-2041. For more infor­ Day," Bailey said. mation on the shoe drive, Shoe Drive visit http://www.appstateAlso, the library is tak­ sports.com/ ing donated athletic shoes Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846for Appalachian State 7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. dish From Page 1 Luther also said she coor­ dinates a school supply drive, which relies on volunteers, for local teachers and students that starts in June. "I do a school supply drive, and that starts in June," Luther said. On Thursday, April 12,220 hard-working and dedicated volunteers were recognized for their service to the com­ munity at the 29th annual Ashe County Commissioners' Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Tvelve businesses, orga­ nizations and individuals were hqnored with awards from the county, and eight received awards from Gov. Pat McCrory. Most, if not all nonprofits in the county couldn't survive without the help of volunteers, even those who volunteer just a few hours of their time. KeDy Vannoy, chairperson of the Ashe County Sharing Center, said the organization relies heavily on and greatly appreciates the hard work of their cadre of volunteers. "Sharing Center volunteers are a diverse group of 90 indi­ viduals representing varied generations, church denomi­ nations and backgrounds who come together with the com­ mon goal of providing food, friendship and hope to our Ashe County neighbors in need," Vannoy said. "In 2013, the group exceeded 2,000 hours of volunteer service and provide food for over 18,000 individuals in our mountain county." Ashe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden supports and encour­ ages vohinteerism among local youths and high school students. "It is important for our students to give back to our community and our county," Holden said. "It helps them leam more about what they may want to do in the future." Luther encourages anyone — young or old — interest­ ed in volunteering, to get in touch with local organizations Phi, Gamma Beta Phi, and Golden Key. Upon comple­ tion of her bachelor's degree at NCSU, she hopes to begin a doctorate program to study dentistry. The Phi Beta Kappa Society was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary as the first Greek letter fraternity. With her induction, Peyton joins an eljte group of past and pres­ ent members, including 17 United State presidents, seven of the nine current Supreme Court Justices, 136 Nobel Laureates, and many other outstanding intellec­ tual and political leaders. Peyton is the daughter of Steve and Robin Brown of Fleetwood. She was a gradu­ ate and valedictorian of Ashe County High School's class of 2012. Earth View Elementary) spoke about her "Face Jug Unit" for her fourth grade students. "You have to have multiple means for participation," Sparks said. "I use an inter­ active website from the Mint Museum, Dave the Potter's storybook and visual exam­ ples I've shown them." "This (UDL) isn't some­ thing we had to think too hard about," Postlethwait said. "We just had to put it down to paper and let every­ body see it for what it is." At the end of the pre­ sentations, two students addressed the board and expressed satisfaction with the instructional methodolo­ gy and the classes, in general. "I hope that anytime the budget crunch comes into play, you'll remember the things that were said today," Gambill said, in closing. Make the Switch to DISH Today and > % Save 50% BEING LOT NO. 20 of Westwood Acres Subdivision as shown on a plat of said subdi­ vision of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book 6, at page 221, to which recorded plat reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said lot. The above-described property is subject to that certain De­ claration of Restrictive and Protective Covenants on re­ cord in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Book 328, at pages 1314-1320, as amended in Book 334, at pages 19981999, Book 351. at pages 1468-1469, and any further amendments thereto, to which record reference is hereby made for a specific recital of said restrictive and protective covenants. And being the same land de­ scribed in and conveyed by that certain special warranty deed from LifeStore Bank to Michael G. Toomey and wife, Karen E. Toomey. dated 28 October 2010, and of record In the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Book 413, at page 1368-1369 House on property - 2,759 square foot, Four (4) Bedroom, Three (3) Bath with 2 car gar­ age. At the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, whichever is greater. This the 26th day of March 2014. John Benjamin "Jak" Reeves, Substitute Trustee Published: 4.15.14/4.22.14 Promotional prices starting at only... s19" for 12 months Not vUglM* with Hopper or iP*d ; off*r. ASK ABOUT HHUT HUH OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... 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NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Edward Everette Trivette, Jr., deceased late of Ashe County, North Caro­ lina. this is to notify all persons having claims against the es­ tate of said deceased to present them on or before 26th day of June. 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 27th day of March, 2014. For the Estate of Edward Everette Trivette. Jr. Shirley Spain Trivette 10251 Greglynn Road North Chesterfield, VA 23236 Published: 4 1.14/4.8.14/4.15.14/4.22.14 Public Hearing Notice Proposed amendments to the Town of West Jefferson's Occupancy Tax Resolution The Town of West Jefferson will be holding a public hear­ ing on Monday. May 5th. 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall on proposed amendments to the Town's Occupancy Tax Resolution. Published: 4.22.14/4.29.14 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014 PAGE 7 mm—mm CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS 14-SP-7 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained m that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by John J Moran, dated February 7. 2008 and recorded on Feb­ ruary 12, 2008 in Book No. 00378 at Page 0406 in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb-tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under-"Signed Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of untv sale at Ashe Count Court­ house. Jefferson. North Carolina on April 30. 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ­ ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Lansing, County of Ashe, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly descnbed in the above refer­ enced Deed of Trust. Address of properly: 480 River Hills Road, Lansing, NC 28643 Tax Parcel ID: 18294-070-071 Present Record Owners John J Moran The terms of the sale are that the real property here­ inbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is great­ er, is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee's Deed. The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas- LEGALS on the Trustee is unable to trtle to this property or is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Further­ more, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney or the Trustee Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521 29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007. may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate tne rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5,896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas. PC, Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444, 112854-02491 P1088694 Published: 4/22, 04/29/2014 LEGALS spondents. Jeanette Johnson and Robert Johnson, to the children. W B . B.J , and A.J., a copy of which Petition may be obtained at the office of the Ju­ venile Court for Johnson County at Mountain City, Ten­ nessee; that the whereabouts of Jeanette Johnson and Robert Johnson are unknown and. therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon them It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition in this cause and based upon the Affidavit of Diligent Search filed with the Court that the whereabouts of the Respond­ ents are unknown and that or­ dinary process of law cannot be served upon them, it is. therefore ordered that Re­ spondents. be served by pub­ lication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the The Jefferson Post, a newspaper published in Ashe County. NC. JEANETTE JOHNSON AND ROBERT JOHNSON The State of Tennessee, De­ partment of Children's Ser­ vices, has filed a Petition on the grounds that you have will­ fully abandoned these children It appears that ordinary pro­ cess of law cannot be served upon you because your where­ abouts are unknown. You are. therefore ordered to enter your appearance herein on June 17, 2014 for hearing on that date A copy of the Petition may be obtained at the office of the Ju­ venile Court of Johnson County, Tennessee, at 222 W. Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683 This notice will be pub­ lished for four consecutive weeks If no Answer is filed, a Default Judgement will be taken against you and a hear­ ing will proceed without further notice to you William Bliss Hawkins Judge of the Juvenile Court of Johnson County General Sessions Judge PO Box 679 Mountain City, TN 37683 Published: 4.8.14/4.15.14/4.22 14/4.29.14 IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR JOHNSON COUNTY AT MOUNTAIN CITY, TEN­ NESSEE . STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHIL­ DREN'S SERVICES No. 13-JV-35 v. JEANETTE JOHNSON AND ROBERT JOHNSON (PRESENT WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN) ORDER FOR PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition against Re­ Miscellaneous NATIONAL Dated this the 28th, day of February. 2014. Jerry Powers, Chairman Ashe County Board of Elec­ tions. Published: 4.15/4.18/4.22/4.25/4.2985.2.1 4 MARKETPLACE Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 75% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and ^International Pharmacy Service. chsh 090 — ^ ^ Tetaitaon imwrwl Phona IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ASHE COUNTY 14SP35 Get An Extra $10 Off & Free Shipping On Your 1st Order! MtoiwitoMmarttetMiMianeiU pta «« WW* « ptartpew ortn ana IMi, On*(Ma barn taw M. 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NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE FREE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ACTIVATION Call Today & Start Mmw now that aw c Saving! pwtcfiphon Ij Call Toll-free: 1-800 341-2398 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained In the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the se­ cured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on May 7, 2014 the following described real estate and any other im­ provements which may be situ­ ated thereon, in Ashe County. 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(Deed Book S-4, Page 492), on the south by N.C #194. and on the east and north by the lands of Joe Richardson, and being more particularly described as follows: tw»r cienaejtwocb urn AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON Fix Your Computer Now! We'll RepoirYour Computer Through The Internet! Solutions For Slow Computers • I Moll 6 Primer Problems Spywore 6 viruses • Bod Internet Connections Affordable Rates For Home & Business Commencing on a 3/8" rebar set at a 24" wild cherry tree, the Barker-Richardson comer, thence with their line S 10-2600 E. 137 46 feet to the begin­ ning Call Now For Immediate Help 888-781-3386 $2500 Off Service Donate Your Car! Call Now 888-928-2362 Fast Free Pick Up UNITED FIRE AST CANCER 24 Hour Response P Q V f i p A T I O f i Call 7 days a week Maximum Tax Deduction Non Runners OR Se Habla Espanol i WORRIED ABOUT RETIREMENT? Get Answers to your Financial Questions...Today! 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The Registration books for Ashe County will dose on Fri­ day, Apnl 1st. 2014 Any re­ gistered Voter may request a mail out Absentee Ballot after March 17th, 2014 Absentee One Stop No Excuse Absentee Voting will begin on Thursday April 24th, 2014, at the Office In Jefferson This Voting will end on Saturday May 3rd,. 2014 at 1 PM The Office will be open for voting Thursday , Apnl 24- Saturday Apnl 26th. from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Sunday April 27th. from Noon - 6:00 PM. Monday Apnl 28th, - Thursday May 1st. from 8:00 AM - &:30 PM, Friday May 2nd. from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Saturday May 3rd, from 8:AM - 1 PM A Second Site will open at Fleetwood Fire Department on US Hwy 221 S from Tuesday April29th- Friday May 2nd, from 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM, and Saturday May 3rd. from 8:00 AM-Noon. All Mail Out Absentee ballots must be returned by Election . Day The deadline to apply for a Mail out Ballot is Tuesday April 29th. 2014. Person not sure of their regis­ tration should contact the Board Office dunng Office hours at 336-846-5570 All registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available at all locations also Canvass for the Primary elec­ tion will be held at 11 00 AM of Tuesday. May 13th, 2014 If a Second Primary is need the date will be announced later. Beginning on a 3/8" rebar set in the Barker-Richardson line; thence with said line S 10-2600 E. (crossing an existing 1" iron pipe at 145.00 feet), 167.01 feet to a point in the center of N.C. 194; thence with said road N 76-36-26 E. 149 87 feet; thence leaving the road and with a division of the Richardson property N 10-2856 W (crossing a 3/8" rebar set at 18 82 feet) 121 54 feet to a 3/8" rebar; thence N 86-16-25 W. 154.25 feet to the begin­ ning. Surveyed in May, 1988, using the western boundary of the Richardson property as bearing reference There is also conveyed unto the Grantees, their heirs and assigns, the same perpetual easement to obtain water and the same easement of right of way over and across that cer­ tain driveway as described in and conveyed by the afore- LEGALS — mentioned deed, to which re­ cord reference is hereby made for a more accurate descrip­ tion of said easements The Grantees, by their accept­ ance of this conveyance, agree for themselves, their heirs and assigns, that users of water from the aforesaid spnng sys­ tem shall share in ail costs of maintenance and upkeep for said water system And Being more commonly known as 7637 NC Hwy 194 North. Lansing, NC 28643 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Pauline C. Powers The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the of­ ficers. directors, attorneys, em­ ployees. agents or authorized representative of either Trust­ ee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on. at or relating to the property being offered for sale Any and all responsibilit­ ies or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are dis­ claimed This sale is made subject to all prior liens and en­ cumbrances. and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited lo any transfer tax associated with the foreclos­ ure A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the txd or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). whichever is great er, is required and must be tendered in the form of certi­ fied funds at the time of the sale This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Pur­ chaser at the sale shall be en­ titled only to a return of the de­ posit paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS. If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in fa­ vor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agree­ ment upon 10 days written no­ tice to the landlord You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is April 16, 2014. Grgdy I. Ingle or Elizabeth B Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway. Suite 400 Charlotte. 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Darlene Vm Dyke is agniz­ ing and cataloging the museum's Submitted Photo|Jefferson Post collection of over 1,000 books, Dartene Van Dyke is working to magazines, school yearbooks catalog books in the Museum of and genealogical references. Ashe County History's reference Once completed, the materi­ library. als will be easy to access, and will make information easier to researchers who want to leam find for the museum staff and more about Ashe County. JEFFERSON POST Steve Wilson promoted at McFarland & Company Stephen C. Wilson has been promoted to the position of Vice President and Editorial Director of McFarland & Company. Inc. Publishers, of Jefferson. Wilson joined the company as Assistant Editor in 1991, shortly after gradualing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel HiD summa cum laude with a degree in English. He steadily took on more responsibility in the editorial department, being promoted to editor in 1993, senior editor in 1998, Executive Editor in 2004, and Editorial Director in 2008. A Greensboro native, Wilson lives in Wfest Jefferson with his wife Sloane. The Museum cf Ashe CountyHistory is becoming known as a £Ho resource for information about Ashe County. It is visited by folks from other states and ether countries, as well as by new arrivals and native residents who want to know more about this place and how it came to be. Ashe County has great sto­ ries, and it is the museum's job to remember them and tefl them. For more information about the Museum of Ashe County History, call (336) 846-1904 or visit the Museum at 301 East Main St, (the old 1904 Courthouse) Jefiereon. Under his acquisitions gukiance (saying yes to around 450 book proposals a year and no to thousands more), the company has continued on a path of growth and even dominance in some fields. 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Main | North Wilkesboro 336438-2061 www.betterfurniture.com to the Cup for great prizes! www.wichevy.net �Wilkes Community College's oMcrleFcst Music* Moments. Memories. April 24-27,2014 ON THE CAMPUS Of WltKES COMMUNITY COUEGE, WKKfSftORO, NC �2 • MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 MerleFest offering even more this year MerleFest is always a great value with many of the top artists in multiple musical genres, but this year it has even more. MerleFest 2014 has more performers than ever - over 130 appearing on 13 different stages during the course of the four-day festival (April 24-27) at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. There are also more special collabora­ tions of artists planned this year, not to mention the ones that occur spontaneously. The MerleFest Midnight Jam in the Walker Center on Saturday night of the festival Isn't new, but it's always the festival's biggest melting pot of talent. Participants in this year's Jam, hosted again by Scythian, include Keller Williams, Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line, Peter Rowan, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Steep Canyon Rangers, Delia Mae, Moore Brothers, Steel Wheels, Donna the Buffalo, I Draw Slow, Waybacks, Pete and Joan Wernick, the Deadly Gentlemen, Jim Lauderdale, SC Broadcasters, Mandolin Orange, Mark Newton and Steve Thomas and Town Mountain. A separate ticket is required for the Mid­ night Jam and can be purchased by fourday ticket holders and Sat urday-only ticket holders. Other collaborations and special features planned ths year include: • country star Alan Jackson's Thursday night performance of his recent all-bluegrass album, featuring heavy hitters in the bluegrass world; • "BapjoRama" on Friday on the Watson Stage, hosted by Pete Wernick and featuring Jens Kruger, Sammy Shelor, Alison Brown, Mark Johnson, Jim Mills, Rob McCoury, Terry Baucom, Ned Luberecki and Gra­ ham Sharp. "Bai\joRama, Part Two" on the Creekside Stage Saturday afternoon; • culmination of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest on Friday. After contest chairman Jim Lauderdale announces the winners, the songwriters perform the win­ ning entries on the Cabin Stage at 9:30 p.m. • Doc and Merle Watson Performing Arts Showcase, hosted by Joe Smot hers and Bob Hill, is Friday on the Austin Stage. This will be a diverse sampling of local and regional talent in a more intimate setting; • Steep Canyon Rangers with several "special guests" as part of a Saturday night set on the Watson Stage; • several special events Saturday at the Creekside Stage, including "Memories of Doc and Merle" with T. Michael Coleman, David Holt, Sam Bush, Peter Rowan, Rich­ ard Watson and others; • Dr. Ralph Stanley with Ricky Skaggs and Jim Lauderdale on the Watson Stage Saturday; • Keller Williams and Larry and Jenny Keel on Saturday on the Hillside Stage; • Keller Williams on the Watson Stage Friday night with the Travelin' McCourys; • the Waybacks will again host the Hill­ side Album Hour on Saturday. Every year, a revered or iconic album is performed (but not announced in advance) from start to finish. Many surprise guests will join in the performance. Other highlights, day by day, include: • Thursday, performances by the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Holly Williams, Scyth­ ian, The Duhks, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Josh Farrow and others. Friday afternoon, participants in Pete Wernick's MerleFest Bluegrass Jam Camp will perform on the Cabin Stage. Legendary Dobro player Tut Taylor will kick off performances at the Plaza Stage at 2:30 p.m., and the Opening Night Dance with The Duhks will take place starting at 10 p.m. at the Dance Stage. • Friday, performances by Old Crow Medicine Show, Keller Williams and the Travelin' McCourys, Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott, Balsam Range, Lonesome River Band, Peter Rowan Band, Sutton, Holt & Coleman, Missy Raines and The New Hip, Todd Snider, Donna the Buffalo, The Steel Wheels and ot hers. • Saturday, performances by Dr. Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thun­ der, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sam Bush Band, Town Mountain, Alison Brown Quartet, Peter Rowan, The Steel Wheels, Delia Mae, Claire Lynch Band, Nora Jane Struthers and the Party Line, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Niall Toner Band and others. • Sunday opens with the "Spirit of Sunday" with the Nashville Bluegrass Band and Avett Family Gospel Hour at Creekside Stage. Sunday also features performances by Merle Haggard, Dailey & Vincent wit h Jimmy For­ tune, Jerry Douglas, Deadly Gentlemen, Claire Lynch Band, Jim Lauderdale, Mando­ lin Orange, Donna the Buffalo, Overmountain Men and more. A blues set Sunday afternoon has Roy Book Binder, Richard Watson,Mitchell Greenhill, Del Rey, Rory Block, Eleanor Ellis and Charles Welch. m i'm lovin' if 1430 Second Street North Wilkesboro 1838 Winkler Street Wilkesboro Welcome to MerleFest Enjoy the festival Any large sandwich This offer is good for the purchase of one large sandwich and one free sandwich. Please limit one coupon per customer per visit. Offer excluded S1 menu items. Offer good through October 31. 2014 �MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 3 Some basics on MerleFest The core mission of MerleFest is to honor the memory of music legend and MerleFest co-founder Doc Watson and hisson, musician Eddy Merle Watson; offer the best in "traditional plus" music and raise funds for Wilkes Community College (WCC). The festival is the primary fundraiser for the WCC Endowment Corporation. A few basics about the festival follow, but for full details on tick­ ets, rules, programmingand more go to http://www.merlefest.org. • Gates open on MerleFest's first day at 2:30 p.m. and on the next three days at 9 a.m.; • Free parking and shuttle ser­ vices are provided from the Blue Lot, located off N.C. 268 West about a half-mile from the festi­ val grounds. • Four-day reserved seats are in front of the Watson Stage with chairs provided and set up in advance. Unoccupied reserved seats may be used by anyone before 5p.m. or until owners return. Spe­ cial wristbands are required for admission or re-admission to the reserved seating area after 5 p.m. • General admission seating is on a first-come, first-served basis at all stages. At t he Watson Stage, gen­ eral admission seating is located directly behind t he reserved seat­ ing area. Children 12 and younger are admitted free when accompa­ nied by a paying adult, except in the reserved seating area where a four-day reserved seat ing wrist­ band is required. • The Shoppes at MerleFest includes the MerleFest Gift Shop with official MerleFest memora­ bilia, commercial vendors, heritage crafts demonstrations, first aid, overnight storage/lost & found, Internet access and more. • In the Watson Stage area are two large food tents operated by and benefiting nonprofit organiza­ tions. They offer entrees, desserts and drinks. Snacks and other food are elsewhere at the event. • The PicJdn' Place is an area for musicians of all levels and genres play their instruments. 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It's thescene of some very memorable and lively performances; • Walker Center, providing an indoor venue. Home of the Midnight Jam; • Americana Stage, offering a relaxed venue on the lawn near the VisitorsCenter, • Lounge, with guitar, bapjo, and mandolin contests and songwriter's coffee house, workshops and special performances, • Pickin' Place, an area for music fans and musicians to pick and sing together. Move With l s! 336-838-3717 1 0 1 4 Old Hwy. 1 6 N Millers C r e e k n STALEY MOVING VANS �MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 5 Heating S9 3 0 1 YOCI OP ince Official Propane Supplier of MerleFest MerleFest and thousands of customers throughout the Piedmont and Western NC trust G&B Energy and Appalachian Energy to deliver clean burning PROPANE to keep their homes warm, water hot, cook their meals and dry their clothes. With over an 84 year history of customer service, it's easy to see why G&B Energy is the area's Propane supply leader. 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MerleFest helps insure that the legacies of Doc Watson and his wife, the late Rosa Lee Watson, and their son, the late Merle Watson, will remain a vibrant and positive force - particularly in northwest North Carolina. Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was born in Deep Gap. His father, General Dixon Watson, was a farmer and day laborer who led the singing at church. His mother, Annie, sang old-time ballads while doing household chores and at night sang the children to sleep. Left blind by an eye infection as an infant, Doc had a few years of formal schooling at the Raleigh School for the Blind. He was 5 or 6 when he received his first harmonica and 11 when his father made him a fretless bai\jo. After he taught himself the Carter Family's "When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland," Doc's father bought him a $12 Stella guitar, and soon he was learning the rythym chords. He learned to flat pick and then the picking style of Jimmie Rodgers. After his marriage in 1947 to Rosa Lee Carlton, a neigh­ bor and daughter of fiddler Gaither Carlton, when he was 24 and she was 16, Watson tuned pianos to support his growing family. Eddy Merle was born in 1949 and Nancy Ellen in 1951. In 1953, Doc got a job playing electric guitar in a local country band and traded his Martin for a Gibson Les Paul. The group often lacked a fiddler and Watson taught himself fiddle tunes on the electric instrument, in addition to the popular finger-style music of Merle Travis and Chet Atkins. Smithsonian Institute folklorist Ralph Rinzler is credited with "discovering" Watson in 1960 at the fiddler's conven­ tion in Union Grove. Merle joined Doc in 1964 as a rhythm guitarist and eased most of the burdens of the road from his father's shoulders. Doc and Merle made about 20albums together and won two Grammys. In the mid-1980s, Merle was killed in a tractor accident. Although broken-hearted by the loss, Doc said Merle told him in a dream to press on with the music. He did this and also helped start MerleFest in Merle's memory. Doc is revered primarily for his flatpicking and fingerpicking styles, as well as his unique voice. He received seven Grammy awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Rosa Lee Watson died six months after the death of her husband. She was 81. The couple sometimes performed together and co-wrote "Your Long Journey," featured on the Grammy Award-winning album "Raising Sand" by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Their grandson, Richard Watson, performs at MerleFest. ' Richard Watson Arthel "Doc" Watson Merle Watson Rosa Lee Watson Historic Downtown Wilkesboro We rebuild drill We buy old batteries! batteries! 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I 104 Broad Street • Wilkesboro www.thevintagehomestudio.com Facebook.com/thevintagehomestudio �MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 7 Over 130 artists lined up for MerleFest '14 Susana and Timmy Abell F, Sa, Su Susana and Timmy Abell of Asheville blend music with storytelling, puppetry and poetry, including Timmy's fun and thoughtful songs for young people. "Growing up in western North Carolina, Doc Watson was a constant inspiration. We hope to inspire the coming generat ions with that same appreciation of our folk traditions." Susana has experience as a puppeteer and circus performer. U.S. and United Kingdom. She has recorded several albums of ballads, songs and stories. She received the National Endow­ ment for the Arts 2013 Heritage Fellowship Award. Albert! Flea Circus F, Sa, Su Part magician, part storyteller, part comedian and all enter­ tainer, Jim Alberti of WinstonSalem is a third-generation flea circus impresario. Alberti took the revived flea circus on the road in the 1980s, and since then he Sheila Kay Adams and his talented troupe of fleas F, Sa, Su have captivated audiences at A seventh-generation ballad fairs, festivals and theme parks singer, storyteller and musician, across the United States and Sheila Kay Adams was born and Canada. raised in Madison County. She learned to sing from her great- Darin and Brooke Aldridge aunt and is an accomplished T, Sa clawhammer bai\jo player and The International Bluegrass storyteller. Ms. Adams has per­ Music Association nominated formed at festivals, events, music Darin and Brooke Aldridge for camps and workshops around the Emerging Artist of the Year nomi­ nee two years in a row and the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music nominated them for gospel group, album and song of the year. a welder, served in the Navy, raised three children with his wife. In 2008, he released, "Jim Avett and Family," a collection of gospel songs recorded with daughter Bonnie and sons Scott Amanda and Scott Anderson and Seth of The Avett Brothers. F, Sa He recorded "Tribes" in 2010 and Amanda Anderson and her dad, "Second Chance" in 2012. Scott Anderson, have performed together regularly since 2008, BackPorch Bluegrass with Amanda handling most T lead vocals and fiddle lines and Wilkes County-based Backswampgrass master Scott adding Porch Bluegxrass plays tradi­ harmony and lead vocals, guitar tional, hard-driving bluegrass. and bai\jo. With mandolinist and David Culler (vocals/guitar), vocalist Lainont Goff and bass­ leader and founder of the group, ist Danny Smith, the band plays is the only original member. He is Americana, bluegrass, country is joined by bai\joist Tony Joines. and folk. Wes Tut tie plays mandolin and fiddle and provides lead and tenor Jim Avett harmony. Jim Matthews plays Su The son of a Methodist upright bass, provides lead and preacher and a concert pianist, smooth baritone harmony and Jim Avett has been singing and sometimes plays fiddle, mandolin playing guitar for most of his and guitar. Jacob Joines some­ life. He also built a business as times plays dobro. Darin and Brooke Aldridge Bailey Mountain Cloggers Sa Mars Hill College students organized the Bailey Mountain Cloggers in 1974. The group began dancing competitively in the 1980s and added big circle smooth, freestyle, country hoedown, Kentucky running set, line dance, show and percus­ sive dance styles. Members are from various dance traditions Continued on Page 8 Historic Downtown Wilkesboro kr Waggles Pet Supply & Dog Wash uc Specialty Pet Food, Accessories and Fun Do-lt-Yourself Tubs to Wash Your Dogs! You Wash ... or We Can Wash For You! Welcome MerleFest Fans and Pets 336-903-4906 www.wagglespetsupply.com 103 E. Main Street Downtown Wilkesboro Monday-Friday 8 30 to 5:30 Saturday i 8 % Johnson Realty 201 West Main Street • Wilkesboro, N.C. Open Mic at the Market! Welcome Qfferle^osl^Faml Charles W. Johnson Broker/Owner ALC • SFR 336.957.6385 cjoh031945@aol.com 336.838.1350 View All Our Listings At www.wilkesboro-nc-realestate.com M SP • «R I ti H |™«? * �8>*-MerleFest* Wilkes Jkxumal-Pauict v Apr a 2014 Artists continued from Page 7 and ethnic and religious backgrounds. They serve as goodwill ambassadors for Mars Hill and folk dance traditions of the Southern mountains. Balsam Range F Balsam Range is named for mountains near the homes of this bluegrass band in Haywood County. Band members are Tim Surrett, emcee, resonator guitar and lead and harmony voice; Buddy Melton, fiddle and tenor voice; Caleb Smith, guitar and vocals; Darren Nicholson, mandolin and harmony vocals, and Marc Pruett, threefinger style bai\jo. The band won IBMA Album of the Year Award for "Papertown." Banknotes T Wilkes County musicians who were friends with MerleFest co-founder Bill Young, who died in 1992, formed the Banknotes. They include R.G. Absher, Randy Gambill, Billy Gee, Tony Joines, Mike Palmer, Jeff Pardue, Donnie Story and Wes Tuttle. The members have been involved in MerleFest since it began in 1988. Young was a retired banker known instrumentalist. His enthusiasm for tra­ ditional music and old-time instruments for Chet Atkins-style of guitar playing. like the washboard, spoons and kazoo is surpassed only by his desire to entertain, Glenn Bannerman involve and share these. He is joined on F Sa, Su Glenn Bannerman of Banner Elk is stage by his wife, vocalist and rub board known nationwide as a dance caller, player, Michele Barfield, to present Buf­ teacher and leader. After 20 years as a pro­ falo Barfield's "Washboard Workshop & fessor of recreation and outdoor education Jug Band Jam." at the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va., Bannerman Terry Baurom retired in 1989and formed the Bannerman Sa, Su Family Celebration Services, a recreation, Terry Baucom has been influential in folk dance and worship resource. bluegrass since the 1970s. As a founding member of bands like Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Illrd Tyme Out, Barefoot Movement Barcum is called the "Duke of Drive." The F Barefoot Movement from Johnson influence of his bai\jo style is heard in play­ City released "Footwork" in 2011 and ers who came up in the '80s and '90s. His "Figures of the Year" in 2013. The band latest release is "Never Thought of Look­ recently went on a West Coast tour, from ing Back." The single, "What 'll I Do" with Denver to San Francisco to Vancouver. Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Buddy Melton, The Barefoot sound is described as lush Steve Bryant and Wyatt Rice was named harmonies, thoughtful instrumentation IBMA 2013 "Recorded Event of the Year." and memorable melodies. Tommy Norris, Noah Wall, Hasee Ciaccio and Alex Riley Baugus Conerly form Barefoot Movement. Sa, Su Riley Baugus of Winston-Salem rep­ Gregg "Buffalo" Barfield resents the best of old-time American F, Sa, Su bai\jo and song. He grew up listening to Gregg "Buffalo" Barfield of Pendleton, his father'sold-time music, including Doc S.C., is a singer, songwriter and multi- Watson. While working as a welder and Walmart Save money. Live better. " Welcome MerleFest Fans Come see us for the best prices on your food, drink, water and camping needs 1801 U. S. Highway 421 West • Wilkesboro MerleFest 2014 Musicians and Fans The Town of Wilkesboro www.WilkesboroNC.org Balsam Range Banknotes blacksmith, Riley played with old-time bands. His "Life Of Riley" showcases his baiyo and voice. He provided singing and instrumental for "Cold Mountain." Alan Bibey and Grasstowne Su Grasstowne is comprised of a bluegrass veteran and three young musicians. Their first three projects "The Road Headin' Home," "The Other Side of Towne" and "Kickin Up Dust " rose to No. 1, No. 2 and No. 2, respectively, on the National Bluegrass Charts. Alan Bibey is a founding member of This material is normally priced at least 30% more than treated wood, with our pricing it makes it affordable to have a composite deck at a treated deck price! Large Volume Discounts Available Close Out pricing!... we are selling off our remaining inventory of new composite decking. It looks great with a nice, wood grain texture and is very economical, yet extremely durable. Entire inventory is factory banded, covered, and palletized for easy pickup with your truck at our North Wilkesboro warehouse. Available in three great colors, with matching trim also available for each color! 336-902-1516 336-984-6004 (cell) Just arrived from West Coast High End Redwood Decking Continued on Page 9 �MedeFest • Wilkes foWmaV*atrkrt * AprH'20T4* 9 Artists University students. Focusing on bluegrass and bluegrass gospel, it continued from Page 8 plays original material with tradi­ tional and contemporary bluegrass The New Quicksilver, Illrd Tyme sounds. Members are: Laura Ford Out and BlueRidge. Other mem­ (vocals, mandolin, bass), Isaac bers are Justin Jenkins on baqjo, Mainer (vocals, bai\jo, bass, gui­ Kameron Keller and vocalist and tar), Amanda Broadwater (vocals, instrumentalist Blake Johnson. fiddle, Dobro), Kevin Zollinger (vocals, guitar, baqjo, bass), Aaron Rory Block Foster (guitar, vocals), Travis F, Sa, Su Houck (vocals, Dobro) and Emily Rory Block committed her life Willis (vocals, guitar, mandolin). and her career to preserving the Delta blues tradition and bringing Roy Book Binder it to life for 21st century audiences Sa, Su around the world. A traditionalist Roy Book Binder of New York and innovator, she wields a fiery City is a blues guitar entertainer. and haunting guitar and vocal Equally at home with blues and style that redefines boundaries of ragtime, "Book" shifts from open acoustic blues and folk. She's at tunings to slide arrangements to the height of her creative powers, original compositions with tra­ bringing a world full of life lessons ditional and self-styled licks. His to bear on what she calls "a total storytelling emphasis makes his celebration of my beloved instru­ style unique. Described as a gui­ ment and best friend, the guitar." tar pickin' hillbilly bluesman, he shared the stage with Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, John Jackson, Sonny Blue Edition Terry, Doc Watson, Ray Charles Su Blue Edition is a bluegrass and Brownie McGhee. band comprised of current and graduated East Tennessee State Laura Boosinger when she joined Alison Krauss in Union Station in 1989. Alison was named IBMA's Baqjo Player of the Year in 1991. Her quartet includes John R. Burr on piano/keyboards, Garry West on bass and Kendrick Freeman on drums. Sa, Su Laura Boosinger of Asheville is an award-winning performer and recording artist who focuses mostly on traditional music from the Southern Appalachians. Through an introduction to tra­ ditional instruments and regional vocal styles, she invites audiences to participate in the richness of the region's musical heritage. Fiona Boyes F, Sa, Su Fiona Boyes is a distinctive blues guitarist, singer and song­ writer. She has a soulful, authori­ tative style that has earned her unprecedented recognition as an Australian artist. She received three successive USA Blues Music Awards nominations for her elec­ tric and acoustic playing. Fiona's latest release is "Blues for Hard Times." Alison Brown Quartet F, Sa Alison Brown is a Harvard grad­ uate, record label co-founder and owner, mother, and bar\jo virtuoso. She came to national prominence Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome T Jeff Brown began playing at age 9 and in 1993 went to work for Larry Sparks as bass player and tenor singer. He was a Lonesome Rambler from 1993 to 1996 and performed on the Grand Ole Opry, "Austin City Limits" and "Song of the Mountains." He once played bass for Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Other members of Still Lonesome are Austin Brown, a 15-year-old on guitar and bass; Meredith Goins, who performed on the Grand Ole Opry with Vassar Clements in 2003; Josh Blankenship, mandolin player, songwriter and vocalist and Josh Underwood, bai\jo player, song­ writer and vodalist.. Continued on Page 10 Barefoot Movement Going To MerleFest... 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"As long as I'm alive I hope 1 have the ability to play," says Bush, a two-time cancer treatment sur­ vivor. " Mark Bumgarncr Sa Mark Bumgarner's musical style is a blend of roots country, bluegrass and hillbilly blues. He's a son of the South, but with many musical influences. His three selfproduced album projects show his versatility as a recording art­ ist, record producer and talent as a songwriter. Carolina Blue F Buncombe Turnpike Carolina Blue is a powerful blueF, Sa grass band from western North Asheville-based Buncombe Carolina. The band, formed in 2007, Turnpike is a staple in the west­ consists of Bobby Powell (guitar), ern North Carolina bluegrass Tim Jones (mandolin), Don Austin scene. The band has grown from (bai\jo), Reese Combs (bass fiddle) its original four-piece lineup 15 and Branson Raines (fiddle). In years ago to a quintet featuring 2011, Carolina Blue won theSouth Seth Rhinehart (bar\jo), Tom Carolina Bluegrass Band Champi­ Godleski (lead vocals, upright onship and The Don Reno Classic, bass), Evan Swink (guitar, tenor over other bands from across the vocals), Joe Trimbaeh (mando­ country. Carolina Blue has released lin, baritone vocals) and John two CDs, "Nothing So Blue" and Duncan (fiddle). The band plays "Carolina Blue Live at RenoFest." traditional and contemporary bluegrass and gospel, but mostly Carolina Chocolate Drops Buncombe Turnpike originals. T The Carolina Chocolate Drops Sam Bush Band got their start in 2005 when every Sa Thursday night they traveled to Grammy Award-winning multi- sit in the home of old-time fiddler instrumentalist Sam Bush has Joe Thompson for a musical jam. been honored with the lifetime Thompson, in his 80s, was a black achievement award from Ameri­ fiddler with a short bowing style cana Music Association and the that he inherited from generations International Bluegrass Music of musicians. He passed it on to a Association. Bush, 57, has helped new generation. In early 2012, the to expand the horizons of blue- Grammy Award-winning Carolina grass music, fusing it with jazz, Chocolate Drops released "Leav­ rock, blues, funk and other styles. ing Eden," featuring Rhiannon And though Bush is best known Giddens (lead singer, bai\jo), Dom for skills on the mandolin, he is Flemons (baqjo, guitar, harmonica, percussion), Hubby Jenkins (gui­ tar) and Leyla McCalla (cello, vocals, bai\jo). With Flemons and McCalla doing solo work, the group's 2014 lineup features two new players alongside Giddens and Jenkins - cellist Malcolm Parson and multi-instrumentalist Rowan Corbett. Nick Chandler and Delivered S Nick Chandler of Marshall began playing the mandolin at age 9. He was in Asheville Grass and is a founding member of Silvercreek. He has recorded with fiddler Bobby Hicks, Tony Rice and Jimmy Fortune. Joining Chandler Dailey & Vincent in Delivered are Kevin Tuck of featuring Jimmy Fortune Bryson City on guitar and vocals, 5 Nick Dephaunais, originally from Award winning Dailey & Vin­ Enfield, N.H., and Seth Rhinehart cent and Statler Brothers member Jimmy Fortune join forces to pro­ The Cockman Family vide audiences with a uniqueshow. F, Sa Dailey & Vincent is the top touring Since launching a career in 1988, American bluegrass act. Jimmy the Cockman Family has become Fortune is a premier American known for classic family harmo­ country music vocalist, musician nies, bluegrass gospel style and and songwriter. This "quartet style original songs and arrangements show" features the rich blend of of old gospel songs. The Cockman vocals performed byJamie Dailey, Family is an N.C. Council of the Darrin Vincent, Jimmy Fortune and Arts Touring Artist Group and Christian Davis. received the 2011 N.C. Community Traditions Award from the N.C. Lynda Dawson Folklore Society. USA Today Week­ 6 Pattie Hopkins end and American Greetings Cards F, Sa Songwriting guitarist Lynda named the Cockman Family one Dawson and fiddler Pattie Hopkins of The 12 Most Creative Families in America. Lead singer Caroline step out of the Kickin Grass Band Fisher was awarded the 2011 Song to lay down intricately crafted Writer of the Year Award from Pow- duets. With guitar instrumentation erGrass Internet Radio. In 2012, topped with soulful fiddling, their Ben Cockman won guitar flat pick natural blend of sweet harmonies makes you feel like you've been championships at MerleFest and elsewhere. Continued on Page 11 •Beautiful Rooms • Free Breakfast •Highspeed If iternet • Pet Friendly Official Sponsor MerleFest 2014 Anmsoxlxx T. Michael Coleman F, Sa T. Michael Coleman of Mayodan grew up playing baseball and singing in church. Hedeveloped an appreciation of folk music while at Appalachian State University and soon began playing and tour­ ing with Doc and Merle Watson. The three toured the world and participated in many Grammy nominated and Grammy awarded recordings. Coleman later per­ formed and recorded with Seldom Scene in Washington, D.C., along with producing and recording vari­ ous music projects for Doc Watson and others.. www.Addisoninn.com Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-1000 800-672-7218 Alison Brown Quartet Lynda Dawson & Pattie Hopkins �Merle Fast • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 a n Delia Mae Sa Delia Mae of Boston, Mass., proves the endless possibili­ ties found in the marriage of fiddle, fretboard and voice. Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome The group is a who's-who of promising young pickers: lead singer Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Courtney Hartman, bass player Shelby Means, mandonlinist Jenni Lyn Gardner and Continued on Page 12 See us for the latest innovation — the new MICHELIN Premier A/S tire. Amazing Technology. Expert Technicians. Exceptional Offer. 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Barnett toured with Jesse McReynolds, excelled as a jazz violinist and has performed with the David Grisman Quintet and the Tony Trischka Band. Grisman has played professionally since his teens and combines traditional and modern elements. Leslie is known for live appearances with the Infamous Stringdusters and the Grant Gordy Quartet. O MICHELIN 9 Total Performance-' Bringing multiple performances together with innovative technologies to deliver the total performance all drivers need — that's MICHELIN* Total Performance". Learn more at michelinman.com. * Reward Card eligibility is limited to tire purchases from participating dealers only. See redemption form for complete offer details. Offer expires 5/10/14. Void where prohibited. The Reward Card cannot be reloaded with additional funds, nor can it be used at an ATM. Reward Card expires 6 months after issuance. For complete terms, conditions and fees, see the Cardholder Agreement in your card package. 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The name "Duhks" is from Scruj MacDuhk, Podolak's defunct previous band. two-time National Fiddle Champion Kimber Ludiker are all seasoned performers who have won countless contests and shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Del McCoury, Leon Russell and Laurie Lewis. Their 2011 release, "I Built This Heart," was an impressive debut, a delicate balance between bluegrass grit and singer-songwriter sensitivity. With a Eleanor Ellis new album in the works-produced by Bryan F, Sa, Su Sutton and their first label release-it's clear A versatile fingerpicking blues guitarist that Delia Mae is just getting started. and singer, and Louisiana native Eleanor Ellis has performed throughout the U.S., Donna the Buffalo Canada and Europe. She traveled and played with the late gospel street singer F, Sa, Su Donna the Buffalo's feel-good, groove- Flora Molton, was a regular at the Satur­ oriented, danceable and often socially- day afternoon barbershop blues jams of conscious music began over 20 years ago Piedmont bluesman Archie Edwards and with roots in old-time fiddle music that sometimes accompanied Delta blues great evolved into a soulful electric Americana Eugene Powell in Greenville, Miss. infused with Cajun/zydeco, rock, folk, reggae and country. Donna the Buffalo Wayne Erbsen includes Jeb Puryear on guitar and vocals; F Tara Nevins on fiddle, guitar, accordion, Wayne Erbsen of Asheville is a master scrubboard and vocals; keyboardist Dave of old-time, bluegrass, folk, Appalachian, McCracken; bassist Kyle Spark; and drum­ cowboy, pioneer, railroad, gospel and Civil mer Mark Raudabaugh. Donna the Buf­ War music. He plays clawhammer and falo's fervent fan base, self-named The bluegrass bar\jo, fiddle, mandolin and gui­ Herd, follows the band with zeal. tar. His repertoire approaches 1,000 songs. A typical program includes songs, stories, Jerry Douglas history and humor with fiery instrumenSu tals. He recorded 18 solo CDs and wrote Dobroist Jerry Douglasof Leavittsburg, and published 31 instruction and song Ohio, has a close association with Mer­ books. Erbsen performed on "Sesame leFest, having performed at the festival Street" and his music appeared in NPR's every year since it began. He has won "Wireless Catalog " 13 Grammy Awards, three CMA Musi­ cian of the Year awards and numerous Josh Farrow International Bluegrass Music Associa­ T, F tion awards, including multiple Dobro Josh Farrow is an American singer/ Player of the Year wins. In 2011, Douglas songwriter who uses his compelling, soul­ received the annual Americana Honors ful voice to tell tales of the country life, and Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award heartache of city life and visions of life for Instrumentalist. His distinctive sound on the road. His two new singles, "Devil has graced over 2,000 albums. Douglas' Don't You Fool Me" and "The Worryin' latest album, "Traveler," finds the world- Kind" were released in early 2013 and have renowned dobro master, described as"the landed him on stage with such acts as Muhammad Ali of the dobro" by James Leon Russell. Taylor, defying expectations and ignoring genre restrictions. Mary Flower F, Sa, Su The Duhks Mary Flower is known for her personal T, F vision of roots music that blends ragtime This Grammy-winning Canadian acous­ and acoustic blues. With nine recordings tic roots band features bar\jo, fiddle, gui­ and many instructional DVDs, Flower tar, percussion and vocals and plays a has earned rave reviews from critics and blend of Canadian and American soul, audiences for her unassuming vocals and gospel, folk, old-time country string, Cajun mastery of the Piedmont blues guitar and zydeco, and Irish dance music. The band's lap slide guitar. She is a three-time Blues music draws heavily on all North Ameri­ Music Award nominee and twice a finalist can musical traditions, while integrating at the International Fingerpicking Guitar The Duhks Delia Mae Donna The Buffalo Championship. She has performed on "A Prairie Home Companion" and is on staff at many guitar workshops including Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch. Carolina Chocolate Drops The Fox Fire Su The Fox Fire is a folk band from Brevard consisting of old highschool friends Aaron Aiken, Barrett Davis, Clint Roberts and IT. Linville. With influences like the Avett Brothers, Kings of Leon and Creedence Clearwater Revival, the band bring a traContinued on Page 13 Jerry Douglas Sam Bush Band �MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 13 Artists continued from Page 12 ditional bluegrasssetup to create a not-so-traditional, energized performance. The Grassifieds T This Walkertown-based band combines locked-in harmonies and high lonesome lead vocals with skillful instrumental per­ formances and talented songwriting. Greg Barnett provides soulful lead vocals and solid rhythm guitar, pairing with banjoist/lead guitarist Joel Barnett for classic brother harmonies. Bassist Pete Wright (winner of multiple awards) and barvjoist/guitarist Jerry Martin have shared thestage for over 25years. They supply lead and harmony vocals and masterful picking. Award-winning instrumentalists Amanda Smelser (fiddle) and Jim Grubbs (mandolin) complete the lineup. Mitch Greenhill F, Sa, Su A product of the 1960s Cam­ bridge folk music scene, Greenhill recorded two albums for PresI ige, now reissued as "Shepherd of the City Blues." In California he performed in the country-rock Merle Haggard Grits & Soul band Frontier and in California in 2012. The release of their honky-tonks while working as first full-length album, "Flood a studio guitarist and producer. Waters," coincided with their After joining his father, Manny appearance as a featured art­ Greenhill, at Folklore Produc­ ists at the 2013 IBM A World of tions, he worked as agent/man­ Bluegrass week in Raleigh. ager and producer for Doc and Merle Watson, Taj Mahal and oth­ Merle Haggard ers. He and Mayne Smith released Su Country music legend "Storm Coming "(1979) and "Back Where We've Never Been" (1985). Merle Haggard was born in Bakersfield, Calif., in 1937. Some critics have suggested Grits & Soul that Haggard, as a performer F Anna Kline and John Looney and songwriter, was the most are the duo called Grits & Soul. important country artist to Anna grew up in Hernando, Miss., emerge in the 1960s, and he and coordinated the first Missis­ became one of the leading fig­ sippi Music Showcase at South by ures of the Bakersfield counSouthwest in 2011. John began try scene in the 1960s, While playing bass guitar, guitar man­ his music remained hardcore dolin while growing up in south­ country, he pushed the bound­ western Virginia. They met in aries of the music quite far, January 2011soon started writing drawing from all forms of tratogether and moved to Asheville Contlnued on Page 14 Thursday, April 24 1. 2. Watson Cabin 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Josh Farrow 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. ToneBla^ers with Jack Lawrence 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice 5:00 p.m.-5:05 p.m. Raffle 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. The Duhks 6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Scythian 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Carolina Chocolate Drops 9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Alan Jackson 5:05 p.m.-5:30 p.m. MerleFest Bluegrass Jam Camp with Pete & Joan Wernick 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. The Bill Young Tribute with the Banknotes 7:33 p.m.-7:35 p.m. Raffle 7:35 p.m.-8:00 p.m. John Stickley Trio 9:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Holly Williams 7. Pickin' Place 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Jammln' at The 'Plckln' Place The Pickin' Place is more than a stage, it's an entire venue devoted to pickJn' & grinnln'l Included In The Pickin' Place are the Traditional Jammin' Tent. Bluegrass Jammin' Tent. and Anything Goes Jammin' Tent. Bring your acoustic instruments to this area and jam! Hosted by the Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society. 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. lut Taylor 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Jesse Stockton and Moonlight Company 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Backporch Bluegrass 4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Banknotes 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Jon Stickley Trio 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Jeff Brown and Still Lonesome 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Th* Local Boyvc �' U £ MerlefVst 4 Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 20^4 Artists continued from Page 13 ditional American music - coun­ try, jazz, blues and folk- and in the process, developed a distinctive style of his own. As a performer, singer and musician, he was one of the best, influencing countless other artists. Not coincidentally, he was the best singer/songwriter in country music since Hank Wil­ liams, writing a body of songs that became classics. With 38 No. 1 hits and 250 original songs, Haggard remains one of the best-known artists in country music. He was voted the "Top Male Vocalist" by the Academy of Country Music Awards. Haggard was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1977, the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2010. Among his many awards, he holds three Grammys, including a Grammy Hall of Fame Award for "Mama Tried." On June 14,2013, Merle Haggard was pre­ sented an honorary doctorate of Fine Arts by California State Uni­ versity, Bakersfield. Wayne Henderson F, Sa Wayne Henderson's top-notch finger-picking has delighted Carn­ egie Hall, three national tours of Masters of the Steel-String Guitar and seven nations in Asia. Hender­ son is a luthier of great renown. He is a recipient of a 1995 National Heritage Award presented by the National Endowment for the Arts. He producesabout 20 instruments a year, mostly guitars. Doc Wat­ son, who was a good friend, used to stop at Henderson's shop in Rugby to pick a few tunes. Doc said of his Henderson mandolin, "That Henderson mandolin is as good asany I've had my hands on. And that's saying a lot, because I've picked up some good ones." High Valley Sa The Canadian country band High Valley, consist ing of brot hers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel, has won multiple Canadian CounContinued on Page 15 �MerleFest • Wilkes jQurnahPatriot « April 2014 • 15 The Hillbenders Artists continued from Page 14 try Music Association and Juno nominations. The band opened shows for Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Reba McEntire. High Valley has been recording for over a decade and touring for 16 years. High Val­ ley's U.S. debut album, "Love Is A Long Road,'1 features driving tempos, engaging harmonies and superb musicianship. Bob Hill F, Sa Born in the back of a jukebox, Bob Hill sold his first published song to Ray Charles in 1972. Shortly after, Bob joined Doc and Merle Watson as an original member of Frosty Morn. In 1980, NEMS Records of London, Eng­ land, signed Bob as a solo artist. NEMS renamed him "Fred Hill." Bob has written songs with and for as well as recorded and per­ formed with such artists as Leon Russell, JJ Cale, Jack "Cowboy" Clement, Don Everly, Ray Ste­ vens, Lacy J. Dalton and Rufus & Carla Thomas, just to drop a few names. Fast forward to the present, Bob has released a CD entitled "Keepin' The Wolves Away" on Love Breeze Records and is currently at work on a new project. Bob still sleeps in the back of the jukebox. The Hillbenders F The Hillbenders, a dynamic bluegrass quintet from Spring­ field, Mo., with their high-octane shows, tight harmonies and stun­ ning instrumental prowess, have been winning fans and making waves at every festival around the country since their formation Continued on Page 18 �16 • MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 Award Winning Emergency Care ri Selected by the Joint Commission as a 2011 & 2012 "Top Performer for Quality." . » -*• J l n �MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 17 Personal Injury Auto / Truck Accidents Workers' Compensation Social Security Disability Proud Sponsor of MerleFest® 2014 1.800.852,1504 • www.1lrMwtlborn.com �18 • MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 Artists hammer bai\jo player Colin Derham and double bassist Konrad Liddy to form I Draw Slow and create a sound rooted in the old continued from Page 15 time-style of the Appalachian Mountains in 2008. The Hillbenders are lead singer and drawing on Irish traditional music and and mandolinist Nolan Lawrence, guitar­ modern Americana. ist Jim Rea, bass player Gary Rea, bapjoist Mark Cassidy and Dobroist Chad "Gravy InterACTive Theater of Jef Boat" Graves. Their latest release, "Can F, Sa, Su You Hear Me?" is a charismatic album Lumber ton-based Jef is happy to be imbued with the spirit and energy of their returning to the Little Pickers Stage and live shows. MerleFest this year. As a mime and jug­ gler for over 35 years, Jefs work has often David Holt been associated with the world of music. He F, Sa has performed his wacky brand of mime, Four-time Grammy Award winner mask and variety arts at fairs and festi­ David Holt of Garland, Texas, isa musician, vals throughout the South. As a soloist and storyteller, historian, television host and ensemble member, he's opened for the Pres­ entertainer who is dedicated to perform­ ervation Hall Jazz Band and Doc Watson. ing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Holt performed with Alan Jackson Doc Watson for 14 years, which he says T was the highlight of his 30-year career. In Alan Jackson is one of the most success­ 1968, he started his journey in the heart of ful and respected singer-songwriters in the Appalachian Mountains. With a passion music. He joins Paul McCartney and John to become an old-time bai\jo player, Holt Lennon in being amongsongwriters with 20 traveled to remote mountain communities songs they recorded and took to the top of searching for the best traditional musi­ the charts. Jackson has sold nearly 60 mil­ cians. He and Watson won two Grammys lion albums worldwide, topped the country for "Legacy," a three-CD set with interviews, singles charts 35 times, and scored over 50 music and a live concert. Holt has hosted Top 10 hits. He has written or co-written 24 numerous television shows and performed of his 35 No. 1 hit singles. He is an 18-time and recorded with many of his mentors ACM Award winner, a 16-time CMA Award including Doc Watson, Chet. Atkins, Bill recipient and a two-time Grammy-winning Monroe and Earl Scruggs. artist. Jackson's "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?" commemorating I Draw Slow those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, earned him his first Grammy Award for F, Sa 1 Draw Slow has been hailed in Ireland Best Country Song. He received the ASCAP since the release of its Top 10 selling album, Founders Award and was inducted into the "Redhills," but the impact of the roots band Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame as a abroad is redrawing the map for these Irish/ Songwriter/Artist in 2011. Jackson's "The American songwriters. The band has played Bluegrass Album" has had rave reviews in the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Belgium since its release in September. The new and it started 2012 with a performance with album features bluegrass greats Sammy Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Siblings Shelor (bai\jo), Adam Steffey (mandolin), Dave (guitar) and Louise (vocals) Holden Tim Crouch (fiddle), Tim Dishman (bass), paired up with violinist Adrian Hart, claw­ Rob Ickes (Dobro), Ronnie Bowman and Don Eleanor Ellis Rice brothers, Larry, Tony, Ronnieand Wyatt when he moved to Florida. Mark's unique style doesn't fit in a strict category. It's very Alan Jackson bluegrass but has overtones of traditional folk, progressive acoustic, new-grass and Rigsby (vocals), and Scott Coney (acoustic guitar). Jackson was born in Newnan, Ga., old-timey all mixed into one. in 1958 and married his high school sweet­ Chris Jones and heart. They have three daughters. The Night Drivers F Mark Johnson Chris Jones and The Night Drivers com­ F, Sa bine the best of traditional bluegrass with Mark Johnson learned to fiddle and play the clawhammer bapjo from Jay Unger award-winning original material, soulful while living in New York. He also learned lead singing, arrangements of new and the three-finger style of bluegrass picking. old songs and an entertaining stage show. 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Luberecki, also a program host for Sirius XM, is a veteran picker with a creative approach to Scruggs-style bar\jo. Weisberger is one of Nashville's most sought-after upright bass players and a successful songwriter. Staf­ fers strong sense of rhythm helps drive the band. Larry Keel and Natural Bridge Sa Larry Keel has been called the most powerful, innovative and exhilarating acoustic flatpicking guitarist perform­ ing today. Joining Keel are Mark Schimick (mandolin and vocals), Will Lee (bai\jo and lead vocals) and wife Jenny Keel (vocals). Keel is based in the musical heritage of his native southwest Virginia. He has a knack for choosing interesting and appealing material from multiple musical genres. Enjoy Yourself Isn't it time you stopped worrying about the house and started enjoying retirement? The Kruger Brothers If the answer is yes, we know just where to begin. Get All This for One Low Monthly Fee! Larry Keel and Natural Bridge Jack Lawrence F, Sa, Su Jack Lawrence of Harrisburg has been called a "flatpicking powerhouse." He com­ bines high-spirited and innovative guitar solos with tasteful phrasing in his own style. Known as Doc Watson's partner starting in the early 1980s, his talents are featured on Doc's Grammy winner, "On Praying Ground," and many of his other recordings. His solo project, "About Time," released in 1997, showcases Lawrence's guitar style and rich, warm vocals. He assembled some of the friends for the April 2002 release of "I Don't Need The Whiskey Anymore," featur­ ing Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Tony Wil­ liamson, The Del McCoury Band and Doc Watson. It reflects how Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs and the Allman Brothers influenced him. The Kruger Brothers T, F, Sa., Su Some call it jazz; Some, classical. Experi­ ence what happens when these innovative and soulful world-class virtuosos put on one-of-a-kind performance. When you listen to the music of the Kruger Brothers, you can't help but be amazed by the sheer depth of their artistry. Originally from Europe, now living in North Carolina, they were first, introduced to American audiences in 1997, quickly gaining the attention of fans and the music industry alike. Their music celebrates the best of what music can be: exciting, engaging, intelligent and delight ful. Jens Kruger, Uwe Kruger and Joel Landsberg personify the spirit of exploration and inno­ Emory Lester vation that forms the core of the American F, Sa musical tradition. The power and attack of Emory Lester's mandolin playing are unmatched and his Jim Lauderdale sound is infectious. His recording projects, F, Sa, Su "Pale Rider," "The Emory Lester Set," and Two-time Grammy Award-winner Jim "Cruisin' the8" placed him among the elite Lauderdale of Troutman is successful in mandolinists. His latest solo recording, both country and bluegrass. His career has "Reminiscing Today," is equally strong. taken him all over the nation and abroad. Bar\joist Mark Johnson and Emory have "LquelJim" won "Artist of the Year" and toured all across the U.S. and have been "Song of the Year" at the first Americana feat ured in performances with Steve Mar­ Music Association Honors and Awards Show tin. Emory, a Virginia living in in 2002. He hosted the same show for seven Ontario, has been teaching master series years. Lauderdale is on Nashville's "A" list workshops at events, schools and workof songwriters. Continued on Page 20 One & Two Bedroom Luxury Apartments with full kitchens and baths • Fitness Center & Rec Room • Restaurant Dining Options • Fireside Lounge & Library • Private Parking •Shuttle Transportation Service • 24-Hour Security & Emergency Medical Response • Assisted Living To Be Completed 2015 Pets Welcome www.visitroseglen.com "Y) OA IVUJC 1A 0 4 7 W. Main Street Wilkesboro, NC UrlCll ^Village^- �20 • MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 Artists continued from Page 19 shops far and wide. Jeff Little Trio Sa, Su The piano normally doesn't play a big part in Appalachian music and rarely is the lead instrument, but Jeff Little of Boone makes an exception. His distinctive style is breathtaking in speed, precision and clarity. His family ran Little's Music Store, where musicians frequently dropped by to play a tune. Among those was Doc Watson, a neighbor and close family friend. A profes­ sional musician since the age of 14, Little is conversant with old-time, country, bluegrass, rockabilly and blues. He has directed the music industry program at Guilford Technical Community College since 2004. The Local Boys T, F, Sa, Su The Local Boys is a band that was wait­ ing for the appellation "Americana," since "bluegrass" just doesn't cover the material they do. All members of the band have deep roots in traditional music and a love for musical styles that influenced and evolved from old-time country and bluegrass. The Local Boys are fairly standard in acoustic instrumental arrangement: guitar, bass, bai\jo, dobro and mandolin, but they have four superb lead vocalists who also sing harmonies: John Akin, Aaron Soots, Eric Childers and Tommy Rape. The band plays bluegrass, blues, rock 'n' roll, old country and rockabilly. Locust Honey String Band F Chloe Edmonstone (fiddle, guitar, vocals), Ariel Dixon (bai\jo, guitar, vocals) and Mer­ edith Watson (guitar, slide guitar, bai\jo, vocals) started the Locust Honey String Band in Asheville in January 2012. The three blend sweet harmonies with old-time fiddle tunes to take "girl band" to a different level with blues, old-time tunes, honky tonk and old country music. Chloe and Ariel grew up going to old-time music festivals with their parents and have been playing music together since their early teenage years. of Famei*and multi-award winning bai\joist Sammy Shelor. He is joined by Brandon Rickman (lead/harmony vocals, guitar); Mike Hartgrove (fiddle); Barry Reed (bass, harmony vocals); and Randy Jones (lead/ harmony vocals, mandolin). In 2012, the band won IBMA Award for Instrumental Recorded Event of the Year for "Angeline the Baker" from "CHRONOLOGY Volume One." Claire Lynch Band Sa, Su Two-time Grammy nominee Claire Lynch has been recognized as a creative force in acoustic music and at the forefront of women who have expanded the bluegrass Lonesome River Band genre. The two-time Grammy nominee F recently earned her third IBMA Female The Lonesome River Band has released Vocalist of the Year title and in 2012 was hit albums and toured extensively for over awarded the Walker Fellowship from United 30 years, maintaining a reputation asone of States Artists. Her latest release, "Dear Sis­ the most respected names in bluegrass. The ter," was nominated for IBMA's Album of the group is led by Virginia Country Music Hall Perry Lowe Orchards,LLC 336-921-3123 828-632-7913 Lonesome River Band The Local Boys Enjoy Apple Cider Slushies • Dried Apples • Apples Will Be For Sale APPLES AVAILABLE NOW: Fuji • Pink Lady • Goldrush • Granny Smith •Red and Golden Delicious • Limbertwig • More •Apple Cider •7 Varieties of Dried Apples ... Great Snack •Local Honey • Jams and Jellies Our Store Is Located From MerleFest take Exit 286A on US Hwy. 421, NC Hwy. 16 South toward Taylorsville. Go 8 miles, Apple House on right. londay-Saturday 8:00-5:00 Mandolin Orange Su Mandolin Orange was formed in 2009 in Chapel Hill around the talents of singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Marlin and violinist/guitarist Emily Frantz. Mandolin Orange offers a mix of bluegrass, gospel, folk, country and pop that invokes earthy timelessness and effortless harmonies. Partners in music and life, the pair released their self-pro­ duced debut, "Quiet Little Rooms," in 2010, followed by a double-album, "Haste Make/ Hard Hearted Stranger" in 2011. The third release was "This Side Of Jordan." Continued on Page 21 Mark's Guns & Ammo WWW Visit Us AtMerleFest! Year in 2013. 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Swift River Music, the record label started and runs, received the IBMA Recorded Event of the Year award for "Everett Lilly & Everybody and Their Brother" in 2008. May has appeared with Merle Haggard, Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Nickel Creek, Brownie McGee and Sonny Terry, Tom Paxton, Jerry Jeff Walker and many others. Superior Credentials, superior care Misty River Band Tomas Vybiral, MD, FACC and trading rare pre-war banjos. Millsstill tours with Vince Gill and other artists. He played bar\jo at the grand opening of the Earl Scruggs Center and Museum in Janu­ ary 2014. He recorded three solo albums and performed on many others, including Dolly Parton's first two bluegrass albums. The first won a Grammy Award. He won the IBMA Bai\jo Player of the Year award six times, more than any other player. He Jim Mills won IBMA Instrumental Album of the F Year for "Bound to Ride." Mills has won Jim Mills is known primarily as for play­ six Grammy Awards. ing bluegrass bai\jo in the three-finger style popularized by Earl Scruggs. Mills Misty River Band performed for five years with Doyle Law- F son & Quicksilver in the 1980s and later Misty River Band, based in Union was baryo player for Ricky Skaggs and Grove, plays traditional bluegrass, blueKentucky Thunder for 14 years. In 2010, he left Skaggs to focus on buying, selling Continued on Page 22 Board Certified Cardiology Board Certified Internal Medicine V Fellow American College of Cardiology Dr. VybiraJ offers, over 16 year* of experience in this area, and is currently accepting new patients. His dedication to his paUents includes both out-patient care and care of the patient when he or she is hospitalized. Having received the highest quality of training, Dr. Vybiral combines excellent Diagnostic Medicine with consideration and concern of each patient at all times. 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Members are Deward Huie, lead vocals; Bud Martin, harmony vocals; Teresa Huie, bass; Dwight Burks, guitar and harmony vocals; and Ronnie Moore. Beth Molaro Sa, Su Beth Molaro of Asheville is in the thriving dance community in that area. She often t ravels to call dances. Her ability to sing the calls is unique and creates an exciting blend of music and calls. She combines elements of blues and jazz in her voice as she weaves together various ele­ ments of dance. Beth's dances are always a guaranteed whoop and a-holler good time. Danc­ ers are sure to leave with a feel­ good dancing high. In addition to calling, Beth is a skilled and exuberant foot percussionist in the Appalachian flat-foot style. Moore Brothers Band Sa, Su Most folks are taken aback when they first see 16-year-old Jacob Moore (mandolin, bar\jo, fiddle), 20-year-old Daniel (bass) and 11-year-old Isaac Moore (gui­ tar). Together, they weave a musi­ cal tapestry that honors tradition, welcomes progress and melds a love of tone and harmonies with a fiery stage energy that wins over even the most jaded listeners. This is a once-in-a-generation group for whom the phrase "roots & wings" was invented. Mountain Feist Sa Asheville-based Mountain Feist has a traditional bluegrass setup instrumentally and the stage dynamics of a (seem­ ingly) single mic setup. Over the last four years, Mountain Feist has played festivals and music venues from North Carolina to the Midwest, sharing the stage with some of t he hottest musical acts. The band has a collective 75 years of experience playing music, entertaining, writing and singing. It consists of Justin Eisenman (guitar and vocals), Matthew Dufon (upright bass and vocals), Jesse Iaquinto (mando­ lin and vocals) and Calder Baker (bargo). Mountain Feist's first album, "Bittersweet and Roses" was released in June 2013. My New Favorites F Johnson City, Tenn.-based My New Favorites was named the 2013 Americana Vocal Group of the Year at the Blue Ridge Acoustic Uprising. The band is known for strong songwriting and great songs. Members of My New Favorites combine a mix of bluegrass, Americana, rock, gospel, Irish, jazz and classi­ cal musical styles into a unique sound. Members are Jeff Bene­ dict (vocals, songwriting, guitar and bai\jo); Linda Waltner (fid­ dle); Amy Benedict (bass); Tracy Johnson (keyboards, accordion, and vocals). Tal Naccarato F, Sa Tal Naccarato is a classicallytrained and influenced acoustic and electric guitar player, singer and songwriter. He plays Pied­ mont fingerstyle country blues, gospel blues, ragtime, Texas blues, Delta blues, folk, bottle­ neck slide, slack key and Chicago blues. His acoustic guitar style include the Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Doc Watson and Mis­ sissippi John Hurt. His electric guit ar influences include Elmore James, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Merle Travis. Tal's latest album is "Piedmont." He now is doing unplugged solo acoustic shows in the U.S. Old Crow Medicine Show the Soggy Bottom Boys, the fic­ tional old-time trio in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Alan O'Bryant, Mike Compton and Stuart Duncan appeared on the film's Platinum soundtrack. Mark Newton and Steve Thomas Sa Mark Newton and Steve Thomas recently joined to take live shows on t he road and launch their first national album release as Newton & Thomas. Both have a Grammy nomination, CMA nomination and multiple IBMA awards. The first single on their Nashville Bluegrass Band debut album, "Reborn," hit the Sa, Su The Nashville Bluegrass Band No. 1 spot on "Bluegrass Today's" has won two Grammy Awards for Top 20 four times. albums, was IBM A Entertainer of the Year twice and IBMA Vocal Nu-Blu Group of the Year four times. T, F, Sa Siler City-based Nu-Blu, is com­ Collectively and singularly, the prised of Carolyn Routh (bass band's members have virtually defined modern bluegrass. NBB and vocals), Levi Austin (vocals toured and performed with Earl and baqjo), Austin Koerner (man­ Scruggs, Doc Watson, Alison dolin), and Daniel Routh (gui­ Krauss & Union Station, Lyle tarist, singer, manager and tour Lovett and Mary Chapin Carpen­ coordinator). The group plays a ter. It recorded with Peter Rowan, lively and entertaining version Maura O'Connell, Jerry Douglas of Americana-bluegrass music. and Clint Black; appeared on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Will The Tim O'Brien Circle Be Unbroken Vol. Ill;" F, Sa This child of West Virginia and and collaborated with Johnny Cash on the "Dead Man Walk­ the "WWVA Jamboree" (second ing" soundtrack. Lead singer Pat oldest country music broadcast Enright is one of the voices of in the U.S. and now called the "Wheeling Jamboree") has never stopped mining the American music canon for great material. Songs collect and abide in Tim Continued on Page 23 I Draw Slow Chris Jones and Night Drivers r Nashville Bluegrass Band Welcome MerleFest Fans! v§ | FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. 1313 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621 Since 1957 TELEPHONE: (336) 835-2013 TOLL FREE: 888-298-8014 FAX: (336) 835-8749 Wilkes County's Used Car Superstore 119 Old Brickyard Road • North Wilkesboro High Country 336-667-6111 www.specialtycarcompany.com Where our friends, neighbors and superstars buy their cars! �Artists continued from Page 22 O'Briens world as comfortably as family heirlooms. They come from around the world, particu­ larly the American South and Ireland. They morph into new ideas and new songs that update old truths about the human condition. Old Crow Medicine Show F Old Crow MedicineShow got its start busking on street corners in New York state and Canada. The band ended up in Boone, where it caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. Watson invited the band to play at MerleFest, helping to launch its career 15 years ago. The band soon moved to Nashville for residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where it enter­ tained the crowd between shows. The band has toured the world, selling over 800,000 albums, fre­ quent appearing on "A Prairie Home Companion," and playing major music festivals. Old Crow Medicine Show was inducted into the historic Grand Ole Opry. And won a Grammy for Best Long Form Music Video for the film "Big Easy Express." The band's single, "Wagon Wheel," received the RIAA's Platinum certification for selling over 1,000,000 copies. Old Crow Medicine Show now has four studio albums. Overmountain Men Su Named for militia who came down from the mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia in 1780 to defeat the Tory army at Kings Mountain, Overmountain Men is a five-piece band based in the Charlotte area. The band started as a recording proj­ ect masterminded and produced by Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers in 2009. Crawford and frontman David Childers have collaborated since then on two albums, "Glorious Day" and "The Next Best Thing." Other players have brought their own talent and style into the mix. Randy Saxon on guitar/bai\jo/mandolin; Dale Shoemaker on bass; Geof­ Heritage Award winner, Jeanette frey White on fiddle; and Robert grew up one of eight children Childers on drums and producer with music ever-present. She carries forward seven genera­ of both albums. tions of traditions learned from her mother and sings the songs Joe Penland of the mountains in her powerful, F Joe Pen land's award-winning clear voice. Appalachian ballad singing and Missy Raines and The New Hip storytelling have made him the F emotional highlight of festivals Missy Raines is a seven-time on both sides of the Atlantic for recipient of the Bass Player of almost a decade. In 2005, Penland the Year Award from the Inter­ won the Bascom Lamar Lunsford national Bluegrass Music Asso­ Award (named for his cousin and ciation and a former member of the founder of the longest con­ the Grammy-nominated Claire tinually running folk festival in Lynch Band and the acclaimed America) for "significant contri­ duo Jim Hurst & Missy Raines. bution to preserving our moun­ She is one of the most respected, tain music." The Madison County popular and trailblazing figures native just completed his seventh in bluegrass. Members of her tour of the British Isles, singing band are guitarist/co-producer the songs and telling the tales of Ethan Ballinger, mandolinist/ life in the mountains. acoustic guitarist Jarrod Walker and drummer/percussionist Josh Jeannette Queen Fox. F, Sa, Su Jeanette Queen learned to play Red June and sing in the Queen family band T, F in Jackson County. Daughter of Red June, an Asheville-based the late Mary Jane Queen and Continued on Page 24 Claude Queen, 2007 National Big or small, Brushy fdoumaiii Jim Lauderdale Jack Lawrence Red June . t Brushy Mountain M Smokehouse .Creamery We care for Them All! Give your pet the quality veterinary care he or she deserves. We offer state-of-theart medical, dental and surgical service for all types of pets, and our compassionate vets, technicians and support staff are dedicated to making each and every pet feel comfortable and secure. Welcome MerleFest Fans! 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Core members are Kim Robins (vocals, guitar), Spen­ cer Sallee (guitar), Josh Woods continued from Page 23 (baifio, vocals), Caleb Edwards acoustic trio, performs Ameri­ (mandolin, Dobro, vocals), Holden cana music that touches on blue- Stephens (bass) and Richard Torgrass, old-time, roots rock and strick (fiddle). traditional country with soulful harmonies, innovative songwrit- Peter Rowan Band ing and expert musicianship. F, Sa, Su Legendary bluegrass singerRed June is comprised of Will Straughan (dobro, guitar, vocals), songwriter and Grammy Award Natalya Weinstein (fiddle, vocals) winner Peter Rowan has been and John Cloyd Miller (mandolin, performing since 1963, and today guitar, vocals). Miller won first he is still making waves in the in-the Chris Austin Songwriting music world. Rowan isn't one to Contest-Bluegrass Category at pigeonhole himself into any par­ MerleFest 2013. Miller's grandfa­ ticular genre. A solo Peter Rowan ther, fiddler and former Blue Crass performance is one for the true Boy Jim Shumat e, performed at the music lover. Rowan's bluegrass first MerleFest in 1988. Shumate career started as a Blue Grass was born and raised in Wilkes Boy in 1964. By Bill Monroe's own admission, Rowan sounded a lot County. like Monroe. When the two har­ monized together, they were said Del Rey to have reached "heavenly heights." F, Sa, Su Del Rey plays solo concerts Monroe and Rowan co-wrote what worldwide and presents a con­ has already become a bluegrass cert/lecture on women musicians standard, "Walls Of Time." Rowan called "Women in American Music." teams up with Mike Morgan (bass), Her guitar playing is influenced by Jaime Oldaker (drums) and Cindy country blues, stride piano, classic Cashdollar (Dobro and steel gui­ tar) for Peter Rowan's Twang An' Gone," the advance single from Groove. the Dixie Chicks' chart-topping, multi-platinum album "Home," was Sanctum Sully a Scott composition that had first Sa appeared on "Real Time." It crested Asheville-based Sanctum Sully at No. 2 in the country charts, and consists of Win Webster (guitar, earned Scott a second Grammy vocals), Dakota Waddell (bass),Jay nomination, thisone for Best Coun­ Franck (mandolin, vocals), Matt try Song. Scott won the 2007 Song Mommsen (guitar, vocals) and of the Year award from the Ameri­ Bradley "Chum" Carter (bai\jo). A cana Music Association for "Hank polished five-piece acoustic unit William's Ghost," which appears on that's been voted one of Western his 2006album "The Invisible Man." North Carolina's top three blueScythian grass bands for four years run­ T, F, Sa ning, the members of Sanctum Rousing and raucous, Scyth­ Sully grew up as fans of numerous ian (sith-ee-yin) plays kicked-up genres before ultimately joining Celtic and world music with hints forces in 2008. of Gypsy and Klezmer, all infused Darrell Scott F, Sa Darrell Scott is one of today's more successful country song­ writers. Tim O'Brien and Scott recorded a duo album, "Real Time," in 2000. "The Second Mouse," a song from the album, was nomi­ nated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Per­ formance. In 2002, "Long Time (accordion/guitar), Ben-David War­ ner (fiddle/bai\jo) and Tim Hepburn (percussion). The Sigmon Stringers F, Sa The Newton-based three-gen­ eration bluegrass band, The Sig­ mon Stringers, has something to offer all ages. The original band members Clinton Sigmon, his two sons Randy and Mark, and life-long friend Ray Barger have been per­ forming since the early '70s. They performed with Bill Monroe, Les­ ter Flatt, Jimmy Mart in and Ralph Stanley and others. The youngest members are Randy's daughter Anna (barfio) and Mark's kids, Beau (lead guitar, mandolin), Molwith a touch of punk-rock sen­ lie (mandolin, vocals) and 10-yearsibility. Their repertoire ranges old Maggie (fiddle, vocals). from traditional and contempo­ rary Celtic and folk music to the Junior Sisk alluring and dramatic strains of & Ramblers Choice Gypsy and Eastern European T IBMA 2013 Male Vocalist of the tunes, and then crosses back over the border to pick up some good Year Junior Sisk formed Ramblers old-fashioned bluegrass licks. Choice in 1998, and together they Scythian is: Josef Crosby (fiddle/ recorded and released their first bass), brothers Alexander (fiddle/ Continued on Page 25 mandolin) and Danylo Fedoryka jazz and hillbilly boogie. Her latest solo album, "Four and Six," came out in April 2012. Carol Rifkin and Paul's Creek F, Sa, Su Formed on a back porch over­ looking Paul's Creek in Asheville, the Paul's Creek Band is one of the region's finest acoustic string bands. The band consists of Jamie Soesbee (bass an vocals), Tom Pittman (bai\jo, Dobro and vocals) and Carol Rifkin (guitar, fiddle and vocals), Carol isan award-winning musician dancer, journalist, public radio host (WNCW) and singer. She hosts the dance stage at MerleF­ est and is immersed in mountain culture in almost every way. Kim Robins and 40 Years Late Sa, Su Kim Robins was born into a musical family. Since releasing her debut CD ("40 Years Late") in Feb­ ruary, Robin's band, 40 Years Late, has gained attention as a highenergy bluegrass band featuring a collection of talented musicians and vocalists who share a love for traditional and contemporary blue- Dr. Christy Brown brings eight years of Audiology experience and a professional, compassionate approach to hearing health care! 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Today, this 14-time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music and remains one of the most respected and beloved bluegrass performers in the genre, the gifted Skaggs creates diverse and master­ ful tones that come from a life dedicated to playing music. The all-star lineup of Skaggs' Kentucky Thunder includes Andy Leftwich (fiddle), Cody Kilby (lead guitar), Awards. Paul Brewster (tenor vocals, rhythm gui­ tar), Eddie Faris (baritone vocals, guitar) Joe Smothers and Scott Mulvahill (bass, bass vocals). F, Sa Joe Smothers is a native of North Caro­ Sleepy Man Banjo Boys lina living in Georgia. While attending Sa Appalachian State, he met three other Comprised of brothers Tommy, Robbie musicians and formed the band, Fried and Jonny Mizzone from New Jersey, the Chicken and Watermelon, which did a Sleepy Man Bai\jo Boys quickly made a show with Doc and Merle Watson. Merle name for themselves as a quick rising took a liking to this group of musicians. act in bluegrass and roots music. When Smothers joined Merle's band, Frosty younger brother Jonny was 9, J.D. Crowe Morn, and recorded and played shows was so impressed with his bai\jo talent with Doc. Joe also joined Jack Lawrence that he called him "an old midget," say­ to form the duo Smothers and Lawrence ing there was no way a kid could play for a recording project and touring. Joe the instrument with such prowess. They is writing songs and one won an award in appeared on "The Late Show with David 2007 at the Kansas Walnut Valley Festival Letterman," "Huckabee" and "The Today in Winfield. Show;" played Carnegie Hall and per­ formed at the Newport Folk Festival. Todd Snider F Steve and Ruth Smith Singer/songwriter Todd Snider first T, F, Sa garnered attention for his timely alt-rock Steve and Ruth Smith from western satire "Talkin' Seattle Grunge Rock Blues," North Carolina return to MerleFest with a folk-rock song released on his debut their blend of Appalachian Americana album, "Songs for the Daily Planet," in music with Celtic roots, featuring ham­ 1994. Snider and his band, the Nervous mered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, guitar Wrecks, forged their own sound on "Step and bai\jo. They were named Americana Right Up." On "VivaSatellite" (1998), Snider Inst rumental Group of the Year at the 2013 replaced much of his acoustic setup with Appalachian Cultural Music Associat ion twang-drenched electric guitar. In 2000, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys Jim Mills Beth Molaro he returned to his singer/songwriter roots with "Happy to Be Here." New albums fol­ lowed each year between 2002 and 2006. Snider's 2008 release was "Peace Queer," a collection of antiwar songs, followed by Continued on Page 26 Welcome To MerleFest! Join Us and Enjoy Our MerleFest Specials! PSACIREYVSL IKIRGPENJ Fax Your Order 336-667-6009 336-667-6008 lzuu central street • wnnesDoro, nu MERLEFEST SUNDAY OPEN AT A Lrrriz OrEveRYmmgl AND American • Freakfast • Furgers • Freek • Frills • Italian • Salads • Sandwiches • Seafood STAYING LATE MONDAY-SATURDAY 6 AM - 9 PM 7:00 AM r* BREAKFAST SPECIAL MONDAY-FRIDAY 6 - 11 AM $299 The Ruby Pardue Blackburn Adult Day Care Center 1915 West Park Drive • Suite 200 North Wilkesboro Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM 336-667-2541 2 Eggs • Meat of the Day • Grits/Gravy or Hashbrowns •Biscuit or Toast MerleFest Fans For all your real estate needs contact Terrie! 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When Munford plays you hear power, drive, impeccable timing, exquisite tone and jawdropping technique. Danny Booth grew up in a thriving bluegrass and country music family in Alaska. Danny soon graduated to join his dad in the Rank Strangers. S.C. Broadcasters F Ivy Sheppard (fiddle, bai\jo, guitar, vocals), Sarah Osborne (bai\jo, vocals) and David Sheppard (guitar, vocals) are busy creating their own musical legacy while carrying on the East Tennessee tradition of hard-driving rhythms and close harmony singing. Drawing their inspiration from the Carter Family and early country duos, the Charleston, S.C.based trio aims to keep alive the roots of American traditional music. From fiddle tunes to gospel favorites to originals, the band's performance will take you back in time while making traditional music at home in the 21st century. Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys Sa The stark emotional urgency in Ralph Stanley's voice is rooted in a darker time. Preserved in the cultural amber of remote Appalachia, this terse, forlorn sound is the bedrock of St anley's inimitable style. Now 87, Stanley has been performing profes­ sionally since he and his older brother, Carter, formed a band in their native southwestern Virginia in 1946. Between that date and 1966, when Carter died, the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys became one of the most celebrated bluegrass groups in the world, rivaling in popularity such titans as Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. In 1976 Stanley received an honorary doctorate of music from Lin­ coln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. In 1984 he was the recipient of the National Heritage Award given by Presi­ dent Ronald Reagan. Stanley was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor in 1992 and the Grand Ole Opry in 2000. He received his first Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2002 for his haunting rendition of "Oh Death." Jesse Stockton and Moonlight Co. T, F Jesse Stockton has been a singer and songwriter for 17 years. He made his home base in Wilmington because of the people and the ocean, after many years living The Steel Wheels on the road playing music, either with friends or going it alone, surviving off F, Sa Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains the kindness of others through the tip of Virginia, tge Steele Wheels combines jar. Moonlight Co. was founded by Jesse old-time musical traditions with their Stockton. innovative sound. Trent Wagler's tenor is joined by four-part harmonies inspired Nora Jane Struthers by a shared Mennonite heritage. Add to & The Party Line this Eric Brubaker's lively and evocative Sa, Su fiddle, Brian Dickel's grounded yet buoy­ Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line ant upright bass, and Jay Lapp's signa­ are a traveling carnival of acoustic Ameri­ ture mandolin style, and it's no surprise cana. The Party Line includes Joe Overton that The Steel Wheels have burst onto (clawhammer bar\jo, harmony vocals), the Americana scene, becoming festival Drew Lawhom (drums), Nick DiSebastian favorites and selling out venues across (upright bass, guitar) and Jack Devereux the country. For three years the band has (fiddle). performed an annual SpokeSongs bicycle music tour, during which band members Bryan Sutton tow their instruments, equipment, and F, Sa merchandise from one gig to another via Bryan Sutton of Asheville seemed to bicycle. come out of nowhere as part of Ricky Skaggs' return to bluegrass in 1997. An Steep Canyon Rangers appearance on Tina Adair's, "Just You T, F Wait And See" (Sugar Hill) led a reviewer Fresh off their 2013 Grammy win for Best Bluegrass Album for "Nobody Knows You," the Steep Canyon Rangers from Asheville are living, picking proof that bluegrass music can adapt to its times without losing its history and that art­ istry plus dedication can launch a major career. In 10 years (a short spell in bluegrass), this five-piece band graduated from stairwell jams at UNC-Chapel Hill to America's greatest stages, including the Grand Ole Opry and a national tour with Steve Martin. The four founding Rangers—lead singer/guitarist Woody Piatt, mandolinist Mike Guggino, bassist Charles R. Humphrey III and bar\jo player Graham Sharp—added fiddler Nicky Sand­ ers in 2007. Mark Newton and Steve Thomas Tal Naccarato to call him "a guitarist to be reckoned with." It was a remarkable welcome for a young musician. By high school gradua­ tion, he was immersed in bluegrass, jazz and rock and roll, playing in an array of bands and making his first recordings. He added mandolin, bar\jo and fiddle to his considerable guitar abilities. In 1995, Sutton joined Ricky Skaggs' "Kentucky Thunder." In 1999, he retired from Kentucky Thunder to devote himself to recording work." Sutton, Holt and Coleman F, Sa, Su There is a deep river of traditional music running through North Carolina. Grammy Award winners David Holt, Bryan Sutton Continued on Page 27 7Vc£6e4. Hardware Welcomes You To Jon Stickley Trio T, F Jon Stickley Trio plays a style of music that defies description. Stickley's guitar style has evolved from bluegrass flat pick­ ing into his own sound that spans from soft harmonic chimes to st raight-up shred­ ding. The band features Lyndsay Pruett on violin, who conjures up bewildering sounds reminiscent of Stephane Grappelli. On percussion, Patrick Armitage brings the heat with an unstoppable hiphop groove. MERLEFEsr20*t4 336-838-4632 324 10th Street. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Mon., Tues., Fri. 7:30 am-5 pm • Wed. & Sat 7:30 am-12 Noon �i| v •!p i- riD~*'Cl"'i i' n ' * ;c7i7i rni • v* MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 27 v r Artists continued from Page 26 and T. Michael Coleman explore the richness of that musical cul­ ture. Each has been inspired by and performed with Doc Watson over the years. Holt spent the last 35 years collecting and performing traditional music from Southern mountaineers. Sutton has been called the finest acoustic guitarist in America. He is five-time winner of the IBMA Guitarist of the Year Award and in 2007 won a Grammy Award with Doc Watson for Best Instrumental. Bassist Coleman played with Doc and Merle Watson for 17 years as well as with Seldom Scene and Chesapeake. Tut Taylor T, F, Sa, Su It began near the banks of the Oconee River in Baldwin County, Ga., about the time of World War II. A young Tut Taylor taught himself to play a Dobro with a flatpick. The resulting sound was fresh and unique, and it became Tut's trademark. From his association with musicians like Norman Blake, Roland and Clarence White, John Hartford and Vassar Clements, to play­ ing in Roy Acuff's band at the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium, to opening doors for young fiddler Mark O'Connor on his first trip to Nashville, to involvement with the Grammywinning recording, "The Great Dobro Sessions." ToneBlazers Su ToneBlazers' repertoire is an Americana mix of their own origi­ nal material. The ToneBlazers' third album, "Gold Rush Town," was released in September. Jack Lawrence (guitar, vocals) isa guitar powerhouse. Jack has played with Carl Story, the 1970s "newgrass" movement bands New Deal String Band and Bluegrass Alliance, and in 1983 Jack accepted a job with Doc Watson, touring and recording with the master for over 25 years. Jim Ashton (pedal steel guitar, baqjo) is the ultimate utility-man among the songwriting circuit. Jim's silk-sound pedal steel guitar, fusion-brained bai\jo and original compositions are all stout. Billy Gee (bass, vocals) is the consum­ mate bassist. He rocked with Bo Diddley and toured with bluegrass legend Charlie Waller as a member of the Country Gentlemen. Dale Meyer (electric/acoustic/resonator guitars, vocals) fronts the band. Time Sawyer Su Elkin-based Time Sawyer blends a grassroots feel with heart-felt lyrics to put on a high energy entertaining show. The folk rock band honors its rural roots while also exploring the changes that time brings. Lead vocalist Sam Tayloe and lead gui­ tarist Kurt Layell recorded an acoustic EP together in 2009, but the addition in 2010 of Houston Norris (baqjo) and Clay Stirewalt (drums) allowed them to create a richer sound. Time Sawyer's first album, "Time for a Change," placed high on WNCW's list of Niall Toner Band Top 20 Regional Albums of 2011. Sa, Su - w , ! Sutton, Holt and Coleman The Niall Toner Band is a trio from the Blackstairs Mountains of Ireland whose musical philosophy is firmly based on the concept of writing, recording and perform­ ing new songs and tunes in the bluegrass and traditional acous­ tic country genres. The band was founded by Niall in 2001 with Clem O'Brieh and Dick Gladney. The trio performs a set of all-original songs and instrumentals.. Town Mountain Sa Asheville-based Town Mountain is Robert Greer (vocals, guitar), Jesse Langlais (banjo, vocals), Phil Barker (mandolin, vocals), Bobby Britt (fiddle) and Rob Parks (upright bass). Town Mountain's fourth album, "Leave the Bottle," was released in 2012. Grammy-winner Mike Bub aligned with the group to produce "Leave the Bottle" as well as their third release "Steady Operator." Happy Traum F, Sa Happy Traum began playing gui­ tar and five-string baqjo as a teen­ ager and was an active participant of the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1950s and '60s. Happy first appeared on record at a historic session in 1963 when a group of young folk musicians, including Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, Peter LaFarge and The Freedom Singers, gathered in Folkways Records' studio for an Continued on Page 29 < Jce/t/c vUesnoniai SCENIC MEMORIAL GARDENS If Mausoleum cost the same or less than traditional earth burial, which would you prefer ? Call Us With Any Questions. We Are Here to Serve You! 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MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 • 29 Artists vocals), Chris Williamson (bass, vocals), Harry Clark (mandolin, vocals) and Jeff Partin (Dobro, gui­ tar, vocals). While Volume Five is a traditional band, their soulful singing, dead-on harmonies and precision picking set them apart from other bands of this style. continued from Page 27 album called Broadside, Vol.1. The Travelin' McCourys F No other band today has the same credentials for playing tra­ ditional and progressive music as the Travelin' McCourys. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie (mando­ lin) and Rob (bai\jo) continue their father's work. With fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartrani, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful. They can push forward so far because t heir roots are so deep. Waybacks F, Sa The San Francisco-based Waybacks draw freely from old school and the old world, but the Waybacks are no throwback. They've been erroneously pigeonholed as a bluegrass band and celebrated as purveyors of "acoustic mayhem. "The whole spirit of improvisa­ tion—that's always been the cor­ nerstone of this band for me," said founding singer, songwriter and guitarist James Nash. "Through all the stylistic changes and regardless Volume Five of the instruments we're playing, to F me the fun of this band has always Volume Five is an exciting been that in some ways I can do bluegrass band blazing their own whatever I feel like doing at any red-hot trail on the music scene. moment." This group of talented perform­ ers consists of Glen Harrell (fid­ WBT Briarhoppers dle, vocals), Patton Wages (baqjo, Sa J Original members of the WBT Briarhoppers wereJohnny McAl­ lister, Big Bill Davis, Don White, Thorpe Westerfield, Clarence Etters and Jane Bartlett. The last original 1934 Briarhopper, Don White, died in 2003. Billie Burton Daniel, who joined the group in 1936, is alive and well in Wilmington. WBT Briarhoppers' fans have included Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs (who filled in on baqjo a few times), Curly Seckler, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and others. The Waybacks appearances with Hot Rize in the festival's early years. He and Joan specialize in down-home harmo­ nies, with Joan's soulful singing set off by Pete's masterful bai\jo work. Wernick is known for his best-selling instruction books, videos and workshops. Joan has hosted a bluegrass radio show since 1978. The two host bluegrass camps, including their annual "flag­ ship" MerleFest Jam Camp at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte's Camp Herring Ridge for four days before each festival. Charles Welch Sa, Su Charles Welch is a longtime friend, neighbor and picking pal of the Watson family. He has been a frequent guest at the homes of Richard and Doc and RosaLee and often went on the road with either or both of them, sharing their love of blues and mountain Helen White music. F A singer, fiddler, guitarist and Pete and Joan Wernick tunesmith, Helen White has F, Sa, Su toured extensively with Wayne Pete and Joan Wernick are Mer­ Henderson in the U.S.and Europe. leFest regulars going back to Pete's Her compositions include works for theater and video projects as well as a Booklist honored recording of original songs for children. Helen is the founder and served as regional director of the Junior Appalachian Musi­ cians (JAM) program from the program's inception in February 2000 to June 2013. Roland White Sa Roland White is known as one of the few unique stylists on the mandolin, with his own unmis­ takable sound and touch. White has played in some of the most influential and popular groups in the music's history. White and his brothers, Eric and Clar­ ence, performed as The Country Continued on Page 30 NortKwest~Automotivertkc-L ef JmL MerleFest < ( ( / /'SIC , Tim Billings • Steven Cox • Jeff Church • Barry Church « (foments • c/Memories Specializing in Toyota/Lexus Major and Minor Repairs 85 Plus Years of Combined Toyota Service KGtiTHWiST AUTOMOTIVE Factory Trained ASE Master Techs TOYOTA/LEXUS State Inspections 336.973.1005 Domestic & Import* Factory Parts Imports/ Domestic Hybrid Certified Brand Name Tires Monday - Friday 7:30-5:30 • Saturday 8:00-12 Noon Er Tyson Foods, Inc. • Wilkesboro �30 • MerleFest • Wilkes Journal-Patriot • April 2014 Artists continued from Page 29 Boys. After a two-year U.S. Army enlistment, White re-joined The Country Boys, now renamed The Kentucky Colonels. Shannon Whitworth F Banjo-wielding songstress Shannon Whitworth's swooninducing style found its first showcase in her 2007 solo debut, "No Expectations." Her 2009 critically-acclaimed "Water Bound" garnered Whitworth praise in outlets ranging from People magazine to Garden & Gun. Whitworth's latest release is "High Tide." tar. Williams has released nearly Zephyr Lightning Bolts an album a year ever since one F, Sa, Su apiece in 1994, 1996 and 1998. The Zephyr Light ning Bolts are a traditional old-time band from Zephyr Tony Williamson Wilkes County. The group is com­ Lightning F, Sa prised of Steve Bowen (bass, lead Bolts Mandolin virtuoso Tony vocals), wife Diane (vocals, claw­ Williamson of Ramseur has hammer bar\jo), son Jacob (fiddle, dazzled audiences for many vocals) and Chester McMillian years, performing around the (guitar). Chester has played with world on stage and in the stu­ the legends of the Round Peak dio with Alison Krauss, Earl musicians for many decades and Scruggs, Tony Rice, Vassar was recently the recipient of the Clements, David Grisman, Brown I Iudson Award. They play Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, tunes for flatfooting, ballads for Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, waltzes and two-steps, jigs and Robin and Linda Williams and reels for square dances, Virginia others. Reels and old gospel songs. Keller Williams F, Sa Singer, songwriter and guitar­ ist Keller Williams is a one-man jam band. His shows feature him solo on stage with a Gib­ son Echoplex Digital Pro looping unit, and he creates his backing loops in the moment, building and improvising as he goes on his custom-made ten-string gui­ Blake Williams HURRY IN FOR INCREDIBLE INTRODUCTORY OFFERS! <&• Serta's BEST BEDS Blake Williams Sa An accomplished musician on several instruments, Blake Williams has been a profes­ sional bluegrass musician for over 34 years. He played baryo for Lester Flatt and the Nash­ ville Grass until Lester's death in 1979. Blake went on to work with Bill Monroe, for 10 years, making him Monroe's longest tenured bai\jo player. 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Page 2 IO oc< o o CO I o o o SPORTS SERVING ASIIE COINTV, NORTH GAROIJNA SINCE 1923 Vol. 8.9, Issue Hi m5 * "O <• * Stormy. High. 68Low. 50 INSIDE County commission candidate profiles.... Page 8-9 Shooting tournament winners.... Page 6 FRIDAY. APRIL 25.2014 =' |sggf $ . 0 10 Ashe commissioners approve sales tax oaflot addition By Wil Petty jpettyteivitasmeda.com In a 4-1 vote, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved a ballot initiative which will allow county voters to decide if the county will levy a one-quarter cent per dollar sales tax on the ballot this November. Commissioners Judy Porter Poe, Gerald Price, Larry Rhodes and Gary Roark voted for the mea­ sure with Commissioner William Sands voting against It. "The Commissioners do not have the author­ ity to add (the tax) alone." said Ashe County If approved, funds could help AMH, Ashe Public Schools in future Manager Sam Yearick. "It has to be voted on by the people on whether they want it." The money generated by the county with the addition of the tax would be used to help with Ashe Memorial Hospital and Ashe Public Schools with monies they are request­ ing from the county. "The property tax comes 100 percent from the people of the county, in other words you have to have property here in order to pay the tax." Yearick said. "Whereas the sales tax. any tourist that comes through and buys something in our county will actually be contributing a little extra, helping us pay that one piece of the county tax." On the November bal­ lot, the question will be posed as: "(] FOR IJ AGAINST Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes." Again, the sales tax would be applied to one-quarter percent of a penny per dollar, meaning for every $4, a penny would be lev­ ied on the final charge. If a bill totaled $100, the addition of the pro­ posed sales tax would bring the total cost to $100.25. "I would dare to say that anytime the Board (wants to) change (using the tax..you could)," Yearick said. "Of course if you are using it for a debt service on something, it cannot be changed until that debt service is paid off." According to the reso­ lution, the county sales and use tax would help prevent an increase in property taxes for home­ owners and local busi­ nesses. Items such as clothing and prepared food would be taxed if the bill were about $400,000," Yearick said. "So it's a good bit of money and it is relatively painless." ' Commissioner Larry Rhodes said before the issue is voted on by the public in November, there needs to be more clarifi­ cation on the tax itself. "Again, they are voting on (the tax) being (lev­ ied) in Ashe County," he said. "The advantage of it is that it's the tourism coming in and spending, it's not like a normal tax... I just feel like we need to be a little more definitive about what this tax is and to let the public know." Yearick said the citi­ zens of Ashe County are to pass. Other items such as groceries and gasoline would not be applied to the proposed sales tax increase. In addition, the bill would not apply to items such as houses, elec­ tricity, telephone bills, automobiles or airplanes which are already set at a capped rate. Yearick said he believes the implementation of the sales tax would bring in an additional $500,000 yearly to the county. "To put that in perspec­ tive. our tax base is a lit­ tle over $4 billion, so one penny on the (ad valor­ em) tax rate brings in See BALLOT | 7A Economic impact of tourism doubles over 15 years %/ Saves average county taxpayer $400 annually By Wil Petty ipetty^cwitasmedacom Tourism-related spending in Ashe County has doubled over the last 15 years, accord­ ing to a presentation made by the Ashe Ch^rt^rofC^mn^rcetoU^Asto?ltoiidM / ; • * * Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post Mothers at Fresh and Green Academy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia make scarves to fund the non-profit that funds the school. From Lansing to Ethiopia: Glory Rognstad's 8K mile journey By Alan Bulluck abulluckCcivitasmedia.com A Lansing native is set to return home from Ethiopia next week, where she's been vol unteering at a school for homeless women and chil­ dren for the past two months. It's not Glory Rognstad's first time living and work­ ing in the country of 96.6 million, located on the Horn of Africa and sandwiched ^ between the war ravaged ^R countries of Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan. Rognstad first traveled to Ethiopia in 2010 as a requirement for her Baha'i Year of Service. According to the official website of the Baha'is of the United States (www.bahai.us), the Baha'i Faith Ghana. Ethiopia was the first to is a monotheistic religion "focused respond, which Rognstad took as a on building a just, peaceful and sign that it was the right choice. "My first trip here (Ethiopia), I sustainable world — one neighbor­ hood at a time." Baha'is are lived here for one and a half years," committed to "creating a Rognstad said. "I returned to the foundation of worship and U.S. in 2012 to continue my stud­ prayer, nurturing the beauty ies." and potential of all children, Rognstad, a graduate of Ashe inviting everyone to build County High School, was attending an open community and Caldwell Community College, but unlocking the power and recently transferred to Appalachian capacity of youth." State University where she plans "In the Baha'i Faith, youth to major in special education when are encouraged to go out­ classes start next semester. tad side of their comfort zone T\vo months ago, Rognstad and experience different returned to Ethiopia to visit with cultures," Rognstad said. "I applied friends and volunteer at bresh and to volunteer at different places all Green Academy - a school for home­ over India and Africa." less women and children that was Rognstad's choices were eventu­ See JOURNEY 111A ally narrowed down to Ethiopia and abulluck(3>civita$media.com A new exhibit on the Ore Knob Mine will soon have a per­ manent home at the Museum of Ashe County History in » life-size exhibit, featurvo miners at work inside re Knob Mine, and a dioraf the entire mine itself, appropriately be housed ; old, dark and cavernous ter of Deeds vault inside luseum, which served as Lshe County Courthouse 1904 to 2001. There's going to be a batteryted bird in a small cage to mgside the miners - a dead being the miners' signal oxins were present in the shaft. The Ore Knob Mine diorama will be similar to the "Virginia Creeper" diorama, which debuted at the museum in December 2011. Ramona Renfroe, the muse­ um's director, said the exhibit will more than likely be ready for public viewingby December. "It will probably be finished by December, although I'd love for it to be ready before." Renfroe said. Like the Creeper diorama, the Ore Knob Mine diorama and exhibit is being construct­ ed by a small army of local history-loving volunteers. The volunteers who created the Creeper diorama, known to museum officials as "The Crew" consisted of Bill Baker, Bart Bartholomew, Dr. Lee Beckworth, A1 Hellmann, Mike See TOURISM | 2A Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Scott Ballard, chairman of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors, gave a presentation on how much money is generated from tourism in the county during the Board of Commissioners' regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. April 2L Unemployment decreases statewide in March; labor force increases throughout the state Ore Knob Mine exhibit to open later this y ear at museum By Alan Bulluck In 2012, tourism contributed $46.55 mil­ lion to the county economy, compared to $23.68 million in 1998, said Scott Ballard, chairman of the Ashe Chamber Board of Directors. "It doesn't seem that long ago, but tourism in (Ashe) County has doubled in that time," said Ballard The tracking of the economic impact of tourism in the county began in 1991. In that year, $14.3 million was generated as a result of visitor spending. In the presentation, Ballard showed how tourism spending in Ashe compared to other counties in the High Country. Tourism spend­ ing in Watauga County is approximately $211 million, Avery County makes $103.7 million and Wilkes County is $63.5 million. Ashe County did have higher tourism spending than Caldwell County ($46.54 mil­ lion) and Alleghany County ($21.9 million). Statewide, tourism spending was a $19 By Wil Petty jpdtyGcivitasmedia com Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Don Long, curator of the Museum of Ashe County History, stands in front of the Register of Deeds vault that will house the Ore Knob Mine exhibit and Rick Herman, Job Hopkins. Jim Judson, Mike Kelly, Andy Lindley, Tony Padgett, John Reeves, Stephen Shoemaker and Nancy Zoppi. According to Renfroe. most of them are involved in the Ore See MINE I 7A North Carolina's seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent in March 2014, down from 6.4 percent in February, according to data from the N.C. Department of Commerce. According to the data from the DOC's Labor and Economic Analysis Division, the rate is down from 8.5 percent in March 2013 and has continu­ ally decreased. The rate, when not seasonably adjusted, was at 6.6 percent. Statewide, the labor force increased in both seasonably adjusted and not seasonably adjusted numbers. When sea­ sonably adjusted, the force increased by 7,865 over the L\ } course of the month, while thi force increased 47,497 betweei February and March when no seasonably adjusted. According to the report average hourly earnings in th manufacturing sector increase $0.22 to $16.74 and weekl earnings increased by $75.7 to $734.89. There were 21,557 regula initial claims for unemplov ment insurance in Marcl which decreased 867 froi February. "A total of $49,436,688 i regular (unemployment insu ance) benefits was paid i March to 52,666 claimant statewide," the release froi the N.C. DOC said. Professional and busine: service jobs had the large See UNEMPLOYMENT | 11 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, APRIL 25,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe District Court The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held April 17, with the Honorable Jeanie Houston presid­ ing. These decisions were handed down by the court: Stacy Mark Bell: (M) assault on a female (P) no contest (J) guilty. 150 days N.C. DOC, 87 days credit. 18 months supervised probation, credit 47 days. $100 plus CC. (F) assault with a deadly weapon, serious injury (J) guilty. 150 days at expense, 18 months supervised probation credit 40 days, comply with conditions. Miguel Angel Corenjo: (T) driving while impaired — 2 counts. 24 months N.C. DOC sus­ pended sentence. 30 days active. Supervised pro­ bation 24 months. $400 plus CC. Amanda D. Dixon: (T) driving while impaired (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 60 days suspended sen­ tence, 24 months unsu­ pervised probation $100 plus CC. Terry Lynn Hawkins: (M) possession of sto­ len firearm — two counts (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised probation, $100 plus CC. Adam N. Jones: (T) driving while impaired (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 120 days ACJ suspend­ ed sentence, 18 months supervised probation, 48 hours CWS, $200 plus CC. (T) driving with licence revoked (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months supervised proba­ tion. Whitney S. Killen: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sen­ tence, 24 months unsu­ pervised probation, 24 hours CWS. $100 plus CC. Dean Joseph McCoy: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 12 months N.C. DOC suspended sen­ tence, 18 months super­ vised probation. 7 days active at discretion of police officer. $400 plus CC. Jeremy Pennington: (F) hit and run resulting in serious injury (P) guilty (J) guilty. 6 to 8 months N.C. DOC suspended sen­ tence. 24 months super­ vised probation. $100 plus CC. Zebulon V. Pritchard: (M) possession of mari­ juana up to one-half ounce, (M) probation vio­ lation, (M) misdemeanor forgery (P) guilty (J) fail to comply with 90-96.120 days active N.C. DOC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: con­ finement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated. A vibrant performance Finn Wingo-Pierce, of Ashe County, performs 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on the violin with area Suzuki instructor Linda Caraway, during the Week of the Young Child celebra­ tion at Ashe Family Central on Friday, April 1L Caraway is the owner of Mountain Song Suzuki Violin Studio in West Jefferson. Wil Petty Jefferson Post Tourism From Page 1 the question of if we wait those folks that are going billion industry. Ballard believes the for the tide of humanity to find Ashe County and West expansion of U.S. 221 will find its way on that four- Jefferson, Warrensville, increase tourism spending lane," he said. "Do we wait Lansing and. Jefferson, m Ashe County. ' until that tide approaches inVeaway on tVftft u s ot d o w e V >eg\t1 ItrtnV BallArd also offeK-d a-dif­ ierthe potential impact of ing about how to make a fourdamng (U.S.) 221 and good first impression on ferent perspective on "the ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE y NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 22, 2013, Neustar, Inc., in its role as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), notified the Commission that the projected exhaust date for the 336 numbering plan area (NPA) code had been revised to second quarter 2016. In an earlier filed petition, in this docket, Neus­ tar requested that the Commission approve the Industry's recommended all-services distributed overlay relief plan for the 336 area code. TWO AREA CODES AND TEN-DIGIT DIALING Industry representatives have recommended a "distributed overlay" as the relief plan for the 336 area code. Under the recommended plan, a new area code would be assigned to cover or "overlay" the entire geographic area using the existing 336 area code boundary lines. This would result in two area codes for the same geographic area. The chief advantage of using an overlay relief plan is that existing telephone subscribers would not have to change area codes or telephone numbers. When telephone numbers in the 336 area code run out, new residential and business tele­ phone numbers for the area would be assigned from the new area code. The chief disadvantage of using an overlay relief plan is that all local calls dialed using seven digits today would have to be dialed using ten digits (336 + seven-digit telephone number or new area code + seven-digit telephone number). A Federal Communica­ tion Commission (FCC) regulation would require ten-digit dialing both between and within the 336 code and the new overlay area code. OTHER SOLUTIONS WERE CONSIDERED In Neustar"s recent filing, three variations of a "geographic split" relief plan were also updated for consideration. Under these plans, the geographic area covered by the 336 area code would be split into two parts. Roughly half of the affected telephone subscribers would continue to be served through the 336 area code, and half would change to the new area code. Although ten-digit dialing would not be required with­ in the area codes, most seven-digit dialed calling routes that exist today in the 336 area code would become ten-digit dialed calling routes in both directions if they are split by the new area code boundary. The industry rejected all geographic split relief plans because of the necessity of changing the telephone numbers of a large num­ ber of subscribers, the difficulty of predicting growth for the two areas, and potential customer confusion as the area is divided into smaller pieces PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN HIGH POINT After carefully considering the updated information filed by Neustar, the Commission has determined that all affected subscribers should have an opportunity to express their views on the recommendation. Accordingly, the Commission will conduct a public-hearing to be convened in High Point, North Carolina, on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.. High Point Courthouse - The Washington Courtroom, 505 East Green Drive, High Point, North Carolina 27261 and shall resume on Tuesday, June 24,2014 at 10:00 a.m, at the same location, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the matter of area code relief for the 336 area code. The evening hear­ ing on June 23, 2014 shall be conducted for the sole purpose of receiving testimony and comments from members of the public. Members of the public who are unable to attend the evening public hearing on June 23, 2014, will be allowed to testify on the morning of June 24, 2014. The Commission will receive testimony from all formal parties, including the industry participants, the Public Staff, Attorney General, and any other intervenors on June 24. The formal parties shall present a summary of their written comments and be prepared to respond to questions from the Commission. Persons desiring to send written statements to the Commission should submit their statement supporting the industry recommendation, or any alternative proposal, on or before June 27, 2014, and should include any information that those persons wish to be considered by the Commission in this matter. Interventions or state­ ments addressed to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Statements may also be faxed to (919) 733-7300. The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through the Execu­ tive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to: Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director - Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326, Fax: (919) 733-9565 The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and con­ suming public in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, III, Attorney General - State of North Carolina, Post Office Box 629, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 0629, Fax:(919)716-6757 have to pay an additional lion. $405." While the Chamber According to the pre­ focuses primarily on prosentation, in 2012, tour'isfcs in the county spent'an 'SnrlwL'i ^°Ca' average of $127.MVtifcfty. l.ufti. (I('\e! i in serVfcbS oar' county pro­ The tax revenues "rdHted vides, if we didn't have to tourism accounted for "We are really about the kind of tourism we are state taxes totaling $2.34 promoting businesses," enjoying right now, each million in 2012, and local Ballard said. "We are county resident would taxes totaling $2.45 mil- one of the most inclusive Chambers of Commerce in the region." Closing the presenta­ tion, Ballard emphasized the importance of jobs cre­ ated by tourism in Ashe County. "Jobs created by tourism in Ashe County will not be exported to another coun­ try," he said. Following the presen­ tation, Commissioners commented on the impor­ tance of the Chamber of Commerce to the county. "I cannot say enough about how much the Chamber has done for our area," said Commissioner William Sands. Commissioners Larry Rhodes and Gerald Price also expressed appre­ ciation for the Chamber's efforts. "I offer my appreciation to (the Chamber members) Integrity • Trust for what you do," Rhodes Openness • Fairness said. "The Chamber is one of the first contacts that tourists and businesses make." Iarrydix4u@gmail.com impact tourism has on the local economy - one that allows county residents to pay lower annual taxes. Ache County Commissioner paid for by Larry Dlx for County Commissioner Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Donna SHUMATE 20 YRS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE * EXPERIENCE IN CIVAL end CRIMINAL MATTERS For District Court Judge Paid for by the Committee to Elect Donna Shumate Judge �•"^i-fcHSON POST OBITUARIES KUM SUN SONG HOWELL Mrs. Kum Sun Song Howell of West Jefferson passed away Sunday morning, April 20, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She was 68. Song was born in South Korea on Dec. 10, 1945. She worked as a waitress for U.S. Marine Corps for three years and the U.S. Army for six years. Song has lived in Ashe County for 37 years and is the co-owner of Beaver Creek Grocery. She had a penchant for gardening of all sorts. She was a fun "Harmony" to her two granddaughters who will greatly miss her. Mrs. Howell is sur­ vived by her husband, Bob Howell; two daugh­ ters, Bridgette Renkert and husband, Samuel, of Fuquay Varina and April Howell, of Raleigh; two grandchildren, Sabrina Rae Renkert and Summer Riannon Renkert; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Guy officiating. Entombment r KIDAY, . Y f K I L 2U1* "AGE 3 Springlitter dean-up begins this weekend followed in the Asheiawn ^[wer Sweep, sponsored by N.C. DO T, lasts from April 26-May 10 i # ^ a1 (iarrlens • Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer. By A|an Bulluck "Utter Free N.C." initiaIn lieu of flowers, nuck§civitasmedia com tive by enforcing unsecured j°ads and other state litter memorials may be Efforts will soon be laws. made to; Lady s Shrine underway to clean-up According to N.C. Auxiliary, c/o Bob Howell Ashe County s roadsides General Statute, those P.O. Box 244, Jefferson, an(1 other state maintained ffffilty of intentional or NC 28640. Pallbearers roads across N.C.. unintentional littering are were: H. Samuel Renkert, The N.C. Department subject to fines in excess of V Tyler Smith, Randall of Transportations (N.U $100 and 24 hours of com­ Kerrv Dickev DOT) annual spring Litter munity service. Stansberry, Dickey u' > ^ commence on The can of soda or empty Wyrick, Jim Judson and Aprij 26 and run coffee cup that a careless (lriver tosses from his or John Brown. through Saturday, May 10. You may give the family According to a press her car window with total your condolences at our release from the N.C. DOT, abandon may not have cost website www.boonefuner- ^ department^ wffijro- much to them, but the cost removal of removing it and the mil­ alhome.com. gear, including safety vests, lions of others is huge. Boone Family Funeral gloves and bags. Anyone "It's very expensive for Home of West Jefferson is wanting to volunteer the state," Graham said. "It in charge of these arrange­ should contact their county costs in the millions, per N.C. DOT maintenance year (to remove litter from ments. office in advance to obtain roadsides)." supplies." Graham and volunteers JO ANN ABSHER CORUM N.C. DOT crews will be with Keep Ashe Beautiful deployed in each county take trips to different sec­ Jo Ann Absher Coram two sons, Mark Corum throughout the state for tions of the county through­ of Boone, passed away and Jeffrey Scott Coram, litter pick-up and to col­ out the year, to take what Friday morning, April both of Columbia, lect trash bags left on the she calls a "litter index." 18, 2014, atH S.C.; one sister, roadsides by volunteer Most of the "problem Glenbridge Health Betty Griffin, groups participating in the areas" in the county are Care. She was 78.. and husband Dr. cleanup. located at or near the She was a Anyone or group can par­ county's five convenience William R. Griffin, magna cum laude N.C DOT | Jefferson Post of Georgetown, ticipate in the Litter Sweep. centers. graduate from Volunteers throughout Ashe County will be out and about removing Elaine Graham, execu­ There are convenience litter from state-maintained roadsides for the next two weeks. S.C.; one aunt, Appalachian State Teacher's College Paralee Baldwin tive director of Keep Ashe centers located at 6311U.S. Beautiful, and other repre­ 221 (West Jefferson), 2839 with a degree "It tells people we don't leather 50 years to decom­ of Ashe County, sentatives will be on hand N.C. 16 North (Crampler), care," Graham said. "It tells pose." in English. She and one uncle, this weekend, outside the 198 Bear Creek Road criminals they (property taught English While 50 years sounds James Horton Museum of Ashe County (Jefferson), 11775 N.C. in the Miamiowners) don't care either." like a lot, it's nothing com­ History, to inform folks 88 West (Creston) Dade County, Fla., pub­ Absher of Ashe County. "We have such a great pared to the amount of Funeral services for Jo about the Litter Sweep and and 244 McNeil Road county," Graham said. time it takes for plastic to lic schools. After she returned to Boone in Ann Absher Corum were the group's other plans to (Warrensville). "Ashe County really is a decompose. Graham said most of beautiful place to live." 1970, she worked in the held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, tackle the problem of litter "It's probably 10 times business department April 22, 2014, at First and unnecessary outdoor the litter found near the In addition to the Litter that amount for plastic," convenience centers likely Sweep, Graham said Keep Graham said. at Appalachian State Baptist Church of Boone. waste in the county. Keep Ashe Beautiful is comes from poorly secured Ashe Beautiful is also University and as a sub­ Those interested in Reverend Roy Dobyns the county affiliate of the household garbage, flying working on partnering finding out more about stitute teacher in the Watauga County Public officiated. Interment fol­ Keep America Beautiful out of the backs of cars or with Goodwill Industries the Litter Sweep should lowed at Mount Lawn organization, a non-profit truck beds. Schools. to orchestrate a shoe drive contact the local N.C. Park and that educates individuals She was active in several Memorial "It's probably uninten- sometime later this spring DOT maintenance office about Utter prevention and H—1." clubs and civic organiza­ Gardens. Graham *akd. or summer.' >. at The tions in Boone, including Flowers were appreci­ ways to reduce outdoor "They (drivers) probably "We want to encourage office is located at 801 the Appalachian Women's ated or memorials may waste. don't even notice it." people to donate their used Statesville Road in North "We're hoping people Club and OASIS. During the Litter Sweep, shoes rather than throw­ Wilkesboro. be made to First Baptist will go out into their yards Graham said Keep Ashe ing them in the garbage," Alan Bulluck can be reached af (336) She was active in the Church Contemporary or businesses and pick up Beautiful will be working Graham said. "It takes 846-7164 or on Twitter Gafeulluck. First Baptist Church of Boone, particularly the Ladies Sunday School any trash that may be lay­ with the Boy Scouts of Contemporary Ladies Class, 375 West King St., ing around," Graham said. America and Interact Club, Boone, NC 28607. "Even if they didn't put it cleaning up roadsides near MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Sunday School Class. the convenient centers. She was preceded in Online condolences there, litter is still litter." Have the following positions available "We want to encourage Graham said excess lit­ death by her father and may be sent to the Corum mother, Emmett W. family at www.hampton- people to be proactive and ter strewn about on coun­ ty roadsides sends a bad pick it up," Graham said. Absher and Lenna Parlier 2nd shift and 3rd shift CNA 'S funeralnc.com. Law enforcement will message and gives Ashe Absher; and one sister, Hampton Funeral and also be on the look-out dur­ County a bad reputation Fulltime and partime shifts available Jerrie Rae. among tourists, and can Mrs. Corum is sur­ Cremation Service is in ing the Litter Sweep. The N.C. Highway Patrol even serve as an inviting vived by her husband, charge of the arrange­ will be implementing their sign to would-be criminals. Dr. A1 Corum, of Boone; ments. We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits abu Come Join Our Winning Team COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 25 - May 6 Friends of the Library. Spring has finally arrived in Ashe County, and Friends of the Library Baskets are popping up with garden­ ing, creative crafts, base­ ball and travel themes. Come see our many humorous and attractive baskets for children to keep them learning and smiling. Mother's Day baskets will arrive around the 1st of May. Author baskets are always avail­ able in a variety of genres. In the book department, Inspiration/Religion books are on Sale through April 25. Individually gently-used, low-priced books are always avail­ able at very reasonable prices. Interested in browsing through N.C.. authors or books with setting in N.C.? Sports books, health and diet, religion and spiritual­ ity, cookbooks, myster­ ies, children's books? We have all these and more for your reading pleasure. DVDs are also in stock for those "April showers" days when you can't get outside. Please come in and buy to help support our wonderful library's wide-range of activities. April 26 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Hagel Memorial Golf Tournament. Area golfers all know the arrival of spring means it's time for the Carl and Pearl Hagel Memorial Golf Tournament at Mountain Aire Golf Club. The format is captain's choice with two shotgun starts. A $75 entry fee covers green and cart fees plus a fabulous meal. Mulligans can also be pur­ chased. Finally, there's an opportunity to win a one year free membership at Mountain Aire Golf Club and a new car. All pro­ ceeds will go to directly benefit the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. For more information on the golf tournament or the Clinic, call 336-846-4649. 8:30 a.m. BRC Hike to Stone Mountain Loop Trail. The Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) will lead their next free guided hike. Before the hike, you'll meet the park superintendent for an introduction to the won­ ders of Stone Mountain State Park. This is a strenuous 5-mile hike. Afterwards, join the BRC to a nearby local store for lunch. 10 a.m. Skins and Skulls. Meet at the New River State Park N.C. 221 Access Visitor Center for a presentation of skins and skulls. During this program we will explore the skins and skulls of our local animals and learn Ask Me About Ashe County Vote for Cabot HAMILTON A S H E COUNTY COMMISSIONER • Strong business advocate • Focused on job creation • Experience in economic development • Proven community leader • Executive management skills • Supports quality education Paid for by Cabot Hamilton for Commissioner. where they live, how they survive, and how we can protect them. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Annual Spring Party. Join the Museum of Ashe County History as they celebrate the return of spring to the High County. It's a great time to visit the exhibits, enjoy some music, sit on the front porch with an ice cream cone, and check our some of the amazing crafts from people that make Ashe County their home. 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Contact me Work 336-667-6111 • Mobile 828-964-3399 gary@specialtycarcompany.com www.specialtycarcompany.com 119 Old Brickyard Road • North Wilkesboro 336-667-6111 wvrw.spocialtycarcompany.com �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 Friday, April 25,2014 OUR VIEW The dollars tell the store For those who live and work in Ashe County, we've always known this is a magi­ cal area of North Carolina. And it's clear, after the presentation on the finan­ cial impact of tourism here offered by Scott Ballard with the Ashe Chamber of Commerce on Monday to the county commissioners, that we're well on our way to becoming a significant visitor destination. The dollars tell the story best. In 1991, tourismrelated spending generated $14.29 million. In 2012, $46.55 million or an aston­ ishing 225 percent increase. In fact, over those 21 years, only in 2003 and 2008, did spending decline from the previous year. Each of the other 19 years increased from the previous. That is simply a remark­ able pattern of economic growth and, we're certain, would be the envy of just about every community in our great state. What is also remarkable is that the other counties in the High Country have eas­ ily identifiable attractions for visitors. In Watauga County, Blowing Rock has been a t\ravj Tot vasjVots tor genera­ tions. Add the university to the mix and the dynamic arts and music scene and the large number of recre­ ational activities, and the attraction is obvious. Avery County, which hosts the two largest of the state's five ski resorts and the quaint village of Banner Elk, is another easy draw for visitors. . Wilkes County has MedeFest, which kicked off Thursday. But what attracts visitors to Ashe County? What compels a fam­ ily to make Ashe County its choice for a vacation retreat? ' The easy answer is the mild summers here. But Watauga and Avery have almost identical climates. There are Christmas trees, frescoes and the New River, and the state parks, but nothing you can clearly point out as to why people choose to come here. We believe that it's more than just an "attraction" that draws people here. Something more ethereal. You can feel it, but you can't quite see it. You get a sense that once you enter Ashe • County, you've stepped back into time. A time when life was simpler and slower. Where every person you pass on the street is a friend or neighbor. Even those of us who work and live here under­ stand that attraction. But that can't quite explain the remarkable growth over the last 21 years. We believe the small, weekend events during the spring, summer and fall add up to what might be defined as an attraction. As those of us who live and work here know, there is something going on every weekend during those six months. And visitors have learned that too. They know if they book a room or a cabin for a week, or a weekend, there will an event occurring while they're here. In Todd, there is the sum­ mer music series, which draws acclaimed musicians from around the country to perform. In Jefferson, the Olde Town Jefferson Business Association contin­ ues to develop new weekend events; Oktoberfest was a fantastic time. Lansing is making great strides in developing itself as a destination cYtoice and the planned Lansing Creeper Trail Park will one day be one of the county's crown jewels for recreation and relaxation. In West Jefferson, it's hard to put a value on what the Ashe County Arts Council provides to county residents and visitors alike in terms of cultural events featuring art, music and more. There are also the Backstreet Park Summer Concerts that are always a local, and visitor, favorite. What is really remark­ able is that all of these sepa­ rate events have started and grown without any real county-wide coordina­ tion. Of course, some of the events bump into one another, but that only offers locals and visitors a variety of events to choose from each weekend. And there are the local merchants who have adapt­ ed to the new economic real­ ity by appealing to locals and visitors alike. Their entrepreneurship is to be applauded. Ashe County is a magical place and the word has got­ ten out. The dollars tell the story. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price tor the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. 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Since 2009, through charity care and bad debt patients, Ashe Memorial provided approximately the referendum would $3.5 million in health care increase those benefits. for which they were not As of November 2013, reimbursed by patients, 26 counties have approved private insurance or the the measure, including state and federal govern­ Alexander and Wilkes ment. counties. In addition to "We're really not that Ashe County, Brunswick different from any other and Davidson counties hospital in the country have also placed the refer­ right now," Lambeth said. endum on the ballots for "We approached Sam November 2014. Yearick about a subsidy Ashe Memorial for the county for the next Hospital couple of years to help us Yearick in the meet­ get this facility financially ing mentioned Ashe stable. So that is what Memorial Hospital would we're facing, nothing hid­ be asking the county for den here." money in the coming Joe Thore, the Chief months to help pay previ­ Operating Officer for ous debts. Yearick said the Ashe Memorial said the approval of this sales tax hospital needs the coun­ could help the county with ty's help to help maintain those monies. quality care in the county. "I'll be honest with you, "We've struggled if you're asking me as the for years now and this County Manager, first off is something you're not it's good to be close to the going to get over quickly," hospital, second it adds he said. "We've got a lot a lot of value when we of good things in place, talk about building homes but you've got to start here for retirees," he taking care of a lot of the said. "Most retirees want past deficits we are in. We to be close to a hospi­ need that boost to help tal. Personally I like to be us." close to one. It's a difficult Ashe Memorial is the situation and if you look county's third largest around at the options we employer, staffing 220 have, this (sales tax) is a full-time employees with very good option." additional part time and Ashe Memorial opened PRN workers. Lambeth its doors in 1941 and said there has been no moved to its present layoff and she does not location in the 1970s. In expect there to be any. August 2013, Winston"I'm proud to say we Salem based Novant have not had to have a Health began providing layoff, and we don't want management services to to," she said. "I think we the hospital. are well on our way, where "It's a very unsta­ we will avoid that." ble time in healthcare The hospital is ask­ right now," said Laura ing for approximately Lambeth, CEO of Ashe $500,000 and imple­ Memorial Hospital in a menting the sales tax, if Tuesday, April 22 inter­ approved by voters, will view. "Certainly, with help the county provide Ashe's association with Ashe Memorial Hospital Novant Health, that helps the money needed. this organization to move "I think (the tax) might forward in the future. be the best way to do it," They have invested hun­ Lambeth said. "You have dreds of thousands of dol­ people outside of Ashe lars in cost savings here, County that are contribut­ so there are a lot of things ing to that sales tax and going on. No one thing is the burden is just on the helping us with the whole citizens of Ashe County. picture." While the times are Lambeth said small, difficult, the hospital is rural, critical access hos­ working to stay afloat. pitals, such as Ashe are The money they are ask­ struggling with the declin­ ing would be a temporary ing reimbursements from boost to get over a bump Medicaid and Medicare placed on it before being and the hospital's move taken over by Novant, to provide charity care to where the facility could those who are unemployed pay down previous debts. "Can you imagine if something were to hap­ pen to this hospital, and there was no hospital in Ashe County and we had one of those severe winters where you could not get off the mountain? That would be devastat­ ing for this community," Lambeth said. "(Closure) is not an option to us." Lambeth said the hos­ pital turns nobody away from receiving medical care. "People who are unem­ ployed and don't have health insurance, we don't turn anybody away," she said. "The people with the bad debt, a lot of times, when you have to choose, are you going to pay a hos­ pital bill or are you going to buy food?" best way to go, he did not believe now was the best time to send the measure to a vote. "I for one am not too comfortable with doing this right now," he said. "There are just too many uncertainties right now." Board Chair Gary Roark also stated his support for the referendum, say­ ing the county's citizens needed to decide between a one-quarter cent per dollar sales tax increase or facing an increase in property taxes. "If you implement this tax, you'll be getting taxes from people who have been getting a free ride over the last 10 years ... plus you'll be getting money from Watauga, Tennessee, Virginia people who come to West Jefferson every­ day to spend money," he Commissioner Comments: said. "It is our basic duty Prior to the voting the to give the public the Commissioners discussed opportunity to make up where one another stood their mind, so I support on the passing of this res­ this 100 percent." olution. County Manager "All we are doing here Yearick said it is impor­ is asking for it to be put tant that the county does on the ballot," said Vice everything it can to keep Chair Judy Porter Poe. the hosvpital open. "There is nothing that we "The issue seems to can say or do that would be that most hospitals tie up any future board. around are trying to I could sit here and say I operate on Medicaid or would like to give part of Medicare reimbursements this to the hospital and and those are just really part of this to the school tough to try and make it system for technology, but on," he said. "It's good to as far as tying it up for have a hospital around. any future amount,Ican't, (The proposed sales tax) except for one year." is one where people who Poe said she was going visit our area, help pay to support the ballot our taxes. The more peo­ because it would then be ple visit the more this tax up to the people of Ashe is going to help us." County to make the deci­ sion. In other action taken "I would just like to say by the Board: to the public, the county • The Board were commissioners and the updated on the gun laws county manager, we have within Ashe County Parks talked to the hospital by County Attorney John and we know some of the Kilby. No motion was problems they are having made and the item was and they are working on rescheduled for discus­ their problems," she said. sion. "Ashe County is not the • The Board voted only county, Alleghany to reschedule discus­ has been giving money to sion of the Ashe County their hospital. Watauga Whistleblower policy for is having problems with the May 5 meeting. their hospital too. It is • Board approved something that if we want providing $4,300 for a hospital in our county, repairs to the roof of the we're going to have to Riverview Community work (together) on it." Center in Creston. Poe also said with state • In attendance were: and federal cuts across Commissioners Larry multiple entities, Ashe Rhodes, William Sands, County was going to have Gary Roark, Gerald Price a tough budget year. and Judy Porter Poe. The Sands said while the next meeting will take sales tax would be the place on Monday, May 5. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 PAGE 5 9 three lessons for the learning Jesus After Jesus was resur­ rected from the dead, He appeared to His disciples three differ- ___ ent times. One of those times provides a multitude of lessons for our daily lives. Simon Peter, a fish. The next morning Jesus stood on the shore, _____ but they did not know that it was Jesus. "Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered No." him* (John 21:5, KJV). Here is where the first lesson Harris of the story comes in. They had apparently not prayed over their venture and were having typical results, like we do when we try to go it alone. Maybe they just assumed that whatever they touched would be fruitful, because they knew the Lord so well, and were His chosen few. The answer to their failure was simple once they allowed them­ selves to be guided by T h o m a s , Nathanael, the brothers (James and John), and two other dis­ ciples, were out fishing. Leila They had fished all night with no success. For fisherman, especially those who do it for their livelihood, this was a major letdown — especially for these par­ ticular men. They had spent years with Christ Himself, had watched Him die a horrible death on the Cross, and wit­ nessed His risen body. They had performed miracles in His name — the Name! But here they were, couldn't even catch the Master. "And he said unto them, Cast the next on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multi­ tude of fishes." (21:6). Since the disciples were in two separate boats, the other boat came over and helped them drag the catch to shore (so many fish they could not load them into the boat). When we realize that everywhere we turn, things are not going as planned and noth­ ing seems to be work­ ing, we need to go to the Lord in prayer and ask for His divine help. We need to realize that we were never meant to go it alone. Our powers, our talents, our gifts, are for working "with" God, not "without" Him. The second lesson of the story shows us that Jesus cares about our jobs and our attempts to earn a living. The dis­ ciples had gone back to their "day jobs" of fishing as a livelihood; after wit­ nessing and performing so many miracles with Jesus, they still had not grasped the concept that Jesus cares "and wants to help" in EVERY aspect of our lives. Nothing is too small to ask Him about. He is pleased when we want His opinion—even about the little things in life, when we care enough to include Him in every aspect of our lives—not just when we need a mir­ acle, but with everyday living. The third lesson in the story is that Jesus is waiting for them on the shoreline when they get there. He had prepared them a meal. "As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread." (21:9). Can you imagine how good, how appetiz­ ing, how magnificent the taste of this meal pre­ pared by Jesus tasted? Jesus had -blessed bread and fishes before and multiplied them to feed the multitudes, but this was the cookout of all cookouts, grilled by the Master Chef. I dare say that it was likely the most delightfully tasty meal ever prepared on this earth. All through Scripture, we find offerings of food made to God and His angels, but here we find Jesus serving up a meal on the beach, grill­ ing out, for His beloved friends. "Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine." (15:12). Can we imag­ ine the conversation at this picnic? The race was won; Jesus had finished what God set before Him on the Cross; He had risen from the dead; the disciples had gotten over the shock of Him being alive. Joyful laugh­ ter must have resounded throughout the area as they shared the blessed meal together. This third lesson is that when we keep the faith through the hard times, even though Jesus has helped us through every step of the way and been by our side, He still wants us to take the time to rest, eat a good meal, and talk about Him with those around us. Fellowship is so impor­ tant in the Christian life. Sharing our woes and our joys as God's children. With all of the changes going on around us and in our lives, Jesus wants us to ask Him for guid­ ance. He also wants us to listen and obey His voice, because in doing so, He will provide the harvest. Two verses pro­ vide an assured promise of a harvest when we set our eyes on the Lord and trust in Him, especially during hard'times. "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy." (Psa 126:5). "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." (Gal 6:9). As Spring brings more outdoor gather­ ings, remember Christ at your next cookout, and remember to include Him in all your activities — whether work or play. as adult Bible Study on Wednesday nights. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lonnie Carpenter. Service begins at 6 p.m. on April 27,2014, remaining reviv­ al services will begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Rev. Kirby McNeil'and congregation invite you to attend. , 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Pleasant Valley Baptist will be the guest speaker with special music nightly. Pastor Rev. Roger Blevins and congregation invite you to attend. April 27 • May 1 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Scottville Baptist Church, located on U.S. 221 behind Scottville Post Office. Evangelist Derrick Wilson will be preaching. Special singing nightly. Revival service begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Monday through Thursday ser­ vices will begin at 7 p.m. Pastor Reeves Jones and congregation invitfe you to attend. • " '' twi MBMN Ml newt Bethany United Methodist Church Smethport Independent Baptist Church 336-877-2801 Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church 116-846-7445 CHURCH CALENDAR April 25 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Gillespie Community Church. Rev. Johnny Perkins will be preaching. Pastor Jim Francis and congregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held Big Flatts Baptist Church. Rev. Russell Sheets will be the guest preacher. Special Singing each night. Pastor Rev. Tim Jones and the congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. 7 p.m. RevivalServices ^,.!>eld .iMfcrf t»il Mv Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. Rev. Jeff Jones, pastor of the Hilltop Free Will Baptist in Fuquay-Varina will bring the message. Special singing nightly by guest singers and gospel groups. Bring the entire family and invite your friends to attend what we know will be a lifealtering week. The church is located at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, across from the Raccoon Holler Campground and just off N.C. 16 in Glendale Springs. For more infor­ mation, or directions call Liu church at 336 J61 at 4840. April 25 - 26 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Little Helton Baptist Church with the Revs. Coy Adams, William Wayne Adams and Jesse Adams, all from Robbinsville, as the visiting evangelists. Prayer begins prior to ser­ vice each night at 6:45 p.m. Pastor David Brooks and congregation invite everyone to attend. April 27 1 p.m. Celebration of Life in honor of Jack Chester will be held at his homeplace. Everyone 'iL'iI -JIT'. r. Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • Wert Jefferson 846-3954 Midway Baptist Church 1070 Ml. Jriftnofl Rd., Wart Wlmw. NC 2M«4 OM Hwy. 221 Near GoH Course Rd. Pastor Todd Brewer Wert Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Casuali Contemporary Sunday Srivool 10:00 a.m. Pastor Steven LeaShomb (116) 246-2012 Sander Sdmol - «:«$ a.m. 11:00 a.ai. Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 2 Evening Service 6:30 p.m. :c Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wadnayday MM* Stady - 7:00 p.*. www.ialdwarhaonunt.au West Jefferson Unitei Methodist Church ST FRANCIS OF ASSiSi CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenborg Main A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call J3o 246;9151 lor times 3 Rav. A. Owan Paeier Sunday Sdieal 9:45a.m. Sunday Wonhip 11:00 a.m. id Ha lad fham w fa « to Brthaay. and Ha Mtnad WaaT Laha M:SO n~tw««4. HC Holy Trinity Church f.leniinle tnrinnt wvnwHiv ep' u'gs West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 wtww.Mjumc.net 11:00 Mo n nc; Wo.ship luyntm yfcoiii 'piHfi'jii Big flam Baptist Chi; rii 107 W. Second Street 9:45 Sunday School -fit p :r v »_• please bring a dish. 6 p.m. Gospel Singing will be held at Laurel Springs Baptist Church. The featured group will be Gaining Ground. Refreshments will be served following the sing­ ing. Pastor Dana Hines and congregation invite everyone to attend. April 27 - 30 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. Rev Lloyd Day will be the guest speaker. There willbe specialmusic each night. Pine Swamp now has Youth and chil- Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - Hie Rev. Stephen M Pastor, Chris Cox Servkes: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Sorvko 11:00 a.m. Wonhip n oo a.m. Saaday M9M Sarvkat 6:10 p.m. Wadnaaday Santa 7:00 p.m. Mtuiaa* BuHdbif by 7aM frondaa 846-7481 Seventh-Day Advenfist Church of WarrensvOle JOI Pastor Kevin Morgan ^ i P®0*1 Creek Church of 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Phone - 982-3076 j Rev. Will Keyword Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jaffarsoa Ave., Wert Jefferson the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooirlO AM Worship Service: II AM Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Paster. Rev. Lawrence Goodman Sunday School - 9:10-10:11 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Might »Is Study - 7:0Op m. 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Sports Writer • (336) 846-7164 nham£)dviUainedia.com Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Track teams sweep top spot By Nathan Ham nham^civitasmedia com In the final tune-up before the Mountain Valley Conference Championship meet, Ashe County's track team took first place in both the men's and women's events. The women tallied 93 points followed by Forbush in second place (71), Elkin in third (69), Starmount in fourth (63) and East Wilkes in fifth (18). For the men, the vic­ tory margin was even big­ ger with a 35-point win. Ashe scored 115 points while Elkin scored 80 in second place. Starmount (51), East Wilkes (49) and Forbush (43) round-ed out the scoring. The ladies had several solid performances on the track. Hailey Richardson finished second in the the field in the long jump with a leap of 14 feet, 6.75 inches, a full foot ahead of Starmount's Emma Sizemore in second. Spell and Richardson took first and second in the triple jump. Spell's leap mea­ sured in at 30 feet, 3.5 inches while Richardson was just eight inches short of that mark. Olivia Barr finished fourth in the shot put with a throw that mea­ sured in at 26 feet, 7.5 inches. For the men's teams, they did most of their damage on the track, particularly in the relays. Ashe's relay teams won the 4xl00-meter race, the 4x200 and the 4x800 while finishing runner-up in the 4x400. Hunter Argetsinger had Ashe's top time in the 100-meter dash, tak­ ing fifth in 12.16 seconds. Jacob Blevins blazed 100-meter dash in 13.43 seconds. Hallie Brown took third in the 400, crossing the finish line in 1:07. Ashe's women ran even better in the longer events. Brown, Vic Reed and Alexes Armstrong placed second, third and fifth in the 800-meter run. Reed was also sec­ ond in the mile run, Margot Mattix took third and Armstrong finished fifth. In the two-miler, Mattix, Armstrong and Laura Hodgson were Third, fourth and fifth. Paige Spell won the 100-meter hudles in 17.78 seconds, nearly a full second and a half over Elkin's Kelsey Nicholson. Spell also ran well in the 300 hurdles, taking third in 55.3 seconds. In field events. Spell placed second in the high jump, clearing five feet. Richardson dominated down the track in the 200 in 23.28 seconds, good enough for the top spot. Sam Hudler placed sixth in 25 seconds. In the 400, Hudler was second in 56.11 seconds while teammate Tyler Lambert secured fifth place with a time of 57.72 seconds. Evan Owen grabbed third in the half-mile run and R.J. Burke was sixth. In the mile run, Gareth Berry was fifth overall in 4:52. Andrew Tedder fin­ ished just five seconds behind him in seventh. Tedder won the twomile event by eight sec­ onds over East Wilkes runner Will Jolly. Berry finished fourth and Helmar Alvarez was fifth. Blevins smoked the Submitted photo | Jefferson Post field in the 110 hurdles, Paige Spell won the 100-meter hurdle event finishing first in 15.29 seconds. Zach Outen put and discus. Wingler's •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) was second in the 300 throw of 38 feet, two hurdles in 43.35 seconds, inches in the shot put 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Ashe County Wildlife Club hosts shooting tournament Jimmy Thompson gets his gun ready to shoot in the com­ petition. Submitted photo Jefferson Post The Ashe County Wildlife Club held its inaugural International Benchrest Shopting tournament at its new rifle range and clubhouse on Saturday, April 12 av \ts c\ub about 10 tn\\n east o1 Jetterson, rift TS.C. 88. Over the last year, the club has expanded its rifle range frovm a 200-yard range with 12 benches under a shelter to 30 benches under an overhang attached to a large clubhouse. The range is now 300 yards long. Benchrest rifles are custom-made rifles with tele­ scopic sights sitting on rests that can be minutely adjusted to what is seen in the scopes. The shooters must judge wind variations in order to consistently shoot out the bulls-eye in five differ­ ent paper targets in the course of 10 minutes. 28 shooters from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida attended this first IBS shoot of the year for the club. The ranges were 100 yards and 200 yards. Club officials were pleased with the turnout, which was large enough to let them know that the IBS com­ munity was aware of the new range, yet small enough so the Club could handle anything that might arise since everything from the clubhouse to the targets were brand new. "The shoot went great," said E.T. Weaver, club president, who is also a benchrest shooter. "We worked out a few kinks so we will know what we need to do for our next shoot in May. " Steve Eller, club member and benchrest shooter too, said: "One shooter from out of state told me: 'If you never do another thing to this clubhouse and range, it will still be the best range at which I have shot.' You can't get better testimony than that for our efforts to make this a first class facility." The septic field and the well for the clubhouse were finished last week. There is more still to do, including running the well line to the clubhouse and building the bathrooms and hooking them to the septic field. Also, some pieces of sheet rock are still to be hung over the scoring rooms. Once the building is completed, the Wildlife Club will host an open house to introduce the' club to any­ one in Ashe County who is not yet a member. The club has a fishing pond on its property, as well as a pistol range, trap, skeet and sporting clays shotgun sports ranges. Memberships are $125 for new members and $100 for subsequent years with lifetime membership plans avail­ able' depending upon a member's age. The club now has nearly 200 members. This first shoot had an economic impact on the county as several shooters came in the night before from as far away as Jacksonville and Dunnellon, Fla. They stayed in local hotels and ate in local restau­ rants. The tourist effect should jump in May as the Club will host the North Carolina 200 and 300-yard State Championship, a major shoot. The club will be sponsoring more IBS shoots in June, July, and the IBS 100 and 200-yard National Championship in September, which is expected to attract some shooters from outside the country. The winners of Saturday's shoot at 100 yards were: Henry Rivers of Prosperity, S.C., James Parham of Leicester, N.C., and Rick Roe of Ashe County. The 200-yard winners were Chuck Ederle of Summerville, Fla., David Richardson of Ocala, Fla., and Swader Miller of Ashe County. The Aggregate or combined yardage winners were: Chuck Ederle, David Richardson, and Swader Miller. Ashe holds off'Starmount, falls to Wilkes Central By Nathan Ham nhamtfcivitasmedia com The last week of base­ ball for the Ashe County Huskies was a nail-biting one that included with­ standing a strong comeback from Starmount to get a victory, but falling short in a comeback bid against Wilkes Central. Ashe 7, Starmount 5 The Huskies jumped out to a 7-1 lead on Starmount, but had to hold on in the closing innings for the key conference victory. Ashe scored two runs in the second inning before the Rams had even recorded an out. Matthew Hamilton started the frame with a single and Carter Calhoun drew a walk. Both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch. Thomas Sexton con­ nected on an RBI single that scored both Hamilton and Calhoun. Later in the inning, Joe Richardson hit a single to right field that scored Sexton to put Ashe ahead, 34). Sawyer Davis got one of the runs back for the Rams with an RBI single in the top of the third. Ashe piled on four more runs in the bottom half of the third. A sacrifice fly from Calhoun scored Hunter Barnes. Richardson knocked two more runs in with a line drive to right field. Finally, a double steal allowed for Michael Elliott to scamper home and put the seventh run on the board. In the top of the fifth, the Rams got one run off the bat of Luke Shore. His double to left brought in a run to make the score 7-2. Sophomore pitcher Joseph Lowder pitched six strong innings and handed the ball off to Hamilton to get the final three outs. Things started off rough for the senior as he walked the bases loaded with no outs in the seventh. Davis reached on a fielder's choice that brought one run in, but also got one out in the books. With two on and one out, Ben Combs smacked a liner to center that brought in two more runs and would bring the tying run to the plate. Hamilton was able to grind out a pair of outs, one on a slow roller and one on a pop-up to secure the victory. Richardson ended the game with two hits and three RBI's. Sexton had two hits and two runs scored and Lowder finished 2-for4 at the plate. Hamilton scored two runs while Barnes, Elliott and Calhoun each crossed the plate once. Lowder got the win toss­ ing six innings of three-hit baseball with two runs and six strikeouts. Cody Whitaker took the loss for the Rams allow­ ing all seven runs in three inning with six hits and six walks. Wilkes Central 8, Ashe 7 In Tuesday's game against Wilkes Central the Huskies were on the other end of a comeback, but fell just short in the final innings. The Eagles had an 8-1 lead quickly off of Barnes who struggled with com­ mand in his first pitching outing. The junior made it through just two innings, surrendering eight earned runs on six walks and six hits. Ashe started the come­ back in the bottom of the fifth inning. Richardson connected on an RBI single that scored Hamilton. Next up, Alex Laws belted a sin­ gle through the infield to score Sexton and make the score 8-3. The rally continued when Bradley Richie reached on an error, allowing Richardson to score and moving Laws to third base. Barnes ripped a double to right to score both Laws and Richie to get within two runs. Next up, Lowder went to left with a hit that scored Barnes and brought the goahead run to the plate with two outs. Unfortunately, Hamilton popped out to short stop to end the fifth. In the final two innings, Wilkes Central sent stand­ out pitcher Austin Staley to the mound to close out the game. Staley, an N.C. State Wolfpack signee, struck out three Ashe hitters and got three groundouts in the final two innings to get the save. Richardson led the way with two runs scored and Barnes led the team with two runs knocked in. Laws, Richie and Lowder each added an RBI. Next up, the Huskies (6-9 overall, 4-7 MVAC) will host East Wilkes on Friday night. This will also mark Senior Night for seven senior players. Matthew Hamilton, Jackson Sloan, Joe Richardson, Alex Laws, Zach May, Evan Walker and Michael Elliott will play in their final home game. •Nathan Hamcan be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Men's golf ends regular season By Nathan Ham nham^civrtasmerSa com Golf season always seems to go by. the quickest and this season was no different. Ashe County wrapped up its regular season with a fifth place finish at New River Countrv Club last Thursday. Alleghany finished in the top spot with a team total of 167, seven strokes ahead of second place Elkin. Starmount (179) finished third, Wilkes Central (183) was fourth and Ashe was just one shot behind the Eagles. East Wilkes (189), North Wilkes (204) and West Wilkes (219) com­ pleted the team scoring totals. Alleghany's Dylon Wooten and Wilkes Central's Chandler Metz shared the top score with a 39, thr^e shots over par. Andrew Cheek (West Wilkes) and Hunter Maines (Alleghany) fin­ ished in a tie for third just one shot back. There was a fourway tie for fifth place between a pair of Elkin golfers, Josiah Blevins and Harrison Hall, Starmount's Nick Gunnell and Zach Nixon from East Wilkes. All four shot a 41. Behind those play­ ers, Ashe County's Abel Warner, Wilkes Central's Zach Caudill and Alleghany's Tanner Rutherford finished just three shots back of the lead with a 42. Zach Lawrence and Ethan Warner shot a 45 and 46, respectively. Judd Price finished with a 51, Jacob Worley shot 52 and Jacob Schell finished with a 59. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter §NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, APRIL 25,2014 PAGE 7 Ballot From Page 1 currently receiving over $400 in benefits from the current sales taxes being paid by tour­ ists to the area, and the pas­ sage of the referendum would increase those benefits. As of November 2013, 26 counties have approved the measure, including Alexander and Wilkes counties. In addition to Ashe County, Brunswick and Davidson counties have also placed the referendum on the ballots for November 2014. Ashe Memorial Hospital Yearick in the meeting mentioned Ashe Memorial Hospital would be asking the county for money in the com­ ing months to help pay previ­ ous debts. Yearick said the approval of this sales tax could help the county with those monies. Til be honest with you, if you're asking me as the County Manager, first off it's good to be close to the hospital, second it adds a lot of value when we talk about building homes here for retir­ ees," he said. "Most retirees want to be close to a hospital. PersonallyIlike to be close to one. It's a difficult situation and if you look around at the options we have, this (sales tax) is a very good optioa" Ashe Memorial opened its doors in 1941 and moved to its present location in the 1970s. In August 2013, WinstonSalem based Novant Health began providing management services to the hospital "It's a very unstable time in healthcare right now," said Laura Lambeth, CEO of Ashe Memorial Hospital in a Tuesday, April 22 interview. "Certainly, with Ashe's asso­ ciation with Novant Health, that helps this organization to move forward in the future. They have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings here, so there are a lot of things going on. No one thing is helping us with the whole picture." Lambeth said small, rural critical access hospitals, such as Ashe are struggling with the declining reimbursements from Medicaid and Medicare and the hospital's move to provide charity care to those who are unemployed or with­ out health insurance. Since 2009, through charity care and bad debt patients, Ashe Memorial provided approxi­ mately $3.5 million in health care for which they were not reimbursed by patients, pri­ vate insurance or the state and federal government. "We're really not that dif­ ferent from any other hos­ pital in the country right now," Lambeth said. "We approached Sam Yearick about a subsidy for the county for the next couple of years to help us get this facility finan­ cially stabk*. So that is what we're facing, nothing hidden here." Joe Thbre, the Chief Operating Officer for Ashe Memorial said the hospital needs the county's help to help maintain quality care in the county. "We've struggled for years now and this is something you're not going to get over quickly," he said. "We've got a lot of good thing,in place, but you've got to start taking care erf a lot of the past deficits we are in. We need that boost to help us." Ashe Memorial is the coun­ ty's third largest employer, staffing 220 full-time employ­ ees with additional part time and PRN workers. Lambeth said there has been no layoff and she does not expect there to be any. Tm proud to say we have not had to have a layoff, and we don't want to," she said. "I think we are well on our way, where we will avoid that." The hospital is asking for approximately $500,000 and implementing the sales tax, if approved by voters, will help the county provide Ashe Memorial Hospital the money needed. "I think (the tax) might be the best way to do it," Lambeth said. "You have peo­ ple outside of Ashe County that are contributing to that sales tax and the burden is just on the citizens of Ashe County. While the times are diffi­ cult, the hospital is working to stay afloat. The money they are asking would be a tempo­ rary boost to get over a bump placed on it before being taken over by Novant, where the facility could pay down previ­ ous debts. "Can you imagine if some­ thing were to happen to this hospital and there was no in Ashe County and we had one erf those severe winters where you could not get off the mountain? That would be devastatingfor this community," Lambeth said. "(Closure) is not an option tous." Lambeth said the hospi­ tal turns nobody away from receiving medical care. "People who are unem­ ployed and don't have health insurance, we don't turn any­ body away," she said. "The people with the bad debt, a lot of times, when you have to choose, are you going to pay a hospital bQl or are you going to buy food?" Commissioner Comments: Prior to the voting the Commissioners discussed where one another stood on the passing of this resolu­ tion. "All we are doing here is asking for it to be put on the ballot," said Vice Chair Judy Porter Fbe. "There is nothing that we can say or do that would tie up any future board.Icould sit here and say I would like to give part of this to the hospi­ tal and part of this to the school system for technol­ ogy, but as far as tying it up for any future amount, I cant, except for one year." R>e said she was going to support the ballot because it would then be up to the people of Ashe County to make the decision. "I would just like to say to the public, the county com­ missioners and the county manager, we have talked to the hospital and we know some of the problems they are having and they are work­ ing cm their problems," she said. "Ashe County is not the only county, Alleghany has been giving money to their hospitaL Watauga is having problems with their hospital too. It is something that if we want a hospital in our county, we're going to have to work (together) on it." PDe also said with state and federal cuts across mul­ tiple entities, Ashe County was going to have a tough budget year. Sands said while the sales tax would be the best way to go, he did not believe now was thebest time to send the measure to a vote. "1 for dne am not too com­ fortable with doing this right now," he said. "There are just too many uncertainties right now." Board Chair Gary Roark also stated his support for the referendum, saying the county's citizens needed to decide between a onequarter cent per dollar sales tax increase or facing an increase in property taxes. "If you implement this tax, youH be getting taxes from people who have been get­ ting a free ride over the last 10 years... plus youH be get­ ting money from Watauga, Tennessee, Virginia people who come to West Jefferson everyday to spend money," be said. "It is our basic duty to give the pubfic the opportunity to make up their mind, so I support this 100 percent" County Mana^r Ybarick said it is important that the county does everything it can to keep the hospital open "The issue seems to be that most hospitals around are trying to operate on Medicaid or Medicare reim­ bursements and those are just really tough to try and make it on," he said. "It's good to have a hospital around. (The proposed sales tax) is one where people who visit our area, help pay our taxes. The more people visit the more this tax is going to help us." In other action taken by the Board: • The Board were updat­ ed on the gun laws with­ in Ashe County Parks by County Attorney John Kilby. No motion was made and the item was rescheduled for discussion. • Jhe Board voted to reschedule discussion of the Ashe County Whistleblower policy for the May 5 meet­ ing. • Board approved pro­ viding $4,300 for repairs to the roof of the Riverview Community Center in Creston. Ore Knob Mine proj­ ect with the exception of Batholomew, who passed away in 2012. Like the Creeper diora­ ma, the Ore Knob Mine diorama is being made from modeling kits and H.O. scale miniatures, some of which have been ordered from as far away unearthed at Ore Knob Mine may make it into the exhibit. "We are in the process of going through some of these old relics that we were able to salvage from EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency) clean­ up efforts when they had to seal one of the old shafts," Farmer said. "Hopefully was the largest producer of copper in N.C. Thirty-one thousand tons of copper, 9,400 ounces of gold and 145,000 ounces of silver were produced from 1.5 million tons of ore brought up from the mine when it was in operation. In 1982, the bodies of two men were recovered national attention to Ashe County. The two men were killed over drugs and money; the murders and subsequent recovery and trial being the subject of Rose Haynes' 2013 book, "The Ore Knob Mine Murders: The Crimes, the Investigations and the Trials." exhibit will instead focus entirely on the mine while it was still in operation. The Museum of Ashe County History is located at 301 East Main St. in Jefferson, and is open 10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Monday — Saturday. Admission is free. as Germany. tors and some out-of-state publicity for the museum, which opened at its pres­ ent location in 2010. Renfroe estimates it took "The Crew" a total of 15,000 hours over two years to finish the Creeper diorama. The Ore Knob Mine was a copper mine that oper­ Debbi Farmer, who owns Gem Valley which is located near the old Ore Knob Mine, said it's pos­ sible some relics recently the museum can use some of these in their exhibit." The Creeper diorama and exhibit have generated a good amount of visi­ Mine From Page1 THE REAL DEAL! 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Hamilton worked in the Church and a retired With the May 6Primary state employee with over soft drink industry before elections fast approach­ 30 years of public service becoming the publisher of ing, the Jefferson Post under his belt. He spent the Jefferson Post. He has asked candidates for the over 30 years in public been the executive direc­ office of the Ashe County service in roles ranging tor of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners from counselor to legis­ Chamber of Commerce to provide a short biogra­ lative liaison, eventually and Visitor Center for phy and tell why they are serving as deputy secre­ almost six years. running for the position. Hamilton and his wife tary of a state department The answers, provided where he was responsible have one daughter and by the candidates, are for over 1,000 employees two grandchildren. provided below: Why he's running: and a budget over $1 mil­ Hamilton said he's lion. Dix lives on a small focused on jobs, econom­ farm with his wife, ic development, educa­ Michelle, and other fam­ tion, health care and the county budget. ily members. On jobs, Hamilton Dix believes his back­ ground has prepared him believes the county gov­ to serve the citizens of ernment should create Ashe County as a mem­ an environment that ber of the board of com­ helps small business­ es, manufacturing and missioners. Why he's running: farms to succeed, which Dix said Asha County will lead to more jobs. needs fresh eyes and new Commissioners should leadership. The county is work with local, regional deserving of transparent and state economic devel­ Blackbum leadership, according to opment entities to bring new jobs to the county, Dix. Democrats: Dix said the county is while also doing every­ Richard Blackburn: in need of vision and a thing they can to ensure Bio: Blackburn is a long-term strategic plan existing businesses con­ native of Ashe County who for employment. tinue to grow, prosper earned his undergradu­ The county is at a and expand their job ate and graduate degrees "crossroads," according base. from Appalachian State to Dix. He seeks to work - On economic develop­ University. He worked in with other commission­ ment, Hamilton supports education as a teacher and ers and community lead­ transportation and infra­ principal for 33 years and ers to develop a "strategic structure development also served eight years on plan" for the county. such as the widening of the Board of Commissioners U.S. 221, the expansion of from 2002-2010. broadband capacity and Blackburn's other expe­ the implementation of riences in public service progressive business poli­ includes 11 years as a mem­ cies. The board should ber of the Town of Jefferson encourage and support Board of Aldermen, four entrepreneurial endeav­ years on the Ashe County ors and promote initia­ Board of Education and tives such as the Business eight years as a member of Consultant Program the High Country Council offered by the Chamber of Government. He cur­ to any local business. rently serves on the board On education, of the Ashe County Public Hamilton will work with Library, the board of the the school board, super­ Ashe Free Medical Clinic intendent and other and is Chair of the Ashe Graham community agencies to Services for Aging board.' make sure the county is Lynn Graham: Blackburn is married and Bio: Graham is a gradu­ doing everything it can to has one son, David, who is ate of N.C. State University guarantee all county stu­ V»__ \* ,_ J J Che principal ol Mountain dents graduate frmn high elTin lla^ lTVrn nTTxl wuTnTUiIi View Elementary. He Ashe County for 16 years. school and are adequately also serves as a deacon at Graham was Human prepared for a career or Fletcher Memorial Baptist Resources Manager at college. Church, where he's taught Gates and served on On health care, Sunday School for 49 years. the Region D Workforce Hamilton believes Ashe Why he's running: Development board and Memorial Hospital is Blackburn believes pub­ the Chamber of Commerce vital to the community lic safety is the primary board. She currently serves and one of the top goals responsibility of local gov­ on the American Heart is to ensure it operates ernment. He will support Association board and is a to support the commu­ law enforcement, fire and trustee at Jefferson United nity. A new approach is rescue agencies. Methodist Church. also needed to encourage Blackburn will also Why she's running: more health care provid­ give attention to support­ Graham believes the com­ ers to relocate into the ing existing and searching missioners must diligently county. for new businesses and look for jobs that will uti­ On the budget, industries in the county. lize the current workforce, Hamilton believes the He wants to create a cli­ as well as provide jobs that most important job of a mate that supports small will provide opportunities commissioner is oversee­ businesses and encourages for younger people to return ing the county's budget entreprencurship, promote to or remain in the county. and wisely appropriat­ tourism and brand the coun­ Commissioners must work ing tax dollars. An effec­ ty as a location for second to insure that job skills and tive budget needs to be homes and retirement liv­ training are up to date to realistically prioritized, ing, encouraging workforce meet the needs of potential frequently monitored development by keeping all employers. and revised as needed, levels of education properly Graham believes a bal­ according to Hamilton. funded, promoting agri­ anced budget should be a He will concentrate on cultural diversity by sup­ priority as long as it's not making sure the most porting farm agencies and detrimental to serving the important needs remain working in partnership with neediest citizens. funded. regional, state and federal Dan McMillan: "We cannot reduce basic commerce agencies. Bio: McMillan was services to our seniors and Blackburn believes.the children," Graham said. born and raised in Ashe board shouldn't overburden "It's imperative that we be County. He's married and businesses and individuals prepared to cover short­ has three sons. with regulations and taxes, falls resulting from budget McMillan attended and county residents cuts." Wilkes Community should have "the right to Graham said commis­ College and later, the live free from government sioners need to look toward Institute of Government intrusion." the future and develop a at Chapel Hill where he "I believe that lead­ plan for growth and devel­ studied local government ership by the commis- opment. A mixture of busi­ administration and man­ sionerR^ould be posi­ ness, industry, tourism, agement. He has served tive, forward-thinking, agriculture and related ser­ as the county manager build consensus, invite vices are needed to move for Ashe and Allegheny input, assure openness the county forward. counties and also worked and transparency, and "We must evaluate our for Housing and Urban promotes harmony and strengths and weaknesses Development and cooperation," Blackburn and determine a course of Community Development said. "As a commission­ action that will build on for thirteen years. er I would expect to be our strengths, while turn­ Why he's running: accountable, responsible ing our weaknesses into McMillan pledges to con­ and fair as I endeavor to positives," Graham said. tinue economic projects serve all the citizens of that create jobs for local Ashe County." citizens, support the Larry Dix: schools and WCC-Ashe Campus, keep the county and communities first and have a transparent local government with a progressive vision for the county's future. Republicans: Judy Porter Poe (Incumbent): Bio: Poe is a gradu­ ate of Appalachian State University, and has served 10 years as an Ashe Cabot Hamilton: County Commissioners. Bio: Hamilton graduat­ Four of those years Poe ed from UNC-Chapel Hill served as Chair, and an with a bachelor's in politi­ additional two years, she needs a financially stable issues: • Encouraging indus­ hospital. All small rural counties such as Ashe are trial growth, producing facing the same situation employment opportuni­ ties. as federal and state reim­ • Establish career bursement funds are cut. Gerald Price opportunities and incen(Incumbent) — the Jefferson Post did not receive a response from Price. Michael Pruitt: Bio: Pruitt is a native of Ashe County, and grew up in Laurel Springs. Now residing in Grassy Creek, Pruitt is a U.S. Navy vet­ served as Vice Chair. Poe worked 21 years eran, and attended vari­ for Lowe's Home ous colleges through a Improvement in the naval officer program. Pruitt worked for accounting department, and worked 23 years as nearly 10 years in the a self-employed accoun­ offshore petroleum indus­ Rose tant. She serves on the try throughout the Gulf board of directors for the of Mexico and is now tives for Ashe County High Country Council a small business owner in Ashe County, running natives. of Governments, Smoky • Incorporate funda­ Construction. Mountain Center Mental Pruitt Pruitt is involved with mentally sound deci­ Health and Appalachian sions by the Board of District Health the Ashe County Home Builders Association as Commissioners, which Department. will economically benefit Poe is also Chair the past president and the county. of Smoky Mountain current president elect • Support and acknowl­ Center's finance com­ for 2015. For the past four years edge services given to mittee and serves on the health department's Pruitt has also served as the county by its teachers finance committee. In Regional Vice President and law enforcement. • Maintain programs addition, Poe served for the North Carolina enabling the elderly to HBA. three years on North Why he's running: live independently in Carolina Association of Pruitt says he has a deep their own homes. County Commissioners Jeff Rose: love for all things Ashe Board of Directors. Bio: Rose was a police County. Pruitt wants to Why she's running: Poe said she loves Ashe see every one succeed officer in the early 1980's in Jacksonville, N.C., near County as it is her home and prosper. Pruitt believes the Camp Lejune. A son of where she lives, works and shops. Poe supports county's children and a military veteran, Rose quality education for grandchildren need to entered the N.C. Highway our children, economi­ know that they can have Patrol in 1988 and retired cal development for job a future right here, and from the patrol in 2012 growth and preservation that our most pressing with 30 years of service. Rose started serving as of quality of life for our problem is the need for more jobs. Pruitt believes Chief of Police for the citizens. Poe said she has always the county needs to go all town of West Jefferson believed in service, and out to recruit new busi­ in Dec. 2010 and con­ not just lip service. Poe • ness to the area, even tinues to serve. His feels that the positions it means just getting a wife is a teacher's assis­ she holds and has held in list and making cold calls tant at Mountain View Elementary School in the past has helped her ourselves. Pruitt says if we can Jefferson, where their son better serve our county. Poe has worked with get small manufactures attends. Rose serves on the County Commissioners who might be interested and County Mangers in relocating to come and State Employees Credit from all over North visit Ashe County, then Union Board, a com­ Carolina through the vari­ we have a chance. Pruitt mittee member of the ous boards she serves on, believes the county needs National Wildlife Turkey and said she would like to expand "the' offerings Federation atid part for Wilkes Community at the the community of the Juvenile Crime College to be able to college to show industry Prevention Council in expand and offer more that we are serious about Ashe County. Why he's running: training class for Ashe having a well trained and Rose is running for office up to date work force. County students. If the county does get because he would like to Poe said she is con­ cerned about Boone tak­ an interested party, Pruitt have more clarity and ing water from the New believes the county needs transparency from the River, but does not know to help streamline the Board and an open line of what restrictions will be process for getting a facil­ communication between placed on future building ity built by getting all the the County Manager, along the New River in permits and planing folks Commissioners, county Ashe County. Poe says to work together. Pruitt employees and residents Boone said Ashe County is also a strong supporter with concerns ideas or was not involved in of second amendment assistance that they may water intake process and rights and believes the offer. Rose would like to see therefore did not need county needs to be very to be involved in proj­ careful of its spending. accountability from the ect, but that Ashe County Pruitt believes the needs commissioners to Ashe Commissioners were ask to get its reserve fund County residents helping by the state to sign off back in shape and would to bring confidence in on project before it could like to work toward a bal­ the board to serve Ashe County. He will try not anced budget. proceed. Brien "Bruno" to raise taxes, is for a bal­ Poe said the Ashe anced budged and using County Commissioners Richardson: Bio: Richardson, 51, common sense approach­ did not sign the release, and that Boone plans to has lived in Ashe County es to ideas and issues sell water to Blowing for most of his life. brought before the Board. To support local eco­ Rock. Poe says accord­ He attended Jefferson School nomic development, tour­ ing to state regulations, Elementary water cannot be trans­ and Healing Springs ism and job growth, Rose ferred from one water Elementary School. In says the county needs to basin to another, but 1981, Richardson gradu­ bring sustainable jobs there is a clause that ated from Ashe Central with fair wages to Ashe County either with tax allows for "emergency" High School. incentives or other means situations that water can Richardson attended be discharged from one Lees-McRae College in necessary to make Ashe basin to another, if there Banner Elk and earned County more business is an urgent need of a a bachelors degree from oriented for job growth. town. Gardner-Webb University, Rose believes tourism is Poe said she does her located in Boiling another important aspect to Ashe County and own research, votes for Springs, in 1986. what she feels is best for After graduating, needs to be advertised as the county. Poe says she Richardson returned to much as possible through has never, will never, and Ashe County and worked various means. Rose feels the Board has never been asked to at the county's Parks and pledge to vote as a block Recreation department of Commissioners should as an assistant director, always be accountable for with anyone. Poe said the current and later, director of the their actions and should Commissioners and program. Richardson also be able to explain to the County Manager Sam used his good-nature and public in detail why they acquired skills for five made their decisions and years and the Alternative- the actions taken. Teaching Parent in Ashe County. He currently works as the owner of Richardson Tree Farm. • Richardson, and his wife Terry, live in Jefferson with their three children Alex, Jake and Cori. Richardson has been a volunteer for vari­ ous youth programs for over 25 years. Why he's running: If elected, Richardson will continue to dedicate his service to the people of Yearick have met individ­ Ashe County and main­ ually with Ashe Memorial tain open communica­ William Sands Hospital's Administrator tions with all citizens. and Chief Finance Officer. Richardson will be (Incumbent): Poe believes the county focused on the following See Candidates �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, APRIL 25,2014 PAGE .9 Candidates From Page 8 as a detective. Sands is a member of Bald Mountain Baptist Church in West Jefferson and also is a member of the West Jefferson Lions Club, Masonic Lodge and Oasis Shrine Temple. Sands is married to Judith Fletcher Sands, and he has three children, as well as three grandchil­ dren. Why he's running: Sands believes his years in private indus­ try management, four years as an Ashe County Commissioner and 19 years in law enforcement have provided the leader­ ship experiences needed able while maintaining the essential services the county provides. Sands believes a healthy environment and first class medical care are a factor in attract­ ing industry to the county and are crucial to the county's current residents. Sands said he believes the expansion of U.S. 221, creating easier access from U.S 421 will help bring industry and business to Ashe County. Marjorie Shinkle: Bio: Shinkle is a native of the rural area of Philadelphia in southeast­ ern Pennsylvania. She Shinkle to face the issues in Ashe County. Sands believes jobs are essential to the survival, growth and wellbeing of Ashe County and taxes must remain afford­ grew up in a close knit Christian home where her father worked hard to provide for our family while her mother stayed at. home with my older brother, younger sister and her. Shinkle moved to Ashe County in 2002 to be closer to her imme­ diate family who has lived in the area since 1988. Shortly after mov­ ing here, Shinkle opened Ashe Massage Center which she still operates today in West Jefferson. Shinkle had a 20 year career with Kraft in sev­ eral different capacities including tractor trailer driver, food production and sanitation. • Shinkle earned a bach­ elor's degree in busi­ ness administration from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., while working for Kraft. Her involvement in the com­ munity includes being a former secretary and treasurer of the West Jefferson Business Association, past sec­ retary and treasurer of the West Jefferson Community Partnership and a member of the Ashe Chamber of Commerce. Why she's running: Shinkle said she is run­ ning for county commis­ sioner because she is dis­ appointed with the cur­ rent leadership in Ashe County. Shinkle says she is a person who will take action rather than sit and complain about things she doesn't agree with. Shinkle said she is an open-minded, non-judg­ mental person who can see both sides of an issue and make choices based on facts. Alan BuHuck andWl Petty can be reached at (338) 846-7164 or on Twitter ateafcuUuckoreWilPetty Blue Ridge Art Clan presents Blowing Rock artist Elliot Coatney The Blue Ridge Art Clan of Ashe County, presents award-winning artist Elliot Coatney of Blowing Rock as the artist-speaker-demonstrator for its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 26. The meeting begins with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Jefferson Ave in West Jefferson. Following a short busi­ ness meeting, Coatney will present the pro­ gram "Impressionistic Painting," speaking about his approach to painting with a demonstration of his technique. Coatney, a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., moved to Boone as a teenager and graduated from Watauga High School and Appalachian State University. As a youth, he painted under the direc­ tion of his grandmother. He continued to experi­ ment throughout school with various forms of media. He was studio assis­ tant to Ringling School artist Stephen Prewitt, his mentor and friend. He has won awards for his work in juried shows throughout the Southeast and has paintings in pri­ vate collections in the U.S., U.K. and Germany. He is represented by Ugallery. com in San Francisco, and Broomfields Gallery in West Jefferson. He and his wife, Joanna, have two children, Anderson and Mimi. Coatney's website is www.elliotcoatney.com. The Blue Ridge Art Clan, founded by Ashe County artist and teacher Florence Thomas, in 1976, promotes appreciation and excellence in the Fine Arts by participation in educa­ tional and creative activi­ ties. Members show their work at local venues and at their annual "Shadow of the Hills Show," at the Ashe County Arts Council. The Art Clan is close­ ly associated with the Florence Thomas Art School located in West Jefferson. Art Clan membership is open to artists actively engaged in art, whether professionally,..Of .as a hobby. 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The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 25,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Lawn Service Miscellaneous STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 14-CVD-135 ASHE COUNTY OBO NC FOSTER CARE Plaintiff v. ANGEL T. RAMOS. Defendant NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 13-SP-138 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of James Robert Hinkel deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of July. 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 18th day of April. 2014. 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TAKE NOTICE that a Civil Complaint has been filed by the Ashe County Department of Social Services OBO NC Foster Care seeking relief against you in the abovenamed civil action. The nature of the relief sought is to estab­ lish paternity, child support, retro-support and medical in­ surance of and for the minor child with initials A.M.W., bom on November 4. 2013. You are required to respond and an­ swer the Civil Complaint within 40 days after April 18. 2014 (the date of the first publica­ tion of this notice). Upon your failure to respond or answer within the time prescribed, the Ashe County Department of Social Services will apply to the Court for the relief sought. You may call the Deputy Clerk of the Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court at 336-2191400 for further information. This the 15th day of April, 2014. Grier J. Hurley. Staff Attorney Ashe County Department of Social Services 150 Government Circle. Suite 1400 Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-5719 Published: 4.18.14/4.25.14/5.2.14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 14-CVD-136 ASHE COUNTY OBO NC FOSTER CARE Plaintiff v. ANGEL T. RAMOS, Defendant NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION J.JO: Angel T. Ramos The Defendant. Angel T. Ramos, last known address having been in Ashe County. North Carolina. TAKE NOTICE that a Civil Complaint has been filed by the Ashe County Department of Social Sen/ices OBO NC Foster Care seeking relief against you in the abovenamed civil action. The nature of the relief sought is to estab­ lish paternity, child support, retro-support and medical in­ surance of and for the minor child with initials M.P.W., bom on September 3. 2011. You are required to respond and answer the Civil Complaint within 40 days after April 18. 2014 (the date of the first pub­ lication of this notice). Upon your failure to respond or an­ swer within the time pre­ scribed. the Ashe County De­ partment of Social Services will apply to the Court for the relief sought. . Clerk You may call the of the Ashe County lerkof * Superior Court at 336-2191400 for further information. This the 15th day of April. 2014. Grier J. Hurley, Staff Attorney Ashe County Department of Social Services 150 Government Circle. Suite 1400 Jefferson. NC 28640 336-846-5719 Published: 4.18.14/4.25.14/5.2.14 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-SP-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF LANDS OF ANTHONY GRANT HOPKINS Under foreclosure by John Benjamin "Jak Reeves. Substitute Trustee NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust to Lifestore Bank executed by Anthony Grant Hopkins dated 12TH February 2007 and re­ corded in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 00363, at pages 0635-0641. default having been made in the pay­ ment of the indebtedness thereby secured, and said deed of trust being by the terms thereof subject to fore­ closure. the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door in Jef­ ferson. North Carolina, at 11:00 o=clock a.m. on the 9th day of May. 2014, the lands conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in Chestnut Hill Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEING LOT# 10 of Gentle Ridge Subdivision as shown on a plat of said subdivision of record in the Ashe County Public Registry In Plat Book 5 at page 388, to which recor­ ded plat reference is hereby made for a metes and bounds description of said lot. There is also CONVEYED unto the Grantee, his heirs and assigns, a 1/6 (one-sixth) interest per lot in a well located on Lot #9 of the Gentle Ridge Subdivision as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 5, at page 388. to­ gether with the right to enter upon said lot for the purpose of inspecting, maintaining and re­ pairing said well and for the purpose of installing inspect­ ing, maintaining, repairing and replacing water lines leading from the same to the above described property. The Grantees and other users of water from the same shall pay to the person or persons whose BREMCO membership provides electricity to operate the pump for said well, a monthly sum as may hereafter be established by BREMCO and provided further that the Grantees and all oteer users o1 water from said well and water system shall share equally in all other costs of maintenance and upkeep for said well and water system. The above described property is conveyed subject to the fol­ lowing Restrictive Covenants and Restrictions: 1. No more than one building or mobile home may be placed or erected upon the subject premises and that one build­ ing or mobile home shall be a one-family dwelling. No com­ mercial building shall be erec­ ted thereon, nor shall any busi­ ness enterprise be conducted on the subject premises and no building shall ever be used or occupied for any purposes except that of a one-family residence exclusively; provided, however, that nothing herein shall pre­ vent the Grantee, their heirs and assigns, from erecting and maintaining a neatly construc­ ted and neatly maintained gar­ age or outbuilding. 2. Any mobile home placed on the subject premises shall be completely underpinned with good quality and neatly con­ structed materials. 3. No junk, inoperable motor vehicles or equipment, or trash shall be allowed upon the sub­ ject premises.4. No animals, livestock or poultry shall be kept or maintained on the sub­ ject premises expect house­ hold pets which must be prop­ erly controlled by the owner so as to avoid becoming a nuis­ ance or danger to other prop­ erty owners within Gentle Ridge Subdivision. 5. The Grantees, by their ac­ ceptance of this conveyance, agree for themselves, their heirs and assigns, to pay to the Grantors, or their assigns, the sum of $50.00 per year per lot to be used for maintenance of a road within the development, until such time as a property owners association is formed and. at that time, they agree to become a member of such property owners association and agree to be bound by the by-laws and any rules, regula­ tions and assessments adop­ ted by said association when the same become due and payable Except for those lots which front on a state main­ tained road and which do not otherwise use the roadway within the development Located on the above de­ scribed Lot is a 1997 Kentuckian Mobile Home VIN # GI18002 and the same is a part of the security herein pledged to secure payment of the indebtedness evidenced by the promissory note of even date of this Deed of Trust At the time of sale, the highest bidder shall immediately make a cash deposit in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty ($750) Dollars, whichever is greater STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE FILE #12CVD163 EDDIE SETTLE VS JEFFREY WATSON 264 PINE RIDGE DR FLEETWOOD. NC 28626 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY By virtue of an execution is­ sued to the undersigned Sher­ iff on the 24th day of February, 2014, from the above-entitled action. I will on the 5th day May. 2014 at 10 am on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson. North Carolina Courthouse in Jeffer­ son, North Carolina, offer for sale at a public auction to the highest bidder for cash all right, title, and interest (except for the defendant's name) now has or at any time at or after the docketing of the judgment in the action nad in the follow­ ing property, lying and being in Ashe County. North Caro­ lina: Such property being described in Ashe County Register of Deeds in book 211, page 2287 and located at 3661 Big Flatts Church Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626. The property is being sold sub­ ject to all prior liens and en­ cumbrances pending against This the 9th day of April 2014. the property. (The highest bidder at the sale IJBBenj John Jenlamln AJak@ will be required to make a cash Reeves, S Substitute Trustee deposit in the amount of 10% Published: 4 25.14/5.2.14 of his bid, with the remaining amount due on tender of the (j0g(j | The is 27th day of March, 2014 James Williams, Sheriff of Ashe County To: Mark A. Mahala. Melton Mahala. Wilms Campbell Ma­ hals, and Sherry Mahala TAKE NOTICE that a plead­ ing seeking relief against you has been filed in the above nature of the relief sought is as follows. 1. That the Petitioner is seek­ ing to sell property of the Ma­ hala Heirs at a judicial sale. You are required to make de­ fense to such pleading no later than the 15th day of May, 2014 and upon failure to do so. the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. DATED THIS 4th day of April. 2014 Reeves Law Firm. PLLC Amy C. Brodland State Bar No. 44253 P. O. Drawer 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336)246-7172 amy @ reeveslawfirm.net ATTORNEY FOR THE PETI­ TIONER Published:4.4.14/4.11.14/4.18. 14/4.25.14 Notice of Election May 6th. 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Primary election will be held in Ashe County on Tues­ day, May 6th, 2014 The Polls will open at 6:30 AM and will close at 7:30 PM. The following offices will be submitted to the voters: Re­ publican, US Senate, US House, County Commissioner, Sheriff, NC supreme Court As­ sociate Justice and NC District Court Judge District 23: Demo­ cratic: US Senate, US House, County Commissioners. NC Supreme Court Justice and NC District Court Judge District 23: Libertarian: US Senate. NC Supreme Court Associate Justice and NC District Court Judge District 23: and Nonpar­ tisan: NC Supreme Court As­ sociate Justice and NC District Coutt Judge District 23. The Registration books for Ashe County will close on Fri­ day, April 1st, 2014. Any re­ gistered Voter may request a mail out Absentee Ballot after March 17th, 2014. Absentee One Stop No Excuse Absent­ ee Voting will begin on Thursday April 24th, 2014, at the Office in Jefferson. This Voting will end on Saturday * May 3rd,, 2014 at 1 PM. Tne Office will be open for voting Thursday , April 24- Saturday April 26th, from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM, Sunday April 27th, from • Noon - 6:00 PM, Monday April 28th. - Thursday May 1st, from 8.00 AM - &:30 PM. Friday May 2nd. from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Saturday May 3rd, from 8:AM - 1 PM. A Second Site will open at Fleetwood Fire Department on US Hwy 221 S from Tuesday April29th- Friday May 2nd, from 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM. and Saturday May 3rd. from 8:00 AM-Noon. All Mail Out Absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day. The deadline to apply for a Mail out Ballot is Tuesday April 29th. 2014. Person not sure of their regis­ tration should contact the Board Office during Office hours at 336-846-5570. All registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. ' Curbside voting is available at all locations also. Canvass for the Primary elec­ tion will be held at 11 00 AM of Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 If a Second Primary is need the date will be announced later. Dated this the 28th, day of February, 2014. Jerry Powers, Chairman Ashe County Board of Elec­ tions. Published: 4.15/4.18/4.22/4.25/4.29&5.2.1 4 email ®northweettawncarenc com www northwasttroeaarvtconc com Sales I Business Development —MULTIMEDIA SALty The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both print and online products to local businesses Will handle an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. Must have prior sales experience, excellent computer skills, internet savvy, dependable vehicle, clean driving record, valid driver's license and auto insurance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. To apply send a resume and cover letter to: cclark@civltaemedla.com Notice The Mountain Purchasing Cooperative hereby also known as Ashe, Avery, Al­ leghany and Watauga County Schools Child Nutri­ tion Programs are now ac­ cepting proposals for the 20142015 school year on the follow­ ing products: Ice Cream products. Sealed bids will be opened on Tuesday, April 30, 2014. at 10 a.m. in the Avery County Schools Central Ser­ vices office, located at 775 Cranberry Street, Newland. NC 28657. Interested parties should contact Tammy Woodie. Child Nutrition Director, Avery County Schools at 828733-6006 or email tammywoodie@ averyschools.n et for an RFP Packet and fur­ ther information. The Avery, Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga County Child Nutrition Pro­ grams are an equal opportun­ ity provider. Houses For Sale Check out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by local dealers House For Rent Crumpler Just off N.C. 16 3BR/2BA with covered deck Fully furnished included appliances. 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All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This the 17th day of April. 2014 For the Estate of Delbert Wal­ ter Hanson Brandon Hanson 994 Topia Road Piney Creek, NC 28663 Publish: 4.25.14/5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jeffery Wayne Farrington. deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 11th day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON an America's "Top Rated" Medical Alert System ;• 84/7 Medical Atari Monitoring FREE Equipment FREE 2nd Water Proof Atari Button NO Activation F«M NO Long Torm Contracts all Now! >800-969-6898 Donate Your Car! Call NOW 888-928-2362 Fast Free Pick Up 24 Hour Response in,wnxa KB OV BREAST CANCER N P A T l~ Fix Your Computer Now! 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"I really liked the project and contacted Muday." ' Mitiku, who was born and raised in Ethiopia, was "struck with sad­ ness," according to Rognstad, by the stagger­ ing amount of women and children who were home­ less and without educa­ tion and job opportuni­ ties in the capital city of Addis Ababa. She started Fresh and Green and a non-profit, the Muday Association, to help fund the school so that stu­ dents could attend free of charge. She also saw to it that the childrens' moth­ ers were employed. "The Muday Association is a non­ profit that Muday started to fund Fresh and Green and it has provided nine looms for the mothers to weave scarves," Rognstad said. "They also make homemade clay pots, candle holders and jew­ elry on the campus of the school." Mothers who don't work in the school have found employment else­ where through the help of Mitiku. Ethiopia is a far cry from the U.S. in more ways than just distance. While it's the 18th larg­ est largest country in the world, it severely lacks in infrastructure and healthcare. The average Ethiopian can expect to live until he or she is 61 years old, while the average U.S. citizen can expect to live to be 80, according to the CIA World Factbook. An esti­ mated 42,200 Ethiopians died from complications resulting from HIV/AIDS, in 2012, whereas only 17,000 Americans did. Another striking figure is that 44 percent, nearly half, of the population is comprised of children ages 0-14, compared to 19 percent in the U.S. Still, fife for those liv­ ing in Ethiopia is far bet­ ter than those living in neighboring countries. "The average rent for a one room, mud house is around 500ETB, which amounts to about $26," Rognstad said. "These rooms are 10 by 10 feet with mud walls, dirt floor and a slab of tin as a roof." "There is no running water, fridge or stove," Rognstad said. "Women hike about 10 gallons of water up-hill daily and cook over coal." Rognstad said Fresh and Green and the Muday Association supports 350 women and children. At least four or five mothers come to the school daily to ask for support, how­ ever, the school lacks the necessary space to admit more students and their families. "Even now, she (Mitiku) is constantly fighting to pay bills and feed everyone," Rognstad said. "It is a constant struggle." "These kids and moth­ ers are the inspiration of my fife," Rognstad said. "The stories they have told me are crippling, the hardships they have overcome is absolutely astounding." "Most of them (the women) have HIV/AIDS, which is a result of liv­ ing on the streets and being raped regularly or working in prostitution," Rognstad said. "Some of the children have also contracted the disease as well, through birth." An estimated 758,600 men, women and children are currently living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. "The gratitude and love they have for their fives is the most beautiful thing a human can witness," Rognstad said of the peo­ ple she's grown to love. "I'm blessed and eter­ nally grateful that I have been able to break bread and share so much laugh­ ter with them," Rognstad said. "The dedication of everyone that is work­ ing here is amazing and gives me courage, and of course, the energy and love Muday pours into the lives of each and every person here is true and pure." Rognstad is scheduled to arrive back in the U.S. on Monday, April 28, but it's clear her heart remains in Ethiopia with Mitiku and the mothers and children at Fresh and Green Academy. "I'm enrolled in school next semester and plan to continue with that," Rognstad said. "I have two years left, then my plan is to move back to Ethiopia indefinitely." Still, no matter what she does or where she goes, Rognstad will always be able to call Ashe County "home," even if she's living some 7,000-8,000 miles, and ocean and a few deserts away in Ethiopia. For more information about Fresh and Green visit their website at www.friendsoffreshandgreen.com. More infor­ mation on the Muday Association and options for donating to the non­ profit is available at www. mudayassociation.com. Alan Bulkjck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on TwitterGafouHuck Chris Welch for Ashe County Sheriff Republican Candidate Father and Grandfather Member of Blackburn Tabernacle Church • Sworn Officer since 1991 • Fire Chief 25 Years • Married 27 Years "Honesty and Fairness for ALL" Elect a Sheriff that: • Will serve the full four year term, not serve for two years and appoint a replacement you did not elect From Page 1 increase of employment period ending March for March totalling 7,600. 2014, $1,167,947,229 Other markets with job was paid from all pro­ growth included: trade, grams, both state and transportation and utility federal," according to the jobs, education and health release. "The (unemploy­ service jobs and leisure ment insurance) Trust and hospitality jobs. Fund balance at the end The release said the of March was in the red number of claimantsfat) $j,67fl,312,l|3a The yW ff<Wr"-^tate decreed ance was $8,836,965." February 2014. 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The Sprint Cup Series will resume Saturday at the Toyota Owners 400 in Richmond, Va. Q&A with Matt Kenseth By Jim Utter MCT STtfMfN M Dovrai | MCT nu photo Kasey Kahne's team was among the 14 that tested cars at Kansas Speedway last week, looking for progress during the week off. Quest for speed continues Lack of races doesn't keep teams from fine tuning By Don Coble Obviously his team wasn't overly concerned, as they scaled back this week and took a few days off. Biffle said he planned to spend time at the bench with his family before returning for the April 26 race at Richmond, Va. and a run of 12 consecutive racing Sprint Cup standings MCT There have been very few com­ plaints so far about NASCAR's newest race car. They've been fast and stable, and many believe they've produced some of the best racing in years. But that doesn't mean the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will stop turning its wheels during the Easter break. Fourteen teams tested Tuesday at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. at the Kansas Speedway. By the time teams get back to North Carolina, some will be able to enjoy a three- or four-day week­ end before returning to the fast lane on Monday. Modifications to the newest generation of race cars have a lot of teams still scrambling. Speeds have increased dramatically with new front bumpers, cleaner body shapes and the loss of height lim­ its to the front ends. Faster speeds have been tough on tires, especially with teams that get too creative with their setups to make the most of the new rules. And the desire to be faster than everyone else never stops. Unlike seasons past, teams don't need big answers with the newest package. They're simply looking for minor tweaks to make a good package even better. If there were more problems than solutions with the new car, everybody would be working dur­ ing the holiday. But even with a successful launch, most still can't afford to unwind for more than a couple After 8 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 297. 2. Matt Kenseth, 296. 3. Carl Edwards, 278. 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 271. 5. Jimmie Johnson, 270. 6. Ky\© Bvmch. 269v • * weekends before the next bye week. Joey Logano threw a party for his Penske Racing team on Tuesday to celebrate their April 7 victory at Texas. After that, he planned a quick getaway to relax. days. "We have been wide open for a Kasey Kahne's team was one of while," he said. "I guess I was 14 teams at Kansas. Crew chief Kenny Francis said it's possible talking to my fiancee about going his team might get Thursday off to Chariest on for a couple days as well if things go well at the test. and enjoy the off week and then Brian Vickers' team also was at get back to work." Jimmie Johnson didn't go to the test, while his Michael Wahrip Racing teammate, Clint Kansas for the test, so he planned Bowyer, has a much easier sched­ to spend a few days at home doing ule since they were back in North one of his favorite activities Carolina. The entire MWR opera­ nothing. "We may have a stay-cation at tion is expected to shut down for home and enjoy just being at a few days once Vickers gets home, which is going to be a vaca­ home. With seven different winners in tion all on its own," he said. "But the first eight races, most believe it's great for the teams. "The drivera have one aspect the new rules are working. Bowyer said some teams reached and we would like some down "white-of-your-eyes" speeds dur- time, but for the crew members, ing a tire test last week at the they have been going hard since ichigan International Speedway. Christmas break, especially since MK Many were clocked at 215 mph or after the New Year and trying to narrow in on our rules package; faster on the backstretch. testing, through And yet, most said the cars through Speedweeks and to here. So it's a were stable. "I am not so worried about much needed break for the crew those end-of-the-straightaway members." Edwards agreed with Johnson, speeds," Greg Biffle said. "We saying it's more important to give slow down a bit in the comers." Biffle said he went nearly 220 crewmen at the shop some time to re-energize during a grueling sea­ mph at Michigan. son. 7. Brad Keselowksi, 246. 8. Joey Logano, 245. 9. Brad Keselowski, 236. 10. Austin Dillon, 235. THIS WEEK'S LOW •H FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY NEW CHEVROLET IBURBAN 4X4 FAN6"* .catch U! Visit our website to show off your auto racing Full Feature Leather knowledge & sprint Third Row Seating Better Homes Furniture Co. 1W Urged SelectiM ^ Serta Bering & u6N3 U-Z-Boy Redkiers li The Area! ' _ . . . n SIM r„—Umm I a!ujiia ft a to the cup for great 20" Polished Wheels Matt Kenseth has run consistently strong virtually each week, he has had none of the engine issues that plagued him early last season and he's second in the Sprint Cup Series standings after eight races. Yet something is missing - wins. Perhaps that wouldn't be so glaring if it not for the fact Kenseth was the series' most prolific visitor to Victory Lane in 2013 with seven victories. Kenseth has been good during his second season with Joe Gibbs Racing, just not good enough. His best finish is a pair of fourths - at Fontana, Calif., and last weekend at Darlington, S.C. Yet he has not fin­ ished worse than 13th. At this point a year ago, Kenseth and his No. 20 Toyota (enseth team had a pair of victories. 'It's been interesting because there's been a lot of different winners and been some guys that have won a lot that haven't won yet," said Kenseth, who easily could have been speaking of himself. Kenseth talked recently about this season's new Chase format, how much he pays attention to the series standings and assessed his tenure at JGR. Q: Is there a different way to approach races this season with the new Chase format? A: "Not really for me. I've never been in a race that Ididn't want to win. We show up every week with our best stuff with the idea of trying to figure out how to sit on the pole and win the race, so that's really never changed since i started racing. 1 think the only time it reallycnanges is maybe when you get to Homestead (Fla., for the season finale). You've .seen a lot of years where somebody has a pretty big point cushion or whatever and he's not going to go out there and prob­ ably try to win the race, he's going to go make sure he doesn't fall out of the championship. "It just rewanls the winners differently. Obviously, it gives them a better chance of being qualified to be in the Chase towards the end of the year. I think there's more significance to the win than maybe what there was at some of the races last year." Q: How close do you pay attention to the points standings this season? A: "You always kind of know where you're at once the week is over; you maybe glance at the standings. They always park (haulers in the garage) in order of points, so when you show up parked die next week you kind of know where you're at. That really hasn't changed. I don't know, I think maybe when you get closer to the 2(Mace cutoff then you probably study it a little more and see where everybody is and who's in and who's out and that kind of thing. 'You just don't really know how it's going to turn out. Is there going to be 10 winners? Is there going to be 20 winners? 1 don't know. History suggests that there's going to be a few guys added by points that did­ n't win. Certainly if that's the case and you haven't won yet. then the point standings are very important." Q: How comfortable are you with Joe Gibbs Racing after a full season with the organization? A "I think the longer you're at somewhere, the more comfortable you probably are, the more people you get to know. That type of thing. Last year at this time I was pretty comfortable, we had a couple wins, we were leading a k)t of laps and things were really clicking along. We had some adversity along the way and we had some things happen, but we were per­ forming at a really, really high level soIwas pretty com­ fortable and having a lot of fun." weekly prizes! Now $45,500 was 553,995 ' Mnm,Dhhg Run 4 UihgRmi Financing AftflR* 336838-2061 1773 Mount Jefferson Road,West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4636 E. SIT E. Mala - N. WMtesbm �-il April 2014 A SPEC I' SPEC I SUPPLEMENTTO 'XXZ our' ranagingV money afterv50 Xc^rerooX u>u/ h Addressing com concerns about e at 50 and beyond / W / / / U <L balance 7 How to regain in your personal and professional lives View tills section online by scanning this code or @ www.ieffersonDost.com/ Lhrtng50Pliis �April 25.2014 * JlffilSON POST 2 Exercise and aging Addressing common concerns about exercise after 50 Exercising after 50 is a great way for men and women to improve their energy levels and manage many existing medical conditions. exercise caution at the outset of their routines. When beginning the routine, take things very slowly at first, choosing to walk or bike every day rather than hitting the treadmill and adjusting it to maximum resistance. When strength training, start off with very little weight so your muscles can grow acclimated to the motions and you can get the exercises down pat. As you grow more comfortable and your body starts to feel more up to the challenges of daily exercise, you can begin to gradually alter your cardiovascular and strength training workouts to make them more challenging. E xercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Including exercise in your daily routine can lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and exercise can even sharpen mental acuity, reduce anxiety and improve mood. But as beneficial as exercise can be, many men and women, particularly men and women over the age of 50, who have not laced up their sneakers in years are hesitant to begin an exercise regimen for a variety of reasons, potentially putting their long-term health at risk. Regardless of a person's age. beginning a new exercise regimen can be intimidating. But it's especially so for men and women over the age of 50, who might not know where to begin or how to approach adopting a healthier lifestyle. According to the National Institute on Aging, the following are a few points men and women should know as they attempt to improve their physical fitness with a more active lifestyle. • Exercise is safe even if you have not been physically active in a long time. Many older men and women worry that suddenly embracing physical fitness after years of inactivity may be detrimental to their health But that's only true if men and women don't • Exercise can make existing medical conditions more manageable. Men and women over the age of 50 who have preexisting medical conditions are likely to find that exercise alleviates rather than exacerbates their physical problems. The NIA notes that studies have shown that regular exercise and physical activity can benefit people with arthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease. But it's still recommended that men and women with preexisting medical conditions consult with their physicians before making any lifestyle changes. Some conditions may affect a person's ability to be active, and it's best to get the go-ahead from a physician before beginning an exercise regimen. Doctors may even suggest certain activities that have been known to alleviate particular conditions. • Exercise reduces fatigue, so sitting around to preserve strength is not effective Exercise improves strength and energy levels, so sitting on the sideline to preserve your strength is counterproductive and could lead to serious medical problems. The "Report on We are proud to offer honest, caring Physical Activity and Health" from the U.S. Surgeon General's office noted that men and women who are inactive are almost twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. While getting adequate rest and giving your body ample time recover from physical activity is essential, your body won't benefit by avoiding exercise to preserve your strength. However, even moderate physical activity performed on a regular basis can reduce fatigue. • No one is too old to exercise. It's not uncommon for men and women in their golden years to think they are too old to exercise. Some may feel that their toned down workouts cannot possibly be making much of an impact thanks to the physical limitations old age has put on their bodies, while others may think it's unwise for someone in their 70s or 80s to be physically active. But no one is too old to exercise, as exercise helps the body stay strong and fit even when you can no longer max out on the bench press or squat hundreds of pounds. Scaling back your exercise routine will be necessary as you get older, but that does not mean you cannot still enjoy and benefit from physical activity. Continuing to exercise as you age is a great way to improve your quality of life and stay as active as possible well into your golden years WARRENSVILLE DRUG STORE service and peace of mind to those we serve. 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B alancing work and family life is a major challenge for many professionals Many established professionals find it stressful to juggle the demands of successful careers with the obligations they have to their families, and regaining that balance once it has been lost only adds to that stress. even the kids if they're old enough and delegate Part of the difficult of balancing work and family life is that the challenge is ongoing. The threat of losing your work-life balance is never too far away, but there are steps men and women can take to regain that balance once it's been lost. Atlas was condemned to standing at the edge of • Start documenting your activities. No one operates at 100 percent efficiency all the time, but balancing obligations at work with those at home is especially difficult when time is routinely lost to trivial matters or tasks at work that can be delegated to others. These timeconsuming tasks have a tendency to add up, but professionals rarely take note of the smaller tasks or distractions that cost them time. Start documenting your activities on a daily basis, jotting down how each hour of your day is spent, both at home and at work. Do this for several weeks, after which time a pattern will likely develop, and you can see where you are wasting time and where you are being most . efficient with your time. When you sit down to examine your notes, look for ways to free up time without sacrificing the quality of your work or the quality of time you spend with your family. Don't be afraid to make changes. • Don't go it alone. Teamwork is important at home and around the office and can help overburdened professionals regain their worklife balance If you tend to go it alone in the office, reach out to your colleagues more often, seeking their help on projects and offenng your help in return. This can drastically cut back on the hours you spend in the office, giving you more quality time at home. But you also can work with your family to free up more time. Assign tasks around the house so you aren't doing chores during the time you do have at home. Split cooking duties with your spouse or other household tasks as well. Such tasks can be tackled while you're at work so the family can spend more time together each night and on weekends. • Stop emulating Atlas. In Greek mythology, Martha Hardaway, DMD, MS the Eartl) and holding the weight of Uranus on his shoulders. Many professionals can no doubt empathize with Atlas, even if taking such weight on their shoulders was self-inflicted Regaining work-life balance may require taking some of that weight off of your shoulders by learning to respectfully decline extra projects around the office or in your personal life. You can still pitch in on special projects at work without spearheading them, much like you can still spend time with your kids at the ballpark even if you aren't their coach Cutting back on your obligations is a great way to reduce stress and Stacy Conn, DMD free up time to focus on the things that mean the most to you. Dental care for young children and teens by pediatric specialists ^ • Think outside the box. If you have examined your daily activities and commitments but can t seem to find any ways to regain your work-life balance, start looking for unique ways to make the time you spend at work and the time you spend at home more proportionate. Consider telecommuting one or two days per week to free Nicole Scheffler, DDS, MS, PA •<2V complimentary exam for 1 year old children up time to spend with your family. 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Reducing risk as retirement draws near is a sound financial strategy that can safeguard men and women over 50 from the fluctuations of the market That's true whether investors put their money in stocks, real estate or other areas that were not immune to the ups and downs of the economy. But there are additional steps men and women can take after they turn 50 to ensure their golden years are as enjoyable and financially sound as possible. nvestors know that money management can be difficult. The ebb and flow of the economy can be similar to a roller coaster, with soaring highs followed by steep drops, and those changes all affect investors' bottom lines. It's no wonder then that many investors over 50 envision the day when • Prioritize saving for retirement. Men and women over 50 know that retirement is right around the comer. Despite that, many people over 50 still have not prioritized saving for retirement. It's understandable that other obligations, be it paying kids' college tuition or offering financial assistance to aging parents, may seem more immediate, but men and women over 50 should recognize that their time to save for retirement is rapidly dwindling. Just because you are retired does not mean your bills will magically disappear. In fact, some of those bills, such as the cost of medical care, are likely to increase. So now is the time to make retirement a priority if you have not already done so. It might be nice to finance a child's college education, but that should not be done at the expense of your retirement nest egg. Kids have a lifetime ahead of them to repay college loans, while adults over 50 do not have that much time to save for retirement. • Start making decisions. People retire at different times in their lives. Some people want to keep working as long as they are physically and mentally capable of doing so, while others want to reap what their lifetime of hard work has sewn and retire early. Finances will likely play a strong role in when you can comfortably retire, so start making decisions about your long-term future. Do you intend to stay in your current home or downsize to a smaller home? Will you stay in your current area or move elsewhere? These decisions require a careful examination of your finances, and many will hinge on how well you have managed your money in the past and how well you manage it in the years ahead. Managing money after 50 requires more than just allocating resources. Sound money management Cardiology, Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Quality Family Health Care Close to Home! 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According to a 2013 report from the Chronicle of Higher Education, student loan debt is growing fastest among people over 60, and that debt is not inconsequential. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported in 2013 that the average student loan debt of those over the age of 60 who still owe money is more than $19,000, a considerable increase from 2005, when the average debt was $11,000. Men and women over 50 who are still carrying debt should eliminate consumer debt first, as such debt tends to be accompanied by higher interest rates than mortgages and student loan debt. Paying down debt can help reduce stress, improve your quality of life and free up money for living and recreational expenses once you retire. • Examine your insurance policies. Your approach to insurance should change as you get closer to retirement. For example, you want to maximize your liability insurance on homeowners and auto insurance policies This ensures the money you have set aside for retirement won't be going to a third party should you be at-fault in an auto accident or if someone suffers an injury at your home. Experts recommend liability insurance be substantial for men and women over 50, with some suggesting it be as high as twice your net worth. If it wasn't already, securing long-term disability insurance should be a priority once you have turned 50. A sudden accident or illness at 55 that prevents you from working could prove devastating to your financial future if you do not have disability insurance. Some employers offer long-term disability, though many people are left to secure policies on their own. Regardless of how you get your disability insurance, make sure you have it and that it provides adequate coverage should you succumb to an illness or injury and be unable to work. Improving heart health need not be difficult H eart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the globe According to the World Health Organization, ischemic heart disease, in which blood supply to the heart is reduced, is the leading cause of death in middle- and highincome countries and the fourth-leading cause of death in low-income countries. Perhaps the most troubling fact about the prevalence of heart disease is that it can be largely preventable. The American Heart Association notes that there are several ways to easily improve heart health and avoid becoming one of the millions of people to succumb to heart disease. • Embrace aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is essential to cardiovascular health. 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I t is 2 a.m. and that cough and stuffy nose you have been battling is still keeping you up. You reach for the nighttime cold relief medicine only to find it expired a few months ago. If you take a dose to ease your symptoms, will you be putting yourself at risk? Although a pharmacist cannot legally advise consumers to use medication past an expiration date, most over-the-counter pain relievers and drugs in pill form should still be fine Certain liquid antibiotics and drugs made up of organic materials can expire faster than others. For those who still want to err on the safe side, routinely clean out medications from cabinets once they expire. However, if an expired medication is taken by mistake, there's little need to worry about potentially adverse effects. This situation is a relatively common occurrence. Many medicine cabinets are stocked with over-the-counter drugs as well as prescription medications that may be past their expiration dates. It is a good idea to routinely discard expired medicines, but if you happen to take a drug that has passed its expiration date, you will most likely suffer no ill effects. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, the expiration date on a medicine is not the dates when a drug becomes hazardous. Rather, it marks the period of time after which a drug company can no longer guarantee the efficacy of the medication. Since 1979. drug manufacturers selling medications in the United States have been required by the Food and Drug Administration to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date until which the manufacturer can still guarantee full potency of the drug. Expiration dates also may be a marketing ploy. Francis Flaherty, a retired FDA pharmacist, has said drug manufacturers put expiration dates on products for marketing purposes rather than scientific reasons. It doesn't make financial sense to a company to have products on the shelves for years. 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One of the easiest ways to do just that is to eat healthy foods. The following are five flavorful and healthy foods tailor-made for the over 50 crowd. 1. Apples: Apples definitely qualify as a superfood, helping reduce cholesterol by preventing plaque buildup in the blood vessels and, as a result cutting an individual's risk of diabetes considerably. In fact, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that eating at least two servings of apples per week can reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 23 percent. Apples also make for a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. study published in Medical News Today found that broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, a degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone that is most common from middle age onward. A similar study from researchers at New York's Roswell Park Cancer Institute published in the same Short-term Rehab Long-term Care three servings of broccoli per month can decrease bladder cancer risk by as much as 40 percent. 4. Fava beans: Fava beans are cholesterolprovide cardiovascular benefits and help men and women maintain healthy weights. Fava beans are considered "nutrient-dense," a term used to describe low-calorie foods that boast lots of nutrients, and are an excellent source of vitamin B1, which is important for nervous 2. Blueberries: Blueberries help men and women maintain healthy blood sugar levels because they are high in soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol while slowing the body's uptake of glucose. And despite their relatively small size, blueberries contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals per ounce than any other fruit. system function and energy metabolism. 3. Broccoli: Though broccoli might not have been your best friend during childhood, you may want to cozy up to this powerful green vegetable now that you have cracked the half-century mark. Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C. A single 3.5 ounce serving of broccoli contains more than 150 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, which can shorten the duration of the common cold. In addition, a 2013 British levels and subsequently reduce a person's 5. Oatmeal: Another food that might never make youngsters' lists of their favorite foods, oatmeal is nonetheless a healthy option at & Davant Extended Cart Center (828)295-3136 • www.apprhs.org/brrdecc publication six years earlier found that just free and low in fat. Fava beans also may P,low!M. Ron REHABILITATION Jt WHY lifH'LAN AilliiML? pmMakesyourmshesiknowri to your family. W *i Eases the Burden placed on the Immediate Family. ^ Shows Concern for those who are overwhelmed by grief. ^ I T . . S n!.ces .!' ^ tomorrows needs. There's no better way to plan for tomorrow than by taking action today! For more.informationZcontact, Josh Roten the breakfast table. Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which can reduce cholesterol risk of heart disease. Also low in calories, oatmeal can help men and women maintain a healthy weight. Those who find oatmeal a tad too bland for their tastes can double on their superfoods by adding some blueberries into the mix, making their breakfast more flavorful and more healthy. ASHELAWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL GARDENS & MAUSOLEU 3470 U.S. 221 Jefferson, NC 28617 336-982-2121 www.ashelawn.com BADGER F U N E R A L H O M E 300 Main Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 246-7114 www.hadperfiineralhomc.com �8 - 50 > April 25.20M • IIFHIMN ItSI The early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease What is Parkinson's disease? • postural instability or impaired balance and coordination Parkinson's progresses slowly, and a person might begin to feel somewhat weak and notice slight tremors These tremors gradually progress to additional symptoms. For example, a person might notice their voluntary movements, such as walking or even rolling over in bed, have become slower. Other symptoms can include • A Izheimer's disease is the most common /\ form of dementia. It is a progressive. • Idegenerative disorder that attacks neurons and essentially robs people of their memory and language skills. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer's, there are therapies that can slow its neurological impact. Recognizing the early warning signs of Alzheimer's can encourage people to begin treatments that can stave off some of the more debilitating symptoms of this disease. Though it's most common among the elderly. Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging. The Mayo Clinic says that the reasons behind the inception and progression of Alzheimer's disease are largely unknown. It is believed damage starts a decade or more before problems become evident. Abnormal deposits of proteins begin to form the amyloid plaques and tau tangles throughout the brain, and these formations are the hallmarks of the disease Once-healthy neurons gradually begin to lose their efficiency and ability to function and communicate with one another As more neurons die. entire areas of the brain shrink The hippocampus, which is the area of the brain essential in forming memories, may soon become compromised Millions of people in North America are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease and many others will be diagnosed The following are the most common early signs and symptoms of the disease • Memory loss: According to the Alzheimer's Organization, earty memory loss can include forgetting important dates or repeatedly asking for the same information. Forgetting recently learned information and having to rely increasingly on memory aids is another potential indicator of Alzheimer's. • Declining cognition: Impaired reasoning or judgment, trouble finding the right words and visual and spatial issues also may be earty indicators of Alzheimer's. • Difficulty completing familiar tasks: Those with Alzheimer's sometimes have trouble driving to a familiar location or remembenng the rules to a favorite game. People who were once good with numbers may now have difficulty balancing their checkbooks, while those who love to cook may have trouble following recipes • Time confusion: Another indicator of Alzheimer's disease is losing track of time One may have trouble understanding something that isn't happening in the present. Alzheimer's sufferers often forget where they are and how they got there. • Misplacing items: Everyone loses something at a point in time, but those with Alzheimer's may put items in unusual places. They may sometimes accuse others of stealing when they cannot retrace their steps and find items • Decreased judgment: Decision-making abilities may be compromised. A person with Alzheimer's may take unnecessary risks or give away sums of money. • Mood changes: People with Alzheimer's may suffer from confusion, suspicious feelings, depression and anxiety. A person may upset easily or become anxious outside of his or her comfort zones. Age and family history of Alzheimer's disease are the biggest risk factors. The liklihood of developing Alzheimer's doubles about every five years after age 65, says the Alzheimer's Organization In addition, those with a parent, child or sibling who have developed Alzheimer's are more likely to develop the disease than people with no such family history A physical and neurological exam, which may include blood tests and brain imaging, will be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease Individuals can learn more by making appointments with their doctors ^F^iough millions of people across the globe are living with Parkinson's I disease, many people have limited knowledge of this disorder. The extent of many people's expenence with or knowledge of Parkinson's disease begins and ends with Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox, two high-profile personalities who have publicly acknowledged their fight against this potentially debilitating disorder As much as Ali and Fox have done to bring awareness to Parkinson's disease, the disorder largely remains a mystery, even to those medical researchers who have devoted their lives to finding both a cause and a cure for Parkinson's. But there are some things the medical community does know about Parkinson's, and a greater understanding of this disease might help find a cause once and for all. difficulty rising from a sitting position or, in the later stages, difficulty swallowing. Are there any known causes of Parkinson's disease? There is no known cause for Parkinson s disease, but scientists are exploring a potential relationship between the loss of cells in other areas of the brain and body and Parkinson's disease According to the PDF. scientists have discovered that signs of Parkinson's disease have been found not only in the mid-brain but also in the brain stem and the olfactory bulb Concerned men and women who have or have had a family member with Parkinson's What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, which means the symptoms will continue and worsen over time. Parkinson's involves the malfunction and death of nerve cells in the brain known as neurons. Some of these neurons are responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical that sends messages to the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination As Parkinson's progresses, less dopamine is produced, making it more difficult for a person with Parkinson's to control his or her body's movements What are some symptoms of Parkinson's? Symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from individual to individual, but the Parkinson's Disease Foundation notes that the primary motor signs of Parkinson's include: • tremor of the hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face • bradykinesia. or slowness of movement • rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk disease often want to know if there is a genetic link. Evidence to a possible genetic link remains highly controversial and inconclusive, so any potential genetic implications regarding Parkinson's disease remain unclear. Some evidence has suggested that toxins in the environment may cause Parkinson's disease. These toxins, which include manganese, carbon monoxide and carbon disulfide, may selectively destroy the neurons that produce dopamine, potentially causing Parkinson's as a result. Certain medications and street drugs have also been known to produce symptoms similar to those associated with Parkinson's. Antipsychotics used to treat severe paranoia and schizophrenia as well as MPTP, a synthetic heroin contaminant, can cause Parkinson s-like symptoms. More information about Parkinson's disease is available at www.pdf.org. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 33 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 20 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2010s Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-25 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/0e3c616b6fd3411445760d951e602834.pdf 0c753e33d162ce017e6d50ec19e0a16c PDF Text Text CO c LOG0NT0WWW.JEFFERSONPOST.COM FOR ARCHIVE^GAMES • FEATURES • E-EDITIC INSIDE o z> r- Lansing UMC closing its doors.... See page 3 SPORTS INSIl Baseball clinches playoff spot.... See page 5 Vol. 89, Issue.ifi c MORE • AsheC celebrc Prayer See pa SUM) Tuesday. May 6.2014 Ashe County Landfill lawsuit continued By Wil Petty ipeltyecnntasmodia.con A lawsuit, related to the expansion of the Ashe County Landfill and $95,814 the County of Ashe allegedly owes to a Mooresville-based Hunter Construction Group Inc. for construction work, was continued, according to Ashe County attorney John Kilby. "It was continued, it will be on the next scheduled Superior Court calendar, which will be in August," Kilby said. • The case was scheduled for April 28 in Superior Court at the Ashe County Courthouse. Originally the case was scheduled for March 3,2014, but according to documents, Edgar B. Gregory, Superior Court judge for the 23rd judicial district, allowed the "parties' joint Motion to Continue." According to doc­ uments, an additional defen­ dant, Municipal Engineering Services Company, had a prior trial conflict in Robeson County. The trial in question with­ in Robeson County was still continuing, according to doc­ uments filed in Ashe County. According to the filing by Municipal Engineering, 'The instant lawsuit is a construction and engineer­ ing malpractice lawsuit. The matter is complex and will inv olve a number of expert witnesses and other techni­ cal evidence." The remaining civil ses­ sion dates for trial are Aug. 11 and Dec. 1. While tentatively sched­ uled for Aug. 11, 2014, Municipal Engineering may have an additional trial which may conflict with the case in Durham County. According to the motion filed April 21, Municipal Engineering says the matter pending in Durham County is expected to last for two weeks. "There'i potential conflicts on (the set date), and it may be set as a pre-entry set­ ting in the first spring term in 2015, if there's scheduling conflicts," Kilby said. Hunter Construction was hired in 2009 to expand the Ashe County landfill in Crumpler. Hunter alleg­ edly went 405 days over the mutually-agreed time to com­ plete the project, according to documents. The initial filing of the law­ suit, filed in Iredell County, occurred on Sept. 19, 2012. Then, Hunter claimed Ashe County breached its contract in 10 different ways, rang­ ing from "Furnishing inad­ equate and/or defective plans and specifications k> Hint- r for the construction of the Project." to "Failing to timdv pay Hunter for its work." In November 2012, the lawsuit was moved from Iredell County to Ashe County. Upon the completion of the project. Ashe County held $95,814 as an offset against $505,500 in liquidat­ ed damages. Ashe County was hold­ ing $2,000 per day because of liquidated damages, but according to documents, would decrease the holdings to $500 daily once the first portion of the project was completed. According to a November 2012 counterclaim by the County of Ashe, a major con­ cern for the county was hav ­ ing to ship waste out of Ashe. "(Ashe) wanted at least a part of the project completed as soon as possible to avoid that on#)ing cost." According to documents, Aah County opened sealed bids for construction of phase 4 of the solid waste landfill on Oct. 2, 2009. The contract for the project was $1,665,065. *1 tofly cat be reachedit (336) 8467164 or on tatter Mtfttty Pt>oto by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Jim Snyder stands along Snyder's Run, along Nettle Knob Road in West Jefferson. Parkinsons disease doesn't stop a load marathon runner Joy McClure. AMH CF0; James Lambert (& wife Kelly). AMH CompMance/QI/Safety: Jim & Jan Gambill; and Joe Thore. AMH COO attended the NC Hospital Association's Award dinner In Charleston. S.C. on April 26. Jim Gambill receives N.C. Hospital Association Trustee Service Award Jim Gambill, Ashe Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Jim Gambill, Past Board Chairman of Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, has received the North Carolina Hospital Association's Trustee Service Award for 2014. NCHA is statewide trade association representing more than 130 hospitals and health systems. The association pro­ motes improved delivery of quality and affordable health care through leadership, infor­ mation, education and advocacy in members' interests and for public benefit. Gambill was one of two hospi­ tal trustees honored at NCHA's annual Trustee Institute April 26. The Trustee Service Award recognizes trustees who have made significant and unique contributions to their hospitals I and the communities they serve. "Hospital trustees are faced with a special set of chal­ lenges and demands unique to their local communities," said William A. Pully, NCHA presi­ dent. "They deserve statewide recognition for their leadership and dedication to the changing healthcare delivery system." Gambill. a retired oil com­ pany president and a retired Lt. Colonel in the National Guard, has provided excellent leadership as the Chairman of the Board of Ashe Memorial Hospital from 2009 to 2013. He has led AMH and the board during some very difficult eco­ nomic times in Ashe County. Ashe County continues to have one of the highest unemployment rates in North Carolina and has lost several companies over the past few years to consolidation outside of the state and country. "Images of America: West Jefferson" already available lor pre-ordcr online Staff photo | Jefferson Post By Alan Bulluck abulluck§civitasmedia com A pictoral history of West Jefferson will be avail­ able for purchase May 12. members from the Ashe County Historical Society (ACHS). It's the fourth such book published by Arcadia and produced by ACHS. "Ashe County" (2000), "Ashe County Revisited" (2002) and "The Virginia Creeper in Ashe County" (2011) are all part of. Arcadia's Images of America series. Dale Baldwin. Jerry Brown, Joy Campbell, Lonnie Jones, Brian Jones, Anne McGuire, Gary Poe, John Reeves,Carol Williams and JoAnn Woodie were members of th«- book committee responsible for writ- By Alan Bulluck abulluckOcivitasmedia com Jim Snyder is a Vietnam Veteran, a cancer sur­ vivor and is living with Parkinson's disease, but more importantly, he's a runner. The 67-year-old Wilkes County native and West Jefferson resident has run 550 marathons in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. He's also run in the Boston Marathon eight times. "I'm a merpber of the 50 States Marathon Club," Snyder said. "I've run in the Boston Marathon eight times." Snyder also hasn't missed a day of running in 2014. "I've run every day this year." Snyder said. On those days when the temperatures and wind chills hovered near or in some cases, below zero, and the snow continued to fall, Snyder was running at some point. Just this past weekend, Snyder ran in the New River Half Marathon in Todd. Snyder is living with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a progres­ sive disorder of the nervous See PARKINSON S | 6 See GAMBILL | 6 New West Jefferson history book goes on sale May 15 "Images of America: West Jefferson" chronicles the town's 99 years of his­ tory through prose and photography from the per­ spectives of those who've lived here, from its birth as a timber and railroad boomtown in 1915 to the present where it stands as a highly regarded as a High Country tourist and second-home destination. It comes out at a great time as the town readies in anticipation of its centen­ nial next year. The new book was published by Arcadia Publishing and produced and written by a team of 550 marathons and counting, in the U.S. and Canada ing parts of the book. | The book's many photographic contributions were supplied by Baldwin. Brown. Gene Hafer. Mary Mclntyre. Reeves. Beth Ray Schroeder, the Wiles family, the Museum of Ashe County History and many others. The book is 127 pages in length and includes 200 photos of memorable scenes, people and places from West Jefferson's storied, soon-to-be 100 year history. "The book boasts 200 vintage images, many of _ c See HISTORY I 6 Photo by WlPetty| Jefferson Post Planning Director Adam Stumb leads a discussion on employment In Ashe County during the Planning Board meeting on May L Also pictured (from left) are: Darrei Hamilton. Rick Surber. Gene Hafer and AM Scott Planning Board continues discussion on employment By Wil Petty ipettyGavdwnedia com The Ashe County Planning Board met on Thursday. May 1to continue its discussionof employment from the previous week. Also attending the meet­ ing was Ashe County Manager Sam Yearick. who provided his insight on the discussions, which also touched on what abilities the Planning Board has to pro­ mote growth in the county and the situation on employ­ ing an economic develop- f ment director. "There is only so much the Planning Board can do to help with jobs," said Planning Director Adam Stumb. "But we're looking into the land use plan to see what recommendations we can make." Focusing on job growth, Stumb said the Planning Board has been looking into future areas that could be served throughout the county by water and sewer. See EMPLOYMENT I 6 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2014 POST ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT A s h ft County ACHBA • Home Builders Assoo. Ashe Home Builders Association to host Home and Garden Show May 10 By Wil Petty jpettyQcivitasmedia.com The Ashe County Home Builder's Association will be hosting its first Home and Garden show on Saturday, May 10. "It's Mother's Day weekend, and there will be a lot of vendors there with gifts that you can buy your mom at the show," said Tammie Pruitt-Coffey, president of the ACHBA. "You can buy her gifts while supporting the commu­ nity." The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 10, and will be held at the Shatley Farms Distribution Center, located off U.S. 221 north in Jefferson. As part of the event, the ACHBA reached out to area nonprofits, as well as local businesses. "Since we are a non­ profit, we are doing the show as a communitytype event," PruittCoffey said. "We have invited other nonprofits and local churches in at no charge, to sell food and different items to raise money for their organizations." In addition, PruittCoffey said approxi­ mately 30 local busi­ nesses will set up booths at the show, selling a variety of items which can help residents cater . to their homes and gar­ dens. jj T j| "We are the home builders association, so our members make up the industries which will be at the event," she said. "Our member­ ship are the businesses involved." In ^addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's rural development branch will have a booth set up to help residents in the county know more about loans they have available. "(The USDA)* has a lot of loans available for Ashe County residents for building, remodel­ ing and buying homes," Pruitt-Coffey said. "It's not a new program, but it is the first time in several years the USDA has a large fund avail­ able. They are trying to get the word out to the people in Ashe County." Pruitt-Coffey said the money that is available for those situations will be provided at low inter­ est rates. Admission to the event, as well as park­ ing will be free of charge. For more infor­ mation, visit the Ashe County Home Builders Association website at www.ashehomebuilders. com/ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter QWilPetty www.jeffersonpost.com Th< following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of April 21. The reports are public record. April 21: US 221 A three vehicle collision occurred on U.S. 221 near the intersection of Mount Jefferson Road at 3:46 p.m on Monday, April 21. According to the nar­ rative, Forfirio Reyes, of Jefferson, Shelley Elliott, of West Jefferson and Jenine Lewis, of West Jefferson were traveling south on U.S. 221 when Elliott and Lewis had stopped for traf­ fic. Reyes failed to reduce speed and collided with Elliott who then collided with Lewis. * Lewis's 1999 Ford was rendered undrivable and had an estimated $700 in damage. Elliott's 2006 Honda was considered drivable and had $3,000 in damage and Reyes's 2005 was considered drivable and had $3,200 in damage. Reyes was cited for driving while intoxicated, as well as driving with a revoked licence. N.C. 16 A two vehicle wreck involving a Shatley Farms trailer occurred on,N.C. 16 at the intersection of Shatley Road near Jefferson at 8:53 p.m. on April 21. According to the narra­ tive, W illiam Patrick and Shelba Colvard were driv­ ing north on N.C. 16. when P&trick was attempting to make a right turn onto Shatley Road. Colvard's car then struck the trailer of Patrick's vehicle. Both vehicles were moved from the highway before lawenforcement arrived. There were no inju­ ries and both vehicles were considered drivable. Colvard's 2010 • Mercury was estimated to have $900 in damages. No citations were issued. April 24: Deep Ford Road A one-car wreck occurred on Deep Ford Road near the intersection of Parker Eller Road near Lansing at 1 a.m. on April 24. According to the nar­ rative, Van Cornett, of Lansing, was traveling east on Deep Ford Road and ran off the road, striking an enbankment, Cornett had left the scene on foot. The car was rendered undrivable and damages were estimated at $6,500. No citations were issued. US 221 A one-car wreck occurred on U.S. 221 near Liberty Grove Church Road in Fleetwood at 3:57 p.m. on April 24. According to the narra­ tive, Debbie Jones, of West Jefferson, was driving north on U.S. 221 when she crossed the centerline, ran off the road and struck a guardrail. Jones headed to her destination and then reported the collision. There were no injuries and the car was rendered drivable. Damages were estimated at $2,500. Jones was cited with driving left of center. N.C. 16 An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 south near the intersection of Colvard Farm Road near Jefferson at 5:40 p.m. on April 24. According to the nar­ rative, Tamara Saralegui. of Jefferson, struck a deer while traveling south on N.C. 16. There were no injuries and the car was rendered drivable. Damages were estimated at $1,000. No citations were issued. April 25: Rivers Edge Access Road A two-car collision occurred at Rivers Edge Access Road near N.C. 16 near Jefferson at 9:05 a.m. on April 25. According to the nar­ rative, Shelly Felder, of Jefferson, was traveling east on a private drive when she was trying to turn onto Rivers Edge Access Road. Paul Hoover, of Jefferson, was travel­ ing east on Rivers Edge Access Road when he ' struck Felder s vehicle. There were no injuries and both cars were ren­ dered drivable. .* Felder's 2012 Chevrolet had an estimated $3,000 of dam­ age while Hoover's 2000 Mercedes had an estimat­ ed $5,000 in damages. No citations were issued. Rock Fence Road A one-car accident occurred at Rock Fence Road near the intersection of Old Wire Road near Lansing at 12:30 p.m. on April 25. According to the nar­ rative, Jerry Powers, of Laurel Springs, was trav­ eling north when he ran off the road and struck a ditch. Powers's 2008 Chevrolet was rendered undrivable and had an estimated $1,000 in damages. No citations were issued April 27: A one car accident occurred on Old N.C. 16, near the intersection of Fruitland Road near Jefferson at 3:36 p.m. on April 27. According to the narra­ tive, Carolyn Bennett, of Crumpler, was traveling south on Old N.C. 16 when she ran off the road, went down an embankment and struck a tree. There were no injuries, but Bennett's 2008 Honda was rendered undrivable. Damages were estimated to be $2,000. Bennett was cited with DWI and failure to com­ ply with operator license restrictions. CHURCH CALENDAR May 6-9 7 pan. Revival servic­ es will be held at StuigBs Baptist Church. Bro. Denton Hart and Bro. Eddie Lewis will be preaching. There will be special singing each night. Every one is invited to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will held at Landmark Baptist Church. Guest evangelist witt-1 fa. >iBn* Tony Potter, jyRtqtc t M rtf. DE WULT pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church. lYayer room time will be at 6:45 p.m. nightly. There will be special singing nightly with the Evergreen Baptist Church choir singing on Sunday night. Anyone needing transportation may call 384-2548. Pastor Rev. Charles McCoy and congre­ gation invite you to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community, b May 7-10 i * r?* t. IfT 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Faith Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union. Rev. Kenneth Gregory will be the guest minister. There will be song dish ministries each service. Pray with us that the lost will be saved, the saved will be sanc­ tified. and .ill willbe commit­ ted and uplifted. Pastor Rev. Dominick Mongiove and congregation invite you to attend. The church is located on NC 221 at Campbell Glen Line in Fleetwood. May 16-18 7 pan. Revival Services Wffl be hfeld at Gra^/ Oeek RMptjsichftifK; nrmim-id Blackburn will Be the giiesi speaker. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Rev. John Huffman and congregation invite you to attend. May 17 8 a.m. Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe is having a yard sale in the Happy Trails Cowboy Church parking lot across front the Jefferson Post Office. For more informa­ tion, or if you would like to donate items for the yard sale, call Laurel Baker 336977-6544. May 18 '6' pan. Special Staging will be held at Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Fleetwood. The "Bledsoes" will be the special guest. Pastor John Elledge and congregation invite everyone to attend. Make the Switch to DISH Today and DEWALT ARMORED TRUCK EVENT Promotional prices starting atonly... $19" for 12 months Not eligible withHopper Of •Pad 2 offe CI%FE PACKAGES VE UNDER 50 Parker Tie Company ASK ABOUT [XDSMgtMllD INTERNET 19 South Third Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694 pjbbTIMH OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS AS LOW AS WEDNESDAY • MAY 7, 2014-7 am-3 HB0 ezsst #wi«l mo BUY SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO* ROOMS star CALL TODAY INSTALLED TODAY1 For 3 months. 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The final sermon has been preached at Lansing United Methodist Church and the first Mass wifl soon be deliv­ ered at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church erf Mason's new location off Luther Road. The Lansing church held its final Sunday Services on April 27, and a representa­ tive from the Astern North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church (WNCCUMC) was cm hand to secure the building follow­ ing worship services, accord­ ing to Dana Brown, who attended the church. "We'd been low on member­ ship and money," Brown said. "We've been struggling for a few years now." According to the WNCCUMC website, Lansing United Methodist Church had approximately 27 members with an average attendance of 10, which is much smaller compared to nearby Helton United Methodist Church (66 members, average atten­ dance of 37) and Warrensville United Methodist Church (108 members, average atten­ dance of 38). Brown said most congre­ gants have transferred to Helton and Warrensville. Brown said she didn't know what would become erf the building, but that it will be managed by the WNCCUMC for the time being. A representative from the WNCCUMC was contacted but had not yet responded to questions as of press time. The LansingMethodist con­ gregation begin as Graybeal's Chapel in 1876, according to information provided by the US. Department of the Interiors National Register of Historic Places, of which Lansing is a designate. The congregants reorganized as a Southern Methodist church in 1935 and construction began on the current building, located at 9402 N.C. 194, in 1938. Building was complete in 1944. The church building was part of "the resurgence of church building that took place in post-World War II Photos by Alan Bultuck | Jetfwson Post LEFT, St F rands of Assisi Church of Jefferson will soon relocate to a new location off Luther Road in Jefferson. The current property is Ksted for sale at $695,000. RIGHT. Lansing United Methodbt Church held its final Sunday Services Swtiay. Apr! 27. Dec**« attend*** and lack of money were dted as reasons for the cloture. Ashe County that is attribut­ able to economic prosperity that followed the war " Whereas economics and low attendance forced the closure of Lansing United Methodist Church, increased attendance forced St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Merson to build a new church across US. 221, off Luther Road in Jefferson. "We love being on the Main Street," Father James Stuhrenberg stated in a press release late last year. "But we need more social spaa', more paridng. In the summer time; there are people downstairs watching Mass on dosed cir­ cuit TV." The church in downtown Merson has been on the market for some time now. Currently, High Country Realty of North Carolina has the property listed at $695,000. While the property is being listed as a "church property," there are no guarantees a church will step up and make the purchase. According to its listing on High Country Realty of North Carolina's website, the prop­ erty could "grow as an exist ing church facility or expand to many possible commercial design uses." Stuhrenberg said he hopes a "medium-sized church would like to make it their new home." St. Francis is the only Catholic church in Ashe County and last year it cel­ ebrated its 50th anniversary. The building that has housed St. Francis since 1962 was originally buih in 1899 as a Presbyterian Church. There are currently 277 reg­ istered families who belong to the church. The new St Francis should be finished within the next few months. Sturhenbeig had hoped it would be open by Christmas of last year and then Easter, but last summer's rains and this year's winter weather have delayed the church's completion. AfeBtfuo canbe mattedat (336)846-7164 aonfrtte JabJudi Price lawsuit with Sheriff, Beaver Creek bleachers get a new life deputies and others continues By Suzanne Moore its users who contribute dona­ es something on the board 3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 20. tions. You never know what Enter "mystery findings" into • Story Time for 4-5 year When Beaver Creek High type of books will be shared a drawing for a bigprize basket crfds is at 10:30 am every School was torn down, an inatwig. that will be given away at the Tuesday. alumni member of the class Recently, Mickey Pruitt Community Read Launch in • Tot Time for 2-3 year crfds of '57 saved the bleachers that and Joel Robinson, of ACHB, the park on May 31. is at 10:30 am on Wednesday students, teachers and BCHS took a couple of ok! bleacher • Saturday, May 31 is a and Thursday fans once sat on. boards and constructed two full day of bin to launch the • "Baby Bounce" is at 10 These boards where donat­ more twigs to be placed in the June 2014 Community Read. am on Saturday. May 3 and ed to be used as a fundraiser in county. One of the twigs wiD be Come out and eqjoy activities 31, and Wednesday, May 7. support of the school's memo­ mounted at the Fleetwood Ifost in the park, behind the library, Babies and their parents/carerial scholarship fund. Becky Office and the other will be beginning at 10:30 am with a givers can enjoy great books, Price Burgess, vice-president of the put on NG 88 next to Sheets fairy-themed story time. Fed lively songs, and meet other law* and therefore, (Price's) first graduating class of the Grocery. The bleacher twigs free to come in fairy costume babies in the neighborhood. • Afternoon Adventures claims should be dismissed." school (1957), suggested that are currently on display in the and create crowns or masks In addition they said if Price some of the boards be used to library while receiving the fin­ at noon. TVeats will be served will leam how stained glass "had sufficiently alleged a con­ build "library twigs." Basically, ishing artistic touches that will and a family friendly version windows are made and then spiracy, which is again denied, a twig is a box full of books put make them unique. Local artist of the classic Shakespeare play, create paper "stained glass" in anarea where those who live Stephen Shoemaker, another A Midsummer's Night Dream designs to decorate windows (Price) foiled to allege any at home. facts to support that (they) nearby can take anchor leave Beaver Creek alumnus, has begins at 2 p.m. • Community Drum Circle • Have fun in the prevented any officer from books at any time without hav­ drawn a Beaver reading a book performing any duties in vio­ ing tohave a library card. Since to be painted on the twigs by meets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Craftemoon making clay cre­ Ashe County covers such a Jessica Weaver, who works at May 13 and 27. No one needs ations from 3:30 pm to 5 p.m. lation of Qaw)." large area, community mem­ the library's circulation desk. to own or purchase a drum on Tuesday, May 13. According to the May 30 These twigs should not be to participate. There are all For Tfeens: 2013 filing, Price said he did bers who live out in the county • Play on the Xhox 360 not and had never lived in have difficulty getting to the seen as competition for the sorts of drums and a variety of Watauga County and "when library. A twig is not quite a public library, but a supple­ percussion Instruments avail­ in the teen area. Games and branch location, but it is still ment to what the library does able to share the rhythm with equipment are available during informed of the Venue and a place where folks can find by helping to spread the mis­ everyone. library hours for in-house use. jurisdiction problem, Diane something good to read. sion of promoting literacy, the • Learn to crochet with the • Enjoy watching "The Deal stated to the Plaintiff she Last year the Ashe County love of reading and the sense 2014 Afghan Project at 10 am Munny" with friends on the didn't care that he didn't live Home Builders Association of community. on Saturday, May 10. Work Teen Screen at 2 p.m. on in Watauga County." (ACHB) built and donated Ashe Library Dates to square-by- square this year to Saturday, May 10. In the response made July two twig libraries that were Remember in May: create a magnificent afghan. • Geek out with Otaku's 19 2013, by Thompson and initially stocked with dona­ The library will be closed (materials provided) United Anime / Manga Club at others, they say in response tions and placed in Lansing on cm Monday, May 26 for • Learn the knitting basics 4:30 pm on Tuesdays. to the claim that Price did not and Todd. Each month librar­ Memorial Day. and make a handbag at 10 a.m. For Adults: and had not lived in Watauga ians visit the twigs to leave For All Ages: on Saturday, May 24. (materi­ • Bring balance to your life County they "Denied for a library calendars and current • The May Mystery Mission als needed: 1 skein of favorite with Tai Chi lessons presented lack of knowledge or infor­ program information, as well challenge began on May 1 and Opal yam [or sock yam of by Sybil Harmon at 10 am mation sufficient to form a as check and restock inven­ runs through the end of the choice1 Set of 5 -Size 5 dpns) every Thursday. belief." tory if needed. Once the twig month. Look for the Mystery For Children: • Brouhaha Book Club On October 28, 2013, U.S. is established in its location, it Mission Board in the library • Sign-up for Summer meets at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Magistrate Judge David S. begins to reflect the interests of and find a book that match­ Reading Activities begins at May 19 at Boondocks. Cayer ordered that "No party shall make any additional dis­ covery requests except by con­ sent of the parties, prior to the Court's ruling on Defendants' dispositive Motions and the entry of a scheduling order." On March 5,2014, Michael Vetro requested for the Court f ff i f / / f'r I ri fe i . to strike Price's request for admissions and award Vetro ROOFING TREE SERVICE with "reasonable expenses V and attorney's fees," associat­ LIST Ashe County ed with the motion.On March BOB'S TREE SERVICE 4, the attorney representing I YOUR Roofing Serving the High Country Williams, Lewis and Lewis "Fully Insured" 30 Years Experience I BUSINESS made the same request. « Tree Trimminfl Licensed in VA Letters sent to Price from • Tree Removal HERE! Install roofing of all kinds • Bucket Truck attorneys requested Price •Chipper Roof Painting IfefflplM to withdraw Requests for • Clearing Lots Admissions (RFA) made on Insured ft ALL Work Guaranteed • Cutting Views the defendants. If Price did • FREE ESTIMA1 Free Estimates I not remove the RFAs, the Bob Cox Allen Miller I 780 Anderson Hill Rd • Lansing, NC attorneys would request the ell: 977 2978 Home: 384 4971 .336-384-3033. Court strike the motions and impose sanctions on Price. On April 22, 2014, Price LANDSCAPING WELDING AUTO REPAIR filed three responses to Northwest B. Eller & Sons motions which said "Upon close examination, (Price) Welding & Auto Repair discovered that the supposed. Machine Shop Court's Order, dated October Mowing A Landscaping 28, 2013... is improper, there­ fore of no force an effect con­ Welding cerning this instant action. • OU Changes Fabrication! Therefore Plaintiff has not • Mechanical Repairs violated a Court Order and ^Machining •Tim Call Evan Roten • NC State Inspection Sanctions can't apply." In addition. Price in the John Ryan - Owner 336-384-1571 336-977-8686 M April 22 responses claims the M34NCHwyl94N Lansing.NC" 336-977-4779 defendants have no standing to have protection from "prop­ ELECTRICIAN WELL DRILLING LAWN & GARDEN erty complying with discov­ ery" in these actions. DEWEY WRIGHT RICHARDSON'S In March 2014, Price filed AIR-COOLED ENGINES WELL & PUMP CO. and entered three motions "Sales A Service" Toll Free: 1-877-250-3727 for an "extension of time," all Bua: 284-2651 "Since 1977" three of which were terminat­ •Pumps Sales Service »Licensed & Insured ed on March 25, 2014. As of •Installation April 22, 2014, no additional Residential Service with •Complete Water filings or motions have been System Installation the Personal Touch "Lawn & Garden Equipment" \ made. No official court orders 11856 N.C. 105 Bypass Ouinn & Debbie Hineman have been made since October Chain Saws • Trimmers Boone, NC 2013. 336-973-8500 |Hwy 194 West Jeffsnon, Radio Attempts to contact Price appele@wilkes.net 'I 336-246-2828 for comment were unsuccess­ i www.appalachianelectricboone.com, f ful. Ashe County Ubrarian By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com A federal lawsuit, filed May 30, 2013, at the US. District Court in Statesville by Ashe County Commissioner Gerald Price seeking $7.5 million in damages continues to move through the system, according to public records. The initial complaint, made by Price, requests a jury trial involving a civil dispute where Price alleges a 2007 Toyota Camry was unlawfully taken by Ashe County Sheriff's Sgt. Jerry D. Lewis and Deputy Randy M. Lewis at the direc­ tion of Ashe County Sheriff James Williams. According to the filing, the department violated the Fifth Amendment "for civil rights violations involving, grand theft, criminal trespass and lack of territorial jurisdiction, and the unlawful taking of pri­ vate property, for public use, without just compensation." In addition to filing the suit against the sheriff and his deputies, Price also filed suit against Watauga County Clerk of Court Diane Deal, and attorneys Michael Vetro, Joseph ThompsonIV, Amanda K. Moore and Christina C. Hughart. According to a June 2012 complaint filed by Citi Financial Auto in Watauga County Court,Price owed"the principal sum of $13,706.70 plus interest thereon at 16.68 percent per annum from June 7,2012, until judgment and at the legal rate thereafter until paid." In addition, the case requested Price pay additional attorney's fees to Thompson, totaling $2,056. The deputies took posses­ sion of Price's vehicle on Oct. 26, 2012. According to the complaint, the Ashe deputies were acting on behalf of a Watauga County Court and allegedly violated his rights that are "protected under the Constitution, particularly under the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 14th Amendments." In a July 18,2013, response made on behalf of the sher­ iffs defendants, it was admit­ ted that "Williams contacted (Price) on several occasions regarding the Claim and Delivery Order that Sheriff Williams had received from the Watauga County Court." According to the Sheriffs defendant's response, Williams, as a courtesy to Price, offered to allow Price to voluntarily relinquish his vehicle and avoid having it seized by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. In addition, documents show claims that Price "repeatedly told Sheriff Williams that he would volun­ tarily bring his vehicle to the Sheriffs Office to relinquishit; however, Plaintiff repeatedly failed to do so." According to Price's May 30 complaint, there should not have been an arbitration hearing because a district court judge had determined the previoas day that the case involving the vehicle would go to trial. In a July 19, 2013 response made by defen­ dants Thompson, Moore and Hughart say they "were not 'acting under color of state Business Service Guide f MOUNTAIN HOME SECURITY Wil Pettycan be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter GJeffersonNCPost. CALL 846-7164 �"...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Taking the risk out of the state pension plan Tom Campbell NCfcPIN North Carolina has been fortunate to have honest and trustworthy State Treasurers. Current Treasurer Janet Cowefl is no exception. The present discussion over public pen­ sion plans focuses on three central issues, namely who is making investment deci­ sions, what influences are affecting those decisions and how much risk is being taken?The numbers are stag­ gering North Carolina pub­ lic retirement programs cur­ rently manage $86 billion in assets for some 900,000 current and retired state and local public employees. The state treasurer has sole responsibility for making investment decisions. There are two concerns with our current system. First is how much risk is being taken, with the second being how much influence is exerted on the decision-maker? Contributions by gov­ ernments and by public employees wont fully fund pensions so investments must make up the differ­ ence. Playing it too safe, with money-market funds and municipal bonds, won't provide enough returns to fully fund pensions. Investments like deriva­ tives, junk bonds and spec­ ulative real estate might provide higher returns but they are highly risky and might lose money. Riskreward decisions for an individual are much differ­ ent from those for 900,000. Big banks and invest­ ment houses desperately want the state's invest­ ments and history demon­ strates they will offer cam­ paign contributions, luxury vacations, cars, homes and under-the-table cash to influence those decisions, small prices easily recouped by big investment manage­ ment fees. Michael Lewis' recent bode, "Flash Boys," reminds us of the lengths to which Wall Street will go to secure and place these investments. Having more than one person make investment decisions only spreads the risks to a larger number. And who would be appoint­ ed to such a board and how would they be select­ ed? Laypersons would be required to spend large amounts of time learning and keeping up with mar­ kets, for which someone would have to compensate them, or else they would be dependent on the advice of the State Treasurer or her investment advisors. If professionals were on the board they would likely have built-in conflicts of interest. So just having more people doesn't elimi­ nate much risk. The best solution is to convert from a defined ben­ efit to a defined contribu­ tion plan that gives each employee the power to make his or her own invest­ ment decisions. Corporate America and many public and non-profit organiza­ tions made this switch years ago. Public employees cur­ rently receive a defined monthly benefit upon retirement, based on a complicated formula that includes how many years they worked and their highest salary for the last few years of work. Under a defined contribution plan each employee would have their own private invest­ ment account, with both the state and the employee making contributions. The employee could choose from a range of investment options and make invest­ ment decisions based on risks they were willing to assume. The amount each received at retirement would be based on how much was in the account. While it would not be equi­ table to convert to such a plan for retirees and cur­ rent longer-term employees we can and should convert those not currently vested and all new hires to the defined contribution plan. This takes the state treasurer off the hot seat, removes risk to the legisla­ ture and taxpayers andputs the responsibility directly on the employee, where it belongs. It resolves all three current state pension plan concerns. 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NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: JeffersonPost P0. Box 808 West Jefferson. NC 28694-0808 P&ge 4 Tuesday* May 6,2014 POTHOLES MAPTSuliss •issftswSP1 Just when you thought i was Sirfe to £o buck on the l i h way.. t i^ Apologies and perceptions of education funding Rep. Jon Hardister says that he has come to regret the vote he cast for the state budget last year because of .the cuts it made to public schools and the lack of a salary increase for teachers. Hardister, a Republican from Guilford County, told an audience at an education forum in Chapel Hill last week that he had second thoughts about his vote after "listen­ ing to parents and visiting classrooms and experiencing firsthand how hard the teach­ ers work." Putting aside the ques­ tion of why Hardister didn't erwise, key legislators know they made deep cuts to class­ rooms last year and they know that people aren't happy about it. Several lawmakers have been confronted at commu­ nity meetings about the cuts and usually try to dispute the numbers or blame Medicaid or change the subject. But that's not working any more, and it certainly won't work if the budget passed this summer doesn't restore some of the cuts and give every teacher a pay increase. But the state revenue pic­ ture is hardly rosy, despite all the bluster about the alleged already realize how hard Carolina educators were working, his acknowledgment of his mis­ take illustrates the dilemma that Republican legislative leaders face in this summer's General Assembly session that begins in two weeks. People across the stale are angry about the cuts to educa­ tion made in the last few years and it's not just teachers who are upset. Parents are mad too, as they see their children's schools without enough text­ books to go around and teach­ er assistants missing from first and second grade classrooms. And then there's the mis­ erably low teacher pay that's prompting educators to leave the state for higher salaries or leave the profession alto­ gether. Despite the carefully crafted talking points that claim oth­ Comeback. Hie legislatures Fiscal Research Division reported recently that personal income tax col­ lections are more than $200 million below projected levels because of the tax cuts passed last year. Some of the changes designed to help make up the difference won't take effect until taxpayers file their 2014 returns. And that doesn't include the $438 million loss in revenue already built into the budget because of the tax cuts for the wealthy and out of state corporations that state lawmakers passed last session. That doesn't leave much for teacher raises or textbooks or teacher assistants. Governor Pat McCrory and legislative leaders have already pledged to give starting teachers a raise and say any increase for than the people they replaced, creating some one-time sav­ ings. Combining those savings and the money left on the table last year may provide enough money to give every teacher a small pay increase if legislative leaders are willing to violate their own budget rules and use one time money to pay for the ongoing expense of higher salaries. The plan would in effect use money saved when teach­ Chris Fitzsimon ers leave to give teachers who NC Policy Watch stayed a raise for one year. It's the sort of gimmick that veteran teachers will depend Republicans roundly criticized orrstate revenues. '•)>l • when Democrats proposed But they cant afford the it, but the folks currently in political heat that more educa­ charge don't seem too inter­ tion cuts and denying a raise ested in fiscal integrity these to two-thirds of the state's days. teachers will bring. So the It's all about addressing the scrambling is going on behind accurate perception that they the scenes to come up with a chose tax cuts for millionaires way to do more to address the and corporations last year public outrage. over teachers and students. Reportedly budget writers They could rethink that deci­ at the General Assembly and sion and at least cancel the in McCrory's office are con­ additional tax reductions for sidering using a combination the wealthy built into next of money left unspent in the year's budget. budget and funding for teach­ But that would mean actual­ ing positions that will revert ly making public schools a pri­ back to the state at the end ority and there's little chance of the year to give teachers a of that. They just want us to small raise next year. think that they believe thai The budget funds teaching education Is most important positions, not actual teachers, It is an election year after all and the high turnover rate fitzsimon is the executive director of NC means more young teachers Policy Watch. For moreinformation, visit were hired at lower salaries www.ncpolicywatch.com Pay teachers for results, not degrees While crafting the state budget last year, the North Carolina General Assembly applied the latest empirical research to the question of how best to improve teacher quality. In response, lawmak­ ers have been roundly excori­ ated by the usual suspects — which only served to dem­ onstrate that the public-policy acumen of the usual suspects is, uh. suspect. For decades. North Carolina gave salary supple­ ments to teachers who acquired graduate degrees. Our state wasn't alone. The practice became increas­ ingly common in the 1980s and 1990s as states cre­ ated "career ladders" and other pay plans intended to enhance teaching quality and performance. Perhaps the idea was worth a try. It seemed plausible that teachers with advanced degrees might be more effec­ tive than other teachers, either because of the content of their graduate programs (almost always at schools of education) or because the ability to do graduate-level work might correlate with the ability to teach students. But the idea proved to be a colossal flop, wasting hun­ dreds of millions of tax dol­ lars while doing nothing to enhance student learning. Don't take my word for it. Salary bumps for teach­ ers with graduate degrees has become one of the most- Uk John Hood John Locke Foundation studied education reforms in modem times. Just since 1990, there have been at least 86 studies published by academic journals or the National Bureau of Economic Research that either exam­ ined teacher-education sup­ plements directly or used the share of teachers with gradu­ ate degrees as a control vari­ able for explaining student achievement. Few reforms have yielded clearer, albeit disappointing, results. In 70 of those 86 studies, there was no statisti­ cally significant relationship between student outcomes such as test scores or gradu­ ation rates and their teachers possessing graduate degrees. In four studies, the relation­ ship was negative. So in just 12 studies, 14 percent of the total, did students do consistently better when their teachers had graduate degrees. Compare this to another idea that became popular in the 1980s and 1990s: giving salary supplements to teach­ ers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Former Gov. Jim Hunt was one of the originators of this idea, which helps to explain why North Carolina has a dispropor­ tionate share of the nation's board-certified teachers. Although board certifica­ tion hasn't been studied nearly as much as graduate degrees for teachers, the available evidence is still modestly supportive. Nine of the 17 academic studies published to date show that students of board-certified teachers perform at least a little better than comparable students in other classrooms. So the General Assembly didn't get rid of North Carolina's salary supplements for board certification. But it did end the pay boosts for graduate degrees. The recur­ ring savings will be about $19 million. What did lawmakers do instead? For one thing, they set aside $10 million a year to give performancebased pay raises to the state's best teachers. They also spent about $1 million enhancing the state's valueadded assessment system to give principals and superin­ tendents better information about teacher effectiveness and another $7.5 million to fond North Carolina's adop­ tion of rigorous, indepen­ dent testing of high school students with the ACT and related assessments. Each of these policy deci­ sions had empirical support Most academic research shows that rigorous testing is critical to the educational success of states and nations, and that value-added assess­ ment of teachers yields valid information for use in staff development, employment and compensation deci­ sions. As for pay policies in America or around the wort/ that reward teachers for gains in student achievement, U of the 23 studies publish since 1990 show positive, ste" tistically significant resultsAmong the 10 studies look­ ing at performance bonuses at the school level, rather than for individual teachers, seven show positive results. Ditching graduate-degree supplements in favor of rig­ orous evaluation and perfor­ mance pay was a wise deci­ sion. Yes, the critics continue to fume, particularly those who work in the schools of education that awarded the vast majority of the gradu­ ate degrees in question (and were thus prime beneficia­ ries of the old system). State lawmakers should hold firm. They got it right the first time. Hood is president ot the John Locke Foundation For more information, visit www.johntocke.ofg. �TUESDAY, MAY 6,2014 ONLINE Game of the Weekyideo can be found at jeffersonpost .com Nathan Ilam. Sports W riter . (386; 846-7164 nluun(.i <iviUMiuHlia.com Photo by Nathan Ham| Jefferson Post Joseph Lowder remained unbeaten on the season, surrendering three runs and helping the Huskies clinch a 2A state playoff spot By Nathan Ham nhan#civitasmedia.com Ashe County will be part of the 2A state playoffs after beating North Wilkes last week and locking down a fourth place finish in the conference. Ashe 14, North Wilkes 3 The Huskies exploded for 11 runs in the final - two innings to blow a close game wide open and clinch a playoff spot. Ashe took a 3-0 lead in the top of the third, Carter Calhoun scored on an error and Bradley Richie ripped a two-run runs in the sixth inning, all with two outs. Loader's single brought in Laws. Hamilton singled and brotght in Barnes and Lowder to make the score 11-3. Hamilton eventu­ ally scored on a wild pitch after stealing second and advancing to third on a walk that loaded the An RBI single by Elliott that scored Clay and Calhoun were the final runs of the game. Lowder pitched an uneventful bot­ tom of the sixth inning to finish a complete game victory. Lowder remains unde­ feated on the season and allowed three unearned runs on five hits, five walks and seven strike­ outs. Richardson had another great game from the lead off spot, collecting four hits and scoring a pair of runs. Laws led Ashe with three runs scored and also drove in a run. Richie had two RBI's. Barn—-. Lowder. Hamilton. day. Calhoun and Elliott -tR scored at least one run and drove in at least one run. West Wilkes 4, Ashe 2 Ashe held a two-run lead late in the game, but could not hold on as West Wilkes rallied for three runs in the sixth inning Hamilton's RBI single in the fourth inning plated Barnes from second and Clay's single to left scored Hamilton from second to put Ashe ahead, 2-1. * The Blackhawks got one run back in the fifth inning when Cameron Laws smacked a single to left. West took the lead in •the sixth inning off the bat of Jacob Wood. His RBI double to center scored Jeremiah Triplett and Evan Edmiston. Josh Bauguess added an RBI single to push the lead to two runs. Ashe got one baserunner in the seventh inning but could not get anything going offensively. A. Laws was solid on the mound for the second time this season, surren­ dering two earned runs on eight hits and two walks. Bauguess got the win for West, pitching all seven innings and allow­ ing two runs on six hits with three walks and 12 strikeouts. Ashe is scheduled to open the first round of the MVAC Tournament on Monday at home against Elkin. By Nathan Ham double to center field that scored Joe Richardson and Alex Laws. The score remained the same until the fifth inning. Laws started the scor­ ing with a two-run single to left that brought in Richardson and Michael Elliott. Hunter Barnes kept things going with an RBI double that plated Laws. CoCo Clay reached on a fielder's choice that scored Joseph Lowder and Calhoun ripped a sin­ gle to right that brought home Matthew Hamilton and put Ashe in front, 8-0. North Wilkes got three runs back in the bottom of the fifth. Daniel Pruitt scored on an error, Josh Bare scored on a passed ball and L.J. Hendren scored on a fielder's choice grounder to short. The Huskies scored six fire his first drive at 9:02 a.m. while Badger is the last to hit his first shot at 9:10 a.m. In regional play, the top three teams with the best overall score and the top three individual scorers not one one of those three teams will get a shot to play in the state championship match. The NCHSAA State Championship match this year will be played May 12-13 at Longleaf Golf and Country Club in Southern Pines. Nathan Hamcant* cached at (336) 846 7164 Of 00 Jwtter NathanHam87 Iiidy Huskies set to wrap up MVAC title By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com For the second time this season. West Wilkes thought they would be the team to end Ashe County's conference win­ ning streak. The Lady Huskies would have none of that. Candi Sanchez tied the game up at 1-1 in the 60th minute, a score that would remain the same until the second 15-minute overtime. With just 20 seconds left in the match, Taylor May found the back of the net with a shot off of a pass from Sanchez to stun the home crowd and leave Ashe one win away The 2014 Carl & Pearl Hagel Memorial Tournament was held on Saturday, April 26, at Mountain Aire Golf Club. The money raised helps support the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. The clinic pro­ vides medical care for the uninsured, working people of Ashe County. The tournament hosts would like to thank the T^any sponsors and participants who supported the tournament and the volunteers who served a delicious chicken lunch. More than one hundred players came out to support the tourna­ ment and enjoyed a highly competitive cap­ tain s choice event. The winners received beauti­ ful plaques and rounds °f golf from many area golf courses. Complete results are as follows: Low Gross Winners - Mt. Jefferson family Medicine - Kevin Wonsick, Trey Scott, Anthony Hamilton, p_an Turnmire 59 - jere Vodenicker, '' r'V McGowan, Merle Kobmson, Caleb Lyalls C" - Sweet Frog - Jon Cambill, Jerry Davis, Josh Goque Low Net Winners 46 - Mt. Jefferson family Medicine Kevin Wonsick, Mindy v»onsick, Anthony Hamilton, Kenny Harless 48 - Randy Miller, tony Richardson, Tony Roark, Jody Richardson 50 - Ken Schram, Ronnie Wallin, Charlie Tallin, Art Quickenton Close to pin #1 Kevin Wonsick Close to pin #7 George Hayworth Close to pin #14 Buddy Ellison Close to pin #16 - from the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference Championship. The Lady Huskies have lost just one conference match this year and will clinch the title with a win over Alleghany on Monday. Ashe has already locked up the top playoff spot for the 2A teams in the split confer­ ence. Ashe will end the regu­ lar season with a home match against Wilkes Central on Wednesday and a road non-con­ ference game at rival Watauga on Thursday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 nha(i#civitasmedia.com Ashe's men's golf team will hit the links in regional action this Tuesday at the Country Club of Salisbury. Abel Warner will be the first Ashe golfer to tee off, set for 8:30 a.m. After that, Zach Lawrence will hit the tees at 8:38 a.m. 1 • •• • • • • • • ••••••• David Miller Long drive men Trey Scott Long drive ladies Mindy Wonsick C o r p o r a t e Tournament Sponsors: Mount Jefferson Family Medicine American Emergency Vehicles Hole Sponsors: Debe and John Ashby, Ashe Assisted Living, Ashe Memorial Hospital, Badger Funeral Home, Billy and Cathy Clark, Concorde Financial Resources, Costello, Hill and Company, Pete Yates, Dr. Walter and Jane Davis, Forrest Ridge Assisted Living, Gentiva Home Health, Sue Hampton, RN, High Country Medicine, CB and Kina Jone, Dr. Charles Jones, Lincare, Ken and Monica Lynn, Van and Elizabeth Lynn, Medi Home Health and Hospice, Mountain Advantage Tree and Landscape, Piedmont Rheumatology, Howell and Becky Pruett, Mark and Carol Scott, State Farm Insurance, United Health and hospice. Donors: West Jefferson Chevrolet, Jefferson Landing, McDonalds Special Thanks: Rozie Bolac, Billy and Cathy Clark, Jeff Dreyer, Dr. Pepper, Phillip Shephard and the staff of Mountain Aire Golf Club, The Jefferson Post, the Ashe Mountain Times, Brandon and Tracy Vannoy, WKSK and the many volunteers from the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. Photo by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Mac Church chases after a ball against West Wilkes. Next, up, Ethan Warner tees off af 8:4# ami. and1 Jacob Worley will start his I round off at 8:54 a.m. The final two ACHS golf­ ers are Caleb Carter and Brandon Badger. Carter will Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164or on Twitter t*NathanHam87 Photos courtesy of Zach Cofcurn | Wilkes Journal-Patriot Gareth Berry was seventh in the 1600-meter run. �PAGE 6 IVKSIUY, NIAY 6,2014 .1KFFKRSON P(>ST late winter weather doesn't hamper sales Local realtors sold more than 100 homes last month, the second time since 2008 they've surpassed that mark that eariv in the year. The sales came despite a month of heavy winter weath­ er, They could have been aided by a growing demand nation­ ally for vacation homes, which is hitting an eight-year high. There were 105 local homes worth $24.97 million sold in March, according to the High Country Multiple Listing Service, which records sales within Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. That's a four-month high, and a 9.4 percent increase over sales in March of last year. The median sold price also increased for the fourth Realtor® sales in March 150 100 2008 2009 straight month, to $190,000. That's an 18 percent increase since December, when it was $161,000. Since 2008, local realtors have sold an average of 83 homes in March. That span 2010 2011 2012 includes a high of 115 in March 2012, and a low of 59 sold in March 2000. For the year so far, 269 homes have been sold. That's an 11 percent increase from this time last year, and up 14.5 2013 2014 percent from the first three months of 2012. "We are optimistic that sales will continue to increase as our weather improves and more buyers come into our area," said Laurie Phillips, execu­ tive officer of High Country Association of Realtors. "We have a very large inventory to choose from and look forward to helping people achieve the dream of owning a home in our beautiful mountains." At the start of April there were just over 2,500 listings in the three-county area, up horn 2,328 in early February. The monthly READ Report, which tracks all real estate transactions in the High Country, is showing slight sales growth through the first three months of the year. It reported 563 units sold this year, up 3 percent from the 547 sold in that span in 2013. The total value is also up, $10234 million to $92.42 mil­ lion (11 percent). This was despite a soft March, when sales for the month were down 9 percent (206 from 226 last year). One of the driving forces behind the demand for High Country homes could be the vacation home market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released its 2014 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, which reported vaca­ tion-home sales increased 29.7 percent last year. Vacationhome sales accounted for 13 percent of all transactions, their highest market share since 2006. Forty-one percent of all vacation homes purchased were in the South. History Employment From Page 1 From Page 1 which have never been published, and showcases memories from days gone by," Erin Owens,marketing assistant for Arcadia, said. It's a great, interesting read for those both famil­ iar and unfamiliar with the town. Did you know that 580 WKSK's Jan Caddell once sported a beard and hosted visitors from China at the radio station's studio high atop Radio Hill? Did you know that mem- bers of the 1940 boy's basketball team at West Jefferson High School donned a set of uniforms one can only describe as "interesting" and perhaps, "less than flattering?" Thomas Contee "Tarn" Bowie, Pine Medley (described as a "wellknown local character), the late A.B. Weaver and members of some of West Jefferson's "first families" are featured prominently throughout the book. "The book showcases the expansion of this small town with a popular rail line to a tourist destina­ tion and retail center in the North Carolina moun­ tains," Owens said. Areas of the High Country are featured prom­ inently among Arcadia's Images of America series. Boone, Blowing Rock, Watauga County, Avery County, Beech Mountain and Little Switzerland are just a few of the areas chronicled through the his­ torical series. "Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places," Owens said. Those interested in buy­ ing the book may pre-order a copy at the ACHS website at www.ashehistoricalsociety.org, where it retails for $21.99. J. Fox. He also has a wide­ spread support network throughout the county, especially in his Ashe Lake community. Snyder hasn't allowed Parkinson's to slow him down and attributes his positive state of health and mind to his daily exercise regimen. Snyder lives in the Ashe Lake community with his wife, Judy. On April 12, Snyder's friends and neighbors gath­ ered along Nettle Knob Road in West Jefferson, at the intersection with N.C. 163, for the official dedication and initial clean-up of Snyder's Run, which is now part of the N.C. Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) Adopt-A-Highwny Program. Snyder's Run is dedicated to Snyder and named in his honor. "We choose to honor him for his perseverance no matter what...weather or health," a press release announcing the Adopt-AHighway project stated. "He is an inspiration to us all." Snyder's Run stretches from Nettle Knob Road to Taylor Ranch Road. The NCDOT AdoptA-Highway Program was established in 1988 and is administered by the NCDOT's Office of Beautification. Adopted roadways must be a mini­ mum of two miles, volun­ teers are required to per­ form roadside clean-up tasks at least four times per year and there's no fee associated with adopting a roadway. Alan Builuck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter Ifolbulluck Parkinson's From Page 1 system that affects move­ ment and worsens over time. Medication can con­ trol symptoms and slow its progress in most cases, but the disorder has no known cure. Snyder's not alone in his fight. Millions the world over have been affected with Parkinson's including Muhammad Ali, the Rev. Billy Graham and Michael Sign up for FREE It's the First Step to Driving Customers to Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Alan Builuck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter Oalbulluck Simple. Affordable. Effective. including the potential of Todd and the potential of Watauga County moving water and sewer to the Deep Gap area to promote indus­ trial growth near the Ashe and Watauga border. Yeariek said having avail­ able buildings complete with water and sewer is among the most important items when it comes to potential employers into a county or region. "Not only do (employers) look at (bringing jobs) that way. but they also look to see how you fit geographically with your neighbors," he said. Stumb and Yeariek said that most flat areas of the county where water and sewer could be entered tohelp provide that incentive were in Jefferson and West Jefferson, where most of the largest employers are already located. The one exception was United ChemiCon, which has its own water and sewer facility. In addition, companies look more for incentives and if there is a workforce meets the skill set they are seeking. For instance, Yeariek said a coal company wouldn't come to North Carolina, because there is no coal in the area. Also, Yeariek said employ­ ers don't specifically look at county lines as much as they look at regions. Board member Arvil Scott gave the example of having a workforce familiar with the skiff sets used at Leviton helped attract GE to Ashe County. "What (GE) was looking for, they wanted the numbers of technically-trained skill sets in Ashe County," he said. Also, according to Yeariek, employers are also looking at social Issues when it comes to entering a new area. For instance, how important recy­ cling is in a spedfic area or trying to avoid areas known for having pollution problems due to fear of taking a public­ ity hit. "They are very conscien­ tious of all of these items," he said. "They like to see that your schools are doing wefl. They like to see that a com­ munity college is there. They like to see that everything in the county is one happy, coherent package." Board Chair Gene Hafer asked if Ashe County was doing anything in terms of having a list available of the skill sets in the county that can be provided to potential employers. "That falls into economic development and there will soon be a jierson there to assemble the data," Stumb said. Yeariek said he estimates the County of Ashe will have a new economic development director by August of 2014. "It's getting caught up between starting on our bud­ get soon and we are adver­ tising for it now, but we probably won't really get to look at who's applying until June," Yeariek said. "We hope to have somebody hired and somebody in place by August environment of healthcare. Gambill wanted his trust­ ees to be part of the solution. Under his leadership, the hos­ pital received many accolades including: The Most Wired Hirspital in 2012, Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in 2013 and Rural Hospital of the Year in 2006. He also recognized the hos­ pital needed to make a change and partner with a large hospi­ tal system in order to ensure thai the only hospital in Ashe County would be viable for the future. He guided th community, board of trustee and employees into a managt ment agreement with Novar Health. This was no small feat a the previous managemon company had been associate with the hospital for 31 yean There was considerable oppc sition to make a change, bu because of Gambill's leadei ship ability and his dedicatio: to his community hospita AMH partnered with Novar in August 2013, 1." Hafer asked if the Planning Board would be working in conjunction with the econom­ ic development director, to which Yeariek said yes. Ashe County's main employers are: the Ashe Board of Education, AEV, County of Ashe and Ashe Memorial Hospital. WH Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164or on Twitter ©MPetty Gambill From Page 1 {Easy to Set Up! Upgrades Available! • Need a website for your business? • Want to sell your products online? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! Stop 1 - Log on to jeffersonpost.com and click on "Businesses" Stop 2 - Search for your business using the search bar. Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to view your listing. Then select "Is this your business'' Claim it!" Step 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." JEFFERSONPOST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post For more information, email cclark@jeffersonpostcom or call 846-7164 Gambill has been a strong voice in the community, rein­ forcing the need to support its local hospital. He has worked diligently with AMHs man­ agement group to improve the hospital's perception and financial position. He feh very strongly about the board being more than a group that met monthly and voted on the items presented at that time; instead, he felt the board needed to be proac­ tive in helping the hospital navigate through the changing �JEFFERSON POST PACK 7 TUESDAY, MAY 6,2014 COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS CALENDAR May 6-31 The May Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a book that matches something on the board. Enter "mystery finding" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Bead Launch in the park on May 31. May 6 l(k30 aan. Mum's the Word at the Ashe County public Library. Bring your mum to our tea party. Celebrating the mothers in our lives with stories, crafts, and so on. This event is geared towards 4 and 5 year old children. May 7 12 pun. Joint Extension and Community Association Meeting: Ashe Memorial Hospital Tour. The meeting will be held in the Ashe Memorial Hospital Cafeteria for lunch. The tour will follow at 1p.m. May 8 4 p.m. Stained Glass at the Ashe County Public Library. This event is geared towards 6 to 9 year old chil­ dren. Learn how stained glass windows are made and then create your own paper 'stained glass' designs to decorate your own windows at home. This will be the final Afternoon Adventures until the foil. 5-8 p.m. Westwood Night. Wfestwood Elementary School and McDonalds are teaming up to host a Westwixxl night. A portion erf the proceeds will go directly back to Westwood to benefit the teachers and students. Please come out, supjxjrt and see your teacher work at McDonalds. 7 p.m. Ashe Bee Keepers Meeting will be held in the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room. For mom information, call 336-8465850. May 9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Melanoma and Skin Cancer Screening spon­ sored by Boone Dermatology and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System will be held at Boone Dermatology. The screenings are done on a first canes, first serve basis. No appointment is necessary. The physicians and staff of Boone Dermatology will pro­ vide a full body check or spot check suspicious areas. For more information, call Boone Dermatology at 828-264-4553. 8:30 p.m. Night Hike. Meet at the New River State l'ark. Wagoner Access for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while on an approxi­ mately 1.5 mile hike that will hike place on easy to moder­ ate trails. Come join the fun but don't forget your sturdy shoes and flashlight. May 10 8 a.m. - 1 pjn. Mother's Day Gift. Bring your young ones to the Ashe County Farmers' Market and let them inake their own Mothers Day gift for free. They can select and pot a beautiful little plant to take home to mom. This event is sponsored by the Ashe County Garden Club. 8 aan. - 3 pjn. Annual Trout Rodeo sponsored by the Hind Mountain Fire and Rescue Department will be held rain or shine. Come out and have a fun filled day fish­ ing with the family. No fishing license will be required. There will be lots of food, an air walk f°r the kids, and a horseshoe and beanbag toss contest. All proceeds wfll benefit the Rind Mountain Fire Department, ror more information, call 'onya Denny 336-385-9118. 10 ajn. Learn to Crochet with the 2014 Afghan Project at the Ashe County Public Library. Work square-bys9uare this year to create a magnificent afghan. (materi­ als provided) 10 a.m. Forest Management. Meet at the New River State Park 221 Access Visitor Center for a presentation and discussion about private land ownership and the opportunities respon­ sibilities of managing your personal property. Topics of discussion will include: Should 1 log my property? If so how? And, is logging a good way to make money from your for­ ested property? Come ready to learn how you can manage your own private woodlands while making money and pro­ tecting the environment. 1 LEGALS _____LEGAU>______ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-E-27 EXECUTOR S NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors of the Estate of Nancy Fletcher, deceased ot West Jefferson. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Nancy Fletcher TO PRESENI them to the under­ signed on or before July 28, 2014 or this notice will be place in bar of their recovery All persons, firms, and corpor­ ations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate us the 24th day of April. 2014 Sandra K Shanaman 218 South Glengarry Road Bloomfield Hills. Ml 28301 Sherry A. Parsons 2266 Fenia Troy. Ml 48086 Published 4.29.14/5.6.14/5 13.14/5.20.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 15 April. 2014 as Administrator of the estate of Jack Krider. late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to noitify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present the same to the under­ signed, on or before the 21st day of July. 2014, or this No­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All persons, firms and corporations In­ debted to said estate are re­ quested to make immediate paymer to the undersigned. mt This 22i day of August, 2014 Is 22nd John B "Jak" Reeves Administrator of the Estate REEVES LAW FIRMS. PLLC P O Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 4.22.14/4 29.14/5.6.14/5.13.14 14 SP 10 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROUNA, ASHE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Shannon Lipford and Karen R Lipford to Shapiro & Kretsman. Trustee(s). which was dated April 10. 2003 and recorded on Apnl 15, 2003 in Book 292 at Page 362. Ashe County Re­ gistry. North Carolina Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina. LLC. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on May 14,2014 at 10 OOAM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County. North Carolina, to wit: Lots 14 and 15 as shown on a plat of Hidden Valley, of re­ cord in the Ashe County Pub­ lic Registry in Plat Book 5, at Page 372 and 373, to which recorded plat reference Is hereby made for a metes and bounds legal desenption of said lot This conveyance is made sub­ ject to all of the restnetions. covenants and affirmative ob­ ligations set forth in a declara­ tion of a Restriction Agree ment tor this subdivision, which is of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 193, at pages 1819-1821, to which re­ corded instrument reference is hereby made lor specific recit­ al of said restrictions, coven­ ants and affirmative obliga­ tions. There will also be reserved un­ to the sellers, their heirs and assigns, perpetual easements LEGALS LEGALS to obtain water from each welt located on the above de­ scribed lots together with the right to enter upon the same lor the purpose of inspecting, maintaining and repairing each wen and for the purpose of in9t*ng inspecting, maintain­ ing, repairing and replacing w9| lines leading from the same to other lands of the selie%; provided, however, that no more than 3 residences shall be served by the well on Lot 14 and no more than 4 res­ idences shall be served by the wen on Lot 15; and provided further thai other users of wa­ ter from each well shall pay to the owner of the residence providing eieflpicity to operate the pump for each wed a monthly sum as may hereafter be established by Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corpora­ tion. and provided further that all users of water from each well and water system shall share equally m all other costs of maintenance and upkeep for each well and water system offered for sale. This sale is made subject to a| prior liens unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way. deeds of release and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record To the best of the knowledge and beie' of the undersigned the current own­ ers) of the property a/are Shannon Eugene Lipford Save and except any releases, deeds ol release or prior con­ veyances of record Said properly Is common nly known as 281 Hidden Va Ridge Road, Fleetwood 28626 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCOS 7A-308(a)(1) A cash deposit (no personal checks) ol five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750 00). whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid penod. all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. 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LLC Removals - Limb Ups Storm Damage View Enhancements Pruning Clearing Projects - Firewood Thomas Reed - Owner Phone 336-246-3434 Fully Insured Property Equipped Government & Ferderal DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This position will work in a col­ laborative manner with various economic sectors, including having responsibility for entre­ preneur development The Dir­ ector of Economic Develop­ ment reports to the County Manager and works with a 16member commissioner-appoin­ ted advisory Economic Devel­ opment Commission. The posi­ tion requires a degree in busi­ ness. marketing, public admin­ istration or similar expenence The candidate will be a selfmotivated professional and a regional thinker, and must have strong public relations and written/verbal communica­ tion skills Beginning salary ap­ proximately $54,252 depend­ ing on experience and qualific­ ations. Excellent benefit pack­ age included EOE/AAE Drug screening and cnminal back­ ground check required Sub­ mit letter of application with re­ sume. which includes salary history and work references, to the Employment Security Com­ mission. 626 Ashe Central School Road. Jefferson NC 28640 before May 30. 2014 with potential employment to begin August 1. 2014 Position will remain open until filled Ap­ plicants' information will re­ main confidential Saka / Businrst Dtvtlopmrnt —MULTIMEDIA SALES— The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both print and online products to local businesses. Will handle an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. Must have prior sales experience, excellent computer Stills, internet savvy, dependable vehicle, dean dnving record, valid driver's license and auto insurance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. 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NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 Lawn Service ponying poleetal www can 2 YEARS Of SAVINGS! tf the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy o» the purchaser is the return of the deposit Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to. the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee. in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can mv« up to 75% when you fill your An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G S. 45-21 29 in favor rf the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1. 2007. may. after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days wntten notice to the landlord The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination Land For Sa, 19+ acres on the Soup Fork ot F the New River with 30l ti or river frontage in NC $160,000 Can 2258 or 336-857-; FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info 888-928-2362 �-HIBHAY, MAY 6\2014 PAISK H JEFFERSON POST Members of the crowd wave mW- American flags during theNational Day of Prayer outside the Ashe Courrty Courthouse on Thursday. May L Leviton donates 385 pounds of food to Ashe Outreach THE PARENT CORNER Do you find yourself dealing with tantrums? Those moments of your child screaming, crying, stamping their feet, and even holding their breath can be very frus­ trating. Here are some posi­ tive parenting tips to help you prevent and manage tantrums: • Have a routine for your child and try to stick to it. If there are going to be changes, talk to your child so they know what to expect. • If your child is two years old or under, try ignoring the tantrums. As soon as the tantrum stops and your child is quiet and behaving well, give them praise for their good behavior. • For older toddlers, calmly tell your child what you would like them to stop doing and what you want them to do. Example: "Sally, stop screaming and talk to me in a nice voice." Use timeout if the tan­ trum continues. These are just a few tips from Triple P, Positive Parenting Program. For more information or to be connected to a Triple P provider, please call Missy Cruey at Ashe County Partnership for Children 336-982-4588 Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Levfton Manufacturing sponsored the "Second Annual Food Drive" for all their U.S. locations East facilities raised 2J57 pounds of food vs. West facilities raisingi972 pounds totaling more than two tons. The West Jefferson facility donated 385 pounds of food to Ashe Outreach. Pictured front to back and left to right are Brenda Osborne, Linda Fanner, Carol Pugh, Debbie Woods. Tony Bare, Robert Miller. Wayne Huffman, Rob Brooks (Ashe Outreach), Patsy Coe. Benny Coe. Thomas Parker, and Jeny Beach. The race is on @ www.jeffersonpost.com Show off your Racing l \ knowledge & Sprint I to the Cup for I great prizes! hatnK AMr Cnxm, Cwraru ndi IMS Better Homes Furniture Co. i • o r Z 5271 Main | North Wilkesboro 336838-2061 ww* bettertumiture.com *v tk. dUffc THE HIGH COUNTITrS TIRE STORE iwvw.wjchevy.nct � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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COIN 1 Y. NORTH CAKOI J\A SINI F". Vol 89, lame 87 § l i t jiS&MORE SCNIORS •1.00 FRIDAY. MAY 9.2014 Open cany weapons banned in county parks By Wil Petty ipetty0civitasmedia.com In a 4-1 vote on Monday, May 5. the Ashe County Board of Commissioners banned unconcealed, or open carry, weapons on all Ashe County Parks and Recreation facilities. Commissioner Judy Porter Poe made the motion, which was passed by her and Commissioners Larry Rhodes, William Sands and Gary Roark. Commissioner Gerald Price opposed the motion. Unconcealed weapons were already not allowed within 100 yards of ath­ letic fields, refreshment stands and other parts of the park properties. The motion expanded the law to include all park proper­ ties. County Attorney John Kilby said open carry would still have to be allowed for law enforce­ ment and others whom are granted that permis­ sion by North Carolina statutes. "There would be no open carry anywhere in the park, no matter if it was a playground or open field," Poe said. After making the motion, Rhodes then asked how that motion differs from the previous­ ly-passed motion. County Parks and Recreation Director Scott Turnmyre then spoke sug­ gesting that the motion Poe made was not neces­ sary. If we consider a disc golf course as an athletic facility and the proximity of our playgrounds and athletic fields within the park, there is absolutely nowhere just based on the ordinance we current­ ly have, that you could carry in the park," he said. "About 80 percent of the park is covered by that disc golf course and we have All-Star field almost at the geographic center of the park." Poe clarified that her motion was no open carry in any of the parks. Roark then asked Kilby if this passed, would it affect the rights of prop­ erty owners who reside near the parks, to which Kilby said no. "The ordinance can only apply to the bound­ aries of the park," Kilby said. "We don't have any authority to regulate out­ side the boundaries of the park." Building up to the vote In April 2014, the com­ missioners asked Kilby to present to them in May a clarification of the county's current gun ordi­ nance after an attempt to modify the ordinance failed in January 2014. At the Jan. 21, 2014, meeting of the board, the commissioners, in a 3-2 vote, rejected a motion which would have banned all firearms on athletic fields and certain other facilities including the gymnasium at Family Central, entrance areas, restrooms, concession areas and sidelines. Sands and Rhodes voted for the ordinance while Poe, Price and Roark voted against. "Given the new law, it was my opinion that ours was considerably more strict than was allowed under the state law," Kilby said, refer- Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners discuss the county's gun policy in the county's parks and recreation facilities. Pictured are (from right) Judy Porter Poe. Gerald Price, Gary Roark. William Sands and Larry Rhodes. encing changes last year in the state legislature's gun laws. "My opinion at the time was, and still is, that the new state law basically had the effect Governor's Award winners honored at special breakfast of nullifying the part of our ordinance concerning the carrying of concealed weapons." Kilby said that as the See PARKS |8 Commissioners reject whistle blower policy in 3-2 vote By Wil Petty jpetty#civitasmedia.com By Wil Petty Ashe County Commissioners and other members of the communi­ ty gathered at jpeltyfcivitasniedu.com 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 5 to houoi iU> recipients the Governor's Volunteer Service Award. "There's 27,500 people or so in Ashe County and what we have here today are the people who won the Governor's Awards," said Sam Yearick, coun­ ty manager for Ashe. "I have a friend who said the cream always floats to the top, and this is the cream of the county. I appreciate everything that everybody does." According to the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, the Governor's Volunteer Service Award honors "the true spirit of volun­ teerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service." Honored at the cer­ emony were: Betty Ball, Peak Creek Ruritan Club, C&C Dairy, Jan Caddell, Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Ladies' Circle, Terry Kimmer, Kena Patrick and Lynn Robinson. The recipients received an award, lapel and a letter of recogni­ tion from North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. The letter from McCrory read that volun­ teers help make the com­ munity a better place and the state appreciates the efforts of volunteers. "The people here go above and beyond what is WH Petty |Jefferson Post Candidates from different races, current commissioners and their familiesgather around video monitors in the Ashe County Courthouse to see the results of the Ashe County primary elections on Tuesday. May 6. Incumbents Poe and Priee fail to move on to general election Low voter turnout for Ashe County primary elections By Wil Petty Ipettyfrivitasmedia com No matter what happens in the November elec­ tions, two new seats will be filled on the Ashe County Board of Commissioners, following the primary on Tuesday, May 6. Incumbents Judy Porter Poe and Gerald Price placed No. 6 and No. 7 in the Republican primary, knocking the two out of contention. Third incum­ bent William Sands had the highest number of votes in the Republican Primary, followed by Brien 'Bruno' Richardson and Jeff Rose. In the Democratic Primary, Richard Blackburn had the highest number of votes, followed by Cabot Hamilton and Dan McMillan. In the other major county race, the Republican primary for Ashe County Sheriff, Tim Winters received 974 votes while Chris Welch received 763 votes. Elections in Ashe County ended at 7:30 p.m. and votes started coming in shortly after. Turnout for the elections was low, with a voter turnout of 20.33 percent, according to the Ashe County Board of Elections director John Shepherd. The highest volume of ballots came from one- stop (early) voting, Jefferson and West Jefferson precincts. The lowest number of votes came from the Hurricane and Pond Mountain precincts. Still, early voting was below average, according to Deputy Director Devon Houck. "This was a slow year, we were down between 200 to 300 (voters) from where we have been in previous primaries, (for early voting)," she said. In addition, the Board used new laptops for this election for registration. In prior elections, the Board of Elections has used polling books to find the resident locations. "The laptops were for registration," Houck said. "When a voter came in to vote, (voters) would give their name and address and (poll workers) would look up the information on the computer and print out their ballot." Houck said poll workers seemed very happy with the way the product turned out. Backups were in place in case the system did fall. There are 18,494 registered voters in the county and 3,759 ballots were cast during the primary election. According to the data provided by the BOE, 58.82 percent of ballots cast were Republican See ELECTION |7 A proposed whistle blower policy was reject­ ed by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners in a 3-2 vote during its regularly scheduled meet­ ing Monday, May 5. Commissioners Larry Rhodes and William Sands voted for the measure, while Gary Roark, Gerald Price and Judy Porter Poe dissented. The proposed policy was developed to help the Ashe County Sheriff's Department receive grant money from the state, according to Patty Gambill, emergency management coordinator for the county. "It's a pretty straight forward policy," she said. "It follows along with the federal whistle blower policy and it basically protects employees who report serious safety vio­ lations or violations of local, state and federal law." Gambill said last fall, Grady Price, with the See POLICY I 8 Wil Petty| Jefferson Post Patty GambHL emergency man­ agement coordinator for Ashe County, talks about the proposed whistle blower policy during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday. May 5. See BREAKFAST |8 By Alan Bulluck abuHuckfcivitasmedia com Education, in particu­ lar teacher salaries and Common Core, will be at the top of the agenda when the N.C. General Assembly convenes for its short session later this month. Both issues have a sig­ nificant impact on Ashe County educators, stu­ dents and their families. On April 24, a legisla­ tive study committee met File Photo|Jefferson Post in Raleigh and proposed a Ashe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden supports an bill that would ultimately across the board pay increase for teachers and the Common Core eliminate Common Core standards for educators. standards from the state's ublic schools curriculum y 2015. The proposed measure would create a 17-person Academic Standards Review Commission to revise the state's education stan­ dards, likely eliminating Common Core from the public schools curricu­ lum. Last weekend, a panel of legislators met at N.C. State University's McKimmon Center in Raleigh and discussed methods of increas­ ing teacher salaries and whether or not to do away with Common Core. Ashe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden is a strong propo­ nent of increasing teacher salaries, but opposes the legislature's move to elim­ inate Common Core from North Carolina's public schools. "Our teachers deserve a pay increase across the board, beginning and vet­ eran teachers," Holden said. The base pay for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and less than five years of teaching experi­ ence in North Carolina is $30,800. That figure doesn't include supple­ ments, which are award­ ed with money from individual counties and based on factors such as geographic location, mar­ ket conditions and demo­ graphics. North Carolina teach­ ers are among the low­ est paid in the U.S. The state currently ranks 46th in the nation for teacher salaries, surpassing only Mississippi and West Virginia in the Southeast, according to the National Education Association. Senator Josh Stein. D-Wake, told the panel at NCSU he expects See ACS | 7 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, MAY 9,2014 JEFFERSON POST District court news The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held May 1, with the honorable David V. Byrd pre­ siding. The following decisions were handed down by the court: Shirley Barnett-Osborne: (M) misdemeanor larceny (P) guilty (J) PJC 24 hours CWS, pay CC, cannot be on any Walmart property. Deanna Billings: (M) misdemeanor larceny (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised proba­ tion, 48 hours CWS, stay away from all Walmart prop­ erties. CC. Mariah Bowers: (M) misdemeanor larceny — 2 counts (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 4 weekends in ACJ at direc­ tion of police,18 months supervised probation, CC. John Paul CaudUL (M) assault on a female (P) no contest (J) guilty. 150 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months supervised proba­ tion, stay away from victim unless there is permission in Andrea Dawn" Sheets: (M) shoplifting concealment good* (P) guilty (J) guilty. 15 days ACJ, 12 months supervised probation, 24 hours CWS, CC. Cant be on property of WaLMart. Felicia Ann Ward: (F) obtain property under false pretense — 6 counts. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 8 to 19 months N.C. DAC, DART treatment, restitution. Dale Patrick Yeoman: (T) driving while licence revoked (J) guilty. 120 days active. Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) misdemeanor, (T) traf­ fic violation; © infraction; Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ The Town of West Jefferson wastewater treatment facility is located on Clearwater Dr. West Jefferson. ued; 90-96: 1st offense con­ ditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; a pawn shop in Raleigh, $600, a mower deck val­ DAC: Division of Adult adding that new locks had ued at $400, two gas Corrections; CRY: confine­ been placed on all the cans and copper valued ment in response to viola­ gates and storage facili­ at $30, were stolen from tion; CWS: community work By Cliff Clark ties at the plant since the the plant. service; CC: pay court costs; cc!ark@civrtasmed»a.com theft. Price said the truck cons.: charges consolidated According to West Thieves cut the lock was found by officer^ Jefferson Town Manager on a gate at the West Brantley Price, one of the with the Butner Police Jefferson Wastewater Department on April Treatment on Clearwater plant's employees arrived There were several brush assited in combating the Drive and made off with at work at approximately 27, and that two town fires that burned through­ large brush fire. thousands of dollars of 5:30 a.m. on April 21, and employees were sent out Ashe County on Sunday, Reedy said commu­ tools, and a 2005 Ford noticed the plant's gate there to bring it back, but none were comparable nity volunteers Jamie F-150 truck in the early was open and the Ford believing it would need to in size and scope to the F-150 was not at the facil­ be towed. Richardson, Mark Rupard. morning hours of April Lansing fire. ity. The employee, said "It was fine," said Price 21, 2014. According to the National Jennifer Hart and Randy That information was Price, believed another about the condition of Miller also helped in bat­ Weather Service, the maxi­ part of the discussion employee was using the the truck, adding it only mum sustained wind speed tling the fire. Several drove at the meeting of the truck. in Lansing on Sunday was all-terrain vehicles to shuttle West Jefferson Board of However, a few min­ needed gas to be driven 29 mph with recorded gusts firefighters to and from the Aldermen on Monday utes later, the employee back to West Jefferson, as high as 40 mph. night after Public Works believed to have the truck where it is back in use. blaze. While the three pumps For May 4, the NCFS The Watauga Chapter of Director Charles Call's arrived at work. That's reported 20 wildfires burned when, said Price, the stolen are believed to be concluded this monthly 126 acres across North the American Red Cross, update. two noticed the entrance at a pawn shop in Raleigh, Phoenix Baptist Church and Carolina, far more than the "You put a bigger gate's locks had been cut the rest of the stolen 13 wildfires that burned 8 Anne and Kenneth Clark all lock on the weed eater and realized the truck equipment has yet to be provided necessary assis­ door?" asked Alderman may have been stolen. acres the day before. recovered, said Price. Lansing VFD, tance to those at the scene. Steven Shoemaker, which The West Jefferson Police He added, that he Warrensville Volunteer Fire "The Lansing Volunteer drew light laughter from Department was called. believes two individuals and Rescue, Pond Mountain Fire Department would like the aldermen and town In addition to the Ford may have been arrested in Fire Department, New to extend a huge thank you employees at the meeting. F-150, valued at $18,500, Raleigh on Monday, May River Volunteer Fire and Call answered saying $600 of Craftsmen tools, Rescue, Creaton / Volunteer to all those who assisted the truck had be>en recov-n •a $200 air compressors 5,„jbut. referred, to W.J. Firei Depajnfaeot,) Laurel ered and that he .believed .three iweed trimmer* val­ Police Chief Jeff Rose for t. Springs Volunteer Fire* three of the pumps sto­ ued at $600, the three arty "additional informa­ Department and the North Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) len had been located at water pumps valued at tion. Carolina Forest Service all 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. advance. CC. Randall. Scott Combs: (T) driving while impaired (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ sus­ pended sentence, 24 months supervised probation, 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. (T) exceeding safe speed (J) guilty. $50 phis CC Michael C. Harrington: (F) larceny after breaking and entering, (F) breaking and entering, (M) misde­ meanor larceny (P) no con­ test (J) guilty. 7-18 months N.C. DAC suspended sen­ tence. 21 days active and 15 weekends in ACJ. 24 months supervised probation. Restitution of $318, CC. Michael Lee Jones: (M) fraud disposal of mortgage property (P) no contest (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ, 24 months supervised proation. James H. Lewdlyn: (M) worthless check simple (P) no contest (J) guilty. Restitution of $330. Alex C. Ramirez- (M) misdemeanor larceny, (M) possession of malt beverage or unfortified wine by person age 19-20 — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 120 days active. Thieves boost W.J. town truck, tools from treatment plant Ford F-150 recovered undamaged in Butner Lansing brush fire burns 80 acres of land By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civltasmedia.com High winds and dry con­ ditions are to blame for a brush fire that burned 80 acres of land in Lansing on Sunday, May 4. Shortly after noon, a brush fire grew out of con­ trol across from 1772 Big Windfall Road in Lansing. According to Ellen Reedy of the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD), it took 54 personnel rep­ resenting seven agencies a total of 10 hours to contain the fire. "The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) approximated the fire encompassed 80 acres of forest," R^edy said. "It wa§ an efxttem^ difficult fire t6 fight because of the prevail­ ing winds and topography along the ridge lines." Lansing hires new town clerk By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Town of Lansing has hired Marcy Little as town clerk for the com­ munity. "I look forward to helping administrative­ ly," she said. "I know the Town of Lansing, the people of Lansing are trying to bring their town up and are trying to make chang­ es, especially with the park grant, they're try­ ing to make upgrades. I feel that I have a lot of Wil Petty |Jefferson Post The town of Lansing has selected Marcy Little to take on the position of town clerk. Little started on Monday, May 5. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB is seeking an experienced Medical Records Director Candidates must have experience with medi­ cal records management as well as a working knowledge of medical terminology, must be capable of working in a team setting, be detail oriented and keep resident's medical records in neat and detailed order. 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Higher speeds limited to fiber-served areas only Offer good through June 30.2014 .« L ^£21. 00689108 skills administratively to help them with the new things that are coming." Little, born in Illinois, moved to Ashe County when she was 13. Little graduated from Ashe Central High School and Wilkes Community College. Previously, Little was a legal assistant at the attorney's office of Grady Lonon in Jefferson. Little lives in the Crumpler commu­ nity. Little said she appreci­ ates the opportunity to be the Town Clerk. For the time being, the hours at Lansing Town Hall will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER" PEARL R. BARE yOn June 12,2013, God looked down and said, "I need another angel. I will lake A ou to your heavenly home where you can walk again and enjoy the beautiful fiovjers. /This is my first Mother's Day without you. When I gave you flowers on this day, you would smile and say, "How pretty." How I miss that smile! You were the best mother a child could have When you took your last breath, you didn't go alone...a part of me went with you. It's not the same without you here, but I have special memories that I will cherish until I see you again. Mama, I love and miss you so much. Your daughter, Gladys Tbylor u. -A* JW a v*. Jv? jV JW A ae »• A : .• y*r * - I �JEFFERSON POST School board recognizes 2014 endowment grant recipients ACS Endowment Fund board awards SIOK in grants By Alan Bulluck abullucktkivitismedia com Some teachers' class­ rooms in Ashe County Schools are getting a financial pick-me-up from grant money provided by the ACS Endowment Fund. The board of education officially recognized the 2014 endowment grant recipients at the board's regular meeting on Monday, May 5. This year, the endow­ ment board awarded approximately $10,020 to 12 recipients from all five schools in the district. That's up from last year when the board awarded approximately $8,400 to 11 grant recipients. Endowment board members Ed Baker and Ellie Perzel were on hand to present awards to the grant recipients. "Since the endowment fund was established, $60,000 has been con­ tributed to Ashe County educators," Baker said. "I think that's a remark­ able amount of money. It's (the money) used to create innovation in our classrooms and encour­ age teachers to come up with good ideas that otherwise would not be funded (from traditional sources)." Ashe School County High A total of $1,630 was awarded to Olivia Jenkins for "Blood Pressure Simulation Training Equipment" and Linda Bennett for "Kitchen Upgrade and Remodeling." Ashe County Middle School A total of $1,424 was awarded to Danny Eldreth and Janis Harless for "Graphic Science: Using Comics to Enhance Learning" and Jessica Yearick for "Future Ready Technology Classroom." Blue Ridge Elementary A total of $2,307 was awarded to Rachel Nave for "Ukuleles in the Classroom: The Exciting Method for Every Child," Emily Roten for "With the Click of a Mouse" and Tonya Blevins for "Math is 'Versatile.'" Mountain View Elementary A total of $1,983 was awarded to Barbara Heufel, Kristi Booker, Lori Hensley and Debbie Newton for "'LEGO' Math Challenges" and Robin Nethery, Chelsea Clanton, Misty Prichard and Kelly Mullis for "Code to Freedom - An Underground Railroad Journey." Westwood Elementary A total of $2,676 was awarded to Mary Greene for "Tour the World with Music," Michelle Blevins and Amanda Bloomer for "Time to Talk Tots" and Jessica Greer and Charlene Goodman for "Learning on Fire." The grant awards com­ mittee consists of six endowment board mem­ bers who select recipients based upon the following sets of criteria: • Does the project pro­ vide significant, ongoing benefits to a large number of students? • Does it contain a set of clearly defined goals and objectives? • Will it help to satisfy unmet needs and can it be easily replicated? • Does it include an effective implementation plan and evacuation plan? • Will it offer a creative and innovative learning experience for the stu­ dents? The endowment fund is a nonprofit organization that enables and supports new approaches to learn­ ing that aren't typically supported through local, state and federal funding. The board raises most of its money through charity events and fundraisers, such as its annual golf tournament. Since 2003, the Endowment board has given out approximately $60,488. Ih other board-related business: • Board member Dr. Lee Beckworth, on behalf of the board, pre­ sented 2014 Ashe County Spelling Bee Champion and Blue Ridge fifth grad­ er Damien Joyner with a championship trophy. • Michelle Reedy, direc­ tor of North Carolina's Farm Bureau Federation for Ag in the Classroom, gave the board a pre­ sentation on the Ag in the Classroom program, which is designed to pro­ vide teachers with materi­ als about the sources of students food and fiber and the importance of agriculture to the state and local economy. • The board recog­ nized Mountain View Elementary for hav­ ing earned "School of Distinction" status from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the third consecutive year. In order for a school to earn 'dis­ tinction' status, 80 to 90 percent of students must perform at or above grade level on state EOG tests. The next regular meet­ ing of the board is sched­ uled to take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 2 at the Central Office Annex in Jefferson. PAGE 3 FRIDAY, MAY 9,2014 OBITUARIES MELISSA ANN BLANKENSHIP HAMM Mrs. Melissa Ann Blankenship Hamm of Lansing died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She was 37. Mrs. Hamm was born on Nov. 24, 1976, in Pike County, Kentucky. She grew up in West Virginia, later moving to Siler City. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her father, Troy Thomas Blankenship. Mrs. Hamm worked at Jefferson Apparel, Vannoy Construction and as a CNA with home health care. She was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. Melissa was a devoted wife and mother. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was always positive, hope­ ful and loving during her eight-year battle with can­ cer. Mrs. Hamm is survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Alan Hamm; two daughters, Gabrielle Mari Hamm and Vanessa Lea Hamm, both of the home; her mother and stepfather, Melda Luzell and Jeffery Glen Fraley of Ashe County; two brothers, David Thomas Kennedy of Siler City and Samuel Joseph Blankenship of Ashe County; one sis­ ter, Christy Lea Adams of North Wilkesboro; two half brothers, Troy Thomas Blankenship and Dylan Nathaniel Blankenship, both of Siler City; one half-sister, Rachel Dawn Blankenship of Siler City; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10. 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. J.B. Hamm, Rev. Russell Sheets, and Rev. Tim Hamm. Burial will follow in the Davis & Ham Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel or friends may also visit at the home on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. Flowers will be appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Hamm's arrangements. ROGER ALLEN GOSS Mr. Roger Allen Goss of Newton died on Tuesday May 6,2014, at his residence. He was 50. Mr. Goss was born on Feb. 26, 1964, in Ashe County to Charles Edward and Madeline Nola Miller Goss. Mr. Goss was employed for 30 years at Conover Machine and Design. Mr. Goss is survived by his wife, Sharon Huffman Goss of Newton; sister Norma Ruth Goss of Jefferson; brother, Ken Goss and wife, Tonya of North Wilkesboro; and a nephew, Logan Charles Goss. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Badgers Funeral Home in West Jefferson. A graveside ser­ vice will follow at the Goss Family Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made online at www. hickoryfh.com or www. badgerfuneralhome.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrange­ ments, along with Badger Funeral Home. f HOWARD JUNIOR HAM Mr. Howard Junior Kristy Ham and Kimber Ham of Fleetwood died Ham; and several nieces on Friday, May 2, 2014, and nephews. at the Glenbridge Funeral serHealth & Rehab vices were held Center in Boone. on Monday, May He was 77. Mr. Ham was 5, 2014, at the born on April 1, Badger Funeral 1937, in Ashe Home Chapel County to James by Minister Roy and Gertrude Danny Miller Ham. Mr. Ham was and Rev. Julian preceded in death Owen. Burial followed in by his parents and son Pennington Cemetery. Junior Ham. The family received Mr. Ham was a member friends on Monday, May of Apple Grove Baptist Church. He worked for 5, 2014 at Badger Funeral Thomasville Furniture for Home Chapel. 34 years. Howard enjoyed Memorials may be made gardening, fishing, camp­ to, Apple Grove Baptist munity, the Partnership not ing and woodworking. Mr. Ham is survived by Church, c/o Pam Taylor, only planted a pinwheel gar­ his wife, Zelda Ann Farmer Big Horse Creek Road, den but offers programs for families and their children. Ham; son, Toby Ham and Lansing, NC 28643. wife Tara of Fleetwood; Those programs include: Words of comfort and • A Safe Home for daughter, Peggy Blevins remembrance may be Everyone provides support of Newland; daughter viewed or sent to the fam­ to victims of domestic vio­ in-law, Judy Ham; four sisters, Madeline Roop ily through our website at lence. Victims and their chil­ dren are provided services of Lansing, Kathleen www.badgerfuneralhome. including counseling, sup­ Downer of Pennsylvania, com. Willdman of port group, and safe shelter. Voilet Badger Funeral Home • Child Care and Family Tennessee, and Geraldine Zeglar of Pennsylvania; was entrusted with Mr. Resource provides a parent granddaughters, Ham's arrangements. resource room along with two special play groups and pro­ grams for parents and their children to enjoy in the com­ munity playroom. • Child Care Health MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Consultant serves as a resource to parents, Have the following positions available daily those who have dren enrolled in a licensed child care center or home 2nd shift and 3rd shift CNA'S to help identify health and Fulltime and partime shifts available development issues. Giving parents referral information and ensuring that every We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits child has a medical home. • Triple P - Positive Come Join Our Winning Team Parenting Program provides all parents with an opportu­ nity to connect with a Triple Interested persons may apply in person P provider who can help them with challenges they 540 Waugh Street are facing. To learn more about Child Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Abuse Prevention Month Phone (336) 246-5581 visit www.preventionchildabusenc.org&pril. Fax (336) 246-5997 \she County Partnership for Children eeiebrales Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention month and to celebrate Ashe County Partnership for Children along with two special friends, Gabriella and Shawn, planted a pinwheel garden at Family Central. There were 46 pinwheels planted to represent the 46 children in Ashe County who are currently in DSS custody because of abuse and/or neglect. Both the Partnership for Children and Appalachian District Health Department have planted a pinwheel gar­ den as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign. Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign to recognize the importance of safe, stable, nurturing rela­ tionships for all children. Child abuse, neglect and other adverse experiences that are not addressed dam­ age the developing brain and may result in poor outcomes for children. The Partnership for Children recognizes the importance of our children growing up in safe, violence free homes and also recog­ nizes that healthy growth and development are key to our children and our com­ munity's success. In support of the children in our com­ Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living West Jefferson REQUEST FOR LETTER OF INTEREST THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON DESIRES TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED PRIVATE ENGINEERING FIRMS (PEF) TO PROVIDE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR A STREETSCAPE PROJECT Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter PalbuMuck Ashe County Limited Edition Rifle For more information visit Railroad Pawn The primary and/or sub consultant firm(s) shall be pre ouaimec by NCDOT to perform design including ana up ualined through the opening of bids for Pedestrian Improvements along Jefferson Avenue and Second Street in West Jefferson, NC. The scope of work includes installation of sidewalk, crosswalks, curb and gutter, storm drainage and additional pedestrian amenities. The project will also include removal of the existing traffic signal at Jefferson Avenue and Second -way stop. Street and installation <of an allPrivate engineering firms are invited to have letters of interest for furnishing Engineering Services to the Town by 2:00 p.m. on May 16, 2014. Letters of interest received after this deadline will not be considered. An Authorized Historical Armory Dealer 109 Backstreet West Jefferson, NC 28694 Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm 2014 Historical Armory. lac. O The mailing address is: Town of West Jefferson PO Box 490 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Or Deliver to: Town of West Jefferson 1 S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC 28694 Any questions concerning the advertisement should be directed to Brantley Price or by telephone at 336-246-3551. �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 OUR VIEW There were no surprises in GOP primary race The members of the Ashe County Republican Party have spoken and they have decided they've had enough of county com­ missioners Judy Porter Poe and Gerald Price, the two incumbents who lost their bids in the primary to represent the GOP in the November General Election for the three open seats on the county's Board of Commissioners. It really shouldn't come as much as of a surprise. It's no secret that Price has a troubling perspec­ tive on the role of govern­ ment in today's society. He has openly declared himself a "sovereign citi­ zen," or someone who doesn't recognize the authority of the federal government. Serving as an elected government official while having those professed beliefs is coun­ ter-intuitive. That he didn't step down as a commissioner, after filing a $7.5 million civil lawsuit that named the Ashe County Sheriff as oil* of several defen­ dants over the reposses­ sion of one of his vehicles, was always a mystery. Of course, as the Post cov­ ered this issue (and we will continue to provide our readers updates as the process winds its way through the courts), Price was always unavailable for comment. One can only imagine what the scene was at the county courthouse last June during the annual budget discussions when the county manager learned of Price's lawsuit. According to sources, after the commission­ ers had adjourned for lunch and returned to the budget meeting, former county manager Dr. Pat Mitchell told the commis­ sioners, with Price pres­ ent, about the litigation. Then, in a situation that can only be described as uncomfortably awkward, the commissioners had to discuss appropriating taxpayer money to defend the sheriff against a law­ suit from one of their own members - while he was sitting there. Poe, for most of her 10 years on the board, has been a competent public servant. Her deep understanding of financ­ es, especially in these try­ ing economic times, has been especially valuable. She deserves a great deal of credit for the relative strength of the county's financial health and for keeping the tax rate low. However, more is needed than just being an expert at reading a bal­ ance sheet when it comes to the judgment and char­ acter required to serve as a county commissioner. It was no secret she was instrumental in the forced dismissal of two county managers, both of whom had wide community sup­ port, and still do. Poe's silence - and we include commissioners, Price and Gary Roark, who also voted to force Dan McMillan's and Mitchell's resignation about her motivations to force both resignations demonstrated a hubris and a willful disregard for the public's right to know that was alarming and disappointing. And her suggestion to county employees that they "quit" if they pro­ tested Mitchell's forced resignation was simply indefensible. I n c u m b e n t Commissioner William Sands was untainted by these scandals and the party faithful rewarded his steady service with their votes in the primary. He will top the ticket in November for the GOP in the race for the three open seats on the board, with political newcomers Brien "Bruno" Richardson and Jeff Rose. 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NC28694-0808 Page 4 Friday, May 9,2014 May is Military Appreciation Month In 1999, Congress designated May as Military Appreciation Month. The resolution calls on all Americans, "to remember those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and women of all our armed services who have served and are now serving our country together with their fam­ ilies." Events through­ out the month include Victory in Europe Day (which was on May 8), Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 9), Armed Forces Day (May 17) and Memorial Day (May 26). Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day is the day we com­ memorate the WWII Allies' victory over Nazi Germany and the formal surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945. Of course, the war didn't reach its final conclusion until the surrender of Japan on Aug. 14, 1945. Sept. 2, 1945 was declared the official V-J Day because that's the date Japan signed the terms of surrender aboard the battleship USS Missouri. Military Spouse Appreciation Day began in 1984, and honors the sacrifices military spouses endure such as constantly relocating to new duty stations, the long absenc­ es of their husband or wife, often being the primary parent in the lives of their children, and always facing the possibility of the injury or death of their spouse. Military spouses are the unsung heroes of our armed forces and deserve our thanks and respect. On Armed Forces Day, we pay special tribute to all those current­ ly serving in our military. Today, we have approximately 1.3 million troops on active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. An additional 841 thousand serve in the Guard and Reserves. _______ Signaling the unof­ ficial start of sum­ mer, Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside to remem­ ber those who've died while in military ser­ vice. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cem­ eteries and memorials. Additionally, a national moment of remem­ brance typically takes place at 3 p.m. local time. With a ballooning national debt, how much we should spend on defense has been a topic of conversation in recent decades. At the height of the Reagan defense buildup, spending stood at 6.8 percent of GDP, but then began to decline. In 1990, it fell below 6 percent and then below 4 percent in 1996. By 2001, it bottomed out at 3.5 percent, about half the 1985 level. The 9/11 terrorist attacks reversed this trend with spending increasing to 4.6 percent in 2005 and then to 5 percent in 2008 during the Iraqi "surge." With increased operations in Afghanistan, it peaked at 5.7 percent in 2011. Due to sequestra­ tion and the automatic across the board spending cuts in the Budget Control Act of 2011, spending is expected to decline to 4.6 percent in 2015. The specific amount of spending needed to guarantee our security is a hard question to answer. As author Alan W. Dowd has said, many Americans realize the doc­ trine of peace-through-strength is the best way to deter war and preserve our national security. He points out that defense spending critics argue this approach is not worth the associated cost while in truth, waging war is far more costly than maintaining a military capable of deterring war. During World War I, defense spending spiked to 22 percent of GDP and reached 41 percent in World War II. In the Korean War, it peaked at 15 percent and hit 10 percent at the height of the Vietnam War. As pointed out in a report commissioned by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel that was released last month, the more than $1 trillion in sequestration-related defense cuts, programmed through 2021, "would significantly increase risks both in the short- and longterm." While there's no question the Defense Department needs to do its share in reducing our national debt, how we go about it is also vitally important. As some have called it, the indiscriminant "meat cleaver" approach of using seques­ tration in areas of national defense remains unwise. Back in the 1970s, a popular series of Fram oil filter com­ mercials featured an automobile mechanic making expensive repairs that might not have been neces­ sary had the owner purchased an inexpensive oil filter first. As the tag line went, "you can pay me now or pay me later." The same can be said of defense spending. You can invest a small amount now to main­ tain our security or a huge amount later in order to regain it. That's something to consider during this Military Appreciation Month. Ken Lynn is a retired USAF colonel. He's an adjunct online Instructor with the USAF Air University -' •'< • Learning about elder abuse and negleet Part II: neglect and self-neglect Sally, 92, is widowed, has no children and has always been very inde­ pendent. When she was younger, she often volunteered and loved helping others in her community. One year ago, Sally was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, but Sally did not want anyone to know. Sally's greatest fear has always been that one day she could not do for her­ self and would have to be placed in a nursing home. Sally began to forget to take her medications and could not remember to turn her stove burners off. When Sally attended church. Sally's friend, Martha, began to notice increased confusion and that Sally's hair had not been combed or washed recently, and she noted she had foul body odor at times. Sally's friend decided to visit her later that week to see if Sally might need help. When she arrived, she found Sally's house in a mess, with dirty dishes everywhere, and roaches crawling over the dishes and flobr. Sally was sleeping on the couch, lying in clothes soaked in urine, and when Martha woke her up, Sally could not remember who Martha was and demanded to know what she was doing in her house. Martha sighed in dismay and wondered, "What shall I do?" Neglect is the failure of caregivers to fulfill their responsibilities to pro­ vide needed care. "Active" neglect refers to when the caregiver intentionally withholds care or necessities. The neglect may be motivat­ ed by financial gain or reflect a problem with the patient/caregiver person­ al relationship. "Passive" neglect refers to situations in which the caregiver is unable to ful­ fill his or her care giving responsibilities due to illness, disability, stress, ignorance, lack of matu­ rity, or lack of financial resources. Self neglect refers to the inability or fail­ ure of an older adult to adequately care for hisI her own needs, behav­ ior which puts him/her at risk of serious harm or abuse by others. Self neglect accounts for the majority of the cases that are reported to Adult Protective Services. Those responsible for the neglect may be: • Paid attendants, employees of long term care facilities, or assisted living facilities. Often times this may be a fam­ ily member like a spouse or adult child. • Caregivers who lack adequate skills, training, time, or energy. • Caregivers who have untreated mentally illness and/or substance abuse. Persons who are at risk are those with physical or mental disabilities who must depend on others for care. They usually require extensive assis­ tance with toileting, due to incontinence, or need assistance with ambulat­ ing, bathing, dressing, eating or transferring. Signs of possible neglect are: • Absence of necessi­ ties including food, water, heat • Inadequate living environment evidenced by lack of utilities, suf­ ficient space, and ventila­ tion • Animal or insect infestations • Signs of medication mismanagement such as empty pill bottles and outdated prescriptions or refuses medications. • Housing is unsafe as a result of disrepair, faulty wiring, inadequate sanitation or substandard cleanliness. • Hoarding animals and/or trash • Poor personal PROTECT SENIORS Take a stand against ELDER ABUSE V I A A Of (LOIR A I II 6 f hygiene including soiled clothing, dirty nails and skin, matted or lice infest­ ed hair, odors, and the presence of feces or urine • Unclothed, or improperly clothed for weather • Bedsores/pressure ulcers • Dehydration or signs of malnutrition • Untreated medical or mental conditions includ­ ing infections, soiled ban­ dages, and unattended bone fractures • Inability to manage finances • Isolation, lack of social support . • Disorientation, con­ fusion or symptoms of worsening dementia • Alcohol or drug dependence Behavioral indicators are: Observed in the care­ giver/abuser • Expresses anger, frustration, or exhaustion • Isolates the elder from the outside world, friends, or relatives • Obviously lacks care giving skills • Is unreasonably criti­ cal and/or dissatisfied with social and health care providers and chang­ es providers frequently • Refuses to apply for economic aid or services for the elder and resists outside help Observed in the victim: • Emotional distress such as crying, depres- M f V l N T I O N sion, or despair • Has nightmares or difficulty sleeping • Has a sudden loss of appetite that is unrelated to a medical condition • Is confused and dis­ oriented • Is withdrawn or detached • Exhibits regressive or self-destructive behav­ ior • Shows fear toward the caregiver • Has unrealistic expectations about their care, saying that care is adequate or it will improve Remember that any of the above mentioned signs, indicators or behav­ iors can be legitimately explained as created by some other cause. No single indicator can be taken as conclusive proof of abuse. One should look for patterns or clusters of indicators that suggest a problem. The Elder Abuse Prevention team will be having an event on May 16, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Jefferson Courthouse on Main Street in Jefferson. There will be service providers in our community there to give information about services and resources available for the elderly and or disabled. We also will have an awareness walk at 11 a.m. Please come and join us and help Stop the Hurting. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 FRIDAY, MAY 9,2014 Demonstrating continual kindness matters to Jesus Have you ever noticed that If someone has hurt or no matter how bad a day offended us, God will avenge you're having, when a smil­ in the way that is most ing person comes pleasing to Him. your way (like He is our Father, the mail-carrier, and He will take old acquaintance, care of us. We or even a com­ are to trust that plete stranger), His way is best, you instantly feel and do our part better all over? in being kind to Your day seems everyone. A kind brighter, because word or action you have had a may very well be "kind encounter" just what this per­ and have some­ son needs to see how forgotten to "goodness and grumble and com­ mercy" and come plain—if even for to know Christ as Leila Harris a moment. their Savior. What Jesus com­ if you are the only manded us to be kind to person who is kind to some­ each other, even to those one during their entire day? we do not like, because God On a sad and shameful note, is good, and merciful, and what if you (as a Christian) kind to everyone. "But love are the only person who is ye your enemies, and do unkind to someone during good, and lend, hoping for their entire day? nothing again; and your When we read and study reward shall be great, and the Acts of the Apostles, ye shall be the children of we must not overlook the the Highest: for he is kind barbarians. They are men­ unto the unthankful and to tioned because of their the evil." (Luke 6:35, KJV). kindness to Paul and his crew when they were ship­ wrecked on the island of Melita. "And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold." (Acts 28:2). Then, as they were gath­ ered around the fire, Paul was bitten by a venom­ ous viper (which did not kill him as the barbarians expected) and he was not afflicted at all. The barbar­ ians witnessed this miracle! We are to be kind to each other for the sake of our love for Christ; therefore, for Christ's sake, we are to be nice. In Ephesians Paul instructs us, "And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all mal­ ice: And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, for­ giving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:30-32). As children of God the Father, we are to get along with one another and be kind to one another. It is easy for a parent to take up for their child if the child is attacked by a stranger; but when siblings fight and argue, it grieves the parent, because it is an unneces­ sary quarrel. Our heavenly Father wants us to behave, and one of the first acts of obedience is to be kind. Jesus said that if we love Him, we are to show it by loving our brothers and sis­ ters in Him—then the world will know that we are His! "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to anoth­ er." (John 13:35). We may be financially poor, emotionally poor, and physically poor, but we are rich in the grace of God. Let us show it by being kind to one another. Who knows, we may be like the barbarians on the island of Melita, and get to witness a miracle; we may make a dif­ ference in the life of a lost soul; and we may do one thing today (a little some­ thing to us) that is pleas­ ing to our Father above. We may even be God's tool of kindness as a witness to the barbarians. "For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.' (Psalm 117:2). If we show kindness because of our love for Jesus, and it indeed turns out that the person did not deserve it or they use our kindness against us, the justice is for the Lord to handle. But let it never be said that we are unkind, because we know how we are to behave. Remember, "And be ye kind one to another, ten­ derhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Be ye therefore fol­ lowers of God, as dear chil­ dren." (Eph 4:32-33). CHURCH CALENDAR May 9 7 p.m. Revival ser­ vices will be held at Sturgills Baptist Church. Bro. Denton Hart and Bro. Eddie Lewis will be preaching. There will be special singing each night. Every one is invit­ ed to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will held at Landmark Baptist Church. Guest evangelist will be Bro. Tony Potter, pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church. Prayer room time will be at 6:45 p.m. nightly. There will be special singing night­ ly with the Evergreen singing on Sunday night. Anyone needing transportation may call 384-2548. Pastor Rev. Charles McCoy and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. May 9 - 10 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Faith Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union. Rev. Kenneth Gregory will be the guest minister. There will be song ministries each service. Pray with us that the lost will be saved, the saved will be CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Burnett St. • West Jefferson Beaver Creek Christian Church Baptist Church choir 846-3954 committed and uplifted. Pastor Rev. Dominick Mongiove and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. The church is located on NC 221 at Campbell Glen Lane in Fleetwood. May 12 - 16 7 p.m. • Revival Services will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Speaker for the week will be Bro. Joey McClure. Special sing­ ing each night: Dale Roten, Steve Harless, Paul Hardy, Evelyn Brewer, and New Hope Church Choir. Rev. Johnny Goodman and congregation invite you Hanctified, and all will he. U> attend. .. Midway Baptist Church 1670 IH. hlltrton Rd.. Wnl Jdfmon N( 78694 Old Hwy. 221 Near GoH Count Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual I Contemporary Pastor Steven LeaShomb (1)6) 246-2012 846-1795 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhronbarg A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mats • 4:30pm Inglish A 7:30pm Spanish a Weekday Mom. Mass Call 336 246 9151 for times 8 Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey I9S7 US Hoy U1 N. JefftcMn. NC (336) 246-4764 9:41 a.m. Sundey • Sunday School 11:00 a.*. Sunday • Worth* Sorvice 6:10 p.m Sunday • Sondoy Mfhi Sorvirc 6:00 ».m. Monday • T.I.A.M 10:00 u.ai. hwdcy • lay In Iho Mcmtn| 7:00| Interim Pastor Boh Shannon Morning Worth* • 11:00 Ivoidng Worth* - 6:00 p.m. k iM6 - 7:00 p.*. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. West Jefferson Unhec Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wrfumc.net 9:45 Sunday School g 11:00 Mondn|jlVenh^__ May 16 - 18 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Grassy Creek Baptist Church. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Rev. John Huffman and con­ gregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Welcome Home Baptist Church. Rev. Neal Hatfield will be the guest speaker Friday night through Sunday Morning. Days and services times are as follows;, Friday and Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 i) Holy Trinity Church Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 donate items for the yard sale, call Laurel Baker 336-977-6544.. May 18 6 p.m. Special Singing will be held at Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Fleetwood. The "Bledsoes" will be the special guest. Pastor John Elledge and con­ gregation invite every­ one to attend. May 25 11 a.m. Miss Taylon Miller will be singing at Round Knob Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Elledge and congrega­ tion invite you to attepd. Baptist Church Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church 194 end te Wert. Snw*eerl, NC 116-B46-744S Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sundey School 9:45a.m Sunday Worth* 11:00 a.m. "And He led fhorn « far a to totheny. . at- la* 24:SO w Sunday School • 9:45 MM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave.. West Jefferson 111:00 e.m. Sunday Mght Service! 6:10 Widnndey Service 7:00 p.«. I by HM Pmadce Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Porter Kevin Morgan 336-467-6092 Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Bible School • 10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM Sunday Sdiool:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM First AssamMy of God Church Bold Mtn. Baptist Church 846-7481 Seventh-Day Advenfist Church of WarronsvHIe Pastor, Chris Cox Sendees: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Sorvice 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (Al Stars for Jesu Rev. Will Heyward Reverend PhN Arnold 495 Mfhwey 1*4 South Big Flatts Baptist Church Puriih of tho Holy Saturday nights, 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bill Mowery will sing Saturday and Sunday morning, along with the Welcome Home Choir. The Norris Family will sing at the other servic­ es. Pastor Lonnie Jones and congregation invite you to attend. May 17 8 a.m. Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe is having a yard sale in the Happy Trails Cowboy Church park­ ing lot across from the Jefferson Post Office. For more information, or if you would like to v. lowrrence Goodman >460 Sold Mtn. Rd.. Wert Jefferson Sunday School 9:10 a.m. Pastor Keith Styren Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson 88 Wert - Left oa MdM. 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Toftfher RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control 246-4222 j To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 f t » I 1 �FRIDAY, MAY 9,2014' ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan Hani, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nhani(u i-iv itasinedia.com Lady Huskies clinch MVAC title, home playoff game By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Hunter Barnes had a triple in the loss to EJkin. Altemueller's arm overpowers Huskies By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Elkin's sophomore ace Will Altemueller was per­ fect through four innings and eventually helped the Elks shut out Ashe County, 8-0, in the first round of the Mountain Valley Conference Tournament. Altemueller pitched all seven innings and struck out 10 Ashe hitters while walking just one. noSenior Alex Laws took the loss for Ashe, sur­ rendering four runs (three earned) in five innings of work. He gave up five hits and struck out two. Both pitchers kept a shutout intact until the fourth inning when Elkin broke through with four runs. Aaron Sturdivant scored on an error, the first of six Ashe County fielding miscues. Tanner Edwards connected on-a two-run double that plated Jeremy Pierce and Daniel Brinegar. Drew Shinkle scored on a wild pitch to cap off the inning. Elkin added another run in the fifth when Jackson Carter scampered home on an Ashe error. In the top the seventh, the Elks put the final nail in the coffin with a three-run frame. Carter and Sturdivant each had RBI singles and Carter scored his second run of the game on an Ashe error. Ashe was able to get two on in the bottom half of the seventh, thanks to a triple from Hunter Barnes and a walk to CoCo Clay, but Joseph Lowder and Matthew Hamilton struck out and Carter Calhoun popped out to shortstop to end the game. This was Altemueller's second shutout of the sea- The Ashe County Lady Huskies wrapped up its first conference champi­ onship in school history on Monday night with a 9-0 mercy rule win at Alleghany. This victory also guarantees the team at least one playoff game at ACHS. Candi Sanchez led the way with two goals scored. Tyler Eller, Chrissy Simmons, Taylor May, Mac Church and Melissa Ramos also added one goal each. A pair of junior varsity players also got a chance to score. Giana Federico and Rae Zeller found the back of the net as the starters got plenty of rest to prepare them for the upcoming 2A state playoffs. Ashe is now 13-61 overall and 12-1 in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference. The Lady Huskies nham@civitasmedia.com South Stokes took home the 2A Midwest son and second win over the Huskies. Previously, the sophomore gave up just one unearned run in a win on April 16. Altemueller has now won four starts in a row and given .up just one earned run in the last 26 innings. The Huskies will now sit and wait to find out who its 2A state playoff opponent will be. Ashe will most likely be on the road in the first round. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Golf season ends at regionals By Nathan Ham CoCo Clay makes a tag on an Elkin runner on Monday night are scheduled to wrap up its regular season with a game at home against Wilkes Central (Wednesday) and at Watauga (Thursday). Ashe's first round playoff opponent will be made official this week­ end when the brackets will be released. Most recent MVAC Standings 1. Ashe County: 13-6-1 overall, 12-1 conference 2. Elkin: 12-3-3 over­ all, 9-2-2 conference 3. West Wilkes: 13-6 overall, 9-3 conference 4. Wilkes Central: 7-8-2 overall, 7-2-2 con­ ference 5. East Wilkes: 6-10-1 overall, 4-8 conference 6. Starmount: 4-12-1 overall, 3-8-1 conference 7. North Wilkes: 4-121 overall, 2-9-1 confer­ ence 8. Alleghany: 0-12 overall, 0-12 conference Regional Championship on Tuesday but the season came to a close for the Ashe County Huskies. Ashe finished with a team score of 361. South Stokes set the pace with a team score of 302. Salisbury finished four shots back in second place while West Stokes was third, nine strokes behind. Those three teams qualified for the 2A State Championship Match. Wilkes Central's golfer Chandler Metz, the 2014 MVAC Golfer of the Year, advanced to the 2A State Championship with an individual score of 74. On the 1A side of action, Alleghany fin­ ished in the top three to advance to the state championship. Jacob Worley had Ashe's best round with an 84. Abel Warner shot an 87, Zach Lawrence finished with a 91 and Ethan Warner shot 99. Caleb Carter (111) and Brandon Badger (118) rounded out the scoring totals. With the season com­ ing to an end, Ashe will say goodbye to five senior golfers. Brandon Badger, Caleb Carter, Brandon Jones, Zach Lawrence and Ethan Warner all played a big part in the team's suc­ cess this season and will be missed. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 NCHSAA approves mercy rale for football, basketball By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com At its annual spring board meeting last week, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved sev­ eral new rules changes for the athletic programs in the state. The rules changes include anything from new mercy rule regula­ tions to athletes abiding by local attendance poli­ cies instead of the state mandated attendance policies. "The board has a num­ ber of very difficult issues to address. We had a very lengthy agenda and, in the end, the board was thoughtful and made decisions that if felt was in the best interests of all member schools," said NCHSSA Commissioner Davis Whitfield in a press release. The three most nota­ ble changes for North Carolina include eliminat­ ing the pod system for seeding 1A playoff teams. The other three divisions (2A, 3A and 4A) -elimi­ nated that system already, but the system remained for 1A teams until now. Also, there will now be a mercy rule for football and basketball games that get out of hand. Once the point differ­ ential in a football game reaches 42 points by halftime or any time after, the game will have a con­ stant running clock, or the game can be ended upon mutual agreement by the coaches. The only times the clock will stop will be after scores or if teams call a timeout. The rule is similar in basketball as well. Once a team leads by as much as 40 points by halftime or any time after, the game will have a running clock except for timeouts called by coaches. Coaches can­ not end basketball games early. Another key rules change will the elimina­ tion of tie soccer games during the conference season. Conference games will now include a shootout in regular sea­ son matches if the game is still tied after the two 10-minute overtime peri­ ods. Other rules and reg­ ulations that passed included: • Approved a 23-match regular season limitation for volleyball • Approved 2015 and 2016 football calendar, with August 1 date for beginning practice • Accepted incident and penalty report • Accepted ejection report, noting that fight­ ing is down with ejec­ tions for fighting last year at 209, currently 145 • Approved change to use now a different course for those ejected or disqualified: "any student-athlete who is ejected or disqualified from a contest is required to complete the NFHS Sportsmanship course before being eligible to return to competition." • Increased minimum eligibility standard for officials on tests to score of 75; current standard is set at 65 • Changed ejection/ disqualification reporting protocol; athletic direc­ tors will no longer be required to submit report of ejection or disqualifica­ tion, but will be required to send in confirmation email of receipt for that report; effective date would be August 1 • Approved new region­ al supervisors of offi­ cials: Robin Forehand of Northeastern Volleyball Association, Steve Morgan of Northeastern Soccer Association, Charlie Jenkins of Southeastern Wrestling Association • Approved fine for non-compliance with concussion management course requirement, approving $500 fine per game for coaches who do not meet the mandate to take the NFHS concus­ sion course or equivalent course • Incentive of one dol­ lar per presale ticket sold by member schools back to the schools themselves for state championship football and basketball • Approved recommen­ dation from swimming and diving advisory com­ mittee that referee and two stroke and turn judg­ es be required for meet­ ing using six or fewer lanes; a referee and three stroke and turn judges would be required for meetings using more than six lanes • Approved the NCHSAA implementing two year pilot program in basketball to assess administrative techni­ cal foul to offending team for non-compliance with uniform rule code; second year of program will assess direct techni­ cal foul to head coach for more comprehensive enforcement of uniform rule code • Approved regula­ tion that licensed athletic trainers or first responders are required for all wrestling competitions • Approved that all testers/measures be certi­ fied and validated prior to start of wrestling sea­ son (skinfold measurer/ hydration tester) • Change in weekly limitation in wrestling to include a quad meet in item 6 of the weekly limitations; it would read "one dual, one tri, or one quad plus one multi team event" • Changed timeline for coaches to complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course, to "prior to the first play­ ing date of the sport he or she coaches", instead of the "60-day window", effective August 1, 2014 • Dressing for game or practicing: recommend change in Handbook to "dressing and being in the designated team area"... also add that "athletes who are disqualified or ejected during a contest will remain in the team area for supervision." • For individuals who qualify to regional or state individual playoffs: "schools that have indi­ viduals qualifying to the regional and/or state indi­ vidual playoffs, after the regular season is over for the team (for the sport of wrestling, once indi­ vidual regional seeding is completed), may work out or scrimmage one-onone against students from anbther school where competition is not avail­ able at their own school. The number is limited to one partner for each qual­ ifier advancing, whether from their own school or another school." • Approved policy that students must meet "local attendance poli­ cies" instead of the cur­ rent statewide policy: "A student-athlete must meet the local education agency attendance poli­ cy during the previous semester at an approved high school." • Approved clarifica­ tion that "once the seed­ ing process is completed and the brackets have been finalized, no other team or individual will be substituted in or added to the brackets as a result of a change in the report­ ed record (incorrect or adjusted)." • • Approved increas­ ing cheerleader registra­ tion fee to $25 for the NCHSAA cheerleading invitational and adjusting cheerleading invitational late registration from flat fee per team to $35 per cheerleader. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST Parks PAGE 7 FRIDAY, MAY 9,2°14 COMMUNITY CALENDAR From Page 1 law stood in the county before the May 5 vote! concealed weapons were allowed in all areas of the park, while uncon­ cealed weapons were not allowed near the parks and recreation's athletic facilities. "My opinion is the por­ tion of the ordinance that applied to unconcealed weapons or open carry, is still in effect," he said.' Price then asked if the commissioners could strike down any ordi­ nance that prevents weap­ ons in parks and recre­ ational areas, to which Kilby said yes. Roark asked if there were restrictions for open carry and unconcealed weapons that applied to the athletic fields within the parks, and Kilby said yes. Election May 9 - 16 "The portion of the all parts of the park, but Friends of the ordinance that applied she was opposed to hav­ ing that those carrying Library Sale. Adventure. to the concealed carry ing open carry through­ unconcealed weapons had Suspense, Horror, was nullified by the state out the park properties. not been checked or veri­ Thriller, Fantasy, Science law." Kilby said. "The Fiction paperbacks are Sands, also before the fied. state law did not apply to vote, emphasized he . Price then said that currently 1/2 off sticker unconcealed weapons, so did not want to infringe page - come in and begin we could restrict that in upon people's Second was how he believed the to gather your summer whatever way we chose, Amendment rights, but Second Amendment of reading stock. We are and we had already cho­ indicated he would vote the U.S. Constitution now displaying our grad­ sen to do that in the same against Price's motion. guarantees the rights of uation baskets as well as ordinance." Commissioners and the public to bear arms. a variety of Mother's Day After the update from the attorney were con­ items plus embroidery, a "I don't agree with any­ Kilby about the county's fused about the motion basket for the strawberry existing gun ordinance. made by Price, so he then one off the street carry­ lover (it's that special Price made a motion to specified what the motion ing an open-carry hand­ season), quilting themes allow all guns on the meant. gun and just walking in, and more. We will be fea­ county's park proper­ "If the concealed weap­ turing several gardening ties. Roark seconded the on is permitted at any coming to a park where a baskets including one motion. The final vote specific location, then the game is going on," Roark with a Finnish Troll to was 1-4, with all com­ open carry is permitted said. "People have been missioners, except Price, at that same location," checked out with con­ . give advise on flowers and planning. We'll have dissenting. he said. cealed carry. I think that a variety of children's bas­ Poe said, before that Roark then asked if any­ vote, she thought the one off the street could (Price's motion) may be kets to keep them amused Commissioners had made show up to the park in going a little bit too far." and learning over the summer (as well as pre­ it clear that concealed areas where concealed WH Petty can be reached at (336) 846serving parental sanity). weapons were allowed in carry is allowed, mention­ 7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. May 9 - 31 The May Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a book that matches some­ thing on the board. Enter "mystery findings" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31. May 9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Melanoma and Skin Cancer Screening sponsored by Boone Dermatology and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System will be held at Boone Dermatology. The screen­ ings are done on a first comes, first serve basis. No appointment is neces­ sary. From Page 1 while 40.84 percent were Democrats. Less than 1 percent of votes were Libertarian or nonpartisan. All votes remain unof­ ficial until Tuesday, May 13, also known as Canvas Day. Results: Below are the final unofficial counts by the Ashe County Board of Elections in the 2014 pri­ maries. Italicized names mean the candidate will be in the main election for the county in November. Runoffs in state races are unknown at this time. Ashe County Commissioner (D) cent) 1. Richard Blackburn 5. Marjorie Shinkle 469 1,141 (27.79 percent) (8.23 percent) 2. Cabot Hamilton 6. Judy Porter Poe (I) 1,007 (24.53 percent) 457 (8.02 percent) 3. Dan McMillan 983 7. Gerald Price 327 (23.94 percent) (5.74 percent) 4. Lynn Graham 519 Ashe County Sheriff (12.64 percent) (R) 5. Larry Dix 456 (11.11 1. Tim Winters 974 percent) (56.07 percent) Ashe County 2. Chris Welch 763 Commissioner (R) (43.93 percent) 1. William Sands (I) U.S. Senate (D) 1,314 (23.06 percent) 1. Kay Hagan (I) 1,024 2. Brien (Bruno) (73.35 percent) Richardson 1,131 (19.85 2. Will Stewart 194 percent) (13.90 percent) 3. Jeff Rose 1,116 3. Ernest T. Reeves 178 (19.59 percent) (12.75 percent) 4. Michael (Micky) U.S. Senate (R) Pruitt 883 (15.50 per­ 1. Thorn Tillis 912 (44.62 percent) 2. Greg Brannon 592 (28.96 percent) 3. Mark Harris 255 (12.48 percent) 4. Heather Grant 163 (7.97 percent) 5. Jim Snyder 46 (2.25 percent) 6. Ted Alexander 42 (2.05 percent) 7. Alex Lee Bradshaw 26 (1.27 percent) 8. Edward Kryn 8 (0.39 percent) U.S. Senate (L) 1. Sean Haugh 2 (50 percent) 2. Tim D'Annunzio 2 (50 percent) U.S. House District 5 (D) 1. Joshua (Josh) Brannon 516 (44.56 per­ cent) 2. Michael W. Holleman 263 (22.71 percent) 3. Gardenia Henley 197 (17.01 percent) 4. Will Stinson 182 (15.72 percent) U.S. House District 5 (R) 1. Virginia Foxx (I) 1,645 (76.94 percent) 2. Philip Doyle 493 (23.06 percent) District Court Judge N.C. 23 (Duncan Seat) 1. Trade McMillan Jordan 1,147 (35.67 per­ cent) 2. Donna L. Shumate 1,015 (31.56 percent) 3. Robert (Rob) Crumpton 547 (17.01 percent) 4. Fred Bauer 256 (7.96 percent) 5. Regina Gillespie 251 (7.80 percent) N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice (Hudson Seat) 1. Eric Levinson 1,378 (46.30 (>ercent) 2. Robin Hudson 1,080 (36.29 percent) 3. Jeanette Doran 518 (17.41 percent) Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. ACS From Page 1 legislators to approve a 1 to 2 percent pay increase during its short session. Stein also said he believes dents in grades K-12. Many conservatives across the state and coun­ try believe Common Core do , gives, the .federal govern­ .pway witn Common Core. Common Core was adopted by the N.C. State Board of Education in June 2010, passed both houses of the General Assembly in 2011 and was implemented in all state public schools at the start of the 2012-13 academic year. It provides a single set of clear standards for learning expectations in English language Arts and Mathematics for stu­ ment too much authority over state education. While President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Education have voiced their support for Common Core, it's the creation of a joint effort by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers, not the federal government. "Common Core, it's not a curriculum, it is a rigorous set of standards to help prepare students for post secondary life," Holden said. "1 think these standards are good for students and what would we do with our testing which is aligned to Common Core stan­ dards," Holden asked rhe­ torically. In March, Holden said the new guidelines estab­ lished through Common Core will help students be more competitive with those in other states. Ashe County teachers have had to adjust and adapt to the new stan­ dards and are doing a good job of it, according to Holden. "I think we've got a great team of teachers," Holden said. Holden also said mov­ ing away from Common Core would be costly to taxpayers. "Changing North Carolina standards would mean we would need to change our tests, which would cost our state mil­ lions of dollars that could be spent on teacher sala­ ries," Holden said. Should the legislature decide to do away with Common Core, Holden believes the alternative wouldn't be too different from what's currently in place. "If the Legislature elim­ inates Common Core, you will probably see NCDPI or our legislators create standards that are closely aligned to Common Core, that way they wouldn't have to overhaul all NC tests," Holden said. 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FREE toMmNMKTItMr ^80551 $ JJi �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, MAY 9,2014 JEFFERSON POST Kautz recognized for 20+ years of service May 12 is Florence Nightingale's birthday. It is celebrated across the world as National Nurses Day. It is a day to honor the nurses in our lives, and in our communi­ ties who chose careers to help others. At critical times through­ out our lives nurses are there to provide com­ fort, support, education and caring. With clinical knowledge, skilled hands, and caring hearts nurses work in hospitals, longterm care facilities, health departments, and many other agencies to lend a hand to those in need. One nurse who has made significant contributions to Ashe County is Nancy Kautz, RN, BSBA. Kautz came to Ashe County in 1988 and has improved the quality of life and health for county residents for over twenty years. Her work at Ashe Memorial Hospital (AMH) evolved from being an Emergency room nurse to establishing a cardiac reha­ bilitation program, to coor­ dinating community out­ reach programs, writing and administering grants for the hospital and the community. She has been responsible for facilitating, planning, designing, imple­ menting and supervising programs that focus on the integration of community health and human services, in order to improve the health care delivery system for Ashe County. For many years, Kautz provided leadership and staff support for the Ashe County Health Council A Healthy Carolinians Task Force, and acted as a liaison between health care agen­ cies and the community. She was responsible for fis­ cal management of hospi­ tal and community grants, and managed grant-funded programs. Due in large part to Kautz's contribu­ tions, AMH was the proud recipient of the American Hospital Association 2000 NOVA Award, The William Anyian Award for distinguished Healthy Carolinians Task Force in 1999 and in 2005 the hospital received the Rural Health Center's Outstanding Health Organization Award. Kautz has worked on an impressive array of projects to benefit the community including the establishment of the Ashe School Based Health Center, A Safe Home for Everyone, The Domestic Violence program in Ashe County, The Ashe/ Alleghany Safe Kids Car Seat Project, the creation of several walking trails and parks in Jefferson and in Lansing. The list con­ tinues with the establish­ ment of the Ashe Suicide/ Depression Awareness and Prevention task force. The Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness, and as well as launching The Diabetes Education program and low-cost lipid and prostate cancer screenings. Kautz's community involvement continues in her retirement. Her cur­ rent activities include being a member of the AMH Board of Trustees and serving as the vice chairperson of the School Based Health Center. The North Carolina Nursing History Council with the North Carolina Nurses Association sup­ ports research about North Carolina's nursing past, present, and future. You can read more about notable North Carolina CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS Submitted Photo|Jefferson Post Nancy Kautz, RN, BSBA came to Ashe County in 1988 and worked in nursing for 20 plus years. Now retired, she continues to volun­ teer and serve the community. nurses at www.nursinghistory.appstate.edu. If you know about other nurses whose stories should be included on the website, please contact Dr. Phoebe Pollitt, RN at pollittpa@ appstate.edu or Mrs. Olivia Jenkins, MSN, RN at oliviajenkinsl9@yahoo.com Breakfast From Page 1 expected and that's why county." Commissioner meet­ you're here today," said Glenda Luther, volun­ ing comments: During the May 5 meet­ teer coordinator for the ing of the Ashe County county. Commissioners Judy Board of Commissioners, Porter Poe, Larry Rhodes many of the members in and William Sands attendance spoke on the attended the breakfast accomplishments of the and spoke to the recipi­ award winners and the importance of volunteers ents. "We couldn't make it in in the county. "I have asked our the county without our volunteers," Poe said. "I county manager if it is know you think some­ possible that we have a times, it's not worth it breakfast or a lunch, but but it is. It is worth it for Glenda Luther to pro­ in the long run and we vide for the people on appreciate all that you her committee," Poe said. "We recognize the volun­ do." Rhodes thanked the teers, but we don't recog­ volunteers for their ser­ nize the committees that vice, and Sands spoke of get all of this information his time working with together and get it up." Rhodes also said he volunteers in the county. "We appreciate you so appreciated the work much," Sands said. I've done by Luther on behalf worked with volunteers of Ashe County's volun­ through the years and teer force. "We appreciate all of they are just very spe­ cial people. They work the hours those people and don't complain and are willing to give," he they mean so much to our said. It's nothing but a Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Pictured are: (Front from left) Kena Patrick. Doug Worstam, Rose Barnes (second row, from left) Rodney Cheek, Dympse Bowtin, Hilbish Jones, Meg Wiles, Betty Ball, Lynn Robinson, Terry Kimmer (back row) Jan Caddell. blessing for them to be doing what they do." Sands mentioned the number of hours volun­ teers in Ashe County pro­ vide per day within the area. "We are just"sl5 Fllssed to have (the volunteers) in the county," he said. "They are just so great. We have about 1,000 hours per day in volun­ teer service for our coun­ ty." Yearick, during the announcement por­ tion of the Board of Commissioners meeting, announced his apprecia­ tion for the volunteers. "It speaks very well when the youngest Governor's Award recipi­ ent (Patrick) in our coun­ ty is 16 years old," he said. "I can't wait to see where she sets her sights next." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Policy From Page 1 . Ashe County Sheriff's Office contacted her about a grant they were trying to receive through the Governor's Crime Commission. The grant would help provide tacti­ cal vests for the ACSO. "The Crime Commission had added some new requirements to their grant applica­ tion," she said. "There are two policies (the com­ mission) is now requiring. One is a whistle blower policy and the other is a procurement policy, neither of which Ashe County had." Gambill said the Personnel Policy Committee had reviewed the proposed policy, before presenting it to the Board of Commissioners. Price said money is already appropriated to the sheriff's office in each bud­ get and he did not agree with having to meet more conditions in order for enti­ ties to receive money. "I can't understand the word or definition of grant if all these conditions, you do this or do that, to meet some sort of criteria to qualify for these grants," he said. "The other side of it is, to me, it might be softly and tenderly, but it looks like to me it's trying to turn people who work for this county into a police state, where Big Brother is watching on everybody and squealing on everybody." Price went on to say it could encourage somebody with a grudge to file a com­ plaint. Gambill said there were provisions in the policy for if someone filed false allegations against another employee. "If nothing illefpl is hap­ pening, there's nothing to report," she said. Price said the policy on how to cover false allega­ tions was "open to opinion." • "It looks like we would be putting the county in a lot of potential liti^tion risk through this (proposal), he report these alleged viola­ from vendors, contractors, tions," he said. "I also feel or other persons providing said. Poe also expressed like its our responsibility to services/materials to Ashe concern about the pol­ protect those who do. Tm in County • Using Ashe County icy proposed to the favor of it, but it may need funds to make unauthorized to be fine-tuned." Commissioners. Rhodes then made the purchases "We can't legislate • Authorizing or receiv­ employee's moral issues," motion to accept and Sands ing compensation for hours Poe said. "1 don't like the seconded. Roark said the motion not worked part in there about anony­ • Any similar or related mous reporting. If someone should have been discussed finds fraud, they should before being brought up to inappropriate conduct. In addition, the policy be able to stand up and the Board. confidentiality, Poe, after the vote, said covers say, 'OK, I see this wrong media issues, investigative she was not against grants. doing."' "I know a lot of require­ procedures and protection Poe said she also did not believe the policy needed to ments and things in getting against retaliatory action. According to the policy, a grant," she said. "As far as be four pages long. "Only four other counties a whistle blower policy, non­ "Any person contacted by out of the 100 have a whis­ profits, all of the nonprofits the media with respect to tle blower policy," she said. are going to have some kind an investigation into fraud­ ulent activity shall refer "1 think that this is, I may be of whistle blower (policy)." Gambill asked if they the media to the County reading a little more into it, should redraft the proposal Manager. The suspected but no, I can't support it." Gambill said the policy in order to try to continue to fraud, audit investigation or was a draft, and if any get the draft money. Rhodes improper action shall not changes needed to be made said anything that can be be discussed with media by they were open to any done to receive the money any person other than the advice to make the changes. for the sheriff's office should County Manager." Also, the proposed policy "The whole point of this be done. stated "All participants in The proposed policy was to make sure the sher­ Ashe County's proposed the investigation shall keep iffs office does not lose grant money," she said. "If whistle blower policy is the details and results of (commissioners) want to four pages long and defines the investigation confiden­ make recommendations to fraud, as well as how the sit­ tial" and the investigation information would not be us, we can go back to the uations should be handled. "Ashe County is commit­ discussed "with any one drawing board and take ted to the highest standards other than those who have those into account." Price then asked Gambill of behavior by its employ­ a legitimate need to know," what her definition of ees, administrators and protecting Ashe County a grant was, saying, "If I elected officials," according from potential civil liability. In the proposed policy, gave you a piece of candy, I to the policy. "The purpose would call that a grant. If I of this policy is to encour­ the County Manager would was to say, Patty, you need age reporting of dishonest have the primary responsi­ to sweep the floor to receive acts, fraudulent activity, bility for investigating the the candy, it would be con­ activities that place others improper activity, but could ditional" Price then said at risk and other improper contact other individuals to "establish a team to investi­ as far as he was concerned actions." The proposed policy gate the suspected fraudu­ North Carolina and the federal government could states the following as lent or improper activity." Other counties with actions constituting fraud: "keep their grant money." • Any dishonest or fraud­ whistle blower policies "It's unfortunate that in According to data pro­ this day and time grants are ulent act • Forgery or alteration of vided to the Jefferson Post, becoming more restrictive." Gambill said. "In order a check, bank draft, or any there are significant differ­ to get them, you have to other financial document or ences between the whistle blower laws in some of meet the eligibility require­ account • Misappropriation of North Carolina's other ments." Sands asked if changes funds, securities, supplies counties and the one pro­ posed in Ashe. could be made and the or other assets In Granville County, locat­ • Impropriety in the han­ county still meet the crite­ ria, to which Gambill said dling or reporting of money ed northeast of Durham, the Board of Commissioners or financial transactions yes. • Accepting or seeking has an AlertLine system "I feel it is the responsi­ bility of the employees to anything of material value where employees can anonymously communicate knowledge of any unethical or illegal behavior. "The Board encourages employees to anonymously submit information regard­ ing questionable, unethical or illegal activities within the organization," according to a statement from Granville County. "Examples include violations of the County's Personnel Policy or other policies, violations of laws, or other possible fraudulent activities." In Randolph County, south of Greensboro, employees are encouraged to "raise serious concerns internally so that Randolph County can address and correct inappropriate con­ duct and actions." Randolph County also states it is the responsibility of all employ­ ees to report concerns about violations. According to Randolph's policy, the Human Resources Director is responsible for the whistleblower complaints. Also the policy protects against false allegations. "Anyone filing a com­ plaint concerninga violation or suspected violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing that a violation exists," the policy states. "Making an unsubstanti­ ated allegation maliciously or when known to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense." Neither Randolph or Granville counties have in their policies on how to handle media or how infor­ mation would be disclosed to the public. In Randolph County, violations will "be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF MELODY RECTOR & MONICA BOSTON PERRY, CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY BOSTON FILE NO. 14-E-137 The undersigned havino quali­ fied as Co-Executors of the Es­ tate of Betty Boston, de­ ceased. of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 29th day of April. 2014. Melody Rector, Co-Executor 347 Paddy Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Monica Boston Perry, Co-Ex­ ecutor 3633 Tuxedo Road Atlanta, GA 30305 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF ANGELA BARE MILLER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF PEARL D. BAIKO FILE NO. #14-E-120 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Pearl D. Baiko, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to the said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the undersigned This the 29th day of April, 2014. Angela Bare Miller, Executor 290 Sheets Drive Jefferson, NC 28640 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson. NC 28694 Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JUNIE GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ES- f TATE OF JACKIE LEE POTTER KLEIN FILE NO. #14-E-139 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Jackie Lee Potter Klein, de­ ceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 5th day of May, 2014. Junie Glenn 1935 Copeland Road Warrensville, NC 28693 Ben Hurley Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 PUBLISHED:5.9.14/5.16.14/5. 23.14/5.30.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 8 April, 2014 as Administrator of the estate of ROBERT BIRL MILLER, late of Ashe County. North Carolina, this is notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 2nd day of May, 2014 John B. "Jak" Reeves Administrator of the Estate REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 67 West Jefferson. NC 28694 published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Delbert Wal­ ter Hanson, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 25th day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 17th day of April, 2014 For the Estate of Delbert Wal­ ter Hanson Brandon Hanson 994 Topia Road Piney Creek, NC 28663 Publish: 4.25.14/5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14 PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held at the New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for the proposed 2014/2015 budget and tax rate at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014. Cur­ rent tax rate is .04 per $100 valuation - proposed is .04 per $100 (no change). �PAGE 9 FRIDAY, MAY 9,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of James Robert Hinkel deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of July, 2014. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 18th day of April. 2014. For the Estate of James Robert Hinkel Gerold Ellott PO Box 536 Jefferson. NC 28640 Published: 4.18.14/4.25.14/5.2.14/5.9.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of George Allen Wilcox deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 9th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of May, 2014 For the Estate George Allen Wilcox Jed William Wilcox 1053 Big Horse Creek Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 Published: 5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14/5.30.14 Public Notice Public notice Is hereby given that the Ashe County Commis­ sioners will hold a public hear­ ing on a proposed text amend­ ment to the Ashe County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 153, at their meeting on May 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The proposed amendment will change the procedures for Board of Ad­ justment hearings held by the Planning Board. Inquires Into the change can be made at the Ashe County Planning Depart­ ment, (336) 846-5528. Planning Director Adam Stumb PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held at the Warrensville Fire & Res­ cue Department from 6-7 p.m in the upstairs meeting room of the fire department. The cur­ rent fire tax rate is .048 per $100 valuation. The proposed fire tax rate is .068 per $100. 14SP20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ASHE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of SRiwaoWlnrftf tain Deed of Trust executed by Deborah G. Copas to Incorp Services Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated November 22, 2010 and recorded on December 3. 2010 in Book 414 at Page 1488, Ashe County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on May 14, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County, North Carolina, to wit: The land referred to is de­ scribed as follows The following described lot, •iece or parcel of land, situate, ing and being in Ashe | inty, North Carolina, to-wit: Beginning on a V»" rebar set. said rebar being in the north­ ern line of the Gary Griffiths property (Deed Book 248, Page 1341) and in the south­ ern line of the now or formerly Essie Little heirs property (Deed Book A-3, Page 196), said iron being located South 58 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West a distance of 252.70 feet from an existing iron pin on the westem side of NCSR 1370; thence with a division line of the Gary Griffiths property South 32 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East a distance of 146.78 feet to a W rebar set, said rebar being in the southern line of the Gary Griffiths property; thence with the Griffiths line South 58 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West for a dis­ tance of 296.78 feet to an ex­ isting iron pin. said iron being the southwest corner of the Gary Griffiths Property, thence continuing with the Griffiths line North 32 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West for a distance of 146.78 feet to an existing iron pin in the southern line of the now or formerly Essie Little heirs prop­ erty, said iron being located North 58 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, a distance of 253.71 feet from an existing iron pin; thence with the little line North 58 deg 00 min. 00 sec East, a distance of 253.71 feet from an existing iron pin; thence with the little line North 58 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East for a dis­ tance of 296.78 feet to the point of beginning. This is also conveyed unto the grantees, their heirs and as­ signs, a 15 foot right of way beina oarallel ana adjacent and falling to the north of the following described line: Beginning on a W rebar set in the southern line of the Gary Griffiths property, said rebar being the southeast comer of the previously described prop­ erty; thence with the southern i LEGALS line of the Griffiths property North 58 deg 00 min 00 sec East a distance of 303 26 feet to the center of NCSR 1370 Bearings are relative to the northern line of the Leslie Jones Heirs properly, recor­ ded in Deed Book G-4, at Page 531. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record Said property is commonly known as 1617 Helton Creek Road, Lansing. NC 28643 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax. and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS " There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered tor sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way. deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current own­ ers) of the property is/are De­ borah G. Copas LEGALS minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of 30.58 feet to a point in the center of the road; thence with the center of the road North 35 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West for a distance of 26.78 feet; North 36 degrees 30 minutes 33 seconds West for a distance of 48 67 feet, North 37 degrees 35 minutes 04 seconds West for a distance of 45 48 feet; North 37 degrees 35 minutes 04 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 94.19 feet; thence leaving the road and with a di­ vision of the Woods line North 58 degrees 19 minutes 01 seconds East for a distance of 201 64 feet to a point; thence North 75 degrees 04 minutes 05 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 35.46 feet to a 1/2" re­ bar set in the fence; thence North 75 degrees 04 minutes 05 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 64.72 feet to a 1/2" re­ bar set. thence South 11 derees 08 minutes 06 seconds est for a distance of 169 86 feet to a 1/2" rebar set; thence South 21 degrees 09 minutes 24 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 74.66 feet to a 1/2" re­ bar set; thence South 32 derees 51 minutes 30 seconds est for a distance of 93 64 feet to the BEGINNING C K And Being more commonly known as: 2716 Big Horse Creek Rd, Lansing, NC 28643 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Chnstopher L Carpenter. The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trusfee nor the holder of the note . secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the of­ ficers. directors, attorneys, em­ ployees. agents or authorized An Order for possession of the representative of either Trust­ property may be issued pursu­ ee or the holder of the note ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of make any representation or the purchaser and against the warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, party or parties in possession health or safety conditions ex­ by the clerk of superior court of isting in, on, at or relating to the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who the property being offered for occupies the property pursu­ sale. Any and all responsibilit­ ies or liabilities arising out of or ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or in any way relating to any such after October 1. 2007, may, condition expressly are dis­ after receiving the notice of claimed. This sale is made sale, terminate the rental subject to all prior liens and en­ cumbrances. and unpaid taxes agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax notice shall also state that associated with the foreclos­ upon termination of a rental ure. A deposit of five percent agreement, the tenant is liable (5%) of the amount of the bid for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the efr " or seven hundred fifty dollars fecMve datool the termination i» • ($750.00), whichever is great­ er, IS requited and must oe If the trustee is unable to con­ tendered in the form of certi­ vey title to this property for any fied funds at the time of the reason, the sole remedy of the sale. This sale will be held purchaser is the return of the open ten days for upset bids deposit. Reasons of such Inab­ as required by law. Following ility to convey Include, but are the expiration of the statutory not limited to, the filing of a upset period, all remaining bankruptcy petition prior to the amounts are IMMEDIATELY confirmation of the sale and re­ DUE AND OWING. Failure to instatement of the loan without remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ Default and any deposit will be lenged by any party, the trust­ frozen pending the outcome of ee. in their sole discretion, if any re-sale. If the sale is set they believe the challenge to aside for any reason, the Pur­ chaser at the sale shall be en­ have merit, may request the titled only to a return of the decourt to declare the sale to be paid. The Purchaser shall void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ive no further recourse ther remedy. against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee SPECIAL NOTICE FOR Brock & Scott, PLLC LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If Attorneys for Trustee Services you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Order for Possession of the property may be issued in fa­ Wilmington. NC 28403 vor of the purchaser Also, if PHONE; (910) 392-4988 your lease began or was re­ FAX: (910) 392-8587 newed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you mdy File No.: 14-03044-FC01 terminate the rental agree­ Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14 ment upon 10 days written no­ IN THE GENERAL COURT OF tice to the landlord. You may JUSTICE be liable for rent due under the OF NORTH CAROLINA agreement prorated to the ef­ SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION fective date of the termination. ASHE COUNTY 14SP41 The date of this Notice is April IN THE MATTER OF THE 23,2014. FORECLOSURE OF A DEED Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. OF TRUST EXECUTED BY Ells CHRISTOPHER L. CAR­ Substitute Trustee PENTER DATED NOVEM­ 10130 Perimeter Parkway. BER 13. 2006 AND RECOR­ Suite 400 DED IN BOOK 356 AT PAGE Charlotte. NC 28216 1654 IN THE ASHE COUNTY (704) 333-8107 PUBLIC REGISTRY. NORTH http://shapi roattorneys.com/nc/ CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE 14-059173 Under and by virtue of the Published: 4 29.14/5.6.14 power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors in the payment of the secured NOTICE TO CREDITORS indebtedness and failure to STATE OF NORTH CARO­ perform the stipulation and LINA agreements therein contained ASHE COUNTY and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the se­ IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE cured debt, the undersigned SUPERIOR COURT DIVI­ substitute trustee will expose SION BEFORE THE CLERK publ for sale• at public auction to the FILE NUMBER 14E-70 highest bidder for cash at the ADMINISTRATOR S NOTICE usual place of sale at the TO CREDITORS county courthouse of said IN THE MATTER OF THE ES­ county at 10:30AM on May 14. TATE OF GEORGE ANDREA 2014 the following described REMBERT real estate and any other im­ provements which may be situ­ All persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against. ated thereon, in Ashe County, GEORGE ANDREA REM­ North Carolina, and being BERT deceased of 1605 Lee more particularly described as Osborne Road. Lansing. NC, follows: 28643, Ashe County, are hereby notified to present them A certain tract of land contain­ in care of the law firm of Turn­ ing 1.019 acres according to a er Law Office, PA. as attorney survey by Randy G Rhodes for the undersigned Adminis­ and Assoc P A. PLS #3094, trator, at the address appear­ located in Piney Creek Town­ ing below, on or before the 8th ship, Ashe County. North Car­ day of August. 2014 or this no­ olina. and being more particu­ tice will be plead in bar of their larly described as follows: recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to BEGINNING on a 1/2" rebar the said estate will please set on the northern side of Big make immediate payment to Horse Creek Road, said rebar the Estate of GEORGE AN­ having NC Grid coordinates of DREA REMBERT c/o Turner N= 1028906' and E* Law Office, PA, Attorneys at 1256456.61'; thence with a di­ Law. at the address shown be­ vision of the Woods property low. South 35 degrees 12 minutes This, the 1" day of May, 2014. 59 seconds West for a dis­ BETTY R REMBERT. Admin­ tance of 13.98 feet to a point istrator on the north side of the road; The Estate of GEORGE ANthence North 41 degrees 21 t Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors DREA REMBERT c/o TURNER LAW OFFICE. 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I'm not 100 percent sure but I do know that I was looking in my mirror trying to get up behind the 2 and in front of the 24 and was just about to slide into that spot, and that's when it happened. "My apologies if that was all my fault. Shoot, I struggle to take people out and not take myself out. I don't even know how to do it. That by no means is anything I was trying to do. I'm not out here to make enemies, especially on speedways." There was some grumbling from other drivers after what happened with "It's extra frustrating Keselowski later, when he seemed when the car's six laps unlikely to make up all that ground down out there, mak­ even at Talladega. Clint Bowyer was asked if there was ing some of the moves some protocol when a racer is multiple he was making." laps down. "Seems like common sense is one of your strong suits," Bowyer told a His own crew chief, Paul Wolfe, indi­ reporter. Added Gordon: "It's extra frustrat­ cated it was Keselowski's mistake. ing when the car's six laps down out "We weren't clear enough to make that," Wolfe told his driver on the there, making some of the moves he radio. "I'll just leave it at that: We was making. That was disappointing, weren't clear enough to make that but everybody's got a right to race. He was trying to do something. I'm just move." Neither driver was placing the not sure what." Matt Kenseth was also caught up in blame on the other in interviews after­ ward, with the second incident gener­ the second crash, and left little doubt how he felt about it. Kenseth wound up ating more anger in the garages. "I don't know if I cut somebody off finishing 37th, while Bayne, pole sitter Brian Scott and Tony Stewart were or got run over," Keselowski said. Patrick said she was trying to knocked out. He called the move in front of squeeze in between Keselowski's No. 2 Patrick "mind-boggling" and said car and Gordon's No. 24. "I haven't seen it, so I don't know if Keselowski was driving "really, really, it was just me coming up," she said. "It really aggressively." SOUND OFF The Associated Press TALLADEGA. Ala. — Brad Keselowski figures he was just being aggressive, down six laps and hoping some breaks would allow him back into contention. It was, after all,'Talladega Superspeedway where anything can happen. Other drivers were left shaking their heads after Keselowski spun and trig­ gered a 14-car wreck Sunday when he was so far behind. "Brad does a lot of smart things out there on the race track and then he does some things that make you just shake your head and go, 'Really? How does a guy that's a champion, that's been that successful make such silly decisions?'" said Jeff Gordon, among those caught up with about 50 laps to go. Keselowski said Talladega isn't a track where you give up too early and the winner typically doesn't get to the front by being passive. The race ended with Denny Hamlin winning under caution. "You assume something's going to happen but you don't know," Keselowski said. "And that's why you race so hard. I was one or two debris yellows from being back in the race, and I wasn't going to give up." It was the second incident of the day involving Keselowski, who won at Talladega in 2012 en route to the Sprint Cup championship. He got spun after sliding down in front of leader Danica Patrick on lap 14 as she tried to move up the track. — left Gordon THIS WEEK'S LOW FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY NEW CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4 FA|!|fe>er ..catch U! Visit our website to show off your auto racing Full Feature Leather knowledge & sprint Third Row Seating to the cup for great 20" Polished Wheels weekly prizes! Now $45,500 was $53,995 WJCHEVY.NET « SMOf* ONLINE 1773 Mount Jefferson Rotd, West Jefferson, NC 336-846-4636 ... •. Sunday at Talladega, Ala. 1. (34) Denny Hamlin. Toyota. 188 laps. 123.2 rating. 47 points, $303,315. 2. (35) Greg Biffle. Ford, 188,115.1, 44. $265,985. 3. (27) Clint Bowyer. Toyota. 188. 67.2, 41. $215,151. 4. (18) Brian Vickers. Toyota. 188, 81.8. 41. $181,760. 5. (3) A J Allmendinger. Chevrolet. 188, 88.2,39. $154,113. 6. (2) Paul Menard, Chevrolet. 188, 83.8, 39, $167,384. 7. (8) Kevin Harvick. Chevrolet. 188. 107.6, 38, $158,778. 8. (42) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet. 188, 87.7, 36, $131,145. 9. (29) Kyle Larson. Chevrolet, 188, 94.8. 35, $140,590. 10. (25) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford. 188, 65.5, 34, $152,795. 11. (41) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 188.64.6, 0, $104,410. 12. (19) Kyle Busch, Toyota. 188, 103.4, 33, $152,276. 13. (15) Aric Almirola, Ford, 188, 66.3, 31. $143,821. 14. (4) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 188, 74.7, 31. $130,018. 15. (5) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 188, 79.4, 29, $151,146. 16. (17) Michael Annett, Chevrolet. 188,55.2, 28. $118,043. 17. (43) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet. 188, 85.2, 27. $130,493. 18. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 188, 45.8, 27, $109,735. 19. (26) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 188. 61, 26, $127,280. 20. (36) Josh Wise, Ford, 188,48.8, 24. $98,535. 21. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota. 188, 58.2,23, $96,160. 22. (7) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet. 188.74.9, 23, $106,835. 23. (20) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 188, 99.8, 22, $148,871 24. (37) Terry Labonte, Ford, 188. 38.7, 20, $109,168. 25. (28) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 188, 43.9,19, $105 410. 26. (30) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 188, 69,19, $104,110. 27. (38) Justin Allgaier. Chevrolet, 188, 53.4,17, $113,107. 28. (33) Alex Bowman, Toyota, acci­ dent, 187, 62.4, 16, $94,510. 29. (32) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 187,32.4, 15, $129,024. 30. (10) Cwl Edwards, Ford. accF|flfc dent. 182, 52, 15, $111,110. 31. (24) Ryan Truex, Toyota, acci­ dent. 182, 62.5, 13, $92,460. 32. (16) Joey Logano, Ford, accident, 174, 91.3,13, $131,301. 33. 9) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, acci­ dent, 174, 82.4,11, $91,185. 34. (22) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, accident, 174, 50.1,11, $91,060. 35. (39) David Ragan, Ford, accident, 174, 52.9,10, $98,910. 36. (14) Michael McDowell, Ford, accident, 174. 56.2, 9, $90,785. 37. (21) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 171, 77.6, 8. $139,742. 38. (13) Brad Keselowski, Ford. 160, 32.6. 7, $130,098. 39. (11) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 156, 69.1,6, $127,626. 40. (40) David Gilliland, Ford, engine, 150, 60.6, 5, $84,690. 41. (23) Trevor Bayne, Ford, acci­ dent, 136, 77.6, 0, $72,690. 42. (1) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, acci­ dent. 136, 60.3, 0. $74,690. 43. (12) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, accident. 136, 44.2.1, $99,348. Next Race: 5-Hour Energy 400 Saturday at Kansas Speedway Sprint Cup standings After 10 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 347. 2. Matt Kenseth, 344. 3. Kyle Busch, 343. 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 328. 5. Carl Edwards, 328. 6. Joey Logano, 305. 7. Jimmie Johnson, 304. 8. Greg Biffle, 300. 9. Ryan Newman, 299. 10. Brian Vickers, 297. Better Homes Furniture Co, Serta The Urpst kkctiofl of Sorti BcMi| ft U-Z-Soy RccSners In Tk Am! Rm Qwlity fwnttuft hcUfli ' ft ' A ktaMghMitlMqltiM Ftte Rtootilof Old feMfy1 tot LoctlMtuy ^jkH' Family Owned a ™ Operated Sinct 1943 MinMto S2T L Main •N. Wllketkm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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See page 6 • ^ Vol. 89, Issue 38 By Wll Petty BOONE—On Wednesday. May 7, the Wataugi County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to have Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman examine the financial records of the Todd Volunteer Fire Department. "The county is still wait­ ing for our auditing firm to complete the audit," said Watauga County Manager Deron Geouque. T think part of the Board's frustration was the fact it has taken Todd so long to respond to the audi­ tors and that is the concern they have. They directed me, as county manager, to contact the Sheriff to request that the SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) come in and start an initial investigation." Geouque said the county is not making allegations I o rn tn * WEATHER o so cr x X t-4 X m 3> r x * r- »-t * CO CP * Storms likely s ** o D >I High, 79- Low. 61 m X> * "P < X K> a CO .* o» o CO x • o • o .•. o » g History: g g Fall Dam.... x w ge3 CD Tuesday. May 13.2014 Commissioners request Sheriff to investigate Todd I ipety^CMtasmedacom POLLS & MORE a#inst the fire department, which covers both Ashe and Watau# counties, but to com­ plete an audit, which Watauga requires the fire districts to submit every year. "The Boards concern is that it has taken Todd so long to respond," he said. Nathan Miller, the Watauga Board of Commissioners chairman, and representative for the Todd district, said he had previously approached the North Carolina SBI about investigating (the depart­ ment's finances), but said they would typically not initiate an investigation at the request of a County Commissioner. "They weren't real keen on looking into a fire depart­ ment," he said. "They said it doesn't get them anywhere and it's just more trouble than its worth." The SBI will only investi­ Wil Petty |Jefferson Post The Watauga County Board of Commissioners has asked Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman to investigate the Todd Volunteer Fire Department which provides fire protection for both Ashe and Watauga counties. gate when a request is made by a district attorney or sher­ iff's department, according to Miller. Miller said the Board has been receiving calls from Todd residents in both Ashe and Watauga counties, and the county's fire board, com­ prised of the Watauga County fire chiefs, passed a resolution requesting the county to with­ hold Todd's funding. Todd VFD Fire Chid Chris 4 81.00 »tartment finances _uged Watauga is withholding the money for now. "Recently, our fire commis­ sion voted to ask the county to hold all money from Todd until they got their act togeth­ er," he said. "Irt a nonbinding resolution, but it would be all fire chiefs in Watau# County voting that way." Welch provided emails and other documents to the Jefferson Post showing the Todd VFD has been in con­ tinuous contact with Watauga County about the questions surrounding the department's financial situation. "They told us they had everything that they needed," he said. "We did not hear a word from them until May 6 at 4:58 p.m. requesting more copies of receipts." Welch said delays inprovid­ ing the information requested by the auditor resulted from a computer malfunction, which required the VFD to search for the required information manually, to help complete their audit. Watauga's Commission Chairman Miller said ques­ tions were raised about large payments from the depart­ ment to Welch. According to an audit sub­ mitted to Watau# County by Bryce Holder CPA in April 2013, the Todd VFD had purchases of $35,212 which included "turnout gear,IBook computers, a new station sign and other equipment, for the year ending June 30,2012." "A portion of the amount paid for equipment acqui­ sitions was paid to FRP Electronics, which is owned by the Department's fire chief, See FINANCES | 5 Crumpler minister charged with sex crimes Alleged victim is mentally-challenged Staff Report Photos by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post A fully furnished ambulance sits In the garage of Ashe Medics, off Mount Jefferson Road in West Jefferson. Ashe Medics running ahead of schedule U u; Contract with Ashe County requires ambulance service to start July 1 The ambulances are already in the garage and the finish­ ing touches are being applied inside the headquarters of Ashe County's newest ambulance ser­ vice provider. Ashe Medics will replace Blue Ridge Medical Transport, which has been the county's ambulance service provider since 1994, start­ ing July 1,but owner and operator Craig Sullivan expects everything to be ready and in place by June 1. "I'm ahead of schedule," Sullivan said. "It's going great. I should have everything in place by the first of June." Sullivan also owns and operates Watauga Medics, which is the ambulance service provider for Watauga County. However, he's been spending most of his time at the new Ashe Medics facility in West Jefferson, which is located in the old Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation build­ ing off Mount Jefferson Road, near the intersection of U.S. 221. M h '' I j , *I p: • . Sullivan purchased the prop­ erty in early March. The decision to switch ambu­ lance service providers proved to be rather divisive and contentious at the Board of Commissioners Nov. 4,2013 meeting. =lkj *• ... #>• At the meeting, Commissioners Judy Porter Poe, Gerald Price and Gary Roark voted in favor of awarding a $5.7 million, six-year contract to Ashe Medics, while See MEDICS I 5 Commissioners allocate $5,000 for Project Graduation By Wll Petty IpettyGovitamedia com Photo by Wil Petty 1 Jefferson Post me EkJretti and Vkkl Herman of Project Graduation spoke to the he County Board of Commissioners on Monday. May 5. The board proved giving the organization, whichkeeps graduating seniors safe graduation night $5,000. A Crumpler minister was arrested and charged with five sex crimes that involved a mentallychallenged person in his care on Thursday, May 8, 2014, according officers with the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. Rev. Billy Howard Guy, 60, of Wiley F. Gambill Road, Crumpler, was charged with one count of felony sexual offense, one Rev. Billy Howard Guy count of felony seconddegree sexual assault and ed several months ago three counts of sexual bat­ on multiple charges of tery, according to ASCO embezzlement after alleg­ Capt. Carolyn Gentry and edly stealing the victim's ACSO's Detective Jerry Social Security disability Lewis. payments, said Gentry. "The investigation Dianne was released on began in July 2013 and bond and is awaiting trial concerned a mentally- on those charges, said challenged individual who Gentry. was placed in the care of After Billy's arrest, Guy and his wife," said he was placed under an Gentry. Gentry said Guy and his unknown bond amount. wife petitioned the court He was released after sev­ to become the guardians eral hours in custody after of the victim when her making bail, said Gentry. Billy's first court mother passed away sev­ eral years ago. appearance is scheduled Dianne was arrest- for Thursday, May 15. In a 3-1 vote, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners voted to provide $5,000 to Project Graduation to help thempro­ vide a drug and alcohol free environment for students on graduation night. Board members Larry Rhodes, William Sands and Gary Roark voted for the measure. Commissioner Gerald Price voted against it, and Judy Porter Poe abstained. Price voted against and Poe abstained, because Price planned to propose $6,000 should be given to the orga­ < nization. "If this motion doesn't pass, I would like to make a motion to have us allocate $6,000," Price said. Before the vote, Project Graduation had raised $13,800 and has a goal of $25,000. "We have not lost a senior yet due to an accident," said Diane Eldreth the event organizer for Ashe's Project Graduation. "We have pro­ vided the entertainment that they need to have an all night celebration." Eldreth said the $25,000 is used to help pay for the Photo by Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post The West Jefferson Board of Aldermen had a full agenda during their meeting last week. The aldermen are (from left) Stephen Shoemaker, James Reeves, Dr. Brett Summey, Mayor Dale Baldwin. Tom Hartman, and CaMn Green. West Jefferson Aldermen have busy monthly meeting Agrees to consent order on unpaid occupancy taxes by local hotel By Cliff Clark cciarwwnasmeaa com West Jefferson's Town Aldermen approved a zoning regulation variance, approved the purchase of the old rescue squad building, and consented to an agreement between the town, Ashe County and the owner of the Hotel of West Jefferson, which was formerly Hampton Inn, over unpaid occupancy taxes, during their meeting Monday, May 5. According to the consent order agreed to by all the par­ ties, Trimurthi Land Holdings and High Country of Ashe, See GRADUATION I 5 which is the corporate name of the former Hampton Inn now operating as the Hotel of West Jefferson, the Town of West Jefferson and the County of Ashe were awarded $44,370 and $83,769, respectively, in a ruling handed down on April 28, 2014, in Ashe County Superior Court The consent order says, Trimurthi agreed to deliver by May 15, 2014, to West Jefferson and Ashe County $10,000, each. However, according to the order, if Trimurthi was unable to make the individual payments of See ALDERMEN | 5 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014 JEFFERSON POST April restaurant grades The following are the restaurant and facility grades for Ashe County establishments that were inspected during the month of April. The Appalachian District Health Department is in charge of health inspections of cafeterias, restaurants and eateries in Ashe County. In addition, the department also covers Alleghany and Watauga Counties. Each month, the Jefferson Post will pro­ vide the most recent scores for all of the coun- Smithey's (Lansing) Cafe The following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of April 28. Score: 91 A The reports are public Rodie's Parkway Restaurant (West record. Inspection performed: April 4 Score: 97 A Jefferson) Inspection performed: April 7 Score: 97 A Ashe Services for Aging Kitchen (West Jefferson) Ashe Middle School Cafeteria (Warrensville) ty's restaurants as they are inspected. Rose Butcher (Lansing) Mountain Shoppe Inspection performed: April 4 Score: 96 A Winner's (Jefferson) Circle Inspection performed: April 25 Score: 94.5 A Inspection performed: April 28 Score: 97.5 A Inspection performed: April 8 Score: 93 A Ashe Outreach Kitchen (Creston) Inspection performed: April 22 Inspection performed: April 29 Score: 95.5 A Hillbilly Grill (West Jefferson) JUMC high school students volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank On their very first day of Spring Break. 13 high school students from Jefferson United Methodist Church (JUMC) traveled to the Second Harvest Food Bank distribu­ tion center in Winston-Salem to volunteer. Once there, the students were divided into smaller groups to leam about differ­ ent jobs at the food bank. Two sorted through perishable meats, others inspected eggs and then repackaged those into cartons, while the remain­ ing group sorted through donations of canned or boxed goods and repackaged those into boxes for recipients. It was all hard work and they learned how donated food gets broken down into boxes for distribution to local area food banks, including ours at JUMC. Together the youth filled about 75 boxes of food for distribution. Second Harvest Food Bank of NW N.C. serves 18 coun­ ties, including Ashe County. A 2014 national study by Feeding America, Map the Meals, tells that many peo­ ple who are food insecure are working families and are ineligible because they earn u, much fur some govern­ ment subsidized programs like SNARFNS, yet these families still cannot afford foodin these challenging economic times of rising prices. Second Harvest provides a vital need for those families and the need isrising In the U.S. about 60 percent of the total population is food insecure. In Ashe County, the per- Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post Volunteering at Second Harvest in Winston-Salem were (from left): Michael Harrington. Shawn Baker. Morgan Girtman. Victoria Reed. Abby Manley. Brandon Jones, chaperone Paul Bailey, Stanton Moore. Jason Baker. Kenan Kurtz, Matthew Hamilton, Josh Hamilton. Sam Henson. and Connor Jones. Not pictured was chaperone Beth Harrington. centage of food insecure people who do not qualify for SNAHFNS is 21 percent and the number of children who are food insecure is 29.9 percent. Information from the study is listed on the website of Second Harvest and states that the number of people who need food in Ashe County is about 4,410. Additionally, 1in 6 people in the 18 county area struggles with hunger and 1 in 4 children aren't able to get the food they need. JUMC has been a sister church to the Food Bank in Winston-Salem for many years. The Food Bank at JUMC is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and dis­ tributes food to area residents. Shawn Baker said he has helped in the church's food If you can read this, your potential customers can too. To advertise, call us at 846-7164. i Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food bank in the past but this was the first time he had traveled down to the area distribution center. Several comments made by the students stressed that they were indeed blessed to have been able to go down and help those in need. Michael Harrington said hehadn't real­ ized there were so many peo­ ple who were in need of food before. Brandon Jones said he now has a better understand­ ing of how fortunate they are not to have to worry about "what their next meal may be" or "will they even have some­ thing to eat?" Stanton Moore, who inspected the eggs, men­ tioned that he hadn't realized that if one bad egg was found in a large tray of eggs, then all the egg; had to be tossed out because of the threat of liquid egg-spreading bacteria to the other eggs. The youth estimate they had to discard about 338 pounds of eggs. Debbie Clark, the volun­ teer coordinator, said that "it's important for the youth to be a part of volunteering in our facility in order to count their blessings for what they have been blessed with each day and to help make a difference for others." For more information on volunteer opportunities and for donation information on Second Harvest, please check out their website http://www. hungemwnc.org/. Information for the main website for hunger resources of Feeding America is http://feedingamerica.org. Holly R. Stephens, of West Jefferson, graduated Sunday, May 11, 2014 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill. During her undergraduate career at UNC, she dou­ ble-majored in political science and English litera­ ture with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning. Stephens will be attend­ ing Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in Raleigh this fall where she received the Dean's Excellence Scholarship for her 1L year. She is the daughter of Kay and inducted into Phi Kappa Phi The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that Jonathan Severt of Jefferson was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Severt was initi­ ated at East Tennessee State University. Severt is amorig approxi­ Randy Faircloth of West mately 32,000 students, fac­ Jefferson, and Dickie ulty, professional staff and and Wanda Stephens of alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Millers Creek. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB is seeking approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors an experienced Medical Records Director and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester Candidates must have experience with medi­ hours, are eligible for mem­ cal records management as well as a working bership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the num­ ber of candidates for gradu­ ate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and head­ quartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selec­ tive all-discipline honor soci­ ety. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excel­ lence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in ser­ vice to others." knowledge of medical terminology, must be capable of working in a team setting, be detail oriented and keep residents medical We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol dent occurred on Bald Mountain Road near the intersection of Golf Course Road at 7:25 a.m. on April 30. According to the nar­ rative, Jennifer Simcox, April 28 of West Jefferson, was A two-car wreck traveling south on Bald occurred on U.S. 221 Mountain Road when near the intersection of she crossed the center of Clarence Lyall Road at the roadway and traveled 4:16 p.m. on April 28. up an embankment. Her According to the nar­ vehicle was overturned, rative, Melodie Richey, and came to a rest facing of West Jefferson, and north. Siracox's 2005 GMC Shirley Marsh, of West Jefferson were traveling was considered not driv­ north on U.S. 221 when able and had estimated Marsh stopped for traf­ damages of $3,500. fic and was struck by Simcox was cited for having unsafe tires. Richey's vehicle. May 2 Both vehicles were con­ sidered drivable and there A one car accident were no injuries. Richey's occurred on N.C. 16 near 1997 Volkswagen had an the Blue Ridge Parkway at estimated $1,000 in dam­ 4:57 p.m. on May 2. ages while Marsh's 1995 According to the nar­ Mitsubishi had $500 in rative, George Correll, of damages. West Jefferson,was trav­ Richey was cited for a eling north on N.C. 16 failure to reduce speed. • when he traveled left of April 29 center and off the road­ U.S. 221 way. Correll traveled over A three-car pileup the embankment and col­ occurred on U.S. 221 near lided with a tree. Correll the intersection of Liberty told the officer he went Grove Church Road at to sleep. 7:59 a.m. on April 29. Correll was sent to According to the nar­ Ashe Memorial Hospital. rative, the three vehi­ Correll was cited for cles were driving north reckless driving. May 3 on U.S. 221 when Amy Miller, of Fleetwood and A one car accident Wendy May, of West occurred on N.C. 88 near Jefferson had stopped. Peak Creek at 12:01 a.m. Jenny Voysey, of Crumpler on May 3. According to the failed to reduce speed and struck Miller's vehicle, n a r r a t i v e , C o n n i e who in turn struck May's Freshwater, of Jefferson, was traveling east on N.C. vehicle. All vehicles, except for 88 when she lost con­ Voysey's were consid­ trol and collided with an ered drivable. Voysey and embankment. Miller's vehicles had esti­ Freshwater's 1997 mated damages of $2,500 Toyota was considered while May's vehicle had not drivable and had $800 in damages. an estimated damage of No citations were given. $3,500. Southern States Freshwater was sent to A vehicle struck the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Southern States building Freshwater was cited near Jefferson at 11:15 for driving left of center. a.m. on April 29. May 4 According to the narra­ A vehicle impacted a tive, Sharon Parsons tried block wall on N.C. 88 near to stop when her foot Memorial Church Road ?t slid oil the brake pedal 6:55 a.m. on May 4. According to the nar­ and she then struck the Southern States building. rative, Jacob Jackson The building had McKiddy, of Lansing, was approximately $8,000 in traveling east on N.C. 88 damages while Parsons' and fell asleep, the vehi­ 1997 Pontiac had $1,000- cle ran off the road and in estimated damage, but struck a block wall. The owner of the block the vehicle was consid­ wall had estimated dam­ ered drivable. It is estimated Parsons ages of $2,000. McKiddy's hit the building going 15 vehicle, a 1999 Subaru, had $6,000 in damages miles per hour. No citations were and was considered not drivable. issued. McKiddy was cited for April 30 A one-car acci­ reckless driving. Holly Stephens to graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill Jonathan Severt gets records in neat and detailed order. Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT Interested persons may apply in person ^JhanL Ijou for your support in the May 6th primary. 540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Phone (336) 246-5581 I will appreciate your support again in November. Working together, we can keep Ashe County moving forward. Fax (336) 246-5997 Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 Richard C. Blackburn Paid for by the candidate lefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! « �JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES MRS. LINDA SUE WYATT BARE Mats*.? Lewis:seven West Jefferson Sears store to dose June 1 The store has been a downtown fixture since the 1960s The Sears Hometown Store atotoJcMfctvitasmedBcom pales in scale to the local "bigA fixture in downtown Wfest bax" chain retailers like Lowe's Jefferson for over half a century Home Improvement, Walmart will close its doors at the end erf and Tractor Supply Company. this month. Since 2010, Sears has dosed Sears Hometown Store at over 300 stores and has spun off 203 E. First St will dose by a lot of its assets into the likes June 1, according to the store's of Orchard Supply Hardware, assistant manager, Denise Lands' End and Sears Bandy. Hometown, in an effort to sur­ The store has been at the vive and remain relevant There East First Street location since are approximately 778 full-line its initial opening as a Sears Sears stores and 900 Sears catalog store in the 1960s, and Hometown stores currently specializes in selling heavy duty operating in the US. today home and garden appliances Sears Hometown stores are such as washers and dryers, individually-owned and oper­ dishwashers and lawn mowing ated franchises but according to equipment. Bandy, corporate took controlof Bandy said the store has been the West Jefferson store in 2013 engaged in a financial struggle and made the ultimate decision for some time. to permanently dose it "We've been corporate"We're just not having owned for almost a year," Bandyenough business," Bandy said Commercial retail in West said "Corporate has been look­ Jefferson and Ashe County ing for a buyer but hasn't found has come a long way since the one." In anticipation of the store's 1960s when the Sears store was the "go-to" for many for their closing by month's end Bandy home improvement appliances. said "everythingin the store has By Alan Bulluck Kyleigh Parsons' Mii Bare was bom in Ashe Ahh County on Wednesday, Feb 7 . 'f^ons, Justin Matkins 1-M5, to the lateEunice %att Cassidy Goodman; and She was the operator Sa^ral ^and nephews. a ^ Kitchen in West ^Jneral services were held Jefferson and Country House 2" Saturday- May 10,2014, at tioone Family Funeral Home in Lansing. She ' also worked in the * Chanel with n«, Chapel Rev. cafeteria at Sara , Bandy Lovelace Lee Knit Products. and Rev. Joey She was a loving McClure officiat­ wife, mother and ing. Burial fol­ grandmother, she lowed in the Cleve will be missed by Bare Cemetery. alL The family She was preced­ received friends ed in death by her on Friday, May 9, husband, Robert 2014, at Boone Paige Bare on Oct. Family Funeral 28, 2009; and a brother, John Home. nfyatt. In lieu of flowers memorials Mm. Bare is survived by a may be made to Cleve Bare son, Mitchell Bare and wife, Cemetery, do Mitchell Bare, Bridget, UI me home; three ^>1 Gaither ft* Ri 1 j ' of the nome; 291 Uaither Road, Laurel daughters, Cindy Palmer and Springs, NC 28644. husband, Donald, of Jefferson, The family will be meeting Sheri Shepherd and husband, at the homeplace: 5079 Hwv. Curbs, of West Jefferson and 88 East in Jefferson. 2** J*** of 12 You may give the family gnindchddren, Jessica Martin, your condolences at our webAmber Bare, Allen Bare, Dean site www.boonefuneralhome. Bare, Enc Bare, Brandon com. By Sam Shumate Phelps, Andrew Noblett, Todd Boone Family Funeral Special to the Post Parsons, Stephanie Goodman, Home of West Jefferson is in Electricity was slow in com­ Kendall Shepherd, Ryan charge of these arrangements. ing to our mountain region. Several entrepreneurs rigged MR. EARNEST EDWARD SOUTH up battery systems for lighting their homes. Small dams pow­ Mr. Earnest Edward South poker and rook. He cheered ered generators to keep the bat­ (E.E. or Ernie) of West for the Atlanta Braves and teries charged. Lloyd Mitchell Jefferson peacefully passed loved tormenting New York not only lighted his home on away on May 9, 2014, after a Yankee fans. He was a youth Suf^r Tree Branch, he charged period of declining health. He athletic coach and assisted radio batteries for 25 cents. was 84 years old. in the pioneering of Little Business was good, for most Mr. South is survived by his League Baseball in Ashe places charged 75 cents. wife Mary Katherine (Kitty County, working closely with Larger dams with larger Watson) South. They would his present brotha-in-faw Dr. generators followed in the have celebrated their 55th Edward Miller and his late 1930s. The Haraby Dam in wedding anniversary June brother-in-law John Henry Warrensville provided electric­ 21, 2014. Also surviving are Watson. Mr. South was both ity for the village. This dam two children, daughter Mary an accomplished bowler (hav­ was located on Buffalo Creek Earnestine (Teena) Little ing garnered a 300 game), an downstream from the Stanley and husband, Keith, of West avid golfa, winning theSenior Hollow bridge. It washed out Jefferson; son Turner David Championship at Mountain in the flood of 1940 and was (T.D.) South and wife, Kim Aire Golf Club three consecu­ never rebuilt. A larger dam was Mock-South, of Morganton; tive years. built at Mouth of Wilson in Most certainly, his greatest 1931, to power a woolen mill three grand-daughters (Cori treasures were his owned by FieldsManufacturing Elizabeth Mash, grandchildren, who Company. They also provided Jessica Danielle < affectionately called power for local residents. Little and KaLheriue • him -TMpeeAllison mm and In 1930, Northwest Carolina He was a member one great-grandson Utilities, Inc. purchased land of Mount Jefferson (Finn Thomas that included Sharps Falls on Baptist Church. Mash). the North Fork of New River Mr. South's life Mr. South was "...togetha with the rights to was one of public preceded in death by use waters of the North Fork of his parents (Frelin service, serving his New River...and the privilege and Esther South) country, county and to construct, build and erect a town. Bom in Ashe a brother, Lloyd; dam across said river at Sharps and sisters Boyd County March 1, Falls, 30 feet or less height., 1930, he was the oldest of and Stella Mae and grandson and the exclusive rights and six siblings and left home at Kenan Douglas Little. He is privilege to back or pond water a young age to join the US. also survived by sista Barbara and flood any of the lands above Marine Corp. He served for 21 Dillard of Farmington; and years before retiring as a First brothers Glenn and Floyd said falls." The dam was built in 1931. Sergeant. While inthe Marines South, both of West Jefferson. It spanned 150 feet across and he saved several tours of duty In addition, he is survived by stood 30 feet high. Generators in both Korea and Vietnam many special nephews and and earned several medals of nieces (too numerous to men­ were installed in a square stone Lloyd Mitchell was distinction and commendation tion), as well as several friends building. the third person hired to con­ letters. Upon returning home and colleagues from the law he was quickly hired as Ashe enforcement and military com­ struct the dam. Yes, the same Lloyd Mitchell who built his County's Chief Deputy Sherriff munities. The family received friends home system. He went north to while he completed Basic Law Enforcement Training from noon-2 p.m.Monday May work building the Conowingo (BLET) in Morganton. He 12,2014, at the Boone Family Dam in Maryland at age 14. spent seven yeais there before Funeral Home, West Jefferson. TWo years lata he returned to moving to West Jefferson's A "Celebration of Life" ser­ Ashe County and went to work Police Department, retiring as vice was conducted immedi­ on Sharps Fills at the age of 16. their Chief. Retirement proved ately following. Interment fol­ The dam was built originally to to be another avenue for fur­ lowed in Ashelawn Memorial provide power to the town of West Jefferson. ther public service, as he was Gardens with Military Rites. Ernest Bumgama was the The family respectfully elected to the town council in first plant managa. The com­ the early 1990s and lata was requests no flowers or food lata appointed to complete please. In lieu of floweis, pany provided him with a home the final two years of a mayoral memorials may be made to below the dam. It washed away term. Mr. South finally enjoyed Margate Health & Rehab, in the 1940 flood. Another was 'retirement' by working several 540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, built across N.C. 88 from the years at Jefferson Landing Golf NC 28640, or to Medi-Home dam. Blue Ridge Electric pur­ Resort as a starter and ranger. Hospice, P.O. Box 421, chased the dam in 1942 for Mr. South was well known Jeffeison,NC 28640. $170,000. It produced electricin the neighborhood for hav­ ing one of the nicest gardens around, particularly proud of MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB his lengthy rows of potatoes and voluminous tomatoes. Have the following positions available Corn, cucumbers, carrots and a variety of beans were always 2nd shift and 3rd shift CNA lS in bountiful supply and he was known to drive around the Fulltime and partime shifts available county giving away his sur­ plus supply. Along with his late father-in-law Turner D. We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Watson, he was also known in the community for his bee­ Come Join Our Winning Team keeping prowess and beauti­ ful jars of golden honey. Mr. Interested persons may apply in person South's reputation for "work­ ing" his bees without safety veils or gloves was legendary, 540 Waugh Street if not ludicrous. Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Mr. South loved to hunt and fish. He always had a "pack Phone (336) 246-5581 of beagles" or fox hounds and enjoyed listening to them Fax (336) 246-5997 chase their prey on cool summa evenings. Young deer seemed to gravitate toward his residence. He had pet ground­ hogs and trained young crows to eat from his hand. Mr. South enjoyed all types of sports and recreational activity. Always the competi­ Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living tor, he enjoyed friendly games Come See the Difference! 00688725 of checkers or chess, billiards, A PAGE S TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014 [Sears] The Sears Hometown Store on East First Street in downtown West Jefferson will ckse at the end of this month. primary and locally-based com­ petitor!. Montgomery Ward, before opening focal depart­ ment stores in the 1920s. The company reached its peak in the 1950s and 60s and was the nation's largest retailer until 1989, when it was sur­ passed by Walmart. Tary^t, Best Buy and The Home Depot have since surpassed Sears, which was bought by K-Mart in 2005 and now operates both stores as Sears Holding Company. been marked down." Decisions on how to further liquidate the store's remaining merchandise will be made on a "week to week" basis. Bandy said there are three employees who currently work at the store, including Bandy. Sears was founded as the Sears, Roebuck and Company by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck in 1893. The Chicago-based company started as a mail-order retail business in the tradition of its Alan (Muck can be reachedat (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 0atxAxX COURTING HISTORY The Sharps Fall Dam Demand for and price of electricity continued to rise. BREMCO dredged the impound area and updated the equipment in the power house. A Lefner turbine was installed It has the ability to operate with dam heights as small as 30 feet, perfect for Sharps Falls. BREMCO wired the unit to be operated from its headquarters in Lenoir. It didn't take long to learn that this would not work. The intake would become dogged with leaves and otha debris. The facility was again abandoned as economically unfeasible. Sharps Falls eventually passed into private ownership. The new owna built an all electric home on the property where he provides his own power and sells the remainda to Duke ftjwa. Danny Farmer is the plant managa. InJanuary 2011, the facility was accepted by the NCUtilities Commission as a Renewable Energy Facility. The power dam has survived Open source image 1 Jefferson Post countless floods, a tribute to the The Sharps Fall Dam has stood for 81 years. workmanship in its construc­ ity until it was shut down in set any income. The facility tion. The concrete and rock 1970. The expense of main- remained dormant for ova 10 work looks virtually the same as when it was built 81 years ago. taining the aging structure off- years. dish Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% 1 ^% Promotional prices starting at only $19"1 for 12 months Not <* 2 offer. E I % # E packages V E UNDER 5 0 ASK ABOUT camsspaiD OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET SAME DAY INSTALLATION AS LOW AS .... IN UP TO 6 ROOMS #WTML SlC CALL TODAY INSTALLED TOOAY1 For 3 months. NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO DISH! 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Last week, the Watauga County Board of Commissioners autho­ rized its county sheriff, Len Hagaman, to begin an investigation into the department after it didn't answer questions in a time considered adequate about its finances. Specifically, there were questions raised about two expenditures by the department during the 2012 fiscal year. One involved the purchase of equipment for the depart­ ment and another about a payment to a contrac­ tor for repair work on the firehouse. What appears troubling on the surface is that the payment for the equip­ ment was to the depart­ ment's chief and the pay­ ment for the contracting work was to his son-inlaw. It is understandable and it is a fair question to ask - that there are folks who might be wor­ ried that the department might be using taxpayer money to benefit its own members. But a little perspective, and facts, are needed to understand just how a volunteer fire department operates. Volunteer fire depart­ ments are private, non­ profit operations. Its ser­ vices for a particular com­ munity are contracted for by the counties where they provide fire protec­ tion. As a result of being a contracted service, simi­ lar to what is provided by a county ambulance, they don't have to meet t he same standard of scru­ tiny and public inspection required by municipal and county governments. So, for example, if they have a building that needs maintenance or repair, or equipment to purchase, they aren't required to fol­ low the same guidelines for the bidding process, like what is required by municipal, county, state or federal governments. Simply put, they can choose whomever they wish to provide whatever service or equipment they need. The department's board, chosen by mem­ bers of the community, make the final decision on all purchases. Ultimately, it is the community members who have the final say on where its department s money is spent. Once a year, the department holds its annual meet­ ing. It is at that meeting where members of the community can decide if a change is leadership is needed based on the board's actions during the prior year. That annual meeting of the Todd VFD was.held last week. According to the several who attend­ ed the meeting, there was not a change in the department's board. Unfortunately, that is only second-hand infor­ mation. Reporters for the Jefferson Post and the Ashe Mountain Tunes arrived at the firehouse on Monday night to cover the meeting. Those reporters were barred from the meeting. When the Post con­ sulted with attorneys with the N.C. Press Association about whether the report­ ers should have been barred, our counsel said probably not. However, an attorney representing the Todd VFD, citing an opinion from an expert on gov­ ernment with the N.C. School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill, said the department's board had the authority to bar the reporters. We will concede the board had the author­ ity to bar the media from attending the meeting based on its operation as a private, nonprofit con­ tractor for Watauga and Ashe counties. However, it knew ques­ tions had been raised about the administra­ tion of the department's finances and denying entry to members of the media gave the outward impression it had some­ thing to hide. We commend Todd VFD Chief Chris Welch on his openness to our questions about the department's finances and his support of our atten­ dance at the meeting. It's now up to the Watauga Sheriff to settle the matter once and for all. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy lawmakers face high-stakes math test When lawmakers return to Raleigh on Wednesday for the "short session" they will face their own high-stakes math text, one that could prove trou­ blesome as they face bud­ get numbers that don't add up. Last week the Office of State Budget and Management projected a $445 million shortfall of projected revenues for the year ending June 30. The deficit could be greater since we don't know the final results from the April 15, per­ sonal income tax returns. What is clear is that tax reforms implemented last year didn't generate the revenues lawmakers had anticipated. Additionally, because of the difficul­ ty in getting accurate Medicaid costs from the NC Tracks information system the overrun for Medicaid might be more than the estimated $140 million. If there is a silver lin­ ing it can be found in the $600 million law­ makers stashed away for rainy day and emergency funding. And earlier this year Governor McCrory ordered state agencies to reduce spending from authorized budget levels, Tom Campbell NC SPIN but we have no idea how many dollars might revert to the General Fund as a result. State budget math gets more complicated and difficult when you look ahead to the budget year that begins July 1. We must trust that when legislators approved last years' biennial bud­ get they made sufficient allowances for enrollment growth in education, Medicaid growth and other customary increas­ es. Lawmakers obviously miscalculated revenues this year and their own calculations indicate they will fall again in the coming year, so it's any­ one's guess whether next year's revenue projections might need adjusting downward, putting fur­ ther strain on the budget. We do know legislative leaders promised teach­ ers they would raise the minimum starting sal­ ary to $33,000, costing approximately $100 mil­ lion more this coming year. Gov. Pat McCrory just announced he wants to raise teachers' pay by two percent and add per­ formance pay increases. Other state employees have gone years without a pay increase and one can only assume that a simi­ lar two percent increase will be given them. That two percent across-theboard increase in state employee pay will add $320 million in state bud­ get expense. Additionally, there will be pressure to reform Medicaid and privatize economic development, both likely to require expansion funding. There are infrastructure repairs desperately needed, IT improvements long over­ due and who knows what other funding might be required as a result of actions taken in the short session. With hurricane season approaching and other emergencies always a possibility legislative leaders won't want to drain their emergency cash reserves too low or use one-time money for recurring expenses. There are many deci­ sions to be made but going into this legislative session there easily could be an imbalance between state revenues and expen­ ditures passed in last year's state budget. Since our Constitution requires a balanced budget and there's no indication new taxes will be passed in an election year lawmakers might be facefi with fur­ ther budget cuts. It has often been said we can not remove prayer in public schools so long as schools have math tests, so it's a good thing the U.S. Supreme Court just ruled that government agencies can start their meetings with prayer. Lawmakers are going to need all the help they can get working through this budget math. Let us hope they pass this high-stakes math test and adjourn quickly. Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel dis cussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY"CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. onSundays. You can also visit www. ncspin.com and click on the "WatchNC SPIN Online Anytime" button for stream­ ing. Eachweek's show is posted on Friday. COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 13,27 530 p.m. Community Drum Circle will meet at the Ashe County Public Library. No one needs to own or pur­ chase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of per­ cussion instruments available to share the rhythm with everyone. May 13-31 The May Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a bode that matches something on the board. Enter "mystery findings" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31. May 13 Noon -1pan. Old Tbwn Jefferson Business Association Meeting. Interested in the future of Jefferson? Want to take part in bringing more business and people into town? Join the business association at their next meeting at Tamale's to find out how you can take part. May 14,18 be free tastings of the olive oils and 830 ajn. - 3 pan. Pressure Canner balsamic vinegars, plus food and bever­ (Clock Face Dial) Lids lasting will be ages. Annie Johnson will provide music. held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension May 16 Office, Ashe County Center. Pressure 4 - 8 pan. Fish Fry Friday. Support canner lkls with a clock face dial should Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile be check annually for accuracy. You Meals at the Riverview Community may bring your canner lid (lid only) to Center in Creston. A $10 donation the center. Canning information and will get you a large portion of fish, publication will also be available. For fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a more information, call the Cooperative drink. Takeout is available. Directions: Extension Service, Ashe County Center Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight at 336846-5850. through Warrensville and pass Blue May 15 Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about 11 ajn. - 330 p.m. National Guard six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Armory Blood Drive sponsored by Fry" signs. For more information, caU Ashe Community volunteers. Save a life 336-385-1314. this spring Please call Eula Blevins at 730 pan. CommUnity Potluck and 982-2164 to make your appointment. Contra Dance in Tbdd. Pay a visit to Your donation is very important and we the Todd Mercantile and kick up your appreciate your dedication. All donors heels to the lively sounds of the Laurel must present a photo ID. Creek String Band at the monthly com­ 12 pan. Art of Oil Ribbon Cutting munity dance. Cost is $5 for those over and Grand Opening at 110N. Jefferson 12 years. It sure is a "reel" good time. Ave. Join the Chamber in welcom­ Looted at 3899 Todd Railroad Grade ing West Jefferson's' newest business. Road, in Todd. For more information, Refreshments will be served There will call 336877-5401. issues are $1 daily. CHURCH CALENDAR CONTACT US EDfTOR/GENERAL MANAGER: CW1Cl*V STAFF WRITERS: 336 846-7164 lll.| f>„.. Wll rPtl, 336-846-7164 cclariiOcivrtasmedtt com - |petty<krvttasmedia com ADVERTISING: Twesa Roar* Laws John Sears Nathan Ham 336-846-7164 3368467164 nham<*ci¥#asm«ta£cm tlaw«citivasmeda com isears^crvitasmedia com AlanC Bulluc* 336-846-7164 CLASSIFIED ADS: abuHucWovitasmedia com Kay Hart 336-846-7164 khjrUkrvttasmedia com 203 W. 2nd St. Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson. NC 28694 POST MASTER: Sendaddress changes to: Jefferson Post RO. Box 808 West Jefferson,NC 28694-0808 May 13-16 7 pan. Revival Services will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Speaker for the week will be Bro. Joey McClure. Special singing each night: Dale Roten, Steve Harless, Paul Hardy, Evelyn Brewer, and New Hope Church Choir. Rev. Johnny Goodman and congregation invite you to attend. May 16-18 7 p.m Revival Services will be held at Grassy Creek Baptist Church. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker. There will be spe­ cial singing each night. Pastor Rev. John Huffman and con­ gregation invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Welcome Home Baptist Church. Rev. Neal Hatfield wifl be the guest speaker Friday night through Sunday Morning Days and services times are as fol­ lows: Friday and Saturday nights, 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. BiU Mowery win sing Saturday and Sunday morn­ ing, along with the Welcome Home Choir. The Norris Family wiU sing at the other services. Pastor Lonnie Jones and congregation invite you to attend. May 17 8 a.m. Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe is having a yard sale in the Happy Trails Cowboy Church parking lot across from the Jefferson Post Office. For more information, or if you would like to donate items for the yard sale, caULaurel Baker 336977-6544. May 18 6 pun. Special Singing win be held at Liberty Grow Baptist Church in FleetwoodThe "Bledsoes" wiU be the special guest. Pastor John EUedge and congregation invite everyone to attend. May 25 11 a.m. Miss T»yion Miller wffi be singing at Round Knob Baptist ChurchRev. Keith EUedge and conurptfiitinn invite vou to attend. �TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014 JEFFERSON POST Finances Aldermen From Page1 PACK 5 From Page 1 Chris Welch. The total amount paid to the electron­ ics company during the June 30, 2012 year was $9,178 for computer equipment and installation of the equip­ ment," according to the audit. "The Department also paid $22,595 of the repairs and maintenance amount to fire­ fighter Matt Royal for renova­ tions to the fire station. All transactions were approved by the membership and com­ pleted at fair market value." According to an invoice provided by Welch, the $9,178 was used for a 150 watt amplifier, duplexers and other items used for commu­ nications. These purchases were made Feb. 3, Feb. 27 and May 24,2012. That is a VHF repeat­ er that is sitting on top erf Laurel Knob, " Welch said. "It's the same repeater sys­ tem Watauga County uses. They are about $18,000, andI sold that to them for $9,178." Welch said the additional money for repairs and main­ tenance occurred after a hail storm damaged their roof and was covered by insurance. In addition, Welch said all computer systems used by the Todd VFD are Dell Computers. Welch said he has never sold computers to the fire department. According to IRS rules on inurement/private benefits for charitable organizations, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit can­ not benefit a person affiliated with the organization. "You can do that, we do it all the time," Welch said. "So does every other fire depart­ ment..We are under no obli­ gations to bid anything out, or to offer anything." The rules go on to say "No part of the net earnings of a 501 (c)(3) organization may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or indi­ vidual. A private shareholder or individual is a person hav­ ing a personal and private interest in the activities of the organization." Welch said the VFD does bid out work when state grant monies are involved, due to conflict of interest requirements. Other than state grants, Welch said there are no rules with conflict of interest. In addition, the Todd VFD Board had to approve using Welch's company for the purchases. "We are a private corpora­ tion and we are being treated as a public entity," Welch said. "Even the (Watauga) County Commissioners are treating us as a public entity. We are a private corporation, and we are not subject to the informa­ tion. We are a nonprofit, but we are not a public entity. We serve (Ashe and Watauga) counties under a contract." Welch said he was not familiar with IRS laws and that was part of the reason they are hiring a CPA. We are behind on filing a couple of years tax returns and that is true, we are behind and we don't deny that," he said. "We don't know any­ thing about filing 990 forms." Miller said there were other "things that didnot look right" in his or the Watauga Commissioners' view. Also, Miller talked to William R. Jones, Chairperson for the Todd Board of Directors, making him aware of the investigation. "It's a good thing we're going to have law enforce­ ment look at (the fire depart­ ment)," Miller said. "They're going to clear the air as to whether what was done was appropriate or not. I don't know, I don't want to imply Todd Volunteer Fire Department is doing any­ thing wrong, because I don't know. There were things they had that raised red flags." Welch said he will cooper­ ate with the investigation. "They are more than wel­ come to investigate," he said. "We don't have anything to hide, and we have done noth­ $10,000, each by May 15. a ing illegal at all to our knowl­ government, and its relation­ edge. It's the same way we've ship to the local government payment of at least $5,000 was operated since the begin­ is that on independent con­ ordered with the balance of the ning." tractor." It continues, "In such $10,000 due by June 16,2014. For the remaining $34,370 Still, Welch said his depart­ a case, the nonprofit organiza­ ment, as well as the state fire­ tion is is not an agency under owed to West Jefferson, the men's association is "curious" the public records law, and its court ordered Trimurthi to pay about how the investigation records are not subject to that 36 equal monthly installments will be handled. law. This is true even when of $954.73 beginning on July "(The association) is con­ all or nearly all of the rev­ 1, 2014. Trimurthi will begin fused by this because we were enues of the nonprofit entity paying monthly installments of paid the money to do the con­ come from one or more gov­ $2,049.05, also on July L to Ashe County. tract, to honor the contract," ernment contracts. A good, VWst JeffersonTownManager he said. common example of such a Brantley Price announced at Ashe County Manager nonprofit is a volunteer fire the aldermen meeting Monday Sam Yearick said he has been department." that Trimurthi had made the contacted by a county resi­ Wataugi County Manager required first payment of $5,000. dent about the Todd VFD. The consent order also "(His) point was the Geouque said he expects the 990s (tax forms) were not audit for the county to be required Trimurthi to file "time­ showing up online (through completed within the next ly" occupancy tax returns and to "timely" pay any taxes owed to few weeks. Guidestar)," tearick said. The Todd Volunteer Fire West Jefferson or Ashe County. In addition, Yearick said the county is monitoring Department held its annual Failure to follow this require­ the situation and hoping it department meeting on ment, according to the order, is a misunderstanding. Ashe Monday, May 5. The Jefferson would result in a default erf the County provides between Post was denied access to the consent order. If the obligitions of the coo$100,000 and $110,000 per meeting by the fire depart­ sent order are followed, the year to the Todd VFD, with ment's Board of Directors. unpaid occupancy tax debt an additional allocation of Welch, before the meeting, accrued prior to Dec 31,2014, $12,000. told the Jefferson Post that of Trimurthi to Ashe County "As (the money) comes in, he did not have an issue with and West Jefferson will be fully we send it off to them," he having the press present, settled said. but the Board of Directors In other town business, the In addition, the allocated decided against allowing our aldermen agreed to the pur money sent by Ashe County attendance. chase of the old rescue s^iad to Todd comes in five pay­ According to the building, which is located on ments of $2,100, according Department's by laws, only Buck Mountain Road, for to the Todd VFD audit from members of the "corpora­ $125,000. The town agreed to 2012. tion" can attend the meeting, pay $100,000 of the cost, of According to the Todd where the members report on which $50,000 erf the town's VFD's Budget Request activities, financial status and fund balance was used The for the 2014-15 fiscal year, "any other pertinent matters Wfest Jefferson Volunteer Fire the department is seeking Department supplied $25,000 deemed appropriate." $30,000 in allocations from According to the by-laws, of the $125,000 purchase price. Watauga County and $12,000 In April, the aldermen tabled from Ashe County. In addi­ "The members of the corpo­ a proposal to create a variance, ration shall be those persons, tion, they expect to receive or conditional use, in the zon­ $68,000 in Watauga County age 18 or older, residing in or ing regulations that would have taxes and $123,000 from owning real or personal prop­ allowed a beauty salon to open erty in the Todd Fire District, Ashe County taxes. Ridge Avenue. Welch said while they whose boundaries are defined During last week's meeting, receive taxpayer money, by the map located within the the aldermen, with no discus­ they do not fall under public Certification Papers. Firemen sion, agreed to the variance, who have maintained their but placed the three conditions records law. According to data pro­ 36 hours, even if they live on the variance, including that vided by Welch, quoting outside the district, are con­ no vehicles associated with the North Carolina School sidered members of the cor­ business shall block any street of Government's David poration and can serve on the or driveway and if the property Lawrence, "In many cases Board of Directors." is sold the conditional use will the nonprofit orjfanization is Wil Petty canbe reached at (336) 846-7164 not transfer to the new owner. clearly separate from the local or on Twitter flWilPetty In other town business. Medics . ... :..T' m rsi -TTtTTE From Page1 Chairman Larry Rhodes and Commissioner William Sands voted against. Sullivan said he was a lit­ tle surprised at the way in which the issue was received by some in the community, but conceded that it's a large contract. Sullivan said radios will be installed in the ambulances sometime this week. Once the radios are installed, the ambulances will be eligible to receive North Carolina Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspections. The next step in the pro- cess will be for the organi­ zation to become Medicare certified. "That should be any day now," Sullivan said. "We made contact with them (Medicare), finally." The facility is sched­ uled to be inspected by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) on May 22, according to Sullivan. Once the vehicles and facil­ ity pass the inspections and receive certification, Ashe Medics will be ready to begin serving the residents of Ashe County. "Other than all that, I'd be Graduation From Page 1 entertainment, as well as pro­ vide scholarships to the gradu­ ating seniors. "We try to provide food, entertainment, prizes and all of the things a normal teen­ ager would want in order to stay all night," she said. "If we do anything else then we defeated their purpose. They will go their merry little way and we're afraid theyU get into trouble." Project Graduation is a nationwide event where on a school's graduation night, an adult-supervised party takes place at the high school as a deterrent from alcohol and drugs. Ashe County High School has participated since 1992. "If we can save one child, just one, then you can't put a price on that," Eldreth said. Roark asked what events take place at the party. "We actually, when (the stu­ dents) come in the door we screen the kids to make sure they're good, and they imme­ diately get a t-shirt and some prizes," Eldreth said. Also, Eldreth said they have physical activities, a game room, movie room and dif­ ferent items. They provide a $3,000 scholarship to a stu­ dent with the provided funds, and a $4,000, four-year schol­ arship for a student that will be attending Appalachian State. "The prizes get better the longer you stay (at the party)," Eldreth said. "Once you leave, you cannot come back in." Parent chaperones are there as are local law enforcement and EMTs. Students are not ready to operate," Sullivan said. The facility will house a minimum of six ambulances, 18 paramedics and general office staff. "I have hired 17 people fulltime, about four part-time," Sullivan said. "I have one more to go (hire) to fill up the full-time paramedic slots. I have about four more parttime to hire as well." Sullivan said most of the Wil Petty canbe reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter PWilPetty. Oft Ctarican bereactedat (336)8467164or en Mter&ttxbrt t.-an—ran—;;r.ri < office staff is in place. "Office staff is pretty much hired," Sullivan said. "Basically, we need (to hire) one more person." Sullivan is quite pleased with the building's interior. "It's huge, it worked out great for us," Sullivan said. The facility's downstairs is reserved for crew offices and includes several crew bed­ rooms, a kitchen, showers and restrooms. The upstairs portion of the was previously used for Blue facility will be reserved for Ridge Electric customers to administrative offices, confer­ make payments. Sullivan said ence and training rooms for it will serve the same purpose staff and paramedics. for Ashe Medics. There's a half-kitchen and a Tm finally seeing some full kitchen at opposite ends of light at the end of the tun­ the top floor as well. The drive-thru window nel which has been huge." that fronts Mount Jefferson Sullivan said. "It's been a little Road will remain, Sullivan overwhelming, but it's coming said. That front portion of the together pretty good." building will be reserved for Alan BuHuck canbe reachedat (336)846-7164 secretarial staff. The window or on twitterWbducfc. Business Service Guide {/'ss/s/f allowed to leave, unless there is an emergency and they can be escorted to their vehicle. "It's a total community effort," Eldreth said. "It's not just four or five of us out there trying to pull this together to do this." According to Vicki Herman, of Ashe's Project Graduation, approximately 98 to 99 per­ cent of graduating seniors attend the celebration. "Usually the only ones that don't come, we had one boy getting ready to go into the service the next day, so its those kind of reasons." she said. "Other than that, just about every senior is there and they stay pretty much all night." This year, 196 seniors will be eligible to graduate and each one is allowed to bring a friend. "We estimate probably in the 22 years, we've done this, about 6,000 students, seniors and their guests (have attend­ ed)," Herman said "No one has ever been hurt, the emer­ gency room is quiet There's nobody being called to get someone that's wrapped their car around a tree. This has been something for 22 years now." Poe said the people at Project Graduation do a great job with the event, and she contributes to the organiza­ tion as well. She then asked Commissioners Rhodes and Sands to amend their motion to $6,000. Project Graduation will take place on June 6. • ABC Board Chairman Haskill McGuire reported sales for the store were up 23percent in the first quarter of the year agiinst last year's sales, with sales of $296,084 in 2013 and $304,773 in 2014. Hie quarterly $10,000 pay­ ment to West Jefferson was made, he said He also said several capital projects were needed at the store, including the installation of a new HVAC system, the replacement of the stores front doors, and a new inventory and cash register system. The esti­ mated costs of the capital proj­ ects was approximately $36320. "WeVe built in some capital reserves into our budget," said McGuire. "W? should be able to handle iL" • Ashe County Art Council Jane Lonon reported on the upcoming annual Christmas in July fesbvaL The aldermen approved her request for the needed street closings on the festival's date, July 5. • The alderman also approved a request from the Ashe County Public Library to have a sundial built in the town park. The library is seeking a grant to cover the cost of the estimated $5,000 for construc­ tion. • Pblice Chief Jeff Rose reported 235 calls dispatched for Aprfl, with 16 auto collisions, and 15 arrests oncharges includ­ ing DWL larceny, assault and drug-related crimes. • Public Works Director Charles Call updated the alder­ men on the recent break-in at the wastewater treatment plant and said aD the required main­ tenance at the plant had been completed to meet state compli­ ance standards. • Price reported the state had authorized the last of the downtown's streetscape projects and letters of intent would go out for bids on May 16. Price also reported the town had col­ lected approximately $990,000 of its annual tax levy, or approxi­ mately 96 percent. . 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After a standout career on the gridiron at Troy (Ohio) High School, he went on to college, was an assis­ tant football coach at several Columbus area high schools and returned to his home­ town school, where he ultimately took over as head coach in 2012. "I was never really pushed to play football as a kid," said Brewer, who excelled at both football and baseball at Troy before graduating in 1993. MI liked play­ ing baseball.Iliked skateboarding.Iliked pole vaulting." Twenty years ago Brewer's story wasn't all that unusual. The best athletes in high school were expected to play multiple sports, just as athletes before them had done. Today, however, fewer student-athletes are playing multiple sports. Specialization has accelerated as students-athletes are steered toward one primary sport to avoid injury and a better See ATHLETE 18 See inside for a Q&A with local three sport athletes Frank Beamer was a three-sport standout at Hillsville High School earning 11 varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball. Beamer is now the all-time active wins leader in all of college football and the current head coach at Virginia Tech. Demystifying the college scholarship myth By Scott Schlaufman Civitas Media As Jarad Scott readied to enter his sophomore year of high school, he made a key decision regarding his athletic future. After his freshman year at Lumberton (N.C.) High School, where he played basketball, soccer and football, he chose to transfer to nearby Flora MacDonald Academy, a private school that has a knack for churning out college basketball players. "I knew Ineeded to focus on one sport andIknew that basketball had the most potential to me actu­ ally going somewhere," Scott said. For his final three years, he dropped the other sports and put his concentration solely on bas­ ketball. The payoff came when he signed to play Division Ibasketball at Winthrop University last spring, 80 percent of athletes participated in more than one sport in 1971. That number dropped to around 65 percent by 1991 and fewer than 40 percent by 2011. where his freshman season ended one win short of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. It was a decision that was admit­ tedly a challenge for Scott and his parents. Today, fewer student-athletes are playing multiple sports. Specialization has accelerated as students-athletes are steered toward one primary sport to avoid injury and a better opportunity at colleges scholarships and profes­ sional sports. "With my boys, it was really hard in that they just loved sports, period," said mother Sharon Scott. "If there's a ball, they want to play it and to see them excel at it in practically every sport that they play, it's hard to say to a child, 'Well don't pursue this.'" The Scotts have seen both sides of the one-sport athlete debate. Though Jarad took the singlesport route to a DivisionIcollege, his older and similarly-sized brother Jesse was a three-sport letter See COLLEGES | 7 Dead or alive: The three-sport athlete By Nathan Ham Bv ^. nham&ivrtasmHfacOT Three-sport athletes used to be the norm at about any high school over the past decades. It has been interesting to see things start to change a bit over the years, but in some rural areas like Ashe County, the decline of multi-sport athletes has not been as pronounced as in other areas. With smaller schools that want to experience athletic suc­ cess in fall, winter and spring sports seasons, obviously the best athletes have to play more than just one sport. One of the top performing programs over the past few yeais at ACHS has been the track team. Track athletes, just — ^ like anyone else, have to put in the time, hard work and preparation to build success. The Huskies have seen numer­ ous track conference champi­ onships, regional qualifiers and state championship qualifiers over the past few years under coach Alex Rollins. While the team did not win a title this year, the number of ton norfnrmpiM on top performers nn the . i. track team that compete in other sports throughout the vear are veTy high. Zadi Oirten, Paige Spell Andrew Tedder, Gareth Berry and Jacob Blevins are just five of the team's state qual­ ifiers that not only worked hard for track success, but played at least one other sport this year. That doesn't even take into account the conference cham­ pionship and regional qualifi­ er that ACHS had that took part in other sports through the year. ^ Women's soccer goalie Chnssy Simmons, who devotes most of her time to soccer and wffl be playing in college at Methodist University next sea­ son, still ran cross country last i —>«. tn fall. In year past, such star ath­ letes like Mallary Clay, Sam Gammons and Aaron Scott play three and sometimes even four sports (Clay ran track and played soccer during the spring). On the flip side of that, sometimes you do have those athletes that devote themselves to one sport for 365 days a year to be at the top of their game and it has helped them get opportunities to play their sport at the next level Appalachian State University basketball player Tommy Spagnolo and ASU soccer player Kebrina Keys are two examples of such athletes that spent as much time as UICJ UKU 3J^LLLOO IIIUVII UIIR. as they i, ,• could working on one sport to be the best that they could be. Other areas of the state, particularly in large cities, will have athletes who commonly play just one sport and who are highly recruited by many of the largest universities and colleges across the country. For Ashe County though, it appear that even the most talented young athletes who hope to play a sport at the next level will still continue to use their athleticism in other sports, whether it is to build upon personal success, enjoy the camaraderie of teammates are simply just the love of being active and having things to do outside of the classroom. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter Wttharriamg7 UNIMIIN Ashe wins thriller over Wilkes Central, 2-1 Bv Nathan Ham By Nathan Ham nham@civjtasmedla.com Wilkes Central grabbed an early lead, but the Lady Husky players continued to show their poise and skill by rallying from behind once again for a 2-1 win over the visiting Eagles on Wednesday. Central grabbed a lead in the first half off of a penalty kick and held that for 70 minutes. In the last 10 minutes however, it was a com­ pletely different game. Taylor May tied the game up in the 71st minute with a header .. .«L that got through IU n the Central defense and into the back of the net. With just a minute and a half left in the game, Ashe countered an Eagle attack for the game-winning goal. Candi Sanchez rifled a shot into the net off of a crossing pass from May. Ashe turned around and traveled to Watauga on Thursday to wrap up the regular season with a non-conference match­ up. The Pioneers came away with a 2-1 win. Ashe finished the regular season with an overall record of 14-7-1 A 4 /«C* • irnm . Most importantly th#» 2HO7^sJ« ,LhaPdy 2 0 1 4 M o u n t a i n t he Valley inference Championship by finish. ing 13-1 in league play and wrapping up at 0nThhrTePHay0ff«am,. T h e L a d y Huski.v first playoff is scheduled < Wednesday, but Couu be played on Tul , if both schools agree the r „ „r lf thf;;o weather concern, , or Wednesday. Nathan Ham can be reachpH . (336)846 7164ConhT'l NathanHam87 er® Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Tavtor Mav tied the eame in the 71st minute with a header into the net Ashe County High School was represented by eight track athletes in six different events at the 2A State Championship Track Meet in Greensixm) on Saturday. Junior Paige Spell placed sev­ enth in the high jump, clearing four feet, nine inches. Spell also competed in the triple jump and finished 16th overall leaping 30 feet 9.75 inches. Andrew Tedder grabbed 12th place in the two-mile run, cross­ ing the finish line in10:37. In the 1 IOmeter hurdles, Jacob Blevins finished ninth in preliminaries, just missinga spot in the top eight that would run for the championship. Kevins crossed the line in 15.87 sec­ onds, just two one-hundredths of a second behind eighth place Quadtavious Lawrence. Ashe also had a runner in the 300-meter hurdles. Zach Outen was 15th overall in 43.04 sec­ onds. The final event that had par­ ticipants from ACHS was the men's 4x800 race. The team of Tedder, RJ burke, Evan Owen and Gareth Berry finished 14th in 8:36. 2A State Champions: Wbmen's lOOmeter hurdles: Kayla Moore (BuiiingtonCummings), 14.75 seconds. Women's 100-meter dash: Reneazia Collins (Monroe), 12.42 seconds. Women's 1600-meter run: Maysa Araba (Canboro), 5:03. Women's 200-meter dash: Reneazia Collins (Monroe), 25.48 seconds. Women's 300meter hurdles: Kayla Moore (BuriingtonCummingji), 45.77 seconds. Women's 3200-meter run: Helen Morken (Carrboro), 11:15. Women's 40Ometer eash: Reneazia Collins (Monroe), 56.39 seconds. Women's 4x100 relay: Beddingfield HS Women's 4x200 relay: Monroe HS Women's 4x400relay: Durham School of the Arts Women's 4x800 relay: N.C. School of Science & Math Women's 80Ometer run: Maysa Arama (Carrboro), 2:16. Women's discus: Samantha Layko (Croatan), 131 feet, five inches. Wbmen's high jump: Charity Snelling (Franklinton), five feet, five inches. Women's long jump: Tainasha Vines (Bunn), 18 feet, 7.5 inches. Wbmen's pole vault Danielle Brown (Franklin), 11 feet, two inches. Women's shot put: Alex Cooke (North Surry), 41 feet, nine inches. Wbmen's triple jump: Tainasha Vines (Bunn), 39 feet, 1.5inches. Men's 109-meter dash: Brian Sessoms (Carver),' 10.85 sec­ onds. Men's 110-meter hurdles: Isaiah Moore (BurlingtonCummin^), 13.97 seconds. Men's 1,600-meter run: Blanton Gillespie (Shelby), 428. Men's 200meter dash: Brian Sessoms (Carver), 21.88 sec­ onds. Men's 300-meter hurdles: Isaiah Moore (BurlingtonCummin#), 37.61 seconds. Men's 3200-meter run: Corbin Boyles (Maiden), 9.36. Men's 400-meter dash: Stepfon Rodman (Washington), 49.05 seconds. Men's 4x100 relay: Carver HS Men's 4x200 relay: Carver HS Men's 4x400 relay: North Brunswick HS Men's 4x800 relay: N.C. School of Science & Math Men's 80Ometer run: Elijah Inuwa (Central Academy of Technology), 155. Men's discus: Chris Bum#rner (Draughn), 160 feet Men's high jump: Terrance Brown (North Brunswick), six feet, seven inches. Men's long jump: Isaiah Moore (BuriingtonOmrmin#), 23 feet 11.5 inches. Men's pole vault: Nathan Flowers (Bandys), 13 feet. Men's shot put: Derrick Wheeler (North Brunswick), 52 feet, eight inches. Men's triple jump: Chris Eatmon (TW. Andrews), 45 feet. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, M AY IS, 2014 In their own words... 'To be or not to be' a three-sport athlete Haley Maloney Daniel Wain King University things that inspired me so much Q: Why do you choose the sport you during my childhood. ketball coach reason for it beingmy favorite sport We had did to keep playing in college? Q: Did focusing onone sport help Q: Why dkkit you choose to focus on just A:1didn't choose tennis,Ibelieve made a bond that was very unique and spe- your chances of earning a college one sport? that tennis chose me. 1always had a scholarship or get noticed by col­ dream of pursuing tennis in college.I lege coaches? Former ACHS sports standout and JV bas­ A:Iwanted the opportunity to hang out with friends as wdl as competing with had always imagined myself playing A:Inever really focused on one in college, but it had always seemed sport, butIdid work very hard to with sinceIwas in fourth grade was a big ciaLIwas probably best at basketbai Once againIwas fortunate to play with some great friends. Ptus, in a small area such as Ashe players all together.It was helpful being on the County,Ihave noticed that you have to share floor with two college players in Tatum Lemly like a longterm goal that wouldn't happen. have a successful record in my high school ten­ your athletes in order to be successful and Tommy Spagnok). Teams were so wor­ WhenIdiscovered that my chances to play nis career in order to accomplish my dream of Q: Do you wish you had focused on just one ried about their scoring ability that it allowed were high,I worked harder. playing college tennis. sport? Q: Do you miss playing sports you used to Q; Are you playing your favorite sport or the play when you were younger? sport that best helped you get to college? some really great players on our basketball A:Iplayed basketball, soccer, softball, ran A:IfedIam most definitely playing my team but was also fortunate to be coached track, and took dance classes.Iwould have to favorite sport. Tennis has taught me how to by a Hall erf Fame coach in Head Coach Bill sayImiss elementary and travel basketball.I be patient,and how to be confident.Ihave Strong in football Coach Strongis a big rea­ ball coach now, one of the thing> thatIlook have many wonderful memories with my fam­ always had the dream of playing tennis in son whyIkept playing Football he made me for when Tm recruiting a kid is someone that ily and best friends from that time in my life.I college. Tennis is my favorite sport andIam and everyone else on our team a better man, can't say thatIdo not miss the others as welLI very blessed to have had this opportunity.I so no, I'm gladIdidn't focus on just one sport miss the feeling of stepping onto a stage before have gained many priceless memories at King Q: What was your favorite sport and what i perform in a dance recital, andImiss the little University with the men's and women's tennis were you best at? A: Not really, Iwas fortunate to play with A: My favorite sport was, without a doubt, "I think kids are specializing way too soon," Joe Mauer said in a 2013 interview with USA Today. "Playing basketball and football really helped me in baseball, doing different movements and seeing different situations helped out. I think once you get to the college level, you have to special­ ize. Being a quarterback at Florida State would be a full-time job. It would be difficult to do baseball and football in that situation. But as far as high school, I played three sports and it seemed to work out pretty good." Joe Mauer - professional baseball Elbow and shoulder youth baseball 2000. winner at Lumberton High who went on to play basketball at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, a Division II school, and eventually tried his hand at arena football. Both attempted to play basket­ ball at the highest college level, but Sharon said it was easier with Jarad, simply because there weren't any concerns about how time was split between sports. "I found it to be a little more difficult in terms of marketing them to universities when he had three sports going on," she said. Former Robeson County (N.C.) AAU basketball coach Lamont Taylor said that with the modern sports structure, recruiting has gone beyond just the high school season. With ath­ letes that play year-round on club teams and at camps, there can be a higher level of exposure in a specialized sport. "Basketball has changed, the recruiting process has changed," Taylor said. "It used to be just the high school coach and they had control and you'd call them, but it's not like that anymore because players play basketball year-round; now you're involved in AAU teams, travel teams, you're talking about shoe compa­ nies. Everyone is involved in that process." Multi-sport athletes at the highest college levels are rare. Notables such as Florida State's has played multiple sports.If the kid plays football that means he is tough as nails. Ifs just a trickle down effect.In no way did it affect me getting the opportunity to play col­ lege athletics. 'The drop-off rate is erratic, depending on school size. At schools with 800 students or fewer, 57 percent 2011- <40 percent 500 percent From page 6 A: No way. Not at afl. As a college basket­ 1991- 65 percent have increased by Colleges chance to play at the coffegiate level? 1971- 80 percent and softball players •"fw Q: Did playing multiple sports hurt your "Playing multiple sports brings more value because now, at these smaller universities, you can play more than one sport. At a lot of smaller schools, they play more than one sport so it actually increases your scholarship money." Lamont Taylor - Owner of Get Me Recruited, a company that serves boys and girls with college scholarship aspirations Percent of multiple sport athletes in high school injuries among since haskethalL The group of guys that Iplayed for me to get my shot off. of athletes still play multiple sports." •enuME amiJmm Heisman-winning quarterback/ pitcher Jameis Winston and MLB/NFL legend Bo Jackson have excelled, but even at Division II schools such as UNCP, there are only a handful of athletes who compete at the varsity level in multiple sports. Former Robeson County stand­ out Laura Bird was among those who briefly considered pursuing multiple sports in college. During her career at Purnell Swett High School she was a three-sport athlete who played volleyball, earned All-Conference honors in basketball and joined the golf team her junior year, quickly working her way up the state ranks. She was recruited for both basketball and golf, but chose to limit herself to only golf when she attended UNCP, if only because of the effort it would have taken to maintain a high level of play at multiple sports while also maintaining her grades. "It would have been awesome but something would have to give," she said. "My studies would have to give, my body would have to give." Growing up in Robeson County, Bird said being a multisport athlete is simply part of the culture. She grew up playing baseball, then picked up basket­ ball and later volleyball as high school approached. "Whatever's in season you're either doing that or getting ready for the next season," she said. Her sister Jamee, a UNCP vol­ leyball signee, followed a similar DOES IT PAY OFF? There is statistical data that Only 2.2 percent proves athletes who specialize in one sport — particularly of girls will get an if done at a young age — do athletic college tend to have a better chance of earning a college scholarship. scholarship and In 2005, a team of researchers from the University of Arizona only 2 percent of released a study titled "A Study to Determine the Impact of boys will. Early Specialization on Athletic Success," in which they inter­ Robert M. Malina of viewed current college athletes. the Department of Of the athletes interviewed, Kinesiology and Health 58 percent said specializing in Education, University of one sport led to a college schol­ Texas at Austin. arship, while only 12 percent of athletes who did not specialize in a sport said they were able to obtain a college scholarship. road, having recently finished Still, however, some experts her senior seasons in both volley­ would argue that the chances of ball and basketball. obtaining a college scholarship Whether or not her three-sport for any athlete — specialized or status affected Lauras college unspecialized — are remote at offers, she's not sure. Her coach best. Gerry Gallo — a member of the University of Dayton's at UNCP was aware of her time on the court, but other coaches School of Education and Health Sciences — said he often won­ never gave a clear indication on their feelings. ders if young athletes aren't los­ "I wishIhad known," she said. ing a portion of their childhood in an effort to gain an elusive "They didn't really tell me." The upside, she said, was that college scholarship. her experience in other areas "Less than 1 percent of high school athletes will earn a col­ helped her transition to the col­ lege level. Where other golfers lege scholarship," said Gallo, lacked cardio and strength, Bird who was on campus as the came in well-rounded. Her skills University of Dayton men's on the court still are utilized, just basketball team recently made in the pickup basketball games a run to the Elite Eight in the her golf team plays to keep in NCAA men's basketball tour­ shape during the offseason. nament. "In today's society, finances are obviously very "I definitely see as a college athlete how it benefits us," important. A lot of parents will look at their son or daughter she said. and think they are going to get a college scholarship. It's great to have confidence in your kid — but you also have to be a realist. You have to have another plan if you kid isn't going to be part of the 1 percent who gets a college scholarship. Gallo wonders what happens to the kids who spend all their youth focused on sport. "They've given up a pretty significant portion of their childhood; they could have had fun playing multiple sports, but gave that up to focus on one sport that never led to a college scholarship," Gallo said. Gallo's assertion that few high school athletes will ever receiver a college scholarship — or go on to play profession­ ally — is based on statistical data. Only 22 out of 1,000 girls (2. 2 percent) and 20 out of 1,000 boys (2.0 percent) who participated in a high school sport received a full or partial college scholarship in 1999 and 2000, according to Robert M. Malina of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin. The message is clear — while specializing in one sport does help an athlete's chance of earning a college scholarship, that chance remains one in a million. "The numbers are out there — but so many parents are brainwashed by the idea of their kid getting a college scholarship," Gallo said. WHOGOESPRO? : According to the NFSHSA. in 1971-1972. there were 3.960.932 athletes competing in high school sports (3,666,917 boys and 294,015 girls). In 2012-13. there were 7,713.577 high school athletes competing (4.490,864 boys and 3.222.723) girls. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)has compiled the following chart that estimates theprobability of high school athletes competing in college athletics. High School Athletes High School senior athletes NCAA Athletes NCAA Freshman Positions —— NCAA Senior Athletes NCAA Senior Athletes Drafted Percentage: High School To NCAA Percentage: NCAA To Professional Percentage: High School To Professional Women's Basketball 452,929 129,408 15.096 - 4,313 - 3,355 32 3.3% Men's Basketball 546,335 156,096 - 16,571 - 4,735 - 3.682 44 3.0% Baseball 1.0% 0.02% 1.2% 9.4% 0.45% 0.03% 470.671 134.477 28.767 8.219 6,393 600 6.1% Men's Ice Hockey 36,263 - 10,361 - 3,973 - 1,135 883 33 - 11.0% - 3.7% 0.32% The National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, has estimated that the chances of competing in your chosen sport at the college level is not great. For example, only 3% of high school senior basketball players will play NCAA sponsored basketball. Men's Football 1,071,775 306.221 61,252 17.501 13,612 250 5.7% - 1.8% 0.08% , Men's Soccer 358,935 102,553 19.797 5,655 4.398 75 5.5% 1.7% 0.07% NCM �PAGE H TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014 JEFFERSON POST Consolidation eliminates options for some athletes By Kyle Lovern klovern@civitasmedia.com Mingo Central High School (WV.) Athletic Director Dr. Teddy Kinder was himself a three-sport athlete, having played basketball, baseball and track during the 1970s at Matewan High School. In those days, the mountains of southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky were dotted with dozens of small high schools, Matewan included. But like many other rural areas across the country, infrastructure and roads improved, paving the way for consolidation. With the combining of those smaller schools, many student ath­ letes couldn't compete for roster spots. In the case of Mingo Central, where four high schools were merged into one, 36 roster spots for basketball were elimi­ nated. Joe May was a multisport star for the Tigers of Matewan. However, after consolidation of the schools, he gave up basket­ ball and concentrated on football. He was a Class AA All-state selection as a util­ ity player his senior season. "I didn't play basketball at Mingo Central because Photo Courtesy Wes Wilson Mingo Central High School, built on a mountaintop removal site in rural West Virginia, opened in 2011 and combined four high schools (Matewan, Gilbert, Williamson and Burch) into one. Action photos by Kelly Caudill-Taylor Photography. 1 knew Ihad a much bet­ ter opportunity to go play football somewhere and be more successful in foot­ ball," said May, who just finished his freshman year at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. "I also knew coming in that the competition at Central would be higher andI needed to be at my very best. SoIsimply focused Athlete From page 6 opportunity at colleges and pro­ fessional sports. Maci Morris, a junior at Bell County High School in Kentucky, experimented with a number of sports as a youth— including tennis and Softball — but ulti­ mately made the decision to focus on basketball before she entered junior high school. Her decision to specialize in one sport has paid off, as she cur­ rently is ranked by most recruit­ ing services as one of the top guards in the nation and already has given a verbal commitment to play basketball at the University of Kentucky after she graduates in 2015. "I'm playing or practicing year round and that's made me better at the fundamentals," she said. "My basketball IQ has improved a lot because that's my only game. I'm not spending a couple of months away from basket­ ball working on different skills, and that has helped me to keep improving my game. Also, being active with AAU ball and camps helps you to get noticed. It helped me to get the scholarshipIhave." Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer said the rise in sports specialization and the decline in the number of athletes playing multiple sports has every­ thing to do with athletes seeking out college scholarships. Furthermore, high school consolidation in rural areas play another role. In some cases, there's decreased opportunities due to fewer schools or even more competition for fewer spots on the roster. "I would say in a recruiting class of 25, there might be three or four maybe," Beamer said of today's three-sport athletes. "You don't see much of it anymore." College football in particular, Beamer said, has put a pinch on high school athletes looking to play a winter or spring sports. College football's early enrollment period allows high school seniors who have completed their high school course work to enroll in college in January, take classes, and participate in spring football practice. "If a guy is coming in out of high school on a scholarship,I would prefer he comes in January, because in reality you have five years to get four years of eligibili­ ty in. So if you come in the spring and your five-year clock starts, then you give yourself a chance to play in the fall," Beamer said. To be sure, high schools sports participation is alive and well. The number of athletes has more than doubled in the past 40 years, particularly with an explosion in the number of girls involved in high school athletics, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, which tracks national statistics. Largely thanks to Title 9, there are more opportunities for girls to participate in high school sports programs. It also provides that colleges and universities offer the same number of scholarship opportunities to men and women. At the DivisionIcollegiate level, this has meant increased scholarship opportunities for > on football. The transition was hard but,Ifeel like me and my classmates buckled down and took it on well. Iam blessedIgot to go to both Matewan and Mingo Central." May had an opportunity to play college football at the NAIA level, but instead chose to focus on his aca­ demics. Another area to see women, especially for schools that offer the NCAA-maximum number of 85 full scholarships for football players. In an effort to match those scholarships for men, some schools have cut men's scholarships in other sports, while some have increased the number of scholarships offered in women's sports. SPORTS SPECIALIZATION According to the NFSHSA, more than 80 percent of athletes participated in more than one sport in 1971. That number dropped to around 65 percent by 1991. Within the past 20 years, however, the number of athletes participating in multiple sports has dropped off even more pre­ cipitously — by 2011, fewer than 40 percent of athletes surveyed said they participated in multiple sports at the high school level. The drop-off rate is erratic, depending on school size. Larger high schools feel the pinch more than schools with smaller enroll­ ments. At schools with enroll­ ments of fewer than 800 students, 57 percent of athletes chose to participate in multiple sports, according to a report released by the National Federation of High School Athletic Directors in 2008. At schools with enrollments between 801-1,200,47 percent of students participated in multiple sports. At schools with enroll­ ments of greater than 1,200, only 28 percent of athletes participated in multiple sports. The drop in athletes participat­ ing in multiple sports hasbeen a frustrating one for coaches, many of whom lament the fact their numbers are decreasing as athletes are giving up one or two sports in order to focus on one athletic endeavor. Even at a school such as Troy — with an enrollment of more than 1,000 and a football tradi­ tion as rich as many throughout Ohio — coaches such as Brewer are seeing a decline in numbers. He said he's seen multiple football players give up the sport in order to focus on a different sport. It's not something Brewer encourages — even when the ath­ lete is giving up other sports to focus solely on football. "That's not something we want to see happen," he said. "I want well-ipunded athletes on my foot­ ball team.I want them out there playing different sports and rep­ resenting their school.Iwant my kids playing basketball or wres­ tling in the winter and I want my kids playing baseball or running track in the spring." Brewer thinks playing multiple sports helps make kids better athletes and that adults should encourage student athletes to have fun. "We want these kids to be kids, Brewer said. "I played baseball in high school becauseIloved it and had fun doing it.If someone had told me in high school I had to quit playing baseball to focus only on football,I would have fought them on it." HEALTH AND WELLNESS With so many athletes choos­ ing to focus on only one sport — an phenomenon that is not only prevalent at the high school levels, but also is taking hold at the youth levels, many experts are starting to wonder if sports spe- major consolidations is Pike County, Ky., where there were as many as 12 high schools, but now have only five. "I think one thing was that schools were smaller back then," Dr. Kinder said. "Many times you had the same coaches that coached multiple sports. So many students played foot­ ball in the fall, basketball during the winter and base­ ball or track in the spring." Kyle Surber, who played basketball at the old Gilbert High School (WV.), did not play at Mingo Central the last couple of seasons. "I would have played basketball if I were still at Gilbert," Surber said. T stopped playing at Mingo Central because of the nrnhlpm«s thpv haH (with "It's a shame, really, how many coaches don't want their ath­ letes to compete in other sports because they are afraid they We want these will get injured playing another kids to be kids. I sport," Gallo said. "What sense does that make? Do they really played baseball think a coach in another sport is going to want the athlete to get in high school injured? Don't they realize that the coach in the other sport is because I loved going to do everything they can it and had to protect the athlete." There's also a mental health fun doing it. If aspect to consider, said Gallo, who is a certified USA Hockey someone had Coach, LevelIII, and has coached told me in high numerous youth soccer teams. "You have some kids who are school I had playing ope sport all year long." Gallo said. "It a kiatruiy loves a to quit playing sport and that's what they truly want to do, that's fine. They baseball to focus should pursue that one sport. only on football, But a lot of times, the kids aren't being exposed to any other I would have sports, so they don't really know if there's anything else out there fought them they would rather be doing. So on it. W many times, we are seeing kids being programmed to play just one sport from a very young age. Scot Brewer That's why Ithink it's important j Troy. OH. Head to expose kids to as many sports LJ A Football Coach as possible — so they can figure out what it is they enjoy doing. Russ Adams, who played four cialization is healthy for athletes, seasons with the Toronto Blue physically or mentally. Jays, said he relished playing Some have argued that with multiple sports at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, N.C., from an increased number of sports played, there comes an elevated which he graduated in 1999. risk of injury as well. Many "I'm really glad that Iplayed all coaches have expressed concern of them," he said. "I was fortu­ about losing a star basketball nate enough where one ended up player for the season if he were to working out for me, butIenjoyed blow out a knee playing football, football in the fall and basketball for example. in the winter.Ienjoyed compet­ It's not a theory Brewer sub­ ing and each sport helped me in scribes to, however. different ways. It lets you stay "CouldIlose a football player if competitive and not get burned he injured a knee playing basket­ out with it. You have something ball? Sure — but Ican also lose new and fresh to do each season." a kid if he steps off the curb the wrong way and twists his ankle," CONSOLIDATION But what about kids who want he said. "You can't play the "What If?' game all the time. If you do, to play multiple sports, but don't as a coach, you'll make yourself have the opportunity? In some rural areas across the nuts. While a star player in one sport country, infrastructure and roads improved, paving the way for con­ getting injured playing another sport is rare, it does tend to grab solidation. With the combining headlines. The medical facts, of those smaller schools, many student athletes couldn't compete however, indicate that sports specialization actually increases a for roster spots. In the case of young athletes chances of getting eastern Kentucky's Mingo Central hurt while playing a sport. where four schools were merged into one, 36 roster spots for bas­ The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says over­ ketball were eliminated. Many of those kids that were use injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries talented enough to make the team at the smaller school may among middle and high school not be a capable enough athlete students. A 2013 report by the to make the squad at the larger sports medicine department at Loyola University of Chicago, school. meanwhile, stated that "kids are Joe May was a multi-sport star twice as likely to get hurt if they for the Tigers of Matewan, WV., play just one sport as those who but after consolidation of his school, he gave up basketball and play multiple sports." concentrated on football. He was Many athletes — especially a Class AA All-state selection as younger ones — who focus on a utility player his senior season one sport are putting too much and had opportunities to play in stress on specific muscle groups college. and bones. Elbow and shoulder "I knew coming in that the injuries among youth baseball and softball players have increased by competition at (the consolidated school) would be higher andI 500 percent since 2000, accord­ needed to be at my very best," ing to the American Orthopedic May said. "SoIsimply focused on Society for Sports Medicine. Gerry Gallo, a professor in the football." University of Dayton's School of Education and Health Sciences, SUCCESS STORIES says the concern over star Michael Jordan is regarded by athletes in one sport giving up many as the greatest basketball another for fear of injury goes player ever to play the game. against simple logic. Often forgotten amidst the NBA u consolidation) and still seem to have." However, Surber is now a standout tennis player for the new school and also played on the golf team. Those were two sports they did not offer at his old high school. "I had the opportunity to play a sport that Ireally liked at the new school," he added. titles and "Dream Team" gold medals, however, is the fact that baseball — a sport he played growing up — remained one of his true loves well into adulthood. So enamored was Jordan with baseball that — during the height of his basketball powers, he gave up the sport temporarily to pur­ sue baseball as a minor leaguer. Currently, LeBron James is considered by many to be the best basketball player in the world and he has a pair of cham­ pionship rings and multiple MVP honors to prove it. Even while he was appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a sophomore basketball phenom at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, he also was an All-Onio wide receiver for the high school's foot­ ball team. Many athletes who became pro­ fessional superstars in one sport — or even multiple sports — who played multiple sports at the high school level. Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders played in both the NFL and Major League Baseball — and did so at world-class levels. John Elway was drafted by both the Denver Broncos and New York Yankees. More recently, Joe Mauer — All-Star catcher for the Minnesota Twins — played quarterback for his high school football team, point guard for his high school basketball team and was catcher for his high school baseball team. In 2000, he was named USA Today High School Player of the Year in football; in 2001, Mauer was named USA Today High School Player of the Year in baseball. Financially speaking, there is merit for the idea of high school athletes focusing on an individual sport as opposed to playing mul­ tiple sports. While the chances of any high school athlete — multisport and single-sport athletes alike — earning a college scholar­ ship are remote, the chances of earning a college scholarship do increase for athletes who choose to specialize. And at some high schools — particularly those forced to consolidate for geographic or economic reasons — sports spe­ cialization is the only way many athletes can compete. However, most experts — whether it be coaches, admin­ istrators, current professional athletes or even medical doctors — agree the trend toward sports specialization in the past decade or two hasn't necessarily been a good thing for the athletes involved. "SometimesIdo think Ishould have focused on one sport, but thenIthink about how many athletes I know that get burned out playing just one sport and alsoI would have missed out on so many amazing memories ifI didn't play all three sports in high school." said Kaley Moss, a for­ mer three-sport athlete at Urbana (Ohio) High School. "Winning CBC titles in volleyball, basket­ ball, and track my senior year would have never been possible ifIonly stuck to one sport. LikeI said,Ihave a love for each sport I played and I wouldn't have traded the memories or my teammates for anything." Allen Worrell of the Civitas News Organization contributed to this report. �JKFFERSOS POST TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014 CLASSIFIEDS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-E-27 EXECUTOR S NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors of the Estate of Nancy Fletcher, deceased of West Jefferson, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Nancy Fletcher, TO PRESENT them to the under­ signed on or before July 28, 2014 or this notice will be place in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corpor­ ations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 24th day of April. 2 lis 2014 Sandra K. 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Cur­ rent tax rate Is .04 per $100 valuation - proposed is .04 per SlOQlns fihanaaL STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS trust (the "Deed of Trust"), the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at auction (the "Sale"), to the highest bidder for cash IN THE LOBBY OF THE ASHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 150 GOVERNMENT CIRCLE. 3RD FLOOR, JEFFERSON, ASHE COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA ON MAY 30. 2014 AT 10:00 AM. the real estate and the im­ provements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property re­ leased from the lien of the Deed of Trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being in Ashe County. North Carolina, and being more particularly descnbed as follows (the "Prop­ erty"): BEINC A CERTAIN TRACT BEING OF LAND CONTAINING 1.004 ACRES ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY RANDY G RHODES AND ASSOC. P A. RLS # 3094, LOCATED IN JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP. ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOUNDED BY THE LANDS OF. FORMERLY OF. OR IN POSSESSION OF THE FOLLOWING: VIRGINIA B. SEXTON-DEED BOOK 119, PAGE 668 MARY S. SEVERT-DEED BOOK 119, PAGE 823; VIRGINIA M WIL­ LIAMS-DEED BOOK B-5. PAGE 276; NCSR 1587 AND A 40" RIGHT OF WAY AND BEING MORE PARTICU­ LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS BEGINNING ON A NEW IRON PIN, SAID NEW IRON PIN IN THE WILLIAMS LINE. THENCE WITH THE WILLI­ AMS LINE N 38'22'35" E. 151.90 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN IN THE SOUTH­ ERN MARGIN OF NCSR 1587; THENCE WITH THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF NC­ SR 1587 S 86' 35' 00" E, 161.16 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE NORTHWESTERN MAR­ GIN OF 40' RIGHT OF WAY S 08' 17' 00 E, 119.68 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN; THENCE WITH A NEW COMPUTED LINE THROUGH THE PRUITT PROPERTY S 38' 08' 10" W. 160.68 FEET TO AN EXIST­ ING IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE SEXTON AND SEVERT LINE N 51' 59' 40" W. 219.80 FEET TO THE Having qualified on 15 April, 2014 as Administrator of the estate of Jack Krider, late of Ashe County. 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ACRES, AND BEING LOT NO. relating to the title to the Prop­ "Since 1989" 16 OF THE A P BAREES erty. nor to any physical envir­ Thomat Reed - Owner TATE AS SHOWN ON A PLAT onmental. health or safety con­ 336-246-3434 WHICH APPEARS OF RE­ ditions existing in. on. at. or re­ CORD IN THE ASHE lating to the Property being iorthwest Tree Service. LLC COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY offered for sale, and any and Removals - Limb Ups IN PLAT BOOK 2. AT PAGE ail responsibilities or liabilities Storm Damage 156 (ENV 77-B) arising out of or In any way re­ View Enhancements - Pruning AND BEING A PORTION OF lating to any such title or condi­ Clearing Projects - Firewood THE LAND DESCRIBED IN tion expressly are disclaimed Thomas Reed - Owner AND CONVEYED BY THAT The bidder should examine Phone 336-246-3434 CERTAIN DEED FROM title to the Property. This Sale Fully Insured PATRICK J. COCHRANE is made subject to all unpaid Property Equipped (LEGALLY SEPARATED) TO taxes, special assessments, •mabenorViwMtuwncaranc oom JERRY ALLEN PRUITT AND land transfer taxes, ease­ WIFE, DONNA W PRUITT, ments, and rights of way. if DATED 5 MARCH 1997. AND any, of record, and is made SalesIBusiness Development OF RECORD IN THE ASHE subject to matters of survey, COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY land use restrictions, zoning, MULTIMEDIA SALES IN BOOK 218, AT PAGE 2265 and public road rights of way The Jefferson Post in West THIS IS INDENTURE IS While no representation ts Jefferson is seeking an MADE SUBJECT TO THOSE made as to title to the Prop­ account executive to sail CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AS erty, unless the terms of the advertising for both print and RECORDED IN THE ASHE sale of the Property expressly online products to local COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY state otherwise, then it is the businesses Will handle an IN BOOK 195, AT PAGE 2012. intention of this Sale, and the active account list as well as TO WHICH RECORDED related special proceeding to cold calling for new business DEED REFERENCE IS act. by operation of law. if ap­ Must have prior sales HEREBY MADE FOR A COM­ plicable. to-terminate all subor­ expenence. excellent PLETE RECITAL OF SAID dinate liens, encumbrances, luiances. computer skills, RESTRICTIONS and interests in the Property, i internet savvy, THIS DEED OF TRUST IS as permitted by and according d > dependable vehicle, clean law SUBORDINATE TO A PRIOR driving record, valid driver's DEED OF TRUST FROM This Sale will be further sub­ license and auto insurance. JERRY A PRUITT AND WIFE. ject to the right, if any, of the We offer a competitive DONNA W PRUITT, TO United States of Amenca to re­ compensation and benefits DANIEL J PARK, TRUSTEE deem the above-described package FOR YADKIN VALLEY BANK, Property for a period of one To apply send a resume and DATED 8 JULY 2002, SECUR­ hundred twenty (120) days fol­ cover letter to: ING A NOTE IN THE ORIGIN­ lowing confirmation of this cclark@clvltasmedla.com AL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF Sale $147,300. AND OF RECORD The underlying mortgage debt IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUB­ evidenced by the Note and se­ Houses For Sale LIC REGISTRY IN BOOK 278, cured by the Deed of Trust is AT PAGE 1328. not a "home loan* as defined in Check out the Jefferson Post The record owner(s) of the N.C.G.S §45-101(1b) for the latest deals on Mobile Property not more than ten To the extent this Sale In­ Homes by local dealers (10) days prior to the date volves residential property with hereof are Jerry Allen Pruitt less than fifteen (15) rental Land (Acreage) and Donna W. Pruitt. units, you are hereby notified Terms of Sale. A cash deposit of the following, Land For Sale (the "Cash Deposit") equal to a An order for possession of 19+ acres on the South Fork of five percent (5%) of the the properly may be issued the New River with 300 ft of amount bid, is required and pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45river frontage In Piney Creek, must be tendered to the Trust­ 21.29 in favor of the purchaser NC. $160,000 Call 336-359ee by the highest bidder at the and against the party or parties 2258 or 336-657-2086 time of the Sale in the lorm of in possession by the Clefk of a certified or cashier's check Superior Court of the county in Apartmenfs/Townhouses ("Cashier's Check"). The Cash­ which the property is sold; and ier's Check shall be issued by, b. Any person who occupies —HIGH VISTA APT. executed by and drawn on a the property pursuant to a rent­ 1 & 2 BR Units state chartered bank or nation­ al agreement entered into or 307 Vista Drive ally organized bank domiciled renewed on or after October 1. W. Jefferson. NC in the United States of Amer­ 2007, may, after receiving the ica (such bank to have minim­ notice of sale, terminate the Accepting applications um assets of five hundred mil­ rental agreement upon ten (10) for 1 & 2 BR vacancies lion U.S. dollars). The days' written notice to the land­ Handicap Units. Cashier's Check must be pay­ lord. Upon termination of a able to the Trustee and de­ rental agreement, the tenant is Office hours: livered to the Trustee at the liable for rent due under the Monday - Friday time of sale. No bank drafts will rental agreement prorated to 3 pm - 5 p.m be accepted. At the option of the effective date of the termin­ the Trustee, other financial ac­ ation. Or call for appointment commodations may be made . In the Trustee s sole discretion, (336)246-3460 at or before the Sale to assure the Sale may be delayed for up the highest bidder can and will . to one (1) hour as provided in . •TTD users deliver the Cash Deposit re­ - Section 45-21.23 of the North call:336-620-2537 quired. Notwithstanding the Carolina General Statutes. above, the beneficiary of the If the Trustee is unable to con­ Deed of Trust and the holder of vey title to this property for any the Promissory Note(s), guar­ reason, the sole remedy of the anties. and other evidence of purchaser or High Bidder is the debt it secures (collectively, return of the deposit. Reasons the "Note"), or Its proper writ­ Miscellaneous of such inability to convey in­ ten assignee may credit bid at clude, but are not limited to, ANNUITY.COM the Sale and need not make a the filing of a bankruptcy peti­ Guaranteed Income For Your Cash Deposit at the Sale. tion prior to the Sale and rein­ Retirement Upset Bids Any upset bids will statement of the loan and Note Avoid market risk & get guar­ be governed by the applicable without the knowledge of the anteed income for retirement! provisions of Chapter 45 of th Trustee If the validity of the Call for FREE copy of our North Carolina General Stat Sale is challenged by any SAFE MONEY GUIDE Plus utes (See N.C.G.S. § 45party, the Trustee, in its sole Annuity 21.27) and will require pay­ discretion, if it believes the Quotes from A-Rated ment by cash, cashier's cneck, challenge to have merit, may companies! 800-423-0676 or certified check satisfactory declare the Sale to be void and to the Clerk of Superior Court CANADA DRUGS: return the deposit to the High of no less than five percent Canada Drug Center is your Bidder. The purchaser will (5%) of the amount of the up­ choice for safe and affordable have no further remedy set bid as required by statute medications Our licensed This 9th day of April. 2014. (with a minimum of $750.00). Canadian mall order phar­ Following the expiration of any macy will provide you with sav­ Michael Vetro, Sr. applicable statutory upset bid ings of up to 75 percent on all 589 West King Street period (the "Upset Bid Period") your medications needs Call Boone, North Carolina 28607 today 1 -800-341-2398 for described in Chapter 45 of the Telephone: (828) 265-3001 North Carolina General Stat­ $10.00 off your first prescrip­ Facsimile: (828) 264-8614 utes, the unpaid balance of the tion and free shipping Email, mvetrovetrolaw com highest Sale price or bid. in­ DISH: cluding upset bids, if any (the Substitute Trustee DISH TV Retailer. Starting at "Balance of the High Bid") shall PUBLISHED $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & be immediately due and owing 5.6.14/5.13.14/5.20.14/5.27.14 High Speed Internet starling at to the Trustee by the highest $l4.95/month (where availbidder (the "High Bidder") in re­ ableJ SAVE! Ask About turn for delivery of the SAME DAY Installation! CALL Lost ft. Found Trustee's non-warranty Deed NOW! 1-800-734-5524 to such purchaser The Bal­ FOUND MEDICAL GUARDIAN: ance of the High Bid shall be Three rings - one man's ring; Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 paid to the Trustee by wedding ring (not band), fourmonitoring. Cashier's Check made pay­ stone ring. Call West Jeffer­ FREE Equipment. Free able to the Trustee or wire son Walmart af 336-246-3920 Shipping. 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U.S.to pay the Balance of the High based technicians Bid For example, in granting PUBLISHER S NOTICE $25 off service Call for reasonable terms" for any Eximmediate help. tension Period, the Trustee, in All real estate advertising in 1-888-781-3386 its discretion, may require the this newspaper is subject to OMAHA STEAKS: High Bidder to deliver to Trust­ the Fair Housing Act which ENJOY 100% guaranteed ee a Cashier's Check for an makes it illegal to advertise delivered-to-the-door additional deposit amount (to 'any preference, limitation or Omaha Steaks! be credited to the Balance of discrimination based on race SAVE 74% PLUS 4 FREE the High Bid in consideration of color, religion, sex, handicap Burgers - The Family Value the grant of the Extension Peri­ Familial status or national Combo - Only $39 99. od) origin, or an intention to make ORDER Today Other Sale Provisions. any such preference, limita­ 1-888-721-9573. If the Property described tion or discrimination " Famili­ use code 48643XMD - or above is purchased at the sale al status includes children un­ www.OmahaSteaks com/mbff6 by someone other than the der the age of 18 living with 9 holder of the Note, and the be­ sarents or legal custodians UNITED BREAST CANCER neficiary under the Deed of xegnant women and peopls FOUNDATION: Trust, then such purchaser securing custody of children DONATE YOUR CAR - FAST must pay the Clerk's Commis­ under 18. FREE TOWING sions in the amount of $ 45 per This newspaper will not 24 Hr. Response-Tax $100.00 of the purchase price tnowingly accept any advertDeduction (up to a maximum amount of sing for real estate which is in UNITED BREAST CANCER $500.00), or such other violation of the law Our read­ FOUNDATION amount as required by ers are hereby informed that Providing Free Mammograms N.C G.S.§7A 308(a)(1) as all dwellings advertised in this & Breast Cancer Into amended, and all other taxes, Tewspaper are available on an 888-928-2362 and fees payable to the Clerk equal opportunity basis. To of Superior Court, and applic­ complain of discrimination call able at the time of Sale HUD toll-free at 1-800-669This Sale is also subject to any 9777. The toll-free telephone applicable county and/or state number for the hearing im land transfer and/or revenue 'aired is 1-800-927-9275 taxes, and any excise tax (N.C.G.S. § 105 -228 30 et seq.), and the successful thirdparty bidder shall be required to make payment for such taxes The Property sold pur­ suant to this Notice of Fore­ closure Sale is being offered EQUAL HOUSING for sale, transfer and convey­ OPPORTUNITY ance in an "AS IS, WHERE IS" condition. Neither the Trustee, nor the holder of the Note se­ cured by the Deed of Trust beMiscellaneous TU �10 JEFFERSON Posr TUESDAY, MAY 13,2014 Making a mark Visit us online at www.jejfersonpost.com — _ _ You may not have heard of us, but millions of Americans hear better because of us. Introducing Audibel®. 100% American-owned, and for over 50 years, proud provider of better hearing to match every need and lifestyle. 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These roles included winners of the Science Fair and Battle of the Books. It also showcased leadership positions held by students throughout the school. Visitors were also given the opportunity to visit classrooms and participate in a question and answer session. If you have any questions about The Leader in Me program, email Grubb at callie.grubb@ashe.kl2.nc.us. ..catch U! The race is on @ ^ -J J\f\i J m ^ - Show off your Racing V knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great prizes! ppg' pf/crstm Better Homes Furniture Co. L t S . o r U r f M l S e c t i o n of Swta B«klln| A ta-Z-Boy Ridlnea In the Area m w y Fine Quality Furniture Including Bedroom. Dining Room, Living Room j Fre« Removal of Old Bedding | Free Local Delivery 5271 Main | North WKesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfumitufe.com ffWr.ow l Vd.«U«i_. MVval awjay Uva ( l f r A lf a B M THE HIOH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE • www.wjchevy.not � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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IK COUNTY; NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1923 Vol. 89, Issue 39 ACJCPC. elder abuse discussed Page 6 .... Page 3 *1 FRIDAY, MAY 16,2014 $1.00 Lansing Aldermen updatea wt park grant By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com In the regularly scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Aldermen, the mem­ bers were updated on the grant status of the Lansing Creeper Trail park expansion. Alderman Michelle Slaton led the discussion with the Board providing an update on the grant as well as the park's poten­ tial future. "One of the things we have been concerned about is how do we fulfill the grant," Slaton said. "Just so everybody's clear and there's no confusion, we have to provide three public recreational activi­ ties in the grant." Slaton said that could include fishing, hiking mountain biking or other activities which would fulfill grant requirements. Three recreational facili­ ties have to be within the grounds. "Something we can control is how much we spend on the recreation­ al features that go into the park," she said. "The design company is doing the analysis of the land and what we can put on the land. They only really did the analysis on the Thompson property, and one of the things they said is that it would not be suitable for Frisbee© golf." An additional sugges­ tion was having a zip line through the park, but the town would have to decide if they would want a passive park or an active park. "An active park with a zip line, you can do some­ thing where you approach a for-profit company and they will put in the infra­ structure, and you can do a long-term lease with them where they could be open one day a week to do a zip line and we could do that," Slaton said. "That was just something that I thought was interesting that we have not discussed in our meetings (of the Board of Aldermen)." Slaton said the town would need to decide whether or not an active park would be the direc­ tion it would want to go. Alderman Dylan Lightfoot then asked if there was a list of criteria or requirements available to fulfill the three public recreational activities. "For instance, could a walking trail be one, See PARK | 8 Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Members of the Lansing Board of Aldermen are updated on the sta­ tus of the park grant for the expansion of the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Pictured are: Mayor George Rembert, Town Clerk Marcie Little, Aldermen Jack Brown, Dylan Lightfoot Mauvene Shepherd, Brenda Reeves and Michelle Slater, and financal officer Beth Johnson. Ashe Outreach calling all local gardeners Wil Petty 1 Jefferson Post Many Items will be up for auction during the Ashe County Arts Council's Feast for the Arts Wine and Dessert Gala, including these boxes which were all hand-painted by local artists. Feast for the Arts Wine and Dessert Gala scheduled for Saturday By Wil Petty jpetly@civitasmedia.com Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post Meagan, Dawson, Haden, Noah, Christina and Carleigh from the New River NEST program gain hands-on experience in Bio-Intensive box gardening from Arlena Creasman. If you're growing a garden this year we need your help. Out Grow Hunger, now in its third year, is calling for gardeners to join the growing effort to feed our hungry com­ munity. Census data shows that 1in 5 American families are living in poverty, but Ashe County comes closer to 1 in 4 households in critical need. What can a gardener do? It's simple. Grow a garden. Give some of your valu­ able produce to your local food pantry and together we Out Grow Hunger. By joining a community of gardens, growing and giving, we'll take a bite out of the devastating effects of hunger in our county. The food you grow and give is of a much higher nutritional value and since there's no shipping the freshness, ripe­ ness and taste will flavor any diet. It's your garden, so you're the boss. You determine how much you want to plant, when you want to work, when you want to harvest and how much you want to give. You select the food pantry. Give a little or donate it all. There's no need to contact anyone and no one need to visit your site. That's the beauty of Out Grow Hunger's Community of Gardens - the gift is up to you. Do you want to learn how to grow a garden? We can help. Starting small with something easily manageable can be the key. That's how we began in 2009 with a project called Seeds to Feed. We taught folks how to grow container gardens that could be on a porch, patio or anywhere there's lots of sun. For three years we used all shapes, sizes and types of con­ tainers. Any container will do as long as the roots have enough room and there's good drainage. Then in 2012 through a collaboration of minds, resources and agencies grew Out Grow Hunger. With innovative lead­ ership much soil was turned to grow sig­ nificant space to make a difference in the volume harvested. Close to 30 gardens went in in 2012 and just over 70 in 2013. What we learned last year is that Mother Nature can be too plentiful when it comes to rain. It's important to be suc­ cessful to taste the fruits of your labor. So for 2014 Out Grow Hunger will teach in "Bio-Intensive. Box" gardens and produce from multiple larger plots. Want to get involved? Bio-Intensive Box gardening classes will be held each first and third Friday in June beginning at 2:30 pm at the Ashe Outreach Fish Fry held at Riverview Community Center. For those who want to grow a garden but need help with seeds, seedlings, fer­ tilizer and a little growing knowledge, join us June 5 at 10:00 am for Out Grow Hunger resource day. Call 385-FOOD (3663) to sign up and begin taking some food responsibility into your own hands. State legislature reconvenes for short session By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com A $445 million state budget shortfall, teacher pay, coal ash ponds and the future of Medicaid are just a few of the items the N.C. General Assembly will attempt to tackle during its short ses­ sion, which reconvened in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 15. The short session is traditionally reserved for making adjustments to the state budget but this year, legisla­ tors also plan to deal with a variety of thorny issues ranging from education The Seventh Annual Feast for the Arts Wine and Dessert Gala fundraiser, a key event each year for the Ashe County Arts Council, will be providing food and auctions this weekend. The event, which serves as a fundrais­ er for the Ashe Arts Council will take place at .8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson. Tickets for the event are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, per person. "The dessert gala and silent auction on Saturday are a culmination of a major fundraising event sponsored by the Arts Council" said Jane Lonon, director of the Ashe Arts Council. "A series of din­ ners have been held already in the coun­ ty and there will be more throughout the rest of May. We gather all of those participants plus community folks." Lonon said the desserts have been donated by over a dozen restaurants, bakeries and caterers through the High Country region. "We have those available for sam­ pling," she said. "We also have wine, coffee and a high-energy, fun party atmosphere." A focal point of the event will be the See ARTS | 8 Judge sanctions Gerald Price in civil lawsuit By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com A U.S. Magistrate Judge granted motions on May 6, 2014, for protec­ tive orders and for sanctions a g a i n s t L mW Ashe County Commissioner Gerald Price in an ongoing civil suit Price filed in May to the environment. Ashe County's state legislative dele­ gation is gearing up for what could be a contentious summer inside the General Assembly building on Jones Street. Senator Dan Soucek arrived in Raleigh on Tuesday and said the ini­ tial days of the short session will be reserved for mapping out plans for the session's entirety. "The next few days will be full of meetings as we discuss our plans for the short session," Soucek said. Soucek couldn't immediately Price is seeking Price $7.5 million in dam­ ages related to the repossession of his vehicle by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office in 2012. He filed the civil suit against Ashe County Sheriff James Williams, two of the office's deputies, the Watauga County Clerk of Court and four attorneys. U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer, ruled on May 6, 2014, that "The Court warns (Price) that further failure to comply fully with any of the Court's Orders, the Local Rules, or the Rules of Civil Procedure may result in the impo­ sition of additional sanctions, which See STATE | 8 See PRICE | 8 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Annual Fish Expo this Saturday at the WJ. Farmers Market By Alan Bulluck abulluck@clvitasmedia.com Everything you ever needed to know about the art of catching, filleting and grilling trout will be on dis­ play Saturday morning at the Ashe County Farmers Markets Annual Fish Expo Day. "If you want to learn how to fly fish, come on out," John Smyre, manager of the Farmers Market, said. The event will take place at the Farmers Market on the Backstreet in down­ town West Jefferson. At the Fish Expo, experts will be on hand to demonstrate how to tie flies, the proper way to fly fish and the best methods for filleting and grilling fresh caught trout. Dave Pickett and Lee Burgess of Dave and Lee's Flies will be on hand throughout the morning to demonstrate the art of tying flies. Pickett and Burgess will also be joined by Danny Harvey of Piney Creek Products to demonstrate proper fly fishing tech­ niques. Rick Caine, chef at Boondocks Restaurant and Pub, will be on hand to demonstrate how to grill trout on an outdoor grill. He will be joined by Doug Munroe, owner and opera­ tor of Waterfall Farm trout farm, who will demonstrate the proper way to fillet a trout. "Dave (Pickett) and Lee (Burgess) will be demonstrating how to tie flies," Smyre said. "Doug (Munroe) is gonna show the proper way to fillet a trout and Rick (Caine) will be out demonstrating how to grill trout." The Annual Fish Expo Day will run throughout the morning of May 17 at the Farmers Market. Smyre said the dem­ onstration set-up will be located in the grassy Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post The Ashe County Farmers Market s Annual Fish Expo will take place Saturday, May 17 at the Fanners Market on the Backstreet in West Jefferson. area directly behind the Farmers Market building on the Backstreet in West Jefferson. The Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 25. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Ashe court decisions County crime report The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held on May 8 with the honorable Michael Duncan presid­ ing. The following decisions were handed down by the court: Luis Angel-Cruz: (T) DWLR not impaired (P) no contest (J) PJC. CC. Timothy Wade Bare: (M) defrauding drug/ alcohol screen (P) no con­ test (J) guilty 120 days MCP, credit any time served. (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty 120 days MCP. Jason Brian Burgess: (M) misdemeanor proba­ tion violation (P) admis­ sion (J) guilty. Next 4 weekends serve 48 hours each weekend. After first weekend served, if assess­ ment is completed and has other proof, all other active will be suspended. 12 months probation. Ernest Scott Cleaver: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sen­ tence, 18 months unsu­ pervised probation, 48 hours CWS, $250 plus CC. Surrender license. Kaye Marie Elliott: (M) misdemeanor probation violation (P) admission (J) guilty. Continue on probation. Matthew Shane Harris: (F) Breaking and or enter­ ing, (F) second degree arson, (M) injury to real sonal property, harass­ ing phone calls and communicating threats. April 21 Portirio Cruz Reyes, Bond was set at $8,500. 35, of Jefferson was Schultz was released the charged with driving next day. April 23 while impaired. Bond Angela Lee Turner, 39, was set at $1,500. Reyes was released the next of West Jefferson was charged with •non-sup­ day. port of a child. Bond was April 22 Sarah Lynn Greer, 29, set at $38. Turner was of Lansing was charged released later that day. Jordan Blevins with possession with the intent to manufacture/ Bingham, 22, of Jefferson sell/deliver methamphet- was charged with simple amine. Bond was set possession of a Schedule at $25,000. Greer was IV Controlled Substance and possession of drug released later that day. Helen Bledsoe Cobb, paraphernalia. Bond was 61, of Todd was charged set at $2,000. Bingham with possession with was released the next intent to manufacture/ day. Christian Corbett sell/deliver marijuana, possession of marijuana Hansen, 45, of Todd was up to one-half ounce and charged with two counts possession of a Schedule of non-support of a child. II Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $500. Bond was set at $6,500. Hansen was released the Cobb was released later next day. April 24 that day. Streeter James David Eugene Schultz, 60, of Creston was Blowers, 29, of West charged with carrying Jefferson was charged a concealed gun, driv­ with non-support of a ing while:-.impaired, child. Bond was set at possession of metham- $490. Blowers has not phetamine, injury to per­ been released. property — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 5-15 months, 21 days credit. 24 months supervised probation, pay restitution of $5,000 to victim. $150 plus CC. Mark Lyle Hoke: (F) possession of methamphetamine (P) guilty (J) guilty. 9-20 months DAC active. SBI has fees to be docketed as civil judge­ ment. (T) Driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 6 months active. Joshua P. Holshouser: (M) simple assault (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days. Credit time served. Miranda S. Jones: (T) DWLR (P) no contest (J) PJC. Tyler Austin Jones: (F) Breaking and or entering (F) second degree arson (M) injury to real proper­ ty — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 6-17 months, credit time served, 24 days active. 24 months supervised probation. Pay $5,000 in restitution. $150 plus CC. Lisa M. McCarty: (T) DWLR (P) no contest (J) also buying silver? platinum & coins guilty. CC. Dennis A. Miller: (M) assault on a female (P) no contest (J) PJC. Sharrie Lynn Moore: (T) operate vehicle with no insurance (P) guilty (J) guilty. $25 plus CC. Horace S. Patterson: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 12 months DAC, 7 days active ACJ, credit time served, 18 months supervised pro­ bation, $400 plus CC. Michael L. Wilson: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 2 years DAC suspended sentence, 10 days active. 18 months supervised pro­ bation, $650 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: con­ finement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated On April 12, 2014 a larceny at a home in the Creston area occurred. After returning home, the owner of the residence discovered a large amount of money and other items had been removed from the residence. I CONTACT: Donna @ 336-944-3368 or donnapricecpa@yahoo.com Ken @ 336-239-1029 or dapoldyellow68@yahoo.com| Gw«i^^^52-903-334E^jr^2wUir2@2maH^com "Whvj 0 toyvmj Jt's It&s owning A $2,500 reward for information resulting in the conviction of the responsible person has been made by the owner. Anyone with addi­ tional information about this investiga­ tion is asked to call the Bledsoe Patricia and Scott Bledsoe, of Crumpler, announce the birth of their daughter, Tralania Cabralia Bledsoe, born May 5, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She In my own (?u^tM<s^( I can be a doctor, a lawyer, an auto dealership owner, a banker, a funeral home director.... all in one day. And I love it. Working in advertising and marketing, I get to work with many different people. I put my 'thinking cap' on and I can be a part of my client's business. I love to create a marketing plan both in print and online that works for them to bring' customers to their door. I love my job in advertising because no two days are the same; no two advertisers are the same; and no two projects are the same. Being in marketing is definitely not a 9 to 5 job and keeps you on your toes. It has given me the opportunity to work like I own my own business and be successful. I also get to travel to our other newspapers and help them reach their goals. I love a challenge and money... that keeps me motivated. I ami grateful for our leaders who keep me motivated and reward us for doing a great job. I'm also thankful for my co-workers, who are like family. Next month, I'll celebrate my 16th year in marketing and advertising and loving every minute of it." ~ Teresa Roark-Laws To begin your career In advertising or advertising sales management either locally or at locations In eleven other states, please contact Greg Sweet at gsweet@clvitasmedla.com Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 8465633 or Ashe County Crime Stoppers at (336) 846-4188. Crime Stoppers pays cash for information leading to the arrest of individu­ als connected to certain crimes. Area Births LOST:1£ inch 15 lbs. TOY Australian Shepherd Female Last seen In Glendale Springs at Raccoon Holler Campground on Saturday May 3rd. Very shy. She has a full white collar, copper points, and a bobbed tail. Very fast runner. She may come to food. Favorite is boiled chicken. ' 336-667-2257 Amanda Lynn Perry, 28, of Sparta was charged with misdemeanor larce­ ny and shoplifting. Bond was set at $500. Perry was released later that day. April 25 Ginger Pilkins Parker, 41, of Sparta was charged with driving while impaired. Bond information is unavail­ able. Parker was released on April 27. April 30 Chandra Coldiron Pierce, 29, of West Jefferson was charged with breaking and enter­ ing, larceny after break­ ing and entering, break­ ing or entering a motor vehicle and larceny of chose in action. Bond was set at $6,500. Pierce has not been released. Reward for information leading to arrest $500.00 : w •JS\ Staff report Civitas MEDIA serving you your world weighed five pounds and 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Jed and Guyana Treadway, Jay and Peggy Bledsoe. Sibling is Jasmine Bledsoe. Ashe Heart Association donates money to local groups With the 2014 Heart Breakfast and Heart Auction completed, the Ashe County Heart Association was able to raise over $18,000 to go towards research, medi' cal care and prevention. While most of the money will be sent to the American Heart Association, a total of $1,600 will be donated and spread throughout different facilities in Ashe County. The next event coming up for the Ashe County Heart Association will be the annual Heart Walk. The walk has been tenta­ tively scheduled for Aug. 23 and the association is still deciding on where the walk will take place. The association is also asking for donations and sponsorships for the event and teams for the walk. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014 OBITUARIES TOMMY COURTLAN PRUITT Mr. Tommy Courtlan Pruitt of West Jefferson died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at his home. He was 72. Mr. Pruitt was born Oct. 24, 1941, in Wilkes County to Arnold Gordon Pruitt and Kathleen Walsh Honeycutt. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by his parents. Tommy was a member of Obids Baptist Church for several years. Mr. Pruitt is sur­ vived by his wife, Rita Pruitt of West Jefferson; three daughters, Bobba Norman and husband James of Mtn. View, Beth Moore of Moravian Falls and Jennifer Miller and husband Jason of Crumpler; three sons, Brian Pruitt of Millers Creek, Randall Day and wife Melissa of Horseshoe and William Day and wife Stephanie of Candler; three sisters, Barbara Nichols and husband Carson of Wilkesboro, Wilma Bowlin of Lenoir and Rebecca Honeycutt of Lenoir; three brothers, Johnny Honeycutt and wife Francis and Scotty Honeycutt and wife Cheryl, all of Lenoir and Larry Honeycutt of Kings Creek; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services & will be held at 2 p.m. 1 Saturday, May 17, 2014, Obids Baptist Church by Rev. Tom Graybeal, Rev. Jack Pugh and Rev. Mark Harless. Burial will follow in Obids Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society c/o Lisa Bottomley, 87 Montview Dr., Sparta, NC 28675. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Pruitt's arrangements. JOHN 'JACK' WHITEHOUSE Mr. John "Jack" Whitehouse of West Jefferson died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Greensboro. He was 67. Mr. Whitehouse was born March 24, 1947, to R a y m o n d and Ruby Whitehouse. Mr. Whitehouse was preceded in death by his par­ ents; brother Jerry; sis­ ter Sandra; and sister Cynthia. He was a loving father and grandfather and leaves behind many good memories. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy and former Greyhound bus driver. He loved to travel. He was a mem­ ber of Bethany United Methodist Church and enjoyed being active at the Ashe Services for the Aging senior center. Mr. Whitehouse is survived by a daugh­ ter, Heather Fowler and son-in-law Andy of New Jersey; brother, Ray Whitehouse of Corpus Christi, Texas; one grandson; one grand­ daughter; and several nieces and nephews. M e m o r i a l Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Owen Peeler. The fam­ ily will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contri­ butions can be sent to Bethany United Methodist Church, 495 N.C. 194, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our web­ site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Whitehouse's arrange­ ments. PAGE 3 Catherine Altice to speak at BRAG meeting Multi-media artist, Catherine Altice, will be the.guest speaker at the May 17, 2014, meeting of the Blue Ridge Art Clan of Ashe County. The pro­ gram will be a Critique of members' work, by Catherine, in preparation for the annual "Shadow of the Hills" Show, opening June 13, at the Ashe Arts Council, West Jefferson. Catherine Altice holds bachelor degrees from APPSU and UNCGreensboro, plus a Master of Fine Arts from Johnson State College/Vermont Studio Center. She is Adjunct Art Instructor at Appalachian State University and Caldwell College & Technical Institute, Boone. A working artist for over 20 years, she has exhib­ ited her work throughout the southeast, receiving grants and honoraria. The Art Clan will meet in the downstairs class­ room, at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Photo Submitted | Jefferson Post Catherine Altice in her studio. She will be offering critiques dur­ ing the Art Clan's meeting on May 14. Jefferson, at 9:30 A.M. for refreshments, with the monthly meeting at 10 a.m. followed by the Critique Program. Art Clan membership is open to artists actively engaged in art, profes­ sionally or as hobbies. Dues are $40 by the May meeting. Visitors and guests are welcome to attend this informal view­ ing and commentary on the members' presented art works. Commissioners approve ACJCPC funding allocations ByWil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com In a 5-0 vote, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved changes to the budget of the Ashe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) during its regu­ larly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 5. "I believe you are fully aware that every quar­ ter, the programs that receive the crime pre­ vention council monies have to do quarterly accounting so we can keep up with their fund­ ing and whether or not they are on target with their spending," said Grier Hurley, president of the Ashe County JCPC. "At the end of each third-quarter, that's an important quarter, because we can see what the situation is going to be and whether or not the money is going to be fully expended for the calendar year." Hurley said at the end of this year's third quar­ ter, Project Challenge, which provides services for youth to help them pay restitution to vic­ tims if ordered by the courts, had $700 remain­ ing in its budget that was allocated by the Ashe JCPC. While Ashe County's JCPC allocates the money, if the JCPC does not find anything to use the extra money on, it then goes to the state funds and not Ashe County. North Carolina provides the money to the county JCPCs. "We have approved as a council for that $700 to go to admin­ istrative funds," Hurley said. "What those funds will be used for, and the council voted on, is for the first time ever there is a national juvenile jus­ tice conference in North Carolina. We would like for our council members who could go, to be able to go." In addition, the mon­ ies would cover the reg­ istration and hotel fees. Elder abuse In a 5-0 vote, the Commissioners also approved a proclama­ tion by the county for Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Tommy McClure, of Ashe County Department of Social Services, said the proclama­ tion would approve the time between Mother's Day and Father's Day Elder Abuse Awareness Month. "According to the North Carolina Adult Protective Services reg­ ister, 87 percent of the reports that are made to Adult Protective Services, were made on adults with disabilities living in their homes," he said. "About 13 per­ cent of those were in living facilities. Older adults comprise the majority of those receiv­ ing adult protective ser­ vices." McClure said that 71 percent of those adults were over the age of 60. According to the proc­ lamation, the defini­ tion of elder abuse is "the willful infliction of physical, emotional or psychological harm on another adult." The proclamation also says Ashe County's vulnera­ ble adults, regardless of background may be tar­ gets of abuse, neglect or exploitation from their families and facilities. "We all have the responsibility to sup­ port the safety, welfare and dignity of North Carolina's vulnera­ ble and older adults," McClure said. "We urge citizens to work togeth­ er to help protect adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation." In other action taken by the Board: • Viewed a legislative update video presented by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners • Approved second presentation appoint­ ments to the Workforce Development Board, Airport Advisory Board, Local Emergency Planning Committee and Wilkes Community College Board of Trustees. In addi­ tion, first presentation appointments to the Region D Development Corporation Board was approved. • In attendance were Commissioners Larry Rhodes, William Sands, Gary Roark, Gerald Price and Judy Porter Poe. The next meet­ ing of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners will be Monday, May 19. • Citizens with dis­ abilities requiring spe­ cial needs to access the services or public meet­ ings of Ashe County Government should contact the County Manager's Office three days prior to the meet­ ing by calling (336) 846- Wil Petty I Jefferson Post Grier Hurley, of the Ashe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, speaks to the Board about money allocations within the Council on Monday, May 5. MOVING AUCTION Featuring Vehicles, Farm Machinery, Lawn & Garden, Antique & Modern Furniture, Appliances, Collectibles Saturday, May 24,2014 -10:00 a.m. Auction Location: 866 NC Hwy 18 South, Sparta, NC From the Intersection of US FHwy 21 & US Hwy 18, Live Online Bidding travel Hwy 18 South for approx. 1 mile to property Begins dt 12:00 Noon FISH DAY!!! NOW IS THE TIME FOR STOCKING ! 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'wm, every effort has been made 10describe mesale Itemi accurately TheAuctioneer1! announcement!on theday of the ulewill rake pcecedenceover prlncad advertising Not reiponilble (oraccident! �"...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 OUR VIEW A bit on guns andjobs Page 4 Friday, May 1(5 2014 Looking for a hand salute from Duke As the discussion He wrote, "At the end proudly call one of our about the consequences of your article, you con­ own," and he "is under­ of the coal ash residue cluded with an allegation standably upset that any­ leakages continues, there from a pilot that a Duke one would think that he is one thing about Duke Energy employee made a would have acted in such Energy about which there 'very impolite hand sig­ a disrespectful manner." is widespread agreement. nal' toward the people in This incident gives all It is this: the compa­ the plane who were fly­ of us a chance to thank ny's employ­ ing overhead. this employee and his ees are serI have spo­ colleagues for their ser­ vice-minded, ken with the vice and their company's hard-working, Duke Energy well-earned reputation friendly folks employee at for a positive partnership who, in times issue, ...[who] with the people of North of crisis, rush explained to Carolina. to help and me that he The discharges the air­ perform like was using his plane photographs docu­ heroes. phone to take mented were later the So when I a photo of the subject of a "Notice of learned that plane flying Violation" from the North I might have overhead. If Carolina Department of mischaracteryou look at Environment and Natural ized or mis­ the 'high res­ Resources. Duke Energy interpreted olution' photo says, the releases were D.G. Martin a photo of a and zoom in, in connection with nec­ Duke employ­ One on One you can clear­ essary maintenance of ee taken from ly see that is pond-related equipment an airplane what he was and were, therefore, inspecting discharges doing and not making allowed by the terms of a from a coal ash pond and the rude hand gesture the permit from DENR. a deactivated coal plant pilot says he made to the DENR says that its on the Cape Fear River, I plane." permits did not allow wanted to share a report The Duke employee, he the discharges. Kemp from a friend who works wrote, "is a gentleman— Burdette, the Camp Fear in the Duke Energy legal the type of man that riverkeeper, appeared at department. we North Carolinians the recent Duke share- holders' meeting to point out that the 61 million gallons of contaminated water discharged into the Cape Fear threatened the drinking water of com­ munities downstream. Whether or not Duke is found to have violated state and federal laws in connection with the Cape Fear discharge, the recent events point out a con­ tinuing and serious prob­ lem. Duke has about 30 coal ash ponds through­ out the state, each one a possible source of deadly water pollution. North Carolinians, who have long admired Duke and its employees, are entitled to receive anoth­ er hand signal from the company. A hand salute, Army style, with a "Yes sir. Yes ma'am. No more coal ash related leaks into your waterways, accidental or planned. Never again." of a gun owner's deci­ sion to publicly display a weapon. Given the balancing act required and work­ ing within the General Assembly's decision to rvelax handgun restric­ tions statewide, the coun­ ty made the right deci­ sion. Does one job matter? Yes it does, especially when it's your family counting on you. We know there had been some reservations from the West Jefferson Board of Aldermen about allow­ ing a small beauty shop to open in a West Jefferson residential neighborhood. In fact, during the board meeting in April, the decision on whether or not to adopt a variance D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina to the town's zoning regu­ Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon lations that would have and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. allowed that business to open had been tabled. At the time, it seemed LEARNING ABOUT ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT like a curious decision. Zoning variances are usually ho-hum matters, especially when a busi­ ness is attempting to open. There are occasions where certain types of businesses will bump into This article is third on overdue, and he is just feel justified in taking what that the older person can­ residential neighborhoods our series on recognizing trying to "get everything they believe is "almost" or not explain; new "best - usually service-oriented the types of abuse and how caught up." "rightfully" theirs; fear that friends;" legal documents, businesses like an accoun­ to>,report, it. The. focus of Nellie , asks ,, Robert their older family member such as powers of attor­ tant; an flttofrie'y, br a this anicle is financial about his new SUV that will get sick and use up ney, which the older per­ beauty shop. exploitation. he is driving and Robert their savings, depriving son didn't understand at Usually, the matters Financial scams target­ explains that he bought the the abuser of an inheri­ are settled with little or ing seniors have become SUV last year, but hasn't tance; have had a negative the time he or she signed no discussion with a few so prevalent that they are driven it much until now. relationship with the older them; unusual activity in conditions placed on the now considered the crime Robert tells Nellie that person and feel a sense the older person's bank variance. of the 21st century. Up to he and his wife will be of "entitlement;" or have accounts including large, In May, there was, fortu­ 5 million older Americans gone on a cruise for the negative feelings toward unexplained withdrawals, nately, no discussion and are abused every year with next two weeks, but not to siblings or other family frequent transfers between the aldermen approved the annual loss by victims worry, he has taken care members whom they want accounts, or ATM with­ the zoning variance with of financial abuse to be of all of her bills and will to prevent from acquiring drawals; the elder's care some common sense con­ estimated to be at least leave her $200 in cash, "so or inheriting the older per­ shows neglect, but the elder has a sizeable estate; she won't have to be mak­ son's assets. ditions. They made the $2.6 billion. Financial scams often go ing a trip to the bank." right call. Predatory individu­ a caregiver expresses These are tough times unreported or can be dif­ Nellie receives a tele­ als seek out vulnerable interest in the amount of in Ashe County. Every ficult to prosecute so they phone call later that week, seniors with the intent money being spent on the job matters. The alder­ are considered a "low-risk" from the billing personnel of exploiting them. They older person; belongings or property are missing; men deserve a shout out crime. However, they're with the electric compa­ may: for giving that family a devastating to many older ny, informing her that her • Profess to love the suspicious signatures on adults and can leave them electric bill was not paid older person ("sweetheart checks or other docu­ chance. in a very vulnerable posi­ last month. She is told that scams"); seek employment ments; an absence of docu­ tion with little time to if she doesn't pay her bill as personal care atten­ mentation about financial recoup their losses. While by Friday, her electricity dants, counselors, etc. to arrangements; implau­ . GP<V it is not always strangers will be cut off. Nellie walks gain access; identify vul­ sible explanations given that commit these crimes, over to her desk, picks nerable persons by driving about the elderly person's over 90 percent of all up the Power of Attorney through neighborhoods (to finances by the elder or reported elder abuse is papers that she had signed, find persons who are alone committed by a member and sighs, "What have I and isolated) or contact the caregiver; and the elder is unaware of or does of the older adult's own done?" recently widowed persons not understand financial family. Financial Exploitation they find through newspa­ Part IH-Exploitation or abuse can range from per death announcements; arrangements that have Nellie, 89, worked for misuse of an elder's fund or move from community been made for him or her Sites where you can 40 years at a local bank to embezzlement. to community to avoid and managed her financ­ It can include the fol­ being apprehended (tran­ find out more information about elder abuse are the es well. She managed to lowing: sient criminals). save a substantial amount • Taking money or Unscrupulous profes­ National Center on Elder of money and has several property; Forging an older sionals or businessper- Abuse (NCEA) www. large CD's. person's signature; getting sons, or persons posing ncea.aoa.gov or call 1-855•4,-SnuBeu.. For the past two years, an older person to sign as such. They may: 500-3537. An excellent her health has been poor, a deed, will, or power of • Overcharge for servic­ resource to be kept up to and her hearing and vision attorney through decep­ es or products; use decep­ date on the most current have also worsened. She tion, coercion, or undue tive or unfair business scams is the N.C. Attorney has become increasingly influence; using the older practices; or use their posi­ General's Office at www. frail and is having prob­ person's property or pos­ tions of trust or respect to ncdoj.gov or call 919lems with her memory, sessions without permis­ gain compliance. 716-6400. Another site often forgetting to pay her sion; promising lifelong These factors increase is the N.C. 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Bulluck she begins to notice that fraud tion? 336-846-7164 large amounts of money CLASSIFIED ADS: The perpetrators can • They are: unpaid providers in our commu­ abulluck@civitasmedia com Kay Hart are being drawn out of be: bills, eviction notices, or nity there to give infor­ 336-846-7164 her savings account and khart@civitasmcdia.com Family members, includ­ notices to discontinue mation about services and at least two of her CD's ing sons, daughters, grand­ utilities; bank statements resources available for. the 203 W. 2nd St. have been "cashed in." She children, or spouses who and canceled checks no elderly and or disabled. We Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 questions Robert about the might have: longer come to the elder's also will have an awareness withdrawals and CD's, but • Have substance abuse, home; withdrawals from walk at 11 a.m.. Please POSTMASTER: Send address changesto: Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 Robert tells her that she gambling or financial prob­ bank accounts or trans­ come and join us and help West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 had several bills that were lems; stand to inherit and fers between accounts Stop the Hurting. Where and how a gun should be carried in pub­ lic has become one of the most contentious debates our great country has dis­ cussed over the last 30 years. Inevitably, when the issue comes up, there are strong reactions from both sides. When local govern­ ments, following the state statutes, attempt to bal­ ance the views of those who support the open and/or concealed carrying of weapons with those who believe in strict gun regulations, invariably, neither side is pleased with the outcome. And so it is with the Ashe County Board of Commissioners' recent decision to ban the open carrying of guns in. its parks. Those gun owners who have met the legal quali­ fications to carry a con­ cealed weapon can still do so in a county park, as is their state-sanctioned right. While gun owners might not believe the government has a right to tell them when and where they can openly carry a weapon, there are people who will disagree. Copimop sense tells us if someone shows up at a park packing a pistol on their hip where children whose families have dif­ fering views are partici­ pating in an event, it's not inconceivable those fami­ lies would be less likely to continue using facilities that are paid for by all. Like it or not, the reac­ tion from some folks to a very public display of a private citizen's gun is one of fear, justified or not. And we'd venture to guess even those whose ideas on gun ownership is considered liberal might question the motivations Part 3: Exploitation �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 16,2014 PAGE 5 Jesus' last will and testament is for us Sometimes we may wonder the promise of eternal inheri­ where to find answers to our tance," (Hebrews 9:15, KJV). questions in the Scriptures. Until that time, every sin For instance, we know Jesus had a penalty. Every person, died on the Cross every priest, even and rose again on every congrega­ the third day, but tion had to make why did Jesus have animal sacrifices to die and how do for cleansing — to we know for sure appease the wrath that His death of God toward sin. makes a difference No one could live to us? perfectly, no one This ques­ could live a sinless tion is explained life. throughout the We may also won­ New Testament, der about the word but especially "testament" and in the Book of its significance to Hebrews. In the us today. We also Leila Harris Old Testament God find that answer had a set of stern in Hebrews, "For rules and regula­ where a testament tions for His people, and cer­ is, there must also of necessity tain sacrifices had to made for be the death of the testator. each of those sins and disobe­ For a testament is of force diences. Jesus came to make after men are dead: otherwise one sacrifice for all of the it is of no strength at all while sins (if people would believe the testator liveth. " (Heb in Him). "And for this cause 9:16-17). he is the mediator of the new We all know that some­ testament, that by means of one's last will and testament death, for the redemption of is an appropriation of their the transgressions that were final wishes for their worldly under the first testament, they goods. Christ is in charge of which are called might receive all Heavenly goods. Believing in Him means that we are included in His last will and testament; we are part of the inheritance of the Kingdom of God; and our place in Heaven is secured, because our names are written in the Lambs Book of Life. It is never too late to be included in this Book, never too late to accept Christ as our Savior, until our last breath because, "And as it is appoint­ ed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." (Heb 9:27). We all know that we will die one day. Until that day comes, there is hope that someone will accept Christ into their hearts. Because if they do not do it before they die, it is then too late. After death comes Judgment Day for each human being as they stand before God and face His wrath for their sins. If we have accepted Christ, He is standing there with us. He will say to God that we are spotless and blameless, (not because we are spotless and blame­ less), but, because He has paid the debt for our sins. He alone lived a sinless life. He alone sacrificed His own life for our sins (not for the good in us, but for the sin and evil in us). No one else can stand there with us and provide pardon for us — only Jesus Christ. Our pastor cannot do it, our parents cannot do it, our friends cannot do it, nor any­ one else that has ever lived. This is so important to exam­ ine in our hearts, because there are times when we meet people and try to witness to them, only to be confronted with a multitude of excuses about certain people who are hypocrites in their walk of life, and that is the reason they won't go to church or why they want no part of Christianity. It is so important to explain that these "hypocrites" are not a part of their own Judgment Day and will provide no excuse before God Almighty. Those who allow "hypocrites" to stand between them and God need to realize that, in fact, they are allowing this "excuse" to keep them out of Heaven. This is when we explain that, "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salva­ tion." (Heb 9:28). It is a done deal on Judgment Day — on that day it is too late to ask for forgiveness. Do we want to stand before God all alone, with a certain guilty verdict and condemnation for­ ever? Or do we want to stand before God with Christ by our side, with a full and complete pardon, and be in paradise with Jesus forever? The New Testament is Christ's last will and testa­ ment. He wrote it with His own blood and it cannot be changed. We inherit all that is His. "And being made per­ fect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey." (Heb 5:5). Jesus went to the Father for us and Salvation became truth. "But Christ being come a high priest of good things to come by a greater and more per­ fect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, hav­ ing obtained eternal redemp­ tion for us." (Heb 9:11-12). Forever we are His — in this life and for life eternal. CHURCH CALENDAR May 16 -18 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Grassy Creek Baptist Church. DOM David Blackburn will be the guest speaker. There will be special singing each night. Pastor Rev. John Huffman and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Welcome Home Baptist Church. Rev. Neal Hatfield will be the guest speaker Friday night through Sunday Morning. Days and ser­ vices times are as follows: Friday and Saturday nights, 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. and 11 am?. Bill Mowery will sing Saturday and Sunday morning, along with the Welcome Home Choir. The Norris Family will sing at the other services. Pastor Lonnie Jones and congregation invite you to attend. May 16 7 p.m. Revival Services will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Speaker for the week will be Bro. Joey McClure. Special singing each night: Dale Roten, Steve Harless, Paul Hardy, Evelyn Brewer, and New Hope Church Choir. Rev. Johnny Goodman and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. May 17 8 a.m. Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe is having a yard sale in . the Happy Trails Cowboy Church park­ ing lot across from the Jefferson Post Office. For more information, or if you would like to donate items for the yard sale, call Laurel Baker 336977-6544. May 18 - 21 Revival Services will be held at Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union with Dr. Daniel Tipton from the Daybreak Christian Union Church in Circleville, Ohio as the guest speaker. Services begin on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the 11 a.m. wor­ ship" service. Nightly ser­ vices will be held Sunday through Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. Darrell Graybeal and congregation extend a hardy welcome to every­ one. May 18 6 p.m. Special Singing will be held at Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Fleetwood. The "Bledsoes" will be the special guest. Pastor John Elledge and congre­ gation invite everyone to attend. May 25 11 a.m. Miss Taylon Miller will be singing at Round Knob Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Elledge and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. 6 p.m. Gospel Sing will be held at Laurel Springs Baptist Church. The featured group will be Mercy and Grace. Refreshments will be served following the singing. Pastor Dana Hines and congregation invite you to attend. May 31 O p e r a t i o n Compassion 2014 The Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Youth Group will be experienc­ ing hunger and homelessness for 30 hours. During this 30 hour famine they will gain an understanding of how it feels to be hungry, and with your pledge they can help sfcop hunger in our own county. The youth will be working with Ashe Outreach to prepare and serve lunch at the West Jefferson Community Center. That afternoon they will hold a food drive at area grocery stores for Ashe Outreach and Ashe Really Cares. Meal time will consist of a slice of bread and water, and at bed time the youth will sleep in boxes outside the church. To pledge to Operation Compassion or for more information, call 846-9642. You can also mail your check to FMBC Youth Operation Compassion, P.O. Box 65, Jefferson, NC 28.640• Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Bapfist Church Bethany United Methodist Church Smethport Independent Baptist Church Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. Pastor Todd Brewer West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Casual & Contemporary Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. | Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English ft 7:30pm Spanish a Weekday Morn. Mass T Call 336-246-9151 for times § 1670 Ml. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. NC 28694 336-877-2801 Pastor Steven LeaShomb 495 Highway 194 South (336) 246-2012 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Sthool - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. www.mldwaybap11stm.org West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led Ihem as far as to Bethany... g and He Messed them" luke 24:50 £ Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School | 11:00 Morning Worship jj Big Flatts Baptist Church Fleetwood. NC Pastor, Chris Cox Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 S Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (All Stars for Jesus):': Everyone Welcome! 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC 336-846-7445 Rev. Will Heyward Reverend Phil Arnold Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:4S a.m. Worship n:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM § WARRENSVIUE22.kOVINTISTCHURCHCONNCCT.OaG 846-7481 Y> Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooMO AM Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Firs! Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor KeHh Styron Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil, One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. % Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study • 7:00p.m. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Rev. KeHh Casey Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman >460 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am 6 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshia -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study-6:30 pm Baldmountalnchurch.org Email: Baldmountaln@skybest.com i Church 877-1550 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jtffenon. NC (336) 246-4764 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday Sthool n:00 a.m. Sunday • Wonhlp Service S 6:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tkiesday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Worship Service: 11 AM continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together ikou shall have noother gods before me tKchj shalt not kill Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Thou shfllt not commit adulta) Thou shalt not takethe name of the I -ORDthy GOD in yam Remember the sabbath to keep it hoki i l l j Wj d t h ' W Honor thy f^bcr and thy ni Dr Pepper Bottling VANNOV Company West Jefferson Compliments of VANNOY & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 8 H&W Oil Company] The Jewel Shoppe 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE 785 East Main Street 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson | 336-246-4155 A "~ The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 246-4591 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: 8:30AM - 5:30PM CITGO YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY Termite & Pest Control Call 846-9241 I Ronnie Hopkins To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 00675741 �FRIDAY, MAY 16,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be Nathan I lam, Sports Writer found at jeffersonpost.com (836) 846-7164 nhant@ciritasmedia.qom ASU men's basketball receives postseason ban By Nathan Ham The APR is the NCAA's stan­ dard rule of thumb for deter­ mining how well each athlete is New Appalachian State doing in the classroom for each University Head Coach Jim Fox respective sport they play. Each will not only face the challenge team has to have a four-year of improving the on-court prod­ average of the NCAA minimum uct for the Mountaineers, but score of 930 to remain postsea­ also have to face challenges in son eligible. The men's basket­ the classroom. ball team's APR measured in at The NCAA handed out 922, meaning they will not be a postseason ban to the allowed to compete for a spot Mountaineers on Wednesday in any of the postseason basket­ after the program failed to ball tournaments in 2015. reach the minimum score on "Obviously, we are disap­ the NCAA's Academic Progress pointed with the penalties Rate (APR). incurred by our men's basket­ nham@civitasmedia.com ball program," ASU Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb said in a press release. "It is not something that should happen at Appalachian State and we take full responsibility for the subpar performance." The other 19 varsity sports at ASU easily met the require­ ments for the the APR stan­ dard, including 13 of which exceeded the national average. The women's golf team had a perfect APR over the past fouryear span. Volleyball (.995), women's cross country (.994), women's soccer (.989), men's soccer (.987), men's tennis (.984) and women's tennis (.984) all finished well above the national average for their respective sport. Baseball, men's cross country, women's track and field, men's cross country, football and wrestling all also exceeded the national average. Softball, women's indoor track and men's outdoor track were within just three points of the national average. A ItUunimrm) •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 NCHSAA playoff system remains a mysteiy By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Three spring sport play­ off brackets were released earlier this week, and the immediate reaction was quite a bit of surprise on my face when I saw the overall records of some of the teams in the playoffs. How do seven soccer teams qualify for the playoffs without win­ ning a single game this season, and two teams make it with just one vic­ tory in roughly 20 games? Alleghany, Albemarle, Neuse Charter, Pender, Cape Hatteras, Louisburg and Red Springs High Schools all finished with zero wins, according to the playoff brackets released by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Alleghany's record of 0-14-1 qualified them for a four-hour drive to sec­ ond seeded Highlands High School for a game that could be over in a matter of minutes, thanks to the NCHSAA mercy rule of a nine-goal lead. Thankfully, at least all the teams in the baseball bracket had won at least two games this season. But a 2-20 record is not exactly playoff caliber either, as is the record held by 2A team South Brunswick. In the Softball bracket, one softball team will be in the playoffs with an 0-15 record. 3A team Eastern Wayne will travel an hour and a half to most likely get defeated easily by Swansboro High School, the top team in the 3A East with a 17-3 overall record. It's time for the NCHSAA to go back to the drawing board on these playoff systems they have instituted. The "Pod System" that was used for bas­ ketball and football was a massive failure, and as of August 1, 2014, will be eliminated altogether after it was kept in place for the 1A playoff games this past school year. The system was only in place for four years. Sports are all about money, from pee-wee sports to professional sports. Fans get that. We understand that. But in the end, do we really need 64 teams in each classifi­ cation, 256 teams overall, playing in the playoffs? Some teams are blessed with short traveling dis­ tances for games. Others, like Alleghany, have to travel four hours for a soccer game. The simple fix is to just quit putting everyone in the playoffs that show up for a game, which is what the current system looks like. The NCHSAA and schools in the system will still get their money from ticket sales, conces­ sions, booster clubs and Endowment Games. What does one extra round of playoff games really mat­ ter when so many of the games are going to be blqwouts and attendance will be low anyway? During the fall, a fellow media member and friend sent me a photo from a first round soccer playoff game at Smoky Mountain High School. 10 fans were there in the stands. Who knows how many stadi­ ums across the state you could say the exact same about during other play­ off games. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Tarheel League under way The inaugural season of Tarheel League is finally underway in Ashe County. This is the first season that Ashe is not competing under the Little League charter. Ashe County teams will now travel to Alleghany and Watauga County for games against teams over there. Pictured here, a young Marlins teeball player gets instruction on holding the bat steady to hit the ball last Saturday. Nathan Ham Jefferson Post N.C. Wildlife Commission supports Safe Boating Week The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission /ill join with the National lafe Boating Council to iromote National Safe loating Week on May 7-23. The week will ncourage a safer recretional boating experience hrough education, outeach and training. Simple steps help nsure safety, said Maj. :hris Huebner, the state loating safety coordinaor. His boating safety ips include the followng recommendations: Do not operate a boat /hile impaired by alcool or drugs, and do not laneuver in a reckless lanner; Follow all navigational ules while underway; and, Wear a personal flotaion device, better known c a lifp vpst. while on the water. "It's the one recommen­ dation — wearing a life vest — that can make the biggest life-or-death differ­ ence in the event of an accident," Huebner said. U.S. Coast Guard statis­ tics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in almost threefourths of recent recre­ ational boating fatalities, and that 84 percent of those who drowned were not wearing a life vest. "Most people who drown in a boating accident had a life vest available, but they were not wearing it when they entered the water, Huebner said. "Accidents happen quickly. Too often, there isn't time or you are unable to locate a life vest and put it on." Commission wildlile olUrprs will offer pre-launch courtesy inspections at various public access areas throughout the summer. "You can do your own pre-launch check as well, Huebner said. "The webpage www.ncwildlife.org/ boating provides a check­ list, along with navigation­ al rules and safety require­ ments." One important state regulation requires anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 operating a vessel powered by a 10-horsepower or greater motor to have completed an approved boating safety education course or oth­ erwise be in compliance. The Commission offers free boating safety educa­ tion courses throughout the year. For more informa­ tion, call 919-707-0031 or visit www.ncwildlife.org/ hnfltinP'. File photo | Jefferson Post The senior big man led the team in rebounding and was a force on offense in the paint during the season. Oak Hill center to attend Hofstra By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Oak Hill senior big man Rokas Gustys signed his National Letter of Intent recently to play basketball at Hofstra University next season. The 6-9 center nearly averaged a double-double last season at 12 points and nine rebounds a game on one of the top prep basketball teams in the nation. Gustys picked Hofstra over Rhode Island, University of AlabamaBirmingham, Tulane and San Jose State. Gustys rounds out a five-player recruiting class for Hofstra that included two transfers from Niagara University, Juan'ya Green and Ameen Tanksley, Brian Bernard, a transfer from SMU and fellow freshman Eliel Gonzalez from Puerto Rico. The big Lithuanian will be a wel­ come site to the Hofstra Pride team as they lost their top rebounder from last season (Stephen Nwaukoni) and top scorer (Zeke Upshaw). Upshaw led all Colonial Athletic Association at just under 20 points per game. Gustys will also be the tallest player on the team now and can contribute minutes at power forward or center. Gustys becomes the sixth member of Oak Hill's senior class to sign his Letter of Intent to play basketball at the next level. Twin brothers Caleb and Cody Martin will be attending N.C. State, B.J. Stith will be attend­ ing Virginia and Kern Ubaru will be attending UNC-Asheville. Guard Shelton Mitchell was released from his recent Letter of Intent from Wake Forest after the Demon Deacons fired head coach Jeff Bzdelik. Mitchell will most cer­ tainly have a spot on a major college basketball team. Mitchell plans to visit Vanderbilt and Missouri among other teams. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Rokas Gustys (center) signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Hofstra University. Also pictured: Oak Hill Head Coach Steve Smith. Photo courtesy Oak Hill Academy �JKPFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2014 PAGE 7 Sharing Center awarded commercial refrigerator The Ashe County Sharing Center is pleased to announce it has been selected to receive a commercial refrigerator to support its on-going efforts to provide urgently-needed, sup­ plemental food assistance to the growing number of food insecure children, families and seniors in Ashe County. The award was made possible through a competitive grant pro­ cess offered by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, a member of the nationwide Feeding America network, which serves as a major source of food and other resources for more than 400 charitable food assistance pro­ COUNTY SHARING C grams across 18 counties, from ^ 'V Boone to Burlington. "We are thrilled to receive this added support from Second Harvest Food Bank," said .gency" food organizations on a Michael Sexton, program facili­ regular basis to help make ends tator for the Sharing Center. " meet, there's a growing determi­ With it, we will be able to pro­ nation among Feeding America vide even more highly nutritious Food Banks, including Second meats, eggs and fresh produce Harvest Food Bank, to increase to families in our community awareness about food insecu­ who are struggling to put food rity as a public health issue and on the table, whether because of do more than provide calories," a health crisis, unemployment, said Nikki McCormick, director underemployment or other chal­ of agency relations for Second lenging circumstances." Harvest Food Bank. "With more and more people "In partnership with our in our region turning to "emer- strong supporters in the retail Efwr NAMI North Carolina calls for talks on mental illness during Mental I lealth Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month and is an opportunity to learn both about mental health as part of overall health and the need to be alert to symp­ toms of mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness North Carolina (NAMI N.C.) wants everyone to know that one in four adults expe­ rience mental health prob­ lems every year, which can contribute to the onset of serious medical conditions such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizo­ phrenia. Among children and teens, one in five experience serious emotional disorders every year. Approximately one-half of chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14 and approximately 75 percent by age 24. "During Mental Health Awareness Month, every­ one should take the time to learn symptoms of mental illness," said Deby Dihoff, Executive Director of NAMI N.C. "Early identificatioh and treatment makes a big difference in successful management of the illness and a quicker recovery." NAMI North Carolina and NC Families United is sponsoring "Connect and Learn: Real People, Real Communities" in obser­ vance of Mental Health Awareness Month and Children's Mental Health Awareness Week from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., in Raleigh. Speakers will include: • Dr. Courtney Cantrell, Acting Director for the Division of MH/DD/SAS • Heather McAllister, MSW, on the System of Care 101 • Youth M.O.V.E. North Carolina on "What Helps, What Harms" • Laura Muse, LPC, on Early Childhood Intervention The event will share best practices when working with children and families affected by mental illness. Attendees will walk away with new contacts, new ideas, and a new plan to bring change to your local community. Those inter­ ested in attending should RSVP by May 26, 2014 to Jennifer Rothman or call 919-788-0801. "NAMI hopes everyone will also talk about what they learn with family, friends and others," said Dihoff. "It is a time to end the silence and stigma surrounding mental illness that too often discourages people from getting help when they need it." "Mental Health Month is a time when we can all make a difference in help­ ing individuals and families who are affected by mental illness," Dihoff said. "It is a time for hope, renewal and recovery." For 30 years, NAMI North Carolina has pro­ vided free support groups, education programs, and advocacy efforts through­ out North Carolina. NAMI NC is the state's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to promoting recovery and optimizing the quality of life for those living with mental illness. Founded in 1984, NAMI NC has become North Carolina's voice on mental illness, serving 34 local affiliates across North Carolina, who join together to meet the NAMI mission. For more information on programs, our advocacy efforts and the 34 affiliate organiza­ tions in North Carolina, visit our website at www. naminc.org grocery industry and others, our organization is committed to making a variety of healthy foods available to our partner programs and those in need we serve together. The Ashe County Sharing Center's appli­ cation stood out among a large group of worthy recipients. We are thrilled to be able to pro­ vide further assistance in sup­ port of their vital work," said McCormick. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina's Partner Agency Capacity Grants program, now in its second year, is dedicated to strengthening the ability of its partner pro­ grams to address food insecu­ rity in local communities across Northwest North Carolina. The 2014 Grant program was made possible through a gen­ erous gift from the estate of Sandra Lou (Sandy) Kirkham Gallant, a former Second Harvest Food Bank board mem­ ber and ardent supporter of the organization, as well as many other area non-profits. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank visit www.hungernwnc.org. For more information on Feeding America visit www. feedingamerica.org. COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 16-31 The May Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a book that matches something on the board. Enter "mystery findings" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31. May 16 - June 24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award win­ ning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as con­ trollable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and bal­ ance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improv­ ing balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and any­ one who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more See CALENDAR I 8 MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB is seeking an experienced Medical Records Director Candidates must have experience with medi­ cal records management as well as a working knowledge of medical terminology, must be capable of working in a team setting, be detail oriented and keep resident's medical records in neat and detailed order. 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A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. Call 336- 385-1314. 7:30 p.m. CommUnity Potluck and Contra Dance in Todd. Pay a visit to the Todd Mercantile and kick up your heels to the lively sounds of the Laurel Creek String Band at the monthly community dance. Cost is $5 for those over 12 years. It sure is a "reel" good time. 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road, in Todd. For more information, call 336877-5401. May 17 Fish Expo Day at the Farmer's Market. It's that time of year for fishing. Get yourself ready by attending the Ashe County Farmer Market Expo. There will be a fly fishing and tying dem­ onstrations by Dave Pickett and Lee Buigess of Dave and Lee's Flies and Danny Harvey of Piney Creek Products. A trout grilling demonstration, by local chef Rick Caine of Boondocks. Doug Munroe, Waterfall Farm will demonstrate the proper way to fillet a trout. For more information, call John Smyre at 336-8774141 or 910-309-1932 or visit www.ashefarmersmarket.com. pass a 1 to 2 percent pay increase for teachers. Stein also said he expects the legislature to do away with Common Core, which provides a single set of stan­ dards for learning expecta­ tions in English language arts and Mathematics for students in grades K-12. Last month, a legislative study committee proposed a bill to eliminate Common Core from the state's public school curriculum by creat­ ing a 17-person Academic Standards Review Commission to revise the state's education standards. Environment On the heels of the coal ash spill at Duke Energy's defunct Dan River Steam Station in Eden, legislators and McCrory have signaled the desire to close the state's coal ash ponds and devise new regulations for water quality and dam safety. Medicaid Members from both par­ ties are divided on how to deal with the state's Medicaid program. Republicans have said they want a complete over­ haul of the $13 billion pro­ gram. Democrats, however, want to expand the pro­ gram, which is facing a $120 million shortfall this year. In a recent survey on legislative effectiveness conducted by the nonparti­ san North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, released last month, Soucek ranked No. 27 out of 49 sen­ ators, while Jordan ranked No. 33 out of 120 represen­ tatives. The Public Policy Research survey was con­ ducted between October and December 2013 and based on legislators' partici­ pation in committee work, skill at guiding bills through committee and floor debate, general knowledge and expertise in certain fields, respect from peers, ethics and aptitude for the overall legislative process among other things. The short session of the General Assembly typically lasts anywhere from six to eight weeks before adjourn­ ing for the year. The Jefferson Post will keep our readers informed on the legislative actions of Ashe County's delegation throughout the duration of the short session. State From Page 1 comment on the legislature's agenda. "I will be much more informed at the end of the week," Soucek said. Attempts to reach Rep. Jonathan Jordan were unsuccessful. Budget Legislators will initially be greeted with the task of confronting a $445 million revenue shortfall — 2 per­ cent less than was originally forecast last year. Both Republican and Democratic legisla­ tors, along with Gov. Pat McCrory, have stated they want to increase salaries for public school teachers and state employees. How they'll manage to do that and maintain funding for other departments and programs in the face of the budget shortfall is anybody's guess. Education Pay raises for public school teachers and the elimination of Common Core education standards will likely take center stage for most of the short ses­ sion. During a legislative panel in Raleigh on May 3, Sen. ) Josh Stein said he expects the General Assembly to AlanBulluck can bereached at (336)8467164 or on Twitter@albulluck. Arts From Page 1 silent auction, where peo­ ple will be bidding on dif­ ferent items and chances to host special events in the community. "It's a wide variety of things, most of which have an arts focus at their cen­ ter," Lonon said. "It's a fun time to bid on the items that you want. The artists have all donated their work and musicians are donating their time as a donation back to the Arts Council" Some of the larger priz­ es include a house con­ cert by Emile Pandolfi, a performance by Wayne Henderson and Helen White, a week-long stay in a house in Sunset Beach, located in Brunswick County and a catered din­ ner for six in your home by local chef Michael Yelton. "Folks will have the opportunity to bid on goods and arts connections, most of which have an art flair to them," Lonon said. "The whole evening is a major fundraiser." In addition, there will be a "weekend fun package," which will provide a fam­ ily tickets and coupons to Tweetsie Railroad, Pepper's Restaurant and Zaloo's Canoes, a wine tasting at Carolina Country Wine, 11 different art boxes and three commissioned paintings by Stephen Shoemaker, Joan Stiles Bell and Jeri Allison. Lonon said Shoemaker will do an architectural piece, Allison will do a pet portrait and Bell will do an overall painting. There will be more items to bid on as well. "Some of our favorite local artists are donating a commissioned painting for an original work of art," she said. Bidding for the items started at noon, on May 15. Proceeds from the event are provided to the Arts Council and the many events it supports in the local schools and overall community. Lonon said each year, the event has shown a sus­ tained'growth. "Each year Feast for the Arts has grown a little bit," she said. "Last year, it sort of blew us out of the water. We raised over $24,000, which was wonderful and more than we had hoped for." For more information about Saturday's event, contact the Ashe County Arts Council at (336) 846ARTS (2787) or stop by the Arts Center. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Park dish motions which said "Upon close examination, (Price) discovered that the sup­ posed, Court's Order, dated October 28, 2013... is improper, therefore of no force an effect concern­ ing this instant action. Therefore Plaintiff has not violated a Court Order and Sanctions can't apply." In addition, Price in the April 22 responses claimed the defendants have no standing to have protection from "properly complying with discovery" in these actions. The initial complaint, made by Price, requested a jury trial involving a civil dispute where Price alleges a 2007 Toyota Camry was unlawfully taken by Ashe County Sheriff's Deputies Lewis and Lewis at the direction of Williams. According to the initial filing by Price, the depart­ ment violated the Fifth Amendment "for civil rights violations involving, grand theft, criminal trespass and lack of territorial jurisdic­ tion, and the unlawful tak­ ing of private property, for public use, without just compensation." According to a June 2012 complaint filed by Citi Financial Auto in Watauga County Court, Price owed "the principal sum of $13,706.70 plus interest thereon at 16.68 percent per annum from June 7, 2012, until judgment and at the legal rate thereafter until paid." In addition, the case requested Price pay additional attorney's fees to Thompson, totaling $2,056. The deputies took pos­ session of Price's vehicle on Oct. 26, 2012. According to the complaint, the Ashe deputies were acting on behalf of a Watauga County Court and allegedly violated his rights that are "protect­ ed under the Constitution, particularly under the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th and 14th Amendments." In a July 18, 2013, response made on behalf of the Ashe County Sheriff and Deputies, it was admit­ ted that "Williams contacted (Price) on several occasions Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @JeffersonNCPost. V . ElWE UNDER SO PACKAGES rl V E KD®0§DqiM) park's expansion. for the change, because "If we have fishing, camp­ LifeStore's Mt. Jefferson ing sites and hiking trails, location holds later hours, then we have met the three which would help get supported activities cri­ deposits to the bank after teria right there without the workday. spending much money on "The checking account additional construction," and the safety deposit boxes he said. "If we acquire the property now, we can do will move as well to which­ ever branch (of LifeStore) other things later." Lightfoot then empha­ we choose," he said. Rembert also said origi­ sized the importance of going ahead and moving in nally, the reason Lansing used First Citizen's was on the property. "If we don't buy the because they previously property now and someone had a Lansing location. blows into town, buys 10 New office hours acres of land and puts some Effective immediate­ hideous condos on it, we ly, the Lansing Board of can't buy it later," he said. Aldermen unanimously Changing banks approved changing the During the meeting, days and hours Lansing's the Board unanimously town hall will be open. approved changing banks The town hall hours from First Citizen's to will now be from 8 a.m. LifeStore. Among the reasons for to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, moving, the Board noted Wednesday and Thursday. LifeStore has a location in Previously, the hours were Warrensville that is more the same, but on Monday, accessible for the Board. Wednesday and Friday. Rembert also said Town Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846Clerk Marcie Little was 7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. regarding the Claim and Delivery Order that Sheriff Williams had received from the Watauga County Court." According to the sher­ iff's response to the suit, Williams, as a courtesy to Price, offered to allow Price to voluntarily relinquish his vehicle and avoid hav­ ing it seized by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. In addition, documents show claims that Price "repeated­ ly told Sheriff Williams that he would voluntarily bring his vehicle to the Sheriff's Office to relinquish it; how­ ever, Plaintiff repeatedly failed to do so." According to Price's May 30, 2013 complaint, there should not have been an arbitration hearing on the disposition of the vehicle because a state district court judge had determined the previous day that the case involving the vehicle would go to trial. A July 19, 2013 response to the lawsuit by defendants Thompson, Moore and Hughart say they "were not 'acting under color of state law' and therefore, (Price's) claims should be dismissed." In addition they said if Price "had sufficiently alleged a conspiracy, which is again denied, (Price) failed to allege any facts to support that (they) prevented any officer from performing any duties in violation of (law)." According to the May 30 2013 lawsuit, Price said he did not and had never lived in Watauga County and "when informed of the Venue and jurisdiction problem, Diane Deal stated to the Plaintiff she didn't care that he didn't live in Watauga County." Attempts to contact Price for comment were unsuc­ cessful. Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% ASKABOUT From Page 1 would a playground be one, how is that fulfilled?" he asked. Slaton said the walking trail would meet one of the three public recreational activity criteria. "That was something where (developers) made the suggestion that we might want to look into some of the inexpensive options to meet the crite­ ria," she said. Lansing Mayor Geoige Rembert said the discus­ sion of what options the park should have depends on how much money the town raises and how much money is matched by the state. "The key is how much money do we have by the time we purchase the land," he said. "It is a line item purchase and we can pur­ chase the Thompson prop­ erty whenever we want to and they will give us half of that money." Lightfoot said he believed the land acquisition is the most important part of the might include dismissal of the Complaint with preju­ dice." On Oct. 25,2013, three of the defendants in the case, attorneys Joseph Thompson IV, Amanda Moore and Christina Hughart filed a motion to compel Price to discontinue requests for discovery against them. On Oct. 28, Cayer ordered "All non-consensual discov­ ery requests served by any party prior to the entry of a scheduling order, including the Requests for Admission served upon Defendants Thompson, Moore and Hughart are stricken and the receiving party (Price) need not respond." In addition, on Oct. 28, 2013, Cayer ruled on the Oct. 25, 2013 request by Thompson, Moore and Hughart that, "No party shall make any additional discovery requests except by consent of the parties, prior to the Court's ruling' on Defendants' ...Motions and the entry of a schedul­ ing order." Williams, and Ashe Sheriff's Deputies Jerry D. Lewis and Randy M. Lewis and attorney Michael Vetro filed earlier motions with the court also requesting Price to discontinue mak­ ing discovery requests. The May 6, 2014 ruling also answered these motions. According to documents from the May 6 ruling, Price violated the court's order on Feb. 13,2014. According to the May 6 order, "If they have not already done so, Defendants shall submit an affidavit detailing the costs, includ­ ing attorneys' fees, incurred in filing their respective Motions... The Court will issue an order granting rea­ sonable costs." Letters sent to Price from attorneys requested Price withdraw Requests for Admissions (RFA) made of the defendants. If Price did not remove the RFAs, the attorneys would request the Court strike the motions and impose sanctions on Price. On April 22, 2014, Price filed three responses to OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... ftcn HB0 tsma jjJ'WTIME. store For 3 months. «tw. available NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK UP I HM1 SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS Where available CALLTODAYINSTALLED TODAY! DISH! dish LARGEST CABLE PROVIDERS AutoHop commercial skipping* The most HD channels Lowest All-Digital prices nationwide FREE Installation in up to 6 rooms •Feature must be enabled by customer. 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Baiko, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to the said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of April, 2014. Angela Bare Miller, Executor 290 Sheets Drive Jefferson, NC 28640 The undersigned having quali­ fied as Co-Executors of the Es­ tate of Betty Boston, de­ ceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate t<3 present them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 29th day of April, 2014. Melody Rector, Co-Executor 347 Paddy Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 Monica Boston Perry, Co-Executor 3633 Tuxedo Road Atlanta, GA 30305 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 8 April, 2014 as Administrator of the estate of ROBERT BIRL MILLER, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 31 st day of July, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 2nd day of May, 2014 John B. "Jak" Reeves Administrator of the Estate REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 " NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JUNIE GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ES­ TATE OF JACKIE LEE POTTER KLEIN FILE NO. #14-E-139 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Jackie Lee Potter Klein, de­ ceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 5th day of May, 2014. Junie Glenn 1935 Copeland Road Warrensville, NC 28693 Ben Hurley Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 PUBLISHED:5.9.14/5.16.14/5. 23.14/5.30.14 LEGALS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Delbert Wal­ ter Hanson, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 25th day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 17th day of April, 2014 For the Estate of Delbert Wal­ ter Hanson Brandon Hanson 994 Topia Road ^ Piney Creek, NC 28663 Publish: 4.25.14/5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of George Allen Wilcox deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 9th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of May, 2014 For the Estate George Allen Wilcox Jed William Wilcox 1053 Big Horse Creek Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 Published: 5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14/5.30.14 Public Notice Public notice is hereby given that the Ashe County Commis­ sioners will hold a public hear­ ing on a proposed text amend­ ment to the Ashe County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 153, at their meeting on May 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. The proposed amendment will change the procedures for Board of Ad­ justment hearings held by the Planning Board. Inquires into the change can be made at the Ashe County Planning Depart­ ment, (336) 846-5528. Planning Director Adam Stumb PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held at the Warrensville Fire & Res­ cue Department from 6-7 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the fire department. The cur­ rent fire tax rate is .048 per $100 valuation. The proposed fir? m raft is .ges p?r$1M. Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE dish $1Q99 I • mo Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 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(TAX VALUE $ 6,000) DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A public hearing will be held at the New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for the proposed 2014/2015 budget and tax rate at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014. Cur­ rent tax rate is .04 per $100 valuation - proposed is .04 per $100 (no change). NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14-SP-53 In the Matter of GARY DEAN WADDELL, In­ competent DON WILLEY, Guardian of the Estate of Gary Dean Waddell; and ALMA RUTH WADDELL, Petitioners Motice otSaie Pursuant to an Order of Sale, we, Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., Don Willey and John T. Kilby, Co-Commissioners, will on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the courthouse door in Jefferson, North Caro­ lina, sell to the highest bidder for cash the following de­ scribed tracts of land, to wit: TRACT ONE: BEGINNING on a sycamore, Wiley Powers' corner on the bank of Helton Creek, running with his line South 57 West 27 1/2 poles to a stake, James Perkins' corner: then with his line and the road, South 42 East 37 poles to a. stake; then South 11 West 5 oles to a stake; then South 38 est 26 poles to a stake; then South 50 West 7 poles to a stake; then South 30 East 8 poles to a stake; then South 7 poles to a stake; then South 14 West 18 1/2 poles to a stake; then 2 Vt poles to a gate post in Jesse Gambill's line; then South 51 East 21 Vz poles to a chestnut oak on the bank of the road; then North 28 East 48 Vz poles to a red oak; then North 47 East 12 Vz poles to a stake; then North 63 East 12 poles to a stake; then North 76 East 8 poles to a stake; then North 45 East 7 poles to a stake; then North 18 East 12 poles to a hickory; then North 10 East 10 poles to a thorn bush on the bank of said creek; then North 58 West 5 poles to a stake; then crossing said creek, 2 poles to a stake on the North side of said creek, to a stake in S. H. Elliott's line; then running up and with the bank of said creek South 55 % West 2 Vz poles to a stake; then North 53 WdS* 7 pbl^'tb a stake; then North 48 ML West 3 1/5 poles to a stake; then North 81 Vz West 5 % poles to a stake; then North 62 % west 5 1/5 poles to a stake; then North 18 West 14 poles to a stake on the bank of creek in Mink and Elliott's line on the North side of said creek; then crossing said creek South 60 West 7 poles to a willow on the South side of said creek; then North 25 West 18 poles to the BEGINNING, containing 31 aces, more or less. (TAX VALUE $ 164,000) TRACT TWO: A certain tract of land containing 1.709 acres according to a survey by Randy G. Rhodes and Assoc. P.A. PLS # 3094, located in Helton Township, Ashe County, North Carolina and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEGINNING on a point on the northern bank of Big Helton Creek, said point being loc­ ated South 51 degrees 16 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 312.99 feet from a largg sycamore on the south side of Big Helton Creek, said sycamore being the northeast corner of the Harold Waddell property (deed book 178, page 1163), said beginning point be­ ing in the southwest line of the Wayne Bare property (deed book 295, page 2493); thence with the Bare line North 60 de­ grees 00 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 31.71 feet to a point in the center of Big Helton Creek Road; thence with the center of said road South 42 degrees 55 minutes 52 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 41.03 feet to a point; thence South 50 degrees 30 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 70.24 feet to a point; thence South 52 de­ grees 23 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 215.09 feet to a point; thence South 53 degrees 17 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 172.70 feet to a point in the center of said road; thence leaving said road with the Bare line South 52 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 158.93 feet to £ point on the northern bank of Big Helton Creek, said point being located North 61 de­ grees 47 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 127.54 feet from a Vz" rebar at a maple, said iron being a corner of Har­ old Waddell; thence with the northern bank of Big Helton Creek and the Harold Waddell line South 68 degrees 21 minutes 21 seconds West for a distance of 31.25 feet to a point on the northern bank of said creek; thence crossing said creek with the northern bank of said creek as to its loc­ ation prior to the 1940 flood South 70 degrees 28 minutes 52 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 83.52 feet to a point; thence South 63 degrees 24 minutes 16 seconds West for a distance of 46.32 feet to a point; thence North 64 de­ grees 55 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 34.97 feet to a point; thence North 53 degrees 45 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 33.08 feet to a point; thence North 25 degrees 42 minutes 02 seconds West for a dis­ Also included with this prop­ erty is a Double-Wide Mobile Home located at 6960 Silas Creek Road permanently af­ fixed to a full basement. (TAX VALUE $ 25,000) A good faith deposit of ten (10%) percent of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 12th day of May, 2014. Don Willey, Co-Commissioner (336) 246-2544 Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., & John T. Kilby, Cp-Commissioners P. O. Box 24 West Jefferson, N. C. 28694 Publication Dates: (336) 2463144 Published: 5.16.14/5.23.14/5.30.14 Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS This position will work in a col­ laborative manner with various economic sectors, including having responsibility for entre­ preneur development. The Dir­ ector of Economic Develop­ ment reports to the County Manager and works with a 16member commissioner-appoin­ ted advisory Economic Devel­ opment Commission. The posi­ tion requires a degree in busi­ ness, marketing, public admin­ istration or similar experience. The candidate will be a selfmotivated professional and a regional thinker, and must have strong public relations and written/verbal communica­ tion skills. Beginning salary ap­ proximately $54,252 depend­ ing on experience and qualific­ ations. Excellent benefit pack­ age included. EOE/AAE. Drug screening and criminal back­ ground check required. Sub­ mit letter of application with re­ sume, which includes salary history and work references, to the Employment Security Com­ mission, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Jefferson NC 28640 before May 30, 2014 with potential employment to begin August 1, 2014. Position will remain open until filled. Ap­ plicants' information will re­ main confidential. Sales / Business Development MULTIMEDIA SALES— The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both print and online products to local businesses. Will handle an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. Must have prior sales experience, excellent computer skills, internet savvy, dependable vehicle, clean driving record, valid driver's license and auto insurance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. To apply send a resume and cover letter to: STATE OF NORTH CARO­ LINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVI­ SION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 14E-70 cclark@civitasmedia.com ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ES­ Houses For Sale TATE OF GEORGE ANDREA REMBERT All persons, firms and corpora­ Check out the Jefferson Post tions having claims against, for the latest deals on Mobile GEORGE ANDREA REM­ Homes by local dealers BERT deceased of 1605 Lee Osborne Road, Lansing, NC, Apartments / Townhouses 28643, Ashe County, are hereby notified to present them HIGH VISTA APT.— in care of the law firm of Turn­ 1 & 2 BR Units 307 Vista Drive er Law Office, PA, as attorney W. Jefferson, NC for the undersigned Adminis­ trator, at the address appearAccepting applications ingtbeiow, on of before the 8th for 1 & 2 BR vacancies day of August, 2014 or this no­ tice will be plead in bar of their Handicap Units. recovery. All persons, firms, Office hours: and corporations indebted to Monday - Friday the said estate will please make immediate payment to 3 pm - 5 p.m the Estate of GEORGE AN­ DREA REMBERT c/o Turner Or call for appointment: (336)246-3460 Law Office, PA, Attorneys at Law, at the address shown be­ low. TTD users call:336-620-2537 This, the 1st day of May, 2014. BETTY R. REMBERT, Admin­ istrator The Estate of GEORGE AN­ DREA REMBERT fec/o TURNER LAW OFFICE, PA Miscellaneous 136 North Water Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 ANNUITY.COM PUBLISH 5/9,16,23,30, 2014 Guaranteed Income For Your Retirement Avoid market risk & get guar­ anteed income for retirement! Notices Call for FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE Plus Annuity Quotes from A-Rated companies! 800-423-0676 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE CANADA DRUGS: All real estate advertising in :his newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise 'any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita tion or discrimination." Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians Dregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not Knowingly accept any advert ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. 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MAY 16*, 2014 Civitas Media HU M LJ V V Sprint Cup results % 5-Hour Energy 400 Saturday at Kansas City, Kan. 1. (13) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 119.4 rating, 47 points. 2. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267, 137.7, 44. 3. (17) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 115.5, 42. 4. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 267,128.7, 41. 5. (22) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267,109, 40. 6. (4) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267,103, 39. 7. (9) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 267, 101.4, 37. 8. (12) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 90.4, 36. 9. (14) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 100.2, 36. 10. (28) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 81.3, 35. 11. (7) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 92.7, 33. 12. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, 89.4, 32. 13. (3) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 89 9 32 14. (15) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 267, 82.9, 30. 15. (24) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 75.3 30. 16! (10) Greg Biffle, Ford, 267, 79, .ai^° Ml OpMTM^0°* SgSlVE AXAI.IA (v - Cj ( JMl i Oil vfcXAUTA v. 28. NASCAR IMAGES Jeff Gordon stays young Despite talks of retirement, Jeff Gordon proved he's still a force on the race track on Saturday as he held off Kevin Harvick for the win. Veteran picks up 89th career win Saturday at Kansas City By Jeremiah Davis SOUND OFF MCT KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The word "retirement" has surrounded Jeff Gordon for the last few years, and with heir-appar­ ent Chase Elliott succeeding in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, it's only intensified this season. But on Saturday night in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, the four-time Cup champion reminded everyone he's not done yet, picking up his 89th career win by holding off a hard-charging Kevin Harvick. It prompted the man who will be 43 years old this year to gleefully say in Victory Lane he feels like he's 25 again. "I say that because the racecars I've been driving are just making it a lot of fun," Gordon said. "I just feel so competi­ tive out there, and it makes me feel young again. "When the cars are this good, my back just doesn't seem to hurt as much. And the whole retirement thing, I think, is thrown out there too much, and I think I'm somewhat to blame. There's no secret I'm going to be 43 this year, but if 43 feels like this, I can't wait for 50." It was Gordon's first win of the year, and third of his career at Kansas - the first two coming in the track's firs two Cup races in 2001 and 2002. He got the win despite leading only nine laps all night, and edged out Harvick, who was the dominant car for most of the night, leading a race-high 119 laps. In the final run, Gordon was able to pull away from Harvick in clean air, but found trouble in traffic. 'There's no secret I'm going to be 43 this year, but if 43 feels like this, I cant wait for 50." —left Gordon "That whole last run was really strange for me, because I felt like we had a good stop. We came off pit road and the four tires that we took, the car was hooked up right away and I was excited about that," Gordon said. "So I started to settle in, and right about the time I settled in, I started getting super loose, especially in (Tunis) 3 and 4, and I didn't know where that came from. Maybe it was traffic." As the closing laps clicked off, Harvick inched closer, but mostly because Gordon was racing as conservatively as he could while still holding the lead. Ultimately it didn't matter, but Harvick's closing rate made the final laps a little more tense than he'd have liked. "There at the end, I was just trying to WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK CMC ^ ^ ^ 1 W IHW. U. MIIIIIW • T WWW.WJCHEVY.NETH lYOUR TIRE STORE! d| • Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Col Today See Why Ojr Tire Sales are on a ROLLI stay away from traffic," Gordon said. "I didn't want to get closed up on anybody. I got through 1 and 2 pretty good, but I got over to 3 and the car just went complete­ ly sideways onn me and I couldn't get on the gas, and I thought I'd look like a big­ ger idiot if I spun out leading than just try­ ing to make sure I get back to the line first. I gave up some speed there, but we won the race, so it's all good." For Harvick, a night that looked like it would end up great was done-in on pit road - but not by his crew. Harvick began the final pit sequence well in the lead in front of Gordon, but came out behind the eventual winner. More mistakes on the track were too much for him to overcome. "We ran out of gas coming to pit road there (at the end), and I was looking at the fuel pressure gauge instead of the tach and lost a bunch of time down pit road, and (then) off of pit road, wound up get­ ting stuck behind (Gordon)," Harvick said. "I caught him, and then I slipped and lost everything I had gained and then gained it all back and just ran out of laps at the end. "For me, I made a mistake at the end and felt like that's probably what cost us the chance to stay in front of (Gordon).... It came down to track position, and those guys executed a little bit better than I did." Gordon and Harvick weren't the only drivers to have solid races on Saturday night. Danica Patrick picked up her careerbest finish of seventh after starting ninth; It was just her second career top-10 finish - the other coming in the 2013 Daytona 500, where she finished eighth. FAI^ra** Uj Visit our website to show off your auto racing XNJNTEtOF 17. (16) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 266, 70.4, 27. 18. (30) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 266, 70.6, 26. 19. (19) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 266, 68.5, 25. 20. (8) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 266, 94.9, 24. 21. (26) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 266, 59, 23. 22. (20) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 265, 62.1,22. 23. (23) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 264, 59.9, 21. 24. (25) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 264, 58.2, 20. 25. (34) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 264, 49.1, 19. 26. (27) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 264, 52, 18. 27. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 263, 60.8, 0. 28. (36) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 263, 42.2, 16. 29. (6) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 263, 66.9, 15. 30. (29) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 262, 50, 14. 31. (43) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 262, 32.6, 0. 32. (37) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 261,32.1,12. 33. (32) Josh Wise, Ford, 261, 29, 11. 34. (41) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 258, 41.7, 10. 35. (33) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 257, 35.8, 9. 36. (18) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident, 186, 64.5, 8. 37. (39) David Gilliland, Ford, acci­ dent, 184, 40.9, 7. 38. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 171, 31.5, 6. 39. (11) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, accident, 149, 86.2, 5. 40. (42) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, engine, 137, 32.9, 4. 41. (35) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, engine, 136, 42.2, 0. 42. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, accident, 63, 28.4, 0. 43. (31) Ryan Truex, Toyota, acci­ dent, 57, 38.8, 1. Next Race: Sprint Cup All-Star Race Saturday at Charlotte, N.C. Sprint Cup standings After 11 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 394. 2. Matt Kenseth, 379. 3. Kyle Busch, 373. 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 368. 5. Carl Edwards, 367. 6. Joey Logano, 346. 7. Jimmie Johnson, 340. 8. Ryan Newman, 332. 9. Greg Biffle, 328. 10. Brian Vickers, 237. Better Homes Furniture Co, The Lsrgest Selection of Serta Bedding & bBrta La-Z-Bey Rediners In The Area! p knowledge & sprint T i to the cup for great GVMJ/lfAR weekly prizes! rwr J Free Removal of Old Bedding • Free Local Delivery GREAT BRANDS! • U P S Family MlHMMOOTC JmuuEsnnE BUN/ROYAL Fine Quality Furnitre Including Bedroom, Dining Room & Uvhtg Room V Operated Since 1943 ' lMdl 4 EI PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE WWW.WJCHEVY.NET 1^1 Firming Available SIT L Main • K WUktsbm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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See page 2 N3 2? it * POLLS & MORE WEATHER Partly Sunny * i and Nice * 30 < High: 76- Low: 59 CO o CO SPORTS © o o Spring sports seasons end... • »il opens in «iwn W.J See page 6 Vol 89, Issue to o ige7 TUESDAY. MAY 20,2014 81.00 ft Judge sides with teachers in fight c "enure rights Ashe Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden praises judge's ruling 1 By Alan Bulluck abulluck®civilasmediicom Tenure status for veteran public school teachers is safe, at least for now. On Friday, May 16, a Superior Court judge struck down a law that would have required veteran teachers in North Carolina's public schools to surrender ten­ ure status in favor erf multiyear contracts and financial incentives, and Ashe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden expressed plea­ sure with the ruling. "This is a great day for teachers in North Carolina," Holden said. Last year, the N.C. General Assembly included in its 201314 state budget a provision to eliminate teacher tenure by 2018, much to the dismay of many educators, school Dr. Todd Holden administrators and school boards across the state. On Friday. Judge Robert Hobgood issued a ruling that stated the law violated the contract clause in the U.S. Constitution and was tanta­ mount to the illegal seizure of property under the North Carolina Constitution. 1 think it's (the judge's rul­ ing) wonderful," Holden said. "It's gonna do a lot to help morale for our teachers." In his ruling, Hobgood ruled the "contractual obligation is present with each public school teacher who has already been awarded career status and has an existing career contract with that teacher's board of educa­ tion. The state's action would impair that contract." Rodney Ellis, president of the N.C. Association of Educators, the plaintiffs in the case, issued a statement prais­ ing Hobgood's ruling. "There were more than 50 school boards across the state who said they wanted this law repealed," Ellis said. "The court said teachers should be protected from politics in the classroom. The adminis­ trators and teachers whose depositions were part of this lawsuit gave powerful testi­ mony to the importance of due process and reasonable job protections." Under the law passed by the General Assembly last year, veteran teachers would surrender tenure status in favor of four-year contracts and $500 in annual salary increases. Contracts would be awarded to the top 25 per­ cent of teachers in the school system. In order to be eligible in ACS, a teacher must have taught in the district for a minimum of three consecutive years and scored proficient on all evaluation summaries. Approximately 49 teachers in ACS were to be offered the four-year contracts this month, but Holden signalled there were a large number of teachers who wouldn't accept the contracts in protest of the unpopular law. While attorneys for the State of North Carolina have said they will appeal Hobgood's ruling, the Ashe County Board of Education is wasting no time in moving forward in considering tenure for teachers who are eligible this year. Holden said the Ashe County Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7:15 p.m., Monday, May 19, to discuss awarding tenure to 10 teachers in ACS. "We think the ruling is sound," Holden said. "But if something changes, well go back and reevaluate." While the board of educa­ tion never issued a proclama­ * tion opposing the law, several board members were vocal opponents. "It's a shame and a dis­ grace that the state of North Carolina has put us in this sit­ uation," board member Tercy Williams said at the board's March meeting. "As a teacher and a parent, it angers me." Board member fblly Jones stated the message being sent to teachers was there were "only 14 good teachers" in each school. Lesia Nave, director of Human Resources for ACS and the one responsible for drawing up the contracts, said she believed it was "one of the worst thing; that's ever hap­ pened in public education." Alan Bulucfc can bereacted at (336)846-7164 or on fetter GahAjck H I Stall PhotoI Jefferson Post Ramona Renfroe. member of the Ashe County "tourism Committee, addresses the Planning Board about tourism development Tourism Board meets, provides presentation to the Ashe Planning Board Submitted Photos| Jefferson Post LEFT. Keana Triplett has taught English at Ashe County High School for nine years. RIGHT, Pare Potter started working in ACS in 1995 and became a full-time teacher assistant in November 1998. Keana T riplett named ACS T eacher of the Year Pam Potter named Teacher Assistant of the Year for 2014-15 By Alan Bulluck abuliuck@civitasmedia.com Keana Triplett has been named Ashe County Schools (ACS) Teacher of the Year for 2014-15. Triplett has taught English at Ashe County High School (ACHS) since August 2005. A Wilkes County native, Triplett earned a bachelor's degree in English Education from Appalachian State University in 2005 and also earned a master's degree inInstructional Technology. Triplett currently resides in Deep Gap with her husband and two children. According to Director of Human Resources Lesia Nave, each spring, all schools in the district choose a Teacher of the Year to represent the faculty and staff in the next school year. "The ACS Teacher of the Year is chosen from among each school's Teacher of the Year based on a portfolio entry and formal inter­ view," Nave said. To be eligible for Teacher of the Year in North Carolina, a teacher must hold a Standard Professional 2 (SP2) license, be a full-time employee and spend at least 70 percent of his or her time in direct instruction of public school stu­ dents. On Tuesday, May 13, Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden and administrators from ACS Central Office and ACHS surprised Triplett with the announcement. "Teaching is not simply a profes­ sion, it is a calling," Triplett said. "I believe a teacher is called to be many things: a model for learning and behavior, a confidant, a goal setter, a leader and a mentor." * In addition to Triplett, Gordon Prince (Ashe County Middle School), Summer Severt (Blue Ridge Elementary), Frances Eller (Mountain View Elementary) and Kristina Norris (Westwood Elementary) were all considered for ACS Teacher of the Year for 2014-15. "ACS is fortunate to have effec­ tive, highly qualified teachers who deliver instruction with passion and prepare our children to be col­ lege and career ready," Nave said. Triplett is eligible to compete in the Northwest N.C. Teacher of the Year competition, which will be held in September. Michelle Lemly, a second grade teacher at Westwood Elementary, was last year's ACS Teacher of the Year. By Wil Petty lpetty@civitasmedia.coni The Ashe County Tourism Committee met on Thursday, May 15 to go over a presentation that discusses the importance of tourism in the county. Before going over the presentation, Ramona Renfroe, a member of the committee, said she would be talking to the Ashe County Planning Board later that evening. To kick things off, Renfroe mentioned that for full-time Ashe County residents, tourism money saves everyone an average of $405 each year. "The average amount of money spent by tour­ ists everyday, if averaged throughout the year is $127,543," she said. "That income was used for $6.58 million in worker payroll." Renfroe emphasized that tourism is helping the county a lot, and people needed to be more aware of how it helps. "Supporting tourism helps support other forms of business," she said. Ashe County is a sea­ sonal tourism region. The season starts in May, when the weather starts to warm, and continues through December, when Christmas tree season is in full swing. Tourism is an economic development strategy that helps diversify the econ­ omy. In addition, tour­ ism continues to promote growth in the county for businesses already in place. "It gives us opportunties for small businesses such as retail shops, restau­ rants, bed and breakfasts, hotels and entertainment," Renfroe said. Tourists are defined as people who travel 50 miles or more to a community for leisure or business. Member Cabot Hamilton, who also serves as the executive director of the See TOURISM | 5 Tech improvements a priority for Ashe County Schools Catchlight Gallery, On the Same Page in Triad NTH station competition S2,'3(),()()() has been requested from county for teeh upgrades By Wil Petty By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Technology is costly, but in an ever-changing world that's continually going digital and wireless, it's absolutely necessary. That is why over $230,000 of the $4.8 million in Ashe County Schools' proposed 2014-15 fiscal year budget is specif­ ically targeting technologi­ cal improvements across the district. Even for the most fiscal­ ly conservative among us, buying used Commodore 64s and Macintosh 128Ks just won't do. "There are technol- i ogy issues at a lot of the schools where we don't have enough devices," Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden told the Board of Education at the board's spring retreat and budget work session in late March. "We need the invents ry," Holden said. Higher education's move to require laptops or tab­ lets in many college and university classrooms, the ascendance of online learn­ ing programs and Gov. Pat McCrory's emphasis on digital learning and profes­ sional development, have See TtecH I 5 See TEACHERS | 2 jpetty@civitasmBdB com i , Submitted Photo I Jefferson Post Technological upgrades and improvements are a priority in the Ashe County Schools proposed 2014-15 budget I The On the Same Page Literary Festival and West Jefferson's Catchlight Gallery are participating in the Arts Awareness Contest, spon­ sored by 88.5 WFDD in Winston-Salem. The station, locatedat Wake Forest University, servesas the National Public Radio (NPR) station for the Triad. "It's a great opportunity for us," said Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts CounciL "It's something really creative that WFDD is doing. They have a nice reach into our commu­ nity for a public radio station, which meets a different levelof needs than what we get from our local radio station." According to the station, 44 businesses and organiza­ tions horn the station's listen­ ing area are eligible for three prizes totaling $4,000 each. The money will be used for underwriting See COMPETITION | 5 �PAGE l2 TUESDAY, MAY 20,2014 JEFFERSON POST Olde Towne Market will take place on May 24 Joe Calhoun is ACHS's Student of the Month Annual event will be held in Jefferson at the Museum of Ashe County By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Olde Towne Jefferson Business Association will kick off its 2014 events with an Olde Towne Market downtown. "We want to encourage everybody to come out and ei^joy a good social day," said Stacy Maye, president of the OTJBA. The event will be held at the Museum of Ashe County History on Main Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. "The event will have many antique venders and hand-crafted goods, a local baker will be there and we will have other food vend­ ers," Maye said. Maye said there will be music, as well as events for children during the day long festival. Music will include the Ashe County High School choir and the Watauga Community Band. The events which will be catered for children include balloons, carica­ tures, airbrush painting and sidewalk chalk. "It will just be a day to er\joy hopefully good weather," Maye said. Maye said there were 30 venders lined up and they expect more applica­ tions to come in. Also, the OTJBA will have a booth set up. "We will be discussing and showing people what is coming up for the rest of the year," she said. "Also, we will be asking people for their input and their feedback on the events that have happened, what's going on and something they would like to see in the area." The OTJBA works to promote a sense of commu­ nity between the citizens, businesses and Jefferson nonprofits. The event will be free to the public. Also, the open air market will be rain or shine. For more information on the OTJBA, go online to oldetownejefferson.org. Wil Petty canbe reached at(336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT The following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of May 5. The reports are public record. May 5: A one car wreck occurred on Old N.C. 16 at 12:45 p.m. on May 5. According to the nar­ rative, Richard Neaves, of Lansing was traveling north onOldN.C. 16 when hp crossed the centerline and ran off the road strikuig a mailbox. The car then continued to travel when it struck a tree. Approximately $500 in property damage was accrued to the mailbox and the yard's landscap­ ing. Neaves' 2003 Toyota had estimated damages of $3,000 and was rendered not drivable. Neaves was cited with driving left of center. May 9: N.C. 88 A two-car collision occurred on N.C. 88 near the intersection of N.C. 194 at 9:19 a.m. on May 9. According to the nar­ rative, Danny Miller, of Warrensville and Jimmy McNeill, of Lansing, were traveling north on N.C. 88 when McNeill slowed to turn left. Miller's 1998 Dodge struck McNeill's 2004 Toyota. Following the collision, both vehicles were moved to the shoul­ der of the roadway. One passenger, Sandra McNeill of Lansing was taken by Blue Ridge Medical Transport to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Miller's vehicle was ren­ dered drivable and had an estimated $1,000 in dam­ ages. McNeill's vehicle was rendered not driv­ able and had an estimated $6,000 in damages. Miller was cited with failure to reduce speed. Pine Swamp Road An animal collision occurred on Pine Swamp Road near the intersection of U.S. 221 at 11:30 p.m. on May 9. According to the nar­ rative, Sherry Barker, of Fleetwood* was traveling east when a. deer entered the roadway. The vehicle was moved from the area of impact before officers arrived. The vehicle, a 2003 Chevrolet, was rendered drivable, but had $2,000 in damages. No citations were issued. Pam Potter, a teacher assistant at Mountain View Elementary, as ACS Teacher Assistant of the Year for 2014-15. This is the second year the district has given out such an award. "Teacher assistants play a vital role in the education of Ashe County students and we value their dedication and on-going service to our schools," Nave said. "These paraprofessionals provide instruction­ al support and clerical assistance for the class­ room teacher daily." Potter is a first grade teacher assistant and has worked, in ACS since 1995 as a teacher assistant, afterschool and substitute teacher. "I love going to work every morning to see what the day holds and to make sure that Ihave done everything I can to make a child's day a little brighter," Potter said. In addition to Potter, Dwayne Farmer (ACHS), Sherry Shepherd (Westwood Elementary) and Judy Stallings (Blue Ridge Elementary) were con­ sidered for ACS Teacher Assistant of the Year for 2014 — 15. Teachers From Page 1 Teacher Assistant of the Year ACS also awarded FISH DAY 1 irSTlVU TO STOCK VOI R POM Delivery Will Be: Friday. June 6 Dim 9:30-1(1:15 ItItIOutdoor West JHhrsM tl 30-12:15 it Parsw hrn t SuwU "LIKE" us on Facebook! FISH WAGON* To Place an Order Call 1-800-643-8439 www.flshwaaon.com Budget Ordinance Town of West Jefferson Public Hearing Notice North Carolina Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Joe Calhoun is Ashe County High School's Student of the Month for May 2014. Joe earned a gift of DeWaft Tools from Parker Tie Co, represented by its co-owner Ric Woodie (on right). Joe is enrolled in Mr. Rogers Welding 2 program where he is maintaining an "A" average. Joe models leadership skills, good attitude and work ethic, attention to detail, and is consistently one of the highest performing students in his class. Joe is currently undecided about his career goals, but enjoys working with hishands and problem solving. Based on his performance at ACHS, he will be able to achieve whatever career path he chooses to follow. Festival of the Tables 2014 update Tea Time at the Tables is Aug. 14 and is open to public The 2014 Festival of Tables Committee has announced that the tables will be open for view by the public from 1-3 p.m. on the afternoon of Aug. 16, 2014, with the dinner event happening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Only five tables remain available for sponsorship so it promises to be a fabulous event. There is no cost to spon­ sor a table, but requires the sponsoring individual and/or organization to decorate the table and invite friends and family to purchase tickets to the evening event and join them at their table. What a &reat way to share a wonderful evening with loved ones and...sup­ port a much needed ser­ vice in our community at the same time. Many times the folks invited by the sponsor help with the table decorations and dress to match so there is an added element of surprise to the occasion. Tickets for the after­ noon at $10 each will be available from the Free Clinic after July 1, 2014. The afternoon event includes light refresh­ ments and an opportu­ nity to preview the 18 fabulous tables. The tick­ ets for the evening event remain at at $50 each which includes a fivecourse dinner by Rozie Bolac, and a silent and live auction with auction­ eer Russell Killen. The costs of the tickets are fully tax-deductible and benefit the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic. Limited reservations for the evening event will be available to the public after Aug. 1, 2014 by call­ ing the Free Clinic. The evening event begins at 6 p.m. with appetizers and drinks served by local Boy Scouts, and an opportuni­ ty to review all the silent and live auction items as well as to view the table details. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. after a short welcome and information about the Free Clinic. The live auction will begin at 8 p.m. and silent auction items will close at 8:15 p.m. For more information, to volunteer to sponsor a table or just to find out about he event, call Nancy Kautz at 336-9825764, or email her at cincyfolks@skybest.com. You can also call the Ashe County Free Medical Clinic at 336-846-4649 or contact any 2014 Festival member; who are Richard Blackburn, Linda Elliott, Margaret Edmondson, Sue Hampton, Cameron Keziah, Walt Davis, Howell Pruitt, Mary Rogers and Greg Bolac. CRIME REPORT Staff report May 2 Jonathan Charles Brunjes, 29, of Crumpler was charged with proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $2,000. Brunjes was released later that day. Joe Kenneth Neaves, 53, of Crumpler Alan Buliuck can be reached at (336) was charged with being intoxicated and 846-7164 or on Twitter falbulluck. disruptive. Bond was set at $1,000. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available 2nd shift and 3rd shift CNA 'S Fulltime and partime shifts available The Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will hold Submitted photo | Jefferson Post It was a "buzzingly" good time at the 2013 Festival of the Tables. The Honey Hole of the Blue Ridge's Charles and'Shelley Felder (Shelley is in the bee costume) got into the spirit of the charity event with a beeinspired theme for their table. a public hearing on June 2, 2014 at 6 p.m. The purpose of the We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits hearing is to discuss the operating budget recommendations Come Join Our Winning Team for fiscal year 2014-2015. Neaves has not been released. May 3 Christopher Richard Greene, 28, of Fleetwood was charged with two counts of breaking/entering, misdemeanor lar­ ceny and injury to personal property. Bond was set at $11,000. Greene has not been released. MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB is seeking an experienced Medical Records Director Candidates must have experience with medi­ cal records management as well as a working knowledge of medical terminology, must be capable of working in a team setting, be detail oriented and keep resident's medical records in neat and detailed order. Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street General Fund Powell 45,500 Park 71,100 Fire Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! 612,000 Sewer Phone (336) 246-5581 151,500 Water Fax (336) 246-5997 Come See the Difference! 1,624,050 540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 leffersonV Gateway to Extraordinary Living Department Interested persons may apply in person Jefferson, N.C. 28640 A summary of the recommend budget is as follows: We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team 722,000 A copy of the entire budget recommendation is available at the Town Hall during regular business hours (8 am to 5 pm). The public is welcome to attend and make comments at this public hearing. T f 00688725 i 0068VI08 �JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES AUDREY PAOLINO Audrey Paolino of Jefferson passed away on May 15,2014, in her home in Bent River Estates in Lansing. She was born in Rochester, New York, on Sept. 7,1936, to Sarah and Anthony (Jim) Spallat Audrey was a won­ derful homemaker to her family, great cook and hostess, avid reader, and a good story teller. S h e enjoyed shop­ ping and col­ lecting antiques. Audrey had many dear friends from Rochester, Florida andNorth Carolina. Mostly she loved caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents and her broth­ er Michael. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Carl; her two beloved children, Frank (Alison) Paolino and Patricia (Brad Jones) Paolino; six adored grand­ children; sisters Lorraine (Gordon) McNeil and Donna Ritch; and many nieces, nephews and in­ laws. Thank you to Dr. Jayne L e o n a r d (Ashe) and Dr. Samuel Lentz and Wake Forest Baptist M e d i c a l Center for their excel­ lent care for Audrey. A celebra­ tion of her life will be held on a later date. In lieu of flowers memo­ rials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 731231718. Online condolences may be shared with the Paolino family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Paolino family. MRS. POLLIE EVELYN HARTZOG WEAVER Mrs. Pollie Evelyn Hartzog Weaver of Warrensville, passed away Wednesday morn­ ing, May 14,2014, at her home. She was 75. Mrs. Weaver was born in Ashe County on April 5, 1939, to the late Bower Kilby and Dessie Danford Y o u n c e Hartzog. She was a member of Warrensville U n i t e d Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Weaver; a daughter, Ann Smith; two broth­ ers, Larry Hartzog and David Hartzog; and a sister, Jane Brown. Mrs. Weaver is sur­ vived by a daughter, Nancy Hoffman, of Warrensville; five broth­ ers, Thomas Gordon Hartzog, of West Jefferson, Everette Hartzog, of Yadkinville, Edward Hartzog, of West Jefferson, Jacob Hartzog, of Pinnacle and Steve Hartzog, of Statesville; a sister, Toby Hartzog, of West Jefferson; seven grand­ children; 10 great-grand­ children; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the homeplace: 3524 NC Highway 88 West in Warrensville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements. TUESDAY, MAY 20,2014 PAGE 3 Feast of the Arts and Dessert Gala big success Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post A yummy time was had by aN who attended the Seventh Annual Ashe County Arts Council's Feast for the Arts and Dessert Gala. The staggered-time silent auction, as were the delicious desserts, was a big hit with the over 250 art patrons who attended. Personalized works donated by local artists, private musical performances, and weekend "fun" packages were only a few of the items offered during the successful auction. CHURCH CALENDAR May 20-21 May 31 Revival Services will be Operation Compassion held at Big Laurel Church 2014 - The Fletcher Memorial of Christ in Christian Union Baptist Church Youth Group with Dr. Daniel Tipton from will be experiencing hunger the Daybreak Christian Union and homelessness for 30 hours. Church in Cirdeville, Ohio as During this 30 hour famine they the guest speaker. Servicesbegin will gain an understanding of on Sunday, May 18,2014 at the how it feels to be hungry, and 11 am worship service.Nightly with your pledge they can help services will be held Sunday stop hunger in our own coun­ through Wednesday at 7:30 pm ty. The youth will be working Pastor Rev.Darrefl Graybealand with Ashe Outreach to prepare congregation extend a hardy and serve lunch at the West welcome to everyone. Jefferson Community Center. May 25 That afternoon they will hold a 11 am Miss Ikylon Miller food drive at area grocery stores File image | Jefferson Post will be singing at Round Knob for Ashe Outreach and Ashe The River House Country Inn and Restaurant will host the fundraiser dinner for the New River Organic Growers on Sunday. May 25. For tickets, Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Really Cares. Meal time will visit www.newriverorganicgrowers.com. EUedge and congregation invite consist of a slice of bread and you to attend. water, and at bed time the youth 6 pm Gospel Sing will be will sleep in boxes outside the held at Laurel Springs Baptist church. To pledge to Operation For more information, Church. The featured group Compassion or for mote infor­ By Wll Petty "The only way we can cre­ of lettuce and that's the larg­ ipetty@ciyitasmeda.com ate an economy of scale is est quantity they can do, but visit the organization's web­ will be Mercy and Grace. mation, call 846-9642. You can The New River Organic to pull together and make it when they join with the rest site www.newriverorganic­ Refreshments will be served fol­ also mail your check to FMBC Growers will be hosting a growers.com. lowing the singing. Pastor Dana Youth Operation Compassion, happen," Thile said. "Some of us, that makes it affordable Wil Petty can be reached at(336) 846-7164 or fundraising dinner at the Hines and congregation invite P.O. Box 65, Jefferson, NC on Twite ewiPrtty. River House Country Inn farms may have 5,000 head for them to do it." you to attend. 28640. and Restaurant at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25. "It's an all-local dinner and NROG is providing all of the food," said Sally Thiel, presi­ DOCKET NO. P-lOO SUB 137C dent of the NROG. "It's lim­ BEFORE THE NORTH fcAROllhlA UTILITIES COMMISSION ited to 50 tickets, one reason In the Matter of Area Code Relief for North Carolina's 336 Numbering Plan Area is due to space." The five-course meal, pre­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING pared my chef Bill Klein of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 22,2013, Neustar, Inc.,in its role as the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), notified River House, and formerly of the Commission that the projected exhaust date for the 336 numbering plan area (NPA) code had been revised to second quarter 2016. In an earlier Asheville's Fig in Biltomore filed petition, in this docket. Neustar requested that the Commission approve the Industry's recommended all-services distributed overlay relief plan Village and the Bistro at for the 336 area code. Biltmore Estate, will consist TWO AREA CODES AND TEN-DIGIT DIALING of wild harvested mush­ rooms and greens, locallyIndustry representatives have recommended a "distributed overlay" as the relief plan for the 336 area code. Under the recommended plan, a new grown ruhbarb, strawberries, area code would be assigned to cover or "overlay" the entire geographic area using the existing 336 area code boundary lines. This would result in two area codes for the same geographic area. The chief advantage of using an overlay relief plan is that existing telephone subscribers would not have to spring lamb and peas. change area codes or telephone numbers. When telephone numbers in the 336 area code run out, new residential and business telephone numbers Tickets are $60 a person and available online at www. for the area would be assigned from the new area code. The chief disadvantage of using an overlay relief plan is that all local calls dialed using seven newriverorganicgrowers. digits today would have to be dialed using ten digits (336 + seven-digit telephone number or new area code + seven-digit telephone number). A Federal com. All of the money goes Communications Commission (FCC) regulation would require ten-digit dialing both between and within the 336 code and the new overlay area code. to support the NRGO local farm cooperative. OTHER SOLUTIONS WERE CONSIDERED The NRGO cooperative In Neustar's recent filing, three variations of a "geographic split" relief plan were also updated for consideration.Under these plans, the geographic area started in 1998, and trans­ covered by the 336 area code would be splitinto twoparts. Roughly half of the affected telephone subscribers would continue to be served through the 336 formed local farmers from area code,and half would change to the new area code. Although ten-digit dialing would not be required within the area codes, most seven-digit dialed calling growing tobacco to produc­ routes that exist today in the 336 area code would become ten-digit dialed calling routes in both directions if they are split by the new area code boundary. ing and selling produce, meat The industry rejected ail geographic split relief plans because of the necessity of changing the telephone numbers of a large number of subscribers, the cheese and eggs. Last year, difficulty of predicting growth for the two areas, and potential customer confusion as the area is divided into smaller pieces. the co-op built its warehouse in Fleetwood. "We started off as a co-op PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN HIGH POINT of farmers in the High After carefully considering the updated information filed by Neustar, the Commission has determined that all affected subscribers should have an Country," Thiel said. "The opportunity to express their views on the recommendation. Accordingly, the Commission will conduct ahearing in High Point. North Carolina, beginning farmers sell produce to the on Monday. June 23,2014 at 7:00 p.m., High Point Courthouse - The Washington Courtroom, 505 East GreenDrive, High Point, North Carolina 27261 co-op. We delivered all our and continuing on Tuesday, June 24.2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the same location, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the matter of area code produce by refrigerated truck relief for the 336 area code. The evening hearing on June 23.2014 shall be conducted for the sole purpose of receiving testimony and comments from and now we have expanded." members of the public. Members of the public who are unable to attend the evening public hearing on June 23,2014, will be allowed to testify on the Theil said last year, the morning of June 24,2014. The Commission will receive testimony from all formal parties, including the industry participants, the Public Staff. Attorney NRGO had $450,000 worth General, and any other interveners, during the hearing. The formal parties shall present a summary of their written comments and be prepared to of business and opened the respond to questions from the Commission. warehouse to be able to store a more extensive selection. Pursuant to G.S. 14-269.4, absent certain specific exceptions, it is unlawful for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any deadly The organization sells to res­ weapon, not used solely for instructional or officially sanctioned ceremonial purposes, in any building housing any court of the General Court of Justice. taurants in Blowing Rock, Therefore, weapons are strictly prohibited at the hearings scheduled in this docket in county courthouses. Everyone entering the county courthouse Boone, Hickory and contin­ shall pass through a metal detector, and any weapons found will be seized. ues to expand throughout Persons desiring to send written statements to the Commission should submit their statement supporting the industry recommendation, or any the state. alternative proposal, on or before June 27. 2014, and should include any information that those persons wish to be considered by the Commission "Now we deliver all in the in this matter. Interventions or statements should be addressed to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center. High Country to restaurants Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Statements may be faxed to (919) 733-7300 or emailed to statements@ncuc.net. and buyer's dubs," she said. "We expanded into Asheville The Public Staff of the Utilities Commission, through the Executive Director, is required by statute to represent the using and consuming public in two years ago and we are proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Executive Director should be addressed to: now working on expand­ ing into the (Triad) and Charlotte areas." The farmers of the NRGO Christopher J. Ayers had hard times with their Executive Director - Public Staff crops last year due to the 4326 Mail Service Center summer rains. Because of Raleigh, NorthCarolina 27699-4326 that, the winter crops they Fax: (919) 733-9565 sell, such as potatoes and winter squash, were not The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent the using and consuming public in proceedings before the Commission. available to help the co-op Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to: through the winter months. "The reason for the fundThe Honorable Roy A. Cooper, III raising is we had a really dif­ Attorney General - State of North Carolina ficult time last year, because 9001 Mail Service Center farmers lost so much of their Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 - 9001 crops due to all of the rain," Fax: (919) 716-6757 Thiel said. "We hardly had ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. any (winter sales) because This the 11th day of March. 2014. farmers lost all of their crops." NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION The NRGO has approxi­ mately 70 farmers, according c^oil l-tT\aujrd" to Thiel. The farms are locat­ ed in Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey Gail L. Mount, Chief Clerk counties in North Carolina and GraysonCounty, Virgina. New River Organic Growers to host fundraiser at River House STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION RALEIGH I �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.9 — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Piige 4 Tuesday, .May 20,2014 What the Legislature should, but won't, do to get state moving At the beginning of every legislative session it is good to take stock of where North Carolina is and where it is headed. No doubt legisla­ tive leadership will point with pride to their 2013 legislative accomplishments but before taking a victory lap perhaps they need to consider the bigger picture. Economists agree that the biggest economic downturn since The Great Depression is now behind us. North Carolina's unemployment rate, which peaked at 112 percent in 2009, dropped to 9.4 percent by January 2013 and now equals the national average of 6.3 percent. But there's more to this story. John Quintemo, head of South by North Strategies, a research firm that special­ izes in economic and social policy, says North Carolina has fewer jobs, more unem­ ployed residents and a high­ er unemployment rate than we reported six and a half years ago. More importantly, the 1.6 percent pace of payroll growth has not improved over the past year. "No matter how one cuts the data,North Carolinahas experienced the same slow rate of job growth for the last four years," Quintemo said. The Office of State Budget and Management reaffirms that lack of growth by reporting coflections are 2.1percent below what was anticipated and will result in a $445 million state bud­ get revenue shortfall for the year ending June 30th. , It also downgraded next year's revenue projections by almost $200 million. North Carolina's econ­ omy is sluggish, at best. Employers are not hiring because they don't trust this economy. Banks are not lending for much the same reason. Fewer employed residents earning fewer dollars will trickle through every sector of our econo­ my and continue this tepid growth. To jump-start our econ­ omy we need look no fur­ ther than our history to show us how. Following the Revolution, we built 500 miles of "plank" roads. In 1856, the North Carolina Railroad opened 233 miles of track between Charlotte and Goldsboro. In 1921, Gov. Cameron Morrison convinced the Legislature MOST cotieae G&xx&is s. NC SPIN and the public to pass $50 million in road bonds and we built 5,500 miles of roads. FoDowing World War II, Gov. Kerr Scott led a suc­ cessful $200 million road bond effort for farm to mar­ ket roads. But the biggest of them all was the $3.1 bil­ lion higher education bond package passed in 2000. Be assured there were voices throughout that liistory saying that we couldn't afford it, that it wasn't gov­ ernment's function and that the timing wasn't right. Fortunately, we had bold progressive leadership that didn't listen. The lesson is clear: To significantly improve North Carolina's economy we need a well-planned public infrastructure improvement program, financed by k)winterest rate bonds repaid in large measure by resul­ tant growing tax revenues. 28,000 new private-sector jobs will be created from every $1 billion spent in construction. From 2000-2010 North Carolina's population grew by 18 percent, about 100,000 people per year. 20 percent of our population is under age 18, demanding more public school build­ ings. DOT says we need to spend more than $25 billion to build new and repair current roads. Other reports estimate the needs for expanding and repairing water and sewer systems at $30 billion. We need public infra­ structure and we need jobs. But mostly what we need to get our state moving for­ ward is bold leadership. Campbell Is the executiveproducer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT"MYTV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY"CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and11:05 p.m.on Sundays, tou can also visit www.ncspin.com and click on the'Watch NC SPIN Online Anytime" button for streaming. Each week's show is posted on Friday. (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: 336 846 7164 cdarkQcivitasmedia com ADVERTISING: Teresa Roark Laws John Sears 336 846-7164 tlawGcitivasmedu com pears&civilasmediacom CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart w. Tom Campbell Civitas Media, LLC CliH Clark VMlCHlS si\u_ eerTOR iKauiPe STAFF WRITERS: Wil Petty 336-846-7164 lpetty®civitasmedtaxom Nathan Ham 336-846-7164 nham#ctvitasmedia com AlanC BuHuck 3368467164 abulluck@avitasmecfca.com 336 846 7164 khart&ivitasmediaeom 203W. 2nd St. Periodical postage paidin West Jefferson. NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Sendaddress changes to: JeffersonPost P.O. Box808 West Jefferson.NC 28694-0808 kirfcurthebfa*ie . com Tax claim hike is absurd Although hostilities have been underway for some time, Ihereby issue a formal Declaration of War against silly, uninformed talking points repeated endlessly in North Carolina politics. In an earlier column, I cited the example of the state's unemployment rate. How many times have you heard that claim that North Carolina's dramatic drop in unemployment is nothing more than a statistical mirage created by discouraged work­ ers dropping out of the labor force? This claim is totally false. Even if you include another appro­ priate descrip­ tion of the "80 percent got a tax hike" claim: absurd. That did not mean that 80 percent of North Carolina house­ holds got a tax hike. I'll use a G l e n n hypothetical to Kessler, the explain. Imagine Post's factthat there were checker, looked just 20 taxpayers, into the claim four in each quin­ because it was tile. Next, imag­ included in a ine that within post-primary ad each quintile, against Tillis J°hn Hood three taxpayers by the Senate John Locke Foundation got a tax cut of Majority PAC, $5 each and one an independenttaxpayer got a expenditure group allied with tax hike of $16. "On average," workers who've stopped look­ Democrats. While informed the taxpayers in each quintile ing for jobs, the most recent observers in North Carolina would experience a tax 'hike federal data show that North have long recognized the of 25 cents ($16 minus $15, Carolina has had the largest absurdity of the 80 percent divided by four). But in real­ labor-market improvement claim, Kessler did North ity, three-quarters of taxpayers in the United States over the Carolinians a great service by would pay lower taxes. past year. clarifying its source: strange ITEP/Justice Center Today's example is even methodology from a North shouldn't have sliced the data more egregious. How many Carolina Justice Center con­ this way in the first place. times have you heard the tractor, combined with mis­ It was an invitation to mis­ claim that the 2013 tax reform leading rhetoric and sloppy stating the real effects of tax bill enacted by the General reporting. reform — an invitation that Assembly and signed into The Institute for Taxation was widely accepted through law by Gov. Pat McCrory will and Economic Policy (ITEP) North Carolina political and result in a tax increase for 80 is a Washington-based lib­ media circles. percent of North Carolinians? eral outfit that has enjoyed Even the original "on aver­ The claim was ubiquitous a long relationship with the age" finding appears to be during and after the tax-reform Justice Center. It supplies the widely off the mark, according debate last year. Now that N.C. Center with distributional to previous work by the fiscal House Speaker Thom Tillis analysis of state tax changes. staff and JLF. Our report esti­ is the Republican nominee When analyzing the 2013 mated a net reduction in state against U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, legislation, ITEP modeled tax liability for every income the claim is makingthe rounds the effects within each quin- group — meaning that it was, af^in. But it was false in 2013 tile (20 percent) of taxpay- indeed, mathematically impos­ andremains false today. ing households. Rather than sible for the average house­ In fact, the term "false" is a producing and promulgating hold to have gotten a tax hike. generous one. For months, I a count of the share of North But even if the ITERJustice have labeled the claim "math­ Carolinians getting tax hikes Center study had been cor­ ematically impossible," citing or tax cuts, however, ITER' rect, its true conclusion was a 2013 analysis by the leg­ Justice Center focused on the not that most poor and mid­ islature's nonpartisan fiscal "average" effect within each dle-class North Carolinians analysts and a 2014 analysis quintile — and then made the got tax hikes to fund tax published by JLF. Now The claim that for the bottom four cuts for the wealthy. Instead, Washington Post, hardly a quintiles in household income, the study actually concluded creature of the vast right-wing the bill would raise taxes "on that income tax changes in conspiracy, has come up with average." the 2013 legislation reduced the tax burden for about half of North Carolina taxpayers, raised taxes on about 40 per­ cent, and didn't much affect the rest. Moreover, many of the 40 percent losing from the deal were upper-income taxpayers. They lost special deductions or credits worth thousands of dollars, offset­ ting the taxes they will save from lower rates. Even factor­ ing the (rather small) broaden­ ing of the sales tax into the mix could never transform the 2013 bill into the Dickensian nightmare some have tried to mike it out to be. li the Left had been more up&pnt with the debate would have unfolded quite differently. There's no question that some share of households — at all income levels — will pay more due to the tax legislation. That always happens with tax reform that exchanges lower tax rates (which affect just about everyone) for fewer credits and deductions (which affect a smaller number of tax­ payers, albeit sometimes by a large amount). Whether 20 percent or 30 percent or, per­ haps, 40percent of households were net losers in the resulting exchange of rates and breaks would certainly have been a debatable issue. But the "80 percent" claim — widely circulated by those who, quite literally, didn't know what they were talk­ ing about — was always far outside the bounds of reality. So how often do you think we'll hear the claim repeated during the coming election campaign? lb an absurd degree, no doubt. Hood is the president of the John Locke foundation. For more information, visit www.johnlocke.org. State budget preview - why tax cuts are causing problems It Is increasingly clear that the changes to state law in the tax plan enacted last year by the North Carolina General Assembly and Governor McCrory are setting the stage for big problems this year and wefl into the future. Indeed, we can no lon­ ger blame budget shortfalls and our inability to invest enough in critical things like our schools on the Great Recession and its aftermath. Across the country others states are watching as their tax revenues begin to recover, and as a result, they are begin­ ning to boost public invest­ ments back to old levels. North Carolina, on the other hand, is poised to keep cutting. North Carolina also can't blame "out-of-control" spending. In fact, North Carolina continues to spend less as a share of the economy than the 40-year average. At the same time, it is containing costs in key budget areas, like health care, better than most states. In truth, North Carolinahas no one to blame but itself. Because what is really hap­ pening here Is the fallout from state policymakers' foolish Alexandra Forter Sirota N.C. Budget and Tax Center pursuit of tax cuts for the wealthy and profitable corpo­ rations on the dangerous gam­ ble that it would create jobs. Latest reports find that the state's revenue is down $445 million in the current fiscal year and $191 million next fiscal year. This is likely just a sneak preview of the longterm problems this plan will cause if state leaders allow the tax plan to continue move forward. Policymakers must move immediately to stop any future tax cuts from being implemented and reassess what has already been done. The growing cost of the tax plan means the stakes are high. Policymakers have limited their ability to invest in proven foundations of eco­ nomic growth—an educated workforce, modern infrastruc­ ture, and research and devel­ opment at institutions of high­ er education. There will be lots of excuses in the days and weeks ahead. But the deci­ sion to deliver costly tax cuts to the wealthy and profitable corporations is central to why policymakers can't invest in these areas that their constitu­ ents know bring opportunity and prosperity. At a time when quali­ fied teachers are leaving the classroom, when students are struggling to finish their much-needed post-secondary education with less financial aid and higher tuition, when working families earning low wages have lost a tax credit proven to help them get ahead and support their families, fall­ ing short on critical public investments will only erode our competitive position now and in the years to come. After all, North Carolina had achieved a solid position compared to our neighbors and the nation by educating our citizens, investing in the roads, electricity and broad­ band that connected all com­ munities to modern-day infra­ structure, and ensuring that the health of our citizens was supported not just by a strong public health system but by a vibrant private health care industry. North Carolina's story is not unlike thoseof other states that have seen their economies perform best when they make smart investments in public services. A classic example is Kansas - which continues to lag the nation in job creation and experience slow income growth after having enacted massive income tax cuts. Tax cuts for the wealthy and profit­ able corporations have failed to deliver economic booms in other states. North Carolina should expect no different. The fiscally responsible move now is for policymak­ ers to stop further tax cuts from being implemented and begin repairing the damage. To move forward with a plan that benefits so few and costs us all so much is a mistake we will spend decades paying for. Alexandra Forter Sirota is the Director ot the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center. �JEFFERSON POST COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 20-31 ««JMay Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a book that matches something on the board. Enter "mystery findings" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31. May 20 - June 24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award win­ ning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as controlla­ ble, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, inter­ ested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, any­ one who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion or to register, call 336246-4347. May 20 3:30 pan. Sign up for the Summer Reading Activities at the Ashe County Public Library. 5:30 - 7:30 pjn. NC High Country Host Annual Meeting will be held at Meadowbrook Inn, 711 Main St., Blowing Rock. Mingle with fellow tourism business representatives, leam about the Blue Ridge Heritage Area and Music Trail Initiative and hear the Host tourism marketing update. Live entertainment, hor d'oeuvres and cash bar. To RSVP or for more infor­ mation, email Loraine@ highcountryhost.com. 6 p.m. Shag Dance Lessons. The Ashe Shrine Club will be having shag dance lessons, at 117 Morphew Lane, Jefferson. The building is located on N.C. 88 West, two tenths of a mile from the traffic light at the Yamaha Store. Class for beginners will start at 6 p.m., and intermediate class will start at 7 p.m. Classes will be held every Thursday through June 26. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call Jim Judson at 336-977-1483. 6:30 p.m. Veteran Issues and Building a Network of Support in Ashe County. Sgt-Ret. Darryl Vaughan, NCANG, is the new Ashe County Veterans Service Officer and will give a pre­ sentation on veterans issues in the county and ways that our chapter may become more involved in helping to support the VSO and all military personnel in Ashe County. The meeting will be held at the Backstreet Coffee House. May 21 7 p.m. Ibny Wolf in Concert at Beaver Creek Christian Church. Tony Wolf is an established national speaker, comedian and budding author. Wolf has the unique ability to engage and entertain people of all ages with his authen­ tic, energetic program utiliz­ ing his versatility in music, drama and communication. A free will offering will be taken up during the pro­ gram. The church is located at 1678 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson. For more information, call 336846-3795. May 22 5:30 p.m. Cluster Meeting will be held at the Upper Mountain Research Station's Crop Building. The meeting will begin with a tour of the Research Station. The tour will provide an opportunity to see how Extension is partnering with the Station to provide long term benefits for citi­ zens. Dinner will be served around 6:45 p.m. with short presentations during the meal. Ashe County is clus­ tered with Alleghany and Wilkes Counties. Advisory Council members from these counties, along with Extension staff, will be in attendance. Dress for the meeting is casual with comfortable shoes. Please RSVP by calling the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336-846-5850 before May 16,2014. May 24 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Olde Towne Market in Jefferson. Bring the fam­ ily and spend the day at the Museum of Ashe county. There will be live local music including the Watauga Community Band, food, lots of kids activities, and vendors. 9:30 ajn. Wizard Run - Poker Run sponsored by the Mountain Dawgs Motorcycle Club. This year the ride will leave from Derick Osborne's Barber Shop across from Village Inn Pizza. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the ride will leave at 11 a.m. The cost to register is ,$20 and includes the ride, a meal after the ride and great fellowship. The ride is for motorcycles of any kind and hot rods of any kind. For more information, call 336977-0740, 828-406-1633 or check us out on Facebook. 10 a.m. Learn the Knitting Basics at the Ashe County Public Library and make a handbag, (materials needed: 1 skein of favorite Opal yam (or sock yam of choice - Set of 5 -Size 5 dpns) 11 a.m. Meet the Author Lory Whithead at the Ashe County Public Library as she shares stories of com­ bat veterans through poetry, memoirs andletters withher book, Reluctant Warriors. 8 p.m. Wild Honey at Ashe Civic Center. Ashe County's own Wild Honey (Jeff Martin, Dylan Spagnolo, and Joseph Houck) take the state for an evening you won't want to miss. A little bit blues, a little bit folk/country, and a lot rock-n-roll, the trio offers a rollicking set of origi­ nals grounded in tuneful­ ness, groove, and lyricism. Tickets are $6. For more information, call 336-846ARTS. TUESDAY, MAY 20,2014 Tech From Page1 made it all but a require­ ment that North Carolina's public school systems con­ tinue to make investments in new technology. The elementary schools, in particular, are in need of more PCs and iPads for students. Enrollment at Blue Ridge Elementary and Mountain View Elementary increased between the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years by an average of 29.5 students at both schools. Blue Ridge requested $24,000 to add 30 addi­ tional PCs to their inven­ tory, while Mountain View and Westwood Elementary requested additionaliPads. Mountain View request­ ed $14,500 for an addition­ al 25 iPads and Westwood requested $17,000 for an additional 30. According to the budget request, an individual PC costs $800 while an indi­ vidual iPad is $500. The budget request for IT and Media also calls for an extra 30 more wireless mobile devices to be added at all district schools. The price varies based upon a school's choice of a PC or iPad cart. According to the bud­ get request, 30 PCs would cost $24,000 per school while 30 iPads would cost $17,000, that includes the price for an iPad cart which costs $2,000. While the iPads cost less, there is one major drawback. "You can't test with iPads," Holden said. However, Holden noted that iPads and tablets are better used for instruction­ al purposes. "They're (iPads) easier for instruction," he said. Beginning in 2000, UNC - Chapel Hill rolled out the Carolina Computing Initiative, which requires all incoming freshman to have a wireless laptop computer (PC) that meets a minimum threshold. Most professors in lower level undergraduate cours­ es have started requiring students to use laptops in the classroom. Many other colleges and universities across the state and nation have initi­ ated similar programs. In the 2013-15 state budget, McCrory request­ ed $43 million be spent over two years to expand digital learning initiatives and promote technology in the classroom. Funds from the North Carolina Education Lottery are also being directed to support the purchase of reading tablets and technology to address third grade read­ ing achievement and other priorities. Digital learning profi­ ciency standards require professional development so teachers can learn how to use the devices in their classrooms, which played a major role in the board's recent decision to estab­ lish new guidelines for outof-state travel for teachers and staff, which had been prohibited by a previous board. ACS requested $2,500 for professional develop­ ment for media specialists, but teachers would also need professional devel­ opment, such as attend­ ing the Digital Learning Consortium in Atlanta this summer. "There are some federal and state grants available for teachers to get a broad­ er knowledge of ideas, other than just North Carolina ideas," Holden said at the board's April meeting. The prohibition on outof-state travel was insti­ tuted as a means of deflect­ ing flack from folks in the greater community. Board members and school staff didn't want to deal with instructors heading to con­ ferences in Las Vegas and Hawaii. Under the new rules, travel cannot interrupt instruction time and. must occur during the summer or when school is not in session, funding cannot come from state and fed­ eral funds designated as "standard operating" and travel must be confined to the southeastern U.S. In addition to the cost of PCs, iPads and profes­ sional development, the ACS proposed budget also sets aside funding for: • $16,000 for 25 pro jectors and mounts at Westwood. The existing projectors were purchased in 2004 and replacement parts are no longer avail­ able. • $15,000 to implement a county-wide revolving replacement program for projectors and mounts in classrooms. • $25,000 to upgrade the school system's media collection, which hasn't been upgraded in years. None of the figures in the schools' proposed bud­ get are finite as they will all undoubtedly change once the county releases its final 2014-15 budget. "We'll revisit every­ thing once we receive the final budget," Associate Superintendent Phyllis Yates said. Last year, ACS received $4.2 million from the coun­ tyThe schools' budget request is now in the hands of County Manager Sam Yearick who will pres­ ent his proposed county budget to the Board of Commissioners on May 19. here and there's still a lot going on." Renfroe then discussed what are people coming to Ashe County to find, and then said local businesses needed to stay open later to bring in more tourism dollars. "They're coming for a slower pace, the scenic views, going down the (New) river, but they want to go out and' do other things," she said. "Businesses need to stay open later, 70 percent of spend­ ing does after 6 p.m., and 70 percent of our businesses are closed by 6 p.m." Finally, during the presenta­ tion's discussion, an emphasis was made that tourism jobs are not outsourced to other parts of the country or globe. Also, tourism gives the largest returns in the shortest amount of time. "(Tourism) improves the character and the appearance of a community," Renfroe said. After going over the infor­ mation, the Committee dis­ cussed upcomingevents inthe county and adjourned. can listen to it. "We will have (Renfroe) back, if youll come," he said. "1think it would important for the others to hear it." Scott the plan challenges the Planning Board to bal­ ance issues for the present and future. Tt is important to all of us that we balance develop­ From Page 1 Chamber of Commerce, sug­ gested that the definition for the area should be lowered to 30 miles, because of the amount of traffic coming in from Blowing Rock, Boone and Wilkes County. The committee then dis­ cussed how it should continue promoting tourism into the county while construction is done on U.S. 221. Renfroe then mentioned a campaign done by Swain County, where they promoted different things that could be done in the area during the U.S. Government shutdown. "Everyone was terrified about how that was going to impact their area to tour­ ism," she said. "What (Swain County) did was a viral video and their whole theme was 'Shutdown Shut up.' Instead of looking at things in a nega­ tive way, they said we're still Planning Board com­ ments During the Thursday, May 15 meeting of the Ashe County Planning Board, Renfroe gave the presentation before the Board. "We are working of course on the comprehensive plan," said PlanningBoard chairman Gene Hafer. "It's something Adam (Stumb) has been working on for a long time and he's a professional who guides us." Hafer and fellow member ArvilScott were the only mem­ bers in attendance. Because of that Stumb believed they should hold this presentation again so all board members - /*/ Alan Buluckcontributed to tte at** Wi fttty can be reachedat (336) 846-7164or on Twitter OWiPetty. ^ffr/f / /f'flrjS'ti . ROOFING TREE SERVICE Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the High Country f "Fully Insured" 30 Years Experience Licensed inVA Install roofing of all kinds Roof Painting Insured & ALL Work Guaranteed * • • • • • Free Estimates! Allen Miller Tree Trimming Tree Removal Bucket Truck Chipper Clearing Lots Cutting Views • FREE ESTIMATES! Bob Cox From Page 1 LANDSCAPING WELDING MOUNTAIN HOME SECURITY Northwest Welding & Machine Shop Wl petty canbe readied at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter gWilPetty. ment with our natural beauty and what we have, as well as all of the qualities (Renfroe) has highlighted," he said. "We have to keep in mind that those are the treasures and not let development or industry, destroy that. Afterward, the Planning Board was dismissed, due to not having a quorum present. Business Service Guide (v336-384-3033, Awareness Contest logo at the top of the page. There will be a link that will say where to vote and then Catchlight Gallery and On the Same Page will be listed. Alongside the two Ashe County organizations, a major­ ity of the others come from Winston-Salem or Greensboro. The organizations range from an indie movie theater (Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema) to a hot glass blow­ ing studio (The Olio). Lonon said even if the liter­ ary festival doesn't win, it still gives them publicity for being listed in the contest. Seelig said if a person doesnt have a computer, they can go vote at the library or vote over the phone. The contest will end at 11:59 p.m. on May 31. According to WFDD, the winners will then be announced on June 2. For more information, go to wwwwfdd.org. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336)8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck Tourism Competition "We're just a small gallery in West Jefferson striving to capture a promotional oppor­ tunity on a major NPR station that has a very broad reach," said Marty Seelig, one of the gallery's co-owners. "We feel that if we can win one of these awards, then by attracting customers from the Piedmont to the High Country, it will be a win for the whole West Jefferson arts community." Everybody can vote once per day and can vote for three different groups to receive the promotion money. "For the literary festival and for Catchlight, it's that oppor­ tunity to market what we've got here in West Jefferson to people in the Triad, for people to come up here," Lonon said. "It puts West Jefferson on the radar screen. It says that something must be going on up here, and that's good for everybody involved. To vote, go to www.wfdd. oig and click on the Arts PAGE 5 [ 780 Anderson HiU RJ • Laiwng, NC j 1: 977-2978 Home: 384 4978 Mowing & Landscaping LIST I YOUR I BUSINESS HERE! CALL 846-7164 AUTO REPAIR B. Eller & Sons Auto Repair Welding Fabrication! ^Machining Call Evan Roten 336-977-8686 I John Ryan - Owner j • Oil Changes • Mechanical Repairs •Tires • NC State Inspection 336-384-1571 336-977-4779 M34NCHwy 194N Lansing,NC ELECTRICIAN WELL DRILLING LAWN & GARDEN ^ APPALACHIAN WELL & PUMP CO. 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Taylor May put in her first goal quickly in the contest, netting one in the second minute. She nearly scored her sec­ ond goal just 11 min­ utes later, but the shot was just a bit wide of the net. Melissa Ramos scored in the 16th min­ ute off of a crossing pass from May to put Ashe in front, 2-0. With just 47 seconds left in the first half, senior striker Candi Sanchez fired a shot by the Lexington goalie to give the Lady Huskies a 3-0 halftime advan­ tage. Ashe kept piling on the goals in the second half. May scored again in the 52nd minute and Ramos capped off a hat trick with back-to-back goals in the 56th and 64th minutes. Alexis Wray tallied the final Ashe goal in the 77th minute. On Friday, Hendersonville was too tough to beat on its home field, taking a 5-0 win to advance to the third round of the 2A playoffs. Hendersonville will now travel to stop seeded West Stokes on Wednesday after the Wildcats beat Surry Central by a 2-1 score in overtime on Saturday. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Natalie Hartess kicks the ball down field to start Husky scoring - «: • . " " • " Mahala Land keeps the ball away from a Lexington striker deep in Ashe territory. ; m J.: ^ Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post Mac Church chases after a ball in the second half against Lexington. High Country Triple Crown' starts June 14 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com California Chrome may have already wop the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness this year, but the High Country has its own version of the Triple Crown. Sponsored by Appalachian State University's BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services, the High Country Triple Crown features three running events over the next five months in different por­ tions of the area. The first leg of the race, named "The Cub," will take place on June 14. The seven-mile run starts and finishes at Valle Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Crucis School and will take runners through the beautiful mountainsides that Valle Crucis has to offer. The run will also take competitors by the Mast General Store and the scenic views along the Watauga River. The seven-mile loop J will be very challenging as the course is extremely hilly and steep. Runners can still regis­ ter for the event for a $5 i discount. If you register j by May 27 the fee is $35. After that and the day of The Huskies pose for one more team photo after the game at West Stokes. West Stokes bounces Ashe in the first round By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com A three-run third inning for West Stokes was the difference in the game against Ashe County in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs. The Wildcats beat the Huskies on Wednesday, 4-0. Ashe's season ended with a 9-12 overall record, but qualifying for the playoffs meant a whole lot to this team. "At the beginning of the year, people in the community would ask me what kind of team I would have andI would tell them that they are Junior Snow slides into third while a playoff team this year, and it showed," bottom of the fifth with said Ashe County Head a home run blast to Coach Ronnie Pruitt. center field. "These kids had it Ashe's lone hit came down as one of their from senior center goals at the beginning fielder Joe Richardson of the season to make in the top of the third the playoffs." inning. Jake Washer's RBI Jacob Craver got the double in the bottom win for West Stokes, of the third put the tossing a complete Wildcats on the board. game and striking out Junior Snow brought 12 Husky batters. Washer in with a sin­ Joseph Lowder gle and then Gavin pitched a complete Goodson scored Snow game and gave up four on a single to right. runs on seven hits with The Wildcats added eight strikeouts. West Stokes advanced one more run in the Health Sciences the race will be $40. There is also a dis­ counted registration for all three of the High Country Triple Crown runs. Yo can register for all three runs for $90 if registration is completed by May 27. The dates for the other two races are Aug. 30 and Oct. 10. Proceeds from these races will go to benefit the Girls On the Run of the High Country. Since 2009, this program strives to work with third through eighth grade girls from Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes and Avery Counties to keep girls active as well as provide mental and emo­ tional support and boost self esteem. For more information on the first race of the High Country Triple Crown, or to register for the event, visit ASU's website at http://triplecrown.appstate.edu/cub. Nathan Ham can bereached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Wrestling match to benefit local man By Nathan Ham Photo courtesy | Jimmy Kuhn. Civitas Media Alex Laws waits for a throw. on to the second round against West Stanly on Saturday, but were upset at home, 4-3. Coach Pruitt contin­ ued his praise for the team even if the season did not end how they wanted. "I am proud of each and every player that is a part of this team. They all worked hard and it truly paid off for them this year," Pruitt said. "This team was a lot of fun to coach, they would all play hard and they never gave up. They wanted to get better and their com­ petitive drive was a lot of fun to be around. "It sure was nice to be part of such a spe­ cial group of kids and I am so glad that I could be their coach. It is truly and honor and a privilege to coach these young men," added Pruitt. "They will all grow up to be produc­ tive citizens and they will be outstanding people in the future." Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter 0NathanHam87 nham@civitasmedia.com This Saturday,May 24, WASP Championship Wrestling will hit the mats at the Fleetwood Community Center to raise money for a local man fighting for his health. Wayne Davis has to undergo kidney dialysis three teams a week and undergo other special medical treatments as well. Davis is currently waiting on the kidney donor list. WASP wrestling has come together to raise money for Davis with this charity wrestling match that gets under­ way at 7 p.m. The main event fea­ tures a mixed tag team match pitting the duo of Cowboy Brady Hawks and Brittany Diamond against Jamie Gibson and Rebecca Lynn. Also on the card will be a WASP United States Title match with Major Havoc battling fierce rival The Russian Assassin. Delta Squad takes on the Southside Playas for the WASP Tag Team Title. Many other wres­ tling personalities will be on hand and the card is subject to change. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for kids ages six through 12. All children five and under get in free. All proceeds go to Davis. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846 7164 or on Twitter ©NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, MAY 20,2014 BUSINESS otectWc mem/xiftWtlp corp. $4.4 iriKon coming to Blue Ridge Members as a result of capital emits retirement Checks or bill credits were recently mailed to members of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, thanks to a $4.4 million capital cred­ its retirement approved earlier this year by the Board of Directors. Checks mailed May 5 to members due a capi­ tal credits refund of $35 or more. Members due less than $35 are receiv­ ing their capital credits refunds in the form of a credit on their May elec­ tric bill. The amount of each refund is based on that member's individual usage of electricity. The average check amount is $106 and 30,833 checks were issued. Another 34,814 members are receiving credits on their May elec­ tric bills mailing through­ out this month. The aver­ age credit amount is $15. Blue Ridge Electric members received noti­ fication about capital credits in their member newsletter inside the May issue of Carolina Country magazine. Members due a credit are also receiving a bill insert. Capital credits are a unique benefit for mem­ bers of a cooperative. Each member is also an owner of Blue Ridge Electric, and that own­ ership is represented by capital credits. As a coop­ erative business, Blue Ridge Electric doesn't earn profits. Instead, any revenues remaining after all expenses have been paid each year are consid­ ered "margins" that are returned to the members after being used for a period of years as capi­ tal to help finance major long-term reliability proj­ ects including substa­ tions and power lines and poles. This helps offset the need to borrow funds, thereby helping keep your electricity rates lower. » Capital credits are a continuous cycle: the cooperative collects for current needs to deliver reliable electricity while returning funds collected in previous years. Each year, the Board of Directors decides on a capital credits retirement based on the financial health of the cooperative. Since its inception. Blue Ridge Electric has returned more than $44 million back to its mem­ bers in annual capital credits retirements. Blue Ridge Electric is a member owned elec­ tric cooperative serving some 74,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties as well as parts of Wilkes, Avery, and Alexander counties. Goodman admitted to the Seniors Real Instate Speeialist Couneil Sherry E. Goodman has been admitted to the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council by earning the coveted SRES designation, awarded to bro­ kers who have demonstrated an understanding of the spe­ cialized needs of individuals aged 50 and over, when it comes to purchasing and sell­ ing property. After attending a two day class in Ashevilleand success­ fully completing the exam, Goodman has been awarded the designation and joins a group of talented real estate professionals who are known to be both knowledgeable and passionate about serving the needs of consumersin the ing their knowledge of how life stages impact real estate choices, connecting to a net­ work of resources and foster­ ing empathy with clients and customers. When asked why she chose this area of specialty, Goodman said, "As an Ashe County native, I have seen firsthand the changes in the local market over the last 20 years or so, and recognize that many of today's buyers Sherry Goodman 50 and older market. The course is designed to help real estate profession­ als develop the businessbuilding skills and resources for specialization by expand­ and sellers are facing diffi­ cult decisions....whether to downsize or sell, whether to make changes in the design and layout of their current home that might allow them to "age-in-place." MOVING AUCTION Featuring Vehicles, Farm Machinery, Lawn & Garden, Antique & Modern Furniture, Appliances, Collectibles Saturday, May 24,2014 -10:00 a.m Art of Oil opens in downtown West Jefferson Photo by Wil Petty| Jefferson Post Art of Oil celebrated a ribbon cutting at noon on Thursday, May 15. Arts of Oil also has locations In Blowing Rock and Boone. Art of Oil. located in downtown West Jefferson on Jefferson Avenue, is a gour­ met olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting room that carries handmade pasta, cheese, wine and other gourmet products. At the ribbon cutting were (from left) Luis Scarlett. John Reeves, Tom Hartman. Karen Reyner, Melba Jones, Alexandria Jolly, Michael Jolly, Tammy Jolty, Sherrie Poplin. Tatar? Parrish, Tend Flipski, Jane Lonon. Brantley Price and Matthew Levi. Auction Sat. May 31, 2014 lO AM BUSINESS LIQUIDATION HIGHLANDS HARDWARE 8c BUILDING SUPPLY 3386 Highlands Parkway, Mouth of Wilson, Va. REAL ESTATE & INVENTORY Real Estate: Approx. 2380 sq.ft. Commercial Building 8c Approx. 1100 sq.ft. Brick Home on 1.074 Acre Lot. GREAT BUSINESS LOCATION with approx. 300 ft. front­ age on High-lands Parkway. Inventory: Large selection of new Tools, Garden, Electrical,Plumbing and Carpentry Supplies, Fishing and Hunting Supplies, Pocket Knives. Light Fixtures, Drills, Saws, Chainsaws, Axes, Levels. Assorted Treated Lumber 8c 250 12"Cinder Blocks, Large Selection Building supples. Key 8c Key Machine. MUCH, MUCH MORE.... TERMS: Inventory- Absolute Auction - Cash or Approved Check Day of Sale. Real Estate sold subject to owner and Lender's confirmation with 10% down day of sale, balance in 30 days upon delivery of deed. Directions: From Intersection of state of Us Rt. 16 8c US. 58 at Volney,Va., turn on Highland Parkway, go. 3.8 miles to the pthpe^ty. y •' ~ * Sale Conducted for James and Melissa Hayes. * For list of Items, go to www.aldernianauction.com or call Richard Alderman 276-237-4220. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed material ALDERMAN AUCTIONS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC VAAF#794 7338 Carrollton Pike, Galax, Va. 24333 276-236-3335 dish ^ Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% Auction Location: 866 NC Hwy 18 South, Sparta, NC From the Intersection of US Hwy 21 & US Hwy 18, I travel Hwy 18 South for approx. 1 mile to property & i-T ^ Live Online Bidding Begins at 12:00 Noon Promotional prices starting at only... W for 12 months * MACHINERY • Kubota 6800 Hydraulic Shuttle. 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Good Rubber, 7 Passenger, Bose Stereo System, SN 1GNFK13244R262192 ANTIQUES & PRIMITIVES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • COLLECTIBLE GLASS • Set of 12 Fine China by SEYEI China: Cups & Saucers, Cream & Sugar and Vegetable Bowls • Lot of Nice Pressed Glass • Set of 12 JC Penny Home Collection Dinnerware • Pink Depression RibbedCovered Candy Dish • Place Setting of 12 Thomson Pottery Dish Set of Winter Holiday Scene • Large Assortment of Blue MilkGlass • Large Assortment of Fostoria including Punch Bowl. Candelabras, Tumblers. Wine Glasses. Cake Plate, and more COMIC BOOKS • Large Assortment 100+ Comic Books, 10C-35C GUN • Springfield/ Westernfleld Model 187 Semi Auto 22 ITS Rifle Visit Our Website for Complete Listing and More Pictures • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithey Department Store Grocery Scale Small, Oak TurnedLeg Lamp Table Mahogany Drop-Front Secretary, 3 drawers 3-drawer Oriental Cabinet RCA Victor Upright Radio, refurbished Oak Buffet with Back Beveled Mirror Kidney Bean 3-drawer Table Ornate Framed Mirror Oriental Frames with Nice Prints Small, Oak Drop-Front Desk Rattan Leg Oak Clover Top & Stick & Ball Table 3/4 Stick & Ball Brass Head & Foot Board 4 - MatchingRattan Bottom Ladder Back Chairs Oak 4-drawer Dresser with Beveled Mirror and Spoon Carved Designon Top Board Oak Gentleman's Dresser with Oval Mirror, Claw Feet and Hat Box, original 2 - Matching Single Drawer Side Tables with Brass Claw Feet Walnut Record Cabinet Smoker's Stand Small, Walnut Kidney Bean Side Table, Nice Burl Walnut Clover Design Table Oak Spindle & Press Back Rocker Oak Coat Rack Mahogany Brass Foot Sofa or Hallway Table Beautiful Victorian Style Cherry Wood Bench Hoosier Oak Kitchen Cabinet - Nice Glass Door Depression Era China Cabinet Pierced Tin Jelly Cabinet with Single Drawer, Oak & Pine - Nicely Refurbished Slant Front Printer's Desk with 3 Shelves and Slatted Back with Glass Knobs Printer's Cabinet Nice Camel Back Trunk with Tray and Alligator Tin Top Design RUTH BICKERSTAFF, OWNER CountryUnited United Country Foxfire Realty, LLC Auctioii^services Sparta, NC - (336) 657-7294 Mark Younger, Auctioneer - (660) 541-1977 - NC AL#9454 WWW.YOUNGERAUCTION.COM AIIIWMtnmuUfcgltte'iindfiiifihhprDpMklfntncMlpn Anyorv, notknownby AuttkifiComcwi*ofCWkmrnt bring+Hwol<r*d« r>i»lntb.pt •nd typogtapMul attotv tbr Autlkwet,Owner and PtInter will not be mponuhlr tor an* erron that might appear In thhadvertisement However, every eflon hat bren made todevrlhethe sale(term actoratet* The Auctioneert announcement! onthe day ofthe tele erf! takeprecedence overprinted adverttelngMot mpomlfcif loracrldenti L Not eligible with Moppet ot •H IPad 2 offer. 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Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50%~ 1-800-401-1670 Call 7 days a week Bam -11pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 �PAGE S TUESDAY, MAY 20,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14-E-27 EXECUTOR S NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Execut­ ors of the Estate of Nancy Fletcher, deceased of West Jefferson. North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Nancy Fletcher. TO PRESENT them to the under­ signed on or before July 28. 2014 or this notice will be place in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corpor­ ations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 24th day of April, 2014. Sandra K. Shanaman 218 South Glengarry Road Bloomfield Hills. Ml 28301 NOTICE TO CREDITORS holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having dir­ ected that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on June 3, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Ashe. North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all that 1.619 acres as shown on that plat entitled as "Survey for William Timothy Moser" as recorded in Plat Book 6. at Page 549 of the Ashe County Register of Deeds. corded releases. Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). whichever is greater, will be reuired at the time of the sale, n order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007. may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee. in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit The purchaser will have no fur- suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encum­ brances of record and any re­ corded releases. Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 In favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pnor to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. THIS IS'A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankprotection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee's Deed. The real prophereinabove described is offered for sale "AS IS, *RE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit Further­ more. if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney or the Trustee Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property Is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444. 017360-00289 P1092138 Published: 5/20/14 and 05/27/2014 Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Darrell J. Roark. deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 13th day of Au­ gust, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of May, 2014. For the Estate of Darrell J Roark Ola R. Roark 1366 Rock Creek Road Creston, NC 28615 Published: 5.13.14/5.20.14/5.27.14/6.3.14 TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON BOARD OF ALDERMAN HEARING The Board of Aldermen for the Town of West Jefferson will hold a public hearing on Monday. June 2. 2014 at 6 .m. at the West Jefferson own Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to hear comment on proposed text amendment to Section 505.38 Medium Dens­ ity Residential District (R-7) Accessory buildings. The pur­ pose of the proposed text amendment is to make the Town's Zoning Ordinance more current with develop­ ment. Copies of the proposed amendment are available at Town Hall. Published: 5.20.14/5.27.14 Sherry A. Parsons 2266 Fenia Troy. Ml 48086 ? Pi ihlichprt * 4.29.14/5.6.14/5.13.14/5.20.14 PUbLlC NOYiCE The proposed budget of Smoky Mountain Local Man­ agement Entity/Managed Care Organization for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 will be presented to the governing Board on Thursday May 22. 2014, at the regularly sched­ uled Board meeting in Asheville, NC. Public hearing and comments will also be taken at this time. The budget will be available for further public in­ spection beginning May 27, 2014 at four Smoky Mountain locations: 44 Bonnie Lane Sylva, NC; 379 New Market Blvd., Suite 4. Boone. NC; 825 Wilkesboro Blvd., Lenoir. NC; and 356 Biltmore Ave.. Ashevllle. NC. The proposed budget may also be viewed online at www.smokymountaincenter.co m beginning May 27, 2014. The governing Board will take action on the budget at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on June 26. 2014 in Asheville, NC. Published: 5.20.14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 52 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William T. Moser to Sara W. Ashley, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book 371, Page 2371, in Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, de­ fault having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recor­ ded in the Office of the Re­ gister of Deeds of Ashe >BES Leoals Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 2831 NC Highway 88 West. Warrensville. NC 28693. Par­ cel ID 19186-334 Trustee may, in the Trustee s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($1 $100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). ft e property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS. WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and i "••PB all responsiy ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. 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A^OMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bank­ ruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ VICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.c om Case No: 1128567 (FC.CH) Published: 05.20.14/5.27.14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Order Nowll-800-341-2398 j Use code 1Of REE to receive thb special offer. X UM2 lot*Hoc) taremnttfap KunaalraMARmRh UiWINanM «Mi o*uroftn ScmJonl tan *•he WMpraMnlgmhWIC MPW on|mo I OmAa Mllac Call 1-800-712-4684 and ask for 49377MSL www.OmahaSteaks.com/father01 FIX YOUR COMPUTER NOW! We'll Repair Your Computer Through The Internet! Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James G. Sharpless and Kar­ en T. Sharpless (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Greg Sharpless and Karen Sharp­ less) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of January, 2006, and recor­ ded in Book 340, Page 2218, in Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the un­ dersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instru­ ment duly recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evid­ encing said indebtedness hav­ ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the under­ signed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City c Jeffersori, ity of Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location des­ ignated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on June 3. 2014 and will sell to the highest bid­ der for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEING all of Lot 32, Phase One, Crown Point, as shown on a map and survey pre­ pared by Randy G. Rhodes & Associates, PA, dated May 31. 2005, entitled "PHASE ONE CROWN POINT, DE­ VELOPED BY CROWN POINT ASSOCIATES, LLC" and re­ corded in Plat Book 6, Page 247, Ashe County Registry, to which plat reference is made for a more particular descrip­ tion of same Together with im­ provements located thereon; said property being located at Lot 32 Crown Point. West Jef­ ferson, North Carolina. Subject to Declaration of Cov­ enants, Conditions and Re­ strictions for the Crown Point Subdivision as recorded in Book 340, Page 056, Ashe County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars V_<ll $100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). e property to be offered pur- e 14-SP-44 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Celestia T Carson aka Celestia Carson, Megan C Newcomb aka Meghan C. Newcomb and Dan Newcomb, dated October • 22. 2007 and recorded oh Oc­ tober 23, 2007 in Book No. 00373 at Page 1819 in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb-tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stip­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the in­ debted-mess secured by said Deed of Trust, the under->signed Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house, Jefferson, North Caro­ lina on May 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ­ ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of West Jefferson, County of Ashe, State of North Caro­ lina, and being more particu­ larly described in the above SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ referenced Deed of Trust. Ad­ VICES, INC. dress of property: 910 Nettle SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Knob Rd, West Jefferson, NC BY: 28694 Tax Parcel ID: 19227Attorney at Law 234 Present Record Owners: Hutchens Law Firm Celestia T Carson aka Celes­ Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ tia Carsorv, Megan C New­ ee Services. Inc. comb aka Meghan C. New­ comb and Dan Newcomb The P.O. Box 1028 terms of the sale are that the 4317 Ramsey Street real property hereinbefore de­ Fayetteville, North Carolina scribed will be sold for cash to 28311 the highest bidder. A deposit of https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.c five percent (5%) of the om amount of the bid or Seven Case No: 1132378 (FC.FAY) Hundred Fifty Dollars Published:5.20.14/5.27.14 ($750.00), whichever is great­ 13-SP-51 AMENDED NO­ er, is required and must be TICE OF SUBSTITUTE tendered in the form of certi­ TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE fied funds at the time of the SALE OF REAL PROPERTY sale The successful bidder Under and by virtue of the shall be required to pay reven­ power and authority contained ue stamps on the Trustee's in that certain Deed of Trust Deed, any Land Transfer Tax executed and delivered by Re­ and costs of recording the becca Elyard, dated Novem­ Trustee's Deed. The real prop­ ber 23. 2010 and recorded on erty hereinabove described is January 27, 2011 in Book No. being offered for sale "AS IS, 415 at Page 2216 In the Office WHtRE IS" and will be sold of the Register of Deeds of subject to all superior liens, un­ Ashe County, North Carolina: paid taxes, and special as­ and because of default in the sessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. payment of the indebtedness The sale will be held open for secured thereby and failure to ten (10) days for upset bids as carry out and perform the stip­ by law required. If for any reas­ ulations and agreements con­ tained therein and, pursuant to on the Trustee is unable to demand of the holder of the in­ convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole debtedness secured by said remedy of the purchaser is the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trust­ return of the deposit Further­ more, if the validity of the sale ee will place for sale, at public is challenged by any party, the auction, to the highest bidder Trustee, in its sole discretion, if for cash at the usual place of It believes the challenge to sale at Ashe County Court­ have merit, may declare the house, Jefferson, North Caro­ sale to be void and return the lina on May 28, 2014 at 10:00 deposit. In either event the pur­ AM that parcel of land, includ­ chaser will have no further re­ ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the City of Todd, County of Ashe, Mortgagee's attorney or the State of North Carolina, and Trustee. Additional Notice being more particularly de­ scribed in the above refer­ Where the Real Property is enced Deed of Trust. Address Residential With Less Than 15 of property: 387 Milt Houck Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be Road, Todd. NC 28684 Tax issued pursuant to G.S. 45Parcel ID: 004-159-38 and 21.29 in favor of the purchaser 004-159-140 Present Record and against the party or parties Owners: Rebecca Elyard The in possession by the clerk of terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore de­ superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any scribed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ five percent (5%) of the ment entered into or renewed amount of the bid or Seven on or after October 1, 2007, Hundred Fifty Dollars may. after receiving the notice ($750 00), whichever is great­ of sale, terminate the rental er, is required and must t>e agreement upon 10 days' writ­ tendered in the form of certi­ ten notice to the landlord. fied funds at the time of the Upon termination of a rental sale. The successful bidder �JEFFERSON POST LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Apartments/Townhouses agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5 896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC. Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444, 019746-00071 P1093035 Published: 5/20/14, 05/27/2014 lion U.S. dollars). The Cashier's Check must be pay­ able to the Trustee and de­ livered to the Trustee at the time of sale No bank drafts will be accepted. At the option of the Trustee, other financial ac­ commodations may be made at or before the Sale to assure the highest bidder can and will deliver the Cash Deposit re­ quired. Notwithstanding the above, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and the holder of the Promissory Note(s), guar­ anties, and other evidence of debt it secures (collectively, the "Note"), or its proper writ­ ten assignee may credit bid at the Sale and need not make a Cash Deposit at the Sale. Upset Bids Any upset bids will be governed by the applicable provisions of Chapter 45 of the North Carolina General Stat­ utes (See N.C.G.S. § 4521.27) and will require pay­ ment by cash, cashier's check, or certified check satisfactory to the Clerk of Superior Court of no less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the up­ set bid as required by statute (with a minimum of $750.00). Followingi the expiration of any applicable i upset bid period (the "Upset Bid Period") described in Chapter 45 of the North Carolina General Stat­ utes, the unpaid balance of the highest Sale price or bid, in­ cluding upset bids, if any (the "Balance of the High Bid") shall be immediately due and owing to the Trustee by the highest bidder (the "High Bidder") in re­ turn for delivery of the Trustee's non-warranty Deed to such purchaser The Bal­ ance of the High Bid shall be paid to the Trustee by Cashier's Check made pay­ able to the Trustee or wire transfer to the Trustee. The Trustee in its discretion may grant an extension to the High Bidder in writing for a reasonable time and on reas­ onable terms for up to fifteen (15) additional days after the expiration of the Upset Bid Period (the "Extension Period") to pay the Balance of the High Bid. For example, in granting "reasonable terms" for any Ex­ tension Period, the Trustee, in its discretion, may require the High Bidder to deliver to Trust­ ee a Cashier's Check for an additional deposit amount (to be credited to the Balance of the High Bid in consideration of the grant of the Extension Peri- to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes If the Trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser or High Bidder is the return of the deposit Reasons of such inability to convey in­ clude, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy peti­ tion prior to the Sale and rein­ statement of the loan and Note without the knowledge of the Trustee If the validity of the Sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the Sale to be void and return the deposit to the High Bidder. The purchaser will have no further remedy. This 9th day of April. 2014. HIGH VISTA APT. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ASHE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 2013-SP-165 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM JERRY AL­ LEN PRUITT AND DONNA W. PRUITT, TO FIRST NATION­ AL INVESTOR SERVICES. INC., TRUSTEE, DATED APRIL 20, 2009, RECORDED IN BOOK 395, PAGE 2163. RECORDED IN BOOK 395, PAGE 2163, AND RE-RE­ CORDED IN BOOK 403, PAGE 1253 OF THE ASHE COUNTY REGISTRY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to an order entered April 19. 2014, in the Superior Court for Ashe County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (the "Deed of Trust"), the under­ signed Trustee will offer for sale at auction (the "Sale"), to the highest bidder for cash, IN T±£ LOBBY OF THE ASHE GOVERNMENT FLOOR. JEFFERSON. ASHE COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA ON MAY 30.2014 AT 10:00 EE the real estate and the im­ provements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property re­ leased from the lien of the Deed of Trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being in Ashe County, North Carolina, and being more particularly de­ scribed as follows (the "PropBEING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 1.004 ACRES ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY RANDY G. RHODES AND ASSOC, P A. RLS # 3094, LOCATED IN JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOUNDED BY THE LANDS OF, FORMERLY OF, OR IN POSSESSION OF THE FOLLOWING: VIRGINIA B. SEXTON-DEED BOOK 119, PAGE 668; MARY S. SEVERT-DEED BOOK 119, PAGE 823; VIRGINIA M. WIL­ LIAMS-DEED BOOK B-5, PAGE 276; NCSR 1587 AND A 40' RIGHT OF WAY ANG BEING MORE PARTICU­ LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: BEGINNING ON A NEW IRON PIN, SAID NEW IRON PIN IN THE WILLIAMS LINE. THENCE WITH THE WILLI­ AMS LINE N 38'22'35" E, 151.90 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN IN THE SOUTH­ ERN MARGIN OF NCSR 1587; THENCE WITH THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF NC­ SR 1587 S 86' 35' 00" E. 161.16 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE NORTHWESTERN MAR­ GIN OF 40' RIGHT OF WAY S 08' 17' 00 E, 119.68 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN; THENCE WITH A NEW COMPUTED LINE THROUGH THE PRUITT PROPERTY S 38'08' 10" W, 160 68 FEET TO AN EXIST­ ING IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE SEXTON AND SEVERT LINEN 51'59'40" W, 219 80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE WITH THE SEX­ TON AND SEVERT LINE N 51'59' 40" W, 219.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING: CONTAINING 1.004 ACRES, AND BEING LOT NO. 16 OF THE A.P BARE ES­ TATE AS SHOWN ON A PLAT WHICH APPEARS OF RE­ CORD IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY IN PLAT BOOK 2, AT PAGE 156 (ENV. 77-B) AND BEING A PORTION OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN AND CONVEYED BY THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM PATRICK J. COCHRANE (LEGALLY SEPARATED) TO JERRY ALLEN PRUITT AND WIFE. DONNA W. PRUITT, DATED 5 MARCH 1997, AND OF RECORD IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY IN BOOK 218, AT PAGE 2265. THIS IS INDENTURE IS MADE SUBJECT TO THOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AS RECORDED IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY IN BOOK 195. AT PAGE 2012, TO WHICH RECORDED DEED REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A COM­ PLETE RECITAL OF SAID RESTRICTIONS. THIS DEED OF TRUST IS SUBORDINATE TO A PRIOR DEED OF TRUST FROM JERRY A. PRUITT AND WIFE, DONNA W. PRUITT, TO DANIEL J. PARK, TRUSTEE FOR YADKIN VALLEY BANK, DATED 8 JULY 2002, SECUR­ ING A NOTE IN THE ORIGIN­ AL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $147,300. AND OF RECORD IN THE ASHE COUNTY PUB­ LIC REGISTRY IN BOOK 278, AT PAGE 1328. The record owner(s) of the Property not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof are Jerry Allen Pruitt and Donna W. Pruitt. Terms of Sale. A cash deposit (the "Cash Deposit") equal to "ve percent (5%) of the amount bid, is required and must be tendered to the Trust­ ee by the highest bidder at the time of the Sale in the form of a certified or cashier's check ( "Cashier's Check"). The Cash­ ier's Check shall be issued by, executed by and drawn on a sjate chartered bank or nation­ ally organized bank domiciled •n the United States of Amerlca (such bank to have minim­ um assets of five hundred mil­ I Other Sale Provisions. If the Property described above is purchased at the sale by someone other than the holder of the Note, and the be­ neficiary under the Deed of Trust, then such purchaser must pay the Clerk's Commis­ sions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), or such other amount as required by N.C.G.S. §7A 308(a)(1) as amended, end-all otner taxes, and fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court, and applic­ able at the time of Sale. This Sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue taxes, and any excise tax (N.C.G.S. § 105 -228.30 et seq ), and the successful thirdparty bidder shall be required to make payment for such taxes. The Property sold pur­ suant to this Notice of Fore­ closure Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey­ ance in an "AS IS. WHERE IS" condition. Neither the Trustee, nor the holder of the Note se­ cured by the Deed of Trust be­ ing foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employ­ ees, agents or authorized rep­ resentative of either Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title to the Prop­ erty, nor to any physical, envir­ onmental, health or safety con­ ditions existing in, on, at, or re­ lating to the Property being offered for sale; and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way re­ lating to any such title or condi­ tion expressly are disclaimed. The bidder should examine title to the Property. This Sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, ease­ ments. and rights of way, if any, of record, and is made subject to matters of survey, land use restrictions, zoning, and public road rights of way While no representation is made as to title to the Prop­ erty. unless the terms of the sale of the Property expressly state otherwise, then it is the intention of this Sale, and the related special proceeding to act. by operation of law, if ap­ plicable. to terminate all subor­ dinate liens, encumbrances, and interests in the Property, as permitted by and according to law. This Sale will be further sub­ ject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to re­ deem the above-described Property for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days fol­ lowing confirmation of this Sale. The underlying mortgage debt evidenced by the Note and se­ cured by the Deed of Trust is not a "home loan" as defined in N.C.G.S. §45-101(1b). To the extent this Sale in­ volves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: a. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold; and b. Any person who occupies the properly pursuant to a rent­ al agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may. after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days' written notice to the land­ lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. In the Trustee's sole discretion, the Sale may be delayed for up Michael Vetro, Sr. 589 West King Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 Telephone: (828) 265-3001 Facsimile: (828) 264-8614 Email: mvetro@vetrolaw.com Substitute Trustee PUBLISHED 5.6.14/5.13.14/5.20.14/5.27.14 Notices PUBLISHER S NOTICE All real estate advertising in ihis newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita­ tion or discrimination " Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians aregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not mowingly accept any advert sing for real estate which is in violation of the law. 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Over 140 channels only TV/Electronics $29.99 a month Only DirecTV gives you 2 YEARS of savings Direct Pickup and a FREE Genie upgrade! Call 1-800-594-0473 �PAGE IO TUESDAY, MAY 20,2014 JEFFERSON POST The 2014 High Country Farm Tour seeks volunteers Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) will host the 2014 High Country Farm Tour from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, in Ashe and Watauga Counties. This annual event provides community members with opportunities to visit local farms, connect with farmers, and learn more about local Submitted photo| Jefferson Post family farms that grow food Here's a chance to help out The sustainably. Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Tickets cost $25, but the needs your help the third week­ event is free to those who end of June. volunteer. The 2014 tour features 20 Farms in Ashe and Watauga Counties. Participating farms will hold an "open house" from 2-6 p.m. and visitors can pick which farms they would like to tour during the course of the afternoon. The tour offers visitors a chance to hear firsthand from the people producing food right here in our com­ munity. Greens growing in gutters, biodynamic beekeeping and bioshelters are only a few of the innovative approaches featured on this year's tour. The Tour includes plenty activities for children of all ages including the Lil" Locovore Learning Series and exciting alpacas, high­ land cattle, chickens, goats, and pigs to meet. The weekend of the event. Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture needs help sell­ ing tickets, keeping track of everyone that visits, guiding visitors, and keeping the tour sense of community. It was running smoothly. In exchange for volunteer a wonderful experience and time at one training session I will definitely return next and one four-hour shift from year as well," said the vol­ 2-6 p.m. June 28-29, volun­ unteer. The volunteer sign-up teers will receive a FREE T-shirt and Farm Tour pass form and more information about the tour are available for a non-volunteer day. "1 just enjoyed the whole at www.farmtour.brwia.org. A $25 weekend pass for an experience of interacting with the farmer and the visi­ entire car can be purchased tors," said one 2013 volun­ online or at the Watauga County Farmer's Market and teer. "Everyone that I wotted The Original Mast General with was very friendly. It Store beginning May 20, was very homey and a great 2014. 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The race is on @ r- • — - r> / — at! ^ —s ml > S m X J — r COSfi f* rv ^ •" Show off your Racing knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great prizes! Better Homes Furniture Co. IA0 t q Y The Largest Selection of Serta Beddn^ & U£8oy RedinefS In the Area Fine Quality Furniture Including Bedroom. Dining Room, Living Room j Free Removal of OM Bedding | Free Local Delivery 527 Main | Nortfi Wilkesboro i 33683M061 wvm.betterfurniture.com I l avUl Uv« dllfftraAM THE HIGH COUNTRY'S T1R1 STORE www.wjchevy.net . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. 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SPORTS Track all-conference SERVING ASHE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCI 197 , Vol. 8.9, Issue 41 elf-indulgence team.... pression.... Page 8 FRIDAY, MAY 23,2014 S1.00 Commissioners present 2014-15 No increase in property taxes proposed By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The proposed Ashe County budget for fiscal year 2014-15 was former­ ly proposed during its regular meeting Monday, May 19. No increase of the county's property tax was proposed. County Manager Sam Yearick presented the proposed budget and explained some of the key areas of the 43-page document. "(The proposed bud­ get) enables Ashe County to continue to provide services and maintain our infrastructure at our cur­ rent level," Yearick said. "Ashe County's econ­ omy continues to move forward, but it has not returned to the growth levels experienced during the previous decade." According to the documents, Ashe County's total budget is at $40,494,766, while $34,181,176 of that is within the county's gen­ eral fund, which experi­ enced 2 percent growth. This year's estimated revenue in the general fund is $30,197,487, which Yearick said was an increase of $196,543 from the 2013-14 FY. "This budget, like those of recent years, relies on a significant fund balance appropriation to balance the general fund budget," he said. "The fund bal­ ance appropriation for this year is $3,983,689 compared to $3,509,859 in last year's budget." According to the bud­ get message prepared by Yearick, he wrote "Ashe County's budges have included a total of $9,104,734 in fund bal­ ance from the general fund in the past three years; however, the county has been able to avoid actually spending the budgeted fund bal­ ance due to conservative spending by department heads and cautious reve­ nue estimates. We expect the county will come very close to spending bud­ geted fund balance See BUDGET I 6 nty budget Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Ashe County Manager Sam Yearick goes over the proposed 2014-15 FY budget with the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 19. Submitted Photo| Jefferson Post The above photo is of a recent portrait of Matthew Levi by West Jefferson artist Stephen Shoemaker. Ashe County to pause for Memorial Day By Alan BUlluck abulluck@civifasmedia.com Photo courtesy of Diane Little| Jefferson Post A GMC Envoy flipped onto its top after the driver lost control and hit a retaining wall across from Village Florist in Jefferson. Jefferson wreck sends 1 to hospital Cause unknown; remains under investigation By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com A man was injured and taken to Ashe Memorial Hospital (AMH) after he lost control of his car and ran up against a retaining wall on Tuesday, in Jefferson. The single vehicle accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. across from Village Florist on South Main Street. According to an eyewitness, the driver was pinned in his GMC Envoy and had to be physically removed from Sacrifice, and selfless, service. Those are the words Matthew Levi uses to describe Memorial Day, and he would know. He bore witness to it firsthand. The 45-year old Levi serves as the Town Planner for West Jefferson, but before entering the world of urban planning he spent 12 years as a heli­ copter pilot in the U.S. Army, actively serving in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Levi, attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer before being medi­ cally retired because of a benign brain tumor. Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. The holiday has its roots in the years following the American Civil War, when states throughout the North and South began reserving one day out of the year to honor the 625,000 individuals who died in the conflict. Memorial Day became a federal See MEMORIAL | 6 the vehicle. Detective David Witherspoon with the Jefferson Police Department said the man was transported to AMII and was still there late Tuesday evening. In addition to the Jefferson Police Department, the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and Blue Ridge Medical Transport responded to the accident. Witherspoon said the accident remains under investiga­ tion. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. State unemployment drops to 6.2 pereent By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com North Carolina's unem­ ployment rate fell to 6.2 per­ cent in April, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce on Friday, May 16. The rate, seasonably adjusted, has continued to drop in both North Carolina and the United States as a whole. In March 2014, the rate in North Carolina was at 6.3 percent and in April 2013 North Carolina had 8.4 percent unemployment. Nationwide, the April 2014 rate is 6.3 percent, down from 6.7 percent in March and 7.5 percent in April 2013. According to the DOC's seasonably adjusted data, the state's labor force increased 9,911 between March and April, with employed labor increasing by 14,104 people and unemployment decreas­ ing by 4,193 people. The overall labor force is still lower than it was in April 2013, when North Carolina had 4,711,403 people. According to the release, "Since April 2013, total nonfarm jobs gained 71,100 with the total private sector grow­ ing by 73,700 and govern­ ment declining by 2,600." When the data is not season­ ably adjusted, North Carolina then has an unemployment rate of 6 percent, compared to 6.6 percent in March and 7.9 percent in April 2013. The United States then has an unemployment rate of 5.9 percent, compared to 6.8 per­ cent in March. That data shows a decrease of 1,600 people in the North Carolina labor force between March and April, and 24,498 people between April 2013 and 2014. According to the DOC "Of the major industries for which payroll data are season­ ably adjusted, professional and business services had the largest over-the-month gain in jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality services." Increases also came for t^de, transportation and utilities, manufacturing and information. There were decreases in construction jobs, government, education and health services and min­ ing and logging. "A total of $38,544,813 in regular (unemployment insurance) benefits was paid in April to 44,892 claimants state wide — a decrease of 7,774 claimants since March 2014," according to the release by the DOC. According to the release, the average weekly hours for manufacturing jobs decreased 12 minutes from the March rate. In addition, average hourly earnings fell $.07 to $16.68 per hour and weekly earnings fell $6.41 to a weekly average of $728.92. The next unemployment update is scheduled for release on Wednesday, May 28, when the county unem­ ployment rates for April 2014 will be released by the North Carolina DOC. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post Dr. Pat Mitchell talks about grant money the town of West Jefferson received to replace water and sewer lines along Graybeal and Burkett avenues. West Jefferson awarded $660K grant By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasniedia.com Better water and sewer is coming to Graybeal and Burkett avenues in West Jefferson. The town was awarded a $660,000 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The money will go towards replac­ ing the aging water and sewer lines that line Graybeal and Burkett ave­ nues. The CDBG is a federal and state See GRANT | 6 �PAGE 2 F RIDAY, M AY 23, 2 0 1 4 J KFFERSON POST County crime report Ashe COUlt decisions May 5 Randy Aaron Smith, 25, of Deep Gap was charged with simple pos­ session of a Schedule III Controlled Substance and possession of drug para­ phernalia. Bond informa­ tion and release date, are unavailable. May 6 Jessica Dawn Perez, 19, of West Jefferson was charged with larceny. Bond was set at $500. Perez was released later that day. May 7 Logan Allen Hardin, 23, of West Jefferson was charged with two counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $3,000. Hardin has not been released. Derek Matthew Fritsch-Frederick, 20, of Creston was charged with two counts of proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $20,000. FritschFrederick has not been released. May 8 Tyler Austin Jones, 18, of Jefferson was charged with probation viola­ tion. Bond information is unavailable. Jones was released on May 13. Bryan Alan Greer, 19, of West Jefferson was charged with probation violation. Bond informa- Christopher Everet Triplett, 33, of Hudson was charged with traf­ ficking methamphetamine. Bond was set at $500,000. Triplett has not been released. Michael Ray Rice, 32, of Mountain City, Tennessee was charged with injury to personal property. Bond was set at $3,000. Rice has not been released. May 10 George Carson Shumate, 68, of Lansing ?**..« • . JIH 1 Christopher Everet Triplett waS charged with being intoxicated and disruptive. Bond was set at $500. Shumate has not been released. Sandra Ann Thompson, 43, of Lansing was charged with violating a domestic violence protec­ tion order. Bond was set at $500. Thompson was released later that day. May 11 Derek Edward Carpenter, 22, of Lansing was charged with assault on a female. Bond infor­ mation is unavailable. Carpenter was released the next day. Rocky Oran Sigmon tion and release date are unavailable. Rocky Oran Sigmon, 37, of Granite Falls was charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Bond was set at $500,000. Sigmon has not been released. The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Thursday, May 15, with the Honorable Michael Duncan presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Brandon E. Bowman: (M) misdemeanor break­ ing and entering, (M) misdemeanor larceny. (J) guilty. 30 days active. Lloyd Roger Crowder: (T) hit and run, leave scene of property damage, (T) driving with licence revoked, (I) failure to wear seat belt — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 100 days N.C. MCP. State has 45 days to determine amount of restitution. Amy Keesee Gill: (M) possession of schedule IV substance, (M) posses­ sion of drug parapherna­ lia — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. N.C. MCP 120 days suspended sentence, 12 months supervised probation, $50 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) ... , I 1 infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: con­ finement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated I P L J Fundraising motorcycle ride on Saturday O The Mountain Dawgs Motorcycle Club is a group of local Ashe County citizens who enjoy the brotherhood of motorcycling and con­ tributing to the commu­ nity. Each year, events like the Poker Run and Wizard Run, are used for fundraising money. This year the ride will is on Saturday, May 24. We will leave from Mountain Aire Seafood Restaurant. The registra­ tion begins at 9:30 a.m. and the ride leaves at 11 a.m. They would like to invite everyone out to ride and contribute to Ashe County organiza- J J Photo submitted | Jefferson Post The ride leaves from Village Inn Pizza In West Jefferson on Saturday morning. tions. Registration is $20 and includes the ride, a meal after the ride, and great fellowship. The ride is for motorcycles of any kind and hot rods of any kind. For more information call 336-977-0740 or 828406-1633 or check us out on Facebook. Fleetwood couple charged with several sex crimes platinum &coins Next toLowet Vooii Wiilccsboro, NC BRINGING L0W A Fleetwood couple have been charged with several sexual criminal offenses involving chil­ dren, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. Joni K. Baldwin, 31, of Fleetwood, was arrested Saturday, May 17, 2014, on felony child abuse and first degree sexual offense of a child by an adult, according to the ACSO. The victims are the children of Baldwin, according to Ashe County Sheriff's Capt. Carolyn Gentry. Baldwin is currently being held in the Ashe County Detention Center under a $300,000 bond. The charges resulted from an investigation that began in January 2014, according to Gentry. Baldwin had been arrested earlier tips year, on Jan. 31, 2014, on mul­ tiple counts of obstruction of justice and intimidating state witnesses. She had been released from the Ashe County Detention Center while awaiting trial on those charges. Baldwin's husband, James Allen Jordan, was also arrested and charged with several sexuallyrelated offenses, including rape of a child and five counts of sexual assault by an object on Jan. 22,2014, according to the ACSO. He was also arrested on multiple counts of obstruction of justice and intimidating state wit­ nesses on Jan. 31, 2014. Jordan remains in the Ashe County Detention Center under bond. 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Mrs. Powers is survived by a daughter, Alice Mikeal of Lansing; grandchild, Kitty Greer of Lansing; grandchild, David Mikeal of Lansing; grandchild, Yvette Jones of Lansing; grandchild, Jill Borders of Mount Airy; aunt, Lottie Adams of Lansing; halfsister, Zina Mae Kennedy of Jacksonville Town, Ohio; and grandchildren, great-grandchil­ dren, and several nieces and neph­ ews. Funeral ser­ vices were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Bluferd Eldreth, Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Ronda Rash. Burial followed in May Family Cemetery. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Powers's arrangements. DORIS JEAN EDWARDS KEY Doris Jean Edwards Key of Millers Creek passed away May 15, 2014. She was 61. She was born June 5, 1952, in Alleghany County to Robert Burt Edwards Sr. And Edna Mozelle Jones Edwards. Mrs. Key worked in the postal service and was a member of Haymeadow Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Key; one sister Ruth Bledsoe; and one brother Robert Burt Edwards Jr. She is survived by sons John Key and wife Angie of Millers Creek and Rick Royal of West Jefferson; and daughters Janie Key Gentry and fiancd Brian Walker of Millers Creek, Robin Key Miller and husband Michael of North Wilkesboro; broth­ ers Richard Edwards and wife, Reba of Lenoir, Jackie Edwards and wife, April of North Wilkesboro, Danny Neil Edwards of Hays; and one sister Lorraine Edwards Fitzgerald and husband Gary of Piney Creek; and four grandchildren Erin Bobbit, Tyler Summerlin, Kinsley Miller and Rylee Miller. The Key family received friends on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Haymeadow Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Foster, Rev. Clifford Jones and Rev. Amos Combs officiating. Expressions of Sympathy may be e-mailed to the Key Family at www. adamsfunerals.com. Flowers will be accept­ ed or memorials may be made to Haymeadow Baptist Church, 2345 Haymeadow Road, Hays, N.C. 28635 or to The American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes is serving the Key Family. LEE ALEXANDER MORRISON Mr. Lee Alexander Morrison of Lansing went to the great Greenhouse in the sky, Sunday, May 18, 2014 at his home. He was 64. He was born April 6, 1950, in Hamlet to William Hal Morrison Sr. and Alvera S. Morrison. Lee was an avid nurs­ eryman and horticul­ turist; a member of the New England Wildflower Society, the Garden Society of North Carolina; a significant donor to the JC Ralston Arboretum in Raleigh and the N.C. Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill; Member of Clan Morrison; Knights of Raknar (Earl Donar); and longtime athletic judge for Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Mr. Morrison was pre­ ceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, Alvera Morrison Henley Frauenheim; daughters, Lara Morrison Hambright and husband John, Molly Morrison and Richard Wright; their mother, Dorris Jeanne Kistler; grandchildren, Tera Colligan and hus­ band Michael, Alexandra LOUISE BLEVINS IDOL Hillen, Cody Evan Price, Ashleigh Hillen, Luke Price, Ginny Price; great grandchildren, Nathaniel, Josiah and Johnathon Colligan; brothers, Hal Morrison and wife Sherry, Warren Morrison and wife Pat; step-sisters, Carolyn Carter, Betty Pollard and husband Bill, Laura Jean Perdue and husband Fred; and many nephews, nieces and scores of friends. Celebration of the life of Lee A. Morrison will be held 1 p.m. at his resi­ dence on Saturday, May 31, 2014. In lieu of flowers, an account has been estab­ lished for those desir­ ing to contribute to his final expenses, at State Employees Credit Union, account ending in 2545, c/o Molly Morrison, PO Box 790 West Jefferson, NC 28694. Plan and Plant for a bet­ ter tomorrow. Miller Funeral Service in North Wilkesboro is in charge of the arrange­ ments. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com Area Births Louise Blevins Idol of Grassy Creek passed away May 18, 2014, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem. She was 67. She was born Sept. 14, 1946, at Whitetop, Virginia, to the late Dewey Blevins and Marie Osborne Blevins She is survived by her husband, Ernest Gwyn Idol of the home; two daughters and spouses, Michelle and Noah Wyatt of Jefferson and Deborah Diane and Jay Williams of Middleburg, Florida; one son, Jeffrey Lee Idol of Whitetop, Virginia; two sisters and spouse, Hazel and Jim Adkins of Raleigh, and Rachel Armstrong of Lyndon, Illinois; four broth­ MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available 12 Hour shifts for CNA 'S Fulltime and partime positions available Margate Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced Medical Records Director. 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That leads to the inescapable con­ McCrory and legislative leaders try to clusion that McCrory and the leaders deny it, the main reason they are strug­ gling to find enough money to give of the General Assembly decided last year that the tax cuts for teachers and state workers the wealthy were more a meaningful raise next important than paying year is the massive tax cut teachers and state employ­ they passed last summer ees more. for the wealthy and out of You may not agree with state corporations. it, but that was the phi­ They based their bud­ losophy behind their bud­ get projections for next get. The tax cuts were so year on a forecast that the important that lawmakers tax cuts would cost the also cut funding for text­ state $438 million. And books and school supplies it turns out that was too and human services pro­ optimistic. grams to pay for them. The budget that Gov. The state budget is McCrory released last simply a list of priorities. week adds another $200 Chris Fitzsimon Tax cuts were the priority. million to that lost rev­ They were made first. enue total and even that It might seem like may not enough. There is evidence that the bill for the tax this year things are different, that changes may rise by several hundred Republicans leaders heard the out­ million dollars more before the end of rage about the education cuts and low teacher salaries and are responding by the next fiscal year. And while there is a heated debate addressing those needs firet, moving about what percentage of the popula­ them up on the priority list. tion pays more under the plan and McCrory's budget did call for a small what percentage pays less, there is across the board increase for teachers no dispute that the bulk of the tax and state workers after all, and key cut goes to corporations and folks at legislators have also promised that the top of the economic ladder. The raises would be included in their final conservative groups readily admit that. budget plan. Millionaires, for example, received of a But part of the way McCrory pays "It is probably not known May 20,1825, Charlotte held to many of our readers, that its first celebration of the the citizens of Mecklenburg anniversary of the event. When Jefferson's letters County, in this state made a declaration of independence were published in 1829, a year before Congress made his "spurious" descrip­ tion prompted loyal North theirs." This item could be an Carolinians to stand up for introduction to a contempo­ the validity of their state's rary story about the anni­ early version of a declaration versary of the May 20,1775, of independence. In 1831, Mecklenburg the state leg­ Declaration of islature estab­ Independence. lished a special Most North committee to Carolinians settle what today do not rec­ had become ognize the date, known as the even though it Mecklenburg is enshrined on Controversy. our state flag The commit­ and official seal. tee, after an But the investigation quoted report that included came from interviews of the April 30, 13 eyewitnesses 1819, "Raleigh D.G. Martin to the events Register and of May 1775, North Carolina concluded that Gazette" to introduce its publication of the Meek Dec was genuine the Mecklenburg Declaration and that it was incumbent and a narrative of the May "to usher to the world the 20, 1775, events leading up Mecklenburg Declaration, to the county's action more accompanied with such tes­ Elder Abuse: Part 4 than a year before the July 4, timonials of its genuineness, 1776, American Declaration as shall silence incredulityland] forever secure it from of Independence. The Raleigh paper's ver­ being forgotten." The committee's report sion of the Declaration included language assert­ did not quiet the controver­ ing independence from sy, but its sanction gave cred­ Great Britain and echoing ibility and cover to the state's This is the last article or anticipating the American official embrace of the Meek in our series about elder Dec and 150 years bragging abuse. Declaration. For example the about our "First in Freedom" Now that you have been Mecklenburg Declaration: status. given some information on Recently though, accord- hoyv, .fo, identify mistreat­ /'Resolved,. That we do hereWf dMafe ourselves ment of. the,oldet and/pr disabled adult it is time to tha learn about prevention and ought to be, a sovereign The Disputed History of the intervention. and self-governing people Mecklenburg Declaration of How can you reduce under the power of God and May 20, 1775," interest has the risk of becoming a the General Congress; to diminished. victim of elder abuse or Why was there so little the maintenance of which neglect? independence we solemnly known and reported about • Recognize that no the Mecklenburg Declaration pledge to each other our one-of whatever age-should mutual co-operation, our before 1819? And, why, after be subjected to violent, lives, our fortunes and our more than 150 years of atten­ tion, has interest in the Meek abusive, humiliating, or most sacred honor." neglectful behavior. As the Raleigh paper Dec waned? • Stay busy and engaged In his new book Syfert noted, the Mecklenburg in life. Try not to become Declaration was "not known deals with both these two to many" in 1819. For 44 questions. He also lays out isolated. Cultivate a strong years between 1775 and the facts, pro and con, so his support network of family 1819, there had been no readers can form their own and friends. • Take good care of other publication of this conclusions about the Meek text of the Mecklenburg Dec. Syfert says that he yourself-for life. Older began his research a believer, adults in declining health Declaration. . All that changed in 1819. but became a skeptic as he can become more vulner­ Newspapers throughout the reviewed the many challeng­ able to abuse because of the country published the story, es to its authenticity. Finally, increasing dependence. • Be aware of the link to launching a nation-wide fire­ though, all the evidence con­ storm of interest and argu­ vinced him that the story of addiction problems. People who drink too much or who ment about the Mecklenburg its adoption was true. Because he respectfully use other drugs are at high Declaration. Former President John Adams presents the opinions of risk of being abusive. Reach wrote former President both adherents and detrac­ out to support groups. • Refuse to allow any­ Thomas Jefferson, suggest­ tors, Syfert gives his read­ ing that the Mecklenburg ers a welcome chance to one, even a close relative, Declaration had been the come to their own informed to add his or her name to source for Jefferson's words conclusions about a riddle your bank account without in the American Declaration. that could be called North your clear consent. Never Jefferson responded that the Carolina's "Da Vinci Code." make financial decisions Brief timeline of under pressure. Avoid sign­ Mecklenburg version was events relating to the ing over money or property "spurious." Finally, after 50 years, on Mecklenburg Declaration to anyone without first get­ ting legal advice. • Assert your right to be treated with dignity and respect. Be clear about what you will and will not tolerate, and set boundar­ ies. You have the right to make your own decisions. • Trust your instincts. 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AlanC.Bulluck 336 846-7164 • Stay healthy and get CLASSIFIED ADS: abulluck0crvitasmedla.com Kay Hart medical care for yourself 336 846-7164 when necessary. khart@civitasmedia.com • Adopt stress reduction 203 W. 2nd St. practices, such as taking a Periodical postage paicfinWest Jefferson, NC 28694 short walk, exercising or » talking with a friend on the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box808 phone. West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 • Seek counseling for for the raise is with even more budget cuts, primarily to the university sys­ tem and health and human services programs. McCrory's budget does nothing about the next round of tax cuts that are coming. The personal income tax rate and the corporate income tax rate will both fall again January 1 unless the General Assembly acts, and that will cost the state another $300 million. And legislative leaders are not stop­ ping there. They are also pushing for yet another tax break for multistate corporations that will cost the state millions more. Some Republican House members have questioned the newest corporate tax cut proposal, citing the uncertain state revenue picture, but their words of caution are being largely ignored. The oft-cited cliche in the legislature holds that when you realize you are in a hole, the first thing you do is stop digging. Not when it comes to cutting taxes for big business and millionaires. Not with this General Assembly. The dig­ ging for tax cuts continues. That is their priority, not our schools or our teachers or our state employees. Fitzsimon is the executivedirector of NC Policy Watch. For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. Tips for prevention and intervention depression, which can lead to elder abuse. • Find a support group for caregivers of the elderly. Ashe County has a care­ giver support group. Brenda Reece is Region D's Caregiver Resource Specialist. Her email address is breece@regiond. org. Her phone number is (828) 265-5434 ext. 128. Help is available online through the National Family Caregiver Support Program. • Increase your knowl­ edge about aging, by attend­ ing training or workshops that teach about problem solving & coping skills that you can use, to deal with the problems that you are facing. • If you're having prob­ lems with drug or alcohol abuse, get help. What can agencies, who are involved in the elder's care, do to pre­ vent elder abuse? • Listen to elders and their caregivers. • Look for "red flags" such as: — Elder is aggressive or combative — Elder is verbally abu­ sive or exhibits disturbing behaviors — Caregiver suffers from low esteem and feels that he/she is not receiving ade­ quate help or support from others — Caregiver feels caring for the elder is a burden and is experiencing emotional and mental "burnout" — Caregiver is deal­ ing with anxiety or severe depression — Caregiver expresses fear that he/she will become violent with the elder — Caregiver fears that he/she is "caught in the middle" by providing care to children and elderly fam­ ily members at the same time — Elder and the care­ giver live together and have had a poor relationship in the past — Elder and caregiver are married and have a con­ flicted marital relationship • Educate your staff regarding the following: — Relationship between elder abuse and caregiver stress — Statutory require­ ments for reporting abuse and neglect — How reports of abuse/ neglect are investigated and responded to — Services and resburc- i mm t m Wt PROTECT SENIORS Take a stand against ELDER ABUSE. YEAR OF EIDER ABUSE PREVENTION es offered by protective ser­ vice programs — Causes, treatment, prognosis and symptoms of Dementia — Resources available for caregivers • Intervene when you suspect elder abuse. • Educate the pub­ lic about elder abuse. "Education is the corner­ stone of preventing elder abuse." What is North Carolina doing to prevent elder abuse and neglect? • Physical, sexual, and financial abuses targeting elders that violate laws against assault, rape, theft, and other offenses are pun­ ishable as crimes. • Mandatory reporting of any suspected abuse or neglect is required by medical personnel, nursing home workers, police offi­ cers', emergency personnel, social workers, counselors and other agencies that work with the elderly. • Appointed Long Term Care-Ombudsman to serve as an advocate for residents in nursing homes and adult care homes. The Ombudsman receives and investigates complaints made by or on behalf of long term care residents and work for their resolu­ tion. The contact number for the ombudsman for Ashe County is 828-265-5434. What should I do if I suspect an elder is being abused, neglected or exploited? • Report it. Anyone can report elder abuse or neglect. • Provide as much infor­ mation as you can, such as name, address, approxi­ mate age, caregiver, if known and description of why you think the adult may need help. • Remember, you do not have to prove abuse in order to make a report. • Your call is confidential and you do not have to give your name. Who must I call? In Ashe County, you may call either of the numbers below: • Adult Protective Services —(336) 846-5719 • Sheriff's Department — (336) 846-5600 • A Safe Home for Everyone — (336) 9828851 Ashe County is very for­ tunate to have many won­ derful caregivers who take excellent care of their cli­ ents, loved ones or friends. Remember: elder abuse, neglect and exploitation happens every day in Ashe County. You can help: • Make your report today, if you suspect elder abuse or neglect. • Tell others what you have learned. Someone's life might depend on you. The Elder Abuse Prevention team hosted an event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 16 at the Old Jefferson Courthouse on Main Street in Jefferson. There were service pro­ viders in the community there that gave informa­ tion about services and resources available for the elderly and or disabled. At 11 a.m. an awareness walk was held to encour­ age people to "Stop the Hurting." \ t �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 Those who feared God were Messed Moses would not have survived midwives: and the people mul­ his infancy if the midwives had tiplied, and waxed very mighty. not feared God. After being com­ And it came to pass, because the manded by the king of Egypt midwives feared God, that he to kill all the male babies when made them houses." (Ex 1:15-21, they were born, the KJV). midwives disobeyed, The Israelites because they feared feared God while God more than man. they were slaves in "And the king of Egypt, but Pharoah Egypt spake to the and his people did Hebrew midwives, of not — the result was which the name of the devastation for those one was Shiphrah, who mocked God's and the name of the Almighty Power. God other Puah: And he said what He was said, When ye do the going to do, and only office of a midwife to those who believed the Hebrew women, Him and feared his and see them upon wrath were saved. the stools; if it be "Behold, tomorrow Leila Harris a son, then ye shall about this time I will kill him: but if it be cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as a daughter, then she shall live. But the midwives hath not been in Egypt since feared God, and did not as the the foundation thereof even until king of Egypt commanded them, now. Send therefore now, and but saved the men children alive. gather thy cattle, and all that thou And the king of Egypt called hast in the field; for upon every for the midwives, and said unto man and beast which shall be them, Why have ye done this found in the field, and shall not thing, and have saved the men be brought home, the hail shall children alive? And the midwives come down upon them, and they said unto Pharaoh, Because the shall die. He that feared the word Hebrew women are not as the of the LORD among the servants Egyptian women; for they are of Pharaoh made his servants and lively, and are delivered ere the his cattle flee into the houses: And midwives come in unto them. he that regarded not the word of Therefore God dealt well with the the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field. And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, throughout the land of Egypt. And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt...only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail." (Ex 9:18-26). Later, the same thing happened again — those who believed what Moses told them that God was about to do and had fear of dis­ obeying God's command, sur­ vived; those who did not were killed. "And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when thes morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea. And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them. But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left. Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore. And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, say­ ing, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea." (Ex 14:2715:1). We all remember the story of Job, tested and tried. The Scripture describes him as one that feared God. "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil." (Job 1:1). Because Job feared God, he obeyed His commands, and put his trust in Him — even when he could not understand why these bad things were happening to him — and in the end, God blessed him double-fold. "And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.." (Job 42:10-13). The wisest man who ever walked the earth (other than Jesus, of course) was Solomon. Much wisdom is found in his writ­ ings in the Book of Ecdesiastes, written when he was an old man and had much experience. "Though a sinner do evil an hun­ dred times, and his days be pro­ longed, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him." (Ecc 8:12). What a wonderful statement to meditate upon. We all sin. We all sin a lot! We love the Lord, yet we are human, and we fail to live up to His standards. Yet, knowing this, and having fear in our hearts that we will anger Him — it matters to Him. He has all the power to give or take our next breath. Just because He sent His only Son to die for our sins does not give us a free ride. We still need forgiveness in Christ's name. We still need that fear of God's wrath in our minds; of what He is entitled to do to us if we sin. In the end, Solomon's wise words are profound even today, "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." (Ecc 12:13). Do we see a lack of fearing God today? We must not take God's love for granted and we should tremble at the thought of making Him angry. CHURCH CALENDAR May 24 Revival Services will be held at Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union with Dr. Daniel Tipton from the Daybreak Christian Union Church in Circleville, Ohio as the guest speaker. Services begin on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the 11 a.m. wor­ ship service. Nightly ser­ vices will be held Sunday through Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. Darrell Graybeal and con­ CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual & Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. gregation extend a hardy invite you to attend. services with Mitchell Baptist Church Youth welcome to everyone. May 25 - 27 Mash will be held at Group will be experienc­ 7 p.m. - Revival Phoenix Baptist Church. ing hunger and homelessMay 25 11 a.m. Miss Taylon Services will be held at We encourage everyone ness for 30 hours. During Community to come worship with this 30 hour famine they Miller will be singing Ebenezer at Round Knob Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Ashley us. Phoenix Baptist will gain an understand­ Church. Rev. Keith will be the guest preach­ is located in beautiful ing of how it feels to Elledge and congregation er. There will be special downtown Bina; halfway be hungry, and with your singing each night. Come between Warrensville and pledge they can help invite you to attend. 6 p.m. Gospel Sing will as you are. The church Lansing. For directions stop hunger in our own be held at Laurel Springs is located off Roe Hunt or more information, call county. The youth will Baptist Church. The fea­ Road, Laurel Springs. Pastor Tom Graybeal be working with Ashe Outreach to prepare and tured group will be Mercy Pastor David Jones and 384-3194. serve lunch at the West May 31 and Grace. Refreshments congregation invite you Community O p e r a t i o n Jefferson will be served following to attend. . Center. That afternoon Compassion 2014 the singing. Pastor Dana May 30 - June 1 7 p.m. Youth Revival The Fletcher Memorial they will hold a food drive Hines and congregation Beaver Creek Christian Church Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg lain & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson »un. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish <3 Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times § Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey I9S7 US Hwy 221 N, Jaffenon, NC (336) 246-4764 : 9:4S a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Scrvke 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. West Jefferson Unitei Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Bald Mtn. Baptist Churdi Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am A 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshla -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6:30 pm Baldmountalnchurdi.org Email: BaMmountain@skybest.com Church 877-1550 Midway Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church Pastor Steven LeaShomb 495 Highway 194 South (336) 246-2012 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. 1670 NH. Jefferson Rd.. West Jefferson. NC 28694 336-877-2801 Sunday School - 9:4S a.m. Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Evonlng Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. www.mldwaybaptlstnc.org Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "Jtnd He led thorn as far a* to Bethany... jjf and He blessed fhem" Luke 24:10 g Parish of the Holy Communion Big Flatts Baptist Church Fleetwood, NC (Episcopalian) Pastor, Chris Cox Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 * Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (All Stars for Jesus) # Everyone Welcome! 1 Smethport Independent Baptist Church at area grocery stores for Ashe Outreach and Ashe Really Cares. Meal time will consist of a slice of bread and water, and at bed time the youth will sleep in boxes outside the church. To pledge to Operation Compassion or for more information, call 846-9642. You can also mail your check to FMBC Youth Operation Compassion, P.O. Box 65, Jefferson, NC 28640. Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC 336-846-7445 Rev. Will Keyword Reverend Phil Arnold Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:4S a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM 1 WMHtHSVItini.ADV1HTISTOWROKOMWia.OW6 846-7481 I; •C" Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooMO AM Worship Service: 11 AM First Jbsembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil, One Bio*; Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. p Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. i Study - 7:00p.m. Wednesday Night Bible! continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together VI 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Thou shall have no other gods before me Thou shalt not hill Thou shalt not Biake unto thee arijUgraven image Thou shalt not commit aduI try VII VIII j shalt not take the name of 3RD thu GOD in vain ** Thou shalt not steal IX MA ibqu shalt not bear false; witness against thy neither I *&+ * . HLJVl«rL £* gffT \ Dr Pepper! Bottling Company VANNOY CONSTRUCTION West Jefferson| Compliments of VANNOY& SONS 8 INSTRUCTION COMPANY 246-4591 • —- |The Jewel Shoppe] 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC 1336-246-4155 ompan] IWIf I 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: B;30AM - 5:20PM RID-A-BUG 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE) CITGO YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY I EXTERMINATING I Termite & Pest Control Call 846-9241 I Ronnie Hopkins ' I MA.AW *tAAA To list your local church on this page, call the Jofferson Post at 336-846-7164 00675741 �P.VUK (> FRIDAM*MAY .23,12014 OBITUARIES EDWARD FRANKLIN ADAMS Edward Franklin Adams, better known as "Eddie," of Lansing passed away May 15, 2014 at his home. Eddie was born Dec. 25, 1972, in Jefferson and was 42 years old. He was preced­ ed in death by his father; Rev. Tom Adams; his grand­ fathers, Rev. Vernie Adams and Paul Houck; and a grandmother, Ruth Sharpe. He is survived by his wife, Franny Poe Adam's; three daughters; Kaitlyn Paige Adams of the home, Cassandra Dawn Adams (Will Hicks) of Todd, and Shawnee Jean Adams (Austin Clark) of Warrensville; his mother, Barbara Adams; grand­ mother, Lottie Adams; one brother, Tim Adams (Jennifer); two sisters; Cher Adams and Melena Church (Jacky). He is also survived by two grand­ children; Kailey Jones and Kason Hicks; several niec­ es, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Eddie, a man of few words, dearly loved his fam­ ily. He was a good neighbor and a loyal friend. Eddie L was an avid outdoorsman and loved the land. He enjoyed hunting, walking, and collecting rocks of all kinds flint K especially found and quartz on the Roberts home place of his grandmother on Big Piney. Eddie worked hard to provide for his family; first at Oldham where he met that "little girl" Franny Poe who later became his wife and then at Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. Services were held at 2 p.m. on May 21, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Lundy Finley with burial following in the Sexton Cemetery. The family received friends on Wednesday at Boone Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Ashe County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 639, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. Memorial From Page 1 hoiday in 1966 and has been observed the last Monday in May since 1971. • It is now observed to honor the more than 1.3 million American men and women who died in service to their country in all armed conflicts. The holiday is a lot more than a time to casually kick back and relax with friends and family on a Monday. It's a day to reflect on those American men and women who made the ulti­ mate sacrifice. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens will be holding its 47th annual •Memorial-Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Representatives from the Ashe County High School JROTC program and mem­ bers of local veterans groups will be on hand to com­ memorate the fallen during the ceremony. The event is open to the public at no cost. Levi continued to main­ tain a close relationship with those he served alongside in Desert Storm, as well as local veterans of other con­ flicts. When asked what Memorial Day means to him, Levi pauses. "Sacrifice," Levi said before taking a brief moment to reflect. "And selfless service." Alan Bulluck can be reached af (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. YOU CAN SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $5 PER MONTH Jkfj:erson.P>ost Grant From Page 1 program that provides communities with finan­ cial resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs, such as improv­ ing water infrastructure. There's no word on when construction will start but when it does, both projects will be carried out at the same time, per a caveat in the grant application which proved to be the ulti­ mate selling point with the state. "When this project came before us, we had many more requests than we could grant out with the funds we had," Assistant Manager for Rural Economic project that has come before us that's taken that stance and promot­ ed it this way," Mitchell said. "When you have a project like this and the town is willing to look and plan ahead and say if we do it this way we can get it done at the same time. It's a credit to the leadership in the town that they're looking at things in that way." According to Mitchell, the state had $10 mil­ lion available for $70 million worth of project requests. She said $14 million is on hand to award in July. So far, the state has received $60 million in requests. DENR, Department of Commerce and N.C. Department ol Development with the N.C. Department of Commerce and former Ashe County Manager Dr. Pat Mitchell said at a meeting at West Jefferson Town Hall on Tuesday, May 20. "The selling point was that if we get both of them (the roads), they (engineers) would cut the roads in the same footprint at the same time time, get the work done and they wouldn't be doing it, then com­ ing back and patching it again," Mitchell said. The CDBGs were awarded based on the recommenda­ tions from three statelevel departments: "When we discussed the West Jefferson proj­ ect, we (state) bumped it up because of this, Mitchell said. "One cut, same footprint, get it over with. This is get­ ting to what we're want­ ing to do at the state level in the way we use resources to get the job done." . , Mitchell praised the town leadership, in par­ ticular Town Manager Brantley Price and the town's engineering staff for coming up with such a progressive plan. "This was the' only the rate adjustment come from? Will it come from property tax or sales tax?" Yearick said the county will be able to maintain employee health insur­ ance for the 2014-15 FY without employee contri­ bution. "The original increase proposed buy our insur­ ance carrier was 20 per­ cent," he said. "We are still in negotiations, but we believe the increase will fall between 0 per­ cent and 5 percent." The budget also does not propose payroll reclassifications, add­ ing or reducing county staff or increasing pay based on cost of living. The county employ­ ees received 1 percent adjustments due to cost of living in the 2009-10 and 2012-13 fiscal years. Also, Yearick said the County should limit as much as it can when it comes to spending its fund balance, but said Ashe County was bet­ ter off than most otner counties when building up that balance. "The county is very good at building fund balance and that's one of the reasons the county has been successful at paying off buildings in such a short period of time," he said. "Unlike a lot of counties, we have a big reserve here." Sands attributed the strong fund balance to the hard work of the county employees. Budget meetings with the Board of Commissioners will start on June 2 and continue through June 6. Publicly, the Board will discuss the budget at its sched­ uled meeting on Monday, June 16. Other proposals within the budget • $500,000 in fund­ ing to Ashe Memorial Hospital to stabilize finances • 100 percent of ani­ mal licence fees (esti­ mated $2,000) to Ashe Humane Society to use for its low cost spay/neu­ ter program • School expenses increased $93,433 to $4,541,475. Funding will provide $1,425 per average daily member­ ship (3,187 students). School capital outlay remains at $100,000 and school technology eqpip' iherft'expmiil^s"remain" at $118,072 • $335,258 for Wilkes Community College, a decrease from $352,169 last year. The extra money requested last year was for an auto­ mobile. WCC's Capital Outlay fund remains at $15,000. • $408,480 for the Transportation. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Budget From Page 1 general fund in FY 201314, and believe the coun­ ty will spend a minimum of $500,000 of budgeted fund balance in FY 201415." Commissioner William Sands asked if the pro­ posed $500,000 to help Ashe Memorial Hospital was part of the proposed budget, to which Yearick said yes. "I recommended in the budget that we fund (the hospital), and that is one of the reasons the fund balance appropriations shot up so high," Yearick said. "I'm not very sure we could absorb that in our current budget. That's more than likely the fund balance we will be spending." The new proposed budget does not sug­ gest an increase on the property tax rate for the 2014-15 FY, but Yearick said an adjustment will most likely need to take place next year. "We will have the public vote, this year on whether they want to implement the (quartercent per dollar) sales tax and that will play a big part of what we talk about as far as next year's tax rate," he said. "Looking at the num­ bers, I don't think it's a question of will there be a tax adjustment. The question is where will FOR 12 MONTHS .. - - - Ashe County Public Library • $431,243 for the Appalachian District Health Department • $ 189,566 for Smoky Mountain Center • $87,000 for a software upgrade to Microsoft Office, which is outdated in the county. • $25,000 for tax administration for a vehicle, $57,257 for two law enforcement vehi­ cles and $20,000 for a Department of Social Services vehicle. • $482,200 for eco­ nomic development • $1,852,807 for the Ashe County Airport • $136,256 for fire department contracts. $66,860 for N.C. Forestry $11,686 contract, Pond Mountain Fire Department, $10,740 Glendale Springs Fire Department. All other departments will receive under $10,000. Proposed fire tax rates will remain unchanged for most districts. Yearick said Warrensville is requesting a $.02 (per $100) fire tax increase and Todd Fire Department is request­ ing a $.01 (per $100) fire tax increase. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. ._•••• MtlMtnMMilm r ^ PACKAGES STARTING AT ( u ROOFING DIRECTV AUTHORIZED DEALER TREE SERVICE Ashe County Roofing BOB'S TREE SERVICE 30 Years Experience Licensed in VA Install roofing of all kinds Roof Painting Insured 8 ALL Work Guaranteed FREE GENIE UPGRADE Free Estimates I ONE DVR POWERS YOUR WHOLE HOME!MS##* Allen Miller .336-384-3033. 2 YEARS OF SAVINGSIS LANDSCAPING ORDER NOW AND LOCK IN 2 YEARS OF SAVINGS MOUNTAIN HOME SECURITY FREE FOR 3 MONTHSIE HB@ Stan. .fiWM E323 /// Crlt/f'rJ Mowing & Landscaping Serving the High Country f "Fully Insured" * Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Bucket Truck • Chipper • Clearing Lots • Cutting Views • FREE ESTIMATES! 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According to West Jefferson Police Officer Randy Bundy, the uniden­ tified man sustained inju­ ries to several of his ribs and was transported to Ashe Memorial Hospital before being taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he remains hospitalized in intensive care. No charges have been filed in the incident. Responding agencies were the West Jefferson Police Department and Blue Ridge Medical Transport. This story will be updated as more informa­ tion becomes available. Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336)8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. First responders tend to an injured pedestrian who was hit by a car towards the back of the parking lot of Bald Mountain Auto Sales in West Jefferson, early Monday afternoon. Board approves changes to Ashe Medics contract By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com In a 3-1 vote, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved letting Ashe Medics amend its contract with the county, by using the property deed instead of a letter of credit, to ensure the contract obli­ gations by the ambulance service will be fulfilled. Commissioners Judy Porter Poe, Gerald Price and William Sands voted for the . measure, while Commissioner Larry Rhodes voted against it. Board of Commissioners Chairman Gary Roark was not in attendance for the regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday, May 19. "The main reason why I am here today is to talk about our letter of credit, which we have in place right now for $950,000," said Craig Sullivan, owner of Ashe Medics. "That is one year's term of the contract. We would like to seek the possibil­ ity of switching it and allowing the property to secure the contract." Sullivan said the prop­ erty had recently been 'i'p'pfaised at $1.3 million and that information had been forwarded to Patty gation," he said. "My sug­ gestion would be, if you're going to do this, do it in the form of an open deed of trust, require Craig and possibly his wife to cosign the note along with -the.corporatiom JLyotr do - it in that-maffer, I feel like - you're fully protected." Commissioner Larry Rhodes then asked if the deed is based on the appraisal of the property or the market value. "I guess you would like to think the appraisal is Wil Petty |Jefferson Post the market value, though David Sullivan, owner of Ashe Medics, speaks to the Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 19. Sullivan you certainly can't count requested the County allow him to use the property, appraised at $L3 million to ensure his companyfulfills on that," Kilby said. the contract The request was approved in a 3-1 vote. Kilby then asked Sands then asked the Gambill, emergency man­ of that property and that Sullivan what the pur­ agement coordinator for is what I would like to Board's attorney, John chase price of the prop­ Ashe County. use in lieu of the letter of Kilby, if the Board could erty was and Sullivan said "There is over $1 mil­ credit to secure the con­ legally make these chang­ he paid $750,000. lion worth of positive tract with the county." es to the contract. "That may be some indi­ equity in the property," Sullivan said it would "You can do this," Kilby cation of market value," he said. "It would be a be a guarantee that Ashe said. "We have in the past Kilby said. "By the same whole lot easier for us if Medics would fulfill the accepted property leans, token, he may have got­ contract with the county, and basically what you ten a great bargain for the we could switch that up." Commissioner William otherwise Ashe County have here is the type of property." Sands then asked if would get the property. lean you would have with Commissioner Gerald "In all reality, from your an open deed of trust." Sullivan could explain his Price then suggested that standpoint, I would imag­ proposal in more detail. Kilby said with perfor­ Sullivan had plenty of "We currently owe ine the property would be mance bonds the main money already invested $250,000 (on the build­ more security to you than question would be the with his vehicles, com­ ing), and I have to have a all the money in the world cost of bringing in anoth­ puters and other assets performance bond or let­ if something happens and er contractor if the con­ and would seem unlikely ter of credit in the amount we can't fulfill the con­ tract wasn't fulfilled. that he would not meet of $950,000," Sullivan tract," he said. "It's my "As the year precedes, his contract obligations. "My point was that said. "When you deduct understanding that is how there's less potential obli­ the $250,000 from the the .contract is secured, $1.3 million it still leaves as well from your current over $1 million in value provider." I'm thinking Craig has enough invested in the overhead of that business that makes default unlike­ ly," he said. Commissioner Rhodes expressed concern about changing a contract that had already been signed after accepting the Ashe Medics bid over Blue Ridge Medical Transport. "These conditions are different than what was signed, dated and bid on back in December," he said. The Board of Commissioners will be taking a tour of the Ashe Medics facility on Monday, June 2. In other action taken by the Board: • Updated on the New River Canoe Race by Nancy Shannon • Passed resolution providing limitation of tax rate in the Glendale Springs and Laurel Springs fire service dis­ tricts. • Received a monthly tax report from Keith Little, tax administrator. • The next meet­ ing will take place on Monday, June 2. Wil Petty can be reached at (336)8467\64 or on Witter @Wi\Petty 1 Promotional prices starting at only... $19" for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or IPad 2 offer. ASK ABOUT cams go®® INTERNET OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS AS LOW AS .... H00 &cn #wtiml t puss SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS 02S-23 slarr CALL TODAYINSTALLED TODAY! For 3 months. wher* available NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK UP DISH! • Ideal for households WlttTmuttTple LARGEST CABLE PROVIDERS dish SIGN UP FOR SUPER-FAST SKYBEST INTERNET AND GET YOUR FIRST 2 MOUTHS. 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Y I - V �son FRIDAY, MAY 23,2014 ORTS Nathan Ham, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham@civitasmedia.com Gareth Berry Hailey Richardson Paige Spell ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Andrew Tedder Zach Outen Track all-conference teams released By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Ashe County saw 11 ath­ letes make the 2014 MVAC AllConference team as well as 10 others that received honorable mention recognition for their hard work this season. On the women's side, senior Hailey Richardson and junior Paige Spell made the all-confer­ ence squad. For the men, nine athletes made the list. Hunter Aigetsinger, Gareth Berry, Jacob Blevins, R.J. Burke, Ronald Goodlander, Maison McNeill, Zach Outen, Evan Owen and Andrew Tedder represented the Huskies. On the honorable mention list, Noah Gouge, Matthew Greer, Sam Hudler and Tyler Lambert received recognition on the men's team. Alexes Armstrong, Hallie Brown, Kayln Chapman, Sloan Elliott, Laura Hodgson, Shanna Huffman and Kaitlyn Jordan were honorable mention choices for the women. MVAC Men's Player of the Year honors went to Elkin's Kody King. Brendan Murray wrapped up the Men's Coach of the Year award. The top women's player in the MVAC was Shakai Ward from Nick Pellicano (West Wilkes) Elkin. West Wilkes coach Lindsay Ethan Pruitt (West Wilkes) Ward took the Women's Coach of Kyle Rhodes (East Wilkes) the Year honor. Jathan Sales (East Wilkes) MVAC Men's All-Conference: Logan Styers (Starmount) Daniel Angarita (West Wilkes) Andrew Tedder (Ashe) Hunter Argetsinger (Ashe) Dalton Vestal (Starmount) Gareth Berry (Ashe) Brandon Welborn (Elkin) Jacob Blevins (Ashe) Victor Williams (Wilkes R.J. Burke (Ashe) Andrew Bynum (Wilkes Central) MVAC Men's Honorable Central) Mention: Juan Castro (Wilkes Central) Jordan Baines (Elkin) Issac Courts (Wilkes Central Jarrett Blevins (West Wilkes) Robert Dancy (West Wilkes) Chandler Caudill (West Wilkes) Xavier Davis (Starmount) Jordan Christian (Elkin) Eric Deleon (West Wilkes) Kirby Craig (West Wilkes) Dylan Ellis (Wilkes Central) Eric Deleon (West Wilkes) Joshua Englebert (West Thomas Dyer (West Wilkes) Wilkes) John Mark Gilligan (North Jordan Faw (West Wilkes) Wilkes) Dalton Goforth (West Wilkes) Noah Gouge (Ashe) Ronald Goodlander (Ashe) Matthew Greer (Ashe) Joshua Hall (West Wilkes) Sam Hudler (Ashe) Jamiles Hayes (Elkin) Nathaniel Hunt (North Wilkes) Kendrick Horton (Wilkes Said Javier (Elkin) Central) Andrew Jones (Elkin) Josh Houser (Starmount) Tyler Lambert (Ashe) Ken Kelly (Starmount) Josh Martin (North Wilkes) Kody King (Elkin) Jake Matthews (Starmount) Haji McDaniel (Elkin) Maison McNeill (Ashe) Maison McNeill (Ashe) Nick Nunn (Wilkes Central) Josh Martin (North Wilkes) Nick Pellicano (West Wilkes) Jake Matthews (Starmount) Biake Poplin (Elkin) Zach Outen (Ashe) Nick Sparks (East Wilkes) Evan Owen (Ashe) Andrew Tedder (Ashe) Jacob Parker (Elkin) Dillon Wood (Elkin) Justin Parsons (Wilkes Central) — — . — ASU Wrestling rounds out recruiting class and coaching staff By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Appalachian State Wrestling final­ ized its recruiting class and filled the final coaching vacancy remaining under head coach JohnMark Bentley. The Mountaineers previously signed five wrestlers during the early signing period in November and capped off the 11-man recruiting class with six more this week. Central Cabarrus grappler Heath Gleaton was a two-time state cham­ pion and a National High School Coaches Association All-American. Watauga's Demetreus Kostis will stay close to home and follow in his brother's footsteps and wrestle for the Mountaineers. Kostis was an all-conference performer during all four years of his high school career as well as a four-time conference champ. Kostis ended on a high note with a 4A State Championship at 132 pounds. The final in-state signee for the Mountaineers is Drake Patrum of Southern Guilford High School. Patrum won a state champion at 152 pounds and ended his senior year with a 25-2 record. Aaron Mattioni will come to Boone from Milford, Delaware. Mattioni had 113 career wins during high school and was also a 195-pound state cham­ pion. Clyde, Ohio and Grundy, Virginia are the two hometowns for the last pair of future ASU wrestlers. Beau Minnick finished with 173 wins in Ohio and was a four-time all-con­ ference performer. He was also an NHSCA All-American. Trey Smith is a two-time Virginia State Champion and also helped his team at Grundy High School with the team state championship. Smith only lost 11 matches in his four-year career. On the coaching side, North Carolina native Frank Hickman was announced as the team's newest assistant coach last Friday. Hickman wrestled at E.A. Laney High School in Wilmington before wrestling collegiately at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania. Previously, Hickman was an assis­ tant coach at Compound Wrestling Club in Buford, Georgia under the direction of Jeff Bedard, who recently hosted his wrestling camp at Ashe County Middle School. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164or on Twitter @NathanHam87 for half of a mile. Children ages nine through 12 will swim 100 meters, ride a bike for three miles and run for one mile. The final age group is 13 through 18 and those young triathletes will swim 200 meters, bike four miles and run for a mile and a half. Helmets are required for the bike portion of the races. Awards and door prizes will be handed' out and refreshments will be avail­ ( able. Registration for the tri­ athlon is $30. Kids can pre-register or register on the day of the race. For those that chose to reg­ ister on the day of the event, please arrive early to complete the proper forms. For more information or to get answers to your questions about the race, call (828) 964-9378. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846- 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Shakai Ward (Elkin) Hunter Welborn (Starmount) MVAC Women's Honorable Mention Alexes Armstrong (Ashe) Meghan Breden (West Wilkes) Hallie Brown (Ashe) Kielya Carlton (Wilkes Central) Kayln Chapman (Ashe) Bethany Clark (West Wilkes) Tori Combs (Wilkes Central) Tashonna Cowles (Wilkes Central) Erin Dancy (West Wilkes) Sloan Elliott (Ashe) Brittany Faw (Wilkes Central) Madelyn Hamby (West Wilkes) Diamond Hayes (East Wilkes) Laura Hodgson (Ashe) Shanna Huffman (Ashe) Jennifer Johnson (Starmount) Kaitlyn Jordan (Ashe) Passion Lipford (Wilkes Central) Margot Mattix (Wilkes Central) Olivia McGee (West Wilkes) Kelsey Nicholson (Elkin) Jennifer Rhodes (North Wilkes) Hailey Richardson (Ashe) Alley Shumate (North Wilkes) Paige Spell (Ashe) Tennis camp set for June 9 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com High Country Kids Triathlon is this Saturday Children of all ages will take part in the High Country Kids Triathlon in Boone this Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. Events start out with a swim in the county pool, followed by a bike ride before a run to end the event. The event is broken up into three different age groups. Kids age eight and under will swim 50 meters, ride a bike for one mile and run Austin Woodruff (North Wilkes) David Zhan (West Wilkes) MVAC Women's AllConference: Meghan Breden (West Wilkes) Kielya Carlton (Wilkes Central) Madeline Carter (Elkin) Tori Combs (Wilkes Central) Tashonna Cowles (Wilkes Central) Erin Dancy (West Wilkes) Jackie Denny (North Wilkes) MaKayla Estep (Wilkes Central) Madelyn Hamby (West Wilkes) Madison Hamby (West Wilkes) Alicia Holbrook (North Wilkes) Jennifer Johnson (Starmount) Ashton Ledford (West Wilkes) Lipford (Wilkes Passion Central) Olivia McGee (West Wilkes) Kelsey Nicholson (Elkin) Payton Nicholson (Elkin) Olivia McGee (West Wilkes) Jennifer Rhodes (North Wilkes) Hailey Richardson (Ashe) Ashlynn Skerbinc (West Wilkes) Alley Shumate (North Wilkes) Emma Sizemore (Starmount) Paige Spell (Ashe) Whitney Sprinkle (Elkin) Laken Steelman (Starmount) Lauryn Turner (North Wilkes) The annual Ashe County Tennis Clinic for children and adults will start on Monday, June 9 and last through Thursday, June 12 at Ashe County High School. For 16 years, both the young and young at heart have taken part in this tennis clinic. Rising third graders through rising eighth graders will play from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. each day while rising high school­ ers and adults will take part in the camp from 6:15 p.m. until 8 p.m. Camp cost is $35 for the early session and $50 for the later one. Ashe County Tennis Head Coach Larry Dix has invited Matt Bacon back to direct the camp. Bacon is the Director of Tennis at Deer Valley Racquet Club. Bacon was previously the head pro at Yonahlossee Racquet Club for five years and also an assistant coach of the Appalachian State University Men's Tennis team. Bacon also builds on experience from outside the High Country. He was the Director of Tennis at Cedar Rock Country Club in Lenoir, head pro at Ocean Reef Club in Key West, Florida and the head pro at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont. Christine Vanard will also be on hand a camp director. Vanard has been the Assistant Tennis Professional at Deer Valley Racquet Club for five years. Vanard also played tennis at LeesMcRae College and has came to Ashe for this ten­ nis clinic for six years now. She will be joined by other professional and college level staff. Campers can pre-register for the clinic or reg­ ister on the first day of camp. For more information on the clinic, call Larry Dix at (336) 846-2400 or email him at larry.dix@ ashe.kl2.nc.us. A camp registration form is also attached. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Camp registration form Elementary & Middle School Student (Rising 3r,l-8lh grade) Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Cost: S35.00 High School Students & Adults (Rising 9-12,h grade-adult) Time: 6:15-8:00pm Cost: $50 Name Address_ City State Home Phone # Parent's Names Parent's Work Phone E-mail address Zip To register: Send this form to Larry Dix, Head Tennis Coach at ACHS. You may also bring it with you on Monday, June 9th. Register by e-mail at lam,diva ashe. A12. nc.us Larry Dix PO Box 450 West Jefferson, N.C. 28694 (336) 846-2400 ex12555 fax (336) 846-2411 �J KI-PERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 PAGE 9 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF ANGELA BARE MILLER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF PEARL D. BAIKO FILE NO. #14-E-120 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JUNIE GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ES­ TATE OF JACKIE LEE POTTER KLEIN FILE NO. #14-E-139 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Pearl D. Baiko, deceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against said estate to present them to the under­ signed on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to the said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of April, 2014. Angela Bare Miller, Executor 290 Sheets Drive Jefferson, NC 28640 John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF MELODY RECTOR & MONICA BOSTON PERRY, CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY BOSTON FILE NO. 14-E-137 The undersigned having quali­ fied as Co-Executors of the Es­ tate of Betty Boston, de­ ceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 29th day of April, 2014. Melody Rector, Co-Executor 347 Paddy Ave. West Jefferson, NC 28694 Monica Boston Perry, Co-Executor 3633 Tuxedo Road Atlanta, GA 30305 LEGALS The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Jackie Lee Potter Klein, de­ ceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigrted on or before the 8th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 5th day of May. 2014. Junie Glenn 1935 Copeland Road i Warrensville, NC 28693 Ben Hurley Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 PUBLISHED:5.9.14/5.16.14/5. 23.14/5.30.14 STATE of NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY of ASHE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on 8 April, 2014 as Administrator of the estate of ROBERT BIRL MILLER, late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is notify all persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against said estate to present the same to the undersigned, on or before the 31st day of July, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons, firms and cor­ porations indebted to said es­ tate are requested to make im­ mediate payment to the under­ signed. This 2nd day of May, 2014 John B. "Jak" Reeves Administrator of the Estate REEVES LAW FIRM, PLLC P.O. Box 67 West Jefferson, NC 28694 published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 PUBLIC HEARING John T. Kilby KILBY & HURLEY Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 5.2.14/5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of George Allen Wilcox deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 9th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of May, 2014 For the Estate George Allen Wilcox Jed William Wilcox 1053 Big Horse Creek Rd. Lansing, NC 28643 Published: 5.9.14/5.16.14/5.23.14/5.30.14 /// LegalIs A public hearing will be held at the Warrensville Fire & Res­ cue Department on May 29, 2014 from 6-7 p.m. in the up­ stairs meeting room of the fire department. The current fire tax rate is .048 per $100 valu­ ation. The proposed fire tax rate is .068 per $100. NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14-SP-53 In the Matter of GARY DEAN WADDELL, In­ competent DON WILLEY, Guardian of the Estate of Gary Dean Waddell; and ALMA RUTH WADDELL, Petitioners Pursuant to an Order of Sale, we, Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., Don Willey and John T. Kilby, Co-Commissioners, will on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the courthouse door in Jefferson, North Caro­ lina, sell to the highest bidder for cash the following de­ scribed tracts of land, to wit: Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? d!sh$1Q99 You un uve up 10 ||> when you fill your ' pratcrlptlonfe at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. Celecoxlb *TCele ; Cu c WOma.lOO Gcnnv rqunwtrai Gmrttpttttof r orpared m >0, Get An Extra $10 OH & Free Shipping On Your 1st Order! 1 wt"-Jiet',n*|emvw : . 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In da Hoc. 800-741-2098 all Now! ^ 800 969-6898 LEGALS TRACT ONE: BEGINNING on a sycamore, Wiley Powers' comer on the bank of Helton Creek, running with his line South 57 West 27 Va poles to a stake, James Perkins' comer: then with his line and the road, South 42 East 37 poles to a stake; then South 11 West 5 poles to a stake; then South 38 West 26 poles to a stake; then South 50 West 7 poles to a stake; then South 30 East 8 poles to a stake; then South 7 poles to a stake; then South 14 West 18 Va poles to a stake; then 2 Va poles to a gate post in Jesse Gambill's line; then South 51 East 21 Va poles to a chestnut oak on the bank of the road; then North 28 East 48 Va poles to a red oak; then North 47 East 12 Va poles to a stake; then North 63 East 12 poles to a stake; then North 76 East 8 poles to a stake; then North 45 East 7 poles to a stakerthen North 18 East 12 poles to a hickory; then North 10 East 10 poles to a thorn bush on the bank of said creek; then North 58 West 5 poles to a stake; then crossing said creek, 2 poles to a stake on the North side of said creek, to a stake in S. H. Elliott's line; then running up and with the bank of said creek South 55 % West 2 Va poles to a stake; then North 53 West 7 poles to a stake; then North 48 Va West 3 1/5 poles to a stake; then North 81 Va West 5 3A poles to a stake; then North 62 % west 5 1/5 poles to a stake; then North 18 West 14 poles to a stake on the bank of creek in Mink and Elliott's line on the North side of said creek; then crossing said creek South 60 West 7 poles to a willow on the South side of said creek; then North 25 West 18 poles to the BEGINNING, containing 31 aces, more or less. (TAX VALUE $ 164,000) TRACT TWO: A certain tract of land containing 1.709 acres according to a survey by Randy G. Rhodes and Assoc. P A. PLS # 3094, located in Helton Township, Ashe County, North Carolina and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: BEGINNING on a point on the northern bank of Big Helton Creek, said point being loc­ ated South 51 degrees 16 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 312.99 feet from a large sycamore on the south side of Big Helton Creek, said sycamore being the northeast corner of the Harold Waddell property (deed book 178, page 1163), said beginning point be­ ing in the southwest line of the Wayne Bare property (deed book 295, page 2493); thence with the Bare line North 60 de­ grees 00 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 31.71 feet to a point in the center of Big Helton Creek Road; thence with the center of said road South 42 degrees 55 minutes 52 seconds East for a dis­ tance of 41.03 feet to a point; thence South 50 degrees 30 minutes 58 seconds East for a distance of 70.24 feet to a point; thence South 52 de­ grees 23 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 215.09 feet to a point; thence South 53 degrees 17 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 172.70 feet to a point in the center of said road; thence leaving said road with the Bare line South 52 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 158.93 feet to a point on the northern bank of Big Helton Creek, said point being located North 61 de­ grees 47 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 127.54 feet from a Va rebar at a maple, said iron being a corner of Har­ old Waddell; thence with the northern bank of Big Helton Creek and the Harold Waddell line South 68 degrees 21 minutes 21 seconds West for a distance of 31.25 feet to a point on the northern bank of said creek; thence crossing said creek with the northern bank of said creek as to its loc­ ation prior to the 1940 flood South 70 degrees 28 minutes 52 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 83.52 feet to a point; thence South 63 degrees 24 minutes 16 seconds West for a distance of 46.32 feet to a point; thence North 64 de­ grees 55 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of 34.97 feet to a point; thence North 53 degrees 45 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 33.08 feet to a point; thence North 25 degrees 42 minutes 02 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 65.51 feet to a point; thence North 45 degrees 48 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 74.83 feet to a point; thence North 69 de­ grees 28 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 164.56 feet to a point; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 80.20 feet to a point; thence North 11 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds West for a dis­ tance of 67.55 feet to a point; thence North 01 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds West for a distance of 89.40 feet to a point; thence North 38 de­ grees 50 minutes 37 seconds Government & Federal Jobs DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT West for a distance of 44.54 feet to the point of BEGIN­ NING. (TAX VALUE $ 6,000) Also included with this prop­ erty is a Double-Wide Mobile Home located at 6960 Silas Creek Road permanently af­ fixed to a full basement. (TAX VALUE $ 25,000) A good faith deposit of ten (10%) percent of the bid price will be required at the time and place of sale. This the 12th day of May, 2014. Don Willey, Co-Commissioner (336) 246-2544 Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., & John T. Kilby, Co-Commission­ ers P. O. Box 24 West Jefferson, N. C. 28694 Publication Dates: (336) 2463144 Published: 5.16.14/5.23.14/5.30.14 Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CARO­ LINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVI­ SION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 14E-70 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ES­ TATE OF GEORGE ANDREA REMBERT All persons, firms and corpora­ tions having claims against, GEORGE ANDREA REM­ BERT deceased of 1605 Lee Osborne Road, Lansing, NC, 28643, Ashe County, are hereby notified to present them in care of the law firm of Turn­ er Law Office, PA, as attorney for the undersigned Adminis­ trator, at the address appear­ ing below, on or before the 8th day of August, 2014 or this no­ tice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the Estate of GEORGE AN­ DREA REMBERT c/o Turner Law Office, PA, Attorneys at Law, at the address shown be­ low. This, the 1sl day of May, 2014. BETTY R. REMBERT, Admin­ istrator The Estate of GEORGE AN­ DREA REMBERT c/o TURNER LAW OFFICE, PA 136 North Water Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 PUBLISH 5/9,16,23,30, 2014 MEDICAL GUARDIAN: This position will work in a col­ laborative manner with various economic sectors, including having responsibility for entre­ preneur development. The Dir­ ector of Economic Develop­ ment reports to the County Manager and works with a 16member commissioner-appoin­ ted advisory Economic Devel­ opment Commission. The posi­ tion requires a degree in busi­ ness, marketing, public admin­ istration or similar experience. The candidate will be a selfmotivated professional and a regional thinker, and must have strong public relations and written/verbal communica­ tion skills. Beginning salary ap­ proximately $54,252 depend­ ing on experience and qualific­ ations. Excellent benefit pack­ age included. EOE/AAE. Drug screening and criminal back­ ground check required. Sub­ mit letter of application with re­ sume, which includes salary history and work references, to the Employment Security Com­ mission, 626 Ashe Central School Road, Jefferson NC 28640 before May 30, 2014 with potential employment to begin August 1, 2014. Position will remain open until filled. Ap­ plicants' information will re­ main confidential. cclark@civitasmedia.com Houses For Sale Check out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by local dealers BANK-OWNED HOMES 3 BR, 4 BA • 5,079 SF 2 Fire Places, Open Deck, Mountain Views Agent: Eric Weaver Mountainscape Realty 336-846-8977 Properties are currently available for BID NOW • No Back Taxes or Liens • Insurable Title Up to 2% to Buyer's Agents! BidNowNorthCarolina.com OPEN HOUSE: f Sat & Sun, May 17 & 18 1:00-3:00 pm HUDSON& MARSHALL Honesty. Integrity. 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Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advert­ ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination ca HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing im paired is 1-800-927-9275. MY COMPUTER WORKS: MULTIMEDIA SALES The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both print and online products to local businesses. Will handle an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. Must have prior sales experience, excellent computer skills, internet savvy, dependable vehicle, clean driving record, valid driver's license and auto insurance. 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By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com what would be "normal interaction" between a couple of close friends or family members, has become like "walking to the front of the class­ room" to ask "How do you like my dress? How do you like my hair? My thought is as long as you don't take it too seriously, it's just an expression." Soon-to-be high school grad Rachel Zelnick says she's always mindful of the selfies she and her friends post to social media. "I don't think a lot of people are aware of what other people can find" on the Internet," Zelnick said. "A lot of youth think it's not going to affect them. I'm conscience of what I post." Zelnick also said part of the "fun" of posting selfies is the fact that it's not planned. "A group of friends get together to hang out and some­ one says 'hey, let's take a selfie.'" "I enjoy taking selfies when I'm doing some­ thing fun and looking, feeling my best," Shelby Cochrane, an Ashe County resident and stu­ dent at Appalachian State University, said. "I take selfies in a variety of loca­ tions, particularly when I'm traveling, going to a concert or at a sport­ ing event. For me, selfies are a way to share with friends and family what I'm doing and at the same time, keep memories for myself." Rick Cartwright, presi­ dent of newmediadayton. com, in Dayton, Ohio cautions young people to "be smart" with their postings. While most pop-culture trends are linked to a spe­ cific age-group, posting selfies — photos you take of yourself — has become a multigenerational com­ munications instrument. Selfies are photos taken at arm's length or in a mirror, with a cam­ era phone or digital cam­ era and quickly posted to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, or Instagram. Selfies can show that you are out there celebrat­ ing life. The Pyramids and the Great Wall of China can form the back­ drop. Or you can post 45 different views of your new hairstyle. Selfie postings aren't limited to teens and young adults. A Google search reveals selfies from popular musicians Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus to Pope Francis, shown grinning ear to ear with Palm Sunday wor­ shippers at the Vatican, to Pres. Barack Obama tak­ ing a selfie with Bill Nye the Science Guy. And of course there's the tweet by Ellen DeGeneres pic­ tured with several celeb­ rities earlier this spring - the Oscar selfie that was re-tweeted three mil­ lion times. There's even an online calculator that will rate the popularity of your selfie. Check out http:// popularity.csail.mit.edu/ "I know a lot of peo­ ple are really taking it seriously," said Dr. Paul Heintz, an industrial organizational psycholo­ gist and psychology/ human sexuality profes­ sor at Edison College in southwestern Ohio. "This is a different media, a technique in order for teenagers especially, to Man Bulluck can be reached at (,336) create their self-image." Heintz also says that 846-7164 or on Twitter @alb'ulluck. «J|L^ .. -A M A . 2**1 'liHL 1if Shelby Cochrane, a 19-year-old Ashe County resident, posesror a selfie. . $ubfli|tl£d,l>hotpl I ?pst HURRY IN FOR INCREDIBLE INTRODUCTORY OFFERS! QUALITY HEARING CARE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! SHOP LOCAL - SAVE YOUR GAS! BEST BEDS REINVENTED Beltone Hearing Care Centers Members of the Bedsaul family have been helping this community hear better for over 50 years. Do you hear but not understand? Does everyone mumble? 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The festival will take place Friday afternoon, May 23, and all day Saturday, May 24, and will include games for kids and young adults, craft vendors, a silent auc­ tion, live music and plenty of food and drink. CMN is a nonprofit that raises funds for children's hospitals, Children's Miracle Network' medical research and community awareness of children's health issues. "We are two weeks into our six week span where we raise money for Children's Miracle Network," Assistant Manager Georgia Kahler said. All of the money raised during the six weeks will go directly to the Levine Children's Hospital. "We've gotten together with a lot of the local businesses, asking for donations for the spring festi­ val," Kahler said. The festival gets underway Friday afternoon when Fifth Third Bank will be sponsoring an Ident-a-Kid event, where children can be fingerprinted and get an ID. card to carry in the event they are separated from their parents or guardians. On Saturday, there will be a duck pond, ring toss, lollipop tree, face-painting and basketball for the kids. Store associates will hold a yard sale and sell homemade crafts, with a percentage of what they make going to CMN. Over 30 themed gift baskets will be auctioned off as well, many with gift certificates to local busi­ ness establishments. There will also be a cornhole tournament. The winning team gets a brand new cornhole set. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks, cotton candy, funnel cake and popcorn will all be for sale too. The West Jefferson Police Department will be conducting safety inspections on bicycle hel­ mets and children's car seats. Three bands will be performing Saturday afternoon. All told, Kahler said she hopes to raise $30,000 this year. "We've raised about $8,700 so far," Kahler said. Last year, a little over $20,000 was raised that went to the pur­ chase of an ambulance. Kahler knows firsthand the amazing services Children's Miracle Network provides. "I had twin granddaughters bom 10 weeks early," Kahler said. Her granddaughters weighed three pounds at birth and spent 10 weeks in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a children's hospital. "If you ever experience what CMN does after something like that, you really support it," Kahler said. "We are really determined to raise this money," Kahler said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 23 - 31 The May Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find, a book that matches some­ thing on the board. Enter "mystery findings" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31. May 23 - June 24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience con­ cerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improv­ ing balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of fall­ ing concerns. These ses­ sions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more information or to register, call 336-2464347. May 24 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Yard Sale. Midway Baptist Church is holding a yard sale. This will be an indoor sale and all proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Drop by and explore the treasures. They will have baked good, breakfast and lunch will be for sale as well. Midway is on Mount Jefferson Road, across from Walmart. Rev Steve LeaShomb invites you to Midway Baptist Church. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Olde Towne Market in Jefferson. Bring the fam­ $ Vc <g "Whvj >Kj ily and spend the day at the Museum of Ashe county. There will be live local music including the Watauga Community Band, food, lots of kids activities, and vendors. 9:30 a.m. Wizard Run - Poker Run sponsored by the Mountain Dawgs Motorcycle Club. This year the ride will leave from Derick Osborne's Barber Shop across from Village Inn Pizza. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the ride will leave at 11 a.m. The cost to register is $20 and includes the ride, a meal after the ride and great fellowship. The ride is for motorcycles of any kind and hot rods of any kind. Call 336-977-0740, 828406-1633 or check us out on Facebook. t ki m\j wvj ok y \ > \ I can be a doctor, a lawyer, an auto dealership owner, a banker, a funeral home director.... all in one day. And I love it. Working in advertising and marketing, I get to work with many different people. I put my 'thinking cap' on and I can be a part of my client's business. I love to create a marketing plan both in print and online that works for them to bring customers to their door. I love my job in advertising because no two days are the same; no two advertisers are the same; and no two projects are the same. Being in marketing is definitely not a 9 to 5 job and keeps you on your toes. It has given me the opportunity to work like I own my own business and be successful. I also get to travel to our other newspapers and help them reach their goals. I love a challenge and money... that keeps me motivated. 1 am grateful for our leaders who keep me motivated and reward us for doing a great job. I'm also thankful for my co-workers, who are like family. Next month, I'll celebrate my 16th year in marketing and advertising and loving every minute of it." — Teresa Roark-Laws To begin your career In advertising or advertising sales management either locally or at locations In eleven other states, please contact Greg Sweet at gsweet@clvltasmedla.com HeaLTHY LivinG FOR Civitas MEDIA serving you your world a LiFeTime Mi»si»•' I by Adit.' Health AIIMIIO*, Appalachian Di;.in< i I le.illh ' H.'paiUnorit, A'-he Memorial I lospital A'.hi* County I arm Bureau .uv l Healthy Living for a Lifetime1 Brought to You by the North Carolina Farm Bureau Receive FREE Health Screenings! Date: Wednesday, May 28 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Walmart 1489 Mount Jefferson Road West Jefferson, NC 28694 Screenings offered: Cholesterol, Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, and Lung Function* Receive educational materials, promotional items, refreshments and more! For more information, call 919-706-4159 or contact the Ashe County Farm Bureau at 336-246-8828. Thanks to our partners: I1' i IBUJ aii,' f/MAUn* Manorial HmplUl " A, Stz TrTfUfl ftlHUff • Eligibility determined by med-cal staff at screening event, No appointment necessary. Screening recommended for adults age IB. 8 hours failing recommended, not required. ) �PAGE 12 FR I DAY, MAY 23,2014 JEFFERSON POST Civitas Media Elliott's balancing act Sprint Cup results Sprint All-Star Saturday at Concord, N.C. 1. (11) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 90 laps, 120.3 rating, 0 points, $1,035,734. 2. (3) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet. 90, 123.9, 0, $240,716. 3. (8) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 90, 88.3, 0, $140,716. 4. (6) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 90. 92.4, 0, $110,686. 5. (1) Carl Edwards, Ford, 90, 99.1, 0, $105,686. 6. (5) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 90, 85.1,0, $99,686. 7. (9) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 90, 67.8, 0, $93,536. 8. (16) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 90, 71.6, 0, $92,536. 9. (22) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 90, 54.1, 0, $91,536. 10. (13) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 90, 73.3, 0, $90,536. 11. (18) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 90, 57.8, 0, $89,511. 12. (15) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 90,41,0, $88,511. 13. (20) David Ragan, Ford, 90, 36.4, 0, $87,511. 14. (7) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 90, 95.3, 0, $87,011. 15. (19) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 90, 32.4, 0, $86,411. 16. (21) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, accident, 77, 44, 0, $86,136. 17. (4) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, accident, 60, 87.1,0, $86,011. 18. (12) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 60, 37.6, 0, $85,911. 19. (14) Greg Biffle, Ford, acci­ dent, 60, 36.4, 0, $85,811. 20. (17) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, accident, 30, 41.5, 0, $85,711. 21. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, acci­ dent, 25, 90.6, 0, $84,973. 22. (10) Joey Logano, Ford, acci­ dent, 25, 50.7, 0, $78,181. 18-year-old fits race, graduation into one weekend By Jeremiah Davis MCT NEWTON, Iowa — It's pretty easy to forget how old Chase Elliott is. He walks, talks and races like a man who's been around the block. Like a man who isn't stressed out, worried or the least bit nervous. But then you remember the Dawsonville, Ga. native is just 18 years old, and was still a senior in high school this year. He's impressed everyone he's come across in his short time in the NASCAR Nationwide series garage. "I want somebody to understand and tell me how an 18 year-old is as mature as this kid is," said NASCAR Nationwide Series Director Wayne Auton. "He has just been a pleasure to work with. And I keep telling every­ body, the thing I am most amazed by and have a lot of respect for is how the kid is outside the car." Elliott made a big step toward the adulthood he already embodies last weekend at his graduation. He left Iowa Speedway Saturday morning, flew back to Georgia and walked in the King's Ridge Christian School graduation cer­ emony in Alpharetta, Ga. Then he flew back to Newton for qualifying later Saturday and the Get to Know Newton 250 on Sunday. "It hasn't been too terribly bacl," Elliott said of juggling high school and racing. "In a way, it's been a good bal­ ance for me to go home and be able to go to school and still have that high school experience." Being raised by 1988 NASCAR Cup champion Bill Elliott, the two-time Nationwide Series race-winner has been exposed to media and the spot­ light from the beginning. Dealing with fame can be hard if you didn't grow up around it, or came from humble beginnings. But being humble has never been a challenge for the softspoken high school graduate. His high school experience - aside from being gone a lot - was as close to typical as it gets. Elliott got a now SOUND OFF "He definitely got some blood from his dad. His dad says he's three times bet­ ter than he ever thought about being," —Wayne Auton, Nationwide Series director Sprint Cup standings y of success on the Nationwide Series circuit and Is excited to focus on racing more now that he'i finished with high school. famous tardy slip the morning after the 2014 Daytona 500, writing as his excuse, "Was watching the race, thought for sure we would have the day off... #junior." Elliott laughed, too, when asked if attention among classmates was raised after back-to-back wins, saying he was still just Chase, their classmate. "It's not changed, really. I've been racing ever since I've been going there," Elliott said. "It's what I've always loved to do, and my buddies have always been supportive of that." Between how he was raised and what he's been exposed to already, it's clear Elliott knows who he is. And that's not something many teenagers - or grown adults, for that matter - can say. "His high school graduation is Saturday, and. he's more worried about whether or not he's going to get to walk for his graduation than where he's going to win his next race," Auton said before the race. "And to me, that's a kid that's grounded like a kid should be." Not only is Elliott grounded, but he's found a life balance that has worked out Better Homes Furniture Co. FAfH Sfifta lklNjetfldiciiiiifttrtiltMiflgi U-Ztybcfcri Nik tor! t i v r~r 1 After 11 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 394. 2. Matt Kenseth, 379. 3. Kyle Busch, 373. 4. DMfe Earnhardt Jr., 368. 5. Carl Edwards, 367. 6. Joey Logano, 346. 7. Jimmie Johnson, 340. 8. Ryan Newman, 332. 9. Greg Biffle, 328. 10. Brian Vickers, 327. 11. Brad Keselowski, 326. 12. Denny Hamlin, 318. 13. Kyle Larson, 318. 14. Austin Dillon, 306. 15. Kevin Harvick, 302. 16. Kasey Kahne, 294. 17. A J Allmendinger, 293. 18. Paul Menard, 292. 19. Marcos Ambrose, 288. 20. Clint Bowyer, 282. Rie QuK^ Fsrnitere hcMNig so far. With the demand on NASCAR drivers nowadays, that's just one more impressive thing about him. One of the biggest reliefs for Elliott, he said, will be to fully focus on racing once he receives his diploma and improve upon what he's already done. If that happens, given his last three races were two wins and a second-place finish, it .spells bad news for the rest of the garage. "I think it's going to be good to get out of school and hopefully put some more effort into racing and just try to improve," Elliott said. "Hopefully that will be a step in the right direction for us once I get out." Despite all the superlatives and heaps of praise, Elliott and everyone around him know not to put the prover­ bial cart ahead of the horse. There's a long road between race winner and champion, and he knows as well as any­ one the kind of focus that takes. 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Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 41 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 10 Vol. 89, Issue 48 FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 81.00 EPA wants a waterline from Jefferson to Ore Knob Water unsafe for at least 13 homes near mine By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The Environmental Protection Agency wants to construct a waterline extension from Jefferson to Laurel Springs to pro­ vide safe drinking water to residents whose water is contaminated by toxins seeping up from the Ore Knob Mine shaft. Representatives from the EPA and the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) were on hand to address the Jefferson Board of Aldermen's regular meet­ ing on Tuesday, May 27 concerning the potential waterline. "We have a lot of con­ taminated wells that the flooded mine con­ taminated," Loften Carr, Remedial Project Manager with the EPA, said. "There are 13 homes out there who have con­ taminated wells." The EPA was first mobilized to the mine, which closed in 1962, in 2007, to inspect and stabilize the tailings dam and sediment pond. The dam eventually failed, collapsing and sending dangerous concentrations of heavy metals into the wells of residents who lived near the mine. "They have really bad water right next to the mine," Carr said. "We want to extend a waterline out there to the peo­ ple who have the prob­ lem." The proposed waterline, which is in its plan­ ning stages, would extend approximately nine miles and the estimated con­ struction cost could run anywhere from $10-$12 million, but the EPA would foot the entire bill. "This is all what EPA is going to pay for," Carr said. "There would be no responsibility to the town of Jefferson." Carr said the EPA has looked into several lowcost options, such as installing in-home treat­ ment systems and devel­ oping and building a com­ munity water system. In-home treatment sys­ tems include using bot­ tled water or water purifi­ cation devices. Residents are already using such methods, but they're not a good long-term solution for a community facing such a challenge. "They're pumping the contaminated water into their house, from what the mine has contami­ nated underground and then they're cleaning it with those systems in See Waterline I 11 Community Read events kick ofl'MaySl By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Community Read for Hugh Howey's "Wool" will be kicking off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31 with an entire day of events at West Jefferson Park. "We encour­ age every­ one in the community to come out and partici­ pate in . this great event," said Kim Gr indrod, adult 'Servic­ es librarian for the Ashe Alan Bulluck / Jefferson Post Tim Church (far left), water resources director for Jefferson, discusses accepting leachate from the county landfill at Jefferson's water treatment facility with members of the board of aldermen. County Public Library. "It's the first time that the Community Read has been held in the month of June and we really hope people will come by, pick up a book and participate in as Jefferson water treatment facility open to garbage water many events as they can attend." At 10:30 a.m., festivities will kick o f f for children while reading "The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies," and follow­ ing that, children and adults will be able to make Medieval masks. "We will be announcivng and launch­ ing the official party for the Community Read at this event," Grindrod said. Beginning at noon, the library will be providing snacks before capping off the days activities with "Shakespeare in the Park." The Ashe County Home See Read | 11 Quality control at county landfill spurs board to reverse original decision By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Jefferson's water treatment facility will start accepting garbage contami­ nated water, also known as leachate, from the Ashe County sanitary landfill, on a limited, trial basis. The Board of Aldermen unanimous­ ly approved a tentative plan to accept leachate from the landfill at their regu­ lar meeting, Tuesday, May 27. Leachate is water that includes dis­ solved contaminants that slips through trash and pools at the bottom of land­ fills. It is considered a groundwater contaminate by the Environmental Protection Agency. "I think it's worthwhile to us as a town to explore this, not just as a way to assist the county and reduce some of their costs, but to generate some revenue of our own at the same time," Tim Church, director of water resourc­ es for the town of Jefferson, said. "I've reached a point where I feel comfort­ able that we could probably accept a moderate amount on a trial basis." The town of Jefferson originally refused to accept leachate from the county's landfill because of the strong levels of the substance that were being produced. "When we initially tried that, this was a new process," Church said. "The cells at the landfill had just been con­ would be pretty much in line with what structed and there hadn't been time for we charge for septic, which is seven adequate filtration and we were getting cents per gallon," Church said. "I really some fairly potent material. It was just don't see it at this time increasing our something we felt jeopardized the abil­ treatment costs any, other than the ity of our plant to remain compliant." pumping of it." Leachate from the landfill is current­ The county would be responsible for ly transported outside of the county monitoring the material that's trans­ on a 3,000 gallon tanker truck at $200 ported to the water treatment plant. per load. "This is something that would prob­ "They're (landfill) currently truck­ ing their leachate to Wilkesboro and ably need to be monitored on a quar­ it's a great expense to them, not only terly basis," Church said. the disposal costs but the transpor­ Both the landfill and water treatment tation costs as well," Church said. plant are running in good condition at "They're basically asking if we might the moment, according to Church, reconsider our earlier decisions not to which is one of the main reasons he accept leachate." believes the time is now to give the Church said that he and Scott Hurley, environmental services direc­ plan the go ahead. "Plants are running really good tor for Ashe County, have been doing research on the quality of leachate now," Church said. "We certainly don't being produced at the landfill and talk­ want to jeopardize that in any way." ing with some of the people who are After a brief discussion, the board treating the stuff. vote to allow Church to work on a deal "Since that time with the added cells with the county on bringing leachate and some of the construction they've to the water treatment facility. done there, I think the quality of the "If it doesn't hurt the town's quality leachate has improved quite a bit," of water or jeopardize our compliance, Church said. Board member Mike Herman then we'll continue it," board member inquired as to how much revenue the Mark Johnston, who made the motion new policy could possibly generate for to approve, said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter Jefferson. "I'm looking right now at a rate that @albulluck. mvtt - j ~ '•mr A, " " I m L-srT r ... " RealtnrW-amUted (tale* in lad men month* IllMll wi'^ll til renewed listings, with an average of 464 added to market. This year 498 new or re-listed prop­ erties were added in April, the most within any month in at least the past u SI Ira** L M « « U JM-ix Western North Carolina unemployment rates April 2014 Ashe unemployment drops 1.3 percent between March and April By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com eight years. As of May 11, 2,857 properties were available in the High Country MLS, which tracks Realtor listings in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. The READReport, which records all real estate transactions in the High Country, also reported a decline in April. There were 204 listings sold for $36.12 million during the month, a 19 percent decline from the 251 listings worth $44.65 million sold one year prior, in April 2013. "We seem to be following the National Association of Realtors housing trend which shows that sales are down and See Sales | M - M l Local real estate sales decline as summer buying season begins Interest in the local real estate market cooled last month, with Realtor-assisted sales hitting a 15 month low. Meanwhile, inventory surged. Realtors sold 77 homes worth $18.41 million in April, the fewest transactions recorded in a month since 64 homes sold in January 2013, according to the High Country Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The median price was $200,000, an eight-month high. In recent years April has marked the beginning of the busy real estate season in the High Country, as least with regard to listings. Since 2010, it has been the busiest month of the year for new or *• 11 Ashe County had a decrease of 1.3 percent in its unemployment rate between March and April, according to data provided by the N.C. Department of Commerce. "Unemployment rates (not sea­ sonally adjusted) decreased in 99 of North Carolina's counties in April and increased in one," according to the release. The number of people in Ashe County's labor force also increased in that time period from 11,191 in March to 11,344 in April. The unemployment rate for the coun­ ty between April 2013 and April 2014 decreased 2.9 percent. According to the data released by the DOC, Ashe has 835 in the labor force that are unem­ ployed, down from 973 in March. In the High Country region, Ashe County continues to have the highest rate. Avery County has an unemploy­ ment rate of 7.3 percent and Mitchell County has a 7.2 percent rate. Watauga County had the lowest rate in the region with 5.6 percent See Jobs | 11 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 JEFFERSON POST Backstreet Summer Concert Park series kicks off Friday Looking for a nice evening's entertainment this weekend? Enjoy a free concert spon­ sored by the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at the Backstreet Park in West Jefferson. Local favorites Wayne Henderson and Helen White will provide the musical kick off for the Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series. Wayne Henderson's topnotch finger-picking is a source of great pleasure and pride to his friends, fam­ ily and neighbors in Grayson .County, Virginia. His guitar playing has also been enjoyed at Carnegie Hall, in three national tours of Masters of the Steel-String Guitar and in seven nations in Asia. Henderson's repertoire includes Appalachian fiddle tunes, Carter Family melodies and a few swing and rockabilly standards. He has won more awards at the Galax Fiddlers Convention than any other competitor in its 77-year his­ tory. In addition to his reputation as a guitarist, Henderson is a luthier of great renown. He is a recipient of a 1995 National Heritage Award presented by the National Endowment for the Arts. He produces about 20 instruments a year, mostly guitars; he is almost as wellknown for the mandolins he has made. A singer, fiddler, guitarist and tunesmith, Helen White has toured extensively with Henderson in the United States and Europe. Her compositions include works for theater and video projects as well as a Booklist honored recording of original songs for children. White is the founder and served as regional director of the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program from program inception in February of 2000 to June of 2013. This renowned program serves stu­ dents in 25 mountain counties in Virginia, North and South Carolina introducing them to their musical heritage through small group instruction in the instruments and music com­ mon to the region. Both Henderson and White are frequent instructors at major traditional music camps across the country. • The Henderson/White concert is sponsored by the Chamber, a member of the West Jefferson Community THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON DESIRES TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED PRIVATE ENGINEERING FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES (CEI) FOR A CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The Town of West Jefferson desires to engage a Private Engineering Firm (PEF) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for water and sewer line replacement along portions of Burkett Ave. and Graybeal Ave. The scope of work includes the replacement of approximately 1470 If of water line along portions of Burkett Ave. and Graybeal Ave and 415lf of sewer line replacement along the same portion of Burkett Ave. The project will also include new fire hydrants, manholes, and pavement replacement. A Request for Letter of Interest detailing the information required by the Town is available on the Town's website www.townofwj.com or by calling (336) 246-3551. Private engineering firms are invited to have letters of interest for the furnishing of Engineering Services to the Town by 2:00pm on June 6,2014. Letter of interest received after this deadline will not be considered. The mailing address is: Town of West Jefferson PO Box 490 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Or Deliver to: Town of West Jefferson 1 S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC 28694 I* Any questions concerning the advertisement should be directed to Brantley Price or by telephone (336) 246-3551. LOOKING FOR A DEAL| A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Wayne Henderson and Helen White will perform together at the first Backstreet Summer Concert Park of the year Friday, May 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. Partnership (WJCP). WJCP is committed to pro­ tecting our resources and to preserving and enriching the spirit, cultural, community and family life of our town. Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held May 22, with the Honorable Fitz Mercer presiding. These decisions were handed down by the court: Tommy Allen Combs: (M) resisting public officer (P) no contest (J) guilty. 60 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, CC. Jose Luis Diaz: (M) sell fortified wine/liquor/mixed beverage to person under 21 (P) no contest. (J) PJC. CC. Melissa J. Greene: (T) operate vehicle Joe Kenneth Neaves: (M) intoxicated with no insurance (I) failure to wear and disruptive (P) guilty (J) guilty. seatbelt — cons. (P) no contest (J) 20 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 guilty. 15 days suspended sentence. 12 months supervised probation. Attend months supervised probation, CC. (T) three A.A. meetings per week. CC. DWLR (P) no contest (J) PJC. CC. Cindy Matkins Price: (M) school Shelley V. Hicks: (T) no operators attendance law violation (J) guilty. licence (P) no contest (J) PJC. CC. 39 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 Curtis E. Leyshon: (M) second degree months supervised probation. Comply trespass (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 15 days with all school attendance laws. ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months Wesley Paul Woodard: (F) larceny by unsupervised probation, $100 plus CC. employee — 2 counts. (P) guilty (J) Carolyn A. McGlamery: (M) school guilty. 30 days ACJ suspended sentence, attendance law violation (P) guilty (J) 18 months supervised probation. Enroll guilty. 30 days ACJ suspended sentence, and get GED, pay $600 restitution to 12 months supervised probation. CC. WalMart. CC. (F) larceny by employee Anthony Tony Mullis: (M) school (P) guilty (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ sus­ attendance law violation — 2 counts. pended sentence, 18 months supervised (P) guilty (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ sus­ probation, CC. pended sentence, 12 months supervised Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) mis­ probation. CC.(M) school attendance demeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) law violation'1-- 2 counts. (P) guilty. (J) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: guilty, same conditions. prayer for judgment continued; 90-96: Stacy R. Mullis: (M) school atten­ 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: dance law violation — 2 counts. (P) Misdemeanant Confinement Program; guilty (J) guilty. 30 days ACJ suspended ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. sentence, 12 months supervised proba­ Department of Corrections; DAC: tion. CC. (M) school attendance law Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: violation —2 counts. (P) guilty (J) confinement in response to violation; guilty,30 days suspended sentence, 12 CWS: community work service; CC: pay months supervised probation. court costs; cons.: charges consolidated Area Births Shepherd Jennifer and Danny Shepherd of Laurel Springs, announce the birth of their daughter, Jayden Elizabeth Shepherd, born May 16, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and four ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Doug Miller and the late Elizabeth Miller Shatley, and the late Imogene and J.D. Shepherd. Sibling is Madison Shepherd. Hamm Andrea Shae and Dakota Jack Hamm, of Crumpler, announce the birth of their daughter, Haylee Mae Hamm, born May, 17, 2014 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, and 7.9 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Shirley and Gary Hall, David Hamm and Laura Van Ordan. Great grand­ mother Lucy Dollar. Siblings are Addylee and Carson Hamm. Howell Kristal Vanhoy and B. J. Howell, of Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, William Dakota Howell, born May 21, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces, and was 20.2 inches long. Grandparents are Thomas and Glenda Vanhoy, and Vickie Howell. Sibling is Waylon Buckner. Harmon Kaya Hutchinson and David Hamm of Fleetwood, announce the birth of their daughter, Arya Lynn Harmon, born May 21, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed six pounds and 15.2 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Tony and Penny Hutchinson, Gary Harmon and Sherry Harmon. Sibling is Natannjah Ruppard. Third Shift Book Printing Position Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 This job involves operating computerized book printing and binding equipment. Some heavy lifting. You must be a stickler for accuracy and detail. Mechanical skills a must. Computer skills important. On the job training for the equipment and soft­ ware will involve several weeks of instruction (daytime hours). Testing is required. McFarland benefits include generous personal time off (in­ cludes vacations, sick days and holidays) based on years of ser­ vice, a superior retirement plan, an insurance package that includes medical and dental as well as short and long term dis­ ability along with long term care and maternity/paternity leaves and other benefits. There is an annual review for raises and bonuses. McFarland is a major international scholarly book publisher founded in Jefferson in 1979 doing about 400 new titles a year with more than 50 employees. Apply by June 14,2014, at Division of Workforce Solutions (JobLink) only �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 PAGE 3 OBITUARIES MR. JASON CHARLES MILLER Mr. Jason Charles nephews, Jake Miller, Miller of Jefferson passed Brandon Miller, Colby away Tuesday morning, Taylor and Colton Miller; May 27, 2014, at his a great niece, Addy home. He was 42. Miller; and a great neph­ Mr. Miller was born in ew, Jorden Miller. Ashe County on Saturday, Funeral services Sept. 18, 1971, to the late were held at 2 p.m. on Jake Miller and Vivian Thursday, May 29, 2014, DeBose Miller. at Calvary Freewill He worked in Baptist Church maintenance at with Rev. Sonny Appalachian State Thomas, Rev. University. He Derick Hodges ACJCPC Vice Chairman Ed Hurst, Area Consultant Linda Graney and JCPC Administrative Assistant Lynette Hoibrook talk d^ to^Ts was a member of and Rev. Russell Calvary Freewill Sheets officiating. Baptist Church. Burial followed in He enjoyed the the church cem­ outdoors: hunting etery. and fishing. He was a lov­ The family received ing son, husband, father friends from noon-2 p.m. and friend, and will be on Thursday, two hours missed by all. prior to the funeral ser­ He is survived by his vice. wife, Elizabeth (Beth) In lieu of flowers memo­ Miller; a son, Garrett rials may be made to the Miller of Jefferson; a Children's Education daughter, Monica Miller Fund, c/o Boone Family of Jefferson; his mother, Funeral Home, P.O. Box issued in 2014, Wil Petty ously closed them down." detail about how this will Vivian DeBose Miller of 786, West Jefferson, NC jpetty@civitasmedia.com The document was a Ashe and other counties be carried out. Everything Jefferson; a brother, Jeff 28694. Juvenile Justice Facilities within the 23rd Judicial has yet to be fleshed out." Miller and wife, Beth of You may give the family In its final meeting of Strategic Plan issued in District (Ashe, Alleghany, In addition, Graney Jefferson; a sister, Carol your condolences at our the 2014-15 fiscal year, April 2014. Wilkes and Yadkin coun­ talked about changes Miller of Jefferson; his website www.boonefunerthe Ashe County Juvenile "It really turned into a ties), use a short-term in personnel within her father and mother-in- alhome.com. Crime Prevention Council larger strategic plan than residential program locat­ Boone Family Funeral department. As of May 1, law' L1°yd and Geraldine were updated on the stra­ just facilities," Graney ed in Boomer, i,n Wilkes William Lassiter has been MlIler of Millers Creek Home of West Jefferson is tegic plan for juvenile jus­ said. "It encompassed County. The program is two nieces, Payton Miller in charge of these arrange­ tice facilities. juvenile justice as a one of three in the state, named deputy commis­ and Morgan Miller; four ments. sioner of Juvenile Justice "We have had some whole." • with the other two being changes in juvenile justice Graney said the plans located in Montgomery in the Division of Adult PATSY ANN WOODIE MAY Correction and Juvenile over the last few months," the department are bring­ and Vance counties. Patsy Ann Woodie May in-law, Wilma Carpenter Justice. said Linda Graney, area ing to the state will still Also, the plan will call of Todd died Sunday, May May of Jefferson; brother "What this announce­ consultant at the North require some legislation. for an expansion of beds 25,2014, at her residence. in-law, Steven May and Carolina Department According to hand­ in other facilities, includ­ ment tells you is they She was 54. wife Tammy of Jefferson; of Adult of Juvenile Justice and outs given by Graney, ing 16 new beds statewide (Division Mrs. May was born on and several nieces and Delinquency Prevention. the Division of Adult and five new transitional Correction and Juvenile Oct. 28, 1959, to the late nephews. "At one point we had Correction and Juvenile homes, which will add 40 Justice) have made a Bryce and Hilda Houck Funeral services decision, and I person­ Woodie. our own department, the Justice plans to close two beds. were held at 2 p.m. on Department of Juvenile youth centers and reopen Including her parents, Thursday, May 29, 2014, Graney said the depart­ ally believe it is a wise Justice." two others. All facilities ment wanted input from one, to combine all of the Mrs. May was pre­ at Bristol Baptist About two years involved are in counties the individual JCPCs pieces of juvenile justice ceded in death by Church by Rev. ago, the Department of in eastern North Carolina about where those beds back together as a sec­ her father in-law, Billy Joe Blevins. Juvenile Justice combined and have no bearing on and homes should be tion under the Division Billy Joe May. Burial followed with the Department of Ashe County. Mrs. May worked placed. The data propos­ of Adult Correction and in the Wallace Adult Corrections, all "You remember over the ing these changes was Juvenile Justice." in Customer Cemetery. The working under the N.C. last couple of years, the because of the recidivism The Juvenile Crime Service Relations family will receive Department of Public legislature has closed our rate among youths in the Prevention Council decid­ at Yadkin Bank in friends from nooned not to hold meetings Jefferson. P^tsy Safety (DPS). 2 p.m. prior to the newer centers and they system. service. "Moving forward, we're had opened some of our "What we are asking in June or July. Due to a was a member of Baptist Flowers were hopefully going to be older facilities...well, this local communities is if lack of quorum, no fur­ Bristol where we want to be for plan calls for closing those they have thoughts around ther decisions were made Church. She enjoyed her accepted or memorials flowers, shopping and . may be made to: AWANA awhile, at least we hope old centers and reopen­ what would be helpful in by the Council. The next meeting of spending time with her Club at Bristol Baptist that," Graney said. ing the newer ones," she communities, to be able to Church, c/o Jennifer Graney then present­ said. "That is the,,piece • fiave that opportunity for the Ashe County JCPC family and friends. **" i r\T ?. *" -— Mrs. May is survived Walters, 2377 Nettie Knob < •-> *\<«4- " nm 4 "TilAfA C will be held at noon on ed the Juvenile Justice the legislature has to input,",she said. "There's by her husband: Phillip Road, West Jefferson, NC Strategic 'Plan tfiat was approve since tney previ- not a great amount of Tuesday, Aug. 26. May; one son, Zachary 28694 or to the Zachary May of the home; one May College Fund, c/o brother, Bryce Woodie Yadkin Bank in Jefferson. Words of comfort and Jr. and wife Debbie of Atlanta, Georgia; three remembrance may be sisters, Janice CuJp of viewed or sent to the fam­ Clover, South Carolina, ily through our website at Jessie Arnold and hus­ www.badgerfuneralhome. Terry Kimmer, band Larry of Lenoir, com. Jenifer Barker, Badger Funeral Home Connie Cockerham Ronnie Miller and Larry Clark sing the and husband Bill of was entrusted with Mrs. national anthem Jamestown; her mother May's arrangements. Chaises in juvenile justice focus of JCPC meeting v v, v Honoring those who served during the Ashe County Senior Center's Memorial Day luncheon held from 11:30 a.m. to 1230 p.m. on Friday, May 23. The event was held to honor all veterans and included a lunch, reciting the Pledge of Allegence and "Star-Spangled Banner" and show­ ing a video about the Veteran Health Administration hos­ pitals. Photo courtesy of Glenda Luther Navy Seaman Recruit Reinhart graduates Navy Seaman Recruit Logan Reinhart, son of Robert and Marion Taylor of West Jefferson, graduated from U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. Training included class­ room study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and ship­ board and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedica­ tion, teamwork and endur­ ance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor. 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Martin LETTER TO THE EDITOR Gerald Price should resign as commissioner Dear editor, After reading the last news item about Ashe County Commissioner Gerald Price's court case against the sheriff, I have the following points I would like to make: If it is his intention to bring bad publicity to Ashe County, he has suc­ ceeded. If it is his intention to continue costing the citi­ zens of Ashe more and more tax payer dollars, then, that too, is succeed­ ing. If he thinks he can con­ tinue serving as a com­ missioner while trying to win a court case against, basically the county, with­ out it being an absolute conflict of interest, then he is either uninformed or doesn't care. In either case, he needs to resign. If, as is reported, he feels that the laws do not to override a governor's veto. With his veto power diminished, the governor There's a secret nobody in has a hard time demand­ the Raleigh power establish­ ing a seat at the table or ment will confirm. insisting on being consulted It is this. Our Republican when major legislation is governor, Pat McCrory, under consideration. would not mind if there were With just a few more a few more Democrats in the Democrats (four more in General Assembly after this the senate and six more in fall's elections. the house), the veto-proof When you ask people majority would disappear close to the governor about and the governor would get this possibility, they are not a seat at the table. likely to give you a straight­ Or so the story goes. forward "yes" in response. However,' longtime But their flashing eyes and observers of North Carolina By Chris Fitzsimon quick grins tell you that they government remind us that NC Policy Watch think the governor would most of pur governors had A group, of state lawmakers led have more strength dealing to get along without the with the legislature if there veto until 1996 when we by Rep. Verla Insko and Sen. Ben were fewer Republicans. amended our constitution. Clark has come up with an idea As The Charlotte Until then, North Carolina that you would think House and Observer's Jim Morrill was the only state whose Senate leaders would consider wrote earlier this month, governor Lacked the veto immediately, no matter how short they want the summer legislative "Gov. Pat McCrory's first power. months on the job were Prior to 1996, governors session to be. It is a plan that would save trying. Legislators from without the veto had to find his own party drove major other ways to lead. And they lives, create jobs, and save the policy debates on abortion did, using their control of state money both in the long run rights and voter identifica­ the state bureaucracy, their and next year—when it would free tion in 2013, often leaving power to make appoint­ up $26 million that could help the new governor little more ments to high positions, with restoring cuts to classrooms than a spectator." to direct highway and con­ or giving state employees a wellIt is not the first time struction spending, to exer­ deserved raise. a North Carolina governor cise their budget authority, The plan would also provide and a legislature controlled to enforce state laws and health care coverage for more than by the same party have butt­ regulatipns, to grant permits 3,50,000 adults in North Carolina ed heads. "Just who does for activities; and through who are currently uninsured. he think he is?" I remem­ their use of their access to It is a simple idea. House and ber one powerful legislator the media and the "bully pul­ Senate bills filed the first two days exclaiming when a powerful pit" of the governor's office. of the legislative session would education governor stepped Prior governors, expand Medicaid in North Carolina over some imaginary bound­ like Sanford, Hodges, under the Affordable Care Act and ary line while trying to push Holshouser, Martin and help the economy, help local hos­ legislators to fund a new Hunt, did more. They court­ pitals, help the state budget, and educational program. ed legislators, inviting them most importantly help hundreds of Recent governors have to regular breakfast meals at thousands of people get the health had a weapon in their deal­ the governor's mansion and care they need and deserve. ings with the legislature, paying regular attention to There are reams of studies docu­ one that, arguably at least, them. menting the benefits, the jobs it McCrory does not have. It Speaking to a group of would create and the families it is the power to veto legisla­ reporters earlier this month, would help. tion. Just a few months ago, a tax former house speaker and But McCrory does have current senate minority preparation firm released a report the veto. Why suggest that leader Dan Blue emphasized showing that Medicaid expansion he does not? the importance of what would save employers money by The value of his veto he called the knowledge allowing them to avoid a tax pen­ power is limited because the of "inside baseball" as an alty for low-wage workers who are Republican legislative lead­ important part of the skill not currently eligible for Medicaid. ers have a veto-proof major­ set of our prior successful Leaders of this General Assembly ity in both houses. North governors. always claim to be looking out for Carolina's Constitution pro­ Ironically, the line of the best interests of employers. vides that the legislature can strong North Carolina gov­ A study from Harvard released at override a governor's veto ernors ended about the roughly the same time found that by action of three-fifths of same time the governor got expanding Medicaid could literally the members of both cham­ the veto power. bers. Maybe a few more To override a gover­ Democrats in the legislature nor's veto in the state sen­ next year would give our ate 30 votes are needed. governor a seat at the table. Republicans control 33 of But it will not, by itself, get By John Hood John Locke Foundation the 50 seats. him into the pantheon of In the house, 72 votes are North Carolina's most suc­ In a free society, the right to express needed. Today, Republicans cessful governors. one's political views without govern­ have 77 of the 120 seats. D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina With their current majori­ Bookwatch." which airs Sundays at mental restraint or reprisal ought to ties, the Republican legisla­ noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on be sacrosanct. Unfortunately, it isn't. Some politicians and activists seem tive leadership has the votes UNC-TV. to believe they have the right not just to express their views but also to limit the right of others to do the same. In today's political environment, these enemies of free speech reside primarily on the Left side of the ideo­ logical spectrum. While their position lacks intellectual rigor or consistency, it is frequently and loudly assert­ ed with an admittedly impressive Civitas Media, LLC amount of unmitigated gall. 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These officials, in STAFF WRITERS: 336-846-7164 Wil Petty turn, followed through on their long­ cclark@4ivitasmedla.coni 336-846-7164 time party platform to reform and lpetty@clvitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: reduce state taxes, alleviate the regu­ Teresa Roark Laws Nathan Ham John Sears latory burden on business, broaden 336-846 7164 336-846 7164 nham@civitasmedia.com parental choice and competition in tlaw@cctivasmcdia com isears#c tvitasmedia.com education, and enact other conserva­ Alan C Bulluck 336-846-7164 tive policies. CLASSIFIED ADS: abulluck@civitasmedla com Kay Hart Last year, a collection of left-wing 336-846-7164 groups began sponsoring weekly pro­ khart@civitasmedla.com tests at the Legislative Building in 203 W. 2nd St. Raleigh. The so-called Moral Monday Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 , movement grew to encompass thou­ sands of activists from across the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 state and beyond. It attracted tremen­ West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 dous media attention. It also resulted One on One Page 4 Friday, May 30, 2014 apply to him, then he is disqualified to serve on the board because his oath of office requires that he support the laws to the best of his ability and if he took the oath and truly feels that the laws do not apply, then he is guilty of fraud and should resign and be held accountable. If he cares about Ashe County and the citizens and is going to continue this court case, then he does need to remove him­ self from the board of commissioners. If he does not remove himself, then the board should refer the matter to the State Attorney General and the State Board of Elections for resolution because Ashe County deserves better. Sincerely, Lloyd Johnson A simple proposal to create jobs, save lives, help families save the lives of as many as 1,200 people in North Carolina thanks to preventive screenings and preven­ tive management. Leaders of this General Assembly also like to remind voters that they are strongly pro-life. Then there is the study by the Institute of Medicine that found Medicaid expansion would create 23,000 jobs in North Carolina over the next ten years. Leaders of the House and Senate have said for the last three years that job creation is their top prior­ ity. When the House and Senate passed legislation last year to deny Medicaid expansion, they gave three primary reasons. Medicaid in North Carolina was broken with huge cost overruns and it Wouldn't be responsible to expand it. The state couldn't afford it even though the federal govern­ ment would pick up 100 percent of the cost initially and 90 percent after that. And that it was part of the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare that would be repealed. Denying expansion became a way to express their extreme dislike of President Obama, rejecting everything that had to do with his signature achievement, expanding health care. But Medicaid was never actu­ ally broken in North Carolina—per capita spending on Medicaid has declined in the state by more than 11% since 2008—but there was some irresponsible budgeting that created shortfalls and overruns. This year's Medicaid shortfall is much less than expected and surely legislative leaders have faith in the governor of their own party to keep Medicaid budgeting in line. The state budget is also much more stable now, according to none otheT than Senate President Pro Tern Phil Berger, and well posi­ tioned to absorb the additional cost of the state program in a couple of years when the federal government will still be paying 90 percent of the bill for expansion. And that doesn't take into account the money that Medicaid expansion will save. And the Affordable Care Act is not going anywhere. Even many conservative Republicans in Washington now acknowledge that. More than 400,000 people in North Carolina have signed up for coverage during the initial enroll­ ment period. That far exceeded projections for enrollment in the state and is even more remarkable when you consider that lawmakers decided not to set up a state health care exchangd and rejected $74 million in federal grants to help citizens sign up for coverage. The Affordable Care Act is the law of the land and politicians can either continue to complain about it and refuse to allow the people they represent to benefit, or they can move forward and figure out how to make it work like the major­ ity of states have done, states with Democratic governors and states with Republican governors. It's hard to come up with an idea that would immediately help more people and families in North Carolina than expanding Medicaid. And it's hard to think of one pro­ posal that fits so perfectly with the agenda of the pro-business legisla­ tive leadership committed to creat­ ing jobs and saving lives. Maybe they could rename the bills the act to create the Carolina Comeback. That has a certain ring ta it. Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch. For information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. Who really opposes free speechV in several hundred arrests as many protestors ignored the standing rules of the General Assembly and attempt­ ed to disrupt the normal operation of North Carolina state government. But some of the arrests were ques­ tionable, involving either innocent bystanders, ambiguous regulations, or both. Just before the 2014 session convened, the Legislative Services Commission released a revised set of rules. Although Moral Monday activists and like-minded editorialists claim the revision was some kind of tyrannical imposition, the truth is quite different. The new rules make it clear that the Legislative Building is open to all to say anything they like to anyone they like — as long as their actions are consistent with the equal rights of others to do the same, and of elected officials to perform their duties. That means that lobbying lawmak­ ers is perfectly fine but shouting them down is not. It means that assembling to protest legislative action is per­ fectly fine — at the south entrance of the Legislative Building if your crowd will fit that space, or on the Halifax Mall at the north entrance if you expect more than 200 people — but that assembling to block access to legislative chambers or offices is not. A limitation of free speech? Baloney. Similar rules are in place at virtually every other deliberative body in the United States, including Congress. Neither U.S. House Speaker John Boehner nor U.S. Senate leader Harry Reid would dream of allowing protes­ tors to obstruct or shout down con­ gressional proceedings. Speaking of Reid, however, there is a very real threat to free speech. But it has nothing to do with reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on the use of government property for protests. The real threat comes from the abuse of governmental power to block the transmission of alternative ideas and punish those who transmit them. Reid, other Washington Democrats, and Jiberal activists here in North Carolina have long sought to limit First Amendment protections to cor­ porations they like, such as The New York Times and Harvard University, while denying First Amendment protections to corporations they dis­ like, such as Koch Industries or the Heritage Foundation. Some have even been honest enough to grant that their proposed restrictions on independent campaign expenditures would require a rewrite of the First Amendment itself. In light of the widely reported efforts of Reid's Democratic colleagues to sic the IRS on conservative groups they dislike, the only reasonable conclu­ sion here is that they believe freedom of speech belongs only to those who express the "proper" views, not to every individual or group of individu­ als who may wish to exercise it. Those who assert that liberals revere free speech more than conser­ vatives do are making a phony claim. I'll still defend their right to make it. Hood is president ot the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www.johnlocke.org. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 PAGE 5 Public art is part of the fabric of Ashe County life What color is your house, your living population is color blind (sorry men, but room rug, your car? Color is a huge area that is mostly you) then what percentage to define and I have written about of the population is "partially" color it many times before, both in physi­ blind, one may wonder? cal and metaphysical context. And to further complicate the Recently, I came across an article matter, what if one eye saw color that I found very interesting and differently than the other eye? wanted to share it with you. What if one eye sees a warm hue If there are five artists paint­ in a color and the other eye sees a ing the same outdoor scene there cool hue in the same color? Then are going to be five renditions of let's add the mixture of light. What color depicting each painting. Why Raney does sunlight do to a color in com­ would one green not be the same Rogers parison to what shadow does to a for one artist as it is for the other? Special to the color? Whew...this is getting pretty Green is a really good example Post complicated. Okay, so what hap­ here because it is one of the hardpens when one color is juxtaposed est colors to emulate. If one tenth of the against a complimentary color or even a COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 30-31 The May Mystery Mission Challenge at the Ashe County Public Library. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a book that matches something on the board. Enter "mystery find­ ings" into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31. May 30 - June 24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about fall­ ing and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance isan award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activ­ ity levels. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone con­ cerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion or to register, call 336-2464347 May 30 4 - 8 pjn. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 dona­ tion will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensville and pass Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" signs. Call 336-385-1314. 5:30 p.m. Backstreet Park concert series begins with Wayne Henderson and Helen White. This event is free and open to the public. So come to the Backstreet Park, bring — a chair or blanket and enjoy the music. 8:30 pan. Night Hike. Meet at the New River State Park's 221 Access Visitor Center for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while on an approxi­ mately 1.5 mile hike that will take place on easy to moderate trails. Come join the fun but don't foiget your sturdy shoes and flashlight. May 31 9:30 a.m. Coggins and Rabies Clinic for Horses will be held at Creston Superette located at 12295 N.C. 88 W, Creston. The vet on site will be Nash Williams of the Twin Oaks Vet Clinic, Sparta. The cost for coggins is $20 each, Rabies $12 each, West Nile $31 each and Flu vaccine $24 each. If possible, please bring old coggins. For more information, reserve vaccines, or to confirm your attendance and number of horses you will be bring­ ing, please call Jackie Royall 336-977-3748, Jamie Osbom 336-620-6526, Smiley Weaver 336877-6346 or Kyra Osborne 336-385-9837. Do not call the store regarding this event. 10:30 a.m. Ashe County Public Library will launch the June 2014 Community Read. Come out and enjoy activities in the park, behind the library, with a fairy-themed story time. Feel free to come in fairy costume and create crowns or masks at noon. Treats will be served and a family friendlyi,version of, the, classic Shakespeare play, A Midsummer's Night Dream begins at 2 p.m. At noon, some forest(y) treats will be served for lunch. Copies of this year's community read, Wool by Hugh Howey, will be available on a first come first serve basis. This is a free event. 1 p.m. CSI - Critter Scene Investigation. Meet at the New River State Park's Visitor Center for a fun adventure, exploring the critter scenes of the outdoors. The program will start at the Visitor Center and will proceed on a hike color that is at the complete opposite end of the color spectrum? Do you give? Do you care? Have you decided against being an artist after all, not that I am trying to weed any of you out. So, if one eye sees one color and the other eye sees another color then the color that the two eyes see is going to be a different color altogether. Isn't that so cool that we can "make up" the colors before us? Isn't it cooler that, as an art­ ist...and remember we are ALL artists... you can record whatever color you see and it will be the right color simply because it is YOUR color. So this concept takes us right back to the theory that every painting is a unique as the artist who creates it and is as equally accurate as any other artist's translation. That is because art is unique and each and every artist is unique. There is no other artist on the face of the earth quite like you. Now, here is something a little farther out there that really rings my bell. A while back I wrote about a message from my mother on the "other side" that the colors where she was were unlike any she had ever seen on earth. She also said the sounds were unlike those she had ever heard on earth as well. But, back to color. She said that there was a whole other where we will investigate and track wildlife. This program is geared for children ages 5 and up. May 31 6 p.m. Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Zac Brown Tribute Show will be held at the Blue Ridge Dinner Raney Rogers is an artist,writer and host of the Painting with Raneyshow. v wv Theater. Mark Hinds, Karen Donaldson and David Hester put on a great show with good music and comedy as they per­ form. Dinner will be served at Winner's Circle in Jefferson from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner Theater doors will open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. Popcorn, nachos and cheese, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. 6:30 - 10:30 pan. Annual Participating in the well as a postage paid of the annual meeting in Spring Sock Hop will be held election of directors for envelope in which to recent years has helped at the Riverview Community Center. There will be dancing, the cooperative is one of return the proxy when contain costs that ulti­ mately benefit members food and fun.The cost is $8 per the most important ways voting by mail. Members may also while providing them even person at the door. Come as members can be involved greater access to you are or wear your 50's outfit. in their cooperative. Convenient options director elec­ June 2 tions. 7:30 - 9*30 a.m. Craft/Art to vote online or by BLUERfDGE (A Jurying at Ashe Farmers mail have been added Information mtmctrtc rwcwiWjMp cor/>. Market. Vendors new and in recent years to about director old need to submit samples of encourage more par­ elections and their new hems to be juired. ticipation in director the annual meet­ The board juires and approves elections. The effort ing was also pro­ anyone wishing to sell at the has been successful, vote during the coop­ vided to members in the maiket. All items must adhere with thousands voting erative's annual meet­ May and June issues of to strict guideline, in order to in recent elections com­ ing which will be held Carolina Country maga­ preserve the highest integrity pared to several hundred at 4 p.m. on Thursday, zine and the Membership of the market. For more infor­ voting when the only June 12 at the corporate Matters member newslet­ mation, visit www.ashefarmer- option was to attend office meeting room in ter in those issues, as smaiket.com the cooperative's annual Lenoir located at 1216 well as through www. June 3 BlueRidgeEMC.com. Blowing Rock Blvd. 6 p.m. Read-A-Loud meeting. The business meeting Blue Ridge Electric Members may vote Program will be held at Todd some 74,000 for directors online or will include cooperative serves , Mercai)tile von Tuesdays. Additional Guest readers are by mail through 5 p.m. updates and reports from members in Caldwell, June 4. key board and cooperative Watauga, Ashe, and still needed. For more info, Wednesday, contact Kim Grindrod at the Additionally, they will be staff members. Results of Alleghany counties as Ashe County Public Library. entered in a drawing to the director elections will well as parts of Avery, Alexander and Wilkes also be announced. For more information call the win a Smart HDTV. The change in format counties. Director election Ashe County Public Library information was mailed 336846-2041, ext. 232. to all members on May June 4 10 a.m. Joint Extension 14, including biographi­ and Community Association cal information on each Meeting: Learning about New candidate, information River State Park. The meeting about voting options, will be held at the New River information and code to State Park 221 Access. 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I have just read that dogs can see only half the colors in the rainbow that humans can see and that butterflies have five or six color receptors that allow them to see into the ultraviolet range of the color spectrum that most humans cannot see at all. The Mantis Shrimp possesses 16 receptor cones - we see three - which is five to six ultraviolet levels above what we can see and below what we can see. I never thought to con­ sult with a butterfly or shrimp to see if what my mother was telling me was even possible on this earth. So, while I catch my breath looking up and down for all the color possibilities, let me harness my attention to the simple and wonderful fact that there is no such thing as a "correct" color to paint. It is simply the color you see, or feel or are inspired to create. Why make things more difficult than they need to be unless you are really trying to be something you are not. Paint your parachute any color you like and chances are it will fly higher than any others out there because it is yours. MiaMak PACKAGES STARTING AT fcj DIRECTV AUTHORIZED DEALER NhlrlillaMrhMkMMIKatlpM FREE GENIE UPGRADE ONE DVR POWERS YOUR WHOLE HOME I IBS?*®- M> 2 YEARS OF SAVINGS!S& ORDER NOW AND LOCK IN 2 YEARS OF SAVINGS FREE FOR 3 MONTHSIa HB@ straz. ©wmt �PAGE 6' FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 JEFFERSON POST 'Good* courage comes from knowing we are saved Courage is found in Scripture whether the land was fat or only 20 times and of those 20 lean, to be of good courage, times, 16 of them are preceded and to bring back the fruit. We by the word good. ' —— are to trust in the Good Courage. Lord's assignment What*is the differ­ for us, whether the ence between cour­ task before us looks age and good cour­ promising or futile. age? The next two It is simple really, times are in one of yet the difference Moses' last speech­ means everything in es to the people our walk of faith. (when he was 120 God is good. He is years old) before the very essence his death. This is of the word. Jesus my personal favor­ Himself said that ite Old Testament no one was good — verses. Moses had only God. So good lived so many years Leila Harris courage means leading the peo­ being courageous ple and trying to in God's power encourage them in and ability to uphold His own their faith. His own self-eulogy, promises. if you will, is what he wanted The first three mentions them and us to always know. of good courage in the Old "Be strong and of a good cour­ Testament are life lessons for age, fear not, nor be afraid of us all. They come from Moses. them: for the LORD thy God, He first sent the spies into he it is that doth go with thee; the land that they were going he will not fail thee, nor forsake to conquer. He told them that thee." (Deut 31:6, KJV). Then he turns to Joshua (his pro- have courage to think he could t£g£) and repeats this charge tame lions in the lions' den — to him. he had courage because of his David instructs Solomon the faith in God. We know that same way. "And David said to Moses certainly did not have Solomon his son, Be strong courage in his ability to speak and of good courage, and do it: eloquently to Pharoah — he fear not, nor be dismayed: for only had courage because of the LORD God, even my God, his faith in God. God is our will be with thee; he will not courage. Good courage is simple, yet fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou has finished all the work it is a way of life — a way of for the service of the house of life that God strengthens in us. Good courage is knowing that the LORD." (1 Chr 28:20). Good courage is NOT being we are saved through Jesus courageous in ourselves and Christ and with that Salvation our own abilities. It is NOT comes the assurance that God knowing that we are smart and will perform all that He has can figure out a way to solve a sworn to do. He will never problem. It is NOT in knowing leave us nor forsake us. He goes that we have trained for some­ before us (as Jesus said, He thing and will be able to finish knows what we need before we the race in first place. And it is even ask). Good courage equals definitely NOT in our own abil­ Godly courage. Not courage in ity to manipulate others to do ourselves, but courage in God and in His ability to provide what we want. David certainly didn't have ALL for us as His children. Good courage is knowing courage in his own abilities when he slew Goliath — he had that He has directed our paths courage because of his faith in (even when we have stepped God. Daniel certainly didn't out of line at times), our learning, our skills, our emo­ tions, and even our hopes and dreams, in order to help us glorify Him with our lives each day. So my dear readers, Be of Good Courage! "Be of good courage, and he shall strength­ en your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD." (Psalm 31:24). And while you are at it, pass it along... "They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage." (Isa 41:6). Sometimes having courage means simply to wait upon the Lord, and know without a doubt that He is in control and He will do what needs to be done. "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD." (Psa 27:14). ' Waiting on the Lord, at times, takes a lot more cour­ age than trying to jump into action and do it ourselves. Let us remember to have courage (faith in the Lord). God is good (actually, God is GREAT!) CHURCH CALENDAR May 30 - June 1 7 p.m. Youth Revival services with Mitchell Mash will be held at Phoenix Baptist Church. We encourage everyone to come worship with us. Phoenix Baptist is located in beautiful downtown Bina; halfway between Warrensville and Lansing. For directions or more information, call Pastor Tom Graybeal 384-3194. May 31 O p e r a t i o n Compassion 2014 The Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Youth Group will be experienc­ ing hunger and homelessness for 30 hours. During this 30 hour famine they will gain an understand­ ing of how it feels to be hungry, and with your pledge they can help stop hunger in our own county. The youth will be working with Ashe Outreach to prepare and serve lunch at the West Jefferson Community Center. That afternoon they will hold a food drive at area grocery stores for Ashe Outreach and Ashe Really Cares. Meal time will consist of a slice of bread and water, and at bed time the youth will sleep in boxes outside the church. To pledge to Operation Compassion or for more information, call 846-9642. You can also mail your check to FMBC Youth Operation Compassion, P.O. Box 65, Jefferson, NC 28640. June 1 9 a.m. Celebration 40. Faith Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union, located on N.C. 221 at Campbell Glen Lane, Fleetwood will be celebrating 40 years of ministry with all day ser­ vices and a free spaghetti lunch. We are expecting a spiritual and joyous occa­ sion with nine scheduled speakers and numerous music and song minis­ tries with spiritual roots to Faith Chapel. Pastor Rev. Dominick Mongiove and congregation invite you to attend. For sched­ uling or more informa­ tion call: Chapel 336-8774249 or Pastor Mongiove 336-620-2559. 11 a.m. Southeastern Free Will Baptist College Day will be held at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. Representatives from the school will be on hand and available for your inqui­ ries. A special concert by The Redeemed Quartet, and college President, Beaver Creek Christian Church Midway Baptist Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Barnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual & Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. | Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English & 7:30pm Spanish 5 Weekday Mom. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times § Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. West Jefferson Unltec Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 1670 Mt. Jefferson Rd.. West Jefferson. NC 28694 Pastor Steven LeaShomb (336) 246-2012 Jim Marcum will be under will be appreci­ delivering the message. ated. Everyone is invited. The church is located June 8-13 6:30 p.m. nightly. at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, just off N.C. 16 and Vacation Bible School across from the Raccoon will be held at New River Hollow Campground. For Baptist Church. Kick-off directions or more infor­ will be on Saturday, June mation, call the church at 7, on the John Halsey 336-982-4840, or Pastor Road from 1 - 5 p.m. Sonny Thomas at 336- The theme is Life way's 982-4743 or visit the Agency 3D. Where you church website at www. will learn to Discover, calvaryfwb.org. Decide & Defend based on 1 Peter 3:15 "But June 5 7 p.m. Ashe Baptist sanctify the Lord God in Association Nominating your hearts: and be ready Committee will meet in always to give an answer the Conference Room at to every man that asked the Ashe Baptist Office. you a reason of the hope Members are Larry that is in you with meek­ Lewis, Trish Church, ness and fear." Classes Linda Ball, Lanny Ballou for all ages. Pastor Rev. and Kim Ray. Wayne Jones and con­ gregation invite you to June 7 5 - 7 p . m . Z i o n U n i t e d attend. Methodist Fish Fry. A June 11 -15 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. donation of $10 for adults or $6 for children 12 and Vacation Bible School Bethany United Methodist Church 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC 336-877-2801 Sunday School - 9:4S a.m. 336-846-7445 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. www. mldwaybaptl stnc.org Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) Holy Trinity Church Glendale Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen MUler Phone - 983-3076 Rev. Will Heyward Sunday School • 9:45 AM Worship • 11:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Reverend Phil Arnold 495 Highway 194 South Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Smethport Independent Baptist Church will be held at Laurel Christian Union Church in Creston. Supper will be served at 6 p.m., there will be classes for every­ one. For more informa­ tion, call 336-385-3054. June 12 7 p.m. The Committee on New Churches will be meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. Members are The Revs.; Ken Furches, Garrett Mahaffey, Kevin Jones, and Tom Vestal, Mr. Fred Walters, and Mr. John Burke. June 13 -14 Vacation Bible School will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. The theme is Cross Canyon Trail Riding Strong with Jesus. The kick-off will be on June 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. Classes will held on June See Church |9 Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. "And He led them at far as to Bethany... j£ and He blessed them" Luke 24:50 ;.'j Big Flafts Baptist Church Fleetwood, NC Pastor, Chris Cox Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Class (All Stars for Jesus): Everyone Welcome! West Jefferson Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. 846-7481 Missions Building by Faith Promise Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM J Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM WARHINSVIlim.4DVIHnSTCHIJRCHCOHNtCT.ORG •nr Peak Creek Y Church of the Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooklO AM Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 19S7 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC (336) 246-4764 Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor. Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday Sdiool 9:30 a.m. Sunday Momlng Worship Service 8:30am 8 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshio -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6 30 pm Baldmountalnchurch.org Email: Baldmountaln@sliybest.com $ Church 877-15S0 First Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil, One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Momlng Worship -10:30 a.m. 5 Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Worship Service: 11 AM H 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Ibesday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting I V! Thou skill hove no other gods before me Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not make unto thee any e,raven image 9:4S u.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service Thou shalt not commit adultry 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 VII HI Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy GOD in vain VIII * Thou shalt not steal IV IX Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy M continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together Thou shalt not bear false witness agiinst thy neighbor nLJVliE © VANNOV 1 Dr Pepper •raW Bottling Company C O N S T R U C T I O N Compliments of VANN0Y & SONS * I CONSTRUCTION COMPANY West Jefferson / m [246-4591 iW Oil Company The Jewel Shoppe[ 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE 785 East Main Street YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY The Mountain Village Shopping Center 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jtfftrson 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: s 336-246-4155. . 8:30AM - 5:30PM Jefferson, NC Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins RID-A-BUG EXTERMINATING Termite & Pest Control I 246-4221 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 00675741 �PAGE 4 FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 JEFFERSON POST LOAFER JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 PAGE 1 No Time for Loafing... Building the PAST, r "For over 54 years, we have been dedicated to the continued growth of the High Country." © VANNOY C O N S T R U C T I O N James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co. Inc. 1608 Highway 221 North, Jefferson, NC 336-846-7191 First Ashe Arts Gallery Crawl is June 13 June 2014 Black & Blue is more than just a bike race Page 2 Beach Mountain offers family fun in June Page 3 Vol. X Issue 6 Serving Ashe, Alleghany, Boone, Blowing Rock, Wilkes County, and Mountain City, Tenn. : feii �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 JEFFERSON POST LOAFER JEFFERSON POST LOAFER Downtown West Jefferson Gallery Crawl retains in Juno On Friday, June 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the " arts district" of downtown West Jefferson will come alive with folks strolling the streets. Gallery Crawl is back! For the June crawl there will be new gallery exhibits, special artists, refreshments, and in-store promotions. • Gallery Crawls will take, place the second Friday of each month. • Mark July* 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 and Oct. 10 on your calendars. • There will be a special Christmas Crawl on Friday, Dec. 5. The purpose of the crawls are to supported and pro­ moted downtown West Jefferson businesses. Crawlers., will have an opportunity to see new, creative and innova­ tive works by Ashe County's leading artists. "This is the 14th annual Gallery Crawl in downtown West Jefferson. We are excited to feature seventeen gal­ tery, stained glass, quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, woodturned art, and much more. Crawlers are invited to stroll the streets, visit the galleries, view the downtown murals, enjoy the many outdoor art pieces and take advantage of the downtown restaurants. The Ashe Arts Center will feature the opening recep­ tion for the Shadow of the Hills, the annual exhibit of the Blue Ridge Art Clan. The exhibit will showcase 25 artists with over 50 paintings in a variety of media. Join your friends and neighbors for Gallery Crawl and experience the arts in West Jefferson. Admission to Gallery Crawl is free. Maps will be avail­ able at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson and at other participating galleries and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www. ashecountyarts.org. The Black & Blue: One of the nation's toughest bike races is June 14 Race will start and end at Riverside Restaurant in Brownwood Photo courtesy of B&B | Jefferson Post PAGE 3 Hickory Ridge Living History Museum opens for 2014 season leries. The first crawl of the season is fun and festive with lots of folks strolling the streets, enjoying the latest creations from our creative and talented Ashe County artists," said Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council. West Jefferson has an eclectic group of shops, galleries and studios representing a large and varied group of art­ ists who will be displaying their latest creations. Participating in the crawl will be: Acorn Gallery, Ashe Arts Center, Ashe Custom Framing and Gallery, Backstreet Beads, Bohemia Gallery, Broomfields Gallery, Catch Light Gallery, Everything Has a Story, Florence Thomas Art School, Frenchy's Art Gallery, Originals Only Gallery, Ripples Gallery, R.T. Morgan Art Gallery, Shoemaker Studio, The Artists' Theatre and Tin Roof Gallery and Studio. Art lovers will find on the streets of Downtown West Jefferson one of a kind paintings and photography, pot­ For those who want to watch these athletes test their endurance, the main intersection in Lansing will offer the best vantage early Saturday morning and late Saturday afternoon, June 14. FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 The only cycling event of its kind in the contigu­ ous United States, The Black & Blue, which is a double century (200-mile) relay, showcases the incredibly scenic and at times demand­ ing mountainous roads of Northwestern North Carolina and Southwestern Virginia will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Riverside Restaurant in Brownwood. The Black & Blue is a bike challenge like no other. The Black & Blue consists of one (solo) to eight-person teams that rotate through eight 25-mile stages as they cover the 200-mile distance and 16,287 feet of elevation gain. Riders will complete anywhere from 25 miles to 200 miles. For those whose want to watch the cyclists, the main intersection in Lansing would be the choice spot, or watch them finish at the Riverside Restaurant in Brownwood. The Black & Blue starts and finishes at the Riverside Restaurant on the banks of the New River in Todd. The course primarily follows sce­ nic, country roads as it winds its way through the rural regions of North Carolina and Virginia's High Country. The course features some of the region's most spectacular scenery. Race organizer Ken Sevensky said 20 solo riders, and 15 to 20 teams and 75 cyclists will be participating in this year's contest. Sevensky said the best time to see the riders will be in Lansing between 7-8:30 a.m. and 5:45-6:30 p.m. at the main intersection in Lansing. For more information, visit www.blackandbluerelay.com Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, located in Daniel Boone Park, is open for the 2014 season. Made up of eight log structures, the museum allows guests to walk through historic cabfns and watch interpreters performing daily routines of early mountain settlers such as hearthside cooking, weaving, blacksmithing and other typical tasks. Hickory Ridge is operated by Southern Appalachian Historical Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, orga­ nization. SAHA also produces "Horn in the West," the nation's longest-running Revolutionary War outdoor drama. Hickory Ridge is open every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. -noon, during the adjacent Farmer's Market. The museum will also be open from 5:30-8 p.m. before nightly performances of "Horn in the West" June 27 through Aug. 16. Guests to the museum are invited to walk through cabins rescued from Submitted photo | Jefferson Post the surrounding area, ranging from the late 18th to the mid-20th century. The The SAHA volunteers don their period outfits to create a realistic experience at the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum. oldest log structure, called the Tatum Cabin, dates back to the mid 1700s. Administration (WPA) cabin originally State University campus. Built using a Five generations are believed to have housed workers in Boone who built the very old and traditional method of quick lived in the Tatum cabin before it was small cabin in 1939 to use as a bunkhouse log cabin construction, it is a good repro­ abandoned in 1935 and was later moved while they were building a downtown duction of a frontier cabin style from the to Hickory Ridge. The Works Progress school on what is now the Appalachian mid-1700s. Other structures include the Blackhorse Tavern, Blacksmith Shop, Tom and Ellen Coffey house and the Frazier cabin housing the Museum Gift Shop. Throughout the season, Hickory Ridge invites guests to celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage at various events for the whole family. Every Independence Day, Hickory Ridge hosts an authentic celebra­ tion, The Burning of the Effigy of King George. Guests are invited to celebrate Independence Day just like the mountain pioneer on Friday, July 4. This entertaining and patriotic event is perfect for the whole family as visitors are able to briefly travel back in time to the years surrounding the Revolutionary War. The traditional celebration reflects upon what was going on at the time of the war, as the colonies had to band together in the fight for independence. Hickory Ridge is open every Saturday morning May through October, during the adjacent Farmer's Market in addition to being open nightly before performances of "Horn in the West." For more infor­ mation about Hickory Ridge, visit www. HickoryRidgeMuseum.com or call 828264-2120. "Horn in the West" show tickets are available for purchase online at www. TT n >'n<k Family Fun Month promotes togetherness this June on Beech Bringing families together is the focus this June during Beech Mountain's inaugural Family Fun Month. For the entire 30 days, Beech Mountain offers organized activities, family fun initiatives, and lodging specials. The list of group activities in June includes: guided hikes, photography workshops, Land of Oz tours, parentchild golf outings, mountain biking, running races, con­ certs on the lawn, and movies unden the stars in Eastern America's highest town. "Modern life often pulls families in multiple directions. This is a great opportunity to gather everyone together and be a family again," said Brian Barnes, chairperson of the Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority. Getting involved in Family Fun Month is easy. A daily schedule of events and a Family Fun Month Participation card are available at www.FamilyFunMonth.com. Parents can go to the site, select the dates with their favorite activities, then book one of two special lodging packages. The first package provides three nights for the price of two, while the second provides 25 percent off a stay of five nights or more. Many of the activities are free, such as the photogra­ phy workshops, guided hikes, movies under the stars and swimming at Beech Mountain Club. Other activities have a nominal fee. Beech Mduntain is an ideal summer getaway for fami­ lies. It blends the amenities and lodging of a ski resort town with miles and miles of town-maintained hiking and biking trails. On weekends (Friday through Sunday) Beech Mountain Resort operates its downhill mountain biking park, com­ plete with lift access for both riders and their bikes. The resort also offers disc golf and scenic chairlift rides to the summit, where a pub and observation deck await. Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Beech Mountain is offering many free family-oriented activities during June. To learn more about June Family Fun Month on Beech Mountain, call (800) 468-5506 or visit www. FamilyFunMonth.com. �JEFFERSON POS T FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 Pets of the week Ashe County Humane Society s adoption days are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday. If you are interested in adopting, please call (336) 9824297 or email ashehumane@ skybest.com Find them online at www. ashehumanesociety.org Pets of the Week Dogs: Penny is a gorgeous female Australian Shepherd. She is a lively, healthy 12 years old and appears to be purebred. She weighs 45 lbs and has a docked tail. Penny was surrendered to Ashe County Animal Control because her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She is now in a foster home with the Ashe HumaneSociety. Penny has a big personality and lots of love to give. She makes interesting little noises when she's happy or excited, and she loves to play "hide-and-seek" with the foster family's 6-yearold daughter. She gets along well with other dogs, cats and humans of all ages. She is great with children and loves belly rubs. She is current on all her vac­ cinations. Come out and meet our darling Penny. Amstel is your A home visit and/or vet ref­ erence is required for adoption. Mickey is a 5 month old Border Collie mix pup with a lot of spunk and energy. He is very affectionate and loves to give kisses and Play. Mickey is up to date on his rabies shot and open to meet­ ing new friends, be that small humans or other animals. He is working on house training and Shari"gewer's Cats: My name is Pearl because that's what I am, a rare Pearl. I am a 2-year-old tortoiseshell with big, beautiful green and yellow eyes. I am so loving. I love to cud against you and get all of my rubs in. Would you like to know my story? When I was just a few days old my feral mother thought I wouldn't survive so she made the decision to abandon me, but that's OK. I was found by a wonderful human who became my human mom and had to work extra hard with me but she saved my life and bottle fed me. I am very special, but because of my rough begin­ nings I have a set of rules. I don't want to be outside. I have never been out there and I don't think I would know how to survive on my own. I like can food but only the ones with gravy in them. I don't care if they are expensive or not, I'm not that picky, and just so you know the nice people at the humane society said they will provide the first week sup­ ply of my food. My final rule? I want a nice calm family. I have always lived this way and now, because of k situation that can't not change, I have to find someone new to share my love with. Is that you? Come meet me. I have recently entered the foster program with Ashe Humane Society and am very excited to meet new people. Vet reference or home visit is required prior to adoption. Pee Wee PAGE 9 'Stamp Out Hunger Campaign' a success By Michael Sexton Program Facilitator Ashe County Sharing Center The Ashe County Sharing Center board members and volunteers wish to extend their sincerest thanks to the U.S. Postal Service employees who participated in the Mother's Day "Stamp out Hunger Campaign." We are truly grate­ ful that our local postal employees were willing to deliver thousands of cards announcing the campaign and then picked up and delivered the heavy bags of food to their local post offices for distribution to our local food pantries. To do this required hard work and concern for their less fortunate neigh­ bors. The Sharing Center board appreciates the extra effort that each postal employee gave to this campaign and recog­ nizes their effort as an act of kindness and car­ ing that should not go unnoticed. For this extra time, we say thank you for helping us to be a better stocked food pantry. To all the postal cus­ tomers who donated bags of food to make the cam­ paign a success, thank you for your generosity Snowball is the very defini­ tion of sophistication. She is a 3-year-old long haired domestic with the most beautiful coat you could imag­ ine. She is up to date on all of her shots, feline leukemia nega­ tive, and has been spayed. She has a knee that tends to move out of place but does OK From Page 6 with that for now, but in the future will require surgery to 14, 2014 from 9 a.m. - 2 keep her moving. Her favorite p.m. Children will enjoy things are: cuddling, playing learning about Jesus and experience a hay ride, a and being brushed. and giving spirit. "The drive went real­ ly well. More food was donated than last year," said Debbie Roten, an employee at the Jefferson office. "We don't mind the extra work because we are helping someone." Roten's sentiments not only express but also reflect the community's, postal employees', and the Sharing Center's atti­ tude toward helping oth­ ers. We would like to espe­ cially thank Drew Martin, the postmaster for West Jefferson, and Karen Trivette, the postmaster for Jefferson, as well as all of the other postmaster? for their dedication to the campaign. The West Jefferson and Jefferson offices collect­ ed over 2,500 pounds of food just for the Sharing Center. We want each of you to know that your work did not go unno­ ticed. Due to your hard work and the generosity of your postal customers, we will be able to allot more food to our clients. Again, we thank you and appreciate your sup­ port and trust in our mis­ sion to provide food to families so that no child goes hungry in Ashe County. Church for children of all ages including teens. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey Vet reference or home visit is bonfire, along with a min­ and congregation invite iature train ride. 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Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham@civitasroedia.com F W Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Ashe Tennis places six on all-conference team Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Each of Ashe County's top six seed­ ed players qualified for the Mountain Valley All-Conference team thanks to their successful seasons. Top seeded Alex Church, second seed­ ed Jacob O'Neal, third seeded Andrew Shepherd, fourth seeded Caleb Adcock, fifth seeded Dakin Christoferson and sixth seeded Frank Ledezma received recognition. Elkin's team swept the conference's top awards. Ryan Schell took home MVAC Player of the Year honors while his head coach Tony Duncan was named MVAC Coach of the Year. MVAC All-Conference: Caleb Adcock (Ashe) Stone Bauguess (East Wilkes) David Bullin (Elkin) Dakin Christoferson (Ashe) Alex Church (Ashe) Jeffery Haynes (East Wilkes) Hunter Jordan (Wilkes Central) Parker Jordan (Wilkes Central) Frank Ledezma (Ashe) Jacob Lyon (Elkin) Jacob O'Neal (Ashe) Landon Osborne (East Wilkes) Jarrett Peterson (Elkin) Matthew Philley (East Wilkes) Kevin Reynolds (Wilkes Central) Kyle Rhodes (East Wilkes) Matthew Schumak (Elkin) Ryan Schell (Elkin) Andrew Shepherd (Ashe) Dillon Shew (East Wilkes) Daniel Shinaman (Wilkes Central) Jacob Smith (Wilkes Central) Krishna Tiwari (Wilkes Central) Chad Vestal (Elkin) •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Alex Church File photos |Jefferson Post Andrew Shepherd Safe*. 5mi SCfiwlB* ~ * m « m$l X I im v A - •M RFSSs I*®® •*, ® I« ' •' I Iflj-'. m Mil „| • -|,J (1-f|| •' I - •' , . P'fP' i'&Mm MMM !®,.~4 M mHB® W~»- - - - ' ' ' • "'*1'^ "?! N.C. Wildlife Commission reduces trout stocking The N.C. Wildlife Resources * Commission has reduced troutstocking rates by 50 percent into public waters through August 2014 due to excessive predation by great blue herons at the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery in Pisgah National Forest. The reductions were imple­ mented as a short-term action on May 2, while fisheries biolo­ gists determined the extent of the losses and assessed manage­ ment options. This action affects 144 water bodies in 25 counties in western North Carolina. "Great blue herons have taken a significant toll on all of the • fish in the outdoor raceways at the Bobby Setzer Fish Hatchery," said Bob Curry, fisheries chief for the Commission. "Staff has placed screen covers on the race­ ways and installed sonic and light deterrents — exclusion measures designed to reduce the predation impact from the herons." Although the hatchery has suf­ ficient numbers of trout growing in the raceways to meet target stocking numbers, the trout are small and will not reach the target 10-inch stocking size until late summer. The reduction in stock­ ing rates allows the Commission to stock the available target size trout through the summer. For more information on trout fishing in western North Carolina, visit the trout fishing page. Tennis camp just over one week away Ashe County Tennis Head Coach Larry Dix has invited Matt Bacon back to direct the camp. The annual Ashe County Tennis Bacon is the Director of Tennis at Clinic for children and adults will Deer Valley Racquet Club. Bacon start on Monday, June 9 and last was previously the head pro at through Thursday, June 12 at Ashe Yonahlossee Racquet Club for five County High School. years and also an assistant coach For 16 years, both the young and young at heart have taken part in of the Appalachian State University Men's Tennis team. this tennis clinic. Bacon also builds on experience Rising third graders through ris­ ing eighth graders will play from 5 from outside the High Country. p.m. until 6 p.m. each day while ris­ He was the Director of Tennis ing high schoolers and adults will at Cedar Rock Country Club in take part in the camp from 6:15 Lenoir, head pro at Ocean Reef Club in Key West, Florida and the p.m. until 8 p.m. Camp cost is $35 for the early head pro at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont. session and $50 for the later one. Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Jacob O'Neal Frank Ledezma Dakin Christoferson Caleb Adcock Christine Vanard will also be on hand a camp director. Vanard has been the Assistant Tennis Professional at Deer Valley Racquet Club for five years. Vanard also played tennis at Lees-McRae College and has came to Ashe for this tennis clinic for six years now. She will be joined by other profes­ sional and college level staff. Campers can pre-register for the clinic or register on the first day of camp. For more information on the clin­ ic, call Larry Dix at (336) 846-2400 or email him at larry.dix@ashe. kl2.nc.us. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 'Girls Got Game' camp coming Nathan Ham -is/r June 24 nham@civitasmedia.com Lady Huskies' head coach Laura Foster, as well as former and cur­ rent players at the high school will be hosting the annual Girls Got Game basketball camp in June. Camp starts June 24 and lasts through June 26 from 9 a.m. until noon each day. If you pre-register for camp, the cost will be $50. If you choose to reg­ ister at the door, the camp fee will be $60. A $20 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, June 6. The deposit will guarantee that each athlete will get a t-shirt in their desired size. The remaining bal­ ance for camp will be due on the first day. The camp is open to any girl from rising first graders through rising eighth graders. Campers need to bring their basketball shoes and may want to bring extra money for concessions that will be sold each day during break. At the end of the camp, contests will be held in several different competi­ tions including Hot Shot, free throw shooting, drib­ bling and one-on-one games. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of each competition. Registration forms can be picked up at Ashe County High School. Please mail registration and release form, along with the $50 camp fee or the $20 cam deposit to: "Girls Got Game" Basketball Camp ATTN: Laura Foster P.O. Box 450 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Checks can be made out to Girls Got Game Basketball Camp. If you have any other questions, call Coach Foster at (336) 846-2400 or email her at laura.foster@ashe.kl2. nc.us. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 ASU Basketball signs three recruits Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Men's basketball head coach Jim Fox added three new incoming play­ ers to the Appalachian State team. The signings were announced on May 23 "I am excited to add these players to our ros­ ter," said Fox in a press release. "They represent a solid foundation for which to build on both on the court and in the classroom. They provide toughness, versatility and skill to our roster. They have been tested at some of the best high schools and prep schools in the country and I am excited to get them here and have them begin working on contributing to the rebuilding of App State basketball." All three signees will come from outside of the state and one outside of the country. Jake Babic, a 6-5 guard from Ontario, Canada, played this past season at The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. Babic averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game. Babic lettered in four sports during his high school career. Other than bas­ ketball, Babic played vol­ leyball, soccer and bad­ minton. A pair of post players will also be joining the Mountaineers as part of this recruiting class. Griffin Kinney, a 6-8 forward from Ohio played most recently at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. Kinney aver­ aged 15 points and six boards per game and has proven to be able to score inside but also step out and make the outside shot. Kinney excelled at lacrosse in high school, leading Hayes High School to a state title before deciding to focus on basketball at Fork Union. Hammond, Indiana native Milos Kostic, another 6-8 forward, is the final member of this signing class. Kostic played at Bishop Noll High School before fin­ ishing his career at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Kostic scored 16 PPG and grabbed seven rebounds per contest and helped lead the IMG Academy squad to a 24-2 record. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Have sporting event going on? Hunting, fishing, athletics, benefits... Etc. Tell us what's going on where you are! — Please include your name & contact information — send to: nham@civitasmedia.com, or go to www.Jeffersonpost.com and submit your story online. { �Calendar Waterline From Page 1 From Page 1 June 5 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ashe County Drinking Water Screening for Private Water Supplies. Wells and springs should be screened each year for bac­ teria if your well is older than five years. Drinking water springs should be screened annually. The cost is $10 Ashe County residents and $12 out of county residents. Come to the Agriculture Service Center Conference room, you will receive a ster­ ile bottle for collecting your drinking water sample and directions. For more information, call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336-846-5850. June 6 6 - 9 p.m. First Friday at Florence Art School will hold a three-hour mini workshop with Paul Keysar. He will lead you through, step by step, as you paint your own landscape in oils. Paul is known for his classic, rep­ resentational oil paintings of landscapes, still life, and portraits. The cost is $25, all materials will be provided - just bring a creative spirit. June 6 - 7 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rummage Sale at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, next to the Post Office, Jefferson. Saturday only - $1 per bag. Terrific Lunch pro­ vided by Youth Group beginning 12 noon. June 7 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 33rd Annual Canoe Race. Come join the fun. Race entry is $10 per person, $5 for children under 12, with discounted canoe rental from Zaloo's Canoes in Jefferson for race par­ ticipants. Free T-shirts to first 200 registrants. Vitality Food Trunk will be on site or pack a pic­ nic. Buy raffle tickets at the race or at Bohemia & Mountain Outfitters. The Race will start at Zaloo's Canoe's on N.C. 16 and will end at New River State Park's Wagoner Road Access. All other activities will be held at the New River State Park. Register online at www. friendsofhcsp.wordpress. com, or on the day of the race on-site. For more information, call Nancy Shannon 828-696-5550. June 9 - July 7 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use pro­ fessional equipment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23, 2014. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The registration fee is $30. For more informa­ tion, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336-620-2484 by Monday, June 2, 2014. Jobs From Page 1 unemployment. Of the High Country counties, Alleghany County had the largest unemployment decrease at 1.8 percent between March and April,' bit the county's labor force decreased. Mitchell County also had an unem­ ployment decrease over 1 percent (1.1 percent), but its labor force only increased by 2 people. Statewide, Orange County had the lowest unemployment rate at 4 percent, followed by Polk and Chatham counties at 4.2 percent. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 11.6 percent, followed by Graham County with a 10.6 percent unemploy­ ment rate. According to the release, Mecklenberg, Wake and Guilford coun­ ties have the highest number of unemployment insurance claims. "New regular initial claims, totaling 19,181 for the month ending April 2014, increased 465 from the prior month," according to the release. "Attached New Initial Claims totaled 61, or less than 1 percent. During the same period a year ago, new claims totaled 29,311, of .which 16 per­ cent were Attached." The only county in the 1 sfatfe' t"b "HaVe Its unem­ ployment rate increase was Greene County, which jumped 0.1 percent. While in Ashe the num­ ber of workers in the labor force have increased, the number of those being employed throughout the state are still lower than those that are no longer unemployed. "The number of work­ ers employed statewide (not seasonally adjust­ ed) increased in April by 25,952 to 4,380,705, while those unemployed decreased 27,552 to 280,798," according to the release. "Since April 2013, the number of workers employed state­ wide increased 66,772 while those unemployed decreased 91,220." The next unemploy­ ment update will be released Friday, June 20 when statewide data from May 2014 will be pub­ lished. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Sales house," Carr said. "A community water sys­ tem has problems with it because we have to be able to put in a com­ munity well close enough to the community and not start sucking in mine water again, and then we have to build the infra­ structure for that as well. Then the community has to form a group and there has to be a community water district set up." According to Carr, extending the waterline would be the best option based on implementa­ tion, cost, and long-term operation and mainte­ nance. In addition, the town of Jefferson and DENR would all play an active role in the design process. "We have decided at this point that the pre­ ferred one would be extending the water line, but its your water," Carr said. "We would build it and there would be no responsibility to the city of Jefferson. We just want to get the water that you have." "Basically what we're saying is, we'll build it CLASSIFIEDS and we will hand it over to you all and it will be your water line," Carr said. "Consider letting us build a $10 million water line and then we'll give it to you." The most important thing to do at Ore Knob Mine, according to Carr, is to get rid of the risk to human health. "We're gonna do a lot more out there," Carr said. "We got to clean up Ore Knob Branch, Peak Creek, Little Peak Creek. We're gonna be spending a lot more money out there because I gotta fix up all the bad water that's coming out of there." Mark Mallette, one of the residents affected by the mine, asked how long it would take to get the funding and start work on the waterline. "Not nearly as fast as you'd like it to," Carr said. "It will be at least a couple of years." Nestor Young, EPA sec­ tion chief for the project, also answered Mallette's query. "The critical piece is getting the funding from headquarters," Nestor Young said. "So, we would come out with a plan, come up with our estimate and then go to headquarters and get our funding. The variable we don't know is if there's gonna be money for it or not." Young said it's not a matter of if, but when funding will become available. "The good news is that when they (EPA) priori­ tize these projects, this will be at the top of the heap because we have people drinking contami­ nated water," Young said. "They would consider it a high priority proj­ ect and would fund that first." Young said at the ear­ liest, construction on the proposed waterline would start in 2016. "We'll be out there for quite a number of years fixing this," Young said. "It's a bad situation out there," Mayor Bluferd Eldreth said. will take place every Tuesday in June, with a Celebration of the book on June 24. In addition, there will be read-a-louds taking place every Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. on June 5 at Phipps Store in Lansing. Those will be held every Thursday, with a. celebration at Phipps Store on June 26. Wool art work ses­ sions will take place on Wednesday June 18 and June 25. There will also be an event centered around the Ashe County Farmer's Market on Saturday, June 21. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, Howey will be at the Ashe Civic Center to discuss the novel. For more information about Community Read events, go to the Ashe County Public Library Website at www.ashelibrary.com/ Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Read From Page 1 Schoolers will be doing their interpretation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," starting at 2 p.m. "We will be doing vari­ ous things throughout the day," Grindrod said. The event is free to the public and everybody is encouraged to attend. Official Community Read events will kick off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3 when read-a-louds of "Wool" will take place at Todd Mercantile. Those talk of the housing market slowing. "There really should be stronger levels of home sales given our population growth," said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief econo­ mist, adding there are reasons to be optimistic. "With ongoing job cre­ ation and some weather delayed shopping activity, home sales should pick up, especially if inventory continues to improve and mortgage interest rates rise only modestly." Actually, mortgage rates continue to drop, defying many analyst expectations. Last winter some economists were predicting interest rates would hit 5 percent this year. Today they are at a six-month low. As of May 8, the rate on a 30-year loan was 4.21 percent, down from 4.29 per­ cent the week prior. The 15-year rate also declined, from 3.38 percent to 3.32 percent. 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The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST • EXECUTED BY GARY MILLER, and wife, KATHY MILLER, Recorded in Book 366, Page 940, Ashe County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14 SP 43 Notice of Foreclosure Sale DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed by GARY MILLER, and wife, KATHY MILLER to Jay B Green, Trustee, dated May 21, 2007 and recorded in Book 366, Page 940 in the Ashe County Registry of North Caro­ lina. RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY The re­ cord owners of the subject real property as reflected on the re­ cords of the Ashe County Re­ gister of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is or are Gary Miller and Kathy Miller. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on June 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the door of the Ashe County Courthouse, Jefferson, North Carolina. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold "sight unseen" togeth­ er with any improvements is located in Ashe County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 294 Golden Pond Road, West Jef­ ferson, NC 28694 and is other­ wise more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Because the legal description is too voluminous to publish in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal de­ scription recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding. Included as part of the real property is a 2007 Oakwood manufactured home bearing serial number ROC720602NC as more particularly described in a Declaration recorded in Book 366, Page 936, ACR. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §4521.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to de­ -JuOTi ,1 posit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determ­ ined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees oth­ erwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the "full purchase price" so bid in • cash or certified check at the .time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or at­ tempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bid­ der fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the "full purchase price" shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee's com­ mission as defined in the sub­ ject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee's commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the "full purchase price" shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a let­ ter from the Trustee to the suc­ cessful bidder offering to re­ cord the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as de­ scribed herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is un­ able to convey title to this prop­ erty for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole rem­ edy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is be­ ing foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if neces­ sary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substi­ tute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or per­ sonal property, the sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, re­ strictions and easements of re­ cord, if any. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. From Page 1 inventory is up," said Laurie Phillips, executive officer of High Country Association of Realtors. "With inventory up in our local market and the sum­ mer weather just around the corner, we are looking forward to greater sales activity in the coming months." While Realtor sales are ahead of last year's pace - 343 to 335 - the total dollar amount is down slightly, from $79.69 mil­ lion sold in the first four months of 2013 to $79.39 million so far this year. The median sold price is down 4 percent, from $185,000 to $179,000. The local trends are being reflected nationally. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) report­ ed little growth in exist­ ing home sales in March. There has also been an increase in unsold inven­ tory, which is up 3.1 per­ cent compared to a year ago. After several months of encouraging signs of recovery, there is now PAGE 11 FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 JEFFERSON POST ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for posses­ sion of the property may be is­ sued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Take further notice that any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. This the 16th day of April, 2014. THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis. Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 Published: 5.30.14/6.6.14 �FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 PAGE 12 JKITKRSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF JUNIE GLENN EXECUTOR OF THE ES­ TATE OF JACKIE LEE POTTER KLEIN FILE NO. #14-E-139 The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Executor of the Estate of Jackie Lee Potter Klein, de­ ceased, of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per­ sons indebted to the said es­ tate will please make immedi­ ate payment to the under­ signed. This the 5th day of May, 2014. Junie Glenn 1935 Copeland Road Warrensville, NC 28693 Ben Hurley Attorney at Law PO Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 PUBLISHED:5.9.14/5.16.14/5. 23.14/5.30.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Bessie Taylor deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 22nd day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of May, 2014. For the Estate of Bessie Taylor Norman Elliott 367 Gentry Street Jefferson, NC 28640 published: 5.30.14/6.6.14/6.13.14/6.20.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14-SP-53 In the Matter of GARY DEAN WADDELL, In­ competent LEGALS DON WILLEY, Guardian of the Estate of Gary Dean Waddell; and ALMA RUTH WADDELL, Petitioners Notice of Sale Pursuant to an Order of Sale, we, Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., Don Willey and John T. Kilby, Co-Commissioners, wiH on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the courthouse door in Jefferson, North Caro­ lina, sell to the highest bidder for cash the following de­ scribed tracts of land, to wit: TRACT ONE: BEGINNING on a sycamore, Wiley Powers' comer on the bank of Helton Creek, running with his line South 57 West 27 Vz poles to a stake, James Perkins' corner: then with his line and the road, South 42 East 37 poles to a stake; then South 11 West 5 les to a stake; then South 38 5?, 26 poles to a stake; then est South 50 West 7 poles to a stake; then South 30 East 8 poles to a stake; then South 7 polles to a stake; then South 14 W« 18 Vz poles to a stake; est then 2 Vz poles to a gate post in Jesse Gambill's line; then South 51 East 21 Vz poles to a chestnut oak on the bank of the road; then North 28 East 48 Vz poles to a red oak; then North 47 East 12 Vz poles to a stake; then North 63 East 12 poles to a stake; then North 76 East 8 poles to a stake; then North 45 East 7 poles to a stake; then North 18 East 12 poles to a hickory; then North 10 East 10 poles to a thorn bush on the bank of said creek; then North 58 West 5 poles to a stake; then crossing said creek, 2 poles to a stake on the North side of said creek, to a stake in S. H. Elliott's line; then running up and with the bank of said creek South 55 % West 2 Vz poles to a stake; then North 53 West 7 poles to a stake; then North 48 Vz West 3 1/5 poles to a stake; then North 81 Vz West 5 % poles to a stake; then North 62 % west 5 1/5 poles to a stake; then North 18 West 14 poles to a stake on the bank of creek in Mink and Elliott's line on the North side of said creek; then crossing said creek South 60 Miscellaneous Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors LEGALS West 7 poles to a willow on the South side of said creek; then North 25 West 18 poles to the BEGINNING, containing 31 aces, more or less. (TAX VALUES 164,000) point on the northern bank of said creek; thence crossing said creek with the northern bank of said creek as to its loc­ ation prior to the 1940 flood South 70 degrees 28 minutes 52 seconds West for a dis­ TRACT TWO: A certain tract of tance of 83.52 feet to a point; land containing 1.709 acres thence South 63 degrees 24 according to a survey by minutes 16 seconds West for a Randy G. Rhodes and Assoc. distance of 46.32 feet to a P.A. PLS # 3094, located in point; thence North 64 de­ Helton Township, Ashe grees 55 minutes 22 seconds County, North Carolina and be­ West for a distance of 34.97 ing more particularly de­ feet to a point; thence North 53 scribed as follows: degrees 45 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 33.08 feet to a point; thence BEGINNING on a point on the northern bank of Big Helton North 25 degrees 42 minutes Creek, said point being loc­ 02 seconds West for a dis­ ated South 51 degrees 16 tance of 65.51 feet to a point; minutes 17 seconds East a thence North 45 degrees 48 distance of 312.99 feet from a minutes 56 seconds West for a large sycamore on the south distance of 74.83 feet to a side of Big Helton Creek, said point; thence North 69 de­ sycamore being the northeast grees 28 minutes 37 seconds corner of the Harold Waddell West for a distance of 164.56 property (deed book 178, page feet to a point; thence North 45 1163), said beginning point be­ degrees 33 minutes 56 ing in the southwest line of the seconds West for a distance of 80.20 feet to a point; thence Wayne Bare property (deed North 11 degrees 31 minutes book 295, page 2493); thence 51 seconds West for a dis­ with the Bare line North 60 de­ tance of 67.55 feet to a point; grees 00 minutes 00 seconds thence North 01 degrees 40 East for a distance of 31.71 feet to a point in the center of minutes 31 seconds West for a Big Helton Creek Road; thence distance of 89.40 feet to a point; thence North 38 de­ with the center of said road South 42 degrees 55 minutes grees 50 minutes 37 seconds West for a distance of 44.54 52 seconds East for a dis­ feet to the point of BEGIN­ tance of 41.03 feet to a point; thence South 50 degrees 30 NING. minutes 58 seconds East for a (TAX VALUE $ 6,000) distance of 70.24 feet to a point; thence South 52 de­ Also included with this prop­ erty is a Double-Wide Mobile grees 23 minutes 24 seconds East for a distance of 215.09 Home located at 6960 Silas feet to a point; thence South Creek Road permanently af­ 53 degrees 17 minutes 18 fixed to a full basement. (TAX seconds East for a distance of VALUE $ 25,000) 172.70 feet to a point in the A good faith deposit of ten center of said road; thence leaving said road with the Bare (10%) percent of the bid price line South 52 degrees 47 will be required at the time and minutes 24 seconds East for a place of sale. distance of 158.93 feet to a point on the northern bank of This the 12th day of May, Big Helton Creek, said point 2014. being located North 61 de­ grees 47 minutes 36 seconds Don Willey, Co-Commissioner West a distance of 127.54 feet (336) 246-2544 from a Vz" rebar at a maple, said iron being a corner of Har­ Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., & old Waddell; thence with the John T. Kilby, Co-Commission­ northern bank of Big Helton ers Creek and the Harold Waddell P. O. Box 24 line South 68 degrees 21 West Jefferson, N. C. 28694 minutes 21 seconds West for a Publication Dates: (336) 246distance of 31.25 feet to a 3144 Published: 5.16.14/5.23.14/5.30.14 Yard Sale BERT deceased of 1605 Lee Osborne Road, Lansing, NC, 28643, Ashe County, are hereby notified to present them in care of the law firm of Turn­ er Law Office. PA, as attorney for the undersigned Adminis­ trator, at the address appear­ ing below, on or before the 8th day of August, 2014 or this no­ tice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the Estate of GEORGE AN­ DREA REMBERT c/o Turner Law Office, PA, Attorneys at Law, at the address shown be­ low. This, the 1sl day of May, 2014. BETTY R. REMBERT, Admin­ istrator The Estate of GEORGE AN­ DREA REMBERT c/o TURNER LAW OFFICE, PA 136 North Water Street Boone, North Carolina 28607 PUBLISH 5/9,16,23,30, 2014 lots of gizmo's and gadgets. There will also be refresh­ ments at some some locations. 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The following is a summary of the 2014/2015 proposed budget by fund: General Fund Court Facilities Fees Fund 4-H Program Activities Fund 4-H Afterschool Fund Enterprise Fund Revaluation Fund Capital Projects Fund - County Buildings Capital Projects Fund - School Construction Fund Capital Projects Fund - Landfill Construction E911 Special Revenue Fund Community Development Block Grant Fund Economic Development Reserve Fund Register of Deeds Automation Fund "1-800-969-6898 " wt-• ' $34,181,176.00 60,000.00 720,190.00 172,074.00 2,602,800.00 50,000.00 394,856.00 1,002,521,00 96,149.00 525,000.00 75,000.00 565,000.00 50.000.00 $ 40,494,766.00 The 2014/2015 proposed budget is open for public inspection at the Office of Clerk to the Board, Ashe County Courthouse, 150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, North Carolina between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sam Yearick County Manager May 20,2014 all Now! Published: 5.30.14 Northwest Tree Service. 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Wil Petty | Jefferson Post, wil Petty tan be7eactied' at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. •MM ROADS 2014 Buick Verano MSRP 2014 Chevy Silverado 4WD MSRP 2014 Buick LaCrosse 2014 Chevy Silverado 4WD Double Cab MSRP 2014 Buick Enclave AWD MSRP 2014 Chevy Silverado LT Crew 4WD 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD AH ro bates todoaler. Ta». tag, title and DOC tee not Included. Buick loyalty Rebate assumed. �PAGE 14 FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Civitas Media ^ \j Coca-Cola 600 * Sunday at Concord, N.C. 1. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 400 laps, 140.8 rating, 48 points, $465,626. 2. (11) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 400, 128.2,43. $304,313. 3. (12) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 400, 117.7. 42, $249,941. 4. (22) Carl Edwards, Ford, 400, 90, 41, $174,980. 5. (26) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 400,100.4, 40, $186,219. 6. (16) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 400, 101.9, 38, $166,870. 7. (27) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 400, 106.7, 38, $169,906. 8. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 400, 83.5, 36, $150,834. 9. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 400,84.7, 35, $164,761. 10. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 400, 107.1, 35, $166,653. 11. (13) Aric Almirola, Ford, 400, 86.2, 34, $154,546. 12. (6)^JoeyLogano, Ford, 400, 95.2, .00 ' fO f' 0 JEFF SINER|CHARLOTTE OBSERVER/MCT Busch's doable dashed Kurt Busch made it through the Indianapolis 500 and started the Coca-Cola 600 but couldn't become the second racer to finish both in one day. Blown engine ends hopes of finishing Coca-Cola 600 By Dan Geltson and Steve Reed The Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. — Kurt Busch's moonlighting gig at Indy was a smashing success. His day job in NASCAR was a bust courtesy of a blown engine, sending his bid to complete The Double" up in smoke Busch was game for completing all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. His desire willing but his car parts weak, Busch's run at racing history ended late Sunday night not because of a wreck or weather, but a faulty engine that left his No. 41 Chevrolet a smoky, steaming mess. Months spent training like a cadet and crisscrossing the country for the doubleheader ended in an empty garage at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His race came to a halt about six hours after Busch starred in Indianapolis, driving his back­ up car to a sensational sixth-place finish. "I can't let what happened here damp­ en the mood on what happened up in Indianapolis," he said. Busch completed about 907 miles in his quest to join Tony Stewart as the only other driver to complete the back-to-hack races. "The Double" has been attempted by just three drivets, the last being Robby Gordon in 2004. Only Stewart in 2001 successfully completed the two races, fin­ ishing sixth at Indy and third at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch qualified 28th for the Coca-Cola 600 but had to start the 400-lap race at the rear of the field because he didn't make it to the track in time for the driver's meet­ ing. He arrived at the track via helicopter about an hour before the start of the 'The feel of the stock car right after driving the IndyCar is a feeling I'll never forget." —Kurt Busch Sprint Cup race. His car was a problem from the start, and he spent a chunk of the race a lap down. Once his engine blew, his shot was over. "It acted like it swallowed three cylin­ ders all at once," he said. "It's kind of a shame. It symbolizes how tough it has been for (my NASCAR) team. I thought it was great racing in traffic. The feel of the stock car right after driving the IndyCar is a feeling I'll never foiget." The first leg of Busch's racing doubleheader put the sport on notice he can han­ dle any type of car. The NASCAR charnpion-turned-Indy rookie made it look easy at the Brickyard. Better Homes Furniture Co, the Urged Selecta if Sett Betfogt Serte La-Z Boy Rediners In The Area! Giit, Anitlihi CuMittiM InnLiltnr aa < yUoiiij nmiiure including ' He stepped out of the IndyCar, raised his arms in triumph, and hugged his girl­ friend. His crew squeezed their way toward him down the slender Indianapolis Motor Speedway pit road for fist bumps and well wishes. His face red, throat dry, and hair slicked in swea't, Busch tossed his helmet in the No. 26. With 500 miles down and 600 ahead, he was still dressed in his firesuit when he took a seat in the back of an Indiana State Trooper's car and pulled out of the garage at 3:30 p.m., bound for his flight to North Carolina. Once in the air on the Cessna Citation X that took him to Charlotte Motor Speedway, his girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, tweeted a photo of Busch and her 9-yearold son, Houston, asleep on the plane. Busch landed at about 4:50 p.m„ after a 47-minut.e ride. Busch, who changed into his NASCAR firesuit on the trip, had his blood pressure checked and intravenous fluids adminis­ tered by the doctor and nurse aboard the Cessna. He drank 12 ounces of water before getting into the helicopter and another 20 ounces of liquids — including beet root juice. He ate a high potassium and high protein bar, a box of raisins and a little beef jerky. Even though the attempt wasn't pro­ moted heavily by IndyCar or NASCAR — the races air on different networks and multiple sponsors were involved, cloud­ ing the possibilities — Busch's debut in Indianapolis brought some definite buzz to the "Greatest Spectacle In Racing," the crown jewel race of the IndyCar Series and one of the most prestigious in the world. 13. (18) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 400, 79.7, 31, $148,468. 14. (3) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 399, 85.2, 30, $131,660. 15. (42) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 399, 73.2, 29, $121,260. 16. (32) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 399, 70.3, 28, $156,696. 17. (5) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 399, 105.4,27, $146,026. 18. (25) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 398, 71.8, 26, $134,680. 19. (10) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 398, 100.6, 26, $115,460. 20. (14) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 398, 58.8, 0, $103,435. 21. (24) Greg Biffle. Ford, 398, 63.6, 23, $146,385. 22. (6) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 398, 78.9, 22, $112,985. 23. (20) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 398, 59.9, 21, $121,518. 24. (34) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 398, 55.6,20, $126,643. 25. (15) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 398, 83.3,19, $129,593. 26. (23) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 397, 57.9,18, $137,310. 27. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 397, 47.4, 17, $96,960. 28. (39) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 396, 40.8.16. $113,893. 29. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 396, 51.8, 15, $126,255. 30. (30) Michael McDowell, Ford, 396,44.1,14, $97,685. 31. (35) David Ragan, Ford, 395, 43.2, 13, $118,793. 32. (19) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 395, 48.7, 0, $108,457. 33. (29) Alex Bowman, Toyota, '392, 34.1,11, $98,760. 34. (38) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 390, 29.1,0, $106,135. 35. (43) Blake Koch, Ford, 390, 28.5, 0. $95,485. 36. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 382, 35.6, 0, $95,385. 37. (17) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 378. 60.5, 7, $103,154. 38. (36) Ryan Truex, Toyota, engine, 303.29.9, 6, $89,350. 39. (4) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, engine, 281, 63.5, 5, $95,850. 40~ (28) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, engine, 271, 51.6, 4, $81,350. 41. (37) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, acci­ dent, 229, 30.4, 3, $77,350. 42. (41) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, engine. 162,32.9, 2, $73,350. 43. (33) David Gilliland. Ford, acci­ dent, 160,39.7, 1, $77,850. Next Race: FedEx 400 Sunday at Dover, Del. Sprint Cup standings After 12 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 432. 2. Matt Kenseth, 421. 3. Kyle Busch, 408. 4. Carl Edwards, 408. 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 394. 6. Jimmie Johnson, 388. 7. Joey Logano, 378. 8. Brian Vickers, 365 9. Brad Keselowski, 361. 10. Ryan Newman, 361. WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC I MOUNT IHKMO* NO AD • WIST KFTWSON. 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Coach: Greg Ashley. Major League Cubs - Dalton Richardson, Mason Baldwin, Colby Greer, Hunter Knight Matt Houck, Hank McKenzie, Luke Richardson, Austin French, Jacob Pruitt, Aarron Watson, Zack Weaver and Brandon Taylor. Coaches: Jody Richardson, William Baldwin and Anthony Hamilton. Major League Orioles - Isiah Miller, Garrett Rutlidge, Miguel Allen, Michael Dishman, Dakota Cox, Noah Pennington, Grady Rector, Nathaniel Lee, Colby Lewis, Jackson Little, Cole Hudler and Drake Elliott Coaches: Martin Little, Adam Elliott and Sherman Lee. ' 2014 Major League Girls Schedule Home Team Visiting Team Tuesday 5:30 PM RC Bandits Tuesday 7:30 PM RC Braves Braves Orange Crush Saturday 9:00 AM GRY Lady Devils Saturday Green Machine 10:45 AM GRY Green Machine Saturday Orange Crush 12:30 PM GRY Orange Crush Saturday Lady Devils 2:15 PM GRY Braves Saturday Fries 4:00 PM GRY Braves Saturday Bandits 5:45 PM GRY Bandits Fries Tuesday 5:30 PM RC Bandits Tuesday 7:30 PM RC Lady Devils Orange Crush Green Machine "Spring Bash"- Gravson County Angus BAMHth fltVflllk 3 Bmoih, Baxoit*. iB-urnis Saturday Orange Crush Saturday HCM u-12 HCM u-12 Tuesday 6:00 PM ALL Tuesday 7:30 PM ALL Tuesday 5:30 PM RC Tuesday 7:00 PM RC Saturday 9:30 AM WHS Saturday 11:00 AM WHS Saturday 12:30 PM WHS Saturday 2:30 PM WHS Saturday 4:30 PM WHS Saturday 4:30 PM WAT Saturday 6:15 PM WHS Saturday 7:30 PM WHS Braves Braves Saturday Major League Bandits - Mickenzie Day, Cierra Burgess, Shaylyn Ramirez, Kenadie Hudler. Lauren Edmondson, Hannah Phillips, Ava McNeill. Mckenzie Osborne, Alexis Russell, Ashley Barnes. Adriana Barnes. Sarah Corley and Kylee Gilley. Coaches: Chad Burgess, Shawn Day, James McNeill and Jock Gilley. Green Machine Green Machine Saturday Bandits Bandits Saturday Orange Crush Green Machine Braves Green Machine Braves Orange Crush Bandits Bandits ••••••••••Mi Red Sox Orange Crush HCM u-12 Orange Crush Red Sox Yankees Orange Crush HCM u-12 Yankees Angels Bandits Green Machine Braves Braves Angels Bandits Green Machine Tuesday RC Bandits 7:30 PM RC Green Machine Bandits Tuesday 5:30 PM AS Green Machine Braves Orange Crush Tuesday 5:30 PM RC Braves Tuesday 7:30 PM RC Bandits Orange Crush Braves Saturday 10:00 AM WHS Bandits Saturday 11:30 AM WHS HCM u-12 Braves Saturday 1:30 PM WHS Bandits Green Machine Saturday 3:00 PM WHS Braves Orange Crush Saturday Major League Orange Crush - Allyson Greer, Braylin Miller, Cloe Goodman, Sydney Greer, Leah Calhoun, Zoey Miller, Rebecca Yakel, Karina Rash, Abby Aldridge and Savannah Grogan. Coaches: Eric Greer, Tim Yakel, Kevin Aldridge and Andy Goodman. 6:00 PM Tuesday 4:30 PM WHS Green Machine HCM u-12 Orange Crush Tuesday 5:30 PM RC Minor League Orioles - Ethan Goodman, Wesley Thompson, Dylan Short, Austin Grogan, Ty Williams, Mason Toomey, Ryan Toomey, Noah Farmer, Carson Pope, Joseph Shaw and Joseph Cary. Coaches: Andy Goodman, Jimmy Thompson and Dustin Farmer. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, MAY 30,2014 PAGE S3 Minor League Braves - Keegan Graham, Kole Walton, Kaden Burgess, Drew Roland, Ben Chamberlain, .... n . Jordan Craft, Nick Walters, Jacob Dillard, Daniel Tollison, Matthew Mullis, Kaden Gore and Dylan O'Neal. fJ'T Le^gue " Hunter Brown> Caelon McNei11- Josh Weaver- Chris Tomko- Gracen Cline, Grayson Coaches: Brad Little, Brian Walton and Joev Bureess Watson, Sawyer Eller, Ian Dishman, Hunter Taylor, Matt Young, Evan Williams and Atticus Barker. Coaches: Jerry McNeill, Tim Watson and Josh Bare. 2014 Minor League Boys Schedule Date Time Field Home Team 4/28 Monday 5:30 PM DP Orioles Cubs 4/28 Monday 7:30 PM DP Marlins Ashe Braves 5/1 Thursday 5:30 PM DP Ashe Reds Cubs 5 / 1 ^ . Day Thursday 7:30 PM MD Orioles Marlins Visiting Team 5/3 ' ' 8:00 AM Davis Ashe Reds Marlins Saturday 10:00 AM Davis Oriloes Grayson County 5/3 Saturday 1:00 PM Davis Alleghany Braves 5/3 Saturday 3:00 PM Davis Alleghany Reds 5/3 Saturday 8:00 AM LT Alleghany Reds 5/3 Saturday 10:00 AM LT Alleghany Braves Cubs 5/3 Saturday 1:00 PM LT Ashe Reds Grayson County 5 / 3 ^ Saturday 3:00 PM LT Orioles Marlins 5/5 Monday 6:00 PM DP Marlins Alleghany Braves 5/5_ Monday 6:00 PM MD Cubs Alleghany Reds 5/10 Saturday 1:30 PM MD Cubs Marlins 5/10 Saturday 3:30 PM MD Ashe Reds Orioles 5/10 Saturday 3:00 PM DP Ashe Braves Alleghany Braves 5/12 Monday 6:00 PM Davis Alleghany Braves Orioles 5/12 Monday 7:30 PM Davis Alleghany Reds Braves 5/12 Monday 5:30 PM DP Reds Marlins 5/17 Saturday 12:00 PM Davis Alleghany Braves Orioles 5/17 Saturday 2:00 PM Davis Alleghany Reds Marlins 5/17 Saturday 3:00 PM DP Braves Reds 5/19 Monday 6:00 PM DP Ashe Reds Alleghany Reds 5/19 Monday 6:00 PM MD Cubs Alleghany Braves 5/19 Minor League Cubs - Canyon Pennington, Maddox Williams, Dalton Black, Joseph Barker, Ethan Norris, Joshua Hodge, Cole Lewis, Luke Poe, Tristan Adams, Austin Hart Eli Mast, Ashton Hamm and Blake Hulin. Coaches: Chris Pennington, Troy Thomas and Jimmy Black. Saturday 5/3 Monday 5:30 PM AS Braves Orioles 5/22 Thursday 5:30 PM Friday 5:30 PM • DP 5/23 Friday 7:30 PM Cubs Ashe Braves Braves MD MS/23 " " Ashe Braves ' DP Cubs Cubs Reds Marlins Braves 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Marlins TBD 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Orioles TBD 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Reds TBD 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Braves TBD 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Cubs TBD 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Alleghany Reds TBD 5/31 Satuday TBD Boone Alleghany Braves TBD 6/2 Minor League Marlins - Ty Little, Kabel Dillard, Karson Fazenbaker, Caleb Kissinger, Connor Howell, Elijah Langseth, William Howell, Jaxon Kitson, Mason Kesterson, Isaiah Atkinson and Landon Osborne. Coach: Brandon Dillard. Monday 5:30 PM MD Reds Allegany Reds 6/2 Monday 6:00 PM DP Orioles Marlins 6/2 Monday 6:00 PM Davis Alleghany Braves Cubs Special thanks to H.D. Elite Photography for all of the team photos and Ashe County Parks and Recreation for the rosters. If your team did not have a team photo available for this special section, please feel free to email a photo to us or bring one by the office and we will print it in our regular sports page. 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Coaches: Kevin Colvard and David Hudler. Saturday Lady Trojans Thursday 5:30 PM RC Pink Fillies Braves Lady Trojans 5/15 Thursday 6:00 PM AS Orioles 5/15 Thursday 7:30 PM AS Indians Lady Trojans 5/17 Saturday 10:00 AM WAT Wendy's Indians 5/17 Saturday 11:30 AM WAT Indians FCF Braves 5/17 Saturday 1:30 PM WAT FCF 5/17 Saturday 3:00 PM WAT Braves Wendy's 5/17 Saturday 10:00 AM RC Orioles Lady Trojans 5/17 Saturday 11:30 AM RC Lady Trojans HCM u-10 5/17 Saturday 1:00 PM RC HCM u-10 Orioles Orioles mmmmamm 5/22 Thursday 5:30 PM RC Pink Fillies 5/22 Thursday 6:00 PM ALL Lady Trojans Braves Lady Trojans Indians Thursday 7:30 PM ALL 5/29 Thursday 5:30 PM RC Braves Orioles 5/29 Thursday 7:00 PM RC Pink Fillies Indians 5/31 Saturday 10:00 AM WAT HCM u-10 Indians 5/31 Saturday 11:30 AM WAT Indians Wendy's 5/31 Saturday 1:30 PM WAT Wendy's Orioles 5/31 Saturday 3:00 PM WAT Orioles HCM u-10 5/22 •M Minor League Orioles - Madi Roland, Haley Testerman, Claire Brooks, Loren Shimel, Becka Wonsick, Lydia Edmisten, Alii Blevins, Mylah Ellis and Tayla Ellis. 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Coaches: David Osborne, Greg 5/2 Friday 5:30 PM MD 5/3 Saturday 12:00 PM RC Braves Pirates Poe, Josh Overcash and James Lefevers. 5/3 Saturday 1:30 PM RC Yankees Padres 5/3 Saturday 3:00 PM RC Red Sox Reds 5/9 Friday 5:30 PM DP Yankees Pirates 5/9 ' Friday 7:00 PM DP Red Sox Braves Friday 5:30 PM MD Padres Reds 5/10 Saturday 9:00 AM MD Pirates Padres 5/10 Saturday 10:30 AM MD Yankees Red Sox 5/10 Saturday 12:00 PM MD Reds Braves 5/16 Friday 5:30 PM AS Reds Yankees 5/16 Friday 7:00 PM AS Padres Braves 5/16 Friday 6:30 PM MD Pirates Red Sox Pirates 5/17 12:00 PM MD Reds Saturday 1:30 PM MD Red Sox Padres 5/17 Saturday 3:00 PM MD Yankees . Braves ""^/29^" Thursday 5:30 PM DP Pirates Yankees 5/29 Thursday 7:00 PM DP Braves Red Sox 5/29 Thursday 5:30 PM MD Reds Padres 5/3Q Friday 5:30 PM AS Padres Yankees 5/30 Friday 7:00 PM AS Reds Red Sox 5/30 Friday 6:30 PM MD Braves Pirates 5/31 Saturday 9:00 AM MD Braves Reds 5/31 Saturday 10:30 AM MD Red Sox Yankess 5^1 Saturday 12:00 PM MD Pirates Padres 6/6 Friday 5:30 PM RC Yankees Reds 6/6 Friday 7:00 PM RC Braves Padres 6/6 Friday 5:30 PM DP Red Sox Pirates 6/7 Saturday 9:00 AM AS 4 5 6/7 Saturday 10:30 AM AS 3 6 6/7 Saturday 12:00 PM AS 1 Winner of 4 vs 5 6/7 Saturday 1:30 PM AS 2 Winner of 3 vs 6 6/14 Coach Pitch Little Huskies - Addison Williams, Braylyn Worley, Ava Roten, Lexi Lyalls, Chrystal Church, Vivinne Slabbert, Addison Dollar, Addie Shaw, Isabella Farmer, Abigale Campbell and Callie Williams. Coaches: Justin Worley, Dustin Farmer and Ema Treva. Saturday 5/17 Satuday TBD MD Championship Game Field Abbreviations Family Central Fields DP= Dr. Pepper Ashe Park Fields RC= RC Cola B= B-Ball Field A= A-Ball Field MD= Mountain Dew AS= All-Star Field Coach Pitch Orioles - Phoebe Wagoner, Aly-Rose Horton, Katelyn Blevins, River Lewis, Ally Greer, Addi Calhoun, Mylee Blevins, Caitlin Wood, Katlyn French, Emma Terry, Bailey Richardson, Carlee Richardson and Hannah Howard. Coaches: Christina Wagoner, Renee Blevins and Shawn Horton. 2014 Coach Pitch Girls Schedule Visiting Team Date Day Time Field Home Team 4/28 Monday 5:30 PM RC Little Huskies Orioles 4/28 Monday 7:00 PM RC Rockies Little Huskies 5/3 Saturday 9:00 AM RC Orioles Rockies 5/3 Saturday 10:30 AM RC Orioles Little Huskies ^ 5/5 Monday 5:30 PM RC Rockies Orioles Monday 7:00 PM RC Little Huskies Rockies "Fun Dav 5/10 Saturday 1:30 PM 5/10 Saturday 3:00 PM 5/10 Saturday 4:30 PM CW cw CW '"/'I'™* it Little Huskies Orioles Rockies Little Huskies Orioles Rockies Monday 5:30 PM RC Rockies Orioles 5/12 Monday 7:00 PM RC Little Huskies Orioles 5/17 Saturday 9:00 AM MD Orioles Rockies 5/17 Saturday 10:30 AM MD Little Huskies Rockies 5/19 Monday 5:30 PM RC Rockies Little Huskies 5/19 Monday 7:00 PM RC Orioles Little Huskies 5/24 Saturday BYE 5/26 Monday BYE 5/31 Saturday 5/31 Saturday MD 1:30 PM 3:00 PM #3 Seed #2 Seed MD CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Field Abbreviations Family Central Fields Ashe Park Fields DP= Dr. Pepper A= A-Ball Field RC= RC Cola B= B-Ball Field MD= Mountain Dew AS= All-Star Field CW= Cheerwine James R. 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Coach: Dustin Greer. 846-7191 �PAGE S6 FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 .1EFFKRSON POST 2014 Tee Ball Schedule RC Rod Sox 5/2 Friday 5:30 PM 5/2 Friday 6:30 PM RC Brave-. 5/2 Friday 7:00 PM MO Rockies 5/3 Saturday 10:00 AM AS Marlins 5/3 Saturday 11:00 AM AS 5/3 Saturday 12.OO PM 5/9 Friday 5:30 PM RC Braves 5/9 Friday 6:30 PM RC Rockies Reds Padres Cubs Reds Red Sox Padres Braves Cubs Marlins 5/9 Friday MD Padres Reds 5/10 Saturday 10:00 AM CW Reds Rockies S/IO Saturday 11:00 AM CW Marlins . 5/10 Saturday 12 :00 PM CW Padres Red Sox 5/16 Friday 5:30 PM RC Rockies Red Sox 5/16 Friday 6:30 PM RC Padres Cubs 5/16 Friday 5:30 PM MD Marlins Reds 5/17 Saturday 10:00 AM AS Red Sox Braves 5/17 Saturday 11:00 AM AS Marlins Padres 5/17 Saturday 12:00 PM Cubs Rockies 5/23 Friday 5:30 PM RC Cubs Reds 5/23 Friday 6:30 PM RC Red Sox Padres 5/23 Friday S:30 PM MD Braves Rockies 5/3O Friday 5:30 PM DP Marlins Red Sox 5/30 Friday 5:30 PM RC Reds Braves 5/30 Friday 5:30 PM MD Padres Rockies 5/31 Saturday 10:00 AM AS Braves Padres 5/31 Saturday 11:00 AM AS Cubs Marlins Reds Braves 5/31 Saturday 12:00 PM AS Red Sox 6/6 Friday S:30 PM MD Cubs Braves 6/6 Friday 6:30 PM MD Marlins Rockies 6/6 Friday 5:30 PM DP Reds 6/7 Satuday 10:00 AM AS Marlins Cubs 6/7 Satuday 11:00 AM AS Reds Red Sox 6/7 Satuday 12:00 PM AS Padres Braves 6/13 Friday 5:30 PM ' MD Rockies Red Sox 6/13 6/13 Friday Friday 6:30 PM 5:30 PM MD DP Rockies Cubs Cubs Reds Padres T-ball Braves - Jonah Bennett, Cole Blevins, Isaiah Galgano, Matthew Goodman. Sam Hess, Mason Lewis, Grant Powers, Kolten Taylor and Austin Vogler. Coaches: David Taylor, Zack Vogler and Scott Powers. I- Ett.fi- T-ball Cubs - Brodey Eller, Will Vannoy, Kole Denny, Owen Phipps, Karter Lambert, Ezekiel Golds, Lincoln Holdaway, Owen Huntley, Imri Walters and Keelan Denny. Coaches: Damon Eller, Shane Golds, James T-ball Reds - Kade Harless, Nathan Canup, Trace Royal, Aaron Firebaugh, Ethan Toomey, River Moser, Trenton Taylor, Andrew Mash, Kaden Miller, Raymond Raines, Tayvn Trivett and Mark McNeill Jr. Coach: Lambert and Jason Holdaway. Mark McNeill. T-ball Marlins - Wyatt Little, Nian Hughes, Lyric Jones, Kaleb Williams, Max Pruitt, Luke Dixon, Brett Jenkins, Benjamin Bare, Lucas Dillard and Gary Doby. Coach: Kris Little. j-ball Red Sox - Gavin Eller, Sawyer Eller, Jacob Dollar, Hayden Beamer, Grayson Groves, Ethan Roten, Dustin Miller, Riley Estes and Alex Culver. Coaches: Jeremy Eller, Jason Eller and Beau Estes. AEV PROUDLY SUPPORTS ALL ASHE COUNTY TEAMS! 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Offer good through June 30,2014. 00689048 u �VGE 16 HIGH CO UNIT DINING GLIDE, 2014 JEFFERSON POST dinner's Girc/el Aged Steaks • Prime Rib • Filet Mignon • Pizza • Subs • Hamburgers Seafood • 40 Item Salad Bar • Plate Lunches • Homemade Desserts All You Can Eat Pasta on Wednesday Night Country Breakfast with Homemade Biscuits, Gravy & Country Ham Catering Available Open Monday - Saturday 7am - 9pm • Sunday 7am - 3pm 336-246-4499 • 336-246-2900 THEATER & EVENT CENTER FET DINNER EVENTS Advance Tickets Available Call 336-246-2900 - 336-982-4888 9331 Hwy 16 South * West Jefferson. NC A Special Supplement of The Jefferson Post �PAGE 2 HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST The town of West Jefferson thrives in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson. a short time called Jeffersonton) was born, being the first town in the nation to bear the name of Thomas Jefferson, who happened to be the Vice President of the United States at the time. Other incorporated towns within Ashe County include Lansing and West Jefferson, undoubtedly the coun­ ty's retail and service hub, offering a wonderful traditional-style walkable downtown. Transportation in the county exhibited meager beginnings, showing reliance on trails used by horse and pack animals. Eventually, a few all-weather roads were constructed, several being private and requiring the payment of toll fees. Beginning in 1915, the Norfolk and Western Railway Company railroad operated for about 62 years in Ashe County. 1977 saw the establishment of the Ashe County Airport, sporting a 4,300 feet runway capable of facili­ tating small to medium sized jets. Hunting, trapping and farming were of early significance to Ashe County citizens. Traditional crops included wheat, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, fruits and vegetables. Cattle operations have also been historically important to the local economy. The early 1900s saw much activity in the dairy industry, with cheese making factories in Grassy Creek and Beaver Creek, Sturgills, Crumpler and Ashland. Eventually, the Kraft-Phoenix Creamery estab­ lished a plant in West Jefferson in the 1930s. Having had several owners, the plant is now the Ashe County Cheese Plant, for many years, the only such facility in North Carolina. In addition to the harvesting of crops, mining operations have flourished locally, including those seeking iron and copper ores. Copper mining started in the late 1800s, with Ore Knob being pos­ sibly the best known mine (at one File photo | Jefferson Post time, being the leading copper pro­ ducing mine in the U.S.). During these times, most farm implements used locally were forged in Ashe County. Helton was the iron-mak­ ing center of the county, producing plows, hoes, wagon wheels, axes, mattocks and shovels. Another early industry to estab­ lish and thrive in Ashe County has been the Phoenix Chair Manufacturing Company, started around 1935 as a byproduct of chairs being produced in a small saw milling operation. Some of the Phoenix Company's contem­ poraries include the Knox Knitting Company of Creston, an Oak Flooring Company established by W. E. Vannoy in 1935 and the Peerless Hosiery Company, begin­ ning in 1953. Other, larger indus­ trial operations to locate in Ashe County have been the Sprague Electric Company, the P.H. Hanes Knitting Company, the Gates Rubber Company, producing belts PAGE 15 Oh no...rm wearing my lunch THE HISTORY OF ASHE COUNTY Prior to the 18th century, Ashe County History is somewhat obscure. The Cherokee, Creek and Shawnee Indians hunted, fished and battled within the region. It is known that Peter Jefferson led a surveying party in 1749 to establish a line between North Carolina and Virginia, as early set­ tlers and visitors alike were unsure as to whether they were in one or another. In 1752, Bishop Augustus Spangenberg, head of the Moravian Church of America, made the first recorded visit, in search of 100,000 acres of land for settlement pur­ poses. References to hunting expe­ ditions date back to the 1770s, David Helton being one of the earliest, and Daniel Boone cer­ tainly being the most recognizable. Ashe County's first recorded deed is dated 1773. Encompassing approximately 427 square miles, Ashe's boundar­ ies have been a topic of continuing dispute throughout the years. The area was part of Anson County during the early English coloniza­ tion period; became part of Rowan County in 1753, Surry County in 1771, Wilkes County in 1777 and was briefly part of the State of Franklin from 1784-89. Incorporated as a separate entity by the N.C. General Assembly in 1799, Ashe County came into its own and is named for Gov. Samuel Ashe. There have, however been several small additional adjust­ ments to its borders over time. Geographically, the county is just west of the eastern continental divide and consists of a high pla­ teau averaging 3,000 feet in eleva­ tion interspersed with peaks, some exceeding 4,000 feet in height. The county's tallest peak is Mount Jefferson, rising 1,600 feet above the surrounding area and well over 4,000 feet above sea level. Seeking a "proper and conve­ nient" place to be the county's seat, the N.C. General Assembly appointed a special commission in 1799. In the first of many displays of exorbitant spending, the com­ missioners purchased 50 acres of land for $100. With this expendi­ ture, the Town of Jefferson (for HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 and hoses, as well as Southern Devices, Leviton Manufacturing and Jefferson Apparel, producing textile goods. Christmas trees production is also one of the county's economic engines. White pine arrived in the county in the 1950s as soil conservation projects and went into production along with the more popular Fraser fir as a major industry over four decades ago, helping to revitalize the county's economy. Christmas trees, roping and wreaths are an industry that currently harvests over 700,000 trees annually at a value of more than $12 million. Ashe County's early education system consisted of private schools, being held either in the summer or winter. A county examiner was responsible for certifying teach­ ers, who were primarily women or young girls during summer, and men or young boys during win­ ter. Classes were often held in churches, homes or vacant stores, and teachers would stay alternately with different families within the community. Public schools began in the county in 1870, with school consolidation beginning in 1930. Separate schools for black and white children operated until 1965, when the system was integrated by the county. Currently, the coun­ ty operates one high school, one middle school and four separate elementary schools. Ashe County is a traditional, mountain commu­ nity, which holds strong to the tra­ ditions and values that have been developed over time, and wrought through experience and struggle. It would take a lifetime to explore and properly appreciate every facet of this large county with a small town feel. Rest assured that the good people of Ashe County are willing to meet the future with anticipation. Most any citizen will greet newcomers and old friends alike with an open home and heart, and will work diligently together, to preserve the lifestyle that makes Ashe County so wonderful. History provided by Ashe County and is located on its What to do when that happens Whether you're an adult or a child, clothing stains from food and drink accidents will hap­ pen from time to time. Maybe you're eating something messy, like pasta or spaghetti. Or maybe your toddler is a very messy eater. And what adult hasn't dripped a bit of wine or juice on their shirt, pants or that favorite skirt? No one is immune to stains; but removing stains can be difficult. Learn how to remove most food and drink stains from clothing! Instructions 1. REMOVE AS MUCH OF THE SPILLED FOOD OR DRINK AS POSSIBLE: When you (or your child) spills food or a drink on your clothing, you'll first want to start by blotting the stain to remove as much excess fluid or food as possible. DO NOT RUB THE STAIN! This will only make it worse! Instead, blot the stain. If you've got a real messy stain like pasta sauce, turn the fabric upside down above a napkin and blot it like this - use grav­ ity to your advantage. 2. GET TO THE BATHROOM OR KITCHEN ASAP: The next step involves rinsing the stain. The sooner you can remove the drink or food stain, the better your chances are that you'll successfully remove the stain from the clothing. DO NOT let the stain dry on your clothing! This will really hurt your chances of stain removal. Get to the bathroom, kitchen or other water source as soon as possible. 3.RINSE THE STAIN WITH COLD WATER: Using cold water, rinse the stained fabric thoroughly. A sink works best, but even some bottled water will do the trick. Once the liquid or food is removed from the stained fabric, you may just have a wet spot. If this is the case, skip step 4 and go directly to step 5. If there's still some fabric staining, we'll need to move on to the next step. 4.ADD A LITTLE BIT OF SOAP: Laundry determent is idpal hut in a restaurant or on a Special Dinner for Two Cornbination Dinners Vegetarian Dishes Lunch Specials Appetizers Nachos $afuin<^ picnic, you're not going to have the proper stain removal products. Even some hand soap can do the trick to remove a stain from cloth­ ing in a pinch. Rub some hand soap onto the stain, fold the stained fabric and rub the fabric together to gently "scrub" the stained fabric fibers, if you don't have any soap, fold the fabric and gently rub to scrub the stain from the fibers. Rinse and repeat a couple of times. 5.WHEN YOU GET HOME, USE A STAIN STICK: Every person should own a stain stick. Apply the stain stick to the stained clothing and then launder as usual. If you don't own a stain stick (which you should!) use a little bit of laundry detergent and apply this to the stain; let it sit for about 15 minutes and then rinse. 6. LAUNDER THE CLOTHING: Launder the clothing as usual. A color-safe bleach like Clorox Color Safe Bleach, used with laundry detergent, will bring the best results when it come to removing stains from fabrics. Sometimes, you may need to run the stained clothing item through the wash several times to completely remove tough stains like toma­ to sauce, wine or grape juice. ^Now fcy TN»-f-•«- ^ Come see Steak ACP Wi-Fi <anA File photo |Jefferson Post It happens to all of us at one time or another mak­ ing a bit of a mess while dining. Desserts & Beverages Seafood Specials Children's Plates Soups & Salads Enchiladas A La Carte More Kj Tacos Seating remodeled ^interiorF MOUNTAIN \'» • AUI SI MH'.NC C rNTi« 777 EAST M AIM STRICT * Jm<-:RAos. Nw -b©4t 336.S46.l639 I' aPI as iuwch (jlutdsn U<sa, 3 \X>\X>\K>.<ZG>^0*i<2 327 Mam S+. . z m <o 200 I3ocme y\'<lT ITJ i\ �HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 PAGE 14 JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST Confused about table manners? HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 PAGE 3 Here are a few tips for making the right choices Have you ever looked at a formal dinner table and thought, Oh oh, which fork do I use? Which bread plate is mine? What do I do with my napkin? This article clears up the confu­ sion, so you can display proper etiquette at the dining table. Use the right fork for proper table man­ ners • First, locate your own place setting. It will be in the form of a square in front of you. Your bread plate is always on the left. Glasses are always on the right. How can you remember? Easy. The words Food and Left each have four letters. Drink and Right each have five letters. • The utensils show the number of courses, and there is a maximum of three of any utensil at a time. Always pick up the utensils on the outside first. Then, just work your way in with each course. • The spoon and fork above your plate are for dessert. Use the folk to eat your cake, and the spoon for ice cream or custard. Tip: Asmall cup of sorbet is often served to cleanse the pal­ ate between courses. Proper napkin etiquette • Place your napkin on your lap and use it frequently to wipe your fingers and dab your lips. If you leave the table during the meal, put your napkin on your chair. Never put a soiled napkin on the table until the end of the meal, where you place it, gently crumpled, to the left of your plate. Thble manners • Don't eat bread or anything else at the table until everyone is seated. • Don't reach across the table. The person closest to the bread basket begins by picking it up and offering it to the person on his left, then takes a roll, and passes the basket to the right. • When you receive the bread basket, don't put it down. Keep passing it. It goesfrom left to right, just like reading a book. Put a dab of but­ ter on your plate and pass it in the same way. • Don't cut your roll in half, butter it and chomp into it. Instead, break off one bite-sized piece at a time, butter it and put it into your mouth. • Sip your soup from the side of the spoon - silently. Don't blow on the soup to cool it. Move the spoon from the front to the back of the bowl Rest your spoon in the soup plate, or on the saucer, wherever there is more room. • Begin eating when everyone at your table is served. If three or more people at a large table are served, they can start eating so their meals won't get cold. Bad manners to avoid • Don't wrap your hands into fists around the knife and fork handles. Don't stab or saw your food. • Cut one bite at a time and eat it. Don't cut all the food in your plate into little pieces. • Never place cutlery that has been used, back on a clean tablecloth, or hang it off the plate like oars on a rowboat. • Don't complain about the food. If there is something on your plate that you don't like, such as a vegetable or side dish, don't make a fuss about it. Eat a small portion, or just leave it on your plate. Remember, having good table manners is about much more than using the right fork. But once you know your way around the table, you ll feel more relaxed, knowing that you are Proper table manners can using proper table etiquette and good manners, or dining out. TAP ROOM & RESTAURANT COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE >AYS A WEEK DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY OPEN 7 Fite plloto, Jefterson pos( be practiced anywhere; at home ^VTHE,. BOONDOCKS BREWING 108 S. JEFFERSON AVE, WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28004 830-240-5222 WWW.BOONDOCKSBREW.COM Photo courtesy of W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. ASU|Jefferson Post Photo from 'A History of Watauga County" | Jefferson Post Considering the condition of the roads, it's no wonder many people took the train. Here, Tweetsie - the Getting to the mountains was definitely not "halt the fun" for early tourists. In case you don't recognize East Tennessee and Western North Carolina - chugs into Boone in 1916. ASU's earliest buildings are seen it, the little dirt trail in the photo above is the ancestor of U.S. 421, heading toward Deep Gap. The photo behind the train. was taken in 1915. CAFE OF LANSING Home of the ORIGINAL Smithey Burger Featuring Daily Lunch Specials and GREAT Breakfast Deals Perfect to get your day started off right Tourists discovered High Country's mountains early Tourism began in the High Country over 160 years ago. It wasn't our beautiful views that attracted the first real tourists. It was disease, or rather the lack of it. The lowlands and coastal areas of North Carolina were dangerous places to be in a typical Southern summer of the 19th century. Polio swept through communities, leaving behind crippled children and young adults in its wake. Yellow fever epidemics were common on the coast, sickening thousands and killing hundreds. And that was just the start of the list of diseases found in those areas. Families that could afford to do so would come to the mountains in the summer. Polio was rare and yel­ low fever unknown up here. Some husbands would send their wives and children to resorts to let them escape the heat and disease of their homes. The first tourism in the northwest seems to have been in Banner Elk, where the Mast family was welcoming visitors to their still-standing home as early as 1840. Late in the 19th century, Blowing Rock and Linville became popular resorts, while the adventurous braved poor roads to explore other parts of the mountains. The development of better roads across North Carolina after World War I helped expand the tourism industry in the region. The construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which began in Alleghany County in 1935, provided a unique north-south running highway. The end of World War II brought with it a massive tourism boom. With the Depression and war years fading TAKE OUT - or - \ - VI. Fi FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT CUSTOM CATERING BANQUET SERVICES 2 FULLY STOCKED BARS (MONTHLY WINE & BEER PAIRINGS OVER 30 CRAFT BEERS ON TA p USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS J PARIAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE into memory, more Americans than ever owned cars and had leisure time. They took to the roads, many coming to this region for the first time. The quest of many young people for a simpler, more natural lifestyle dur­ ing the 1960s and early 1970s brought another type of visitor to the region. Some stayed, adding their talents and enthusiasm to the local mix. Since that time, tourism has seen its ups and downs, but overall the industry has become an increasingly important part of the local economy. Mon-Thur: 11am-3pm IN Fri-Sat: 11 am-8pm 8970 Hwy. 194, Lansing Seasonal Hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 8pm Sat 7am - 3pm Sun 11am-3pm Winter Hours in November thru March 336-384-4300 Bakery & Deli 336-846-8888 �PAGE 4 HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST Arrival of Blue Ridge Parkway marked start of a new era On a foggy, misty day in September 1935, a group of men climbed out of the back of a truck, grabbed some picks and shovels and began building the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fifty-two years and 469 miles of road later, the world's longest and most beautiful scenic highway was completed and has become the most visited unit of the U.S. National Park system. The opening of the Linn Cove Viaduct on Sept. 11, 1987, marked the completion of what may be the most ambitious highway project of the 20th century. Most roads in North America follow the path of least resistance, running on nearly level land, along rivers, and through the lowest available mountain gaps or passes. But the Blue Ridge Parkway does the reverse, sweeping along the crest of the mountains for most of its length. As a result it offers unparalleled views - sights which, in other regions, require hik­ ing or even flying. Photo courtesy of Ed Reed | Jefferson Post Early work on the Parkway often involved back-breaking hand labor. Tons of rock were blasted and removed to carve roads along the crests of the mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a seemingly simple idea: construct a hard-surfaced roadway between Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky Mountains National Parte in Tennessee. The timing was perfect. Because of the Great Depression, thousands of men were out of work. Conditions in the Appalachians were worse than in most areas of the nation. Building a major road would mean jobs, and BURGERS money to feed families. Then the battle began. Tennessee wanted the road to run through their state. North Carolina, starting as the underdog, fought hard for the high­ way. Finally, Laurel Springs native Robert "Farmer Bob" Doughton, a veteran congressman, lobbied, twist­ ed arms and did whatever and won the BRP for his home state. In his honor, the first construction happened near his home, Doughton Hall, now a bed-and-breakfast. Though World War II slowed construction, usage of the Parkway grew rapidly in the tourism boom of the 1950s. In 1941, the year the war began, the Parkway had 562,167 vis­ itors. By 1959, the annual count had grown almost ten-fold, to 5,589,402. In 2012,15,205,059 people traveled some section of the road. Originally started, in part, as a social welfare program to help the unemployed, the Blue Ridge Parkway today has a huge economic impact - well over $1 billion per year - on the com­ munities through which it travels. Photo courtesy of National Park Service Jefferson Post Cutting roads through the Blue Ridge Mountains meant the need for enor­ mous amounts of explosives to blast open passages for the Parkway's con­ struction. That includes Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes counties, where some of the most scenic and dramatic sections are located Bulk & Old Fashioned Candies Hot Pretzels HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 Two 'what ifs' that would have changed our region While history records events that happened, it is human natureto look back and wonder, "What if...?" There are two big "what ifs" in the High Country's history, one over 250 years ago, the other, exactly a century in the past. The northwestern part of North Carolina almost became Winston- Salem. Here's how. In the early part of the 18th century, a group of Germans belonging to a religious group called Unitas Fratrum, now known as the Moravian Church, came to North Carolina to escape per­ secution. The Earl of Granville, an English nobleman, held title to vast stretches of property in the colony, and offered the Moravians 100,000 acres of land, if they would settle in the region. In 1752, led by Bishop Augustus Spangenberg, a party of Moravians rode out of their settlement in what is now northern Dade County and began to explore the mountains. That was on Aug. 25. By the time Spangenberg and his men reached the mountains, winter had set in. They arrived in the future Blowing Rock on Dec. 5, stunned by the severity of the climb up the mountains. By Dec 14, after nearly freezing to death, the party managed to get totally lost in the Old Fields area of the present Ashe County. They man­ aged to find the New River and follow it north, going as far as White Top mountain in southern Virginia. Though impressed by the richness of the land, the weather clearly discouraged the group. Basically, these first European "tourists" in the High Country just had bad timing - and an overall bad experience. Reading Spangenbeig's notes on the trip make it sound like something from an adventure movie, full of towering mountains swept by winter storms. Spangenberg and the rest were happy to end their long journey Photo courtesy of W.L. Eury Collection Appalachian Collection, ASU The future Appalachian State University consisted of this one build­ ing - Watauga Academy - back in 1903 when 13 school superinten­ dents gathered in Boone to decide the future location of a statesponsored college. through western North Carolina. After reviewing all they had seen, they decided to settle on lands near what was then called Dorithea Creek and is now Muddy Creek. There, they began to build their new settlement. That first settlement gradu­ ally grew into the present Winston-Salem, the laigest city in northwestern North Carolina. But what if the Moravians had headed for the mountains first, and experienced Ashe, Watauga or Wilkes in the sum­ mer or early fall? This region might have become a major urban center, like Winston-Salem. Appalachian State University The other "what if concerns a historic gathering in Boone in May 1903. After operating a high school called Watauga Academy in Boone for four years, Dr. B.B. Dougherty had won the offer of state funds to build a train­ ing school for teachers in the mountains. The meeting brought together Dougherty, who was also superintendent of Watauga County schools, with superintendents from six other counties in the region. The purpose of the meet­ ing was to decide on a loca­ tion for the training school. A number of offers were received from local governments. Boone made a substantial offer, as did Blowing Rock and Globe - now a thinly settled rural area, then a prosperous community. But the commissioners of Ashe County, then the most populated county in the extreme northwest, decided not to make a bid. They decided they did not want such a school in their community, a fairly amazing decision in retrospect. There was a certain irony in that decision, by the way. Dr. B.B. Dougherty, the founder of Appalachian State, actually got his start teaching in Ashe County. His passion for edu­ cation was reflected in how he got his first teaching certificate. In those days, a would-beteacher had to get a certificatefrom a coun­ ty school superintendent before going into the classroom. Finding the superintendent gone from his home, Dougherty galloped off in pursuit, took an oral exam while riding next to the official's buggy, and got the prized certificate. That link, however, was not enough to convince Ashe's leaders that a state school was what Jefferson needed. In the end, of course, Boone was selected as the site. And so the "what if is: how differ­ ent would this region be if Jefferson or Blowing Rock was the home of Appalachian State University? 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Sun 12-7 336-246-3295 846-1099 1 N , 'f r A C U 4 £ fr v n e w West Jefferson A .• jp-i �PAGE 12 HIGH COUNTY LIINING UUIDE, 2UI4 JEFFERSON i U.Sl New experiences are around every corner in Downtown West Jefferson Exploring West Jefferson The downtown streets of West Jefferson are brimming with diverse locally owned shops and art galleries. Shoppers will be able to find something unique and spe­ cial for everyone on their list. Located within walking distance of all the shops is the Ashe County Farmers Market. Located on the Backstreet in downtown, the mar­ ket is open twice-weekly during the summer months and again dur­ ing the holiday season. Only hand­ made and homegrown products are sold at the Farmers Market. The Ashe County Cheese Store is always a big attraction. Established in 1930, this cheese company is the oldest cheese plant in the Carolina's and offers visi­ tors a chance to watch cheese being made, as well as select their favorite cheeses from the onsite gift shop. It has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in North Carolina. You can visit year round from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Nearby West Jefferson is the New River, one of the area's natu­ ral wonders. The New River is the second oldest river in the world and was designated an American Heritage River by President Bill Clinton in 1998. Because of shal­ low, gentle waters, the New River is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing and tubing. West Jefferson is also a very short drive to the exquisite, lumi­ nous life-size Blue Ridge Frescoes created by world-famous fresco artist Benjamin F. Long IV. Of the nine frescoes located on the Blue Ridge Trail, four frescoes are right here. Mary Great with Child, John the Baptist, and Mystery of Faith, are located in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, West Jefferson and The Last Supper, is in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Glendale Springs. West Jefferson Arts The Ashe Arts Center is home to The Galleiy Shop, changing visual art exhibits, concerts, and houses the offices of the Ashe File photo |Jefferson Post File photo | Jefferson Post The Ashe County's Farmersc Market offers visitors and locals a chance to enjoy fresh meats and produce grown right here. County Arts Council. The Ashe County Civic Center is home to One of Ashe County's most popular attractions is jts cheese factory that operates in downtown West Jefferson. jt is North Carolina's only cheese manufacturing facility. the Ashe County Little Theater and is also the home for many cultural events and productions as well. File photo |Jefferson Post Downtown Lansing is growing with several new businesses recently opening. Plans are underway for the construction of the Lansing Creeper Trail Park, which will feature primitive camp sites, walking trails, a File Photo| Jefferson Post Walking through Todd is like a stroll through time. Several buildings in Todd survived the historic 1940 flood and are still covered with their original, and distinctive, sheet metal siding, disc golf course and recreational areas. History is just around each comer of Ashe County three largest municipalities Pizza Wings Pasta Breadsticks 'Desserts DINE IN OR CARRY OUT' 146 N VIEW DRIVE • JEFFERSON, NC 28640 1 -336-246-6077 00691630 Ashe County has three incorporated towns: Jefferson, West Jefferson and Lansing. Each is governed by a board of mayor and aldermen. As the county seat, Jefferson is home to the county govern­ ment, operating in the court­ house. The former 1904 court­ house has been renovated into a museum for the county's history and that of the former "Virginia Creeper" railway that helped shape Ashe County. There is also a farm museum featuring the county's agricul­ tural heritage at Ashe County Park in Jefferson. The North Carolina General Assembly created a special commission in 1799 to estab­ lish a county seat for Ashe rnuntv. The commission pur­ chased 50 acres of land to form the Town of Jeffersonton, later named Jefferson. It is the one of the first towns in the nation to bear the name of Thomas Jefferson, who was vice presi­ dent of the United States in 1799. Legend has it that Jefferson passed through the town during his presidency. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles of land. The ancient New River, the old­ est and one of the most scenic rivers in the eastern United States, flows through the town. The New, with its northward flow, is said to be the second oldest river in the world after the Nile. To the west of Jefferson, and so named, is the town of West Jefferson, Ashe County's com­ mercial center. West Jefferson was incorporated as a city in 1909. From 1915 to 1977, West Jefferson was served by the Norfolk and Western Railroad, better known as the "Virginia Creeper." The railroad was the primary rea­ son for the creation of West Jefferson, as the town became a major stop on the railway. With the decline of the rail­ road and the loss of textile fac­ tory jobs to foreign markets, West Jefferson's economy is increasingly devoted to the tourism industry. The town is home to a dozen art galleries, several restau­ rants, and a multitude of small businesses catering to both local and tourist needs. It is also home to the only cheese manufacturing facility in the state, a popular destination for residents and visitors. According to the United States Census Bureau, West Jefferson has a total area of about 1.8 square miles of land and a population of 1,081 at the 2000 census. Lansing is an incorporated town in the northwestern area of Ashe County with a popula­ tion of 151 at the 2000 cen­ sus. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles of land. The Town of Lansing was incorporated May 16, 1928. Lansing has one traffic light (a single three way intersec­ tion at Hwy. 194 and Big Horse Creek Road). In the early 20th century, Lansing was a very busy place primarily because of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company, also known as the "Virginia Creeper." There were some productive iron mines around Lansing that used the railroad to move ore. In the 1930s and 40s, Lansing was home to one of two cheese factories in Ashe County. Lansing's cheese plant offered local farmers a place to bring their goods instead of traveling to the county's other cheese plant in West Jefferson. Lansing High School was built in 1941 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) using very beautiful local granite stone. It was also used as an elementary school, and today houses New River Winery. A town park has grown up along the old railroad bed and the town has a historic district. �PAGE 6 HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST Take a look at Ashe County from above - Mt. Jefferson State Park Ashe County's tallest peak, Mt. Jefferson, and the site of Mt. Jefferson State Park, rises more than 1,600 feet above sea level, reaching a peak of 4,665 feet, and offers a magnificent view of the surrounding region. The mountain is home to a wide variety of native plants and flowers and offers an abundance of wildlife. The area offers two short scenic trails to give hikers a spectacular view of the New River and surrounding mountains. The Rhododendron Trail is a 1.1 mile strenuous self-guided nature hike. The walk provides information about the natu­ ral history of the park and leads to Luther's Rock Overlook. Summit Trail is a gentle three-tenths of a mile hike that ascends to the highest point on Mt. Jefferson. The picnic area is located in a beautiful wooded location near the summit of Mt. Jefferson. Facilities include 19 tables and eight grills. Also included is a six-table handicapped-accessible picnic shelter with a fireplace, large grill and drinking fountain. The shelter may be reserved. Restrooms (not handicapped accessible) are located nearby. Although the area offers a self-guided trail, park naturalists will, upon request, lead a guided walk explaining Mt. Jefferson's natural history and legends. Programs for all ages are conducted yearround. Before the American Civil War the mountain was a popular hiding place for slaves who had escaped from their own­ ers in the central and eastern sections of North Carolina. As a result, the peak was named "Negro Mountain" for many years, and sometimes called "Mulatto Mountain." Several decades ago, in an effort to find a less-racially offensive name, the mountain was renamed Mount Jefferson after the town at its base. A paved road leads to the mountain's summit; on a clear day the summit affords sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson, and the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The park is located a half-mile south of Jefferson on Mount Jefferson State Park Road. The natural area is open all year with varying hours, closed for Christmas and state holidays. For more information about Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area, call the park office at 246-9653 or check out the web site at www.stateparks.com/mountJefferson.html. . . .. . . . „ . File photo | Jefferson Post This photo was taken from a rock outcrop near the top of Mt. Jefferson within the state park. The mountain in the left foreground is Mulatto Mountain. Grandfather Mountain may be seen in the distance toward the right of the view uto rt 414 J ft 4JI9 ft 4)4: n (944 f, TV.• tcf, Mit\ raw HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 One of Ashe County's crown jewels - The New River The northwestern corner of North Carolina is New River country. Here, the north and south forks of the New River flow north from headwaters in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding more than 100 miles through forested mountains and pastoral valleys, the forks join just a few miles south of the North Carolina-Virginia line. The New River continues its unusual northward flow through southwestern Virginia and West Virginia into the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, its waters eventually reach­ ing the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Mississippi River. The New River is believed to be one of the oldest rivers in North America, perhaps the second oldest in the world behind the Nile. It existed before the mountains through which it now passes and, perhaps for 300 million years, its waters have followed essentially the same course. The New River begins as two streams on the western side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Watauga County at an elevation of 4,850 feet. The North and South Forks converge in Ashe County as the New River proper; it then flows northward into Virginia and loops back to tag North Carolina before continuing north into Virginia and West Virginia, where it descends to 680 feet The New River is 337 miles long, its 8,970 miles of tributaries drain a 6,920 square mile basin. Many stretches of the New flow through remote countryside not easily accessible by road or trail. The desig­ nated scenic segment of the river, 26.5 miles in length, includes 22 miles of the South Fork downstream to its conflu­ ence with the North Fork and 4.5 miles of the main stem of the river north to the Virginia line. Photo courtesy of Eric Thiessen | Jefferson Post The beauty and relative calm of the New River draws thousands of outdoor enthu­ siasts each year. Archaeological investigations in the New River valley suggest the presence of humans in the region for at least 10,000 years. Artifacts such as arrow­ heads, pottery shards and stone axes indicate that die Canawhay Indian tribe occupied the valley during the pre-colonial period. The valley also was a hunt­ ing ground for bands of Creek, Shawnee and Cherokee Indians. Their hunting trails led north along the New River to the Ohio River. Rock shelters near the confluence of the river's forks were used by hunters who camped in the bot­ tomlands. The river was a major route of travel for transient hunters, but there were no known permanent settlements in the area, perhaps due to more aggres­ sive northern tribes nearby. The first European to see the river was probably Colonel Abraham Wood, who sought trade with the Native Americans in 1654. Hence, the river became known as Wood's River. Other than the Native Americans, the only regular visitors to the region before^ the 1770s were hunters and trappers, men such as Daniel Boone who settled along the Yadkin River near present-day Wilkesboro. The New River was given its current name by Peter Jefferson, the father of Thomas Jefferson, who vis­ ited the area in 1749 when he surveyed the North Carolina-Virginia boundary through New River country. Efforts to preserve the scenic quali­ ties of the New River and to keep it free from human alteration began in 1965 when the Appalachian Power Company applied for a license to dam the river and build reservoirs for water storage. Over time, opposition to the proposal arose from citizen groups, and state and federal agencies. Hearings, litiga­ tion and legislative action followed with the result of protection for the New River as it is. In order to protect this historic river and the scenic area surrounding it, the North Carolina General Assembly, on May 26, 1975, declared the 26.5-mile stretch of the river from its confluence 109 Backstreet West Jefferson, NC 28694 Authentic Cuban Cuisine Selma Qiiintero, Owner Open source image| Jefferson Post Tubing down the New River is a great day of fun for the young and young at heart. with Dog Creek to the Virginia state line a State Scenic River. In April, 1976, the Secretary of the Interior designated the same portion of the river as a part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. This action was reaffirmed by an act of Congress, and construction of the dam and reservoirs was prohibited. Thus, the New River was preserved and a state park established along its scenic corri­ dor. In 1998, President Clinton declared the New an American Heritage River, one of only 14 in the U.S., a designation that was celebrated in 2008. Several rare aquatic animals make their home in the basin, including the bog turtle, and the region also has a large number of endemic species, mean­ ing they have been found only in this place, such as the Kanawha minnow, sharpnose and Kanawha darters. Old Field and Call creeks in North Carolina are home to naturally reproducing popu­ lations of brook trout, the state's only native troutspecies. Federal Endangered File photo |Jefferson Post species in the New's basin include the Rock Gnome Lichen, Spreading Avens, Roan Mountain Bluet, and the Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel For the enjoyment of visitors, NewRiver State Park is open for year round recreation including canoeing, camping, fishing, hiking and picnicking. The NewRiver is a nature canoe trail that is ideal for inexperienced paddlers. It is shallow with waters that are largely gentle with a few mild rapids. There are twelve launches along the course of the New River. The river is stocked with muskellunge, rainbow and brown trout. Some of the tributaries of the New River are designated trout waters. All anglers must have a North Carolina state fishing license. There are several miles of trails that are open to hiking at New River State Park along with picnic areas. For more information, visit www; ncparks.gov or call New River State Park at 336-982-2587. TODD GENERAL STORE DELI «*> GOURMET LUNCHES ^TAKEOUT New Menu Homemade Desserts Breyers Ice Cream ypn Vegetarian Choices mWm WBffl'11 Gluten-Free Available — This sign can be found in the Mt. Jefferson State Park. It offers a description of the skyline from the mountain's peak. PAGE 11 336.877.1067 ToddGeneraIStore.com Located On the New River 3866 Railroad Grade Road Todd, NC �PAGE 10 HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 PAGE 7 If it's November, it's Choose and Cut season Ashe County's green gold - the Fraser fir It is, quite simply, the one industry that defines the character and pride of folks who call Ashe County home Christmas trees, or more specifically, the Fraser fir, of which one Ashe tree was displayed in the White House dur­ ing the 2012 holiday season. It is the dominant tree grown in Ashe County, and Frasers are prized as Christmas trees because of their aroma, shape, dark green color, excellent nee­ dle retention and strong branches capa­ ble of carrying heavy ornaments. The Ashe County Christmas Tree Association assists growers and buy­ ers of a wide variety of Christmas tree species, nursery stock, and Christmas decorative greenery. Ashe County has had more National Champions in Christmas trees than any other county in the nation. Ashe County has done well in wreath compe­ tition as well. Casa Rustica is a great place for private parties, rehearsal dinners and intimate fireside dining in a rustic cabin setting. 828/2€>2-5128 Book online: ReserLw tions Suggested Photo courtesy of Thomas Worth |Jefferson Post The main street of Jefferson around 1900 looked much like the rest of smal town America during the period before World War I. Memories of days gone by can be found in a fresh stand of Fraser firs ready to add to the Christmas cheer in your home. itestam'aut * Tuesday^Saturday 7 am - 8 pm Sunday 7 am 3 pm 7181 Railroad Grade Road f Open 5pm, 7 Nights a week 1348 Highway 105 Boone, NC 28607 Ri versi LL) i casarustica 1981 .com Todd NC The perfect place for your "base camp" on the beautiful New River. 227 HARDIN SIR® IN BOONE 828/264.5470 theretloniQiKDfe.com Life in local towns The High Country's past is not just about farming and the rural areas. Within a few decades of the first settlers' arrival in this region, towns began to flourish. Actually, the first town was not Wilkesboro-founded before 1800-or Jefferson, which became the first incor­ porated town in 1803 (Wilkesboro fol­ lowing in 1847, Boone in 1871). That honor belongs to a Native American village which once existed where Gap Creek joins the New River, at a spot now popularly known as "Twin Bridges." According to John Preston Arthur, a historian writing in 1914, settlers had encountered traces of a long abandoned town there. The first towns were little more than a few log buildings. When the state leg­ islature created Ashe County in 1799, it also formed two bodies. The first was the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, made up of local justices of the peace, and a commission to find "A proper a n d convenient place near the center of said C°The commission purchased-for $10050 acres of land from Adam Bowers. The name of the vice president (and soon-tobe third president). Thomas Jefferson, was applied to the new town, a log ^forl qdH a rnmmunitv Centralization of services was unknown. Because of poor roads a n d the slowness of foot- or animal-borne transportation, churches, post offices, schools, grist mills and so on were located in considerable numbers in small communities. What was centralized was the legal system. Attorneys tended to have their offices near county courthouses, con­ venient for their clients. Court days were huge, often festive occasions, which drew people from across the county. It was a time to trade animals, talk politics and the latest news and have a (short) break from t h e rigors of mountain farm­ ing. . The arrival of railroads to the High County added a new importance to towns. Overnight, Wilkesboro, Boone and the newly formed town of West Jefferson became commercial as well as legal centers. The arrival of business travelers-including salespeople serving new, larger stores-fueled the develop­ ment of hotels. As the photograph demonstrates, mountain towns of 1900 looked a great deal like other American communities. It would not be long, however, before such towns experience major changes. Featuring Ashe County's ONLY in-house smoked 336-846-4747 J orolly ou'iio.ri and opccalcd meats - ribs, half chickens, boston butts and wings and an open flame grill for the perfect V? lb. freshgourmet black Argus burgers $6 Weekday Daily Lunch Specials Every Wednesday is .50 cents wings day Thirsty Thursdays features $2 domestic brews ) lomemade desserts - featuring Brownie Pics and Baked Banana Paddings HOURS Located al the Lowes Foods Shopping at the entrance of Mt. Jefferson State Park Road 10-30 a.m. -9pm. Sunday-Thursday 1030 a.m. —10 pm Friday end Saturday �PAGE 8 HIGH CO UNIT DINING GUIDE, 2014 JEFFERSON POST The Virginia Creeper Trail runs along abandoned route The Virginia Creeper Trail is a combined effort of many organizations and passes through sev­ eral city and county jurisdictions as well as private property and runs along the abandoned railway bed used by the steam locomotives that provided the industrial lifeline for this region. The trail begins in Abingdon, Va. and trav­ els through Damascus and ends at Whitetop, Va. close to the state line with North Carolina. Municipalities in Virginia and the U.S. Forest Service maintain and support the trail with the cooperation of the property owners. Construction of the railroad was begun in 1885 by the Abingdon Coal and Iron Railroad but the company folded before the railroad became opera­ tional. Construction was continued by the Virginia Western Coal and Iron Railroad, but financial dif­ ficulties persisted. Norfolk and Western sponsored the Virginia-Carolina Railway, which took over the line in 1898 and finally completed construction to Damascus in 1900. In 1907, the line had reached Taylors Valley. The Hassinger Lumber Co., whose mill was seven miles away in Konnarock, built the Virginia-Carolina & Southern Railway to make this connection. Later, the V-C&S would be absorbed into the V-C, which used it as a branch line to the mill. The V-C was extended through the Blue Ridge to Whitetop in 1912 and to its terminus by Image courtesy of Stephen Shoemaker | Jefferson Post Ashe County artist Stephen Shoemaker immortal­ ized the storied train that provided the muscle to pull the harvested timber out of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the turn of the century. 1920. Norfolk and Western absorbed the line 1919 and operated it as its Abingdon branch. Operations ceased in March 1977 after flooding damaged por­ tions of the track. Towns grew up along the railroad including Whitetop and Damascus in Vuginia and Lansing and Todd in North Carolina. The railroad helped create West Jefferson as well, branching off from the county seat of Jefferson. Several of these towns boomed at one time with businesses, doctors, and mver and restaurant no use country inn cm the North Fork of the New River burgeoning populations, but shrank considerably when the train stopped running, due in part to flooding that damaged the lines, the loss of timber, and the improvement of roads. West Jefferson was one town that continued to thrive to this day. West Jefferson, Lansing and Todd have concentrated their efforts in recent years on the uniqueness of their historic districts. In Virginia, the land used for the train track from the North Carolina state line to Damascus was secured by the US Forest Service for a recre­ ational trail, and the City of Abingdon and Town of Damascus acquired the western portion to add to the recreational trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail between Damascus and the North Carolina border, except for a short stretch through Taylor's Valley, is part of the Jefferson National Forest and is admin­ istered by the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area staff. In North Carolina, the land used for the train was returned to the property owners. Much of it has been developed over the years and efforts to extend the Creeper Trail into the state have met with resistance from property owners. Trains carried passengers, supplies, timber and ore up the mountain through Whitetop, Va. to West Jefferson and on to Elkland where it turned around and headed back to Abingdon, Va. There was also a turntable at Whitetop. The Virginia Creeper nickname comes both from a native plant growing along the tracks and the long slow push up the mountain to Whitetop, especially when the train was hauling heavy loads sometimes requiring two engines. Today, thousands of visitors from all over the world travel the Virginia Creeper Trail on foot and on bicycles. The trail offers spectacular scenery in all seasons and some exciting travels across the trestles. People visit the towns along the Virginia Creeper Trail to experience an outdoor adventure biking, hiking, birding, fishing and relaxing. They can also enjoy the many wonderful dining, lodging and shopping opportunities in the area. The Virginia Creeper Trail Advisory Board is composed of members of each organization to bring about a joint effort in maintaining the trail for everyone to enjoy. A very important asset to the trail is the riders and hikers. Each user is asked to properly respect the land by disposing of litter properly and by observing rider courtesy. Keep dogs under control and don't frighten livestock. When passing through private property, please close all gates. You can read the most comprehensive website on the Creeper at vacreepertrail.us, a non-profit informational site created by local residents who live in or near Damascus, Va. n us on mt porch & river's edge! JEFFERSON POST The public art of Ashe is one of the county's most unique aspects providing ' its residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy art outside the traditional con­ fines of the gallery experience. The vision and commitment of local artisans and leaders to embark on an ongoing program of providing these unique works is a source of pride for all Ashe Countians. During the 1970s, internationally renowned fresco artist Ben Long cre­ ated magnificent enduring works in two small antique churches in Ashe County. Each is significant to the Christian com­ munity. His first frescoes were done in Saint Mary's Episcopal Church on the southwestern edge of West Jefferson. There you can see his images Mary Great with Child, John the Baptist, and The Mystery of Faith. This was followed a few years later with a life-size depic­ tion of The Last Supper at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs. Thousands of people visit toe fres­ coes each year - both for their religious significance and because they are mag­ nificent works of art. Many people visit repeatedly. And for those of us who live File photo |Jefferson Post This mural, named New River Traditions, was painted by Marianne DiNapoli Myleth with help from Andy Kruth and Megan Kolseth, adorns the side of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce building in downtown West Jefferson. in Ashe County, we go often because it is toe favorite place to take guests. Our frescoes are a major tourist attraction, and are important to toe region's economy. Those who visit Ashe County for toe frescoes experi­ ence typically include visits to our art unique cheese factory in West Jefferson. Outdoor activities, the New River and some great lodging places are also attractions. Ashe County Frescoes Foundation was created by community members for toe express purpose of protecting and preserving these works of art. Our organization is established as a North Carolina nonprofit corporation with a board of directors - a majority of whom cannot be members of toe Episcopal congregation. Donations to our organi­ zation are used only for expenses related to these unique and great works of art. The West Jefferson arts district includes a wonderful variety of outdoor murals showcasing toe talents of local and North Carolina artists, students and community members. The mural project began in 1996 and currently features 12 works of public art that contribute a unique perspective to the downtown area, nurturing a sense of renewal and civic pride. The murals of West Jefferson have been created and funded by a variety of sources including the Ashe County Arts Council, HandMade in America, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the North Carolina Arts Council, the West Jefferson Community' Partnership, Ashe County School local businesses, and the Town of West Jefferson. A murals map, available at the Ashe Arts Center, is designed to guide visi­ tors on an easy walking tour encom­ www.riverhousenc.com 336-982-2109 passing eight town blocks where visi­ tors can also enjoy galleries, shops and restaurants. The murals include: • Gardens of the Sea by Raney Rogers • Unity in Diversity by Mary Ann DiNapoli-Mylet and Ashe County Middle School students • Blue Ridge Parkway by Bessie Clay • Train at Jefferson Station by Stephen Shoemaker • Spring WDdflowers on Mount Jefferson by Robert Johnson • Weathered Pines by R.T. Morgan • History of Ashe through toe Ages and Seasons by Jack Young • Wmgs and Things by Earle and Raines Thompson and community vol­ unteers • New River Traditions by Mary Ann DiNapoli-Mylet • Hayden and Chaco by Olivia Harless and Stephen Shoemaker • Somewhere in Ashe by R.T.Morgan • Cut at Devil's Stairs (the Viiginia Creeper) by Stephen Shoemaker For more information, contact Ashe Arts Center at 336846-ARTS. SFRINSS restaurant and INN FAMILY STYLE DINING AND COMPLETE MENU Fried chicken, country ham, and ail the fixin's in a relaxed country atmosphere. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday • April 1st through November 30th Shatley Springs Road | Crumpler, North Carolina 28617 | (336) 982-2236 Located off Highway 16-5 miles north of Jefferson, 8 miles south of VA/NC state line. 407 Grassv Creek, North Carolina PAGE 9 Public art is part of the fabric of Ashe County life :tiveguf*t cabins >_ridavs at -^nrr. HIGH COUNTY DINING GUIDE, 2014 www.shatleysprings.com Oa&iaad aaaJ qpesafiDfid fey tdoe sasauc Sammiy &ar aiae ftast 56 ycarsc � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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SKKVINC; ASlit: COUNTY, NORTH CA R O L I N A S I N C I ; I!>?;» Vol. H9, Issue 44 See page 6 si.on TUESDAY, JUNE 3,2014 No illegal activity found following investigation o By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com All members of the Todd Volunteer Fire Department were cleared following an investigation into the depart­ ment's finances by the Watauga County Sheriffs Office, as requested by the Watauga County Board of Commissioners. 'It has been determined that no evidence was found of any alleged criminal activ­ ity, alleged criminal intent, or criminal misconduct, as a result of this intense inves­ tigation regarding the Todd Volunteer Fire Department, its Board of Directors, Todd VFD command officers, members, and any individual fire fighter(s)," according to a May 30 release by the Watauga County Sheriff's Office, headed by Sheriff Len Hagaman. Accordingto the release, the Sheriff's Office was asked by the Board of Commissioners, through the Watauga County Manager's office to investigate the VFD's financial business and accounting practices, following a query from an annual audit performed by Bryce Holder, CPA and PA for Watauga County. The infor­ mation the county asked the VFD to provide was not pro­ vided "in a timely matter." In addition, the Board of Commissioners reported they had received a written request from a concerned citizen ask­ ing for a formal investigation by law enforcement and coun­ ty funds be withheld from Todd VFD for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Todd VFD fire chief Chris Welch said there was no sur­ prise they were not found in violation. "I knew we had not done anything illegal the entire time," he said. "That's really Wil Petty | Jefferson Post No wrongdoing by the Todd Volunteer Fire Department was found fol­ lowing an investigation into the department'sfinances by the Watauga County Sheriffs Office. the only thing I can say about it." The Todd VFD is a 501(c) (3) organization, governed by a Board of Directors. Volunteer Fire Departments are determined to be a private entity under state statutes 132 and 153A. According to the release, "part of the initial investigation included a letter from attorney Jak Reeves that verified this information." While Todd VFD falls under those protections, the release said the VFD contact­ ed the WCSO "to voluntarily and fully cooperate with the request: regarding any allega­ tions of criminal misconduct." VFD finances V¥C UlUil t do anything illegal unless it was something beyond us," Welch said. "We made the one mis­ take, we didn't fill out the IRS return and that was the only thing we were guilty of not doing. Fm glad that the infor­ mation is fully out there now." Welch said with the inves­ tigation behind them, the VFD will be doing business as usual. "We are going to keep pro­ viding our service the best we can and upping our training," he said. "We're going to pro­ vide the citizens the best fire protection that we Gin." The WCSO Criminal Investigations Section requested assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to help con­ duct the investigation. According to the release, "All necessary and requested information and documenta­ tion were received, processed and thoroughly reviewed in concert with the Office of Watauga County Manager, the Watauga County Department of Finance and Bryce Holder." The WCSO also con­ tacted the North Carolina Department of Revenue and the IRS for their assistance in the investigation. All of the results were then presented to the Office of District Attorney for the 24th Judicial District, which covers Watauga, Avery, Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties. "Following the review by all appropriate federal, state and local law enforce­ ment agencies, it is reported that the inquiry and inves­ tigation requested by the Watauga County Board of Commissioners has been completed," according to the release. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Enter the Jefferson Post's 2014 Cutest Kids Contest Submissions accepted now through June 14 By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Countdown to tor ACHS seniors underway Over 200 students will receive diplomas Friday evening By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Ashe County High School's Class of 2014 took center stage Friday, May 30 as seniors staged their annual "prank" and the class's best and brightest received honors and were awarded scholarships at the Senior Awards Ceremony. Several seniors opted to take alternative transpor­ tation to school that day, ditching their cars and trucks in favor of tractors and lawnmowers. It's okay, they all followed school pro­ tocol and were sure to park in their designated spots with proper permits. ACHS will bid farewell to this year's senior class Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m. The downtown • West Jefferson "Streetscape" is receiving national recog­ nition after being featured in the 2014 "Dangerous by Design" report pre­ sented by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. In the report, released by Smart Growth America on May 20, West Jefferson is shown in a positive light, with the report saying "A series of low-cost safety improve­ ments helped convert (West Jefferson) to a destination that encour­ ages residents and tour­ ists alike to stroll, linger and patronize local busi­ nesses." According to the report, the changes helped promote a "down­ town renaissance," and mentioned the decrease of vacant storefronts and the amount of crashes in the community decreas­ the right side of the screen. The contest began June 1 and runs through June 14. Voting will begin June 15 and continue through June 28. Anyone is eligible to vote in the contest. Best of luck to all who par­ ticipate! Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. ACS Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden sees the good, bad and ugly in State Senate's budget Photos by Teresa Laws | Jefferson West Jefferson's 'Streetscape' receives national recognition jpetty@civitasmedia.com Blakely, of Lansing, was the win­ ner of the Jefferson Post's 2012 Cutest Kids Contest Pay increase for teachers would come with a price Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. By Wil Petty Do you think you have the cutest kid in Ashe County? If so, enter the Jefferson Post's 2014 Cutest Kids Contest, sponsored by Vannoy Construction and Walmart. The top vote getter will be awarded $100 and the top vote getter for toddlers between the ages of 12 and 24 months is $50. However, the Post will pub­ lish the photos and mimes of all the top vote getters in all of the categories. "We've had great participa­ tion for our recent online con­ tests and this one is always fun for the parents, grandparents, guardians and sponsors...we expect another great success," said Jefferson Post General Manager Cliff Clark. There is no charge to par­ ticipate. All one has to have is a valid email address to get started. To enter, simply go to our website at www.jeffersonpost. com and click on the Cutest Kids Contest icon, located on ing 30 percent. Tourism in the community has also increased 19 percent since the street scape was implemented. The report said West Jefferson worked with the N.C. Department of Transportation to make the changes on Jefferson Avenue, which included eliminating two traffic signals, making cross­ walks more visible, plac­ ing benches and planting trees. "For many years, the state highway (N.C. 194) that serves as the main street of West Jefferson, a mountain town of 1,300 in northwestern North Carolina, was designed more for the passage of large trucks than to sup­ port town life," according to the report. In addition, the AARP, Inc., the American Society of Landscape Architects and America Walks also helped with the report. Other towns the publi- Photo by Wil Petty | Jetterson post The Downtown West Jefferson street scape, which was completed in 2012, has greatly improved pedestrian flow and safety into the town. The changes along Jefferson Avenue, which made pedestrian cross­ walks more visible and eliminated two red lights, gained the attention of Smart Growth America, which used the town as an example of improvement in its 2014 "Dangerous by Design" report cation used as examples were: Albuquerque, N.M., Phoenix, Seattle and Solana Beach, Calif. North Carolina find­ ings According to the data "Dangerous by Design" provided, North Carolina ranks No. 9 in pedestrian danger. Between 2003 and 2012, North Carolina had 1,683 pedestrian deaths* Florida was ranked No. 1, while the border states of Georgia (No. 5) and South Carolina (No. 4) were in the top 10. Tennessee was ranked No. 11 while Virginia was ranked No. 22. When it came to state pedestrian fatalities among persons aged 65 or older between 2003 See STREETSCAPE I 2 By Alan Bulluck alxilluck@civitasmedia.com Teachers in Ashe County Schools (ACS) could be in store for a sig­ nificant pay hike, but it would come attached with a price to them and Holden others, students included, in the district. The North Carolina State Senate approved a $21.1 bil­ lion budget for 2014-15 in the early hours of Saturday morn­ ing, May 30, and there are things ACS Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden likes about the budget, and things he doesn't. "I like part of his (Gov. Pat McCrory) budget and I like part of the Senate's budget," Holden said. While the Senate's plan offers up an 11 percent raise for teachers, it does so with several caveats. "What they're (Senate) try­ ing to do is get an average of 11 percent pay increase for teachers, but there's a catch," Holden said. "The catch is they have to give up their ten­ ure, or due process rights. The issue of tenure for teachers is cloudy, at best, fol­ lowing Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood's recent ruling that declared a law unconstitutional, required which veteran teachers in North Carolina's public schools to surrender tenure status in favor of multi-year contracts and financial incentives. The Senate's proposed 11 percent increase would mmin the average teacher would see an added $5,800 to his or her salary. However, the plan cuts funding for teacher assistants (TAs), nurses, and transporta­ tion, and therein lies how the Senate freed up funds for the pay hikes. The Republican-controlled Senate's 32 — 10 approval of its 2014-15 budget sets the stage for what may be a tension-filled intra-party fight with McCrory, who issued a statement critical of the Senate's pay plan for teachers on Thursday. '1 think we need a more comprehensive approach, long-term sustainable and fis­ cally responsible approach on how we are going to pay our teachers in the future so it's See TEACHERS I 5 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JUNES, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Garden Club looks to beautify Ashe County By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.coni The Ashe County Garden Club is starting another year of helping improve the land­ scape throughout the area, but this year is different — they are making themselves known. "This is really a new kind of chapter in the Garden Club," said Cindy Escoto, president of the Ashe County Garden Club. "The things (the club) did in the past, they were a little incognito in doing it. It wasn't quite as involved, but they didn't have the public­ ity and interaction with the people."Part of the new-found pub­ licity is a push to get more potential members to join and to figure out new ideas for the organization's future. The Garden Club has been around for approximately 10 years, with the goal of beau­ tifying Ashe County. This is Escoto's first year in the club, and first year serving as presi­ dent. "This is all done with mem­ ber dues," said John Jackson, a member of the Ashe County Garden Club. "We don't ask for anything from anybody. It is all funded by our dues and pocket money." While the plants and land­ scaping is mostly provided by Garden Club funds, for some projects, local nurseries will donate flowers and other plants for the Garden Club to use. As spring kicked off and now racing toward summer, the Ashe County Garden Club is working on many different events in the com­ munity. "We only do things dur­ ing the spring and summer seasons, because of the nice weather," Escoto said. "We are doing plenty of new things that we previously did not do." On Mother's Day Weekend, the club helped 65 area chil­ dren at the Farmer's Market provide potted plants for their mother and on Friday, May 30, the group was help­ ing to beautify the front lawn of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center in Jefferson. "It just beautifies our area and makes it feel better and more homely for the girls and the guys that we serve," File Photo |Jefferson Post Pictured is the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center, following the completion of the project done by the Ashe County Garden Club on Friday, May 30. said Roger Newton, director of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center. "That's the wonderful thing." For the Pregnancy Care Center, the Garden Club removed old weeds and dead plants from the front and then placed two flower beds and a tree to greet visitors to the center. "They asked for help doing it, so part of our mission statement is to be involved in our civic community and beautifying it," Escoto said. "This seemed like perfect out­ let, because they wanted the Streetscape From Page 1 and 2010, North Carolina was then ranked No. 37 out of the 50 states and District of Columbia. Of the border states, Virginia was ranked No. 29, Georgia No. 31, South Carolina No. 33 and Tennessee No. 42. Within huge metro areas in tire nation, the CharlotteGastonia-Concord metro ranked No. 31 and Raleigh- walking on (American) streets. That's 16 times the number of Americans who died in natural disasters... over the last 10 years." In addition, the report said 676,000 were injured during that time frame. For more information, visit www.smartgrowthamerica. org/ Gary metro ranked No. 35 with the highest percentage of pedestrian traffic deaths between 2003 and 2012. When applying tire pedes­ trian danger index, which gives an indication of the likeli­ hood of a person on foot being hit by a vehicle and killed, the Charlotte metro was ranked No. 10 and Raleigh metro was ranked No. 16. According to the report, "47,025 people died while Wil Petty can be reached at (336)846-7164or on Twitter @WilPetty. help and we had the members who wanted to donate their help." In the past, the Garden Club has created gardens at the Jefferson Pbst Office, the Museum of Ashe County History and Mountain View Elementary School. In July, the club will have a booth at the Christmas in July Festival, where a raffle will be held to give away a botanical painting by local artist Jane Johnson. While the organization has been around several years, it has been something that Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Garden Club work to improve the land­ scape outside of the Ashe Pregnancy Care Center on Friday, May 30. Pictured are: Dottie Hamlett, John Jackson and Joan Collins. was not widely publicized. As the group does more for the community, more people in Ashe County are showing their support. "We get thank you's from everybody we have helped in the past, but we really haven't publicized the club very much," Jackson said. "We have good recognition from our Mother's Day project. Up to this point until (Escoto) took over, we didn't have a lot of publicity, we were under­ cover. The group meets monthly from April to November at Smokey Mountain Barbecue in West Jefferson. People who are interested in joining the Ashe County Garden Club can join the nonprofit's Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/www. ashecountygardenclub.org/ Wil Petty can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Reward for information leading to a conviction of stolen property residence. A $2,500 reward for information resulting in the conviction of the responsible person has been made available by the victim in this case. Anyone with additional information about this investigation is asked A larceny at a home in the Fleetwood area of U.S. 221 recently occurred, according to the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. Several items of vari­ ous jewelry including African beads, as well as multiple antique firearms were removed from the to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 846-5633 or Ashe County Crime Stoppers at (336) 846-4188. Crime Stoppers pays cash for information leading to the arrest of individuals connected to certain crimes. rendered drivable. ' McGlamery was cited for a safe movement violation. May 22: A vehicle crashed into a telephone- line on U.S. 221 near West Jefferson at 6:25 a.m. on May 22. According to the narrative, Angela Gouge, of Lansing, was traveling south on U.S. 221 when she struck the line in the roadway. Following the collision, Gouge pulled to the shoulder of U.S. 221. Gouge's 2012 Dodge was rendered drivable and had an estimated $1,000 in damages. No citations were issued. May 23: N.C. 194 A two-car collision occurred on N.C. 194 near Pounding Mill Road near Warrensville at 8:07 a.m. on May 23. According to the narrative, John Thomas Ball, of Grassy Creek and Donald Clark, of Lansing, were traveling south on N.C. 194, when Claik was slowing to make a right turn. Ball failed to reduce speed and struck Clark. Both vehicles were ren­ dered not drivable but no inju­ ries were reported. Ball's 2006 Ford and Clark's 2000 GMC both had $2,000 in estimated damages. Ball was cited with failure to reduce speed. N.C.88 A four-car wreck occurred on N.C. 88 near Mace Dollar Road, near West Jefferson at 4:05 p.m. on May 23. According to the nar­ rative, Jorge Sanchez, of Warrensville, and Monica Norris, of Warrensville had stopped for traffic when Mariah Martin, of West Jefferson, crashed into Sanchez's vehicle. From that wreck, Sanchez's vehicle crashed into Norris's vehicle, who crashed into a fourth vehicle. According to the narra­ tive, the fourth vehicle left the scene after the impact. There were no injuries, and all vehicles, except for Martin's were rendered as drivable. Martin's 2002 Ford had $1,000 in damages. Sanchez's 2005 Chrysler had $2,000 in estimated damages and Norris's 2005 Pontiac had an estimated $1,000 in dam­ ages. Martin was cited for failure to reduce speed. May 24: A one car crash occurred on Big Laurel Road near Creston at midnight on May 24. According to the narrative, Sierra Osborne, of Creston, was traveling north when she ran off the road, struck an embankment and overturned. There were no injuries, but Osborne's 2003 Volkswagen was rendered not drivable. The estimated damages were $2,500. No citations were issued. May 25: An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 at 8:08 a.m. on May 25. According to the narra­ tive, Janet Church, of Millers Creek, was traveling south on the road when a deer entered the road in front of Church. Church's 2005 Toyota was rendered drivable, but had $2,500 in damages. No citations were issued. ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT Hie following are collision reports posted by the North Carolina Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of May 19. The reports are public record. May 19: Va., was backing out of her paridng space at the ambu­ AEV Parking Lot A two-car impact occurred lance manufacturer when she at the parking lot of AEV at backed into, another vehicle. 4:39 p.m. on May 19. The car, a 1996 Ford bel­ According to the narrative, lowing to Matthew Grogan, Patricia Debord, of Troutdale, of Fleetwood had estimated cutest Sponsored by V; SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S PHOTO TO WIN! wwwje-ffersohposf.corvv damages of $1,000, but was rendered drivable. Debord's vehicle, a 2002 Dodge, had $200 in damages and was also rendered drivable. Debord was cited for improper backing. N.C.88 A one car wreck occurred on N.C. 88, west of Jefferson at 10:29 p.m. on May 19. According to the narrative, Carolyn McGlamery, of West Jefferson, was traveling west on N.C. 88 and was attempt­ ing to turn when she struck a guardrail. McGlamery's vehicle, a 2003 Dodge, had estimated damages of $1,500 but was Public Auction Tuesday, June 17th, 6 pm Estate of the Late John Landin SUBMJSSONS O P E N E D J u f k ; \ ) ft June;;!5; VOTING ENDS 11:59 p.m.. june 2a) 2+/- Acre Estate w/ Home Mountain Side Views w/ Pasture & River in Front **Just West of W. Jefferson 194 BC Hunter Rd., Warrensville, NC Country 9'9M5 M'2 NCFL7360 Rogers Auctioneers Look Whats Netu/ JimSMO^E 2 WINNERS Grand Prize • Toddler (12-24 r DEPARTMENT H Walmart HasJrrivetO NOW IN STORE Save money. Live better. 1608 US Highway 221 North, Jefferson, NC 28640 336-846-7191 JCTION jrvannoy.com 14 S. JEFFERSON AVE. DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON . 336-846-9488 Etoow* Houm: MON - SAT: 10AM - SPM �JEFFERSON POST BITUARIES O MR. AUBRY PERRY The importance of summer reading By Suzanne Moore Mr. Aubry Perry of Lansing passed away Sunday morning, May 18, 2014, at Watauga Medical Center. He was 78. Mr. Perry was born in Ashe County on Sunday, Dec. 22, 1935, to the late Floyd and Hattie Baldwin Perry. When Aubry was young, he moved to Maryland. He worked as a Foreman at Bata Shoe Manufacturing Company for over 30 years. After that, moved back to Ashe County and worked as • a building con­ tractor until retirement. He was a member of New Home Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a son, Phillip Eugene Perry; a grand­ son, Daniel Pokorny; six sisters, Dorothy Williams, Ola Weaver, Bertie Gilley, Marie Ham, Patsy Blevins and Beryle Ham; and three brothers, Willard Perry, Elbert Perry and Woodrow Perry. Mr. Perry is survived by his wife, Barbara Baker Perry; a son, Duane Perry, of Lansing; three daugh­ ters, Dianna Weaver and husband, Benny, of Jefferson, Cindy Perry, of Creston and Shelby Roark, of Jefferson; two brothers, J.C. Perry, of Aberdeen, Maryland and Billy Joe Perry, of Lansing; four sis­ ters, Roberteen Nicoles, of Lansing, Nell Lewis, of Lansing, Gertie Osborne, of Lansing and Osie Osborne, of Jefferson; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sev­ eral nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral ser­ vices were held -i on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Lyalls, Rev. Larry Shepherd and Minister Danny Miller officiating. Burial fol­ lowed in the Perry Family Cemetery. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrange­ ments. MR. BILLY JOE DAVIS Mr. Billy Joe Davis of Lansing, died on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his residence. He was 59. Mr. Davis was born on June 28, 1954, in Ashe County to Rev. Ted and Arlene Greer Davis. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his father; and brother Ford Jackson Davis. Mr. Davis enjoyed fish­ ing, hunting andi. spend­ ing time in the outdoors. He especially enjoyed spend­ ing time with his grandchil­ dren. Mr. Davis was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, broth: er and will be missed by all. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Sandra Jean Davis; daughter, Monica Jo Byers and husband Jason of Wilkesboro; step son, Michael Martin of Michigan; mother, Arlene Davis of Lansing, sister, Janet Phipps of Crumpler; three brothers, Fairley Davis, Jimmy Davis both of Lansing and Larry Davis of Crumpler; five grandchildren; and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1,2014, at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Joey McClure and Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial followed in Farmers Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Brenner Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 571021, W i n s t o n - Salem, NC 27157-1021, F a r m e r s M e m o r i a l Cemetery Fund, c/o Tammy Farmer, 962 Farmers Store Road, Lansing, NC 28643, or to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Davis' arrangements. PAGE 3 TUESDAY,- JUNE 3, 2014 Ashe County Librarian Summer vacation does not have to mean a vacation from reading. During the summer months, many activities will be taking place at the library. Free programs and perfor­ mances will be offered, includ­ ing magic and science demon­ strations as well as special art activities (some events have limited seating and require advance registration). Prizes and incentives will be available for children who complete their reading goals. Teens will participate in spe­ cial teen programs. Summer Reading will wrap up at the end of July, with a Big Bang Carnival and Discovery Fair. The summer months are a great time to expand your child's literary world, teach them to enjoy reading for plea­ sure, help sharpen school skills and bridge the gap between school years. Reading is a deeply pleasurable and mean­ ingful part of life. Reading broadens our hori­ zon, gives a new direction to the mind to think, improves the vocabulary and creates awareness for other people and cultures. Visit the library's website for details and stop in the library to find some good books! Ashe Library Dates to Remember in June: For All Ages: • Summer Reading Challenges begin June 1 and last through Aug. 31. A party to wrap-up Spring Challenges and Kick-off Summer Challenges is at 5 p.m. on June 4. Have fun discovering new books and authors. • "WOOL" Read-alouds begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in Todd Mercantile and 6 p.m. on Thursdays in Phipps Store. Join the fun and hear excerpts from this year's Community Read. • Community Drum Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. on June 9 and 23. One need not possess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drumsand a variety of percussion instruments avail­ able to share the rhythm with everyone. • Artist Dave Edgar presents a Plastic Sculpture Workshop at 1 p.m. on June 11. Additional work sessions take place on June 18 and 25. Enter your plastic sculpture in the Community Read Art Contest I Show. For Children: • "Baby Bounce" is at 10 a.m. on June 14 and 28. This is a short 15-20 minute program for infants and babies that will include finger plays, songs, rhymes, and a book or two. • Pop-up Creations takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17. Drop by and cre­ ate your own pop-up book (animals or "Wizard of Oz"). • Zen Doodle Art is sched­ uled between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 24. • Rainbow Loom Art is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 26. Learn to create rings and animals and make a bracelet using a fork. For Teens: • Sounds of Dystopia: Create a playlist for the "end of the world" at 1 p.m. on June 18. • The Then Screen fea­ tures "World War Z" at 2 p.m. on June 7. • Star Odysseys Jeopardy is at 1 p.m. on June 25. Show what you know about "Star Ware" and other space odysseys. Compete for great prizes. • Geek out with Otaku's United Anime / Manga Club at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. • Gamer Haven and the "Unidentified Craft" takes place at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. For Adults: • Brouhaha Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on June 30 at Boondocks. • Grow Yourself, selfpaced computer use tutorial sessions, are held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. • Ashe Wellness Circle meets at 11:30 a.m. on June 10 for a program on "Wisdom vs. Intelligence" and an explo­ ration of games to train your brain. Brown bag lunches are welcome. After the well­ ness program, participants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a dis­ cussion of physical wellness books. Adults of any age and fitness level welcome. Special Events - In and Out: • Star Wars Day takes place in the library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 14. Meet Stormtroopere and more. Make a Father's Day gift, train as a Jedi, and leam about solar viewing with ASU. • Stars andStories begins at 8:30 p.m. on June . 14 at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. Hear star stories and view the night sky. • It's Alive! New River State Park Rangers visit with reptiles, snakes included at 10:30 a.m. on June 11 at the Backstreet Park. If the weather is raining, the event will move to the library auditorium. • A Itystopian Film Festival featuring Sci-fi clas­ sics will be in the library audi­ torium at 3 p.m. every Friday., Don't miss excitement on the big screen, popcorn and bever­ ages. • Level 100: Market (from 'WOOL") visits the Farmer's Market with renaissance flair on June 21. Meet the King and Queen, Huntsman and more. There will be music, games, and crafts. • New York Times Bestseller Hugh Howey visits to talk about his book "WOOL" at 2 p.m. on June 28 in the Ashe County Civic Center. • Theresa Early Curd is June's Artist of the the Month. Be sure to stop in and see her fabric art in the library's upstairs gallery. All library programs are funded by the Ashe County Friends of the Library. Sharing Center seeks support for matching funds challenge All gifts to be matched dollar for dollar The Ashe County Sharing Center is among 30 food assistance organizations across Northwest North Carolina selected to receive up to $500 in matching funds through a challenge grant opportunity provided by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. "The need in our com­ munity is great and contin­ ues to grow," said Michael Sexton, Program Facilitator at the Sharing Center. "We are asking everyone with the means to give to make a gift, however great or small, to help us reach our goal of raising $500 by June 6,2014. A gift of $5 will become $10 through Second Harvest Food Bank's Matching Grant program, and help us to pro­ vide critical nutritional sup­ port for our neighbors in need." 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While certain products tact Sexton at the Sharing of their vitally important are available at no fee and Centerat 336-849-7019. work." To learn more about there are many additional Second Harvest Food benefits provided through Second Harvest Food Bank Bank of Northwest North our partnership with Second of Northwest North Carolina Carolina's Matching Grants Harvest Food Bank, a fee is visit www.hungerwnc.com. program strives to strength­ en the ability of its partner programs to address food insecurity in local communi­ ties across Northwest North Carolina. The 2014 Grant program was made possible through a generous gift from the estate of Sandra Lou (Sandy) Kirkham Gallant, a former Second Harvest Food Bank board member and ardent supporter of the organization, as well as many SH "Most Installs Are Completed In lINSTflilllEDl Just One Day! If you can read this, your potential customers can too. 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The news that there were no finan­ cial irregularities found should now put to rest any ques­ tions from' the Todd Community at large about the depart­ ment's administration of its operating funds. However, there are two important les­ sons we've learned by unfortunate incident. First and foremost, transparency is vital­ ly important for orga­ nizations like volun­ teer fire departments. The corporate structure of a VFD is unique in several important ways. It operates using tax dollars, grants and donations, but isn't required to meet the transparency stan­ dards required of most public agen­ cies in that its tinan" cial records are not considered public records. As a result, the only members of the "pub­ lic" that can access financial information about the depart­ ment are those who live or own property within the district the department serves. While a depart­ ment may have the legal right to deny the inspection of financial information to anyone outside the community, we believe allowing any member of the public to request financial formation should be allowed. Denying access only creates the impression of having something to hide. We want to be clear on this issue, we are not accusing the Todd VFD of denying access to its financial information. Todd VFD Chief , Chris Welch answered each request we made for the information about the department and made it clear to us the department had nothing to hide. For that, we com­ mend him and the department's leader­ ship. However, denying access by the media at the department's annual meeting cer­ tainly created a differ­ ent impression. Going forward, we would suggest allow­ ing the media access to all volunteer fire department meetings' - that includes here and statewide. With the unusual structure of the volun­ teer fire departments in North Carolina, we believe the only method to allow unre­ stricted access would be a provision written into the state's open meetings and records laws. The other impor­ tant lesson provided by this episode is the importance of keep­ ing up with your com­ munity's volunteer fire department; it is a civic duty, like vot­ ing, that requires at least a minimum level of commitment. We'd venture a guess that during the most recent round of annual meetings of the county's volun­ teer fire departments over the last two months only a cou­ ple of hundred folks were in attendance. And those folks were probably those who actively volunteer as firefighters. Theoretically, there could have been thou­ sands who attended the annual meetings'. The county's volun­ teer fire departments provide a tremendous service to their com­ munities. Not only do departments provide fire protection and emergency person­ nel support, but their services allow prop­ erty owners to pay less in homeowner's insurance. Providing that ser­ vice costs big dollars. And big dollars can sometimes create big problems. With transparency and an involved com­ munity, those poten­ tial problems become much less likely to occur. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-pricesingle-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Cliff Clark ' 336-846-7164 cclark@civltasmedia.com ADVERTISING: Teresa Roark Laws John Sears 336 846-7164 tlaw@citivasmedla.com isears@civitasrnedia.com CLASSIFIED ADS: . . Kay Hart STAFF WRITERS: Wll Petty 336-846-7164 lpettyaclvilasmedia.com Nathan Ham 336-846-7164 nham@civitasmedia.com AlanC. Bulluck 336-846-7164 abulluck@civitasmedia.com 336-8467164 khartw-civitasmedia.com' 203 W. 2nd St. Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson.NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changesto: Jefferson Post P.0. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 TAX ^^1 rv> * nctcj . HERE. FABRED (1% Such asb0EiU^1T0HUTT.®L4c-. Senate Medicaid cure is worse than illness The most common reac­ tions to the NC Senate budget revisions have been surprise and shock. Few imagined the dra­ matic changes Senate leaders had in store from their closed-door deliberations. The media focused its coverage on the teacher pay and SBI move provisions but the most sweeping changes were found, beginning on page 91 of Senate Bill 744, in the most dramatic policy shifts to Medicaid since thisstate first estab­ lished the program. Senate leaders are obvi­ ously frustrated with what they see as too little progress being made in predicting enrollments, containing expenses and enhancing management of North Carolina's $13 billion Medicaid program. disillusionment Their with DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos is well docu­ mented. But the Senate's solutions are not practical and won't work. The Senate proposes removing Medicaid from the Department of Health and Human Services and creating a new state agen­ cy. They would dismantle Community Care North Carolina and dramatical­ ly reduce eligibility for the aged, blind, disabled and "medically needy," cutting off medical care to some 15,000 current recipients, many of whom are in assisted living and long-term care facilities. Their actions could be painful, cost jobs and harm beneficiaries and taxpayers. Medicaid is the most complicated federal program perhaps ever designed and no sig­ nificant changes can be made without the express approval by the feds. If, and this is a big if, the Senate changes were- to receive federal approval it would likely be years in coming, a long time to wait for relief. More likely, some changes would be approved, oth­ ers wouldn't, and our Medicaid picture could be even murkier than exists today. Removing Medicaid from DHHS might sound appealing and has been proposed by other leg­ islatures and administra­ tions, but all quickly con­ cluded such a move would create more problems than it solves. Medicaid is intricately intertwined with mental health, pub­ lic health, rural health, as well as programs for the young and aged, all of which are contained in DHHS. Extricating Medicaid would only these drastic overhauls and further possible that even if they did Gov. Pat McCrory would veto them. For more than 16 months a task force including legislators, doc­ tors, hospitals, DHHS, the Governor's office and oth­ ers has been working on reforms to Medicaid that would benefit patients, the medical commu­ Tom Campbell nity and taxpayers. The NC SPIN Senate disregards their •.fr m—rn conclusions afrd WiriW'eltifai/mpt lines of communication, direction. This is 'neither budgeting and adminis­ good government nor tration. good for all involved in This measure would the process. endanger the financial Yes, Medicaid needs viability of many long- change, better manage­ term care and assisted liv­ ment and more predict­ ing facilities. Many would able, containable and likely close, costing jobs affordable budget param­ and dumping patients out eters. But we cannot get on the street. Family phy­ healthy Medicaid reform sicians and clinics, espe­ behind closed doors and cially those' in rural areas, reforms won't work with­ that serve large numbers out careful deliberation of Medicaid patients by all those affected by would see dramatic losses changes. The Senate cure in revenues. Practices promises to be worse would close, doctors than the illness. would move and medical Campbell is the executive producer and care, especially in rural moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel dis­ areas, would become even cussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and harder to access. It is hard to understand on WJZY "CW46"at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays. You can also visit www. the Senate's end-game ncspin.com and click on the "Watch NC strategy. The House isn't SPIN Online Anytime" button for stream­ likely to concur with ing. Each week's show is posted on Friday. Quieting Republican dissent Rep. Bob Brawley could be a poster boy for today's Republican Party. He distrusts govern­ ment, espouses lower taxes, votes pro-busi­ ness, and in the 201314 General Assembly he has co-sponsored bills on gun rights, reduc­ ing unemployment insurance and blocking Medicaid expansion. Other bills honor fallen soldiers and the Boy Scouts. In short, he's your typical Republican combo; patriot and con­ servative malcontent. But last week the 10-termer from Mooresville was as unwelcome in GOP cir­ cles as are the Moral Monday marchers. He wasn't arrested for "petitioning the gov­ ernment for a redress of grievances," as the marchers have been; he was just kicked out of the GOP's House cau­ cus for expressing his views. It's a curious politi­ cal contradiction that the party of the indi­ vidual, of the fellow who pulls himself up by his bootstraps, of Paul O'Connor Capital Press Association the independent busi­ ness person who abhors government meddling, that that party has no tolerance for individu­ als who have grievances with their government. The official caucus spin is that Brawley was talking out of class, shar­ ing the inner workings of secret House GOP caucus meetings with the citizenry. Brawley denies that. (So much for transparency in our lawmaking, but that's another contradiction of this bunch.) Only Republican apol­ ogists believe that spin. Brawley was booted from the caucus because he is a pain in the butt to House Speaker Thorn Tillis and his leadership team. Brawley has been complaining for a year about, among other things, a bail bonds­ man training bill that he says will enrich the family of one key mem­ ber and he has opposed the speaker's position on toll roads. In both cases, he's done so with indelicate language. Come to think of it, however, what did Brawley expect? He should have observed a Monday night march and seen how little tol­ erance the anti-govern­ ment party has for peo­ ple who oppose their government. They write silly rules about mak­ ing noise in the people's building and then haul violators off to jail when they make noise. Rep. John Blust, R-Guilford, who for years was a noisy pro­ testor on the House floor about all things Democratic, and who only last year com­ plained that the GOP was running the House using the same auto­ cratic methods as the Democrats, is now tow­ ing the party line. The protestors make too much noise and make it impossible for House members to work, - he .said. To which I respond with what my son, a high school junior at the time, who after spend­ ing two days as a page on the House floor, said of the noise and turmoil, "If we behaved like this, we'd all be staying after school every night." It's not that Brawley and the protestors are making noise; it's the noisy message they're sending that the Republicans don't want to hear. The antigovernment party now is the government, and GOP leaders aren't so anti-government any more. They enjoy using the government's power to hush Sdissenters, be they Bob Brawley or the Monday marchers. O'Connor cover North Carolina politics for the Capital Press Association. �JI-I'I'KitsoN POST TUESDAY, JUNE 'J, 2014 PAClli 5 Teachers From Page1 a career as opposed to a one­ time pay increase," McCrory said. "So at this point in time, we have a major dif­ ference with the Senate and we hope to resolve those differences during the next several weeks." North Carolina teach­ ers are among the lowest paid in the US. The state is ranked No. 46 in the nation, surpassing only Mississippi and West Virginia in the Southeast, according to the National Education Association. The low pay has prompted school dis­ tricts in Virginia and Texas to recruit or "poach" certi­ fied teachers from the state. While Holden is a pro­ ponent of the pay increase for teachers, he is not a fan of such a raise coming at the expense of TAs, school nurses and transportation. '1 don't like sacrificing personnel for this raise," Holden said. "There are about 7,500 TAs across the state. For Ashe County, you're looking at (cutting) anywhere from six to 10. We'd have to risk that many." The cut in school nurses and to transportation also concerns Holden. NC crops growing stronger than the farms themselves Locally grown fruits and vegetables are beginning to make an appearance at farmers' markets in North Carolina at a time when farms are disappearing around the state. Numbers released this month from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the state losing 2,700 farms from 2007 to 2012. Although a concern, the rate of farmland lost is slowing, compared with prior years, according to Carol Coulter, director of operations for the National Committee for the New River. "Farmers were doing real­ ly well selling to develop­ ers because they have really beautiful land and I think once the economy slowed down, then the whole devel­ opment scene slowed down, there's really not a market to sell it right now," she explains. Coulter adds that with land sales slowing, it's a prime opportunity for the state to invest in conserva­ tion easements of farmland, which would help keep the land in production for gen­ erations to come. According to the data, the state's existing farms are growing in size - averaging 168 acres, eight more than in 2007. The market value of the state's agricultural prod­ ucts increased by 22 per­ cent in recent years, but Brian Long, a spokesman for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, says with the state gain­ ing about 100,000 people a year, pressure on farmland is increasing. "There's been so much increased interest in where your food comes from and that's been wonderful," he said. "But all of those peo­ ple need places to live and places to shop and roads to drive on." Coulter says the state's western counties are begin­ ning to see increased farm­ ing potential because of a rise in cattle prices and the extreme weather experi­ enced by western states. "It's tough to grow in the mountains because we're so hilly and steep," she said. "So cattle, goats, livestock does much better here, and everybody is kind of step­ ping up and trying to get in the game while there's money to be made." Western North Carolina is one part of the state that did not see a decline in farmland, and instead saw a slight increase in recent years. According to the state Department of Agriculture, 78 percent of North Carolina farms have been in opera­ tion for 10 years or more. "The other caveat of that is they're cutting funding for nurses," Holden said. "We could lose anywhere from one to two (school) nurses in the county." The loss of one or two nurses, plus the TAs, would, mean anywhere from 10 to 15 employees in ACS would lose their jobs. Holden said if the Senate gets its way, the district will have to "reevaluate" bus routes in the county, which most likely means eliminat­ ing some. "We're going to have to reevaluate our bus routes and make sure they're the most efficient, which will mean we're going to have to take some buses off the road," Holden said. "That means we're going to have to tighten our belts even more. "We're tight," Holden said. "We're pretty much as tight as we can get." Holden is pleased, how­ ever, that the Seriate agreed to reconsider cuts to small county funding, which burned a $300,000 plus hole in the ACS operating budget. "What I like about the budget is*that they're going to reevaluate small county funding, which is something that affects us," Holden said. While McCrory and the Senate have proposed budgets of their own, one has yet to be passed in the House of Representatives. Both houses of the General Assembly and McCrory will sign off on a budget sometime in the next few months. Meanwhile, the wrangling will continue. Holden said he had made several attempts to get in touch with Senator Dan Soucek, who voted in favor of the budget, but had yet to hear back from him as of early Friday evening, May 30. Regardless, he steadfast­ ly maintains there are ele­ ments of the good and the bad in the Senate's budget. "This will put teacher pay back to the middle of the pack nationwide," Holden said. "The only thing 1 would like to see them look at differently is cutting the instructional support, which will decrease instruction time due to teachers having to do more cafeteria duly, bus duty, bathroom duty." Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Cadet Capt. Goodman presented leadership medal Submitted photo |Jefferson Post Ashe County High School JROTC Cadet Captain Joshua Goodman, second from left, was presented the Military Officers Association of America Leadership Medal on May 20. He was presented the award by USN Captain-Ret Doug Ehrhardt, from left, USAF Colonel-Ret Ken Lynn and USA Colonel-Ret Charles Knapp. The award is presented to the rising senior cadet who displays exceptional leadership potential, high moral character, loyalty to the unit and is in good academic standing. Ehrhardt is the local MOAA New River Chapter president, Knapp is vice president and Lynn is the secretary/treasurer. Please recycle this newspaper THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON DESIRES TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED PRIVATE ENGINEERING FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES (CEI) FOR A CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The Town of West Jefferson desires to engage a Private Engineering Firm (PEF) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for water and sewer line replacement along portions of Burkett Ave. and Graybeal Ave. The scope of work includes the replacement of approximately 1470 If of water line along portions of Burkett Ave. and Graybeal Ave and 4151f of sewer line replacement along the same portion of Burkett Ave. The project will also include new fire hydrants, manholes, and pavement replacement. A Request for Letter of Interest detailing the information required by the Town is available on the Town's website www.townofwj.com or by calling (336) 246-3551. Private engineering firms are invited to have letters of interest for the furnishing of Engineering Services to the Town by 2:00pm on June 6,2014. Letter of interest received after this deadline LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. will not be considered. The mailing address is: Town of West Jefferson • PO Box 490 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Or Deliver to: Town of West Jefferson 1 S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC 28694 Any questions concerning the advertisement should be directed to Brantley Price or by telephone (336)246-3551. Hearing impaired persons desiring additional information or having questions regarding this subject should call Relay North Carolina at 1-800-735-2962. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Brantley Price at (336) 246-3550 or at 01 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694 for accommodations for this request. Esta informacion esta disponible en cspanol o en cualquier otro idioma bajo peticion. Por favor, pongase en contacto con Brantley Price al (336) 246-3551 o en 01 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694 de alojamiento para esta solicitud. Published: 5.30.14/06.03.14 Third Shift Book Printing Position This job involves operating computerized book printing and binding equipment. Some heavy lifting. You must be a stickler for accuracy and detail. Mechanical skills a must. Computer skills important. On the job training for the equipment and soft­ ware will involve several weeks of instruction (daytime hours). Testing is required. McFarland benefits include generous personal time off (in­ cludes vacations, sick days and holidays) based on years of ser­ vice, a superior retirement plan, an insurance package that includes medical and dental as well as short and long term dis­ ability along with long term care and maternity/paternity leaves and other benefits. There is an annual review for raises and bonuses. McFarland is a major international scholarly book publisher founded in Jefferson in 1979 doing about 400 new titles a year with more than 50 employees. Apply by June 14, 2014, at Division of Workforce Solutions (JobLink) only Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 �Tuesday, June 3,2014 PORTS Nathan I lain, Sports Writer (386) 846-7164 nham@civitasmedia.com ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Michael Elliott and Sloan Elliott named ACHS Athletes of the Year By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com With the 2013-2014 sports season coming to an official end, Ashe County High School honored its top spring athletes, as well as the top athletes and coach through the entire school year. ^Three-sport athletes Elliott were crowned as the ACHS Athletes of the Year. Michael Elliott was team finish fourth in conference and qualify for the state playoffs. This was his second straight year of winning the award. Sloan Elliott played volleyball, softball and ran track. She was named team MVP in softball and volleyball and was the best thrower for the women's track team. ^ . ~ ~| vi&N* aA. JjST MjSSSh WBStii ti '* j jj jj ^ J M Xu | jf -j J . * i FW ! , jjkjL A ||L wmka^tNtBL 5p^lr / T' M m jC Ik Year Award went to Wes H[/-4JU J»- J . % xjfbA , lBi;, MjlQ Rousseau for the second ^V^~-3qbL ifrvE^, straight season. Rousseau , i . saw both of his soccer teams one VflN)|, playoff game and helped ® fljHHHHHPflL guide the women's team to the first conference Mg »«».' Wm program i Varsity award winners flHBlE Wm . \ are pictured here. Junior m HHI ^^KJltoA\ \ varsity winners will SfRBSwR# //^Utir the June of the Jefferson Post. Photos by Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post [_2IRiiHIIIIHHHHIHHHi^HiHI in football, but is most known for his success on the wrestling mats. ElliottN a ' at 152 pounds and was ! conference champithat weight class, Elliott high school career help1 ing the varsity baseball Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846- Michael Elliott (left) and Sloan Elliott (right) were chosen as the 2014 Ashe Soccer head coach Wes Rousseau was named ACHS Coach 7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 County High School Athletes of the Year. of the Year. Varsity baseball award winners, left to right - Joe Richardson (Golden Glove, Best Batting Average), Joseph Varsity soccer award winners: Front row, left to right - Candi Sanchez (Best Offensive, all-conference), Lowder (MVP, all-conference), Jackson Sloan (Coaches Award), Bradley Richie (all-conference), Michael Elliott (Most Improved) and Hunter Barnes (honorable mention). Bekah Bowers (all-conference), Alexis Wray (Team Before Self) Tyler Eller (honorable mention) and ' ffSf. ] gll jtw m jgK jf ;;;<?••' • Bridgette Wilson (Coach's Award). Back row, left to right - Chrlssy Simmons (MVP, all-conference), Laura Rodriguez (all-conference), Olivia Brettschneider (Best Defensive, all-conference), Mahala Land (Most Improved) and Makayla Church (Coach's Award). Men's track award winners: Front row, left to right - Hunter Argetsinger (all-conference), Ronald Goodlander (all-conference), Noah Gouge (honorable mention), Andrew Tedder (Best Distance Runner, allconference, honorable mention) and Evan Owen (all-conference). Back row, left to right - Maison McNeill (Best in the Field, all-conference, honorable mention), Sam Hudler (honorable mention), Brandon Wingler (Best Thrower), Jacob Blevins (MVP, all-conference), Zach Outen (all-conference) and Gareth Berry (allconference). Not pictured: RJ. Burke (Coach's Award), Matthew Greer (honorable mention), Tyler Lambert (honorable mention). Men's tennis award winners, left to right - Andrew Shepherd (all-conference), Jacob O'Neal (all-confer­ ence), Dakin Christoferson (all-conference), Alex Church (MVP, Coach's Award, all-conference) and Frank Ledezma (Most Improved, all-conference). Not pictured: An Luong (Best Sportsmanship). Varsity softball award winners, left to right - Kelsey Hayes (Golden Glove, honorable mention), Sloan Elliott (MVP, honorable mention), Hannah Blevins (Best Hitter, all-conference), Abby Miller (Coaches Award) and Chloe Sullivan (Most Improved). Women's track award winners, left to right - Margot Mattix (Best Distance Runner, honorable mention) Hallie Brown (Coach's Award, honorable mention), Paige Spell (Best in the Field, all-conference, honorable mention), Sloan Elliott (Best Thrower, honorable mention) and Hailey Richardson (MVP. all-conference honorable mention). Not pictured: Alexes Armstrong (honorable mention), Kayln Chapman (honorable mention), Laura Hodgson (honorable mention), Shanna Huffman (honorable mention) and Kaitlyn Jordan (honorable mention). Men's golf award winners, left to right - Jacob Woriey (Most Improved), Zach Lawrence (Coaches Award), Abel Warner (MVP) and Judd Price (Best First Year). we arc dedicated to nerving the cltlxcnn of Ashe County, In print and online. Check out what we're up to and let us know what's up with vou. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 3,2014 V PAGE 7 $4.5 million budget proposed for Jefferson No tax increase expected; Board of Aldermen to vote on it at the next meeting By Alan Bulluck During the meeting, Howell explained the rea­ soning behind some of the monetary increases in certain departments, particularly the police department's increase and water and sewer, in the proposed budget. "The police depart­ ment computers, that they have in their cars, are now out of date," Howell said. "I think they have the Windows XP on them and that is no lon­ ger supported and there's really no way to update those." Howell said it will cost $10,000 to replace the computer systems in the town's three police cars. She did note that the department is not in need of a new car. "We did have an increase of other fringe benefits," Howell said. "The state has new abulluck@civitasmedia.coma Jefferson Town Manager Cathy Howell unveiled a $4.5 million spending plan for the 2014-15 fiscal year that would not raise taxes, at the board of aldermen's regular meeting on May 27. "This could change, of course, by the time next month rolls around when we adopt a budget," Howell said. The proposed budget comes out to be approxi­ mately $4,536,419, which is lower than last year's adopted budget of $4.8 million. Salaries for town employees, administra­ tion fees, police depart­ ment, street maintenance, sanitation and water and sewer costs account for the bulk of expenditures in the proposed budget. Photo by Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post Members of the Jefferson Board of Alderman look over and discuss the details of the proposed 2014-15 budget at the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27. requirements now. It used to be that we didn't have to pay anything, but now we do. (The state has) started coming after the municipalities." Fringe benefits are extra benefits that supple­ ment an employee's sal­ ary, like cost of gas, sub­ sidized meals or health insurance. Tim Church, director of water resources for Jefferson, • explained the reasoning behind some of the expenditures for water and sewer. "We are looking at a storage building and also concreting the area right in front of the entrance," Church said. "That would be a big improvement at the water plant." Church also noted that improvements are needed to for some of the town's manholes. "Some of the things we're focusing on right now is sealing some of the interiors of the man­ holes that have shown a lot of rainwater get­ ting into," Church said. "Some of the old brick manholes' are collecting a lot of rain water." While no vote was taken on the budget, no members of the board voiced concern over any of the items in the pro­ posed budget. The board will consider and approve a budget at the next regular meeting scheduled for June 30. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 3-24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activi­ ties. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as con­ trollable, set goals for increas­ ing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of killing concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located ^T8f>'[Glidttyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion or to register, call 336246-4347. June 3 6 j).m. Read-A-Loud Program will be held at Todd Mercantile on Tuesdays. Additional Guest readers are still needed. For more infor­ mation, call Kim Grindrod at the Ashe County Public Library at 336-846-2041, ext. 232. June 4 10 a.m. Joint Extension and Community Association Meeting: Learning about New River State Park. The meeting will be held at the New RiverState Park 221 Access. Please bring a covered dish. June 5 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ashe County Drinking Water Screening for Private Water Supplies. Wells and springs shoukl be screened each year for bacteria if your well is older than five years. Drinking water springs should be screened annually. The cast is $10 Ashe County residents and $12 out of county residents. Come to the Agriculture Service Center Conference mom, you will receive a sterile bottle for collecting your drinking water sample and directions. For more information, call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336-846-5850. June 6 - 7 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rummage Sale at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, next to the Post Office, Jefferson, Saturday only - $1 per bag. Terrific Lunch provided by Youth Group beginning 12 noon, June 7 9 ami. National TVails Day - Volunteer Day. If you have ever wondered how trails are built in the park you can work alongside Park Staff and help rebuild a section of trail along the New River. No experience is necessary. Wear sturdy shoes/boots; bring work gloves and plenty of water. All tools will be provided. We will work on the trail from 9 a.m. 12 pirn. Meet at the Wagoner Access Area - Park Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 33rd Annual Canoe Race. Come join the fun. Race entry is $10 per person, $5 for children under 12, with discounted canoe ^ Promotional prices starting at only • mo for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or . IPad 2 offer. v ASKABOUT Krsragpsie) OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... HB0 CE223 start For 3 months. SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS Where Available. CALLTODAYINSTALLEDTODAYI where available NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO DISH! THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK UP LARGEST CABLE PROVIDERS AutoHop commercial skipping' The most HD channels Lowest All-Digital prices nationwide FREE Installation in up to 6 rooms •Feature must be enabled by customer. All offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification. "Savings applies to AT120 and AT120+ with HD programming, 2 year commitment and credit qualification. 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The Race will start at Zaloo's Canoe's on N.C. 16 and will end at New River State Park's Wagoner Road Access. All other activities will be held at the New River State Park. Register online at www. friendsofhcsp.wordpress.com, or on the day of the race onsite. For more information, call Nancy Shannon 828-6965550. 1 p.m. Aquatic Sampling. Join a New River State Park Ranger at the Wagoner Access, for a hands on search for aquatic insects in the New River. Participants must wear shoes, and come prepared to get wet. Bring some sun screen and a toweL June 8 1 p.m. Guided Canoe Trip. Meet at the Wagoner Access Area and canoe the New River with a park ranger. Learn the history of the river and basic canoe instruction while you enjoy a leisurely trip down the New. Wear clothing and shoes suitable for being in the water. Water temperature is cooler than the air. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a small fee per person to cover the cost of shuttle service. For more information or to reserve your space, call 336-982-2587. June 9 - July 7 5:30 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use professional equipment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23,2014. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The regis­ tration fee is $30. For more information, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336-620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. June 10 7 p.m. Common Core - Who Really Owns Your Child. A presentation by Mr. Alan Scholl, a well-known authority on Education issues and Executive Director of Freedom Projection Education and Media will speak at Faith Fellowship Church. The church is located at 676 South Main Street, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by Ashe Project for Christian Education. For more informa­ tion, call84&394S. . ,4 �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JUNE 3,2014 J EEFERSON POST CHURCH CALENDAR June 5 7 p.m. Ashe Baptist Association Nominating Committee will meet in the Conference Room at the Ashe Baptist Office. Members are Larry Lewis, Trish Church, Linda Ball, Lanny Ballou and Kim Ray. June 7 5 - 7 p.m. Zion United Methodist Fish Fry. A dona­ tion of $10 for adults or $6 for children 12 and under will be appreciated. Everyone is invited. June 8 -13 6:30 p.m.nightly. Vacation Bible School will be held at New River Baptist Church. Kick-off will be on Saturday, June 7, on the John Halsey Road from 1 - 5 p.m. The theme is Lifeway's Agency 3D. Where you will learn to Discover, Decide & Defend based on 1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asked you a reason of the hope that is in you with meek­ ness and fear." Classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Wayne Jones and congregation invite you to attend. June 11 -15 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Laurel Christian Union Church in Creston. Supper will be served at 6 p.m., there will be classes for everyone. For more information, call 336-385-3054. June 12 7 p.m. The Committee on New Churches will be meet­ ing at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. Members are The Revs.; Ken Furches, Garrett Mahaffey, Kevin Jones, and Tom Vestal, Mr. Fred Walters, and Mr. John Burke. June 13-14 Vacation Bible School wfitt be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. The theme is Cross Canyon Trail - Riding Strong with Jesus. The kick-off will be on June 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. Classes will held on June 14,2014 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children will enjoy learning about Jesus and experience a hayride, a bonfire, along with a miniature train ride. Classes for children of all ages includ­ ing teens. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and congregation invite you to attend. June 15 - 20 Vacation Bible School will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. VBS kick-off will be held Sunday afternoon, June 15th at 4 p.m. with regis­ tration to follow. VBS will run Monday - 6:45 p.m. nightly. Van transportation is available by calling at 384-2548. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congregation invite every­ one to attend. Landmark is locate in the Silas Creek Community. June 14 1 - 5 pan. Benefit and Silent Auction will be held for Virginia Aleesa Cummings, who passed on March 23, 2014. The benefit will be held at Whitetop Fire Department. All proceeds will go to finish paying off the funeral expenses. Gospel music, silent auction and a meal Virginia was a well loved lady, who loved to make people laugh and loved to sing gospel music and most she loved her Lord and Savior. Please come out and be with us to help this special angel that went o be with her Father in heaven. June 16 6 p.m. Family Budgeting Basics. Mr Larry Branch is holding a basic family budget­ ing class in the Ashe Baptist Conference room. If you would like to attend, or have additional questions, call 8467324. June 17 7 p.m. The Program Committee of the Ashe Baptist Association will be meeting in the Conference Room at Ashe Baptist Office. Members are Mrs. Linda Blackburn, Mrs. Judy Hawks, Mrs. Tina Key, Revs.; Jerry Francis and Allen Huffman. June 20 -22 Annual Wagon Train Revival and Ridge sponsored by the Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe will be held at the Baker Farm located at 3460 Dick Phillips Road, West Jefferson. The speaker will be Pastor Jack Nunn of the Carolinas Cowboy Church. Music will be provided by gation invite you to attend. Destined 4 Glory and Buster 3 - 8:40 p.m. Bald Green. Everyone is welcome. Mountain Baptist Church Come camp and ride or just invites you to join them for come for the evening ser­ vices. For more information, VBS this year. The theme is call Pastor Roger L. Blevins Lifeway's Agency D3 where at 336-977-2043 or 336-973- you will learn to Discover 2550. Deice and Defend your faith. June 21 They will kickoff on June 22 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Old Fields with food, games, bouncy Baptist Church will hold a 1 house & much more from day Vacation Bible School for 3:00-6:00 pm. Classes will be ages 3 through teens. Lunch, supper and a snack will be held June 22-26 from 6:00— provided. Old Fields is locat­ 8:40 pm each night. On Friday ed on Conley Cheek Road, night the 27th they hold clos­ Fleetwood. The congregation ing ceremonies with a VBS invites you to attend. For more Celebration night. Classes are information, call Shannon Coldiron 977-8549, or Sally open to babies thru adults. Pastor Lawrence Goodman Walters 877-4048. and the congregation welcome June 21-27 Vacation Bible School you to Bald Mountain. will be held at Warrensville June 22 - 27 Baptist Church. Times and Vacation Bible School dates are as follows: June 21 will be held at Friendship from 1 to 4 will be kickoff day. Sunday, June 22 classes Baptist Church. Join Agency D3 Special at 6:30 pm. Monday, June 23 through June 26, supper at Agents for a week of fun as 5:30 pm followed by classes they examine eye witness at 6:30 p.m. and commence­ reports, physical proof, and ment on Friday, June 27 at biblical accounts to uncover 6:30 pm followed by an ice and defend the truth about cream sociaL Also the church will be going to Cranks, Ky. who Jesus really is. In this on Saturday, June 28 through one-week adventure, kids will July 3 to conduct Vacation learn to Discover, Decide and Bible School. Rev. Wade Defend their faith through Huntsinger, Pastor welcomes Bible stories, crafts, motivat­ everyone to all activities at ing music and games. Supper Warrensville Baptist Church. will be served from 5 p.m. to June 22 10:30 North Beaver 5:50 p.m., classes are from 6 Baptist Church will have p.m. to 8 p.m. June 27. The its first service in the new closing program will begin at church building on N.C. 163. 5:30 p.m. with a cookout and A tour will follow the Worship fun time with inflatables and Service. A Dedication service will be held on July 20,2014 at games. Pastor Russell Hart 4 p.m. Pastor Rev. Rick Miller and the congregation invite and congregation invite you to you to attend. both of these services. June 23-27 June 22 - 26 Vacation Bible School 6 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation will be held at Orion Baptist Bible School will be held at Midway Baptist Church. Are Church. Kickoff will be from your kids ready to become 3 - 6 p.m. on June 22, 2014. special agents for the one Supper will be at 5:30 p.m., true God? Then they won't VBS will be from 6 - 8:30 p.m. want to miss a minute of this Trust Quest, Biblical Outlook years' VBS. The theme this and Outreach Training. Join year is the International Spy Academy, where kids will the Lords Army. Pastor Rev. learn to know, love and live Michael Carter welcomes for the one true God. Pastor everyone to attend. For more Steve LeaShomb and congre­ information, call 246-7907. AREA BIRTHS WILLIAMS REED April Stone Reed and Kevin Reed of Crumpler, announce the birth of their son, Samuel Hall Reed, born May 27, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds and 15 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Janie Reed, Bonnie and Ronnie Grandparents are Luanne Williams, R.D. Williams, Stone. Sibling is Eli Reed. Jennifer Barr and Randy Barr. Brittany Barr and Patrick Williams of Jefferson, announce the birth of their daughter, Melody Ray Williams, born May 24, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and 7.02 ounces, and was 21 inches long. LIST I YOUR I BUSINESS HERE! 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Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Patrick W. DeClerico and Penelope DeClerico to Amy E. Johnson, Trustee(s), which was dated September 20, 2005 and recorded on Septem­ ber 20, 2005 in Book 00335 at Page 0516, Ashe County Re­ gistry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on June 18, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lot No. 25 of Evening Shadows as shown on the Second Revised Plat of Even­ ing Shadows, a James and Peggy Jordan Development, of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book No. 5, Page 120, to which recorded.plat reference is hereby made for a specific description and location of said lots. And being one of the lots con­ veyed to James and Jean In­ gram by deed recorded April 16, 1999 and of record in Deed Book 242 at Page 1769 in the Ashe County Registry. Said document incorporated by ref­ erence as though fully setout herein. This deed of conveyance is made subject to that certain Restrictive Covenants and Re­ strictions Agreement affecting Evening Shadows dated May 13, 1986, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 153, Pages 1184-1186, inclusive, and reference is hereby made to said recorded instrument for a specific recital of said covenants and agree­ ment. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record. Said property is commonly known as LOT 25 Noble Drive (Vacant Lot): Fleetwood, NC 28626. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45c) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current own­ ers) of the property is/are Joa­ quin Fonticiella. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-04299-FC01 Published: 06.3.14/6.10.14 Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on June 18, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lot No. 52 as shown on a plat entitled " Third Revision of Village on the New III", as shown on a plat of said subdi­ vision recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 136, Ashe County Re­ gistry, said plat reference be­ ing hereby made for a more specific metes and bounds de­ scription of said lot. The above described property is subject to the Restrictive Covenants and Restrictions for Village on the New III as recor­ ded in Book 290, Page 1524, Ashe County Registry. And being the same property described in and conveyed by that certain deed of recorded in the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Book 307, at Pages 1394-1395. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 704 Crain Branch Lane, Jefferson, NC 28640. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (450) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current own­ ers) of the property is/are Penelope Declerico. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Servic of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 2 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-00248-FC01 Published 6.3.10/6.10.14 / / legais �J EFFERSON POS T LEGALS LEGALS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Darrell J. Roark, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 13th day of Au­ gust, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re­ covery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of May, 2014. For the Estate of Darrell J. Roark Ola R. Roark 1366 Rock Creek Road , Creston, NC 28615 Published: 5.13.14/5.20.14/5.27.14/6.3:14 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 24 LEGALS LEGALS as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all respons­ ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encum­ brances of record and any re­ corded releases. Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust- ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ VICES. INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE —MULTIMEDIA SALES— Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeannie Berry & Mark Berry, tenants by the entirety to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of February, 2007, and recorded in Book 360, Page 2184, in Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, de­ fault having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recor­ ded in the Office of the Re­ gister of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having dir­ ected that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on June 17, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Walnut Hill Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, and being more par­ ticularly described as follows: BEGINNING on a point in the centerline of NCSR #1575, Trustee may, in the Trustee's said point being located N 43sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided 31 E 129.03 feet from the in NCGS §45-21.23. western most corner of Walnut Hill Subdivision; thence leav­ " Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that ing road and with line of tract to be conveyed to Lee Allen El­ party must pay the excise tax, liott N 60-05 W 14.00 feet to an BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.c om Case No: 1130086 (FC.CH) Published: 6.3.14/6.10.14 Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ trator for the Estate of Robert Miller, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 27th day of Au­ gust 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of May 2014. 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ORDER Today 1-888-721-9573, use code 48643XMD - or www.OmahaSteaks.com/mbff6 UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION: • i Jr FHURfAINMCHI • O 12M«. Pec H For titer Instant Rebate With 74-mo. Agreement ^ Ai r p* PAGE 9 Help Wanted General iron stake, N 60-05 W 127.28 feet to an iron stake on the east margin of a 30.00 foot right of way; N 74-32 W 142.92 feet to an iron stake; S 52-26 W 19.06 feet to the centerline of NCSR #1575; thence with centerline of said road S 22-21 E 29.25 feet S 03-11 W 54.02 feet, S 10-23 W 81.99 feet, S 04-33 E 39.99 feet, S 27-28 E 35.11 feet, S 62-02 E 39.76 feet, N 87-06 E 49.24 feet, N 64-11 E 55.49 feet, N 49-12 E 52.27 feet, N 43-31 E 129.03 feet to the BEGINNING, con­ taining 1.092 acres, inclusive of the existing right of way of NCSR #1575. And being the same land de­ scribed in and conveyed by that certain deed from Scottie Elisha Taylor and wife, Heath­ er H. Taylor formerly Scottie S. Miller and wife, Heather H. Miller, dated 9 February 2007, and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 360, at pages 2181-2183. This indenture is made subject to the RESERVATION of an easement of right of way as described in that certain deed, which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 145, at page 1139, to which recorded reference is hereby made for more com­ plete description of said reser­ vation. This indenture is made SUB­ JECT to that certain Right of Way Agreement in favor of the Department of Transportation which appears of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 200, at page 907, to which recorded reference is hereby made for more com­ plete description of said right of way. Located on the above-de­ scribed premises is a 1992 Oakwood FREE mobile home, Vehicle Identification Number HONL16028CK3125611A-B. 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BOONE, NC 1-828-264-6111 OR 1-866-230-0169 WWW. BOONE EC) R DLM .CO M offering: Serving Your Ashe County Insurance Needs, Laser Hair Removal of Face and Body Laser Vein Treatment including spider veins Laser Treatment for Cystic Acne Laser Treatment for Plantar Warts Complimentary Consultation Offering office-based endoscopy to contracted insurance carriers and noninvasive PillCam Endoscopy. Using state-of-the-art equipment, allowing us to move forward into the 21" Century of medicine. "Our family has been serving your family's surgical needsfor over 110 years." 200 Hospital Ave. Suite 5 Jefferson, NC 28640 1 -336-246-7779 • Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pin 765 EAST MAIN STREET JEFFERSON, NC 28604 (336) 246-7158 00091754 Show off your Racing knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great prizes! HKMVINII AMI* CSMKI*, Nrnnn ('CHIM IN, MWI I OTA Better Homes Furniture Co t KO B o r Largest Selection of Serta Bidding & La-Z-Boy Redinera In the Area 527 E. Main |North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2014_0603 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., June 3, 2014] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 10 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2010s Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-06-03 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/1d1bfc3021ce2f96fce1adb8156c7279.pdf f74aa170f94f7a52941e7ebf80b852da PDF Text Text 4>p Cilt ^ 1 • • " j v n M t t i n M H y : r M ' O f i » : h ' it • .Awt l • 11 i fp •O M fl l j U M p •i auna Ml MMl I t<4mfa|to « $3.2 million budget approved fm nest Jefferson 2CR4-I5 spen&ngpian cuts town planner s taws and salary ••• Board discusses requiring financial audits of VFD + mi ' v. *4# hho4 «r < •tot •mm* to* Quail «4 « to (to «»••* ***' T fti nto<i +-it •' •» »- rgtoj MP^'miiS i- j | W l o t» (to *-» nt o J f* "*< *-*•»• M id l' •%.••• **. *. ^ •H-toto# «| «*» r*.*TL "to*** s^tTs:. •* « If *~ «<to «•*» *M» * « «t Ashe Medics prepares to start serving county Commssrooen waft through new ambulance provider's faofcty %•» tow* toto • •to •« Mto School lunchescould S ^HTtTxTrC.^ e*»t more ncvtvnr Myy*,"* SiFH"" ^students «ouMoa)fK5cnits 7T SSShBK•BBtot wimh^ •• MP vwh Tto» - ..ww. moreterwEletopitooMdg* *> «M» to •» *» «. tmak Water, sewer woes continue in West Jeffersoti -r -trr at a rate of lOO.OOOgatons a day •to * ton WNto«#Mw ^ •*< to* 2 **% ** m tor * *****&«. ftoM M M t m em * mrfto Mi K«S—~ ==• er *<«** m « - Mom a �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 6 , 2014 JEFFERSON POST New River Canoe Race enters its 33rd year The 33rd Annual New River Canoe Race will be held Saturday, June 7, on the banks of the New River in Jefferson. This Ashe County tradi­ tion is now sponsored by Friends of High Country State Parks, and it prom­ ises to be the same "fam­ ily friendly" race with a few added features. The cost to enter remains $10 for the first race, and those planning to race more than once can enter again for a $5 registration fee. The first 200 regis­ trants will also receive a t-shirt with their registra­ tion as well as an oppor­ tunity to enter for a door prize. The race begins with registration at Zaloos r" "-V'H ... .* A* - - jmyi. „« - < .j Open source image t Jefferson Post The New River Canoe Race will start at at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7atZaloo'sCanoes. Canoes in Jefferson and gates open 8:30 a.m. Start times will be any time between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (1 p.m. for any boats with children). There is no shotgun start. Paddlers will end To submit story suggestions, call The Post at 846-7164. the course at New River State Park, Wagnor Access, with an awards ceremony planned at the park for 3 p.m. Make time for a variety of activities that will be available at New River State Park. Pack a lunch or find a selection of vegetarian fare from the "Vitality" food truck and stop by the Earth Fare Boone table for some free snacks and water. There is a picnic area available where you can enjoy your food and lis­ ten to the band Redleg Husky play from noon to 3 p.m. Chair massage will be another low cost option available on site for weary paddlers, along with a free opportunity to "play" in the water on tubes provided by New River State Park. For those who need solitude while waiting for race results, here are miles of pristine hiking trails throughout the park. An average time for new paddlers is 60 min­ utes, but many returning contestants with more advanced skills have com­ pleted the race in less than 45 minutes. Categories for com­ petition include Novice, Expert and Championship with a "Special" category for one person canoes or those with a disability. This year the kayak cat­ egories have expanded to separate recreational kayaks from racing or sea kayaks. On race day, Zaloos Canoes offers a discount for boats rented on site by race participants as well as free shuttles. Raffle tickets will be available on site both at Zaloos and New River State Park for the' fol­ lowing: a kayak from Footsloggers in Boone; a Women's Kelty Daypack stuffed with goodies from Mountain Outfitters, West Jefferson; an Original work of art by Andrew Atkin, Tilted Moon Fine Arts Studio; and a 2 x2 aluminum barn quilt square cus­ tom designed by "The Quilt Square Girls," Ashe County. Drawing for the raf­ fle will be at the end of the awards ceremony. Updated information available on Facebook: New River Canoe Race Sponsored by Friends of High Country State Parks, or call race cochair Nancy Wells Shannon 336-877-5550. Bridge construction continues on Railroad Grade Road Look What's Neu/Z DEPARTMENT* hfas Arrived! NOW IN STORE '• • 14 S. JEFFERSON AVE. - •. DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON © 336-846-9488 Rilcvla* HoiiKt: on - SAT: 10am - 5PM M Photo by John Sears | Jefferson Post Construction of the new bridge spanning Old Field Creek on Railroad Grade Road is moving quickly. According to sources with Vannoy Construction, the contractor replacing the bridge, construction is about a month ahead of schedule. The bridge was scheduled to open the first week of August. That timetable could change. CHARLES W JONES MD PA Ashe Aesthetics Visit us online at www.jeffersonpost.corn Public Auction Wj Tuesday, June 17th, 6 pm Estate of the Late John Landin 3+/- Acre Estate w/ Home Mountain Side Views w/ Pasture & River in Front **Just West of W. 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'Dedicated Alignment Specialist "Our family has been serving your family's surgical needs for over 110 years." 200 Hospital Ave. Suite 5 Jefferson, NC 28640 1 -336-246-7779 • Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CHEVROLET nrtACM T BUICK County crime report Staff report May 13 Savannah Whittington, 20, of Jefferson was charged with simple assault. Bond information is unavailable. Whittington was released the next day. May 14 Walbert Keith Farmer, 49, of Creston was charged with obtaining property by false pretense and three counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $45,000. Farmer was released the next day. May 15 Kevin Joseph Porter, 28, of Jefferson was charged with probation violation. Bond was set at $2,000. Porter was released on May 17. May 16 Jason Brian Burgess, 32, of West Jefferson was chained with probation vio­ lation. Bond information is unavailable. Burgess was released on May 18. Ginger Pilkins Parker, 41, of Sparta was charged with driving while impaired. Bond information is unavail­ able. Parker was released on May 18. May 17 Steven Lee Garris, 51, of Crumpler was charged with driving while impaired. Bond was set at $500. Garris was released on May 19. Danna Arlene Yon, 30, of Jefferson was charged with larceny by employee. Bond was set at $2,000. Yon was released later that day. �OBITUARIES EDITH LINDSEY Edith Stanley Lindsey of Warrensville died peacefully on June 4, 2014. She was 90. Edith was born on Sept. 14, 1923, to Mamie and E.G. Stanley in Ashe County. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clifford Lindsey. Edith leaves behind her children: Clifford and Linda Lindsey, Richard and Ginny Lindsey, Rebecca and Dave Millsaps, and Jonathan and Barbara Lindsey; her 10 grand­ children: Wesley Lindsey, Leigh Ann Lindsey Brown, Joshua Millsaps, Scott. Millsaps, Adam Millsaps, Ashley Lindsey, Jenna Lindsey, Zachary Lindsey, Savannah Lindsey and Dusty Lindsey; and her seven great grandchil­ dren: Charlotte Lindsey, James Lindsey, Lyla Brown, Afton Brown, Violet Brown, Katherine Millsaps and Caroline Millsaps. Edith was a beloved school teacher and taught a generation of kindergar­ ten students at Riverview Elementary. She was a devoted member of Warrensville Baptist Church and dedicated herself to the children of the church. She was also an active volunteer at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Her compassion for others and strong belief in edu­ cation enabled her to touch countless lives within the community. When' Edith was not teaching or volun­ teering, she could be found tending to her flower gar­ den, feeding birds, cooking and enjoying time with her family. She will be laid to rest in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains that she loved so dearly. Services will be held Saturday June 7, 2014 at Warrensville Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. with the funer­ al service to follow at 2 p.m. She will be buried at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Warrensville Baptist Church Children's Ministry, P.O. Box 286, Warrensville, NC 28693. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Lindsey's arrangements. If you can read this, your potential customers can too. To advertise, call us at 846-7164. Best Value Hearing Care Centers The Young family at Best Value Hearing Care Centers has been helping your friends in Ashe County hear better since 1973! PAGE 3 'HI DAY, JUNE 6', 2014 JEFFERSON POST Middle school students promote the arts at library Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post The Ashe County 8th Grade Concert Band, headed by Director Paula Carlton, performs at the Ashe County Public Library on Wednesday, May 28. The band performed selections such as "Mambo No. 5," "Twist and Shout," and the theme song for "Jurassic Park." The works on display in late May and early June atthe Ashe County Public Library were part of a project called "Imagination Station," where Jill Gambill's Ashe County Middle School art students were asked to Incorporate nine paper manipulations into a paper sculp­ ture. Students were allowed to choose the subject matter for their sculptures. 28th Annual CHRISTMAS. IN JLJLY FORD • <X BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA >13,000 OFF WITH THIS AD Let us check your ears! Free Hearing Tests. Honest Answers. No Pressure. iHeanna tests to determine hoofing id candidacy) Don't be CHARGED to have your hearing aids CLEANEDI We SERVICE any instrument at NO CHARGE! 3 Years of Batteries Included with eur Premium lines of hearing aides We Give Free Second Opinions Ask About Our Ctose-Out Specials Generous Trade-In Allowances Call New for Your FREE HearingCheck-up! 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Since that time, the unlucky homeowners in the area of the mine have endured a situation that most of us can't even begin to comprehend - pumping contaminated water into their homes and using treatment systems to clean it for daily use. Since the spill, the U.S. Environmental —Lroteclion. Agency has been monitoring the site and providing miti­ gation services to the homeowners affected by the spill. The fed­ eral agency has paid for those in-home treatment systems. Recently, EPA rep­ resentatives asked the Town of Jefferson to consider allowing them to tap into the town's water supply, to extend a waterline approxi­ mately nine miles from the town's water treat­ ment facility to the Ore Knob Mine community to supply homeowners with potable water. But there's a big price tag - $12 million in tax­ payer dollars to provide water for 13 homes, which was the num­ ber used by the EPA. However, we've heard there may be as many as 30 homeowners who could be impacted by the groundwater contamina­ tion. Thirteen or 30, that is still a lot of money $923,000 per property at 13 and $400,000 per property for 30. Are those 30 homes and families (and we'll err on the larger num­ ber) worth spending $12 million to provide them clean, safe water? Simply put, yes. Should taxpayers foot the bill? Unfortunately, we don't have much choice. The last owner/ operator of the mine and the one who may have borne the respon­ sibility for its clean up, Nipissing Mines, Ltd., of Toronto, Canada, has been out of busi­ ness for decades. When the property was sold in the early 1960s to a group of investors, the idea of contaminated groundwater was still not completely under­ stood as a future poten­ tial problem. Tracking down those investors and asking them to pay for a problem for which they had no reasonable knowledge of future lia­ bility is not practical. As it is, there is real­ ly no one group or cor­ poration that might be financially responsible for the clean up. That leaves it up to the American taxpayer. But the question still remains; is a water line extension from Jefferson to Ore Knob the best use of tax­ payer dollars? At first glance, it would seem wiser to simply offer buyouts to the homeown­ ers. It is not unprecedent­ ed for the EPA to offer buyouts to individual property owners. However, there is anoth­ er perspective. Extending water lines into new communities can be con­ sidered economic devel­ opment. Is it possible extending water lines into Laurel Springs could pro­ vide some economic devel­ opment benefit? Perhaps. The EPA has offered its solution on how to provide those property owners safe water. Is it the right choice? Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-price single-copy issues are $1daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Clilf Clark STAFF WRITERS: 336-846-7164 cclarkffcivitasmediacwn ADVERTISING: Teresa Roark Laws John Sears Nathan Ham 336-846-7164 336-846-7164 tlflwvricitivasmcdia.com isearsfcivitasmedia.com CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart Wil Petty 336-846-7164 lpetty®civitasmedia.com « nham#civitasmedia.com AlanC. Bulluck 336-846-7164 abulluck^civitasmedia com 336-846-7164 khart&crvitasmedra com 203 W. 2nd St. Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Jefferson Post P.O. Box 808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 Page 4 Friday, June (>, 2014 Music, murder and more for your summer reading Suddenly it's June. Have you made a list of books to read on your summer vacation? Here are some North Carolina books for that list. UNC-Wilmington's Clyde Edgerton's "Night Train" came out three years ago and remains a favor- —— ite because it takes me back to my growing up years. Two friends, both teenaged boys, live in Starke, a fictional eastern North Carolina town, in the early 1960s. One, Larry Lime Nolan, is black, and he wants to play jazz like Thelonious Monk. The other, Dwayne Hallston, is white, and he wants to be another James Brown. They have much in common, but rules of the segregated South put roadblocks in the way of their friendship. Edgerton had hoped the book would help him located and recon­ nect with Larry Lime Holman, his friend when the two were growing up near Durham and the model for the fictional Larry Lime. No reunion so far, but stay tuned! (Edgerton's North Carolina Bookwatch program from a past season airs again on UNC-MX on Friday, June 6 at 9 p.m. and on UNC-TV at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. The normal Sunday noon airing will be preempted.) Ruth Moose's debut novel, "Doing It at the Dixie Dew," won the Malice Domestic First Best Traditional Mystery Award from St. Martin's Press. But she is no ordinary first-time novelist. She is well known in North Carolina lit­ erary circles as an award-winning poet, storywriter, book reviewer, and retired UNC-Chapel Hill cre­ ative writing teacher. Her mystery is set in a fic­ tional North Carolina — small town called Littleboro. The lead character, Beth Henry, has just opened a bed and breakfast called The Dixie Dew. Her first guest dies in her room, and there is more loss of life, all murders. Ultimately, Beth tracks down the culprits. But along the way we meet a cast of characters who could have come from the small towns in books by Jan Karon, Margaret Maron, or Ann B. Ross. Moose's Bookwatch program will premier on UNC-MX Friday, June 13, at 9 p.m. and on UNC-TV at noon on Sunday June, 15 and 5 p.m. on Thursday June, 19. Shirley Temple's recent death reminded us how her spunk and radiant smile captured the hearts of Americans in the 1930s. UNC-Chapel Hill Professor John Kasson's new book, "The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression: Shirley Temple and 1930s America," reviews her film career and explains why she holds an important place in America's cultural and political history. (June 20, 22, 26) As the short session of the state's legislature rolls towards adjourn­ ment and the fall election cam­ paigns rev up, North Carolinians may be asking, "How did our state get to its present political situa­ tion?" East Carolina University Professor Tom Eamon's "The Making of a Southern Democracy: North Carolina Politics from Kerr Scott" to Pat McCrory" is a big help in understanding that puzzle. (June 27, 29, July 3) Peggy Payne is known and respected for her novels about reli­ gious topics. Her latest is "Cobalt Blue," in which a 38-year-old Pinehurst artist, is consumed by uncontrollable sexual arousal and activity, a condition that may be explained by a feature of a brand of Asian yoga known as "kundalini rising." The book's vivid descrip­ tions led the author's husband to warn that it is "not for the faint hearted." (July 4, 6, 10) Like Wilma Dykeman in her classic, "The French Broad," UNC-Wilmington's Philip Gerard uses a river journey to tell a series of stories. Gerard's "Down the Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey through the Heart of North Carolina" takes readers from where the Deep and Haw Rivers meet to form the Cape Fear, all the way to Bald Head Island where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. (July 11, 13, 17) D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV. To view prior programs: http://video,unctv.orgj program/nc-bookwatch/episodes/'. For upcoming programs: www. unctv.org/ncbookwatch Upcoming Bookwatch Programs: Bookwatch (June 6- June 13): On UNC-TV; Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m.: Clyde Edgerton, author of "The Night Train." McCroy's moment has arrived The people of North Carolina are about to find out if they have a governor with a mind and an agenda of his own or a weak and mostly ceremonial leader who is unwilling or unable to stand up to the legislative leaders of his own party when they threaten the wellbeing of the state. Gov. Pat McCrory is clearly unhappy with the budget the Senate passed last week. He said publicly that he is worried that the addition­ al cuts it makes to state agencies will make it difficult for government to do its job. He is right. He is also not thrilled with the Senate teacher pay proposal that gives an average of an 11 per­ cent raise- to teachers who give up career status protections and slashes almost $400 million in school spending to pay for it, including laying off 7,400 teacher assistants and cutting funding for school nurses. McCrory's plan recommended a two percent pay hike for most teach­ ers with a larger raise for teachers just starting out, and he left the career status protections in place. The Senate budget also includes no new funding to address the text­ book crisis in the state. McCrory's budget proposed $23 million in new funding, not nearly enough, but at least a start. Senate leaders astonishingly slashed technology for funding for the courts too, despite massively outdated computer systems that threaten the administration of jus­ tice. McCrory proposed increased funding for the courts. Then there is Medicaid. Senate leaders want to kick thousands of people who are aged, blind, or disabled off the health care program. And the budget rejects McCrory's painstakingly devel­ oped Medicaid reform efforts that expand Accountable Care Organizations to save money and improve patient care by building on the success of Community Care of North Carolina, an approach generally endorsed by medical providers and health care advocates. The Senate ends Community Care completely, ignores the pro­ posal about Accountable Care Organizations, and sets up a new entity outside the Department of Health and Human Services that has never been seriously discussed in any public setting. There are plenty more horrible provisions in the Senate budget, too many to list, and McCrory's own budget leaves much to be ed a photo shoot and interview for desired too. But the Senate plan is in a regres­ the "Great Dogs of Charlotte" in sive league of its own. It's one the afternoon. It might be a worthy cause, but of the most extreme budgets that has ever passed a chamber of the it's hard to believe the organiz­ ers of the photo session General Assembly. wouldn't have under­ It's not clear where stood if McCrory had the House leader­ asked to reschedule and ship stands or how spent the time instead Speaker Thorn Tillis' pressuring Senators candidacy for the U.S. not to kick disabled Senate will affect bud­ people off of Medicaid. get negotiations, but Now the budget moves his desire to end the to the House where session as soon as pos­ McCrory may have a lit­ sible is not a position tle more influence. But of strength when try­ in the end, someone is ing to resolve budget going to have to stand disputes. up to the increasingly It's likely that far-right Senate leader­ McCrory himself will Chris Fitzsimon ship. And it will have to nave to play a promi­ NC Policy Watch be McCrory. nent role in fending off He ran for governor the worst of the Senate /• Promising to change the Proposals. But is he up to it? ht it There are reasons to **£ wbe0 McCrorv said clearly. »•£ would wcurory said clearly Paigning for governor that " trjCted « sign a bif that further fbu, last access to ahoriinn serviceS year he signed one anyway- .... 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Isaiah 55:11 promises that His Word will not return unto Him void. God is all-powerful. God created the heavens, the earth, and every single thing in them. He created humans, in His great wisdom, because He wanted to have a relationship with us. He sent His only Son to be the ultimate sacrifice so that we might be forgiven for our sins, and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can be with Him in Heaven for all of eternity. As Christians, we live by His Word, and thereby, His promises. Yet, before we get too haughty and think that God needs us more than we need Him, we must contemplate the reality of the situation. He is in charge, and it is His will that is to be done — not our own. If humans will not honor, praise, and follow Him, He can make the animals, or the trees, or even the rocks do it, because He WILL be glorified. We know that God can make animals Jesus sent the disciples out to get a talk if He wants; because He did it in the donkey colt for Him to ride on. _ Scriptures, but did we know that He can make rocks and They brought back the don­ stones talk if He wants to? key and put their clothes on Jesus' entrance into it for Christ's comfort, even Jerusalem was foretold by the putting clothes down on the prophets and in the psalms — ground for the donkey to walk and the praises to God at this on. Jesus rode the donkeytime were foretold as well. It down the Mount of Olives into had to happen; it was going Jerusalem. to happen. If the Pharisees As He rode, "the whole mul­ had dragged away those who titude of the disciples began praised Jesus, or if they had to rejoice and praise God with bound and gagged them right a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen; saying, then and there; if no one Blessed be the King that cometh would praise the Son of God, then God would have made in the name of the Lord: peace Leila Harris the stones cry out with praise in heaven, and glory in the high­ for His Precious Son. Why? est." (Luke 19:37-38, KJV). The Because He said it would hap­ Pharisees tried to rebuke Jesus and told Him to make His disciples be pen, and it was going to happen! quiet. His answer was so simple, yet so This is why we need to make sure full of God's Truth. "I tell you that, if these that we share the Gospel each and should hold their peace, the stones would every chance we get. As we watch immediately cry out." (Luke 19:40). the world in chaos all around us, we see wars and rumors of wars; we see earthquakes in divers places; and many other signs that Jesus Himself foretold would happen before He returns. We also see that His Word is true and what He said is true. This gives us all the more reason to be diligent in prepar­ ing our hearts to meet our Maker and to make haste to introduce others to Him. We also need to make sure that we are tell­ ing children the truth about who God is. We should never downplay His strength, His power, His Almighty righ­ teousness, nor the fact that even though He loves us so very much, He still expects us to adhere to His guidelines. Children deserve to know the truth — that the One True and Living God cre­ ated them in His image. Jesus said, "Surely I come quickly." (Rev 22:20). Jesus is coming back, whether we believe it or not, He is com­ ing back — are you ready? Have you made every effort to make sure that those you love (and those you meet along this journey) are ready too? CHURCH CALENDAR June 7 9 a.m. Car wash fund raiser by Bethel Baptist Church Youth will be held at McDonald's. Please come out and support our youth and get a clean car. 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Family Fay will be held at Laurel Springs Baptist Church on N.C. 18 South. Everyone is in invited to come and join them. There will be fun activities, singing and a cookout. 5 - 7 p.m. Zion United Methodist Fish Fry. A dona­ tion of $10 for adults or $6 for children 12 and under will be appreciated. Everyone is invited. June 8 10:30 a.m. Generation X will be the guest singers at Mission Home Baptist Church. There will be no Sunday School that day. Pastor Rev. Tom Vestal and congregation invite you to attend. June 8-13 6:30 p.ip. Vacation Bible School will be held at New River Baptist Church. Kick-off will be on Saturday, June 7, on ..the John Halsey Road from 1 J».J -J> f A fct C.#i 5 p.m. The theme is Lifeway's Agency 3D. Where you will learn to Discover, Decide & Defend based on 1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asked you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear." Classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Wayne Jones and congregation invite you to attend. 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Bristol Baptist Church. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014. Monday through Thursday, start time will be 6:30 p.m., Friday night start time will be 6 p.m. followed by a cookout. The theme this year is Cross Canyon Trail, there will be classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and con­ gregation invite you to attend. June 11 -15 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Laurel Christian Union Church in Creston. Supper will be served at 6 p.m., there will be classes for evpryon^. For more A <; Jr 'M a ...J* .M it S- '•*. /' Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Barnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual & Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Midway Baptist Church 1670 Ml. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 Old Hwy. 221 Near CoH Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 ety of items along with fresh Krispy Kreme donuts. All pro­ ceeds will go to the North Beaver Baptist Church building fund. Everyone is invited to drop by and get some treasures and donuts. 1 - 5 p.m. Benefit and Silent Auction will be held for Virginia Aleesa Cummings, who passed on March 23, 2014. The benefit will be held at Whitetop Fire Department. All proceeds will go to finish pay­ ing off the funeral expenses. Gospel music, silent auction and a meal. Virginia was a well loved lady, who loved to make people laugh and loved to sing gospel music and most she loved her Lord and Savior. Please come out and be with us to help this special angel that went o be with her Father in heaven. June 15 - 20 Vacation Bible School will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. VBS kick-off will be held Sunday afternoon, June 15th at 4 p.m. with registration to follow. VBS will run Monday - 6:45 p.m. nightly. Van trans­ Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 Pastor Steven LeaShomb 49S Highway 194 South (336) 246-2012 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School - 9:4S a.m. Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Evening Worship • 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. www.mldwaybaptlstiK.org Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. West Jefferson Qnifec Methodist Church ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English & 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for Hmos information, call 336-385-3054. June 12 7 p.m. The Committee on New Churches will be meet­ ing at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. Members are The Revs.; Ken Furches, Garrett Mahaffey, Kevin Jones, and Tom Vestal, Mr. Fred Walters, and Mr. John Burke. June 13 -14 Vacation Bible School will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. The theme is Cross Canyon Trail - Riding Strong with Jesus. The kick-off will be on June 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. Classes will held on June 14, 2014 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children will enjoy learning about Jesus and experience a hayride, a bonfire, along with a miniature train ride. Classes for children of all ages includ­ ing teens. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and congregation invite you to attend. June 14 7 a.m. Yard Sale spon­ sored by Christian United Baptist Church will be held at the Greenfield Campground entrance. They will have a vari­ Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany...~ and He Messed them" Luke 24:50 " Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) Rev. Keith Casey I9S7 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson. NC Holy Trinity Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship § Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church (336) 246-4764 Glendalc Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 f « First Assembly of Cod Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Corner of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - left on McNeil, One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am & 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshla -6:00 ym Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6:30 pm Baldmountalnchurdi.org Email: Baldmountaln@skybest.com Church 877-1550 9:41 o.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worthlp Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.I.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting portation is available by calling at 384-2548. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Landmark is locate in the Silas Creek Community. June 16 6 p.m. Family Budgeting Basics. Mr Larry Branch is holding a basic family budget­ ing class in the Ashe Baptist Conference room. If you would like to attend, or have addi­ tional questions, call 846-7324. June 16 -19 8:45 a.m. - noon Vacation Bible1 School will be held at West Jefferson First Baptist Church. The theme is "Son Treasure Island." Enjoy fun music, games, stories, crafts and snacks each day while learning about God's Love. The last day will conclude with a picnic lunch and an invitation for parents to join. For more information, call the church office at 336-846-5141, register online at fbcwj.org. June 16 - 20 5 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Friendly Grove Baptist Church. Smethport Independent Baptist Chureh 194 and 88 West. Smethport. NC Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Churth 336-846-7445 Rev. Will Heyward Reverend Phil Arnold Sunday School • 8:45 AM Worship • 10:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:4S o.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise g Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM 846-7481 £ « WkHBttWVIUDMIDVOmSTCHUROICOUHtaOBt Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday School:10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM continuing the worh of Jesus Peacefully, Simply. Together Thou shall have noother gods before me Thou shall: not make unto thee any syaven image Thou shalt riot kill 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 commil Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy GOD in vain ***&*%. 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The NCRWA is a non­ profit organization that provides technical assis­ tance with drinking water and waste water to small towns at no cost. Keith Buff, who works with the NCRWA, addressed the board on the progress that's being made in the search for the leak. "For the last two months, there's been a significant increase in unaccounted for water in your town," Buff said. "We've been looking for leak^ with acoustic leak detection equipment. Whenever we find a leak, it amplifies." Buff said his crew had inspected every hydrant in town and that while they've found and fixed a total of nine leaks, they've yet to find the big one they're looking for. "We have not found the one we've been looking for," Buff said. Buff did say his crew had come across a fairly significant leak, but could not specify whether or not it was the "culprit." "We found it in a catch basin in a storm drain," Buff said. "We were really From page 1 From page 1 lucky to find it." For the last two months, Buff's crew has spent between 500 and 600 hours in search of the leak. "Every spare minute they've got, they've been crawling in creeks, climb­ ing hills and down in ditches, picking up man­ hole lids," Buff said. The Town is still requesting that all resi­ dents and commercial facilities call Town Hall if they see any unexplained damp places or running water on their property. In addition to the water leak, an irremovable blockage has forced work­ ers to replace a sewer line that runs under Business U.S. 221, across from People's Drug Store. Price said the sewer line serves several busi­ nesses in the area and was broken in four different places. More importantly, however, it was stopped up with a hard, concrete­ like substance. "We've put a fire hose up there and it won't come loose," Price said. Price told the board he had appropriated approxi­ mately $15,800 to repair the sewer line. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. xuzczv.jeffersonpost.com MARGATE HEALTH & REHAB Have the following positions available 12 Hour shifts for CNA CS Fulltime and partime positions available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 said. " We have not done it, but we have the right to do it." Yearick said he thought it would be a 50 percent chance of the commis­ sioners doing the audits, but said they did not take the money out of the budget- "I think it's one of those things...eventually we will (have to do) it," he said. "Now, whether this is the year or next year or five years from now, it will happen." The commissioners had several ideas about how to perform the random audits. Several methods of deciding which depart­ ment would be audited and when were discussed by the commissioners. Those included a ran­ dom selection process, with a random number of department selected, Another idea proposed was having all the depart­ ments audited over one year or having the audits prepared over two years. "Sometime along the line, you have to put these controls in," Yearick said. "It's easier to put this stuff in on the front side then it is on the backside, once it gets going." Yearick said as the coun­ ty continues the grow, the fire departments will as well, and with that, comes larger budgets the depart­ ments will have to handle. There are 12 volunteer fire departments which serve Ashe County. Of those two, Deep Gap and Todd are already audited by Watauga County. Those minimum-stan­ dard audits look at mon­ ies provided by both Ashe and Watauga counties. Yearick said the audits would be done more as reviews, because full audits would be too expensive. While no official deci­ sion has been made on whether or not to audit the departments, Yearick said it could be done without a motion because it's already part of the contract agreement between Ashe County and the VFDs. "We just put a little bit of money in there in case (the commissioners) wanted to go that direc­ tion," he said. In the budget discus­ sions, Commissioner William Sands said he wasn't sure if auditing the fire departments should be something done every year. Commissioner Gary Roark said he was fine with doing the audit to help stop rumors of department spending. "The fire departments have never been audit­ ed by the county that I know of," Roark said. "We might do it one time to just show the people. A lot of people think we're not doing anything about it." Commissioner Larry Rhodes asked if the departments were checked at random, and not all at once, would the county still need to bud­ get $24,000. "I'm not even sure the $24,000 would cover it," Yearick said. "That was just an estimate, and it's one of those things where eventually, we'll go to this. I think review would be a better term for it, because at that level you're not researching very much." Fire Service Districts During the scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, June 2, the commission­ ers approved establish­ ing fire service districts for the Creston, Glendale Springs, Laurel Springs, Todd and Warrensville volunteer fire depart­ ments, as well as expand­ ing the district for the Jefferson VFD. Yearick said all of the county's volunteer fire departments, except for the Fleetwood VFD, now have the fire service dis­ tricts. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. To submit story suggestions, call Fbrf at 846-7164. Jefferson's' Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! 00694483 LIST YUUR BUSINESS HERE! 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Commissioner Roark showed complete sup­ port for Sullivan, saying that the county is ben­ efiting from this contract, with getting more mod­ ern equipment and didn't think 1.7 miles was a big deal. "Personally, I don't think we should ask a man to take his three kids out of school in one coun­ ty and move them into another county," Roark said. "I think that would be too far." Commissioner Poe said that debating over the 1.7 miles was "nit-picky" and the intention of that rule was to keep national ambulance companies from entering the county. "I think the reason we put the milage in there is to keep large ambulance companies from coming in, signing the contract when their headquarters might be in California or somewhere like that," she. said. "I think to strike this from (the contract) is what we need to do." Following the vote, the Board then unanimously approved the ambulance franchise ordinace for 2014. The ordinance con­ tained the following agreements: • Ashe Medics were granted a franchise foe* a. six-year contract ending June 30, 2020, through­ out the county. • The Helton Ambulance Service was granted a franchise for a six-year contract ending June, 30 2020, specifically covering the Helton com­ munity in Ashe County. • The Ashe County Rescue Squad was grant­ ed a franchise for a sixyear contract ending June 30, 2020 to provide back­ up for Ashe Medics and the Helton Ambulance Service. • The Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad was granted a franchise for a six-year contract ending June 30, 2020, to provide back up for Ashe Medics, Helton Ambulance Service and Ashe County Rescue Squad. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Visit us online at www.jeffersonpost.com AUTO REPAIR MOUNTAIN HOME SECURITY in March and immediately started making improve­ ments to the building. "Nobody had been here in a few years, but it was a great fit for us," he said. "Structurally, everything was in place." County Manager Sam Yearick also showed his support for Ashe Medics as it prepares to begin providing services. "(Sullivan) has defi­ nitely brought enough horsepower to get the job done," he said. In addition, Yparick spoke about the base loca­ tion and how ideal the place is for emergency services. "First of all, it's a great location because it is between the towns and I think it's a better location because it is on a main road without stop lights," Yearick said. "Plus, this building had been sitting here for all of these years and it was going down. This is a good building, and now somebody's using it. I think that is a win-win." Later, the commission­ ers would talk about how impressed they were with Sullivan and his staff. "I was really impressed with them," said Commissioner Gerald Price. "One item that lays out on my mind are the new stretchers in those vehicles." Each stfetcher bought by Ashe Medics costs approximately $12,000 and helps prevent strain­ ing on injured persons' backs. Commissioner Gary Roark also spoke about how the company had gone above and beyond what the contract called for. "You put forth more than was required of you to serve the contract," Roark said. "I for one am really proud of it." Changes in the con­ tract: During the Board of' Commissioners meeting on Monday, June 2, a 4-1 vote was passed allowing Sullivan to reside at his residence 27 miles from the base of operation. Commissioners Judy Porter Poe, Gerald Price, Gary Roark and William Sands voted for the mea­ sure while Larry Rhodes voted against it. "I currently live 26.7 miles from our base, and I initially had some issues with the base location," Sullivan said. "I had to switch up our bases and it put me outside of the 25 mile requirement. 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QQR QQQ OHRI Hill 00U-000"4.UU I �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 PAGE 7 Fundraiser for Second Chance Dogs of Ashe this Saturday Boondocks hosting the inaugural "Sounds for Hounds" By Alan Buliuck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Boondocks Brewing Company is hosting the inaugural "Sounds for Hounds," a fundraiser to benefit Second Chance Dogs of Ashe County, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Throughout the after­ noon, there will be live music, raffle drawings, local vendors with dog goods and services and an adoption fair on the deck and in the back paridng lot of Boondocks, in downtown West Jefferson. "There's going to be live music, door prizes and people can bring their dogs as we'll be outside on the deck," Lisa Fitzpatrick, who serves on the board of direc­ tors of Second Chance Dogs of Ashe, said. Fitzpatrick said 580 WKSK will be on hand broadcasting from the event. Local music acts Southern House in Transit, Town and Country and Matt Bizzell will be performing live at Sounds for Hounds. "The bands will be play­ ing outside on the deck and the vendors and adoption event will be in the park­ ing area next to the back," Fitzpatrick said. "Over the past two years, Second Chance Dogs of Ashe has rescued about 500 dogs from our local shelter, private owners and strays, reducing the amount of dogs euthanized at the shel­ ter and reducing the num­ ber of unwanted litters by ensuring all dogs adopted are spayed and neutered," Fitzpatrick said. Every dog rescued by Second Chance Dogs of Ashe is vet checked, vacci­ nated and de-wormed prior to being put up for adoption. Second Chance Dogs of Ashe will have dogs available for adoption at the event. In addition to Boondocks, Miller Insurance, Animal Hospital of Ashe, Ashe Medics, Ultra Pressure Washing, RDR Kennels and 580 WKSK are sponsoring the event. Fitzpatrick said door prizes have been donated by 20 area businesses including Wahoo Adventures, River Canoes, Sweet and Savory, Ashe County Cheese and Mountainaire Golf Club. "We are looking forward to people coming out and hav­ ing a good time for a great cause," Fitzpatrick said. For more information on Second Chance Dogs of Ashe, visit them on the web at www.secondchancedogsofashe.oig. Alan Bullnck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. West Jefferson Woman's Club plans 10th Annual Game and Card Gala Submitted photo | Jefferson Post A great time for two great causes will be had by all who particpate in the annual West Jefferson Women's Club Game and Card Party. The event will be held on July 30. Ticketsare available now for purchase. The West Jefferson Woman's club is busy plan­ ning the popular annual Game and Card Gala. In the past 10 years the event has contributed over $10,000 to worthwhile projects in the area. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday July 30 at Hensley Hall at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Tickets are $25 which includes a lunch of sandwiches provided by Sweet and Savory restau­ rant along with other tasty refreshments and desserts from club members. The Game and Card Gala Will ftb djlch to anyone who would like to come and bring friends to play any type of card or board game. The Woman's Club encourages those who are interested to come as a "table." However, if you don't have someone to play a game with, call Melinda Hamrick and she will try to match you up with someone or a group. There will be door priz­ es and lots of refreshments served. Tickets can be obtained from club mem­ bers or you may call Melinda Hamrick, coordinator of the fundraiser, at 219-0297 or Gwynita Steele at 9774587. Because space is limited, tickets need to be purchased before the event. "This isa great way to help with extremely important community projects, have a terrific day of fun, and per­ haps meet some new neigh­ bors at the same time," said Hamrick. "There have been many Bridge and Canasta players each year, but we know there are Mahjong, Chess, Rook, Scrabble and Rummikub players among others who would enjoy the day. We hope they will come out and join us. We would like see a lot more men involved, too," she said. The Game and Card Gala is the major annual fundraising effort of the club. Members recently voted to focus this year's funds on two local efforts: School Kids Backpack program and Shoes for Kids. In previous years the funds raised have gone to the Medication Assistance Program, library expan­ sion project, The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Sharing Center, New Beginnings, and the club's scholarship fund. Childhood hunger is a major problem. While chil­ dren receive nutritious and filling meals at school, on the weekends and during the summer break they are often left with few healthy or filling options at home. The School Kids Backpack Program provides 300 kids take home food bags every Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Friday. The weekly backpacks Live music, door prizes and adoption fair are just a few of the things are filled with healthy food that will be taking place at the inaugural "Sounds for Hounds" fund­ and snacks. These backpacks raiser at Boondocks on Saturday, June 7. go home with students on Friday and are delivered dur­ ing the summer to ensure they have food while they are away from school. Likewise, the Shoes for Kids program has already touched the lives of more than 400 children in Ashe County. The program pro­ vides new shoes to local chil­ dren in need. More than 75 percent of children in Ashe County qualify for free and reduced lunches which quali­ fies them for the Shoes for Kids program. West Jefferson Woman's Club President Gwynita Steele said the decision to support both of these local UP TO efforts was an easy one. "What we do now impacts the lives of children forever. Children need food for their bodies to develop. And it's hard to imagine children hav­ ing to wear their parents' shoes to school because they In stock items have no shoes of their own," for the entire month of June said Steele. The club hopes to raise K! Like us on Facebook more than $2,000 for these programs through OOl> Main Street this fundraiser. 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According to the contract, the county will be paying Norris $30,000 for the audit and $8,500 for the prepara­ tion of the financial state­ ments. According to a letter from Norris to the Board of Commissioners, "the object of our audit is the expression of an opinion as to whether your financial statements are fairly presented." "The only change is I have -m. Watauga-Ashe-Wilkes 2014 Recipients are (from left): Guadalupe Rosales, Caleb Hart W-A-W Scholarship Founder and Chair Phil Stevens, Luke Eggers, Kelsey Hayes, Caleb Presnell and not pictured, Tristan Rodriguez. Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Priscilla Nonis, a CPA In Jefferson, talks about the contract for the Ashe County audit during the Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, June 2. increased the fee by $500 in anticipation that we will have a little bit more work at DSS (Department of Social Services) with the N.C. FAST system," Norris said. "Otherwise, there are not a lot of changes this time." In addition, Norris said the audit will be done in Directions: lust 5 miles from lefferson on Hwy. 194N/88W Turn Right on Northwest Sch. Rtl. accordance with govern­ ment auditing standards. Alongside the budget, the audit will also cover budget­ ary comparison schedules, information on the county's infrastructure and a schedule of state and federal awards. County Manager Sam Yearick said the audit should be in no later than October 31, meaning the audit pre­ sentation would take place in a scheduled November meet­ ing of the Commissioners. In other action taken by the board: • Approved establish­ ing fire service districts for: Creston, Glendale Springs, Laurel Springs, Todd and Warrensville volunteer fire departments. In addi­ tion, the Board approved expanding the district for the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department. • In attendance were: Larry Rhodes, William Sands, Gary Roark, Gerald Price and Judy Porter Poe. The next meeting of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners is set for 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16. • Citizens with disabili­ ties requiring special needs to access the services or pub­ lic meetings of Ashe County Government should con­ tact the County Manager's J 60 Northwest School Rd. Warrensville, NC- (336)384-2929 Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 • Saturday 9:00-3:00 Watauga-Ashe-Wilkes Scholarship honors recipients Luke Eggers is Ashe County recipient The Watauga-AsheWilkes Scholarship Board honored its 2014 recipi­ ents and their families with a dinner banquet on May 8, at Brushy Mountain Smokehouse in Wilkesboro. The Watauga-AsheWilkes Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable scholar­ ship awarded to students in each of the three coun­ ties. Recipients are eli­ gible to receive a total of $8,000 in scholarship sup­ port over four years. Since 2001, over $280,000 has been awarded to more than 50 students to sup­ port the pursuit of higher education. The 2014 Ashe County recipients are Luke Eggers, son of Nathan Angela Eggers; and Kelsey Hayes, daughter of Burman and Joyce Hayes. The 2014 Watauga County recipients are Tristan Rodriguez, son of Diana Rodriguez; and Caleb Presnell, son of Chip and Tina Presnell. The 2014 Office three days prior to Wilkes County recipients the meeting by calling (336) are Caleb" Hart. 'Sbn of Russell and Jennifer Hart; 846-5501. and Guadalupe Rosales, son of Eulalio Rosales and Gracia Ocampo. The Watauga-AsheWilkes Scholarship was organized in 2001 by Phil Stevens. Phil grew up on the Watauga County side of Todd. He attended Beaver Creek High School in Ashe County and retired from Lowe's Companies in Wilkes County. Thus, the name of the scholar­ ship: The Watauga-AsheWilkes Scholarship. He has a heart for young adults in these three counties. The scholarship funds have been raised primar­ ily through an annual golf tournament held at Jefferson Landing. This year's tournament will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18. The tournament raised over $100,000 in 2013. Attendants in past tournaments have included NASCAR driv­ ers Benny Parsons, Phil Parsons, Dennis Sentzer and Jimmy Spencer and NFL players Dwight Clark, Dave Butts, Neal Clabo, Stanley Morgan, and George Rogers and UNC Basketball player Pbn' ford. TheWafadgaAshe-Wilkes Scholarship funds are managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation which is a 501(c)3 cor­ poration. Current board members are: Phil Stevens, Bradley McNeil, Kim Barnes, Kimberly Forester, Danny Holman, Allison Phillips, Charles Hartzog, Michael Lyall, and Daphne Petrey. For more information on the Watauga-AsheWilkes Scholarship or its golf tournament fundrais­ er, you can visit www. wawscholarship.org. About the North Carolina Community Foundation: The NCCF is the sin­ gle statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made nearly $74 million in grants since its inception in 1988. 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Winners were selected based on their application and a 3-5 minute speech on the importance and use of grassroots advocacy of member involvement in the cooperative business environ­ ment. Representing Caldwell County is Molly Sims from South Caldwell High School. Molly is the daughter of Joe and Glennie Sims from the Dudley Shoals area. Tyler Eller from Ashe County High School was selected to represent Ashe County on the Washington Youth Tour. Tyler is the daughter of Doug and Frances Eller. Representing Alleghany County is Agueo Lopez from Alleghany High School. Agueo is the son of Jaime Lopez and Martha Hernandez. These Blue Ridge Electric students will join approxi­ mately 50 other North Carolina cooperative sponsored students in June to begin their six day, all-expense paid trip. Since its beginning in the 1950s, the Washington Youth Tour has assisted more than 40,000 students in learn­ ing about electric coopera­ tives, American history and the United States govern­ ment and sometimes travel to Washington for the first time. The tour seeks to make stu­ dents more aware of the role of cooperatives and participate in leadership and speaking opportunities. In addition to other planned activities, stu­ dents will have opportunities to tour the national capital, meet government officials and learn about how the federal government functions. Blue Ridge Electric is inter­ ested in hearing from past Washington Youth Tour par­ ticipants about your experi­ ence on the Tour. If you, or someone you know was part of a Washington Youth Tour trip anytime in the last 50 years, please contact Grey Scheer, Director of Community Relations at gscheer@blueridgeemec.com. Blue Ridge Electric is an elec­ tric cooperative serving some 74,000 members in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Alexander and Wilkes counties. To learn more about scholarship opportunities, visit Blue Ridge Electric's web site at www.BlueRidgeEMC.com under "In the Community" or Photo Submitted|Jefferson Post Tyler Eller will represent Ashe County for the Blue Ridge Electric Membership Cooperative in Washington D.C. this summer. contact your local Blue Ridge Electric office. 'Singing on the Mountain' festival set for June 22 The 90th annual Singing on the Mountain at Grandfather Mountain will pay tribute to the late Arthur Smith, a legendary country, bluegrass and gospel musi­ cian and entertainer who died April 3. The free gospel music fes­ tival, set for Sunday, June 22 at MacRae Meadows in Linville, promises a day of praise, fellowship and tributes to the musician long considered a friend of Grandfather Mountain. Smith and his "Crackerjacks" served as music masters of the event from the 1950s through the early 1980s. He also was a close personal friend of the late Hugh Morton, developer of Grandfather Mountain, and supported Morton's efforts on vari­ ous civic causes. Perhaps best known for his instrumentals "Guitar Boogie" and "Feudin' Banjos" ("Dueling Banjos"), Smith also wrote and performed an array of inspirational tunes including "Acres of Diamonds," "Because Jesus Said It" and "I Saw a Man." "He had a very strong faith and considered being This year's festival will cel­ ebrate that lifelong ministry with music from outstand­ ing gospel groups beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, with a break around 1 p.m. for the sermon. The event is infor­ mal and the schedule spon­ taneous. The 2014 speaker will be Leighton Ford, a noted evan­ gelist whose organization, Leighton Ford Ministries, focuses on empowering younger leaders to spread the message of Christ. Ford previously served as vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and has shared the Word to millions of peo­ ple in almost 40 countries. His wife, # Jean, is Graham's youngest sister. Ford has a long asso­ ciation with the Singing on the Mountain, having also served as keynote speaker 25 years ago in 1989 and 45 years ago in 1969. He said his message this year will be built around the words of some of the gospel songs Smith wrote. In addi­ tion to knowing and loving Smith, Ford said he and Graham often recorded the the musical host for the popular "Hour of Decision" 'Singing' to be part of Christian radio broadcast his ministry," said Harris at Smith's recording studio Prevost, vice president of in Charlotte. "I do plan to try to the Grandfather Mountain include some of Arthur's Stewardship Foundation. songs and thoughts in this, because our faith is a sing­ ing faith," Ford said. "I am not promising to sing, but who knows? I might even break forth into song," he said with a laugh. Ford will be introduced by legendary Chariotte tele­ vision anchor Doug Mayes, who helped Clyde McLean serve as announcer for "The Arthur Smith Show" and will share memories about Smith and his group. The 2014 musical line­ up includes a noon trib­ ute to Smith by his son, Clay Smith, and "Brother Ralph" Smith's sons, Tim and Roddy, offering instru­ mentals with David Moody of The Moody Brothers. Keith Dudley will sing several of Smith's most wellknown gospel hymns, and George Hamilton IV, who performed with Smith for years, will break from his job as backstage host of the Grand Ole Opry to sing Smith's most famous hymn, "Acres of Diamonds." The Cockman Family of Sherrills Ford, N.C., will play a selec­ tion of Smith's secular hits to include "Dueling Banjos" and "Guitar Boogie." The festival also includes performances by the The Rick Webb Family of Colfax; The Sneed Family of Glasgow, Kentucky.; The Hurleys of Hickory; the Bread of Life Quartet from Union many great speakers and the Singing the event it is County; Michael Combs performers to help make today," Prevost said. of Todd; Patricia Smith of Bluefleld, West Virginia; and Ernie Penley of Linville, who is the great-great-nephew of Singing on the Mountain founder Joe Hartley Sr. Combined, the groups have more than 200 years of Southern gospel music experience. The event con­ Vannoy Construction has openings for cludes with all the featured musicians on stage togeth­ excavator and dozer operators and er performing traditional audience favorites. grading foreman with preferably 5 The spirit of the Singing is not so different than the first years experience operating held in 1924, when Hartley heavy equipment. coordinated a Sunday School picnic on the same grounds. The festival's popularity exploded in the 1960s and Pre-employment drug test required. '70s, drawing such names as Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff and Bob Hope. Prevost Please apply at our job site at said it was Smith who was responsible for inviting his 9137 Hwy 21, Glade Valley, NC. "friends" Johnny and June Carter Cash in 1974 to sing for free, as well as help­ ing to bring the Rev. Billy James R. Vannoy & Sons Graham to speak in 1962. Construction Co. Inc. Smith himself served as speaker in 1991. VANNOY 1608 Highway 221 North, Jefferson, NC C O N S T R U C T I O N "Through his connec­ 336-846-7191 tions, Arthur brought in EXCAVATOR - DOZER OPERATORS GRANDING & PIPE FOREMAN NEEDED A TERRIBLE Homcmxm. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS PGR 75 YEARS PStore YEARS THING HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T ADVERTISE. NO ONE NOTICES 1939-2014 Jefferson \ West Jefferson | Warrensville ANYMORE Jefferson Post (336) 846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com .fir the best ADVERTISING RESULTS S — / �PAGE IO FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe Tar Heel Baseball expands competition By Kris Little Special to the Post As an effort to continue growing youth baseball in Ashe County, the Tar Heel Baseball Board and Ashe County •Parks and Recreation teamed up with Watauga Parks and Recreation's Tar Heel league for a round robin tourna­ ment this past weekend focusing on Minor League Teams (Ages 9-10). The five regular season Ashe County teams along with the two Alleghany teams playing in Ashe's regular season, traveled to Watauga for two days of baseball. The informal tournament consisted of two guaranteed games for each of the Ashe teams against Watauga league teams. The format consisted of four randomly selected pools of teams from which teams were seated into single elimination tournament brackets on Saturday afternoon. Teams were placed into gold, sil­ ver and bronze brackets depending on record and statistics from the two pool play games. Ashe and Alleghany were both well represented in all bracket levels. The Ashe County Reds were named champi­ ons of the Silver bracket and the Ashe County Marlins were champions of the Bronze bracket. All teams played great throughout the weekend and the board thanks all of the youth and parents that attended and participated. As a reminder to the public that doesn't already know, the 2014 youth baseball/softball season should have a different feel than in years past. This year the board has chosen to align its regular season and postsea­ son play with the Tar Heel organiza­ tion, going away from Little League International. The Tar Heel brand allows much more flexibility in the way that the board can locally manage the regular season, and its rule structure should allow the board to much bet­ ter serve the individual needs of our county's youth. The 13-member board is headed by Executive Director Scott Turnmyre and President Brad Little, and contains a mix of Parks and Recreation staff, coaches, and volunteers representing each region of the County. It is the goal of the board to engender, foster, and promote the youth baseball and softball program in Ashe County and to assist and support the adminis­ tration and staff of Ashe County Parks & Recreation to conduct the youth baseball/softball program. The board would also like to invite all parents and youth to come out and support upcoming tournament play starting this weekend and next week for softball/baseball for all ages to wrap up our first season under Tar Heel. "The regular season has been very busy and although we will continue to adjust and refine some of the policies, I would grade this season as a success," said Kris Little, a board member for the league. "Throughout the season and as evidence by the support from team to team, parent to parent, and youth to youth, I feel like we have one of the most unified efforts for Ashe County Baseball/Softball that we have ever had. Although we compete against each other, the ultimate goal is the overall betterment of our youth base­ ball and softball county wide." The board will team up with the Jefferson Post early next week to pub­ lish brackets and game times for tour­ nament play after regular season games wrap up this weekend. 'Hit N Run' softball team wins tournament Submitted photo | Jefferson Post The Marlins took home the championship in the Bronze Division. Coaches: Kris Little, Brandon Dillard, Jim Jenkins, Kevin Howell. Players: Caleb Kissinger, Kable Dillard, William Howell, Isiah Atkinson, Elijah Langseth, Mason Kesterson, Landon Osborne, Conner Howell,Ty Little, Carson Fazenbaker, Jackson Kitson. Submitted photo |Jefferson Post The Reds won the championship in the Silver Division last week in Boone. Pictured: Hunter Brown, Gracen Cline, Ian Dishman, Sawyer Eller, Caelon McNeill, Carson McNeill, Hunter Taylor, Christopher Tomko, Grayson Watson, Josh Weaver, Evan Williams, and Matthew Yount Coaches: Jason Brown, James Cline, Jerry McNeill, Trent McNeill, and Tim Watson. Not Pictured: Josh Bare and Rick Weaver. JV award winners • Submitted photo | Jefferson Post The NC Carolina Hit N Run finished first in the Spring Into Summer Showdown. Pictured is Ashe County player Brianna McCoy with head coach Travis Letherman. McCoy held both teams she faced scoreless. Congratulations to the team for their undefeated weekend. Nathan Ham |Jefferson Post JV baseball: CoCo Clay (MVP, Best Batting Average) and Will Taylor (Most Improved). Not pictured: Garrett Miller (Coach's Award). Fall soccer league registration begins Saturday a late fee beginning after the month of June. If you cannot make it The Ashe County Youth this Saturday, there will Soccer League is already be another registration gearing up for the fall soc­ day at McDonald's on cer season. Friday, June 13, from 5 The first day to register for p.m. until 7:30 p.m. the soccer league will be this The league is open to Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. • all players from the age until 1 p.m. at McDonald's in of three up through rising West Jefferson. eighth graders. Each player's entry fee Parents can also regis­ is $20 and there will be ter their children by mail. By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Registration forms can be picked up at each of the three elementary schools or at Tamales in Jefferson. Please mail registra­ tion form and fee to: Mike Eldreth P.O. Box 284 Lansing, NC 28643 If you have any questions, call Mike at (336) 384-4527. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Summer camps begin next week at Blue Ridge Two summer camps will kick off next week at Blue Ridge Elementary School while a third one remains two weeks away. The annual Mighty Mite Basketball Camp and Junior League AllStars Basketball Camp will both get underway on Wednesday, June 11. Camp will take place from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is the 23rd year for the Mighty Mite Camp. The camp is for boys and girls in kindergarten through rising third grade. The camp is held to teach the proper skills and fundamentals of bas­ ketball while also having fun. The Junior League All-Stars Camp will also begin on June 11 and will take place from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day. This camp is for boys and girls that are rising third graders through rising seventh graders. Registration forms for both camps are available at all three elementary schools and at The Hobby Barn in West Jefferson. The registration fee for each camp is $35. A soccer camp is scheduled at Blue Ridge the following week. The Players Edge Soccer Camp will take placed June 16 through June 19 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. each day. Campers from kindergar­ ten through seventh grade are eligible to participate. Camp goals consist of learning and practic­ ing the fundamentals of soccer each day through drills and games. Mike Eldreth, who runs all three of these camps, is a former soccer coach at Northwest Ashe High School and the current pres­ ident of the Ashe County Youth Soccer League. Camp fee for the soccer camp • is $35 and forms can be picked up at each elementary school or at Tamales in Jefferson.' For more information on any of the three camps, call Mike Eldreth at (336) 384-4527. *Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on T\vitter @ NathanHam87 Nathan Ham | Jefferson Pc JV soccer: Kattie Krips (Coach's Award) and Bianca Pacheco (Most Improved). Not pictured: R Zeller (MVP). Nathan Ham |Jefferson JV softball: Jada McClure (Most Improved), Sarah Houck (Defensive MVP) and Alyssa Bai (Offensie MVP). �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 PAGE LL Seeking the truth and suffering the consequences This past week has been a real kicker in terms of who I am and what I have to deal with. We all have those kinds of weeks, days and minutes in our lives. It has been a week of second guessing, hope, dismal discovery and sadness about what to do and I have not had the energy to paint, prime a canvas or even arrange my brushes in preparation for painting. I have moped about, focused on my gardening - which is looking really good, looked at the vacuum, wondered why birds don't eat just at mealtime and brewed endless cups of tea. This is not what I remember about art school. No one said what one was to do when life seemed to overrun every turn and inundate every corner. What is the meaning of life anyway? I do know that It seems when we get to that question it is because we have reached a point of no return, an impasse, a stalemate. Many artists have had this experience in particular because there really is no template for them to follow in terms of misalignment with process or purpose. Artists are like cats in that they wander, daydream, sleep or just walk off in silent wonder. Still, wherever they flop down to rest because wondering is so tiring, they are faced with the same question what is the meaning of life. To question the meaning of life is at some point going to bring up the subject of God and who is God to the individual and what does God do? Do we have a spirit, a soul or a vessel of some kind that gets filled up with God or is God everywhere at all times? It is amazing the answers that some give on this subject and the vari­ ety of interpretations people have about how God is per­ ceived. Raney I watched a documentary about a man who traveled the world asking people what the meaning of life was to them and who or what God was to them. The answers were as unique as the questions being asked. God is omnipotent, God is within, some even felt that there is no God so what's the point of the question? So, what is the truth about the mean- ing of life. It seems that everyone has their own level of truth that works for them, until something else comes up and the query begins again. I listened, I questioned, I thought and I pondered. I watched all kinds of indi­ viduals cock their heads as they wondered and then spoke the first thought that popped into their heads. The Swamis spoke with quiet wisdom about what you can do to find God, inferring, of course, that the truth for us all lies within God. Still nothing concrete for me. All of the rhetoric began to Rogers sound like a sing song lilting through the air like talking fairies and nothing was com­ ing through. I circled my easel and gazed at the blank canvas and still nothing. My brushes were clean, fresh turpentine in the cup and I was still circling. In the background the din of other's reflections on what truth is even became a soothing salve to my ears and then I heard something that sounded as though it was being broadcast through a megaphone. "Art is the only thing that comes closer to the truth than anything else." What was that? Was that the voice of God speaking directly to me? Was it a chorus of angels knowing that I need­ ed something loud and clear that was almost precluded with "Raney, are you hearing this?" Not only did I hear but I felt as though I were being washed anew with all things good. Art is the answer? I can do this. I know this one. And I should have guessed that this was the answer instead of thinking up all kinds of scenarios with all kinds of results and consequences because I was not doing what is at the very core of who I am. I was too busy looking way out there to see what was going on right in front of my face. So I did the only thing left to do and picked up a brush, smeared it through a big glob of paint and spread it onto my canvas. I was once again home and with my "truth." Remember your "art" and most importantly, find your own "truth" or suffer the consequences. Raney Rogers is a West Jefferson gallery owner, artist, writer, and host of the "Painting with Raney" television show. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack kicks off 2014 "Feds Feed Families" nationwide food drive Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off the 6th annu­ al Feds Feed Families Campaign at the USDA Headquarters in Washington D.C. The food drive is an annual event in which Federal employees in the Washington metro­ politan area and around the country collect food for distribution by food banks, food pantries, and shelters. "The spirit of service runs deep across the Federal government. Feds Feed Families offers another opportunity to give back to* our com­ KB munities and serve our neighbors in need," said Vilsack. "Since the initia­ tive began just five years < ago, Federal employees have donated more than 24 million pounds of food. I am proud to serve alongside such generous individuals and I am con­ fident that we will step up once again this year." The "Feds Feed Families" program start­ ed in 2009 and this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is once again leading the effort in collaboration with managers from agencies across the gov­ ernment. The 2014 food drive officially began on June 2 and will run through Aug. 27. "In Ashe and Alleghany counties, you can donate nonperishable and perish­ able food items and toilet­ ries that will be delivered to the area food pantries," said Julia Houck, County Executive Director of the Ashe and Alleghany USDA VERTI PAID ADVERTISEMENT 'Better heart, brain, and joint benefits WITHOUT the fishy after taste!" Say Goodbye to Bad Cholesterol, Joint Pain, Mood Swings, & Brain Fog in 30 Days or Less! County Farm Service Agency (FSA). "Items can be placed in the collec­ tion box in the lobby of the Agriculture Services Building located at 134 Government Circle in Jefferson." Houck said if people wish to donate perishable items, such as extra pro­ duce from a garden, they can contact the FSA Office at (336) 246-8875 ext. 2 so arrangements can be made with the food pantries to have the items delivered to them. According to the 2012 Census, 19.3 percent of the people in Ashe County and 20.9 per­ cent of the people in Alleghany County live at or below the poverty level. "Please join us in mak­ ing a difference in the lives of our neighbors," Houck said. Those interested in additional informa­ tion on the Feds Feed Families campaign can email fedsfeedfamilies@ usda.gov. Questions can also be directed by phone to (202) 690-0187. For more information on the Feds Feed Families campaign, please visit: http://www.usda.gov/ fedsfeedfamilies/. LOOKING FOR A DEAL? A subscription to the Jefferson Post will save you over 50% off the newstand price. SAY THE "MAGIC WORD' & RECEIVE A BOX OF THIS CLINICALLY TESTED FORMULA - FREE! 'Super Human' Fish Oil! 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Turner said school break­ fast prices will remain the same due to lower demand across the district. In addi­ tion, ACS receives money from the state to help cover the cost of providing break­ fast for students. "Right now, our breakfast participation is not as big as our lunch participation," Turner said. According to Holden, students who participate in the schools' free and reduced lunch program will be exempt from -the price increase. "The increase will not affect our students who are on free and reduced lunch," Holden said. Students who qualify for reduced lunch pay 40 cents per meal. ACS, along with all other public school dis­ tricts across the country, is also required to participate in the new Smart Snacks program, which goes into effect nationwide July 1. The Smart Snacks rules set limits on calories, fats, sugar and sodium and encourage • the consumption of dairy, whole grains, protein, fruits and vegetables. While its intentions are good, such foods often come with a higher cost. "The new Smart Snacks rule that will go into effect July 1 will greatly affect our a Li carte sales," Turner said. Already, students are required to have at least a half cup of fruit or vegetable on their lunch tray. They will soon have to have a whole cup. "Whether they eat it or not, we're required to give it |to them," Turner said. Due to the drought con­ ditions across the country, Turner said they may have to offer a combination of fresh and canned fruits and vegetables next year. Board member Dr. Lee Beckworth asked Turner whether or not she consid­ ers local produce in the bid­ ding process to which she replied she did. "That individual has to be GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certified," Turner said. "There's a good deal of paperwork and effort on their part that has to take place before I can consider them a part of my bid." "I hope we won't have to request an increase next year," Turner said. "I really did not want to have to pro­ pose this." NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE ASHE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF DONNA BEFORE THE CLERK OGRODNIK, FILE NO. 14 SP 43 EXECUTOR OF THE Notice of Foreclosure Sale ESTATE OF DEED OF TRUST BEING ZOFIA OGRODNIK FORECLOSED: The Deed of The undersigned, having quali­ Trust being foreclosed is that fied as Administrator of the Es­ Deed of Trust executed by tate of Zofia Ogrodnik, de­ ' GARY MILLER, and wife, ceased, this is to notify all per­ KATHY MILLER to Jay B sons having claims against Green, Trustee, dated May 21, said estate to present them to 2007 and recorded in Book the undersigned on or before 366, Page 940 in the Ashe the 8th day of September, County Registry of North Caro­ 2014, or this notice will be lina. pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to the RECORD OWNERS OF THE said estate will please make REAL PROPERTY. The re­ immediate payment to the un­ cord owners of the subject real dersigned. property as reflected on the re­ cords of the Ashe County Re­ This the 30th day of May, gister of Deeds not more than 2014, 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice is or are Gary Miller Donna Ogrodnik and Kathy Miller. 7375 Viale Angelo DelRay Beach, FL 33446 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on Ben Hurley June 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Kilby & Hurley the door of the Ashe County P. O. Box 24 Courthouse, Jefferson, North West Jefferson, NC 28694 Carolina. Publication dates: 06/06; 06/13; 06/20; 06/27 PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold "sight unseen" togeth­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS er with any improvements is Having qualified as Executor, located in Ashe County, North for the Estate of Bessie Taylor Carolina and is believed to deceased late of Ashe County, have the address of 294 North Carolina, this is to notify Golden Pond Road, West Jef­ all persons having claims ferson, NC 28694 and is other­ against the estate of said de­ wise more particularly de­ ceased to present them on or scribed as follows: before 22nd day of August, 2014, or this notice will be Because the legal description pleaded in bar of their recov­ is too voluminous to publish in ery. All persons indebted to the newspaper, reference is said estate will please make made to the subject legal de­ immediate payment. scription recorded as part of This the 22nd day of May, 2014. the subject Deed of Trust as For the Estate of Bessie Taylor described in the case caption of this proceeding. Norman Elliott Included as part of the real 367 Gentry Street property is a 2007 Oakwood Jefferson, NC 28640 published: manufactured home bearing serial number ROC720602NC 5.30.14/6.6.14/6.13.14/6.20.14 as more particularly described NORTH CAROLINA in a Declaration recorded in ASHE COUNTY Book 366, Page 936, ACR. 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To apply send a resume and cover letter to: cclark@civitasmedia.com Houses For-Sale Check out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by local dealers Apartments/Townhouses PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita­ tion or discrimination." Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians aregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advert­ ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing im­ paired is 1-800-927-9275. HIGH VISTA APT. 1 & 2 BR Units 307 Vista Drive W. Jefferson, NC Accepting applications for 1 & 2 BR vacancies Handicap Units. Office hours: Monday - Friday 3 pm - 5 p.m Or call for appointment: (336)246-3460 E] TTD users call:336-620-2537 & Pets FREE TO GOOD HOME 3 year old female miniature Doberman Pinscher. She will come with papers. Fixed. Brown and tan in color. Call Evon Midley 246-3020 Miscellaneous t£r Miscellaneous Yard Sale ESTATE YARD SALE There will be an estate yard sale in Glendale Springs at the Luke MafhoriSil Building on Luke Road in Glendale Springs on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, beginning at 8 a.m. each morning. Lots of items for everyone. Garage Sale Friday and Saturday June 6 -7 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4,000 sq ft. of goodies, any­ thing and everything! If you are looking for it, we probably have it. Have to work weekends? No problem, call for weekday browsing and you will not miss out on the bargains. This sale will be ongoing for several weeks throughout the summer. 336-877-0964 4932 Old Hwy 16 Rummage Sale June 6 and June 7 2014 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday only $1 per bag 12 noon on Terrific Lunch provided by Youth Group St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, next to the Post Of­ fice - Jefferson Lawn Service rkcuci Black Ashley and Mitch Black of Lansing, announce the birth of their son, Joseph Hunter Black, born May 30, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed eight pounds and 4.3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Wilma and Robert Blevins, Shirley and Elbert Black. Siblings are Nathaniel, Noel, Tyler and Noah. This the 16th day of April, 2014. O P P O R T U N I T Y NATIONAL MARKETPLACE Hart Jovie Baldado and Hisona Arado of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, Ashton James Baldado Arado, born May 30, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 2.9 ounces, and was 20.2 inches long. Sibling is Adrian Arado. person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. EQUAL HOUSING Ledezma Jani Farmer and Robbie Hart of Lansing, announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Louise Hart, born Mary 28, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed eight pounds and 0.8 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Kathy Eller, Doug Farmer, Jennifer and Mitchell Hart, Geraldine and Jerry Roten. Sibling is Gia Gerald. ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for posses­ sion of the property may be is­ sued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Take further notice that any Miscellaneous Area Births Victoria Herrera and Ramiro Ledezma of Jefferson, announce the birth of their son, Osvaldo Ledezma, born May 28, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed nine pounds and three ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparent is Ana Garcia. Sibling is Anita Ledezma. a cash deposit to be determ­ ined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees oth­ erwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the "full purchase price" so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or at­ tempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bid­ der fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the "full purchase price" shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee's com­ mission as defined in the sub­ ject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee's commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the "full purchase price" shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a let­ ter from the Trustee to the suc­ cessful bidder offering to re­ cord the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as de­ scribed herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is un­ able to convey title to this prop­ erty for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole rem­ edy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is be­ ing foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if neces­ sary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substi­ tute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or per­ sonal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, re­ strictions and easements of re­ cord, if any. NORTHWEST LAWN CARE, INC. Providing a full line of lawn care services for full and part time residents of Ashe County! 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Romance is in the air with various books on the cart priced to move at 5 for a $1. A variety of basket themes are offered to match lots of interests: muscle cars, Westerns, golfing, trout fishing, and hiking. If you are enter­ taining friends choose a basket on Williamsburg or the Vanderbilt Estate in Asheville. It's always more fun if you have some knowledge when you arrive. Visit your library and our Friends Corner for great gifts for that special dad. June 6-24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award win­ ning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as con­ trollable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and bal­ ance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improv­ ing balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more infor­ mation or to register, call 336-246-4347. June 6 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday with Live Bluegrass Music. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Direction: Take N.C. 88 W. Stay straight through Warrensville and past Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" sign. For more informa­ tion, call 336-385-1314. 6 - 9 p.m. First Friday at Florence Art School. Come for a three hour mini workshop with Paul Keysar. He will lead you through, step by step, as you paint your own land­ scape in oils. The cost is $25, all materials will be provided - just bring a cre­ ative spirit. June 7 9 a.m. Car wash fund raiser by Bethel Baptist Church Youth will be held at McDonald's. Please come out and support our youth and get a clean car. 9 a.m. National IVails Day - Volunteer Day. If YOU CAN SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $5 PER MONTH you have ever wondered how trails are built in the park you can work along­ side Park Staff and help rebuild a section of trail along the New River. No experience is necessary. Wear sturdy shoes/boots; bring work gloves and plenty of water. All tools will be provided. We will work on the trail from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at the Wagoner Access Area - Park Office. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 33rd Annual Canoe Race. Come join the fun. Race entry is $10 per person, $5 for children under 12, $25 for a "family flbat" with dis­ counted canoe rental from Zaloo's Canoes in Jefferson for race participants. Free T-shirts to first 200 regis­ shoes, and come prepared to get wet. Bring some sun screen and a towel. June 8 1 p.m. Guided Canoe Trip. Meet at the Wagoner Access Area and canoe the New River with a park ranger. Learn the his­ tory of the river and basic canoe instruction while you enjoy a.leisurely trip down the New. Wear cloth­ ing and shoes suitable for being in the water. Water temperature is cooler than the air. Space is lim­ ited and reservations are required. There is a small, fee per person to cover the cost of shuttle service. For more information or to reserve your space, call 336-982-2587. Sponsored by Vannoy Construction Wwm SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S PHOTO TO WIN! wwwjeffersoKpos-{\c.orv> FOR 12 MONTHS MtaUmalMjlM N SUBM ISSIONS_OPENED PACKAGES STARTING AT • 5l VOTING BEGJNS_ Budget )a VOTING ENDS 11:52 p.m From page 1 things about the improve­ ments that have been made to the town over the past 10 years. 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Stewart didn't race the car, only taking it out for a few test laps. "It's my life," Stewart said. "I'm going to live my life. It's nobody else's decision but mine. I think there are a lot of worse things I could be doing in my life than what I choose to do. "It was fine. It was just like when "We luckily have been I got in the Cup car. It felt like I had­ able to win at least one n't been out of it." Stewart said it won't be long race a season my before he returns to racing sprint entire Cup career." cars. And, while standing outside his hauler in Dover's garage, he seemed to enjoy verbally sparring with reporters on when that might hap­ healed 100 percent by now. * "When you haven't gone through pen. "I will be able to tell you how it something like this, you don't know went, let's put it that way," said what to think and don't know how to feel about it. If it ever happens again, Stewart. "You won't know when it's I will have a better idea of how to coming. When I go, nobody is going to know about it. I'm going to slide answer that." in and do it. I want to enjoy it. I The ongoing physical therapy isn't something Stewart - who has don't want it to be a cluster." never been known as a workout buff anyway — enjoys. "I hate it," he said. "You sweat. You get out of breath. It is crazy. Then you feel sore. I don't know any­ thing about this that is good. But I know at the end of the day it's going SOUND OFF The Charlotte Observer/MCT DOVER, Del. — With Jimmie Johnson winning the last two weeks at Charlotte and Dover, it's time to shift focus on another legendary driver who has yet to claim a victory this season on NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Step right up, Tony Stewart, who isn't sweating it. "We luckily have been able to win at least one race a season my entire Cup career," said Stewart, a threetime Cup champion who finished seventh in Sunday's FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway. "Our track record shows that we can get it. It's just a matter of when is it going to happen?" It last happened for Stewart a year ago, in the spring Dover race. And it wasn't long after that his 2013 sea­ son ended. A few months later — Aug. 5 —he .suffered a broken leg in a sprint car racing accident on a dirt track in Iowa. He would miss the rest of the season amidst multiple surgeries and rehab. And although Stewart has returned to drive his No. 14 Chevy in all 12 Cup races thus far this season, he's still not back to full strength. "I honestly thought I would be done with all this by now," said Stewart, who is 21st in the points standings and has just two top-five finishes this season. "As far as rehab, pain, all that stuff, I thought it would be done. I thought we would be FAM ever. —Tony Stewart NEXT RACE Pocono400 Sunday,1 p.m. 1ST alPocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. 1. (4) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 400 laps, 148.3 rating, 48 points, $331,626. 2. (1) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 400, 111.8, 43, $245,113. 3. (21) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 400, 114.5, 42, $218,416. 4. (10) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 400, 100.7, 41, $177,396. 5. (7) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 400, 103, 39, $136,880. 6. (16) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 87.6, 38, $144,878. 7. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 400, 93.5, 37, $154,828. 8. (3) Joey Logano, Ford, 400, 100, 36, $146,036. 9. (13) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 104.3, 35, $115,595. 10. (15) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 400, 92.7, 34, $133,559. 11. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 400, 85.5, 33, $132,530. 12. (25) Aric Almirola, Ford, 400, 87.8, 32, $140,496. 13. (19) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 400, 76.7, 31, $135,999. 14. (29) Carl Edwards, Ford, 400, 75.7, 30, $117,510. 15. (6) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 400, 109.5, 29, $145,446. 16. (27) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 400, 68.6, 28, $126,630. 17. (8) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 399, 105.5, 28, $137,418. 18. (24) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 399, 75.4, 26, $98,960. 19. (17) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 399, 83.9, 25, $114,035. 20. (23) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 398, 74, 24, $144,021. 21. (11) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 397, 65.5, 23, $115,268. 22. (18) Brett Moffitt, Toyota, 396, 53.2, 22, $104,460. 23. (28) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 396, 56.7, 21, $103,810. 24. (38) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 396, 49.9,20, $111,318. 25. (22) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 395,60.1, 19, $117,243. 26. (30) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 395,46, 18, $113,493. 27. (31) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 394, 49.1, 17, $93,185. 28. (33) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 390, 45.7, 16, $92,635. ' * • 29. (32) David Gilliland, Ford, 388, 45.7, 15, $109,532. 30. (43) Blake Koch, Ford, 388, 30.8, 0, $90,835. 31. (14) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 387, 64.4, 13, $97,185. 32. (41) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 387, c:.;, 12, $89,oio. 33. (42) Dave Blaney, Ford, 383, cc.;,$88,86Q. 34. (36) Lancfon Cassill, Chevrolet, $88,660. . , Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 378, 52.1,9, $88,435. 36. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 350, 37.1,8, $96,335. 37. (40) David Stremme, Chevrolet, overheating, 297, 37.7, 7, $88,151. 38. (12) Greg Biffle, Ford, 292, 62.5, 6, $127,110. 39. (37) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, engine, 232, 30, 0, $78,535. 40. (35) Alex Bowman, Toyota, acci­ dent, 208, 30.6, 4, $74,535. 41. (26) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, accident, 131, 47.1, 3, $106,360. 42-. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, accident, 125, 93, 3, $120,176. 43. (9) Brian Vickers, Toyota, engine, 73, 50.1, 1, $95,110. Sprint Cup standings After 13 of 36 races 1. Matt Kenseth, 463. 2. Jeff Gordon, 461. 3. Carl Edwards, 438. 4. Jimmie Johnson, 436. 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 429. 6. Joey Logano, 414. 7. Kyle Busch, 411. 8. Brad Keselowski, 404. 9. Denny Hamlin, 379 10. Kyle Larson, 377. 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East-West All-Star Football Game(first from Ashe County High School)(12), Mountain Valley Athletic Conference All Conference Defensive End (12), Varsity Football Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman (12), Varsity Basketball Team Captain (12), Mountain Valley Athletic Conference - Honorable Mention All-Conference Basketball (12), Mountain Valley Athletic Conference - All Tournament Basketball Team (12), Colvard Oil Holiday Classic All Tournament Basketball Team (12) Plans to attend Wilkes Community College and transfer to a university to earn a degree in business. Matthew Ball Breanna Banks Alexandria Barker Activities: HOSA (9-12), CRU (9-12), Cross Country (9), Prom Committee (11), Beta Club (11-12), Interact Club (12) Honors: Perfect Attendance (9-12), Spanish Honor. Society (11-12), A/B Honor Roll, 4.23 GPA (received silver honor chord) Plans to attend Appalachian State University and become a Pediatric Dietitian. Elaina Bassett Brittany Barr Dal ton Barnes 1 Eli Blevins Meghan Blevins Hannah Blevins ' Activities: JV Softball (9), Varsity Softball (9-12), Beta Club (11-12) Honors: Academic Award (9-11), Perfect Attendance (9-12), All-Conference Softball Honorable Mention Best Hitter (10-11), Award (9-11), Spanish Honors Society (11-12); Junior Marshall (11), AllConference Softball (12) Plans to Appalachian State University to study athletic traning. Activities: JROTC (9) Honors: Four-time i Junior Dragster Track |Champion, 2013 IHRA jFootbrake Rookie of the 'Year, five-time IHRA ProiAm Champion Plans to attend Richard Childress Racecar Technical School at Forsyth Technical Community College and later become an NHRA Nitro Funny Car [Champion. Katelyn Brabson Joshua Bingham Mitchell Brown Samuel Bosley Jessica Bryan Brandon Buchanan Christopher Bumgarner-Mushr Ethan Byland Avery Brewer Jared Boothe Joseph Calhoun Micaela Calhoun Melinda Carrow Caleb Carter Richard Burke Son of Ray and Tiffany Burke Activities: Varsity Track (9-12), Varsity Cross Country (10-12), Varsity Cheerleading (12) Plans to join the U.S. Air Force. Melissa Burchette Tiffany Carrasco Ashlen Campbell Activities: Soccer (9-10), JV Cheerleading (Captain, 9), Varsity Cheerleading (10-12, Team Leader, 12), HOSA (1011), CRU (11), BETA Club (Vice-President 11, President 12) Honors: Junior Varsity Cheerleading Most Spirited (9), Varsity Cheerleading "Team Above Self" (10), Varsity Cheerleading "Most Spirited" (11), Varsity Cheerleading "Team Before Self" (12), Varsity Cheerleading "Best All Around" (12), Varsity Cheerleading "Best Sportsmanship" (12), Varsity Cheerleading "Team Before Self" basketball sea­ son (12), Honor Roll (10), Academic Achievement in Civics and Economic (10), Academic Achievement in AP U.S History (11), Academic Achievement in Advanced English I (9), NCCA Leadership Clinic (12), National BETA Club (11 -12), Junior Marshal (11), Science Carolina 101 at UNC - Chapel (11), UNC Scholar's Day at UNC - Chapel Hill (12) Plans to attend ETSU as a Roan Scholar (a four-year full scholarship) and later enroll in medical school. 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Church Activities: Soccer (9-12), Varsity Tennis (9-12), BETA Club (11-12) Honors: BETA Club Science (12), BETA Club Quiz Bowl (11), North Carolina Scholar (12), Morehead-Cain Scholarship nominee (12), A Honor Roll (9-12), Academic Excellence (9-12), Junior Marshall (11), North Carolina Scholar, North Carolina Governor's School (11), Duke TIP Program (9-12), Lees-McRae Talent Search (9), National Society of High School Scholars (11-12), NCHSAA Scholar Athlete (9-12), Tennis All-Conference (12), Tennis-Most Improved (10), Interact Service Club, Spanish Honor Society, Boy Scouts of America (9-12), Eagle Scout (11), BSA Order of the Arrow, Marching Band (9-10), Symphonic Band (9-10), Mountain Music Guitar (11-12), Steel Drum Band (10-11), Science Olympiad (10), Photography (10-12), Perfect Attendance (9) Plans to attend UNC - Chapel Hill and major in biology/premed. Maizie Chapman Amanda Chuch Charles Church Daughter of David and Sandra Church Activities: Girl Scouts (9-12), Bald Mountain Baptist Church Youth Group (9-12), Interact Club (12), Prom Committee (12) Honors: English I Award (9), AB Honor Roll (9, 11-12), Silver Award (9), Gold Award (12), Earth Science Achievement (9), Principal's List (10), Perfect Attendance (11-12), U.S. Achievement Award (11), U.S. History Award (11), Biology Recognition Award (10) Plans to attend Wilkes Community College and become an early childhood specialist. Eleanor Copeland Austin Davis Courtney Church Makayla Church Abigail Clampett Cody Cooper Chelsea Cornett Jonathan Cox Keaton Craven Kasey Curcio Amber Davis Kaleb Day Amanda Ecklund Dylan Davis Mollie Davis Corey Day Cory Day Daughter of Michael and Stacey Carter Activities: Basketball (9-11), Boys Golf ( 9-12) (Qualified for Regionals Senior Year), Marching Band (9-10), Church Youth Group (9-12), Uplands Reach Summer Camp (9), Emory & Henry Basketball Camp (10), Parkers Productions Media Seminar (2011), Project Graduation (2010), High Country Hoops Camp (2009-2011), Habitat for Humanity (2010) Plans to attend Wilkes Community College and transfer to a university to pursue a degree in sports medicine and athletic training. Tabitha Day Cody Dillard Geoffrey Donachy Roger Dugger Sierra Durham Dillon Flanagan Son of Stacy & Vickie Flanagan Activities: Drum Line Marching Band (9 - 12, sec­ tion leader, 12), Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Band (9 - 12), Steel Drum Band (11 12), Superior Band (12), CRU Praise Band member (11 -12), vocalist, guitarist, drummer leadership for church praise and worship band Plans to attend Liberty University and study music. Meghan Edwards Savannah Eldreth Michael Elliot Sloan Elliot (longtatuLitions to 'Good luck to the 2014 Graduates oi ftshe County HS "GO HUSKIES!" SSfoods www.lowesfoods.com the 2014 dbass xrAshe dountif US hies Son of Angela Richardson Eggers and Nathan Eggers Activities: National BETA Chib (11-12), YES Team (11), Mountain Music Banjo (12), Ashe County Courthouse Volunteer (9-12), Ashe Really Cares Volunteer (11-12), Drag Racing (9-12, three-time champion) Honors: A Honor Roll (9-12), AB Honor Roll (10), National Honor Society (11-12), Spanish Honor Society (10-12), Watauga-Ashe-Wilkes Scholarship Recipient, State Employee's Credit Union Scholarship Recipient Plans to attend Appalachian State University and study accounting. KKKVINC AMI IK CCJINIV. NOH'I II CAItOI.INA SINI �rAGIi 4 f HI DAY, JUNE (), 2014 IEFFERSON POST GRADUATION m Brandon Graybeal Activities: CRU (10 - 12) Honors: Spanish Honor Society (11-12), CTE Student of the Month for February 2014, 3.9 GPA receive purple honor cord, AB Honor Roll \ Ronald Goodlander Caleb Goodman Faith Grogan Dustin Guy Emily Ham Kelsey Hayes Matthew Hilton Kelley Greer-Woods Erin Griffin Matthew Hamilton Michael Harman Hanna Hayes Jacob Henson Elizabeth Hernandez Victor Hernandez Hank Herring Tyler Hodges Cameron Hogan Jacob Holman Germaine Horodyski Vincent Howell Samantha Jaramillo-Lopez Bayleigh Jones Brandon Jones Daughter of Kyle and Joyce Hayes Activities: JV Volleyball (9-10, Team Captain, 10), Varsity Volleyball (10-12, Team Captain, 12), FFA (9), BETA Club (11-12), JV Softball (9), Varsity Softball (9-12) Scholar Athlete Honors Marching Band (9-12) Awards: Green Hand Degree Award,Dick Miller Youth Leadership (12), White Lake Leadership Camp (10), Junior Marshall (11), A Honor Roll (9 12) Plans to attend Appalachian State University to study biology. Brittney Hurley Tracy Jones Activities: Women's Golf (9), Future Farmers of America (9, 11-12), Junior Varsity Cheerleading Football (10), Junior Varsity Cheerleading Basketball (10), Frankie Lavato Jockey Camp (11), Varsity Cheerleading Football (12) Honors: Absentee Shawnee Academic Scholarship, JV Cheerleading Award Plans to attend Centenary College to study equine sci­ ence. Carter Kurtz Daughter of Beth and Kevin Kurtz Activities: BETA Club (1112), BETA Co-Vice President (11), BETA Co-President (12), Philosophy Club (1112), Dick Miller Youth Leader­ ship (12) Honors: Junior Marshall (11th grade), A Honor Roll (9-12) Plans to attend UNC - Chapel Hill and double major in Po­ litical Science and Peace, War, and Defense. Richard Lanigan Morgan Koontz Samantha Kepple Alexander Laws Tyler Lambert Activities: Wrestling (9-.10), JROTC Raiders (10-12), Cross Country (12), Track and Field (12) Honors: Battalion S3 (12) Plans to join the U.S. Marine Corps and work in combat engineering before switching to F.OD. Leaves for boot camp September 22. Warren Lawrence John Latham CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 SENIORS! BEST WISHES CLASS OF 2014! F U BADGER N E R A L H O M 300 North Main Street UNITED CHEM-CON West Jefferson, NC 336-246-7114 ISO/14001 ISU900I Victoria Kastl www.badgerfuneralhome.coin ISO/TS16949 AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER I Recorded Obituary • 336-246-5526 Son of Gary and Teresa Laws Activities: JV Baseball (9), Varsity Baseball (10-12), Travel Baseball (9-12), JV Football (10), Varsity Football (11 - 12), Freshmen Basketball (9), JV Basketball (10), Travel Basket­ ball (9 -10) Honors: AB Honor Roll (9), All Conference Honorable Mention Baseball (11), Coaches Award Freshmen Basketball (9) Plans to att end Western Caro­ lina University, study criminal justice and play baseball for the Catamounts. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 SENIORS! WAY TO GO! E ASHELAWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, GARDENS & MAUSOLEM 3470 US Hwy. 221 North Jefferson, NC 28640 336-982-2121 Recorded Obituary • 336-982-2120^ �JEFFERSON POST GRADUATION FRIDAY, JUNE 6,2014 PAGE 5 Matthew Lee Son of Sherman and Tonya Lee Activities: Beta Club, Basket­ ball, AB Honor Roll Plans to attend Wilkes Com- Francisco Ledezma Humberto Ledezma-Velazquez Lucinda Lewis Montana Lewis Noah Leeper Autumn Lipford Kahyrn Little An Luong Kera Marvel Brandon Lilley Kathleen Lewis Steven Marvel Danielle Matkins Victoria Maltha Daughter of Johnny and Shelia Maltba Activities: HOSA Club (10 -11), Margate Health and Re­ hab, Ashe Memorial Hospital, Big Ridge Community Church Honors: Perfect Attendance (12) Plans to attend Wilkes Com.munity College to study nursing. Brittany Mahala Daughter of Deborah and Jesse Matkins Activities: BETA Club (12), FFA (10- 12, 2013-2014 FFA secretary) Honors: AB Honor Roll Plans to take a year off and work, then possibly attend Central Carolina Community College's veterinarian tech program. Cody Mayle Zachary May Kaitlyn McCoy Kendall McDaniel Michaela McElhaney Daughter of Mike and Sherrie McElhaney Activities: JROTC (9-11) Honors: Best JROTC Uniform Award (9), AB Honor Roll (9 -12) Plans to attend Wilkes Com­ munity College for two years, then transfer to a four-year university and major in crimi- Joshua McNeill Luke Miller James Melcher Robert Melcher Dakota Miller Megan Miller Sage Miller Sydney Miller Wishing You The Best For A Successful Future! Henry Morrow Oliver Moss Katherine Miller Congratulations Classfof 2014 Ashe County 2014 Graduates From All Of Us at /r //(' Congratulations to the 2014 Seniors millerinsurance AUTO, HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COUNTY, Insurance Planners/Consultants Downtown West Jefferson 336-246-7151 165 American Way Jefferson, NC 336-982-9824 www.aev.com �PAGE 6 JUNK 6, 2014 Ninfa Nava .JEFFERSON POST GRADUATION Mariann Neaves Lauren Neaves Tanner Ncaves-Underwood Jared Neineth Kendra Nethery Kayra Osborne Kayla Osborne Daughter of David and Glenda Osborne Diughlrr of David and Clendi Osbonie Activities: Interact Club (9). Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corpa (9-12), Beta Club (11 12). Student Council (9-12). JROTC Drill Team (10 • 12), JROTC Leaderahip Bowl (11). Upward Bound (9 • Activities: Interact Club (9,1 i), BETA Club (11 - 12), Upward Bound (9 - 12), Chorus (9 - 12), A Capella Choir (12), 12). YES Youth Leadership Empowerment Solutions (11), Initiating the implementation of anil-bullying program at Aahe County High School (Started August 2012), JV Softball (0 • 10), Varsity Softball (II) Health Occupation Students of America (11). Spanish Honor Society, Buffalo Baptist Youth/Youth Choir Member, Ashe County Little Theatre- Les Mis- Honors: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar Ambassador (10). Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar Junior Staflrr (11). AB Honor R-U (9-12). 2011 • 12 JROTC 2nd Hlace Activity Points Second Semester Medal. 2012 -13 JROTC 2nd Place Activity erables Cast Member, JV Cheerleading (9 - 10). Varsity Cheerleading (10) Honors: JV Cheerleading Most Improved (9), Nominee for National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Points - First Semester Medal 2012 -13JROTC 3rd Place Uniform • Rret Semester Medal. Foundation for Rural Services Youth Tour to Washington D.C. Attendee. 2013 ARC/ORNl High SchoolSummer Math-Sclence-Tcchnology Institute Attendee - Super (10), Gardner-Webb Choral Clinic (11 - computer Research Group, Selected to attend the 2014 Google Computer Science 12). Outstanding Second Soprano (11), Junior Marshal (11) Summer Institute Second Session in Boston, MA. Plans Upon Graduation: Attend the University .4 Plans to attend Gardener Webb Univer­ North Carolina at Charlotte to Major in Computer sity and study music education. Science Christine Nickerson Fernando Olvera Kaitlyn Parsons Skyler Peterson Christina Philemon Samuel Phillips Calli Phipps Sidney Pollard Brandon Price Brandon Pruitt Tanner Pruitt Cesar Ramirez Alexis Ramos-Rosales Joshua Reavis Mathew Reihart Brayam Reyes Hailey Richardson Joseph Richardson £oe Richardson Morgan Richey Joshua Ritter Matthew Ritter William Roberts Laura Rodriguez-Ibarr Congratulations to the Class of 2014 ConGRADulations Class of 2014 CHEVROLET • BUICK • GMC 1773 Mount Jefferson Road • West Jefferson, NC Ashe Optometric Eye Care Center www.wjchevy.net Dr. John Ryan & Staff • Open M-F & Saturday Morning 306 Jefferson Avenue • West Jefferson • 246-8863 846-4636 * 1 �4 JEFFERSON P(>ST GRADUATK).\ Tyler Roten Son of Scott and Lorrie Roten | Activities: National BETA Club (1112), National Art Honor Society (10), I Spanish Honor Society (11-12), Dick Miller Youth Leadership Group (12), Piano (9-12) Honors: Nominated for Governor's School (11), Selected to apply for Morehead Scholarship (12), A Honor Roll (9-12), Junior Marshall (11), High Achievement in AP Psychology (11), High Achievement in Spanish I & 2 (11), High Achievement in Honors Algebra 2 (10), Accepted to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (12) Plans to attend Appalachian State Uni­ versity and major in actuarial science. Brittany Saldana FRIDAY, JUNE 6, '2()14 PAGE 7 Candelaria Sanchez Phylicia Saunders Bethany Anne Shepherd Daughter of Cindy and Terry Saunders Activities: Dancin Debbies (9-10), JROTC (9-11), Mis­ sion trip to Kentucky (9), People to People Ambassador trip to Europe (10) Plans to attend Wilkes Community College, work and live life. Daughter of Brodrick and Tamara Shepherd and Roger and Dawn Cote Activities: Girls Tennis (9-10), Ashe Family Lit­ eracy, Ashe Services for Aging, Threads of Hope Plans to enroll in a col­ lege transfer program at Brunswick Community College. Brady Severt Makensie Shatley Devan Sheets Samuel Shepherd Zachary Shepherd Christina Simmons Emalee Simmons Jackson Sloan mm Phillip Spainhour Whittney Spangler Justin Stamper Keonna Stansberry Kayla Stuart Jonathan Underwood Mallory Vannoy Alex Smurda r m i John Sluder • • • • Emily Taylor Daughter of Chris and Alisa Taylor Activities: Track & Field (9-10), JROTC (9-12), BETA Club (11-12), JROTC Drill Team (9 -12, Routine Commander 11, Team Com­ mander, 12) Honors: Squad Leader and Platoon Leader (10), Superior Cadet Medal (10), Purple Heart Academic/Leadership medal (10), First se­ mester 2nd place Best Female Uniform medal (10), Second semester Best Female Uniform medal (10), Academic Honor Award (Biology, 10), Academic Honor Award (Honors English D, 10), Platoon leader (11), S-5 staff position (public affairs ofhcer)First semester 1st place best female uniform (11), 3rd place Cadet Challenge medal, BETA Club medal (11), lettered in Drill Team (11), Battalion XO (12) Plans to attend Appalachian State University to major in nursing. Mary-Austin Tugman Emily Turner Dylan Turnmire Bridget Twilley YOUR GRADUATION DAY N 4 CONGRATULATIONS (X I*S t I 2014 409 East 2nd Street West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-246-7183 www.ashecountyford.net CONGRATULATIONS To ALL GRADUATING ASHE COUNTY STUDENTS CLASS OF 2014 from Double (J) Boot Store Georgia Rocky Insulated Work Boots Western Boots for Men, Women & Children T-shirts & Western Wear for the Whole Family Durango-Laredo-John Deere - Abilene Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Dot Sturgill Owner 1750 Hwy 88 West (next to Ashe Abattoir) West lefferson • 336-246-4343 �P.UJK s FIUD \Y, JUNE 6 , 2014 JEFFERSON POST GRADUATION Evan Walker Son of Jeff and Amy Walker Activities: JV Football, Varsity Football, JV Baseball, Varsity Baseball, FFA Honors: FFA Second Vice President, FFA Senti­ nel, Cattlemen's Scholarship Recipient Plans to attend Wilkes Community College and transfer to North Carolina State University's Agricultural Institute and pursue a career in agriculture. Anthony Waechter James Weaver Bridgette Wilson Daughter of Keith and Sheila Wilson Activities: Varsity Soccer (9 - 12, co-captain, 12), Interact Club (10), Philosophy Club (11), BETA Club (11 - 12) Honors: Coach's Award Soccer (9), A Honor Roll (9 - 12), Most Improved Varsity soccer (11), Highest Grade in Honors U.S. History (11), Ju­ nior Marshall (11), North Carolina Scholar (12) Plans to attend UNC - Wilmington to major in finance and to later become an actuary. Ethan Warner Jacob Weaver Miranda Wilson Preston Wilson Angela Yakel Brandon Wingler Daughter of Tim and Linda Yakel Activities: Yearbook, JV Soccer, Junior Mar­ shall, BETA Club, HOSA Honors: Gold Cord, Dick Miller Youth Leader ship, Spanish Honor Society, Blue Ridge Electric Scholarship, Ingles Scholarship, Presidential Merit Scholarship for four years Plans to attend ETSU to study to be a pediatri­ cian or pharmacist. Visit us online at www.jeffersonpost.com LOUIE'S 'tlcLc CrlAsC^'vchs ^'tLcrtAsS tcr / L \ L 2014 CiscLusCVtLiAsC^ ClX-LCr'vS VANNOV SkyLine Fiber SkyBest Front Door 877-1350 | www.skybest.com High-Speed Internet | TV | Security Systems Automation/Surveillance I Voice CONSTRUCTION James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co. Inc. 1608 Hwy 221 North Jefferson, NC 336-846-7191 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. 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SPORTS Baseball allconference SERVING ASIIK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 1925 Vol. 8.9, Issue 46* Weekly Wreck team.... Report.... See page 6 See page 2 Tuesday, June 10,2014 GE Aviation breaks ground for expansion S1.00 105 new jobs will be ercated in West .Jefferson by 2017 By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Community and region­ al leaders gathered at the GE Aviation factory in West Jefferson Thursday to celebrate an expansion of the facility, which will bring an additional 105 jobs to Ashe County by 2017. "This is GE's commit­ ment to the community that we made eight years ago," said Tim Tucker, the plant manager for the West Jefferson facility. "Last June, we decided to bring 250 jobs to the state of North Carolina. Of those 250 jobs, over 100 will come right here in West Jefferson." Tucker said the expan­ sion is a testament to the workforce in the area. "You have a proven track record that made our senior leadership's decision easier," he said. The 80,000 square foot expansion will be done in order for the company to build LEAP engines for jets in the facility. "The LEAP engine has some of the most advance technology in the world, and it is going to be made in a factory right here in West Jefferson," Tucker said. "The partnership, as well as the support from our local and fed­ eral officials is vital to the success of our facility." According to a release sent out by GE Aviation, the company could begin hiring at the expanded facility as early as 2015. The company's workforce at the Ashe County plant is expected to have 265 workers within five years. Right now, GE Aviation has employed over 1,300 employees throughout North Carolina at its facil­ ities in West Jefferson, Durham, Wilmington and Asheville. After providing the introduction, other speakers, including U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx and the Chairman of the Ashe County Commissioners Gary Roark, talked about the expansion of the facil­ ity. "We do have the best workforce anywhere in the world, right here in the mountains of North Carolina," Foxx said. "I truly believe that, and I am glad GE has recog­ nized that too." Foxx also said when GE makes an investment to 3hoto by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post add jobs .to Ashe County and North Carolina, the Tim Tucker, plant manager of the West Jefferson facility speaks with U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx while she and others tour the facility on effect is significant. Roark expressed Thursday June, 5. his appreciation of GE companies have moved lence by expanding their expanding its Ashe their manufacturing off- manufacturing operaCounty facility. shore, GE has shown its tions today," he said. "To "At this time, when commitment to excelSee EXPANSION \ 5 Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx was on hand in downtown West Jefferson last Thursday for the annoucement that the Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. had earned Pepsi's President Award. Seniors prepare to receive their diplomas. ACHS bids farewell to the Class of 2014 By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com They've lived through the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, two foreign wars and experienced the election and reelection of the country's first African-American presi­ dent, and many aren't even old enough to vote yet. Now, these young adults who've grown up in a wildly diverse, ever-changing society, and often confusing times, are high school graduates. Ashe County High School held com­ mencement exercises for the Class of 2014 on Friday, June 6, inside the school's gym­ nasium. In addition to the over-flowing crowd of parents, friends and families of the 214 1 P.h.°.tos by Teresa_Law!J Je.f^,r^°T.Po!l ,. Kurtz givesthe valedictory address at the commencement ceremonies of See GRADUATION | 3 the ACHS Class of 2014 at the school gymnasium on Friday, June 6. Carter Ashe native celebrates100 years West Jefferson's Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. earns high honor It was one of 19, out of several hundred, to receive 2013 Presidents Award By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The Dr. Pepper Bottling Company of West Jefferson recently received the 2013 Caleb Bradham Presidents Award for product quality. U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx was on hand to tour and congratulate employees at the downtown facility on Thursday, June 5. "I want to congratulate these fine folks for doing such a wonderful job," Foxx said. Nic Vannoy, fourth gen­ Submitted photo |Jefferson Post See AWARD | 5 Proposed budget removes $194k from the economic development department Money will go to general fund to assist hospital By Wil Petty Ruby Ashley celebrated turning 100 with members of the county on Wednesday June 4. Ashley was bom May 14,1914 in Ashe County, where she has lived her entire life. She married Robert Ciecero Ashley on Dec. 24,1930. The two had six children, two boys and four girls. Ashley loved to graden, growing both vegetables and flowers. Pictured with Ashley are (from left): County Commissioner William Sands, Senior Tar Heel Alternate Clara Miller, Chairman of the Ashe Services Board Chairman Richard Blackburn and County Manager Sam Yearick. eration sales manager for the company, said this isn't the first time the bottler has received the award. "We've received the award before," Vannoy said. "We were one of 19, out of several hundred bottlers, nationwide, who received the award this year." The company received the award for the produc­ tion of its 12 ounce glass bottle sodas, which are jpetty@clvitasmedia.com The Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved removing $194,203 budgeted for a capital reserve fund in the economic development department, and placing it in the general fund to decrease the amount of money the county will have to take from its fund balance to help Ashe Memorial Hospital pay off debts. While the Board contin­ ues to add amendments and changes to the pro­ posed budget, nothing is official until the final budget is approved. The Board of Commissioners are scheduled to approve the budget on Monday, June 16. "A lot of the reason for funding (Ashe Memorial Hospital) is due to eco­ nomic development," said Ashe County Manager Sam Yearick. "What would affect us is if some­ thing didn't happen (to help the hospital)." Ashe Memorial Hospital is asking for $500,000 to pay debts the hospital accrued before entering a partnership with Novant Health to manage the facility in See BUDGET I 5 �PAGE 2 T UESDAY, JUNE 10,2014 Hannah Elizabeth Blevins graduates from ACHS Headed to ASU in the fall Hannah Elizabeth Blevins graduated from Ashe County High School on Friday, June 6,2014. While attending ACHS, she participated in JV Softball her freshman year, and Varsity Softball all four years. She was also a member of the Beta Club during her junior and senior year. Her honors included being named Best Hitter Award (9-11), Academic Award (9-11), Perfect Attendance (9-12), All-Conference Honorable Mention (10-11), Junior Marshall (11), All-Con­ ference (12), Spanish Honors Society (11-12) She will attend Appalachian State University in the fall to study athletic training. Hannah is the daughter of John and Amy Blevins ASHE DISTRICT COURT DECISIONS The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held on Thursday, May 29, with the Honorable Jeanie Houston presiding. These decisions were hand­ ed down by the court: Nancy Dollar Canter: (M) misdemeanor larceny (J) guilty. $200 restitution to be docketed as civil judgement. Wave CC, have no contact time served. Michael Rice: (M) injury to personal property (P) guilty (J) guilty. 21 days, credit time served. Melissa E. Severt: (M) • worthless check simple (P) no contest (J) PJC. pay resti­ tution and service fee. If fee is paid, the defendant does not need to be present for 12/11/14 review. Remit CC. -witbfV»ctvrtv.;>;vi< A,, Desaray Deo Stalling};: (M) Brandon Keith Ilamm: (M) 'shoplifting concealment goods misdemeanor probation viola­ (P) no contest (J) guilty. 20 tion (J) guilty. 45 days CRV, days suspended sentence, 18 terminate probation. months unsupervised proba­ Frank A. Love: (T) driv­ tion. Cannot be on property ing while license revoked (P) or premises of CVS Pharmacy. guilty (J) guilty. 45 days, credit Remit CC. JEFFERSON POST ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT The following are collision reports posted by the North Carolina Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of May 26. The reports are public record. May 27: A two car collision occurred on Joe Little Road near Jefferson at 9:41 a.m. on May 27. According to the narrative, Detrich Reeves of Crumpler was driving west on the road while Daniel Roten, of Lansing, was driving west. The narrative said Reeves was driving too fast for a gravel road, when the vehicle lost control and traveled off the roadway to the right. When Reeves re-entered the road, it struck Roten's vehicle. Both cars were rendered undrivable, with the 2002 Ford Reeves was driving hav­ ing $3,500 in damages and Roten's 2007 Chevrolet hav­ ing $3,000 in damages. Reeves was cited for a lane control violation and exceed­ ing safe speed. May 29: A one car wreck occurred on N.C. 88 west of Jefferson at 4:30 a.m. on May 29. According to the narra­ tive, Daniel Price of Lansing was driving east on, N.C.88 when he crossed the centerline and traveled off the road, striking an embankment. The vehicle, overturned before coming to a rest on N.C. 88. Price was then sent to Ashe Memorial Hospital. The vehicle, a 1998 Isuzu was rendered not drivable and had an estimated $5,000 in damages. No citations were issued. May 30: An animal collision hap­ pened on N.C. 88 near Scottville at 10:35 a.m. on May 30. According to the narra­ tive, Joseph Bare of Jefferson was traveling east on N.C. 88 when he struck the deer crossing the road. The vehicle, a 2010 Ford f •was rendered drivable and estimated damages were at $1,500. • No citations were issued. in accident at "malfunction junction' Photo by Cliff Clark | Jefferson Post After removing the crash victim from her vehicle, EMS personnel, including members of the West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and Blue Ridge Medical Transport, take her to a waiting ambulance for trans­ port to Ashe Memorial Hospital early Friday evening June 6. By Cliff Clark cclark@civitasmedia.com A woman lost control of her vehicle and tumbled over an embankment at the intersection of U.S. 221, N.C. 194 and N.C. 163, known locally as "malfunction junction," at approximately 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 6. The woman, whose identity is unknown, was briefly pinned in the Nissan Altima she was driving before being removed by emergency services personnel from the West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department and Blue Ridge Medical Transport. May 31: N.C. 194 An animal collision occurred on N.C. 194 near Lansing at 6:25 a.m. on May 31. According to the narra­ tive, Carrie Armstrong of Jefferson was traveling south on N.C. 194 and struck the deer crossing the highway. Armstrong's vehicle, a 2010 Chevrolet, was ren­ dered drivable and had an estimated $1,800 in dam­ ages. No citations were issued. Long Branch Road A one-car accident occurred on Long Branch Road near Lansing at 1:30 p.m. on May 31. According to the narra­ tive, Emily Taylor of Lansing was traveling south when the vehicle traveled left of center, leaving the roadway and hit­ ting a ditch. Taylor's vehicle, a 2007 Honda, was rendered driv- www.jeffersonpost.com Look What's New! JIMSMORE She was the vehicle's only occupant. According to witnesses on the scene, the woman was travelling south on U.S. 221 through the intersection when she suddenly veered left and exited the roadway at the cor­ ner of N.C. 163 and U.S. 221. The car came to rest on its roof. After being removed by EMS personnel from the vehicle, she was taken to Ashe Memorial Hospital by Blue Ridge Medical Transport. The West Jefferson Police Department is conducting an investigation of the accident. able and had $2,000 in esti­ mated damage. No citations were issued. U.S. 221 An animal collision occurred on U.S. 221 near Watertank Road at 9:44 p.m. on May 31. According to the narrative, Katirie Estes of Jefferson struck a cow that was in the roadway. The vehicle came to a rest in the roadway. Estes' vehicle, a 2003 Subaru, was rendered not drivable. The estimated damage was $2,000. No citations were issued. An additional vehicle, driven by Leroy Watson, of Fleetwood, struck a cow that was in the roadway. Two passengers of that vehicle were sent to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Watson's vehicle, a 2004 Subaru was rendered not drivable. The estimated damage was $3,000. No citations were issued. June 1: A two-car collision occurred on U.S. 221 near Ashe Central School Road at 1:33 p.m. on June 1. According to the nar­ rative, Tina Key of West Jefferson was traveling north on U.S. 221 when Bobby Colvard, of Laurel Springs, was maldng a left turn from a private drive onto the high­ way. Colvard's vehicle failed to reduce speed and struck Key's vehicle. Key then traveled off the right shoulder of the high­ way and struck a ditch, while Colvard struck a guardrail. Approximately $1,000 in damages occurred to the guardrail. Both vehicles were ren­ dered not drivable. Key's 2010 Honda had $8,000 in estimated damages and Colvard's 2000 Ford had $3,000 in damages. Colvard was cited for a failure to yield. BIRTHS REED Sarah and Jonathan Reed of Fleetwood, announce the birth of their daughter, Aliza Christine Reed, bom May 30,2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed eight pounds and four ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. 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She is survived by two children, Kaitlin "Katie" Hale, Colby Seymore, both of the home; mother Sandra Christian of Greeneville; father Planning Board discusses qualify of life. By Wil Petty and stepmother Richaixl and Georgia Christian of Laurel fcpnngs; one brother, Richard Dub and Crystal Christian; two sisters Melissa Christian and Mika Christian; step­ brother Jason Boggs; special friends, Susan and Chanc Jackson, Adalyn Jackson, Roxie Slagle, Travis and Stacy Hale, Renee Light, Michelle Hale, numerous friends and sev­ eral nieces, neph­ ews and cousins, and friends at Parker Hannifin, Funeral ser­ vices were held at Jeffera Funeral and Cremation Service in Greeneville, Tennessee, at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014, with the Rev. Nathan Reynolds officiating. The family received friends on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jefferemortuary.com. MRS. GERTIE ELLEN PERRY OSBORNE Mrs. Gertie Ellen Perry Osborne of Lansing died Thursday, June 5,2014, at her home. She was 96. Mrs. Osborne was bom Oct. 1,1917, in Ashe County to Floyd and Margaret Taylor Perry. Mb. Osborne was preceded in death by her parents; her hus­ band, Arlie Foster Osborne; 12 broth­ ers and sisters; and daughter, Judy Marie Osborne. Mrs. Osborne was a faithful mem­ ber of New Home Baptist Church. She liked to work in her garden and enjoyed quilting. Mrs. Osborne is survived by a son, R. D. Osborne of Lansing; three sisters, Roberteen Nichols and Nellie Lewis, both of Lansing and Ossie Osborne, of Jefferson; two brothers, J. C. Perry, of Maryland and Billy Joe Perry, of Lansing, three grandchil­ dren, Sheila Barker, Steve Osborne and Beverly Poe; three great grandchildren, Ryan Parsons,Chelsea Parsons PAGE 3 TUESDAY, JUNE 10,2014 JEFFERSON POST and Steven Osborne; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 8,2014, at the New Home Baptist Church by Minister Danny Miller, Rev. Joey McClure and Rev. Jeff Dollar. Burial followed in Perry Shepheixl Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers were appreciated, or memorials may be made to Perry Shepherd C e m e t e r y Fund, c/o Billy Joe Perry, 253 Tucker Road, Lansing, NC 28643. The fam­ ily request all food be brought to the New Home Baptist Church Fellowship Hall follow­ ing the services.. Words of comfort and remembrance may b6 viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Osborne's arrangements. jpefty@civitasmedia.com The Planning Board for Ashe County wrapped up its discussion of the county's land use plan by focusing on quality of life issues including public use lands and parks. "The first thing I wanted to show before we talk about anything specific is what is already in Ashe County as far as paiks, recreation and other public lands," said County Planner Adam Stumb. "It was sort of eye-opening to pull together the county proper­ ties, state park land and other lands." According to a map pro­ vided by Stumb, public lands within the county included county parks, state parks, state wildlife areas and conservancy locations. Those lands include: Ashe County Park, New River State Park, Pond Mountain State Wildlife areas and other lands including Bluff Mountain, Phoenix Mountain and Paddy Mountain. Board vice chairman Darrell Hamilton said it would be a good idea to have the list of public lands available for people residing in the county as well as tourists. Chairman Gene Hafer said the public land information would be an excellent addition to the presentation the board will eventually make to the county commissioners. ^ Member Priscilla Cox asked Stumb how he was able to come up with all of the infor­ mation about the park lands. "Some of it was from our records, but it also came from the N.C. one map," Stumb said. "It pulls up other organi­ zations' mapping data. That's part of the issue is pulling all of these groups together. That's what it would take to produce something that shows what the lands used for are available to promote it." Hamilton said he did not know there were public lands within Phoenix Mountain. Board member Arvil Scott said the land had been turned over to a conservancy in approximately the last year. A large part of the moun­ tain is now owned by the Nature Conservancy, which also has protection areas of Bluff Mountain and Three Top Mountain. nSB if si w 41 asm® Photo by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Members of the Ashe County Planning Board look over the various park spaces in the county during a presentation on Thursday, June 5. Pictured are: Darrell Hamilton, Adam Stumb, Priscilla Cox, Arvil Scott and Gene Hafer. Some areas of Ashe County also share public lands with neighboring counties, accord­ ing to Stumb. "Something that surprised me was Elk Knob Park, which is a piece of land near ThreeTop, if you've been to Elk Knob in Watauga (County) it's just over the line, but they have some land in Ashe County which they consider a part of that," he said. In addition to Elk Knob, the Pond Mountain Game Lands run into the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. Cherokee National Forest also is in a small portion of Ashe County. Stumb said there other properties detailed through­ out the county where ease­ ments were passed for conser­ vation purposes, but the pre­ vious property owners could still maintain their home. All members of the Board were surprised at the amount of public use lands that are sta­ tioned throughout the county. There was no specifics on how much of the property in Ashe County was considered public use or protected for nature. "That will be a result of the final land use plan," Stumb said. 'Tf I had to guess, I would say it would be 5 percent or less." The map did not contain information on the proper­ ties that were considered the New River or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stumb then mentioned how there was easy access to the New River throughout the wildlife areas in the county. "The other thing, there's a lot of land for river access through the state park sys­ tem," he said. "Most of that land is in the northeastern part of the county." Stumb suggested the coun­ ty needs to have the maps to help promote the county, including one specifically for the New River, one for hiking trails in the area and others for the wilderness. Wil Petty can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPBtty. /comfort FACTORY CLOSEOUTS r- SAVE UP TO- s500 HOT BUY - k w o r H r Extra Firm or Ultraa Plushh U l t r P l u s m S. $529 $399 Set Queen Set $4991 $799 P i l l o T o Pilloww Topp $599 $699 $569! $879 $669 \ $949 Queen Set Super Queen Set BETTER HOMES FURNITURE CO. Family owned and operated since 1943! • www.betterfnrniturenc.com The largest selection of Serta Perfect Sleepers in the area! 527East Main Street North Wilkesboro, N.C. T.4 f£l QQR /J9C D f ) R l I OOUmOOOm£mUU I j Graduation From Page 1 seniors, Superintendent Dr. Todd Hfolden and members of the Board of Education were on hand to bid a final farewell to the soon-to-be high school graduates. Ticket demand was high for this year's graduation as the auditorium was open and a televised simulcast was offered up to late-comers. SkyBest also broadcast a live feed of the commencement ceremonies to subscribers in the county. Carter Kurtz gave the vale­ dictory address. Kurtz had the highest GPA in the senior class and will attend UNCChapel Hill in the fall. The future is quite bright for those who walked across the stage Friday night, into the next chapter of their lives on the long road to adult­ hood. Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington, Wake Forest University, Wilkes Community College, and the U.S. armed services are just a few of the stops along the way for members of this year's graduating class. The following is a brief rundown of ACHS Class of 2014 by the numbers: • 2 - The number of stu­ dents who had perfect atten­ dance in grades 9-12. • 6 - The number of stu­ dents who had perfect atten­ dance in grade 12. • 40 - The number of stu­ dents who graduated with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. • 17 - The number of stu­ dents who graduated with a GPA between 3.75 and 3.9. • 4 - The average age of students on Sept. 11,2001. • $1.8 million - The total amount of scholarship money awarded to select students. With the 2013-14 aca­ demic year in the books, the Class of 2015 and all other students in ACS will return to the classroom Monday, August 18. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336)8467164 or on Twitter albulluck. \ VI K >NSI I l l 's FOR 7 5 YliARS Pstore (336) 246-4344 www.GoLifestore.co nt �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Our View Establish a committee to assist in finding new economic developer With the process of securing the services of a new county economic development director now entering the inter­ view stage, we'd like to offer what will undoubt­ edly be an unprecedent­ ed approach to finding the right candidate opening up the inter­ view process to many of the major players who have a stake in the coun­ ty's economic future and the five candidates who are not incumbents for the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. It would be unprec­ edented, but the circum­ stances surrounding the appointment of a new economic develop­ ment director (EDD) in this county are equally unusual. In May, Ashe County voters sent a clear mes­ sage to two of our cur­ rent commission mem­ bers that their services on the board and to the county had reached their end. Despite that clear repudiation by county voters, those two, Judy Poe and Gerald Price, will play a significant part in the process of securing the services of a new EDD. Our suggestion is not one that questions the integrity of .those two to make the best choice on an EDD for the peo­ ple of Ashe County. It acknowledges a simple fact, the new director will be working closely with at least two com­ missioners who may have played no role in their appointment. There is a proposal by one of the candidates that the hiring on a new EDD should wait until the new commissioners are sworn in December 2014. In a perfect world, perhaps that would be best. On the other hand, it could also be argued that the county has been without an EDD for long enough - 10 months and counting, so far. We believe there is another way - open up the interview process to those commission candidates, but also to others, like BREMCO's CEO and Ashe County native Doug Johnson, and Wilkes Community College's Ashe County Campus Dean Chris Robinson, and Skyline/ Skybest's CEO Jimmy Blevins and LifeStore's President Bob Washburn, and American Emergency Vehicles' President/CEO Mark Van Arnam. And we've only named the big hitters. There are plenty more business leaders in Ashe County that could offer valuable insights. Of course, they may decline an invitation to interview a prospec­ tive EDD, but there is no question, each has a clear understanding of the challenges we're facing building Ashe County's economic future. Their perspec­ tives and the questions they might have for a candidate could prove invaluable to the deci­ sion-making process. We want to make one vitally important distinction with our proposal - the current county commissioners would have the final say in the person chosen as the new economic devel­ opment director. If a committee of the county commission can­ didates and county busi­ ness leaders was estab­ lished for the interview process, its role would only be adyisory. And because these interviews are usu­ ally conducted in con­ fidence, non-disclosure agreements could be signed by all those who participate. Of course, the current county commissioners could disregard any sug­ gestion of forming an interviewing commit­ tee and argue they will make what they consid­ er the best choice for Ashe County. We wouldn't dispute that, but the stakes are too high. Now is the time to put aside any political differ­ ences and create a pro­ cess that finds the right person at this critical moment in developing the county's economic future. Establishing a com­ mittee of business lead­ ers and commission candidates would send a positive message that the current county com­ missioners are serious about growing the coun­ ty's economy through effective leadership. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) SWITCHBOARD: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full-pricesingle-copy issues are $1 daily. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Cliff Clark 336-846-7154 cclark@civltasmcdia.com ADVERTISING: Teresa Roark Laws John Sears 336-846-7164 llaw@citivasmcdia.com isears@elvitasmedia.com CLASSIFIED ADS: Kay Hart ' STAFF WRITERS: Wil Petty 336-846-7164 jpetty@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham 336-846 7164 nham@civitasmedia.cbm Alan C Bulluck 336-846-7164 abulluck@civitasmedia com 336-846-7164 khart@civitasmedia.com 203 W. 2nd St. Periodical postage paid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 POSTMASTER: Send address changesto: Jefferson Post P.O. Box808 West Jefferson, NC 28694-0808 Page 4 Tuesday, June 10,2014 THe FeoFIA VWfy<soros iNTo IF?4C? It "Y'ICNkWV Vt/H°S3 JVtxSMeW SfRtt-DW'T TRUST?" General Assembly is more entertaining than reality TV Those of us who consider ourselves moderates are fol­ lowing our state's current events with interest and no small measure of amusement. Ironic so many Republicans don't believe in climate change since they brought about the biggest political climate change since the 1898 race riots in Wilmington. The 2013 upheaval is continuing in this short legislative session, asevi­ denced by the Senate budget. Tom Campbell These "Grumpy Old Men" — NC SPIN okay, there are five women in the 33-member GOP Senate caucus — appear just plain ure. And even though they unhappy but, to their credit, appoint half the governing they truly believe what they board they aren't happy with ate^oing is right. the UNC System. Education, especially the But they are apoplectic "Common Core" type, is the about Medicaid. The mention core of their unhappiness. of DHHS Secretary Aldona They are unhappy that chil­ Wos ignites a tirade and they dren can't read, that our test scores aren't better and we apparently dislike hospitals aren't graduating students and Community Care North with the skills needed in the Carolina (CCNC) almost as workplace, which makes it much. Their angst is so great hard to understand why are they would take Medicaid they willing to throw out a away from Wos' DHHS and more rigorous and uniform transfer it to a new state curriculum in favor of letting agency they haven't created the same bunch that designed yet, sunset the contract with the last benchmarks do so CCNC and throw granny out again. Their carrot-and-stick on the curb by eliminating teacher pay plan takes direct payments to the aged, blind, aim at NCAE and teacher ten- disabled and medically needy. With Republicans hav­ ing veto-proof majorities in the Senate and House and one of their own party in the Governor's mansion you would think every day would be sweet tea and cookies. But Senate leadership barely toler­ ates Republican Governor Pat McCrory because he acts like he's some kind of big deal in North Carolina. The dis­ dain for the House, always somewhat evident, is almost as great. . Last week after secretive closed-door caucus meetings the Senate dropped the "B" bomb, their budget. House leaders were surprised and angry when they saw it. Next week the gloves will come off when the House passes their budget and differences become evident. Resolving them could look like a madefor-cable mud-wrestling con­ test as the Governor, the House and the Senate wal­ low around and spread their grumpiness, among other stuff. Don't count on significant Medicaid reform this session. It will be sacrificed to reach a budget deal. Lawmakers are boxed into teacher pay increases but how much and how it will be paid remain in doubt. They will deal with vouchers, Common Core, privatizing economic develop­ ment and other significant leg­ islation before balancing the budget with more spending cuts and adjourning, probably in mid-July. Where are the Democrats? Their response is mostly lim­ ited to whining and gathering on Mondays at the legislative building to complain and get arrested. Things aren't likely to change much unless or until some positive leadership rises from the rubble that is the Democratic Party. When and only when voters, especially the unaffiliated 26 percent, see some responsible and specific alternatives to current issues and leaders they might vote for change at the ballot box, despite gerrymandered voting districts. Meanwhile the entertain­ ment is cheaper than reality TV and we don't have to pay out film tax incentives. Campbell is theexecutive producer and modera­ tor of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussionon state issuesthat airs on WMYT "MYTV12" at10 a.m. on Sundaysand on WJZY "CW46"at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05p.m. onSundays. You canalso visit www.ncspin.com and click on the"Watch NC SPIN OnlineAnytime" button for streaming. Each week'sshow is posted on Friday. You Decide: How are we doing? We're now about halfway taken a little longer to get through 2014. Soon it will be going. hot and humid, and memories However, our recent of the cold winter will fade. improvement in GDP is well My wife and I will spend a lot below our long-run average. of time keeping our gardens For example, in the 20-year alive and productive and the period from 1987 to 2007, air-conditioning bill low! North Carolina's GDP This summer will also mark increased at an average yearly an economic anniversary. It rate of 4.8 percent. So our col­ will be five years since the lective production is increas­ bottom of the economic reces­ ing, but slowly. sion. In the summer of 2009, Jobs: Of course, for most the collective production of people, jobs are the No.l eco­ the economy hit the low point nomic statistic. There's no of the economic downturn. doubt the recession hit jobs Since then, this measure has hard - very hard. The nation moved higher. lost 8.7 million jobs during the Does this mean the econo­ recession, and North Carolina my is better today than it was saw 335,000 jobs disappear. five years ago, and, if so, how On a percentage basis, the job much better? Let's take a look loss in our state was greater: at some of the key economic 8 percent compared to 6 per­ measures to see if we can cent for the country. come to a conclusion, particu­ The good news is that jobs larly for North Carolina. have come back. Nationally, as Production: The value of of April (latest available data everything produced in the as I write this column), we are economy - including both only 100,000 jobs short of the goods and services - is called pre-recession high. In North "gross domestic product" or Carolina we're 60,000 jobs GDP for short. This measure short. I expect both of these is considered the broadest gaps to be made up this year. indicator of any economy. Still, as with GDP, job For example, it is commonly growth has been slow by his­ used to rank world economies toric standards. In the last by size. Also, if this measure four years, annual job growth drops for at least half a year, has averaged 1.6 percent in this is often enough to declare North Carolina, slightly bet­ ter than the national 1.5 per­ a that recession is occurring. Unfortunately, GDP num­ cent rate. However, this is bers come out with a time well below North Carolina's lag, so the most recent annual usual pace. For example, in numbers for states are for the decade of the 1990s (19902012. Between 2009 and 2000), jobs increased an aver­ 2012, North Carolina's GDP age of 2.4 percent each year. increased 5.6 percent, slightly The conclusion once again is lower than the national 6.7 slow progress. percent rate. Yet for 2012, Unemployment Rate: our state's growth rate of 2.7 The so-called "headline" percent exceeded the national unemployment rate in North increase of 2.5 percent.So our Carolina was 4.6 percent prior economic engine may have to the recession, peaked at Dr. Mike Walden N.C. Cooperative Extension 11.3 percent and had declined over the last four years to April's rate of 6.2 percent. Yet it is well known this rate has an issue. Individuals who want a job but have recently not "actively" looked for work are not counted as unem­ ployed. Fortunately, there is an alternative jobless rate which does include these individu­ als as unemployed. The latest reading, which is an average for the latter part of 2013 and first part of 2014, stands at 8.6 percent, close to the com­ parable national rate of 8.5 percent. This measure topped out at 11.9 percent, a full per­ centage point higher than the national peak. So the improve­ ment in North Carolina has been somewhat faster. Both the North Carolina and national rates were near 5.5 percent prior to the recession. Pay: The news on what we earn is not good. From the bottom of the recession in 2009 to today, average hourly earnings for private jobs in North Carolina rose 6.5 percent. This may sound OK, but, over the same time period, inflation (the increase in prices of goods and services we buy) rose 11.2 percent. So after subtracting inflation, pri­ vate sector workers in North Carolina are earning 4.7 per­ cent less than they did five years ago. If it's any consola­ tion, workers in the nation have also fallen behind infla­ tion in their pay. A key reason for this outcome is the slow pace of recovery in the job mar­ ket. Whenever the supply of individuals looking for work exceeds job openings, workers will be in a weak position for higher pay. Regional Differences: While most regions of the state have seen economic improvement, they are certainly not on the "same page," economically speaking. The March unem­ ployment rate was near 5 percent in Asheville and the Triangle, and not much higher in Charlotte, Burlington and Winston-Salem. But the rate was still more than 9 percent in Rocky Mount, Henderson, Lumberton and Roanoke Rapifls. So the answer to "How are we doing?" is "Better, but... " Can we change the answer to "Much better"? You decide! Dr.Mike Walden isa William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension econ­ omist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on per­ sonal finance, economic out­ look and public policy. �J I;ITEKSON POST PAGE 5 TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 Expansion From Page 1 assist GE Aviation in the quest for manufacturing excellence, Ashe County is committed to partner­ ing our plant, our school system, our community college and the state to ensure their success in our county." Roark said the county is thankful to have GE Aviation as a member of its "manufacturing fam­ ily." Also, Roark noted the average salary expected by the new jobs, which will be $47,942, compared to the median household income for the county, which is approximately $36,500. The final speaker was Randall Hobbs, the general manager of rotating parts and compressor airfoils for GE Aviation. Hobbs is responsible for eight differ­ ent GE Aviation facilities and over 4,000 employees globally. "We came (to West Jefferson) with a need and a desire to grow our capabilities and grow our employee base in North Carolina," he said. Hobbs said that the high­ est number of committed jobs in GE Aviation's North Carolina expansion was in West Jefferson. "That truly is a testa­ ment to you guys and gals," Hobbs said. "It was nice to see all of those com­ munities come together for the greater good of North Carolina. I wanted to say thanks to (the workers) for that." In addition, Hobbs said the commitment to West Jefferson by GE Aviation is one that is "generational." "We're doing LEAP, we're going to be doing LEAP with your kids and we're going to be doing LEAP with your grandkids," he said. "That is going to hap­ pen here, that's a genera­ tional commitment. We lift people up, that's more than taking them up in the sky." Following the ceremony, community leaders and others were then given a tour of the GE Aviation facility. Following the tour, Foxx expressed her plea­ sure in the expansion tak­ ing place in Ashe County. "I think GE has made a wonderful decision to do this and they have a fantas­ tic workforce here," Foxx said. "They are going to pour their heart and soul into this work, as they have in the past." Foxx said, as a former community college presi­ dent, she understood the importance of keeping the workforce updated on train­ Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post ing and skills in order to Facilities leader Ronnie Miller, Rotating Parts and Compressor Airfoils General manager Randall Hobbs, keep jobs in the country. Plant Manager Tim Tucker, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx and Ashe County Board of Commissioner Chair Gary Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Budget Award From Page 1 August 2013, Yearick brought up the idea while discuss­ ing the economic devel­ opment budget and talking about where the money for that fund comes from. "What's been happen­ ing in the past, and I didn't want to break tradition, is there has been a transfer to ,the (economic development budget's) capital reserve fund every year of onehalf cent of the property tax," he said. "That just goes into a fund that keeps accumulating." Yearick's proposal would be to not pro­ vide that money to the economic develop­ ment fund as long as the county is having to fund Ashe Memorial. In addition, Yearick said it would be "devastating" to the county economy if the hospital closed. '•What I would really like to do is to actually not fund that transfer while we are funding the hospital, and that we consider (that money) a part of what we are doing," he said. Commissioner Gary Roark asked how much money was in the eco­ nomic development's capital reserve fund. The answer of funding was unknown at the time, but Ashe County Finance Officer Sandra Long said the county had used the fund in previous years for help­ ing match funds for the expansion of Ashe County Airport. Yearick then asked if there was a con­ sensus by the Board of Commissioners for using the money planned for that fund for the hospital instead. "It's kind of strange to me to put money into an economic development fund, but fund the hos­ pital out of oyr current budget when the prime reason to do it is eco­ nomic development," he said. The money will remain in the county's general fund as a cush­ ion to help lower the amount of money the county would be taking from its fund balance. Yearick then mentioned the importance of keep­ ing a hospital, giving an example of Alexander County losing its hos­ pital and one not yet returning to the area. "I don't think the hos­ pital will be going away, but I feel that if the hospital went away, it wouldn't be back any­ time soon," Yearick said. All of the commission­ ers said they were fine with the money being If you can read this, your potential customers can too. To advertise; call us at 846-7164. Roark break ground on the new GE Aviation facility expansion on Thursday, June 5. From Page 1 "The biggest question bottled in downtown Carl Colvard and H.R. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) from the economic we got coming is wheth­ 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Vannoy. West Jefferson. development fund. er or not the quarterWest Jefferson Dr. Commissioner Larry cent sales tax passes," Pepper glass bottle Rhodes said the county he said. 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Lowder was the team's ace this season going 5-0 on the mound with a 1.19 ERA, 97 strikeouts and 30 walks. The sophomore also hit .288 at the plate and drove in eight runs. Richie was second on the team with a batting average of .329 and tied for the team lead with nine RBI's. Ashe also had two players receive honorable mention rec­ ognition with Hunter Barnes and Joe Richardson earning that recognition. Richardson led Ashe this sea­ son with a .338 batting average and was second on the team Hunter Barnes with 13 runs scored. Barnes hit .263 and scored 12 runs while knocking in nine more. Wilkes Central swept the top two season-ending awards. Austin Staley, who signed to pitch at N.C. State next season, was named MVAC Player of the Year while his head coach Terry Johnson was named MVAC Coach of the Year. File photos|Jefferson Post Joseph Lowder MVAC All-Conference: Will Altemueller (Elkin) Josh Bare (North Wilkes) John Bauguess (West Wilkes) Daniel Brinegar (Elkin) Ben Church (Wilkes Central) Logan Church (West Wilkes) Johnathan Cook (Wilkes Central) Sawyer Davis (Starmount) Austin Easter (Alleghany) Joe Richardson Eubanks Brandon (Alleghany) D. Hague (Wilkes Central) Jake Hampton (Alleghany) LJ Hendren (North Wilkes) Joseph Lowder (Ashe) Levi Ray (East Wilkes) Bradley Richie (Ashe) Drew Shinkle (Elkin) Luke Shore (Starmount) Austin Staley (Wilkes Central) Jeremiah Triplett (West Wilkes) Honorable Mention: Hunter Barnes (Ashe) Nick Bumgarner (North Wilkes) Ben Combs (Starmount) Zach Crabb (East Wilkes) Tanner Edwards (Elkin) Seth Haynes (Elkin) Matt Hendrix (Alleghany) Josh Mclntyre (Wilkes Central) Matt McMillian (Alleghany) Austin Owens (North Wilkes) Zach Staley (West Wilkes) Cole Susi (Wilkes Central) Joe Richardson (Ashe) Zach West (East Wilkes) Cody Whitaker (Starmount) Jacob Wood (West Wilkes) Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Wee Wolves basketball camp starts Wednesday Campers Name: Grade Next School Year: Boy / Submitted photo |Jefferson Post "The Cub" is a seven-mile mountain road race that begins at the Valle Crucis School this Saturday morning. Girl High Country Triple Crown begins this Saturday Parent / Guardian Name: Emergency Contact: By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Emergency Contact Phone Number: Insurance Company: Saturday ______ Insurance Policy / Group H: Allergies: Noted Injuries: Special Needs: T Shirt Size (Youth): 1 hereby consent to the participation of my child in Wee Wolves Basketball Camp. I understand that if he/she falls to obey any camp rules the directors have the authority to dismiss them from the camp and no refund will be given. I understand that basic first aid will be given and in the event ©f ® medical emergency. I authori2« camp directors to contact emergency personnel if 1 can not be reached. Campers Name: Date: Guardian Signature: Date: Registration form By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The annual Wee Wolves Basketball Camp at Westwood Elementary is set to begin this Wednesday. Campers will attend the first day of camp on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and stay until 5:30 p.m. On Thursday and Friday, the camp moves to 8:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. Those eligible to attend the Wee Wolves Camp are girls and boys in first through third grade. • The cost for, the camp is $30 per camper or $25 for those that played in the Wee Wolves league. Youngsters that are attending a camp at Ashe County High School will pay $20. Players will learn and practice morning rrtarks the start of the the basic fundamentals of basket­ ball under coaches Kevin Miller and Dustin Farmer. Boys and girls can register on the first day of camp. If you have questions or would like more information about the Wee Wolves, call Coach Farmer or Coach Miller at (336) 877-2921. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 annual High Country Triple Crown, a series of three running events in Watauga County over the next five months. The first leg of the tri­ ple crown has been given the name "The Cub." The race starts and finishes at Valle Crucis School. All runners start at 8 a.m. This race is sponsored by Mast General Store. The seven-mile run sends competitors through the picturesque mountain community of Valle Crucis. The race will send runners by the Mast General Store, Baird Barn and across the Watauga River. The Cub will challenge runners with steep climbs, hills and big downhill run across a low water bridge. There are still spots available to run in the event. Runners can reg­ ister online at http://tri- plecrown.appstate.edu/ cub until June 11. The registration fee for the run is $40. Runners can also elect to go ahead and register for all three of the races in the High Country Triple Crown. Runners can register on the day of the event. Special prizes will be given away, as well as awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age category. Runners can pick up race packets on Friday, June 13 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., or can arrive early on Saturday morn­ ing and pick them up from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. The next event in the triple crown will be the High Country Half Marathon on August 30 before the final event, dubbed "The Knob" where runners start at the Watauga County Public Library and make the bru­ tal climb up the road to Howard's Knob Park. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Lees-McRae is hosting weekend basketball eamp Lees-McRae men's basket­ ball coach Steve Hardin is pleased to announce the date of the men's basketball 2014 Elite Camp. The camp will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is for rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. The camp cost is $50. The camp will be open to family members and college coaches while a campus tour will be provided prior to the start of the camp. Participants will enjoy great competition from the best players on the East Coast and will receive free LMC college applications. For more information, visit the Lees-McRae basketball website at http://lmcbobcats. com/sports/mbkb/2013-14/ releases/Elite_Camp_Release. App State wins SoCoa Commissioner's Cup Appalachian State Sports Information For the 34th and final time, Appalachian State University athletics has won the Southern Conference's Commissioner's Cup, which is awarded annually to the league's top all-around men's sports program. The Commissioner's Cup is Appalachian State's ninth-straight, 22nd in 23 years, 29th in 33 years and 34th in 42 total years in the SoCon. No other school has claimed the Commissioner's Cup more than five times since it was first awarded in 1970. Despite not winning any SoCon championships in 2013-14, Appalachian State placed fifth or higher in seven of 10 men's sports to earn the Commissioner's Cup with 70 total points, four better than second-place Chattanooga and five more than third-place Furman. The Mountaineers clinched the title in the final regular-season event of the year, when senior Tyler Zupcic's tworun double in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted App State baseball to a 6-5 win over Furman on May 17. Had the Mountaineers lost that game, the shift in the SoCon baseball standings would have pulled Furman even with Appalachian atop final Commissioner's Cup tally at 67.5 points apiece. "We're proud to win the Commissioner's Cup for the 34th time," Appalachian State director of athletics Charlie Cobb said. "It is a feat that has been the result of many factors over the past four decades, not the least of which has been the ability to fund all 10 sports that the SoCon offers on the men's side. Therefore, I'd like to thank Appalachian State students, alumni and fans, both past and present — espe­ cially those that support the Yosef Club — for all that they have done to make us successful in this regard." The 34th Commissioner's Cup title brings Appalachian State's 42-year run in the SoCon to a triumphant close. Appalachian officially joins the Sun Belt Conference on July 1, 2014. "Winning the Commissioner's Cup is a special achievement and one that shouldn't be discounted," Cobb said. "As great as winning it is, though, it was a disappointing year overall from a competitive standpoint. We had a great meeting with all of our coaches earlier this month and we talked about the need for all of us to improve as we step up to the Sun Belt Conference. I am confident that the commitment needed to improve and succeed is here." On the women's side, App State placed fifth in the race for the Germann Cup (SoCon's top all-around wom­ en's sports program) with 60 points. Furman won the 2013-14 Germann Cup with 78.5 points. Appalachian State's 10 Germann Cups in 28 years since the award's inception in 1987 are the second-most in SoCon history, behind only Furman's 13. Appalachian remains the only school to win the Commissioner's and Germann Cups in the same academic year, a feat that it achieved nine times, including as recently as last year (201213). �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 TUESDAY, JUNE 10,2014 Ask the candidates: Most important issue in county Richard Blackburn answers. At least the effort would place the issue as a dominant prior­ ity. The economy, like a diamond, has many facets and in order for it to sparkle attention must be given to each of them. Hie components include; sustaining present industry, searching for new industry, promot­ ing tourism, encouraging business­ es, diversifying farming, encourag­ ing entrepreneurism, and maintain­ ing quality education to train our woikforce for today's jobs. A positive climate for economic growth involves bringing together local government and appropriate infrastructure with well-defined goals. Short and long range plan­ ning must occur with commission­ ers becoming more proactive. Multiple efforts must be under­ taken. These should include wide collaboration, networking with the people who have contacts with com­ merce agencies, incentives, fewer regulations, minimum taxation, no infringement on private rights of businesses, attending to maintain­ ing appropriate infrastructure, and addressing quality of life issues. Ashe County should do every­ thing possible to broaden the tax base so that taxes may be held to a minimum. Our county could be branded not only as a tourist destination, but also promoted as a location for second homes and for retirement living." "A priority issue is economic development. A robust economy that provides jobs will eliminate many of the other problems that the county has to deal with. Specifically, the main effort that I would make initially would be to call for an Ashe County "economic summit." It would involve the Ashe County Commissioners, the County Manager, the Economic Developer (a position I consider to be abso­ lutely essential), the Economic Development Commission, and rep­ resentatives from the three county municipalities. Hie EDC (Economic Development Commission) is made up of representatives from indus­ try, businesses, education, and health agencies. The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, regional and state commerce agencies would be consulted. No one individual has the answer to moving forward with econom­ ic development, but these many, brainstorming together, might find William Sands "At this time the most important issue is complet­ ing our 2014/2015 county bud­ get. Operating expenses con­ tinue to increase. Also, it is important that we financially assist Ashe Memorial Hospital - hopefully for only a short period. My intention is to con­ tinue to provide services to our citizens and to minimize expenditures." Brien 'Bruno' Richardson After, multiple attempts to contact Richardson, no response was given. According to a release published by Richardson, he offers his beliefs on the priority issues which are: Encouraging industrial growth in Ashe County, Establishing career opportunities and incentives for the dish county, incorporating fundamentally sound decisions, supporting and acknowledging the services given by Ashe County teachers and law enforcement and maintaining pro­ grams which will enable the elderly to live independently in their homes. With the primaries for Ashe County Commissioner behind us, the focus now goes to the remaining six candidates in the race. Because of this, the "Jefferson Post" will be asking the commission­ ers to respond to several questions between now and the election in November. Here is the first question given to the candidates to answer: "County commissioners have say in many different issues within the county. At one moment you may be having to vote on a gun ordinance and the next you're debating on if the schools or hospital needs additional money. You may be negotiating a new ambulance con­ tract or you could be going over the county's annual proposed budget. What for you is the single most important issue facing the county and its commissioners? Why is it the biggest issue? If elected, what will you propose to on the issue? Please be specific." Cabot Hamilton "The most important issue facing the new Board of Commissioners is the development of a well thought out plan for the creation of jobs. First, Ashe County needs to hire a top-notch Director of Economic Development. Hie newly-elected board in December should be the board that hires this director after collaboratively deciding what skills criteria they want in a long-term director. The director will need the following support for profes­ sional development; encourage­ ment to interact with the School of Government; regular participation in NCEDA conferences; a personal­ ity to easily interact with various audiences; an understanding of rural issues; knowledge of entrepreneurship; understanding of industry and manufacturing and the exporting of product; strong financial back­ ground for developing capital/loan programs; knowledge of tourism. Secondly, the new board must develop a unified effort to establish a sustainable economic growth plan and a business friendly environment including • Government, business/industry and education partners in regular communication with each other. • County and towns are working together for common goals. • Collaboration with regional enti­ ties and recognition of the impor­ tance of agriculture and its impor­ tance in the economy. • Partnerships with Krl2, com­ munity college and the university as significant economic development tools. • Emphasis on community devel­ opment and economic development. • Access to micro-loans, and capi­ tal for business and wealth creation. • Recognition that "public infra­ structure" speaks volumes about a community's leadership. • An initiative supporting innova­ tive people and ideas to create new products or new services. • Support active grants research and writing • Support for leadership develop­ ment." Jeff Rose "I feel the single most impor­ tant issue facing the county is trying to get and keep good sustainable jobs that will pay a fair wage to help the people in the county from having to move away from the area to find a job with these benefits. We could do this by some tax incentives and making this county a good location for job creation and education. One of the most important things for the County Commissioners to do is to work closely with the County Manager and Economic developer to see that they are not only keeping in constant contact with not just the bigger corporations but smaller companies as well. Also see that they are main­ taining open communication with the companies as well as with the Commissioners on a regular basis so we can all work together as one team on this important issue." Dan McMillan After multiple attempts to contact McMillan, he did not respond. 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Mln ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL lil Imrn ol 336-846-ARTS • www.AsheCountyArts.org mm_ �PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JUNE 10,2014 JEFFERSON POST Commissioners vote 3-2 for CLASSIFIEDS part-time animal control worker LEGALS 14 SP 47 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com In a 3-2 vote during the proposed budget meetings held by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved adding one part-time worker to the Ashe County Animal Control. Commissioners Judy Porter Poe, Larry Rhodes apd William Sands voted for the added position with commissioners Gerald Price and Gary Roark voting against. Sands brought up the topic, following a con­ versation he had with Animal Control about euthanasia. "I made sure we had phased out the gas cham­ ber on schedule and (Animal Control) has," he said. "They are totally on injections." Now that the county has switched toward injections, Sands said the Animal Control Office has requested an extra person. "They're really getting pushed in cleaning up and handling the animal injections," Sands said. "They are limited in their time there." Roark asked how many calls Animal Control responds to, and Sands said they have the num­ ber of calls on record. Still, Roark said, he was against adding more peo­ ple to Animal Control. . "Three people should be able to take care of Ashe County," he said. Poe said she would be fine with hiring a parttime person, if it was needed. Price asked if the hours Animal Control is open have been changed from what was previously established by the com­ mission. The Animal Control shelter is open to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The department's hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The shelter is closed to the public on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. County Manager Sam Yearick said the county is working hard to cut down on overtime hours. For example, if an ani­ mal control worker has to work four hours extra in the evening, they would come in later the next day. Following the vote, the county put $20,000 as a line-item fund for a part-time worker at the shelter. "(Animal Control) can have somebody hired there by July 1," Yearick said. "Animal Control can go and have somebody ready by then." In addition, Yearick said the job would be within the shelter and the hired person would not be carrying guns or driv­ ing the county vehicles. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. CHURCH CALENDAR June 10-13 6:30 pjn. Vacation Bible School will be held at New River Baptist Church. Kick-off will be on Saturday, June 7, on the John Halsey Road from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The theme is Lifeway's Agency 3D. Where you will learn to Discover, Decide & Defend based on 1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asked you a rea­ son of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear." Classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Wayne Jones and congregation invite you to attend. 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Bristol Baptist Church. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8,2014. Monday through Thursday, start time will be 6:30 p.m., Friday night start time will be 6 p.m. fol­ lowed by a cook-out. The theme this year is Cross Canyon Trail, there will be classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and congregation invite you to attend. June 11 -15 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Laurel Christian Union Church in Creston. Supper will be served at 6 p.m., there will be classes for everyone. For more information, call 336-3853054. June 12 7 pan. The Committee on New Churches will be meeting at the Ashe Baptist Office Conference Room. Members are The Revs.; Ken Furches, Garrett Mahaffey, Kevin Jones, and Tom Vestal, Mr. Fred Walters, and Mr. John Burke. June 13 -14 > Vacation Bible School will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. The theme is Cross Canyon Trail - RidingStrong with Jesus. The kick-off will be at 6p.m. on June 13. Classes will held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 14. Children will enjoy music, silent auction and a meal. learning about Jesus and experi­ Virginia was a well loved lady, who ence a hayride, a bonfire, along with loved to make people laugh and a miniature train ride. Classes for loved to sing gospel music and children of all ages including teens. most she loved her Lord and Savior. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and Please come out and be with us to congregation invite you to attend. help this special angel that went o be June 14 with her Father in heaven. 7 a.m. Yard Sale sponsored by 7 p.m. Benefit Sing for Jeff Christian United Baptist Church Dancy will be held at Apple Grove will be held at the Greenfield Baptist Church. For more informa­ Campground entrance. They will tion, call Pam Taylor 336-384-4212, have a variety of items along with donations will be accepted. fresh Krispy Kreme donuts. All pro­ June 15 - 20 ceeds will go to the North Beaver Vacation Bible School will Baptist Church building fund. be held at Landmark Baptist Everyone is invited to drop by and Church. VBS kick-off will be held at get some treasures and donuts. 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15, with regis­ 1 - 5 pan. Benefit and Silent tration to follow. VBS will run 6:45 Auction will be held for Virginia p.m. Monday. Van transportation Aleesa Cummings, who passed on is available by calling at 384-2548. March 23,2014. The benefit will be The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy held at Whitetop Fire Department. and congregation invite everyone All proceeds will go to finish pay­ to attend. Landmark is locate in the ing off the funeral expenses. Gospel Silas Creek Community. COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 10 -14 Friends of the Library. Fathers Day is June 15,2014. Pick up a great gift for Dad in your Ashe County Library's Friends Corner. The Friends of the Library has received a donation of unique wood­ working magazines on sale for 10 cents each. Complete your author collections with new arrivals of gently-read Cook, Evanovich, Robb, Roberts, Grisham and Jakes priced from $1 to $6. Romance is in the air with various books on the cart priced to move at 5 for a $1. A variety of basket themes are offered to match lots of interests: muscle qirs, Westerns, golfing, trout fish­ ing, and hiking. If you are entertaining friends choose a basket on Williamsburg or the Vandeibilt Estate in Asheville. It's always more fun if you have some knowledge when you arrive. Visit your library and our Friends Corner for great gifts for that special dad. June 10 - 24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activi­ ties. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as con­ trollable, set goals for increas­ ing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center; located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion or to register, call 3362464347., June 10 - July 7 5:30 7:30 p.m. Professional BakingClasses will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use professional equip­ ment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23, 2014. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The reg­ istration fee is $30. For more information, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 33&620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. June 10 7 p.m. Common Core - Who Really Owns Your Child. A presentation by Mr. Alan Scholl, a well-known authority on Education issues and Executive Director of Freedom Projection Education and Media will speak at Faith Fellowship Church. The church is located at 676 South Main Street, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by Ashe Project for Christian Education. For more informa­ tion, call 846-3948. June 12 6:30 p.m. 48th Annual Board Meeting of the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission. Inc. (BROC) will be held at the Fairplains Center on N.C. 18 North in North Wilkesboro. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., and meet­ ing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Items of business includes Annual Accomplishments of Programs, Election of Officers, the "Miss CAG" and 'little Miss Princess" Pageant, rec­ ognition of the BROC Board of Directors and Volunteers who make a difference every day for the programs under the umbrella of BROC. For more information, call Ashe Office at 3844543. 6:30 p.m. Ashe County Homebuildera Association General Membership Meeting will be held at Coaches Sports Bar on the patio (weather permitting/ inside if raining). Guest speaker and meal included for all members. Topic for this month: Websites and the importance of keeping them current. Use you membership, get involved. Bringa guest as a potential member and receive a door prize. May member of the month is Vickie Eller, Lowe's Home Improvement. June 13 5 - 8 pan. West Jefferson Gallery Crawl. Every sec­ Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Patrick W. DeClerico and Penelope DeClerico to Amy E. Johnson. Trustee(s), which was dated September 20, 2005 and recorded on Septem­ ber 20. 2005 in Book 00335 at Page 0516, Ashe County Re­ gistry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on June 18, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lot No. 52 as shown on a plat entitled " Third Revision of Village on the New III", as shown on a plat of said subdi­ vision recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 136, Ashe County Re­ gistry, said plat reference be­ ing hereby made for a more specific metes and bounds de­ scription of said lot. The above described property is subject to the Restrictive Covenants and Restrictions for Village.on the New III as recor­ ded in Book 290, Page 1524, Ashe County Registry. And being the same property described in and conveyed by that certain deed of recorded in the Ashe County Public Re­ gistry in Book 307, at Pages 1394-1395. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior con­ veyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 704 Crain Branch Lane, Jefferson, NC 28640. ond Friday through Oct. 10, Third party purchasers must 2014. Painting, photography, pottery, stained glass, quilts and fiber arts, jewelry, weav­ ing works, furniture, original fine arts sculpture and master crafts. 8:30 p.m. Night Hike. Meet at the New River State Park Wagoner Access for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while on an approxi­ mately 1.5 mile hike that will take place on easy to moderate trails. Come join the fun but don't forget your sturdy shoes and flashlight. pay the excise fax, arid the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (450) per One Hundred Dol­ lars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or Seven Hun­ dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im­ mediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans­ fer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no rep­ resentations of warranty relat­ ing to the title or any physical, environmental, health'or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assess­ ments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or excep­ tions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current own­ ers) of the property is/are Penelope Declerico. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant toG.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. Trustee Services of Carolini LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Servic of Carolina, LLC 5f31.Oleander Drive Suite! Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-00248-FC01 Published 6.3.10/6.10.14 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 TUESDAY, JUNE 10,2014 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 24 52.27 feet, N 43-31 E 129.03 The property to be offered pur­ feet to the BEGINNING, con­ suant to this notice of sale is taining 1.092 acres, inclusive being offered for sale, transfer of the existing right of way of and conveyance "AS IS, Under and by virtue of the NCSR #1575 WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ power of sale contained in a And being the same land de­ ee nor the holder of the note certain Deed of Trust made by scribed in and conveyed by secured by the deed of Jeannie Berry & Mark Berry, that certain deed from Scottie trust/security agreement, or tenants by the entirety to Elisha Taylor and wife, Heath­ both, being foreclosed, nor the PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated er H. Taylor formerly Scottie S. officers, directors, attorneys, the 9th day of February, 2007, Miller and wife, Heather H. employees, agents or author­ and recorded in Book 360, Miller, dated 9 February 2007, ized representative of either Page 2184, in Ashe County and of record in the Ashe the Trustee or the holder of the Registry, North Carolina, de­ County Public Registry in Book note make any representation fault having been made in the 360, at pages 2181-2183. or warranty relating to the title payment of the note thereby This indenture is made subject or any physical, environmental, secured by the said Deed of to the RESERVATION of an health or safety conditions ex­ Trust and the undersigned, easement of right of way as isting in, on, at or relating to Substitute Trustee Services, described in that certain deed, the property being offered for Inc. having been substituted as which appears of record in the sale, and any and all respons­ Trustee in said Deed of Trust Ashe County Public Registry in ibilities or liabilities arising out by an instrument duly recor­ Book 145, at page 1139, to of or in any way relating to any ded in the Office of the Re­ which recorded reference is such condition expressly are gister of Deeds of Ashe hereby made for more com­ disclaimed. Also, this property County, North Carolina and the plete description of said reser­ is being sold subject to all holder of the note evidencing vation. taxes, special assessments, said indebtedness having dir­ This indenture is made SUB­ and prior liens or encum­ ected that the Deed of Trust be JECT to that certain Right of brances of record and any re­ foreclosed, the undersigned Way Agreement in favor of the corded releases. Said prop­ Substitute Trustee will offer for Department of Transportation erty is also being sold subject sale at the courthouse door in which appears of record in the to applicable Federal and State the City of Jefferson, Ashe Ashe County Public Registry in laws. County, North Carolina, or the Book 200, at page 907, to A cash deposit or cashier's customary location designated which recorded reference is check (no personal checks) of for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 hereby made for more com­ five percent (5%) of the pur­ PM on June 17, 2014 and will plete description of said right of chase price, or seven hundred sell to the highest bidder for way. fifty dollars ($750.00), cash the following real estate Located on the above-de­ whichever is greater, will be re­ situated in the County of Ashe, scribed premises is a 1992 quired at the time of the sale. North Carolina, and being Oakwood FREE mobile home, An order for possession of the more particularly described as Vehicle Identification Number property may be issued pursu­ follows: HONL16028CK3125611A-B. It ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of Lying and being in Walnut Hill is the intent of the Grantors the purchaser and against the Township, Ashe County, North that said mobile home shall be arly or parties in possession Carolina, and being more par­ part of the real property de­ y the clerk of superior court of ticularly described as follows: that the scribed herein and the county in which the prop­ BEGINNING on a point in the same be part of the security erty is sold. centerline of NCSR #1575, herein pledged to secure the Any person who occupies the said point being located N 43payment of the indebtedness property pursuant to a rental 31 E 129.03 feet from the evidenced by the aforemen­ agreement entered into or re­ western most corner of Walnut tioned promissory note. newed on or after October 1, Hill Subdivision; thence leav­ Together with improvements 2007, may after receiving the ing road and with line of tract thereon, said property located notice of sale, terminate the to be conveyed to Lee Allen El­ at 526 Shelter Baptist Church rental agreement upon 10 liott N 60-05 W 14.00 feet to an Road, Crumpler, NC 28617. days' written notice to the landiron stake, N 60-05 W 127.28 Parcel ID 18294-246. • lord. Upon termination of a feet to an iron stake on the rental agreement, the tenant is east margin of a 30.00 foot Trustee may, in the Trustee's liable for rent due under the right of way; N 74-32 W 142.92 sole discretion, delay the sale rental agreement prorated to feet to an iron stake; S 52-26 for up to one hour as provided the effective date of the termin­ W 19.06 fept to the centerline in NCGS §45-21.23. ation. of NCSR #1575; thence with Should the property be pur­ If the trustee is unable to con­ centerline of said road S 22-21 chased by a third party, that vey title to this property for any E 29.25 feet S 03-11 W 54.02 party must pay the excise tax, reason, the sole remedy of the feet, S 10-23 W 81.99 feet, S as well as the court costs of purchaser is the return of the" 04-33 E 39.99 feet, S 27-28 E deposit. Reasons of such inab­ Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per 35.11 feet, S 62-02 E 39.76 One Hundred Dollars ility to convey include, but are feet, N 87-06 E 49.24 feet, N ($100.00) required by NCGS not limited to, the filing of a 64-11 E 55.49 feet, N 49-12 E §7A-308(a)(1J. bankruptcy petition prior to the E Miscellaneous NATIONAL Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can »ave up to 93% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. ^ Get An Extra $10 Off & Free Shipping On Your 1st Order! 64-00, dish $TQ99 Promotional I 1 •mo onal ! Packages Starting AT... j Upgrade to v«." the number below and save an additional S10 I plut get free shipping on your first prescription | Canada Drug Center, fnplrtt ; December 51,2014 Offer Is valid for prescription ! orders onlyand can not be usedIn conjunction svlth i any other offers Valid for new customers only. One i time use pet household. Call Generic equivalent of Celebrex'". 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If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bank­ ruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK­ RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK­ RUPTCY PROCEEDING. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STAT­ UTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR­ POSES AND IS NOT INTEN­ DED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SER­ VICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. ' P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.c om Case No: 1130086 (FC.CH) Published: 6.3.14/6.10.14 14 SP 36 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ASHE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that cer­ tain Deed of Trust executed by Joaquin Fonticiella to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated June 23, 2006 and re­ corded on June 27, 2006 in Book 00349 at Page 0887, Ashe County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina. LLC, having been substituted aS'Trifetbe Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de­ fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct­ ing the sale on June 18, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol­ lowing described property situ­ ated in Ashe County, North Carolina, to wit: er(s) of the property is/are Joa­ quin Fonticiella. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursu­ ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pnor to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-04299-FC01 Published: 06.3.14/6.10.14 Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ trator for the Estate of Robert Miller, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 27th day of Au­ gust 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. Being Lot No. 25 of Evening Shadows as shown on the Second Revised Plat of Even­ ing Shadows, a James and Peggy Jordan Development, of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Plat Book No. 5, Page 120, to which re­ corded plat reference is hereby made for a specific description . and location of said lots. And being one of the lots con­ veyed to James and Jean In­ gram by deed recorded April 16,1999 and of record in Deed Book 242 at Page 1769 in the Ashe County Registry. Said document incorporated by ref­ erence as though fully setout herein. ORDER NOW AND IOCK IN 2 YEARS OF SAVINGS DON'T WAIT LEGALS The Favorite Gift 2 (5 02.) Filet Migrtons 2(5 07.) Top Sirloins 4 (d 02.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 02.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 Stuffed Baked Potatoes 800-903-2155 SolutionCenter IS CREDIT CARD DEBT DR/Y/RG YOU BATTY.? 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets 49377MSL Reg, st <>IAQQ 54,001 NowOnly..r**y Unit 1.Your 4 (« nr.)bugws dup fi» per addressand nwtf sh(i with Ih»F«t»«fvn (49)77). 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Copper Mine Grill (Laurel Springs) Inspection performed: May 2 Score: 93.5 A Mountain Aire Seafood and Steaks (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: May 2 Score: 90 A Boondocks (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: May 16 Score: 93 A The Hotel Thvern (West Jefferson) Inspection performed: May 16 Score: 92 A Mountain Living Adult Care Home - Food (Jefferson) Inspection performed: May 19 Score: 90 A The race is on @ www.J afif 5rson posi Show off your Racing V knowledge & Sprint 1 to the Cup for I great prizes! crsfm Better Homes Furniture Co Lai-Boy Reclinefs In the Area 527 E. Main | North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfumiture.com .' THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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High, 777 SPORTS t *J •JfwWflflfc ( Page 6 Vol. 89, Issue 47 At y| c Soccer team wins title.... "~-]II It * Friday, June 13,2014 7 81.00 Survey indicates most teachers i y in ACS 93 percent of educators approved of work environment in recent survey By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Educators in search of a positive work environment might want to consider relo­ cating to Ashe County. According to the results of the most recent survey of working conditions in N.C. public schools, 93 percent of teachers in Ashe County Schools agreed their school is a good place to work and learn. That's higher than the state average of 85.1 per­ cent. The average for ACS is up slightly from two years ago, when 91.8 percent of teach­ ers signalled approval with working conditions. Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the results of the 2014 N.C. Teacher Working Conditions Survey and with few excep­ A S H E C O U N T Y tions, ACS scored higher .[ &cAoo(& than the state average in induction services and stu­ every category. The survey is designed dent learning — every day. "The N.C. Teacher to gather a variety of infor­ mation from teachers, coun­ Working Conditions Survey selors, principals and other results offer clear connec­ administrators who deal tions among student achieve­ with teaching and learn­ ment and teacher retention ing conditions — including and can be used as a roadadequacy of facilities and map for school improve­ resources, time, Empower­ ment," State Superintendent ment, school leadership, June Atkinson stated in a community support, student press release. "Feedback conduct, professional devel­ from this year's survey will opment, mentoring and continue to guide efforts to strengthen teaching and learning conditions across the state." All 260 educators in ACS participated in this year's survey. The positive responses of ACS educators were also better than those in neigh­ boring districts. Only 83.5 percent of teachers in Alleghany County Schools, 87.9 per­ cent of teachers in Wilkes County Schools and 87.9 percent in Watauga County Schools agreed their school is a good place to work and learn. The following is a school by school list of overall sur­ vey results: • Ashe County High School - 92.9 percent of teachers agreed their school was a good place to work and learn compared to 84.9 percent for other high schools across the state. • Ashe County Middle School -86.4 percent agreed, compared with 83.7 percent who work in middle schools across the state. • Blue Ridge Elementary - 95.8 percent agreed, com­ pared with 85.9 percent who work in elementary schools across the state. • Mountain View Elementary - 91.5 percent agreed, compared with 85.9 percent who work in elemen­ tary schools across the state. • Westwood Elementary - 98 percent agreed, com­ pared with 85.9 percent who work in elementary schools across the state. The numbers for Westwood were particularly impressive as only 87.8 per­ cent of educators believed they worked in a good envi­ ronment in the 2012 sur­ vey - an improvement of 10 percentage points in a two year span. For a more detailed break­ down of the results of the 2012 and 2014 surveys, go to www.ncteachingconditions.org. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Program aimed at improving health care in Ashe County The partnership between ASU and local clinics recently received an award By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com A partnership between Appalachian State University and rural pri­ mary care practices in Ashe County and across the High Country, is aimed at improving health care in under served areas of Northwestern N.C. and across the state. The ASU/AccessCare Program, which pairs col­ Photo courtesy of John Greer | Jefferson Post An aerial view of Ashe County airport shows the runway nearing completion. The airport's sole runway will be 5,002 feet in length and 75 feet in width when finished. Runway expansion nearing completion Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com North Carolina's highest eleva­ tion public use airport is nearing completion of its runway expan­ sion, according to airport manager Eric Payne. "We are shooting to have con­ struction of the runway done by Aug. 21," Payne said. "The runway will be expanded 706 feet." Right now, the airport runway is measured at approximately 4,300 feet and 75 feet wide. Following the construction's completion, the runway is going to be 5,002 feet with no expansion to the width. The expansion was made to help allow more planes to land at the airport, because numerous insur­ ance companies require a plane to land on a runway that is at least 5,000 feet. "To add the additional width would be very expensive," Payne said. "You would have to increase what you have to compensate for the other 25 feet, which would be 12-and-a-half feet on each side." Funds for the runway expansion were made possible by a $2.5 mil- lion matching grant. Payne said for every $1 spent on the project by Ashe County, the N.C. Department of Transportation's Aviation divi­ sion provides $9. The construction is being done by Eaglewood Inc., based in Denver, North Carolina. The airport was completed in 1977 and has been open ever since. The first talks over airport expan­ sion started in 1998, with the level­ ing project to expand the runway starting in summer of 2012. See RUNWAY I 10 Submissions continue for Cutest Kids Contest Deadline is this Sunday at midnight; voting runs from June 15-28 Staff report The Jefferson Post staff is still on the hunt for some adorable young faces, and we're hoping the reading public — both in print and online — will once again help us find those cuties as the Post teams with Vannoy Construction, title sponsor of the con­ test, and Walmart, sponsor of the 12-24 month toddlers category, to continue its annual online contest designed to promote your children. "We are thrilled to be offering this contest once again," said Jefferson Post General Manager Cliff Clark. "It is one of our most popular online contests and a real winner with read­ ers, too. Everyone loves children, See KIDS | 10 Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Farrah Beth was waiting to take a ride on a Kraygen David is just one of the cute kids in warm, sunny day, according to mom Patty this year's Cutest Kids Contest It's easy to Gambill. Farrah Beth and Kraygen are only include your cute kid in the contest. Just visit two of the many cute kids that are vying www.jeffersonpost.com and click on the Cutest for the top prize in the Post's Cutest Kids Kid button on the right side of the main page. online contest. * y lege interns with rural clinics, recently won the national Innovations in Rural Health Award from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, one of the state's largest philan­ thropies. The award was estab­ lished in 2013 to recog­ nize innovative rural health work from around the country. Local clinics Ashe Pediatrics, Ashe Medical Associates, High Country Family Medicine, Mount Jefferson Family Medicine and Dr. Clay participated in the program. "The partnership between Appalachian State University and AccessCare of the Blue Ridge to assist rural clin­ ics with a new model for providing services exem­ plifies the type of solu­ tions the Trust is look­ ing for to improve the health of rural North Carolinians," Allen Smart, vice president of programs at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, said. "All through North Carolina, commu­ nities and rural practices are facing similar urgent challenges, and we can learn from the winning program moving for­ ward." By partnering with ASU's undergraduate Health Care Management program and rural pri­ mary Community Care of N.C., AccessCare of the Blue Ridge discovered a solution for helping practices achieve PatientCentered Medical Homes See HEALTH I 10 Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Members of the Lansing Board of Aldermen discuss the town of Lansing's 2014-15 FY budget on Monday, June 9. Pictured are: alder­ men Brenda Reeves, Mauvene Shepherd, Dylan Lightfoot and Jack Brown. Financial officer Beth Johnson and Town Clerk Marcy Little. Mayor George Rembert was also in attendance. Lansing Aldermen approve 2014-15 budget Property tax rates w ill remain the same Taxes will remain at 35 cents per $100 for Lansing residents follow­ ing the approval of the town's budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. It was approved unani­ mously at the regular scheduled meeting of the Lansing Board of Aldermen on Monday, June 9. According to the bud­ get, Lansing's total general fund revenue is estimated to be $94,775. Of that money, $25,000 will be provided by Ashe County to help with the recreational project, $24,500 will be generated by "ad valorem" tkxes and $35,000 will come from Y l sales and use tax. Other revenues will come from franchise and auto taxes, privi­ lege licenses and rental income. Town Finance Officer Beth Johnson said the town also added $14,000 to its budget that was provided to the town in the 2013-14 FY budget by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners to help provide administra­ tive costs related to the Lansing Creeper Trail expansion. Lansing's utilities fund for the 2014-15 FY is esti­ mated to be $39,282, with See BUDGET 1 10 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 COUNTV CRIME REPORT Staff report May 19 Gregory Bryan Ellis, 36, of Jefferson was charged with two counts of proba­ tion violation. Bond was set at $1,500. Ellis was released later that day. Kendra Gail Hicks, 29, of Todd was charged with misdemeanor larceny and obtaining property by false pretense. Bond was set at $4,000. Hicks was released the next day. Robert Jerome Cobb, 29, of Creston was charged with misdemeanor larceny and obtaining property by false pretense. Bond was set at $11,500. Cobb was released the next day. Travis Nathaniel Pierce, 31, of Grassy Creek was charged with violating a domestic violence pro­ tection order. Bond was set at $7,500. Pierce was released the next day. May 21 Jamie Matthew Eldreth, 33, of Lansing was charged with assault on a female, inju­ ry to personal property and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $7,500. Eldreth has not been released. May 22 JIMSmore Controlled Substance and misdemeanor larceny. Bond was set at .$600. Brown was released the next day. ' May 24 Billy David Joyce Jr., 21, of Crumpler was charged with driving while impaired. Bond information is unavail­ able. Joyce was released later that day. May 25 Terry Lann Kilby, 61, of Lansing was charged with simple assault, injury to personal property and communicating threats. Bond was set at $2,500. Kilby was released later that day. The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held June 5, with the Honorable Michael Duncan presid­ ing. These decisions were handed down by the court: Derrek Barker: (M) inhale toxic vapors (P) no contest (J) 90-96. 6 months assessment treat. 24 hours CWS. not vio­ late any other laws. (M) misdemeanor larceny (J) PJC. Shelia Boone: (M) pos­ session of drug parapher­ nalia, (M) possession of marijuana — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours CWS. $50 plus CC. Grassy Creek student graduates from McCallie Schoo To submit story suggestions, call The Post at 846-7164. Loot What's New.' James Ray Stanley, 34, of Lansing was charged with simple assault. Bond was set at $4,000. Stanley was released the next day. May 23 Brittany Michelle Roten, 24, of West Jefferson was charged with two counts of misde­ meanor larceny,possession of sto­ len goods and two counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $10,000. Roten was released later that day. Sarah Louise Brown, 48, of West Jefferson was charged with simple pos­ session of a Schedule IV Ashe District Court decisions Jordan Ashe, of Grassy Creek, was a member of the 2014 graduating class of McCallie School during its May 18 Commencement cere­ monies on the McCallie campus. ff m fjgm' "%l life DEPARTMENT® jsNytn-C dAgaE* Tfc* Ashe, a boarding student, is the son of Ruth and Jerry Ashe. McCallie, a college prepara­ tory boarding and day school Robert William Brown: for boys in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is considered one (F) possession of methof the nation's top independent amphetamine (P) guilty (J) 90-96, 12 months schools. supervised probation, 36 hours CWS, not violate additional laws. Beulah Collins: (M) misdemeanor larceny (J) guilty. 10 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation. $25 plus CC. Wende L Eller: (T) driving while impaired (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sen­ RTH CAROLINA f-i tence, 18 months unsu­ pervised probation $200 plus CC. Surrender driv­ ers licence, 48 hours CWS. *13,000 OFF WITH THIS AD Mas Arrived/ NOW IN STORE Mark Lewandowski: (T) driving while impaired (J) guilty. N.C. DOC 1 year suspended sentence. 18 months supervised probation, $500 plus CC, surrender Drivers Licence. 7 days ACJ active. Christopher J. Medley: 14 S. JEFFERSON AVE. DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON •®rr •BBS 336-8'46^488' 300 NEW MARKET BLVD. BOONE, NO 1 -828-264-6! 11 OR 1 -866-230-0169 WWW. BOONEFORI) LM .COM (M) possession of drug paraphernalia (J) guilty. 30 days suspended sen­ tence, 12 months unsu­ pervised probation. $25 plus CC. Brent C. Miller: (F) possession of methamphetamine (P) guilty (J) guilty. 6-17 months N.C. DOC suspended sen­ tence. Juan B. Ortega: (T) driving while impaired (P) guilty (J) guilty. 60 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, 24 hours CWS, $100 plus CC. Sean Stamper: (T) driving while license revoked — 2 counts. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 120 days suspended sentence, 12 months supervised pro­ bation, $100 plus CC. Kathy P. Toler: (M) misdemeanor larceny, (M) second degree tres­ pass — eons. (P) no con­ test (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 12 months supervised proba­ tion, not be on Walmart property. $50 plus CC. Charles Williams: (M) intoxicated and disrup­ tive (J) guilty. 15 days suspended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, $75 plus CC. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: con­ finement in response to violation; CWS: commu­ nity work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated Mountain Town D E N T A L DENTISTRY] •••! \ (lay RIenktns I?.D,S7I'.\itv ; rJBirjlfe SiiT YEARS 1939-2014 Friday, June 20d\ 2014 Festivities hegin at 11:30am Fun * Refreshments * Door Prizes Antique Cars on Display Stop by any LifeStore Location: 205 South Jeffersoti Avenue, West Jefferson 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson 840 East Main Street, Jefferson 495J NC Highway 88 West, Warrensville Less Expensive | Less Discomfort | Less Surgery Less Restoration Wait Time | Less Visits www.mountaintowndental.com (336) 246-8888 West Jefferson call or email us today for a free consultation �JEFFERSON POST OBITUARIES MR. GEORGE THOMAS BROWN Mr. George Thomas Brown of West Jefferson died Monday, June 9,2014, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in WinstonSalem. He was 78. Mr. Brown was born Sept. 27, 1935, in Ashe County, to Mack Donald and Madeline Belcher Brown. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother, Donald Brown. Mr. Brown was a mem­ ber of the Masonic Lodge in Belleville, Michigan. He owned and operated Brown Motors of West Jefferson for several years. Mr. Brown is survived by a son, Donald Brown of North Wilkesboro; daugh­ ters, Debbie Brophy of Florida, Georgia Mushatt of Alabama; sisters, Clara Montsinger of WinstonSalem and Betty Wagner of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tom Graybeal. Burial followed in Obids Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday prior to the funeral ser­ vice. Flowers were appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565. Words' of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Brown's arrangements. PAGE 3 FRIDAY, JUNE 13,2014 Wordkeepers event scheduled for June 21 The next Wordkeepers event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Ashe County Arts Council building in West Jefferson. Beginning at 3 p.m., local musicians Henry Doss and Scot Pope will play original works of music at the Arts Center. At 4 p.m., the poetry readings will begin. Wordkeepers is free and open to the public. Described as a "read­ ing salon featuring regional writers," the Wordkeepers series allows local writers a public outlet to read their latest works in five-minute open micro­ phone time slots. Refreshments are pro­ vided for writers and attendees alike. Writers interested in reading from their work should email Chris Arvidson at chris@chrisarvidson.com to secure their first-come, first-served spot on the bill, and to receive guidelines for reading. Wordkeepers was cre­ ated by local writers Chris Arvidson, Julie Townsend and Scot Pope. For more information, contact Arvidson at chris@chrisarvidson.com. Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Wordkeepers, an open microphone event where local writers read their most recent works is scheduled to take place Saturday, June 21 at the Ashe Arts Council building. CHARLES W JONES MD PA ASHE AESTHETICS or - Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post ~ General Surgeon ~ Director of Heartburn Treatment Center at AMH Feasibility study nearing completion; two more steps remain By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The process of locating a YMCA in downtown West Jefferson is slowly but steadily progressing along, "It's moving forward, but it's a slow process," In the event that the Y determines a facility can sustain itself in the county, the next step will be a capital campaign to raise $2.5 million to ren­ ovate Jefferson Station to Y specification, and establish an endowment to continually support the operations o( (he l^lTf. While there are plenty of Ys scattered across Central and Eastern N.C., there aren't a lot in Western N.C., especial­ ly in the High Country. There are two Ys in Wilkes County, one in Avery County and one in Alexander County. There isn't a Y in Watauga and meeting Aldermen June 2. Last week, Price and 5 DAYS A WEEK Mayor Dale Baldwin attended a meeting where they were briefed and given an update on the process by Curt Hazelbaker, CEO of the Northwest N.C. YMCA. PORK • BEEF • LAMB • POULTRY • RABBIT The Northwest N.C. And now featuring Local Duck and Quail YMCA operates facili­ ties in Alexander, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, local Breads, Yadkin and Wilkes coun­ ties. *» (including Duck), The proposed loca­ Jellies/Jams, tion of the local Y would Vinegars, Mustards, be the Jefferson Station property, in downtown "nA West Jefferson. Organic Produce Price said the Y uses a three-step process to Local • Fresh • All Natural determine if one will be successful in any given area, and the first step in the process is nearing completion. The feasibility study, BUTCHER SUOPPE which is the first step in the process, will be submitted to the Y on June 23. Hi. cttumiumHiimmmi;ittm: "That's (the feasibility study) to see if there's enough community sup­ port (for a Y)," Price said. The feasibility study involves interviewing up to 40 people to determine whether or not a Y could offer services other coun­ ty agencies do not, such as swimming lessons, literary programs, edu­ (12-24 months) cation camps and other youth-oriented programs. There's currently only one public community swimming pool in the county and that's at Ashe County Middle School, but it's only open to the public during summer months when school's out of session. SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S PHOTO TO WIN! "The second step in the Submissions opened June 1st process is the gap analy­ sis to see what programs are missing in the area," jeffersonpoSt.coivN Price said. The gap analysis involves looking at the types of programs offered by other organizations in the county and making sure there would be no Save money. Live better. overlap of services should a Y locate here. "The final step would be a market study," Price said. "That's to see if peo­ ple will actually join the Y here in the area." Alleghany counties. In the past decade, five groups in the county have formed and approached the Y about locating a facility in the county, but none have gotten this far in the process. Performing: • General Surgery • • • • Debra E. lones EGD / Colonoscopy Laparoscopic Surgery Skin Lesion Removal Laparoscopic Nissen Certified Laser Technician and Coordinator for Ashe Aesthetics offering: • Laser Hair Removal of Face and Body • Laser Vein Treatment including spider veins • Laser Treatment for Cystic Acne • Laser Treatment for Plantar Warts Complimentary Consultation Offering office-based endoscopy to contracted insurance carriers and noninvasive PillCam Endoscopy. Using statc-of-the art equipment, allowing us to move forward into the 21" Century of medicine. "Our family has been serving your family's surgical needs for over 110 years. 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But, you say, Mitt Romney team of loyal, hardworking has made it supporters. He It's a disturbing choice on its own The best thing you can say about shift of the cost of paying for state clear that he is came very close the House budget released this week government to people who can least It's startling when you consider the not interested to defeating a is that it's not the same as the afford it. longtime opposition to the lottery in running well-financed, dreadful Senate budget The House proposes by most Republicans. Just last year again. He is a well-organized released two weeks ago. to double the advertis­ many Republican House members two-time loser, ing budget of the state wanted to lower the percentage of campaign of The House plan does which makes an incumbent not kick thousands of lottery to sell enough the lottery's budget spent on adver­ him damaged president. tickets to raise enough tising. aged, blind and disabled property. And Governor Pat McCrory railed Many hard people off Medicaid or money to pay for the the far-right against lottery ads in his State of teacher raise. right conser­ fire 7,500 teacher assis­ wing of the Studies are clear that the State speech last year, asking vatives, who tants or slash funding party was low-income people play lawmakers to direct some of what he opposed him in for hospitals and medi­ never happy the lottery dispropor­ called the "bloated and annoying" the 2012 prima­ cal providers. It does with him as a tionately. More adver­ advertising budget to pay for school ries, supported not give a raise of 11 candidate. And tising and more lottery technology. him in the gen­ percent only to teachers by the time All that seems to be forgotten now ticket sales mean more eral election. who agree to give up D.G. Martin he would first money from families in a House budget that still makes They came to their career status pro­ become presiwho can ill-afford to pay. too many cuts to vital state institu­ admire him and tections. dent he would Republican legislative tions and services and funds teacher The Senate budget like him. be 69 years old. Chris Fitzsimon leaders and conservative raises and tax breaks for the wealthy Take for instance Ann does all those things and However, the superthink tanks know that's on the backs of low-income families. Coulter, the hard-right more and House leaders conservatives in the party true because they have Many health care and education deserve something for learned to live with Romney commentator, who recent­ not stooping to the Senate's base been making that case for years as advocates understandably breathed a ly spoke of her hopes for in 2012. If they think he level, though praise doesn't exactly part of their opposition to creating sigh of relief with the release of the has the best chance to beat Romney, "Well, don't tell seem to fit. Not being awful is hardly and then expanding the state lottery. House budget, which at first glance a Democrat, they will work him but I'm planning on worthy of a compliment. Now they are reversing themselves seemed far better than the Senate's giving Mitt Romney a little for him again. And the House budget makes and using the lottery to raise money draconian proposal. And who are the competi­ more time to rest — flying unwise cuts of its own, most nota­ that they would rather not raise But House leaders are playing out, kidnapping him and tors? bly more reductions to the already honestly, with budget cuts or-more their own regressive game with peo­ Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, depriving him of sleep, food strapped university system and the appropriately-with more tax rev­ ple's lives, demanding more from Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, and water until he agrees to scandalously underfunded courts, enue. people least able to afford it because Rand Paul, Rick Perry, run again." and it counts on more than $400 The additional lottery money built they can't find the political courage Having demonstrated million in reversions from state agen­ into the budget for next year is Marco Rubio, and Paul to raise revenue honestly. that he can lead a competi­ cies—that's legislative speak for an roughly the same as the cost of the Ryan. The House budget is better than Of these, only Bush and tive presidential campaign across the board cut to the opera­ next round of tax cuts for corpora­ the Senate budget. There's no ques­ Christie have the solid and win the support of tions of state government. tions and the wealthy that take effect tion about that. But the House plan mainstream images that the hard right wing of this The House plan gives teachers a January 1, 2014. is not about progress or helping could make them attrac­ party, Romney brings to the five percent raise that is not tied to House leaders decided to prey on people. It's about cynical politics, tive to independents and Republicans assets that the giving up job protections, a step in poor families with more aggressive pure and simple, and we deserve Democratic crossover vot­ other possible candidates the right direction, but pays for the lottery advertising rather than put better. ers. can only envy. increase with a cynical move that off yet another tax cut for the rich Fitzsimon is the executive director of NC Policy Watch, The others have strong After brutal scrutiny by smacks of hypocrisy and the further and big corporations. For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. conservative views that may media and opponents, all inspire and mobilize the the possible downsides qf um 111 u Republican base. However, his character ,apd personal, jliluldu dU.v. .' 1 views may be those fearrie life have been publically too far to the right to win examined. Amazingly, even over moderate and indepen­ those of us who disagree 'PITHMAJIC. PeACTtoMARieS. dent. voters in the November with his politics have to con­ 'OBAMACORe' election. cede his personal and family ISA uj\).T\^r As for Bush and Christie, life are admirable, marred T&TeACHOUR the pragmatic credentials only by a story of his dog CHILDReNT© and mainstream views that riding on top of the family BabMeGoMMUHtsr might make them competi­ »PMOfe<LALS car and some negative side tive in a national election, vjhav t lAsceffects on others of his busi­ turn off the Tea Party and ness operations. other Republican conserva­ What about the age fac­ tive voters who dominate tor? Romney, born in 1947, presidential primary elec­ will be 69 when the new tions in many states. president takes office, about To win Republican pri­ maries and the party nomi­ the same age as Ronald nation, Bush and Christie Reagan when he took office. would have to walk the Age might be a factor, but almost impossible tightrope before Democrats make of getting far enough to the too much of it, they should right to win the nomination remember that Hillary without getting so far to the Clinton was also born in right as to make it impos­ 1947. Seventy is the new 50, sible to win in November. Despite all the talk of Foundation, growth, not more. policy have now been This is the same tough which is how old Romney a "war on science" being Locke although I obviously When liberals complain established beyond a challenge that Mitt Romney looks on a bad day. waged by political con­ think their contributions that Republican propos­ reasonable doubt. For faced in 2012. I hope I am wrong. I hope servatives and are valuable. als to transfer tax dol­ liberals, to insist that ; And he very nearly pulled Republicans pass him by. Republican I'm referring lars from funding teach­ North Carolina's recent it off. But if I were a Republican, p o l i t i c i a n s to professors er assistants to raising decisions to reduce Of course, he lost the elec­ I would be right there with — to match of various teacher pay will do more and reform taxes, limit tion. Like every candidate, Ann Coulter, helping with their sup­ disciplines harm than good, they are entitlement spending, he made some bad mistakes. her persuasive tactics until posed wars on and personal ignoring the fact that 69 and redirect education Some people like NBC's he agrees to run again. women, men, views who percent of studies on the dollars to performanceDavid Gregory say Romney D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina the young, publish their subject found the pres­ based teacher compensa­ proved himself a "flawed Bookwatch." which airs at noon on and the old, findings in ence of teacher assistants tion are "mean-spirited," candidate." But losing an Sundays and at 5 p.m. on Thursdays on no doubt peer-reviewed has no measurable effect "extreme," "ideologically election does not necessar­ UNC-TV. Upcoming guest (June 13,15. — North journals. on student learning, motivated," or "immoral" ily make him flawed. and 19), guest is Ruth Moose, author of Carolina When lib­ while the vast majority of is to establish only that Generally, Romney was "Doing It At the Dixie Dew." now features erals claim empirical research finds they are ignorant of or a shrill and that taxes the quality of classroom indifferent to the findings relentless rhe­ don't affect teachers to be a key fac­ of modern social science. A torical war on job creation tor. 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In two- ty to research, study, and economic policies actu­ Periodical postagepaid in West Jefferson, NC 28694 ars at think tanks such thirds of them, higher argue about for decades ally believe their own as the Cato Institute, state spending on public to come. sales pitches. They aren't POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jefferson Post P.O. Box808 the American Enterprise assistance was associ­ But some proposi­ fly-by-night scam artists. West Jefferson.NC 28694-0808 Institute, or the John ated with less economic tions about public They actually consume Twe F00R "Bs. "ReADW- X AMeT?tcA.' Waging a war on social science t A �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 13 , 2014 PAGE 5 Faith is to be steadfast and not unstable Jesus loved to speak in parables because those who loved Him and believed in Him could easily relate to what He was saying, but those who did not believe in Him could not understand. The parable of the unjust judge is one that we need to take seriously today. "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:1-8, KJV) We know from experience that we stand a better chance of getting justice if we persistently annoy those who make "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." (Luke 22:32). Because, "But without faith it is impos­ sible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." (Heb 11:6). Lastly, let us not waver in our faith. "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be per­ fect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." (James 1:3-8). Are we steadfast in our faith, or do we dilly-dally and waver about whether or not God is hearing our prayers? Are we faithful with our faith in Him? Does He find any faith in us? Will we hear, "Well done thou good and faithful servant", or will we hear, "Depart from me, I never knew you?" the decisions, whether the decision mak­ At you and me? Are we doing all that we ers are just or unjust themselves. The can do to lead others to Him before it is point of the parable, though, _____ _____ too late? Are we clothed in is to remind us that God is in the faith that He can and charge and we are to continual­ will answer our prayers? ly pray to Him for justice — not Does He see faith our in rely on earthly powers to make Him when He looks into our things right for us. The Lord hearts? He promised that, "And wants us to know completely the Lord said, If ye had that He is Just and Righteous, faith as a grain of mustard and He does hear our cries for seed, ye might say unto mercy and justice. He will make this sycamine tree, Be thou things right in our lives. He plucked up by the root, and has the power and He is able be thou planted in the sea; to redeem and deliver us from and it should obey you." any and every situation — if (Luke 17:6). We pray and we believe. we believe because we want Jesus is coming back and it Leila Harris to hear those wonderful should set our hearts to soulwords from Christ, "And he searching when we read His said unto him, Arise, go thy question about finding faith when He returns. We know that He sees all that is way: thy faith hath made thee whole." going on in our hearts each day, and no (Luke 17:19). Or, "And he said unto her, one knows when He is coming back, yet Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith we are made in His image and the time is hath made thee whole; go in peace." coming for God to decide when to send (Luke 8:48). We know that just as Jesus prayed for His Son back. What if He is now looking at America Simon Peter, He prayed for us as well, in search of those who truly have faith in that our faith would be made whole and Him? At North Carolina? At our county? He expects us to help others in their faith, CHURCH CALENDAR June 13 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at New River Baptist Church. Kick-off will be on Saturday, June 7, on the John Halsey Road from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The theme is Lifeway's Agency 3D. Where you will learn to Discover, Decide & Defend based on 1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asked you a reason of the hope that is in you with meek­ ness and fear." Classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Wayne Jones and congregation invite you to attend. 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Bristol Baptist Church. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014. Monday through Thursday, start time will be 6:30 p.m., Friday night start time will be 6 p.m. followed by a cook-out. The theme this CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Burnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 year is Cross Canyon Trail, there will be classes for all ages. Pastor Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and congregation invite you to attend. is Cross Canyon Trail - Riding Strong with Jesus. The kickoff will be at 6p.m. on June 13. Classes will held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 14. Children will enjoy learning about Jesus and experience a hayride, a bonfire, along with a miniature train ride. Classes for children of all ages includ­ ing teens. Pastor Rev. Garrett Mahaffey and congregation invite you to attend. June 13 - 15 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held Casual & Contemporary Interim Pastor-Bab Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 8 Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg (lain ft Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English ft 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times by Christian United Baptist Church will be held at the Greenfield Campground entrance. They will have a variety of items along with fresh Krispy Kreme donuts. All proceeds will go to the North Beaver Baptist Church building fund. Everyone is invited to drop by and get some treasures and donuts. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Yard/ Rummage Sale will be held at Faith Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union. The church is located at N.C. 221 at Campbell Glen Lane, Fleetwood. For more informa­ tion, call Harold Houck, 336877-5308. will be held at Whitetop Fire Department. All proceeds will go to finish paying off the funeral expenses. Gospel music, silent auction and a meal. Virginia was a well loved lady, who loved to make people laugh and loved to sing gospel music and most she loved her Lord and Savior. Please come out and be with us to help this special angel that went o be with her Father in heaven. 7 p.m. Benefit Sing for Jeff Dancy will be held at Apple Grove Baptist Church. For more information, call Pam Taylor 336-384-4212, donations will be accepted. June 15 - 20 Vacation Bible School will he held at Landmark Baptist Church. VBS kick- 1 - 5 p . m . B e n e f i t a n d off will be held at 4 p.m. at Laurel Christian Union Silent Auction will be Sunday, June 15, with reg­ Church in Creston. Supper held for Virginia Aleesa istration to follow. VBS will will be served at 6 p.m., there Cummings, who passed on run 6:45 p.m. Monday. Van will be classes for everyone. March 23, 2014. The benefit transportation is available by Beaver Creek Christian Church Sunday School 10:00 a.m. June 14 7 a.m. Yard Sale sponsored June 13 - 14 Vacation Bible School will be held at Pine Swamp Baptist Church. The theme Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Pastor Todd Brewer For more information, call 336-385-3054. West Jefferson Unitei Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School s 11:00 Homing Worship ^ Midway Baptist Church 1670 Mt. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694 336-877-2801 Pastor Steven LeaShomb 495 Highway 194 South (336) 246-2012 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. www.mldwaybaptls1nc.org Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... g and He blessed them" Luke 24:50 g Parish of the Holy Communion Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am A 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshla -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6:30 pm Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey (Episcopalian) 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson. NC Holy Trinity Church (336) 246-4764 Glendale Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Phone - 982-3076 § First Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Roland ft McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - left on McNeil, One Block Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. • Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. ! Wednesday Night BWe Study - 7:00p.m. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School p 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service :: 6:10 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.I.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday » Prayer Meeting calling at 384-2548. The pas­ tor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congregation invite everyone to attend. Landmark is locate in the Silas Creek Community. June 16 6 p.m. Family Budgeting Basics. Mr Larry Branch is holding a basic family budget­ ing class in the Ashe Baptist Conference room. If you would like to attend, or have additional questions, call 8467324. June 16 - 19 8:45 a.m. - noon Vacation Bible School will be held at West Jefferson First Baptist Church. The theme is "Son Treasure Island." Enjoy fun music, games, stories, crafts and snacks each day while learning about God's Love. The last day will conclude with a picnic lunch and an invitation for parents to join. For more information, call the church office at 336-846-5141, register online at fbcwj.org. Smethport Independent Baptist Church 194 and 88 West. Smethport, NC 336-846-7445 Rev. Will Heyward Reverend Phil Arnold Sunday School • 8:45 AM Worship • 10:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:4S a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Services 6:10 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Fofth Promise -if I |U I 'si. | Seventh-Day Adventlst Church of Warrensville 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - tt:15 AM 846-7481 Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor: Kevin Morgan Pastor: Ed Hall s WAWWSVIUUJ.MVlKTBTCHUnCHCOtWICT.OM 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooMO AM Worship Service: 11 AM VI Thou shall have noother gods before me Thou shalt. not kill Thou 5halt not make unto thee ant)gpven imagp Baldmountalnchurch.org Email: BaMmountaln@skybest.com • Church 877-1550 Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Thou shalt not commit adultrij Laurel Springs, NC 28644 a VII Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thi) GOD in vain nL|Vllr£ Ashe County Roofing 30+ Years Experience Many References Allen Miller 336-384-3033 The Jewel Shoppe 1 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson Jefferson, NC 246-9969 336-246-4155 1:20AM - 5:30PM Mon. - Sat.: V To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 691832 �ONLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 13,2014 Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Nathan Ham, Sports Writer (836) 846-7164 nham@civitasniedia.com Jefferson resident finishes first in Critter Crawl 5K By Nathan Ham and for me, was a joyful cel­ ebration of being back run­ ning," said Bednosky. She After some time away said she took part of 2012 from competitive running and all of 2013 to deal with events, Jefferson resident some health issues, but has and Ashe County High returned as strong as ever. School guidance counselor Bednosky's finishing Annette Bednosky decid­ time shattered the women's ed to take on the annual course record by over four Grandfather Mountain minutes. Critter Crawl 5K last "I do feel pretty proud Saturday. to be a 47-year-old woman Bednosky ended up finish­ who had a good day run­ ing the tough uphill climb in ning a 5K. I am grateful for 25:56, good enough for first the gift of returning health place among all women and and I hope to remind other a near 30-second finishing men and women my age time in front of her closest that although we're stacking up the numbers, we by no competition. "The Critter Crawl was means have to be over the fun, tough and well orga­ hill," Bednosky said. Bednosky has three nized. It's a very steep run nham@civitasmedia.com events planned coming up. She will run in "The Bear" and Grandfather Marathon which both take place dur­ ing the Highland Games in July. She also plans to run in the Great Divide 50K on June 22, which isa 31.1-mile trail run near Pembroke, Viiginia. She said she will use that race more for fun rather than for competition. 70 runners took part in the annual Critter Crawl event. The race is used to raise money for projects for the betterment of the ani­ mal habitats at Grandfather Mountain. The money from this year's race will go towards the otter habitat renovations that were com­ pleted this spring. The fastest lime of the vent went to 15-year-old Matthew Cashin from Tallahassee, Florida. Cashin breezed through the course in 23:07, 32 seconds in front of second place Paul Jones from Apex and over two minutes ahead of third place Matt Campbell from Matthews. 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I understand that participation in the camp wS involve instruction in the sport of Men's Basketball and may Include vigorous physical exercise or activity involving a multitude of risks, including but not limited to broken bones, sprains, muscle puis and head injures. In consideration of my child/ward being able to participate in the 2014 Scott Grufco s Next Level Hoops, I hereby agree and promise that I will not hold 2014 Soott Grubb Next Level Hoops nor Scott Grubb. d/b.'a Next Level Hoops, LLC, nor its employees responsible for any loss, damages, or personal Injury received as a result of my chikJhvard's participation or the conduct of camp directors and/or employees, including negligence. I hereby authorize the directors of the 2014 Scott Grubb's Next level Hoops to BOt for my childfwatd according to their best Judgment in an emergency requiring medical attention, including the authorization of mod cat treatment I agree to allow my childfward to be treated by a certified athletic trainer or licensed physician (if necessary) and to assume all costs related to such treatment I authorize my insurance company to pay benefits as required for medcal treatment residing from participation Also, t 'authorize the daclotura of medical rformation to my insurance company for the purpose of dalm. This Camp ia operated by Scott Grubb. d/tka Next Laval Hoops. LLC. and is not operated by. connected with or an official function of Ashe County High School. Parent/Guardian Stgn.Btura_ Checks payable to 2014 Scott Grubb's Next Level Hoops. LLC Matt to'. Next Level Hoops do Scott Grubb PO Box 450 West itoifersonvNG i286S4 Shirt Size (circle one) \ .., .. . ,. v , SM • M • L • XL • 2XL • CASH • CHECK •(circle one) Adult Sizes (circle one) SM • M • L • XL • 2XL • It's not too late to sign your child up for the Ashe County Youth Soccer Fall League or the upcoming Player's Edge Soccer Camp at Blue Ridge Elementary School next week. Parents can register for the soccer league this Friday from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at McDonald's, or do it through the mail. Registration forms can be picked up at each of the three elementary schools or at Tamales in Jefferson. Registration forms and the $20 league fee can be mailed to: Mike Eldreth P.O. 6ox 284 u vw Lansing, NC 28643 As a reminder, there will be a late fee for any child that has not been regis­ tered for the fall league by the end of June. Next week, the annual Player's Edge Soccer Camp will take place from June 16-19 at Blue Ridge from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. each day. Campers from kindergar­ ten through seventh grade are eligible to participate. Camp goals consist of learning and practicing the fundamentals of soccer each day through drills and games. Camp fee for the soc­ cer camp is $35 and forms can be picked up at each elementary school or at Tamales in Jefferson. For more information on the fall soccer league or the soccer camp, call Ashd County Youth Soccer League President Mike Eldreth at (336) 384-4527. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 ACPR adult Next Level Hoops registrationsoftball league underway Camp starts June 16 Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com AM Sotslon 3r*-6* Grade 9am-12pm NEXT ' Sastlon 7tl'-10th Grade 1pm-4pm Cost:$S0.00 ) Ashe County High School Head Coach Scoft Grubb invites the young basketball players in the county to come out to the annual Next Level Hoops Camp next week. The opening day of camp will be June 16 and the final day will be June 18. Camp is broken up into two separate groups by age. The morning session will take place from 9 a.m. until noon and will feature boys that are rising third graders through rising sixth graders. The afternoon session will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. for seventh graders through 10th graders. The cost for the camp is $50 and that will include a camp t-shirt. The major emphasis from the Next Level Hoops Camp will be on shooting. Coach Grubb and the rest of the camp staff expect that each player will shoot at least 200 shots per day while also working on proper shooting form. Campers will get the chance to build and improve on the basic fundamentals of basket­ ball through competitions, skill development and one-on-one instruction from the camp staff. There will be several competitions going on, including the obstacle course, hot shot, free throw competitions and tournament-style games. Awards and trophies will be handed out on the final day of camp. If you have any questions, call Scott Grubb at (336) 620-3712. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Registration for Ashe County Parks and Recreation's adult softball league has started but teams still have plenty of time to register for the spring sea­ son. Teams have until Monday, June 23 to reg­ ister with ACPR. The registration fee is $450 per team and there is a six team minimum for the league to take place. All players have to be at least 16-years-old. All games throughout the season are scheduled to be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On the final day of reg­ istration, there will also be a captain's meet­ ing held at Family Central. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. If you have any questions about the adult softball league, feel free to call the parks and recre­ ation office at (336) 9826185. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @NathanHam87 Yellow team wins U-16 Championship The Ashe County Parks and Recreation spring soccer season came to a close recently with the yellow team winning the U-16 League Championship. Team members were: Shawn McKiddy, Johnny Retezatu Zach Graybeal, Brandon Kelly, Jacob Key, Caleb Key, Justin Roland, Jamison Cline and Jason Lamboy. The team was coached by Cindy McKiddy. Submitted photo | Jefferson Post �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE L'J, 2014 PAOE 7 Gallery Crawl kicks off 14th year Friday The downtown dis­ trict of West Jefferson will come alive with folks strolling the streets from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. The Gallery Crawl has returned to the commu­ nity. For the June crawl, there will be new gallery exhibits, special artists, refreshments and in-store promotions. Gallery Crawls will take place the second Friday of each month on July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10 and Dec. 5. The purpose of the crawls are to support and promote downtown West Jefferson businesses. Crawlers will have an opportunity to see new, creative and innovative works by Ashe County's leading artists. "This is the 14th annu­ al Gallery Crawl in down­ town West Jefferson," said Jane Lonon, execu­ tive director for the Ashe County Arts Council. "We are excited to fea­ ture 16 galleries. The first crawl of the season is fun and festive with lots of folks strolling the streets, enjoying the lat­ est creations from our creative and talented Ashe County artists." West Jefferson has an eclectic group of shops, galleries and studios representing a large and varied group of artists who will be displaying their latest creations. Participating in the crawl will be: Acorn Gallery, Ashe Arts Center, Ashe Custom Framing and Gallery, Backstreet Beads, Bohemia Gallery, Broomfields Gallery, Catch Light Gallery, Everything Has a Story, Florence Thomas Art School, French's Art Gallery, Originals Only Gallery, Quilt Square Girls, Ripples Gallery, RT Morgan Art Gallery, Shoemaker Studio and The Artists' Theatre. Art lovers will find on the streets of Downtown West Jefferson one of a kind paintings and pho­ tography, pottery, stained glass, quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, woodturned art and much more. Crawlers are invited to stroll the streets, visit the galler­ ies, view the downtown murals, enjoy the many outdoor art pieces and take advantage of the downtown restaurants. The Ashe Arts Center will feature the opening reception for the "Shadow of the Hills," the annual exhibit of the Blue Ridge Art Clan. The exhibit will showcase 25 artists with over 50 paintings in a variety of media. Join your friends and neighbors for Gallery Crawl and experience the arts in West Jefferson. Admission to Gallery Crawl is free and is sponsored by the Ashe Submitted photo | Jefferson Post The Ashe County Gallery Crawl will begin its 14th season from 5 p.m. to8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. There will be 16 galleries and businesses in West Jefferson open for the Gallery Crawl. County Arts Council in cooperation with the West Jefferson Business Association and the West Jefferson TDA. Maps will be available at the Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson and at other participating galler­ ies and shops. For more information, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www.ashecountyarts.org. Animal Birthday Party celebrates Grandfather Mountain inhabitants Animal-lovers unite June 18 at Grandfather Mountain for the Animal Birthday Party, a cele­ bration of the furry and feathered residents who entertain and educate nearly a quarter-million visitors each year. The animal birthday party includes a full day of special activities and treats for both the ani­ mals and their human visitors, included with park admission. "Everyone deserves to be spoiled on their birthday, including our habitat animals," said Animal Habitats Curator Christie Tipton. "The animal birthday party is a great chance to have some fun while learning 'about1 these fascinating creatures." Grandfather Mountain is home to more than a dozen habitat animals, including black bears, river otters, bald eagles, white-tailed deer and cougars. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Nature Museum, kids can make animal birthday cards and participate in a "Test Your Animal Knowledge" Contest. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., a Behind-theScenes Habitat Tour will be offered at a reduced rate of $20 per person. Guests can see where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears not usu­ ally on display, observe a training session and learn more about why each animal lives at Grandfather Mountain. Space is limited, so the Behind-the-Scenes tours must be booked in advance by calling (828) 733-8715 or registering in the Nature Museum on June 18. At 11 a.m., visitors can join in "The Thicket Game" at the Let it Rain Picnic Shelter. At 12:30 p.m.,' staff members will host an "animal encoun­ ter" inside the Nature Museum with one of the educational animals, which include snakes, owls and a skunk! At 1 p.m., a Keeper Talk will be held outside the Fudge Shop to intro­ duce guests to the dif­ ferent types of animals who live on Grandfather Mountain. Free birthday cake will be available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fudge Shop. At 1:30 p.m., join the Habitat Staff to make birthday enrichments for the animals at the Let it Rain Picnic Shelter, including tasty treats such as piecrusts filled with fruit for the bears. The final activity of the day begins at 2:15 If you can read this, your potential customers can too. To advertise, call us at 846-7164. Photo courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Jefferson Post Grandfather Mountain staff members show off the park's educational owls during the annual Animal Birthday Party event This year's party is set for June 18. p.m. when winners of the "Test Your Animal Knowledge" Contest are announced in the Nature Museum. The winner, along with one family member, wins a free Behind-theScenes Tour of the ani­ mal habitats. Immediately after the announcement, head to the habitats to watch the animals receive their birthday enrichments. Visit grandfather.com for the full schedule. 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The Festival will be held on the Back Street in West Jefferson the evening of Friday, July 4 and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Admission is free. The Festival will have something to interest everyone in the family. Music, food, craft sales, children's activities and even Santa will be on hand to enjoy the festivities. Christmas in July will begin at 6:15 p.m. Friday when the Elkland Art Center will lead a parade of giant puppets through the crowd from the Ashe County Library to the Main Stage at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Main Street. Any groups or individuals interested in helping make the pup­ pets featured in the open­ ing parade are welcome to participate in two Puppet Parade Workshops that will be conducted at the Ashe Arts Council. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, June 21. Those interested can participate in the parade in addition to making the puppets. Festival opening cer­ emonies will begin at 6:45 p.m.'Music and food will be available until 10 p.m. The Hard Tymes Band, Becca Eggers Gryder & Amantha Mill Band and the Buck Haggard Band will perform from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday. • All day Saturday, local bands will perform on the Main Stage. The per­ formers include Madison Shepherd and The Boys, Carolina Crossing Bluegrass Band, Clay Lundsford and the North Carolina Thumbpickers, Wayne Henderson and Friends, Jeff Little the Piano Man, Spencer Branch Band, Backporch String Band, Freeman & Williams Band, Eric Hardin & TheTroubadours and The Cockman Family Band. Attendees are encour­ aged to bring lawn chairs and relax while listening to live country, bluegrass and old time music. While the Main Stage has music, the Community Stage will have entertain­ ment too. The perform­ ers there will be Junior Appalachian Musicians, Dancin' Debbie's, April's School of Dance, Fleet Feet Cloggers, Taylon Miller, Elkland Art Puppet Show, Tonya Halsey's Voice Students and a drum circle. Over 100 craft vendors will be open Saturday offering their handmade goods. Artisans in many fields will sell fine art, pot­ tery, jewelry, photography, metalwork, woodwork, soaps and many other items. Additionally, the Ashe County Farmer's Market will be open selling crafts and locally-grown foods. The market will extend its operating hours to be the same as the Festival's. Civil War re-enactors will camp in West Jefferson Municipal Park at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and will act out the Battle of Boone. The re-enactors will be available through­ out the Festival for photos and to answer questions about the soldiers and the way they lived in camp. They wiil also have church services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Again this year, the Ashe County Christmas Tree Association will spon­ sor a competition among teams from participating tree farms. The associa­ tion is a group of family farmers that specialize in growing Fraser firs. Teams will compete in a tug of war, relay race and tree baling contest. The winning team will take home a $1,000 prize, so come and cheer on your favorite team. Sponsors of the 2014 Christmas in July Festival are: Ashe Civic Center, File photo |Jefferson Post The annual Ashe County Christmas Tree Association competition is one of the festival's highlights and features owners and employees of county tree farms competing in timed contests, including tree bailing, for the top prize of $1,000. Ashe County Arts Council,' Ashe County Cheese, Best Western Eldreth Inn, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, Dr. Pepper, Fleet Feet Cloggers, 4 Seasons Vacations Rentals, Libby's, LifeStore Bank, Mitch Phillips State Farm Insurance, Mountain Aire Golf Course, Mountain Town Dental, Skyline Telephone Membership Cnrnoratinn and Town of West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion about the Christmas in July Festival, call the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce at 846-9550, or to get involved as a vol­ unteer or puppeteer, call Glenda Luther at 246-2461 Ext. 225. Vendor informa­ tion and applications can be found at www.christmaeiniiilvinfo COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 13 -14 Friends of the Library. Father's Day is June 15, 2014. Pick up a great gift for Dad in your Ashe County Library's Friends Corner. The Friepds of the Library has received a donation of unique woodworking magazines on sale for 10 cents each. Complete your author col­ lections with new arriv­ als of gently-read Cook, Evanovich, Robb, Roberts, Grisham and Jakes priced from $1 to $6. Romance is in the air with vari­ ous books on the cart priced to move at 5 for a $1. A variety of bas- Yetr themes ate offered to match lots of interests: muscle cars, Westerns, golfing, trout fishing, and hiking. If you are enter­ taining friends choose a basket on Williamsburg or the Vanderbilt Estate in Asheville. It's always more fun if you have some knowledge when you arrive. Visit your library and our Friends Corner for great gifts for that spe­ cial dad. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Barn Quilt Tours. Call the Arts Council to reserve your sport for the popular Ashe County Barn Quilts Tours. Van depart at 10 a.m. from the Ashe Arts Center. You will enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains, learn about the history of our county and see barn quilts all along the way. The cost is $15 adults, $10 for children under 12. Reservations are required, special tours are available for groups of 8 or more. Tour dates include June 13-14, July 11-12, Aug. 8-9, Sept. 12-13, and Oct. M I C H A E L ' S JEWELRY 29th Annual June Blowout 50% UP TO Lane, West Jefferson. while raising funds to sup­ For more information or port keeping our commu­ to register, call 336-246- nity beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other dona­ 4347. June 13 - July 7 tion to the West Jefferson 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Goodwill Store. The goal Professional Baking is 100 bags of shoes. , Classes will be held at June 13 the Ashe Commercial 5 - 8 p.m. West Jefferson Kitchen. Learn how to Gallery Crawl. Every sec­ use professional equip­ ond Friday through Oct. ment to develop recipes to 10, 2014. Painting, pho­ make breads, rolls, cakes tography, pottery, stained and more. Four classes glass, quilts and fiber arts, will be held on Mondays. jewelry, weaving works, No classes will be held furniture, original fine on June 23, 2014. Pre- arts sculpture and master registration is required crafts. 7 p.m. Annual Meeting and space is limited. The registration fee is $30. of the Historical For more information, to Society Members will reserve younseat, and reg­ be held at West Jefferson ister, call Lisa Bauguess at Presbyterian Church. 336-620-2484 by Monday, Special entertainment June 2, 2014. will be provided by The June 13 - Aug 6 Sheets Family from Vilas, Shoe Donation Drive N.C. at 7:30 p.m. They and Fundraiser. Keep are celebrated for their Ashe Beautiful and harmony singing and Goodwill are partnering energetic instrumental. in the Great American Refreshments will be avail­ Cleanup, by collecting able. This meting is open gently worn shoes to and free to the public. For reduce waste and help more information, call underdeveloped nations Lonnie Jones 384-3188. 7:30 p.m. Community Dance in Todd. 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You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improv­ ing balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of fall­ ing concerns. These ses­ sions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Join me in West Jefferson. Andy Patton 425 East 2nd St, 846-4196 stock items for the entire month of June In Kl Like us on Facebook 900 Main Street North Wilkcsboro, N.C. 336-838-5964 • Nationwide Insurance Nationwide Is On Your Side' Products irdervrfiten by Nation##* Mutual Cornpany and fUtliated (ornpaiws, lotumbus. Otto. Not al Nabonwd compacws are rntjtual cotrpanKS and not ail Naiion*ndo members are insured byre mutual company. Nalionwdo.' 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All proceeds will be given to ACHS Project Graduation, Ashe Outreach Ministries' Summer Backpack Program to feed hungry children, and Relay for Life. Tickets are $7 for adults, $2 for kids 5 and under, and will be avail­ able in advance or at the door. Concessions and raffles will be available for purchase. Show times are 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014. For more information, call Kitty and Larry Honeycutt, 336-9823272. Ruslan and Brittany Karnaukh of Columbus Ohio, announce the birth of their son, Gabrien Ivan foslanovych Karnaukh, born on May 20,2014. He weighed six pounds and 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Vel and Cathy Pierce, of West Jefferson. Siblings are Michail and Velamir. Best Value Hearing Care Centers The Youngfamily at Best Value Hearing Care Centers has been helping your friends in Ashe County hear better since 1973! Let us check your ears! Free Hearing Tests. Honest Answers, No Pressure. 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North Carolinians have also, since 2004, made the Blue Ridge Parkway's N.C. license tag the most popular choice among purchasers of affin­ ity tags for their cars and motorcycles. The familiar green-and-gold plate, found on more than 25,000 vehi­ cles across the state, does more than reflect pride in the Parkway; it also provides vitally needed financial sup­ port for Parkway programs, maintenance and capital projects at a time when the federal government has cut back on spending for parks generally across the country. The Parkway needs our help more than ever today, and one way to do it brings benefits to all. Plate pur­ chasers get an attractive license plate to put on their vehicles. The state of North Carolina benefits by getting a share of the $30 cost to improve access to way sta­ tions and plant flowers along our roadsides. And the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation gets $20 from each plate sold to help restore and upgrade facilities that have been worn down and some­ times out over the Parkway's 77 years of operation. We hope you'll consider putting the plate on your vehicles. Those who purchase an N.C. license plate bearing the Blue Ridge Parkway image have provided more than $4.5 million since 2004 when plate sales began. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, created in 1997 as the Parkway's official fund-raising partner, uses proceeds from the plate to fund hundreds of projects above and beyond those supported by public funds including the creation of a new communications cen­ ter serving the Parkway as well as state parks in North Carolina and Virginia; resto­ ration and upgrades at such popular facilities as Price Lake near Blowing Rock and Mabry Mill in Virginia; operation of programs at the increasingly popular Blue Ridge Music Center near Galax, VA, the Parks in Classrooms and Kids in Parks projects, construction of new restroom facilities and restoration of a number of Parkway original stone water fountains. This year, the Foundation's Board of Trustees com­ mitted $700,000 to sup­ port projects identified by Parkway management as pri­ orities. These include reha­ bilitating the degraded Price Lake Loop Trail at the Julian Price Memorial Park near Blowing Rock; expansion of the Linville Falls Overlook and an enhancement proj­ ect at Graveyard Fields near Asheville that will include Photo Submitted | Jefferson Post Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation CEO Carolyn Ward asks drivers to invest in the BRP by purchas­ ing a commemorative license plate. a new parking lot, comfort station and trails. We work closely with the staff at the Parkway to iden­ tify the projects that best protect this special place and serve both its visitors and neighbors. We look forward to working with Parkway fans from near and far to make these projects a reality. We hope that all those who love the Parkway will join our Community of Stewards to help protect our Parkway for future genera­ tions. If you already have a Parkway plate on your vehicle, you know the sat­ isfaction that comes from helping keep the Parkway in good shape for generations to come. If you don't have the plate yet, you should be aware that there is no better way to directly help pre­ serve, protect and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway than by making this simple choice for the Blue Ridge Parkway plate when it comes time to renew your annual license tags. Won't you join more than 25,000 other North Carolinians who have made the same choice? Mental health experts from Smoky Mountain LME/MCO (Smoky) are offering upcoming train­ ings to help western North Carolinians with mental illness or sub­ stance abuse issues begin a journey toward recov­ ery. Recovery doesn't mean a person no longer strug­ gles with mental health or addiction issues. Rather, it's process of change through which people can improve their health and wellness, live a selfdirected life and strive to reach their full potential. Ritchie Tannerhill, one of Smoky's certified peer and family support spe­ cialists, knows this first­ hand. Tannerhill, who is in recovery from mental illness and substance abuse, first learned about peer support through a program in prison. Today, he counsels people across western North Carolina who face similar challeng­ es, meeting them in treat­ ment centers, hospitals, even libraries and parks - wherever that person feels most comfortable. "I let them know what they're not alone in this," said Tannerhill, who has been clean and sober for eight years and is also a youth pastor. "There is a way out. They don't have to be stuck in that place - there is hope and happi­ ness and better days." The recovery model includes helping people are offering training^ We and m • PUrP°se hOWthPeir°Pown Wellness Recovery Action Plan®, buS, S!Stmg them in building relationships or WRAP®- WRAP® a on the T™lty' " bu'Ws essentially a pl " man how a person will viduals IKTh 0( indi- age his or her life - helps milles and com­ mnnit' munities to help people individuals identify what wr!eVe Jong"lasting sta­ makes them well and bility and wellness. use their own Wellness omoky helps people Tools" to relieve difficult work toward recovery by feelings, achieve a higher quality of life and pursue them mp ffthey need the treat" ment from high- goals and dreams. WRAP® helps people y-quahfied providers, bmokys peer and family recover by establishing a support specialists, who daily maintenance plan have real-life experience and identifying triggers, wjth mental illness and early warning signs ot addiction, can answer trouble, "when things are questions and offer sup-" breaking down" and cri­ port via telephone, toll- ses, and what to do in free at 1-800-849-6127, or each of those situations. face-to-face. "Anyone interested in a Smoky also has peer- framework for a healthier, support specialists who more satisfying life can provide support as part potentially benefit from of the Transitions to WRAP®," said Genny Community Living initia­ Pugh, senior director for tive, which helps people community collaboration get treatment in their at Smoky. "Working with own community. a peer who has life expe­ Smoky's peer and fam- rience makes WRAP® a I powerful tool." WRAP® trainings are free to anyone who has' personal experience with mental illness or addic­ tion. People without a diagnosis who simply want to improve their lives are also welcome to attend a WRAP® session. The upcoming training for Ashe County will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on July 10 and 11 at the Ashe County Public Library. To regis­ ter, call 1-800-893-6246 ext. 3335 or email mary. lloyd@smokymountain center.com. Those unable to attend the Ashe session one can attend a session in Alleghany County on Aug. 27 and 28. The loca­ tion is to be determined. To register, call 1-800893-6246 ext. 3335 or email mary.lloyd@smokymountain center.com. Smoky Mountain LME/ MCO manages mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/develop­ mental disability services in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey coun­ ties in North Carolina. Access to services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-849-6127. The Newspaper: Make it your bUSineSS. SUMMER SMm West Jefferson's Arts District Gallery Crawl Historic Downtown WestJefferson Galleries, Unique Shops & Restaurants JjJf ifPS (SOIEM1S une IWl K l lM I Directions: lust 5 miles from Jefferson on Hwy. 194N/88VV Turn Right on Northwest Sch. Rd. 160 Northwest School Rd. Warrcnsville, NC • (336)384-2929 Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 • Saturday 9:00-3:00 1. 2. Third Shift Book Printing Position 3. 4. This job involves operating computerized book printing and binding equipment. Some heavy lifting. You must be a stickler for accuracy and detail. Mechanical skills a must. Computer skills important. On the job training for the equipment and soft­ ware will involve several weeks of instruction (daytime hours). 7. Testing is required. McFarland benefits include generous personal time off (in­ cludes vacations, sick days and holidays) based on years of ser­ vice, a superior retirement plan, an insurance package that includes medical and dental as well as short and long term dis­ ability along with long term care and maternity/paternity leaves and other benefits. There is an annual review for raises and bonuses. McFarland is a major international scholarly book publisher founded in Jefferson in 1979 doing about 400 new titles a year 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Ashe Arts Center Broomfields Gallery Everything Has A Story Bohemia Gallery Catch Light Gallery R.T. Morgan Art Gallery Quilt Square Girls Frenchy's Art Gallery Backstreet Beads and Handcrafted Jeweiry Ripples Gallery Originals Only Florence Thomas Art School Acorn Gallery Shoemaker Studio Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery The Artists' Theatre on East Main jOestJcfferson ^orthGrolina ^ •V frtetull v MpuhMui Associ with more than 50 employees. Apply by June 14, 2014, at Division of Workforce Solutions (JobLink) only ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 336-846-ARTS • www.AsheCountvArts.org �PAGE 10 FRIDAY, JUNK 13,2014 JEFFERSON POST Runway Health From page 1 From page 1 "It started technically in the mid 2000s, when they redid the Airport Road and took the curve out of it," Payne said. "That was the start of the construc­ tion." While expanding the runway will bring more airplanes into North Carolina's highest eleva­ tion public airport, the county also makes money through selling fuel, as well as hangar space. Part of the advantage in Ashe County is because of its high elevation, it saves pilots money when fuel­ ing because they're using less fuel to clear air space than they would have to in other cities. Payne said people from throughout the east coast have stopped in Ashe County solely for fuel. "You don't have to climb," he said. "Helicopters love to land here, because they come here, get their fuel and take off and they don't have to climb that extra amount of height to clear the ridge line." The money from the hangar space comes from the owners leasing land from the county. Once the owner is done with the hangar, it is then given to the county and rented out. Payne said the runway expansion will help major companies, such as GE Aviation fly into Ashe County. GE Aviation lead­ ers now fly into Wilkes County, because they are required to land at an run­ way that is at least 5,000 feet in length. "Now they will be able to come in here and save themselves two hours driving to and from their West Jefferson plant from the Wilkes County air­ port," he said. Ashe County Airport is the second highest elevation airport in the Eastern United States. In galls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia, has the highest elevation at 3,793 feet. The closest' airports to Ashe County are in North Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Workers from Eaglewood Inc., based in Denver work on leveling out the ground to make room for the Ashe County Airport's expansion of its runway. Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Before the start of the runway expansion, Ashe County Airport had a runway which was 4,296 feet in length and 75 feet in width. Upon completion of the expansion, the runway will be 5,002 feet in length. Wilkesboro, Banner Elk, Elkin and Mountain City, Tennessee. The closest major airports are Charlotte-Douglas, Tri-Cities, Tenn. and Piedmont Triad. Payne said people who use the airport can range from people who pilot for a hobby and local busi­ nesses to the military, who use the area terrain for flight exercises. Future plans for the air­ port upon the runway's completion, is to add a new layer of pavement to the runway so it can support a heavier weight distribution and be able to land heavier planes. Right now the runway can hold 12,500 pounds per wheel. "Our plan down the road calls for to overlay the runway to 45,000 pounds double-wheel," Payne said. "That means we will be able to land pretty large airplanes." Also, there are plans to move the airport's fuel system to an open area and make it self-serviced so fuel can be bought at any time. While construction is expected to be completed by mid-to-late August, the project is weather depen­ dent. Payne said if weath­ er similar to last year's rainfall repeats, it would set the project back. The airport is closed from 8:15 a.m. Monday until 6:30 p.m. Thursday while construction is being completed. The Ashe County Airport is still open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Payne said those times are subject to change. To confirm when the air­ port is open or closed to planes, call (336) 9825144. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. (PCMH) recognition, a model to improve the deliv­ ery of primary care. The PCMH provides primary care through qual­ ity and resource efficiency incentives. Patients in a PCMH have a personal provider, who along with his/her team, provides con­ tinuous, accessible, familycentered, comprehensive, compassionate and cultur­ ally-sensitive health care in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patient. "We were honored to be awarded the 2014 Innovations in Rural Health Award," Laura Himler, practice consultant for AccessCare of Blue Ridge, said. "The project was a team effort with our prima­ ry care practices and ASU. It proved to be a win-win for everyone involved as the practices were able to achieve the goals of the proj­ ect, and the students got excellent hands on manage­ ment experience." Such care is sorely needed in Ashe County and other rural areas across the state. A study conducted in 2009 by the N.C. Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center demonstrat­ ed the affect the economic downturn had on the county. According to the study, Ashe County typified a rural N.C. community — an aging population with high rates of poverty, vulnerable local economy, substantial barri­ ers to accessing health care, a financially strapped hos­ pital and other health care providers, and high out-ofpocket health care costs for residents. "Ashe County has a low supply of health care provid­ ers," the study stated. "The county's physician-to-population ratios for both primary care and specialist positions are lower than the rations for N.C. and the U.S. overall. County leaders are particu­ larly concerned about the lack of access to specialty care and dental care. There are less than two dentists for every 10,000 residents, well below national rates. Further, there are no physi­ cians in Ashe County with a primary specialty related to mental health." In 2009, there were only 13 licensed family care prac­ titioners, one general prac­ titioner and two internal medicine practitioners in Ashe County. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in 2014, Ashe County ranked 41 out of 100 N.C. counties in terms of overall health. However, in terms of clinical care, the county ranked 83, at the back of the pack with other counties in western and northeastern N.C. Only 22 percent of county resi­ dents are insured, slightly more than the state average of 19 percent. There is only one primary care physician per 2,262 res­ idents in a county of 27,000. coming to Lansing. "Is anybody interested in pursuing this or checking this out before the (repre­ sentative) comes back," she asked. Lightfoot asked if Shepherd was proposing that the town be a liaison between the company and potential land owners will­ ing to sell their property as a site for the proposed retail outlet. Shepherd then asked if the town should help by offering information about potential land owners to the Dollar General representa­ tive. "That sounds like it's about all we can do," Lightfoot said. "You're talk­ ing about a company that has $17.5 billion a year. They can go and make their own contacts if we just give them me information." Lightfoot also suggested having Dollar General in Lansing would help pro­ mote business in the town because fewer people would have to drive to Jefferson or West Jefferson to shop for certain items. "You might actually have more people shopping in Lansing by virtue of the fact that everybody up county isn't driving to the county seat to buy towels or sham­ poo," he said. Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD) President Ann Rose said she supported the idea of a Dollar General in the com­ munity because it would help create more jobs in their part of the county. No vote was made in the meeting relating to the store. In other action taken by the Board: • Discussed mowing bids and approved giving the mowing contract to John Harms and Mountain Men Mowing. • Discussed contacting the N.C. Department of Transportation about poten­ tially placing speed bumps within the'town limiK. • Aldermen Jack Brown, Dylan Lightfoot, Brenda Reeves and Mauvene Shepherd were in atten­ dance, as was Mayor George Rembert. The next meeting of the Board of Aldermen will take place Monday, July 14. 12-24 month age category, thanks to Walmart. "We cannot thank our advertisers enough for helping us promote this contest," Clark said. "Without them, contests like these wouldn't be pos­ sible. We encourage you to support them and thank them for being a part of Cutest Kids." The contest is now live, meaning parents can sub­ mit their children's pic­ tures at any time. While submissions for the con­ test will continue through June 28, voting begins on June 15 and last until June 28, so the sooner you post that photo of your cutest kid, the better the chance of winning. So start sorting through those pictures now, said Clark, to find that perfect picture to enter of your son or daughter, or per­ haps even both, then go to www.jeffersonpost. com, find the Cutest Kids link and follow the simple instructions for entering. The contest is free. All you have to have is a valid email address and a desire to see your child promot­ ed. "We hope everyone will have fun with this contest. I know we will," Clark said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Budget From page 1 $19,000 generated from sewer revenue, $18,000 gen­ erated by water revenue and an additional $2,282 gen­ erated from other sources. The town also set aside $6,700 for a "Powell Bill" allocation, which will be used for road maintenance ($5,500) and snow removal ($1,200). Alderman Dylan Lightfoot asked for clarifica­ tion relating to the utilities line item and if it was under the water and sewer budget. The line item had $9,000 in planned expenditures and would be paid off by the utilities fund revenues. "That is the utilities for items like a pump, or any­ thing that has to do with the water sewer," Johnson said. In addition to approv­ ing the 2014-15 budget, the Aldermen unanimously approved an amendment to the 2013-14 FY budget as well to include the addi­ tion of the $14,000 granted by Ashe County for the Creeper Trail Park expan­ sion. Dollar General During the meet­ ing, Alderman Mauvene Shepherd discussed the prospect of Dollar General Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. From page 1 Promotional prices starting at only... $19" for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or IPad 2 offer. ASKABOUT KRSOaSPSlD OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS INTERNET AS LOW AS .... HB0 ijU'WTiME. where available mo. stan For 3 months. aao SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS Where available. CALLTODAYINSTALLED TODAY! and everyone loves to see all those adorable, smil­ ing faces that we publish throughout the contest." When the Post held the contest in 2012, it had doz­ ens of entries and thou­ sands of hits on the online contest site, making it a tremendous draw for both readers and advertisers. This year's contest not only provides brag­ ging rights to those cho­ sen as the newspaper's Cutest Kids, it comes with a little prize money, to boot — $100 to the overall winner thanks to Vannoy Construction, and $50 for the winner of the THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON DESIRES TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED PRIVATE ENGINEERING FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES (CEI) FOR A CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The Town of West Jefferson desires to engage a Private Engineering Firm (PEF) to provide Construction Engineering NO ONE CAN COMPARE TO THE COMPETITION DOESN'T STACK UP AutoHop commercial skipping* DISH! dish and Inspection (CEI) services for water and sewer line replacement along portions of Burkett Ave. and GraybeaJ Ave. The scope of work includes the replacment of approximately 1470 If of water line along portions of Burkett Ave. and GraybeaJ Ave and 4151f of sewer line replacement along the same portion of Burkett Ave. The project will also include new fire hydrants, manholes, and pavement replacement. LARGEST CABLE PROVIDERS ARequcst.forLellcrefJntsrf Si detailing the information required by the Town is available on the Town's website www. YES townofwj.com or by calling (336) 246-3551. The most HD channels Lowest All-Digital prices nationwide YES FREE Installation in up to 6 rooms YES Private engineering firms arc invited to have letters of interest for the furnishing of EngineeringServices to the Town by 2:00pm on June 20,2014. Letter of interest received after this deadline will not be considered. •Feature mutt be enabled by customer. The mailing address is: Town of West Jefferson All offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification. "Savings applies to ATI20 and ATI 20+ with HD programming. 2 year commitment and credit qualification. Discount applied to first year of service In form of promotional credits plus free HD for Life which Isa $10/mocredit. 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Published: 6/13/14,6/17/14 �.J I;R PERSON POST The benefits of family mealtimes A family that eats together, stays together, according to the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. "It is well document­ ed that family meals nourish the mind, body and soul," said Rhonda Church, Extension Program Assistant, from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Ashe County Center. "Among the most last­ ing and powerful tradi­ tions in family life, the one that seems to have the most influence is the shared family meal. Recalling your favorite family experience usu­ ally leads to thinking of family mealtimes during Thanksgiving or other holidays or a weekend morning breakfast with the family. A family meal stimulates all the sens­ es: sight, touch, taste, and smell. Listening to each other also strength­ ens family connections and provides a sense of belonging to all," said Church. Research has shown that regular family meals offer a large variety of benefits to children and parents. Better communication; meal time conversations let family members share the daily happenings in their lives and gives an opportunity to plan fam­ ily activities and discuss family needs. Stronger family bond; eating together increas­ es each family members sense of belonging and helps create a routine that helps children feel more secure while strengthen­ ing family values, said Church. Shared learning; eating together offers an oppor­ tunity to practice social skills, including table manners and conversa­ tion, as well as basic food preparation skills. EXCAVATOR - DOZER OPERATORS GRANDING & PIPE FOREMAN BRIDGE CREW MEMBERS AND BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED Vannoy Construction has openings for excavator and dozer operators and grading foreman with preferably 5 years experience operating heavy equipment. CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ tratrix for the Estate of Billy Wayne Eller, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 9th day of September, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 9th day of June, 2014. For the Estate of Billy Wayne Eller Rachel Eller 3097 Hillville Loop Whiteville, Tn 38075 Published: 6.13.14/6.20.14/6.27.14/7.4.14 Donna Ogrodnik 7375 Viale Angelo DelRay Beach, FL 33446 Ben Hurley Kilby & Hurley P. O. Box 24 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Publication dates: 06/06; 06/13; 06/20; 06/27 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention tb make any such preference, limita­ tion or discrimination." Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advert­ ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination ca HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing im­ paired is 1-800-927-9275. Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Bessie Taylor deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 22nd day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of May, 2014. For the Estate of Bessie Taylor Norman Elliott 367 Gentry Street Jefferson, NC 28640 published: 5.30.14/6.6.14/6.13.14/6.20.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF DONNA OGRODNIK, , EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ZOFIA OGRODNIK The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Administrator of the Es-. tate of Zofia Ogrodnik, de­ ceased, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of-September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. 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PAGE 11 FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 24/7 Medical Alert Monitoring FREE Equipment FREE 2nd Water Proof Alert Button NO Activation Fees NO Looa Term Contracts • Income Tax Debt over $10,000 • 941 Payroll Taxes • State Sales Tax • Releasing Bank Levies and Wage Garnishments In 48 Hours tiall Now! 800-741-2098 V800-969-6898 DONATE YOUR CAR - FAST FREE TOWING 24 Hr. Response-Tax Deduction UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms1 & Breast Cancer Info 888-928-2362 • �PAGE 12 FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 JEFFERSON POST County looks to purchase drone for sheriff's office Wil Petty can view the images from a cell phone. The drone has a control range of 165 feet, and Gentry said it had enough range for the department's purposes. Weighing at approxi­ mately four pounds, the drone is equipped with a 720 pixel high definition camera with a wide angle lens, and looks similar to a model airplane. The drone can take screenshots and record live video. "We could cover a lot of area quicker," Gentry said. "We feel like it would be very beneficial for that. Aside for looking , for missing items in the woods, the drone could be used to look for miss­ ing children and senior citizens as well as search­ ing open areas for mari­ jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Sheriff's Office could be purchasing a drone for certain activities, follow­ ing the approval of mon­ ies by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners in the sheriff's budget for the device. "(The drone) does aerial surveillance," said Carolyn Gentry of the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. "It is equipped with a camera and so forth and what we would use it for at the Sheriff's Office is to recover items that are hidden in the woods." The drone, known as a Parrot AR Drone 2.0, sells for approximately $300 and includes a flight recorder where the per­ son controlling the drone juana plants and other drugs. "A lot of times our criminals around here will hide stuff in the woods and you know it's on the mountain," Gentry said. "To put personnel in there to search a dense area can be hard, so we could fly the drone over and help find it." Gentry said the idea of purchasing the drone came from the ACSO's narcotics department, but could potentially be used by all departments of the ACSO. "It would be a variable use product and it's very inexpensive, $300 is not much," she said. "The benefits I think would certainly weigh in on the cost." Initially, commission­ ers Judy Porter Poe and 2 Wheel & 4 Wheel Alignment Specials $44.95 $54.95 D V These Prices Good With Coupon. i • Latest Technology • Dig/tatty Enhanced ' Computerized • Lazer Measurement : Gerald Price had serious concerns about the ACSO being in possession of drones. Price had con­ cerns about having the drone fly over people's houses without a war­ rant, but Gentry said it would be illegal for the ACSO to- use it in that way. "If you want to go look and see what's in my backyard, you could not use the drone for that," she said. "Now if it's a fel­ ony in progress or some­ thing like that, we could use whatever we needed to in order to prevent damage." Commissioner William Sands expressed his support for the drone saying it could help protect the safety of officers. Commissioner Larry Submitted photo| Jefferson Post The Ashe County Sheriffs Department plans to purchase a Parrot A.R. Drone for surveillance use following the approval of the money in the 201*4-15 FY county budget. On Thursday, June 5, County Manager Sam Yearick confirmed that the money allocated for the drone remains in the 2014-15 FY budget. Rhodes also echoed that viewpoint. "I see it as a tremen­ dous advantage for (offi­ cer's) safety and the places they have to go to," Sands said. "Most people don't realize the dangers they are facing." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. 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Shoppers at Tractor Supply Company and Del's Feed and Food Supply stores had the opportunity to purchase paper clovers between April 23 - May 4 for a $1 or more during checkout. Seventy per­ cent of the funds raised benefit state and local 4-H youth development program activities, such as local camps and afterschool programs, and granted scholarships for 4-H youth in the com­ munities where Tractor Supply and Del's stores are located. Thirty per­ cent of the total funds are donated to National 4-H Council to help con­ nect more young people across America to highquality 4-H youth devel­ opment programs. "This spring's Paper Clover Campaign was a huge success thanks to our dedicated custom­ ers," said John Wendler, senior vice president of Marketing for Tractor I Supply Company. "We exceeded our goal, and we couldn't have done it without them. 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I love my job in advertising because no two days are the same; no two advertisers are the same; and no two projects are the same. Being in marketing is definitely not a 9 to 5 job and keeps you on your toes. It has given me the opportunity to work like I own my own business and be successful. I also get to travel to our other newspapers and help them reach their goals. I love a challenge and money... that keeps me motivated. I am grateful for our leaders who keep me motivated and reward us for doing a great job. I'm also thankful for my co-workers, who are like family. 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Earnhardt passed Brad Keselowski with four of 160 laps remaining in Sunday's Pocono 400 to earn his first Sprint Cup Series victory at Pocono Raceway and his second series win of the season. It's the first time since 2004 — when he won six times — that Earnhardt has had a multiple-win season, and the first "We're still not the best during his six-plus year tenure at team. We can always Hendrick Motorsports. That improved performance may not improve, and there's bode well for the competition. areas where we can "We're doing some of our best work, improve." certainly, right now. We should — we have a lot of passion and there's a lot of emotion, considering this is (crew chief) Steve (Letarte's) last year, and I think spiked his engine temperatures to a dan­ that also adds some drive and determi­ gerous level. nation to the team to do as well as we Keselowski attempted a daring move can. to slide in behind the lapped car of "So, that can be dangerous, I think, Danica Patrick in hopes the air would for everybody else if we win to get better. nudge the debris free, but the only thing We're still not the best team. We can he accomplished was allowing always improve, and there's areas where Earnhardt to pass him for the lead with we can improve." four laps left. Earnhardt and his No. 88 Chevrolet Earnhardt also had debris on his grille team were not the best most of Sunday, but both he and Keselowski made it to but good enough to be in the right posi­ the finish incident-free, leaving tion at a critical time. Earnhardt in Victory Lane and the fans Brad Keselowski seemed to have the in the grandstands on their feet in cele­ victory in hand on a restart with 11 laps bration long after the race was over. remaining, but debris on his front grille —Dale Earnhardt Jr. "I don't know what his temperatures were, but they must have been very, very hot for Brad to do that," said Earnhardt, who earned his 21st career victory. "I knew right then when he did that, he was so slow, I thought, 'We're going to pass him, we're going to take the lead.' I thought if I just run tidy corners, he would have trouble with the dirty air and wouldn't be able to get (back) to us." Earnhardt was right. Keselowski, who led a race-high 95 laps, said he found himself in a difficult situation: He didn't believe his engine would make it to the finish without a quick fix. "It was definitely a mistake because the engine made it, but it probably shouldn't have," he said. "It was one of those deals, I think I was going to get passed because I was really down on power down the straightaway." Kurt Busch finished third, pole-win­ ner Denny Hamlin was fourth and rook­ ie Kyle Larson was fifth. Jeff Gordon, who finished eighth, reclaimed the series points lead and leads Matt Kenseth by 16 points. Letarte said he didn't believe the No. 88 had the best car, but had lost races under similar uncontrollable circum­ stances as Sunday and was pleased to win one in that fashion. "In the end you have to make it 400 miles. It's not a 395-mile race. Earlier in the race, we had paper on our grille, had to fall back. Luckily, the timing of that was about Lap 5 or 6 of the race so it did­ n't really affect the outcome," he said. Serta • ta-Z-B^ReclmerslnTlieArea! show off your auto racing Bedroom, Dining Rwxn & Living Room knowledge & sprint to the cup for great weekly prizes! Financing Available 336-S3M1 527 EMail-II, tfakort After 14 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 498. 2. 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(15) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 160, 84.9, 37, $101,365. 8. (5) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 160, 114.8, 37, $132,251. 9. (17) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 160, 85.9,35, $115,973. 10. (18) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 160, 81.5, 34, $121,029. 11. (19) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 160, 96.8, 33, $126,631. 12. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 160, 86.6, 32, $129,481. 13. (12) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 160, 105.2, 32, $124,073. 14. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 160, 110.4, 30, $119,523. 15. (28) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 160, 68, 29, $118,815. 16. (13) Greg Biffle, Ford, 160, 73.9, 28, $121,640. 17. (11) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 160, 73.7, 27, $125,601. 18. (32) David Ragan, Ford, 160, 55.8, 26, $106,523. 19. (9) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 160, 81.4, 26, $112,090. 20. (30) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 160, 58.6, 24, $97,048. 21. (21) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 160, 64.4, 23, $93,498. 22. (22) Aric Almirola, Ford, 160, 66.2, 22, $115,926. 23. (25) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 160, 60, 21, $98,298. 24. (29) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 160, 57.5, 20, $104,760. 25. (26) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 160, 52.6,19, $124,826. 26. (23) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 160, 60.9, 18, $105,154. 27. (24) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 160, 65,18, $95,312. 28. (35) David Gilliland, Ford, 160, 50.2,16, $85,115. 29. (33) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 160, 44.2,15, $74,465. 30. (40) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 159, 41.2, 14, $75;815. 31. (34) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 159, 41.4, 13, $74,165. 32. (41) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 159, 33.5,12, $73,990. 33. (31) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 158, 41.6, 0, $73,790. 34. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 158,40.1,10, $73,590. 35. (37) Josh Wise, Ford, 158, 35.3, 9, $73,440. 36. (39) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 158, 27.8, 8, $81,190. 37. (16) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 158, 55.9, 7, $81,004. 38. (38) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 157, 32, 0, $68,030. 39. (42) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 156, 28.4, 5, $64,030. 40. (7) Joey Logano, Ford, engine, 150, 80.8, 4, $100,021. 41. (10) Carl Edwards, Ford, acci­ dent, 143,73.1,3, $75,030. 42. (27) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, accident, 142, 67.7, 2, $71,430. 43. (43) Dave Blaney, Ford, 142, 23.9,1, $48,530. WWW.WJCHEVY.NET YOUR TIRE STORE! • Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Coll Today See Why Our Tire Sales are on a ROLLI BFGoadrtch KELLY SATIRES IIREL.LT mn GREAT BRANDS! - / a K o MH n o K ctrMntj wnotlon JmuGEsrone BUMROYALB PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE WWW.WJCHEVY.NET � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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See page 6 Vol. 85), Issue 48 TUESDAY, JUNE 17,2014 Planning Board talks about water line t( By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Planning Board, dur­ ing its scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 5, brought up in discussion the potential expansion of the water line from the town of Jefferson to the Ore Knob mine area in the Laurel Springs area of the county. "I think we have talked about utilities in every section we've discussed, whether it was commercial or jobs or housing," said Ashe County Planner Adam Stumb. "The EPA is looking at running a water line from Jefferson to the Ore Knob mine to serve 13 houses." Stumb said he had been in contact with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the proj­ ect and what their plans were for the water line. From there was a talk about what that line could mean for planning in the county. "The (EPA's) obligation is not to move people or to kick them out of their houses, but to provide them with safe, clean drinking water," he said. "Right now, they are probably going to do a 12 inch water line. It wouldn't serve indus­ trial growth, but it could serve more homes and less waterintensive businesses." In a meeting of the Jefferson Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, May 27, members of the EPA and N.C. Department of Natural Resources dis­ cussed with the Board mov­ ing a line from Jefferson to Laurel Springs. There had been no official vote on hav­ ing the water line, but Stumb expressed confidence it would be approved. "I don't know if they have signed the dotted line, but they have essentially agreed to do it," he said. The pipe would follow N.C. 88 to Laurel Springs and then service the affected houses. Board member Rick Surber asked if the water would be serviced by Jefferson and Stumb said yes. "The federal government will be footing the bill, but Man seriously injured in four-wheeler accident Airlifted to Johnson City for treatment 81.00 Knob Mine Jefferson will be the owner when it is done," Stumb said. Tentatively, the project could be started as early as 2016, but there is no official funding in place for the proj­ ect yet. "(The year 2016) could still be a generous figure," Stumb said. "The project is to the point now to where they can ask for money from the federal government." Stumb said the potential water line will continue to be a planning department mat­ ter of interest and a source of future discussion for the plan­ ning board. "It is a good thing to put in our plans," Stumb said. "It may still be two years off, but it's worth talking about." Board member Priscilla Cox ended the discussion by saying it would also be worth talking to the N.C. Department of Transportation about their future plans along the N.C. 88 corridor between Jefferson and Laurel Springs. 'It kind of changes the way we might think (for the future use)," she said. The next meeting of the Planning Board will take place Thursday, June 19. Wil Petty can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter WilPetty. Mi File Photo|Jefferson Post Numerous Ashe County nonprofits, including Ashe County Habitat for Humanity, are looking for volunteers during the summer season. Local nonprofits are looking for volunteers her at (336) 246-4347. "The benefits of obtain­ As the first day of sum­ ing pride, satisfaction mer is quick approaching, and accomplishment are more people are coming all wonderful reasons to to Ashe County to enjoy serve," Luther said. everything the area has to Below are some of the offer. nonprofits who need vol­ Summertime also means unteers. several nonprofits through­ Museum of Ashe out Ashe County need County History: more volunteers, whether The Museum of Ashe it is to help with seniors, County History is looking help build a home or to for volunteers in several show tourists a history of different departments of the region. its organization, according "Voluntering is an invest­ to Museum Curator Don ment in our community Long. that yields unmeasurable "We definitely need peo­ benefits not only for those ple to come and volunteer," receiving the services, but he said. "Our volunteer for the volunteers as well," staff has shrunk drastically said Glenda Luther, volun­ in the last year." teer coordinator for Ashe The museum is looking County. "One of the largest for a volunteer coordina­ benefits people get from tor, gift shop supervisor, volunteering is knowing helpers with the collec­ they are making a differ­ tions and tour guides. ence in the community by "These are positions that helping others." are not every day," Long Luther said those inter­ said. "People just have to ested in volunteering can come help regularly." either contact organiza­ See VOLUNTEERS I 7 tions directly, or contact By Wil Petty jpetfy@civitasmedia.com Submitted photo by Dome Pentes |Jefferson Post A Helton man In his late 20s was airlifted by WINGS to the Johnson City Medical Center at approximately 8 p.m. Saturday from the ball field in Lansing for treatment of serious injuries as a result of a four-wheeler accident at approximately 715 p.m. According to several sources, the injured man had been impaled with an object that pierced his front left rib cage area and exited his back. According tothose sources, the accident occurred in the1400 block of N.C. 194 North, near the Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service building. The identity of the man and the severity of his injuries is unknown. However, the Post received an unconfirmed report the victim's injuries were not life threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery. Responding to the accident were the Ashe County Rescue Squad, the Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service, and Lansing Volunteer Fire Department Sharii^CenterhelpswithiiewfoodpantiyatAslieCampiis-WCC One year commitment to the school aided by $2,500 anonymous gift By Alan* Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com There is a saying that goes, "If you see a need, fill it;" and that's exactly what the Ashe County Sharing Center has done through a new partner­ ship with Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College (Ashe Campus-WCC). The need: dozens of nontraditional college students, many with families, who have been laid off from fac­ tory jobs. The solution: a food pantry on the campus to help them finish their degrees with one less burden hovering over their shoulders. "We can help them ease that burden," Kelly Vannoy, chairperson and volunteer for the Sharing Center, said. "We're thankful that we can." With the help of a $2,500 donation from a gener­ ous, anonymous donor, the Sharing Center, has made a one-year commitment to pro­ vide food to a new food pan­ try at Ashe Campus-WCC. If it's successful, the food pantry will be run entirely by members of the student body at the Ashe Campus starting next year. "We started this week," Vannoy said. "We ordered about 800 prepackaged boxes of food to get started." Vannoy said the Sharing Center started out with boxes of food because they're already assembled and ready to go, and they contain most­ ly Oonperishable items that Help on the way for struggling homeowners Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Much of the food being used for the WCC program was delivered two weeks ago to the Sharing Center. Helping to unload the Second Harvest shipment were (from left) Ginger Chapman, Pat Hopkins, Emily Simmons, Mallory Vannoy, and Anderson Moore, and over 30 additional volunteers. last longer. "It's an easy way to get started," Vannoy said. WCC-Ashe's summer ses­ sion started last week, which is why the Sharing Center opted to go ahead and start the program now as opposed to waiting until the fall. "Hunger doesn't wait," Vannoy said. "So, we started passing those (boxes) out to the folks who need them." In the coming weeks, pack­ ages of frozen meat and eggs will also be available for those participating in the program. "Right now, this is just for WCC students," Vannoy said. "But for say, even staff mem­ bers, if there's someone who comes across hard times and needs help, this is there for them." Vannoy said WCC-Ashe also operates numerous satel­ lite programs such as ESL classes, specialized training courses and GED programs in the community. "We're hoping the instruc­ tors might be able to take some of this food with those folks too, if they (instructors) run across a student who is having a hard time," Vannoy said. "That way, they can access some food and we can access a lot more people in need." According to Michael Sexton, program facilitator at the Sharing Center, the program is the first of its kind in the 18 county area that Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. serves. "There aren't anymore programs within the commu­ nity colleger" Sexton said. Carolina Cross Connection begins its 27th summer By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com. Help is on the way for several low income home­ owners in Ashe County. Carolina Cross Connection (CCC), a non­ profit outreach ministry that performs basic home repairs for homeowners in Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties, begins its 27th summer this week. For the next six weeks, volunteers and church groups from as far away as Georgia will be repair­ ing homes and bonding with families in the three county area by day, and spending their nights reflecting on good deeds done at the CCC's camp, on the campus of Central Wilkes Middle School. "We're an outreach Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 ministry based in "When we talked about this to Second Harvest, they said there are no other programs like this in the 18 county area." Both Vannoy and Sexton said they can see this being considered a pilot program for other community colleg­ es, perhaps even for WCC's Alleghany County campus. If such a thing happens, however, the Sharing Center wouldn't qualify as a partner as it only serves the needs of those living in Ashe County. For more information on the program or to help donate time or money to the Sharing Center, visit them online at www.ashecountysharingcenter.com or contact Vannoy at 336-846-7019. or on Twitter @albulluck. Wilkesboro," Katie Davis, camp director of CCC, said. "For the next six weeks, youth and adults will come and stay for a week. During that week, they will go out to Ashe, Wilkes and Alleghany (counties) and do things like build and repair steps, paint, do yard work and floor repairs." Davis said volunteers will be working in Ashe County several days each See CROSS I 7 �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JUNE 17,2014 JEFFERSON POSH Second 'superior' rating for ACHS Symphonic Band ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT The following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of June 2. The reports are public record. June 2: A one-car wreck occurred on N.C. 88 near West Jefferson at 8:08 p.m. on June 2. According to the nar­ rative, Kristy Eastridge of North Wilkesboro was traveling east on N.C. 88 had swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle in the wrong lane when her vehi­ cle ran off the right shoul­ der and struck a sign. Eastridge was trans­ ported to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Her vehicle, a 1997 Chevrolet had $500 in estimated damage but was rendered not drivable. No citations were issued. Photo courtesy of Travis Denny |Jefferson Post June 3: At 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, the Ashe County High School Symphonic Band performed at Carowinds Festival of Music in Charlotte. Each year at the festival, the band performs a concert for a panel of professionals and is given a rating. This year, the band received a rat­ ing of "superior," which is the highest rating a band can receive, and it is the second rating of "superior" the band has received this year. "The band students put in long hours, hard work, and dedication to get where they are," said Carrie Mitchell, director of the band. "They are fantastic students and great musicians and deserved the rating they worked so hard for. I'm very proud of their accomplishments." 2 Wheel & 4 Wheel Alignment Specials $44.95 $54.95 ih<se Prices Good With Coupon. ' latest Techno/ogy * Digftat/y Enhanced • Computerized »Lazer Measurement - - S •Xlv "Dedicated Alignment Specialist Expiration Datoi 7/10/14 , Debit, credit card machines bring quicker vehicle transactions In another effort to make N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) visits shorter and more efficient, the acceptance of credit and debit cards at the state's license plate agencies and state registration offices has brought an easier, quicker way to pay registration renewals and vehicle prop­ erty taxes. On May 30, soon after debit card collections had been phased in statewide, 9,247 debit and credit card transactions remitted more them $1.4 million statewide. Of those, 6,130 transactions were delivered through debit cards and 3,117 came in using credit cards. Acceptance of the cards arrived with the implemen­ tation of the ^Thg and Tax" program last fall and was phased in across the state. The N.C. DMV has been accepting MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards across the state since Dec. 17, 2013. Debit cards have been accepted statewide since May 27 of this year. "We are very happy to have another way to make our customers' transac­ tions easier," said Motor Vehicles Commissioner Kelly Thomas. "Our staff has worked hard to get these systems up and running in coordination with the state's vehicle registration system. This is a big win for every­ one." The Division was forced to slow down the accep­ tance of debit cards last fall, when the division's payment card system experienced a network outage. While cred­ it card transactions returned to stable operations sooner, debit card operations only recently reached full state­ wide coverage. The Division expects to initiate debit and credit card collections in its driv­ er license offices with the implementation of its "Next Generation" driver license system in early to mid-2015. For more information, go to the Division's website: www.ncdot.gov/dmv. Near Tennessee Border Damage to a car involv­ ing a N.C. DOT vehicle occurred near Big Laurel Road at 3:22 p.m. on June 3. According to the narra­ tive, the N.C. DOT vehi­ cle, driven by John Handy of Wilkesboro, and the second vehicle driven by John McGonigal of Havre de Grace, Maryland, were traveling south when a piece of gravel came off the DOT vehicle and struck McGonigal's wind­ shield. The vehicle, a 2010 Dodge, was rendered driv­ able and only had $100 in damages. No citations were issued. N.C. 88 A one-car impact occurred on N.C. 88 east of Jefferson at 9:22 p.m. on June 3. According to the narra­ tive, Mark Lebeau Jr., of Todd, was traveling east on N.C. 88 when he was driving too fast to navigate a curve. Lebeau lost con­ trol of the vehicle, striking a ditch and it overturned in a yard. The driver left the scene before law enforcement arrived. The yard had an estimat­ ed $500 in damage, while Lebau's 1994 Jeep was ren­ dered not drivable and had $5,000 in damages. There were no injuries. Lebeau was cited for exceeding safe speed. June 5: U.S. 221 Public Auction Tuesday, June 17th, 6 pm Estate of the Late John Landin IStore YEARS 1939-2014 Friday, Jxrne 20a, 2014 i"h 3+/- Acre Estate w/ Home Mountain Side Views w/ Pasture & River in Front **Just West of W. Jefferson 194 BC Hunter Rd., Warrensville, NC Country 9M-545-0412 NCFL7360 Festivities begin at 11:30am Rogers Auctioneers Fun # Refreshments * Door Prizes Antique Cars on Display Stop by any LifeStore Location: www.RogersAuctjon.com 28th Annual CHRISTMAS IN JULY 205 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jelferson 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson 840 East Main Street, Jeff erson o 4951 NC Highway 88 West, Warrensville 9a.m.-7p.m. Saturday • July 5,2014 Sharing our Mountain Heritage Free Admission • Mountain Music Celebrating Farm-Grown ChristmasTrees Arts and Crafts • Children's Activities Farmers' Market • Family Fun • Dance • Food Store BANKING INSURANCE 336-846-9196 • www.ChristmasInJuly.info 00697179 cij(a)christmasinjuly.info A three-car pileup occurred on U.S. 221 east of Jefferson at 3:55 p.m. on June 5. According to the nar­ rative, Gabriel Bledsoe, of Todd, Jordan Reedy, of ' Grassy Creek and Ethan Lewis of Crumpler were traveling east on U.S. 221 when Lewis had stopped behind another vehicle attempting to turn left into Sunnyside Park. Reedy was slowing when Bledose's vehicle struck Reedy's, who then struck Lewis. There were no injuries and all vehicles were ren­ dered drivable with mini­ mal damage. Bledsoe was cited for failure to reduce speed. Buck Mountain Road A two-car collision occurred at the intersec­ tion of Bald Mountain Road and Buck Mountain Road west of Jefferson at 4:35 p.m. on June 5. According to the narra­ tive, David Hart, of West Jefferson, was traveling south on Bald Mountain Road attempting to turn on Buck Mountain Road. Teddy Shatley, of Jefferson, was traveling the other direction and both drivers' line of sight was obstructed by an embankment on the shoul­ der of Buck Mountain Road. Both vehicles came to a rest at the intersec­ tion. There were no injuries. Both vehicles were 2004 Fords and both had $2,500 in damages. Both cars were considered drivable. Hart was cited for unsafe movement. June 6: A one-car wreck occurred on Big Laurel Road near Creston at 5:12 a.m. on June 6. According to the nar­ rative, John Triplett, of Mountain City, Tennessee, was traveling north on Big Laurel Road when he crossed the centerline and went off the road-to'the left, struck a tree and went down an embankment. There were no inju­ ries, but Triplett's 1998 Chevrolet was rendered not drivable and had $3,000 in estimated dam­ ages. Triplett was cited for driving left of center. June 8: A two-car collision occurred on Mount Jefferson State Park Road at 3:10 p.m. on June 8. According to the nar­ rative, June Worth, of West Jefferson and Megan Shepherd, of West Jefferson, were driving opposite directions on Mount Jefferson State Park Road. Worth was attempt­ ing to turn left when she struck Shepherd's vehicle. Both vehicles were ren­ dered not drivable and had $2,500 in damages. Both Worth and Shepherd were transported by Blue Ridge Medical Transport to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Worth was cited for a failure to yield. Boondocks Brewing honors McFarland anniversary with special brew Boondocks Brewing Tap Room and Restaurant has crafted another brew with both local ties and old country roots. In honor of the Jeffersonbased publisher, McFarland's 35th anniversary, a special McFarland Anniversary Scottish Ale will be released on Tuesday, June 17, starting at 5 p.m. Those who purchase a pint of the anniversary ale will get to keep.a McFarland com­ memorative pint glass. Boondocks will.be offering dinner specials throughout the day. At 7 p.m., a McFarland themed, Tuesday trivia night will begin, with a focus on local history, Scottish lore and gen­ eral book pop culture. McFarland will also be hold­ ing an open house at their offices in Jefferson on Friday, June 20, from noon until 5 p.m. The public is invited to take tours of the facility, to meet McFarland staff members, have refreshments and enjoy the company's laige local and folk art collection. McFarland is located at 960 N.C. 88 West, about a mile west of the traffic light in Jefferson. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE S TUESDAY, JUNE 17,2014 Blue Rifee Electric CEO commends employees and announces no rate increase for 2015 Director elections announced, reports given at annual meeting Director elections were announced at the annual meeting of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation held Thursday evening, June 12, at the corporate office in Lenoir. Elected to threeyear terms were: David Boone, Ashe district; Tom Trexler, Watauga district; David Eggers, Caldwell district; and John F. Wishon, Jr., Alleghany district. More members than ever are participating in director elections due to convenient opportu­ nities to vote by mail and the web: 6,711 mem­ bers voted using those options in this year's election. Director elec­ tion kits were mailed to members on May 14 and included a proxy for vot­ ing by mail along with a postage-paid return Submitted photo |Jefferson Post BREMCO CEO Doug Johnson speaks at the company's annual meeting. envelope, directions for the option to vote online and candidate biogra­ phies. The business meeting included a report from Secretary-Treasurer Joy Coffey that the coopera­ tive is sound financial condition and one of the top performing coopera­ tives in the nation. Board President Kenneth Greene dis­ cussed community involvement by the coop­ erative. "As an electric coop­ erative and one of the largest companies in this area, it's our responsibil­ ity to make life better in all facets of our com­ munities and that's why you see us involved in so many ways, including the Members Foundation," Greene said. "It's our mission to provide our members with reliable, affordable electricity but it goes deeper than that: Blue Ridge Electric exists to make life bet­ ter in our communities, today and for future gen­ erations!" Chief Executive Officer Doug Johnson recog­ nized the linemen for the work they do every day in keeping power flowing but especially for their quick response to restore power during severe win­ ter weather. He also com­ mended employees and members who donated $26,000 earlier this year to help members in need of crisis bill assistance during the coldest win­ ter on record, which pro­ duced peak heating use. That amount added to the $100,000 contribu­ tion by the cooperative's subsidiaries, Blue Ridge Energies and RidgeLink, helped more people in the first half of 2014 than the total amount assisted in all of 2013. "That speaks to what we're all about: we're a people-centric company: people caring about their David Boone was elected Ashe friends and neighbors," County's District Director, for a he said. three year term. Johnson added that the severe winter also costs, no rate increase led the Board to approve is slated for 2015, which a three-month temporary rate reduction to assist will further benefit mem­ all members during the bers. Blue Ridge Electric time when member's bills are highest due to serves some 74,000 heating needs. In addi­ members in Caldwell, tion, members received Watauga, Ashe, and $4.4 million in capital Alleghany counties as credits refunds earlier well as parts of Avery, this year. Finally, he shared the Alexander and Wilkes For mote good news that due to counties. information, visit www. a combination of coop­ erative efforts to control BlueRidgeEMC.com. West Jefferson TDA banks $30,000 for next year Spending package includes billboard, internet and TV advertising By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com West Jefferson is continu­ ing to make strides to mar­ ket itself as a primary tourist destination in N.C.'s High Country. Last month, the West Jefferson Tourism Development Authority (TDA) approved a $30,000 budget for 2014-15. The spending package includes specific and miscel­ laneous tourism promotions and annual dues and sub­ scriptions to the AsheCounty Chamber of Commerce ($100), High Country Host ($562) and the Blue Ridge Parkway ($295). In 2005, the N.C. General Assembly authorized the Town to create a TDA to promote and guide West Jefferson's tourism offer­ ings. The TDA is the body for administering the local occupancy tax with proceeds going towards promoting tourism. The following is a break­ down of the TDA's spending plan for promoting tourism in the coming year. Photo by Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post This billboard, designed to draw tourists to West Jefferson, stands in Wilkes County and will continue to do so for at least another year. High Country Host Approximately $5,000 is budgeted for the town's part­ nership with High Country Host (HCH), which acts as a regional chamber of com­ merce for Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Watauga and Wilkes counties. HCH attracts visitors to the High Country through extensive marketing and then directs them to member businesses. According to Town Manager Brantley Price, HCH is currently promoting West Jefferson in US Airways and O magazines, several billboards, Visit NC, posters on buses and trains and TV commercials in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. WBTV Approximately $4,200 is budgeted for monthly adver­ tising on WBTV.com, the website for Charlotte's CBS affiliate station. Billboard Approximately $7,000 is budgeted for maintaining the "Visit West Jefferson" bill­ board that stands alongside U.S. 421 between Wilkesboro and Boone, in Wilkes County. The sign will remain in the same location and the design will stay the same for at least another year. Rack Cards Approximately $4,500 is budgeted for the purchase of rack cards to be distributed and appear in racks in hotels and restaurants across the state. Miscellaneous Promotion Approximately $3,800 is budgeted for promoting events going on throughout the town such as the Gallery Crawls and Backstreet con­ cert series. In other TDA related busi­ ness: • Price updated the TDA on the status of the lawsuit with Trimurthi Hotels, the company that managed the former Hampton Inn. Trimurthi Hotels owes the Town approximately $49,370.45 in unpaid occu- pancy taxes. The TDA was owed a payment of $15,000 from Trimuthi by June 15. Price requested the TDA pay the Town $11,800 to reimburse the Town for attor­ ney fees once the $15,000 is received, and the TDA approved his request. • Stay tuned to WXII in late July and early August, as the TDA approved spending $5,350 to advertise on the Piedmont Triad's NBC affili­ ate network. Price told the TDA the three week advertis­ ing campaign will include a 30-second commercial show­ casing the tourism and over­ night hospitality the town has to offer. The commercials are designed to attract Triad area adults to spend a day or night in West Jefferson. 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YVarrcnsvUlc, NC • (336)384-2929 Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 • Saturday 9:00-3:00 �Public Opinion "...ivete it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Our View Hnding happiness in the classroom With the Republican-controlled General Assembly's continuing attempts to marginalize public education over the last several years, the recent news that an overwhelming majority of Ashe County educators are happy with their work environment is a validation of the steady leadership offered by our schools' administrators and the Board of Education. The road to happiness for our teachers has been marked with big potholes over the last five years: no salary increases, attempts to eliminate tenure, continuing attempts to eliminate teacher assistants in kindergarten through third grade, increases in classroom sizes, state-mandated changes in testing and providing less dollars for public education by offering tax dollars to private charter schools. Through it all, our Board of Education and the school's administrators have worked tirelessly to create a classroom environment that recognizes teachers' efforts and have gone on record with their concerns, and letting their teachers know, that the mandates from Raleigh could have an impact on classroom morale. To put it another way, our teachers know, our Board of Education^ "got their back." And it's working. A whopping 93 percent of teachers in Ashe County believe their school is a good place to work and learn, which is eight percentage points higher than the state average. Despite the good news about teacher morale, the news coming out of the General Assembly's short session continues to be worrisome. The Senate and the House adopted legislation that would replace the curriculum known nation­ ally as Common Core. The curriculum, which has the support of groups that are on both sides of the aisle like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce a n d d o z e n s o f Republican governors, is' c d n 1 " sidered by nearly every education expert to'be the best at providing the critical thinking skills needed by our students to thrive in our ever expanding technology-based economy. As it stands now, only Gov. Pat McCrory with his veto stamp stands between the teachers and the General Assembly's attempt to again rewrite the state's curriculum, which is seems occurs every five years or so. Teacher salaries continue to be a political hot button during the General Assembly's short ses­ sion. The proposed Senate budget offers teach­ ers an 11 percent pay increase, with one small caveat - if you take the money, you give up your tenure protections. This proposal is more like extortion than a meaningful attempt to increase teacher pay. The House budget bill offers modest increases in teacher pay without losing the protections of tenure. One can only wonder what compromise will be reached between the House and Senate on teacher pay. Hopefully, teachers will get the raise they deserve and not lose their career protec­ tions; which is what every teacher deserves for their tireless efforts and the awesome responsi­ bility of educating our children. Education in North Carolina has always been tossed about like a political football. For years, classroom size was the hot button issue in educational politics. Today, it's teacher pay and charter schools. And while the game continues in Raleigh, in Ashe County, our teachers, with the solid sup­ port of our Board of Education and administra­ tors, tune out the politics and focus on what's most important - providing the best environ­ ment for our children to learn. Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) Telephone: 336-846-7164 Published every Tuesday and Friday. Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single copy issues are $3. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Cliff Clark 336-846-7164 cclark@civitasmedia.com CLASSIFIEDS: Kay Hart 336-846-7164 khart@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: 336-846-7164 Teresa Roark Laws tlaws@civitasmedia.com John Sears jsears@civitasmedia:com STAFF WRITERS: Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Alan C. Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com 203 W. Second St., West Jefferson, NC. 28694 Periodical postage paid at West Jefferson, NC POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC, 28694-0808. J Tuesday, Jline 17, 2014 House hits a curve and scores a PR coup were opposed to the It was late in the lottery from the getgame. The House was go and the notion at bat to take its cut of increasing lottery at the state budget. advertising to get The State Senate team more people to spend had thrown them a more money gam­ wicked curveball. Did bling was especially the House have the distasteful. It does skill and the moxie to fulfill the prophecy respond in this mod­ of lottery antagonists ern-day "Casey-at-thethat gambling pro­ bat" scenario? ceeds would supplant, House budget lead­ not supplement edu­ ers were in a box. Tax cation funding. But increases were off the Dudley Wooten as Speaker Tillis cor­ table. Teachers had rectly said, we can't to get pay raises and NC SPIN "unring" that bell. Medicaid reform had Teachers, educa­ to be addressed. There wasn't much appetite in their tors, Democrats, editorialists caucus for large additional bud­ and political pundits grumbled get cuts in an election year. The about House teacher pay fund­ crowd in the grandstand was ing solutions, but in compari­ son with the Senate plan some­ anxious, even angry. The House didn't hit a home times the least offensive option run but they definitely got a becomes the best course. Expect solid hit and scored one of the the reaction to grow from muted biggest public relations coups in acceptance to vocal support when it comes time to negotiate years. The House budget will pro­ differences between Senate and vide teachers an average pay House proposals. increase of 5 percent, not as The house of medicine was much as many would have equally adamant in opposition to hoped for but certainly respect­ Senate Medicaid proposals. The able. Teacher assistants were House wisely did not remove retained and no further educa­ Medicaid from the Department tion cuts were made. House lead­ of Health and Human Services ers wisely chose not to swing and didn't throw granny out of at the lightning rod of teacher the nursing home onto the street, tenure and left career status in as many had claimed the Senate place. The House decided to get plan would do. House leaders needed additional revenues from promise a separate reform bill but most likely reform will wait until increased lottery proceeds. This was a bitter pill to swallow next year. But the House does since most House Republicans contain the interesting provi­ sion that the Medicaid Director, while operating within DHHS, will be appointed directly by the governor and confirmed by the legislature, a move that gives that director more autonomy and makes him or her more respon­ sive and accountable. With such radical differences it will be up to conferees from both houses to reach a compromise. Gov. Pat McCrory is certain to side with the House, while folks back home - especially doctors, teachers, nursing homes and hos­ pitals, school boards and parents - will unite in support of the House budget. The Senate may not capitulate completely, but they will likely bend to public pressure and the final budget, will look more like the House version. You have to acknowledge it was a brilliant public relations victory for the House, and espe­ cially Tillis. Who would have suspected they could unite those who previously opposed them to rally to their support? And this might provide the margin for victory in Tillis' election to the U.S. Senate. Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays. You can also visit www. ncspin.com and click on the "Watch NC SPIN Online Anytime" button for streaming. Each week's show is posted on Friday. NOT THE 1 ?R\GOHtR s m v Ii,' m> \w \A\HD\ 'Stressed testing' leads to bipartisanship By Paul O'Connor Capital Press Association The General Assembly did something unusual last Thursday. Legislators admitted there were problems with a law enacted in 2012, worked in a bi­ partisan fashion to amend it, and probably saved what is an impor­ tant, well-meaning ini­ tiative from causing more harm than good. Read to Achieve, Sen. Phil Berger's initiative to have all public school students reading by the end of third grade was a much-needed public undertaking. Why anyone criticiz­ es Berger for trying to ensure that all kids read by the end of third grade is beyond me, especially since I was one of those kids who needed sum­ mer school after second grade before all those letters made sense. Berger's idea was this: If kids can't read after third grade, we'll send them to summer school to learn how. If they still can't read, they have to repeat third grade. And how will we know if they can read? That's where the problems started. Standardized testing, the scourge of modernday education, would determine if kids could read. (Why don't we just let teachers sit with kids and determine if they can read? Would it kill us to trust teach­ ers as the professionals they truly are?) Berger's program essentially turned the second half of third grade into a non-stop testing ordeal. Teachers were furious. Parents were furious. Third graders were stressed out. One Raleigh mom told the Senate Education Committee that her third grade daughter once loved to learn and read. But, by the end of this year, the child's spirit had been dimin­ ished and her love of learning extinguished. She suffered from test anxiety and physical ail­ ments related to it. The 32 hours of test­ ing fried her child and consumed valuable time that could have been Paul O' Connor Syndicated Columnist spent learning, the mom said. So the committee rewrote the bill, cutting the testing demands and rearranging the extra summer reading sessions so they are likely to work more practically. Also, the state will now allow school dis­ tricts to develop their own reading tests. Critics of the original bill say that the legis­ lature could have gone further. That may be so. It sounds as if third graders will still take too many tests. But if this year's changes reduce the testing by 50 percent, as some expect, that would make a huge difference. There is a political angle to this. While many North Carolinians with many different pet interests have com­ plained about moves made in the last three legislative sessions, opponents of Read To Achieve have been most successful in forging a fix. Why might that be. Because there are about 1.3 million public school children in this state, and that translates into a lot of angry parents. Republicans who have taken a slash-and-burn attitude towards the public school no doubt figured that out. Many of those angry parents are Republicans ana many are their constitu­ ents. And these lawmakers know that parents win be more loyal to their children than to their legislators on Election Paul^D'Connor covers state politics for the Capital Press Association. �COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 17 - 24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to man­ age falls and increase activ­ ity levels. You will leam to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and bal­ ance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improv­ ing balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion or to register, call 3362464347. June 17 - July 7 5:30 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use profes­ sional equipment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23, 2014. Pre-registration is required and space is lim­ ited. The registration fee is $30. For more information, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336-620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. June 17 - Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by col­ lecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help underdeveloped nations while raising funds to sup­ port keeping our community beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. June 17 6:30 pan. West Jefferson Centennial Celebration. Did you know that West Jefferson will soon be hold­ ing a grand celebration? Mr. Phillip McMillian of the West Jefferson Centennial Board will share information on the many exciting things that are being planned for the Centennial Celebration. The meeting will be held at Backstreet Coffee House, West Jefferson. You are invit­ ed to attend. June 19 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. National Guard Armory Blood Drive. Sponsored by Ashe Community Volunteers will be held at 1147 Old N.C. 16 Jefferson. Save a life this summer. Your donation is very important and we appreciate your dedication. To schedule your appoint­ ment or for more informa­ tion, call Eula 982-2164. June 20 11:30 aun. Celebrate 75 years with LifeStore Bank. Lifestore bank invites you to join them in the celebration. Enjoy fun, refreshments and door prizes at any Lifestore location: 205 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson; 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson; 840 E. Main Street, Jefferson; or 4951 N.C. 88 W, Warrepgville. 12 - 5 p.m.McFarland and Company Open House. Join them for tours, conversations, punch, finger food, art and books as they celebrate 35 years. For more information or to RSVP, call Kelly 336-2464460. 4 - 8 pan. Fish Fry Friday with Live Bluegrass Music. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is avail­ able. Direction: Take N.C. 88 W. Stay straight through Warrensville and past Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about she miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" sign. For more information, call 336-385-1314. 5:30 p.m. Backstreet Park Concert Series Sheets Family Band. The Sheets Family band, a fam­ ily bluegrass, country and acoustic band with harmony that is tight and hot. Bring your lawn chairs or a blan­ ket, and settle in for some wonderful entertainment. End the evening with a great meal at one of our local res­ taurants. June 21 9 a.m. Creston Rabbit Youth Hunt will be held at the Creston Fire Department. All kids are welcomed to attend. Age limit - 1 day to 17. After the Hunt there will be a show, games to play, free food and free prizes. Kids do not have to have a dog to come and enjoy the fun. Come and see what it is all about. You won't be disap­ pointed. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check to Creston Beagle Youth Hunt. For more information, call 336-3842733. 10 a.m. Grilling Day at the Ashe County Farmers Market. Renowned Chef Ric Caine, Boondocks Brewing Tap Room and Restaurant will be at the Ashe County Farmers Market. He will do a grilling demonstration on how to cook several different types and cuts of meat, and share some secret grilling recipes. June 24-July 31 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Setting Sail Towards Success. Ashe County Partnership for Children, located at 626 Ashe Central School Road in Jefferson announces a summer program for young children. This program is a moderately early program for young children, ages 0-5 and parents/guardians to enjoy together. This program will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings in the Community Hay Room at Family Central. For more information or to request an application, call 336-982-8870. June 26 - 30 7:30 pun. Les Miserables presented by Ashe County Little Theatre at the Ashe Civic Center. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday presentations will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday presentation will be held at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16, Students $5. All seats are reserved. For more information or tickets, call 336-846-ARTS. June 30 Register for the Blue Ridge Brutal and get a beer. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Brutal (BRB) bike race and it will be a ride to remember on August 9, 2014. As part of the celebration Boondocks Brewing Tap Room and Restaurant has created a 25th anniversary pale ale especially for this year's ride called BRUTAL BEER. This will be available post ride at the Ashe Civic Center and served to you in a specially designed Blue Ridge Brutal pint glass which will be yours to keep. All you have to do to benefit from this great offer is Register before June 30, 2ol4 at www.blueridgebrutal.org. July 4 1 - 4 pun. Community 4th of July Celebration. Camp New Hope. The whole community is invited to Camp New Hope for some old fashioned 4th of July fun. There will be games for the kids and tournaments for the kids at heart. Horseshoes and pool for the adults. Ping pong and volleyball for the teens. Everything is free. Hot dogs, cup cake decorating, liv? musjc, ranger programs - fly fishing and aquatic crit­ ters, a giant water-slide. There will be a baptism ser­ vice at 4 p.m. for those inter­ ested in being baptized too. Camp New Hope is located at 734 Philmore Road, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion, call 704-796-6641 or check out their Facebook July 11-12 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Barn Quilt Tburs. Call the Arts Council to reserve your sport for the popular Ashe County Barn Quilts Tours. Van depart at 10 a.m. from the Ashe Arts Center. You will enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains, learn about the history of our county and see barn quilts all along the way. The cost is $15 adults, $10 for children under 12. Reservations are required, special tours are available for groups of 8 or more. Tour dates include June 13-14, July 11-12, Aug. 8-9, Sept. 12-13, and Oct. 10-11, 2014. For more information or to make your reservations, call 336-846-2787. PAGE 5 TUESDAY, JUNE 17,2014 JEFFERSON POST 2013 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Town of West Jefferson Water System Number: NC 01 -05-010 We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. Included are detaib about your sources of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and to providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water, please contact Brantley Price at 338-246-3551. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to team more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held at Town Hal located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Main Street on the first Monday night of each month at 6:00 PM. What EPA Wants You to Know Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least smal amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by caSng the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderfy, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. (Name of Utility] is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 mmutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http-V/www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife: inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming: pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. When You Turn on Your Tap, Consider the Source The water that is used by this system is groundwater and is located at 11 different locations. Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) Results The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the susceptibility of each drinking water source (well or surface water intake) to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs). The results of the assessment are available in SWAP Assessment Reports that include maps, background information and a relative susceptibility rating of Higher, Moderate or Lower. The relative susceptibility rating of each source for TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON was determined by combining the contaminant rating (number and location of PCSs within the assessment area) and the inherent vulnerability rating (Le., characteristics or existing conditions of the well or watershed and its delineated assessment area). The assessment findings are summarized in the table below: Susceptibility of Sources to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs) Source Name Susceptibility Rating SWAP Report Date Well #7B Well #5A Well #7-Town Park Well #5-MT Jefferson Road Well # 10 Spring at MT Jefferson Woods Well #8 Well #7A Well #3-Seventh Street Well #3A- West Seventh Street Well #4- Jefferson Wood Higher Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 March 2010 The complete SWAP Assessment report for TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON may be viewed on the Web at: www.ncwater.org/pws/swap. Note that because SWAP results and reports are periodi­ cally updated by the PWS Section, the results available on this web site may differ from the results that were available at the time this CCR was prepared. If you are unable to access your SWAP report on the web, you may mail a written request for a printed copy to: Source Water Assessment Program - Report Request, 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1634, or email requests to swap@ncdqnr.gov. Please indicate your Town of West Jefferson, number, and provide your name, mailing address and phone number. If you have any questions about the SWAP report please contact the Source Water Assessment staff by phone at 919-707-9098. It is important to understand that a susceptibility rating of "higher" does not imply poor water quality, only the system's potential to become contaminated by PCSs in the assessment area. Violations that Your Water System Received for the Report Year During 2013, or during any compliance period that ended in 2013, the Town of West Jefferson received no violations. We met or exceeded all the drinking water requirements Water Quality Data Tables of Detected Contaminants We routinely monitor for over 150 contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected in the last round of sampling for the particular contaminant group. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table Is from testing done January 1 through December 31, (year). The EPA and the State allow us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulations are warranted. Important PrinkiiHLWttar Definition;: Not-Applicable (N/A) - Information not applicable/not required for that particular water system or for that particular rule. Non-Detects (ND) - Laboratory analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present at the level of detection set for the particular methodology used. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - One part per million corresponds to one minute In two years or a single penny In $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - Million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant In drinking water. Maximum Rosidual Disinfection level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known,or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfection Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial Contaminants. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Tables of Detected Contaminants Microbiological Contaminants in the Distribution System MCL Violation Y/N Your Water MCLO MCL Likely Source of Contamination N N/D 0 one positive monthly sample Naturally present in the environment N Contaminant (units) N/D 0 Total Coliform Bacteria (presence or absence) Fecal Coliform or E. coll (presence or absence) MCL Violation Y/N Fluoride (ppm) 0.14 6/18/13 MCI. Violation Y/N Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) N N 4 N/A Likely Source of Contamination 4 Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories • Range I.SS Nitrite (as Nitrogen) (ppm) MCL MCLO Your Water N/D Contaminant (units) Human and animal fecal waste Range Your Water N Sample Dote Contaminant (units) 0 (Note: The MCL is exceeded if a routine sample and repeat sample arc total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. coll positive) MCLG Low Likely Source of Contamination MCL High 10 10 1 1 MCLG N/A Runofl from septic tanks, deposits Runofl from septic tanks, deposits MCL N/A fertilizer use; leaching front sewage; erosion of natural fertilizer use; leaching from sewage; erosion of natural Unregulated Inorganic Contaminants Sample Dote Sulfate (ppm) Range Your Water 5/13/13 Contaminant (units) 2.71 Total Asbestos (MFL) 10/16/13 Secondary MCL High 250 0 - 19 MCL Violation Y/N Sample Date Contnmlnnnt (units) Low Range Your Water N Low 7 N/A N/D Likely Source of Contamination High Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits 7 Lsad and Copper Contaminants Sample Date Contnminant (units) tl of sites found above the AL Copper (ppm) (90"' percentile) 9/19/13 9/21/13 Lend (ppb) (90,h percentile) 9/19/13 9/21/13 MCLO AL 1 1.3 AL -1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits 0 • Your Water 0 AL—15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits 1.0 3 Sample Date Contaminant (units) MCL Violation Y/N Your Water MCLO Likely Source of Contamination Likely Source of Contamination MCL Erosion of natural deposits Alpha emitters (pCl/L) 10/16/13 N N/D 0 IS Beta/photon emitters (pCi/L) 10/16/13 N N/D 0 SO* Combined radium (pCl/L) 10/16/13 N 0.7pCl/L 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits Uranium (pCi/L) 10/16/13 N N/D 0 20.1 Erosion of natural deposits Contnminant (units) J TT Violation Y/N Your Water (RAA Removal Ratio) Range Monthly Removal Ratio Low - High MCLO TT N 2.86 N/A N/A TT Total Organic Carbon (removal ratio) (TOC> TREATED Contaminant (units) TTHM (ppb) [Total I Trihnlomcthancs] IIAA5 (ppb) [ Total Haloacetic Acids]_ Likely Source of Contamination . Compliance Method (Step 1 or ACCU ) Naturally present in the environment ACC # 1 MCL/MR DL Violation Y/N Your Water RAA (Stage 1^ Range Low High MCLO MCL N 4.99 0 - 18 N/A 80 By-product of chlorination drinking water N 6.25 0 - 13 N/A 60 By-product disinfection drinking water N 1.0 0.6-2.0 MRDLG -4 MRDL-4 1 Chlorine (ppm) Decay of natural and man-made deposits Likely Source of Contamination of Water additive microbes used to control The PWS Section requires monitoring for other misc. contaminants, some for which the EPA has set national secondary drinking water standards (SMCLs) because they may cause cosmetic effects or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, and/or color) in drinking water. The contaminants with SMCLs normally do not have any health effects and normally do not affect the safety of your water. Contaminant (units) Iron (ppm) Sample Dnte Your Water Range Low/High 9/16/13 0.019 0 - 0.222 0.3 mg/1. SMCL Manganese (ppm) 9/16/13 N/D N/A 0.05 mg/L Sodium (ppm) 5/13/13 6.89 1.8 - 20.20 N/A Sulfate (ppm) 5/13/13 2.71 0-19 250 mg/L PH 3/13/13 7.25 6.9-7.7 6.5 to 8.3 �Coach Pitch champs Submitted photo |Jefferson Post The Pirates from Mountain View Elem. School won the Boys Coach Pitch Tournament on Monday, June 9. Players for the Pirates team include: Benjamin Joyce, Chase Taylor, Brodie Burgess, Luke Osborne, River Wood,Tanner Poe, Dillon Dominguez, Tucker Roten, Cristopher Guzman, Eli Coldiron,-Walker Witt and Luke Joyce. The Pirates are coached by Craig Poe, Herb Witt Evan Roten, Joey Burgess, Bradley Ritchie, and Jason Joyce. Team Burgundy captured Ashe County Parks and Recreation's U-10 Championship. Team members are: David Gomez, Isack Guzman, Jonathan Olvera, Lauren Padilla, Charlie Reed, Daniel Rodriguez, Alex Roland, Leah Worley, Joshua Garcia, Tyan Sturgill and Dante Wellington. The team was coached by Jesus Guzman. Photos courtesy |Ashe County Parks and Recreation The Ashe Family Healthcare Red team finished as runner-up in the U10 league. Team members were: 11. Roark, John Fields Perkins, Abby McClure, David Mora-Moncada. Julia Herman, Israel Lopez, Emma Rhoades, Calria Rhoades, Mona Lopez, Abby Garcia and Jezik Martin. The team was coached by Chris Martin. KFC MEMORIAL WEEKEND CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER UP �JEFFERSON POST Severts celebrate 50 years TUESDAY, JUNE 17,2014 PAGE 7 Volunteers From Page 1 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Severt Robert Dean Severt and Janet Hale Severt of Crumpler celebrated their 50th Anniversary on June 10,2015. Mr. and Mrs. Severt are both natives of Ashe County. They have one daughter, Tammy; a son-in-law Dale Thompson;, and one granddaughter, Mariella, who lives in Chapel Hill. The Severts recently celebrated their anniversary with a trip to Colorado, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming and are going to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Congratulations to Robert and Janet on 50 years. Some of the positions the museum has available for volunteers does require training in how to handle and care for products, in particular, handling their collections. Long said the museum staff would pro­ vide that training to those interested. Other jobs could include off site projects such as refurnishing furniture and other objects within the museum. For those interested in being tour guides, they need to be willing to learn about the county's history and enjoy being interactive with other people. "It makes a difference to the public when they are going through the museum and are being guided by somebody who knows a lot about Ashe County his­ tory," Long said. Those interested in vol- unteering at the Museum of Ashe County History can call Long or Museum Director Ramona Renfroe at (336) 846-1904. Habitat for Humanity: Ashe Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help the non­ profit construct it's second house for a family in need. "We take both male and female (volunteers)," said Bill Wheeler, president for Ashe Habitat. "We have jobs for just about any­ body." Wheeler said the organi­ zation has been talking to the faith community and trying to have area church­ es involved to help build, but everybody is welcome to help build the house for a local family. "You don't have to be skilled or anything," Wheeler said. "We have crew leaders available to show people what to do and how to do it." The construction of the house is expected to be completed by summer of 2015. So far, the foot­ ers of the house have been installed and have started work on the house's founda­ tion. Construction days by Ashe Habitat are done on Saturdays and more volun­ teers are needed in the non­ profits church relations and family services committees. Wheeler said those who are interested in volunteer­ ing to help Ashe Habitat build its second house can contact their office at (336) 846-2525 and leave a voicemail. Those interested can also email info@ashehabitat.com. Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC): BROC needs volunteers to sort donated clothing, answering phone calls, handling office duties and working in their thrift shop, as well as their weekly yard sales. In addition, they will need voluteers to help with "We Care" functions, done by the organization. For more information about BROC, call Louise Ham at (336) 3844543. Hospice volunteers: Ashe County has a strong need for hospice volun­ teers in the Creston and Lansing areas. For more information, call Jennifer Richardson at (336) 2466443. Richardson will answer any questions or organize having a hospice staff member visit an interested party's group or congrega­ tion about becoming a vol­ unteer. donations of any kind, whether they be in the form of money or sup­ plies." Davis said anyone who wishes to donate time or funds can go to CCC's website at www.carolinacrossconnection.org to find out more information. Davis also said there's still time for homeown­ ers to be a part of this summer's CCC. > "Although we partner with many local agen­ cies in order to get names and information on families needing help, we also rely on word of mouth to find families that we other­ wise would not know, to seek us out for help," Davis said. Those interesting in learning more can go to CCC's website or email Davis at daviskatiec@ gmail.com. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. Cross From Page 1 Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Ann Rose talks to the Lansing Board of Aldermen on Monday, June 9 about potential properties to acquire in the expansion of the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Aldermen updated on status of Lansing Creeper Trail Park By Wil Petty ing back (to Lansing). jpetty@civifasmrfdia.com She is very interested in The Lansing Board selling." of Aldermen were Rose said Welch liked updated on the status the idea of expanding of the Lansing Creeper the new park, but had Trail Expansion proj­ not got back in touch ect during their regular with the town about scheduled meeting on how much she would Monday, June 9. sell the land for. President of Comments by the Greater Lansing Area Aldermen indicated Development (GLAD), strong support of acquir­ and the main person ing those parcels for the overseeing the project, park's expansion. Ann Rose, presented the "It sounds like a Aldermen with potenmuch better deal than tial areas of expansion the offer that we were for the park, including originally looking at," 20 acres alongside Big said Alderman Dylan Horse Creek. Rose said the owner of Lightfoot. "I think (the that property, Rex Little, prospect) is brilliant is offering $6,500 an and I am totally for it." Rembert echoed acre for his 20-acre par­ cel. The land includes Lightfoot's views on the both sides of the Big potential. "It sounds absolutely Horse Creek frontage, up to the Big Horse great," he said. If the land is pur­ Creek Bridge near the chased, potential ideas Citgo in Lansing. "That would give for the land include (the town of Lansing) expanding the walking the entire rest of the trail to be approximate­ creek waters up to the ly 6,000 feet long and bridge," Rose said. adding additional park­ If the town acquired ing, because of ease of the land, the town limits access from the poten­ would expand to annex tial property. the property Lansing Grant monies bought. Alderman Rose said she had Mauvene Shepherd been in touch with Tom asked how that would Massie of the Clean be done. Water Management "Does anybody here Trust Fund over the a know anything about grant the town applied annexing and all of for in March. They the rules involved with are expecting to hear doing that," she asked. an answer about the Mayor George grant money, which Rembert said there would be approximately would not be much of $235,000, by August. a process since the land "(Massie) seemed would be owned by the very interested, because town. we are a result of the "The (town limits) Pond Mountain Head would go right with all of the property we Waters and because we are directly downstream (would own)," he said. Rose also expressed from Pond Mountain," interest in buying addi­ Rose said. "That gives tional land that the us a little bit of an edge Little property would over some of the other surround, which is applications." In addition to that owned by Ethel Welch. This property contains grant, GLAD is also parts of the old Virginia trying to acquire a Creeper Railroad bed, $120,000 grant from which is 60 feet wide the Water Resource and would run the same Development Project. length of the potential That money could go for work along the Big acquired property. "(Welch) is wanting to Horse Creek stream do something with the bank and the construc­ land," Rose said. "She tion of walking trails. said she doesn't need Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846it and she isn't com­ 7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. week, most likely Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On any given week, there will be eight vol­ unteer groups working at different home sites in the area. According to Davis, volunteers come from all across N.C. and throughout the south. Churches from Mooresville, Charlotte, Elkin and Greensboro are just a few of the groups scheduled to spend one week volun­ teering for a good cause. This summer, there will be churches from Virginia and Georgia who will be taking part in the program too. There is definitely a need for such programs in Ashe County. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 20 percent of county residents live below the poverty line. Yet with a home ownership rate of 78 percent — well above the state average — the county's median house­ hold income is $35,670, which is $10,000 less than the state average. Similar statistics are found in Alleghany and Wilkes counties. "Our volunteers work entirely for free," Davis said. "We're a nonprof­ it, but we gladly accept THE TOWN OF WEST JEFFERSON DESIRES TO ENGAGE QUALIFIED PRIVATE ENGINEERING FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES (CEI) FOR A CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The Town of West Jefferson desires to engage a Private Engineering Firm (PEF) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for water and sewer line replacement along portions of Burkett Ave. and Graybcal Ave. The scope of work includes the replacment of approximately 1470 If of water line along portions of Burkett Ave. and Graybeal Ave and 415lf of sewer line replacement along the same portion of Burkett Ave. The project will also include new fire hydrants, manholes, and pavement replacement. A Request for Letter of Interest detailing the information required by the Town is available on the Town's website www. townofwj.com or by calling (336) 246-3551. Private engineering firms are invited to have letters of interest for the furnishing of Engineering Services to theTown by 2:00pm on )une 20, 2014. Letter of interest received after this deadline will not be considered. - ig. 1 I omtro sfilprtrufpf! Town of West Jefferson PO Box 490 West Jefferson, NC 28694 Or Deliver to: Town of West Jefferson 1 S Jefferson Ave West Jefferson, NC 28694 Any questions concerning the advertisement should be directed to Brantley Price or by telephone (336) 246-3551. Hearing impaired persons desiring additional information or having questions regarding this subject should call Relay North Carolina at 1-800-735-2962. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Brantley Price at (336) 2463550 or at 01 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694 for accommodations for this request. Esta informacion.csta disponible en espanol o en cualquier otro idioma bajo peticion. Por favor, pongase en contacto con Brantley Price al (336) 246-3550 o en 01 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694 de alojamiento para esta solicitud. 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VBS kick-off will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15, with registration to follow. VBS will run 6:45 p.m. Monday. Van transpor­ tation is available by calling at 384-2548. The pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Landmark is locate in the Silas Creek Community. 5 pan. Vacation Bible School will be held at Friendly Grove Baptist Church. Meals will be served from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Worship Rally from 6 p.m to 6:30 p.m., class times are 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., adult classes from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20 will be a short day with class times 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Commencement/Rally will 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with ice cream to follow. If you need a ride, call Kim 877-7299. 6:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Van transportation is avail­ able by calling 384-2548. VBS closing send-off will be Friday event, approximately 6 p.m. beginning with a cookout. After the cookout VBS classes will meet and present their closing programs. Pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek Community. 7 p.m.VIrginia-Carolina Blue Ridge Crusade will be held at Volney Baptist Church, located just off N.C. 16, approx­ imately 25 miles from Marion, Virginia. Bro. Dewey Williams from the Belle Meadows Baptist Church, Bristol, TN will be the speaker. There will be a large choir singing each night with Bro. Mark Lundy, Marion, Virginia, leading the singing. Anyone interest in singing in the choir should be at die church by 6:15 p.m. The public is invited and encour­ age to come hear the Word of the Lord. June 20 -22 Annual Wagon TVain Revival and Ridge sponsored by the Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe will be held at the Baker Farm located at 3460 Dick Phillips Road, West Jefferson. The speaker will be Pastor Jack Nunn of the Carolinas Cowboy Church. Music will be provided by Destined 4 Glory and Buster Green. Everyone is welcome. Come camp and ride or just come for the evening services. For more information, call Pastor Roger L. Blevins at 336977-2043 or 336-973-2550. June 21 10 &jil - 5 pan. Old Fields Baptist Church will hold a one-day Vacation Bible School for ages three through teens. Lunch, supper and a snack will be provided. Old Fields is located on Conley Cheek Road, Fleetwood. The congre­ gation invites you to attend. For more information, call Shannon Coldiron 977-8549, or Sally Walters 8774048. June 21-27 Vacation Bible School will be held at Warrensville Baptist Church. Times and dates are as follows: June 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. will be kickoff day. Sunday, June 22 classes at 6:30 pm. Monday, June 23 through June 26, supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by classes at 6:30 p.m. and commence­ ment on Friday, June 27 at 6:30 pm followed by an ice cream social. Also the church will be going to Cranks, Ky. on Saturday, June 28 through July 3, to conduct Vacation Bible School Rev. Wade Huntsinger, Pastor welcomes everyone to all activities at Warrensville Baptist Church. June 22 10:30 North Beaver Baptist Church will have its first service in the new church building on N.C. 163, beside the Dr. Pepper ware­ house next to the New River. A tour will follow the Worship Service. An open house and formal dedication service will be held on July 20, 2014 at 4 p.m. Pastor Rev. Rick Miller and congregation invite you to both of these services. For J EPPEKSON POST West Jefferson gets permanent Christmas tree more information, call 336649-0417 or 336-982-8658 after 6 p.m. June 22-25 7 pjn. Vacation Bible School will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson. They will have a cook-out at 5 p.m. on June 22, 2014. Classes for all ages will be held nightly beginning on June 23,2014. Pastor Rev. Kirby McNeill and congrega­ tion welcome everyone to attend. June 22-26 6 - 8:30 pjn. Vacation Bible School will be held at Midway Baptist Church. Are your kids ready to become special agents for the one true God? Then they won't want to miss a minute of this years' VBS. Tie theme this year is the International Spy Academy, where kids will learn to know, love and live for the one true God. Pastor Steve LeaShomb and congregation invite you to attend. 7 - 9 pjn. Vacation Bible School will held at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. Join them for a "Round Up at the Gospel Corral". There will live skits each night, fun, crafts, a full supper, and themed Bible les­ sons. There will be classes from infant to senior adults. Commencement night will Photo by Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post be at 6 p.m., Friday , June While most folks wait until the day after Thanksgiving, at the earliest to get their Christmas tree, West Jefferson already has one with 22, 2014, and will include a over six months to go before Christmas. According to Town Manager Brantley Price, this Norway Spruce was donated by Barr Evergreens hotdog and hamburger cook­ to serve as the town's Christmas tree for 2014 and beyond. The tree sits in the pocket park along the Backstreet."It's a pretty tree," Price out, the guest speaker will be said at the June meeting of the Board of Aldermen. "Now, we won't have to have a cut tree up there, that the wind blows over every year." Evangelist Neal Hatfield. The theme verse for the week say, "Come thou with us, and we will do thee good" Numbers 10:29. The church is located at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, What happens when singer Maureen Renihan. auction segment. Among Store, and the Albert just across from Raccoon Holler Campground and off two strong non-profits The theme for the lun­ the items donated are a Jay Martin Foundation. N.C. 16. Van transportation merge? Members of the cheon is "Everything's diamond cuff, a week at Business and personal any a villa in Italy, a week at sponsorships of is provided. For more infor­ new Women's Fund of Coming up Roses." "This luncheon will be a Montana Ranch, and amount are welcome. mation, directions, or to sign the Blue Ridge think the Luncheon tickets are up for transportation, call the result is that everything a wonderful celebration of a stay at a cabin in the unity," said Karen Sabo, Smokies. $75, and seating is lim­ church at 336-982-4840 or comes up roses. The High Country was Executive Director of the Proceeds from this lun­ ited. Beth Miller at 336-982-3626. fortunate to have two new fund. "The commu­ cheon will support the For more information June 22-27 3 - 8:40 p.m. Bald women's philanthropic nity support we've been Fund's fall grant cycle. about sponsorship, pur­ Mountain Baptist Church funds, each with overlap­ receiving through spon­ The two former funds chasing a ticket, or about contact invites you to join them for ping missions to support sorships and donations have supported non-prof­ membership, VBS this year. The theme is services that help women for the auction shows its such as the Western Karen Sabo, Executive Lifeway's Agency D3 where and girls in the moun­ what a strong, philan­ Youth Network, Mountain Director, at 828-264-4002, you will learn to Discover tains. After unanimous thropic culture of support Alliance, OASIS, and the or email info@womDeice and Defend your faith. votes from the boards we have here. And our New Opportunity School ensfundoftheblueridge. the Appalachian response to invitations for Women at Lees- org. Tickets may also fee They will kickoff on June 22 of Women's Fund and the has been very enthusias­ McRae College. purchased through the with food, games, bouncy Major sponsors of the Women's Fund of the Blue house and much more from High Country Women's tic!" Women's Fund of the luncheon are Westglow Ridge website, http:// 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Classes will Fund, the organizations Ridge member Spa, the Ethel and W. www.womensfundofthebe held June 22-26 from 6 combined their missions, Blue p.m. to 8:40 p.m. each night. efforts, and membership, Jenny, Miller will act as George Kennedy Family blueridge.org/ On Friday night the 27th resulting in a new larger the auctioneer for the live Foundation, Mast General they hold closing ceremo­ and stronger philanthrop­ nies with a VBS Celebration ic group. The Women's Fund of night. Classes are open to babies through adults. Pastor the Blue Ridge is sur­ Lawrence Goodman and the rounded by the excite­ congregation welcome you to ment of a brand-new orga­ nization while retaining Bald Mountain. Vacation Bible School the strength and expe­ will be held at Friendship rience of each former women's fund. The board Baptist Church. Join Agency D3 Special members hope to make Agents for a week of fon as an even greater impact of they examine eye witness the welfare of area resi­ reports, physical proof, and dents through their new, Promotional biblical accounts to uncover combined efforts. prices "The blending of these starting at only... and defend the truth about who Jesus really is. In this groups means nothing but one-week adventure, kids will good news for members, learn to Discover, Decide and the non-profits we fund Defend their faith through and most importantly, the Bible stories, crafts, motivat­ women and girls in need," for 12 months ing music and games. Supper said Kay McCloskey, coNot eligible with Hopper or will be served from 5 p.m. to chair of the transitional IPad 2 offer. 5:50 p.m., classes are from 6 board of the Women's p.m. to 8 p.m. June 27. The Fund of the Blue Ridge. closing program will begin at The mission statement of 5:30 p.m. with a cookout and the new group includes fun time with inflatables and creating positive change games. Pastor Russell Hart and economic justice for and the congregation invite local women and girls, and for the organization you to attend. to be a philanthropic cata­ June 23-27 Vacation Bible School lyst that enables women will be held at Orion Baptist and girls to reach their ASKABOUT Church. Kickoff will be from full potential. caxgagpaiD) The Women's Fund of OVER 30 PREMIUM 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 22, SAME DAY INTERNET MOVIE CHANNELS INSTALLATION 2014. Supper will be at 5:30 the Blue Ridge will con­ AS LOW AS .... 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Gary Trivette with Fund will continue the Lowest All-Digital prices nationwide NO YES NO Carolina Crossing Blue Grass tradition with the larg­ FREE Installation in up to 6 rooms NO NO YES Gospel Band from Watauga est luncheon to date. The •Feature must be enabled by customer. County will be the guest sing­ Women's Fund of the Blue ers. Pastor Ron Toliver and Ridge welcomes women All offers require 24-month commitment and credit qualification. congregation invite you to and men to its inaugural "Savings applies to AT120 and AT120+ with HD programming, 2 year commitment and credit qualification. luncheon, which will be attend. Discount applied to first year of service In form of promotional credits plus free HD for Life which is a SlO/mo credit. 6 p.m. Mountain Faith both a fundraising event Bluegrass Band will be per­ and a celebration of the Call Now And Ask How To Save Up To 50%' forming at Bald Mountain merger. The inaugural luncheon Baptist Church with Luke Dotson. This band is anointed for the Women's Fund of and loves to share the gospel. the Blue Ridge will be Call 7 days a week 8am -11 pm EST Promo Code: MB0913 Please plan to attend this free held on Thursday, June concert and worship the King 26, at the Linville Ridge lmporl4ntTffmiiin4(o«Nlftlont;PrfNn«fieni0flm, •• i <n*ln.ii ^ov^voiit'f,irani$H*rt j*nwt fhi-n(Uwnfn'..r4.«w*^|«kr.t l^i dhu^!?q hjr-/ fTf: If jwt am *vfr.re'fa of Kings and Lord of Loiris. County Club. The event ewwt.fj "KtBttBWKrtwHiMiWlfAdrfffPrmwum ihawylv Pastor Lawrence Goodman will include a catered : *h. Hopp«f features: qtipmrnttfdfrmmtcPHITMhtt* and Associate Pastor Rev. lunch, silent and live auc­ ipbbtriiMMnrttfanfoui r<"n\ hdth tort#** Steve Ashley and congrega­ tion, speakers, and a spe­ mm*Ofcnr^ 1/14/14, <IDIiWHtirMbiilit « cial performance by local tion invite you to attend. 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Plus, you will have the infor­ mation in plenty of time to put fall gardening plans and yard or pasture reno­ vations in place." The peak season for submitting soil samples is December through March, when a $4 fee is charged per sample. Off-season times are April through November, when no fees % are charged. Many home gardeners drop off their soil sam­ ples along with a hand­ written sample informa­ tion form at the nearest county Cooperative Extension office. The new online procedure requires a little forethought but is worth the effort. Before going to the extension office, clients should visit the Agronomic Services Division's Public-Access Laboratory Information Management System web­ site at www.ncagr.gov/ agronomi/pals, create a user account, and respond to a verification email. 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"T-800-969-6898 •iJr em �PAGE 10 TUESDAY, JUNE 17,2014 JEFFERSON POST Local Girl Scouts receive recognition Local Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Leaders were recognized on Friday for their achievements of excellence for the year. Junior Girl Scout Aurora Randolph earned the Bronze Award. The Bronze Award is the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. Each Bronze Award winner completes one Girl Scout Journey, identifies a need in a com­ munity and takes action by completing a project to aid the community. Randolph volunteered for three years at Camp New Hope, a local camp that provides happy memo­ ries for families with chil­ dren that have life-threat­ ening or terminal illness­ es. Randolph budgeted, shopped for and prepared activity packs with bub­ bles, coloring sheets, small toys, stickers and Bible card games for all the kids at camp. She filled 150 Easter bas­ kets with grass and prizes, helped fill more than 1,000 Easter eggs for the egg hunt, helped prepare for the Easter event in various other ways, and also helped with face painting during the event. Additionally, she helps with PR for the camp by telling everyone she meets about what a special place it is. Camp New Hope is a special place for spe­ cial people, and they can really use our help—dona­ tions, volunteering, giving some toys—small things can make a big difference there! Helping out at the camp makes me feel really good and I think Randy (the director) really appre­ ciates it," Randolph said. The top three cookie and fall product sellers were also recognized. The sales help fund local Girl Scout programs, two regional campsites, and local troop camping. Ashe County girls showed a 32.04 percent increase in cookie sales and 55 percent increase in fall product sales this year. Rebecca Wonsick of Troop 10056 is the top Ashe County cookie seller this year. She sold 475 boxes of cookies. Lessie Hash of Troop 10056 sold the second highest amount of cookies with 350 sold. Addison Dollar of Troop 10336 sold 315 boxes to round out third. The following girls were recognized for their fall product sales: Adeline Miller from Troop 10062 came in first with $559 in sales. CHARLES W JONES MD PA ASHE AESTHETICS The Laser Clinic Certified Laser Technician and Coordinator for Submitted photos| Jefferson Post Addision Dollar with Nancy Blair. Alberta Swain, Amber Mellon with Nancy Blair. Adult leaders were also recognized. Shining Volunteer Awards were presented to David Blair and Kim Eldreth. The Shining Skylar Stertzbach from Troop 10307 sold the sec­ ond highest amount with $464 in sales, and Addison Dollar from Troop 10336 sold $432 in fall products. Look What's Neiv! 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"C < K) SPORTS CO © CO NCAA grants Spagnolo a sixth year.... SERVING ASU K C O I N I V . N O R T H C A R O L I N A S I N C E 1 9 2 5 U) m a? •-I 2> I © © © Page 6 $1.00 Friday, June 20,2014 A Fleetwood man has been charged by Watauga County Sheriff's Deputies with trafficking mari­ juana by manufacture and several other offens­ es, according to a June 17 release by Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman. According to the release, Abrham Shaki, 58, of 2316 Cranberry Photo courtesy of Watauga County Sheriff's Office |Jefferson Post Springs Rpad in Watauga County Deputies seized 31pounds of marijuana in a Deep Gap Fleetwood, was charged factory on Tuesday, June10. Abrham Shaki, of Fleetwood was charged with the following: traf­ with manufacutring marijuana and several other offenses. ficking in marijuana by manufacture, traffick­ ing in marijuana by pos­ session, manufacture marijuana, possession with intent to manu­ facture, sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling containing a controlled substance and possession of drug para­ phernalia. According to the release, Shaki was taken to the Watauga County Detention Facility in lieu of a $x „..d he is scheduled to appear in District Court on July 30. Narcotics detectives from the Watauga County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on the suspected marijuana growing operation on June 10, 2014, according to the release. The inves­ tigation was conducted after information was received of large amounts of marijuana being culti­ vated in Deep Gap. "Detectives executed the search warrant on the property of 270 Joe Greer Road, Deep Gap, which was a large factory build­ ing," according to the release. 'Haft ot the facto­ ry was used as a business; the other half was used to cultivate marijuana." Detectives seized 93 marijuana plants from the indoor grow opera­ tion, with a total weight See MARIJUANA I 9 Ashe Memorial to provide pediatric, ENT services By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Commissioners Lany Rhodes, William Sands and Gary Roark open the hearing over the 2014-15 fiscal year budget up for discussion on Monday, June 16. County budget is approved with noappropriation of $2,000 delayed tax increase Ashe Humane Wil Petty jpelty@civitasmedla.com In an unanimous vote, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved the 201415 fiscal year budget, which will not increase property taxes in the county. Commissioner Larry Rhodes made the motion to approve the budget with Commissioner William Sands providing the second. Rhodes, Sands and Commissioner Gary Roark voted to approve the budget. Commissioners Judy Porter Poe, who was recovering from surgery, and Gerald Price were not present for the vote. Two changes were made to the budget before being approved. The first, at the request of Sands, will provide a 1 percent increase to the salaries of Ashe County Public Library employees to match the 1 percent increase to the employees of the County of Ashe. "I would like to rec­ ommend that (Ashe County Library employ­ ees) have a 1 percent increase in salary, which will amount to around $4,000," Sands said. "I would like to make a motion that we would allow that." . The amendment was immediately seconded and passed unanimous­ ly. A second change made to the Ashe County budget came in the form of delaying an appropriation of $2,000 marked for the Ashe Humane Society for its spay/neuter program. The request to remove the funding came durSee BUDGET | 9 Dr. Lee Beckworth, a veternarian based in Jefferson, voices his opposition to the county allocating the animal licence fees collected by Ashe County to the Ashe Humane Society. Beckworth proposed giving the money to the Ashe County Animal Shelter to keep it open for longer hours. A^cording; to Gardner, members of the audii The number of people building new homes in Ashe County is about the same as this time last year. New construction in Ashe County starting to pick up Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Todd Carter of Boone-based Hospitality House expresses gratitude to the commis­ sioners for their support of ending homelessness in Ashe County. Deanna Stoker of A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.) thanks the Board of Commissioners for their continued support of the nonprofit. 14 competed in the finals competition of the 2014 edition 10-12. See PEDIATRIC | 9 Submitted photo |Jefferson Post Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Four ACS students win Fifth Annual Ashe Idol Fourteen aspiring, young entertainers from Ashe County took part in the Fifth Annual Ashe Idol competition last month at Ashe County High School (ACHS), and four walked away victorious. "The Ashe Idol was started as an oppor­ tunity for students in our school system to show off their singing abilities through a friendly competition while promoting music in our schools, as well as raising funds for the ACHS Choir for their many endeavors," Andrea Gardner, choral director at ACHS said. "Students from around the county auditioned for the contest and 14 were chosen to compete in the competition." The competition divides contestants into four groups by grade-level: K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and Ashe Memorial has entered into new agreements which will provide more health services to the commu­ nity without patients having to go down the mountain. "We are gaining services," said Laura Adams Lambeth, CEO of Ashe Memorial Hospital. "We are going out and recruiting those ser­ vices back to the coun­ ty. We don't want to more than what we can appropriately do there, but there were a lot of services we weren't doing here, which we could provide an excel­ lent level of care." One of the new ser­ vices Ashe Memorial Hospital will be provid­ ing, starting Monday, July 7, is pediatric care. The hospital, working with Boonebased Blue Ridge Childress Pediatrics, is working to add a service that does not exist in Ashe County. "We're real excited about corn- ence were allowed one vote per division (40 percent) and judges' votes counted 60 percent. This year's winners were Calli Phipps (1012), Brandi Woods (7-9), Hannah Little (4-6) and Aubreana LoveD (K-3). Winners received a desk lamp and a $25 VISA gift card. In addition to the winners, the following students also participated in the competition: Submitted Photos|Jefferson Post • 10-12: Hanna Jones, Kayra Osborne, Alexis Parks, Tyler Slaton and Whittney From left Calli Phipps (10-12) and Brandi Woods (7-9) were two of this year's four winners of the 5th Annual Spangler. Ashe County Idol Competition. • 7-9: Bailey Bennett, Wendy Escobedo and Chelsea Thompson. Travis Bennett, choral parents Bobbie Church, • 4-6: Summer Eller and Braylin Miller. Trish Wilson, Debbie Phipps, Susan Greer, Gardner would like to extend thanks to Wendy Mahaffey, Kelley Blevins and all who master of ceremonies Dan McCauly, judges came out to support the aspiring singers. Stephen Lewis, Betty Upchurch, Rebecca Herman and Barry Aldridge- *ound crewman Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ i albulluck. Permitting of new homes and comiriercial buildings near 2013 levels The number of people building new homes and commercial buildings in Ashe County is about the same as it was in the first six months of last year. Still, Joel Robinson, president of the Ashe County Home Builders Association, is cautiously optimis­ tic that if the economy isn't exactly improving, it's at the very least begun to "stabilize," which is good for home builders and all who reside in the county. "Things are starting to pick up some," Robinson said. "We've seen a lot of people with more interest (in building homes)." From January through May of this year, approximately 143 building per­ mits have been issued by the county's Building Inspections Department. Twenty-five of those have been for the construction of new homes while six have been for commercial construc­ tion. The numbers for the first five months of this year are significantly higher overall, but the numbers for See ASHE | 9 �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 JEFFERSON POST ASHE COUNTY CRIME REPORT Staff report set at $1,200. Perry was released later that day. May 27 Tiffany Diana Combs Chakmakis, 23, of Jefferson was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $700. Chakmakis has not been released. May 28 Cierra Natasha Everette, 24, of West Jefferson was charged with assault with a May 26 Carolyn Elaine Lemons, 24, of Zionville was charged with driv­ ing while impaired. Bond information is unavailable. Lemons was released later that day. Laken Marie Perry, 27, of Laurel Springs was charged with resisting a public officer. Bond was deadly weapon and sim­ ple assault. Bond was set at $2,500. Everette was released later that day. Samuel Joe Roark, 28, of Creston was charged with two counts of pro­ bation violation. Bond was set at $2,000. Roark was released later that day. \ May 29 Brandon Keith Ham, 34, of Crumpler was 33, of Jefferson was charged with two counts of misdemeanor larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $2,000. Walton was released later that day. Trevor Swade. Nunn, 18, of Jefferson was charged with two counts of misdemeanor larceny. Bond was set at $1,000. Nunn was released later that day. charged with assault on a female. Bond informa­ tion is unavailable. Ham has not been released. May 30 Edward Ray Weaver, 53, of Fleetwood was charged with violating a domestic violence protection order. Bond information is unavail­ able. Weaver was released the next day. May 31 Justin David Walton, ASHE DISTRICT COURT DECISIONS The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held on Thursday, June 12 with the honorable David V. Byrd presiding. The 'following, decisions were handed down by the court: schedule IV controlled sub­ stance (J) 90-96. Carolyn McGlamery: (M) school attendance law violation (P) guilty (J) guilty. No more unexcused absences, pay CC. Travis Phillips: (M) school attendance law viola­ tion (P) no contest (J) PJC. Review school absences on Haley Camille Cooper: (M) simple possession of "Whvj $ Oct. 7,2014, no unexcused absences. Pay CC. The weekly session of vmj r tl&£? owning mtj amount of gun. Credit for amount paid on civil judge­ ment. Abbreviations: (F) fel­ ony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment contin­ ued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; the Ashe County District Court was held on Friday, June 13 with the honorable Jeanie Houston presiding. The following decisions were handed down by the court: Roger L. Church: (M) failure to work after paid. 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"Dee" Drake beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend passed away on May 16, 2014, in Gainesville, Florida. She is sur­ vived by her six chil­ dren and nine grand children, nieces and nephews and many friends. To offer condolences please visit http://memorialwebsites.legacy. com/DeeDrake/ Homepage.aspx MR. HENRY HARRISON MILLER Mr. Henry Harrison Miller, of 155 Gwynwood Drive, Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morn­ ing, June 16, 2014, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was 79. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Ashe County, the son of the late Reuben and Chessie Graham Miller. Henry graduated in 1953 from Elkland High School in Todd. Following his high school grad­ uation, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He later earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Appalachian State University. Henry was a long­ time resident of Mount Airy and a teacher for 30 years, retiring in 1994 from North Surry High School. He was a mem­ ber of Haymore Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dawn Cockerham Miller of the home; a daughter, Lisa Dawn Miller of Rural Hall; a son, Henry Ronald Miller of Winston-Salem; a stepson, Tom Gambill of Mount Airy; three grand­ children, Dustin Joseph Miller and Max Hayden Inman, both of Mount Airy, and Brooke Leigh Gambill of Beaufort, South Carolina; and a brother and sister-in-law, R.Z. and Kathy Miller of Montgomery, Alabama. In addition to his par­ ents, Mr. Miller was pre­ ceded in death by four sis­ ters, Jean Jones, Margaret Miller, Alice Nichols Gilley, and Billie Nichols Hodges; and three broth­ ers, Winston Miller, J.D. Miller, and Max Miller. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Robert McCrary officiat­ ing. The family received friends Thursday from 12:30-2 p.m. at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Tom Gambill, 627 Allred Mill Road, Mount Airy. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the love and compas­ sion shown by the staff at Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, espe­ cially Carol Casstevens and Tina Leonard, and the staff at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017; or the Haymore Memorial Baptist Church Renovation Fund, P.O. Box 27, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be made at www. moody funeralservices. com. King Bees to kick off Todd concert series By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com There will be some seri­ ous buzzing on Saturday night when the King Bees open the annual Todd Free Summer Music Series in Cook Park. "We're kicking off the Todd music series, which is a wonderful event sponsored by Todd Community Preservation Organization (TCPO)," said Rob Baskerville, front man for the Toddbased King Bees. "They put their heart and soul into this music series in a beautiful spot right there in downtown Todd." King Bees started in the late 1980s, and have since released nine CD's, and have made television appearances in Florida, Alabama and Charlotte. "We formed in 1987," Baskerville said. "My wife and I met and were both into American roots music, so we decided to start playing music together." From those humble beginnings, the group has toured the U.S. and Europe playing all styles of blues music, rockabilly, early rhythm and blues (R&B) and any genre that could be classified as American roots. "We play it all," Baskerville said. "I put it under the umbrella of American roots music, which frees me to play any (style). I'm just as comfortable play­ ing Delta blues as I am swing music, rockabilly and Piedmont blues in there too. We cover that all with American roots music." The group has also performed with globally known musicians includ­ ing Bo Diddley, Big Jack Johnson and Ronnie Earl. "We have basically played everywhere from the capital cities of Europe to the Lincoln Center in New York to juke joints in Mississippi and Alabama," Baskerville said. The concert is free to the public and will start at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. "You can't beat it," Baskerville said. "It is world class music in a beautiful spot with great food and beverage and just a beautiful time." Other King Bees performances in Ashe County: In addition to perform­ ing in Todd, the King Bees have two additional performances lined up for Ashe County over the summer. On Friday, June 27, the King Bees will be per­ forming on the Backstreet in West Jefferson as part of the Backstreet Park Photo courtesy of the King Bees | Jefferson Post The King Bees, who are based in Todd and have toured internationally, will be performing at the Todd Community Preservation Organization (TCPO) summer concert series on Saturday. June 2L The group will also perform on the Backstreet in West Jefferson on Friday, June 27 and the New River Blues Festival at the River House Restaurant and Inn in August Concert series. The series occurs every Friday from May to August from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday, Aug, 31, the band will also be host­ ing the New River Blues Festival at the River House near Grassy Creek. "This will be our 12th year, and that is the main project we will have going on in addition to con­ stant touring and playing of festivals in the sum­ mertime," Baskerville said. "Basically, we have a lot of gigs and our ener­ gy is going into putting on the New River Blues Festival." Other concerts in Todd The TCPO will also have the following bands performing throughout the summer: • New River Boys (July 5) • Eric Ellis and Caldwell Line (July 19) • Kruger Brothers (July 20) • Elkville String Band (Aug. 2) • The Tillers (Aug. 16) • Melissa Reeves (Sept. 6) For more informa­ tion on the Todd Community Preservation Organization's concert series, visit www.toddnc. org/ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. AREA BIRTHS Cowie Melissa Reeves and Scott Cowie of Greensboro, announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Reeves Cowie, born May 22, 2014, at Women's Hospital in Greensboro. She weighed five pounds and nine ounces, and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Ralph and Betsy Reeves of Jefferson. 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Martin the-vote cample, but too One on one paign to be often forgotsure that the ten, lesson voters who applies in North Carolina support you have reasons and throughout the world. to be enthusiastic enough It is this: a committed to get to the polls. minority can beat an unenThe lesson that a com­ thusiastic, unmotivated, mitted minority can beat unprepared majority. an unenthusiastic majority In the case of Cantor's also proved itself in Iraq loss, we have heard count­ last week. There, ISIS's less reasons to explain the strong-willed Sunni mili­ result: tia completely routed the 1. Brat bested him on forces of the Iraqi govern­ the immigration issue by ment. Although a majority casting Cantor as a weak, of Iraqi citizens may favor a inconsistent, and unreliable moderate, progressive gov­ opponent of immigration ernment with a nonsectarreform. ian approach, they do not 2. Cantor's work in the back up that support with Republican leadership the same passion shown by distanced him from the concerns of his congres­ the minority Sunni militia sional district and made it who took control of several easy to portray him as a important Iraqi cities. Like Cantor's supporters Washington insider. in Virginia, supporters of 3. His efforts, meager as they might have been, a united Iraq are staying to find common ground at home. When their mili­ with Democrats made him tary forces are confronted more of a compromiser by ISIS forces on the bat­ than many Tea Partiers and tlefield, they flee and run other conservatives could home. In Afghanistan, both stomach. • candidates in the recent These factors help explain the enthusiasm of presidential elections were Brat's supporters and the supportive of a moderate lack of excitement among national government. But the smart betting, or at Cantor's supporters. Polls immediately before least some of it, is on the the elections showed minority insurgent forces Cantor with more support because of the passion that among likely voters than they bring to their efforts. It has happened before. Brat, by a margin of 34 per­ cent. The Washington Post In 1930s Germany, the Nazi reported, "The question party, a small but passion­ in this race is how large ate minority, took charge Cantor's margin of victory of the country because other Germans did not care will be." Voter turnout in the pri­ enough to fight them. In 1917 and 1918, a minor­ mary was 13.7 percent. If the polls were any­ ity of the revolutionaries where close to being cor­ in the Russian revolution, rect, a lot of people who the Bolsheviks, took charge would have voted for when others lacked thenCantor did not care enough passion and ruthlessness. to take the time to vote for Whether you are a him. Virginian supporting Eric Ironically, as strongly Cantor or an Iraqi or as Cantor has opposed Afghani supporter of a President Obama, he would moderate government, you still be in power if he had cannot expect to win if followed Obama's example your opponents bring more of election campaigning. If passion to the contest. he had spent his campaign D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina funds to develop an Obama- Bookwatch," which airs at noon on like powerful ground game Sundays and at 5 p.m.on Thursdays that identifies supporters onUNC-TV. Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) Telephone: 336-846-7164 Published every Tuesday and Friday. Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single copy issues are $3. 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At the advancing legislation during the same time, the bill keeps the current legislative session to Common Core Standards in place repeal North Carolina's previous until a new set of standards is adoption of the Common Core adopted by the State Board of Education following the receipt of Standards in education. „f the Commission's rec­ Unfortunately, the ommendations. debate on the subject In' other words, has generated a lot North Carolina will more heat than light. continue to move for­ Rather than focus­ ward with the Common ing on the practical, Core Standards but the in-classroom impact state may be prohib­ of raising standards, ited from revising or many lawmakers have implementing assess­ fallen victim to the ments or offering pro­ widespread campaign fessional development of misinformation that and training for teach­ has sprung up around ers and administrators the Common Core. who are responsible for This is unfortu­ educating students to nate, because there these standards. may actually be some Matt Ellinwood Despite the unpopu­ important common N.C. Justice Center larity of Common Core ground on the subin some circles, the ject that could lead to a productive outcome for our simple truth is that the standards are more rigorous, raise expecta­ schools. Under the proposals currently tions and student achievement, moving through the legislature, and provide a clearer set of stan­ North Carolina would establish a dards than the North Carolina new "Academic Standards Review Standard Course of Study that Commission" and task the new was in place prior to their adop­ group with conducting a compre­ tion. Under the old system, students hensive review of state standards in English and math - a respon­ were deemed "proficient" based sibility that is constitutionally on lower standards even though assigned to the State Board of they needed intensive remedia­ Education. tion to become college or career Though largely unnecessary, ready. Under the Common Core this does not have to be a destruc­ Standards, students who meet tive, start-over-once-again-from- the proficiency benchmark will be truly college and career ready. scratch exercise. The key is to avoid massive The Common Core Standards disruption and uncertainty in are also aligned with interna­ the classroom and the poten­ tional testing benchmarks. tial for backsliding by modify­ The current school year is the ing and improving Common Core first year that the Common Core Standards rather than simply Standards have been fully in abandoning them. place and there have been some Unfortunately, the proposed expected implementation difficul­ legislation puts the immediate ties that accompany this type of future of our state's academic large scale change. Teachers need time, professional development, standards in doubt. The bills prohibit the State and the benefit of experience to Board of Education from continu­ tailor curricula to the Common ing to participate in the devel­ Core's higher standards. These standards should be opment of the Common Core State Standards or implementing revised and made even more rig­ the assessments that the State orous over the next 3-5 years, not Board deems most appropriate abandoned and replaced with an to assess student achievement entirely new set of standards or North Carolina's schools, teach­ ers, and students will face further uncertainty, expense, and imple­ mentation challenges. The Common Core is not a set curriculum but rather a set of standards that raises the expecta­ tions we have for our students while allowing teachers to have the flexibility to teach creative problem solving and analytical thinking. High standards and expecta­ tions for students raise student achievement. All of the coun­ tries that are outperforming the United States on international assessments have a clear set of high standards for their students. Massachusetts aggressively raised its standards in the 1990s and is now the highest performing state on national assessments. It is also the only state that reg­ ularly out-competes the highest performing nations in the world on international benchmarking tests. ' During the public hearing on Common Core, teachers like Karen Dickerson, a Guilford County English teacher and 2013 Teacher of the Year, said Common Core allowed her to dive more deeply into topics with all of her students, particularly those that had been struggling: " We are simply raising the floor or baseline for what they must achieve,, $o the ceiling can .reach limitless heights." Raising standards and expecta­ tions for students is a monumen­ tal challenge, but it is a challenge that North Carolina must meet to ensure that our children are ready for college and entrance into the workforce. Reviewing and revising Common Core is a better way to accomplish this goal that discard­ ing them and starting again all over again from scratch. Matt Ellinwood is a Policy Analyst at the North Carolina Justice Center's Education and Law Project. Government spending remains high Fiscal conservatives increase in the nominal think government is too figure since then (the large, costs too much, budget for 2014-15 will and tries to do too much. once again exceed $21 Fiscal liberals think gov­ billion), liberals argue that if you ernment is too take into con­ small, spends sideration the too little, and higher fund­ doesn't try to ing needs do enough. created by This is a. rising prices yawning gap and popula­ in philosophy. tion, North Still, if we Carolina's stipulate that state budget the two sides is smaller in disagree about real terms basic prin­ than it has ciples of fiscal been in policy, there John Hood decades. ought to be at John Locke Foundation Fiscal conleast a com­ servatives mon frame of observe, how­ reference for debating government's ever, that the General Fund finances only proper size and scope. There isn't. The two part of the state bud­ sides aren't just divided get. While many legis­ by philosophy. They also lators, reporters, and use different measures activists describe the of government cost, $21 billion General reflecting their respec­ Fund as "the budget," tive assumptions and that leaves out highway motivations. For exam­ funds, federal funds, and ple, did budget cuts dur­ other receipts. North ing the Great Recession Carolina's state budget leave state government is actually about $50 bil­ in North Carolina small­ lion, nearly half of it er and less costly than it funded by revenues rout­ ed through Washington has been in decades? Fiscal liberals say yes. (although they most­ They point to the fact ly originate in North that state spending from Carolina) rather than by the General Fund — General Fund spending. It is entirely legitimate which includes most of to question whether fed­ the revenue from state taxes on income, sales, eral money, for instance, and corporations — ought to play such an peaked in 2009 at $21.4 outsized role. But if you billion and then declined want to know how much to below $19 billion in state agencies actually 2011. Despite some spend delivering public services, you have to tivity reduce the cost include spending from of delivering other ser­ all revenue sources. vices? As my colleague Sarah Even if we use a shareCurry observed in a of-income measure, how­ study published last fall, ever, state spending doing so changes the is still relatively high. story dramatically. During the 1980s, North Total state spending Carolina's total budget adjusted for inflation stayed below 10 per­ and population growth cent of personal income. reached its highest point During the 1990s, it in 2011-12, at about fluctuated between 10.5 $5,350 per person. It has percent and 11.3 per­ declined slightly since cent. Then, during the then, primarily because of lower recession- 2000s, it steadily rose, related federal funding, pushing past 12 percent but remains well over during the onset of the $5,000. That's higher Great Recession before than any year before reaching its peak of 14 2012, and about double percent in 2012. Something similar what North Carolina spent as recently as the happened at the national . level. During the Great late 1980s. Some fiscal liberals Recession, total federal, argue that the adequacy state, and local expendi­ of government spending tures reached 36 percent should be measured not of America's GDP. Only by adjusting for infla­ in wartime 1945 had tion and population but government consumed instead by adjusting so large a share. As of for growth in personal 2013, it was still about income or gross domes­ 34 percent. tic product. Over time, For starters, I'd like to they say, government see that national num­ ought to consume the ber pushed below 30 same share of economic percent of GDP, which resources. Most fiscal would roughly match conservatives disagree. They argue that pub­ total federal, state, and lic services are neces­ local revenue. North sities, not luxuries, so Carolina leaders can do we ought to be able to their part by maintain­ spend a smaller share ing pro-growth policies of our incomes on gov­ and fiscal restraint — ernment over time. Why and by using properly can't rising standards of broad measures of the living reduce the need state budget. for government to deliv­ Hood is president of the John Locke er some services? And Foundation. For more information, visit why can't rising produc­ www.johnlocke.org. �PAGE 5 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Listening to God is as important as talking to God Hear is in the Scriptures over 516 times, and listen is there only once, yet it is such an important word for our daily living. How often do we hang up the phone and remem­ ber all that "we said" but little of what they said? How often are we only waiting until someone takes a break from talk­ ing so that we can have our say — all the while thinking about what we are going to say, rather than listening to them? We often do the same thing with our Lord. We pray and pray and pray, pouring out our hearts to Him, telling Him all of our troubles — as well we should; yet we then quickly say Amen, and don't listen for His reply. How could we think that what we have to say is more important than what He has to say? He did not stop speaking when the Bible was com­ plete. Isaiah gave his testi­ mony, "Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." (Isaiah 6:8, KJV). Throughout the Book of Isaiah are written the words of the Lord. The few times that Isaiah gives his own words are only to focus attention on the Lord. "Listen, 0 isles, unto me; and hear­ ken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name." (Isa 49:1). Is our conversation more like that of Isaiah's (glori­ fying God), or more like that of Job's friends who spent so much time giv­ ing their own opinions that they invoked the wrath of God? Why would God say for us to come to Him and "rea­ son together" if He were not going to converse with us? "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be will­ ing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with of earth, purified seven times." (Psa 12:6). We hear God through Hi^ words in the Bible, but we are also to listen with our hearts and minds to what He is saying to us. Additionally, we need to listen to one anoth­ er. We need to listen to ourselves for a full day, counting the number of times we interrupt some­ one, counting the number of times we treat their words as frivolous when they may be trying to ask questions about our Savior, and counting the times we hang up the phone having no idea what they said. Oft times, if we truly lis­ ten to someone and then wait just a moment before responding, the Lord will give us great words of the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it." (Isa 1:18-20). He invites us to come to Him, promising to listen to our needs, and promising to give us instructions so we can be obedient to His will. Rebellion is not only acting out in disobedience, it also refers to not listening to instruc­ tion. He expects us to LISTEN for His instructions through His Holy Spirit, and to be obedient to His Words. We know that His words are perfect and pure, so why do we refuse to hear or pretend not to hear? "The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace wisdom (His wisdom) that will make a differ­ ence in their walk with Him, rather then leaving them feeling alone again. The times when we lis­ ten for God's response to our needs are the times when we are truly pleas­ ing Him. During the times of our lives when we have accomplished great things for Him are the times when we were obedient to Him. Sometimes it seems that He isn't listening, which is never the case; He is just waiting for us to listen. God is the True Living God and our relationship with Him is ongoing — not just a moment in the past. Listen to the Master. CHURCH CALENDAR Front Porch Ministry to 5:45 p.m., Worship Rally will be the speaker. There will Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian from 6 p.m to 6:30 p.m., class be a large choir singing each Church, 201 South Jefferson times are 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., night with Bro. Mark Lundy, Ave. in West Jefferson is host­ adult classes from 6:30 p.m. Marion, Virginia, leading the ing a Front Porch Ministry this to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June singing. Anyone interest in summer. Monday - Thursdays, 20 will be a short day with singing in the choir should be folks walking by the church class times 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at die church by 6:15 p.m. The will discover tables and chairs .Commencement/Rally will 7 public is invited and encour­ where they can feel free to sit p.m. to 8 p.m. with ice cream- age to come hear the Word of and rest a bit or eat lunch, free to follow. If you need a ride, the Lord. bottled water, free wifi, games call Kim 877-7299. June 20 -22 for the kids, and a friendly 6:45 p.m. Vacation Annual Wagon Train pastor who has moved his Bible School will be held at Revival and Ridge spon­ office outside for part of the Landmark Baptist Church. sored by the Happy Trails day, and on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Van transportation is avail­ Cowboy Church of Ashe a bluegrass jam session. able by calling 384-2548. VBS will be held at the Baker June 20 closing send-off will be Friday Farm located at 3460 Dick Vacation Bible School event, approximately 6 p.m. Phillips Road, West Jefferson. will be held at Landmark beginning with a cookout. The speaker will be Pastor Baptist Church. VBS kick-off After the cookout VBS classes Jack Nunn of the Carolinas will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, will meet and present their Cowboy Church. Music will June 15, with registration closing programs. Pastor Rev. be provided by Destined 4 to follow. VBS will run 6:45 Charlie McCoy and congrega­ Glory and Buster Green. p.m. Monday. Van transpor­ tion invite everyone to attend. Everyone is welcome. Come tation is available by calling Landmark is located in the camp and ride or just come for the evening services. For at 384-2548. The pastor Rev. Silas Creek Community. 7 p.m.Virginia-Carolina more information, call Pastor Charlie McCoy and congrega­ tion invite everyone to attend. Blue Ridge Crusade will be Roger L. Blevins at 336-977Landmark is locate in the held at Vohey Baptist Church, 2043 or 336-973-2550. June 21 located just off N.C. ^.approx­ Silas Creek Community. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Old Fields 5 p.m. Vacation Bible imately 25 miles from Marion, School will be held at Friendly Virginia. Bro. Dewey Williams Baptist Church will hold a Grove Baptist Church. Meals from the Belle Meadow? will be served from 5 p.m. Baptist Church, Bristol, TN Lunch, supper and a snack will be provided. Old Fields is located on Conley Cheek Road, Fleetwood. The congre­ gation invites you to attend. For more information, call Shannon Coldiron 977-8549, or Sally Walters 877-4048. June 21-27 Vacation Bible School will be held at Warrensville Baptist Church. Times and dates are as follows: June 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. will be kickoff day. Sunday, June 22 classes at 6:30 pm. Monday, June 23 through June 26, supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by classes at 6:30 p.m. and commence­ ment on Friday, June 27 at 6:30 pm followed by an ice cream social. Also the church will be going to Cranks, Ky. on Saturday, June 28 through July 3, to conduct Vacation Bible School. Rev. Wade Huntsinger, Pastor welcomes everyone to all activities at Warrensville Baptist Church. June 22 10:30 North Beaver Baptist Church will have its first service in the new church building on N.C. 163, beside the Dr. Pepper ware­ house next to the New River. A tour will follow the Worship Service. An open house and formal dedication service will be held on July 20, 2014 at 4 p.m. Pastor Rev. Rick Miller and congregation invite you to both of these services. For more information, call 336649-0417 or 336-982-8658 after 6 p.m. June 22-25 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in West Jefferson. They will have a cook-out at 5 p.m. on June 22, 2014. Classes for all ages will be held nightly beginning on June 23,2014. Pastor Rev. Kirby McNeill and congrega­ tion welcome everyone to attend. June 22-26 6 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Midway Baptist Church. Are your kids ready to become special agents for the one true God? Then they won't want to miss a minute of this years' VBS. The theme this year is the International Spy Academy, where kids will learn to know, love and live for the one true God. Pastor Steve LeaShomb and congre­ gation invite you to attend. 7 - 9 pan. Vacation Bible School will held at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. Join them for a "Round Up at the Gospel Corral". There will live skits each night, fun, crafts, a full supper, and themed Bible les­ sons. There will be classes from infant to senior adults. Commencement night will be at 6 p.m., Friday , June 22, 2014, and will include a hotdog and hamburger cook­ out, the guest speaker will be Evangelist Neal Hatfield. The theme verse for the week say, "Come thou with us, and we will do thee good" Numbers 10:29. The church is located at 3044 Old Wilkesboro Road, just across from Raccoon Holler Campground and off N.C. 16. Van transportation is provided. For more infor­ mation, directions, or to sign up for transportation, call the church at 336-982-4840 or Beth Miller at 336-982-3626. Beaver Creek Christian Church Bethany United Methodist Church Smethport Independent Baptist Church Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Barnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual & Contemporary Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. * Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Midway Baptist Church 1670 Mt. Jefferson Rd.. .West Jefferson. NC 28694 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. www.mldwayfaaptlstnc.org West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church "And He led them as far at to Bethany...« and He blessed them" Luke 24:50 Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller 8 336-667-6092 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Sendee 3 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • I.E.A.M. Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship - H:15 AM 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting s WARRENS V1LLU2.ADVKNT1STOIURCHCONNICT.ORC continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together VI .Thou shall have no other gods before me 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Thou shalt not kill II , Thou shalt not make unto thee anqgraven image V " Thou shalt not commitadulfru VIII Thou shalt not- take the name of , the. LORD thij GOD in vain -• Thou shalt not steal • C - - - V iv . 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Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am & 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worship -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6:30 pm Baldmountalnchurch.org Email: Baldmountaln@skyfaest.com Church 877-1550 per Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Pastor Kevin Morgan (336) 246-4764 Glondale Springs Bald Mtn. Baptist Church 846-7481 19S7 US Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC Holy Trinity Church Phone - 982-3076 I Seventh-Day Adventlst Church of Warrensville Rev. Keith Casey (Episcopalian) Rev. Will Heyward Sunday School • 8:45 AM Worship • 10:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wonhlp H:00 a.m. Sunday Night Sendee* 6:10 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Miiiloni Building by Faith Promise Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Parish of the Holy Communion 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wfumc.net 9:45 Sunday School = 11:00 Morning Worship 1 336-846-7445 Reverend Phil Arnold 495 Highway 194 South (336) 246-2012 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English & 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass & Call 336-246-9151 for times § 336-877-2801 Pastor Steven LeaShomb Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. ,, Evening Service 6:30 p.m. £ 194 and 88 Wert. Smethport. NC Call 846-9241 P Ronnie Hopkins To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 r-. •; �son FRIDAY, June 20,2014 PORTS Nathan I lam, Sj>ort.s Writer (336) 846-7164 nham@civitasmedia.com ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Spagnolo granted sixth year of eligibility By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Former Ashe County Husky Tommy Spagnolo will get one more year to play college basketball as the NCAA.granted his waiver request for a sixth year. Spagnolo will return for one more season of hoops at Appalachian State University. Last season, Spagnolo had his best year as a collegiate player, averag­ ing 8.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game and finished second in the Southern Conference in field goal percentage, hit­ ting 59.6-percent of his shots. Spagnolo played in all 30 games last year and started in 18 of those con­ tests. Spagnolo was a fix­ ture of the Mountaineer starting lineup, particu­ larly in SoCon play where he started the final 13 games of the season. The senior continued to amp up his play down the stretch, recording a streak of six doubledoubles in seven games, including a 23-point, 12-rebound performance against Western Carolina on Feb. 8. Spagnolo also led the Mountaineers in blocked shots with 26. It was a long journey to ASU for Spagnolo. After being a three-time all-conference player at Ashe County High School, Spagnolo signed with Radford University. As a freshman, Spagnolo played 14 games and averaged just over three points and three rebounds a game. After a coaching change at Radford, Spagnolo ended up trans­ ferring to ASU where he started his junior season in 2012 as a walk on. Spagnolo played in 13 games, but continued to put in the hard work on and off the court to get a chance to shine last season as a senior. Now with his sixth year of eligibility, thanks to some injuries and the aforementioned coaching change at his previous school, Spagnolo will be ASU's top returning play­ er from last year and will most certainly play a key role in leadership on and off the court under new head coach Jim Fox. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHamR? File photo |Jefferson Post Tommy Spagnolo (15) was granted another year of eligibility at Annalanhian State University. Fundraisinggolf tournament set for Saturday at Mountain Aire By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com File photos|Jefferson Post CandiSanchez Chrissy Simmons This Saturday, the non-profit organization NEST Alliance will be hosting a special fundraising golf tourna­ ment at Mountain Aire Golf Course in West Jefferson. NEST stands for Nurturing, Establishing, Securing and Trusting. The organization was formed in 2010 and Fife photo's|Jefferson post its main goal is to find ways to enrich the'lives of the children in Ashe County. The NEST Alliance has also been working hard to build relationships with other agencies and groups in the county, as well as community supporters. The long term goal of NEST Alliance is to eventually have a children's home in the county. Proceeds and donations from the golf tournament will go to Lady Huskies have six on all-conference team By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com 'The conference champion Ashe County Lady Huskies led the way with six Mountain Valley AllConference selections and added two honorable mention choices as well. Chrissy Simmons, Candi Sanchez, Laura Rodriguez, Taylor May, Olivia Brettschneider and Bekah Bowers were chosen to the all-conference team while Natalie Harless and Tyler Eller earned honorable mention recognition. West Wilkes player Cassie Burdiss was named MVAC Player of the Year and her head coach Carsten Lyck was tabbed MVAC Coach of the Year. MVAC All-Conference Courtney Beals (Elkin) Brooke Bentley (Wilkes Central) Bekah Bowers (Ashe) Olivia Brettschneider (Ashe) Cassie Burdiss (West Wilkes) Makayla Dimmette (Elkin) Brittany Escobar (North Wilkes) Hannah Goals (West Wilkes) Melia Higgins (East Wilkes) Mary Hollis.CWilkes Central) Courtney Huffman (Wilkes Central) Amber Hurst (Starmount) Amanda Limon (West Wilkes) Taylor May (Ashe) Sierra Massucco (Wilkes Central) Payton Nicholson (Elkin) Gabby Parsons (West Wilkes) Haley Parsons (West Wilkes) Laura Rodriguez (Ashe) Candi Sanchez (Ashe) Brooke Schubart (East Wilkes) Chrissy Simmons (Ashe) MVAC Honorable Mention Michaela Cockerham (Starmount) Kate Czerkawski (Wilkes Central) Olivia Brettschneider Sierra DeLoach (Alleghany) Tyler Eller (Ashe) Karla Fuentes (Elkin) Destiny Gregory (East Wilkes) Emily Hill (North Wilkes) Katie Huffman (East Wilkes) Natalie Harless (Ashe) Maria Meyer (North Wilkes) Cheyenne Moses (Elkin) Chandler Parsons (West Wilkes) Jazzmin Robinson (Wilkes Central) Bethany Shaw (Alleghany) Ellie Whittington (West Wilkes) Janet Zamora (Starmount) * Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Taylor May Twitter @NathanHam87 the Roots and Wings Children's Home fund. Tournament entry fee is $70 and you can sign up on Saturday before the tournament begins. Gift certificates and other prizes will be awarded for the top golfers. The NEST Alliance will also gladly accept any donations that can be made. Tee time for the tour­ nament is 8:30 a.m. It will be a shotgun start. This is the second fundraising event the NEST Alliance has had in the last two months. The group held a large yard sale in West Jefferson on May 24. If you have any ques­ tions about the golf tournament, contact Michelle Dix at (336) 977-2219. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Monday is final day for ACPR Softball signups By Nathan Ham old. All games throughout the season are scheduled Any players that want to be played on Tuesdays to take part in the 2014 and Thursdays. Ashe County Parks On the final day of reg­ and Recreation Adult istration, there will also Softball League have be a captain's meeting until Monday, June 23 held at Family Central. to assemble a team. The meeting will begin .Teams can register at 6 p.m. at the ACPR office at, If you have any ques­ Family Central. tions about the adult The registration fee is softball league, feel free $450 per team and there to call the ACPR office is a six team minimum at (336) 982-6185. for the league to take File photos|Jefferson Post place. All players have •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) to be at least 16-years- 846-7164 or on Twitter@NathanHam87 File photos | Jefferson Post nham@civitasmedia.com U-13 soccer champions The teal team spon­ sored by Sawyer Construction won the Ashe County Parks and Recreation U-13 Soccer Championship. Team members were: Daniel Goodman, Nathan Sawyer, Yair Salazar, Zach Richards, Aracel Barcenas, Brad Colvard, Mason Combs, Landis Ham, Andrew Hutchens and Justin Lopez. The team was coached by Lisa Sawyer and Robert Richards. Photos courtesy| Ashe County Parks and Recreation The red team finished as U-13 runner up. Team members were Dawson Taylor, Alec Roland, Jorge Ledezma, Eduardo Guijosa, Sid Scott, Collin Gilbert Chandler Crawford, Claudia Acevedo, Isabela Alvarez, Rachel Reynolds and Roberto Rojo. The team was caoched by Josh Poe and Bradley Lyall. Photos courtesy| Ashe County Parks and Recreation �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JUNE 20,. 2014 PAGE 7 2014 Backstreet Park concert series continues Friday evening The Sheets Family Band will perform Are you really ready for beautiful weather combined with great music? If so, then we have just what you need. The West Jefferson Community Partnership continues its summer music series with its 2014 Backstreet Park Concert Series starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20, with a performance by The Sheets Family Band, sponsored by WJCP member organization Christmas in July. The Sheets Family Band is an old time string band from western North Carolina. The band features Randy Sheets on banjo, Kelly Sheets Snider on fiddle and Deborah Jean Sheets on guitar. Celebrated for their harmony singing and energetic instrumental, they embody the values of homemade and homegrown music and lifestyle. Their old time mountain style takes inspiration from the music of the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. You'll hear a variety of lively fiddle tunes, gospel songs, ballads, and a few drinking songs too. Rooted in a beUef that music is an essential part of life, this band welcomes oppor­ tunities to teach and share in an effort to sustain tradi­ tions with a spirit of musical participation. Other favorite local musi­ cians are scheduled to per­ form concerts throughout the summer. These events are free and open to the public. A variety of musical styles from established local groups will perform at these concerts, sponsored by sev­ eral Partnership members. June 20, 2014 - Sheets Family Band June 27,2014 - King Bees July 18, 2014 - Elkville String Band Aug. 15, 2014 - Garden Variety String Band Aug. 22, 2014 - Grayson Highlands Band Sept. 5, 2014 - Carolina Crossing The goal of The West Jefferson Community Partnership is committed to protecting our resources and to preserving and enriching the spirit, cultural, commu­ nity and family life of our town. One way we accom­ plish some of these objec­ tives is through our annual concert series. Member organizations of the WJCP include the Ashe County Arts Council, Ashe County Public Library (Friends of the Library), Chamber of Commerce, Christmas In July, Farmers' Market, Keep Ashe Beautiful, Town of West Jefferson, West Jefferson Business Association, and West Jefferson Tourism Development Association. So bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, and settle in for some wonderful entertain­ ment. End the evening with Submitted photo | Jefferson Post a great meal at one of our Randy Sheets, Kelly Sheets Snider and Deborah Jean Sheets will perform at the Backstreet Park in down­ local restaurants. Join us and town West Jefferson on Friday, June 20. have some fun. Tom Randolph, lead interpretive and education ranger at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, kneels next to students from Mountain View Elementary who participated in this year's Poetry Contest. Submitted photo |Jefferson Post Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area provides inspiration to young poets of Ashe County Over the past few months, Ashe County students in grades K-8 put their minds and hearts to work on writing poetry. Not just any kind of poet­ ry — these poems were all inspired by Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. Every year, hundreds of stu­ dents visit Mount Jefferson on curriculum-based school field trips, just as many of their parents, and grandparents did years ago. Students still hike out to Luther Rock along the ridge line, looking down at their towns and then off to a dis­ tant mountain top like Mount Rogers, White Top, Three dish Top and on a clear day, Pilot and Ashe County Middle School all had great poems to Mountain. Soon after their visit share. The following is a list of the to Mount Jefferson, these inspired students began com­ county's top poets for the 2014 posing poems for the seventh- Mount Jefferson State Natural annual Mount Jefferson Poetry Area Poetry Contest: Westwood: Contest. Conner W., Alex F., Emily This year, the Natural Area H., Lorena P., Angel P., Autumn received around 300 poems. The top poets from around F. and Karina R. Blue Ridge: the county received certificates Leigh M., Alle C., Isaiah B., and prizes that were funded by the Friends of Mount Jefferson Sebrina B. and Katie W. Mountain View: and Wal-Mart. This year, prizes Aubreana L., Britny included tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, fishing poles, flash C., Aaliyah L., Doreen A., lights and a compass. Students Elizabeth M., Karoline K., from Westwood Elementary, Kayla C., Amy M., Madison Blue Ridge Elementary, C., Cierra B., Gia G., Ethan A., Mountain View Elementary Lauren E. and Delta B. Delivery Driver's Hi IJ JJ Must have 2 years commercial driving experience, pass NCDOT Physical, and pass drug test. Must have excellent customer service skills. 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Modem leases and fiber-optic upload speed additional. Higher speeds limited to fiber served areas only. Offer good through June 30,2014. �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, JUNE 20,2014 JEFFERSON POST Senior Center to provide screenings, possible ballroom dance class By Wil Petty tage of this service," said Glenda Luther, vol­ unteer coordinator with Ashe Services for Aging. "Early detection is key to prevention." The screenings will take place Tuesday, July 15 and pre-registration is required. To register, call (888) 653-6450. The prices for the dif­ ferent screenings vary. Stroke screening, heart rhythm screening and abdominal aneurysm screening are. $70 each while peripheral arterial disease and an osteopo­ rosis1 risk assessment are jpetty@civitasmedia.com Early detection can be instrumental for saving a life for a number of, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Because of the role early detection can play, the Ashe Senior Center is partnering up with Cleveland, Ohio-based Life Line Screening to provide area seniors the opportunity to be screened for five different tests. "I encourage people to come out and take advan­ nr^ Ashe Asl Services for Aging $60 each. A package providing all of the tests except for the Osteoporosis screening is available for $139, while another package provid­ ing all five screenings is available for $149. "All of the tests are private and confidential," Luther said. "The tests will be done in a private area for themselves." In addition, if those who register do so with the toll-free number, the participants will receive a 10 percent discount and $10 per person will be donated to Ashe Services for Aging by Life Line Screenings. The screenings are non­ invasive and painless. According to a release by Life Line Screenings, it takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete all five screenings. For more information, contact the Ashe County Senior Center at (336) 246-2461. Ballroom Dance class The Ashe County Senior Center is working to begin a ballroom dance class from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. At this time, the classes will be free of charge, and will start when enough interest is generated by the community. "The instructor's name is Rick Hammitt, he is a professional ballroom dance teacher from Greensboro who is new to the area and looking to start up the class," Luther said. "It could go really well and (the class) could do some perform­ ing, maybe." The classes would be teaching the basics of the ballroom style of dancing. Those who are inter­ ested can sign up at the front lobby of the Ashe County Senior Center, or call (336) 246-2461. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. ASU announces Dean's and Chancellor's lists, graduates Appalachian State University has released the Dean's and Chancellor's lists for the Spring 2014 semes­ ter. To be included on the Dean's lists, undergraduates must either be enrolled in 12 to 14 hours of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.45 grade point average or be enrolled in 15 hours or more of academic credit and attain a minimum 3.25 grade point average. The Chancellor's list recognizes full-time under­ graduates who attain a 3.85 grade point average or high­ er. Chancellor's list students also earn Dean's list distinc­ tion. Ashe Chancellor's List: Michaelyn Alexandra Bard,Graphic Arts and Imaging Tech, Junior; Richard Allen Bare, Social Work, Junior; Callie Michelle Barker,Art Education (K-12), Junior; Katelyn Joyce Brown, Communication Disorders, Senior; Troy Campbell Colvard, History, Social Studies Education, Junior; Chelsea Moriah Eller, Elementary Education, Sophomore; Eden Marie Elliott, Accounting, Freshman; Darin Charles Hodges, Computer Information Systems, Do you want to learn more about receiving help for mental health concerns, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse needs? Smoky Mountain LME/MCO manages these services for residents of western North Carolina, regardless of your financial situation. Come learn more at a free information session: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 Wilkes County Schools 613 Cherry St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 • • • • r, ^ - Get information about accessing services for yourself or a family member Meet Smoky staff Ask questions and get answers Learn about emotional health for seniors and healthy parenting techniques Smoky Mountain LME/MCO serves individuals with mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse issues in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson,Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. Visit our website at www.smokymountaincenter.com. Questions? Call Ann DuPre Rogers at 828-225-2785, ext. 5146, or by email at ann.rogers@smokymountainccnter.com. Need help now? 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Ashe Dean's List: Jessica Blaine Bard, Elementary Education, Sophomore; Courtney Paige Blevins, Social Work, Junior; Susan Blevins, Social Work, Senior; Jocelyn Wynne Bruening, Elementary Education, Senior; Evan Michael Gray, Creative Writing, Senior; Darren James Green, Biology, Cell/Molecular Bio, Senior; Brittney Paige Grubb, Preprofessional & Paramedical, Senior; Jeren Kane Holman, Product Design, Senior; Dustin Ray Houck, Computer Information Systems, Senior; Virginia Reed Johnson, Applied & Public History, Freshman; Cassandra Jones, Professional Writing, Junior; Lucinda Lorraine Jones, Social Work, Senior; Kebrina Shae Keys, Physical Ed Teacher, K-12, Sophomore; Laura Kaylan Lewis, Fam & Intimate ~—- rsr/7 BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the High Country f "Fully Insured" [Only $75 pn month CALL 846-7164 MOUNTAIN HOME SECURITY 9- * Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Bucket Truck • Chipper • Clearing Lots • Cutting Views • FREE ESTIMATES! 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From Page 1 According to the release, 32 marijuana plants were fully mature and ready for harvest, and 61 marijuana plants varied at different stages of growth ranging from three inches to four feet. The marijuana was cultivated through a sophis­ ticated system using grow lamps, ballasts to regulate the power, timers to control the amount of heat the plants were using, fans to circulate the air, and air filters to mask the smell of the plants. Ashe From Page 1 new home and commercial buildings are about equal to what they were this time last year. From January through May of 2013, approximately 117 building permits were issued. Thirty-two were for new homes and three for commer­ cial buildings. The bulk of permits issued since January have been for additions or alterations to existing structures, like garag­ es, carports and storage sheds. The spring and summer months are when the bulk of permits for new home con­ struction start to spike. Last year, approximately 45 permits were issued for new home construction in April through August. "My personal thought is that the economy is more sta­ bilized," Robinson said. "It's nowhere near where it was in 2006, but things seem to be improving." Robinson, who's also the president of Jefferson-based Log Homes of America, said he and others in the business are seeing a renewed interest home building in the High County. "We've started doing a lot more estimating of houses," Robinson said. Most of the people he's been performing estimates for are property owners who've yet to build a home on their property. "These are mostly people who've had property for PAGE 9 FRIDAY, JUNE 20,2014 the past four or five years," Robinson said. "They've been doing research on the aspects of building it." Second homes Thirteen (slightly over half) of the permits issued for new homes this year have been for individuals and families who live outside the county. "Our second home market is largely the retiree market," Robinson said. "It's a matter of wanting to build a retirement home in the mountains. The truth is, when you're retired, you can't wait forever to finally build that house." While Robinson said inter­ est in second home owner­ ship in the county continues to grow, if this year's trend continues, the numbers likely won't match or surpass last year's total of 50. Other statistics The number of new mobile homes being permitted is up from where it was this time last year. In 2013, a total of 18 new mobile homes were permit­ ted in the county. However, during the first five months of this year, permits for 12 had been issued whereas only eight had been issued through May 2013. All told, 88 permits for new homes and five for commercial buildings were issued in all of 2013. Three hundred and twenty permits were issued altogether. ing the public hearing, when local veterinarian and Ashe County School Board Member Dr. Lee Beckworth spoke against the funding. "The county, I don't think, should be in the busi­ ness of picking winners or losers when it comes to nonprofits," Beckworth said. "They are all trying to achieve the same goal." The $2,000 that was planned to be provided to the Ashe Humane Society was going to come from animal licence fees in the county. Beckworth suggested using the money to help the Ashe County Animal Shelter, by having it open on Saturdays and longer than 12 hours weekly. "The county has accom­ plished a lot of incredible tilings working with non­ profits over the years in various areas, but I don't think those types of part- nerships should take money away from the county agen­ cies and their responsibili­ ties," he said. "Adoptions at the animal shelter have dropped dramatically in recent "years, if you don't count the animals being taken out in large numbers by humane groups. That is due in large part to the ani­ mal shelter being open only 12 hours a week." Beckworth said with three county employees working 40 hours a week and being open to the pub­ lic 10 percent of that time, it makes it difficult for the animal shelter to adopt any animals out. In the budget, the board approved allocating $20,000 to provide a part-time posi­ tion at the Ashe County Animal Shelter. Roark, after the vote, said the two board members not in attendance, Poe and Price, were also in support of the 2014-15 FY budget. Public Comments: Also providing public comment during the hear­ ing before the vote was Todd Carter representing Boone's Hospitality House and Deanna Stoker pro­ gram director A Safe Home for Everyone (A.S.H.E.). This year, the Board of Commissioners agreed to provide $5,000 to Hospitality House. "I am coming tosay thank you, that we the people of Hospitality House, and the homeless citizens of Ashe County are coming to thank you for your acknowledge­ ment of homelessness and your support in this fight to end homelessness," Carter said. "I appreciate you all being with us on this jour­ ney. It means a lot." Carter said a donor decided to buy a house to let Hospitality House use for single family residents and the first family using it is from Ashe County. In addition, an Ashe County resident is soon going to be on the Hospitality House's Board of Directors. On July 29, the Hospitality House will be hosting a day in dedication to Ashe County as a way for the county's residents to see what the organization does for homelessness in the area. Stoker, from A.S.H.E. also stated her thanks for the commissioners helping fund the organization. "I just came today to thank you for your contin­ ued support of our mission and what we do," she said. "Through your continued funding, we are able to pro­ vide 24-hour services to an average of 180 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault per year." tricians, they would ideally work in Ashe County five days a week. "That was one of the spe­ cialties I heard about in the county when I first came here that everybody wanted," Lambeth said"We didn't have pediatricians in the county."Adams said the pediatri­ cians will provide services ranging from sick visits to annual physicals. They have decided to start practicing in Ashe County, to help cut down on the number of people having to travel to Watauga County for pediatric care. "It will be a full spectrum of pediatric and adolescent medicine," he said. Another service will be expanding ear, nose and throat (ENT) services. Dr. Charles Ford, of Blue Ridge Ear Nose and Throat will have a clinic inside the hos­ pital. Previously, people have had to go to Boone, Wilkesboro or Winston-Salem to receive ENT services. "He will be doing surgeries (at Ashe Memorial) and he's about to expand to two days a week," Lambeth said. "That is another service we did not have." Also, Ashe Memorial Hospital has added the services of a new practitio­ ner at its Mountain Family Care Center. Irene Childress joined the staff of Mountain Family Care Center in April 2014. Childress earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in 2006 and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Health Sciences University in 2012. Childress also worked as an emergency room nurse in Augusta, Georgia. Lambeth said the services Ashe Memorial Hospital is adding will help people from having to travel long distanc­ es for their health. "People that need to see an ENT physician, they no longer need to go outside of the county to be treated," she said. The pediatric group, that is a huge win for our community that the parents don't have to take their chil­ dren outside of the county to see a pediatrician. We are thrilled about that." For more information on Ashe Memorial Hospital, go online to ashememorial.org/ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @>WilPetty. Pediactric From Page 1 ing to Ashe Memorial," said Dr. Gregory Adams, a physician with Blue Ridge Pediatrics. "We're very impressed and have a good working relationship with the physicians in Ashe County and I personally have tremen­ dous respect for the hospi­ tal." Blue Ridge Pediatrics, with offices in Boone and Linville, will initially start having hours two days per week at Ashe Memorial. In the future, the group plans to add more days in the county, which lacks a pediatric office. "It's something we want to do," he said. "(Ashe Memorial) has done a lot of stuff in the last year or two to seek better care for the people of Ashe County." 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Bare, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of September, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 17th day of June, 2014 For the Estate of Linda Sue W. Bare Sharon Bare Shephard 1311 NC HWY88W West Jefferson, NC 28694 , Published: 6.20.14/6.27.14/7.4.14/7.11.14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Bessie Taylor deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de­ ceased to present them on or before 22nd day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of May, 2014. For the Estate of Bessie Taylor Norman Elliott 367 Gentry Street Jefferson, NC 28640 published: 5.30.14/6.6.14/6.13.14/6.20.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY NOTICE OF DONNA OGRODNIK, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ZOFIA OGRODNIK The undersigned, having quali­ fied as Administrator of the Es­ tate of Zofia Ogrodnik, de­ ceased, this is to notify all per­ sons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov­ ery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the un­ dersigned. Yard Sale Yard Sale Saturday June 21 Donna Ogrodnik 7375 Viale Angelo DelRay Beach, FL 33446 Ben Hurley Kilby & Hurley P. O. 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Meet Assistant New River State Park Ranger Jake Gardner at the N.C. 221 Visitor Center for a short discussion and demonstration of fly fish­ ing. 2 - 6 p.m. Downtown Jefferson Cruise-In. The Olde Towne Jefferson Business Association will host a cruise-in at the Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson. Don't miss this show of classics, custom, cars, trucks and motorcycles as well as 50/50 raffle, vendors, food, DJ, access to the museum and more. For more informa­ tion, call Garry Elliott 336-8770755. 4 - 6 p.m. Wordkeepers Event at Ashe Arts Center. Come enjoy or even take part in a reading salon of regional writers at the Ashe County Arts Council in West Jefferson. At 3 p.m. prior to the readings, musicians Henry Doss and Scot Pope will play their origi­ nal music. Wordkeepers is free and features writers reading their latest works in 5-minute open microphone time slots. Writiers interested in reading from their work should email Chris Arvidson at chris@chrisarvidson.com to secure their first-come, first-served spot on the bill and to receive guidelines for reading. Refreshments are provided. 6 p.m. The King Bees in Tbdd. The Todd Free Summer Music Series starts in the Cook Memorial Park. Local music duo Rob Baskerville and his wife Penny Zamagni make up this phenomenal blues band that hails from Tbdd, but they play all over the world. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food off the grill, snacks and beverages for sale. Hosed by the Todd Community Preservation Organization. June 22 1 p.m. Guided Canoe TVip. Meet at the N.C. 221 Visitor Center. Come and canoe the New River with a park ranger. Learn the history of the river and basic, canoe instruction while you enjoy a leisurely trip down the New. Wear clothing and shoes suitable for being in the water. Water temperature is cooler than the air. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a small fee per person to cover the cost of shuttle service. For more infor­ mation or to reserve your space, call 336-982-2587. June 24 - July 31 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Setting Sail Towards Success. Ashe County Partnership for Children, locat­ ed at 626 Ashe Central Sch(x)l Road in Jefferson announces a summer program for young children. This program is a moderately early program for young children, ages 0-5 and parents/guardians to enjoy together. This program will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings in the Community Play Room at Family Central. For more infor­ mation or to request an applica­ tion, call 336982-8870. 29th Annual June Blowout Do You Owe Over EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Yard Sale 2 :> 07.) Filet Mlgnons 2 (5 07) Top Sirloins 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 Stuffed Baked Potatoes 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets 49377MSL Reg. $154.001 Now Only.. *49™ June 20-24 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about fall­ ing and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activ­ ity levels. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone con­ cerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past; and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for AgingSenior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more information or to reg­ ister, call 336-2464347. June 20 - July 7 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use professional equipment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23, 2014. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The registra­ tion fee is $30. For more infor­ mation, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. June 20 - Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are part­ nering in the Great American Cleanup, by collecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help underdeveloped nations while raising funds to support keeping our community beauti­ ful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. June 20 11:30 a.m. Celebrate 75 years with LifeStore Bank. Lifestore bank invites you to join them in the celebration. Enjoy fun, refreshments and door prizes at any LifeStore location: 205 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson; 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson; 840 E. Main Street, Jefferson; or 4951 N.C.'88 W; Warrensville. 1 2 - 5 p.m.McFarland and Company Open House. Join them for tours, conversa­ tions, punch, finger food, art and books as they celebrate 35 years. For more information or to RSVP, call Kelly 336-2464460. 4 - 8 pjn. Fish Fry Friday with Live Bluegrass Music. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 dona­ tion will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out is available. Direction: Take N.C. 88 \V. Stay straight through Warrensville and past Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is alxiut six miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" sign. For more information, call 336 385-1314. 5:30 p.m. Backstreet Park Concert Series - Sheets Family Band. The Sheets Family band, a family bluegrass, country and acoustic band with harmony that is tight and hot. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, and settle in for some wonderful entertainment. End the evening with a great meal at one of our local restaurants. June 21 9 a.m. Creston Rabbit Youth Hunt will be held at the Creston Fire Department. All kids are welcomed to attend. Age limit - 1 day to 17. After Blue/• Tax ^ The Nation'v nil Sen ior 50% UP TO Tax Solution Firm Rtur Tax (an hrlp ynu roilayl At. one of lite lop rrsuh-prodiidnu T«\ Relief Firms In the country, our Tax Professional* 'specialize 'n: • • • • Income Tax Debt over $ 10,000 941 Payroll Taxes State Sales "fox Releasing Bank Levies and Wage Garnishments in 48 Hours 800-741-2098 In stock items for the entire month of June Wli Like LIS 900 Main Street North Wilkcfiboro, N.C. on Facebook 336-838-5964 �J EFFERSON POST PACE 11 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 To submit story suggestions, call The Post at 846-7164. Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post Repairs and restoration continue at the Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson. A fundraising cam­ paign is underway to restore the old courtroom to its original 1904 look. m \ 1 9 3 9 - 2 0 1 4 Museum of Ashe County History is raising money to restore courtroom to its original 1904 look By Alan Bulluck The courtroom where convicted murderers Will Banks and Paul Wilson Bare learned their fate is getting a makeover of sorts. A campaign is already underway to restore the old upstairs court­ room at the Museum of Ashe County History, in Jefferson, to its original 1904 look, and interested donors have an opportu­ nity to leave their mark on local history — liter­ ally. According to Museum Director Ramona Renfroe, for $250, donors can have one of the original 180 seats in the courtroom. "We have 180 of the original seats in the court­ room," Renfroe said. "It's $250 per seat." The money will ,go towards the cost of refinishing and repainting the chairs, as well as restor­ ing the interior of the courthouse to its original look. "We're really excited," Renfroe said. Each seat will have a brass plaque fixed to the back with the name of the donor(s) or in-memoriam engraved upon it. The museum has staged similar fundraising cam­ paigns in the past, like offering custom-designed and hand-painted bricks to be incorporated into a special memorial wall and landscape garden on the old courthouse grounds. "We didn't start (the campaign) with a big bang," Renfroe said. "We've had a slow mov­ ing start." The old courtroom served as the only court­ room in Ashe County from 1904-2000, when the county offices moved to the current location off U.S. 221. The room has served more or less as a, storage facility for muse­ um artifacts, files and old courthouse items, since the museum relocated to the building in December 2012. The first sets of chairs will be finished by month's end. Once fin- ished, Renfroe said inter­ ested donors will be able to see what the refinished chairs will look like. Renfroe also said muse­ um workers are in the pro­ cess of replacing wire hat racks in the courtroom, where men would hang their hats upon entering the courtroom. "It's gonna look really beautiful," Renfroe said of the restored courtroom. The museum is steadily becoming a big attraction for residents and visi­ tors to Ashe County. The "Virginia Creeper" exhibit and diorama, World War II exhibit, Ashe County Sports Hall, of Fame and soon-to-open Ore Knob Mine exhibit and diorama are worth multiple visits. Renfroe said anyone interested in buying a seat or taking part in the restoration of the court­ room can stop by the museum. For more information, stop by the museum or call Renfroe at 336-8461904. Friday, June 20^, 2014 Festivities Legfin at 11:30am Fun * Refreshments * Door Prizes Antique Cars on Display Stop by any LifeStore Location: 205 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson 1441 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson 840 Fast Main Street, Jeff erson 4951 NC Highway 88 West, Warrensville BANKING INSURANCE Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. 00697179 WwjJUPlOIHII . l|_w_ FIND ^ WE' 2014 Verano ROADS HSCI 2014 Spark 2014 Cruze LT NOW per month per month a j:.v • ——? 2014 Impala 2014Camaro per month per month per month #31486 #19732 #52842 2014 Equinox AWD LT 2014 Silverado 4WD I 2014 Encore AWD #73252 #26689 #64773 NOW NOW XI /O for 60 Months #84448 #12491 #52062 Visit WJCHEWKNET CALL 336.846.4636 1773 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC All prices $0 down, all applicable rebates to dealer. Tax. tag, title and doc. fee of $199.50 not Included. Sale end 6/30/14. All payments are consistent with manufactures national lease offers for 36 months with ultra low mileage allowance. Amounts due at lease signing will vary. Trw, title and $199.50 doc. fee not included. Pictures for illustrative use only. �PAGE 12 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 JEFFERSON POST CMtas Media Sprint Cup results Quicken Loans 400 MCT FILE PHOTO 'Good, but not great' Brad Keselowski grew up dreaming of being a champion at Michigan International Speedway but couldn't get the Father's Day win he hoped for. Keselowski disappointed by 3rd place finish at home By David Briggs SOUND OFF The Blade/MCT BROOKLYN, Mich. — It would have been a scene scripted in NASCAR heav­ en, Brad Keselowski celebrating with his father, Bob, after he vanquished the biggest remaining item on his racing bucket list. What would it have meant for Keselowski to capture his first Sprint Cup victory at Michigan International Speedway? "Especially on Father's Day," he said, "We just need a little bit "that would have been really special for more, and if we can do me with my family here to win at my home track." that, I feel we can have Instead, Keselowski watched another a strong march over star introduce himself to victory lane. He the fall and have a shot settled for a mere pleasant ending, finish­ ing third behind first-time MIS winner at running for the Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick. championship." In his 10th Cup start at MIS, the blis­ tering two-mile oval where the Rochester Hills, Mich., native first dreamed of being a star, Keselowski turned NASCAR's swung through Michigan coming off fastest track into its biggest grind. He back-to-back runner-up finishes in navigated a near-perfect race but lacked Pocono, Pa., and Dover, Del., and is fifth the kick in his No. 2 Ford to make a cred­ in the Cup standings. Yet no matter what he does, it can feel ible charge. like he's driving in place next to his rivals "We just didn't have the speed all week­ end to be a frontrunner," Keselowski said. from Hendrick Motorsports. Hendrick drivers have won the last five "Before the race, I said we needed a good Cup races and occupy the top three rungs blue-collar day, and that's what today was for us. We trudged through it and came of the standings, with points leader Jeff away with another top-three effort, which Gordon followed by Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is good but not great." On Sunday, the 30-year-old Ke$elowksi Good but not great. It's the same way qualified sixth and was the only driver to he has evaluated his season. The 2012 Cup champion is gaining remain in the top 10 the entire race. And yet he never felt in position to traction in another promising year. He —Brad Keselowski WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 1773 MOUNT DtfmON ROAD • *TJT MPT WON.* C • J» MB ABM WWW.WICHEVY.NET kYOUR TIRE STORE! ^ Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Call Today See Why Our Tire Sales are on a ROLL I m conquer MIS, where he has twice won on the Nationwide Series but rarely chal­ lenged on the Cup circuit. He has three top-10 finishes at MIS. Can Keselowski and Team Penske catch up to Hendrick? "I don't think there is anybody in the wings," Keselowski said. "The way this year's package has come together, where we're at now is where we'll be for the remainder of the year. You might see some small gains from some teams, but I don't see anything significant coming. ... What you're going to find in the develop­ ment cycle has been found by this time of year. Maybe there's a little bit more left on the table but not enough to take a team that's not there to be there. "That's my experience. We've all got a little bit of work to do because it's pretty obvious the Hendrick engines are way ahead of everyone else. That's not some­ thing you catch up with in one season." Not that Keselowski won't try. Just as he began to concede his championship hopes, he caught himself and flashed the defiant, paint-trading streak that has made him one of the sport's most feared challengers. "Thankfully, we've got 12 or 13 weeks until the Chase starts," he said. "I know we've got some stuff coming up for that. With Penske, I think we're right there, just maybe a half a nose behind the Hendrick cars. We just need a little bit more, and if we can do that, I feel we can have a strong march over the fall and have a shot at running for the cham­ pionship." ever...catch it! Sunday at Brooklyn, Mich. 1. (7) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 130.7 rating, 47 points, $205,661. 2. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, s>nn 135.1,44, $196,118. 3. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200, 113.9, 42, $153,393. 4. (5) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200, 105.8, 40, $136,349. 5. (13) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 200, 85.9, 40, $121,250. 6. (2) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 39, $140,526. 7. (3) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 106.2, 38, $103,590. 8. (12) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 200, 89.7, 37, $121,460. 9. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 200,117.3, 36, $129,056. 10. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 200, 92, 34, $128,256. 11. (26) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 200, 94.1,34, $126,473. 12. (11) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 200, 95.6,33, $129,404. 13. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 200, 96.8, 32, $91,090. 14. (21) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 200, 83.5, 31, $134,901. 15. (24) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 200, 77.6, 29, $98,715. 16. (17) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 200, 79.6, 28, $115,523. 17. (27) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 200,68.1,27, $96,365. 18. (28) Juan Pablo Montoya, Ford, 200, 72.4, 26, $84,265. 19. (23) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 200, 68.4, 0, $87,665. 20. (18) Greg Biffle, Ford, 200, 68, 24, $129,415. 21. (37) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 199, 53.5, 23, $103,098. 22. (25) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 199, 60.6, 22, $100,773. 23. (22) Carl Edwards, Ford, 199, 57, 21, $101,865. 24. (31) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 199, 56.5, 20, $105,723. 25. (20) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 199, 61.5, 19, $112,685. 26. (32) David Gilliland, Ford, 198, 51.5,18, $102,937. 27. (30) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 198, 51.7,17, $120,915. 28. (42) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 198, 42.1, 16, $84,840. 29. (29) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 198, 61.2, 15, $92,640. 30. (19) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 197, 74.9,15, $130,801. 31. (4) Aric Almirola, Ford, 197, 73.5, 13, $121,201. 32. (40) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 197, 36.6, 12, $82,315. 33. (38) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 197, 42.9,11, $81,240. 34. (34) Brett Moffitt, Toyota, 197, 44, 10, $89,140. 35. (39) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 197, 36.9, 0, $80,975. 36. (35) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 197, 30, 0, $80,920. 37. (16) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 196, 33.2, 7, $108,768. 38. (33) David Ragan, Ford, 196, 44.3, 6, $84,070. 39. (36) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 195, 29.9, 5, $72,070. 40. (41) Alex Bowman, Toyota, acci­ dent, 169, 33.9, 4, $68,070. 41. (14) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 169, 74.6, 3, $111,911. 42. (10) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 110, 25.5, 2, $92,145. 43. (43) Travis Kvapil, Ford, accident, 23, 28.8,1, $56,570. Next race: Toyota Save Mart 350 Sunday, 3 p.m. at Sonoma Raceway Sprint Cup standings After 15 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 537. 2. Jimmie Johnson, 522. 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 514. 4. Matt Kenseth, 513. 5. Brad Keselowski, 490. 6. Carl Edwards, 462. 7. Joey Logano, 454. 8. Kyle Larson, 454. 9. Kevin Harvick, 447. 10. Kyle Busch, 446.. Better Homes Furniture Co. A . Ik Wiftffl Selection if Wvl W VVlVIRJl ft Iwf litest fflffHfll Serta Beddint u8fl8 Itecbiers In The Ares! fwifon tn lniilin iww Awtotv mmm vRCHiQifi^ TIRES KELLY fire$fone lrMfu.1 4/tHmmeooic jmoGesmnE MUUMMM a, M rrM > *t * Free kemoYil Old GREAT BRANDS! 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Clouds and sun,' See page 2 t-storms possible High: 77- Low: 66 SPORTS ZackVoglersets IBF powerlifting record.... See page 8 SERVING ASIIKCOI M Y. NORTH CAROLINA SINCE vr. Vol. 8.9, Issue 50 81.00 TUESDAY, JUNE 24,2014 Planning Board updated rankings Three of top six ranked projects are in Ashe County By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Planning Board was updated on the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Rural Planning Organization's (RPO) list of the road needs the High Country. Of the top six needs, three were in Ashe County, including the highest need for funding, section C of the U.S. 221 expansion from the South Fork New River to N.C. 194. "These are the projects that were submitted by all of these jurisdictions and you can see how they played out," said Adam Stumb, planning director for the County of Ashe. "From Ashe, the U.S. 221 section C project got kicked into this, but it did rank as the highest in our region." The High Country Region consists of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey coun­ ties. The town of Boone was allowed one project request. The other projects ranked high in Ashe County were section E of U.S. 221 from N.C. 163 to N.C. 88 (No. 5) and acquisition of land and hangars adjoining the Ashe County Airport (No. 6). Other projects ranked high included work on N.C. 105 from Clarks Creek Road to the N.C. 105 bypass in Watauga County (No. 2), U.S. 421 from U.S. 421 business to N.C. 16 in Wilkes County (No. 3) and U.S. 321/421 from the intersection in Watauga County to the N.C. 105 bypass (No. 4). "This is good news Photo by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post for U.S. 221 and Ashe Members of the Ashe County Planning Board are updated on the rankings of important infrastructure County," Stumb said. projects deemed by the High Country Council of Governments. The council covers Ashe, Alleghany, Aveiy, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. Pictured are (from left) Arvil Scott, Darrel Hamilton, Gene See STIP | 2 Hafer and Rick Surber. Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post County Manager Sam Yearick talks about the solution Ashe County Schools are proposing for the parking situation at Mountain View Elementary School on Monday, June 16. Commissioners approve $38,000 to alleviate Mountain View traffic By Wil Petty jpetty@clvitasmedia.com The Ashe County Board of Commissioners unani­ mously approved to provide $38,000 to Ashe County Schools to help prevent traffic problems at the entrance of Mountain View Elementary School in its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, June 16. Ashe County Schools will provide the other 50 per­ cent of funds for the proj­ ect which will lessen the school's affect on traffic on N C 16 and U.S. 221 when narents are picking up and dropping off children at the Photos by Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post Judy Current and Martin Little assemble a time capsule to be opened 25 years from now at the company's centennial celebration. LifeStore celebrates 75 years By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Ashe County's longest-serving and last-standing homegrown financial institution turns 75 this year. A birthday celebration was held Friday, June 20 just outside the company's headquarters in downtown West Jefferson. State Rep. Jonathan Jordan, Mayor Dale Baldwin, Town Manager Brantley Price, members of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and for­ mer and current members of the LifeStore Board of Directors were among those in attendance at the celebration. Longevity and commitment to Ashe County were the themes See LIFESTORE I 5 school. Ashe County Manager S im Yearick said conversafionS about the county pro­ dding funding began during the commissioners' budget meetings when Ashe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden had contacted the county about a possible solution. "There's a bad traf­ fic problem around the Mountain View school and (Holden) wanted to know if the county would be willing to go half on a solution," Yearick said. "I believe at that time, the general con­ sensus for us was to let us know if (the proposal) was a long-term solution or a Band-Aid™." After showing the com­ missioners the map of the proposed changes, Yearick then asked if this would be the permanent solution the county was looking for in regards to the traffic prob­ lem. See TRAFFIC I 5 LifeStore President and CEO Bob Washburn addresses the crowd at the comDanv's 75th birthday celebration in downtown West Jefferson, Friday, June 20. Seatpri hehind him are ff mm left): Mayor Dale Baldwin, Jan Cnddoll, BUI AsHlpt/ lirvt Gambill and Martin ... him *rn (from Inf+V Mm;nr Hnlo R^ldwifl. Jdfl Caddell, Bill Ashley, Jjm A Little. 'Les Miserables' coming to Ashe Show will run at the Ashe Civic Center, June 28-30 By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The longest running musi­ cal to grace the Broadway limelight is coming to Ashe County. The Ashe County Little Theater is presenting the hit musical "Les Miserables," June 28-30, at the Civic Center in West Jefferson. Performances will be held June 26,27,28 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a matinee performance on Sunday, June 29 at 2 p.m. For those unaware, Les Miserables" is based on the Victor Hugo novel of the same name. It is set in post-revo­ lution France and chronicles the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his road to redemption, as well as the lives of his contemporaries. "This production fea­ Photo by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post tures local actors, includ­ Performers from all over the High Country rehearse in front of the ing students from Ashe and barricades. Watauga County high schools, «Photo uy Wil iPetty |Jefferson Post "wiu by f?n cuy | jciiuiouii ruoi ^ College and . rarland ***"? Robbie Fra,*lin and McFarland Human Resource Sffikduan State UniversityTummire cut the cake celebrating McFarland CUI tne ^ Leer . nage' cele ^deykler,Playpmduce^ fishing'5 35th ann,versary on Friday, June 20. Ann I a( fL nri u e ,number of veteI*U be appearing' S ? I \U' I arlaiul celebrates plus s* ^"rchesu-a. this show h"? #5 years in Ashe County an exciting Wil Petty Herman, executive vice &*1 a**™ 0Yt> clVit3smedia.com president of McFarland & Custom* this one^ Company Inc. "The cul­ Friday, June ture of the people who fePar;norableoffer^ season. On Tk„ ;a ^ Jefferson-based jenciauu-uased **if ari >#«KSK assausa ^»rtoloJtak . ing at*5 for reserved fte X5* available at the ^ i„ West ovfe? also be » ami i Phone with a crc* 336*4*^ rnnm J , mom ^ *Theatre meaire ,f f (nf later ih Ucti°ns ^n*1 uJLed F^^-SoaihernS are aiu.,^ "Wait UnUlP^ suinm. o^nled to run in SUmmer-arfX be reached at (33®'846 Twitt,, fif3|bu||uck. ebri1* business home in intfj County by inviting A romITlunlty enjoy e nd th h an" tour the com. lunc';, facilities. P nV f McFarland, the F^erSary provided a anP1 t0 share the art of Washing with the area. PuJwe are S° grateful 1 ,se the community b^engoodtousin so fia5ny vvays- sa'd Rhonda t/ of things that are avail­ able to a business that locates in a mountain community, we thought it was a great opportunity for people to come in and learn about what publish­ ing is." McFarland Publishing, since coming to Ashe County in 1979, has been known for publishing See MCFARLAND | 5 U | .J 4 �' U>1 ~ ' I'ESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 STIP From Page) "This determines the money and how these projects will get funded. More importantly, when they will be funded." Vice chairman Darrel Hamilton asked how the RPO is affiliated with the state. "The state says you have to have these (RPOs) tor help divvy out the highway money," Stumb said. Hamilton then asked how much weight the RPO's rankings had with the state, to which Stumb said there was a lot. "There's state projects,regional proj­ ects and divisional projects," he said. "The state wanted these regional RPOs to rank them amongst them­ selves." Other projects involv­ ing Ashe County that were added to the prior­ ity needs list were N.C. 16 in Wilkes County from U.S. 421 to to the Ashe County line (No. 13), an installation of a waterline to supply the Ashe County Airport (No. 28) and a con­ struction of taxiway to the midfield of the run­ way at the Ashe County Airport (No. 29). Of the 30 ranked projects, Wilkes pro­ vided the most with seven. Ashe provided five, Watauga provided four, Alleghany, Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties provided three and the town of Boone provided one. According to the High Country Council ol Governments, "the RPO is governed by the 16 member Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC)." The STIP rankings are available, as well as the opportunity to comment on the prior­ ity needs list,. online at www.regiond.org/ TRANSPORT, html/. The RPO will receive public comments through July 31. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty, l'l" I'EKSOX 1>OST Frescoes artist Ben Long returning to Ashe County The Ashe County brescoes Foundation will he producing a "Tribute to Ben Loiig" on June 30, 2014, at the Jefferson Landing Club. After learning the tech­ nique of fresco paint­ ing in Italy, Benjamin F. Long IV, began his fresco art creations in 1974 with a series of paintings in two small Episcopal churches in Ashe County. Now, thousands of visi­ tors come here to view the magnificent lifesize depictions of "The Last Supper" and the "Crucifixion of Christ," along with other fresco art creations. Recognition of Long's talents spread to other places, leading to the creation of a "Ben Long Frescoes Trail." The Foundation was orga­ nized in 2009 with the purpose of protecting and preserving the works of art created here by this artist. One early activity of the foundation was to engage-prominent histor­ ic preservation architect r n Image courtesy of www.benlongfineart.com and UNC-TV |Jefferson Post A tribute to Ben Long will be held on Monday, June 30, at Jefferson Landing. A limited number of tickets are available for the event. To attend, call Barbara Searsat 336-877-0550 or email brsears@skybest. com. John .Horton to evaluate the condition of the fres­ coes and their surroundings. Horton's report includ­ ed several recommenda­ tions, one being minor repairs to damaged sur­ faces in both churches. Foundation directors were overjoyed in 2012 when Long, the person most capable of perform­ ing that task, agreed to make the journey from Asheville to do it. When he came for those minor restorations some higher areas could not be reached that day, so a plan to erect scaffolding was left for another time. Long has a demanding schedule, with art cre­ ation and teaching on two continents. Recently, Long agreed to return at the end of June for cleaning of upper surfaces of the frescoes. As a gesture of appreciation for the man and his work, leaders of the Foundation have planned the "Tribute to Ben Long." Appreciation for the fine arts is a North Carolina tradition, and Secretary of Cultural Resources Susan Kluttz will be a participant in the event. Tourism is also an important fac­ tor in the economy of our state, and Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker will be participat­ ing in the event. Tickets to the tribute are available through Ashe County Arts Council in West Jefferson. The event will be $50 per per­ son. At 6 p.m. a cash bar will start and a dinner of prime rib and salmon will start at 7 p.m. For more informa­ tion, contact Barbara Sears, president of the Ashe County Frescoes Foundation at brsears@ skybest.com or call (336)877-0550 or visit www.ashefrescoes. org and www.benlongfrescotrail.org ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT DEPARTMENT* The following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of June 9. The reports are public record. June 10: hf«s Arrived! NOW IN STORE j-4 S. JEFFERSON AVE. DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON m m 336-846-9488 RKCUI-AR HOURS; MON - SAT; 10AM - 5PM EXCAVATOR - DOZER OPERATORS GRANDING & PIPE FOREMAN BRIDGE CREW MEMBERS AND BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED Vannoy Construction has openings for excavator and dozer operators and grading foreman with preferably 5 years experience operating heavy equipment. Pre-employment drug test required. Please apply at our job site at 9137 Hwy 21, Glade Valley, NC. James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co. Inc. 1608 Highway 221 North, Jefferson, NC 336-846-7191 'ty&u ;4re (faceted '2t!ct6 s4 StttiCc 1P& 2Jtc'virtf 76c t&JI /J "Tftitc Blue Ridge Elementary A two-car collision occurred at the park­ ing lot of Blue Ridge Elementary School at 10:10 a.m. on June 10. According to the nar­ rative, David Dowell, of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, was traveling south in the school's parking lot when he struck a vehicle driven by Cassandra Adams of Todd, who was stopped prepared to turn on to N.C. 88. There were no injuries and both cars were ren­ dered drivable. Dowell's 1994 Toyota had $100 in damages while Adams' 2008 Kia had $500 in damages. Dowell was cited for failure to reduce speed. U.S. 221 A two-car collision occurred on U.S. 221 near the intersection of Conley Cheek Road at 3:21 p.m. on June 10. According to the nar­ rative, Briana Anderson, of Fleetwood and Tyia Dawson, of West Jefferson were traveling north on U.S. 221, when Dawson pulled over for an oncom­ ing ambulance. Anderson failed to slow down and struck Dawson's vehicle. There were no injuries and both vehicles had an estimated damage of $500. Anderson was cited for failure to reduce speed. June 11: A two-car collision occurred on U.S. 221 Business at the intersec­ tion of Blackburn Street at 7:54 a.m. on June 11. According to the nar­ rative, Hugo Escobedo, of Jefferson and Estaban Otzoy, of Laurel Springs were traveling south on U.S. 221 Business when Otzoy was changing lanes and failed to yield to Escobedo. Blue Ridge- Medical Transport was dis­ patched, but nobody was transported. Otzoy's vehi­ cle had no damage, while Escobado's 1999 Toyota had an estimate $1,500 in damages. Otzoy was cited for a failure to yield. June 14: U.S. 221 A two-car wreck occurred on U.S. 221 near Jefferson at the Corner Market at 11:25 a^m. on June 14. According to the nar­ rative, Laura Bare of Jefferson and Harry Crouch of Chapel Hill were traveling west on U.S. 221. Crouch was stopped for traffic ahead attempting to turn when Bare struck his vehicle. There were no inju­ ries and both vehicles were considered driv­ able. Bare's 2004 Ford had $3,000 in estimated damages while Crouch's 2003 Honda had $1,500 in damages. Bare was cited for a failure to reduce speed. N.C. 16 An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16, near the Virginia state line at 6:48 p.m. on June 14. According to the nar­ rative, Linda Gambill of Grassy Creek was trav­ eling north on N.C. -16 when she struck a deer crossing the highway. There were no injuries, but Gambill's vehicle, a 2003 Chevrolet, was ren­ dered not drivable. No citations were issued. State unemployment rate increases in May By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The state unemploy­ ment rate increased to 6.4 percent in May, according to a June 20 release by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. In April, the rate was at 6.2 percent, meaning the rate increased by .2 percent. North Carolina is now above the national average of 6.3 percent unemployment. "North Carolina's May 2014 unemployment rate was 1.9 percent­ age points lower than a year ago," according to the release sent out by the N.C. DOC's Labor and Economic Analysis Division. According to the release, the number of people employed in North Carolina increased by 10,187 people between April and May, while the number of unemployed increased by 8,795 peo­ ple. When not seasonably adjusted, North Carolina's unemployment rate is 6.6 percent, while the nation­ al unemployment rate not seasonably adjusted is at 6.1 percent. Seasonably adjusted, North Carolina has a labor force of 4,698,491 people, with 4,397,574 employed and 300,917 unemployed. When the number is not seasonably adjusted, the state's labor force is 4,725,595 people, with 4,414,534 employed and 312,061 unemployed. Between April and CHARLES W JONES MD PA ASHE AESTHETICS May, the civilian labor force increased by 18,982 people. Leisure and hospitality services experienced the largest over the month increase in jobs (7,400) followed by trade, trans­ portation and utilities (2,300) and education and health services (1,800). Professional and busi­ ness services had the largest over the month decrease in jobs (3,400), followed by manufactur­ ing (2,200), government (400) and financial activi­ ties (200). According to the release, "Food had the largest amount of manu­ facturing employment with 51,700 in May 2014. Chemical had the largest net over-the-year increase at 1,600." Also, the average week­ ly hours for manufactur­ ing production workers decreased 24 minutes between April and May, but average hour earn­ ings increased to $16.80 a hour. Average weekly earnings declined by $3.23 to $725.76. There were 23,306 unemployment insur­ ance claims in May, an increase of 1,318 in April. Regular unemployment benefits paid out totaled $34,375,860 to 42,382 claimants statewide. The next unemploy­ ment update will occur Tuesday, July 1 when individual county unem­ ployment rates for May 2014 will be released. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846: 7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. HOME - AUTO - LIFE - COMMERCIAL The Laser Clinic DebraJLJLenes FORD • CX *13,000 OFF WITH THIS AD Chirks WJoiies MLBJEA ~ General Surgeon ~ Director of Heartburn Treatment Center at AMH Performing: • • • • • General Surgery EGD / Colonoscopy Laparoscopic Surgery Skin Lesion Removal Laparoscopic Nisscn Certified Laser Technician and Coordinator for Ashe Aesthetics offering: Laser Hair Removal of Face and Body Laser Vein Treatment including spider veins Laser Treatment for Cystic Acne Laser Treatment for Plantar Warts Complimentary Consultation Offering office-based endoscopy to contracted insurance carriers and noninvasive 300 NEW MARKET BLVD. PillCam F.ndoscopy. 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Edith Childress is survived by her children, Richard (Mary) Childress, of Birmingham, Alabama, and sons, Barry and Mark (Anna) Childress; Ginny (Morris) Becker of Birmingham, Alabama, and sons, Jeff (Bree) Becker, and great grand­ son, Oliver, Jon (Abby) Becker, Ryan Becker; Alan (Debbie) Childress of Powell, Ohio, son, Tim ( R a c h e 11 e ) Childress, and great grandson, Luke, daughter Erin (Matt) Allen, and great granddaughters, Morgan, Emmy and Bryce; Barb (Dennis) Knight of Longwood, Florida, sons, Colin Knight, Matthew Knight, and daugh­ ter, Katherine Knight; Beverly (Joe) Mancini of Shaftsbury, Vermont, son, Joe Mancini and daughter, Lora Mancini. Mrs. Childress also leaves behind her sis­ ters, Beulah Rodefer of Bel Air, Maryland, Margaret Connor of Melbourne, Florida, Nancy Whitson of Pigeon Roost; and many treasured nieces and nephews. Edith was a loving wife and friend to Ned Childress. Throughout their 52 wonderful years together, they were part­ ners in every facet of their lives. She worked and retired from the U.S. Geologic Survey Office in Washington D.C. After numerous moves throughout their partnership, they retired to the mountains they loved in Ashe County. Edith was an integral part of Midway Baptist Church and enjoyed many cherished friend­ ships there. With her family roots firmly grounded in the Lansing/West Jefferson area, Edith returned with Ned at retire­ ment to Ashe County and Mount Jefferson. With the joy they had in their children, fam­ ily and friends, they immediately made their home the destina­ tion of choice for large family reunions and retreats. Her handcraft was exemplary and she made numerous handstitched quilts, knitted MRS. MOZELLE ELLA MCCLURE POWERS blankets, sweaters and crocheted lace. Edith was always incredibly generous with her time and talents and would make anything request­ ed of her. In later years, her most constant com­ panions were her books. She loved reading poet­ ry, Ashe County history and her Bible. She instilled a love.of reading in all of her chil­ dren and was especially proud the first time they all had their own library cards although even the youngest child was expected to pay overdue fines on a for­ gotten book. She was also deter­ mined that even though her children lived in differ­ ent states, that their sense of family would stay strong. As a Mom, she wanted all of her children to have the same work ethic as she did; she believed in chores and any complaints were dealt with by add­ ing a few extra chores! Edith's love for her husband and children were always central in her life. Her lifelong goal was to keep every­ one together no mat­ ter what happened or how far apart they lived and she most assuredly accomplished that! A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Boone Family Funeral Home with Rev. Ervil Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider dona­ tions to Edith's chari­ ties: Ashe Services for the Aging: http://asheaging. com/donations.php Samaritan's Purse: http://www.samaritanspurse.org You may give the fam­ ily your condolences at our website www. boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements. PAGE 3 Join the excitement - checkers in Ashe County Mrs. Mozelle Ella McClure Powers of Lansing died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at her home. She was 72. Mrs. Powers was bom March 16, 1942, in Ashe County to Eddie Rufus and Elizabeth Eller McClure. Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by her parents and 11 brothers and sisters. She loved spending time with her family. She had a strong love for the Lord. Mrs. Powers is survived by her husband, Archie Powers; two sons, Carl Powers of Lansing and Coy Powers of Hickory; two daughters, Geneva Johnson of Lansing and Tina Powers of Puriear; sister, Hazel Dillard of Delaware; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ed HalL Burial followed in Powers Family Cemetery. Tie family received friends from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday prior to the ser­ vice. Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to: Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Powers's arrangements. New RiverState Park's first Junior Ranger Camp had a successful closing ceremony the afternoon of Thursday, June 19 with a cook out and the presenting of the Junior Ranger certificate and badge. Monday's adventure was a nature safari where they observed and recorded sounds, senses and the beau­ ty of nature. Tuesday was a blast from the past as the children toured the museum and found their way to an old home site. Wednesday was full of mystery with a critter scene investigation, and Thursday was a day of stewardship and closure. After three days of learn­ ing about the park by hiking, visiting old home sites, dis­ covering the past, and being a wildlife detective, the kids had rightfully earned the title of a New River State Park Junior Ranger. There will be two more Junior Ranger Camps sched­ uled this summer. Junior Ranger Camp Overnight 6 p.m. Friday, June 27 through 4 p.m Saturday, June 28 New River State Park - 221 Access Area Come join the fun and earn your Jr. Ranger Badge on June 27 and 28. This is an opportunity for children to earn their Jr Ranger badge while camping out. bring camping gear and food. Remember to wear comfort­ able shoes and be prepared to spend time outside. Junior Ranger Camp >p.fi Daily from 10 a.m. to noon; Monday, July 14,2014 through Thursday, July 17, 2014 New River State Park - 221 Access Area Come join the fun and earn "Tiw1 i -{I your Jr. Ranger Badge from 10 a.m. to noon June 16-19. Attendees will be participat­ ing in programs and activities Submitted photo |Jefferson Post like learning who lived here before it was a state paik and The New River State Park rangers graduated its first class of junior entering the forest as a detec­ rangers for 2014 on Thursday, June 19. Events included having the tive to find out what took children learn the history of the state park and investigate a "critter place the night before. scene" of an occurance that took place within the park. Camps are appropriate for This program will extend night before. ages 6-12. Anyone interested into the night and all partici­ Camps are appropriate for in more information or to pants will be expected to stay ages 6-12. Anyone interested sign up call 336-982-2587. overnight. The attendees will in more information or to Maximum participants are be participating in programs sign up call 336-982-2587. 20 per session. and activities such as learn­ Maximum participants are Remember to wear com­ ing who lived here before it 20 per session, and children fortable shoes and be pre­ was a state park and entering must be accompanied by an pared to spend time outside. the forest as a detective to adult. Parents are asked to accom­ All participants need to pany their children. find out what took place the We're in the middle of a summer of exciting com­ petitions to grab our atten­ tion: the World Cup, the US Open Golf Championship, the French Open Tennis Championship, Wimbledon, the National Hockey League Championship to name a few. Soon Ashe Countians will be able to join in their own fun competition, the first Ashe County Checkers Tournament. This tournament will be played July 19,2014 on the special green areas out­ side the Museum of Ashe County History while the fun of the Old Town Business Association's Cruise-In will be in full swing in downtown Jefferson. The tournament will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. and is open to anyone over the age of 16. The cost to enter is $3 and entry forms can be picked up in the gift shop at the Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson. Entertainment will be going on all around while the tournament is being played. A barber­ shop quartet will sing on the Museum grounds, and other music and food will be available as part of the Cruze-In. Checker lovers don't want to miss this fun day. In addition to the excitement of the tourna­ ment itself, a prize and a trophy will be awarded to the winner. New River State Park graduates junior rangers m LOOKING FOR A DEAL? 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Stop by or call the Jefferson Post 203 Backstreet West Jefferson 336-846-7164 �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.* — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 Tuesday, June 24,2014 The monq is fungible You Decide: Is small the new big? As a culture, we have often celebrated bigness. The big­ gest fish caught, the biggest skyscraper built or even the biggest ball of twine wound (I think it's around 12 feet in diameter) will all get our attention. It's probably related to an attitude that more is bet­ ter than less. The triumph of big over small has - for a long time also prevailed in the business community, and for good rea­ sons. Being a large company offered several pluses. Larger companies could take advan­ tage of "economies of scale." Instead of hiring a few peo­ ple to do many tasks, bigger companies could hire many people, each of whom would do one or a few tasks. This allowed the old adage of "prac­ tice makes perfect" to kick in. The more someone did a task, the better he became at it, which translated into lower costs for the business. Bigger companies could also afford to purchase more specialized and complex machinery that, again, made them more efficient, produc­ tive and profitable. Such machinery often had too high of a price tag for the "little guy" and so gave a competi­ tive edge to "big" over "snialL" Finally, with size came a larger share of the market and an ability to use that size to the disadvantage of smaller competitors. Bigger compa­ nies can pay for a larger adver­ tising budget, can sometimes offer "deals" the little guy can't afford and also have the resources to survive the peri­ odic "downs" in the economy Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY "CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays. You can also visit www.ncspin.com and click on the "Watch NC SPIN Online Anytime" button for streaming. Each week's show is posted on Friday. Yes, the state can restore jobless benefits Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) Telephone: 336-846-7164 Published every Tuesday and Friday. Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single copy issues are $3. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Cliff Clark 336-846-7164 cclark@civitasmedia.com CLASSIFIEDS: Kay Hart 336-846-7164 khart@fiivitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: 336-846-7164 Teresa Roark Laws tlaws@civitasmedia.com John Sears jsears@civitasmedia.com STAFF WRITERS: Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Alan C. Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com 203 W. Second St., West Jefferson, NC, 28694 Periodical postage paid at West Jefferson, NC POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Jefferson Post. P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC. 28694-0808. Dr. Mike Walden N.C. Cooperative Extension better than smaller firms. But these advantages of bigness may be changing. In some economic sectors, small companies are beating big firms. We may be witnessing a shift in the economic climate toward "small" being the new "big." Several factors - some old and some new - are behind this shift. Historically, American consumers - rightly or wrongly - have often been suspicious of big companies. This viewpoint may be a hold­ over from the early 20th cen­ tury, when "trusts" (we'd call them monopolies today) ruled much of the economy. We like to root for the "little guy," maybe because most of us can identify with him. So our hearts are with small over big. Also, as consumer tastes and preferences change over time, small companies can fre­ quently give us what we want more quickly than large com­ panies. Large businesses may With the General Assembly whip­ ping through its short session at break­ neck speed, there is still time to restore some of the deep cuts made last year to the state's unemployment compensa­ tion system. Restoring these cuts would benefits some of the neediest citizens in the state as well as the entire economy; we could restore these benefits with­ out breaking the state's budget; and we could still pay back what the state owes the federal government to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund without making the least among us bear that burden. Restoring last year's cuts would give the average person receiving unemploy­ ment benefits $225 more each month; money that needy families would then spend almost immediately on rent, food, medicine, and other necessities. Every dollar spent generates another dollar of economic growth—thus, the unem­ ployed keep the wolf a little further away from their doors and the state's economy expands with the new consumer spend­ ing. Offering reasonable unemployment compensation does NOT impact the state government's budget. Employers pay into an Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which the federal gov­ ernment administers, as protection against the risk that job loss driven by economic cycles has on their busi­ nesses. Unemployment compen- have to go through several Lay­ ers of bureaucracy, testing and decision-making before a new product or service is rolled out. In many small companies, one person can do this. Yet the most significant game-changer helping small firms today may be technol­ ogy. Information technology can easily put a small firm in touch with both suppliers and customers half a country or world away. Small companies can do all their management tasks - accounting, payroll, taxes, etc. - using inexpensive and sometimes free programs. Plus, sophisticated market analysis of buyers, trends and "what-if" scenarios can now be easily installed and run on almost any pc or tablet. It used to be that only the "big players" could afford this kind of economic intelligence. But no more - the playing field has been leveled. Add on top of these the fact that companies don't need scores of employees and building square-footage to be successfuL Companies with revenues in the millions can literally be run from a room with a couple of workers. This is why, despite all the recent changes and upheaval in the world economy, small companies have held their own. Indeed, in the 2000s, companies in theUnited States with less than 20 employees accounted for more than 85 percent of all establishments, and that percentage actually increased slightly during the decade. A good example of the changing economic landscape of company size is in the beer industry. In 1980 there were fewer than 100 breweries in the country. Today there are nearly 2,700, and the growth has all been due to the rise of micro-breweries. Younger beer consumers especially are flocking to these start-ups that offer twists on the traditional recipes and flavors and are tied to local areas. While big breweries still dominate the beer mar­ ket (two companies account for 90 percent of all domestic beer sales), the market share of the micro-breweries has been slowly rising. Does this mean big compa­ nies are doomed? Of course not. In feet, in several indus­ tries there is a trend toward consolidation of smaller firms into larger firms. This has recently been the case in the telecommunications industry. But in terms of small com­ panies having the tools and ability for a "fighting chance" against the big firms on the block, that opportunity is there. Of course, there is still a high potential failure rate for a business of any size in the early years. However, failure is always an option when begin­ ning something new and bold. A common plot line in many popular novels and mov­ ies is the "little guy" triumph­ ing over adversity. You decide if this is becoming more of a reality in today's world. All our lives we've heard aphorisms about money. Truisms like, "the love of money is the root of all evil," "a penny saved is a penny earned," "a fool and his money are soon parted," and "you can't spend the same dollar twice." But it wasn't until I became the state's assistant treasurer that I learned the one Tom Campbell simple and unequivo­ NC SPIN cal truth: Money is fungible. It means money is mutually interchangeable. Money raised for one purpose can be used for another. In government we see the evidence all the time. Consider the 1989 Highway Trust Fund that was to raise the money to build roads for future generations. We think a trust fund is where money is designated solely for a particular use or purpose, in this instance our roads. But no sooner had the bill passed than the legislature started "repurposing" varying amounts of gas tax revenues to aid the General Fund, not roads. Proponents of our 2005 state lottery drew out a 50-40-10 formula for allocating lot­ tery proceeds, with 50 percent designated to reduce class sizes in early grades, 40 percent for school construction and 10 percent for college scholarships for needy students. They followed that formula for exactly three years, before they began changing not the formula and use of the money. Our governor, as chief administrator of the state budget, has the authority to move money from one agency or budget to another in emergencies such as Medicaid cost overruns, storm damage and budget shortfalls. And we learned this week Gov. Pat McCrory moved funds from the N.C. Department of Transportation to pay for his own staff salaries. And lest you think this true just in the public sector it happens everyday in corporations, in nonprofits and even your own household budget. Elected officials have become masters of fungibility, privately admitting they repurpose funds while also acknowledging they cannot commit or bind future legislatures to do the same. All this makes the current hubbub about state lottery funds farcical and a distraction. We need keep the main thing the main thing. The issue is teacher pay and what pot it comes from is secondary. Lawmakers and the governor have agreed to provide better start­ ing pay for teachers and also committed to give other classroom teachers pay increases. The governor proposes a 2 percent increase. The House gives an average of 5 percent and the Senate provides an average 11 percent raise, with the caveat teachers give up their "career status" or tenure and that teacher assistants be essentially eliminated. Lawmakers and McCrory need to decide what is the appropriate amount or percentage to raise the pay of our teachers so as to keep them in the classroom and incentivize them to do their very best. 2 percent seems too little and, while 11 percent might be justifiable, it seems a bit much. The number around 5 per­ cent is a good sustainable place to begin. And the compensation for remaining state employ­ ees also deserves more thought than just a few more days of vacation and flat increase. Only when we have decided how much to pay our teachers and employees should we decide where and how to redirect the funds to pay them, all the while remembering the first rule: Money is fungible. David Zonderman N.C. State University sation is paid out of these funds, and states can get loans from the federal gov­ ernment to help pay claims during times of recession and high rates of job loss. Cutting benefits is also not the fenway to pay back what the state has already borrowed from the federal government. In good times, back in the 1990s, the legislature cut taxes for employers so that they had artificially low rates and thus failed to build up the Trust Fund for when it was need­ ed, like today as workers often still struggle to find jobs in the wake of the Great Recession. Unemployed North Carolinians (through reduced benefits) are shouldering two-thirds of the cost of paying back money the state has had Dr. Mike Walden isa William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and LifeSciences. to borrow from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits over the past five years. Employers are contribut­ ing only 22.5 percent to the repayment. So those least able to bear the burden are asked to sacrifice their modest com­ pensation while businesses continue to pay lower unemployment taxes. Finally, to address the biggest canard of all on this subject, cutting unemploy­ ment benefits has not motivated more people to find jobs. The recent drop in North Carolina's unemployment rate is largely due to people leaving the work­ force because they can't find jobs, and not because of significant job growth. Only 11 percent of the decline in unem­ ployment is due to people finding work. Many people cut off from unemploy­ ment compensation have given up hope of finding a job, drifted into the ranks of "discouraged workers," and plunged further toward the fringes of our society and economy. Returning to an unemployment com­ pensation system that offers those in need a modest income to prevent des­ titution, and that is paid for by a rea­ sonable tax on employers, is what we all owe to the most vulnerable of our fellow citizens. Such a system is just and compassionate, as well as good for rebuilding our economy, society, and moral conscience. David Zonderman teaches history at N.C.State University. �JLTTEKSON I'OSI TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 LifeStore From Page 1 voiced by speakers during the event. "You know, 1939 seems like an unusual year to start Ashe Building and Loan Association (LifeStore's original name)," President and CEO of LifeStore Bob Washburn said. "The nation was working its way out of a decade-long depression that saw sev­ eral banks fail here in Ashe County. And while the economy was improving, things were still tough." Washburn noted that the company started out on the top floor of the Parker Tie building and remained there until 1964, when the headquarters moved to its current location. "Before the Great Depression there were 15,000 banks in the United States," Jim Gambill, whose father was one of the original founders, said. "By the end of it, 11,000 of them had failed...$140 billion was gone and that Traffic was in 1930 dollars." Gambill vocally illus­ trated just how fast the world was quickly chang­ ing in 1938-39, and how the country has changed from then to now. "Nobody at that origi­ nal meeting had ever seen a Little League baseball game," Gambill said. "They'd never heard of Batman; never seen "The Wizard of Oz. No lady had ever worn a pair of nylon stockings. People had heard of television but nobody had ever heard of CBS, because it didn't exist yet." Gambill noted that if anyone made the long trek to Mount Rushmore, they would've been greeted by three faces instead of the usual four. "Teddy Roosevelt wouldn't be up there like the rest of those things until next year," Gambill said. Today, LifeStore oper­ ates four branches in Ashe County and one in Boone. They also operate insur­ ance operations in six counties: Ashe, Alleghany, Caldwell, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes counties. Fifty-two percent of the company is owned by the depositors and more than half of the employees have been wjth the company over 10 years. Washburn was quick to stress LifeStore's ongoing commitment to its roots in Ashe County, something other North Carolina banks have fallen away from in recent years. "Our 40 support jobs are located here instead of places like Charlotte, Raleigh, Cincinnati or San Francisco," Washburn said. "These mountains are our home, the schools are where our children learn and the churches are where we worship. We have a desire to leave it better for our children and grandchildren." "I believe there will always be a role for a hometown institution like LifeStore," Washburn said. "We have the tech­ nology we need to deliver the services our customers demand and we're com­ mitted to staying current and providing superior customer service." Time capsule In honor of the 75th birthday celebration, LifeStore employees Judy Current and Martin Little assembled a time capsule to be opened at the com­ pany's centennial in 2039. Among the items placed in the capsule were an annual report, a toy, cur­ rency and a photo and essays from Ashe County High School's Class of 2014. In addition to Washburn and Gambill, other speak­ ers at the celebration included Baldwin, Jan Caddell, Bill Ashley and Little. From Page 1 "Is it a permanent solu­ tion or not," he said. "I can't tell you whether it is, you have better knowledge of the situation than I do, but it does look doable." Commissioner Larry Rhodes said the solution proposed by Ashe County Schools would increase the number of vehicles able to wait on school property and keep the roads open. "The problem is the number of cars having to sit on (N.C.) 16 and (U.S.) 221 waiting," Rhodes said. "This (proposal) will bring between 45 and 48 more cars that will be taken off the highway while waiting and still provide a lane for emergency vehicles to go through." Rhodes said problems with traffic at Blue Ridge and Westwood elementary schools were nonexistent. Ashe County High School and Ashe County Middle School were not brought up in the discussion. "I am confident (the Board of Education) did their homework," he said. Also in support of pro­ viding the $38,000 for the project was Commissioner William Sands, who com­ mutes through that part of the county. "I come through there every school morning, and that is always a problem going through there," he said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. N.C. Cooperative Extension is screening drinking water In partnership with Jefferson Water Services The N.C. Cooperative Extension's Ashe County Center, in partnership with Jefferson Water Services, is providing an opportunity for Ashe County residents who depend on private wells and springs to have their drinking water screened for bacteria. "Bacteria is the most com­ mon problem with private water supplies in our coun­ ty," said Carolyn Goodman Shepherd, Ashe County Extension Director. "This lias been evident through the years when water screenings have been held." Bacteria in springs is not uncommon; bacteria in wells is less common but has been found in wells in the county. Surface run off has been the cause in most cases. A recent screening checked 72 water samples that 107 families depend on for their drinking water. Participants with water samples that tested positive for coliform and fecal coliform bacteria received recommendations for improving their water quality. "We take clean water for granted, "said Shepherd. "If it comes through the tap and it's cold and clear, we think it must be pure, and that it is not always true." Checking water for bac­ teria is an easy inexpensive step to take. The bacteria are "indicators," and if they are found, there is cause for con­ cern that other things may be getting into the water supply. "The bacteria live in cold clear water," said Shepherd. The goal of the water screening is to raise aware­ ness about water qual­ ity. Keeping private drink­ ing water supplies safe is an ongoing process; spring water should be screened every year; wells older than five years should also be checked annually. "The water screening would not be possible with­ out Jefferson Water Services and community volunteers," said Shepherd. A special thank you to Sue Bradshaw, Ruth Anne Phipps, Hillbish Jones, Willeen Fortner, Bonnie Blolim and Flossie Hickland and Hardee's for providing breakfast to the volunteers. For additional information, call the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336846-5850. Herman said as time has progressed Franklin's move in 1979 has become the norm with many publishers locat­ ing to smaller towns, because of the expenses involved in starting up in New York, Los Angeles and other publishing centers. In 2014, McFarland has 53 employees working in Jefferson. "After 35 years, we are in as good of a position as the big (publishers), because their overhead is so high and their expectations of what they have to do is so much larger," she said. At 1 p.m., a special 35th anniversary cake was brought out to help celebrate the occa­ sion. In addition to Friday's events, on Tuesday, June 24, Boondocks Brewing released a special McFariand beer and hosted a special edition of McFarland trivia. In addition, patrons who ordered a pint of the Scottish ale received a free beer glass that featured the Boondocks logo and a McFarland logo made by McFarland graphic designer Mark Durr. "We had a Scottish ale made in honor of the s McFarland family name," Herman said. "There was a collaboration between some of the McFarland employees that are beer lovers and some of the folks (at Boondocks). I think they had a really good time putting it together.", For the future, McFarland has close to 200 additional books they will publish in 2014 and looks to keep the McFarland tradition alive in specialty nonfiction and aca­ demic works. The company is independent and publishes approximately 400 titles year­ ly, while around 4,500 titles are being sold. "The fact (McFarland founder Robert Franklin) decided to settle here has been significant for Ashe County," Herman said. "The fact we had a knowledge busi­ ness, back when that wasn't really cool or done, and what it's meant to the families of those who work here. There's just gratitude that he chose Ashe County." Many of the books McFarland publishes focus on pop culture, baseball, other sports and automotive histo­ ry. The company now sells to libraries, specialty bookstores and now produces ebooks. "The industry has changed a lot over 35 years," Herman said "When (Franklin) first located here, it was a shock, when I say that people didn't believe it, because it was such a weird thing to do at that time. If you weren't in New York or some other center, people just didn't get it." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Have the following positions available 12 Hour shifts for CNA 'S Fulltime and partime positions available We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Submitted image | Jefferson Post The Ashe Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with Jefferson Water Services, is offering screening of drinking water. Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street, Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 • . Fax (336) 246-5997 . . - rgate the community. "We like to think we will still be here in 100 years in Ashe County, employ­ ing Ashe County people," Herman said. 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Warrcnsville, NO (336)384-2929 Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 • Saturday 9:00-3:00 I �PACK 6 TUESDAY, JUNE 24,2014 JEFFERSON POST Imagination DHHS receives $1.5 million grant from Duke Endowment The Duke Endowment has approved a $1.5 million grantto the NC Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Rural Health and Community Care for further expansion of the Statewide Telepsychiatry Program (NC-STeP). NC-STeP is based out of the East Carolina University Center for Telepsychiatry and began coordinating services in the fall of 2013. Chris Collins, the Director of the Office of Rural Health and Community Care, expressed gratitude for this ongoing public and private partnership. "The additional resources will complement state fund­ ing allowing the telepsychiatry program to expand statewide," Collins said. "This initiative addresses critical health pro­ fessional shortages and creates unprecedented community access for individuals in rural and underserved areas to receive treatment for a mental health emergency." The Duke Endowment grant will be disbursed in two installments, $800,000 in 2014 and $700,000 in 2015 and will be used to build upon the ini­ tial success of the telepsychia­ try program. Success of this expansion project will result in improved care for patients and cost savings to participating patients, hospitals, local law enforcement, and state hospi­ tals. "The statewide telepsychia­ try program is about providing the best evidence-based care to our patients regardless pf where they may be located large cities or small towns in NC," said Dr. Sy Saeed, the Principal Investigator on tire Duke Endowment grant and the Director of the NC-STeP. "The expansion of the pro­ gram through this funding will facilitate enhancing com­ munity capacity for caring for people with mental illness." Ashe County Little Theatre presents Imagination Ashe, an Ashe County preschool lit­ eracy program, received one of three grants given by the Ashe County Community Foundation through the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment Thursday, June 12, at the Arts Council The grant of $660 was shared with Imagination Ashe to register more children and provide books for preschool children in the Creston area of Ashe County. By attending events and festivals in and near the Creston area, the program plans to increase awareness of Imagination Ashe's mis­ sion and encourage parents to enroll their preschoolers. The mission of Imagination Ashe is to encourage and assist with development of early child­ hood reading in Ashe County. Imagination Ashe is an affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Any child who is a resident of Ashe County and is under the age of five may be enrolled in the program. Books are provided free of ch ist fir fui pr by ea th an fix Te ea m ch to di m dt be re O ye ar tu in yc A fo th fa A: Fc w N.C. peach Events planned ac • Les.| iserabies Dr. Mli hurl Yel/oit, Dim tor Murk Tomasik, Muslcul Director Kim hh'r, Producer June 26-30,2014 Thursday, Friday, Salurday, Monday 7:30 pm Sunday 2:00 pm ASHE CIVIC CENTER Adults: $16 Students: $5 Include) sales lax Ml seals reserved - lor litkels call (336)846ARTS (2787) Homemade ice cream, cob­ bler or sliced fresh, no matter what way you enjoy peaches, this season is looking good for the crop. While an unusu­ ally cold winter did impact the crop, mid- to kite-season peaches will be plentiful in much of the state. "North Carolina growers produce 70 varieties, each with its own unique flavor," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Titixler. "Peach season typically runs from late May to August, so consumers have time to sample many different varieties this summer." Dexter Hill, market­ ing specialist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, offers these tips for choosing, and 1eating, a great tasting peach: ne rif in< fill "b cm va: air Th bli of mi sai am pe Hi a; bu to fn w th a w, Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 di 11 �JEFFERSON POST Imagination Ashe receives ACCF Award Grant t J t l" s n £ f l" ^ ^ 'I | e 5 j ^ j r Imagination Ashe, an Ashe County preschool lit­ eracy program, received one of three grants given by the Ashe County Community Foundation through the Daniel Lee "Dan" Eldreth Memorial Endowment Thursday, June 12, at the Arts Council. The grant of $660 was shared with Imagination Ashe to register more children and provide books for preschool children in the Creston area of Ashe County. By attending events and festivals in and near the Creston area, the program plans to increase awareness of Imagination Ashe's mis­ sion and encourage parents to enroll their preschoolers. The mission of Imagination Ashe is to encourage and assist with development of early childhood reading in Ashe County. Imagination Ashe is an affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Pigeon Foige, Tennessee. Any child who is a resident of Ashe County and is under the age of five may be enrolled in the program. Books are provided free of charge for the families of reg­ istered children through the financial support grants and fundraising. These age-appro­ priate books are approved by a board of educators and early literacy experts through the Dolly Parton Foundation and are mailed to each child from a distribution point in Tennessee. The books arrive each month in the family's mailbox, addressed to the child. A child has the potential to receive almost 60 books during their five-year enroll­ ment. As Kathy Chafes, presi­ dent of the Imagination Ashe board, stated at the awards reception, "I've lived in Ashe County for approximately 30 years, and I have never known any Ashe County resident to turn their back on a neighbor in need. If you have a need, you can depend on the folks in Ashe County to come through for you. Such is the case with this grant.." Because of the Eldreth family's generosity and the Ashe County Community Foundation, Imagination Ashe will be able to get more books Photo Submitted | Jefferson Post Imagination Ashe's President Kathy Chefas accept accepts a grant from John Francis, who represents the Ashe County Community Foundation. to children in the Creston area as it continues to provide books to the rest of the county. Instilling the love of reading at an early age is paramount to a child's success in school and in life. Imagination Ashe appreciates the financial help given to assist the group to reach its goal and the faith placed in the oiganization to make this goal come true. N.C. peach season on tap to be agood one Events planned across the state Homemade ice cream, cob­ bler or sliced fresh, no matter what way you enjoy peaches, this season is looking good for the crop. While an unusu­ ally cold winter did impact the crop, mid- to late-season peaches will be plentiful in much of the state. "North Carolina growers produce 70 varieties, each with its own unique flavor," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve TrOxler. "Peach season typically runs from late May to August, .so consumers have time to sample many different varieties this summer." Dexter Hill, market­ ing specialist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, offers these tips for choosing, and _ eating, a great tasting peach: m— — — — i m i • Check the undertone, near the stem, to determine ripeness. A green undertone indicates peaches that are not frilly ripe. • Many peaches have a "blush," wliich is a rosy red color that, depending on the variety, may be minor or almost cover the entire peach. The color and extent of the blush is more a characteristic of the variety, and not a deter­ mining factor of ripeness, Hill Submitted image | Jefferson Post said. The N.C. Department of Agriculture announced that while a colder • The peach should be firm than normal winter had some impact on the state's peach crop, there and have a good fragrance. should be plenty of peaches for the state's consumers. • For best quality, keep afterwards. ed at the Charlotte Regional peaches at room temperature, Mark your calendar for the Farmers Market on June 27, Hill said. They can be held for Peach Festival in Candor on the State Farmers Market a short time in a refrigerator, July 19. It will be held from in Raleigh on July 10, and but refrigeration does not add to the taste or quality of the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include the Piedmont Triad Fanners a peach cooking contest, 5K Market in Colfax on July 18. fruit. • Before eatirig a peach, run, parade--and plenty of Market events will be held peach samples, desserts and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and wash and peel it, then remove ice cream. More information include peach recipe contests the pit. A simple way to peel a peach is to dip it in boiling about the peach festival can be and free samples and recipes. water for 30 seconds and then found online at www.townof- More information about peach days at the markets can be dip it in cold water, Hill said. candornc.com. The peel should slide off easily Peach Day will be celebrat­ found of their websites. dish Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% Promotional prices starting at only... $19" . for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or I Pad 2 offer, ASK ABOUT hhh i HHH coma gang) OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS^ INTERNET AS LOW AS .... oducts munity. inch, it 4 SAME DAY INSTALLATION IN UP TO 6 ROOMS HB0 023333 #WTIME. stare WhcreavatliMe, CALLTODAYINSTALLED TODAY! 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IH SHOWIIMt si wjnnwdlT.«limrt ntSI �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 24,2014 PAGE 7 Submitted photos |Jefferson Post BROC Board of Directors for FY 2014-2015 are (front row, from left): Joan Hinson, Agnes Joines, Elnora Hoi brook, Shirley Farmer, Nada Sheets, Sylvia Miller, Jim Hall, Scheme Focht, (back row, from left): Michael Parlier, Dona Ray Royall, Mike Testerman, Keith Elmore, Dale Baldwin, Joseph Kilby, and Bobby Damerson. BROC honors volunteers during annual board meeting Details of services provided presented during luncheon The Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. (BROC) honored its vol­ unteers in Alleghany, Ashe and Wilkes Counties with a covered dish supper at the recent annual 48th BROC Board Meeting at the Senior Center in Fairplains at the Elderly Nutrition Meal Site with over 80 in attendance. The BROC Board of Directors and staff would like to extend thanks to the Wilkes County Commissioners, United Way of Wilkes County, our partner agency, faithbased organizations, individu­ als, businesses and to all the other human resource agen­ cies BROC collaborates with to meet the needs of those less fortunate. Committee reports, project reports, recognition of out­ standing volunteers, and .elec­ tion of board officers were on the agenda. BROC, a Community Action Agency, and a partner with United Way of Wilkes County, noted that"We believe in Helping People—Changing Lives." The agency receives operating funds from federal, state and local governments, as well as foundations, dona­ tions and local fund raising. The agency, BROC board of directors and staff are commit­ ted to meeting the challenges before us and the citizen's needs in each of our com­ munities. The agency contin­ ues to ask for the support of our funding sources, vol­ unteers, community leaders, and others who have stood with Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC) during its 48 years of existence. Together, with a new year beginning, the agency truly wants to "Make a Difference" in the quality of life for the citizens in becoming self-suffi­ cient in our communities. The organization is a local private, non-profit human service agency governed by people from Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany Counties. BROC collaborates with other Human Services Agencies to meet the needs in each county to prevent duplication of ser­ vices. We Care Planning Committee-Ashe County Sylvia Miller reported on the committee. The commit­ tee raised around $700 from the quilt raffle. The commit­ tee is hosting a "Down by the Creek" yard sale in September and a fall gospel singing. We Care Planning Committee, a supportive arm of BROC in Ashe, lias had a very busy year with "Down by the Creek" yard sale, pea­ nuts sale, Christmas tree fund raiser, and "Keep the Heat On" fundraiser. They received funding for the above project also through the Ashe County Government. The Garden Seed Program was successful this year. Annual Report The BROC Board mem­ bers, guest and staff received the 48th Annual Report includ­ ing: the Creation, Mission Statement, Governance, activities, accomplishments, BROC Board of Directors, staff and a letter from the Executive Director. The agency's activities and accomplishments of each pro­ gram were presented in depth by each program director. The BROC Head Start report was presented by Ms. Brenda Roten-Head Start Director. Roten shared enroll­ ment for year was 152. Head Start recognized former Head Start children from Ashe who graduated in 2014 and with honors; one student received a full scholarship to East Tennessee State University and two other also received scholarships and grants. Housing Programs The BROC Weatherization Assistance Program upcom­ ing budget is $348,601. The weatherization crews com­ pleted 43 units with materials and labor cost of $129,825, and will complete five more units in June. Housing and Home Improvement for July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 completed five jobs in Wilkes County at a total cost of $3,953.00 thru May. Heating Appliance Repair and Replacement Program (HARRP) FY 2013-2014 budget $148,296. Completed 23 jobs at a total cost of $79,041.53 with seven (7) more units to complete in June. Emergency Assistance The Community Services Block Grant Emergency Assistance Program (CSBG) between July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014 served 1,310 fami­ lies with emergency services at a total cost of $169,104, from other grants, private donations, faith-based orga­ nization, local resources, and businesses. There were 1,206 families assisted with emergency ser­ vices that could not be counted towards the CSBG Program due to being less than $100 or an additional service at a total cost of $83,942. The CSBG Family SelfSufficiency Program for the program year July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014, provided 33 participants with 179 ser­ vices to clients enrolled in the Family Self Sufficiency program, at a total cost of $23,298. CSBG Funds used $16,660, with $7,297, from other grants, private dona­ tions, faith-based oiganizations, businesses and local resources. Vital EA Stats • Zero families have applied and are currently on the wait list for services • Four families have exceeded the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible for graduation • Six families have exited the program prior to achiev­ ing outcome • 24 families are actively participating in the program in the three counties. Nutrition Assistance The BROC Elderly Nutrition Program report was given by Mary Edna Faw, Program Director. The total congregate meals from July 1,2013 to May 31,2014 were 22,313 Home Delivered meals and 22,422 meals served by the four meal sites with 358 participants enrolled with average attendance of 101. The total volunteer hours for the 11 months were 6,020. The total number of volunteer miles was 28,257. Financial Reports The financial report was presented by Dare Stromer in depth for all programs under the umbrella of BROC for the past 11 months, from July 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014. The report showed accounts, bud­ get amounts and the expen­ ditures of each project. By the end of the fiscal year, all funds will be expended. Executive Board Joseph Kilby, of North Wilkesboro, was elected as BROC Board Chair. Mr. Kilby and other officers were elected by the group at the meeting. The following officers were elected for 2013-2014: Joseph Kilby, of Wilkes, Chair; Dale Baldwin of Ashe, Vice Chair; Elnora Holbrook of Wilkes, Secretary; Mike Testerman of Wilkes, Treasurer; Keith Elmore, of Wilkes, Assistant Treasurer. Members from the each county selected the county, representative to be on the Executive Committee were Michael Parlier, Alleghany County; Sylvia Miller, Ashe County and Don Ray Royall, See BROC I 9 9a.m.-7p.m. Saturday^ July 5,2014 Sharing our Mountain Heritage Free Admission • Mountain Music Celebrating Farm-Grown Christmas Trees Arts and Crafts • Children's Activities Farmers' Market • Family Fun • Dance • Food 336-846-9196 • www.ChristmaslnJuly.info cij@christmasmjuly.info Sign up for FREE Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Simple. Affordable. Effective. 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JEFFERSONPOST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post Qualified applicants call 828-244-6841 For more information, email cclark@jeffcr8bnpost.com or call 846-7164 006908*2 �TUESDAY, JUNE 24,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Nathan I lam, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham@civitosmedia.com Zack Vogler sets record in poweriffting competition By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Jefferson Police Officer Zack Vogler has always had a passion for lifting weights, but the competitive spirit took over in him recently as he took part in a powerlifting competition at Platform Gym in Concord. Vogler set an IBP National Bench Press record for police/fire/military per­ sonnel by benching 515 pounds. IBP, short for Iron Boy Powerlifting, holds sev­ eral events across the nation and tests each weight lifter for steroid usage. "I've been lifting weights for 15 years, but training for powerlifting started over the last year," said Vogler. Vogler's training started Zack Vogler poses with his national championship trophy after setting with a trip to Mash Elite a new record in his weight division. gym, owned by Travis event, each lifter had three way up disqualified him on Vogler prepares for his attempt at bench pressing 530 pounds. Mash. attempts. Vogler's three that weight. them, said Vogler. "I want far "Travis showed me how Vogler will continue his attempts were 500, 515 and "I have had tons of sup­ to thank the Lord for saving to do a powerlifting bench press and gave me a lot 530 pounds. Vogler was able hard work with training port from my wife, fam­ my life, without him I am partner Greg Ashley and ily and everyone at Little's nothing. He has blessed me of training advice," said to bench press 530 pounds, but the event judge ruled continue enjoying the great Health and Fitness. I would with the strength I have and Vogler. In the powerlifting that a brief pause on the support he has received so like to thank every one of I want to use it to glorify Submitted photos | Jefferson Post him." Vogler's next competition will be in October. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or followed on Twitter @NathanHam87 Remembering Tony Gwynn, Braves crowned Minor League champs on and off the diamond By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com West Championships and three appearances in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Sadly, Gwynn's love for baseball went handin-hand with his love for chewing tobacco. Some say that there was never a time near a baseball field from high school through his professional days that he did not have a dip of tobacco in his mouth. In 2010, Gwynn was first diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland, a rare cancer that can be caused from dip­ ping tobacco. However, Gwynn overcame the dis­ ease the first time around with multiple operations. Cancer returned again two months ago, but this time, it overpowered the sturdy Hall of Fame player. Gwynn passed away on June 16 due to complications from the disease. While no one has said for certain that his dip­ ping habit shortened his lifespan, Gwynn attrib­ uted it to his health problems and said he dipped almost daily from 1981 until the end of his career. Not only that, but Gwynn said the tumors he battled were in the exact same spot in his mouth where he always put his dip in. High school athletic associations, includ­ ing the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, as well as the NCAA, have banned players from using tobacco products on the field, a step in the right direction. Even all Minor League teams have restrictions on tobac­ co use, leaving Major League Baseball as the only league that has not adopted a strict policy on dipping tobacco on the field. As someone who has never dipped, it is impos­ sible for me to under­ stand why so many people, particularly baseball players, enjoy doing it. However, with the proven health risks, and now possibly caus­ ing the early death of one of the all-time greats of my generation, maybe it is time for users to con­ sider making a perma­ nent switch to sunflower seeds and bubblegum. The ball has been hit to you, Major League Baseball. It's your time to make a play on it. Baseball fans bid fare­ well to another legend of the sport with the passing of a true Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn. We all know how domi­ nant Gwynn was for the San Diego Padres. He finished with a career batting average of .338 with 3,141 career hits, 19 consecutive seasons batting at least .300, 15 MLB All-Star selections, eight batting titles, seven Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove awards. Just to show how great of a hitter he was, Gwynn struck out just 434 times in his whole career of 2,440 games. That aver­ ages out to be just over one strikeout every 21 games. The most strikeouts he ever had in one season was 40. As I type this article right now (June 20), there are already 164 MLB players with at least 40 strikeouts this season, and most teams have at least 100 games remaining.^ To say Gwynn was a dominant hitter might be an understatement. Off the field, Gwynn was considered to be one of the most person­ able, intelligent and fanfriendly players to talk to. Media members loved him, his teammates loved him and most of all, fans of Major League Baseball loved him. Gwynn played the game the way it should be played. He defied odds from day one. Standing at just 5-11, 200 pounds, nothing about his stat­ ure made people think he would be a Hall of Fame player, especially with his lack of hitting power (only 135 homeruns in 20 seasons). However, his incred­ ible bat speed and his decision to use a very lightweight bat (31 ounc­ es) meant less power, but easily putting the ball in play for a man with his talent. Gwynn loved hit­ ting to the opposite field because he would wait so long for the pitch to get close to the strike zone before putting his quick bat through the zone and belting a liner to the out­ field. The San Diego Padres retired Gwynn's number 19 in 2004, and after that, Gwynn went into coach­ ing college baseball at his alma mater, San Diego Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) State. Gwynn guided the 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ Aztecs to three Mountain NathanHam87 Photo courtesy | Steve Wright, www.stevessportsshots.com The Minor League Braves from Mountain View finished first place in regular season play, and came out on top as Tournament Champions with a 5-0 victory against the Reds from Westwood on Saturday, June 14. Players for the Braves are Kaden Burgess, Jacob Dillard, Jordan Craft, Kaden Gore, Daniel Tollison, Matthew Ben Chamberlain, Drew Nic Bare, Kole Walton, Keegan Graham and Dillon O'Neal. The Braves are coached by Brad Little, Brian Walton and Joey Burgess. sr** Ashe native officiates state title match By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com An Ashe County native and former sports editor of the Jefferson Post has worked his way up the soccer officiating ladder in the state. Michael Graybeal, a 2006 graduate of Ashe County High School, was one of four refer­ ees that were tabbed to offici­ ate the NCHSAA 2A State Championship Game. "It was an honor to be selected for the match," said Graybeal. "As a high school referee, being selected for a state championship is one of the highest honors." The game took place at Dail Soccer Field on the campus, of N.C. State University. West Stokes represented the 2A West while Washington High School represented the 2AEast. Graybeal was an assistant ref in the game, meaning he patrolled one of the sidelines for 80 minutes. "The stadium had a great atmosphere, both teams had a solid fan base which created and exciting and entertain­ ing game to be a part of," Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Michael Graybeal (far right) earned a spot on the officiating team for the NCHSAA 2A State Championship soccer match. Pictured here, left to right Trent Faulkner (fourth official), Luis Badillo (assistant referee), Jacob Pace (referee) and Graybeal (assistant referee). Graybeal said. 'It will be an experience I never forget." Graybeal played soccer for the Huskies and got his start in officiating working youth soccer contests at Ashe County Parks and Recreat Nathan Ham can be reached at (336)846 or followed onTwitter @NathanHam87 Carolina Hit N Run win gold Submitted photo| Jefferson Post The Carolina Hit N Run 16-U team brought home the gold last weekend by winning the NC NSA State Championship in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Despite 90-degree tempertures and high humidity levels, the team went undefeated in bracket play to secure a first place finish. Ashe County's own Brianna McCoy (11) was chosen as MVP as well as Samantha West from Maiden. Brianna also was selected for the NC NSA All-Tournment team along with her catcher, Taylor Leatherman from Chenyville. Congratulations tothe team for this victory. �JKFFKRSON POST TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 9 COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 24 - July 7 5:30 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use professional equipment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23,2014. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The reg­ istration fee is $30. For more information, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336-620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. June 24 - Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by col­ lecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help under­ developed nations while rais­ ing funds to support keeping our community beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. June 24 9 ajn. - 3 pan. Alleghany and Ashe Counties Christmas TVee Association Annual Meeting and Christmas Tree Field Day will be held at the Upper Mountain Research Station. This field day is being held in conjunction with the Ashe and Alleghany Christmas Tree Associations. Members may attend for free. The cost to any non-members will be $10, which will be counted toward membership fees if individuals joint a county association on that day. Registration begins at 8:45a.m. For more informa­ tion or to RSVP contact the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336846-5850. 10 a.m. A Matter of Balance - Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activi­ ties. A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn to view falls as con­ trollable, set goals for increas­ ing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Who should attend? Anyone concerned about falls, interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past, and anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. These sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ashe Services for Aging Senior Center, located at 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion or to register, call 3362464347. 7 p.m. The Ashe County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meet­ ing at Smoky Mountain Barbecue. For more informa­ tion, call 846-9068. June 25 11 ann. Writer Michael Hardy will discuss two of his books, "Civil War Charlotte" and "Watauga County During the Civil War" at the Ashe County Public Library. All Friends of the Ashe County Public Library are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more informa­ tion, call 336-9824456. June 26 5:30 - 7 p.m. Michael Sawyer Book Signing. Fleetwood Max General Store announces their first book signing event by local author Michael Sawyer. His book "Theirs Not to Reason Why" will be available along with great food from Casa Rustica in Boone and smiles for everyone. Come on out to N.C. 221 near the Watauga County line and experience The Max. June 26-30 7:30 p.m. Les Miserables presented by Ashe County Little Theatre at the Ashe Civic Center. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday presentations will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday presentation will be held at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16, Students $5. All seats are reserved. For more informa­ tion or tickets, call 336846ARTS. CLASSIFIEDS Notices Sales / Business Development —MULTIMEDIA SALES The Jefferson Post in West Jefferson is seeking an account executive to sell advertising for both print and online products to local businesses. Will handlfe an active account list as well as cold calling for new business. Must have prior sales experience, excellent computer skills, internet savvy, dependable vehicle, clean driving record, valid driver's license and auto insurance. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits • package. To apply send a resume and cover letter to: cclark@civitasmedia.com PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita tion or discrimination." Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advert ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing im­ paired is 1-800-927-9275 Miscellaneous CANADA DRUGS: Canada Drug Center is your. choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order phar­ macy will provide you with sav­ ings of up to 75 percent on all your medications needs. Call today 1-800*341-2398 for $10.00 off your first prescrip­ tion and free shipping. Houses For Sale Check out the Jefferson Post for the latest deals on Mobile Homes by local dealers Apartments/Townhouses HIGH VISTA APT. 1 & 2 BR Units 307 Vista Drive W. Jefferson, NC Accepting applications for 1 & 2 BR vacancies Handicap Units. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Or call for appointment: (336)246-3460 Midway Baptist Church. Are church is located at 3044 your kids ready to become Old Wilkesboro Road, just special agents for the one across from Raccoon Holler true God? Then they won't Campground and off N.C. want to miss a minute of this 16. Van transportation is years' VBS. The theme this provided. For more informa­ year is the International Spy tion, directions, or to sign up Academy, where kids will for transportation, call the learn to know, love and live church at 336-9824840 or for the one true God. Pastor Beth Miller at 336-982-3626. Steve LeaShomb and congre­ June 24 - 27 gation invite you to attend. 3 - 8:40 p.m. Bald 7 - 9 p . m . V a c a t i o n B i b l e Mountain Baptist Church School will held at Calvary invites you to join them for Free Will Baptist Church in VBS this year. The theme is Glendale Springs. Join them Lifeway's Agency D3 where for a "Round Up at the Gospel you will learn to Discover Corral". There will live skits Deice and Defend your faith. each night, fun, crafts, a full They will kickoff on June supper, and themed Bible les­ 22 with food, games, bouncy sons. There will be classes house and much more from from infant to senior adults. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Classes will Commencement night will be held June 22-26 from 6 be at 6 p.m., Friday , June p.m. to 8:40 p.m. each night. 22, 2014, and will include On Friday night the 27tfl a hotdog and hamburger they hold closing ceremo­ cookout, the guest speak­ nies with a VBS Celebration er will be Evangelist Neal night. Classes are open to Hatfield. The theme verse babies through adults. Pastor for the week say, "Come thou .Lawrence Goodman and the with us, and we will do thee congregation welcome you to good" Numbers 10:29. The Bald Mountain. BROC From Page 7 Wilkes County. Volunteers Honored The BROC Board, Executive Director, and staff reported this was a very spe­ cial night for the agency to honor the BROC Board of Directors, volunteers, busi­ nesses and community lead­ ers, civic groups and staff. For their service, dedication and commitment to low-income families in making our com­ munities a better place to live for all is appreciated for "helping people and changing lives." Board Members from Ashe County are: Charlotte Blake, Sylvia Miller, Gary Roark, Dale Baldwin, Nada Sheets, Shirley Farmer, and Joan Hinson. Honored from Ashe County Public Officials: Ashe County Commissioners and County Manager; Jefferson Town Council, Jefferson Town Manager, Jefferson Mayor; Town Manager West Jefferson, West Jefferson Mayor, West Jefferson Aldermen; Lansing Mayor and Town Manager, and Town Council We Care Planning Committee Members: Gary Poe, Chairman, Nada Sheets, Lois Carroll, Warren Miller, Sylvia Miller, Tony Padgett, Gwyn Campbell, Willa Mae Campbell, Katrina Varner, Stacey Howell, Betty Berreff Penny Sheets, Edna Sawyer, Patsy Perkins, Rick Bates, Joan Hinson, Chris Howell and Kathy Shepherd. Others were: faith-based organizations, local business­ es, human resources agencies, Paul Pickett, Toni Padgett, Catie Howell, Jack Eastridge, Shelby Eastridge, Andrew Fanner, Anna Oliver, Verna Price, Mabel Richardson, Tina Blevins, Melissa Ashley, Kim Farmer, Shirley Bauguess, Pat Graybeal, Joe Franklin, Lou £ Miscellaneous NATIONAL MARKETPLACE dish $1Q99 | mo • Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 93% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and — International Pharmacy Service. Get An Extra $10 Off & Free Shipping On Your 1st Order! Celecoxib Generic equivalent of Celebrex*". Generic price (or 200mg x 100 Typical US brand price for 200mgx100 Best Value Hearing Care Centers h ANNUITY.COM Guaranteed Income For Your Retirement Avoid market risk & get guar­ anteed income for retirement! 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BROC Head Start 20132014 Volunteers Sizemore Head Start — Ashe County: Lori Absher, Dana Andrews, Ashe County Airport, Ashe County Health Department, Pearl Baiko, Peggy Blevins, Earnest Boggs, Robin Boggs, Jennifer Calhoun, Jacob Cardwell, Denver Caudill, Vivian Combs, Colleen Dixon, Chris Faw, Sandra Flinchum, Shelby Flinchum, Food Lion in Jefferson, Maria Garcia, Alyssa Gentry, Hardee's of Jefferson, Christopher Helton, High Country Toy Run, Evelin MY COMPUTER WORKS: My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-888-781-3386 TTD users call:336-620-2537 CHURCH CALENDAR Front Porch Ministry Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson is host­ ing a Front Porch Ministry this summer. 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The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2014_0624 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., June 24, 2014] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant West Jefferson (N.C.) 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See page 7 ^ cz :« Humid with clouds 3> i— en o m T> possible to —< * r i—* cc "3D x> 7? < co o0 co 1 O o o SPORTS Basketball camp recap.... See page 8 WEATHER cn i> m to *: * * M * and sun. t-storms V High: 85 - Low: 64 •: * * * * imber * iristmas t.... 5 elO '>4 Vol. 8.9, Issue 52 TUESDAY. JULY 1,2014 cn 81.00 4 ro co o 'Plz hip me' 911 texting i on the horizon, but rollout is a challenge Photo courtesy of the Ashe County By Jennifer Andes Historical Society | Jefferson Post Civitas Media Text to 911 future possibility in Ashe County KSiil (jl Civitas Special Report By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com A person is driving down U.S. 221 and comes across a wreck with potentially fatal injuries. Wanting to relay the message to first responders as quick as pos­ sible, the driver pulls out a cell phone takes a photo and texts all the informa­ tion he can provide to 911. Would the 911 responder in Ashe County receive it? Not yet, but as the Ashe County Sheriff's Office is updating its 911call centers and switching the services, the potential of texting to 911 could be arriving soon for the community. Right now, Ashe County is in the process of transi­ tioning its 911 center to Motorola Intrado, a com­ pany that allows for 911 call centers to receive text messaging. Ashe County is presently using copper wire lines, which have been in place since 1962, which they transform to IP based information through CenturyLink. "The Intrado network will be entirely IP based from the moment it leaves someone's house or office on its route to us, it will be done over internet IP pro­ tocol," said Kevin Hardy, director of communica­ tions for the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. The Intrado network has an option available for texting to 911, which could help first responders receive iniformation as soon Photos by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Ashe County Sheriff James Williams and Director of Communications Kevin Hardy show the new technology the county's 911 system is using. In the future, texting capabilities could be used in the county for emergencies. An air conditioned computer room runs the county's 911 services. as possible. As of May 30, two juris­ dictions in the state (City of Durham and Cabarrus County) have implemented the text-to-911 program. Within the next year, Ashe County is looking to add texting capability to its 911 center. "An option available to us through Intrado is to receive texting," Hardy said. "We did not budget for it in the implementa­ tion, because the require­ ments for the cell phone providers to be able to send to 911, the date require­ ment was May 15 of this year." Hardy said he chose not to immediately request to budget for it because they wanted to go ahead and have the Intrado system set up before adding the textto-911 option. There are A violent crime is unfolding close enough for any movement or sound to attract the culprits attention. Finding themselves in this situ­ ation, the estimated 91 percent of American adults who own cell phones may instinctively put their device on silent and fire off a text message to 911. Would help arrive? Not unless the crime is happening in one of the estimated 100 zones in 16 states across the nation covered by 911 centers that accept text mes­ sages. And even then, it may depend on the wireless carrier, because some are only equipped to receive texts from certain carriers for now. But officials pushing for full texting acceptance at the nearly 6,000 emer­ gency call centers across America expect participation to grow in the coming months and years, particu­ larly now that the four major wireless carriers — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon — voluntarily met a deadline last month to make the ser­ vice available. The four carriers cover about 95 percent of wireless service in the country, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Now it's up to each 911 center to request and implement the texting service, and these centers fall under a patchwork of local or state control, with srtme more driven to ombrace the option than othere. 11icse centers range from large, countywide opera­ tions to tiny ones in which a handful of call takers serve a rural town, the FCC says. Federal officials are urging cen­ ters to comply, but FCC officials say there's no federal agency that has regulatory authority to force all cen­ ters to receive texts by a certain date. The four carriers have. 180 days to provide the texting service once a 911 center requests it, said Brian Pontes, CEO of the Alexandria, Virginia-based National Emergency Number Association (NENA), which is among the groups spearheading the movement. Each 911 center must train its call takers and choose a technology platform to receive the taxts, with many choosing web-based software that doesn't require significant finan­ cial investment, the FCC says. "We're beginningto see now where more of these 911 authorities are starting to make the request of the See TEXT 15 See 911 15 The original 58 land purchasers gath­ er to purchase land on the first day sales in what would soon become West Jefferson. WJCC looking for descendants of property owners Looking for those descended from the first 58 purchasers By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The last names fill the pages of local phone books, grace street signs, the names of Christmas tree farms, law firms and other businesses. Folks with last names like Bare, Eller, Sturgill and Weaver, to name a few, are in all likeli­ hood descended from the origi­ nal West Jefferson land purchas­ ers, and now, the West Jefferson Centennial Commission is working to locate them for pur­ poses of a celebration planned for later this year. "To honor these early found­ ers of West Jefferson, there will be a recognition cere­ mony and community picnic for the descendants of these original purchasers," Lynn Rees-Jones, coordinator for the West Jefferson Centennial Celebration, said. The celebration is sched­ uled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the lower shelter of Bowie Seagraves Park in West Jefferson. It will coincide with the Antiques Fair. "During the celebration, descendants are encouraged to bring stories, photos and other items of interest to share with the group," Rees-Jones said. "A cookout will be held and partic­ ipants will be asked to bring a covered dish, preferably a fam­ ily recipe that has been passed down through the years." Rees-Jones also said descen­ dants would receive a certifi­ cate that recognizes their con­ nection to the town's history. The original 58 The West Jefferson Land Company was formed by local See HISTORY | 5 High Countiy real estate remains a buyer's market 103 homes worth $24.04 million, sold in May Buyers' market condi­ tions continue to drive High Country real estate sales, and they could extend well into the sum­ mer as the number of properties listed surges. Local realtors sold 103 homes worth $24.04 million in May, the sec­ ond time monthly sales surpassed 100 since November. It was also the second busiest May in the past six years, surpass­ ing all years except 2012, when 107 homes worth $25.3 million were sold. Attractive prices may be driving those sales. Last month the median sold price - the price at which half of all properties sold for more than that amount and the other half sold for less - was $172,500, the ninth consecutive month it was $200,000 or less. Through the first five months of the year, real­ tor-assisted sales have net­ ted a median sold price of $177,500, a four percent decline from this time last year ($185,000). The average sale price the total of all sales divid­ ed by the number of prop­ erties sold - is also down; from $237,281 in the first five months of 2013 to $231,364 this year. That's a decline of 2.5 percent. Meanwhile more sellers have entered the market. In May there were 568 homes added or renewed within the High County Multiple Listing Service, which tracks properties in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. That's the larg­ est one-month addition in at least eight years. Since February the number of properties list­ ed within the MLS has increased 28 percent, with 3,003 listed as of June 8. "The High Country is a buzz of activity during the upcoming months. Many visitors enjoying the cool­ er weather and various fes­ tivities would love to own mountain property," said Laurie Phillips, executive officer of High Country Association of Realtors. "With extensive inventory and attractive prices, this is a great time to buy." Sales for the first five months of the year are up Median sold price for High Country listings $250,000 $200,000 • $150,000 Sept Oct Nor Dec 1 Feb March Apr May * according to High Country Multiple Listing Service 3.7 percent. There have been 450 homes sold, compared to 432 this time in 2013. With regard to over­ all property sales in the High Country, the stats are flipped: sales are down but the value is up. According to the READReport, which tracks all listings in the High Country including commercial lots and land, there have been 1,014 sales worth $180.8 million through May of this year. There were 1,039 sales for a combined $180.2 mil­ lion in that same span last year. For the month of May alone, there were 247 transactions worth $42.33 million, according to the READReport. That is almost even year over year, with 241 transac­ tions worth $43.1 million last May. Nationally, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced existing-home sales were up slightly in April, the first increase this year. "Some growth was inev­ itable after sub-par hous­ ing activity in the first quarter, but improved inventory is expanding choices and sales should generally trend upward from this point," said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. "Annual home sales, however, due to a sluggish first quarter, will likely be lower than last year." The median existinghome price nationwide for all housing types in April was $201,700, a 5.2 per­ cent increase over April 2013. June opened with a slight increase in mort­ gage rates, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The average rate for a 30-year loan as of June 5 was 4.14 percent, up from 4.12 percent the week prior. The average for the 15-year mortgage climbed to 3.23 percent from 3.21 percent. According to a recent report in The Boston Globe, many industry analysts expected mort­ gage rates to have risen to about 5 percent by June. Yet many investors have been moving into bonds such as U.S. Treasuries' pushing interest rates down. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JULY L, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Commissioners updated on the SHIIP program By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Mark Baugham and Maureen Mazur, work on the basement level of the new house on Saturday, June 28. Mazur is the owner of the first house that Ashe County Habitat for Humanity built Ashe Habitat continues work on second home ByWil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Habitat for Humanity continues work on building a second house for a family in need in the Buffalo Meadows sub­ division in the county and the organization needs more volunteers to.help. "We need a continual sup­ ply of volunteers," said Bill Wheeler/president of Ashe Habitat. "Once they try it, they will like it." The house is being built for Kathryn Greene and her grandchildren, Richard and Victoria Osborne. The family will be required to pitch in between 200 and 250 hours of on-site building for their house or another house to be eligible. So far, Wheeler said Habitat for Humanity is about three weeks into the construction. Insulated concrete forms have been poured for the home's foun­ dation. In addition, new vol­ unteers have been coming to help and that is helping speed up the building pro­ cess. Initially it was believed it would take approximately Photos by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Jeanne Tygielski provides oversight as volunteers work on the second house built by Ashe County's Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, June 28. a year to build the house. 'There have been between 16 and 17 volunteers out here the last three weeks," Wheeler said. 'We're actually moving faster on this house than the last one because of the number of volunteers." Volunteers come out to the lot to help build horn 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. No experience is needed and Habitat volunteers are will­ ing to teach people what to do. In addition to volunteers helping build the house, Wheeler said others are needed to provide food, and monetary donations are also accepted. There will not be work on the house Saturday, July 5 because of the Christmas in July festival, but on Saturday, July 12, plans are to start installation of the floor joists. 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Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." JEFFERSONPOST.COM During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 16, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners were updated on the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). "Right now, (in Ashe County) we have four counselors that are certified and are actu­ ally counseling people," Photo by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post said Charles Caudill, Charles Caudill, a volunteer of Ashe Services for Aging and Jefferson a volunteer for Ashe Town Alderman, updates the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Services for Aging. "We the SHIIP program on Monday, June 16. answer questions about program," Caudill said. Medicare, Medicare to Dec. 7. Last year, SHIIP vol­ "It's one of the most supplements, Medicare advantage plans, unteers in the county important things I've Medicare prescription sponsored 35 events to ever done. It doesn't drug plans... we'll also inform seniors about matter who you are, what your income is or talk about long-term its services. "We are trying to get what, we help try to care." Caudill said seniors people to let us know save money for every­ from surrounding coun­ (what they need) and body." Commissioner Larry ties have come to Ashe get them to sign up for to be counseled about extra help if they need Rhodes thanked Caudill SHIIP. In the last year, the income and meet for his presentation and qualifications," his dedication to the the Ashe County vol­ the SHIIP program. unteers that work on Caudill said. The SHIIP program SHIIP have counseled "(Caudill) is a pro­ was established by fessional volunteer," over 1,000 people. "I'm guessing about the N.C. Department he said. "He loves his 70 percent of the peo­ of Insurance in 1986 work and he does it ple who talk to us actu­ as part of a concern well." ally need to change for health insurance For more information plans," Caudill said. for seniors in North on SHIIP, go to http:// "What's really amaz­ Carolina. www.ncdoi.com/shiip The program works or contact 1-800-443ing is a lot of folks I have met think they are to counsel Medicare 9354. automatically assigned recipients and caregiv­ To get in touch with to a plan." ers about their options. an Ashe County SHIIP The volunteers In addition to volun­ volunteer, call (336) teers, people can also 246-2461. research plans and offer guidance to seniors on call the program's The next meeting of which meet their needs. toll-free number for the Ashe County Board There are approxi­ information regarding of Commissioners will mately 32 drug plans Medicare. take place at 1 p.m. on available for seniors in "We are proud to help Monday, July 7. North Carolina. Open out the people in Ashe enrollment for 2014 County and surround­ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846will run from Oct. 15 ing counties with this 7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT — The following are colli­ sion reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of June 16. The reports are public record. June 16 A two-vehicle collision involving an Ashe County Transportation Authority vehicle occurred on U.S. 221 Business near N.C. 88 at 12:26 p.m. on June 16. According to the narra­ tive, Clarence Reinhardt, of Sparta, was traveling east on U.S. 221 business while the ACTA vehicle, driven by Lester Parker Jr., was making a left turn into the Corner Market parking lot. Parker Jr. failed to yield to Reinhardt and was then struck. There were no inju­ ries and both vehicles were considered drivable. Reinhardt's vehicle had $1,000 in estimated dam­ age while the ACTA vehi­ cle had $500 in estimated damages. Parker Jr. was cited for failure to yield. June 17 U.S. 221 A three-vehicle wreck involving a City of Greenville, N.C. ambu­ lance occurred on U.S 221 between Westwood Elementary School and the intersection of N.C. 194 at 2:10 p.m. on June 17. According to the nar­ rative, Steven Eldreth, of Warrensville, was driv­ ing the ambulance north on U.S. 221 and Thomas Hayes Jr., of Columbus, was traveling south on U.S. 221 when both vehicles had stopped for a funeral procession. Kelli Neaves of Jefferson failed to reduce speed and struck the ambu­ lance in the rear before striking Hayes' vehicle. No injuries were report­ ed and none of the three vehicles were rendered drivable. Neaves was cited for fail­ ure to reduce speed. FREEBORNE'S FREEDOM FEST July 5th, 2014 FIREWORKS AT DARK ALL DAY FUN! FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post Freeborne's Eatery & Lodge (336) 359-8008 www,freebornes.com For more information, email cclark@jeffersonpost.com or call 846-7164 FREEBORNE'S EATERY & LODGE LAURCL BPHINOB, N.C. 007001.16 t N.C. 194 A vehicle hit an embank­ ment on N.C. 194 near Lansing at 3:07 p.m. on June 17. According to the narra­ tive, Dean Taylor, of Grassy Creek, was traveling north on N.C. 194 when the vehi­ cle ran off the right shoul­ der and overturned at an embankment. No injuries were report­ ed. The vehicle, a 2010 Toyota was rendered undrivable. No citations were issued. June 18 A one-car wreck occurred near Creston at 7 p.m. on June 18. According to the nar­ rative, Maxwell Feigel, of Creston, was traveling near Creston, when it hit a tight curve, ran off the edge of the road it was on and went down a steep embankment. The vehicle came to a rest against a tree. No injuries were report­ ed, but the vehicle, a 1990 Ford was deemed not driv­ able and had $2,500 in damages. No citations were issued. June 20 A two-car collison on N.C. 194 occurred in Lansing at 6:30 p.m. on June 20. According to the nar­ rative, Mary Reedy, of Lansing and Billy Barbour, of Gastonia were travel­ ing north on N.C. 194. Barbour was turning left on Teaberry Road when Reedy struck the vehicle. Reedy's vehicle, a 1991 Chevrolet was rendered not drivable and had $3,500 in estimated dam­ age. Barbour's vehicle, a 2009 Ford, had $3,500 in estimated damage but was drivable. Reedy was cited for a failure to reduce speed. �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 1,2014 PAGE .4 OBITUARIES MR. RAYMOND ELLIOTT HOPKINS Mr. Raymond Elliott Hopkins of West Jefferson passed away Thursday morn­ ing, June 26,2014, at his resi­ dence. He was 79. Mr. Hopkins was bom in Ashe County on Sept. 25, 1934, to the late Vaughn Wyatt and Edna Hopkins. After working 35 years, Raymond retired from Thomasville Furniture. Raymond was a member of Bald Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar and baseball on televi­ sion, sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds and feeding the squirrels. But most of all, he enjoyed cooking out and visiting with his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather; he will be missed by all He was also preceded in death by a son, Eric Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, Esther Holman Hopkins; four daughters, Debbie Lambert and husband, Anthony, of Crumpler, Vivian Goodman, of Warrensville, Tina Greer and husband, Randy, of Pulear and Teresa Welch and husband, Danny, of Warrensville; one sister, Ruth Billings, of Jefferson; two half- RICHARD MCCARTY brothers, J.V. Wyatt and wife, Jennie, of West Jefferson and Gale Wyatt and wife, Peggy, of West Jefferson; a half-sis­ ter, Winnie Taylor and hus­ band, Earl, of West Jefferson; eight grandchildren, Amanda Stuerwald, Christopher Shumate, Amber Welch Roten, Seth Welch, Coltin Greer, Dustin Hopkins, Avery Hopkins and Iris Hopkins; and a great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Stuerwald; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral ser­ vices were held on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Bald Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Lawrence Goodman officiating. Burial followed in the Bald Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday prior to the funer­ al service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may bemade to Bald Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, 1435 Bald Mountain Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 You may give the family your condolence at our web­ site www.boonefuneralhome. com. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements. Guardian ad litem program celebrates family reunifications 50% of cases in Ashe County resolved through reunification in the past year ByAlanBulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com They selflessly serve as the eyes and ears for the most vul­ nerable among us. Each year,guardian adlitems volunteer countless hours of service to neglected or abused children across North Carolina. There are currently 79 guard­ ian ad litems who serve the 23rd Judicial District, which includes Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. As of May 31,47 children in Ashe County were represented by a guardian ad litem. A total of 291 were represented in the entire district. Hie role of a guardian ad litem is to: • Fulfill state and federal statutory mandates to protect and promote the best inter­ est of juveniles in abuse and neglect court proceedings. • Help the courts work towards finding a safe, perma­ nent home for children. • Conduct independent investigations to determine the facts, needs of the child and the resources appropriate to meet those needs. • Determine the wishes or expressed preferences of the child and report those to the court. • Provide a voice for abused and neglected children in every county of the state. National Reunification Month One of the ultimate goals of a guardian ad litem, is to work with the courts to reunite families temporarily disrupted because of a child's placement in foster care. June was National Reunification Month, the goal of which is to celebrate fami­ lies and communities coming together to raise awareness of the importance of family reuni­ fication, according to Tammy Baity, guardian ad litem pro­ gram assistant for the 23rd District. "Reunification with family is the preferred outcome for children removed from their homes and placed in foster care," Baity said. "Every year, hundreds of thousands of chil­ dren are successfully reunited with their families." It takes work, however. "Reunification takes work, commitment, and investment of time and resources by par­ ents, family members, social workers, attorneys, courts, and the community," Baity said. "Recognizing successful reuni­ fication enables communities to celebrate the accomplishments of families who have overcome an array of challenges toreunify safely and successfully." "Reunification also inspires other parents that it is pos­ sible to confront and resolve the issues that led to their separation, and to recognize the vital role that child welfare workers, mentalhealth andsub­ stance abuse provides, courts, judges, the Guardian ad Litem Program, and others play in helping to reunify, strengthen and support families," Baity said. Between April2013 andMay 2014; 50 percent of all guardian ad litem-involved cases in Ashe County were closed due to fam­ ily reunification. Volunteering In 2013, 4,824 guardian ad litem advocates served 15,251 children in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. More volunteers are always needed. Currently in North Carolina, more than 1,700 children do not have a guardian ad litem volunteer to advocate for them in court. The next scheduled guard­ ian ad litem training session will take place inOctober at the Wilkes County Public Library in N. Wilkesboro. Orientation will take place Wednesday, Oct. 1 and classes will take place each Wednesday, Oct. 8-Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Those interested in taking part in the month-long training program can contact Baity at 336-651-4465 or email her at tammy.a.baity@nccourts.org to find out more. More infor­ mation about the program is also available at www.ncgal.org. Alan Bulluckcan bereached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter@afcuHuck. ' ANYSIZE Friday. July 18 "LIKE" us on Facebook! INSTALLED Vhite double \ ni See store AREA BIRTHS Eggers To Place an Order Call t-800-643-8439 wuiuijlshwapnn.com dish Make the Switch to DISH Today and Save 50% Promotional • prices starting at only... $ 19" for 12 months Not eligible with Hopper or IPad 2 offer. Daniels Tamara Shaw and Bobby Daniels of Creston, announce the birth of their son, Jason Williams Daniels, born, June 25, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds and 12 ounces, and was 19.75 inches long. 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He told Mr. Houck waspreceded in held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, his Duke cancer doctor death by his parents; and June 28, 2014, at Badger not to schedule him for brother, Roy Houck. Funeral Home Chapel As he grew to be a by Rev. Gene any appointments on Shepherd and Rev. Friday's as Friday is for young man he real­ ized he liked work­ Bud Shepherd. high school football! Burial followed in Rich will be missed ing with his hands. Poe Cemetery. The by all that knew him He spent several years working with family received for his kind heart, sense his uncle in con­ friends on Saturday of humor and ability to struction, then later prior to the service. make everyone feel like working at AEV build­ Flowers were appre­ a friend. ing cabinets. In these past ciated, or memorials may He is survived by his few years he was finally get­ be made to Ashe Sharing wife Christine and two ting to do what he had always Center, 3 N. 3rd Ave., West sons, Jake and Joe; his wanted to do, he was buy­ Jefferson, NC 28694 or Ashe dad, Gary Boals; and ing houses, renovating them Outreach Ministries, P.O. his mother, Margo and reselling them. Aside Box 157, Creston, NC 28615 Riddlebaugh; from work, Roger enjoyed Words of comfort and two brothers, Saturday racing and hot sum­ remembrance may be viewed Ryan Boals and mer days on the lake jet ski­ or sent to the family through his wife, Amber ing. Roger loved life and his our website at www.badgerand Chad Boals mischievous personality will funeralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was and his wife be missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in peace our entrusted with Mr. Houck's Nicole; two dear friend until we meet arrangements. sisters, Angela Chase and Melissa Penrod MRS. DONNA LOU GRIFFITH PETERS and her husband, Mrs. Donna Lou Griffith Malinda Lambert Johnson Dennis; father- and mother-in-law, Ron and Peters of Todd died of Wellford, South Carolina Linda Gagnon; sister-in- Wednesday, June 25,2014, and Terri Hillard and hus­ law Holly Hassler and at Roanoke Memorial band Mark of Bell, Florida; two foster daughters, husband, Adam; and Hospital. She was 76. Mrs. Peters was Tracy Jill Ferguson Vance nieces Hattie, Savanah, and Raina; and neph­ born April 28, 1938, in of Ohio and Jody Ferguson Wheeling, West Virginia, Thomas of Massachusetts; ews Josh, Justin, Aaron, to Walter and Gladys 10 grandchildren; seven Jackson, Reed, and Farley Griffith. great-grandchildren; and River. Mrs. Peters was several nieces The family would preceded in death and nephews. like to thank the ER by her parents and Memorial ser­ and second floor staff brother, Benjamin vices will be held at Watauga Medical Griffith. at a later date. Center as well as Dr. Donna was a Memorials Gray for the compas­ devoted wife, may be made to sionate and exceptional mother, grand­ American Heart care they gave Rich at mother and greatAssociation, c/o grandmother. She the end of his life. June Weaver, was devoted to her Donations may be made in Rich's honor calling as a pastor's wife for P.O. Box 791 Jefferson,NC 28640. to Ashe Outreach 47 years, being an integral Words of comfort and part in their ministry with Ministries at www. remembrance may be her husband Richard. asheoutreach.org or Mrs. Peters is sur­ viewed or sent to the fam­ The American Lung vived by her husband of ily through our website at Association at www. 58 years, Richard Peters; www.badgerfuneralhome. lung.org/donate. two sons, Mike Peters and com. A Celebration of Life wife Lisa and Rev. Randy Badger Funeral Home service will be planned Peters and wife Kathy, all was entrusted with Mrs. for a later date. of Todd; two daughters, Peters' arrangements. Rosanna and Joshua Eggers of Creston, announce the birth of their daughter, Channah Grace Eggers, born, June 23, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and nine ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Lee and Janice Johnson, Ruby Eggers, and Jack Key. Siblings are Shaleah, Shyanna and Chloe. AMERICA'S BEST SELLING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Delivery Will Be: Sparta 9:30-10:15 at S & L Outdoors West Jmariw 1130-12:15 al Pariim Fara. 4 Swhf Richard McCarty, outstanding Dad, near­ ly perfect husband, beloved son and brother and loyal friend died peacefully on June 25, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rich was born in Traverse City, Michigan, to Gary Boals and Margo Anderson Riddlebaugh on Sept. 22,1968. Rich's fondest memories were of spending time on his Grandpa Anderson's farm in Michigan as a child. As a young man, Rich lived in the Florida Keys where he learned the electrical trade from his father. Rich was a knowledgeable electri­ cian and enjoyed work­ ing with his hands. The Keys is also where he met and captured the heart of his future wife, Christine, with his quick smile and easy-going spirit. They were married on May 29, 1993. Rich and Christine moved to West Jefferson with their infant son Jake in 1998. Rich later started his own busi­ ness, McCarty Electric which operated until 2012. Most recently Rich was employed as a manager at Lowe's Home Improvement in the Plumbing and Electrical Department. Rich truly loved his job at Lowe's and the peo­ ple he worked with and looked forward to going to work every day. Rich had many inter­ ests including fishing, boating, the environ­ ment, geography, camp­ ing, hiking, vacationing at the beach and spend­ ing time with his fam­ ily. He was passionate about college football, specifically the Florida Gators. Rich's greatest joy, by far, came from watching his two boys, Jake, 16, and Joe, 14, grow, learn, MR. ROGER LEE HOUCK FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 Or visit our showroom: 1802 River Street, Wilkesboro N.C. 28697 WindowWorldFoothills.com -1 • hi*. Window Woild Ittiiulihe I', indopondmitly owned and nporuted by Window World of North Western. Nf under litonse from Window World. In. Imprint r«HHI*4 fii—ltulOdm NOliwtal*, fffmomOunnHv hntalblnn l,uipnwnt IfqiwnM ALTITUDE �Public Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 Tuesday, July 1,2014 The 2014 Legislative The Follies: Short session, cutting university funding Summer Olympics N.C. Senator Jerry Tillman says getting accurate Medicaid bud­ get numbers is like try­ ing to nail Jell-O© to a tree. His statement, both accurate and amus­ ing, doesn't reflect this week's entertainment in Raleigh. The chasm of differ­ ences between the gov­ ernor, the House and the Senate became bla­ Tom Campbell tantly evident as law­ NCSPIN makers tried to reach agreements needed for the July 1, start to a new fiscal year and their own deadlines for adjournment. They are not required to pass a new budget, since they enacted a twoyear budget in 2013, but traditionally lawmakers tweak and modify that second budget year in the short session. What makes this year different is lawmakers cannot go home without giving teachers the allbut-guaranteed pay raise and addressing the everpresent Medicaid budget problem. Normally legislators get frustrated, tired, cranky and shift to political game playing at this point in the short session, but they try to mask this from the public, especially when those feel­ ings and tactics are directed to members of their own political party. Not so this year. Gov. Pat McCrory and House Speaker Thorn Tillis stood in front of the Governor's mansion Wednesday and announced they had reached agreement to pass an amended version of Senate Bill 3, the budget bill. No senator was present because they weren't invited.It was a public power play challenging the senate to pick up the gauntlet and either go along with their revised "mini-budget" or go home and risk the wrath of teachers and state employees. The heart of the amended bill deals with pay increases for teachers and state employees. The Governor and the House were adamant they wouldn't go along with the Senate plan to elimi­ nate teacher tenure and fire thousands of teacher assistants. This House plan offered an average 5 percent raise and ditched the idea of using increased lottery proceeds to fund the pay hikes, opting instead to tap lottery funds, other reserves and allocate less money for savings. How will the Senate respond?It isn't likely they will be willing to admit the House and Governor won and they lost. Some speculate they might just adjourn or perhaps evencall a recess and wait the House out for more concessions. Whether that is a bluff or a real possibility is unknown, but the Senate knows that Speaker Tillis absolutely must get out on the campaign trail immediately if he stands to win the U.S. Senate seat. They can play a waiting game. To the Senate, the issue holding up agreement isn't teacher pay but Medicaid. They say anything is negotiable but have drawn the line in saying no resolution is possible until a realistic Medicaid budget is agreed upon. Medicaid has been the annual budget-busting frustration and legislators are rightly tired of unreliable and inaccurate pro­ jections for the state's share of Medicaid costs, insisting on a big funding cushion so they won't face another shortfall next year. These games will likely end in a draw. The Senate will concede on teacher pay (though they aren't admitting ultimate defeat on teacher ten­ ure) if the House agrees to the Senate Medicaid budget. Formalizing the agreement and finalizing a budget could last a week or more but you have to admit the 2014 Legislative Summer Olympics have been quite a show. Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion onstate issues that airs on WMYT "MY TV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and onWJZY "CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays. You can alsovisit www.ncspin.com and click on the "Watch NC SPIN Online Anytime" button for streaming. Each week's show is posted on Friday. Civftas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) Telephone: 336-846-7164 Published every Tuesday and Friday. _ Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single copy issues are $3. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: Cliff Clark 336-846-7164 cclark@civitasmedia.com CLASSIFIEDS: Kay Hart 336-846-7164 khart@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: 336-846-7164 Teresa Roark Laws tlaws@civitasmedia.com John Sears jsears@civitasmedia.com STAFF WRITERS: Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Alan C. Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com % 203 W. Second St.. West Jefferson, NC. 28694 Periodical postage paid at West Jefferson. NC POSTMASTER: Send addresschanges to Jefferson Post.P.O. Box 808. West Jefferson. NC, 28694-0808. The long "short short" session When the summer session of the General Assembly convened in early May, House and Senate leaders promised a brief and focused session that some thought might even end before the men's U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst that began the second week in June. House Speaker Thorn Tillis said at news conference on the session's open­ ing day that he expected a "short short" session that would tackle a few key issues like teacher pay, adjustments to the bud­ get and coal ash legislation, and then adjourn. Many legislative observers predicted a relatively quick session too and most thought lawmakers would certainly pass a budget bill well before end of the fis­ cal year, citing the importance of Tillis' campaign for the U.S. Senate seat and the general philosophical agreement on most key issues between House and Senate leaders and Governor Pat McCrory. But the month of June and the state fiscal year end Monday and there's no budget deal or adjournment date in sight. Tillis' short short session drags on and on. Fulfilling a commitment or slashing the universities? This week State Budget Director Art Pope appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee to address one of areas of sharpest disagreement between the House and Senate, the cost of Medicaid next year. Senate leaders don't seem ready to accept the Medicaid cost projections that Gov. McCrory and theHouse have agreed on and that led to some testy exchanges between Pope and key Senators. Later in the afternoon the House passed a scaled down budget plan that included teacher and state employees pay raises, new coal ash regulators and a few other provisions. Senateleaders calledit a gimmick and said they couldn't accept the House Medicaid estimates that create an Chris Fitzsimon NC Policy Watch "unbalanced, unsustainable budget." And it appears the private view match­ es the public rhetoric. Reportedly Senate budget negotiators left Raleigh for the weekend and will resume talks next week as the new fiscal year begins. It may be quite a long short session indeed. The House scaled down budget leaves many cuts passed last year in place, including an additional $73 million reduc­ tion to the university system in the fiscal year that begins Tuesday. House Budget Chair Nelson Dollar said the mini budget was a "fulfillment of the top priorities of this General Assembly and as a fulfillment of our commitment to education in this state at all levels." That's an odd way to describe a plan that makes another round of deep cut to universities and leaves in place all the cuts to public schools made last year, the reduction in teacher assistants, instruc­ tional support personnel andhelp for kids with limitedEnglish proficiency. House Speaker Thorn Tillis moved to the House floor to defend the plan and said it was "fulfilling a commitment" the House made to raise teacher pay. He didn't talk about the university cuts or the budget the House passed two weeks ago that cynically and erroneously counted on increased lottery revenue to fund an increase in teacher salaries. "Not helpful" hate speech and praise for Strom Thurmond The 'last couple of weeks have also brought reminders of how out of touch the folks currently running the General Assembly are with most people in North Carolina. Rep. Paul Stam received a torrent of well- deserved criticism for suggesting during a debate about prohibiting charter schools from discriminating against gay students that pedophilia and bestiality were also sexual orientations. House Speaker Thorn Tillis said in a statement that Stam's comments were not helpful—which is almost as ridicu­ lous as Stam's bigoted claims. They were far more than not helpful, they were disgusting and offensive, and it's too bad that Tillis didn't take the opportunity to point that out and dis­ tance himself from them. Then there's Senator Jerry Tillman, who said last week during the debate about the confirmation of a questionable appointee to the Industrial Commission that Strom Thurmond, who ran for presi­ dent in 1948 as fhe leader of the segre­ gationist Dixiecrat Party, was a "great American." Here's one of Thurmond's more nota­ ble quotes from that campaign. "There's not enough troops in the Army to force the Southern people to break down segregation and admit the Nigra race into our theaters, into our swimming pools, into our homes, and into our churches." It's pretty clear what was on Thurmond's mind when he uttered those remarks. The question is what's a leader in the North Carolina Senate in 2014 say­ ing by praisinghim? Fitzsimon isthe executive director of NCPolicy Watch.For more information, visit www.ncpolicywatch.com. NC Republicans popular Gov. Pat McCrory and the GOP-led state legis­ lature are at odds over the budget, Medicaid reform, Common Core, and other issues. Conservatives are dis­ appointed with the McCrory administration's continued defense of corporate incen­ tives. Senators disagree with the House budget's reliance on optimistic projections for lottery revenues and Medicaid growth. Representatives dis­ agree with the Senatebudget's reliance on optimistic assump­ tions about the ability to shift some Medicaid recipients to the Obamacare exchange. And yet, despite these internal tensions, Republican leaders aren't in a panic. McCrory's approval rat­ ing is ticking upward. GOP prospects for November are improving. Is this a case of irrational exuberance? No. The single most impor­ tant trend affecting any elec­ tion cycle is the performance of the economy — and the lat­ est news for North Carolina's economy has been good. During the height of the legislative session last year, with liberal media outlets and Moral Monday protest­ ers predicting gloom and doom, the state legislature adopted several key conserva­ tive reforms. Gov. McCrory signed them. They included an end to extended benefits for unemployment insurance, a sweeping regulatory-reform bill, a lean state budget, and a major reduction survey. There and rewrite of were 85,000 state taxes, includ­ more North ing the adoption Carolinians of a pro-growth work­ were Flat Tax. ing in May Critics didn't 2014 than in just argue that June 2013, these measures while 87,000 would fail to fewer North improve North Carolinians Carolina's econo­ were unem­ my. They forecast ployed. If the that the legis­ state had mere­ John Hood lature's actions ly matched the John Locke Foundation would make the national avereconomy worse age since midby reducing con­ 2013, there sumer demand, starving cru­ would have been 33,000 fewer cial public services, and giv­ employed North Carolinians ing the state a bad national and 23,000 more jobless reputation. North Carolinians looking for Well, let's check the num­ work in May. bers. Here are the trends since • North Carolina's betterthe passage of UI reform, than-average performance is regulatory reform, tax reform, not the result of people drop­ and the state budget in mid- ping out of the labor force, 2013: as some partisan critics and • Job creation in North lazy journalists allege. In fact, Carolina has exceeded the North Carolina experienced national average, according a smaller decline in its labor to the monthly payroll sur­ force from June 2013 to May vey conducted by the Bureau 2014 Gust 0.04 percent) than of Labor Statistics. If we had the nation as a whole did (0.1 merely matched the national percent). average from June 2013 to • Here's another way to May 2014, North Carolina look at it. North Carolina's would have created about employment-population ratio 13,000 fewer jobs than actu­ — which takes into consid­ ally occurred. eration both people dropping • North Carolina has also out of the labor force and the done better than the nation need for job creation to keep as a whole in unemploy­ up with population growth ment declines and employ­ — rose from 56.8 percent in ment gains, according to June 2013 to 57.4 percent in the separate BLS household May 2014. During the same period, the nation's employ­ ment-population ratio rose by only two-tenths of a percent­ age point. • Beyond the labor market, the most-familiar measure of the economy is gross domes­ tic product (GDP). The fed­ eral government produces the national measure on a quar­ terly basis but releases only annual estimates for states. According to the just-released figures for 2013, North Carolina's economy grew by 4.2 percent, faster than the national (3.5 percent) and regional (3.2 percent) aver­ ages. Adjusting for inflation and population growth, North Carolina's real per-capita GDP grew by 1.3 percent in 2013, again faster than the national and regional averages. The nation's recovery from the Great Recession has been slow and weak by historical standards. Rightly or wrongly, voters mostly blame Congress and President Obama for that. Within North Carolina, how­ ever, there is a growing sense of economic momentum over the past year — an impres­ sion based onreal, measurable trends. However messy politics in Raleigh may look at the moment, these trends don't portend electoral calamity for the party in power. And Republicans know it. Hood ispresident of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visitwww.johnlocke.ofg. �Text From Page 1 carriers to begin the process to enabletextmgto911,"R)ntessaid. Blanket 911 texting imple­ mentation is essential so the public isn't confused, said Fontes. Several different call centers cover the territory in a 30-mile radius around his home in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, he said. "As the public becomes more mobile and embraces new methods for communicat­ ing, 911 also has to be ready to answer non-voice requests for assistance," Fontes said. "Next Generation 911" isbeing implemented in various ways and on different timetables across the country. In West Virginia, Greg Lay, director of Boone County 911 Emeigency Services, said, "It will take millions of dollars in upgrades from the telephone ser­ vice provides, as well as the emer­ gency centers." Then, it would be a matter of learning how to best use this new technology. "Anytime you add some­ thing new, there's a learn­ ing curve involved," said Lay. "However, I am sure that once we've got it and have been using it for a while, we'll wonder how we ever did without it." In southern Ohio, plans are in the works to add textingto the911 system, but the timetable varies. In Scioto County, Shawn Sparks of the Scioto County Sheriff's Office, said, "I do know they are woiking on a new gener­ ation of 911." He said he is work­ ing with the local phone vendor and "their new system for the new generation is supposed to be up and running by the end of the year," a system that will include updated mapping and the ability to receive and send 911 texts. In Hillsboro, Ohio, Highland County Commissioner Tom Horst said the county needs to explore the costs associated with a 911 text upgrade. But he said that ultimately, the tech­ nology is "another step up." "With today's culture, texting is a normal, everyday way to communicate. I think it would be a big benefit to the emergency responders here," said Horst In North Carolina, Jimmy Williamson, director of Robeson County's E-911 Communications Center, said he wouldn't be surprised to see the county receiving text messages early next year. Williamson said he needs to speak with phone ven­ dors and make some updates to the center's phone system. Richard Taylor, execu­ tive director of the North Carolina 911 Board, said there's no reason for local 911 centers to wait on upgrades to their other equipment. "To do text-to-911 today would really be a fairly minimal cast to 911centers... and the funding for that is available through the 911 Fund," Taylor said. Taylor said he would like to see the entire state using text-to-911 "yesterday." Roger Hixson, the NENA's technical issues director, expects rapid implementa­ tion throughout the nation. "I would hope most will have texting implemented within the next two years or less, but I'm sure there will be some holdouts here or there for some reason," Hixson said. In the interim, major carri­ ers have agreed to provide a bounce-back message to anyone who sends a 911 text instructing them to contact emeigency services by another means if texting isn't available. The bounce-back require­ ment should substantially reduce the risk of consum­ ers mistakenly believing 911 authorities had received their text while the nationwide rollout of texting is "still in the very early stages," the FCC said. AT&T spokeswoman Brandy Bell said the carrier is accom­ modating call center requests for texting but urges custom­ ers to call when possible. "We still feel that voice calls are the most efficient and effective way to communicate in an emeigency," Bell said. The texting is part of an ini­ tiative for emeigency response to keep up with communication technology used by the public, and includes future goals of allowing citizens to transmit pho­ tos and videos to 911 centers. The 911 system was estab­ lished throughout the United States in1968 because thenumer­ als 911 were brief, easily remem­ bered and could be dialedquickly, according to a history published by NEMA. The first 911 call in the country was in Haleyville, Alabama, in February 1968. By 1987, half the country's res­ idents had access to 911services. About 96percent of the geograph­ ic United States now has 911 coverage, the association said. Though the country's 911 PAGE 5 TUESDAY, JULY L, 2014 .JKI-TERSON POST History system has been an "unqualified From Page 1 success story" for more than Thomas 40 years, many call centers still businessmen have older, analog-based infra­ Contee "Tarn" Bowie, E.A. structure and equipment that McNeil and Harrison C. wasn't designed to accommo­ Tucker, in 1914. On Sept. 7, 1914, 58 date emeigency calls from new technology increasingly used purchasers bought par­ today, says the U.S. Department cels of land from the land of Transportation's Research company, and the town of and Innovative Technology West Jefferson was offi­ Administration, dubbed RITA. cially incorporated by the A "continually evolving sys­ North Carolina legislature tem of hardware, software, five months later, on Feb. standards, policies, protocols 9,1915. "These were the people and training" will be required to keep up with technology who bought property on available to consumers, one the first day of sales for the government publication says. property," Rees-Jones said. The FCC points to a 2013 "We aren't sure yet exactly Pew Internet and American Life where the original parcels Project study that said 91 per­ are because we haven't cent of American adults own cell been able to locate a map, phones, and 81 percent of those but it's basically the core of consumers use their devices to West Jefferson." Locating the descen­ send and receive text messages. Fontes highlights another sta­ dants of these individuals tistic: 40 percent of American is not as easy as one might households rely solely on wire­ think, given the techno­ less service because they logical access to historical have no landline phones. and ancestral information The 911 centers also must available these days. For adapt to "over-the-top" texts instance, the majority of delivered through third-party buyers didn't list their full entities - not major wireless names on the property carriers, the FCC says. This deeds. "As you can imagine, includes some instant messag­ ing applications available through trying to find these people internet-connected desktop (descendants) has been and laptop computers and tab­ tough," Rees-Jones said. lets, smart phones and gaming "You look at the names and online streaming devices that hook up to televisions. The FCC wants all third-party entities to accommodate 911 tex­ ting to emeigency call centers by From Page 1 the end of the year, though there are some technical issues that plans to request to budget must be resolved to make the the program, which would deadline feasible, Hixson said. cost approximately $19,000 Lise Hamlin said that 911 tex­ throughout the course of ting is important for her and the the contract, through e911 other 48 million Americans who funds, which are funds given have some degree of hearing loss. to the county by the state through phone usage fees. 'It would be a huge help to "The money (for the 911 people," said Hamlin, public policy director at the Bethesda, funds) goes to the state Maryland-based Hearing and they imburse it based Loss Association of America. on your expenditures and needs," he said. "This didn't People who are deaf, hard of cost the taxpayers anything, hearing or speech-impaired can but it costs the phone users. communicate with 911 centers You have to have a phone to through TTY devices and relay call us anyway." services that allow them to The new plan will cost receive typed responses. But that near $542,000 following system involves a delay, and peo­ ple who have TTY devices that the initial set up fee and monthly costs of having adapt to cell phones don't always the system run through the carry the devices with them. contract. Adding the text Many who are comfortable option would raise the price with sign language are using to approximately $561,000, video software or relay services to but the cost would be added communicate withothers, but she to the monthly rate. wasn't aware of any 911 centers Hardy said while texting that adapted to this technology. to 911 will be available in Texting would allow the near future, it should anyone to communicate only be used in certain situ­ back and forth, she said. ations. Talking to 911 ver­ "We've heard of situa­ bally, the center can relay tions where people who were the information in 60 to 90 deaf wanted to help someone seconds, while through tex­ in an accident when they were ting it could take as long as on the road, and they had no 11 minutes. way to get through. If tex­ "If you're kidnapped in the ting was available, they could trunk of a car and you can't contact 911," Hamlin said. call, or you're in a situation Someone who is deaf orhard of where you can't talk, then hearing could call 911 from a cell texting is a viable option," phone and inform the dispatch­ he said. er they can't hear, but texting While speaking on the would allow the dispatcher to ask phone, communicators are questions and send instructions. able to size up the situa­ "I'm a big promoter of the tion and have an accurate texting option. It's not only description of what the scene useful if you're deaf but also if is like. Although, when tex­ you're in a situation of domes­ ting becomes available, the tic violence or when you have county would also be able to be silent," Hamlin said. to receive photo messages She recalled news reports as well. about dozens of students and "As a first responder, I workers who frantically sent texts would love to have a picture to 911 seeking help during the of the event I am going to," 2007shooting rampage at Virginia Hardy said. "As a telecomTech University, to no avail. municator, I like to see it Federal officials and other too, because I can see the promoters of 911 texting stress hazards they may see. You that the public should always could also do video if you call first if that's an option. wanted to, but you're limited The pinpointing of locations by the bandwidth on how is less accurate with 911 texts long it takes to get here." because the signal is not trian­ Hardy said the Ashe gulated to multiple cell towers County Sheriff's Office, to obtain a Global Positioning which handles the 911 Call System (GPS) location, as is the Center in the area, is approx­ case with an ongoing phone call. imately six months into mak­ Those who do text should try to ing the change to the Intrado type in the address, officials say. network. Plans are to begin Valuable information from a in-house testing of the net­ live exchange between the dis­ work in late July and being patcher and caller also may be completely live by Fall 2014. lost with texting, officials say. "We will have the abil­ The point of 911 texting is ity to transfer call data and providing citizens and emergen­ call locations to Watauga cy responders with all options County," Hardy said. "We to "communicate easily and can transfer the call, but by seamlessly during moments voice only. We can already of crisis," said U.S. Sen. Amy transfer to Alleghany and Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), one Wilkes because they are of the chaire of the Congressional served throughour Elkincen­ E9-1-1 Caucus focusing on tral office of CenturyLink." Right now, Ashe County emeigency response initiatives. "Our government services cannot transfer calls to have to be as sophisticated as Johnson County, Tennessee the technology our citizens are or Grayson County, Virginia. using, and forward-thinking ini­ Cell phones create a difficult tiatives like text-to-911 services problem, because a driver are critical to ensuring that our could be calling in Grayson emeigency response resources County, but be picking up a keep pace with advances in cell signal in Ashe County, technology that can literally making the time response mean the difference between time even longer. "We're able to trans­ life and death," Klobuchar said. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill| Jefferson Post This photo was taken in 1916 and shows the one-year old, growing town of West Jefferson. and you know the names, but how do you figure out who they are?" The following is a list of the original 58 purchasers: R.L. Austin, C.C. Bare, F.C. Bare, George F. Bare, John Bare, T.C. Bare, A.F. Barker, R.F. Blevins, W.E. Bower, J.A. Calloway, Matt Carson, C.E. Dancy, J.C. Dancy, T.E. Dickson, S.S. Dent, J.F. Dillard, K.F. Edwards, E.C. Eller, W.F. Eller, B.C Faw, Cicero Faw, L.S. Faw, William Farrington, J.E. Gamble, J.B Gentry, J.C. Gamble, George W. Hawkins, A.J. Houck, N.J. Johnson, J.C. Jones, G.C. Koontz, J.E. Koontz, P.G. McNeill, W.E. McNeill, A.L. Miller, Ben Miller, G.A. Miller, J.B. Miller, Thomas K. Miller, R.B. Osborne, M.C. Parsons, John Perry, R.E.L. Plummer, R.A. and Effie Price, J.A. Richardson, W.A. Severt, "Severt and Bare," E.D. Stamper, C.M. Stanley, J.D. Sturgill, W.P Sturgill, J.M. Tucker, E.H. Tulley, E.F. Warden, F.G.Weaver, John A. Weaver, G.S. Yates. Anyone related to any of the aforementioned purchasers, or those with information on who their descendants may be, is encouraged to con­ tact Rees-Jones at info@ westjeffersonl00.com or leave a message on the Centennial Celebration's Facebook page. fer some of them, but we didn't have the full capabil­ ity," Hardy said. "This will eliminate that. I can trans­ fer a call if I needed to, to Jacksonville, North Carolina. Intrado gives us a tremen­ dous amount of flexibility." County manager Sam Yearick said he fully expects Ashe County to eventually go to allowing text messag­ ing to 911. "It's just the way of the world," he said. "We have to keep up with the times." Yearick also added that it is a trend that will happen, and he can see the benefits of allowing text messaging to a 911 center, including having information already transcribed to the 911. "I can imagine a place where you wouldn't want to pick up a phone and call 911," he said. "If somebody is robbing your house it would be safer to hide and text." Ashe County Sheriff James Williams also spoke of the importance of adding the new 911 system and how Ashe County works to stay up to date with emergency communications technology. "Since moving here (to the new building) and before we moved here, since I've been Sheriff, anytime we can upgrade, make the county safer and make our response time better, 1 like to take advantage of it," he said. "We like to stay on the cut­ ting edge of technology with all the surrounding counties and state so we can provide the best protection we can." Williams said Ashe County is moving toward texting to 911 capabilities, but they are waiting to see how successful it is in other jurisdictions. "Sometimes it's best to sit back let other people try it and see how it works first," Williams said. "They can get the bugs out of (the system) before you get it." 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The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �PAGE (> JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY L, 2014 New owners renovate and revitalize Healing Springs Four out of 10 cabins are already finished; grand opening set for July 1 By Aian Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com A vacation to Ashe County several years ago, a phone call to England and a little bit of money was all it took for Anne Pression and her partner to acquire and begin reno­ vating Healing Springs in Crumpler. Anne Pression, coowner of The Cabins at Healing Springs, recently began renovating the old resort property off Old N.C. 16, which had been in disrepair for decades "We had been vaca­ tioning in the area and it looked like the saddest thing," Pression said. "The cabins and spring house were literally caving in." Healing Springs Hotel was built in 1887 and grew into a popular summer destination. According to Pression, the main hotel burned down twice. "The hotel burned down twice," Pression said. "The last burn was in 1962 and the owners decided not to rebuild." The property stood vacant, aging on East Healing Springs Road until Pression acquired it. It was a hidden gem with lots of history and stories, just waiting to be rehabili­ tated, lest it be torn down. Thompson's BromineArsenic Springs The ice cold water from Healing Springs became one of the many fantasti­ cally caiiy outrageous "cure-alls" cure-ails marketed in the late 19th century. The spring was "discov­ ered" by Willie Barker in July 1885, and the water was bottled and sold by Captain H.V. Thompson as Thompson's BromineArsenic. According to an old advertisement repub­ lished at the website New River Notes, the water cured "Erysipelas, Skin Eruptions, Eczema, Scrofula, Female Complaints, Nephritic Affections, Scald Head, General Debility, Nervousness, Nervous Headache, Throat Disease, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Inflamation in the Neck of Bladder, Brick Dust Deposits in Urine, Torpid Liver, Pain in Loins and Kidneys, Diabetes, Sick Headache from Nausea— it is a specific; Sores and Ulcers—some of long standing; Gravel, one Cancer...and many others." Pression said that from 1885-87, Thompson's busi­ ness was booming. "They were trucking 50 wagonloads per day to Marion, Va.," Pression said. "It was a big, big industry at the time; Captain Thompson was going gangbusters." Healing Springs Resort In 1887, Thompson built a small hotel on the proper­ ty that eventually became a health resort tor people for neaitn seeking the 'cures' prom­ ised by the spring water and mountain climate. In addition to the hotel, cabins and a spring house were also built on the site. Several of the original cabins built in the 1900s are a part of The Cabins at Healing Springs. The Cabins Pression, who came to Ashe County via Eastern N.C., has a long history with historical renova­ tions. After vacationing in the county she returned home and did research on Healing Springs. She want­ ed to find out more about the property, but more importantly, she wanted to locate the owner. She eventually found the owner, who was from England of all places. "The owner lived in England and soImade the call," Pression said. The rest is history. The owner agreed to sell. The next step in the process was how to save and restore the cabins, many of which were in danger of literally falling apart. Some of the wood in the cabins was "riddled with termites," according to Pression. Work is coming along well, and several of the cab­ ins are already open and available for rent. "We have three that are already finished and one that is about to be," Pression said. lnere are a total oi 10 There of 1U -*• rt '< -ih -mi •£**>' • * $ • & Submitted Photos | Jefferson Post A renovated cabin sits on a hillside at The Cabins at Healing Springs, in Crumpler. cabins on the property. "We've keep the histori­ cal aspect of the cabins," Pression said. "We've worked to save the floors and have them keep their rustic shell." The furnishings are all brand new. Bedding includes high thread-count linen and each cabin has a kitchen unit. "We wanted a perfect mix of cute and historic with all modern ameni­ ties," Pression said. Each cabin is wi-fi equipped with flat screen televisions and cable. The original Healing Springs Resort hotel accomodated 75 guests Some cabins can be rent­ before burning down for the second and final time, in 1962. ed for as little as $60 per that's been done and the at 1096 E. Healing Springs night while others go for Road, Crumpler. For more work that's being done. $120-$150. Pression is hopeful that information visit www.cabA grand opening/rib­ insathealingsprings.com or bon cutting celebration is restorations to all cabins call 336-982-6262. scheduled for July 1 at 1 will be complete by the end p.m. Those in attendance of August, at the earliest. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) see will be able to see the work The Cabins are located 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. WCC releases the 2014 spring President's and Dean's Lists W/tllrrvo Wilkes (ITMLIT I rxilnrfA Community College recognizes outstanding aca­ demic achievement ot stu­ dents throu$A the President's List and the Dean's List each fall and springsemester. To qualify for thePresident's List, full-time students must achieve a 4.0 grade point aver­ age, complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by examination) and be awarded all A's. To qualify for the Dean's List, full-time students must complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by examina­ tion) and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, with *>r\ Unnctnfln no rtVnnn below a B. grade Knlrvttr n Ti Fensterle, UHAOI Jefferson; INTTA West Neaves, West Jefferson; Ashe County students Miranda Danielle Galvan, Garrett Vance Norris, qualifying lor the 2014 Spring Lansing; Jerry Neal Garland, Deep Gap; Rikki Michelle Semester Presidents List are-. West Jefferson; Kathy Pennington. Crumpler; Cory Joseph Frank Badger, Dolinger Greene, Fleetwood; Scott Roten, Jefferson; Sandra Grassy Creek; Lakota Samantha Lynn Greer, A. Roten, Lansing; Logan Cheyenne Blevins, Jefferson; Lansing, Jessica Nicole Ham, Garfield Shatley, Jefferson; Mackenzie Brian W. Canfield, Todd; Cody Alan Hendricks, Jonathan R. Taylor, West Lansing; Ashley Elizabeth Jefferson; Bridgette Nicole Jefferson; Veda Marie Taylor, Carter, Lansing; Quentin J. Herke, West Jefferson; West Jefferson; and Kayana Caudill, Creston; Jesse Alan Amanda Nicole Hodges, Burisa Wray, Crumpler. Chambers, Lansing; Lura West Jefferson; Jeannie Gail Alleghany County students Catherine Cormier, Grassy Jones, Warrensville; Marvin qualifying for the 2014 Spring Creek; Wilton G. Dillard, Benjamin Jones, Creston; Semester President's List are: Lansing; Autumn Paige Ethan Alexander Jordan, West Shae Blevins, Sparta; Kyle Eastridge, Warrensville; Jefferson; Rachel Elizabeth M. 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Horn in the West begins 63rd season of outdoor drama Thousands of visitors and local arearesidents will come to be entertained by to watch the nation's oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama, "Horn in the West." The drama opens on Friday, June 27, for its 63rd consecu­ tive season. The show runs Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. at the outdoor Daniel Boone Paik on Horn in the West Drive. The beautiful amphitheater, surrounded by 100 year-old oak trees, pro­ vides the perfect setting for story, song, and dance under the stars. "Horn in the West" has entertained generations of families since its opening in 1952. This legacy outdoor drama highlights the story of Daniel Boone and the moun­ tain region's first settlers as they struggle to preserve their freedoms during the turbulent years of the Revolutionary War. The drama is enjoyed by chil­ dren and adults alike. This year, the action of the play will highlight Daniel Boone's contributions to set­ tling this area allowing for a more historically accurate pro­ duction. The story features actual characters from local his­ tory and some of the language has been updated to appeal to contemporary audiences. Professional local perform­ ers alongside exciting talent from around the country make up the cast of this year's pro­ duction. Production designers include Teresa Lee, Artistic Director, John Marty, Lighting Designer, Greg Williams, Sound Designer, Alice Neff, Costume Designer, Joshua Lee Howard, Musical Director, Shauna Godwin, Dance Choreographer, and Sarah Flanagan, Fight Choreographer. "Horn in the West" offers tickets startingat $20 for adults and $10 for children, with Gold Level and VIP seating options also available. A special "Dinner with DanT catered buffet is available by advance reserva­ tion on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Ashe and Alleghany County residents can enjoy discounted tickets j the $10 rate on two weekend this summer, July 11-13 an again on Aug. 1-3. "Horn in the West" is accon panied by the Hickory Ridg Living History Museum. Th centuries-old historic lo structures and authenticall costumed interpreters offer glimpse of Appalachian life du ing the 1700s. The museur operates through donations an is open from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.n before the show, as well as fror 8 a.m. untilnoon each Saturda morning through October. Catch the "Horn in th West" cast and crew again thi summer at weekend produ< lions of this year's Children Show entitled "Tarheel Tales. This children's participatio: play by Tom Behm is adapte* from Richard Chase's "Th Jack Tales" and "Grandfathe Tales," stories that have deligh ed generations of children! TTii children's play on the "Hor in the West" outdoor stag starts at 10:30 a.m., runnin, time 50 minutes in length each Saturday, July 19 - Aug. S Cost of admission is $6. Arriv early and enjoy the adjacen Hickory Ridge Living Histor Museum before the show. Th show is produced by specie arrangement with Dramati Publishing in Woodstock Illinois. Audience participatioi is encouraged from children c all ages. For additional informatioi about summer programming a the Daniel Boone Park, visi www.horninthewest.com o contact the ticket office at 826 264-2120. Southern Appalachiai Historical Association eel ebrates and preserves th< diverse cultural heritage of th Blue Ridge Mountain region Centered around Daniel Boom and the fight for Americai Independence, SAHA engage: individuals through histories education and cultural entei tainment. SAHA was foundet in 1952 and is a 501c3 non profit organization. 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WE'P JU5T THROW AWAY THE PEVICES n "-APVANCBP RACE-TO "Ask yours if I can borrow a cup of hot coffee. n 1*3 YIN i 3 JUL n |3S a IjO I I by' S Y d 313 !• I | Y YI Y nil i wYls 13 3 NHY d W VI UMUUV Mine isn't up yet." -pJOMSSOJD jadn^- BROADCAST THEIR COMMUNICATIONS FOR ANYONE ON THE MOUNTAIN TO HEAR.. • . inYi NV i SN'IYOV'S n s :]J| �TUESDAY, JULY 1,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Nathan I lam, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham(£r eivitasinedi4.com Photos by Nathan Ham | Jefferson Post LEFT, All age groups from elementary school through high school have wrestlers that are apart of theMat Monsterprogram. RIGHT, Mat Monster Head Coach Alex Wray works with apair of young wrestlers during drills. Mat Monsters hard at wort this summer By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com It's not how you start. It's how you finish. That's the mantra that Mat Monsters Head Coach Alex Wray preaches do his young athletes each prac­ tice. Coach Wray has spent the last two years building a youth wrestling program, and the excitement and suc­ cess surrounding the pro­ gram is growing. "When we first started two years ago, people laughed at us. People count­ ed us out from the start. Now, everybody wants to join the Mat Monsters," said Coach Wray. "Everybody sees what direction we are going in. We're going straight to the top. Last season, the Mat Monsters had five state champions, four second place finishers and four third place finishers in. As a team, the Mat Monsters finished in the top 10 in every state tournament they took part in. With summer here, the Mat Monsters are not tak­ ing any time off. The young­ sters are already back on the mat and hard at work. "We know what we need to do to get to the top. This is not a seasonal sport, we are doing this year round," Wray said. "If you love something, you have to put forth the effort. It's a team sport but it's an individual sport too. Coach Wray also sees the Mat Monsters as a way to provide guidance, as well as highlight the importance of friendship, family and devo­ tion to a sport. "God put me here in Ashe County to do this. All the blood, sweat and tears you put into this sport and life, you get out of it. There is nothing you can't do when you put your mind to it," said Wray. "Wrestling has changed lives. We have brought bul­ lies in that aren't bullies any­ more. We protect the weak, we don't bully. If I hear of anyone bullying, they are off the team," added Wray. Currently, the Mat Monsters average anywhere from 25 to 35 kids that show up for practices, which take place on Monday night, Thursday night and Sunday night from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Ages range from ele­ mentary school all the way through high school. Coach Wray wants that number to rise. "I want to invite the most aggressive, toughest kids I can find to come out and try this sport in Ashe County," said Wray. "People develop a passion and love for this sport andIam one of those. It's a great way to find out if this sport is for you." There are club teams and AAU wrestling teams all across the state, but most all of them cost between $100 and $250 to join. Mat Monster wrestlers pay no money to be a part of the club. Instead, they work hard on the mat and in the community. This past winter, almost every member of the Mat Monster squad came out to help Bald Mountain Baptist Church deliver wood to people's houses to deal with the cold weather. Coach Wray also makes sure each young grappler has all the gear they need to compete, even if parents are struggling in the tough economic times. "If you can't afford shoes or headgear, Iwill help out. Someone helped me get somewhere in life,I'm doing the same for these kids," Wray said. As the Mat Monsters continue to grow, the team plans on hosting their first wrestling tournament this winter at Ashe County Middle School and are hop­ ing to expand their commu­ nity service activities. Nathan Ham can be reachedat (336) 8467164 or followed on Twitter @NathanHam87 Erin Bingham named to honor roll at Lees-McRae By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Afternoon basketball camp award winners: Seven grade - Colby Greer (one-on-one, hot shot, Iditarod) and Luke Osborne (free throw). Eighth grade - Brian Zheng (one-on-one) and Alec Roland (free throw, hot shot Iditarod). Ninth grade - Jared Carlton (one-on-one), Caleb Key (free throw), Jake Richardson (hot shot) and Grant Thompson (Iditarod). Tenthgrade - Dylan Little (one-on-one), Colin Ellis (free throw, Iditarod, Most Outstanding Camper) and Judd Price (hot shot). Strong turnout for basketball camp By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Ashe County Head Coach Scott Grubb as well as his varsity players dedi­ cated three days worth of time and hard work on the basketball court for the annual camp at the high school. Boys from third grade through tenth grade took part in the camp with the younger kids playing in the morning and the older kids playing in the after­ noon. A total of 69 young athletes took part in the camp. Campers challenged each other in several differ­ ent competitions including free throw shooting, hot shot, one-on-one tourna­ ment play and a dribbling obstacle course dubbed the Iditarod. Players worked on lots of individual skills and played in team games to close out camp. On the final day of camp, awards were handed out to some of the top performers during each session, including a Most Outstanding Camper award. Camden Current won that award in the morning session while Colin Ellis took home that award in the afternoon group. Nathan Ham canbe reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Lees-McRae freshman Erin Bingham was one of 142 student-athletes from the Bobcat athletic pro­ grams that received rec­ ognition as a member of the Conference Carolinas Spring Presidential Honor Roll. Bingham, the former Husky track standout, maintained a GPA of at least 3.20 during her sports season to earn a spot on this prestigious academic list. The Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll is awarded twice each year for the fall and spring academic semesters. Bingham was one of nine women's track ath­ letes to make the list. The women's soccer program led the way with 20 members on the honor roll while the men's cycling team had 18 and men's soccer had 11. Conference rival King University led all schools with 205 athletes. Limestone College had the second most with 192 honorees. This was not the first postseason award for Bingham. After a stellar freshman year that includ­ ed setting a new confer­ ence record in the 100meter hurdles in 14.81 seconds, Bingham was one of six Lees-McRae track members to be named to the Division II Southeast All-Region Track and Field team. Nathan Ham can be reachedat (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Mountaineer Basketball standout is aiding his home country By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Morning basketball camp award winners: Third grade - Camden Ball (free throw, hot shot Iditarod). Fourth grade - Jake Grubb (Knockout, free throw, Iditarod) and Greyson Huffman (hot shot). Fifth grade - Connor Howell (free throw, Iditarod) and Josh Weaver (hot shot). Sixth grade - Kole Walton (hot shot), Eli Randolph (free throw), Austin Poe (Iditarod) and Camden Current (Knockout, Most Outstanding Camper). Appalachian State University big man Michael Obacha has spent the last six months working hard on a shoe drive to help raise money and bring in donated shoes to send to his home coun­ try of Nigeria. Obacha teamed up with former Davidson player Andrew Lovedale and the Access to Success Foundation to start the Michael Obacha Shoe Drive in January of 2014. Obacha reached out to Mountaineer fans, alumni and community members with the hope of getting 500 pairs of lightly used or new shoes donated as well as $2,500 donated to help with shipping costs. The Mountaineer fam­ ily pulled together and blew away Obacha's ini­ tial goal. Over 700 pairs of shoes were donated as well as $4,300 to ship the shoes overseas. After packing up all the shoes and prepar­ ing them for shipment, Obacha headed back home to await the arriv­ al, as well as continue his charity work by giv­ ing out basketballs, air pumps and goal nets to those that love the sport overseas. On June 17, the shoes arrived and Obacha went to work delivering the shoes to places all of his home country that were in need of foot­ wear. Obacha handed out shoes at orphanag­ es, basketball facilities and homeless people doing the best they can to scrape by. Obacha will continue to work with the Access to Success Foundation. You can receive updates on Obacha and the foundation by follow­ ing Appalachian State Basketball on Twitter (@appstatebball), check the Appalachian State University Sports website (www.appstatesports.com) or follow the Appalachian State Sports website on Twitter (@appstate_ sports). Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 1-7 5:30 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use profes­ sional equipment to develop recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23, 2014. Pre-registration is required and space is lim­ ited. The registration fee is $30. For more information, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336-620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. July 1 - Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by col­ lecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help underdeveloped nations while raising funds to sup­ port keeping our community beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. July 4 11 a.m. Elkland Art Center Liberty Parade in Todd. Participants become the parade by wearing cos­ tumes and carrying large puppets that represent our local environment, environ­ mental concerns and cur­ rent creative impulses. Each year community members add a segment or theme in workshops with local art­ ists, environment advocates, environmental specialists and anyone else who wants to come. Located at 10279 Three Top Road, in Todd. For more information visit, www.elklandartcenter.org. 12 p.m. Ashe County 4th Celebration. Come to the Ashe County Park for an all day celebration of our nation's independence. Enjoy a full day of family friendly fun in the County's most beautiful park. This family-friendly event draws crowds in the thousands. The music will start at 4 p.m. with the musical high­ lights being the Grayson Highlands Band, Tone Blazers, and Krystal Ball. The kids can enjoy bouncy houses, playgrounds, horse­ shoe pits, outdoor basket­ ball, and the only skate park in the area. A bus will run from the Ashe County court­ house to the Park starting at 3 p.n. and run until the event is over. This event is free of charge. 1 - 4 p.m. Community 4th of July Celebration. Camp New Hope. The whole community is invit­ ed to Camp New Hope for some old fashioned 4th of July fun. There will be games for the kids and tournaments for the kids at heart. Horseshoes and pool for the adults. Ping pong and volleyball for the teens. Everything is free. Hot dogs, cup cake decorating, live music, ranger programs - fly fishing and aquatic critters, a giant water-slide. There will be a baptism service at 4 p.m. for those inter­ ested in being baptized too. Camp New Hope is located at 734 Philmore Road, West Jefferson. For more informa­ tion, call 704-796-6641 or check out their Facebook page. July 5 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas in July Festival returns to the Backstreet of downtown West Jefferson. Featuring handcrafted, original arts and crafts, the best in local music, Non-Profit Row and great food. Christmas in July kicks off July 4, 2014, from 6 -10 p.m. with music by the Hard Tymes Band, Becca Eggers Gryder and Amantha Mill Band, and the Buck Haggard Band on the Backstreet Main Stage. Food vendors will be serving up great festival food. For more information visit www. ChristmaslnJuly.info. 6 p.m. Free Summer Music in Todd. Don't miss the New River Boys at Cook Memorial Park. These boys bring some mighty high energy when they come to Todd. From their wellblended harmonies to their infectious personalities, they are a fantastic force to be reckoned with. Bring a chair. Food off the grill, snack and drinks will be available. CLASSIFIEDS Notices Yard Sale HUGE GARAGE/YARD SALE PUBLISHER S NOTICE All teal estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita-i tion or discrimination." Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advert­ ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing im paired is 1-800-927-9275. Commercial Kitchen will be hosting a 4-day HaSs for those interested in starting a professional business in baking breads, cakes, rolls and more. Rhonda Church will be teaching. A $30 reg­ istration fee for the series is required before the class. For more information, call Lisa Baugess at 336-6202482 or email testmelisa@ hotmail.com. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Baking Classes. Ashe County Commercial Kitchen will be hosting a four day class for those interested in starting a professional business in baking breads, cakes, rolls and more. Rhonda Church will be teaching. A $30 reg­ istration fee for the series is required. For more informa­ tion, call Lisa Baugess, at 336-620-2482. The sale will take place at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4 and Sunday, July 6 (rain or shine). Tobacco basket, porcelain Miller Tire sign, toys, baskets, vintage Pepsi thermometer and bottles. Coco-Cola and Pepsi crates, old soda jugs, quilts, circa 1980 German "Casablanca" movie poster, old pottery, antique/vintage glassware and dishes, vintage spice shakers, canning jars, clothing, old wooden barrel with spigot, books, household items, sheet music from the late 1880s, oak chopping block on wheels, old name brand tools (made in USA), cookware, kitchen accessories, old books (four volume "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," 10 volume Durant "The His­ tory of Civilization," Churchill's "The Second World War and "A History of the English Speaking Peoples," and much more ugly, beautiful, cool or useful stuff. The sale will be held at 608 N. Main St., Jeffer­ son (on Old N.C. 16. on the right, going from Jefferson to­ ward Ashe Park). Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson is hosting a Front Porch Ministry this summer. Monday Thursdays, folks walking by the church will dis­ cover tables and chairs where they can feel free to sit and rest a bit or eat lunch, free bottled water, free wifi, games for the kids, and a friendly pastor who has moved his office outside for part of the day, and on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. a bluegrass jam session. tH EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Miscellaneous DISH TV Retailer. Republic Services is looking for a Residential Driver. The successful candidate must have a Class B or higher CDL and must meet all qualifica­ tions as defined under DOT regulation 49 CFR 391.41. Re­ public Services is an equal op­ portunity employer. All quali­ fied applicants will receive con­ sideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orient­ ation, gender identity or ex­ pression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protec­ ted by applicable law. Please apply online at www.republicservices.com/careers July 1-2 6 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Gillespie Community Church. The church is located at the cor­ ner of E. Big Springs and Stansberry Road in the Little Horse Creek Community. Teenagers come and be part of Bro. Mitchel Mash's youth class. For more informa­ tion or transportation call Pastor Jim Francis, 3842929. July 6 4 p.m. Bro. Thomas Russell to preach at Rich Hill Methodist Church. There will be special music. You are invited to attend. 6 p.m. Gospel Singing will be held at Gillespie Community Church. Featured singers will be Glorybound and Pearls \ Temple Baptist Church on Radio Hill. VBS kickoff will be held 6 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014. Classes will begin at 7 p.m. each night with classes for all ages includ­ ing adult. Come and join us. July 9 7 p.m. Moran Rosenblit of Hope For Israel will be speaking at Liberty Grove Baptist Church about his ministry to the persecuted believ­ ers in Israel. He will also share information about his 10th Anniversary Experience Israel Tour offered in March of 2015. Pastors Elliott Osowitt and John Elledge along with four other Ashe County residents joined Moran on his 2014 tour. Pastor John Elledge invites you to attend. 1 & 2 BR Units 307 Vista Drive W. Jefferson. NC Accepting applications for 1 & 2 BR vacancies Handicap Units. Office hours: Monday - Friday 3 pm - 5 p.m Or call for appointment: (336)246-3460 TTD users call:336-620-2537 H Miscellaneous CANADA DRUGS: Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications Our licensed Canadian mail order phar­ macy will provide you with sav­ ings of up to 75 percent on all your medications needs Call today 1-800-341-2398 for $10.00 off your first prescrip­ tion and free shipping. MEDICAL GUARDIAN: Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. Free Shipping. 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V^l-800-969-6898 o cO �PAGE lO TuESDAY, JuLY l, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe Chamber announces release of 2014 ornament The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 Limited Edition Ornament Series. This year's ornament is the 22nd edition in the series featuring Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs, home to the "Last Supper" fresco by artist Ben Long. The Christmas orna­ ment project would not be possible without the involvement of local art­ ist Bessie Clay over the last 22 years. "Bessie's artistic talents and eye for design have made this series a keepsake collection for many local families as well as visi­ tors to our area," said Karen Powell, a member of the Chamber commit­ tee who works with the annual ornament proj­ ect. "Historically, physical structures have played a central role in the orna­ Submitted photo | Jefferson Post ment series and Holy Local artist Bessie Clay dropped by the Chamber office recently to see the final result of her latest design in the Ashe Chamber's Christmas Trinity becomes the third Ornament Series, featuring Holy Trinity Church. church in this series to Visitors to the Ashe Chamber House with Bessie Clay on project to help raise non-dues be featured. Previous income for the Chamber's pro­ booth at this year's Christmas hand to personally sign the ornaments include St. Mary's Episcopal Church in 2000, gram of work, the ornament in July Festival can purchase ornaments. For more information about which also houses frescoes series has featured various new ornaments or stop by historical landmarks across any weekday at the Chamber this year's ornament or other by Long, and Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church in 2011," the county, including the 1904 office, located at 1 Jefferson ornaments still available in the said Executive Director Cabot Courthouse, the Blue Ridge Avenue, Suite C. Also later series, please contact the Ashe Parkway, The Virginia Creeper this year, the Chamber will Chamber of Commerce at 846Hamilton. host a special Holiday Open 9550. Established as a fund raising train and several others. Chamber of Commerce Christmas ornament series Below are the ornaments the Ashe Chamber has cre­ ated since it started com­ missioning the ornaments in 1993. 1. Ashe County Courthouse (1993) 2. The New River at Sharpe's Falls Dam (1994) 3. The Virginia Creeper (1995) 4. The Blue Parkway (1996) Ridge 5. Ashe Central, Beaver Creek & Northwest Ashe High Schools (1997) 6. Ashe Memorial Hospital (1998) 7. Ashe County's Bicentennial (1999) 8. St. Mary's Episcopal Church (2000) 9. Todd General Store (2001) 10. The Old West Jefferson Hotel (2002) 11. Ashe County Volunteer FireDepartments (2003) 12. Ashe County Cheese (2004) 13. Ashe Arts Center (2005) Creek; Virginia Dawn Hamilton, Jefferson; John Hadden Adam Jeffrey Hathor, Williams, Laurel Jefferson; Terry Lee Springs. Hawk, West Jefferson; Ashe County students Elizabeth Hernandez, qualifying for the 2014 Warrensville; Brianne Spring Semester Dean's Lexis Holloway, List are: Lansing; Harold Dean Jessica Miller Baird, Holman, West Jefferson; West Jefferson; Shane Virginia M. Holman, McKinley Bare, West Grassy Creek; Charles Jefferson; Jonathan Edward Howard, Tanner Barker, West Lansing; Billie Tara Jefferson; Donna Johnson, Crumpler; Reedy Bauguess, Sabrina Leeann Lansing; Raymond Joel Lambeth, Jefferson; Burke, West Jefferson; Matthew Thomas Jeremy Dwayne Busby, Lee, West Jefferson; Crumpler; Amber Fae Samantha Lucinda Calhoun, Warrensville; Lewis, Jefferson; Matthew Spencer Jonathan Mark Lyall, Dillard, Jefferson; Jefferson; Terry Dean Joshua Harrington Mahaffey, Lansing; Dockery, West Jefferson; Kayla Austa McNeill, Austin Richard West Jefferson; Betty Goodman, Grassy Ann Miller, Jefferson; From Page 6 FAN" Monica E Miller, Jefferson; William Casey Miller, Grassy Creek; Jack Edward Neal, Jefferson; Amanda Kayanna Osborne, Grassy Creek; Harold Dean Osborne, Lansing; Jakolia Phillips Parsons, Lansing; Cory Shawn Pennington, Warrensville; Teresa Isabella Ramseur, West Jefferson; Kayla Chantal Reagan, Todd; David William Roten, West Jefferson; Joseph Andrew Schommer, West Jefferson; Rachel Kyle Scott, West Jefferson; Darci Rae Sieffert, Creston; Angel Elizabeth Sluder, Todd; Julian Randall Stanford, Jefferson; West Courtney Sierra Sturgill, Warrensville; Khela Dawn Turnmire, Creston; Richard Garrett Watson, Deep Gap; Tony Edward Weaver, Warrensville; and Stuart Tyler Wilson, West Jefferson. Alleghany County stu­ dents qualifying for the 2014 Spring Semester Dean's List are: Constance V. Anders, Sparta; Nicolas D. Carranza, Sparta; Blake Landon Farmer, Sparta; Patrick Stewart Fulkerson, Piney Creek; Emily Ruth Greene, Sparta; Alexandria Denise Hill, Piney Creek; Leonardo Torres Madrigal, Sparta; Meagan Nicole McCoy, Laurel Springs; Heather Danielle Rector, Sparta; Hannah Nichole Ruegsegger, Laurel Springs; Brandon David Saltz, Sparta; Karly Logan Souther, Piney Creek; and Luke Doughton Souther, Piney Creek. Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, twoyear, open-door institu­ tion serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany, counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC continues to build on a strong history of meeting the educational needs and cultural interests of our students, community and workforce. WCC prepares learners for success in a dynamic world. 14. Parkway Theatre 15. Lansing (2007) School (2006) 16. Ashe County Christmas Trees (2008) 17. Ashe County Public Library (2009) 18. Cascade Falls on the Blue Ridge Parkway (2010) 19. Mount Presbyterian (2011) Jefferson Church 20. Shatley Springs Inn (2012) 21. Mount (2013) Jefferson 22. Holy Trinity Church (2014) ever...catch UJ The race is on @ Show off your Racing •K knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great prizes! ir* , Better Homes Furniture Co. L a 0 t <q y The Largest Selection of Serta Bedding & La-Z-Boy Recllners In the Area Sertr^i Removal of Old Bedding. J Free Local D> 527 E. Main | North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com «*U «wj«y Ik* 4UY**«VSC* THE HIOH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JP_2014_0701 Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C., July 1, 2014] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Jefferson Post" href="http://www.jeffersonpost.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jefferson Post [West Jefferson, N.C.]</a> Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Newspapers Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Jefferson Post" href=" https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/47" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jefferson Post</a> Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Extent The size or duration of the resource. 10 pages Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2010s Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-07-01 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/f4a5ea494a960c99a49042002507f57d.pdf 9db3f82c7d812a46b43f025bcbadf436 PDF Text Text o n < -f LOG ONTO WWWJEFFERSONPOST.COM FOR ARCHIVE - GAMES - FEATUI INSIDE CN 0 1 o o o * ION-POLLS & MORE i 15 »: Christmas in July edi­ OJ tion inside.... K3 I WEATHER Partly Sunny. High. 77- Low. 52 ' iU 8 SIDE SPORTS 'Girls got game'camp 1s and crimes Page 2 recap.... Page 6 Vol. 8.9, Issue 58 SI.00 FRIDAY, JULY 4,2014 Tenure for teachers tied-up in legal limbo Ten ACS teachers who were up for tenure in 2014-15 awarded one-year contracts instead By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Ten teachers in Ashe County Schools (ACS) who were eligible for ten­ ure status this year will have to wait at least anoth­ er year, or perhaps even more, depending upon future legislation and legal rulings. Superintendent Dr. Todd Holden and Associate Superintendent Phyllis Yates updated the board on discussions the two have been having with Fred Johnson, the board's attorney, at the board's reg­ ular meeting on Monday, June 30. According to Yates, Johnson advised the school system that the board is not allowed to grant tenure status at this time, despite a recent rul­ ing by a North Carolina Superior Court judge. On May 16, a judge struck down a law that would have required vet­ eran teachers in North Carolina's public schools to surrender tenure status in favor of multi-year con­ tracts and financial incen­ tives, a ruling that led some to believe tenure was back in play for those who were eligible. However, according to Johnson, the only legislation that was ASHE COUNTY! itfckvvJi. stopped by Judge Robert Hobgood's ruling was the 25 percent rule and taking tenure, or career status, away from long-term edu­ cators. Last year, the General Assembly included in its 2013-14 state budget a pro­ vision to eliminate teacher tenure by 2018, much to the dismay of many educa­ tors, school administrators and school boards across the state. Under the law, veteran teachers would surrender tenure status in favor of four-year contracts and $500 in annual salary increases. Contracts would be awarded to the top 25 percent of teachers in the school system. Hobgood issued a ruling that stated the law vio­ lated the contract clause in the U.S. Constitution and was tantamount to the illegal seizure of property under the North Carolina Constitution. In his ruling, Hobgood ruled the "contractual obli­ gation is present with each public school teacher who has already been awarded career status and has an existing career contract with that teacher's board of education. The state's action would impair that contract." To be eligible for tenure in North Carolina public schools, a teacher had to have taught a minimum of four consecutive years in the same district. Approximately 10 teach­ ers in ACS were eligible for tenure this year: three from Ashe County High School, three from Ashe County Middle School, one from Blue Ridge Elementary School and three from Westwood Elementary School. The 10 teachers were instead awarded one-year contracts for next school year. In other board-related business: • The 13th annual Board Endowment Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 16 at Jefferson Landing. Money raised from the event goes to awarding grants to teach­ ers for special projects. • Teachers will report back to work Tuesday, Aug. 12. The first day of school for students is Monday, Aug. 18. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Photos courtesy ot Ashe County Sheriff's Office Arnold (left) Lyalls (right) ACS0: Search warrant leads to methamphetamine labs Staff Reports Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Bob Long poses with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award with N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz after the ceremony at Jefferson Landing on Monday. June 30. Ben Long recipient of Long Leaf Pine award The Ashe County Sheriff's Office reports it has completed an inves­ tigation, resulting in two arrests for the manufac­ turing of methamphet­ amine in Creston. James Ray Arnold, 42, and Kesha Marie Lyalls, 24, were arrested follow­ ing a search warrant of their residence on Peak Road. According to a release made public on Monday, June 30 by the ACSO: "Upon execution, two active 'one-pot' meth­ amphetamine labs were located." The release goes on to say "Also found inside the residence were two inactive metham­ phetamine labs, two HCL (Hydrogen Chloride Gas) generators and many pre­ cursors for manufactur­ ing methamphetamine. Arnold, also known as "Hump," was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and See SEARCH | 8 Artist painted Ashe County frescoes By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Fresco artist Ben Long, known for his paintings at Ashe County's Saint Mary's and Holy Trinity Episcopal churches, became North Carolina's newest member of the Order of the Long Leaf Fine during a tribute at Jefferson Landing on Monday, June 30. "I would to thank those of you in Ashe County, who have formed this foundation and have recognized the impor­ tance of preserving this treasure," said Sharon Decker, secretary of the N.C. Department of Commerce. "It brings me great joy to think about the generations that will come after us, who won't know Ben Long person­ ally, but will know of him and his talents." The event, hosted by the Ashe County Frescoes Foundation, celebrated Long's works See AWARD | 8 Foravtn WW R<nddph 6.0 CHmmn 6.0 By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com in AshPUrnipl!)yment rate by 02 oerrpnt ****** n°Unty " Dy °'2 .Rer<*nt u . between April 2014 andItaaSff according to data rieued itased Tuesday, July 1, by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. According to the data provided by the N.C. DOC's Labor and EconT,ic Ana)ysi\ DlyiSi°£ ^ County has a labor force Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Barbara Sears, president of the Ashe County Frescoes Foundation, introduces N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz and N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker to the podium during the celebration of Bob Long at Jefferson Landing on Monday, June 30. of 11,540 people. Of those, 877 are considered unem­ ployed. In April, Ashe County s labor force consisted of 11,344 people with 837 considered unemployed and the rate was at 7.4 percent. In May 2013, Ashe County s unemployment rate was 10.2 percent. Ashe County was ranked No. 75 out of North Carolina's 100 counties in unemployment. Ashe and Alleghany counties had the highes unemployment rates in tne High Country with 7.6 per­ cent each, while Mitchell and Wilkes counties had unemployment rates of 7.o percent. Watauga County had the lowest unemploy­ ment rate in the region at 6.3 percent. Statewide, unemploy­ ment rates increased between April and May in 92 of North Carolina's counties, with seven coun­ ties having lower unem­ ployment rates and the rate remaining unchanged in one county. "The number of work­ ers employed statewide (not seasonally adjusted) increased in May by 33,207 to 4,414,534 while those unemployed increased 29,237 to 312,061," acconlSee INCREASES | 8 28th Annual Christmas in July Festival starts today Ashe County's premier call Glenda Luther at event, the Christmas 246-2461, ext. 215. in July Festival will be Ashe County Farmers held on Friday, July 4th Market will be open and Saturday, July 5th. Saturday offering local­ Friday night Opening ly made crafts and art. Ceremonies, beginning at Additionally, more than 6:45 p.m., will include 100 vendors will have a Giant Puppet Parade, booths selling arts, crafts Santa Claus, two bands, and food. and a street dance. Throughout the festival Saturday hours are from 12 bands will perform at 9-7 p.m. the Main Stage at the cor­ The puppet parade will ner of Jefferson Avenue be led by the Elkland Art and Main Street. Friday Center and will feature night Buck Haggard Band large characters similar and Wolf Creek Band will to those in a Chinese perform. On Saturday New Year celebration. It The Cockman Family will begin at the Ashe Band, Wayne Henderson, County Library at 6:15 Backporch Bluegrass p.m., will weave its way Band, Freeman and through the crowd and Williams will be among end at the Main Stage the groups playing. before the opening cere­ The Community Stage monies. People or groups will feature the best of interested in participat­ See FESTIVAL | 8 ing in the parade should �PAGE 2 FRIDAY, JULY 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST Ashe Medics begin operations in county Ashe County crime report June 9 At noon on Monday, June 30, Ashe Medics started their contract with Ashe County to start handling emergency responses. Many were on hand to celebrate the official scan­ ner call giving the reins to Ashe Medics. (Left) Members of the Ashe Medics team pose to celebrate the start of their contract Pictured are (from left) Don Brooks, Doug Helms, Cindy Sullivan, Ryder Sullivan, Ashe Medics owner Craig Sullivan, Aiden Sullivan, Ali Sullivan and Candace Miller. (Right) As part of the event Jeny Ashley (right), of the North Carolina Office of EMS was on hand to provide Craig Sullivan (middle) and his mother Helen Sullivan (left) a certificate of appreciation honoring Sullivan's father, Harry Sullivan, who served with the Helton Volunteer Ambulance Service. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. Wil Petty |Jefferson Post •V. Ashe District Court decisions The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Thursday, June 26, with the Honorable Jeanie Houston presiding. The following decisions were handed down by the court: Jose Alegria-Guerrero: (T) no opera-' tors licences (P) guilty (J) guilty. 45 day suspended sentences 12 months unsu­ pervised probation. $50 plus CC. Thelma Virginia Church: (T) unsafe movement (J) guilty. $750 fine, remit CC. Renee Daniels: (M) possession of Gerald A. Harper: (M) possession of stolen goods (J) guilty, transfer to schedule 11 controlled substance (P) no Lexington. 45 days ACJ suspended sen­ contest (J) 90-96. 6 months supervised tence. 12 months supervised probation, probation, 24 CWS. CC. transfer to unsupervised when restitu­ Jana Howell: (M) misdemeanor pro­ tion of $300 is paid. CC. bation violation (P) admission (J) guilty. Travis James Hamilton: (M) assault on a female (P) not guilty (J) guilty. 72 hours CRVACJ. 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Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) mis­ demeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment continued; 90-96:1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: June 11 Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: Jeffery Scott Grubb, confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay 61, of West Jefferson court costs; cons.: charges consolidated was charged with mak­ ing false affidavit per- SfOtt Remodeled mountain cottage, 2BR/1BA, (finished attic - 3rd WHVJ Jacob Tyler Whittington, 19, of Jefferson was charged with carryinga concealed weapon and rear lamps violation. Bond was set at $600. Whittington was released later that day. Dakota Lee Powers, 23, of Jefferson was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $79. Powers was released later that day. Matthew Shane Duncan, 21, of West Jefferson was charged with breaking and enter­ ing and probation viola­ tion. Bond was set at $35,000. Duncan has not been released. , Gerald Adelbert Harper II, 33, of Fleetwood was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Bond infor­ mation is unavailable. Harper was released the next day. James Walter Danielson Jr., 31 of Indian Trail was charged with non-support of a child. Bond informa­ tion was unavailable. Danielson has not been released. Presented by: Metro News(c 2013 All Rights Reserved. 1-800-580-1039 „ 1/r ^ June 10 Area's Best Business Review WS i Joey Allen Ponce, 23, of Crumpler was charged with shoplifting/conceal­ ment of goods and inhal­ ing toxic vapor. Bond was set at $1,000. Ponce has not been released. Justin David Walton, 33, of Jefferson was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,000. Walton was released later that day. < # IN z i OVOY\W\<^J Wltj OVOY\ £?U${+)<£££! I can be a doctor, a lawyer, an auto dealership owner, a banker, a funeral home director.... all in one day. And I love it. Working in advertising and marketing, I get to work with many different people. I put my 'thinking cap' on and I can be a part of my client's business. I love to create a marketing plan both in print and online that works for them to bring customers to their door. 1 love my job in advertising because no two days are the same; no two advertisers are the same; and no two projects are the same. Being in marketing is definitely not a 9 to 5 job and keeps you on your toes. It has given me the opportunity to work like I own my own business and be successful. I also get to travel to our other newspapers and help them reach their goals. I love a challenge and money... that keeps me motivated. I am grateful for our leaders who keep me motivated and reward us for doing a great job. 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Bond was set at $3,070. Stephens has not been released. Ricky Doyle Jordan, 52, of Lansing was charged with resisting a public officer. Bond was set at $1,000. Jordan was released later that day. Kevin Matthew Moyer, 35, of Jefferson was charged with assault on a female and communi­ cating threats. Bond was set at $1,500. Moyer was released on June 20 June 12 Sarah Elizabeth Funderburk, 36, of West Jefferson was charged with driving while impaired, trafficking opium or heroin and assault with a deadly weapon to inflict seri­ ous injury. Bond was set at $20,700. Funderburk was released later that day. Jeremy Daniel Greene, 31, of Fleetwood was charged with driving while impaired and driving with a revoked license. Bond was set at $6,000. Greene was released the next day. Brittany Michelle Roten, 24, of West Jefferson was charged with probation viola­ tion. Bond information is unavailable. Roten has not been released. Samuel Joe Roark, 28, of Creston was charged with three counts of pro­ bation violation. Bond was set at $3,000. Roark has not been released. James Ray Stanley, 34, of Lansing was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $928.24. Stanley has not been released. June 14 Randall Scott Combs, 42, of West Jefferson was charged with simple assault and three counts of probation violation. Bond was set at $11,500. Combs was released on June 16. • Juan Diaz Perez, 26, of West Jefferson was charged with driving while impaired and no operator's license. Bond was set at $1,000. Perez was released later that day. Amanda Eileen Smith, 32, of West Jefferson was charged with resisting a public officer. Bond was set at $500. Smith was released the next day. �FIT!DAY, .J ULY 4, 2014 JISFFERSON PC>ST PAGE 3 OBITUARIES Mrs. Mamie Lee Moretz Flannery Mrs. Mamie Lee Moretz Flannery of West Jefferson died on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She was 96. Mrs. Flannery was born on April 14, 1918, in Watauga County to Sherman Lloyd and Lucy Jane Arnett Moretz. Mrs. Flannery was preceded in death by parents; husband, Daniel Boone Flannery; four brothers, John Moretz, Vance Moretz, Ed Moretz, and Raymond Moretz. Mrs. Flannery loved reading her Bible, doing word puzzles and cook­ ing. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts and vis­ its from her friends and neighbors. Mrs. Flannery is sur­ vived by a son, Burl Flannery of West Jefferson; three daugh­ ters, Linda Pennington, Shirley Killen and Lucy Riddle, all of West Jefferson; brother, Don Moretz of High Point; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchil­ dren;, several nieces, nephews; and her special dog, Rat. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Ken Furches, Rev. Jimmy Galgano and Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial followed in Lewis Cemetery. The family received friends on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Flowers were appreci­ ated. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Submitted Photo |Jefferson Post Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was The New River Boys will be playing in Todd starting at 6 p.m. as part of the Todd Community Preservation Organization's Todd Music Series. entrusted with Mrs. Flannery's arrangements. Watauga traffic stop leads to meth arrests On June 26, 2014, phetamine, maintaining a Narcotics Detectives vehicle with a controlled substance, and possession from the Watauga ~ of drug parapherna­ Sheriff's Office con­ ducted a traffic stop lia. Michael David on a vehicle with an Denney, 50, of 2722 expired registration Hwy 32 IN, Sugar plate. Grove, NC 28679, A roadside was charged with investigation was possession of meth­ conducted which amphetamine and culminated in a possession of drug K9 search of the Denney paraphernalia. vehicle. Detectives Martin and located and seized Denney were Methamphetamine, transported to the as well as Meth Watauga County paraphernalia. Detention Facility Michael Timothy in lieu of a $3,500 Martin, 39, of 222 secured bond. They Silver Meadows are scheduled to Drive, Zionville, appear in District NC 28698, was Court on July 30, charged with pos- Martin 2014. session of metham­ If you can read this, your potential customers can too. Bluegrass-folk group New River Boys perform in Todd Saturday By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com The New River Boys will be making their return to the High Country on Saturday, July 5 to perform at the Todd Summer Music Series. The band, much like its namesake, started in Boone. Guitarist Andrew Jacobs, man­ dolin player Aaron Simpson and celloist Everett Hardin started jamming together in the winter of 2009 while attending Appalachian State University. "The winters in the Boone area can be bru­ tal, and we were snowed into a dorm that we shared," Simpson said. "We set up in the lobby of that dorm, and start­ ed playing some music. We liked how it sounded and we just kept on play­ ing." Simpson said the band's performance style is a blend of blue- grass and folk music and are influenced by people in many different styles of music, including Doc Watson, Ricky Scaggs and the Punch Brothers. "It's bluegrass with a twist," he said. Most of what the New River Boys perform is original material. So far, the band has released one full-length album ("Candor") and an EP ("Heart for Sale"). Simpson said partici­ pating in writing origi­ nal material for the New River Boys is his favor­ ite part of being in the band. "When we write music together, it is such a fluid process, that it does bring us closer as friends and also musi­ cians," he said. The members of the New River Boys are spread out through­ out the region. Hardin remains in Boone, Jacobs now lives in Asheville while Simpson resides in Washington D.C. Still, despite distance, the band meets back to perform as often as they can. In addition, the band uses applica­ tions such as Audacity as a way to practice and develop new music. "We don't get a chance to perform as often as we would at ASU, but we play and practice togeth­ er as much as we can," Simpson said. "Every time I come down to North Carolina, I try to make a point to meet up with the guys. We find a way to make it work." This will be the band's second time performing at the Todd Summer Music Series. Last year the band played on the last weekend of perfor­ mances. "We just had a blast, and had a lot of folks come out," Simpson said. "It was just a pleas­ ant experience, and a great opportunity to get back to beautiful Todd, North Carolina. It real­ To advertise, call us at 846-7164. Y/ss/r/t' /c ly is a gem of Western North Carolina, so we are really excited to be back." The New River Boys, in addition to perform­ ing at the Todd Summer Concert Series, will also be performing at the Music Fest 'n Sugar Grove on Friday, July 11. For more information on the New River Boys, go online to www.thenewriverboys.com Remaining dates of the Todd Music Series: July 5: New River Boys July 19; Eric Ellis and Caldwell Line July 20: Kruger Brothers* (Advance tickets available, $15 in advance, $20 day of) Aug. 2 Elkville String Band Aug. 16 The Tillers Sept. 6 Melissa Reeves All shows except for Kruger Brothers are free and open to the public. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Zwv/A(JYsrrtj//ir'rJtfrv/ TREE SERVICE LIST I YOUR BUSINESS HERE! 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Even more moving for Tom Brokaw, former NBC News anchor and me were his words last productive author, was talk­ week about his father who, ing, with his usual mod­ like other members of the esty, about "The Greatest Greatest Generation, also fought poverty and the Generation." It is the title of his challenges of the Great 1998 best-selling book and Depression. His father grew the identification of the up in hardscrabble circum­ Americans who, after serv­ stances, "essentially turned ing in World War II, came out when he was 10 years home to lead our country old." Although he had a through an era of progress learning disability, he could fix engines and prosperity. and he worked Last week, hard. 16 years after B r o k a w the book's publication, used a story Brokaw talked about leg­ about it with endary radio author Roger broadcaster Rosenblatt at Paul Harvey to describe his Chautauqua Institution father's place in New York in the Greatest Generation State, where I was on vaca­ and Brokaw's heart. tion. His father In his book, Brokaw was a Paul D.G. Martin Harvey fan explained how his passion for and would sometimes this generation send Brokaw into a rage by developed. "In the spring of 1984, suggesting Harvey would I went to the northwest of be a good role model. At his father's funeral, France, to Normandy, to prepare an NBC documen­ when friends were telling tary on the fortieth anni­ him about how he had fixed versary of D-Day. There, I their cars and been such a underwent a life-changing presence in their lives, one experience. As I walked the of them said he had been listening to Paul Harvey. beaches with the American Brokaw was dismissive veterans who had returned for this anniversary, men until he heard what Harvey in their sixties and seven­ said. "Take a moment and ties, and listened to their remember Anthony 'Red' stories, I was deeply moved Brokaw being buried today and profoundly grateful in South Dakota, a long­ for all they had done. Ten time construction worker, a years later, I returned to master of heavy machinery, Normandy for the fiftieth and his son Tom will begin anniversary of the invasion, 'Nightly News' next week, and by then I had come to but how proud his dad must understand what this gen­ have been that his workingeration of Americans meant class life would produce to history. It is, I believe, someone like Tom Brokaw." Brokaw did not know the greatest generation any society has ever produced." Paul Harvey but called to With the seventieth anni­ ask, "What motivated you?" Harvey replied, "I saw versary of D-Day just past, there are few survivors of it on the broadcast wire the Greatest Generation. and I just thought about Those still with us are push­ his life growing up in the depression, during the war ing into their nineties. Brokaw is fighting a life- a construction worker, and threatening illness. At 74, then you have the success he is older than most of that you had and you know the veterans he met on the that is the American dream, Normandy beaches in 1984 and your dad deserved a lot and whom he characterized of the credit." Brokaw then told Harvey, then as reaching the twilight of their years. So, as the "If you ever need anything Greatest Generation passes in life, Mr. Harvey, you call on and Brokaw reaches his me." own twilight time of life, his reflections take on a somber D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," which airs Sundays at noon poignancy. and Thursdays at 5 p.m.on UNC-TV. Brokaw holds to his Preview the upcoming program on UNCbook's classic description MX digital channel (Time Warner #1276) of the World War II vets: on Fridays at 9 p.m. Upcoming guest "A grateful nation made it is Peggy Payne author of "Cobalt Blue. possible for more of them Peggy Payne is known and respected for to attend college than any her novels about religious topics. Her latest is "Cobalt Blue," in which a 38-yearsociety had ever educated, old Pinehurst artist, is consumed by anywhere. They gave the uncontrollable sexual arousal and activity, world new science, litera­ a condition that may be explained by a ture, art, industry, and eco­ feature of a brand of Asian yoga known as nomic strength unparalleled "kundalini rising." Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) Telephone: 336-846-7164 Published every Tuesday and Friday. Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single copy issues are $3. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: CLASSIFIEDS: Cliff Clark Kay Hart 336-846-7164 336-846-7164 cclark@civitasmedia.com khart@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: STAFF WRITERS: 336-846-7164 Wil Petty Teresa Roark Laws jpettyificivitasmedia.com tlaws@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham John Sears nham@civitasmedia.com jsears@civitasmedia.com Alan C. Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com • 203 W. Second St., West Jefferson. NC, 28694 Periodical postage paid at West Jefferson, NC POSTMASTER: Send addresschanges to Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson, NC, 28694-0808. PatcMt education bwteets won't get the job done Pre-K initiatives in the state are intended to level the play­ In the 2014 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly has shown little interest in restoring public educa­ ing field for economically and racially disadvantaged students tion funding that could repair the damage inflicted by years of who may not have the same access to Pre-K education, thereby underfunding. Having sunk to 48th in per pupil funding and beginning school significantly behind their more affluent peers. 46th in teacher pay, we are forced to evaluate the latest budget Historically, those who fought for equal access to public educa­ proposals on a "new" standard. Instead of hoping for the best, tion did so because they knew it provided hope for social mobil­ we look to avoid the worst.The Governor and the legislative ity and citizenship. Yet, the proposed budgets demonstrate majority have proposed a variety of budgets that will only our current lawmakers' disregard for the importance of equal exacerbate the education funding crisis and fail to lift the state's access in education. They propose shifting the weight of fund­ current low rankings. ing to local budgets, which may not have adequate revenue to Up until recently, there were three separate provide essential Pre-K services—services that budget proposals. Now, the Governor and the provide hope for children's economic and social House have proposed yet another education mobility in the future. In essence, these sections spending bill. On the surface, this new legislation of the budgets demonstrate that our lawmakers seems promising, at least in terms of teacher do not see value in investing in all of our children. raises. And yet, it cannot make up for six years Tbxtbook funding: Both the House and Senate without significant raises—nor does it alter the budgets would maintain the current textbook new system of short-term teacher contracts tak­ expenditure, which is approximately $15/student. ing the place of career status. It seems that we While the Governor's budget increases funding, are institutionalizing a system that promotes high textbook appropriation would still only be about teacher turnover and instability. $30/student—far below the average cost of text­ Unfortunately, this moment is indicative of the books, which is $35-85/student. The inability to larger systemic problem facing public education stock classrooms with relevant and important in our state. There is no long-term vision for our textbooks significantly affects students' prepara­ public education system. There is no long-term tion for later schooling and, ultimately, careers. investment. Last year, Raleigh's News & Observer reported This haphazard, patchwork approach to fund­ Micah Khater ing public education clearly manifests in other N.C. Policy Watch on the crisis in Halifax County Schools and the areas of the budget. Here are some worth noting: record low funding for schools and resources. Teacher assistants: In their proposed bud­ According to the report, top students from the gets, both the Governor and the House have refused to increase local high schools who went on to prestigious institutions, like funding for teacher assistants in grades K-3. The Senate's pro­ Howard University, struggled to keep up with college mate­ posal goes a step further and proposes cutting $233 million in rial—not for lack of intelligence but for lack of preparation. funding for teacher assistants, specifically in 2nd and 3rd grade. Students coming from states and school districts where fund­ Why are these cuts problematic for students? North Carolina's ing is higher for resources, like textbooks, are better prepared Excellent Public Schools Act includes the "Read to Achieve" for both college and careers. program, which mandates that 3rd grade students must be In sum, little about the current competing budget projMJsals reading at grade level in order to go to the next grade. Without offers cause for optimism about the future of North Carolina's teacher assistants, in the younger grades, students have less access to individual attention and help that can improve literacy public schools. The current approach to funding public edu­ for struggling students. Lawmakers cannot expect students to cation is indicative of a larger, injurious attitude toward the excel in reading when they continue to take essential educators system. It demonstrates a carelessness and disregard for the pivotal role of education in moving the state forward economi­ out of the classroom. Pre-K initiatives: All three budgets propose using a one­ cally and otherwise. Education is not a one-time investment. It time federal block grant to boost funding Pre-K initiatives in must be continuous. It must be equal. And, finally, it must be the state. Unfortunately, the temporary increases in funding in a priority. Micah Khater is a Southern Education Foundation SELI these proposed budgets are just that, temporary. Rather than setting aside ensured, recurring funds, the Pre-K budget relies Fellow at Public Schools First NC and a Caldwell Fellow in the on a one-time grant. University Honors Program at N.C. State University. Serve a different plate As often happens at the North Carolina General Assembly, the new fiscal year has begun with the House and Senate not yet finished with a budgetadjustment bill. Medicaid funding, teacher compensa­ tion, and a few other issues continue to divide the two chambers. Call me odd — it'll hardly be the first time — but one issue I hope doesn't get left on the table is a provision in the House budget that would allow me to take the "First in Flight" license plate off my car. For more than 30 years, the best that state leaders could do to honor North Carolina's rich history on our official license plates was to commemorate an occasion in which two inventors from Ohio found a windy, deserted beach on the Outer Banks to test their flying machine. Clearly the Wright brothers did something amazing. But that doesn't mean North Carolina was truly First in Flight. Ohio was the birth­ place of aviation. If any­ thing, the incident revealed our state to be merely First in Wind. [Insert gratuitous politi­ cal joke here.] What the House bill authorizes is for state offi­ cials to come up with an alternative license plate bearing the slogan "First in Freedom." In keeping with the sentiment, North Carolina motorists would reportedly signed by some be free to stick with the old two dozen community lead­ plate if they wish. But those ers on May 20, 1775. No who'd rather commemorate originals of the document North Carolinians' actions appear to have survived a to advance the cause of fire at the home of the meet­ independence ing secretary, would now John McKnitt have a better Alexander. A choice. subsequent During the reconstruction bicentennial bore so close a celebrations of resemblance to the mid-1970s, the American our state's Declaration of license plate Independence did read First that some crit­ in Freedom." ics of Thomas Prior to the Jefferson, including his old adoption of the American John Hood political rival John Locke Foundation Declaration of John Adams, Independence cited the by the Mecklenburg Continental Congress, document as potential evi­ North Carolinians did two dence of plagiarism. notable thing;. First, in May The charge against 1775, an assembly of local Jefferson was ridiculous, of leaders in what was then course — but that doesn't the frontier community of mean that the Mecklenburg Mecklenburg County pro­ story must be fictitious, Charlotte attorney claimed the establishment as of a new government inde­ Scott Syfert observes in pendent of British colonial his masterful new book authority. Then in April on the subject, The First 1776, delegates to North American Declaration of Carolina's Fourth Provincial Independence? A separate Congress in Halifax voted proclamation for which to instruct their representa­ there is contemporane­ tives in Philadelphia to seek ous evidence, the so-called formal American indepen­ Mecklenburg Resolves dence from Britain — the dated May 31, 1775, was first colony to do so. itself a radical statement While the story of the that North Carolina's royal Halifax Resolves isn't con­ governor called "traitorous" troversial, the same can't and that declared the author­ be said of the Mecklenburg ity of the colonial govern­ Declaration of Independence ment to be "wholly suspend­ ed." Moreover, there is botl documentary evidence ant subsequent eyewitness tes timony for the propositioi that Mecklenburg's leader — including militia com manders Thomas Polk an< Adam Alexander (John' cousin) — made a public announcement of the cour ty's separation from Britisl rule on or about May 2C After sending a messengei James Jack, to Philadelphi to deliver the news, the; may have then adopted formal plan to establish new government and pre pare for war with Britair "In this explanation," Syfei writes, "the Mecklenbur, Resolves are a logical nex step and a coherent part c the story." Of course, Nort Carolinians are free t disbelieve the story. The could still adopt the "Firs in Freedom" license plate t commemorate the Halifa Resolves, or perhaps eve other notable Tar Heel mik stones on the road to libert such as the Durham an Greensboro sit-ins advam ing the cause of civil rights But only if the fine state budget includes th license plate provision. A the great-great-great-grea great-grandson of Adai Alexander, I'm certainl rooting for it. Hood is president of th John Locke Foundation. �PAGE 5 FRIDAY, JULY 4,2014 JEFFERSON POST Faith and family are important to God What is family? As with all questions, we can look to the Scriptures for clari­ fication. In the Old Testament days, families were all that really mattered. If the head of the household believed and followed God, the whole family was included in the bless­ ings that followed. If a teenage boy was so filled with rebellion that he would not honor and obey his parents, he could be brought before the elders of the tribe; if proven that he was indeed to rebel­ lious for the community, he could be stoned. That is how important it was in the eyes of God to have order in the house­ hold and in the communi­ ty of believers. Marriages were made within the familial customs. When the Israelites gained access to the Promised your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heav­ en and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strength­ ened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." (Ephesians 3:3-21, KJV). Through Salvation, we become part of God's fam­ ily. We become heirs in Christ to all that God has (which is everything that is and everything that will be). Through faith, we are part of the unforsakable family that matters—the everlasting family of Jesus Christ, who is with us now and forevermore. As you look up in the sky this weekend with your family, and view the beautiful celebration with fireworks, just imagine how beautiful the sky will be when Jesus returns, "And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and com­ ing in the clouds of heav­ en." (Mark 14:62) tion invite you to attend. Rev. Charlie McCoy and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. July 12 -16 6 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held July 7 - 11 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Liberty Grove Baptist Church about his ministry to the persecuted believ­ ers in Israel. He will also share information about his 10th Anniversary Experience Israel Tour offered in March of 2015. Pastors Elliott Osowitt and John Elledge along with four other Ashe County residents joined Moran on his 2014 tour. Pastor John Elledge invites you to attend. "Arrow Island - Choosing God's Way". There will be classes for all ages. Supper will be provided nightly. Commencement and Cook out will be Friday, July 18, 2014. For transportation or more information, call Natasha, 877-3322. at Sugar Tree Baptist Church, there will be lots of fun Bible story learn­ ing activities for all ages. Snacks will be provided each night. Pastor Rev. Jim Greer and congrega­ July 12 6 p.m. Saturday Evening Singing will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Guest singer will be southern gospel singer Kevin Spencer. Pastor Midway Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church in a logging accident, than the least of all saints, remembering those words is this grace given, that I brought me great peace. should preach among the Later on, when his son Gentiles the unsearchable (who was still in the riches of Christ; And to make all men see what womb when Danny died) is the fellowship of the got saved, I got to tell him mystery, which from the the story and repeat those beginning of the wonderful words, world hath been "Welcome to the family." Isn't God hid in God, who amazing! created all things by Jesus Christ: To Paul describes the the intent that now new meaning of fam­ unto the principaliily (for us) very well l'es anc* Powers in and it is the only Leilia Harris usage of the word Special to heavenly places family in the New the Post might be known by Testament. He said, the church the manifold wisdom of God, "That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and According to the eternal of the same body, and purpose which he pur­ partakers of his promise posed in Christ Jesus our in Christ by the gospel: Lord: In whom we have Whereof I was made a boldness and access with minister, according to the confidence by the faith of gift of the grace of God him. "Wherefore I desire that given unto me by the effec­ tual working of his power. ye faint not at my tribula­ Unto me, who am less tions for you, which is Land; God distributed the land per family lineage. Furthermore, one could trace their family roots back to Abraham; show­ ing their bloodline within the covenant between God and Abraham. Then came Jesus, the Only Begotten Son of God. He came to fulfill the Old Testament laws and ordinances. Family also became a new entity. Jesus said, "For whosoev­ er shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Matt 12:50). At the age of ten, I got saved. My brother, Danny, was 13 and his first words to me were, "Welcome to the family. Now we are not only brother and sis­ ter here on earth, but will also be family together in heaven forever." When he died a few years later CHURCH CALENDAR Front Porch Ministry located on Farmer's Store Road, in Lansing. Pastor, Rev. Danny Joe Farmer and congregation invites you to attend. Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson is hosting a Front Porch Ministry this summer. Monday Thursdays, folks walking by the church will discov­ er tables and chairs where they can feel free to sit and rest a bit or eat lunch, free bottled water, free wifi, games for the kids, and a friendly pastor who has moved his office out­ side for part of the day, and at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at a bluegrass jam session will take place. July 6 11 a.m. First Services for Lansing Community Fellowship formerly Lansing Methodist Church. Sunday School 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Joe Riley Blevins and congregation invite you to attend. For more information, call 982-2786 or 977-3410. 4 p.m. Bro. Thomas Russell to preach at Rich July 5 6 p.m. Gospel Singing will be held at Farmer's Memorial Baptist Church, featuring The Hensley Family, also Blood Brother. The church is Hill Methodist Church. There will be special music. You are invited to attend. 6 p.m. Gospel Singing will be held at Gillespie Community Church. Featured singers will be Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Burnett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual & Contemporary Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. , Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 1 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg Main & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English & 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass - § Call 336-246-9151 for times § July 6 - 11 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Radio Hill. VBS kickoff will be held 6 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014. Classes will begin at 7 p.m. each night with classes for all ages includ­ ing adult. Come and join us. 1670 Mt. Jefferson Rd.. West Jefferson. NC 28694 (336) 246-2012 Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday School g 11:00 Morning Worship I Parish of the Holy Communion (Episcopalian) Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey Phone - 982-3076 >3 2 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School p, 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service § 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuecday • Joy In the Morning 7:00 p.m. Wedneiday • Prayer Meeting First Assembly of God Church 846-4444 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson (88 West - Left on McNeil. One Block) Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. Bald Mtn. Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Lawrence Goodman 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am A 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshto -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study -6:50 pm Baldmountalnchurch.org EmaH: Baldmountaln@sliybest.com Church 877-1550 Mount J e f f e r s o n Presbyterian Church 194 and 8B West. Smethport. NC Rev. Will Heyward Sunday School • 8:45 AM Worship • 10:00 AM 201 5. Jefferson Ave.. West Jefferson Sunday Night Services 6:20 p.m. Wednesday Servke 7:00 p.m. ! 846-7481 Missions Building by Faith Promise Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Pastor: Kevin Morgan (336) 246-4764 Glendale Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Smethport Independent Baptist Church Worship 11:00 a.m. I9S7 US Hwy 221 N. Jefferson. NC Holy Trinity Church at Mount Olive Baptist Church. There will be classes from nursery to adult. Meals will be avail­ able at 6 p.m., with a cookout on Friday for family night. For more information, or transpor­ tation, call Miranda or July 13 - 17 6:30 p.m. Vacation Jason Brown at 977-6365 Bible School will be or 977-6319, or Sommer held at Peace Haven Poe 977-6365. Rev. Derick Community Church in Hodges and congregation Lansing. The theme is invite you to attend. Sunday School 9:4S o.m. "find He led them at far as fo Bethany... g and He blessed them" lube 24:50 www.mldwaybaptlstfK.org July 13 -18 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held 336-846-7445 Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2014. Classes will start at 6 p.m. beginning July 14, 2014. The church is located at N.C. 221, Deep Gap, NC 28618. For more information, call Cathy Lewis, 336-877-6155, or email her at cathyvbs@ charter.net. Reverend Phil Arnold 495 Highway 194 South Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church July 9 7 p.m. Moran Rosenblit of Hope For Israel will be speaking 336-877-2801 Pastor Steven LeaShomb Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Glorybound and Pearls of a Great Price from Maryland. Pastor Jim Francis and congregation invite you to attend. 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM g WMRENSVUlU2.ADVUniSTCHUROIC0NNia.0RC •nr Peak Creek Church of the Brethren TP Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchoohIO AM Worship Service: 11 AM VI Thou rthalt not kill continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. Laurel Springs, NC 28644 VII Thou shalt nbt commit adultni M "it* Willi nLjlllTfL <^3 Ashe County ; Roofing 30+ Years Experience Many References » Allen Miller 336-384-3033 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street 1 The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC || Dr Pepper Bottling Company VANNOV C O N S T R U C T I O N West Jefferson Compliments of s VANN0Y & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WW 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: 336-246-41551 1 8:30AM - 5:30PM 246-4591 H&W Oil Company 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE A CITGO YOUR FULL SERVICE OIL COMPANY Call 846-9241 Ronnie Hopkins To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 69I832 �son FRIDAY, JULY 4,2014 PORTS Nathan 1 lam. Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham(o civitasmedia.com ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com I Future Lady Huskies shine at camp Runner-up: Paige Brooks Seventh/eighth grade Hot shot champion: Madison Warner Runner-up: Abby Sullivan Free throw champion: Marley Eller Runner-up: Caroline Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The 13th annual Girls Got Game Basketball Camp brought in some of the most talented young ladies in the county for a three-day camp at Ashe County High ^ . drjbb|jng champion Elite Cable Submitted photos| Jefferson Post Girls Got Game camp group "We had a great turnout of girls. The girls worked hard, learned a lot and had some fun," said Ashe County Head Coach Laura Foster. Girls from first through eighth grade worked on their basketball skills and took part in numerous competitions. Competition results: First grade Dribbling champion: Ellie Cable Third/fourth grade award winners: Fifth/sixth grade award winners: Seventh/eighth grade award Runner-up: Ava Roten Kirklyn Hudler (x-out layup champi- Audrey Craven (free throw cham- winners: Marley Eller (free throw Second grade on) and Paige Overcash (free throw pion, one-on-one champion) and champion) and Madison Warner Dribbling champion: champion). Katie Woods (hot shot champion). (hot shot champion, one-on-one Hannah Osborne champion). grade dri5bli champion Hannah Osborne „ . i, n Rumier up: Alley Greer Third/fourth grade X-out layup drill champion: Kirklyn Hudler Runner-up: Morgan Phipps Free throw champion: Paige Overcash Runner-up: Kirklyn Hudler Fifth/sixth grade Hot shot champion: Katie Woods Runner-up: Audrey Craven Free throw champion: Audrey Craven Runner-up: Emma Holman One-on-one champion: Audrey Craven Keit^ ;in(1 Woods . One-on-one champion; Madison Warner Runner-up: Abby Sullivan "I would like to thank my coaching staff, current and former players for their hard work and helping to make Girls Got Back Basketball Camp a great success," said Foster. Coach Foster would also like to extend a special thanks to Vannoy Construction and Miller Insurance for their sup­ port of the camp. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 8467164 or followed on Twitter @NathanHam87 ASU Hall of Fame to induct five new members By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Five Appalachian State Mountaineers athletes from four different sports have been chosen for induction into the 2014 class of the Appalachian State Athletics Hall of Fame. Football standouts Damon Scott and Matt Isenhour will be joined by track and field athlete Jennifer Claud-White, men's soccer player Frank Kemo and wom­ en's golf standout Angie Ridgeway. The induction cere­ mony will take place on Sept. 6, the same date as the football team's home opener against Campbell. The group will be hon­ ored at halftime of the game which kicks off at 6 p.m. Scott played from 199396 and was a Division 1AA All-American and all-conference per­ former in the Southern Conference as a running back. Scott ranks fourth in school history in rush­ ing yards with 3,800 and fifth in career rushing touchdowns with 38. Isenhour (200306) helped anchor the Mountaineer offen­ sive line during two of ASU's three straight FCS National Championships. Isenhour was a twotime FCS Ail-American and was a three-time All-SoCon election. Isenhour's biggest indi­ vidual achievement was taking home the Jacobs Blocking Trophy given to the top offensive lineman in 2005. Claud-White was a nine-time SoCon Champion during her career at ASU (200205). She was tabbed as SoCon Freshman of the Year in 2002 and was the SoCon Outdoor Most Outstanding Athlete in 2004. Claud-White still holds the Mountaineer indoor track record in the 60-meter dash at 7.44 seconds. When it came to Mountaineer soccer in the 70's, Kemo was always mentioned as one of the elite players of the decade in the entire conference. Kemo was a four-time all-SoCon per­ former and has the fourth most goals in ASU his­ tory with 48. During his time at ASU, the Mountaineers captured three straight conference titles from 1973-75 and their first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament in 1975. That year was also the winningest team in ASU history with a 12-1 record. The final inductee was the all-time winningest Photo courtesy | Appalachian State Sports Information Jennifer Claud-White (top left), Angie Ridgeway (bottom left), Matt Isenhour (center), Frank Kemo (top right) and Damon Scott (bottom right) will be inducted into the Appalachian State Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept 6. golfer at ASU until 2012. Ridgeway is tied for sec­ ond in most individual tournament wins. She played professionally on the LPGA Tour for 12 years. Her career includ­ ed six top-10 finishes, 10 top-15 finishes and six appearances in the LPGA U.S. Open. Ridgeway has coached the Wofford Lady Terriers Golf Team for the last 10 years. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 N.C. Wildlife news and notes ACHS Football Camp Free fishing day on July 4 On July 4, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing — for free. From 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non­ residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without purchasing a fishing license or additional trout fish­ ing privilege. Although no fishing license is required, all other fishing regulations, such as size and creel limits and lure restric­ tions, still apply. To give anglers a better chance of catching fish, the Commission stocks a variety of fish in waters across the state — including trout and chan­ nel catfish. The agency also provides access to fishing sites across the state, including pub­ lic fishing areas and boating access areas. The interactive fishing and boating maps on the Commission's website list more than 500 fishing and boating areas, many of which are free, that are open to the public. Authorized by the N.C. General Assembly and start­ ed in 1994, North Carolina's annual free fishing day always falls on July 4. On all other days of the year, a fishing license is not required for anglers 15 years and younger, but anyone age 16 and older must have a fish­ ing license to fish in any pub­ lic water in North Carolina, including coastal waters. To purchase a license: Call the Commission at 1-888-248-6834. Hours of oper­ ation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Go to www.ncwildlife.org using a computer or mobile device; Visit a local Wildlife Service Agent. For more information on fish­ ing in public, inland waters, visit the Fishing page on the N.C. Wildlife website. 'Operation Wild Web' uses internet to protect wildlife The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has concluded a joint operation with partner agencies to use the Internet to protect wildlife, wildlife habi­ tat, lawful businesses and pub­ lic safety. During the four-day "Operation Wild Web" detail, investigators used the Internet to find those intentionally sell­ ing fish and wildlife illegally, as well as committing other crimes. Cases involved the unlawful sale of reptiles, freshwater and saltwater fish, native migrato­ ry birds and many exotic birds; businesses operating without licenses; and illegal sales of vessels. "Licensed facilities and legal business can be checked to ensure animals are han­ dled safely and humanely," said Capt. Rett Boyd, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, who supervised the operation. "But unlicensed facilities go without inspections for safety and cleanliness. And without a record of where they got their animals, these facilities could potentially spread dangerous diseases through their transac­ tions, without any way to track the source of the problem." In addition to the Wildlife Commissions from North Carolina and Florida, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources partici­ pated in Operation Wild Web, addressing issues in their jurisdictions. "We designed this operation to more efficiently protect our resources," Boyd said. "Some people may think operating online is a way to get away with taking advantage of pro­ tected species hut we are ded­ icated to working with our partners to stop that." The Wildlife Commission's Special Investigations Unit made five arrests for illegal activities, largely involving illegal reptile and amphibian sales. North Carolina wildlife officers also assisted 30 indi­ viduals either to gain compli­ ance for legal transactions or avoid criminal activity. Most charges were second-degree misdemeanors, punishable by up to $500 in fines and up to 60 days in jail. An undisclosed number of cases remain under investigation, officers said. The public can report wildlife violations in North Carolina anytime by calling 1-800-6627137. Callers can remain anon­ ymous. begins Monday Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The annual Ashe County High School Football Camp is set to start on Monday and all first through sixth grad­ ers are eligible to partici­ pate. Campers need to report to the field house by the start of camp on the first day, July 7, at 8 a.m. to register. The three-day camp will demonstrate to youngsters the impor­ tance learning the basic fundamentals of football. All campers need to wear t-shirts, shorts and tennis shoes or cleats and be ready to play. The cost for the camp is $30 and that will include a t-shirt. Ashe County Head Coach Brian Hampton as well as several assistant coaches and high school players will be on hand to teach the proper skills of the game. If you have any questions, call Coach Hampton at (336) 8462400. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Twilight League results Week 7 Results W. J. Chevrolet (16) def. Furches Eveigreens (10) Ashe County Builders (9) def .Mountain Aire (8) Day's Body Shop (2) def. Bureaucrats (1) AEV(13) def. Cardinal Lanes (6) Scott Brothers (14) def. Badger Funeral Home (4) Mount Jefferson Motors (3) def. Peak Farms (4) Week 8 Results Mountain Aire (4) def. W. J. Chevrolet (-12) Furches Eveigreens (5) def. Day's Body Shop (-5) Ashe County Builders def. Cardinal Lanes - Forfeit Scott Brothers (-2) def. Bureaucrats (4) AEV (2) def. Mount Jefferson Motors (-2) Badger Funeral Home (9) def. Peak Farms (8) Standings 1. Ashe County Build 6-2 2. Bureaucrats: 6-2 3. Mountain Aire: 6-2 4. AEV: 4-3-1 5. Mount Jefferson Mot 44 6. Day's Body Shop: 44 7. Scott Brothers: 44 8. Badger Funeral Ho 34-1 9. Furches Eveigreens: 3 10. W.J. Chevrolet: 3-5 11. Cardinal Lanes: 2-6 12. Peak Farms: 1-6-1 Week 9 pairings: W.J. Chevrolet vs. D Body Shop Furches Evergreens Scott Brothers Bureaucrats vs. Peak Fa Mountain Aire vs. Card Lanes Ashe County Builders Mount Jefferson Motors AEV vs. Badger Fun Home �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 4,2014 PAGE 7 Fireworks on Fourth at Ashe Park kicks off full weekend of events Elkland Art Center Liberty Parade in Todd begins at 10:30 a.m. Staff Report When the annual Elkland Art Center Liberty Parade in Todd roars to life at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, it will kick off a full, and long, week­ end of events for local residents and visitors that includes fireworks at the county park, and the Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. Friday morning, Elkland Art Center's will host its annual Liberty Parade, which is a won­ derfully and quintessentially American event that draws about 300 participants and as many spectators to Todd each year. The parade is a cel­ ebration and reminder of liberty, and past parades have included readings from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, a dictionary defi­ nition of liberty, speech­ es, exhortations, calls to action, recitations of Walt Whitman and the singing of classic patriotic songs. Elkland also encourages responsible environmen­ tal stewardship as part and portion of our liberty. The theme for this year Liberty Parade is "SOUND." To watch the parade, or even participate, meet at around 10 a.m. at the intersection of N.C. 194 and Railroad Grade Road in Todd and be prepared to "Fan Your Flame." For more information, visit www.elkartcenter. org. The annual Pickin' in the Park will also be held at the County Park on Friday. Beginning at 1 p.m., "Jumpies" will be avail­ able for children until 8 p.m. For $5, a wristband can be purchased that will allow unlimited play all day for children 12 years old and younger. Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Expect a spectacle at the annual Liberty Parade in Todd, presented by the Elkland Art Center While relaxing, there will eats, sweets, and cold drinks available at the county park. There will be hotdogs, hamburg­ ers, barbecue sandwich­ es, and french fries. A&M Concessions will also be providing Italian Ice. Several bands, fea­ turing Americana and bluegrass music, will be setting up at the Russ Blevins Picnic Shelter for afternoon and dusk per­ formances. Performing before the fireworks will be the Grayson Highlands Band, the Tone Blazers and Krystal Ball. The day's activities will culminate with a fire­ works display at dark. Staff from the Ashe County Parks and Recreation Department will be on hand to park cars at 11 a.m. A shut­ tle service from Family Central will begin opera­ tion at 3 p.m. There are a few rules: No individual fireworks; no dogs (their sensitive ears can cause them prob­ lems); no children under the age of 12 without parental supervision; no ATV's, four-wheelers or other off-road vehicles; and no alcoholic bever­ ages. For more information, call 336-982-6185. At 6:15 p.m. Friday, July 5, the 27th annual Christmas in July Festival will kick off in down­ town West Jefferson with the Elkland Art Center Liberty Parade. The all-day festival fires back up at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 7. Courting History: Thompson's Bromine Arsenic Water Springs (Healing Springs) Courting History In conjunction with the Museum of Ashe County History By Sam Shumate Special to the Post The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed a rash of health resorts in the mountains. Many of these centered around springs that adver­ tised minerals with heal­ ing powers for a myriad of ailments. Others simply offered healthful mountain air and respite from the heat and mosquito-infested low­ lands. Thompson's Bromine Arsenic Water Springs, which later became known as Healing Springs in Crumpler, was one of these I_ popular resorts. According to New River Notes, the spring was dis­ covered by young Willie Barker. He and his dad were hoeing corn nearby when Mr. Barker sent Willie to "head-up" a spring to quench their thirst. Willie located a spring emerging from rock and took his dad a drink. The next day Willie noticed the sores on his hands and arms were rapidly healing. Mr. Barker cleaned out the spring further and soon noted the same miraculous healing himself. Word of the healing powers spread rapidly and people with all sorts of infirmities flocked to the spring. The transition into a health resort came when Captain H.V. Thompson, of Washington County, Virginia, purchased the property and built a hotel in 1887. The hotel could house 75 guests. It was open from May 1, to Nov. 1, each year. Several cabins were added to the resort to accommo­ date the increasing number of patrons, and a bath house was also added during this time. The hotel bill for 1888 was $2 per day or $12 per week. For a stay of four or more weeks, the weekly bill was $10. An advertisement from the same period read; "For sickly or weakly adults or children, use the water free­ ly, and you'll have health and strength in a short time." Water was bottled in half-gal- PAID ADVERTISEMENT 'Better heart, brain, and joint benefits WITHOUT the fishy after taste!" Say Goodbye to Bad Cholesterol, Joint Pain, Mood Swings, & Brain Fog in 30 Days or Less! SAY THE 'MAGIC WORD' & RECEIVE A BOX OF THIS CLINICALLY TESTED FORMULA - FREE! 'Super Human' Fish Oil! 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It's included free, and is yours to keep no matter what you decide. Your sat­ isfaction is guaranteed. Call Toll Free! 1-800-420-5089 is not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease Theso statements have not been evaluated by the FDA 'Individual results will vary. Dr Maroon is partially compensated as pad of the Prevention Pharmaceutical medical advisory board Ions and packaged 12 bottles per case. A case cost $6. The nearest railroad in 1888 was at Seven Mile Ford in Virginia, 35 miles away. Taxis carried patrons to and from the resort. When the Virginia Creeper made its way into Ashe County, the distance was reduced to 15 miles. Dr. Henry Froehling, a noted chemist, analyzed the spring water in 1889 and filed the following report: Solid Amount in Grains carbonate sodium 1.035722 calcium .93133 magnesium .62166 lithium .02565 copper trace zinc trace calcium florida trace potassium sulphate .61933 potassium chloride .20644 sodium .64866 sodium argentiate .00641 sodium iodine .00599 sodium bromide .03615 sodium borate trace phosphate aluminum .11838 ferrous sulphate .08047 silica 1.07596 organic matter .03032 Captain Thompson oper­ ated the resort until it was sold at a sheriff's sale in 1907. J. Kirby Hurt pur­ chased the property with a bid of $2,500. The resort changed hands six times before Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickson acquired it in 1948. They operated the resort until the hotel burned in 1962. Thompson's Bromine and Arsenic Springs entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Included in the application is this excerpt from an early adver­ tisement: "Here flow the new-born crystal, untainted waters, and here, far down in the mysterious laboratories of nature, are found the miner­ als which impart to these waters the life-giving virtues that bring the bloom back to the cheek, the luster to the eye, tone to the languid pulse, strength to the jaded nerves, and vigor to the wasted frame." How could anyone refuse a trip to a spa that guaran­ teed such results? A TERRIBLE \3 THING HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T ADVERTISE. NO ONE NOTICES YOD ANYMORE Jefferson Post (336) 846-7164 www.jeffersonpost.com .forthebestADVERTISING RESULTS A �PAGE 8 FHI DAY, J ULY 4, '2014 EFL'ERSON Pc)ST J Award From Page 1 and the importance of his efforts to tourism in Ashe County. The Ashe County Frescoes Foundation was founded in 2008 to protect and promote the frescoes. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented by the Governor of North Carolina and is considered one of the state's most prestigious awards. The award is present­ ed to people who have a long record of service to the state. Before the presenta­ tion got underway, Longs personal friend and former U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Stanley Phillips read letters from North Carolina Senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr congratulating Long on his endeavors. "Congratulations on being recognized by the Order of the Long Leaf Pine," Phillips said, reading the note from Senator Burr. "For years thousands have enjoyed your fresco work and recognize its unique styles." Senator Hagan wrote to Long, "On behalf of the state of North Carolina, I like to thank you for your contribu­ tions to the North Carolina arts community and congrat­ ulate you for a successful and influential career." The award was given to Long by Decker and N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Khittz. Decker said when she talks about job creation throughout the state she says the state has to focus on health, educa­ tion, economic development, quality of life and arts, tour­ ism and culture. "One of the reasons that I can talk about arts, culture and tourism, and say that it is a critical part of North Carolina's economy, one of the reasons is Ben Long," Decker said. "Because of your creation of these frescoes in this state, you came back to this state with a passion of something you loved and brought it to North Carolina." Decker and Kluttz then invited Long to the podium to give him the award and recite die state's official toast. "This is a tremendous honor, and also it goes along with the fact that I get to be with lot of people here, a lot of great friends," Long said. "There are so many talented artists in this state." In addition to having fres­ coes in Ashe County, Long also has painted frescoes in Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Wilkes counties. After the ceremony, Kluttz spoke of her gratitude for being in attendance of Long's celebration. "I am honored to be here to night to celebrate some­ one whose art has had a tre­ mendous impact on North Carolina and our cultural resources, Kluttz said. "By sharing his talent, Ben Long has brought worldwide atten­ tion to our state. We are most grateful for his contributions." Decker also spoke of the honor of being in Ashe County to present the award. "We were sent on behalf of the Governor, and it's such an honor to be here to celebrate him," she said. "He is so tre­ mendous for North Carolina and he really is one of the reasons North Carolina is spe­ cial. This is really an honor." Long after the ceremony remained speechless in receiv­ ing the award and enjoying the celebration. "I don't know what I said and I don't know what to say," he said. For more information on Ben Long and his frescoes, visit www.ashefrescoes.org/, or www.benlongfrescotrail. orgI. Christmas Tree Growers will sponsor a competition to see which grower's crew is the best. Five member teams will compete for winnertake-all $1000 prize in relays, tree bailing and a tug of war. The Ashe County Arts Council will sponsor Creation Station. Children's activities will include face painting, clay play and crafts. A bounce house, slide and other inflatables will also be fun for the kids, offered by Off Hie Wall Productions. Theater by Jef will enter­ tain with mime and street theater. Civil War re-enactors will be in camp at Jefferson Park for story telling. Friday at noon. Main Street between Jefferson Avenue and Backstreet will be closed to vehicular traffic. At midnight Friday the closed area will expand to the entire festival foot­ print. That will be Main Street between Jefferson Avenue and Church Street, Backstreet from Ashe Street to Second Avenue, State Street at Jefferson Avenue and College Street from Main Street to First Avenue. Paid parking will be avail­ able at several locations. Fifth/Third Bank, First Citizens Bank, the "old" Yadkin Valley Bank near Sears, First Baptist Church and West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Both churches are on Second Avenue. Sponsors of the Christmas in July Festival are Ashe Civic Center, Ashe County Arts Council, Fleet Feet Cloggers, Mountain Aire Golf Course, LifeStore Bank, Dr. Pepper, AEV, Town of West Jefferson, Fifth Third Bank and Skyline Telephone Membership Corporation. For more information about the Christmas in July Festival, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 846-9550, or to get involved as a volunteer, contact Glenda Luther at 246-2461 Ext. 215. ment rates in North Carolina, while Scotland (12.7 percent) and Edgecombe (11 percent) counties had the highest. North Carolina had a state­ wide unemployment rate of 6.6 percent in May 2014, compared to 6.1 percent in April 2014 and 8.2 percent in May 2013. Unemployment rates increased in all of the state's Metropolitan Statistical Areas, and all but one (Kill Devil Hills) of the state's Micropolitan Statistical areas. There were 23,306 regular unemployment insurance ini- tial claims statewide in May 2014. "New regular initial claims, totaling 19,691 for the month ending May 2014, increased 510 from the prior month," according to the release. Mecklenburg (2,728), Wake (1,981) and Guilford (1,600) counties had the highest number of unemploy­ ment insurance claim transac­ tions for the month of May. Mecklenburg County also received the highest regular unemployment insurance benefits in the state totalling $4,719,184. The next unemployment update will be released by the state on Friday, July 18, when state unemployment rate for June 2014 will be released. For more information, visit www.nccommerce.com/ In addition, Arnold was also charged with possession of an immediate precursor chemical with the intent to manufacture methamphet- amine which is a Class F felony. Lyalls was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, trafficking in methamphetamine by man­ ufacturing greater than 400 grams and possession of an immediate precursor chemi­ cal with the intent to manu­ facture methamphetamine. Bond for both Arnold and Lyalls is set at $100,000. Ashe County Sheriff James Williams said the investiga­ tion into Arnold and Lyalls had been ongoing for over two years. According to the release, Williams said "The manu­ facturing of meth in Ashe County and the selling of meth to our community been troubling. As users begin purchasing these nar­ cotics, they quickly become addicted, focusing on the need of meth instead of their own life and family." Anyone with additional information about this inves­ Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Festivals From Page 1 Ashe County's young peo­ ple being showcased in continuous entertainment. Dancing Debbies, April's School of Dance, Fleet feet Cloggers, Julie Smith Flash Dance, Junior Appalachian Musician and the Elkland Art Center will perform throughout the day. Saturday morning on the Backstreet between, 9 a.m. and noon, the Ashe County Increases From Page1 ing to the release sent out by the N.C. DOC. "Since May 2013, the number of workers employed statewide increased 72,777, while those unem­ ployed decreased 77,813." Currituck (4.6 percent) and Chatham (4.7 percent) coun­ ties had the lowest unemploy- Wil Petty can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Search From Page 1 trafficking in methamphetamine by manufacturing greater than 400 grams, both charges are Class C felonies in North Carolina. Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber [ T• J tigation is asked to call the Ashe County Sheriff's Office at (336) 846-5633 or Ashe County Crime Stoppers at (336) 846-4188. Crime Stoppers pays cash for infor­ mation leading to the arrest of individuals connected to certain crimes. For more information on the Ashe County Sheriffs Office, visit www.ashecountysheriff.com Commercial-Free TV Promotional Packages Starting At... FOR 12 MONTHS Not eligible for Hopper or HD. Upgrade to Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food DISH TODAY! Join Without a Contract! 0 NO Term Contract. A/0 Credit Check. 0 NO Commitment. Get a Hopper from DISH and instantly skip commercials' Available with qualifying packages. Monthly DVR and receiver fees apply •Feature must be enabled by customer. 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Prmotmul Otlm PrnmnifflCluniwh: If Pioiiintmn.il MS RmiiMUl ( iwf M8<) .(m,m,ii «Ktnb rliiUlltvl. and inivkn nurVs ,irr ln.lalUtlort/|,u.pmontR«qu,I(m;M dish auTMortirr oneTAILCN lurtrnlntt !£££?!& 0Wm'nd �PAGE 9 FRIDAY, JULY 4,2014 JEITERSON POST COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 4 - 7 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Professional Baking Classes will be held at the Ashe Commercial Kitchen. Learn how to use profes­ sional equipment to devel­ op recipes to make breads, rolls, cakes and more. Four classes will be held on Mondays. No classes will be held on June 23, 2014. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The regis­ tration fee is $30. For more information, to reserve your seat, and register, call Lisa Bauguess at 336-620-2484 by Monday, June 2,2014. July 4 - Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by col­ lecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help underdeveloped nations while raising funds to sup­ port keeping our commu­ nity beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other dona­ tion to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. July 4 11 a.m. Elkland Art Center Liberty Parade in Todd. Participants become the parade by wearing cos­ tumes and carrying large puppets that represent our local environment, environ­ mental concerns and cur­ rent creative impulses. Each year community members add a segment or theme in workshops with local artists, environment advo­ cates, environmental spe­ cialists and anyone else who wants to come. Located at 10279 Three Top Road, in Todd. For more informa­ tion visit, www.elklandartcenter.org. Noon Ashe County 4th Celebration. Come to the Ashe County Park for an all day celebration of our nation's independence. Enjoy a full day of family friendly fun in the County's most beautiful park. This family-friendly event draws crowds in the thousands. The music will start at 4 p.m. with the musical high­ lights being the Grayson Highlands Band, Tone Blazers, and Krystal Ball. The kids can enjoy bouncy houses, playgrounds, horse­ shoe pits, outdoor basket­ ball, and the only skate park in the area. A bus will run from the Ashe County courthouse to the Park starting at 3 p.m. and run until the event is over. This event is free of charge. 1 - 4 p.m. Community 4th of July Celebration. Camp New Hope. The whole community is invit­ ed to Camp New Hope for some old fashioned 4th of July fun. There will be games for the kids and tournaments for the kids at heart. Horseshoes and pool for the adults. Ping pong and volleyball for the teens. Everything is free. Hot dogs, cup cake decorating, live music, ranger programs - fly fishing and aquatic crit­ ters, a giant water-slide. There will be a baptism service at 4 p.m. for those interested in being baptized too. Camp New Hope is located at 734 Philmore Road, West Jefferson. For more information, call 704796-6641 or check out their Facebook page. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a 'arge portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take-out avail­ able. DIRECTIONS: Take N.C. 88 W. straight through Warrensville and past Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about six miles °n the left. Look for the Tish Fry" sign. For more formation, call 336-3851314. 6:45 p.m. Christmas in July 2014. The welcoming peremony for the Christmas in July will be followed by Steat live music, and a vari°ty of food vendors. July 5 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas in July Festival returns to {he Backstreet of downtown West Jefferson. Featuring handcrafted, original arts crafts, the best in local ronsic, Non-Profit Row and Kteat food. Christmas in JuJy kicks off July 4, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with music by the Hard Tymes Band, Becca Eggers Gryder and Amantha Mill Band, and the Buck Haggard Band on the Backstreet Main Stage. Food vendors will be serving up great festival food. For more information visit www.ChristmasInJuly. info. 6 p.m. Free Summer Music in Todd. Don't miss the New River Boys at Cook Memorial Park. These boys bring some mighty high energy when they come to Todd. From their wellblended harmonies to their infectious personalities, they are a fantastic force to be reckoned with. Bring a chair. Food oft the grill, snack and drinks will be available. 8 - 9 p.m. Frogs and Toads of NERI. Come to the New River State Park Visitor Center to enjoy a fun program about frogs. This program will consist of a presentation that will examine the frogs/toads that could be encountered. Following the presentation will be a short hike in hopes of encountering some of these species. Make sure to come prepared to learn, wear comfortable shoes and bring some water and a flashlight. July 7,14 and 21 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Baking Classes. Ashe County Commercial Kitchen will be hosting a four-day class for those interested in starting a professional business in baking breads, cakes, rolls and more. Rhonda Church will be teaching. A $30 reg­ istration fee for the series is required before the class. For more information, call Lisa Baugess at 336-6202482 or email testmelisa@ hotmail.com. July 9 5:30 Elk Knob Sunset Hike. Join a local natu­ ralist and the Blue Ridge Conservancy for an afterwork free hike to the sum­ mit of Elk Knob. On this moderately strenuous hike, you'll follow1' on& of thO most well-crafted hiking trails in the region. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks and water. Meet at the sum­ mit trailhead parking lot. For more information, visit blueridgeconservancy.org/ hike-sign-up/ July 10 2 - 3p.m.Top Predators of North Carolina. Come to the New River State Park 221 Access for an interest­ ing presentation about North Carolina's top preda­ tors. Come join in to learn about the top predators of the past and the ones that are here today. CLASSIFIEDS Notices LEGALS I. Melissa Sutherland am no longer responsible for any debts, medical bills, or loans, made or occurring for Gregory Lee Sutherland. As of this day. June 21, 2014 Yard Sale HUGE GARAGE/YARD SALE The sale will take place at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4 and Sunday, July 6 (rain or shine). Tobacco basket, porcelain Miller Tire sign, toys, baskets, vintage Pepsi thermometer and bottles, Coco-Cola and Pepsi crates, old soda jugs, quilts, circa 1980 German "Casablanca" movie poster, old pottery, antique/vintage glassware and dishes, vintage spice shakers, canning jars, clothing, old wooden barrel with spigot, books, household items, sheet music from the late 1880s, oak chopping block on wheels, old name brand tools (made in USA), cookware, kitchen accessories, old books (four volume "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War," 10 volume Durant 'The His­ tory of Civilization," Churchill's 'The Second World War and "A History of the English Speaking Peoples," and much more ugly, beautiful, cool or useful stuff. The sale will be held at 608 N. Main St., Jeffer­ son (on Old N.C. 16, on the right, going from Jefferson towardl As Ashe ~ M Park). 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Adminis­ tratrix for the Estate of Billy Wayne Eller, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 9th day of September, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 9th day of June, 2014. 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And a champagne bottled caused a cut that needed four stitches. Soon after Keselowski dominated the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kentucky Speedway, he dashed into the infield care center. A bottle of champagne broke during the Victory Lane celebration and sliced his right hand between his ring and pinkie fingers. There's a good chance Keselowski still could have won driving with one hand considering the power his No. 2 Miller Lite Ford produced. He led a race-high 199 (of 267) laps around Kentucky's 1.5-mile, tri-oval known for its rough surface. Ryan Newman, Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. rounded out the top five. Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Joey Logano and Jimmie Johnson completed the top 10. Logano was the only other driver to lead laps, turning 37 of them. "We were playing around with some champagne bottles and as I told my good friend, 'We should have stuck with beer,"' Keselowski said. "Yeah, welcome to the party. It's all good. I'm just glad we won. It's a lot better story when you win and get hurt." J "I don't want to be a guy that contends for championship every three or four years. I want to contend every single year." —Brad Keselowski Keselowski clicked off the final 19 laps in clean air after working past Kyle Busch, who led from laps 217-247. Busch had nothing left in his No. 18 M&M's Toyota and finished 1.015 sec­ onds behind Keselowski. Keselowski left Kentucky Speedway with two wins this season - cementing his spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup - and the feeling he had in 2012 when he won his Sprint Cup championship. He's fourth in points. He told his team as he crossed the finish line it feels like 2012 and echoed that statement in Victory Lane. Why the urgency for a driver in his fifth full WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 1773 MOUNT KFTTttO* HMO • UNIT NfTOttO* N C • 1HIU U3I WWW.WICMEVY.NET l&YOUR TIRE STORE! f§ > J? , • Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Call Today See Why Our Tire Sales are on a ROLLI BFOoodrtch KEUYMJ tires w m Cup season? "I turned 30 and I'm going through a little bit of a mid-life crisis," Keselowski said. "I won a champi­ onship and I want to win another. I don't want to be a guy that contends for championship every three or four years. I want to contend every single year. My team has that same goal and that same vision." The Sprint Cup win capped off a stellar weekend for Keselowski. He fin­ ished fifth in the Camping World Truck Series race Thursday and second in the Nationwide Series race Friday. Also on Friday, he set the track record with his qualifying lap of 28.603 seconds (188.791 mph). That he ran so well at Kentucky could be a good sign with nine races left before the Chase field is set. A handful of 1.5-mile tracks make up the Chase's final 10 races. "The things it takes to go fast here aren't too far off from the other tracks," Keselowski said. "When you can run well this time of the year it bodes well." "We want another Sprint Cup. I real­ ly want another one. It feels really good to get back to this form. I think I appre­ ciate it now than I did before." NEXT RACE Coke Zero 400 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.EST atDaytona International Speedway ever...catch it! Visit our website to show off your auto racing JOVJVK.OW knowledge & sprint § Sprint Cup results Quaker State 400 Results Saturday at Sparta, Ky. 1.(1) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267 laps. 150 rating, 48 points, $251,183. 2. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 121.5, 43, $184,901. 3. (7) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 116.7, 41, $122,035. 4. (14) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 100.8,40, $152,531. 5. (29) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267,104.6, 39, $113,575. 6. (3) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267, 106.2, 38, $134,951. 7. (5) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267, 109.2, 37, $127,073. 8. (20) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 101.1,36, $104,115. 9. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 267,117.2, 36, $124,106. 10. (25) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 88.6, 34, $138,851. 11. (13) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267, 78.6,33, $122,548. 12. (9) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 267, 85.8, 32, $87,065. 13. (27) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 267, 73.8, 31, $112,910. 14. (24) Greg Biffle, Ford, 267, 72.8, 30, $126,490. 15. (12) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 267, 89.6, 29, $113,979. 16. (16) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, 84.7,28, $131,176. 17. (23) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267, 65, 27, $100,240. 18. (32) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 267, 66.7, 26, $102,773. 19. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 63.6, 25, $112,223. 20. (26) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 267, 57.4, 24, $109,323. 21. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 267, 71.8,23, $91,715. 22. (15) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 266, 72.2, 22, $97,623. 23. (11) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 266, 74.9, 21, $118,231. 24. (28) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 266, 51.4, 20, $102,648. 25. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 266, 56.3,19, $119,165. 26. (17) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 266, 55.7, 18, $114,590. 27. (31) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 265.46.7, 17, $91,812. 28. (30) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 264, 48.2,16, $82,040. 29. (34) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 263, 43.5,15, $81,940. 30. (41) David Gilliland, Ford, 263, 41.7,14, $90,865. 31. (36) David Ragan, Ford, 262, 38.7, 13, $86,800. 32. (37) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 262, 35.9, 0, $78,690. 33. (39) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 261, 33.7, 11, $78,640. 34. (35) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 259, 36.9,10, $78,590. 35. (38) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 257, 32.7, 9, $78,540. 36. (33) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 255, 27.5, 8, $78,490. 37. (8) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 250, 69.5, 7, $115,646. 38. (40) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 239, 27.9, 0, $81,680. 39. (22) Aric Almirola, Ford, accident, 175.67.8, 5, $106,616. 40. (6) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, acci­ dent, 75, 66.1,4, $92,025. 41. (42) Mike Bliss, Toyota, transmis­ sion, 30, 27.4, 0, $61,680. 42. (4) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, acci­ dent, 27; 46.6, 2, $71,580. Sprint Cup standings After 17 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 618. 2. Jimmie Johnson, 594. 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 594. 4. Brad Keselowski, 560. 5. Matt Kenseth, 555. 6. Carl Edwards, 536. 7. Joey Logano, 519. 8. Ryan Newman, 514. 9. Kevin Harvick, 509. 10. Kyle Busch, 508. Better Hoies Furniture Co. Ike largest Selection of Serta Bedding & oBftB La-Z-B#y Rediners In The Area! *- Bdrwn,DM^it»MBAUviigRoofn firc%ronf UUJSlH r/mrjJS to the cup for great weekly prizes! 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Additionally 28th Christmas in July Festival that is the Ashe County Farmers Market will being held Friday, July 4, and Saturday, be open all day on Saturday with its July 5, on the Backstreet in West usual offering of great locally-made arts and crafts. Jefferson. An annual favorite at the festival is The festival is a celebration of the heritage of the mountains through the group of Civil War re-enactors. On music, crafts, homemade and home­ Saturday at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., they will act out the Battle of Boone. The grown items, and Christmas trees. re-enactors will be available throughout Christmas tree growers will also offer the Festival for photos and to answer a you look inside their world with demonstrations and competitions and questions about the soldiers and the invite you to return for Choose and Cut way they lived in camp. They will also have church services on Sunday morn­ Season later this year. Opening ceremonies will begin Friday ing at 10:30 a.m. The Ashe County Christmas Tree evening at 6:45 p.m. at the main stage on Main Street. Ashe County dignitar­ Growers will sponsor a competition ies, with help from Santa Sam will get to see who is the best Christmas tree the festival started. A street dance crew. Cooperative Extension Service will follow the opening with music will coordinate the event. Five-member from Hard Tymes Band, Becca Eggers teams will compete for the $1,000 Gryder & Amantha Mill Band, and the prize. Events in the competition will Buck Haggard Band will perform from be Fertilizer Back Pack Relay, One-Ton Fertilizer Relay, Tug of War and Tree 6:00 until 10:00. Also opening the festival will be a Bailing. Children's activities will include face Giant Puppet Parade conducted by the Elkland Art Center. The performers painting, a bounce house and a slide. in the parade will be large, color­ Interactive Theater by Jef Lambdin ful puppets similar to those seen in will entertain with juggling, mime and Chinese New Year parades. The parade street theater and Chaz the Magician will begin at the Ashe County Public will again be performing his unique Library at 6:15 p.m. and will make brand of magic. Additionally, the its way down to the main stage for Ashe County Arts Council will pro­ the opening ceremonies. Elkland Art vide Creation Station offering activities Center is looking for volunteers to be including painting, clay play and crafts. The annual 4-H Livestock Show inside the giant puppets. The festival will open be open from 9 will take place beginning at 10 a.m. a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Both the Saturday, July 5, at the AgExpo Center Main Stage and the Community Stage on N.C. 163 in West Jefferson. Youth will be busy all day. The Main Stage will showcase beef cattle, goats and will provide entertainment by per­ sheep. Sponsors of the 2014 Christmas in formers including Madison Shepherd and The Boys, Carolina Crossing July Festival are Ashe Civic Center, Bluegrass Band, Clay Lundsford and Ashe County Arts Council, Ashe the North Carolina Thumbpickers, County Cheese, Best Western Eldreth Wayne Henderson and Friends, Jeff Inn, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Little the Piano Man, Spencer Branch Corporation, Dr. Pepper, Fleet Feet Band, Backporch String Band, Freeman Cloggers, 4 Seasons Vacations Rentals, & Williams Band, Eric Hardin & The Libby's, LifeStore Bank, Mitch Phillips Troubadours, and The Cockman Family State Farm Insurance, Mountain Aire Golf Course, Mountain Town Dental, Band. Telephone Membership While the Main Stage has music, the Skyline Community Stage will have entertain­ Corporation, and Town of West Jefferson Admission is free. ment too. The performers there will be For more information about the Junior Appalachian Musicians, Dancin' Debbie's, April's School of Dance, Fleet Christmas in July Festival, the Ashe Feet Cloggers, Taylon Miller, Elkland County Arts Council at 336-846-2787, the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce Art Puppet Show, Tonya Halsey's Voice at 846-9550, or visit www.christmasinStudents, and Drum Circle. Dvpr 160 vpndnrs will hp at the festi­ july.info. Blue Ridge Santa will be present at this week­ end's Christmas in July Festival in downtown West Jefferson visiting with festival-goers and helping out in the chil­ dren's area on Saturday, July 5 . Blue Ridge Santa, also known as Santa Sam, and Mrs. Claus are volun­ teers for Hospice, Camp New Hope and other service organizations in Alleghany and Ashe counties. Santa will be dressed in casual attire for the summer weather. As a volunteer for Camp New Hope in Glendale Springs, Santa Sam will, upon request, visit a lifechallenged child and the family there each week. Santa Sam also visits children for birthdays, school and other spe­ cial events. Adults often enjoy a visit from Santa at office parties and civic functions during the Christmas season. Santa Sam's mission is to bring happiness to oth­ ers, especially children, and to remind people that laughing, happiness and Santa equals love. "The whole point is to make people associ­ ate Santa with happiness and joy, and hopefully I will have converts, lots of converts," he said. "I desperately want them to continue to believe in love." To learn more, go online to www.BlueRidgeSanta. com or email SantaSam@ skybest.com. SkyLine SkyBest Smart Technologies Visit the West Jefferson Smart Home and ask how you can make your home or business smarter with Smart Technologies. 877-1350 | skybest.com | 1060 Mount Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson i �J EFFERSON POST PAGE 10 JULY 2014 CHRISTMAS IN JULY CIJ Festival opens with the HardTymes Band The 28th Annual Christmas in July Festival will get rolling when the Miller's Creek-based HardTymes Band opens on the main stage at 6 p.m., Friday, July 4. The member of HardTyme Band are Dwayne Eller, Tim Lewis, Charlie Gibson and Fred Cox. Dwayne Eller, the originator of the HardTymes band lives in Miller's Creek. He plays mandolin, guitar, Dobro and is a lead singer. Dwayne was brought up in music playing with his family throughout the Wilkesboro area. He has played with the likes of Bobby Osborne and Josh Graves at the Station's Inn in Nashville, along with at Shatley numerous other bands during his career. The band during a Tim Lewis plays banjo and sings baritone. Springs. He is originally from Ashe County, but now resides in Grayson County, Virginia. Before throughout his career. Fred Cox plays the upright bass for joining HardTymes he played with Wayne Henderson and Friends, Big Country the band but he also plays guitar, banjo Bluegrass, Heritage and the Andy Owens and steel guitar. Fred resides in Glendale Project and Last Run. Springs and has worked with many popular Charlie Gibson plays guitar and helps bands throughout his career. with the singing. Originally from Charlotte, Together they make up one of the hardest he now resides in West Jefferson. He has driving traditional bluegrass bands around. worked with a number of high profile bands The Backporch String Band is a group of "musicians" from Westwood Baptist Church in Cary that will play the main stage from 84 p.m. Saturday, July 5. A couple of them started getting together about 11 years ago with the idea just to have fun and play some music. That idea is still alive today. Over the years the group has grown and mem­ bers have come and gone as their schedules and life commitments dictated. At one time the group had 13 pretty regular members. (It was like trying to herd cats to get anything done.) Now the group has about eight active members. Ranging anywhere from five to eight musi­ cians, depending on who shows up, and playing anything from standard stringed instruments to a wash tub bass, a wash board and a train whistle, the group has sometimes been likened to the Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney Worid without the fur, of course. Others say we remind Backporch String Band: Having fun and playing music them of Emmet Otter's Jugband. Nonetheless, the talented group performs a variety of gospel and traditional bluegrass songs, along with country tunes, folk songs, Mississippi blues and whatever else they think might be fun. The band's official motto is "Bluegrass for the Fun of It," and we try to live up to that in all that we do. The band consists of a diverse group of individuals including a CPA, a company VP, a minister, a state employee, a computer geek, a piano player, and a couple of retirees. Our alternate motto is "Will Play for Food. Will Stop Playing for Money." The Cast of Characters: Ed Pratt - leadguitar, vocals; Diane Owens - vocals; Marc Gilfillan banjo, guitar, vocals; Mike Eddinger - wash tub bass, vocals; Henry Morgan - harmonica, vocals, Judy Auman - washboard, train whistle, vocals; John Kaedle - electric bass; Richard Ferris rhythm guitar, and Thomas Gehrmann - violin, mandolin Ashe Chamber announces release of 2014 ornament St. Mary's Episcopal Church in The Ashe County Chamber of 2000, which also houses fres­ Commerce is pleased to announce coes by Long, and Mt. Jefferson the release of the 2014 Limited Presbyterian Church in 2011, Edition Ornament Series. This said Executive Director Cabot year's ornament is the 22nd edition Hamilton. in the series featuring Holy Trinity Established as a fund raising Episcopal project to help raise non-dues Church in Glendale Springs, income for the Chamber's pro­ home to the "Last Supper" fresco gram of work, the ornament by artist Ben Long. series has featured various The Christmas ornament project historical landmarks across would not be possible without the the county, including the 1904 involvement of local artist Bessie Courthouse, the Blue Ridge ___ .Jefferson Post Clay over the last 22 years. "Bessie's Parkway, The Virginia Creeper artistic talents and eye for design Local artist Bessie Clay dropped by the Chamber train and several others. have made this series a keepsake Visitors to the Ashe Chamber collection for many local families office recently to see the final result of her latest booth at this year's Christmas as well as visitors to our area, design in the Ashe Chamber's in July Festival can purchase said Karen Powell, a member of Christmas Ornament Series, new ornaments or stop by any the Chamber committee who works featuring Holy Trinity Church. weekday at the Chamber office, with the annual ornament project. located at 1 Jefferson Avenue, "Historically, physical structures Suite C. Also later this year, the Chamber will have played a central role in the ornament series host a special Holiday Open House with Bessie and Holy Trinity becomes the third church in this Clay on hand to personally sign the ornaments. series to be featured. Previous ornaments include Crossing Bluegrass Band - solid bluegrass p 11 a.m. — Clay The Wayne Henderson & Friends take the stage at noon m Let the games begin: Christmas tree growers compete for $1,000 prize Members of the Ashe County Christmas Tree Association will be participating in competitions and activities related to their industry during the Christmas in July Festival from 9 am. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Five teams will compete for a $1,000 prize. . _ The Ashe County Cooperative Extension Service will coordinate the events. The competitions will include, the fertil­ izer backpack relay at 9 a.m., a fertilizer one-ton relay at 10 a.m., a tug-of-war at 10:45 a.m., and tree baling at 11:30 a.m. There will be wreath making throughout the morning and on display will be the truck that tranports the State Christmas Tree to Raleigh, and other activities. In addition to the $1,000 prize, the over­ all winning Christmas tree farm will have the name engraved on a permanent plaque to be displayed each year, and the runnerups will receive cash and other prizes. Sponsors are Parsons Farms and Supply, Ashe County N.C. Cooperative Extension and Ashe County Christmas Tree Association. JULY 2014 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE JEFFERSON POST MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT CHRISTMAS IN JULY Jeff Little will perform at 1 p.m. SI™the NC Cockman Family will perform at Are you looking for affordable land? Noon — Wayne ; Henderson & Friends " 1 p.m. — Jeff Little See Appalachian music on || the piano 2 p.m. — Spencer feA Branch Band F' 3 p.m. — Backporch Bluegrass Band I ' 4 p.m. — Freeman & Williams - bluegrass 5 p.m. — The Dollar Brothers 6 — Cockman Family Band - great mix of music styles and songs 6 p.m. LifeStore's bank-owned land and building lots �JEFFEKSUN rtJSl PAGE 4 JULY 2014 CHRISTMAS IN JULY CMIU51 M/vn MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT JEFFERSON POST Wayne Henderson & Friends perform at noon Saturday CHRISTMAS Buck Haggard Band will entertain Friday night On the Community Stage, you'll be entertained by cute ballerinas.... The Buck Haggard Band is a classic country music band named for two of the members' musical heroes - Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. The band has a great selection of songs taken from that era in country music that fans love. Buck Haggard Band will perform on the festival main stage for Friday night's kick-off celebration from 8:30-10 p.m. COMMUNITY STAGE SCHEDULE 9-10 a.m. - JAM - Junior Appalachian Musicians 10 a.m.-noon - Dancin' Debbie's Noon-l:30 p.m. April's School of Dance 1:30-3 p.m. - Fleet Feet Cloggers 3-3:15 p.m. — Taylon Miller 3:15-4 p.m. - Elkland Art Center Puppet Show 4-6 p.m. — Tonya Halsey's Voice Students 6-7 p.m. — Drum Circle Wayne Henderson's top-notch fin­ ger-picking is a source of great plea­ sure and pride to his friends, fam­ ily, and neighbors in Grayson County, Virginia; his guitar playing has also been enjoyed at Carnegie Hall, in three national tours of "Masters of the Steel-String Guitar," and in seven nations in Asia. Wayne enjoys performing with musi­ cian friends in the area and this group, called Wayne Henderson & Friends, can be found at many area festivals and events, including the Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. Wayne and his musical friends will entertain the festival crowd from the main stage at noon on Saturday, July Members of the Buck Haggard Band are George Wilson, lead and harmony vocals and rhythm guitar, Ed Main, lead and harmony vocals, lead guitar and piano; Tracy Brown, lead and harmony vocals and bass; Jimmy C. Cannon, steel guitar, and Greg Russell, drums. The Buck Haggard Band's music covers lots of old favorites that will have everyone on their feet dancing. Carolina Crossing is a bluegrass band from the mountains of North Carolina formed in early 2010. They will entertain the Christmas in July Festival crowd at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 5. Carolina Crossing is committed to keeping bhiegrass music alive with a good selection of standards and original material The band enjoys performing hard-driving arrangements to soft ballads. , ... Members are Gary Trivette on bass and lead vocals; Curtis Main on banjo and vocals; Tyler Thompson on lead guitar, fiddle and vocals; Robby Norris on mandolin; and Dennis Issacs on lead and rhythm guitar and vocals. Band takes Freeman & Williams The SpenceratBranch Saturday the stage 2 p.m. 5. Mountain Aire Golf Club An unbe ievab e place to Golf! An unbe ievab e place to Live! For Tee Times Call the Golf Shop: 336-877-4716 MountainAire ...and tightly choreographed dance routines. Carolina Crossing RnnTfinlinf' wwwmninilAinaire.com Jeanette Williams, Johnny Williams and Scott Freeman are all accomplished musi­ cians, vocalists and songwriters and bring these talents together to create magical sounds that move from old-time straight through to old-time country music. They are the Freeman & Williams Band and will be performing at 4 p.m. on the Christmas in July Festival main stage, Saturday, July 5. Members are Jeanette Williams, vocalist, bass player and award-winning songwriter; Johnny Williams on guitar, sharing vocal and emcee duties, and writing most of the band's original material; and Scott Freeman who plays mandolin and fiddle and contrib­ utes to vocals. The Spencer Branch Band is a new name in the bluegrass music community, but have had a lot of support already. Kilby and Martha Spencer are the son and daugh­ ter of Thornton and Emily Spencer. They are joined by Kelley Breiding, Jeff Michaels and Jackson Cunningham. Kilby is also a member of the Crooked Road Ramblers while both he and Martha play with the Whitetop Mountain Band, a band their parents formed over 40 years ago and are still a part of today. Kelley plays the piano, guitar and is a champion banjo player. Jeff is well known for his time spent with popular band Big Country Bluegrass. Jeff is a champion fiddler. YouGottaSeeittoBeliMifOhYealL'TheBestrrices! Gob«± m tine at one cf the Country's Ia$3t Antique Mak ik 60 Vendors - Cher 23,000 sq.ft Happy 4th of July m OH A West Mersor. Destination • S42 South Jefferson Ave.• 336-846-1231 - Priced to Sell! Always Dealing, Buying, Selling - Over 1 Million Items Furniture, ReSmshed English Pieces, Amish, Beautiful Oak Pc, Country, Huge Selection Glassware, Advertis­ ing Sips,Old Pnmithe Tools, jewelry ftcfcef Wafches, Case Knives,Old Toys, . Handmade Decorative Items, Huge Se­ lection Coins,Silver, Paper Money �PAGE 8 JULY 2014 CHRISTMAS-IN JULY JEFFERSON POST JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 JULY 2014 CHRISTMAS IN JULY MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT Americana music at its best: Clay Lundsford and the NCThumbpickers Clay Lundsford and the North Carolina Thumbpickers will play the main stage from 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 5, at the festival. The group was formed in 1999 by Clay Lunsford to help preserve the heritage of thumb and finger style guitar playing. Clay, who is the president of this group, is a relative of Bascom Lamar Lunsford known as the minstrel of the Appalachians and author of the song "Old Mt. Dew." Clay has played for over 50 years in the style of Chet Atkins and Merle Travis. A show by Clay & Friends features some of the best in Americana music ranging from fast banjo tunes to great vocals from female and male artists. The show will Clay Lundsford also include great guitar instrumentals. ward to preforming to audiences of all This group is multi-talented so there ages in either large or small settings so if will be other instruments used when draws from a deep well incorporating her requested such as drums, bass, piano, your looking for great Americana Music, get ready for some great "pickin"' by Clay strongly crafted lyrics into sounds that and others. Lunsford and the North Carolina Thumb skirt country, bluegrass and blues while Clay and his friends always look for- Pickers. maintaining the essence of down home living in her songs. Helm's love for music began after hear­ ing the now famous banjo theme from the movie "Deliverance." Shortly thereafter, he began his musical journey with banjo and the guitar. Throughout his career he has performed at Carowind's, co-fronted ing up in Boone, North Carolina, where his fam­ half of the country duet "Marshall and ily, owned a music shop. The shop was a regular Vaughn," and performed at Tweetsie gathering place for musicians who would just Railroad. Bill spent seven years in France stop by to pick a few tunes. Beginning around performing with grammy-winning art­ the age of six Jeff would regularly sit in with ists, the Moody Brothers at EuroDisney. many of the musicians from the region, includ­ Cockman is an extraordinary fiddle ing one of America's most influential musicians: player with a smooth stylistic flare. He Doc Watson. These influences helped shape Jeff's has added a new dimension to the band approach to the piano which is based on these with his unique and artistic interpreta­ deep musical traditions. But there is also an echo tions of the music of Amantha Mill. of more contemporary mountain tradition in Eller has been playing banjo since he Jeff's performances. was a teenager. Born and raised just down A professional musician since the age of 14, the road from Acoustic Music Legend, Jeff is conversant with traditional old-time coun­ Doc Watson, he has been immersed in Jeff Little, "the Pianoman," will perform on the bluegrass music since he was a child. Christmas in July Festival main stage at 1p.m. on try, bluegrass, rockabilly, and blues. With a rack­ mounted harmonica and vocals, he can also be a Eller is Amantha Mill's Utility Man doing Saturday, July 5. one-man show. time on both the banjo and the guitar. With few exceptions, the piano does not play Jeff settled in Nashville for a while, where Petrey has been playing and singing bluegrass and gospel music ever since he a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana he worked as a session man in between stints was a child. Raised singing in church, he music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff on the road. He also worked with a wide range strives to bring energy and passion to his Little is an exception - and a remaikable one. His of commercial country artists as a musician music. Petrey started learning mandolin distinctive two-handed style, much influenced or manager most notably Keith Urban. Several when he was 13 years old and soon fol­ by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is years ago Jeff and his family returned to the lowed with guitar. Petrey also played breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. Blue Ridge where today he is the Director of the in a previous bluegrass band, Standing Little's involvement with fiddle tunes, old time Entertainment Technology Program at Northeast Ground, along with Eller. country, and traditional blues dates to his grow­ State in Bristol, Tennessee. Becca Eggers-Giyder and Amanttia Mill to perform Becca Eggers-Gryder and Amantha Mill is a community oriented folk/bluegrass act that is based out of Boone and will play on the main stage from 7:15-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 4. Becca Eggers-Gryder formed Amantha Mill and derived its name from the small mill community of Amantha from which her family comes. The original mill that the band is named after washed away many years ago in a flood, but if you're driving through Cove Creek you can still see part of its footing. We hope you enjoy the musical heritage that the old Bingham roller mill gave us to share. Amantha Mill has honed their sound and performance to include musical types from traditional Bluegrass to Swing, Cowboy, Country, and Americana/Roots. There is something in each of our shows that will satisfy everyone. Each member of Amantha Mill has a long history in their particular musical instrument and vocal talent. When joined, it all comes together to form tight harmo­ nies and an explosive, energetic sound that pays tribute to our Mountain Music Heritage. The band members are Becca EggersGryder, Bill Helms, John Cockman, Kevin Eller, and Dustin Petrey. Eggers-Gryder plays bass with Amantha Mill and was born and raised in Boone. She has been an attorney in her family's law firm for 20 years. 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Three Confederate generals will make troops will do a short skirmish on the an appearance: General Robert E. Lee, Backstreet in Downtown West Jefferson. General Stonewall Jackson and General During the day on Saturday, July 5, the group will reenact the Battle of Boone. William Grumble Jones. Also, the re-enactors will conclude the The battle will be performed by the 1st weekend with a church service at 10:30 Virginia Calvary Company, 5th North Carolina Infantry, 28th North Carolina a.m. Street performers keep it fun during the festival 13 i | A • JBI LdlllUllli iciuiiu • *4 ——j --- He will be juggling, miming and performing street comedy. File photo s| Jefferson Post He moves from one group or location to The wonder of Chaz the Magician. Always a kid favorite, Chaz will amaze children, and adults, with his another, performing magic with the help of volunteers from each small audience. Cards sleight of hand magic. and other objects mystically appear, disap­ entertainment will be offered in theLifeStore special children's art activities exhibits perpear, and change right before their eyes - parking lot behind the food vendors, formances, and residencies 'hroughoul[the and right in their hands!. The Ashe County Arts Council sponsors year. For more information call 846-ARTS. Inflatables, a climbing wall and other the front porch & , at the river's edge? SHATLEY SPRINGS RESTAURANT Am INN FAMILY STYLE DINING 12 ' Awwfil Rver House Wire Festival WurJu.* Jtilif 19 12-5 prr AND COMPLETE MENU COLLEGE STREET 501 Cold Mountain Woodworks 502 Bag Ladies 503 Lazy Branch Creations 504 Ken Hagans Sawmill 505 Whispering Willow Soap Company 506 Pop's Woodshop 507 Wood'n'Paws 508 Pursonalities Plus NON-PROFIT VENDORS BACKSTREET 1 Ashe Chamber of Commerce 2 Ashe County Arts Council 3 Democratic Party 4 Imagination Ashe 5 Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church 6 Riverview Lions Club 7 We the People 8 Ashe County Veteran's Office 9-10 Ashe Shriners 11 John Birch Society 12 Gideons 13 Ashe County Garden Club 14 Habitat for Humanity 15 Emmanuel Baptist Church 16 Ashe County Honor Guard 17-18 Ashe Republican Party 19 Happy Tails Rescue of WJ 20-21 Kit 'n Kaboodle 22-23 In the Potter's Hand 24 Zoey-Bug Bowtique 25 Simply Stones 26 Throw and Sew 27-28 Britt's Leather 30 Triple C Pottery 31-32 MR Metalworks 33-34 Etc. Tie Dyes 35 My Grandpa's Wood Toys (Val & Al) 36 Turnings by Bob 37 Quilt Guild 38 Yorkie Haven Rescue Church CRAFTS/ 704 _ W.J. Lion's Club COMMUNITY 705 _ Gunowners of 101-103 ACAC Children's America Activities FOOD VENDORS 104 Ashe County Public 434 Suzie's Funnel Library Cakes 105 Museum of Ashe 433 Family Grill County 431-432 Big Gully 106 B A Woodworks 429-430 The Ice Shack 107-108 Celtic Signs 427-428 Party in a Pita 109 Red Salamander 426 Smoking Box Pottery 424-425 Sweeties 110 West End Wreaths 420-421 Pizza Hut 111 VFW 418-419 Tacos y Tortas 112 G & S Gourmet Dips 417 Ashe Masonic 113 Historical Society Lodge 115 Over the Rainbow 414-416 Neely D's Kettle Kom 412-413 Tiki Grill STATE STREET 410-411 Billy's VENDORS 409 3 Little Birds 601 — Ashe Masonic 408 Donut Bar Lodge 406 - 407 Steak Boys 602 — AC Fire & Rescue 405 Carolina Popcorn Assoc.AC Firefighter's Bum Co. Children Fund 404 Paris Festival 603 — Hunters Helping 401-403 Poppin' John's Kids 703 — New River Baptist Ashe County Farmers' Market has become an integral part of the Christmas in July Festival in downtown West Jefferson. Located on the Backstreet and operating for over 18 years, the market is a showcase for Ashe County home­ grown products and handmade crafts. During the Christmas in July Festival, the market will open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, July5- Vendors from the county offer a wide variety of handmade items, including cheese, lotion and soap from goat's milk, scarves, jewelry and walk­ ing sticks, along with homegrown apple trees, bushes, trees and other nursery plants. There Shearing, Grilling and Cooking Demonstrations, are also cookies and pies, jams and jellies, Pie Contests, and Celebrate the Tomato Day. fruits and vegetables in season, and organically Holiday Markets are normally held in November and December to help with gift giving ideas. homegrown potatoes. The Ashe County Farmers' Market is located The market annually offers fresh seasonal produce, a wide variety of nursery items, local­ on the Back Street in downtown West Jefferson ly raised meats, artisan cheeses, homemade and is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. through October, and on Wednesdays 8 breads and pastries, honey, molasses, culinary vinegars as well as fine, locally made arts and a.m. to 1 p.m. during the summer. Hours are extended for the Christmas in July Festival until crafts. Throughout the year, visitors will find local musicians playing at the market as well 7 p.m. All items sold at the market are home­ as area chefs cooking up tasty tidbits of locally grown or handmade in Ashe County. For more information, please call Market grown and raised food. Special markets during the year include Manager John Smyre at 336-877-4141 or (910) Earth Day Celebration, Fiber Arts and Sheep 309-1932. 19 South 3fd Av*. West Jeffer sou 336-249-2911 Fried chicken, country ham, and all the fixin's in a relaxed country atmosphere. 7 am. to 9 p.m. everyday • April 1st through November 30tb 407 Shatley Springs Road | Crumpler, North Carolina 28617 | ("6) 982-2236 Located off Highway 16 - 5 miles north of Jefferson, 8 miles south of VA/NC state line. www.shatleysprings. com tuvvv.rivt'rfKHiscnc.com ; 16-982-2109 201 Rattle Snake Pottery 202-203 Country Additions 204 Anita Knight 205 Hatley Crafts 206 Troy &Kathi McComic 207 To His Glory Alpacas 208 S&H Wood Creations 209 BF Wilfong Pottery 210211 Roclane 212 Olde World Carvings 213 Red Hands Coop 214 Mountain Wood Design 215 Bow Wow Pet Ware 216 Campus Scenes 217 Sally's Famous Gourmet 218-219 Mary Sue's Natural Crafts 220 William Yankel 221-222 Arnolds Art from the Heart 223 Michaelees Homemade Fudge 313 Flame Pottery 314 Houck's Woodwork 315 Ariel Studios 316-317 Comer Crafts 318-319 Blue Ridge Woodcrafters 320 Midnight Sun Pottery 321 Lealon McLeod 322 Carole's Pottery 323 Brian Butler 324 Specialty Snowmen 325 Jewelry by Wonder/ Tree of Life 326 James Wood 327 Shannon Boyd 328 Artrageous Folk 329 Poor Richard's Signs 330 Aquarian Gems 331 Overlook Chairs 332 Apples & Spice 333 Silver Palate Feeders 334 Blue Tray Design 335-336 JC'sEarthgems 337 Kay's Unique Gifts 338 High Country Rustic Works 339 Old Julian Pottery 340 Dr Pepper Parker Tie Co. Inc Join lis on country inn and restaurant MAIN STREET 224 Erroll Hill 225 Blue Ridge Barkery 226 Bagwell Knives 227 Authentic Red Dirt Shirts 228 York Ridge Handcraft-Metal 229 Mountain Works 230 Market Street Soap 231 Kristen's Clay 232 Photography by Paul 233-234 Southwest Expressions 301 Hemlock Hill Woodworks 302 Kimberbess 303 Grove Hill Pottery 304 The Stickery 305 Treasure Jewelry 306 Moonshiner Metahvorks 307 Handbagz and Gladragz 308 Larry's Brooms 309 Joy Dawn Arts 310 Adoughables 311 Sam's Turn 312 Fran's Baskets Special hours on Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. '••'"-aik PAGE? If you're looking for local foods, find it at the Farmers' Market 3 * "Npfe JULY 2014 LIST OF VENDORS Civil War reenactment The 28th annual Christmas in July Festival on Saturday, July 5, will have activities for the entire family, and that includes children. The Ashe County Arts Council will spon­ sor art activities for the young at heart under the blue tents on the Backstreet near the farmers market from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Creation Station art activities are free and will offer young festival-goers a chance to try their hand at free-form sculpture, painting, block printing, bubble prints, but­ ton making, and other fun creative activi­ ties. Face painting will also be offered. Roving street performer Jef Lambdin will entertain the young, and young at heart, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with juggling, mime, and street comedy that is always a delight for festival visitors. He weaves through the crowd sharing his wacky brand of roving art­ istry which includes mime, juggling, mask work and variety arts. Chaz, the Magician, will offer street magic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. His closeup magic is both informal and personal. CHRISTMAS IN JULY -3. Owned and operated by the same family for the past 56 years. Jiappy 4th ofJuly � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 89 Issue 53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. https://www.geonames.org/4498231/west-jefferson.html Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="In Copyright" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> In Copyright</a> Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. https://www.ashepostandtimes.com/ Extent The size or duration of the resource. 22 pages Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 2010s Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-07-04 https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/30c01446bfbdbec8058ff2e971d2d048.pdf fb8e7fca61e1c0a1293b724768343895 PDF Text Text SERVING AS11R; COUNTY* NORTH CAROLINA SINCE IT# Summer reading initiative pays off for Blue Ridge Elementary By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post Blue Ridge Elementary Principal Callie Grubb is grateful for all the help and hard work involved in organizing the huge book drive that will enable the school to have a one-year subscription to the Achieve 3000 online literacy program. Reading reaps divi­ dends; just ask the staff and students at Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES). The school recently placed first among elemen­ tary schools in the state with 350-550 students, in the N.C. Department of Public Instruction's second annual "Give Five-Read Five" campaign. "We came in first in our category," Callie Grubb, principal at BRES, said. "All that we collected, we sent home with our stu­ dents for the summer." State Superintendent June Atkinson first launched the reading ini­ tiative in the spring of 2013 to provide students with books to read over summer break. "I am ecstatic about the results from the second year of this campaign," Atkinson stated in a press release. "We doubled last year's book total and also increased the number of participating schools. These donations will enable students to read over summer vacation so that they can return to school in the fall better prepared to learn." As a part of the cam­ paign, parents, business leaders and community members donate new or gently-used books to local elementary schools. The books are then sent home with students at the end of the school year. "This was our second year doing it," Grubb said. "We wanted to make sure our students didn't fall into the summer slide." For those unfamiliar with the slide, just think back to that first week back at school after a sum­ mer of exercising the body and completely resting the mind. Statewide, this year's campaign was a huge suc­ cess as 148 schools from 52 school districts collect­ ed a grand total of 274,729 books — more than double the amount of books col­ lected last year by 74 par­ ticipating schools. School principals, media coordinators and district public information officers spread the word about the campaign and coordinated book collection and distri­ bution at the local level. Large and small business­ es and other organizations contributed new books and financial support to the effort. "The books were set up like a grocery store where students just walked around picking out what books they wanted to take home," Grubb said. BRES was one of three schools that will receive one-year licenses to online literacy programs for col­ lecting the most books in their size category. Royal Oaks Elementary School See READING 110 Photo by Wil Petty / Jefferson Post Tammy Mash speaks to attendees of the survivor dinner on Thursday, June 26. Approximately 100 people were in attendance for the event Dinner celebrates cancer survivors Beautiful weather compliments 28th annual Christmas in July Annual Relay for Life scheduled for July 18 By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com On Thursday, June 26, approximately 100 can­ cer survivors met for a special dinner at Family Central's cafeteria to cel­ ebrate their survival of the disease. "It is an opportunity for us to honor them and to let them know there is information available to help them," said Karen Powell, one of the event organizers who is the public relations manager at Skybest. "It's also a chance to give an update about Relay (for Life) and show that it is still very See SURVIVORS 110 Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention gets a new sponsor Ashe County Arts Council takes over for Rotary Club in 2014 By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The 45th annual Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention will take place Friday, Aug. 1 - 2 at Ashe County Park in Jefferson, this time with a new sponsor for the first time in the event's 44 years. The festival will run from 5 p.m.-ll p.m. Friday and continue from 11 a.m.-ll p.m. Saturday. The price of admission is $10 for one day and $15 for both. Tent and limited RV camping is available on-site for a per night fee. For a while, the future of the event was in limbo after the Rotary Club of See CONVENTION | 10 Local artist sports a heart big enough for all animals Hannah Lemly recently rescued a fawn from the median of U.S. 421 By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Photos by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Mother Nature cooperated and huge crowds packed the Backstreet and most of downtown West Jefferson for the 28th annual Christmas in July festival on Saturday. The sounds of bluegrass and old time Appalachian music and smells of ethnic and regional cuisine filled the air. Santa and Mrs. Claus, American combat re-enactors and Miss Kitty's Fleet Feet Cloggers were just a few of those on hand to provide entertainment to those in attendance, as well as countless craft vendors. Oftentimes, as we drive along a stretch of busy highway, we come across a wild or domesticated ani­ mal roaming about close to traffic, most likely fearful for its life. Most of us feel pity for such animals and drive on by, hopeful for their surviv­ al, but not Hannah Lemly. Lemly, an Ashe County See FAWN | 10 Photo courtesy of Hannah Lemly | Jefferson Post This fawn was found in the median of U.S. 421 between Yadkinville and Wilkesboro. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JULY 8,2014 JEFFERSON POST ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT The following are colli­ sion reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of June 23. The reports are public record. June 24: An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 south of Jefferson at 7:09 a.m. on June 24. According to the nar­ rative, David Coble Sr., of Swanquarter, was traveling south on N.C. 16 when a deer entered the roadway. Coble struck the deer and the vehi­ cle then overturned coming to a rest in the center of the highway. Blue Ridge Medical trans­ port was called, but Coble was not transported. His vehi­ cle, a 2007 Harley Davidson had $6,000 in damages and was rendered not drivable. No citations were issued June 25: An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 north of Jefferson near the U.S. 221 split at 6:15 p.m. on June 25. According to the narrative, Everette Bard, of Crumpler, was traveling north on N.C. 16 when he struck a bear that was attempting to cross the roadway. There were no injuries, and the vehicle, a 2000 Chevrolet owned by Blue Ridge Restorations, was considered drivable. The vehicle had $1,200 in estimated damages. No citations were issued PAID ADVERTISEMENT "I never had pain-free feet - UNTIL NOW!" Pain Doctor Discovers Circulation-Boosting Material In 'Miracle Socks' for Diabetics and Foot Pain Sufferers! Breakthrough fibers improve blood flow, swelling, boost oxygen flow, and eliminate foot fatigue - naturally in as little as 5 minutes! What part of your swollen, tired, or achy feet would you like to see 'go-away'? 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BENEFITS: • Increased blood flow and oxygen • Reduced swelling and pain • Anti-microbial • Wicks away moisture • Increased range of motion June 26: N.C. 88 A one-car wreck occurred on N.C. 88 west of Jefferson near the intersection of N.C. 194 at 5:16 p.m. on June 26. According to the narrative, Teresa Sluder, of Todd, was traveling west on N.C. 88 when the vehicle traveled off the roadway and lost control. The vehicle overturned and came to a rest in a ditch. There were no injuries, but the vehicle Sluder was driv­ ing, a 1998 Chevrolet, was rendered not drivable. The Chevrolet had an estimated $2,000 in damages. Sluder was cited for a fail­ ure to maintain lane of travel. N.C. 16 A one-car wreck occurred on N.C. 16 north of Jefferson near the U.S. 221 split at 6:48 p.m. on June 26. According to the narrative, Joseph Ma&ins, of Lansing, was driving north on N.C. 16. In an attempt to avoid traf­ fic ahead, Matkins traveled off the roadway. The vehicle overturned and collided with a tree before coming to a rest in an open field. There were no injuries, but the vehicle Matkins was driving, a 1993 Ford, was rendered not drivable. The vehicle had $3,400 in esti­ mated damages. No citations were issued. June 27: N.C. 194 A hanging log from a truck struck a utility line on N.C 194 in Lansing at 10 a.m. on June 27. According to the narrative, Charies Price, of Lansing, was traveling north on N.C. 194 when a branch from the truck struck the utility line. There were no damages to the truck, but the utility line, owned by Skyline was estimated to have $3,000 in damages. No citations were issued. Hartzog Ford Road A two-car collision, involv­ ing a N.C. Department of Transportation vehicle, occurred on Hartzog Ford Road, southwest of West Jefferson at 12:16 p.m. on June 27. According to the narra­ tive, Jonathan Martin, of Lexington, was traveling north on Hartzog Ford Road as the N.C. 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Receive 2 Free Pairs of Socks! 1-800-291-4872 This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to cure, treut or prevent any disease or illness. Individual results will vary. Dr. Ronald Jahner is compensated for his opinions. A two-car collision occurred in the northeastern area of Ashe County near N.C. 88 at 5:03 p.m. on June 27. According to the narrative, Alexander Lantham, of West Jefferson was traveling north on S.R. 1612, while James Cline, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, was traveling south. Cline, attempting to avoid Lantham traveled off the road­ way and stopped, while Cline lost control of his vehicle and struck Cline head on. There were no injuries and both vehicles were ren­ dered drivable. Latham's1987 Chevrolet had an estimated $1,900 in damages while Cline's 2014 Ford had $2,800 in estimated damages. Latham was cited for exceeding a safe speed and having slick tires. June 29: A one-car wreck occurred on Old N.C. 16 near Jefferson at 7:09 a.m. on June 29. According to the narrative, Lori Ward, of Piney Creek, was traveling east on Old N.C. 16. She stated to the officer that she had swerved to avoid a deer. The vehicle struck a guardrail. Ward's vehicle, a 2014 GMC was rendered drivable but had an estimated $4,000 in damages. No citations were issued. Senior Center celebrates July 4 holiday IDEAL FOR: • Neuropathy • Raynaud's Syndrome • Cramping • Cold Feet • Peripheral vascular conditions Bambusa™ is backed by a satis­ faction guarantee so you can experi­ ence the short and long term results risk free. No citations were issued. SR. 1612 Photo by Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Teriy Kimmer and Glenda Luther lead the Senior Center in singing the national anthem while saluting the flag on Thursday, July 3. Please recycle On Thursday, July 3, Ashe Services for Aging celebrat­ ed the July 4th holiday with music, cake and honoring the veterans of Ashe County. The event kicked off at noon with renditions of "America the Beautiful" and "Star Spangled Banner" on the piano. Next, the flag was brought to the center of the Senior Center's dining area where volunteers led the room in singing the national anthem. Once completed, a cake made by volunteers Jenifer Baker and Ronnie Miller was presented to the room, and Terry Kimmer held the July 4 themed contests. The Senior Center was closed for the July 4 holiday. For more information on the Ashe County Senior Center, visit www.asheaging.com/, or call (336) 2462461. June restaurant facility grades The following are the res­ taurant and facility grades for Ashe County establishments that were inspected during the month of May. The Appalachian District Health Department is in chaige of health inspections of cafeterias, restaurants and eateries in Ashe County. In addition, the department also covers Alleghany and Watauga Counties. Each month, the Jefferson Post will provide the most recent scores for all of the county's restaurants as they are inspected. Havana Cafe (West Jefferson) Date inspected: June 5 Score: 92.5 A Youth Outreach Skating Rink Concession (West Jefferson) Date inspected: June 7 Score: 97 A Todd General Store (Tbdd) Date inspected: June 9 Score: 94.5 A 19th Hole Bar and Grill (Jefferson) Date inspected: June 10 Score: 96.5 A Hardees (Jefferson) Date inspected: June 10 Score: 96 A Lowes Foods Deli (West Jefferson) Date inspected: June 11 Score: 94.5 A River House Restaurant (Grassy Creek) Date inspected: June 19 Score: 91.5 A Shatley Springs Resort (Crumpler) Date inspected: June 19 Score: 85 B Mountain View Elementary School Cafeteria (Jefferson) Date inspected: June 30 Score: 96 A Margate Health & Rehab Have the following positions available CNA's Weekends (8 and 12 hour Shifts) Part-Time Ward Secretary We offer Competitive Pay Rates and Benefits Come Join Our Winning Team Interested persons may apply in person 540 Waugh Street Jefferson, N.C. 28640 Phone (336) 246-5581 Fax (336) 246-5997 Jefferson's Gateway to Extraordinary Living Come See the Difference! �JEFFERSON POST Ashe Library plans for future By Suzanne Moore Ashe County Librarian The Appalacliian Regional Library (ARL) has received a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Planning Grant to evaluate essential services and efficient operations. ARL serves a population of 149,000 in Ashe, Wilkes and Watauga counties. This proj­ ect seeks to serve all the resi­ dents of the region - library users and non-users; property owners and renters; people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio­ economic classes. All residents benefit from having a public library in their community, whether directly as customers, or indi­ rectly through the economic development, educational infrastructure and cultural enhancement that the library brings to the area. All three counties are facing varying degrees of financial constraints for the foreseeable future, as is the state of North Carolina, and consequently as is the ARL. Our libraries, like all public libraries, are also dealing with rapid technologi­ cal and demographic change. In order to provide the most appropriate services with our limited resources, ARL will conduct a two-phase planning process to accom­ plish three things: 1.) Improve our under­ standing of our communities' needs, interests, and priori­ ties (which may have changed since we last formulated a five-year plan, and which may vary from county to county). 2.) Create service goals and objectives that will meet those needs. 3. ) Undertake a regionwide study to determine how to best balance regional and local operational control and how to most efficiently and effectively share the resources spread among five libraries in three counties. The planning to be to car­ ried out will guide Library decision-making and daily operations for the next five years. In the first part of the project, staff and community members will work together through meetings and focus groups, using tools such as interviews and a region-wide survey, to assess the needs of the people we serve. A service plan will be cre­ ated with common goals and objectives for the region and with activities tailored to each individual library. These goals and objectives will be translated into work plans and targets for staff appraisals to ensure the work of the plan is completed. It is necessary to involve a range of community stake­ holders in the planning pro­ cess, such as Library users, Trustees, Friends, community residents, community leaders, local government officials, and Library staff. Potential library users, including some who do not and probably will never use the library, are also invited to participate in the planning process. It is important to under­ stand how the library is viewed by everyone, not just by those who use and appreci­ ate it. The more local representa­ tives that are engaged, the more local interest and com­ mitment will be generated. Anecdotal wisdom from the last long range planning pro­ cess suggests that significant local interest was last when local input appeared to be marginalized by the desire to emphasize "regional" inter­ ests. The initial strategy for this project begins with creating local steering committees, then drawing on them for the regional steering com­ mittee. This will build rather than discourage local involve­ ment. Ashe Library's Board of Trustees and members of Ashe Friends of the Library will meet on July 14 to review preliminary plans, and com­ munity members will be invit­ ed to a focus group in the fall. Ashe Library Dates to Remember in July: For All Ages: • Staff from College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC.org) will host a "College Launch" at 1:30 p.m. on July 17 to provide answers about financing for education­ al needs. • Community Drum Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. on July 8 and 22. One need not pos­ sess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of percussion instruments avail­ able to share the ihythm with everyone. • Get Crafty at the library with crochetingon July 12 and knitting on July 26. Classes are for all skill levels from 10 a.m. to noon. Crocheting supplies are provided for the Great Afghan Project. This month the knitting project is a "Parlor Cat." (supplies needed for knitting US 4 needles, and 170 yards of worsted-weight yarn in color preferred for your cat) • Mountain Music Slow Jam Sessions begin in July on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Designed for begin­ ners, but <dl skill levels are welcome. Bring your instru­ ment and join the fun. For Children: • A Prehistoric Party begins at 3:30 p.m. on July 7. Have your selfie made with a giant dinosaur and join the Dion-mite story time. Lots of fun with prehistoric activities. • Mo Willem Puppet Play introduces Piggy, Elephant and Pigeon at 10:30 a.m. on July 11. Create your own pup­ pets too. • The Big Bang Carnival and Discovery Fair for chil­ dren and teens who have earned tickets reading will be held at 10 a.m. in the park behind the library on July 26. Call 336.846.2041 for more information. For Tbens: • Create your own version of Dr. Who's Tardis at 3 p.m. on July 9. • The Teen Screen features Independence Day at 3 p.m. on July 19. • Use the power of heat to create your own Crayon Art at 3 p.m. on July 23. • Geek out with Otaku's United Anime I Manga Club at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. • Gamer Haven and the "Unidentified Craft" takes place at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. For Adults: • Brouhaha Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on July 28 at Boondocks. • Grow Yourself, self-paced computer use tutorial ses­ sions, are held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. • Tai Chi classes, led by Sybil Harmon, are at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Bring balance to your life. • Ashe Wellness Circle meets at 11:30 on July 8 for a program hosted by the National Committee of the New River. Learn about pre­ serving our waterways and conserving water resources. After the wellness program, participants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discussion of environmental wellness books. Adults of any age and fitness level welcome. Special Events - In and Out: • A Glow Party will be hosted by the library at 8:30 p.m. Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area. Learn about bio-luminescence, create glowing bubbles, and search for nature's glowing things. • Bring a chair of beach towel to the Backstreet Park at 10:30 a.m. on July 16 and see a "snot otter." Find out about this giant salamander. • Rainey Rogers is July's Artist of the the Month. Be sure to stop in at 3 p.m. for an opening reception at the library's upstairs art gallery. • Martha Adams enter­ tains on dulcimer at 2 p.m. on July 12 in the library. PAGE 3 TUESDAY, JULY 8,2014 OBITUARIES MRS. BETTY WHITAKER CALDWELL Mrs. Betty Gene Whitaker Caldwell of Millers Creek passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Neal Caldwell of North Wdkesboro. Mrs. Caldwell was born May 3, 1928, in Alleghany County to Allen and Mary McMillan Whitaker. She was raised in Alleghany County and graduated from Sparta High SchooL Moving to North Wilkesboro, she worked as secretary to Attorney, J. Allie Hayes and the law firm of Trivette, Holshouser and Mitchell until 1948. She joined the staff of WKBC radio, remaining there until 1973. Upon her husband's death, she continued his furniture sales business and oper­ ated Specialty Furniture in Wilkesboro. In 1983, she joined Rose Furniture Company of High Point and remained there until her retire­ ment in 1993. She is survived by her daughters Mary C. Tilley of Millers Creek, Ann C. Boyd and husband, Elbert M. Boyd Jr., of Raleigh; four grandsons, Jamie Tilley, Trae Boyd, Drew Boyd, Bryan Comett and wife Jessica; one great granddaugh­ ter, Kori Marissa Cornett; one brother, Daniel F. Thompson of Thurmond; and son-in-law Robert Tilley of Moravian Falls. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with the Dr. Bobby R. Lewis, Jr. and Associate Pastor, Rev. Jay Worsley of Salem Baptist Church, Dobson officiat­ ing. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the ser­ vice. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jamie Tilley, Trae Boyd, Drew Boyd, Bryan Cornett, Elbert M. Boyd Jr., Robert Tilley and John Testerman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan's Kitchen of Wilkes, P.O. Box 1072, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreci­ ation to Dr. Dariel L. Rathmill and Mrs. Tammy Anderson for the superb care of Mrs. Caldwell. Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant. com. Everts begins first day as Appalachian State's Chancellor Photo courtesy | Marie Freeman. Appalachian State University Appalachian students Jazmine Griffin, left, Abby Hamrick and Daniel Tassitino visited with Chancellor Sheri N. Everts during her first day and welcomed her tocampus. Dr. Sheri N. Everts Faculty Senate and Staff members and attended the began her tenure July Senate. Appalachian Athletics/Sun Later, she hosted a lun­ Belt Conference Celebration 1 as Appalachian State cheon at Appalachian House Day held off campus. University's seventh leader. Her first day in office for local elected officials, Future plans call for meet­ included a listening break­ area business leaders and ing with students and fac­ fast with representatives others. Everts also hosted an ulty when classes resume for from Appalachian's Student Government Association, afternoon reception for staff fall semester. Sign up for FREE Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Simple. Affordable. 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Claim Your Listing or Add Your Listing JEFFERSONPOST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post I For more information, email cciark@jeftcrsonpoGt.com or call 846-7164 avfltiia. �n Public Opinion U—were "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Separation anxieties The governor of North Carolina is widely acknowledged to be the weakest and least powerful of any in the nation. Gov. Pat McCrory is right in being concerned about possible further ero­ sion of that power. It was no accident that the framers of our government deter­ mined not to vest too much power in the Tom Campbell hands of a few. Given their experience with NC Spin the King of England they were fearful of a future ruler. In North Carolina, the balance of power has always resided with the legislative over the executive branch and many a governor has learned, after assuming office, just how little real power the state's chief executive truly has. Most of the governor's power is confined to being able to hire state employees, make judicial and other board appointments and administer a budget the legislature passed. Among others, the governor appoints members of the state board of transportation, economic development board, state board of education, utilities and industrial commissions (even though appoin­ tees are confirmed by the legislature) and fills vacancies on the courts. Nobody in modern North Carolina history understood how to use the governor's powers like Jim Hunt. Even without a veto for most of his service Hunt's persuasive powers and deft feel for offering a legislator something he or she wanted in exchange for getting a vote Hunt wanted was a beauty to behold. And there was sometimes the not-so-subtle threat Hunt would confront them with his "bully pulpit." Many a lawmaker can recount stories of early morning or late night phone calls, break­ fasts at the Executive Mansion, even calls from key constituents in their districts urging them to vote a particular way. Hunt generally got what he wanted and never used the gubernato­ rial veto he shepherded through the legislature and the voters in 1996. We were the last state in the nation to give the governor veto power. Subsequent governors who exercised it learned quickly it could be - and sometimes was - over­ turned. McCrory got thrown into the deep end, tak­ ing office simultaneously with the convening of the 2013 session of the legislature. Many incor­ rectly assumed that since he was of the same political party running the legislature working relationships would be cordial and coopera­ tive. That wasn't the case. Our founders always intended there to be a tension between the legislative and executive branches and McCrory experienced it quickly, especially with the State Senate. McCrory may not be the most powerful gov­ ernor in the nation but he does have power and he now understands he must be more assertive' in using it, most especially the power to com­ municate with the public and in behind the scenes leverage with lawmakers. Perhaps there needs to be a discussion about how to more equitably share appointive power in our state. For instance, the governor appoints the State Board of Education but the legislature appoints the UNC Board of Governors. And maybe we need a close examination of the bal­ ance of state powers. But it appears this legislature is making an unwarranted power grab and McCrory must understand that not only does he represent his own administration but also the administrations of future governors in standing up for those separations. He is right to have separation anxieties. Campbell is the executive producer and moderator of NC SPIN, a weekly panel discussion on state issues that airs on WMYT "MYTV12" at 10 a.m. on Sundays and on WJZY"CW46" at 6:30 a.m. and 11:05 p.m. on Sundays. You can also visit www.ncspin.com and click on the "Watch NC SPIN Online Anytime" button for streaming. Each week's show is posted on Friday. Civitas Media, LLC (USPS 441-810) As often happens at the North Carolina General Assembly, the new fiscal year has begun with the House and Senate not yet finished with a budget-adjustment bilL Medicaid funding, teacher compensation, and a few other issues continue to divide the two chambers. Call me odd — it'll hardly be the fust time — but one issue I hope doesn't get left on the table is a provision in the House budget that would allow me to take the "First in Flight" license plate off my car. For more than 30 years, the best that state leaders could do to honor North Carolina's rich history on our official license plates was to commemorate an occasion in which two inventors from Ohio found a windy, deserted beach on the Outer Banks to test their flying machine. Clearly the Wright brothers did something amaz­ ing. But that doesn't mean North Carolina was truly First in Flight. Ohio was the birth­ place of aviation. If anything, the incident revealed our state to be merely First in Wind. [Insert gratuitous political joke here.] What the House bill autho­ rizes is for state officials to come up with an alternative license plate bearing the slo­ gan "First in Freedom." In keeping with the sentiment, North Carolina motorists would be free to stick with Full price single copy issues are $3. CONTACT US EDITOR/GENERAL MANAGER: CLASSIFIEDS: Cliff Clark Kay Hart 336-846-7164 cclark@dvitasmedia.com 336-846-7164 khart@civitasmedia.com ADVERTISING: STAFF WRITERS: 336-846-7164 Wil Petty Teresa Roark Laws jpetty@civitasmedia.com tlaws@civitasmedia.com Nathan Ham John Sears jsears@civitasmedia.com nham@civitasmedia.com Alan C. Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com 203 W. Second St.. West Jefferson. NC. 28694 Periodical postage paid at West Jefferson, NC POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Jefferson Post, P.O. Box 808, West Jefferson. NC, 28694-0808. the old plate if they wish. But those who'd rather com­ memorate North Carolinians' actions to advance the cause of independence would now have a better choice. During the bicentennial cel­ ebrations of the mid-1970s, our state's license plate did read "Fust in Freedom." Prior to the adoption of the American Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, North Carolinians did two notable things. First, in May 1775, an assembly of local leaders in what was then the frontier community of Mecklenburg County pro­ claimed the establishment of a new government independent of British colonial authority. Then in April 1776, delegates to North Carolina's Fourth Provincial Congress in Halifax voted to instruct their repre­ sentatives in Philadelphia to seek formal American inde­ pendence from Britain — the first colony to do so. While the story of the Halifax Resolves isn't con­ troversial, the same can't be said of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence reportedly signed by some two dozen community leaders on May 20,1775. No originals of the document appear to have survived a fire at the home of the meeting secre­ tary, John McKnitt Alexander. A subsequent reconstruction bore so close a resemblance John Hood John Locke Foundation to the American Declaration of Independence that some critics of Thomas Jefferson, including his old political rival John Adams, cited the Mecklenburg document as potential evidence of plagia­ rism. The charge against Jefferson was ridiculous, of course — but that doesn't mean that the Mecklenburg story must be fictitious, as Charlotte attorneyScott Syfert observes in his masterful new book on the subject, The First American Declaration of Independence? A separate proclamation for which there is contemporaneous evidence, the so-called Mecklenburg Resolves dated May 31,1775, was itself a radical statement that North Carolina's royal governor called "traitor­ ous" and that declared the authority of the colonial gov­ ernment to be "wholly sus­ pended." Moreover, there is both documentary evidence and subsequent eyewitness testimony for the proposition that Mecklenburg's leaders — including militia command­ ers Thomas Polk and Adam Alexander (John's cousin) — made a public announcement of the county'sseparation from British rule on or about May 20. After sendinga messenger, James Jack, to Philadelphia to deliver the news, they may have then adopted a formal plan to establish a new gov­ ernment and prepare for war with Britain. "In this expla­ nation," Syfert writes, "the Mecklenburg Resolves are a logical next step and a coher­ ent part of the story." Of course, North Carolinians are free to disbe­ lieve the story. They could still adopt the "First in Freedom" license plate to commemorate the Halifax Resolves, or per­ haps even other notable Tar Heel milestones on the road to liberty such as the Durham and Greensboro sit-ins advanc­ ing the cause of civil rights. But only if the final state budget includes the license plate provision. As the greatgreat-great-great-great-grand­ son of Adam Alexander, I'm certainly rooting for it. Hood is the president of the John Locke Foundation. For more information, visit www.johnlocke.org. COMMUNITY CALENDAR My 8-Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by collecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help underdeveloped nations while raising funds to support keeping our commu­ nity beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. July 9 5:30 Elk Knob Sunset Hike. Join a local naturalist and the Blue Ridge Conservancy for an after-work free hike to the summit of Elk Knob. On this moderately strenuous hike, you'll follow one of the most well-crafted hiking trails in the region. Bring sturdy shoes, snacks and water. Meet at the summit trailhead parking lot. For more information, visit blueridgeconservancy.org/hike-sign-up/ My 10 2 - 3 p.m. Top Predators of North Carolina. Come to the New River State Park 221 Access for an interesting pre­ sentation about North Carolina's top predators. Come join in to learn about the top predators of the past and the ones that are here today. 7 p.m. Ashe Bee Keepers Meeting will be held at the Agricultural Service Center Conference Room. For more information, call 336-846-5850. My 11 5 - 8 p.m. Gallery CrawL Mark your calendars for continued opportunities to see new, creative, innovative works by Ashe County's leading artists. Hours are extended at galleries, studios and craft shops in downtown West Jefferson. For more information, call participating gal­ leries or the Arts Center, 366-846-ARTS. 9 -10 p.m. Night Hike. Meet at the New River State Park Wagoner Access for a night hike. Discover the many sounds and wonders of the night while on an approximately 1.5 mile hike that will take place on easy to moderate trails for the average person. Come join the fun but don't forget your sturdy shoes hike will touch on several topics such and flashlight. as wildlife, plants, park history, and the July 11-12 New River. The hike will take place on 10 ami. -12 p.m. Barn Quilt Tburs. easy to moderate trails. Be sure to wear Call the Arts Council to reserve your comfortable shoes. sport for the popular Ashe County Bam 9 - 10 p.m. Night Flyers - Owls. Quilts Tours. Van depart at 10 a.m. from Meet at the U.S. 221 Visitors Center at the Ashe Arts Center. You will enjoy the the New River State Park for a presen­ scenic beauty of the mountains, learn tation and short hike about local owl about the history of our county and see species. The presentation will be about bam quilts all along the way. The cost is 30 minutes and will reveal many truths $15 adults, $10 for children under 12. about owls: how they hunt, if they can Reservations are required, special tours really turn their heads around and why, are available for groups of 8 or more. and what species of owls that occur Tour dates include July 11-12, Aug. 8-9, around the area. Following the presenta­ Sept. 12-13, and Oct. 10-11, 2014. For tion there will be a short hike where we more information or to make your reser­ will try to call owls in hopes of observing vations, call 336-846-2787. some of New River's owls. July 12 My 13 Register for the New River Paddle1 p.m. Guided Canoe Trip. Meet at A-Thon. New River Conservancy the New River State Wagoner Access. is teaming up with New River State Come and canoe the New River with Park, New River Outfitter, River Camp a park ranger. Learn the history of the USA, and Riverside Canoe and Tube river and basic canoe instruction while Rental to offer the 2nd Annual New you enjoy a leisurely trip down the New. River Paddle-A-Thon. Help raise money Wear clothing and shoes suitable for the and awareness for New River cleanup water. Please be aware that the water efforts. Prizes will be awarded for top temperature is cooler than the air. Space 3 individual and top 3 team fundraisers is limited and reservations are required. and paddlers with the most pledges. There is a small fee per person to cover For more information, register or create the cost of shuttle service. For more your team visit www.crowdrise.com/ information or to reserve your space, call NEWRIVERPADDLE-A-THON2014. 336-982-2587. 7 -11 a.m. Blueberry Pancake Fund My 14-17 Raiser for Lansing Creeper TVail 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Junior Ranger Paik Expansion. Come to die Lansing Camp. Come join the fun and earn your Fire Department, N.C. 194 N, down­ New River State Park Junior Ranger town Lansing can delight your senses Badge while attending a camp full of fun with a breakfast of fresh-from-the-griddle activities and programs, like learning blueberry pancakes and sausage. The about who live at New River State Park cost per plate is $8, and include sausage before it was public land and entering and your choice of beverage. Enjoy a the forest as a detective trying to figure walk afterwards along Big Horse Creek out what took place the night before. on one of the beautiful walking trails of Camps are appropriate for ages 6 -12. Lansing Creeper Trail Park or tossa fish­ Remember to wear comfortable shoes ing line in to catch fresh trout for dinner. and be prepared to spend time outside. For more information, visit http://www. Maximum attendance of 20 children per explorelansingnc.com. camp. Parents are asked to accompany 4 - 5 pan. Nature Hike. Meet at the their children. For more information, call New River State Park Visitor Center for the New River State Park Visitor Center, a 1 mile, guided nature hike. This nature 336-982-2587. CHURCH CALENDAR Published every Tuesday and Friday. Please call for more information on local pricing. Tuesday, July 8,2014 Serve a different plate Telephone: 336-846-7164 Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Paife 4 Page 4 Front Porch Ministry Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson is host­ ing a Front Porch Ministry this summer. Monday - Thursdays, folks walking by the church will discover tables and chairs where they can feel free to sit and rest a bit or eat lunch, free bottled water, free wifi, games for the kids, and a friendly pas­ tor who has moved his office outside for part of the day, and at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at a bluegrass jam session will take place. My 8 -11 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Radio Hill. VBS kickoff will be held 6 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014. Classes will begin at 7 p.m. each night with classes for all ages includ­ ing adult. Come and join us. My 8 -11 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Sugar Tree Baptist Church, there will be lots of fun Bible story learning activities for all ages. Snacks will be provided each night. Pastor Rev. Jim Greer and congregation invite you to attend. My 9 7 p.m. Moran Rosenblit of Hope For Israel will be speak­ ing at Liberty Grove Baptist Church about his ministry to the persecuted believers in Israel. He will also share information about his 10th Anniversary Experience Israel Tour offered in March of 2015. Pastors Elliott Osowitt and John Elledge along with four other Ashe County residents joined Moran on his 2014 tour. Pastor John Elledge invites you to attend. July 12 6 pjn. Saturday Evening Singing will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Guest singer will be southern gospel singer Kevin Spencer. Pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community My 12-16 6 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13,2014. Classes will start at 6 p.m. beginning July 14, 2014. The church is located at N.C. 221, Deep Gap, NC 28618. For more information, call Cathy Lewis, 336877-6155, or email her at cathyvbs(5)charter.net. My 13-17 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Peace Haven Community Church in Lansing. The theme is "Arrow Island - Choosing God's Way". There will be classes for all ages. Supper will be provided nightly. Commencement and Cook out will be Friday, July 18, 2014. For transportation or more information, call Natasha, 877-3322. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 5 TUESDAY, JULY H, 2014 PUZZLES BLUE LANGUAGE 8 Comment in parentheses 9 Sacred spot 10 "Yes" vote 11 "Who's Afraid of Virginia 12 Start of an objection 13 Put cuffs on 14 Yale alum 15 Eyeball parts 16 Came — (steak dish) 49 Web— 50 Patella locale 51 Unit of 36" 53 Basic unit of heredity 54 Hebrew, e.g. 59 Pen prisoner 60 Inner city, informally 62 Wonderment 65 Surg, sites 66 Big Apple daily: Abbr 68 Bro or sis 95 System for linking computers 97 "Oh - little faith!" 98 Prefix with -plasm 100 Complaining sorts 101 Yearn (for) 102 Rawls or Gehrig 107 Intact 109 Like an impish kid 17Cato's254 18 Novelist Ken 20 Joker Johnson 24 Bit of butter 28 Points where lines meet 31 Lhasa— 32 Knelled 33 "Bad boy!" 34 Despise 35 Merman or Mertz 36 Imbibe 37 Event locale 42 Sty animal 44 Suffix with planet or fact 45 Mentalist Geller 46 Mom's skill 48 Sensation of taste 69 University email ender 71 Containerfor recyclables 72 Fencing attack 73 Sheep's cry 74 Certain Wall St. trader 75 Greek lamb sandwich 76 Soft mineral 77 Double-disc cookie 78 500 sheets 81 Overstate 82 OPEC ship 83 Altercation 85 Lake catch 87 "Zip it!" 88 Co. top dog 89 Lacto- — -vegetarian 91 Yukata sash 94 Formerly Weekly SUDOKU 111 Opposers 112 Rather 113 With 114Down, not-yetfulfilled necessities 114 See 113Down 115"—on our side" 116 — & Young 117 King, in Aries 118 Dot- — (ebusinesses) 123 General — chicken 124 Some vipers 126 — -di-dahl" 127 Skater Midori 128.001-inch unit 129 Motorist's rte. cfisplayer 130 Not square —7 by Linda Thistle Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. 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TO BE CONT'D -v Here's a wonderful chance for you to get rid of me, son-in-law." sunny niiMttonudnc �PAGE 6 TUESDAY, JULY 8,2014 JEFFERSON POST CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS 14-SP-50 NOTICE OF SUB­ STITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Frances Browning Peavy, dated January 15, 2009 and recorded on January 21, 2009 in Book No. 391 at Page 1446 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina; and because of de­ fault in the payment of tf)e in­ debtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house, Jefferson, North Caro­ lina on July 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ­ ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of West Jefferson, County of Ashe, State of North Caro­ lina, and being more particu­ larly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Ad­ dress of property: 478 Round Knob Ridge Road, West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694. Tax Parcel ID: 09306-048 and 09306-050 Present Record Owners: Ag­ nes Willene Allen. The terms of the sale are that the real prop­ erty hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five per­ cent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of cer­ tified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee's Deed. The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for LEGALS LEGALS ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Further­ more, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444, 020267-00129 P1101487 Publish: 7/8, 07/15/2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 70 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Craig Testerman and Amber Testerman to Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of May, 2010, and recorded in Book 00408, Page 1153, in Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instru­ ment duly recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County. North Carolina and the holder of the note evid­ encing said indebtedness hav­ ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the under­ signed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location des­ ignated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on July 22, 2014 and will sell to the highest bid­ der for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Beginning on a stake in the road, the North Corner of the Helton School lot, running South 38 West with said Tot 15 rods to a stake in said lot, then leaving said lot North 59 West 7 rods and 3 links to a stake, thence North 25 1/2 East 12 rods to a stake in the Helton Road. Then and with said road 6 rods and 20 links to the Be­ ginning, containing 0.75 acres, more or less. Deed Ref: Book 408, Page 1151-1152 Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 166 Old Helton School Road, Lansing, NC 28643 Parcel ID Number: 06207-061 Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be pur­ chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pur­ suant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trust­ ee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of Miscellaneous NATIONAL Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 93X when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International Pharmacy Service. Get An Extra $10 Off & Free Shipping On Your 1st Orderl Celecoxib .00 Genetic equivalent of Celebrex'". 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CALL NOW - LIMITED TIME SAVINGS! 1 -800-734-5524 Call 7 days a week Bam -11pm EST Promo Code: MBOfi14 AH?cVl UcOll trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author­ ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions ex­ isting in. on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsiy ibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encum­ brances of record and any re­ corded releases. Said prop­ erty is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur­ chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be re­ quired at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu­ ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop­ erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re­ newed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the land­ lord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termin­ ation. If the trustee is unable to con­ vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inab­ ility to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and re­ instatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is chal­ lenged by any party, the trust­ ee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur­ ther remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bank­ ruptcy protection. 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Left to right Standing - Dewey Hancock, Un Smith, Anthony Isner, K.L Miller, Dean Breedan. Kneeling: Royce Smith and Hillary Martinez Ashe County Wildlife Club hosts state championship Shooters from eight states attended A total of 45 shooters from eight states attended the 100 & 200 Meter North Carolina State Championship for International Benchrest Shooting (IBS) last weekend. It was the third IBS shoot the Ashe County Wildlife Club has hosted this year. Two more are scheduled this year, including the 100 & 200 Yard National Championship coming in September. Benchrest rifles are heavy custom-made rifles with large scopes that are fired from rests at paper targets. Shooters must be proficient at reading wind variation over distances of up to 300 yards before lightly pulling the trig­ ger to put a bullet through a bulls-eye barely larger than a dot of ink. The Ashe County Wildlife Club built a club house this year at its 52-acre range off Big Peak Creek Road accom­ modating 30 shooting bench­ es. The Club, named a NRA Gold Club, this year, also has trap, skeet and sport­ ing clay fields, as well as a pistol range that is used by law enforcement agencies for qualifying. Dean Breedan of Frederick, Maryland, won both the 100 and 200 meter matches, making him also the Grand Aggregate (combination of both match scores) winner. Hillary Martinez of Frederick was second in the 100 meter with Anthony Isner of North Charleston, South Carolina finishing third in the 100 meters. Dewey Hancock of Hebron, Maryland was sec­ ond in the 200 meter. 13-yearold Royce Smith of Pawley's Island, South Carolina third in the 200 meter. Smith, Royce's grandfather, finished third in the Grand Aggregate. Hancock fin­ ished second in the Grand Aggregate. K.L. Miller of York, Pennsylvania, won the Hunter Score division. "This is a fantastic range. What a lot of woik the club has done," said Martinez after shooting two rounds. "This is my first time here. I can't wait to come back for the Nationals." ing tournament Former Lees-McRae student and standout racer Andrew Talansky has his eyes set on a yel­ low jersey in this year's running of the Tour de France that got under­ way on Saturday. Talansky, a native of Miami, Florida, raced one year at LeesMcRae, and as a fresh­ man, Won the National Collegiate Road Race Championship. After that, it was time for a big step up in com­ petition, heading to Europe to compete with the best road racers in the world. First off, Talansky won the National U-23 Time Trial Championship in 2010 before embarking on his racing career over­ seas. Talansky finished second overall in the 2010 Tour de I'Avenir in France, third over­ all in Ronde De I'lsard and 10th overall in the Giro della Valle d'Aosta in Italy. After that, Talansky returned to the United States to place sixth in the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. In 2012, Talansky won his first European race in the Tour de I'Ain, a four-day race in France. The rest of the year fea­ tured a second place, a seventh place and a pair of eighth place finishes at various races in Spain, Switzerland and France. Talansky competed in his first Tour de France last year, the most pres­ tigious road race in the Photo courtesy| Lees-McRae Sports Andrew Talansky was the 2008 National Collegiate Road Race Champion while at Lees-McRae. world. Talansky finished 10,h overall and was the highest finishing American racer. In one of the biggest tune-up races for the Tour de France, Talansky won three weeks ago over three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and defend­ ing Tour winner Chris Froome. The race con­ sisted of eight stages from June 8-15 and cov­ ered almost 740 miles. Talansky completed the race in a time of 31 hours, eight minutes and eight seconds. The 2014 Tour de France runs from July 5-27 and will feature 21 stages of everything from flat land racing to gruel­ ing mountain climbs and fast downhill descents as it does each year. Nathan Ham can be reached at*(336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Jerry Powers from Ashe County prepares his rifle to shoot. Baseball camp starts next week DIAMOND STARS BASEBALL CAMP REGISTRATION FORM By Nathan Ham nnam@civitasmedia.com Baseball coach Ronnie Pruitt would like to invite all young baseball players in the county to come out to the Diamond Stars Baseball Camp at Ashe County High School. All third through nine graders are eligible to attend. The cost of the camp is $50. The camp will take place July 15-17 each morning from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Campers will learn basic fundamentals in all aspects of baseball, including fielding, hit­ ting, base running and pitching. There will also be live game simulations played pitting one team against another during camp. Participants must bring their own equip­ ment such as a bat, glove, cleats, pants, sliding shorts and tennis shoes. Concessions will be sold each day at camp dur­ ing breaks so campers may want to bring extra money for that. Pruitt has been the head baseball coach at ACHS for the last 11 sea­ sons. If you have any ques­ tions about the camp, call Coach Pruitt at (336) 977-9714. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 PLAYER NAME: AGE: Photos courtesy | Ashe County Parks and Recreation GRADE IN FALL, 2014. SCHOOL: PARENT'S NAME:. ADDRESS: The Mountain View Rockies captured the championship in the Coach Pitch Softball league. Team members were Lyndzi Brown, Lacie Cooper, Aubrey Day, Tyler Howell, Kira Poe, Sydney Perry, Ellie Cable, Hannah Osborne, Paige Overcash, Zayley Taylor and Olivia Wilcox. The team was coached by Greg Poe, David Osborne, Josh Overcash and James Lefevers. Coach Pitch Softball champions HOME PHONE NUMBER: WORK PHONE NUMBERS: T-SHIRT SIZE (ADULT). ALLERGIES: ANY CONDITIONS THAT COACHES SHOULD BE AWARE OF: RELEASE FORM I hereby authorize any medical treatment which may be advised by a doctor. I acknowledge and understand that participating in this camp, the possibility exists that my child may sustain an injury. Player name:. Parent/Guardian signature: The Orioles finished as league runner-up. Team members were Phoebe Wagoner, Aly Rose Horton, Katelyn Blevins, River Lewis, Ally Greer, Addy Calhoun, Maylee Blevins, Ciatlin Wood, Kattyn French, Emma Teny, Bailey Richardson, Carlee Richardson and Hannah Howard. The team was coached by Christina Wagoner, Renee Blevins and Shawn Horton. �11ESDAY, J ULY 8, 2014 Reading Fawn From Page 1 From Page 1 J EFFERSON POST in Cabarrus County won in the less than 350 students category and Winterfield Elementary School in Charlotte won for the greater than 550 students category. Grubb said BRES will sub­ scribe to the Achieve 3000 online literacy program, some­ thing they've wanted to sub­ scribe to since last year. Achieve 3000 is a differ­ entiated learning program designed to provide instruc­ tion to all students — gifted and otherwise — to meet the goals of the Common Core standards, among other aca­ demic items. "It's so expensive," Gmbb said. "We wanted it last year but couldn't afford it. We're really excited about it." Grubb thanked Media Coordinator Tonya Denny for organizing and coordinating the book drive. For more information, including alist of all the schools that participated in the cam­ paign and their book donation totals, visit the Give Five - Read Five website at www.ncpublicschools.org/give5read5/. native and local artist whose creations are featured promi­ nently at The Artists' Theatre in West Jefferson, has a soft spot for all creatures great and small, which is why she usually pulls by the wayside to help return the animals to safety. Such was the case on Thursday morning, June 26, around 10 a.m., as Lemly was cruising along U.S. 421 between Yadkinville and Wilkesboro, when she spotted a fawn, stranded in the median of the highway. Without giv­ ing it a second thought, Lemly pulled over and got out of her car. "He was almost hit by sev­ eral cars and a few tractor trail­ ers," Lemly said. "He was two or three days old." Lemly immediately tried to contact a rescue, but none were available .to take him in right away. "We were not able to get in contact with a rescue that would take him until 7:30 that night," Lemly said. Lemly did what she's done many times before — she tem­ porarily fostered the fawn until a rescue could take him in. T gave him Pedialyte in a Alan Bulluck can be reached at(336) 846-7164or baby bottle until we got him to on Twitter@albutluck. the rescue," Lemly said. Pedialyte is just one of the items Lemly keeps in a first aid kit of sorts, for arch moments. "I keep a kit with Pedialyte, eye droppers, bottles, and med­ ical supplies," Lemly said. "I usually don't go more than a month or two before needing it again." The fawn was eventually taken to Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute in Banner Elk, accord­ ing to Lemly. He was then sent to a wildlife rehabilitator in Morganton one day later. The Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute is student run, and the volunteer staff were enthusias­ tic and wonderful," Lemly said. Lemly has been rescuing all sorts of animals since she was a child. "I have rescued abandoned or injured baby birds, opos­ sums, snakes, many species of rodents, bats, and lots of cats and dogs," Lemly said. "I would say my success rates have definitely improved from when I was a child." Those wild animals she can't keep are usually taken to Genesis Wildlife Sanctuary in Beech Mountain. Her fam­ ily has been willing to take in some of the domesticated ones while others go to the Watauga Photos are courtesy of Hannah Lemly | Jefferson Post This fawn was found in the median of U.S. 421 between Yadkinville and Wilkesboro. Humane Society. "Starting as a kid and becoming easier when I could drive myself, I have picked up so many dogs I've lost count," Lemly said. "I normally find them in dangerous situations such as in the road, but some­ times they show up at my house or friends' houses." Lemly is always quick to find the owners, placing the animals back in their respective homes. "I always put up their photo all over internet lost and found Convention sites as well as on the radio and in papers," Lemly said. "I some­ times put up posters around the area they were found, and have driven door to door and around neighborhoods asking if anyone recognizes the lost dog." Lemly s overiy humble about her rescues. She's not looking for any sort of fame or recog­ nition. It's like second nature to her. "When I see an animal, any animal that seems to be out of place or in danger, I immedi­ ately begin thinking about what to do to help," Lemly said. "I never think of it as an option to drive or walk by and ignore the situation: whatever I have going on can wait." '1 think as humans, we often make the world a difficult place to live for other creatures, and I feel that I owe any help that I can give to them," Lemly said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Survivors From Page 1 the Jeffersons backed out of sponsoring the event late last year, that was until the Ashe County Arts Council stepped up to the plate and took over sponsor­ ship responsibilities. "We took over spon­ sorship six months ago," Jane Lonon, exec­ utive director of the Arts Council, said. Lonon said the Rotary Club was look­ ing for other fundraising alternatives while experiencing decreas­ said. The Fiddlers ing enrollment within their organization, Convention is similar which is why they to others held in places dropped out after 44 like Galax, Virginia, County, years of sponsoring the and Surry where musicians pay to event.they started. "We stepped up to play for awards, recog­ the plate and it fits nition and for the fun our mission," Lonon of it. The musicians are said. "It's been great refunded the entry fee to be part of a quality after they perform. "These musicians event for the past six move around all sum­ months." "Summertime com­ mer," Lonon said. Lonon and the Arts plete with traditional music is a big part of Council hope this sum­ Ashe County," Lonon mer is the start of a Bluegrass & Old Time FIDDLERS CONVENTION growth and strength­ ening process for the Fiddlers Convention in Ashe County." "It's going to be a quality weekend of music, celebrating the excellence in tradition­ al music," Lonon said. In addition to long­ time emcee Dale Morris, the judges for this year's festival are Kyle Dean Smith (banjo, mandolin, bass fiddle, dobro and gui­ tar), Joe Shelton (lap and hammer dulcimer, banjo and fiddle) and Lynn Worth (bass, banjo, fiddle and gui­ tar). This year's festival is sponsored by AEV, Scott Harris Guitar Shop, Boondocks Brewing, LifeStore and Ashe County Ford. Proceeds from the Fiddlers Convention will be used to support the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (JAM). JAM provides free instruction in fid­ dle, banjo and guitar for students in grades 4-6 in the county's three elementary schools. For more informa­ tion on this year's festival visit the Ashe County Arts Council at 303 School Avenue in West Jefferson, call them at 336-846-2787 or visit the Fiddlers Convention website at www.ashefiddlersconvention.org. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ albulluck. From Page 1 much a part of our com­ munity." The event was made to honor the survivors. Traditionally an ice cream social, oiganizers opted for a full-fledged dinner instead. "It is the first sit-down din­ ner Ashe County has held for their cancer survivors," said Tammy Mash, a volun­ teer with Relay for Life said. "We have several people here tonight, and I'm glad every­ body can see that." Relay for Life will take place on July 18 at Ashe County High School. The opening ceremonies will kick off around 6 p.m. 'It touches lives in a posi­ tive way and it brings the community together," Powell said. 'It's very special, there just aren't words to describe the camaraderie and commu­ nity you feel." Relay for Life started in 1985 inTacoma, Washington, and has taken place in Ashe County since 1995. Today, the event takes place in over 5,000 communities in all 50 states and 22 nations. According to the Ashe County Relay for Life page, at press time, 15 teams and 136 participants had raised $12,643.97. "In recent years we have averaged having between 50 and 60 people involved in the relay," Powell said. "One year we peaked at over 100 people and that was the best year. It was very exciting. Every dol­ lar counts, no matter how big or small." While honoring the sur­ vivors was the main focus of the dinner, the fight to end cancer is far from over. Money raised by Relay for Life is given to the American Cancer Society for research. "Whether (a cure) is found in our lifetime or our chil­ dren's lifetime, we want them to have a better quality of life so they do not have to face this disease," Powell said. For more information, go to relay.acsevents.org/ and type in Ashe County where it says "sign up for an event." "If you have ever heard the words 'you have ameer,' we invite you to participate as a survivor in Relay for Life," Mash said. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. 00702040 The race is on @ m jeffe/so JJ p o JJJ ostu o Show off your Racing knowledge & Sprint to the Cup for great prizes! IBetter Homes Furniture Co. SMCHM >kO* % * The Largwt Selection of Serta Bedding & La-Z-Boy Recto In the Area Quality Furniture Including, Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room Free Removal of Old Bedding | free Local Delivery 527 E. Main | North Wilkesboro 336-838-2061 www.betterfurniture.com THE HIGH COUNTRY'S TIRE STORE www.wjchevy.net � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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High. 77- Low. 52 SPORTS Vol. 8.9, Issue 55 INSIDE Ashe hires newJV coach.... Page 8 Courts and Crime.... Page 2 FRIDAY, JULY 11,2014 i VH£t t ****** A $1.00 Commissioners updated on potentL. H$de County YMCA Wil Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com The Ashe County Board of Commissioners were updated on the poten­ tial of an Ashe County YMCA, during their regu­ larly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 7. Curt Hazelbaker, presi­ dent and CEO of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina was at the meeting to present the findings of a feasibility study given to residents about the potential of hosting a center. "We got the results back on June 23 and presented the results to our Board of Directors on June 25, and I want­ ed to update this group about what we learned and what we found out," Hazelbaker said. While talking to community leaders, Hazelbaker said they had identified 180 potential people to talk to, and then selected 32 of those people to talk with. According to the results provided by Hazelbaker, 97 percent viewed the YMCA as "good" or "excellent," while 87 per­ cent felt the community as a whole had that same view. In addition, 77 percent of people inter­ viewed said they did not know any of the YMCA leadership. "We expected that," Hazelbaker said in regards to people not knowing the YMCA's leadership. "We haven't spent a lot of time up here including myself or the executive director at our Wilkes County Y, Sam Franklin." Hazelbaker said they did learn that there are some in Ashe County who go to Wilkes County to use one of the YMCA facilities. Other statistics includ­ ed 83 percent saying that the need for a capital See POTENTIAL I 7 Wil Petty | Jefferson Post Curt Hazelbaker. CEO and president of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina talks to the Ashe County Board of Commissioners about bring a YMCA to the county. West Jefferson water problems solved Town had been losing 100,000 gallons of water per day By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com VFDs participate in testing at Shatley Springs Testing to lower ISOs took place Monday-Wednesday By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedla.com Firefighters represent­ ing five Ashe County and one Grayson County vol­ unteer fire departments, spent Monday-Wednesday engaged in testing before a representative from the N.C. Department of Insurance (NCDOI). The tests/exercises occurred at Shatley Springs. Members from the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Lansing Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department, New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Rugby (Va.) Volunteer Fire and Rescue all took part in the testing. According to Denver Caudill, training officer for New River Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the pur­ pose of the tests was to lower ISO ratings, which would in turn lower tax rates in the communities served by the volunteer fire departments. "They're (NCDOI) see­ ing how long it takes to fill the tankers; calcu­ late distance from their departments to the fire scene; how much water they hold," Caudill said. "They drive so far to dump then see how far they unload." Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @albulluck. A significant water leak that's been plaguing the town of West Jefferson and perplexing inspectors for the past three months has finally been remedied. "Everything's fixed now," Town Manager Brantley Price said. "We've stayed at the levels we to be, 30 31 feet, weekend." A three man crew from the N.C. Rural Water Association (NCRWA) arrived on Tuesday, July 1 and dis­ covered the leak, which was located in front of the laundromat across from Leviton Manufacturing on South Jefferson Avenue. "They (NCRWA) brought three guys up here last Tuesday and worked Tuesday and Wednesday and found it Wednesday around noon," , Price said. Rep. Virginia Foxx visits the Jefferson Post, Christmas in July Congresswoman 'optimistic' about workforce development bill's passage in the I louse By Alan Bulluck ... 1} ..v v.'Y- ,+ -ir*'<r.v- v. MU M--"' . See WATER | 7 Alan Bulluck I Jefferson Post abulluck@civitasmedia.com rjmswK For the past three months, crews with the NCRWA and the Town had been going around trying to find the signifi­ cant leak that was caus­ ing the town to lose over 100,000 gallons of water per day. Keith Buff, who works with the NCRWA, addressed the Board of Aldermen at the board's regular meeting on June 2, and told them that his crew had been searching for the leak with acoustic detection equipment. Buff said his crew spent hundreds upon hundreds of hours looking for the leak, climbing up and down hills, inspecting hydrants and looking in manholes. During the search, many small leaks were discov­ ered and fixed, however, it wasn't until a week ago that the leak which had U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx sat down with the Jefferson Post during her annual pilgrimage to West Jefferson for the Christmas in July festival, Saturday, July 5. Among the items the congresswoman dis­ cussed was the state of the national and state economy, jobs and the N.C. General Assembly. SKILLS Act "I'm very optimistic I'm going to get a major bill passed this week." Foxx said. "It passed the House in March a year ago." Foxx's legislation was originally called the SKILLS (Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills) Act, but became the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) once it advanced to and passed the Senate. "We called it the SKILLS Act and it's actually a rewrite of the Workforce Investment Act (1998), and it's a program that deals with workforce development," Foxx said. The SKILLS Act, which would have streamlined 35 duplicate federally run workforce develop­ ment programs, passed the House with biparti­ san support on March 15, 2013. "The Senate changed the name to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and it doesn't go as far as the bill I got passed out of the House went," Foxx See JULY I 7 �FRIDAY, JULY 11,2014 PAGE 2 JEFFERSON POST Big 'Sound' heard during annual Liberty Parade Bluebeny pancake fundraiser is Saturday Lansing event will help Creeper Trail Park Cliff Clark |Jefferson Post The annual Elkland Art Center Liberty Parade held on July 4th in Todd was a big success. With over 100 parade participants loudly celebrating this year's theme of "Sound," hundreds of spectators were offered not only an eyeful of Liberty, but an earful. ASHE DISTRICT COURT DECISIONS Martinez Sanchez: (T) no operators licences (P) guilty (J) guilty. 10 days sus­ pended sentence, 12 months unsupervised probation, CC. The weekly session of the Ashe County District Court was held Thursday, July 3 with the Honorable William F. Brooks presiding. The following decisions were handed down by the court: Charles Gray Stephens: Cameron James Allen: (T) driving while impaired (P) no contest (J) guilty. 120 days ACJ suspended sentence, 12 months unsu­ pervised probation, 48 hours CWS, $200 plus CC. Dustin Adam Barbee: (M) misdemeanor breaking and entering, (M) misde­ meanor larceny — cons. (P) no contest (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ suspended sentence, 18 months supervised proba­ tion. Restitution of $1,268. $50 plus CC. David Barnes: (M) assault inflicting serious injury (P) no contest (J) guilty. Victim not present. 150 days suspended sen­ tence, 18 months unsuper­ vised probation, CC. Rodney L. Byers: (T) oper­ ate vehicle with no insur­ ance (P) guilty (J) guilty. 20 days suspended sentence, 18 months unsupervised proba­ tion, $75 plus CC. Harold Hicks: (M) school attendance law violation — 2 counts (P) no contest (J) PJC, 18 months no unexcused absences. CC. Tristan Hurley: (M) school attendance law vio­ lation (P) guilty (J) PJC. 12 months no unexcused absences. CC. Zachary Lynch: (M) misdemeanor breaking and entering, (M) misdemeanor larceny—cons. (J) guilty. 45 days ACJ, 18 months super­ vised probation. $1,268 in restitution. $250 plus CC. Angelia Mullis: (M) school attendance law viola­ tion (P) no contest (J) PJC. 12 months no unexcused absences. CC. Teresa Price: (M) posses­ sion of stolen goods — 2 counts. (P) Alford Plea (J) guilty. 45 days suspended sentence, 18 months super­ vised probation. (M) resisting public officer (P) no contest (J) guilty. 20 days ACJ, credit any time served. Jacob T. Whittington: (M) carrying concealed weapon (P) no contest (J) guilty. 18 months unsupervised probation. Don't violate any additional laws in North Carolina, pay CC. Weapon was destroyed Abbreviations: (F) felony; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traf­ fic violation; (I) infraction; (P) plea; (J) judgment; PJC: prayer for judgment con­ tinued; 90-96: 1st offense conditional discharge; MCP: Misdemeanant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Division of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in response to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consoli­ dated It's blueberry season in Lansing - come on out and delight your senses with a breakfast of fresh-from-thegriddle blueberry pancakes and sausage from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Lansing Fire Department. Old Orchard Creek Farm and Rose Mountain Butcher Shoppe are provid­ ing us with some all-natural goodness to start your day in Lansing. For $8, you'll get a plate of pancakes with sausage and that includes your choice of beverage. Enjoy a walk afterwards along Big Horse Creek on one of the beautiful walking trails of Lansing Creeper Trail Park or toss a fish­ ing line in to catch fresh trout for dinner. Downtown Lansing offers that small town charm where you can also enjoy LOCAL shop­ ping at the friendly shops. Head on out for blueber­ ry pickin' at Old Orchard Creek, an historic artisanal Appalachian mountain farm runs through downtown Lansing to build up to 30 primitive campsites with grills, nature trails, a nine hole disc golf course, a dog park, a new footbridge, and mountain biking trails. Three floating water wheels will be built to gen­ erate power that can then be sold to Blue Ridge Electric which will help pay for maintenance and upkeep of the park grounds. A barn on the property will also be converted into a second town stage to be used with events like the Ola Belle Reed Music Festival. raising blueberries using sustainable, pesticide-free farming practices. On your way back, stop at Pie on the Mountain for the best pizza in the High County. Make sure to bring along a cooler and stock up on fresh, all natural LOCAL meats at Rose Mountain Butcher Shoppe. The park expansion is a joint venture between the Town of Lansing, GLAD (Greater Lansing Area Development) and the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department. Plans include the purchase of 44 acres along Big Horse Creek that ASHE COUNTY CRIME REPORT June 16 Ralph Edward Smith IH, 36, of West Jefferson was charged with driving while impaired and driving with a revoked license. Bond was set at $1,000. Smith was released later that day. Jamichael Odell Walton, 23, of Lenoir was charged with possession of drug para­ phernalia and misdemeanor possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $500. Walton was released later that day. June 17 Tyler Winfield Smith, 24, of Clemmons was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, altering serial numbers, sim­ ple possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and possession of drug parapher­ nalia. Bond was set at $1,250. Smith has not been released. June 18 Michael Lide Wilson, 55, of Creston was charged with probation violation. Bond was set at $2,500. Wilson was released later that day. June 19 Sharon Lynn Hartzog, 47, of West Jefferson was charged with simple assault. Bond information is unavailable. Hartzog was released later that day. Michael Anthony Hartzog, 50, of West Jefferson was charged with assault on a female. Bond information is unavailable. Hartzog was released later that day. June 20 Troy Alan Holland, 50, of North Wilkesboro was charged with non-support of a child. Bond was set at $500. Holland was released the next day. Come in and Register for a 42" HITACHI SMART TV No Purchase Necessary! 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John Lloyd Day and Danny Day, all of West Jefferson; five sisters, Lena Turner, Barbara Mitzel and Phyllis Kimble, all of West Richard McCarty Jefferson, Linda Harrison of Yadkinville and Donna Day of Marion, Virginia; also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 39 great­ grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lonnie Jones, Brother Ralph Smith and the Rev. Charles McCoy officiated. Burial with military rites fol­ lowed in Day Cemetery. The family received friends on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Badger Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28964. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Ms. Alta Euldine Jones Ms. Alta Euldine Jones of Lansing died on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at her residence. She was 81. Ms. Jones was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in Ashe County to Lester H. and Etta Blevins Jones. Ms. Jones was pre­ ceded in death by her parents; and a broth­ er, Roy Dale Jones. Ms. Jones enjoyed listening to music, especially when she was able to go to the Helton Community Center for their special music events. She liked to stay in contact with family and friends, watch television and spend time with her cats. Inurnment services will be held at 2 p.m.on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer by Rev. Tommy McClure. Ms. Jones is survived by a daughter, Rose Mary Street of North Wilkesboro; sister, Pauline Jones Carter of Wilkesboro; grand­ daughter, Sandi Street of Charlotte; and sev­ eral nieces and neph­ ews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Helton Ambulance Service, c/o Denver Caudill, 1170 Parsons Hill Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Ms. Jones' arrangements. Richard McCarty, 45, of Warrensville, wife of Christine and father of Jake and Joe, passed away on June 25, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Blandina Ward Yale A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the community building at the New River State Park 221 access. Mrs. Blandina Ward Yale of Charlotte passed into her heavenly home on July 3, 2014. She was 100. Donald Ray McMillan Donald Ray McMillan of Crumpler died on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at his resi­ dence with his beloved wife, Mabel; daughter, Eika; and son-in-law, Jeff, by his side. He was 86. Mr. McMillan was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Crumpler to the late Frank and Goldie Blevins McMillan. Although Mr. McMillan was born and died in Crumpler, he lived a very adventurous life. Working with the Nello L. Teer Company, for the major­ ity of his career he lived in Central America, South America and the Caribbean where he loved meeting people, immersing himself in their cultures and learn­ ing the Spanish language like a native. One of the highlights of his career was working on the Guri Dam project in Venezuela, one of the biggest dams in the world. Another chapter in his life included serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. McMillan is sur­ vived by his wife, Mabel Pennington McMillan; daughter, Eika Knight of Raleigh; son-in-law, Jeff; grandson, Forrest; daughter, Donna Howell of Crumpler; son-in-law, Kenny; granddaughters, Kendra, Kristin and Katlyn; three great grandchildren; brother, Lee McMillan of Crumpler; and niece, Trade Jordan of Jefferson. Words of comfort and remembrance may be sent to the family through the funeral home's website at www.ashelawn.com. A private graveside ser­ vice will be held at a later date. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens is entrusted with Mr. McMillan's arrangements. Mr. Ronnie David Testerman Mr. Ronnie David Testerman of Lansing died Monday, July 7, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was 70. Mr. Testerman was born June 3, 1944 in Richlands, Virginia, to Millard William and Goldie Testerman. Mr. Testerman was pre­ ceded in death by his father. Mr. Testerman enjoyed life to its fullest. Mr. Testerman is sur­ vived by four sons, David Testerman and Mark Testerman of Lansing,James Testerman and Richard Testerman of Crumpler; his mother, Goldie Testerman of Lansing; two brothers, Eddie Testerman of Hickory and Alan Testerman of Rubgy, Virginia; one sister, Betty Greer of Wilkesboro; five grandchildren; and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in Dixon Testerman Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to Dixon-Testerman Cemetery Fund. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the fam­ ily through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome. com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Testerman's arrangements. Her niece and caregiver was with her at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her beloved hus­ band George Yale. They were married for 60 years. Mrs. Yale was born in Ashe County to the late Stephen and Delia Ward Moxley. Preceding her in death were six brothers and sisters, Bruce Ward, Phama Ward Meyers, Dale Ward, Wade Ward, Kyle Ward and Blain Ward. She is survived by her sister, Edna Nuckolls, of Bradenton, Florida; also surviving her are 11 niec­ es and nephews; and 24 great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Yale had been a member of her much beloved Memorial United Methodist Church in Charlotte since 1962. Her church held a special place in her heart until her passing. She spoke of her church family often. Mrs. Yale retired from Duke Power after 31 years of service. She worked in accounts receivable for small appliances for North and South Carolina. Prior to moving to Charlotte, she had been employed by the FBI in Washington, D.C. and worked directly for J. Edgar Hoover. Mrs. Yale was as unique and interesting as her first name. She was a bright, energetic, determined and incredibly loyal indi­ vidual. Her care for her mother and her many friends are testimony to this. Under her deter­ mined attitude to accom­ plish and persevere, there was a truly tender and loving heart. She will be terribly missed by her caregiver and niece, Linda Ward O'Keeffe, also of Charlotte. Her love for her hus­ band, George, her church, and the North Carolina mountains, where she was born and raised, were constant and stead­ fast. Birds, flowers and gardening were interests, but her true gift lay in her incredible seamstress skills, which included the construction of suits and handmade hats. A visitation in Charlotte took place on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Memorial United Methodist Church. A service followed at 11 a.m. Pastor Don Newman officiated. Burial will take place at Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church located at 604 Martin Gambill Road in Crumpler on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Visitation is planned for 11:30 a.m. with a burial service to follow at noon. The Rev. Jonathan Ward will officiate. Pallbearers are Dennis O'Keeffe, Chris O'Keeffe, Larry Ward, Jonathan Ward, Joseph E. Jenkins and Nathan Walker. The solo vocalist is Laura O'Keeffe Walker. In lieu of flowers, please consider making dona­ tions to Memorial United Methodist Church 4012 Central Ave., Charlotte, N.C., 28205 or Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church c/o Larry Ward, 1936 Martin Gambill Road, Crumpler, N.C., 28617. 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We were told that the Supreme Court would toss out the law; that insurance companies would set astronomical premiums, that businesses would drop insurance in droves, that young people would show no interest in subsidized plans, and that death panels would dispatch the elderly. Again and again these prognosti­ cations proved false. The latest Chicken Little is Stephen Parente, a former advisor and to John McCain's 2008 presi­ dential campaign and an inveterate Affordable Care Act critic. Parente has managed recently to get the same basic article pub­ lished in a number of news­ papers around the country (many, not surprisingly, in states with contested U.S. Senate races) in which he forecasts a new date for Obamacare's demise. Perhaps coincidentally, Parente joins the Sword of God Brotherhood in pre­ dicting that the end will come in 2017. Don't say you weren't warned. But once you start dig­ ging into Parente's analy­ sis you see that it's full of holes and strange assump­ tions. Take, for example, his discussion of the tax cred­ its that Obamacare pro­ vides to people of low and modest income. Parente notes that many people purchasing insurance cov­ erage receive help paying premiums through a fed­ eral subsidy. These subsi­ dies will allow more peo­ ple to get insured in the short term, he says. But, he claims, the value of the tax credits will dramati­ cally erode going forward, which will quickly drive up the number of people without insurance. The problem with this argument is that the tax credits do not function like a voucher. Instead, insurance premiums are capped at a percentage of earnings for an individual or family. That means Page 4 Friday, July 11,2014 XMc)& OH, ALLRlGtfT, AUWf. MDCiiACA.iXXd vjeUJAte LOOK. Adam Linker N.C. Justice Center the value of the premium assistance may change slightly but if an individu­ al's income remains steady then that person will not have to pay much more for insurance over time. A single 40-year-old woman, for example, earning $25,000 per year would currently need to pay about seven percent of her income toward insurance premiums while a tax credit would cover the rest of the cost. That means she would have to pay about $270 per month for a plan. If her income remains the same then she would continue pay­ ing seven percent of her income toward a policy, even if premiums increase. Another example: Parente asserts that the programs built to pro­ tect insurance companies against bad risk will go away in 2017 and this will cause premiums to spike. The problem with tbfs argumetit is tb^V U)e particulars of tjie pro­ grams were not fleshed out enough to cause insurance companies to set premiums artificially low. Regulations for these safeguards came late and insurers were unsure that they woulfj make any dif­ ference at all. In other words, insurance compa­ nies did not lowball pre­ miums in anticipation of a big payout from taxpayers; there's no need for a spike. Simply put, Parente is just the latest in a long line of health reform doomsayers who have turned out to be wrong. But you don't have to believe me; instead just check out the market that folks like Parente usually profess to hold so dear. Here in North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare recently announced that it will begin offering subsidized plans next year. In other words, the nation's larg­ est insurance company is wagering a lot of money that Parente is another misguided, ideological prophet of disaster. That's probably a safe bet. Adam Linker is a Health Policy Analyst at the North Carolina Justice Center. Civitas Media. LLC (USPS 441-810) Telephone: 336-846-7164 Published every Tuesday and Friday. Annual local subscription price for the West Jefferson Post is $150. Please call for more information on local pricing. Full price single copy issues are $3. 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Conservation of our precious lands fit our communities far into the future. and waters suffered a setback last year, For example, throughout our com­ however, when the enhanced incentive munity, both New River Conservancy The enhanced incentive should be as well expired. and Blue Ridge Conservancy have Fortunately, there is broad-based, worked for decades protecting thou­ As the U.S. population continues to expand over the next several decades, bipartisan political support in sands of precious acres and in effect, open lands for farming, grazing, fish­ Washington to make the conservation preserving our community's exempla­ ing, hunting or hiking will become tax incentive permanent in the form of ry natural heritage and way of life. pending legislation before Congress. Land trust easements are also tax­ increasingly hard to find. One of the most cost-effective ways But we must act now as time is of the payer friendly, since instead of being cared for and overseen by the fedof conserving these precious lands is essence. known as a cpnservatipn easement,; i , The bill, in the Houge, H.R. 2807, hqs n ,.eral government - like nafional-parj^whereby d local lbbdqwVtet donates,{he jare managed by local lantj, 'fuMeb #s^asifee?m^f,pb1!fi(^ future development rights to his oi lier,, We have 35 such trusts in our state, sifpp'dlrt for the Senate bill, S. 526, is land in exchange for a limited federal and they operate as private organiza­ .robust as well. tax benefit. This is literally an instance of hav­ tions that are often staffed and/or sup­ Currently, there are nearly 190,000 ing all the necessary pieces in place ported by volunteers. When discussing acres enrolled in land trusts through­ and simply needing a strong push to real estate, the saying is that "location out North Carolina. get this legislation over the finish line. is everything." In 2006, Congress gave this method The enhanced incentive has been a When discussing legislation, timing of land conservation a major boost by win-win solution for the High Country, is everything. And the time for making passing an enhanced federal tax deduc­ protecting natural resources important the enhanced tax incentive for conser­ tion for landowners who are willing to to our community while keeping land vation easements permanent is now. donate easements that protect their in productive private ownership. Pick up the phone and make sure land into the future. That law achieved It is the new face of conservation, Representative Virginia Foxx and its intended effect, and nationwide permitting landowners to set aside Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan easement donations increased by 35 land for future generations, keeping know how you feel. percent annually to roughly one mil­ them on the tax rolls, and ensuring Brad Baskette lion acres a year, helping us preserve a that the wildlife habitat, scenic beauty West Jefferson Our commitment to conservation is permanent Preserving the monuments of a controversial past "You see him and ask: 'Why is the statue still here? he was governor. Last month, Duke University, which What was it he actually stood for?' This is the kind of Sanford led from 1969 to 1985, has removed Aycock's debate that a public work of art makes possible. We name from a campus building. won't change the way people think just by getting rid Even the sainted Robert E. Lee is not exempt. of a monument." According to The Roanoke Times, the Washington and The mayor of one of Mecklenburg's largest munici­ Lee law school students insist, "The time has come palities is defending the refusal to remove a for us, as students, to ask that the univer­ statue of a hero of another era, but one who sity hold itself responsible for its past and today offends many residents. present dishonorable conduct and for the This raises again the question of what to racist and dishonorable conduct of Robert do about the statues, building names, and E. Lee." the nicknames and mascots of sports teams Back to the Mecklenburg mayor and that offend and demean groups of our people. her battle to preserve the monuments to For example, how should we have respond­ the past, even if the past is discredited. ed when students at the University of North Her name is Angelika Gramkow. She is Carolina-Chapel Hill this spring demanded not the mayor of a North Carolina city or a name change for the building known as town. She is the mayor of Schwerin, the Saunders Hall, because William C. Saunders capital of the German region that gave our had been the leader of the North Carolina Mecklenburg its name. Ku Klux Klan after the Civil War? Or when Until 25 years ago, the German students suggested that the "Silent Sam" Mecklenburg was a part of East Germany. statue in the center of the old campus should The controversial statue that the mayor is D.G. Martin come down because it glorifies the institu­ fighting to preserve is a 13-foot-tall bronze tion of slavery that the soldier fought to pre­ depiction of Vladimir Lenin. Lenin was the serve? Or when some American Indians, now leader of the Russian Revolution, as much backed by the United States government, insisted that an icon of the Communist movement as General Lee the Washington Redskins change its name to something was to the Confederacy. other than a derogatory term for an important American If you agree with the mayor that this historical ethnic group? Or when a group of African-American law monument should be preserved you should know that students at Washington and Lee University demanded she is probably fighting a losing battle with other that their school apologize for the racism of the iconic Mecklenburgers who do not want to keep a monument general who gave his name to their university because to the painful and oppressive Communist past that the of his actions in support of slavery? Lenin statue represents. When these things happen, many of us respond like So, if you want to see that statue of Lenin in German the Mecklenburg mayor, who says that you can change Mecklenburg, you had better hurry. street names and tear down monuments, but the his­ D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina Bookwatch," tory remains. The mayor acknowledges that the old which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on society represented by the statue "is not good. But that UNC-TV. Preview the upcoming program on UNC-MX legacy is something all sides can learn to deal with digital channel (Time Warner #1276) on Fridays at 9 without revising history." p.m. Next week's (July 13, 17 guest is Philip Gerard, In North Carolina, if we decide to remove the remind­ author of "Down the Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey ers of every representative of our racist past, we will through the Heart of North Carolina." Like Wilma have a lot of work to do. Most prominent white North Dykeman in her classic, "The French Broad," UNCCarolinians a hundred years ago would, by today's stan­ Wilmington's Philip Gerard uses a river journey to tell dards, be judged racist. a series of stories to take his readers from where the For instance, Governor Charles B. Aycock was once Deep and Haw Rivers meet to form the Cape Fear, all so much a hero to North Carolina's progressives that the way to Bald Head Island where it flows into the Terry Sanford displayed his picture in his office when Atlantic Ocean. �JEFFERSON POST T ^iT rclTCALENPAR Living for Jesus is true happiness Front Porch Ministry ST? Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave- m West Jefferson is.hosting a Front Porch Ministry this summer. Monday Thursdays, folks walking bv the church will discover tables and cha'R We find the word "happy" is in such a case: yea, happy bring us the ultimate happi­ where they can feel tree to sit and rest a bit or eat 25 times in the Bible. TTiere is that people, whose God is ness here on earth. The Apostle Paul stated lunch, free bottled water are hundreds, if not thou­ the LORD." (Psa 144:15). sands, of self-help books in "Happy is he that hath the his happiness in the abil­ free wifi, games for the print about how to obtain God of Jacob for his help, ity to give testimony of our ldds, and a frientUy pastor happiness, but what does whose hope is in the LORD Lord and Savior in Acts 26. who has moved his office James said that endurance outside for part of the day, the Bible say about being his God." (Psa 146:5). The wisdom found in and patience brings happi­ and at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays happy and how does one Proverbs also defines true ness, and the bold Apostle at a bluegrass jam session achieve true happiness? The first person to say happiness. "Happy is the Peter wrote that happiness will take place. man that findeth wis­ comes when we suffer for she was happy in July 11 , 7 pjn. Vacation Bible dom, and the man that the sake of the Gospel. the Scriptures was getteth understand­ "But and if ye suffer for School will be held at Leah, Jacob's wife, ing." (Prov 3:13); righteousness' sake, happy Temple Baptist Church when she gave birth "He that despiseth his are ye: and be not afraid of on Radio Hill. VBS kickto Asher. "And Leah neighbour sinneth: their terror, neither be trou­ off will be held 6 p.m., said, Happy am I, for but he that hath mercy bled;" (I Peter 3:14); and Sunday, July 6, 2014. the daughters will on the poor, happy is "If ye be reproached for the Classes will begin at / call me blessed: and he." (Prov 14:21); "He name of Christ, happy are p.m. each night with she called his name Leila that handleth a matter ye; for the spirit of glory and classes for all ages includ­ Asher." (Genesis Harris 30:13, KJV). Israel Special to wisely shall find good: of God resteth upon you: on ing adult. Come and join and whoso trusteth in their part he is evil spoken us. (God's chosen peo­ tne Post , • the LORD, happy is of, but on your part he is 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation ple) was happy as Bible School will be held a nation because God was he. ' (Prov 16:20); "Happy glorified." (I Peter 4:14). We can attain true happi­ at Sugar Tree Baptist on their side. "Happy art is the man that feareth thou, 0 Israel: who is like always: but he that hard- ness by studying the Bible Church, there will be lots unto thee, 0 people saved eneth his heart shall fall into and listen to die Lord, so we of fun Bible story learn­ by the LORD, the shield mischief." (Prov 28:14); and can know and understand ing activities for all ages. of thy help, and who is the "Where there is no vision, God's laws — that we may Snacks will be provided sword of thy excellency! and the people perish: but he be obedient. We rejoice in each night. Pastor Rev. thine enemies shall be found that keepeth the law, happy our blessings from above. Jim Greer and congrega­ liars unto thee; and thou is he." (Prov 29:18). Having As God's children through tion invite you to attend. shalt tread upon their high faith in God and getting to Christ, we realize that like July 12 know Him more and more the Israelites in the Old places." (Deut 33:29). 3 - 8 p.m. Vacation The Queen of Sheba through studying His Word Testament, we are His, and Bible School will be held praised King Solomon for and listening to Him begats that alone makes us happy. at Mount Olive Baptist his wisdom and claimed true happiness. We are like Solomon's Church. There will be that all of his people were Jesus actively demon­ people in that we have the classes from nursery to happy that they lived in strated how to be happy and greatest of wisdom (sent by adult. A meal will be avail­ his country. "Happy are said, "Ye call me Master and God) at our fingertips, so able at 6 p.m., with cookthy men, happy are these Lord: and ye say well; for so that also makes us happy. out on Friday for family thy servants, which stand I am. If I then, your Lord We rejoice when justice pre­ night. For transportation continually before thee, and and Master, have washed vails. When we obey Jesus or more information, call that hear thy wisdom." (I your feet; ye also ought to and serve our fellowman as Miranda Brown 977-6365, Kings 10:8). wash one another's feet. our Master demonstrated Jason Brown 977-6319 or In Psalms we find claims For I have given you an then we are happy in the Sommer Poe 977-9365. of happiness for those who example, that ye should do Lord. Rev Derick Hodges and triumph over evil (Psalms as I have done to you. Verily, When we give an account congregation invite you to 127:5 and 137:8-9), and for verily, I say unto you, The of our faith as the oppor­ attend. those who work hard and servant is not greater than tunity presents itself, and 3 - 8 p.m. Vacation earn their own way (Psalms his lord; neither he that is when we endure patiently, Bible School will be held 128:2). King David said sent greater than he that especially when we are at Christian Unity Baptist repeatedly that true happi­ sent him. If ye know these reproached for spreading Church at the Ashe ness comes from worship­ things, happy are ye if ye the Gospel of Christ—we Baptist Campground. ping the one true God and do them." (John 13:13-17). are filled with His happi­ There will be classes for having one's hope in Him. Understanding our role in ness. Living for Jesus can everyone. Come on out "Happy is that people, that the Kingdom of God can and should make us happy! enjoy the fun as you study CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bonwtt St. • Wert Jefferson 846-3954 Pastor Todd Brewer Casual 6 Contemporary Sunday Sdiool 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rov. James Stuhrenberg A Ivy Streets. • Jefferson Sun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English A 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Morn. Mass - & Call 336-246-9151 tor times 6 Beaver Creek Christian Church Old Hwy. 221 Noar GoH Course Rd Wort Jaffersort • Since 1890 846-3795 Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Momiiif Worship 11:00 a.m. g Evening Service 6:30 p.m. | West Jefferson Unite* Methodist Church 107 W. Second Street Wert Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wfumc.nat 9:45 Sunday School 3 11:00 Morning Worship Midway Baptfsf Church 1670 Ml. Jaffannn IN., Wnt MUnsn. MC 26604 Porter Steven LeaShemb Sunday Srhaai - 4:45 a.m. Morning WorrNp - IbOO a.m. Evminy Wonbip - 6:00 p.m. Wtdnarday SOU Study • 7:00 p.m. www.mldwaybapttftM.oiv held at Landmark Baptist Church. Guest singer will be southern gospel singer Kevin Spencer. Pastor Rev Charlie McCoy and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. July 12-16 6 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Ju y 13» 2014. Classes will start at 6 p.m. beginning July 14 2014. The church is located at N.C. 221, Deep Gap, NC 28618. For more information, call Cathy Lewis, 336-877-6155, or email her at cathyvbs@ charter.net. Parish of the Holy Communion (EatsceeeUoa) "And Ho M thorn as far m to Bethany...gt and Ho Mowed them" Luke 24:S0 Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Rev. Keith Casey 1917 US H.vy 221 H. Jtffmton. NT Holy Trinity Church (336) 246-4764 Glendele Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen MUer Phone - 982-3076 g « 8 9:45 a.m. Sur•day • Sunday School § 11:00 a.m. 5uuday • Worrhlp Sorvk. 6:50 p.m. Su •day • Sunday HI,hi Sorvk. 6:00 p.m. M<mday • T.I.A.M. 10:00 n.m. Tv mtday • lay In Ih. Momln, 7:00 p.m. Wr tdntfdoy • Pray* MttHng Bald Mtn. Baptist Church July 13-18 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. There will be classes from nursery to adult. Meals will be available at 6 p.m., with a cookout on Friday for family night. For more information, or transpor­ tation, call Miranda or Jason Brown at 977-6365 or 977-6319, or Sommer Poe 977-6365. Rev. Denck Hodges and congregation invite you to attend. at Round Knob Baptist Church. There will be classes for kindergarten through adults. Pastor Rev. Keith Elledge and congregation invite you to attend. Grayson Highlands State Park. Featured guests will be Middle Fork Gospel, Taylon Miller, White Top Mountain Band, Covered by the Blood and many more. The admission is $5 per person, children 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. Concessions will be pro­ vided by the Lansing Fire Department. All proceeds from this event will ben­ efit less fortunate families in the surrounding areas. You are invited to attend. Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 and Cook out will be Friday, July 18. 2014. For transportation or more information, call Natasha, 877-3322. July 14-16 7-9 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held July 13 1 p.m. 2nd Annual Gospel Singing on the Mountain will be held at R«v. A. Owtn Potior Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. gg nightly. Commencement Evening Singing will be 4f S Hlphwny 194 South (ISA) 246-2012 held at Peace Haven Community Church in Iansing. The theme is «ATOW Island- Choosing God's Way". There will be classes for all ages. Supper will be provided God's Word. Pastor RevTack Pugh and congrega Sinvifed you to attend The campground is on Paul Goodman Road in fleetwood July 14 -18 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. The theme is "The Lord's Army". There will be classes for all ages. The church is located in the Lansing Community. Pastor David Lyalls and congregation invite you to attend. July 13 - Until Revival Services will July 18 -19 7 a.m. WMU Yard and Bake Sale. The Women's group at Beaver Creek Baptist Church will be having a yard and bake sale, the sale will be held in the fellowship hall of the church on Mulatto Mountain Road, West Jefferson. Lots of new used items and lots of yummy baked goods for July 13 - 17 6:30 p.m. Vacation sale. All proceeds will go Bible School will be the Church Building Fund. be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Road. Pastor Allen Miller will be preaching. There will be special sing­ ing every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. Smethporf Independent Baptist Church 194 and 86 West. Smothport. MC Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church J36-846-7445 Rev. Will Heyward Reverend Phil Arnold Sunday School e 8:45 AM Worship • 10:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., Wert Jefferson Sunday Sdiool 9:45 a.m. Worship H:0O a.m. Sunday Nlfht Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faftti Promise : Seventh-Day Advent!st Church of Warrensville Pastor Kevin Morgan 336-667-6092 Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM „ Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM § wunBiisvBim.4DviinisTOiiMoicowMa.oao 846-7481 Peak Creek Church of fhe Brethren Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 Sunday SchooMO AM Worship Service: 11 AM Portor Rev. LewrMce Geodmen MAO Beid Mtn. Rd., West Jefferson Sunday Sdiool 9:10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am A 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshta -6:00 pe tnesday Meal -5:13 pm RWe Study -6=30 pm BaldmountiiUichurch.org Email: BaldmountalnOikyheft.com; Church 877-1550 To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 691832 �PAGE 6 FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014 JEFFERSON POST New River, Mt. Jefferson state parks to host night hikes "One of the neat things is that the park is usu­ ally closed after dark Several night hikes will and this is a good time be taking place at New to experience the park River State Park and Mt. after hours," said Joseph Jefferson State Natural Shimel, head park ranger Area this weekend, giving for the New River State locals and visitors a like a Park and Mt. Jefferson special view of the wild­ State Natural Area. "Part life when the sun goes of it is experiencing down. the woods at night. You On Friday, July 11 notice things differently starting at 9 p.m. and you notice sounds hike will take a lot more because your New River visual cues aren't as Wagoner access. strong." On Saturday, July 12, The night hikes take there will be a special place during the months presentation on night where it is warm enough flyers and owls at the to be out in the wilder­ U.S. 221 visitor center, ness after hours. Shimel followed by a short hike said the number of peo­ where the ranger will try ple who participate in the and call out to owls in hikes vary, but everybody hopes of observing some does enjoy the experi­ along the New River. ence. Also on Saturday, there "It varies, sometimes will be a full moon night it's as few as five or it hike to Luther Rock at can be up to 20 or more," Mt. Jefferson. Shimel said. "It all just Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com depends." The hikes are free, but the night hikes to Mt. Jefferson will require a reservation. Reservations can be made by calling the Mt. Jefferson office at (336) 246-9653. "The ones at U.S. 221 are not limited in number so you can just come to those," he said. "You can just show up for the ones at New River." For the night hikes, it is recommended that hikers come prepared for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a flash­ light to help on the dark trails. Shimel said these hikes have been offered since the park has been open and are used as a way to public to see what the park is like at night. For more information on the night hikes and New River State Park visit: www.ncparks.gov/ wn retry | jenerson rost The New River State Park and Mt Jefferson State Wildlife Area will be conducting night hikes all three nights this weekend. Visit/parks/neri/main. php/. "Check out our website because we do offer programs every weekend between New River and Mt. Jefferson," Shimel said. "We just have a lot of different programs throughout the year." Blue Ridge EMC sends students to W olfpack, Roy Williams basketball camps Caldwell County's Caleb Rash with UNC head coach Roy Williams. Submitted photos | Jefferson Post t ra AMERICA'S ( BEST SELLING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS WINDOW INSTALLED '4--i White double hung up to 4'xfe See store for details "Most Installs Are Completed In Just One Day!" HP flj iituSxuv ilo // M Simply tho Best lor Less CI tS FREE In-Home Estimate: 336-838-9393 Or visit our showroom: 1802 River Street, Wilkesboro N.C. 28697 WindowWorldFoothills.com - "HB Hlis Window Woild F laittliiso. it, iiuleponduntly owned ami opciuluii by Window Wuild o( North Wostom, NC undot llama from Window World, Inc.. Two local middle school students shot hoops and ran drills at basketball camps hosted by two of the state's larg­ est universities, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation. Hallie Treva, a stu­ dent at Ashe County Middle School, attended the Wolfpack Women's Basketball Camp June 23-26 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh on a full schol­ arship. Hallie is the daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Treva of West Jefferson. Caleb Rash took to the courts June 21-25 at the Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Caleb is the son of Wayne and Paula Rash of Hudson, and is a stu­ dent at Hudson Middle School. "Blue Ridge EMC is pleased to give these outstanding students a unique opportunity to experience life on a college campus and to receive instruction from two of the ACC's fin­ est coaches," said Grey G OP ACK.COM ,|H ' G GoPACK.r W H. <.CO M a G OP ACK.COM III] -COM GOPACK.C * ii.. |J > I § G OP ACK.COM if G OP ACK.COM I MI GbPAGK.ee GOPACK.C( Submitted photos |Jefferson Post Ashe County's Hallie Treva with North Carolina State head coach Wes Moore. Scheer, director of com­ munity relations. "These camps develop funda­ mental skills that will help the young athletes excel both on and off the court. We're delighted to have them represent our co-op." Treva and Rash earned the scholar­ ships by receiving a top score on an application that included academ­ ics, community involve­ ment and enthusiasm for sports. Only 56 students from across the state r-y///- received Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships from North Carolina's electric coop­ eratives this year. During camp, students stayed in dorms on cam­ pus and worked directly with coaches and ath­ letes to hone basketball skills and practice work­ ing cooperatively with teammates. The staff of the Wolfpack Women's Basketball Camp includ­ ed N.C. State women's basketball coach Wes Moore, and his coach­ ing staff and players. Two-time NCAA nation­ al champion coach Roy Williams, his staff, and current and past Tar Heel basketball players led the Carolina camp. This is the 11th year North Carolina's Touchstone Energy coop­ eratives have sponsored young women to attend an N.C. State women's basketball camp and the ninth year the coopera­ tives have sent young men to the Roy Williams camp. The co-ops' part­ nership with universities and coaches provides a unique educational and athletic opportunity for our state's youth and keeps with Touchstone Energy's core values of accountability, integrity, innovation and commit­ ment to community. Blue Ridge Electric serves some 74,000 mem­ bers in the northwest North Carolina counties of Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Avery, Wilkes and Alexander. Learn more at BliieRidgeEMC.com. TREE SERVICE LIST I YOUR I BUSINESS HERE! BOB'S TREE SERVICE Serving the High Country "Fully Insured" Tree Trimming Tree Removal Bucket Truck Chipper Clearing Lots • Cutting Views I Only $75 par month CALL 846-7164 • FREE ESTIMATES! 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Frcnchy's Art Gallery Si 9. Backstreet Beads and Handcrafted Jewelry 10. Ripples Gallery 12. Florence Thomas An School LANDSCAPING 336-384-1571 336-977-4779 Gallery Crawl 11. Originals Only • NC State Inspection John Ryan - Owner West lefferson's Arts District CALL 846-7164 umm Welding Fabrication! LIST |YOUR BUSINESS HERE! "Lawn & Garden Equipment" \ Chain Saws • Trimmers | Hwy 194 West Jefferson, Radio I 336-246-2828 13. Acorn Gallery 14. Shoemaker Studio 336.846.ARTS \ VV4Vtv,!U.hr>r<iurjtyHr<K.\iri; 15. Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery 6. The .Artists' Theatre on East Main REQUEST FOR BIDS Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. is solicitin bids from licensed HVAC contractors for clean, tune, re pair or replacement of heating and cooling systems, an Electrical contractors for electrical repairs and fan in stallations, and Plumbing Contractors for installation c water heaters and minor plumbing repairs under the N( Department of Environmental and Natural Resource; Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources grant fo Weatherization Assistance Services for low income fami lies in Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes Counties. All Contractors must be licensed in the state of Nort! Carolina and provide proof of liability and workers com pensation insurance. All interested bidders may contact Jim Absher at BROC 710 Veterans Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, b phone at 336-667-7174 or by email at wxjimdPbrocinc com to request bid sheets. Minority, women and disadvantaged businesses are en couraged to participate. Bids will be accepted until 8/15/14. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 11,2014 PAGE 7 Potential From Page1 Submitted photo |Jefferson Post The Ashe County Gallery Crawl will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, July II There will be 16 galleries and businesses in West Jefferson open for the Gallery Crawl. Second Gallery Crawl of summer is Friday The " arts district" of downtown West Jefferson will come alive with folks strolling the streets from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July School Gallery will host an opening reception for artists Leslie and Harold Frontz. North Carolina watercolor artist Leslie Frontz is a signature The Gallery Crawl pro­ member of the American vides ongoing opportuni­ Watercolor Society, the ties to see new, creative National Watercolor and innovative works by Society, the Southern Ashe County's leading Watercolor Society, and artists. Crawlers are invit­ the Society of Women ed to stroll the streets, Artists in London. visit the galleries, view Among her many awards the downtown murals, are the High Wind Medal and take advantage of the and the Watercolor downtown restaurants. Magazine Award from Crawlers will enjoy an the AWS. She has been eclectic group of shops, featured in Watercolor galleries and studios Artist, The Artist's representing a large and Magazine and U.S. Art. varied group of artists Leslie earned the M.F.A. who will be displaying degree in studio arts from their latest creations. the University of North Participating in the crawl Carolina at Greensboro. will be: Acorn Gallery, Harold considers him­ Ashe Arts Center, Ashe self a contemporary Custom Framing and impressionistic painter Gallery, Backstreet with an interest in all Beads and Handmade themes including land­ Jewelry, Bohemia Gallery, scapes, seascapes, and Broomfields Gallery, still life subjects. He has Catch Light Gallery, been strongly influenced Everything Has a Story, by artists of the Cape Florence Thomas Art Ann School and also School, French's Art received instruction in Gallery, Originals Only Plein air painting at the Gallery, Quilt Square British Mounts Bay Art Girls, Ripples Gallery, Centre in Newlyn, the RT Morgan Art Gallery, birth place of outdoor Stephen Shoemaker painting in England. Bpth Studio, and The Artists'1 artists will be teaching at the Art School this Theatre For the July Crawl, The summer. Go to www. Florence Thomas Arts florenceartschool.org for Celebrating the agricultural heritage of Ashe County, an opening reception for the gallery show "From Dawn to Dusk" will be held dur­ ing the crawl on July H beginning at 5 p.m. more information on the July classes and the FLO Kids summer art pro­ grams for children. The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center will feature "From Dawn to Dusk" a new exhibit high­ light the agriculture and farming in Ashe County. The exhibit will include paintings, photography, mixed media, pottery and more. The opening ' reception will be Friday, July 11 during Gallery Crawl from 5-8 p.m. Join the Arts Council for this exhibit, meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. The exhibit will be on display until Aug. 2. The Gallery Crawl is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council in cooperation with the West Jefferson Business Association and the West Jefferson TDA. For more inlormation, call the Ashe County Arts Council at 336-846-ARTS or see us on the web at www.ashecountyaits.org. endowment for an Ashe County YMCA was good or excellent, 90 percent will either make a gift or con­ sider making a gift to the campaign and 70 percent of people said the community would support a YMCA com­ ing to Ashe County. "There were 63 percent of the people interviewed are willing to volunteer, and 34 percent are willing to assume leadership," Hazelbaker said. "That's really key when start­ ing a campaign in any com­ munity is that the people support it and also lead. It doesn't do us any good for us to come in and say 'we are doing a capital campaign' when we don't have the rela­ tionships that local folks do." The organization that did the research was based in Winston-Salem and said through their expectations, if the YMCA began a campaign in Ashe County, it could potentially raise between $1.75 and $2.2 million. "The information overall was all good, and we were pleased with what the results were," Hazelbaker said. Hazelbaker said the YMCA Board of Directors for Northwest North Carolina formed an ad hoc committee to continue study on bring­ ing a facility to Ashe County. Also, those organizing the study are aware of who the community would want the YMCA to partner with. "We heard loud and clear through the interview pro­ cess, that anything we do up here, we need to partner with the school system and with the hospital," Hazelbaker said. "I have met with (Ashe Memorial) leadership and Todd (Holden) from the school system. They are sup­ portive of us coming and they want to see how we can work together." The new committee will have its first meeting on Wednesday, July 16 and will be in chaige of giving a rec­ ommendation to the Board of Directors. In addition, there will be an advisory commit­ tee consisting of leaders and residents in Ashe County. "Overall, we are encour­ aged with what we know so far," Hazelbaker said. "The community likes the Y, and what they know about the Y, they like it. Each Y is differ­ ent... What is offered at the Y in Yadkin County... will be different than a Y up here, because each community's needs are different." Commissioner William Sands said the results of the study sounded very encour­ aging and that the study the YMCA is conducting seemed worthwhile. "A Y definitely works if there is enough support in it," Hazelbaker said. "We want to make sure we do it right and we set it up for every chance to succeed." For more information on the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, go online to http://ymcanwnc.org/. The organization serves Alexander, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Yadkin and Wilkes Counties. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. Water From Page 1 caused the town to lose hun­ dreds of thousands of gal­ lons of water per day, was discovered. According to Price, on average, the Town pumps 120,000 gallons of water per day, but during the leak, over 300,000 gallons were a, being pumped per day. At the board's regular meeting on Monday, July 7, Price told the hoard that the Town is currently pumping about 140,000 gallons. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 8467164 or onlwhtat <t«a\bu\\ucV.. Average monthly amount an American spends on gambling From Page 1 said. "Getting any legisla­ tion passed these days is a major accomplishment." The WIOA passed the Senate 95-3. The three who voted against the measure were Republicans who believed the bill didn't go far enough, according to Foxx. "It (SKILLS and WIOA) consolidates some workforce develop­ ment programs and gives more leeway to local workforce development boards," Foxx said. "The focus would be on pro­ grams for jobs that are currently available." The WIOA would elimi­ nate 15 existing federal workforce development programs and streamline others, creating the abil­ ity for local workforce development boards to dictate their affairs with less intrusion from Washington, D.C. "I know the folks in Ashe County are very concerned about the job losses that have occurred here and I tell every­ body my story," Foxx said. "Several years ago I worked the polls here and talked to a woman who'd gotten laid off from three different plants." Foxx, who served as president of Mayland Community College from 1987-1994, believes the bill will help provide more resources to the Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College and other community colleges statewide. "I realize there are people here who want to work and its been tragic that we've had so many job losses here," Foxx said. "This will help communitycolleges have more resources to help people get ready for the jobs that are going to be there." Foxx also believes the bill will bring account­ legislature," Foxx said. "Their focus is on how ability to federal pro­ to make the economy grams. "We spend $18 billion in North Carolina bet­ in workforce development ter so that we're more across the country," Foxx attractive," Foxx said. said. "We cant prove that "Lowering taxes at the any of them (programs) state level and doing everything they can have done any good." The House is currently to create jobs in North considering debate on the Carolina." Foxx is particularly WIOA. N.C. General Assembly proud of the county's Closer to home, Foxx, delegation in the General who served in the State Assembly. "I think we have great Senate from 1994-2004, is pleased with what's been representation in this happening in Raleigh dur­ area," Foxx said. ing the last few years. Alan "Yes, I'm satisfied with 7164Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846 or on Twitter @albulluck. what they're doing in the also buying silver, platinum & coins •x —i J 4-Ji, \\ v f S Jc * Average monthly cable bill per cable subscriber Average amount spent on credit card debt per household Average monthly amount an American spends on fast food Average monthly amount an American spends on tobacco products Average monthly amount an American spends on alcohol 336-667-2257 Next to I .owes Food ft'ilkesboro. NC Monthly cost to receive the Jefferson Post delivered , Center ASheCou»^»s Friday 6 -« PfpnfSXssons, Crafts, )pm Invest in your community. We don't ask for much. The Jefferson Post 336-846-7164 �ONLINE FRIDAY, JULY 11,2014 Game of the Week video can be found at jeffersonpost.com Nathan I lam, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham(« eivitasmedia.com Kendra Yearick named JV girls basketball coach Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com A former three-sport star at Ashe County High School is returning to her hometown to continue her dream of teaching while also taking over the junior varsity basketball program. Kendra Yearick, who excelled in basketball, volleyball and softball at ACHS, will take over for Mark Hudler, who has decided to step down after Ave years of coach­ ing the team. "We all hate to see Mark go and we are cer­ tainly going to miss him," said ACHS Head Coach Laura Foster. "He has been a great asset to the Lady Huskies basketball program and I appreciate everything he has done." Coach Foster also wanted to thank Miller Insurance for working around Coach Hudler's schedule and allowing him to coach the squad. Yearick was a 2009 graduate from ACHS and a 2013 graduate from Peace University. She was named the Most Outstanding Graduate in the Class of 2013. After completing Registration Form Player's Name Age college, Yearick most recently taught at FuquayVarina High School and also coached JV girls bas­ ketball and softbalL While she is most known for her dominant pitching in the softball circle, Yearick helped get the Lady Husky basket­ ball program off and run­ ning, which included a year of 26 wins and just two losses, a Mountain Valley Conference regular season and tournament championship as well as a playoff run that ended against eventual state champion Salisbury. • Tve played for many teams in my life and there's nothing quite like Lady Husky Basketball," said Yearick. "It's not about just playing the game, it's about family, hard work and dedication, which prepare you for life." Foster is certainly pleased to have a former player alongside on the bench. "Kendra will be a great addition to the Lady Huskies coaching staff. She was part of the pro­ gram as a player, so she is familiar with our tra­ ditions, our expectations and our system," she said. "This is the ideal situation for any varsity coach." When the season offi­ cially gets underway in November, Yearick will be ready to play a key part in continuing to build the Lady Husky basketball program. "Tm excited to join the team again and especially from the coaching side," she said. "I want to help these wonderful young ladies play the game they love and be a positive role model for them like Coach Foster is for me." "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @NathanHam87 Diamond Stars Softball Camp gets underway Tuesday Grade Fall 2015. Nathan Ham Address nham@civitasmedia.com Home # The annual Diamond Stars Softball Camp at Ashe County High School will start on Tuesday at the ACHS softball field, Rising third through rising ninth grade girls are eligible to partici­ pate. The camp fee is Parent's Work # T-SY\\rt Size Aclvatt. Medical Info Allergies List conditions that physicians should be aware of: $40 and will include a camp t-shirt and three days of instruction. Campers need to arrive at 9 a.m., and camp will last until noon. Girls will learn the basic fundamentals of softball and learn skills that will improve their individual game as well as playing as a team. The camp will be directed by varsity softball coach Bill Key. Coach Key has been the team's head coach for 15 years and has spent 25 years coach­ ing in Ashe County. Each camper needs to bring their own equipment such as a bat, cleats and a glove. can also Campers bring extra money for concessions. Campers can regis­ ter on the first day of camp. Checks need to be made out to Bill Key. If you have any ques­ tions, call Coach Key at (336) 846-2906. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Kendra Yearick will take over for Mark Hudler as the JV girls basketball coach. Grandfather Mountain Marathon this Saturday Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The finish line at McRae Meadows is 4,279, a near 1,000-foot increase from the start of the race. As always, the Grandfather Mountain Marathon is a non-profit event. All proceeds from the race will be distrib­ uted to vari­ ous Watauga County orga­ nizations as well as the Appalachian For nearly half of a century, the Grandfather Mountain Marathon has brought endurance run­ ners from all over the globe to Boone to chal­ lenge the steep and grueling trek through the Blue Ridge Mountains. This year is the 44lh University running of M A R A T H O N T r a c k the event. Program. All runners will start The race is always a hot at Kidd-Brewer Stadium ticket to be a part of as it on the campus of is limited to 500 runners Appalachian State, bright and the spots are usually and early at 6:30 a.m. all filled up by May. This The runners will then year is no different. be challenged by the steep According to the entry terrains along the Blue list provided, Jefferson's Ridge Parkway before fin­ own Annette Bednosky ishing the event at McRae will be one of the par­ Meadows at Grandfather ticipants running in Mountain. the grueling event. 205 All but three miles of of the runners are from the run will take place on paved highways, so run­ North Carolina while 55 ner are asked to be cau­ are making the trip from tious as they will have to South Carolina, 41 from deal with vehicle traffic Georgia, 25 from Virginia and 25 from Tennessee. along the way. The course features There is even one runner a near-steady elevation coming all the way from increase from beginning San Jose, California. Ages to end. After leaving the of the runners range from stadium, the runners will 15 up to 75. be up to 3,750 by the "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) seventh mile before hit­ 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ ting 4,000 feet at mile 19. NathanHam87 ASU Women's Soccer to open season in just over one month Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Photos courtesy | Ashe County Parks and Recreation The Alleghany Green Machine are the 2014 Tarheel League Major League Softball champions. A team roster was unavail­ able as of press time. 5 and Marshall on Sept. 7 before returning home for two matches against Belmont (Sept. 12) and George Mason (Sept. 14). The last two nonconference tilts are at James Madison (Sept. 19) and Radford (Sept. 2D This is ASU's first year in the Sun Belt and the first conference foe will be Arkansas Little Rock on Friday, Sept. 26. Up next, App travels to Arkansas State (Sept. 28) and Texas State (Oct. 5). Former Lady Husky soccer player Kebrina Keys and the rest of the Mountaineer soc­ cer team will start the season with an exhibi­ tion game against N.C. State in Raleigh on Wednesday, Aug. 13. App State will host High Point on Aug. 16 in the final exhibi­ tion game. Keys is enter­ ing her junior year at App State. She scored one goal in 10 games last season. T h e The regu­ Mountaineers lar season will be at home will start with nine for four consecutive Sun non-conference games, Belt matches. The team including facing a pair will hosts Troy (Oct. of familiar teams. The 10), South Alabama Mountaineers will travel (Oct. 12), Louisianato Elon on Sunday, Aug. Lafayette (Oct. 17) and 24 and to East Tennessee Louisiana-Monroe (Oct. State on Thursday, Aug. 19). 28. The regular season ASU ends August with closes with road matches its first home regular at Georgia State on Oct. season match on Aug. 24 and at rival Georgia 31 against Liberty. Southern on Oct. 26. The team will have Sun Belt Tournament six more non-conference action takes place Nov. games with four of those 5-11. coming on the road. The Mountaineers travel to "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) Morehead State on Sept. 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014 C OMMUNITY C ALENDAR Front Ministry Porch Sommer Poe 977-9365. Rev Derick Hodges and congregation invite you to attend. Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson is hosting a Front Porch Ministry this summer. Monday Thursdays, folks walk­ ing by the church will discover tables and chairs where they can feel free to sit and rest a bit or eat lunch, free bottled water, free wifi, games for the kids, and a friendly pastor who has moved his office outside for part of the day, and at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at a bluegrass jam session will take place. 3 - 8 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Christian Unity Baptist Church at the Ashe Baptist Campground. There will be classes for everyone. Come on out enjoy the fun as you study God's Word. Pastor Rev. Jack Pugh and congregation invited you to attend. The campground is on Paul Goodman Road in Fleetwood. 6 p.m. Saturday Evening Singing will be held at Landmark Baptist Church. Guest singer will be south­ ern gospel singer Kevin Spencer. Pastor Rev. Charlie McCoy and congregation invite you to attend. Landmark is located in the Silas Creek community. July 11 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Radio Hill. VBS kickoff will be held 6 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014. Classes will begin at 7 p.m. each night with classes for all ages including adult. Come and join us. July 12 <• 16 6 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2014. Classes will start at 6 p.m. beginning July 14, 2014. The church is located at N.C. 221, Deep Gap, NC 28618. For more information, call Cathy Lewis, 336877-6155, or email her at cathyvbs@charter. net. 7 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Sugar Tree Baptist Church, there will be lots of fun Bible story learning activities for all ages. Snacks will be provided each night. Pastor Rev. Jim Greer and congre­ gation invite you to attend. July 12 3 - 8 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be person, children 10 and under will be admit­ ted free of charge. Concessions will be provided by the Lansing Fire Department. All proceeds from this event will benefit less fortunate families in the surrounding areas. You are invited to attend. July 13 - Until Revival Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Road. Pastor Allen Miller will be preach­ ing. There will be spe­ cial singing every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and congregation invite you to attend. July 13 - 17 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Peace Haven Community Church in Lansing. The theme is "Arrow Island Choosing God's Way". There will be classes for all ages. Supper will be provided night­ ly. Commencement and Cook out will be Friday, July 18, 2014. For transportation or more information, call Natasha, 877-3322. July 13 -18 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School 7 will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. There will be classes from nursery to adult. Meals will be avail­ able at 6 p.m., with a cookout on Friday for family night. For more information, or trans­ portation, call Miranda or Jason Brown at 9776365 or 977-6319, or Sommer Poe 977-6365. Rev. Derick " Hodges and congregation invite you to attend. July 13 1 p.m. 2nd Annual Gospel Singing on the Mountain will held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. There will be classes from nursery to adult. A meal will be available at 6 p.m., with cookout on Friday for fam­ ily night. For transpor­ tation or more infor­ mation, call Miranda Brown 977-6365, Jason Brown 977-6319 or be held at Grayson Highlands State Park. Featured guests will be Middle Fork Gospel, Taylon Miller, White Top Mountain Band, Covered by the Blood and many more. The admission is $5 per July 14 - 16 7 - 9 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Round Knob Baptist Church. There will be classes for kin­ dergarten through adults. Pastor Rev. Keith Elledge and con­ gregation invite you to attend. July 14 - 18 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. The theme is "The Lord's Army". There will be classes for all ages. The church is located in the Lansing Community. Pastor David Lyalls and congregation invite you to attend. July 18 - 19 7 a.m. WMU Yard and Bake Sale. The Women's group at Beaver Creek Baptist Church will be having a yard and bake sale, the sale will be held in the fellowship hall of the church on Mulatto Mountain Road, West Jefferson. Lots of new used items and lots of yummy baked goods for sale. All proceeds will go the Church Building Fund. 7 a.m. Beaver Creek Baptist Church WMU Yard and Bake Sale. The Women's group at Beaver Creek Baptist Church will be having a yard and bake . The sale will be held in the fellowship hall of the church on Mulatto Mountain Road, West Jefferson. Lots of "new" used items and lots of yummy baked goods for sale. All pro­ ceeds will go to the Church Building Fund. Vacation Bible School will be held at Commencement will be at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun. The church is located at 863 Ray Taylor Road. For more information, call 846-1189. July 20 10 a.m. Decoration Services will be held at Liberty Hill Cemetery. Donations for the cem­ etery upkeep will be appreciated and may be sent to: Ryan Huffman, 1460 Shatley Road, Crumpler, NC 28617. 4 p.m. Dedication Service will be held at North Beaver Baptist Church for the new building. Pastor Rev. Rick Miller and con­ gregation invite you to attend. July 20 - 25 7 - 9 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. The theme is "Cross Canyon Trail". There will be something for all ages. Everyone is welcome. July 21 - Until 7 p.m. Tent Revival Services will be held at 296 Bee Tree Road, Lansing. Preachers for the revival are Jason Nunley, and Dale Wheeler. You are invit­ ed to attend. July 26 5 p.m. Special Singing will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Featured guests will be The Holmes. Pastor Ron Toliver and con­ gregation invite you to attend. July 27 - 30 6:45 p.m. Hope For the Mountains Crusade will Ashe County Worship Center. The theme is "Fearfully and Evangelist Rick Rigsby Wonderfully Made." will be held at the Ashe Classes will be held County Middle School. from 6 - 8 p.m. on Special music by Adam Friday, and 10 a.m. - Crabb, Jeff and Sherri City 4 p.m. on Saturday. Easter, Gold and Three Bridges. Looking for answers, lonely, need a friend, feel like something is missing. Come find the answers at Hope for the Mountains Crusade. July 27 10 a.m. Annual Church Homecoming services will be held at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The services will begin with spe­ cial singing by Nathan Wagoner and the Carlene Greene Family. John Mough will be the guest speaker. Lunch will follow the morning service, with the church providing the meat and all paper products. A special invitation goes out to all former mem­ bers and to any fam­ ily members of those who are buried in the church cemetery. 10:30 a.m. H o m e c o m i n g Services will be held at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Rev. David Testerman will be the guest speaker.A cov­ ered dish lunch served in the fellowship hall following the services. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Pastor Johnny Goodman at 977-3561. July 31 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Looms New Ladies Discipleship Class Children of the Day: You are Loved by Beth Moore will be held at the Ashe Baptist Association Conference Room. This sessions will be held every Thursday. This is a study from 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This new study is open to the public. Mrs. Linda Blackburn will be the facilitator. For more information or to reserve your book, call 846-5631. www.jeffersonpost.com dish YOU Choose The Deal! CHOOSE ONE OF THESE GREAT OPTIONS! 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Melissa Sutherland am no longer responsible for any debts, medical bills, or loans, made or occurring for Gregory Lee Sutherland. As of this day, June 21, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Havina qualified as Adminis­ trator for the Estate of Linda Sue W. Bare, deceased late of Ashe County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons hav­ ing claims against the estate of said deceased to present them on or before 18th day of September, 2014, or this no­ tice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in­ debted to said estate will please make immediate pay­ ment. This the 17th day of June, 2014 For the Estate of Linda Sue W. Bare Sharon Bare Shephard 1311 NC HWY88W West Jefferson, NC 28694 Published: 6.20.14/6.27.14/7.4.14/7.11.14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14 SP 67 IN THE MATTER OF The Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by George W. Fearrington, Jr. Trustee of the George W. Fearrington, Jr. Revocable Living Trust dated Feburary 3, 2000 in Book 339, Page 1216, Ashe County Registry by Donald M. VonCannon. Substitute Trustee NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust referred to above, the undersigned Trust­ ee will expose for sale at pub­ lic auction the real property more particularly described in said Deed of Trust and also known as 332 Claude Dickson Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631. The aforesaid public auction of such real property will be held on July 18. 2014, at 12:15 p.m. at the bulletin board on the third floor of the Ashe County Courthouse. 150 Government Circle, Jefferson. NC 28640. Such real property is to be sold for cash subject to all prior li­ ens, encumbrances, restric­ tions, easements and rights-ofway of record, and to all taxes, and special assessments, if any. If the property is purchased by a third party, that person must pay the excise tax (deed stamps) required by the Re­ gister of Deeds on the deed of conveyance. If the property is purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars .100.00) required by North :arolina General Statutes 7A308(a)(1). 8 The property to be offered pur­ suant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Sub­ stitute Trustee, nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being fore­ closed, nor the officers, direct­ ors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized repres­ entatives of either the Substi­ tute Trustee or the Holder of the note, make any represent­ ation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental, health or safety condi­ tions existing in, on, at or relat­ ing to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in anyway re­ lating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. The successful purchaser at the foreclosure sale may ob­ tain an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 45-21.29 in fa­ vor of the purchaser and The record owner of the real property is Successor Trustee of the George W. Fearrington, against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of su­ perior court of the county in which the property is sold. Pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to de­ posit with the Substitute Trust­ ee immediately upon conclu­ sion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full bal­ ance of the purchase price so bid in cash at the time the Sub­ stitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the real property or at­ tempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay at that time the full balance of the pur­ chase price so bid, he shall re­ main liable on his bid as provided for in N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale shall be held open for upset bids ten (10) days after the filing of the Substitute Trustee's report of sale with the Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County, North Caro­ lina, as required by law. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ANY LEASEHOLD TENANTS resid­ ing at the property, if any: Be advised that an Order for Pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser of the property and against the party or parties in possession of the property by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Also, if your rental agreement or lease of the property was entered into or was renewed on or after Oc­ tober 1, 2007, be advised that you may, after receiving this Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement or lease upon 10-days, written notice to the landlord. Be further ad­ vised that, upon termination of the rental agreement or lease, you may be liable for rent due under the rental agreement or lease prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 24th day of June, 2014. Donald M. VonCannon, Substi­ tute Trustee Published:07.11.14/07.18.14 Miscellaneous MY COMPUTER WORKS: ****************** PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise 'any preference, limitation of discrimination based on race color, religion, sex, handicap familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita­ tion or discrimination." Famili­ al status includes children un­ der the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians Dregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advert­ ising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our read­ ers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing imcaired is 1-800-927-9275. 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Love, Mom and Dad.'" uoRnjos �PAGE 12 FRIDAY, JULY II, 2014 JKITERSON POST NC Wildlife Federation says Construction & Equipment Auction deer population at risk Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 9:30 a.m. sharp NC News Service Auction Location: 155 Andrews Ridge Rd., Sparta, NC More than 1 mil­ lion deer live in North Carolina and, unless you're a hunter or wild­ life-watcher, your most common concern prob­ ably is avoiding them on the roadways. But conservation­ ists say there is a new worry for the deer, which starts with a line-item in the Legislature's House budget that would place the state Agriculture Department in charge of the deer population instead of the Wildlife Resources Commission. Joe Hamilton, found­ er and development director of the Quality Deer Management Association, questioned the intentions behind the proposal. "If it shifts over to the Department of Agriculture," he said, "the Department of Agriculture looks at this venture as just another way to have a business on your private property." The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission also over­ sees the 37 captive-deer farms in the state, many of which support trans­ ferring control to the Ag Department. One key concern is a disease affecting deer in other parts of the coun­ try. The commission has managed to control Chronic Wasting Disease, which is deadly and eas­ ily spread. Hamilton and Driving Directions from Sparta, take US Hwy. 21 South approx. 3 mi. to Andrews Ridge Rd. then Left .2 miles, watch for signs. 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Bill Weeks, Owner (336) 403-7790 LAWN & GARDEN • McColloch 3.2 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer • Craftsman 16" 5.3 hp Chainsaw If you can read this, your j& potential customers can too. To advertise, call us at 846-7164. United Country Foxfire Realty, LLC Sparta, NC • Craftsman 16" 36cc Chainsaw, gas Shirley K. Richardson (336) 657-7294 ountry • Stihl 02916" Chainsaw, gas • Homellte Gas Powered Leaf Blower Real Estate • 4-Wheel Hand Pull Garden Cart others are concerned the Ag Department may not have the same success. CWD affects animals with hooves, and particu­ larly those with antlers. If the disease takes hold in North Carolina, said Tim Gestwicki, chief execu­ tive of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, it will be at the expense of taxpayers and other wildlife. "Fish, birds, non-game species - all those moneys could possibly be divert­ ed to dealing with a dis­ ease that we do not have now," he said. "Why open the door to potentially bring that in when there's not been a problem?" In the other 15 . states where CWD is present, captive-deer farming is believed to be a major contributor, since many of the deer are trans­ ferred across state lines or even from other parts of the world. Hamilton said he sees giving jurisdiction of North Carolina's deer popula­ tion to the Department of Agriculture as too risky. "The states in the southeast that are CWDfree now are very sub­ ject to becoming CWDpositive with the promo­ tion of the captive-deer industry," he said. If the disease spreads to this state, experts believe it will severely impact hunting and other wildlife-related recre­ ation - which generates more than $3 billion a year in North Carolina. Stephanie Carroll Carson Live Online Bidding Begins at 11:30 a.m. Mark Younger, Auctioneer (660)541-1977 NCAL#9454 WWW.YOUNGERAUaiON.COM HUGE During our AVIiIGS Come in and Register for a 42" SMART TV SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT # Jeep ^7 RA| DODG No Purchase Necessary! 100's of Cars, Trucks, and SUV's Available! 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Not all customer, qualify for all rebates. �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY i l , 2014 PAGE M Board releases $2,000 to Ashe Humane Society Funds will he used for AHS's spay-neuter program Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com In an unanimous vote, the Ashe County Board of Commissioners released the $2,000 from pet licence fees to be given to the Ashe Humane Society for its spayAieuter program at their Monday, July 7 meeting. Jill Ferguson, head of the Ashe Humane Society spoke to the Board about the impor­ tance of the spay/neuter pro­ gram. "There is no mystery as to how to solve the problem of overpopulation of cats and dogs in Ashe County," she said. "It isn't complicated, but it isn't quick and easy either." Ferguson said as a com­ munity, Ashe County needs to care for the current supply of unwanted animals, including discarded family pets, unwel­ come litters, strays and feral cats, as best as they can. "We have to take steps to curtail the supply," she said. "We will never be able to adopt our way out of this situation." According to Ferguson, if left unchecked, a single pair of cats and their offspring can produce 2,000 in four years. The spay-neuter program is one way to prevent animals from overpopulating, espe­ cially in rural areas. "Providing financial subsi­ dies or incentives from lowco^t spay-neuter vouchers work," she said. "Some can­ not afford to pay the full price and others just simply refuse to do so." Since 2010, Ferguson said Ashe Humane Society had issued over 1,200 vouchers and have used over $19,000 in grants and donations for the spay and neuter program All funding from the gov­ ernment to AHS would go specifically to its spayAieuter prgoram for Ashe County res­ idents. Administrative costs related to the program are covered by unrestricted dona­ tions and fundraising events. The vouchers work by interested parties receiving the voucher and then giving the voucher to the veterinar­ ian. After the pet gets the surgery, the remainder of the surgery cost is then sent to the Ashe Humane Society who pays the veterinarian. "For all of the vouchers we have issued between 2010 and the end of 2012, our percent outstanding rate was only 12 percent, so 88 percent of people actually claimed the voucher," Ferguson said. "We have a very good track record." Last month, the Board of Commissioners delayed the $2,000 appropriation fol­ lowing public comments in a hearing for the budget. During those comments, it was suggested that the county should not award contracts to nonprofits and that the money should go to keeping the Ashe County Animal Shelter open on Saturdays. Ferguson addressed the concerns of having a nonprofit receive the taxpayer dollars for the spay-neuter program. "If you support the idea of spayAieuter vouchers, but prefer for the county agency to administer the fund, we would be happy to share with that department how our system works and what we have learned in the past several years of administer­ ing the program," she said. "The important decision is how to reduce the number of unwanted animals, not who issues the paperwork." In addition to voting to release the funds, the board requested that County Manager Sam Yearick look into keeping the Ashe County Animal shelter open from 9 a.m. to noon for three months. For more information on the Ashe County Humane Society, visit http://ashehumanesociety.org/. In other action taken by the Board: • Approved the minutes from previous meetings. • Approved appointments and reappointments for the Airport Advisory Board, Library Board and Ashe County Planning Board. The Wh\j i1 The board voted to release the $2,000 from pet licence fees for the AHS to provide spayneuter vouchers. Wil Petty 1 Jefferson Post Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. mvj <z#iY<e&Y llks C>\K>Y\LY\^ * ^ Ashe Humane Society president Jill Ferguson addresses the Board of Commissioners on Monday, July 7. commissioners also agreed that Vice Chair Judy Porter Poe will be the voting del­ egate for Ashe County to the N.C. Association of County Commissioners at its annual conference. • The Ashe County Board of Commissioners went into executive session to discuss legal issues. • In' attendance were: Larry Rhodes, William Sands, Gary Roark, Gerald Price and Judy Porter Poe. The next meeting will take place on Monday, July 21. • Citizens with disabilities requiring special needs to access die services or pub­ lic meetings of Ashe County Government should contact the County Manager's Office three days prior to the meet­ ing by calling (336) 846-5501. 300 New Market Blvd. - Boone, NC 1-828-264-61 1 1 or 1 -866-230-01 69 wyvw. b oo n e f.p r dim tn WIVj I can be a doctor, a lawyer, an auto dealership owner, a banker, a funeral home director.... all in one day. And I love it. Working in advertising and marketing, I get to work with many different people. I put my 'thinking cap' on and I can be a part of my client's business. I love to create a marketing plan both in print and online that works for them to bring customers to their door. 1 love my job in advertising because no two days are the same: no two advertisers are the same; and no two projects are the same. Being in marketing is definitely not a 9 to 5 job and keeps you on your toes. It has given me the opportunity to work like I own my own business and be successful. Wm 1 also get to travel to our other newspapers and help them reach their goals, I love a challenge and money... that keeps me motivated. 1 am grateful for our leaders who keep me motivated and reward us for doing a great job. I'm also thankful for my co-workers, who are like family. Next month, I'll celebrate my 16th year in marketing and advertising and loving every minute of it." — Teresa Roark-Laws VMH'ioj bsJinU u. ~ V. To begin your career In advertising or advertising sales management either locally or at locations In eleven other states, please contact Greg Sweet at gsweet@clvitasmedla.com Mtmm Civitas MEDIA serving you ftp your world FIND NEW ROADS a/o 70 o/APR MONTHS FOR / L FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS PLUS NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOP THE REST OF THE SUMMER ON MOST CHEVY MODELS GET GREAT OFFERS RIGHT NOW. SALE ENDS MONDAY! 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By David Scott The Charlotte Observer/MCT DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One thing is certain at the conclusion of a rain-shortened race: The win­ ner thinks it was called at the right time, and those who didn't win wish it could have continued. That was the case Sunday at Daytona International Speedway, where Aric Almirola won a Coke Zero 400 that was called on the 112th of scheduled 160 laps when rain settled in around the track. "The rain came at the wrong time for us and the right time for them," runner-up Brian Vickers said. "It's unfortunate. I was hop­ ing they would wait it out. We've got lights. But I guess they felt the need to call it, so it is what it is." The race, which had been post­ poned from Saturday also because of rain, was red-flagged at about 2 p.m. for the weather, then called off for good at 2:56. The wet weather didn't let up as the after- SOUND OFF "There are so many opinions, so you've just got to trust yours when it comes down to the end." —Austin Dillon Aric Almirola benefitted from the rain's uncertainty, passing Kurt Busch with six laps left. noon progressed, so a timely restart for the race would have been unlikely. It was the second time this season rain played a major role in a race at Daytona: The season-opening Daytona 500 was delayed six hours by wet weather in February, but the entire race was run. For drivers, the race-within-therace was figuring out how hard to compete with rain approaching as the event passed its halfway point (80 laps) and became official. "It was tough, because I thought we were racing to 80 there for a while," said rookie Austin Dillon, who finished fifth. "It's tough not knowing if you're going to get to 160 because you've got guys say­ ing, 'Oh, it's going to rain out.' There are so many opinions, so you've just got to trust yours when it comes down to the end." Almirola passed Kurt Busch for the lead on Lap 106, which turned out to be six laps from the end. Busch had led a race-high 36 laps. "It seems early to call a race," Busch said. "It's Sunday, and the majority of our fans were going to use this day to travel back home. Maybe we could have run later and finished and everybody could have made it back home and to work on Monday. "It's a tough call to make. But I didn't do my job as the leader for when the race was going to get called." WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Call Today See Why Our Tire Sales are on a ROLLI BFCoodrich Visit our website to show off your auto racing knowledge & sprint KELLY Kf TIRES Coke Zero 400 Sunday at Daytona Beach, Fla. 1. (15) Aric Almirola, Ford, 112 laps, 111.4 rating, 47 points, $377,176. 2. (30) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 112, 74.6, 42, $237,655. 3. (40) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 112, 120.8, 43, $187,680. 4. (22) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 112, 88.5, 41, $172,113. 5. (23) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 112, 84.1,39, $179,916. 6. (37) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 112, 101.8, 38, $135,370. 7. (27) Michael McDowell, Ford, 112, 77, 37, $122,770. 8. (29) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 112, 86.8, 36, $127,045. 9. (34) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 112, 87.2, 36, $150,536. 10. (18) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 112, 76.4, 34, $140,565. 11. (38) Terry Labonte, Ford, 112, 56.5, 33, $128,643. 12. (9) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 112, 69.8, 33, $154,696. 13. (43) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 112, 60.2, 31, $124,843. 14. (7) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 112, 56.9, 30, $117,785. 15. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 112, 63, 29, $136,843. 16. (21) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 112, 74.1, 28, $136,574. 17. (28) Joey Logano, Ford, 112, 95.4, 27, $144,501. 18. (26) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 111, 54.8, 26, $149,093. 19. (41) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 111, 40.6, 25, $113,735. 20. (6) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 111, 67, 25, $152,021. 21. (32) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 104, 65, 24, $115,793. 22. (8) David Ragan, Ford, accident, 102, 86.5, 23, $120,957. 23. (33) Josh Wise, Ford, 101, 58.7, 21, $102,635. 24. (20) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 100,59.2, 20, $110,010. 25. (31) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident, 98, 72.5,19, $109,460. 26. (4) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, accident, 98, 67.1,18, $97,710. 27. (14) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, accident, 97, 96.9,17, $116,460. 28. (39) Kyle Busch, Toyota, accident, 97, 79.3,16, $149,676. 29. (10) Greg Biffle, Ford, accident, 07, 108,16, $140,785. 30. (36) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet,' accident, 97, 88.7,15, $134,749. 31. (3) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, accident, 97, 88.5,0, $96,810. 32. (42) Ryan Truex, Toyota, acci­ dent, 97, 63.4, 12, $95,735. 33. (2) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, accident, 97, 74.3,12, $96,635. 34. (17) Cole Whitt, Toyota, accident, 97, 59.7, 10, $95,460. 35. (1) David Gilliland, Ford, accident, 97,90.2,10, $111,285. 36. (35) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 69, 27.4, 8, $121,480. 37. (11) Carl Edwards, Ford, 66, 36.4, 7, $113,948. 38. (25) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 46, 33.8, 0, $89,240. 39. (13) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 46, 32, 5, $126,273. 40. (12) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 45, 47.7, 5, $115,398. 41. (16) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 37, 34.1,3, $113,065. 42. (5) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, accident, 20, 48.3, 2, $127,176. 43. (24) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, accident, 19, 29.4,1, $69,740. Sprint Cup standings After 18 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 651. 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 624. 3. Jimmie Johnson, 596. 4. Brad Keselowski, 586. 5. Matt Kenseth, 580. 6. Joey Logano, 546 7. Carl Edwards, 543. 8. Ryan Newman, 534. 9. Kyle Busch, 524. 10. Paul Menard, 516. Better Homes Furniture Co. WWW.WJCHEVY.NET kYOUR TIRE STORE! ~ Sprint Cup results to the cup for great Serta Hie Largest Selection of Serta Bedding & U-Z-Boy Recliners In The Area! Bedroom, Dining Room & living Room l l R E l U ft OOD'/yea tt aunmnAL weekly prizes! 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See Page 6 40 Wee • ' W fT . repU ' M A flPCPNi See 81.00 TUESDAY, JULY 15,2014 and VFW resolve kAiiu issue N3 County to give VFW •2 acres of property By Wll Petty ipetty@civitasmedia.com In an unanimous deci­ sion by the Ashe County Board of Commissioners, a .2 acre property that was in the deeds of both the County of Ashe and the Ashe County Veterans of Foreign Wars was offi­ cially given to the VFW. "There has been some discussion about this in the past, but I don't know if it has ever came up in the regular meeting," County Manager Sam Yearick said, during the Board's scheduled meet­ ing on Monday, July 7. "I'm here today to ask the Board to resolve a property line that is in question According to docu­ ments, the area being discussed is located on undeveloped property between the Ashe County Park and the VFW build­ ing. Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Sam Yearick speaks to the Board of Commissioners about the deeds belonging to the county and the VFW during the Board's meeting on Monday, July 7. "A survey of the property by the Thomas Herman Company, PLLC, dated July 31, 2012, revealed a .15-.20 acre section of property to be present in both the Ashe County and VFW deeds," accord­ ing to the documents. Yearick said the VFW had acquired their proper­ ty from the Ashe County Board of Education in the 1960s, while the Park acquired its property from the former property owners in 2009. Documents state that the cost to litigate the property line would cost more than the property in question, which is estimated to be worth $3,800. In addition, "the section of property in question is not crucial to the operation of the park and there are no current plans for developing that area of the park." Yearick said he believed the county should go ahead and give the VFW the property in question. "The general thought was that the Ashe County veterans, they've served the county and country greatly, in times of peace and times of war, and I don't think it is one of those things where we want to fight with any­ body over two-tenths of an acre," he said. "(The land) doesn't mean much to us. We have an entire park out there, but where See LAND | 5 AmeriCorps volunteers will help to construct a new trail at Mt. Jefferson By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Photo by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Nancy Shoemaker holds an Anabat bat detector, which is used to record bat sounds. West Jefferson couple helps to monitor local bat population Nancy and Stephen Shoemaker are in their 4th year of helping with bat count By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com If you're ever driving the 20-mile stretch from the North Carolina/ Tennessee line into Todd after sunset during the summer, and you find yourself stuck behind a car that's cruising at a cool 20 mph, don't flip out; chances are it's West Jefferson residents Nancy and Stephen Shoemaker participating in the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's annual bat count. The couple have taken part in the bat count for the past four years, according to Nancy Shoemaker. "We go out twice each sum­ mer," Shoemaker said, as she was en route to drop off an Anabat bat detector at New River State Park late last week. "Each time is within a month period." During their bi-monthly bat count, the Shoemaker's attach a microphone to the top of their car and monitor the sounds from inside the vehicle. "We drive for 20 miles at 20 miles per hour," Shoemaker said. "That's when we record the bat sounds on the Anabat box." The Anabat is an audio record­ ing device that monitors bat calls for species identification and activity measurement. "The Anabat was developed in Switzerland during a time when Europe experienced a massive dying-off of bats," Shoemaker said. "That's when they started this process." According to Shoemaker, the Anabat picks up noises from insects and bats, but bats have a very different, distinct sound. "When you hear it, you know you're hearing a bat," Shoemaker said. "We go out 30 minutes after sunset, and we use a statewide guide that tells us when sunset actually occurs," Shoemaker said. Because their route rims closer to Boone, they start their run 30 minutes after the sun sets over Boone. Of the bat species that occur in North Carolina, seven species are listed as either endangered, threatened or of special concern. These days, the greatest con­ cern to environmental and bio­ logical specialists is white nose syndrome, a disease which first appeared in the U.S. in 2006. White nose syndrome The disease has been associ­ ated with the deaths of at least 5.7 million to 6.7 million North American bats and gets its name from the distinctive fungal growth around the muzzles and on the wings of hibernating bats. It was first identified in a cave in New York in February 2006. See BATS | 5 Thanks to volunteer efforts from the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), an AmeriCorps program, a new trail will be constructed at the Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area, leading from the park office at the base of the moun­ tain to where the current trails exist.. The NCCC, while in Ashe County, will be living up to its mission statement, when helps develop leaders and strengthen communi­ ties through teamwork with national and community service. There will be eight volunteers who will devote two months of service to helping with the trail con­ struction. New River State Park Supervisor Joseph Shimel said they hope the trails will be complete during the time the AmeriCorps vol­ unteers are here. "The trail will start at the park office and go up the mountain," he said. "(The trail) will go up to all of the summit overlooks and all the way up to the summit parking lot where it will link up with the existing trail system." The AmeriCorps team is led by Team leader Cayde Sprecker and will engage in other projects, including cut­ ting back overgrowth and brush, organizing, and super­ vising local volunteer groups, in an effort to keep Mount Jefferson State Natural Area preserved for the citizens and visitors of Ashe County. 'It is a great opportunity for us to get a lot of work out of this program," Shimel said. "We can't wait to open this trail up." The volunteers work for 10 months full time and is open to men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 to help communities. The teams are organized into teams of eight to 12 members. Shimel said the trail will greatly help the quality of life opportunities within the coun­ ty. The park's goal for opening up the trail to the public will be by the fall of this year. "Once we finish this, we will have between five and six miles of hiking trails there at the mountain," he said. "Once we get this completed, I believe it will be the best and one of the longer trail systems in Ashe County. We just don't have a lot of long hiking here at all." Americorps NCCCserves in five regions of the nation meeting needs including: disaster services, envi­ ronmental stew­ ardship, eneigy conservation, urban and rural development and the improve­ ment of infrastruc­ ture. Volunteers do dif­ ferent activities ranging from responding to disasters and constructing homes, to devel­ oping trails and the oversight of emergency shelters. Upon the volunteers' com­ pletion of service,-thy receive an education award of $5,500 which can be used to either pay tuition or qualified student loans. In addition, the volun­ teers receive training through CPR, first aid and leadership, project development and work experience. The volunteers arrived in Ashe County on July 10, and will stay in the area through Sept. 9. The NCCC is one of the three programs adminis­ tered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. For more information on the NCCC, visit http://www. nationalservice.gov/. Those interested in volunteering for the NCCC, visit http://www. americorps.gowhccc. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty. SHP releases 'On The Road, On The Water, Don't Drink and Drive' July 4th totals 285 violations in Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Ashe County motorists were on their best behavior over the July 4th weekend. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (N.C. SHP) along with the N.C. Division of Law Enforcement of the Wildlife Resources Commission released their totals for "On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive" campaign for the period of Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6. "On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive" campaign is a multi-agency initiative that combines law enforcement resources to ensure that all motorists can safely travel on highways and waterways during the summer months. During the Independence Day weekend, law enforcement officers across the state were on the lookout for impaired drivers. Numerous DWI checkpoints were conducted near recreational boating areas. Ashe County Ashe County is a part of N.C. SHP Troop F2, along with Alleghany and Wilkes Counties. According to First SGT B.K. Sharpe, individual county statistics are not compiled. The following are statistics for the three-county area from July 4-6: • One citation was issued for DWI. • No citations were issued for provisional license violations. • Two citations were issued for implied consent violations. • No citations were issued for drug and/or drug paraphernalia vio­ lations. • Fifty-two citations were issued for seatbelt violations and seven cita­ tions were issued for child restraint violations. • Thirty-one citations were issued for equipment violations. • Forty citations were issued for driver license violations. • Fifty citations were issued for registrations violations. • One hundred and eight citations were issued for other/miscellaneous violations. • Total violations: 285 Statewide • Driving While Impaired: 592 • Provisional License Violation: 31 • Other Implied Consent Violation: 141 • Drug Violations: 64 • Drug Paraphernalia: 29 • Seatbelt Violations: 1963 • Child Restraint Violations: 303 • Equipment Violations: 1136 • Driver License Violation: 1877 • Registration Violation: 2028 • Other Violations: 5827 • Total Violations: 13,991 While law enforcement officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission also took part in the joint effort, no areas along the New River saw heightened enforcement. According to Joshua Hudson, law enforcement officer for Ashe County, most of the wildlife officers in the area worked the state's largest lakes during the holiday. The next and final phase of the operation is scheduled to take place over the Laboi; Day weekend. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. �PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JULY 15,2014 JEFFERSON POST ASHE COUNTY WRECK REPORT The following are col­ lision reports posted by the N.C. Highway Patrol in Ashe County the week of June 30. The reports are public record. July 1: An animal collision occurred on Deep Ford Road near Lansing at 9:10 p.m. on July 1. According to the narrative, Sosha Mcoy Bare of Lansing was traveling east when she struck a deer on the roadway. There were no injuries and the vehicle, a 2001Subaru pas­ senger vehicle was rendered drivable. The vehicle had $2,500 in estimated damages. No citations were issued. July 2: A one-car wreck occurred on U.S. 221 south of West Jefferson at 12:10 a.m. on July 2. According to the narrative, Alfredo Torres of Boone was traveling south on U.S. 221 and ran off the right side of the roadway, where he struck sev­ eral trees. Torres left the scene on foot, saying he fell asleep before running off the road. There were no injuries, but Torres' vehicle a 1999 Chevrolet SUV, was rendered undrivable and had $8,000 in estimated damage. Torres was cited with reck­ less driving, failure to wear a seat belt and failure to report an accident. July 3: at 3:03 p.m. on July 6. According to the narrative, Dorothy Saunders of Jeffereon and Clara Osborne of Lansing were traveling south on N.C. 16 when Osborne's vehicle attempted to make a right turn on Colvard Farm Road. Saunders attempted to pass Osborne in the parking lot of Sexton Tree Farm and struck Osborne as she was turning. There were no injuries. Saunders' 1999 Buick car had $1,000 in estimated dam­ ages, as did Osborne's 2005 Chevrolet car. Both care were rendered drivable. Saunders was cited for unsafe movement. N.C. 16 (Near Virginia stale line) An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 near the Virginia border at 8:04 p.m. on July 6. According to the narrative, Sara Owens of Independence, Virginia, was traveling north on N.C. 16 when she struck a deer. There were no injuries, and Owens' vehicle, a 2010 Chevrolet SUV was rendered drivable with $1,500 in esti­ mated damage. No citations were issued. An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 south of Jefferson at 7:11 a.m. on July 3. According to the narrative, Christopher Cole of Lansing was traveling south on N.C.16 when a deer entered the road­ way and was struck. There were no injuries, and Cole's vehicle, a 1996 Toyota pickup was rendered drivable with $2,000 in estimated dam­ age. No citations were issued. N.C. 88 A two-car wreck occurred on N.C. 88 near the Alleghany County border at 4:45 p.m. on July 3. According to the narrative, Cody Bare of Jefferson and Eric Bennett of Laurel Springs were traveling east on N.C. 88 when Bennett slowed and was waiting on traffice to clear to turn into the parking lot of Jerry's Midway Market. Bare then struck Bennett in the rear. There were no injuries, but both vehicles, Bare's 2001 Chevrolet pickup and Bennett's 1988 Ford pickup, were ren­ dered not drivable. Both trucks had $6,000 in estimated dam­ ages. Bare was cited for failure to reduce speed. N.C. 16 (North) An animal collision occurred on N.C. 16 near the intersec­ tion of John Halsey Road in Grassy Creek at 9:45 p.m. on July 3. According to the narrative, Sherry Scott, of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, was traveling south on N.C. 16 when she struck a deer attempting to cross the roadway. There were no injuries, and her car, a 2008 Chevrolet had $4,500 in estimated damages. The car was still drivable. No citations were issued. July 4: N.C.16 A two-vehicle wreck occurred on N.C. 16 near the intersection of Old Wilkesboro Road at 9:24 a.m. on July 4. According to the narrative, Shylla Lackey of Mooresville and Terry Miller of West Jefferson were traveling north on N.C. 16, when Miller attempted to pass Lackey on the left. Lackey attempted to make a left turn and struck Miller. Following the collision, Miller's vehicle traveled off the roadway and down an embank­ ment, where it overturned and Beth in the 2-3 year old cat­ egory; Velamir in the 4-5 year old category; and Mikhail in the 6-8 year old category. The top vote getter was awarded $100, courtesy of Vannoy Construction. The winner in the toddler category is awarded $50, courtesy of Walmart. 'It was a lot of fun to watch the online voting. We've never reached 10,000 votes before and this wildly exceeds what we expected. It's obvious there are plenty of parents, families, friends and guardians who had a lot of fun with the contest, " said Jefferson Post General Manager Cliff Clark. During the contest, parents and grandparents could submit pictures of their kids online at www.jeffersonpost.com. Voting took place from June 15-28, with each registered person allowed to vote once each day. "I also want to offer many thanks to our sponsors, Vannoy Construction and Walmart. Gabrien (Newborn -12 months) Is the overall winner of this year's Farrah Beth is the winner of the Without their help, this contest Jefferson Post online Cutest Kids contest 2-3 year old category. would not have been as suc­ cessful as it was," said Clark. NC16 (South) struck a gate. Ashe Medics arrived and two people were taken to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Lackey's vehicle, a 2013 Honda SUV was rendered not drivable and had $3,000 in estimated damages. Miller s vehicle, a 1996 Chevrolet pick­ up was rendered not drivable and had $6,000 in estimated damages. No citations were issued. Scottmlle . A two-vehicle wreck occurred near Scottville at 4:50 p.m. on July 4. According to the narrative, Valinda Riley of Haw River and Lindon Perry of Crumpler were traveling south. Both vehicles stopped for a laige pickup traveling north on the narrow gravel road. Riley's vehicle then began backing up and struck Perry. There were no injuries. Riley's 2011 Kia SUV was ren­ dered drivable and had $800 in estimated damage. Perry's 1999 Toyota car was rendered drivable and had $2,500 in esti­ mated damage. Riley was cited for improper backing. July 6: N.C.88 An animal collision occurred at N.C. 88 near the intersec­ tion of N.C. 194 near West Jefferson at 1:06 a.m. on July 6. According to the narrative, Harold Osborne of Lansing was traveling west on N.C. 88 when he struck a deer. There were no injuries, and Osborne's 2002 Dodge pickup had $1,000 in estimated dam­ age. No citations were issued. sumo A one-vehicle crash, near Mill Creek road, toward Fleetwood, occurred at 12:55 p.m. on July 6. According to the narrative, Derek Penley of Fleetwood was travelingeast on SJL1110 when he crossed the center line, went off the road, struck a rock and overturned down an embankment. Penley later stated he wrecked at approximately 2:30 a.m. and did not report the col­ lision until 12:55 p.m. Penley's vehicle, a 1999 Subaru SUV, was rendered not drivable and had $2,500 in esti­ mated damage. Penley was cited for failure to report an accident and driv­ ing left of center. N.C. 16 (near Jefferson Landing) A two-vehicle wreck occurred on N.C. 16 near the entrance of Jefferson Landing Gabrien wins Cutest Kids online contest Staff Reports The winners of the 2014 Jefferson Post's Cutest Kids Contest have been announced, with a kid in the newborn-12 months age category coming out as the overall winner with 2,107 votes, out of 14,301 votes cast. Gabrien is the overall win­ ner of the contest, sponsored by Vannoy Construction and Walmart. Age category winners are Aleigha in the toddler category sponsored by Walmart; Farrah #107 Mikail wins the 6-8 category. Velamir wins the 4-5 year old category. Aleigha is the toddler winner. Mountain Town D E N T A L Interact with reporters! You asked ...We listened. Local stories will include our email, phone and Twitter handle so you can tell us how the story affects you or tip us off to another story. Local news will always preempt national or world news stories. Check out these improvements and more starting the week of July 22,2014. rost If Jefferson - Our Mini-Dental Implants are... 5 Times Less! Less Expensive | Less Discomfort | Less Surgery Less Restoration Wait Time | Less Visits www.mountaintowndental.com (336) 246-8888 West Jefferson call or email us today for a free consultation / f �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 15,2014 JULY PAGE 3 Planning Board informed on Ashe County tourism By Wil Petty ipetty@civitasniedia.com . Tta importance of tourwas the point of discus­ sion during the Ashe County Fanning Boards scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 10. Ramona Renfroe, chair of the Tourism Development Committee (TDC) gave a presentation to the Planning Board specifying what tour­ ism means for Ashe County's stability. "When we stop and think about tourism, we have to stop and think, "What does it really do for us?"* Renfroe said. "What have you done for me lately?" Renfroe began the presen­ tation by defining a tourist, which in Ashe County means anybody who travels 30 miles or more for business or plea­ sure. "Anybody who is com­ ing (to Ashe County) and scouting to put a business in here, they are coming in as a tourist," she said. "They are spending money to stay over­ night, or eat at or restaurants or even do a little shopping." In 2012, tourists spent $46.55 million in Ashe County, which was 2.67 per­ cent more than spent in 2011. Averaged out, the amount of new money coming into Ashe County daily was $127,543 through tourism. Of that $46.55 million, $6.58 million was worker pay­ roll, $2.35 million was state taxes paid and $2.45 million was local taxes paid. Most importantly, the money from tourism translated to $405.45 per household, that year-round Photo by Wil Petty |Jefferson Post Ashe County residents did not Ramona Renfroe,, chair of the Ashe County Tourism Development have to pay. Committee, talks to the Ashe County Planning Board on Thursday, "That is money that we July 10. don't have to pay, because the "When (GE) was looking can not be outsourced to other tourism dollars are paying for at places to locate, they sent states or countries. Jobs in the us," Renfroe said. Renfroe said tourism has people here, looked at all of tourism industry can range increased beautification proj­ the information that we had from part-time, entry level ects in Ashe County, including and all of the services that we work to professional careers. The more people come and revitalizing downtown West offer," Renfroe said. "When Jefferson and the expansion looking at these larger corpo­ visit the area, will also mean of the Lansing Creeper Trail rations and luring them in, more money for the county Park. Also, tourism has influ­ tourism is our first step. That and town of West Jefferson enced relocation decisions is the gateway." in relation to occupancy tax. including Art of Oil and other Renfroe also emphasized As more visitors come, more downtown shops, as well as that tourism will not only cre­ hotels, motels and bed and GE Aviation. ate new jobs, but those jobs breakfasts will come to pro­ vide tourists a place to stay, while restaurants, shops and venues will support quality of life and new business. Planning Board Vice Chair Darrell Hamilton asked Renfroe what she would advise the board to do as they are working on a land use plan. Renfroe said the county needs to promote the things it already has. "It's looking at the things that are really valuable to us," Renfroe said. "I know that for tourism, we don't want to be all things to all people. We want to look at the things that are really valuable to us and focus on growing or maintain­ ing those things." After Renfroe's presen­ tation, Cabot Hamilton, executive director of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce also talked to the Planning Board. 'You are a planning com­ mittee, and you can play a huge part in die development and direction that (Ashe County) is going to go in," he said. "I will say the tourism committee in the last two-to- three years has been the most active committee that we have in the Chamber." For instance, the tour­ ism committee helped the Chamber of Commerce come up with the slogan "The Coolest Comer of North Carolina" for the organiza­ tion's website. "Tourism is an economic driving force for Ashe County, and it has been for quite some time," Hamilton said. "Small business entreprenuers need to be courted, that is going to be a major, driving force." Also, Hamilton noted how important the tax money com­ ing from tourism in the county is to benefiting the residents. "If the money earned from the money spent by the tour­ ists did not bring in that tax benefit, the county commis­ sioners would either have to raise taxes to get the same amount of benefits, or cut the benefits," Hamilton said. "I tell people to hug a tourist, we love them." W1 Petty can be readied at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter @WBPetty CHURCH CALENDAR Submitted photo |Jefferson Post Col. Mike Hayden, USAF-Ret. and MOAA's Director of Government Relations (second from left and shown here testifying before a Senate sub-committee), will speak to the greater High Country military community on July 15 addressing top issues impacting personnel benefits that are included in this year's defense bill. Budget cute put military and veteran benefits in jeopardy Congressionally man­ dated sequestration, or reduction of the federal budget, is resulting in a shrinking Pentagon budget. The nation's legis­ lators and pentagon officials are looking for ways to cut costs. Military personnel ben­ efits including active duty and retired pay, cost-of-living increases, TRICARE medical cov­ erage, the commissary system and long-term survivor benefits have come under attack. At the same time, the Veterans Administration medical systems, the largest single provider of medical care in the nation, is embroiled in a scandal over misman­ agement of their medi­ cal appointment sys­ tem. Fixing it will fur­ ther strain the budget. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, in the fellowship hall of the Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Jefferson Ave. West Jefferson, Colonel Mike Hayden, USAFRet., and Director of Government Relations for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) headquartered in Washington, DC, will address High Country veterans, National Guard, Reserve, retired military personnel of all services and ranks, and surviving spouses on the threats to military personnel benefits, pay and medical care. His presentation is being jointly spon­ sored by MOAA's Ashe County-based New River Chapter along with Boone's High Country Chapter and Winston-Salem's Tarheel Chapter. The High Country region of North Carolina is home to thousands of men and women who are serving or have served their country through uniformed military ser­ vice. According to the New River Chapter's Colonel Charles Knapp, USA-Ret., any individ­ ual, including spouses and other beneficiaries, receiving financial ben­ efits of any kind, medi­ cal care benefits, or VA benefits linked to uni­ formed military service should attend Hayden's presentation that will include a generous ques­ tion and answer period. Hayden leads MOAA's lobbying efforts to inform and educate Congress on the issues directly impacting mili­ tary personnel benefits. He and his staff coordi­ nate with other veterans organizations such as The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign War and many others. Hayden joined the MOAA legislative team in July 2005 upon com­ pletion of a 25-year mil­ itary career in air and. space operations, per­ sonnel, recruiting, train­ ing, and education. He's also the Co-Chairman of the Military Coalition, a group of 33 military, veterans and uniformed services organizations, and his written columns appear frequently in national publications. Front Porch Ministry Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave. in West Jefferson is host­ ing a Front Porch Ministry this summer. Monday Thursdays, folks walking by the church will discover tables and chairs where they can feel free to sit and rest a bit or eat lunch, free bottled water, free wifi, games for the kids, and a friendly pastor who has moved his office outside for part of the day, and at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at a bluegrass jam session will take place. July 15-16 6 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2014. Classes will start at 6 p.m. beginning July 14, 2014. The church is located at N.C. 221, Deep Gap, NC 28618. For more information, call Cathy Lewis, 336-877-6155, or email her at cathyvbs@charter.net. July 13 - Until Revival .Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Lower Nettle Knob Road. Pastor Allen Miller will be preaching. There will be special singing every night. Pastor Ron Toliver and con­ gregation invite you to attend. July 15-17 6:30 pan. Vacation Bible School will be held at Peace Haven Community Church in Lansing. The theme is "Arrow Island - Choosing God's Way". There will be classes for all ages. Supper will be provided nightly. Commencement and Cook out will be Friday, July 18, 2014. For transportation or more information, call Natasha, 877-3322. July 15-18 6:30 pan. Vacation Bible School will be held at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. The theme is "The Lord's Army". There will be classes for all ages. The church is located in the Lansing Community. Pastor David Lyalls and con­ gregation invite you to attend. * 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. There will be classes from nursery to adult. Meals will be available at 6 p.m., with a cookout on Friday for fam­ ily night. For more informa­ tion, or transportation, call Miranda or Jason Brown at 977-6365 or 977-6319, or Sommer Poe 977-6365. Rev. Derick Hodges and congrega­ tion invite you to attend. July 14-16 7 - 9 pan. Vacation Bible School will be held at Round Knob Baptist Church. There will be classes for kindergar­ ten through adults. Pastor Rev. Keith Elledge and con­ gregation invite you to attend. July 18-19 7 sun. WMU Yard and Bake Sale. The Women's group at Beaver Creek Baptist Church will be hav­ ing a yard and bake sale, the sale will be held in the fel­ lowship hall of the church on Mulatto Mountain Road, West Jefferson. 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Iiut.lll.ttiflnlqtiipm.nt Raqulnlm.nlt: ft"' ' ! ,flr1ttntp.il int'idf.. imnu/japh Mmeltanemn: I Vr'v Off." end 1/16.15 �"...were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Page 4 Tuesday, July 15,2014 — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Stupid hats or thinking caps? Governor Pat McCrory's admonition for people not to put on their "stupid hat" dur­ ing Hurricane Arthur was easily understood, timely and right on target. It started us thinking where else we might be wearing "stu­ pid hats." No example is more egregious than our inattention and inac­ tion regarding North Tom Campbell Carolina's public NC Spin infrastructure, espe­ cially our roads. With 100,000 new people moving here each year and a population now totaling roughly 10 million we must have a transportation network to move merchandise, get us to work and to recreation, but not only are we failing to build new roads we aren't doing a decent job of maintaining those we already have. The 1989 Highway Trust Fund, enacted to provide our transportation needs well into this century, placed the primary funding dependence on gas taxes. Even as it failed to provide the necessary funding we additionally yielded to cries about having the 9tl\highest gas taxes in the country and put a "stupid" cap on those taxes, with no alternative funding mecha­ nism. A large number of our roads and bridges were built as a result of matching funds from the national Highway Trust Fund. For years our Congress has been arguing how to continue this program but like our state it cannot agree how to hind it. In September it is due to run out of money and will result in North Carolina's critical transportation problem becoming a full-blown crisis. It would be easy to place the blame on state leadership. After all, they have known the prob­ lem was growing for decades and one blue-ribbon commission after another has told us we have a funding problem. While we can accuse them of wearing "stupid hats" in refusing to lead us, the truth is they are largely responding to a loud and clear message from citizens screaming they don't want to pay any more taxes. Wrlmington Mayor Bill Saffo hit the nail on the head when he said that everyone wants better roads but nobody wants to pay for them. Those voices who have been telling us we can have roads and everything else if we will just cut the waste from state government will strike up another chorus of that tempting Siren song, but just as Circe warned Odysseus not to listen in Homer's Odyssey we must turn a deaf ear. We won't argue there are places where state budgets can be trimmed and we should pursue them with vigor, but the cold reality is that 85 cents of every dollar in state revenues is spent on education and health and human services. Neither the courts, the federal government nor the voters of this state are going to allow major changes in those numbers. So let's decide how we want to pay for our transportation network. There are options. Tolls, a tax charged on how many vehicle miles you travel each year, even higher gas taxes, increased sales taxes on vehicles or a combination would work but it's time to choose. We can pull our "stupid hats" down over our eyes but North Carolina's transportation prob­ lems won't go away; they will only get even worse and the delays will cost more. The hats we are currently wearing make us look really dumb. It's time to put on our thinking caps. Tom Campbell is the Executive Producer and Moderator for N.C. Spin. Civitas Media. 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What largely explains the drop The next time you see or hear a politi­ cian, policy analyst, activist, or journalist say that North Carolina's unemployment rate has fallen "largely" because of work­ ers dropping out of the labor force, ask for a definition of the term. I don't mean the term "unemploy­ ment rate." Generally speaking, when people use that term they mean the mostreported rate from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U-3' rate that excludes adults who've stopped looking for work. Nor do I mean the term "labor force," which is actually not a separate statistic from BLS but is simply a total of the num­ ber of workers who say they are employed plus the number of people who say they are unemployed and looking for work. No, the ambiguous term here is "laigely." You see, by any standard definition, it doesn't belong in die sentence. Last year, Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly adopted several key changes in economic policy. They restructured and reduced state taxes, for example. They lightened the regulatory burden. And they reformed the state's unemployment-insurance system — low­ ering the amount and duration of benefits in order to speed up repayment of billions of dollars in debt to Washington and thus avoid job-killing increases in payroll taxes. As a consequence of the benefit changes, North Carolina was also forced to exit the UI extended benefits program six months before the rest of the country did. UI reform went into effect in July 2013. The other policies were enacted at about the same time but were not in force until 2014, although it is conceivable they may have had a signaling effect on the end of extended ben­ business decisions during the efits is attributable to work­ latter half of 2013. ers gaining employment. At the time, left-wing crit­ Two percent is attributable ics warned that the end of to workers dropping out extended benefits, in particu­ of the labor force. Other lar, would have a negative federal data also show impact on North Carolina's substantial improvements economy. There weren't in North Carolina's labor enough jobs to accommodate market during the same the long-term unemployed, period. Payroll jobs rose they aigued, and the result­ at a rate 16 percent faster ing lass of purchasing power than the national average. would weaken the state's John Hood The state's ratio of employ­ recovery. Conservative politi­ John Locke Foundation ment to population rose cians and economists pointed to strong empirical evidence three times faster than the that extended UI benefits national average. And the keep unemployment rate artificially high number of discouraged and other margin­ — that workers are more likely to accept ally attached workers outside the labor available jobs after their benefits end and force went down in North Carolina, not that some employers are even more likely up. to create jobs in labor markets where Would you say that a basketball team extended benefits have expired. losing by a score of 98 to 2 had "largely" We now have 11 months of data with outperformed its opponent? To suggest which to test these predictions. From June that labor-force decline is largely respon­ 2013 to May 2014, the number of unem­ ployed North Carolinians dropped by sible for the state's falling unemployment 87,403. The number of employed North rate since the end of extended benefit Carolinians rose by 85,461. Thus the and the enactment of other conservative stale's reported Labor force has declined reforms in mid-2013 is to do one of three by 1,942 since mid-2013, or about four- things: to lie, to expose gross ignorance hundredths of a percent. (The national of the subject matter, or to employ an average decline during the same period innovative definition of the term "largely." Nice person that I am, I don't want to was a tenth of a percent. Labor-force participation across the country is lower assume the worst. I'll just wait for some­ than it used to be for a variety of reasons, one to send me that innovative definition. including the aging of the population.) I always enjoy learning more about the In other words, 98 percent of the drop English language. in North Carolina unemployment since Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. North Carolina dreaming Last year North Carolina's Midwest for quite North Carolina's conservative Republican leg­ some time. (My job growth islature got tough. It sharply explanation is airslightly lags the reduced the duration of unem­ conditioning, but rest of the South ployment benefits and made you're welcome Atlantic region. them much more difficult to to throw in other Excluding the collect. The changes took items.) Charlotte area, effect at the start of July, 2013. If we look at job growth in the Their story was that unem­ North Carolina's state was 1.76 ployment insurance and other labor market percent over benefits discourage workers over the last the last year, from seriously looking for jobs. year (May 2013 roughly a tenth If we take away this crutch of to May 2014) of a percentage unemployment benefits, then we find that the point less than workers will figure out how to number of jobs, the average for Dr. Dean Baker find jobs. This both saves the as measured the rest of the government money and is bet­ by the Labor region. This ter for the workers themselves Department's means that since they will actually be mak­ establishment survey, grew at outside of the Chariotte area, ing a living on their own. 1.92 percent rate. This beats it doesn't seem that the cut We now have data for 10 the 1.86 percent rate for the in benefits did anything to months into the experiment rest of the South Atlantic increase incentives to work. (through May) and John region, but the difference cer­ As a practical matter, the dif­ Hood, the chairman and tainly is not enough to employ ferences in both directions are president of the John Locke all the people who were cut off small, but the point is that Foundation, a North Carolina from the unemployment rolls. there is no evidence that cut­ think tank, has a piece in the (The South Atlantic region is a ting benefits did anything to Wall Street Journal telling us grouping of states from Florida increase employment growth that it is a resounding success. to Maryland. It has been used in North Carolina compared Hood tells readers: by government agencies for with comparable states. "According to the U.S. many decades.) If the argu­ As far as the great news Bureau of Labor Statistics, ment is that the ending of ben­ on unemployment that Hood the number of payroll jobs in efits put the fear of Gal in the cites, this is entirely a story of North Carolina rose by 1.5% unemployed and made them North Carolina workers giv­ in the second half of 2013, finally get serious about woik- ing up looking for woik and compared with a 0.8% rise for ing, these numbers don't do leaving the labor market. (In the nation as a whole. Total much to support the case. order to collect unemploy­ unemployment in the state The situation gets even ment-benefits, workers must dropped by 17%, compared worse if we pull out the be looking for woik.) While with the national average Chariotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill the size of the labor force in drop of 12%. The state's offi­ area. The reason for pulling the rest of the region grew by cial unemployment rate fell to out this relatively fast growing 1.0 percent over the last year, 6.9% in December 2013 from region is that it straddles the the labor maiket shrank by 8.3% in June, while the nation­ border with South Carolina. 0.2 percent in North Carolina. wide rate fell by eight-tenths of Many of the woikers who have Employment growth in North a point to 6.7%." gotten jobs with companies in Carolina, as measured by the Okay, let's take these in turn. North Carolina actually live in Labor Department's survey of North Carolina did have more South Carolina. If unemployed households, was 1.9 percent rapid job growth than the rest woikers' past employment over the last year. That com­ of the nation in the period experience had been in South pares to 22 percent growth for since it cut benefits, but it also Carolina, they will not have the rest of the region. Again, has had more rapid job growth any additional motivation to no evidence that the ending of than the rest of the nation find woik as a result of North benefits got people to be seri­ for the last four decades, Carolina cutting benefits. ous about looking for work. before many of the benefit We can't know how many of The evidence is that they cutters were even born. This the new workers the Charlotte gave up looking for woik and is because it is in the South, metropolitan area are from dropped out of the labor force. which has been growing more South Carolina, but it is strik­ Not content to rest his case rapidly than the Northeast and ing that if we pull out this area, that cutting unemployment benefits increases employment on the North Carolina alone, Hood moves on the national picture: "Still not convinced that leaving the extended-benefits program encouraged both job creation and job acceptance? As of Jan. 1,2014, the extend­ ed-benefits program expired nationwide. Yet there has been no sudden exodus of discour­ aged woikers to the fringes of the national economy. Both job creation and house­ hold employment are up. The nation's employment-popula­ tion ratio was 58.9% in May, up from 58.6% in December. The labor-maiket effects of reforming unemployment insurance may not be massive. But they certainly don't appear to be negative." Actually what is most strik­ ing in the data for 2014 is the sharp drop in labor force participation. The labor force participation rate is down by an average of 0.5 percent­ age points from the first six months of last year to the first six months of this year. This corresponds to roughly 1.3 million people leaving the labor force. Usually labor force participation rises during an upturn, so this is certainly con­ sistent with a story of many unemployed workers giving up looking for work when their benefits expire. In short, if we look at the data instead of playing games with it, the story is pretty clear. There is zero evidence that cutting unemployment benefits in North Carolina or the rest of the country did anything to spur job growth. There is much evidence that it led those who saw their ben­ efits to end to give up looking for woik and to drop out of the labor force. Economist Dean Baker is the co director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington. DC. �J EEEERSON POST ey ar^ t h a • p ' at, they have a e c e p r ° p e r t y mat is right up against ®ir Parking lot." Commissioner Larry Rhodes then asked for clarification on why the same property was on both deeds. "Nobody can really ?ay 100 percent that this ls my property or your Property," Yearick said. Chairman Gary Roark then mentioned that he had made the county aware of the VFW prop­ erty line three years ago. Roark is a member of the Ashe County VFW. "We asked the County back then for the prop­ erty, so we could fix the parking lot," Roark said. "I did some research on the property and came up with the deed in the mapping office, which was issued to (the VFW) by the Board of Education in 1966 when the school was closed and they moved the high school and elemen­ tary school to Family Central." Roark said according to Ashe County attor­ ney John Kilby, the deed from 1966 had priority over the county's deed from 2009. "As far as giving prop­ erty to one entity over another, the VFW has priority over this prop­ erty," he said. Rhodes then asked if the deed says it belongs to the VFW, why was the county involved. "That .2 of an acre is actually contained in both deeds," Yearick said. "Sooner or later it has to be taken out of one of those deeds." Yearick said the value to the county was very minimal and for the PAGE 5 TUESDAY, JULY 15,2014 issue to be resolved for the county to take the land, they would have to go to court. "The only thing that pops into my mind, is I don't really want to start a war with the VFW, they've been in enough wars," he said. "It cleans up the deeds and every­ body goes on their happy way." Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter ©WilPetty Sign up for FREE Your Door! Being found via online searches drives customers to your door. Highly trafficked online business directory, increases customers. Simple. Affordable. Effective. Submitted Photo | Jefferson Post The Rough Cut Cowboy Race will take place Saturday, July 19 Event sponsored by Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com The 2nd annual Rough Cut Cowboy Race will be held on July 19 at Baker Farm in West Jefferson. The Cowboy Race is a judged and timed event and is sponsored by the Happy Trails Cowboy Church of Ashe. It serves as a qualifier event for the Cowboy Church Network Championship, which will be held Oct. 4 in Locust, N.C. "The Happy Trails Cowboy Church Network has planted churches throughout the U.S. and Canada," Laurel Baker, church-goer and co-owner of Baker Farm, said. "Jeff Smith, the founder, start­ ed this (Cowboy Church Network Championship) six years ago. This is our second year doing a quali­ fier." The entry fee for the little competition in the cowboy race is $30 and church," Baker said. "It's each practice run is $5. all in good fun, but there's Practice runs will a competitive spirit in it take place from 9 a.m. too." to 11 a.m. The Cowboy There will also be a Challenge Race begins at yard sale fundraiser to 11 a.m. benefit the church held Cash and prizes will simultaneously at the be awarded and the top Baker Farm, beginning at three riders will qualify 8 a.m. for the Cowboy Church "We have a ball," Baker Network Championship said. "It's a family-ori­ where the top prize will ented event and there's be $1,000. excitement for kids and "Most of the time, adults. It's a well-rounded, these horses have never Christian-based event." seen the (race) course Baker Farm is located before, which makes it a at 3460 Dick Phillips fun event," Baker said. Road in West Jefferson. Donnie Goodman, Concessions will be a Police Lieutenant available and attendees with the Boone Police are encouraged to bring Department and a mem­ lawn chairs. ber of the Happy Trails For more information, Cowboy Church of Ashe, contact Laurel Baker at won last year's Cowboy (336) 977-6544. Race and placed second at the championship. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) "It's a fun way to put a 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. Bats From Page 1 Since then it has rapidly spread and as of 2013, the condition had been found in over 115 caves and mines ranging mostly throughout the Northeastern U.S. and as far south as Alabama and west to Missouri and into four Canadian provinces. White nose syndrome was first discovered in North Carolina bats in 2011. In an effort to track the spread of the disease and monitor the state's bat popula­ tion as a whole, the Wildlife Resources Commission con­ ducts monitoring studies in various areas across the state, primarily in the western and far eastern parts of the state, where bat populations are largGSt "Several years ago, state wildlife groups were getting concerned about white nose syndrome," Shoemaker said. 'It first started affecting bats in the New England area, but it soon started travelling down the Appalachian Chain." Shoemaker said initially, groups would conduct studies in caves during the winter and summer, however, the process of entering the caves distuibed the bats. "Now, they try to limit going into caves," Shoemaker said. Thus stands the reason behind the bi-monthly sum­ mer bat count via automobile. From Tennessee to Tbdd "They (Wildlife Resources Commission) chose rural routes that don't have a lot of traffic and are near caves, where there's less noise," Shoemaker said. The lack of noise helps for better bat detection on the highly sensitive Anabat device. Shoemaker said there are 11 different bat species that reside in the area, each one possessing a sharply different, distinct sound. "We drive with flashers on and have a sign on the back of our car that lets other motor­ ists know we're conducting a wildlife survey," Shoemaker said. Shoemaker's husband drives and both listen for those distinct bat sounds. "We record wind speed, temperature, whether you can see the moon, cloud cover," Shoemaker said. "Wind speed must be under 15 mph and you can't run it (Anabat) when it's raining or foggy because it will mess up the sound." While the European bat population has come back from its lowest levels, the North American bat popula­ tion has only started to deal with white nose syndrome. "In Europe, they nearly lost all of their bats but now they're coming back," Shoemaker said. "There's been a resur­ gence of bats." In Ashe County, there have been "some signs of white nose on the bats," according to Shoemaker. However, "they have not died as of yet." This year was better than last in terms of the number of bats heard. "We had more hits this year than last," Shoemaker said. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336)846-7164 or on Twitter@albulluck. www.jeffersonpost.com • Need a website for your business? • Need to drive more local customers to your website? • Want to sell your products online? • Don't have the time or desire to hire a web tech? • Need to optimize your search tags? (Search Engine Optimization) Claiming your search engine-optimized listing is easy! Step 1 - Log on to jeffersonpost.com and click on "Businesses." Step 2 - Search for your business using the search bar. Step 3 - After locating your business, click on the title to yiew your beting; Then select "Is this your business? Claim it!" Step 4 - Read and confirm. Step 5 - Fill out the new account form and select "Sign me Up." JEFFERSONPOST.COM your news 24/7 from The Jefferson Post For more information, email cclark@jeffersonpost.com or call 846-7164 �TUESDAY, JULY 15,2014 ONLINE Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Nathan 1lam. Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nham@dvitasmedia.com Ashe Aces scoring wins across the state By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The Ashe Aces, a group of travel baseball teams from the county, are still hard at work this summer and traveling to numer­ ous tournaments across the state. The 7U Aces have played well against older and bigger competi­ tion as they have also played in several 8U tournaments. They fin­ ished third overall in the Will Dicus Memorial Tournament in Boone. Players on the team are Drew Cheek, Bryce Peters, Eli Gilley, Tucker Roten, Dylan Black, Kye Pennington, Brent Mash, Ben Joyce, Ryder Phipps, Kayden Medley, Caleb Williams, Brodie Burgess and Jordan Tibbs. The 8U Aces fin­ ished second in the Dynasty Baseball Memorial Invitational in Kernersville as well as a runner-up finish in the Will Dicus Memorial and Recreation, as well as the coaches and parents Tournament. Most recently, the 8U that have played such a team finished third in the huge part in making this District Tournament held inaugural Tarheel League Friday in Wilkesboro. season a success. The Aces will be in the Ashe Aces sponsors this Tarheel League State year are Baker Grading Tournament coming and Excavation, 221 up in Smithfield, North Grocery, Steve Johnson Carolina on July 24. Auto World, Tri-County Coming up this week, Monument Company and the Aces will be hold­ Kim Arnett Enc., LLC. ing a barbecue fundraiser Numerous individu­ on July 18 at Fletcher als and companies have Memorial Baptist donated items for the Church. Plates will be $8 silent auction. The Aces and can be picked up at would like to thank 11 a.m. and will be served everyone for the dona­ until they are out of food. tions including: Ashe On Saturday and Custom Framing, Tiffany Sunday, the team will be Grubb, Skyline, Century a part of the first tourna­ 21, Tamales, McFarland ment to be held in the Publishing, Ashe county at Family Central. County Ford, Happy There will also be a Tails, Eclectic Pantry, silent auction to help Mountain Outfitters, cover the cost for the Smoky Mountain BBQ, Sophia Grace, Pam's traveling teams. The Aces wanted to Unique Boutique, Ashe extend a special thank County Cheese, The you to the Ashe County Rock, Creative Hairstyles, Youth Baseball League Cheek Brothers Tree and Ashe County Parks Farm, Little Cheeks, ouuuiiueu (jiiuiu | i The 8U Ashe Aces played in the District Tournament on Saturday and finished third. Front row, left to right: Andrew Winebarger, Gage Cheek, Nelsqp Little, Blake Peters, Sam Tibbs and Hayden Jenkins. Middle row, left to right Luke Gilley, Luke Joyce, Tanner Poe, Jake Grubb, Colin Estes and Ethan Houck. Back row, left to right Coaches Matt Peters, Beau Estes, Ben Cheek, Andy Cheek and Kevin Jenkins. Not pictured: Bray Heustess (player). Michelle Goodman, Amy Dollar, Brooke Green Tree Farm, Melinda Poe, Day's Body Shop, Dr. Rector, Bantum Chef, Corner Market, Appalachian State' University, ASU Baseball, Becky's, Olivia Jenkins & Amanda Estes, 221 Grocery, Heather ' and Joey Burgess, McDonald's, Hardee's, Jason Joyce, Sara Lambert, Carolina Country Wines, Tom Koevec, and Brian and Toby Houck. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 High Country Soccer Camp begins July 21 By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The Lady Trojans from Alleghany County won the Tarheel League Minor League Softball Tournament A team roster was unavailable at press time. Minor League Softball season ends A week-long soccer camp is coming soon at Family Central, direct­ ed by the High County Soccer Association. »' The Camp will last from July 21-25 and will be broken down into half-day for full-day camps. The half-day camp will last from 9 a.m. until noon each day and will cost $70. The fullday camp will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and cost $90. All kids ages 6-16 are eligible to participate. There will be discounts given to families that want to have more than one child enrolled in camp as well as needbased scholarships for those that can't afford the camp fee. The HCSA camp fea- tures coaches that will be on-hand each day to teach and coach kids from all different skill levels from those just now learning the sport to advanced players who want to build their skills even more. Players will learn technical and tactical skills that will improve their individual and team play. The camp will be broken up into differ­ ent activities as well as game simulations that will ensure each child has fun and learns more about the game of soc­ cer. For more informa­ tion or to register for the camp, visit the High Country Soccer Association website at www.hcsoccer.com Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 App Softball hires new head coach By Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com The Mountain View Braves represented Ashe County and finished as tournament runner-up. Team members were Ainslee Wallace. Lillian Angell, Brooke Vannoy, Jordan Jones. Jayden Jones, Macie Bowlin, Laney Badger, Abigail Coldiron, Kaylan Osborne, Britteny Houck, Sky Vannoy and Savanna Vannoy. The team was coached by Brandon Vannoy and Ricky Vannoy. Janice Savage will make the move from Delaware State University to Appalachian State to take over as the softball program's head coach. Savage has been coaching for nine years overall, including the past two as head coach at DSU. Delaware State fin­ ished 35-17 overall last season and finished with 15 wins in 18 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular sea­ son games, good enough for a North Division title and a third-place finish in the MEAC Tournament. Savage was named MEAC Coach bf the Wildlife commission requests help in wild turkey observations S The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public assis­ tance in reporting observations of wild turkeys this summer. From July 1 through Aug. 31, wild turkey sightings by volunteers and Wildlife Commission staff can be recorded and entered into an online database. The information gives an indication of annual wild turkey productivity, gobbler carryover and other population trends — all of which help the Commission manage the state's turkey population. To participate, volunteers should use the online survey link on the Wildlife Commission's website, www.ncwildlife.org, or directly at http://ncwildlife.org/summerturkeysurvey. Before the 1970s, wild turkeys were scarce in North Carolina, with only about 2,000 birds statewide. Today, there are more than 260,000 birds from the mountains to the coast, and wild turkeys are one of North Carolina's most popular game animals. Survey summaries are made avail­ able on the Wildlife Commission's wild turkey webpage, http://www. ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/ Birds/WildTurkey.aspx, while turkey hunting results in North Carolina may be found online at http://www.ncwildlife.org/Hunting/ SeasonsLimits/HarvestStatistics/ WildTurkeyHarvestReports.aspx. "Individual surveys are reported either through an online portal or a survey postcard," said Ryan Myers, a surveys and research analyst with the Commission. "We, ask volunteers to provide accurate counts of all tur­ keys observed." learn eabrn%nrunaaveragge (ERA) and best fielding percentage in the con^Savage graduated from Delaware State, but does hafh th°emASU^oftball Program as she first got her playinS at Georgia S()Ul '> mf A £% before transferring. "We're excited to have Coach Savage join the Appalachian State fam­ ily," said ASU Director of Athletics, Charlie Cobb, in a press release. "She has had tremen­ dous success as a coach and student-athlete at the Division 1 level and stresses achievement off the field as much as win­ ning on it." Last year, the Mountaineers fin­ ished 19-32 overall and 7-13 in the Southern Conference. Former head coach Shae Wesley stepped down as the softball coach to, take a position inside the Appalachian State Athletics Department. Wesley compiled a record of 98-103 in four seasons as the team's head coach. Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 �JEFFERSON POST TUESDAY, JULY 15,2014 PAGE 7 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS 14-SP-50 NOTICE OF SUB­ STITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Frances Browning Peavy, dated January 15, 2009 and recorded on January 21, 2009 in Book No. 391 at Page 1446 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina; and because of de­ fault in the payment of the in­ debtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trust­ ee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Ashe County Court­ house, Jefferson, North Caro­ lina on July 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ­ ing improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of West Jefferson, County of Ashe, State of North Caro­ lina, and being more particu­ larly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Ad­ dress of property: 478 Round Knob Ridge Road, West Jeffer­ son, NC 28694. Tax Parcel ID: 09306-048 and 09306-050 Present Record Owners: Ag­ nes Willene Allen. The terms of the sale are that the real prop­ erty hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five per­ cent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of cer­ tified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay reven­ ue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee's Deed. The real prop­ erty hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, un­ paid taxes, and special as­ sessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reas­ on the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Further­ more, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the pur­ chaser will have no further re­ course against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the cbunty in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the prop­ erty pursuant to a rental agree­ ment entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' writ­ ten notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the ef­ fective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substi­ tute Trustee (803)744-4444, 020267-00129 P1101487 Publish: 7/8, 07/15/2014 the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trust­ ee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instru­ ment duly recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evid­ encing said indebtedness hav­ ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the under­ signed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, or the customary location des­ ignated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on July 22, 2014 and will sell to the highest bid­ der for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Ashe, North Carolina, and be­ ing more particularly de­ scribed as follows: Beginning on a stake in the road, the North Corner of the Helton School lot, running South 38 West with said lot 15 rods to a stake in said lot, then leaving said lot North 59 West 7 rods and 3 links to a stake, thence North 25 1/2 East 12 rods to a stake in the Helton Road. Then and with said road 6 rods and 20 links to the Be­ ginning, containing 0.75 acres, more or less. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 70 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Craig Testerman and Amber Testerman to Benjamin G. Hurley, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of May, 2010, and recorded in Book 00408, Page 1153, in Ashe County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of LEGALS Deed Ref: Book 408, Page 1151-1152 Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 166 Old Helton School Road, Lansing, NC 28643 Parcel ID Number: 06207-061 Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. 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Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by col­ lecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help under­ developed nations while rais­ ing funds to support keeping our community beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. July 15-17 10 a.in. . 12 pail. Junior Ranger Camp. Come join the fun and earn your New River State Park Junior Ranger Badge while attending a camp hill of fun activities and pro­ grams, like learning about who five at New River State Paik before it was public land and entering the forest as a detec­ tive trying to figure out what took place the night before. Camps are appropriate for ages 6 -12. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and be pre­ pared to spend time outside. Maximum attendance of 20 children per camp. Parents are asked to accompany their chil­ dren. For more information, call the New River State Paik Visitor Center, 336-982-2587. July 15 6:30 p.m. Sequestration, Defense and Pay Issues. Col-Ret. Mike Hayden, USAF, MOAA Director of Government Relations, will address the top personnel and budget issues on Capitol Hill affecting the entire Uniformed Services community - specifi­ cally, the prospects of changes to pay and benefits included in this year's Defense Bill. Hayden is a regular con­ tributor to MOAA's Military Officer magazine. This will be a joint meeting with the High Country Chapter and Ashe County Veteran's orga­ nizations. Location will be announced soon. 7 pan. Attention Veterans. Colonel Mike Hayden, USAF-Ret., the Government Relations Director for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), will speak on important issues affecting die entire uniformed services' community including pro­ posed changes to pay and ben­ efits, health care, commissaries as well as the VA scandal. The meeting will be held in the fellowship hall of Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Jefferson Ave. This meeting is open to the public, especially veterans. July 16 Ashe County Schools Endowment Golf Tburnament will be held at Jefferson Landing. Be pre pared to be a champion of Ashe County Educators and all the students who benefit from their extraordinary dedication. Each year, the Ashe County Schools Endowment Fund Board of Directors awards one-time grants to teachers who submit proposals to bring new and exciting innovations to their classrooms. Support the Ashe County teachers and consider entering a team this year, or better yet, become a corporate sponsor. Join our teachers in bringing a qual­ ity educational experience to our children by teeing up. For more information, call Marcia Elledge at 336-246-7175 ext. 228 or email marcia.elledge@ ashe.kl2.nc.us. July 17 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. National Guard Armory Blood Drive sponsored by the Ashe County Volunteers. Save a life this summer. Your donation is very important and we appreciate your dedication. To make your appointment to donate, or for more information, call Eula Blevins at 982-2164. 6 - 8 pan. Freezing Fruits, Vegetables and Meats Class will be held at the Agricultural Service Center. This class will focus on freezing foods commonly grown in our area and techniques to ensure the best quality frozen foods. To register for this class or for more information, call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center at 336846-5850. July 18 11 a.m. Barbecue Fundraiser for the Ashe Aces 8-U will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Plates will include: barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw, a roll and dessert for $8. Plates can be delivered and carry out will be picked at the church. You are welcomed to eat in the church fellowship hall. 5:30 p.m. Backstreet Concert Series continues with the Elkville String Band. This is a traditional country roots band keeping the old ballads and songs from N.C., VA., and WY alive from the early 1800s to today. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and settle in for some wonderful entertainment. End the eve­ ning with a great meal at one of our local restaurants. 7:30 p.m. Stardust Memories: A Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael. The Carolina Chamber Symphony Players along with vocalist Martha Bassett return to the state of the Ashe Civic Center to perform the songs of Hoagy Carmichael Hoagy Carmichael composed some the greatest hits of the American Songbook including Stardust, Georgia on My Mind, Am I Blue, The Nearness of You, Skyhrk, Heart and Soul, and Up The Lazy River. Ticket prices are $16 adult, and $5 students. Seating is reserved and tickets are available in advance at the Ashe Arts Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 336846-2787. July 18-19 The Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention will be held at the Alleghany Fairgrounds, located on N.C. 21 North in Sparta. Competition for old old time, bluegrass, bands, individuals and dance in youth and adult divisions. Admission is $6 for Friday only, $7 Saturday only, or $10 for both days. Start times are as follows: 5 p.m. Friday evening and 10 a.m. Saturday morning. For more information, call 336-372-4957 or visit www.alleghanyfiddlersconvention.com. July 19 8:30 a.m. - 4 pan. 12th Annual Home Sweet Home Show. Mark your calendar for Ashe County's original Home Show where youU have access to 100+ vendors at one event. Located at Faith Fellowship Building, 676 S. Main Street. 9 a.m. Silent Auction will be held at the Baseball Tournament at Family Central to support the Ashe Aces 8-U. The auction will start at 9 a.m. and continue through to the end of the tournament. Please come by and support this big win for Ashe County. 1 2 - 5 p.m. 12th Annual River House Wine Fest will feature NC wineries, music, arts and crafts, fun and food. The cost is $50 plus tax. For more information or to make reservations, call 336-982-2109 or email riverhouse@skybest. com. 2 - 6 p.m. Downtown Jefferson Cruise-In. The Olde Towne Jefferson Business Association will host a cruisein at the Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson. Don't miss this show of clas­ sics, custom, cars, trucks and motorcycles as well as 50/50 raffle, vendors, food, DJ, access to the museum and more. For more information, call Garry Elliott 336-877-0755. 2 - 6 p.m. Checker Tburnament in Ashe County will be held outside on the special green areas outside the Museum of Ashe County History. The tournament is open to anyone over the age of 16. The cost to enter is $3, registrations forms can be picked up in the gift shop at the Museum of Ashe County History in Jefferson. Entertainment will be provid­ ed. A prize and trophy will be awarded to the winner. This is an event checkers lovers will not want to miss. 6 pan. Eric Ellis and the Caldwell Line Band will be in concert as part of the Todd Free Summer Concert Series taking place at the Cook Memorial Paik, in Todd. Between Eric and his band youU find some of the best bluegrass musicians in the area. Eric is himself of the premier bluegrass banjo play­ ers in western North Carolina. 7:30 p.m. Irish Temperance will be at the Ashe Civic Center. Enjoy authentic Irish music dating back centuries. The cost is $20, advanced tickets are available at Ashe Arts Center or at the door. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Ashe County Library to fund adult, teen and children's programs. You may not have heard of us, but millions of Americans hear better because of us. Introducing Audibel®. 100% American-owned, and for over 50 years, proud provider of better hearing to match every need and lifestyle. which is the only major hearing aid manufacturer in America! Jon Richardson As part of America's largest hearing instrument Hearin^CareProvider company, we offer the widest variety of custom and standard digital hearing instruments. 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Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. Publication Volume 88 Issue 104 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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H<), Issue 57 Friday, July 18,2014 Ashe County Relay for Life begins Fr Ashe County, are you ready to Relay for Life? This annual event is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Survivor Walk at 6:15 p.m., Friday, July 18, at Ashe County High School's Huskie Stadium. Now in its 101st year, the American Cancer Society has been leading the way in transforming cancer from deadly to pre­ ventable. Each year, more than four million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. The community-wide event is always well attended, and is anchored by the involvement of local teams representing individuals and families, churches, businesses and community-based organi­ zations. According local organizers, this year's Relay features 58 busi­ ness, church and corpo­ rate sponsors and a total of 16 local teams. "Ashe County has always been so supportive of our Relay events, and we hope the community will come out to support the Relay's 20th year in Ashe," said Mary Jo Black, a member of this year's local Relay for Life Committee. Opening ceremonies will include the presentation of colors by the Ashe County High School JROTC, the singing of the national anthem by Taylon Miller and remarks by local vol­ unteers and area represen­ tatives of the American Cancer Society. Lots of activities are scheduled, including music through­ out the evening by Chris Penick of Let the Music Play DJ Services, bounce houses for kids and onsite team fundraisers. Concessions will be avail­ able, including hamburg­ ers, hot dogs, home-baked goods, drinks and more. at ACHS Those who have attend­ ed previous Relay for Life events know that one of the most meaningful aspects of the event beyond the survivor lap is the luminaria service, which fea­ tures lighted luminaries that are placed around the track that honor or remember those who have been touched by cancer. Luminaries may be pur­ chased for $10 each from teams on site until 8:30 p.m. at the Relay event, and the luminary service will begin around 9 p.m. A more recent addition to RELAY FOR LIFE the Luminaria Ceremony has been the placement of tribute torches to honor or remember someone who has been touched by can­ cer, and these will also be featured at this year's Relay event. See RELAY | 8 Ashe County resident turns 100 Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com An Ashe County resi­ dent celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday, July 13 with family, friends and many of the commu­ nity's leaders in atten­ dance. Llewellyn Zwicker Gross was born on July 13, 1914, to Alfred William Gross and Emma Julia Gross. Gross had two brothers and one sister, who are all deceased. Born in Monticello, Illinois, Gross lived a life that included a mar­ riage, working as a pro­ fessor and remaining active in church. Gross and Genevieve Louise Billings were married on Sept. 19, 1936. The couple had three children: two boys and one girl. In addition, Gross has three grandchildren, as well as three great­ grandchildren. For a career, Gross worked as a professor at the State University of New York's Buffalo Campus. He retired from wii reuy | jeiieiuun ruai Ann Rose, president of Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD) updates the Lansing Board of Aldermen on the Ola Belle Reed festival on Monday, July 14. The Ola Belle Reed Festival is in its 9th year and will be held Aug. 8-9 at the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Lansing aldermen updated on park, Ola Belle Reed festival Wil Petty jpetty@clvitasmedia.com Submitted photo |Jefferson Post Llewellyn Zwicker Gross celebrated his 100th birthday with his family and several representatives of the community including: Clara Miller, Charles Caudill, Richard Blackburn, William Sands and Sam Yearick. teaching in 1982, and then relocated to North Carolina. A religious man, Gross attends the Boone Universalist Fellowship Church in Watauga County. Gross was presented a fruit basket from Ingles in celebration of his 100th birthday. Among family and friends, Gross also cele­ brated his birthday with Ashe County Manager Sam Yearick, County Commissioner William Sands. In addition, Richard Blackburn, chairman of Ashe Services for Aging, Charles Caudill, senior TarHeel delegate and Clara Miller, senior TarHeel alternate were also in attendance for Gross' birthday. Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 8467164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. The Kruger Brothers headline weekend of live music in Todd Todd Free Summer Music Series continues Saturday; Kruger Brothers perform Sunday By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com A weekend of live music featuring some of the best area musicians and an internationally renowned Americana trio hits Todd this weekend. It all begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, when Eric Ellis and the Caldwell Line perform at Cook Memorial Park. Ellis's performance is a part of the Todd Community Preservation Organization's (TCPO) Summer Music Series. Admission is free of charge and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chair to enjoy some good old bluegrass music. Refreshments and food will be avail­ able with all proceeds going to the TCPO. The music will continue on Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m., when Wayne Henderson and Friends and Charles Welch warm-up the stage for The Kruger Brothers at Cook Memorial Park. Submitted photos | Jefferson Post Charles Welch Wilkes County's Eric Ellis will perform in Todd on Saturday evening with the Caldwell Line. The con­ cert is free and sponsored by the Todd Community Preservation Organization. The Kruger Brothers consist of Swiss brothers Uwe (guitar, lead vocals) and Jens (banjo, harmony vocals) Kruger and Joel Landsberg (bass, harmony vocals). The trio are Merlefest regulars, have performed on Late Night with David Letterman and won multiple awards for their innovative take on Americana folk music. Tickets for The Kruger Brothers with Wayne Henderson and Friends and Charies Welch are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased online at toddnc. org. For more information, call 877-5401. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. • V . zmSm Wayne Henderson The Kruger Brothers headline a spectacular weekend of live music in Todd. The Lansing Board of Aldermen were updat­ ed on the status of the Creeper Trail Park Project during its regular sched­ uled meeting on Monday, July 14. "(The design team) will come next month and they are going to present to the town some branding ideas and options, because they have a branding company that works on signs and logos, and things like that for the signs that will be placed through­ out the park," said Ann Rose, president for the Greater Lansing Area Development (GLAD). Part of what will be discussed are suggestions on how the signs should look, or if the community wants benches and stages dedicated to people in the town. "There will be a lot of options (available)," Rose said. "It will probably take a lot of time to go over all of the options. At that point, they will also have the mapping ready." Rose said the develop­ ers want Lansing to con­ sider putting a zip line through the park for the community to use. If the zip line were to be placed, it would be set up near the Citgo gas station on Big Horse Creek Road. "It is not something the town would manage," she said. "It would be some­ thing like the town would lease the property to the company for $1 a year and the company would run and install it." Lansing Mayor George Rembert then asked if the town would make any money off of the zip line if they were leasing the property for so cheap. "Yes, (Lansing) would get about 20 percent of the gross income," Rose said. "You would just let them lease the property so they could run the company on town land." Rose said the town would also be making money off of the camp sites and water wheels generating electricity. "I think that is an important consideration going forward is helping to generate revenues," Rembert said. Ola Belle Reed The aldermen were also updated on the Ola Belle Reed festival, which is around the corner for the town. "Ola Belle is pretty much laid out," Rose."We still lack a couple of vol­ unteers in the car park­ ing area. We don't need people to drive, we just need somebody who can help direct." Rembert asked if the parking could be done by the JROTC volunteers, but Rose said it could not due to new rules regard­ ing liability. School volun­ teers will still be able to help complete their com­ munity service require­ ments by helping out in other ways. "Also because school was out (Ashe County Schools superintendent Dr. Todd Holden) said it would be difficult to get students," Rose said. "If there was anything else they could do, like take care of the recycling cans, then they can." The Ola Belle Reed Festival will take place on Aug. 8-9 at the Lansing Creeper Trail Park. Tickets for the event will be $5 for Friday, $10 for Saturday and $15 for a two day ticket. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted into the festival for free. On Friday Aug. 8, it will start at 5 p.m. with the last group taking the stage at 10 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 9, the first band will perform at noon, with the last group performing at 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.OlaBelleFest. com/. The Ola Belle Reed Festival is a com­ munity-based event and fundraiser sponsored by GLAD, a 501(c)3 organi­ zation committed to the revitalization of Lansing, the birthplace of Ola Belle Reed. For more information on the town of Lansing, visit www.explorelansingnc.com/ See BOARD I 8 �PAGE 2 J EFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 COUNTY CRIME REPORT Driver issued citation in two-vehicle accident Editor's Note: In the July 11 edition of The Jef­ ferson Post in our weekly Ashe County Wreck Re­ port, information about the below accident was missing one detail, the driver of the 2013 Honda SUV was issued a citation for unsafe movement. That detail was not included on the N.C. Highway Patrol website in the narrative of the accident. On Friday, July 4, a two-vehicle wreck occurred on N.C. 16 near the intersection of Old Wilkesboro Road at 9:24 a.m. on July 4. According to the narrative, Shylla Lackey of Mooresville and Terry Miller of West Jefferson were traveling north on N.C. 16, when Miller at­ tempted to pass Lackey on the left. Lackey at­ tempted to make a left turn and struck Miller. Following the collision, Miller's vehicle traveled off the roadway and down an embankment, where it overturned and struck a gate. Ashe Medics arrived and two people were taken to Ashe Memorial Hospital. Lackey's vehicle, a 2013 Honda SUV was ren­ dered not drivable and had $3,000 in estimated damages. Miller's vehicle, a 1996 3500 Chevro­ let tow truck, was rendered not drivable and had $6,000 in estimated damages. Lackey was issued a citation for unsafe move­ ment. www.jeffersonpost.com i• • ' ' *' v •; • . •.; counts of statutory rape of June 23 Clarence William Myers someone six years of age Jr., 46, of Warrensville was or older. Bond was set at $75,000. John­ charged with son has not been probation viola­ released. tion. Bond was June 25 set at $1,500. Kesha Ma­ Myers has not rie Lyalls, 24, been released. of Creston was Joseph Paul charged with Meyer, 25, of manufacturing Crumpler was methamphetcharged with amine and traf­ communicating ficking methamthreats. Bond information is unavailable. phetamine. Bond was set Meyer was released later at $100,000. Lyalls has not been released. that day. James Ray Arnold, 42, of June 24 William Franklin John­ Creston was charged with son Jr., 24, of Creston manufacturing methamwas charged with eight nhetamine and trafficking methamphetamine. Bond was set at $100,000. Ar­ nold has not been released. Kevin Matthew Moyer, 35, of Jefferson was charged with violating a domestic violence protec­ tion order. Bond was set at $1,500. Moyer was re­ leased the next day. Marty Joe Holsclaw, 22, of West Jefferson was charged with three counts of illegal possession/use of food stamps. Bond was set at $2,000. Holsclaw has not been released. Dustin Michael Hurley, 29, of West Jefferson was charged with two counts of probation violation. Bond was released later that dav June 26 Jana Gayle Howell, 41 of Jefferson was charged with probation violation Bond information is Un. available. Howell was re­ leased on June 29. Michael Lide Wilson, 55, of Creston was charged with probation violation. Bond information is un­ available. Wilson has not been released. Timothy Dwight Ad­ ams, 35, of Lansing was charged with assault on a female. Bond information is unavailable. Adams was released the next day. ASHE SUPERIOR COURT DECISIONS The July session of the Ashe County Superior Court was held the week of July 7, with the honorable Edgar B. Gregory presid­ ing. The following decisions were resolved by press time: Rontiy Alan Cherry: (F) first degree sex offense child — six counts, (F) first Degree sexual offense — four counts — cons. (P) not guilty (J) guilty. N.C. DOC 300 to 429 months. Credit any time served. Kimberly Michele Coe: (F) trafficking, opium or heroin — three counts, (F) sell or deliver counterfeit controlled substances — 3 counts, (M) school at­ tendance law violation — cons. (P) guilty (J) guilty. 13 to 16 months N.C. DAC, 36 months supervised pro­ bation, report to probation officer within 72 hours of release, 72 hours CWS. $2,500 plus CC. Derek Mathew Freder­ ick: (F) habitual incident felony probation violation (J) guilty. 90 days CRV, drug treatment. (F) habit­ ual incident probation vio­ lation, (J) guilty. 90 days CRV, concurrent. Samuel James Phillips: (F) felony probation vio­ lation — two counts. (J) guilty. Continue probation. Taylor K. Smith: (F) felony probation violation two counts. (J) PJC. Re­ port to probation officer once a month. Abbreviations: (F) felo­ ny; (M) misdemeanor; (T) traffic violation; (I) infrac­ tion; (P) plea; (J) judg­ ment; PJC: prayer for judg­ ment continued; 90-96:1st offense conditional dis­ charge; MCP: Misdemean­ ant Confinement Program; ACJ; Ashe County Jail; DOC: N.C. Department of Corrections; DAC: Divi­ sion of Adult Corrections; CRV: confinement in re­ sponse to violation; CWS: community work service; CC: pay court costs; cons.: charges consolidated AREA BIRTHS Little Lindsay Wilcox and Cory Little of Todd, an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Madisyn Grace Little, born, July 1, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. She weighed six pounds and nine ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Jerry and Pam Wilcox, and Jeanette Little. Sibling is Kaidyn Little. Miller Jessica and Brandon Miller of West Jefferson, announce the birth of their daughter, Everly Grace Miller, born, July 7, 2014, at Ashe Memorial Hos­ pital. She weighed eight pounds and three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Joy and David Miller, Fe and Micheal Brown. Sibling is Corbin Miller. The Jefferson Post wel­ comes all submissions of new additions to the fami­ ly. lb submit a photograph or birth information, email khart@civitasmedia.com. 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The program repertoire will include the music of com­ poser Hoagy Carmichael performed by the Carolina Chamber Symphony Players (CCSP), featuring acclaimed vocalist Martha Bassett. Hoagy Carmichael, born Nov. 22,1899, was an Ameri­ can composer, pianist, singer, actor and bandleader. He is best known for composing the music for "Stardust," "Georgia on My Mind," "The Nearness of You" and "Heart and Soul" — four of the most-recorded American songs of all time. The CCSP was founded in 1992 by Robert Franz and a group of fellow musicians from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Over the past 17 seasons, the orchestra and its chamber ensembles have delighted audiences with their artistry and excellence; commissioned and pre­ miered new works by some of this country's most gifted composers; featured guest artists of national renown in performances of chamber music repertoire; and provided exciting music education experiences for students of all ages. CCSP has been involved for the past six years in the Carolina Summer Music Festival in Winston Salem. The ensemble for 'Stardust Memories' includes Jacqui Carrasco on violin, Matt Kendrick on bass, Federico Pivetta on piano, Wally West on saxophone, Ken Wilmot on trumpet, John Wilson on drums and Bassett on vocals. Over the past decade, Bassett has entertained count­ less North Carolina audiences with groups such as her popular swing band "Martha and the Moodswingers." She currently tours full time with the "Martha Bassett Band," an Americana/alt-country group that has opened for Lyle Lovett and played Merlefest. Her third solo CD is "Sinner's Prayer." Kendrick has appeared on bass with artists such as Marian McPartland, Gene Bertoncini, Archie Shepp, Jaki Byard and JoAnne Brackeen, who was a guest star with his group "The Matt Kendrick Unit" at the Carrboro Arts Center. Kendrick has released five CDs and teaches elec­ tric bass and jazz improvisation at Wake Forest Univer­ sity. Pivetta, a versatile pianist with a unique mastery of both classical and jazz styles, is an active accompanist, chamber musician and teacher. He has performed with jazz greats such as Ernie Watts and Arturo Sandoval. An Associate Professor of Music and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Fellow at Wake Forest University, Carrasco has performed and recorded an array of musical styles internationally, from jazz and Argentine tango to avantgarde contemporary music. She is an Artistic Co-Director of the Carolina Summer Music Festival. Wilson has performed with artists such as Jon Hen­ dricks, Milt Grayson, Stefon Harris, Chris Potter, and Mark Turner, in addition to playing with the Glen Miller Orchestra and the AS-Is Ensemble. He teaches at David­ son College and actively performs in the Triad. West has performed all across the U.S., Europe and the Caribbean, touring, recording and performing with such popular acts as Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops and Nata­ lie Cole, as well as Tony Bennett, Mercer Ellington, Ellis Marsalis and countless other jazz artists. West serves as music director and project coordinator for the John Coltrane Jazz Workshop in High Point. Wilmot is a member of the Winston-Salem and Greens­ boro Symphonies and is a founding member of the Giannini Brass. He has also performed with the New World Symphony and with the Eastern Philharmonic. He has appeared and toured with a variety of popular and jazz artists such as The Four Tops, Ray Charles, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. Tickets are $16 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the Ashe Arts Center. For more information please call 336-846-2787. also buying silver, platinum & coins - ' 1'V ' , i" V* illl12B| * " 336-667-2257 Ncxi to Lowes Food| Wilkcsboro. N< Attie Testerman Sex­ Billy Joe Blevins and ton was born May 3, speaker Ward Sexton. 1923, to Colar and Cor- Burial followed in May dia Testerman. Cemetery. The She departed family received this life July friends on Tues­ 13, 2014, mak­ day prior to the ing her stay on service. Earth 91 years, Eclesiastes 2 months, and 12:5-7 says: 10 days. "Also when they She grew up shall be afraid in the Piney of that which is high, Creek and Lansing com­ and fears shall be in the munities. She was mar­ way, and the almond ried to Tivis Sexton soon tree shall flourish, and after World War II. To this union was bom one the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire son, Eric. Mrs. Sexton was pre­ shall fail: because man ceded in death by her goeth to his long home, parents; her husband; and the mourners go sister, Delia Testerman; about the streets: or ever brothers, Roger Tester- the silver cord be loosed, man and Ford Tester- or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be man. She is survived, by her broken at the fountain, son, Eric (Corky), and or the wheel broken at wife, Mary, of Lansing; the cistern. Then shall a grandson, Zane, and the dust return to the wife, Miranda, of Lan­ earth as it was: and the sing; a granddaughter, spirit shall return unto Jenna Church, and hus­ God who gave it." band, Zach, of Millers Attie's body did begin Creek. to break down in the way In addition, a number described and on the of relatives and friends morning of July 13, the mourn her passing. pitcher was broken and Attie loved to remem­ the spirit released to go ber and talk about the back to God. We expect old ways and the old to meet her again. people. She was interest­ Flowers will be appre­ ed in how they worked, ciated, or memorials may how they reared their families, and how they be made to American worshipped. She read Heart Association, c/o the Bible and had an June Weaver, P.O. Box awareness of God. We 791 Jefferson, NC 28640. Words of comfort and believe that she had a hope, anchored beyond remembrance may be the veil. She sometimes viewed or sent to the wrote poetry expressing family through our web­ her feelings about these site at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. things. Badger Funeral Home Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 15, was entrusted with Mrs. 2014, at Badger Funeral Sexton's arrangements. Home Chapel by Rev. REV. GENE GRUBB Rev. Gene Edwin Grubb of Fleetwood died on Friday, July 11, 2014, at Ashe Memo­ rial Hospital in Jefferson. He was 73. Rev. Grubb was born on Jan. 5, 1941, in Fleetwood to the late Lloyd and Ola Houck Grubb. Rev. Grubb enjoyed going to auctions, col­ lecting and fishing. He served as a Methodist minister in Ashe and Al­ leghany Counties for 15 years before he retired. Rev. Grubb is survived by son, Michael Grubb of Fleetwood; daugh­ ter, Miranda Sluder of Foscoe; two brothers, Gwyn Grubb and George Grubb, both of West Jef­ ferson; three sisters, Glo­ ria Walters of Mountain City, Tennessee, Glenda Binkley of Clemmons, and Gelene Ham of Todd; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 13,2014, at the Zion Unit­ ed Methodist Church by Rev. Evan Moore. Burial followed in the Bethany Cemetery. The family received friends on Sun­ day, July 13, 2014, at Zion United Methodist Church. Flowers were appreci­ ated, or memorials may be made to the Bethany Cemetery Fund. Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our web­ site at www.ashelawn. com. Ashelawn Memo­ rial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Rev. Grubb's arrangements. Senior Center hosting yard sale By Wil Petty jpetty@civitasmedia.com Local bargains and deals will be found at the Ashe County Senior Center, as it hosts a yard sale fundraiser on Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25. The yard sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, and till money raised by the event will go to Senior Center activities. Senior Center activities include exer­ cise classes, computer classes, music, singing and various activities occurring throughout the year. "People will come and support (the event) when they know the money raised is going back to the Senior Cen­ ter," said Glenda Luther, volunteer coordinator for the Senior Center. In addition, the Senior Center provides support groups for different diseases including Arthritis, Alzheimer's and diabetes, volunteer opportunities within the area, AARP and Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) assistance and other educational opportunities. All items for the yard sale are donated. Luther said they are donated from several people in the community when the time comes around to have the annual sale. "They donate the stuff, which we sell and it works as a fundraiser for us," she said. A high number and variety of items are donated. Last year, the Senior Center had to use multiple rooms to fit all of the items for people to look through and buy. For more information, or to provide items to donate to Three recent graduates of Ashe County High School are among 11 area high school graduates to receive college the yard sale, call the Ashe County Senior Center at (336) scholarships through SkyLine Membership Corporation. 246-2461 or SeniorCenter@asheaging.org/. The SkyLine scholarships are named in memory of Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @WilPetty. longtime director and former SkyLine President Frank James and are awarded to children of SkyLine/SkyBest customers who reside in the cooperative's five-county ser­ vice area. The awards will be officially presented to the students at SkyLine's Annual Meeting in late September. Annually, SkyLine awards $1,000 scholarships, renew­ able for up to four years, to students pursuing a four-year college degree and $500 scholarships, renewable for up to LifeStore recently announced the recipients of its 2014 two years, to students pursuing a community/technical Merit Scholarships. Makensie Shatley is the $1,000 Merit college degree or vocational program. Scholarship recipient for Ashe County. Ashe County recipients are: Kelsey Hayes of Crumpler This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in and the daughter Kyle and Joyce Hayes, who plans to at­ Ashe and Watauga Counties based on a combination of tend Appalachian State University; John Latham of West academic achievement, financial need and extracurricular Jefferson and the son of Randall and Martie Latham, who activities. plans to attend Wilkes Community College; and Frank Makensie is the daughter of Eddie and Tina Shatley of Ledezma of West Jefferson and the son of Francisco and Jefferson and a graduate of Ashe County High School. Ausencia Ledezma, who plans to attend Wilkes Commu­ Makensie was named Salutatorian for her class and her nity College. academic awards include being named a North Carolina About SkyLine Scholar, membership in the Spanish Honor Society, Beta Established in 1951, SkyLine is a member-owned coop­ erative which provides a variety of telecommunications Club and Gold Cord. ' She also received the Academic Excellence award in Cal­ services to customers in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties in North Carolina and Johnson County culus during her final semester. She has played softball and golf and in addition to her academic achievements she has in Tennessee. Along with its current focus of building a fiber-to-the- been active in Liberty Baptist Church and their community premise (FTTP) network, SkyLine is committed to en­ outreach projects which include volunteering at Ashe Shar­ hancing the quality of life across the region through vari­ ing Center and Forest Ridge Assisted Living Center. Makensie will be attending Wilkes Community College ous charitable, educational and economic development programs. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, SkyBest Com­ for college transfer classes. "LifeStore has a passion for supporting education," said munications, offers de-regulated products and services, including local calling and long distance services, busi­ Judy Current, Marketing and Public Relations Director. ness systems and networking solutions, broadband Inter­ "We sponsor educational events, support our local schools net services, digital TV, security monitoring and medical and promote learning opportunities within our community. We want to offer assistance to scholars in the community." alert, and automation and surveillance services. LifeStore Financial Group, headquartered in West Jef­ ferson, provides banking, investment and insurance servic­ es. It is a federally chartered thrift holding company that owns 100 percent of the common stock of LifeStore Bank (Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender) and operates branches in Boone, Jefferson, Warrensville and West Jef­ ferson. LifeStore Insurance is an independent insurance agency that serves these markets along with Elkin, Lenoir, North Wilkesboro and Sparta. Area graduates receive scholarships through SkyLine LifeStore announces Ashe County High School scholarship winner Phyllis Nuckolls McMahan of Independence Road in Greensboro Celebrated her 90th Birthday on July 12, 2014. She is formerly from Scottville, N.C. She retired from Sears and Roebuck and Company on Lawndale Drive as a collector. if jr. MOUNTAIN SONG SUZUKI VIOLIN STUDIO 3rd Annual Twinkle Camp July 21 - 25, 2014 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Family Central An Introduction To The Violin For Children ages 3-7 And Their Parents. Free To All Ashe County Residents All Instruments And Materials Provided. To Register Contact Linda Caraway 828-964-8373 �PPublic Opinion "...were it left to me to decide whether we should have me ... i .'i/. .1 «- — • a government without newspapers or m/miioA/1^/7VO 1/M tlir\4/4~ /I government, newspapers without a I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." — Thomas Jefferson, 1787 Page 4 i'atfi* 4. Friday, July 18,2014 Books: Showing us as it once was, is, or could be Why do we read ity to speak, write and think. books? Writing in the New For entertainment, of course, first and fore­ Yorker, Peter Barker most. But the best books says that he "raced also challenge us emo­ greedily to the last page, enjoying tionally and intel­ Graedon's plotlectually to see the weaving every world in a different step of the way." way, as it really is, (July 25, 27, 31) or as it once was, Larry Earley, as it could be, or, perhaps, as it will former editor of become. "Wildlife in North Here are some Qne On~one" Carolina" ™agasummer reading zine, gives us perd.G.Martin ideas of North haps a last chance Carolina books to see a part of North that could open your Carolina as it once was eyes to seeing our world in "The Workboats of differently and enter­ Core Sound: Stories taining you at the same and Photographs of a time. Changing World." In First of all, this extraordinary col­ "Crossroads of the lection of writing and Natural World: photographs, Earley Exploring North describes and shows us Carolina with Tom the working boats that Earnhardt" shows our watermen, mainly fish­ state's plant and animal ermen and shrimpers, life as it exists in a rich have used for the past and diverse environ­ century in Core Sound. ment as it was, is, and (Aug. 1, 3, 7) will be. Earlier this month Tom Earnhardt is a SIBA (Southern cheerleader for natural I n d e p e n d e n t biodiversity in North Booksellers Alliance) Carolina's environment gave its 2014 award from the subtropical at for the best book in the Bald Head Island south Young Adult catego­ of Wilmington to the ry to "The Moon and sub-arctic conditions More" by Sarah Dessen. at Mount Mitchell and Although aimed at teen­ the other 6,000 feet-plus agers, it is perfect read­ peaks in our state. ing for anyone vacation­ He emphasizes the ing on the coast. Set in interdependency of a North Carolina resort various plants and ani­ town, it describes sum­ mals upon each other. mer lives for today's "Diverse, abundant young people who live, flora," he says, "sup­ work and play at the ports diverse, abundant beach, and it reminded fauna. Each plant and this older reader of sum­ animal in the forest is mers as they once were. part of a food web, with Dessen's lead charac­ the success or failure of ter, Emaline, works for each species tied to one her family's house rent­ another." al business. During the He will be the guest season she loses both on UNC-TV's North her long-time local boy­ Carolina Bookwatch at friend and her newfound noon on Sunday, July 20 summer love. There is and Thursday, July 24, heartbreak involved, but at 5 p.m. (with a pre­ the reader and Emaline view on the UNC-MX come to believe that it cable channel on July 18 is all for the good. (Aug. at 9 p.m.) 22, 24, 28) For a look at what UNC-TV's special pro­ might be, consider Alena gramming will preempt Graedon's first novel, Bookwatch on Sundays "The Word Exchange," Aug. 10 and 17. But which The New York on Thursdays of those Times' reviewer, Liesl weeks viewers will Schillinger, called "a have a chance to view nervy, nerdy dystopic again programs from thriller set in New York last season featuring City in the very near Ben Fountain, author future, the risk of 'sud­ of "Billy Lynn's Long denly becoming stupid' is Halftime Walk," (Aug. not notional, it's actual." 14) and Jill McCorkle, Powerful iPhone-like author of Life after devices are connected Life" (Aug. 21). to their owners' bod­ ies and brains and are D.G. Martin hosts "North Carolina taking charge. A highly Bookwatch." which airs Sundaysat contagious, sometimes noon and Thursdays at 5 p.m. on fatal virus called "word UNC-TV. To view prior programs: http://video.unctv.org/program/ncflu" has leapt from these bookwatch/episodes/ devices to their users For upcoming programs: www.unctv. and affected their abil- org/ncbookwatch Civitas Media. 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W?RTeTT tmj<, ias GOT HfWOWV OS1V Plant the seed for fruitful debate I'm told that while there is no firm­ a columnist, trained in precision K-12 education is lower today than it ly established gift tradition for a 28th journalism, who runs a think tank? was in 1984, to be sure, but that's not anniversary, the modern practice is But I utterly reject the proposed the same thing as saying that educa­ dichotomy between a concern for tion spending has declined. What the to signify the event with an orchid. Well, this month marks the 28th numbers and a concern for people. statistic tells you is only that other anniversary of the birth of my syndi­ The very reason why policymakers categories of spending — primar­ cated column on North Carolina poli­ ought to use statistical analysis to ily Medicaid — have grown more tics and public policy. It began dur­ make their decisions is that it will rapidly than education spending has. help them serve people better. ing my tenure as a part-time To measure changes in govern­ Regardless of where govern­ ment spending over time, you reporter for a Nash County newspaper, the Spring Hope ments set their tax rates, they have to adjust for changes in the only have so much revenue value of money and the population Enterprise. By the end of the to spend. Without statistics being served. In inflation-adjusted, 1980s, the column was run­ to establish priorities or iden­ per-student terms, North Carolina ning in several other newspa­ tify cost-effectiveness, govern­ pers in eastern North Carolina spent about twice as much on public ments will often make unwise, as well as Spectator magazine, schools last year as it did in 1983a Raleigh-based weekly. Over John Hood harmful decisions. 84. While real spending went down the ensuing years, dozens of John Locke Moreover, debates in the other daily and community Foundation absence of valid statistics are slightly during the Great Recession, incoherent and pointless. They it remains (at about $8,630 per newspapers picked it up. My column currently appears in more consist of political partisans talking pupil) higher than in any year before than 50 newspapers a week with a past each other — or, perhaps more 2004. Unless you are still enrolled, combined print circulation of nearly often, yelling past each other — with or graduated from high school within no practical means of determining the past few years, North Carolina 700,000 North Carolinians. I traffic in words, not flora. And which side is correct or finding an education is clearly more generously funded today than it was when you my skills at flower gardening are accommodation between them. truly legendary — in the sense of Consider the current debate here were in school. That's a fact, not an opinion. It still being exaggerated and only distantly in North Carolina about education related to real events. So I won't funding. Do you have the sense leaves room for plenty of contrast­ commemorate the occasion with an that our public schools have fewer ing opinions. Perhaps we still don't orchid. Instead, I'll talk about plant­ resources today than they did when spend nearly enough on education. you were in school? I wouldn't be a Or perhaps all the funding added ing a different kind of seed. Over the years, I've gotten a lot of bit surprised if you did, given the over the past three decades ought to feedback from readers. Ignoring the number of anecdotes and political have been spent differently. usual ad hominem attacks, probably talking points passed off as facts. However contentious that debate the most common criticism I receive WRAL-TV in Raleigh, for example, might be, there is at least the possi­ is that I focus too much on statistics. recently told its audience that North bility it might be constructive. Here's "You seem to care more about num­ Carolina's education spending has something I do know about orchids: bers than you do about people," goes been on a "decades-long slide." Only, the quality of the flowers depends on the typical refrain. that's not what the station's reporting the quality of the seeds. I certainly do value statistics. really showed. The share of North Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation. For more Would you expect anything less from Carolina's state budget devoted to information, visit www.johnlocke.org. It's about more than cutting teacher assistants Senate leaders con­ tinue to propose cutting teacher assistants as a way to pay for a significant teacher salary bump, the first teachers have seen in years. While the General Assembly debates back and forth over the impact teacher assistants have in the classroom, there's another factor in the equa­ tion that is getting far less attention - who will drive the school buses? "If they cut teacher assistants, it will have a major impact on transport­ ing our students," said Dr. Cheryl Benson, Assistant Superintendent for Franklin County Schools, a largely rural district just east of Wake County. That's because Franklin County relies heavily on teacher assistants, or "TAs" to double as school bus drivers. In order to even secure employment as a TA, every applicant must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license and all are expected to drive bus routes. If the original Senate budget proposal offer were to come to fruition - lay­ ing off all TAs in second and third grades - Franklin County could lose 44 teacher assistants. The county employs about 100 bus drivers, so the loss of even 20 TAs, which could come from a modified bud­ get plan the Senate pro­ posed on Tuesday, would still have a significant impact on getting students to school. "As we sit here today, we don't have a plan laid out to cope with the loss of a significant number of who are willing to break up classrooms thanks to fund­ TAs like that," said Doug their days driving an hour ing cuts that have taken Moore, Franklin County's in the morning and an hour place over many years. So finance officer. or so in the afternoon - the district will be forced Not all school districts earning $13-15/hour with to cut its TAs in kinder­ rely on teacher assistants no benefits package. garten and first grades - a to drive school buses, but "It becomes difficult to critical time for prepar­ many do - especially rural recruit drivers when you ing students to meet the ones. don't have that other job state's new reading pro­ "About 50 percent of [the teacher assistant posi­ ficiency standards by the our school bus drivers are tion] to entice them to third grade. TAs," said Cecil Davis, come, which gives them Senate leaders have transportation director for benefits," said Franklin budged a little on cutting Catawba County Schools. County Finance teacher assistants, offering "We're looking at Officer Doug in their latest proposal to losing possibly 70 Moore. just eliminate the equiva­ TAs here, and we Teacher assis­ lent of all third grade TAs employ about 270 tants have been at while giving teachers an 8 school bus drivers. the heart of the bud­ percent raise. But funds for That's going to have get debate for 2015. the remaining TAs would a dramatic impact In their initial be paid for with nonrecur­ on our ability to get budget offer, Senate ring funds, meaning those Lindsey students to school," leaders proposed funds would expire next Wagner Davis said. cutting all TAs in July. Davis figures NC Policy Watch the second and third House lawmakers came they'll have to dou­ grades - a $233 mil­ back to the Senate propos­ ble up routes and possibly lion reduction that would al by asking for more flex­ change bell schedules or go toward giving teachers ibility for school districts, do other creative schedul­ an 11 percent pay bump. allowing them to choose ing in order to make sure House lawmakers have between giving teachers students get to school and decried the cuts, saying a full 8 percent raise or get the instructional hours that teacher assistants are using some of that money they need. a badly needed resource in to preserve teacher assis­ Hiring part time workers K-3 classrooms. But Senate tant positions. to fill in the gaps could be leaders say TAs don't have Either way, teacher another possibility, but at a significant impact on stu­ assistants are already not this point in the summer, dent achievement. adequately funded, said there is not much time to "That's a false state­ Moore. And it's just get­ recruit and train new hires ment," said Franklin ting worse. to drive bus routes. County's Doug Moore. "That's about like saying To complicate the task of "That's off the mark to say I'm going reimburse you, recruiting, the routes that the TAs are not a valued the district would have to part of the instructional for every mile you drive, hire for would be the short­ process. Because if TAs 10 cents a mile. And you er ones that TAs typically are able to help a teacher say 'But that's not even drive. Longer bus routes of focus more on students, enough money for gas to six to seven hours' driving especially when you have get my car started in the time per day are handled class sizes that are 17-20 first place!' and I respond, by workers whose sole job students, then they are "But I'm reimbursing you is to drive a bus - which indirectly contributing to for every mile you drive," means they qualify for ben­ student achievement them­ said Moore. "It just doesn't make any efits like health insurance selves." sense." and retirement. In Franklin County, TAs Wagner is an education reporter for N.C. The shorter bus routes are nowhere to be found Policy Watch. For more information, visit would require finding folks in second and third grade www.ncpolicywatch.com. �JEFFERSON POST God provides a way to escape temptation We cannot blame God for our sins. in James, "Blessed is the man that Jesus was sent out into the wilderness endureth temptation: for when he is to be tempted by the Devil. We all face tried, he shall receive the crown of life, temptations; some are small and some which the Lord hath promised to them are ferocious. that love him." (1:12). When we overcome large temptations, When we find ourselves tempted to it does not mean that they will not take advantage of someone because they come back and try again, and again, are arrogant, selfish, or even because and again. "And when the devil they are so gullible they will never had ended all the temptation, he know; it is then that we should go departed from Him for a season." to the Lord in prayer and ask for (Luke 4:13). help to resist the urge. Nothing We are never alone when facing this world or Satan has to offer temptations. Did you know for is worth our souls and where each and every temptation with (Heaven or Hell) that we spend which the Devil can throw at us eternity — forever and ever. There is no temptation in our lives that that God will provide a way out? God cannot help us to overcome. The comfort we have in know­ Leila ing Christ is that He will provide Harris He will provide a way out for us. a way out — always! "There hath Special to We cannot go it alone. As His no temptation taken you but such the Post children, He will not leave us nor forsake us. Just as we would not as is common to man: but God is and could not sit by and watch our faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; child be devoured by a lion and simply but will with the temptation also make do nothing, our Heavenly Father will a way to escape, that ye may be able to not sit by and allow us to be devoured by that old Devil. bear it." (I Cor 10:13, KJV). We tend to get in a rut and feel like Peter encourages us by pointing out we are here on this earth—alone, to that the Devil never stops trying, yet deal with life's troubles—alone; how­ God never stops protecting His own. ever, we are never alone. God is always "Humble yourselves therefore under the ready to help us through the hard times, mighty hand of God, that He may exalt and He is always ready and waiting to you in due time: Casting all your care be thanked for the blessings that -He upon Him; for He careth for you. Be bestows on us. sober, be vigilant; because your adver­ Futhermore, Christ was faced with sary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh all the temptations that we could pos­ about, seeking whom he may devour." (I sibly face, "For we have not an high Peter 5:6-8). priest which cannot be touched with We are to see temptation for what the feeling of our infirmities; but was it is—the evil one trying to get a hold in all points tempted like as we are, yet on us. Let us remember who we are in without sin." (Heb 4:15). Christ, and rely on the Lord to help us Temptations come from the Devil, not overcome evil temptations, because He from God. "Let no man say when he is is always faithful to those to call upon tempted, I am tempted of God: for God His name — even when it is to resist cannot be tempted with evil, neither temptation. tempteth he any man: But every man is Never ever forget that, "For in that tempted, when he is drawn away of his he himself hath suffered being tempted, own lust, and enticed." (James 1:13-14). he is able to succour them that are We find a great additional beatitude tempted." (Heb 2:18). FIDAY, JULY. 18,2014 PAGE 5 CHURCH CALENDAR July 18 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. The theme is "The Lord's Army". There will be classes for all ages. The church is located in the Lansing Community. Pastor David Lyalls and con­ gregation invite you to attend. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. There will be classes from nursery to adult. Meals will be avail­ able at 6 p.m., with a cookout on Friday for family night. For more infor­ mation, or transportation, call Miranda or Jason Brown at 977-6365 or 9776319, or Sommer Poe 977-6365. Rev. Derick Hodges and congregation invite you to attend. July 14 -16 7 - 9 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Round Knob Baptist Church. There will be classes for kin­ dergarten through adults. Pastor Rev. Keith Elledge and congregation invite you to attend. July 18 -19 7 a.m. Beaver Creek Baptist Church WMU Yard and Bake Sale. The Women's group at Beaver Creek Baptist Church will be having a yard and bake . The sale will be held in the fellowship hall of the church on Mulatto Mountain Road, West Jefferson. Lots of "new" used items and lots of yummy baked goods for sale. All proceeds will go to the Church Building Fund. Vacation Bible School will be held at Ashe County Worship Center. The theme is "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made." Classes will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. Commencement will be at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun. The church is located at 863 Ray Taylor Road. For more infor­ mation, call 846-1189. July 19 7 a.m. -12 p.m. WMU Yard and Bake Sale. The Women's group at Beaver Creek Baptist Church will be having a yard and bake sale, the sale will be held in the fellowship hall of the church on Mulatto Mountain Road, West Jefferson. Lots of new used items and lots of yummy baked goods for sale. All proceeds will go the Church Building Fund. July 20 10 a.m. Liberty Baptist Church on Silas Creek will hold homecoming and decoration services. Decoration will be held at Dixon-Testerman cemetery at 10 a.m. Evangelist Neal Hatfield will be preaching at the 11 a.m. worship service, with a meal following. You are invited to attend. 10 a.m. Decoration Services will be held at Liberty Hill Cemetery. Donations for the cemetery upkeep will be appreciated and may be sent to: Ryan Huffman, 1460 Shatley Road, Crumpler, NC 28617. 4 p.m. Dedication Service will be held at North Beaver Baptist Church for the new building. Pastor Rev. Rick Miller and congregation invite you to attend. July 20 - 25 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Sturgills Baptist Church. There will be classes for all ages. Brother Ward Sexton will be teaching the adult class. The church is located in the Big Helton Community. You are invited to attend. 7 - 9 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held at Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church. The theme is "Cross Canyon Trail". There will be something for all ages. Everyone is welcome. July 20 and 27 11 a.m. Rev. Jerry Francis will be the guest speaker at Mission Home Baptist Church. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. The congregation invites you to attend. July 21 - Until 7 p.m. Tent Revival Services will be held at 296 Bee Tree Road, Lansing. Preachers for the revival are Jason Nunley, and Dale Wheeler. You are invited to attend. July 23 7 p.m. A Night of Prayer and Worship will be held at the Ashe Civic Center. This will be a night for all the people of Ashe County to join together to pray for a spiritual awakening in our country and nation. This service will also be in preparation for the "Hope for the Mountains Crusade". Everyone is invited to attend. Visit us online at www.jeffersonpost.com Beaver Creek Christian Church CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP Bamett St. • West Jefferson 846-3954 Old Hwy. 221 Near Golf Course Rd. Pastor Todd Brewer West Jefferson • Since 1890 846-3795 Casual & Contemporary Interim Pastor-Bob Shannon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. | Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 246-9151 Rev. James Stuhrenberg /lain & Ivy Streets. • Jefferson iun. Morning Mass - 9:00 am Saturday Evening Mass 4:30pm English & 7:30pm Spanish Weekday Mom. Mass Call 336-246-9151 for times Midway Baptist Church 1670 Ml. Jefferson Rd., West Jefferson. NC 28694 Pastor Steven LeaShomb (336) 246-2012 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. and He blessed them" Luke 24:50 (Episcopalian) = Nit. Jefferson Baptist Church Phone - 982-3076 S S 6:30 p.m. Sunday • Sunday Night Service 6:00 p.m. Monday • T.E.A.M. 10:00 a.m. Tuesday • Joy In the Morning Saturday Services: Bible School -10:00 AM Sabbath Worship -11:15 AM WARRfNSVHU22.RDVINTlSTCHURCHCONNKT.ORG 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting Thou shall have no other epd5 before me II i VI Thou shalt not kill wiijBr * "nil Pastor: Ed Hall 336-372-5479 continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together 2082 Peak Creek Church Rd. VII Thou shalt not commit adultry VIII Thou shalt not talcc the name of the LORD thy GOD in vain Thou shalt not steal IV HLjllltL 1%) Peak Creek Church of the Brethren Laurel Springs, NC 28644 III >1* 846-7481 Sunday SchooklO AM Worship Service: 11 AM Tkou shalt not mans unto thee anygpvc.n image 30+ Years Experience Many References - b 336-667-6092 9:45 a.m. Sunday • Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Sunday • Worship Service g Pastor: Kevin Morgan (336) 246-4764 Glendale Springs Eucharist 10:00 am Christian Education 8:30 Rector - The Rev. Stephen Miller Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Missions Building by Faith Promise Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Warrensville Rev. Keith Casey 1957 US Hwy 221 N. Jeffenon. NC Holy Trinity Church Pastor: Rev. Lawrence Goodman 460 Bald Mtn. Rd.. West Jefferson Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am & 10:45 am Sunday Evening Worshla -6:00 pm Wednesday Meal -5:15 pm Bible Study P™ Baldmountalnchurch.org Email: Baldmountain@skybest.com Church 877-1550 I Remember the sabbathdm I* '• •; I t I J 1 to keep it holy IX Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor •Mk © VANNOV CONSTRUCTION Compliments of VANN0Y & SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Allen Miller 336-384-3033 The Jewel Shoppe 785 East Main Street The Mountain Village Shopping Center Jefferson, NC Sunday Sdiool 9:45 a.m. "And He led them as far as to Bethany... g Parish of the Holy Communion 107 W. Second Street West Jefferson, North Carolina 336-246-5292 www.wjumc.net 9:45 Sunday Sdiool § 11:00 Morning Worship Rev. Will Keyword Sunday School • 8:45 AM Worship • 10:00 AM 201 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson Sunday Night Services 6:20 p.m. www. ml dwaybaptistnc.org Said Mtn. Baptist Church Ashe County Roofing 336-846-7445 Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church Reverend Phil Arnold Rev. A. Owen Peeler Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. First Assembly of God Church 816 1144 Pastor Keith Styron Comer of Faw-Roland A McNeil Sts • Jefferson B8 West - Left on McNeil, One Block Sunday School - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. 3 Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. £ Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00p.m. JlS 194 and 88 West. Smethport, NC 495 Highway 194 South Morning Worship -11:00 a.m. West Jefferson Unitec Methodist Church M Smethporf Independent Baptist Church Bethany United Methodist Church 336-877-2801 | 336-246-4155 mm msm 739 US Hwy 221 Bus West Jefferson 246-9969 Mon. - Sat.: 8:20AM - 5:30PM To list your local church on this page, call the Jefferson Post at 336-846-7164 691832 �ONLINE FRIDAY, JULY 18,2014 Game of the Week video can be found atjeffersonpost.com Nathan 1 lam, Sports Writer (336) 846-7164 nhani@civita.siniHlia.com Wain takes coaching job and feel like I am prepared for this great new challenge." nham@civitasmedia.com v Coach Wain will be the recruiting coordina­ Daniel Wain has been named the new assis­ tor for the Bobcats and will also play a key tant men's basketball coach at Lees-McRae role in scouting, coaching point guards and College under head coach Steve Hardin. the day-to-day operations of the basketball A resident of Fleetwood, Wain spent the' program. previous two seasons as the head coach of the Wain has had numerous opportunities to Ashe County High School Junior Varsity pro­ learn more about college coaching, particu­ gram and an assistant coach on the varsity larly from assistant coaches Tim Lawrence squad. Wain also spent four years before that (Robert Morris University), Tyler Sanborn as an AAU coach for the 15U Ashe County (Hampden-Sydney College) and- Rhett Lightning. Bonner (UNC-Charlotte) as well as top North Most recently, Wain spent time coaching Carolina high school coach Marc Payne. the East Coast Fusion 17U squad, based out In addition to his coaching experience, of Richmond, Va., that competed in some of Wain also had the opportunity to be a bas­ the nation's most prestigious prep basketball ketball camp counselor during clinics at tournaments. Guilford College, Randolph-Macon College "This is a big step up for me in my career and Hampden-Sydney College. and I am so happy and blessed to be a part Wain will graduate this Fall from Appalachian of the Lees-McRae basketball program," said State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Wain. "I have had the opportunity to be part Physical Education. of four, coaching clinics that included Roy "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ Williams, Mark Gottfried and Frank Martin, NathanHam87 Nathan Ham File photo | Jefferson Post Former JV basketball coach Daniel Wain was added to the staff at Lees-McRae. Wildlife Commission reports CWD not detected Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a transmissible and fatal neurological disease of deer and elk, was not detected in a recent state­ wide survey conducted by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Humans are not known to contract CWD. No treat­ ment or cure for CWD exists. Direct, animal-to-animal con­ tact is a means of transmis­ sion, but evidence suggests that contaminated environ­ ments and equipment also present risks. "CWD proves devastating to populations of cervids — the family of mammals that includes white-tailed deer, elk, mule deer and moose," said Dr. Maria Palamar, wildlife veterinarian for the Commission. "The indica­ tions of this survey are wel­ come news." The diagnostic laboratory report was from a sampling of more than 3,800 free-rang­ ing deer and elk beginning in 2013 and continuing through earlier this year. Biologists collected brain stem tissue and retropharyngeal lymph nodes from the animals. "It was a successful and widespread effort to obtain samples," Palamar said. "Much thanks goes to agency field staff in all divisions, cer­ tainly, but we have to espe­ cially thank all the deer hunt­ ers and processors who pro­ vided samples. We exceeded our sample goals. The survey also provided excellent CWD educational opportunities." CWD has been confirmed in neighboring states, with West Virginia reporting a case in 2005, followed by Virginia in 2010 and Maryland in 2011. Preventive measures are in place to reduce the risk of transmis­ sion in North Carolina, with stringent regulations govern­ ing anyone who holds captive cervids and regulations for hunters returning with hide, meat or trophies of cervids taken out of state. For more information on CWD, go online to http:// www.ncwildlife.org/Hunting/ AftertheHunt/DeerDiseases/ ChronicWastingDisease/ tabid/375/CSSTabID/0/ Default.aspx or call the Division of Wildlife Management at 919-707-0050. CWD positive states are Virginia, North Dakota, Missouri, Michigan, New York, West Virginia, Utah, Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Iowa and Pennsylvania. Also, Canada's Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces have reported CWD cases. ACHS student brings home top honors from Highland Games Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Ashe County High School senior Zach Outen took part in thfe Grandfather Mountain Highland Games for the first time, and made it a competition to remember by win­ ning the Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Games award. , Outen, 17, will be a senior this year at ACHS and has been a key member of the Husky track and field team each of the last two seasons. Outen said he did not know any­ thing about the Highland Games until a friend invited him to go. He ended up winning four events during the games. "Running on a gravel track was new to me," Outen said. "It was really cool. I'm wanting to come back next year and bring some friends." Outen won the 100-yard dash in 10.72 inches and followed that up with a win in the 220-yard dash, smoking the field by nearly four seconds as he crossed the line in 25.18 seconds. In the long jump, Outen's leap of 15 feet, seven inches was good enough for first place in front of Richard Burke, also from West Jefferson. In his final event, Outen won the tri­ ple jump, leaping 32 feet, 9.5 inches. Outen is a two-sport athlete at the high school. Besides track and field, Outen is also a standout on the Husky football team. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @NathanHam87 Skip Sickler |Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. Annette Bednosky of Jefferson jumps for joy at the finish line of the Grantffather Mountain Marathon on Saturday. Bednosky was the first female across the line in a time of 3:28:35. Bednosky finishes strong in Grandfather Mountain Marathon Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Skip Sickler| Grandfather MountainStewardship Foundation. Zach Outen is recognized as the male Track & Field Athlete of the Games on Saturday at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games amid his young fans. Submitted photo| Jefferson Post Matthew Dixon placed sixth overall at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational in Nebraska. Local archer places sixth in national 4-H tournament Nathan Ham nham@civitasmedia.com Crumpler's own Matthew Dixon proved to be one of the elite archers in his age group by taking sixth place in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational last month. Dixon was one of 566 individual shooters that represented 34 differ­ ent states at the tour­ nament., held in Grand Island, Nebraska over a six-day span. Shooters could com­ pete in several differ­ ent events, including air pistol, air rifle, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, com­ pound archery, recurve archery, muzzleloader, shotgun and hunting skills. Dixon was one of four shooters on the North Carolina team in the compound archery dis­ cipline. The North Carolina squad placed 14lh over­ all in the FITA competi­ tion, fourth in the field competition and ll,h in the 3-D event. Those results overall were good enough for a sixth place finish as a team. The Ashe County 4-H Shooting Club has given several youth in the area a place to learn and refine their shoot- ing skills. The group is open to all ages up to 18 and is free to join. Young shooters get to learn the proper ways to operate the equipment while becoming a safe shooter. Shooters also get plenty of practice to improve their accuracy and skill each week. The shooting team will travel to a regional tournament in August. For more information on the 4-H Shooting Club and other 4-H opportunities, call the Ashe County Extension Office at (336) 8465850. •Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Over 300 people took part in the 47th annual Grandfather Mountain Marathon last Saturday and Jefferson resident Annette Bednosky took the crown as the top female runner in the race, completing the marathon in three hours, 28 min­ utes. Bednosky finished near­ ly three minutes in front of runner-up Alisha Little of Lenoir and four min­ utes in front of third place finisher Phyllis Tsang of Charlotte. This was the second win for Bednosky in a race at Grandfather Mountain in the last two months. She took home the top spot in the Critter Crawl 5K that was held in June. The challenging race traveled for 26.2 miles and climbed an eleva­ tion of nearly 1,000 feet from the starting line to the finish line. The race began at Kidd-Brewer Stadium where the eleva­ tion sits squarely dt 3,333 feet and ended at McRae Meadows in Linville where the elevation is 4,279 feet. The overall winner was Boone resident Caleb Masland who blistered through the course in 2:47. He was a full 17 minutes ahead of second place Ron Fleming of Rocky Mount. Matthew Hitechew from Newland placed third. None of the 320 run­ ners were able to sur­ pass the race records for the men's and women's finishing times, both of which have been in place for nearly 20 years. The men's course record is held by Michael Harrison who set the mark in 1994 with a finishing time of 2:34. The women's record belongs to Patti Shepherd whose 1997 finishing time of 3:01 has stood the test of time. "Nathan Ham can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or followed on Twitter @ NathanHam87 Youth football camp dates set Ashe County Youth Football League will be sponsoring a football camp for upcoming first through sixth graders. The camp is free of charge and is open to all Ashe County students. It will be held at the old Beaver Creek High School football field. There will be two camps to attend. Camp dates are July 21 (Monday), July 22 (Tuesday) and July 24 (Thursday) and the following Monday (July 28), Tuesday (July 29) and Thursday (July 31). Both camps will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Anyone interested, please, he at the field by 5:30 pm on each scheduled day. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 7 FRIDAY, JULY 18,2014 Elkville String Band will play Backstreet Friday night Looking for a cool way to spend Friday night? Join Keep Ashe Beautiful as they sponsor the Elkville String Band in the West Jefferson Community Partnership's 2014 Backstreet Park Concert Series. I he Elkville String Band will perform from 5:30-7 p.m., Friday, July 18, in the Backstreet Park. Admission is free. As the band's web site states, "Traditional Country Roots Music" is what we play. We play Appalachian' and 'Music from the Hills,' as we like to call it. We like to play the songs that came out of Wilkes County, NC and South Western Virginia. We are also interested in the music that came out of the entire Appalachian region ... as 'where the real music came from,' and our main goal is to keep this music alive for future generations to enjoy. Some of the songs we do date back to the early 1800's. Some are not near that old but date back to the 20s through the 60s. We do old time, bluegrass, traditional, gospel and even a blues tune now and then." The band consists of Wilkes County residents, Herb Key (guitar and vocals), Jim Lloyd (banjo and vocals), Trevor McKenzie (fiddle and vocals), and Bill Williams (harmony singing and bass). Keep Ashe Beautiful is a local non­ profit affiliate of national Keep America Beautiful, a community-action organiza­ tion aimed at preserving environmental treasures. KAB is unique as Keep America Beautiful affiliates go in that the local pro­ Submitted photo | Jefferson Post The Elkville String Band will perform on Friday evening at the Backstreet Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. gram encompasses the entire county, not just individual towns. The West Jefferson Community Partnership mission is committed to pro­ tecting our resources and to preserving and enriching the spirit, cultural, com­ munity and family life of the town. One way mission objectives are accomplished is through the annual concert series. The Partnership's members include the Ashe County Arts Council, theAshe County Public Library (Friends of the Library), Chamber of Commerce, Christmas in July, Farmers Market, Keep Ashe Beautiful, the town of West Jefferson, the West Jefferson Business Association, and the West Jefferson Tourism Development Association. Irish Temperance to perform Saturday at Civic Center How many Ashe County residents today have heard songs like "Road to Lisdoonvarna," " The Crested Hens" or "Whiskey," and "You're The Devil?" Probably not many, but their Scots-Irish ances­ tors would likely have recognized those pieces and could probably play them on instruments like the penny whistle, fife, and bodhran, which is a hand-held drum originat­ ing in Ireland. Playing songs that few people have heard today is the reason why Irish Temperance, a band that plays authentic Irish music dating back cen­ turies, was formed. Irish Temperance will perform a two hour concert at the Ashe Civic Center at 962 Mt. Jefferson Road in West Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. Cost is $20 with all proceeds going to the Friends of the Ashe County Library to fund adult, teen.and children's programs. Tickets are available in advance at the Ashe Arts Council (303 School Ave., West Jefferson) or at the door. Clint Johnson, presi­ dent of the Friends of the Ashe County Library, first invited Irish Temperance to Ashe County exactly five years ago when they played to a sold-out audi­ ence at the Ashe Arts Council. This time, he has invited them back as guest musical artists for a Friends' fund raiser. "In 2009, Irish Show starts at 7:30 p.m. \ v* J ; y it* ;/••• .... Submitted photo | Jefferson Post Playing traditional Celtic tunes, Irish Temperance will perform at the Ashe Civic Center Saturday, July 19. Temperance sold out all 100 seats at the Arts Council and the crowd demanded an encore. I have high hopes that we can sell out all 300 seats at the Civic Center. If we do, that means the Friends can trans­ fer $6,000 to the Ashe County Library. All that money goes to teaching little kids to love reading, to keep teenagers read­ ing, and to bring in guest speakers for adult pro­ grams," said Johnson. "This year, the Friends will give the library $20,000 for its programs through our sales of books and gift baskets at the library. If Irish Temperance sells out, the $6,000 they bring in will help us increase our funding next year. Ashe County residents get a out of pubs in Ireland chance to hear two hours instead of a '60s pop song of great Irish music, plus written by an American," they get to donate to said Bynum. "Likewise, the library at the same we stay away from sen­ time. It is a good deal all timental Irish American stuff like 'When Irish around." The nine musicians Eyes Are Smiling.' We -of Irish Temperance are just like , the traditional coming from as far away Celtic tunes better." "If Irish music has a as Reston, Viriginia, in the north to Madison recurring theme, it is County, in the south. All a pretty plain message; of them love this rarely 'Down With The British!' heard music. Bill Bynum, of Midlothian, Va., sings and plays fife. He says that it is more fun to play music from the 19th and 18th centuries than it is play a fake Irish song often passed off as Irish music like The Unicorn Promotional Song. Packages "We want to play songs Starting At... that won't get us kicked might be an oxymoron, but there was a temper­ ance movement in Ireland in the 1840s. From the number of drinking songs coming out of Ireland, I don't think the movement ever took," said Rotan. Bynum and Rotan agree that traditional Irish music reflects on the true nature of Scots-Irish who settled the United States. "The music paints a picture of people who work hard, play hard and fight hard. A lot of the lyrics are about drinking, fighting and dying...and not necessarily in that order," said Bynum Rotan agrees: "The music tells us that the Irish were a poor but proud culture, defiant to authority (the British), and focused on duty to community, as well as protecting and honor­ ing their history. Despite their hard lives, they were also a celebratory people which you learn when you hear their rich music heritage of jigs, reels, and ballads. " For more information, call Clint Johnson at 336982-4456 dish YOU Choose The Deal! CHOOSE ONE OF THESEGREAT OPTIONS! $19M Commercial-Free TV FOR 12 MONTHS COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 18 - Aug 6 Shoe Donation Drive and Fundraiser. Keep Ashe Beautiful and Goodwill are partnering in the Great American Cleanup, by collecting gently worn shoes to reduce waste and help underdeveloped nations while raising funds to support keeping our commu­ nity beautiful. Just bring shoes and any other donation to the West Jefferson Goodwill Store. The goal is 100 bags of shoes. July 18 11 a.m. Barbecue Fundraiser for the Ashe Aces 8-U will be held at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Plates will include: barbecue, baked beans, cole One of the songs we play is The 'Rising Of The Moon,' which is about the Irish Rebellion of 1798 when Irishmen armed with only spears won sev­ eral battles against the British armed with mus­ kets," said Bynum. The oldest song Irish Temperance plays is Brian Boru's March, named after an Irish king who died in 1014. Its origin is unknown, but it was writ­ ten in the 17th century before Great Britain came to dominate Ireland. Irish Temperance grew out of its mem­ bers' involvement with the 26th Regiment of North Carolina Troops American Civil War reenactment unit. Most of Irish Temperance play fife or drums in the 26NCT's Field Music. David Rotan of Reston, Va., , who also sings and plays the penny whistle, says Irish Temperance has a sense of humor about themselves,. "The band's name is tongue in cheek since most Irish music goes down better with a pint of Guinness. Our name Upgrade to slaw, a roll and dessert for $8. Plates can be delivered and carry out will be picked at the church. You are welcomed to eat in the church fellowship hall. 4 - 8 p.m. Fish Fry Friday. Support Ashe Outreach Ministries and Mobile Meals at the Riverview Community Center in Creston. A $10 donation will get you a large portion of fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, dessert and a drink. Take out is available. Directions: Take N.C. 88 West. Stay straight through Warrensville and past Blue Ridge Elementary. Riverview is about 6 miles on the left. Look for the "Fish Fry" sign. For more information, call 336385-1314. See CALENDAR I 13 DISH TODAY! Join Without a Contract! 1* NO Term FLEX Contract. \$NO Credit Check. ST NO Commitment. Get a Hopper from DISH and instantly skip commercials' Available with qualifying packages Monthly DVR and receiver fees apply •Feature must be enabled by customer. Not eligible for promotional pricing P R O M O T I O N A L OFFERS: ASK ABOUT HIGHSPEED INTERNET OVER 30 PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS^ AS LOW AS .... 43>wtiivil IN UP TO 6 ROOMS WKAT® available stare CALL TODAYINSTALLED TODAY! For 3 months. 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SHOW I IM( n ataqoiered Utrtanutl>.(ShowtimeMwnrt* Inc .,t <1\ innituiiy SIARr.andtftitcdrlwdtiebaqiheivkr nulls AnpippdtyolStatJlntritamnwM.UC All Mw.nr.tqtm^are iiibjniioanw law|H.*estinq km. i.-, v.n.vV^k'! �PAGE 8 FRIDAY, JULY 18,2014 JEFFERSON POST MOAA director stresses protecting intitlements for veterans Aldermen discuss land, water, YMCA Board also updated on Centennial Celebration, among other items By Alan Bulluck Retired Col. Michael Hayden addresses area MOAA chapters at the Ashe Chamber. By Alan Bulluck abulluck@civitasmedia.com Retired USAF Col. Michael Hayden, director of government relations for the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) was in West Jefferson on Tuesday, July 15 to talk about current issues affecting military officers, veterans and their families. "We (MOAA) want to protect and preserve the benefits and compensation packages that are necessary to sustain an all-volunteer force," Hayden, said dur­ ing a press conference at the Ashe Chamber of Commerce. Among those present at the press conference were representatives from the New River, High Country and Tar Heel MOAA chap­ ters, Commandants of local veterans organizations and members of the media. Hayden was introduced by Doug Ehrhardt, presi­ dent of the New River Chapter of the MOAA. "The national (MOAA) sends a representative out to the more than 410 chap­ ters in MOAA," Ehrhardt said. "He (Hayden) brings the issues to us. He's testi­ fied before Congress on a whole host of issues that are so important to our mil­ itary members, their spous­ es and surviving spouses." MOAA Throughout the press conference, Hayden stressed MOAA's purpose and accomplishments of the past decade and a half. MOAA is the fourth larg­ est veterans/military asso­ ciation in the U.S. behind the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. "We have 390,000 mem­ bers and are still growing," Hayden said. "Our mission is to protect those that have worn the uniform and those that are wearing the uniform and their families The MOAA doesn't speak on behalf of the mil­ itary-industrial complex, but rather on behalf of what Hayden refers to as the "one weapons system that has never failed, and that is the men and women who have worn the uniform." "There are members of Congress that embrace those that have served and worn the uniform to protect and defend the Alan Bulluck |Jefferson Post Doug Ehrhardt (right), president of the New River Chapter of the MOAA. thanks MOAA Director of Government Relations Col. Mike Hayden (left), USAF Retired, after he delivered remarks to members of the media at the Ashe Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 15. Constitution and keep our freedom the way it is today, day in and day out," Hayden said. Among the most recent and relevant accomplish­ ments of the MOAA during the past 13-14 years: • Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. • Pay raises that exceed­ ed inflation from 2000-2010. • Zero out of pocket expenses for housing allow­ ances. • Concurrent receipt, which allows for retired officers with a disability to earn retirement for length of service, with one not offsetting the other. "Most important, we've taken care of survivors," Hayden said. "The past two conflicts have left us with many more disabled veterans." Hayden said compensa­ tion packages are being threatened by sequestra­ tion and a "tight budget environment." "For 13 years, we've been a nation at war," Hayden said. "As a nation at war, we need to be able to pro­ vide those benefits earned by service to those men and women who are serv­ ing now. If we don't provide and preserve those types of benefits that we have today, then we won't have an all-volunteer force in the future." "I'm here to bring that message about what it takes to preserve an allvolunteer force," Hayden said in closing. New River MOAA According to Ehrhardt, the New River chapter is one of 17 in North Carolina. "We're not the smallest, but we're right down there in terms of size," Ehrhardt said. The New River Chapter was formed in 2009 to serve the needs of military Servicemen, veterans and their spouses in the Ashe, Allegheny and Wilkes counties. "We work to protect those earned entitlements that those men and women have earned," Ehrhardt said. Active, retired or former officer of one of the seven uniformed armed services are eligible to join the New River Chapter of MOAA. For more information on the New River MOAA, visit their website at www. newrivennoaa.org. they can put an end to this hor^ble .disease," Hiatt said. "Thisrcharge... amr 'Celebrate. member. Fight Back.' sums up the event. Celebrate the vic­ tories of our survivors. Remember those who lost the battle. Fight Back by fund-raising, educating and supporting research to stop Cancer. Relay For Life is an emotional event were you will laugh, cry, play and learn all in one night." The Relay For Life Committee of Ashe County is always looking for individuals that are interested in helping to eradicate cancer through education ' to' the community, fund-raising and planning events. Any per­ son with an interest or idea is encouraged to talk with a committee mem­ ber at the event or email Carrie Phillips at carrie. phillips@cancer.org or call her at 828-963-3935. For more informa­ tion about the Ashe Relay event, call Carrie Phillips at 828-963-3935 or Melissa Hiatt at 336755-8566. Alan Bulluck can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @albulluck. RELAY From page 1 The history of Relay 50 states and 22 coun­ for Life dates to May tries, raising more than 1985, when Dr. Gordy $4 billion to fight cancer. Klatt walked and ran for ACS South Atlantic' 24 hours around a track Division Community in Tacoma, Washington, Manager Melissa Hiatt ultimately raising and new Staff Partner $27,000 to help the Carrie Phillips have been American Cancer Society working with local vol­ fight the nation's biggest unteers for the past few health concern - cancer. months to plan this year's A year later, 340 support­ event. "Each year over ers joined the overnight four million people take event. Since those first to the track because of steps, the Relay for Life someone they know that movement has grown into has had cancer. They do a worldwide phenome­ this in honor and remem­ non, involving more than brance of their loved 5,000 communities across ones, with the hope that < / c / TREE SERVICE LIST | YOUR 1 BUSINESS HERE! 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At the Board of Aldermen's regular meet­ ing on Tuesday, July 7, the board voted 4-1 to accept a piece of land donated by Algonquin Investments, which lies along Buck Mountain Road. Alderman Calvin Green cast the lone no vote. The parcel of land sits in an area which at one point was crossed by a railroad trestle once used by the VirginiaCarolina Railroad, or "Virginia Creeper," and included the original railroad bed. It's current­ ly a wooded lot, accord­ ing to Town Manager Brantley Price. Local attorney John B. "Jak" Reeves, spoke to the board on Algonquin's behalf. The group was interested in donating the land to the Town for possible use at some point in the future, as opposed to selling it. Green opposed the land donation on the grounds that the Town currently has no use for it. Alderman Stephen Shoemaker, however, voiced support for the land due to its historical significance to the town of West Jefferson. Local Water Supply Plan The board also approved a Local Water Stlpply Plan during the meeting. According to N.C. General Statute 143355 (I), "each unit of local government that provides public water services or plans to provide such services shall, either individually or together with other such units of local gov­ ernment, prepare and submit a Local Water Supply Plan. Such plans illustrate in detail the guidelines for the town's water usage and amount of water pumped. The board approved the plan 5-0, which will now be submitted to the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources. In other board related business: • Curt Hazelbaker, CEO for the YMCA of NW North Carolina, updated the board on the status of a pos­ sible Ashe County Y, which would be located at Jefferson Station in downtown West Jefferson. According to Hazelbaker, the feasibil­ ity study went "well." The next steps in the process are conducting a gap analysis and a mar­ ket study. Hazelbaker also noted the Y's inter­ est in partnering with Ashe Memorial Hospital and Ashe County Schools, should it be determined a Y will locate in the county. • Gene Hafer and Lynn Rees-Jones, rep­ resenting the West Jefferson Centennial Commission (WJCC), addressed the board on the progress and sched­ ule of upcoming events planned for the town's Centennial Celebration. Old bricks dating back to 1917 were recently recovered from the Old Hotel, now The Hotel Tavern, which will be sold to support the cel­ ebration. The WJCC is also still in the process of locating descen­ dants of the town's 58 original land purchasers. Members of the board voiced their support for Rees-Jones' work to date. • Police Chief Jeff Rose updated the board on the monthly police report for June. Last month, the police department received 226 calls through the communications center, investigated 14 auto col­ lisions and arrested 14 individuals, the charges of which included DWI, larceny, assault and drug-related crimes. • The board unani­ mously approved the reappointment of John Reeves and Joann Watson to one-year terms on the West Jefferson Planning Board. They also approved the reap­ pointment of Jo Ann Alexander to a threeyear term on the Planning Board. Bob Adams will be appointed to a three-year term at the board's August meet­ ing. BOARD AUTO REPAIR Welding Fabrication! {Machining John Ryan - Owner LIST IYUUR I BUSINESS HERE! abulluck@civitasmedia.com | Hwy 194 West Jefferson, Radio I 336-246-2828 Ola Belle Reed Festival Schedule: M a i n Stage: Friday, Aug. 8 5 p.m. Sheets Family Band 6 p.m. Rock Bottom Bluegrass Band 7 p.m. Time Sawyer 8 p.m. The Amigos Band 9 p.m. Whitetop Mountain Band 10 p.m. Melissa Reaves Band Saturday, Aug. 9 Noon Crooked Road Ramblers 1 p.m. Big Country Bluegrass 2 p.m. Ashe Breeze Band 3 p.m. The VW Boys 4 p.m. Big Country Bluegrass 5 p.m. The Elkville String Band with Wayne Henderson 6 p.m. The VW Boys 7 p.m. The Troubadours 8 p.m. Jerry McCoury with Terry Baucom, Bobby Hicks and Friends, featuring David Reed 10 p.m. The Harris Brothers Also new this year is a second stage for the Ola Belle Reed Festival. The stage is the storytelling stage, featuring poets, and other spoken word artists, as well as perfor­ mances. Storytelling stage Friday, Aug. 8 5:45 p.m. Taylon Hope Miller 6:45 p.m. To Be Announced 7:45 p.m. Kenni Falls 8:45 p.m. David Reed Saturday, Aug. 9 12:45 p.m. Zack Amok and Friends 1:45 p.m. Jacob Greer and Friends 2:45 p.m. To Be Announced 3:45 p.m. Wayne . Henderson and Charles Welch 4:45 p.m. Dancin' Debbies 5:45 p.m. Molly Andrews 6:45 p.m. Wayne Henderson and Charles Welch 7:45 p.m. Molly Andrews Wil Petty can be reached at (336) 846-7164 or on Twitter @ WilPetty. �JEFFERSON POST PAGE 9 FRIDAY, JULY 18,2014 CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS I, Melissa Sutherland am no longer responsible for any debts, medical bills, or loans, made or occurring for Gregory Lee Sutherland. As of this day, June 21, 2014 Notice of Property Transfer As of 7/17/14 Bill and Praty Taylor hereby relinquish own­ ership, with all rights and re­ sponsibilities, of the 9.7 acres located on S.Graybeal Hollow, Creston, NC known by parcel # 11052-31 and 11052-074 to Jim Wait of 715 Frontier Dr, W.Jefferson, NC - Published: 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 & 8/8/14 NORTH CAROLINA ASHE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 14 SP 67 IN THE MATTER OF The Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by George W. Fearrington, Jr. Trustee of the George W. Fearrington, Jr. Revocable Living Trust dated Feburary 3, 2000 in Book 339, Page 1216, Ashe County Registry by Donald M. VonCannon. Substitute Trustee FORECLOSURE SALE jShepyiln^ Starts Hewwper •Advcrtlstof Works! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust referred to above, the undersigned Trust­ ee will expose for sale at pub­ lic auction the real property more particularly described in said Deed of Trust and also known as 332 Claude Dicks,on Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631. The record owner of the real property is Successor Trustee of the George W. Fearrington, Jr. Revocable Living Trust dated February 3, 2000 as re­ flected in the records of the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice of Sale. The aforesaid public auction of such real property will be held on July 18, 2014, at 12:15 p.m. at the bulletin board on the third floor of the Ashe County Such real property is to be sold for cash subject to all prior li­ ens, encumbrances, restric­ tions, easements and rights-ofway of record, and to all taxes, and special assessments, if any. If the property is purchased by a third party, that person must pay the excise tax (deed stamps) required by the Re­ gister of Deeds on the deed of conveyance. If the property is purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by North Carolina General Statutes 7A308(a)(1). The property to be offered pur­ suant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Sub­ stitute Trustee, nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being fore­ closed, nor the officers, direct­ ors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized repres­ entatives of either the Substi­ tute Trustee or the Holder of the note, make any represent­ ation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ­ mental, health or safety condi­ tions existing in, on, at or relat­ ing to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in anyway re­ lating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. The successful purchaser at the foreclosure sale may ob­ tain an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 45-21.29 in fa­ vor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by' the clerk of superior court of the count which the property is so required to tender the full bal­ ance of the purchase price so bid in cash at the time the Sub­ stitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the real property or at­ tempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay at that time the full balance of the pur­ chase price so bid, he shall re­ main liable on his bid as provided for in N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale shall be held open for upset bids ten (10) days after the filing of the Substitute Trustee's report of sale with the Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County, North Caro­ lina, as required by law. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR ANY LEASEHOLD TENANTS resid­ ing at the property, if any: Be advised that an Order for Pos­ session of the property may be issued pursuant to N. C. Gen. Stat. 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LAFF-A-DAY BY DON TRACHTE IF YA CAN'T PAY ME 'TIL TUESDAY... ' TH'ANSWER ( X VE COME TO SAY GOODBYE, ROUGHHOUSE. WELL,\ HAPPY DAYS ' WHERE YAGOIN k is "Oh, yes, he's a good watchdog. Last week he watched the garage burn down, then he watched somebody steal my lawn mower, then..." IN THE FUTURE 1 ^ SHALL PINE AT THE NEW BISTRO DOWN H—7 THE STREET ANP A MUSTARPMAYO-HORSE- . RADISH MIX / I'M SPREADING ^ THE WORD...THEIR BURGERS ARE K SUPERBF S— THE BERMUDA ONION, \ (I USE N TOMATO AND CHEDOAR ) ( ALL PAT TO CHEESE / Y WITHOUT A DOUBT, HE PIPIT VOURS IS AS SUPERB AS 7 Q AGAIN.' THEIRS/ Z^S V SUJUJ 11 :0UJJJ uojjnios SJdMSUy - pioMssoi36uj)| _ �JEFFERSON POST FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 PAGE 11 Church graduates from Ashe County High School ASHE Plans to attend Wilkes Community College COUNTY RMERS MARKET *ecfPT IB r CMOS Amanda Church, the daughter of David and Sandra Church, graduated from Ashe County High School on June 6, 2014. While a student at ACHS, she participated in; Girl Scouts (9-12), Bald Mountain Baptist Church Youth Group (9-12), Talent Search (9), Interact Club (12), and the Prom Committee (12) Her honors while a stu­ dent included; English I Award (9), AB Honor Roll (9, 11-12), Silver Award (9), Gold Award (12), Earth Science Achievement (9), Principal's List (10), Perfect Attendance (1112), U.S. Achievement Award (11), U.S. History Award (11), and the Biology Recognition Award (10) Church plans to attend Wilkes Community College and become an early childhood specialist. Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post Cooler temperatures returned to Ashe County on Wednesday, July 16, making for a pleasant morning of shopping at the Ashe County Farmers Market The Farmers Market is now open on Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-l p.m. While the Wednesday market doesn't draw the crowds or number of vendors that the Saturday market does, there's plenty to be had from the local producers who do set up shop along the Backstreet pATHER S0FA Clayton Homes welcomes George Barker. George has over 10 years experience in sales of Manufactured Homes. Please stop by and welcome George back and let him show you around the variety of homes at Clayton Homes. George will show you the quality of Manufactured and modular Homes, both double and single wide you're looking for. . Clayton Homes has both new and pre-owned homes on display. Available in 5 color choices! THE HIGH COUNTRY'S BIGGEST STOCKING DEALER FOR JJ Lane Broyhill' l a 0 B o y sbu Jim's Corner Furniluvs Castle or Cabin... 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TRUCKS, TRAILERS, & ACCESSORIES • 1997 ford F Series Box TruCk, 25,900 , 429 gas, 7.0 liter, 22.5'x 8.2' i box, 130,026 mi., automatic, VIM#IFDNF7Q34WUAO1987 • 2004 Ford F-650 Truck, 6-0 liter Ford , dean, electric hydraulic Tommy Lift, electric winch, aew Ires, VIN:3FRNF6SZ3SU1209Q8 • 1998 Imperial Steel Bumper Hitch Trailer, tilt bed, 14,000 GVWR • S ft x S ft Aluminum Loading Ramp • Central Hydraulics Pickup Tommy lift, 1000 lb. capacity, Eagle Lift Gate, Nadd 38x66, electric operated • Heavy Duty Trailer Axle, 8 lug • 1 -later Truck / Semi Tires, various Truck Flatbed, lift x8ft with ! rack by Cook Truck Equip. • SAS Derrick Co. Wrecker Winch • New 2" Replacement Hitch • Sth Wheel Reese Hitch • Reese Sth Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch • Set «f Magnetic Tow Lights w/cord • 4 • Aluminum 22.5" Rims with Tires MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT • Kubota Trac-Hoe RX501, SN 10641, 24" bucket 3210 hrs. 6 ft Push Blade, Cn«. No. 2354, Asseado Ace Gear Rubber Track, good shape • Massey-Ferguson SO Tractor, gas, SNSGM520460, good rubber, 14.9-24 11785 Diesel Skidsteer, SN813091,1630 hrs., new seat, high floor machine, with 6ft bucket t Forts for NH Skidsteer above, • Davis Walk-Behind 36" Trencher, gas powered, 3 spd. w/reverse • 24' Backhoe Bucket, like new • Steel Fortdift Extensions i Skidsteer Dumpbox • 3 pt Grade Box, 5.5 ft • Ford 3 pt Subsoiler • King Cutter5 ft Brush Mower •1- Lot of John Deere Bucket Teeth • 1 - Lot «T Misc. Dozer Bucket Teeth CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ft INDUSTRIAL TOOLS Gas Powered Wheelbarrow, 14.5 hp • BftD Electric Hammer Chisel • Trinco Sandblaster Mdl. 42x24SL/BP2 • 350,000 BTU Propane Space Heater • Portable Concrete Funnel Chute Signode Bander Unit with Cart • 6 ft Tri-ArcSafety Ladder • Knaack Job Box, 30' x46"x60" • Gas Powered Whacker • GS Hydraulic Pallet Jade • Steel Concrete Pallet Fork Dump Box • 2 - Gas Powered Concrete Trowels • 2 - Industrial Concrete Bits, 2" x 22" • IMC Gas Powered 10 hp Air Compressor, Model T3S, good shape • Grimmer Schmidt Compressor Modd 125, pintle hitch, Ford V8 motor, SN-05211,1-16-RC • North Star Pressure Washer, Honda 13.0, 6x390, electric start • Onan Goodall Start-Ail Battery Charger 716, powered by Kohter 16 hp Magnum gas engine • Sears Water Pump, 30/50 pressure, 1/2 hp • Lincoln 200 amp Pipeline Welder, Model SA-200, F103 • Hand Hydraulic Bolt Cutters • Armstrong Bridge Portable Pipe Vice • Roller Chain Pipe Threader • AC Dozer, Final Drive Puller • 3 - Air Tampers • Sullair Air Driven Jack Hammer • Schramm Jack Hammer, Model BD35 • Portable Safety Signs • Industrial Size Pipe Carrying damp • Roadbore Missile • Central Pneumatic Pressure Blasting Sys­ tem • Portable Sand Blaster • 2 - Workaholic H.D. 12v Batteries • 4-Wheel Hand Pull Garden Cart HOME CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES • 2 - Kenroy Wall Light Fixtures • 1 - Lot of Light Fixtures for Apts^ etc • Allure 36" Range Hood, new, almond • 16 boxes of New Flooring, Walnut • Tiffany Cherry Rose, 36' Heirloom Light Fixture • Wall Urinal; Pedestal Sink • Hot Water Heater, 19 gal. • 2 - Silent Rush Toilets, green and tan • Electric Opening Louver • Electric Fireplace, 35" cabinet • 1 - Lot Concrete Fireplace Inserts • SS Water Cooler, 5 gal. • Roberts Carpet Stretcher • Carpet Tack Boards • Approx. IS Various New Thermal Pane Windows ft Frames • Approx. 10 New Interior and Exterior Doors and Frames, including one 2-panel interior • 1 - Lot Sliding Glass and Storm Doors • Staircase, Doors, Replacement UfinrlAuie vvinuuw> • New, Attic Ventilator Fan • Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink, 22"x33"x9 -1/2" deep • 3 - Pot Rack Kitchen Light Fixture • 2 - Kenroy Wall Light Fixtures ALSO TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, SHOP MISCELLANEOUS, SHOP TOOLS ft WOODWORKING, POOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS. Bill Weeks, Owner • McColloch 3.2 Amp Electric Hedge • SHW 82916"Chainsaw, gas • Homelite Gas Powered Leaf Blower 12th Annual River House Winefest set for July 19 • 3 - Light Track Bar Lights, new LAWN & GARDEN • Craftsman 16" 5.3 hp Chainsaw • Craftsman 16" 36cc Chainsaw, gas File photo | Jefferson Post Eleven of the state's finest winemakers will be featured at the 12th Annual River House Winefest There will also be items on sale by local artisans, and music and food. As always, the event will be hosted by River House proprietor Gayle Winston. (336) 403-7790 iPUnited Countr intry Real Estate United Country Foxfire Realty, LLC Sparta, NC Shirley K. Richardson (336) 657-7294 Mark Younger, Auctioneer (660)541-1977 NCAL#9454 WWW.YOUNGERAUaiON.COM W' 'MN Wm The 12th annual River House Winefest on the New River will be held Saturday, July 19, in the Grassy Creek area of Ashe County, at the River House under the giant sycamore tree down by the river's edge. The highlight of the fes­ tival will be wine samplings from 11 North Carolina Wineries including: Biltmore Estate Winery, Brushy Mountain Winery, Elkin Creek Vineyard, Fair Game, Flint Hill Vineyards, Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, Hanover Park Vineyards, McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks, RagApple Lassie Vineyards, RayLen Vineyards and Winery, and Jones vonDrehle Vineyards. The musical lineup will be Wayne Henderson and Helen White, The Clay Lundsford Jazz Quartet, and The Ardmores (soft rock and blues). Artisans will be on site to display their work includ­ ing Craven Handbuilt Porcelain, Goat Cheese by Daddy's Girl Dairy, Glassblowing by Shannon Boyd, High Country Glass, Clay v'esseht arid 'jeWelity by Sarah Greene, Fiber Art by Peaceful Heart Alpacas, Hand-built Porcelain by Ian and JoLydia Craven, Wood Products by Walnut Hills Crafts, hand-carved wooden bowls by Richard Weigand, Pogue Wood Art, and other friends of River House. The National Committee for the New River, the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, the Ashe County Humane Society, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will be present with information about their programs, envi­ ronmental education and membership drives. Hosting the event is River House owner Gayle Winston, whose Ashe County roots date back 10 generations. Festival entry is $50 per person, and includes a com­ memorative wine tasting glass, unlimited tastings from the wineries, food cre­ ations from River House, a day of music, access to the artists' booths and draw­ ings for door prizes. River House Inn and Restaurant is located on the North Fork of the New River, just off N.C. 16 on Old Field Creek Road in Grassy Creek, N.C., and offers rooms, cabins, and a fine dining restaurant. For information, reser­ vations, directions, and lodging options for the 12th Annual River House Winefest on the New: visit www.riverhousenc.com, call 336-982-2109 or e-mail riverhouse@skybest.com. • y k|"7 'JpK' ™ mm MM JUST EXTENDED! 72 HOUR SALE ENDS MONDAY! JSPpcT 0 " ft a 0 / APR 70 MONTHS (0 FOR / £m FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS PLUS NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOP THE REST OF THE SUMMER ON MOST CHEVY MODELS GET GREAT OFFERS RIGHT NOW. SALE ENDS MONDAY! The temperature outside has been rising for a while now, but the great offers at your local Chevy dealer are continuing to heat up. Come test-drive our most capable line-up of award-winning vehicles ever. Just announced, the 72 Hour Sale has been extended through Monday, July 14. Qualified buyers can get 0% APR financing for 72 months plus no monthly payments for the rest of the summer on all of our new Chevys. Come to West Jefferson Chevrolet Buick GMC today and find the Chevy that's perfect for you �PAGE 13 FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 JEFFERSON POST Model I s cruise through West Jefferson CALENDAR From page 7 July 18 5:30 p.m. Backstreet Concert Series continues with the Elkville String Band. This is a traditional country roots band keeping the old ballads and songs from N.C., VA., and WV alive from the early 1800s to today. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and settle in for some won­ derful entertainment. End the evening with a great meal at one of our local restau­ rants. 7:30 p.m. Stardust Memories: A Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael. The Carolina Chamber Symphony Players along with vocalist Martha Bassett return to the state of the Ashe Civic Center to perform the songs of Hoagy Carmichael. Hoagy Carmichael composed some the greatest hits of the American Songbook induding Stardust, Georgia on My Mind, Am I Blue, The Nearness of You, Skylark, Heart and Soul, and Up The Lazy River. Ticket prices are $16 adult, and $5 students. Seating is reserved and tick­ ets are available in advance at the Ashe Arts Center. For more information or to pur­ chase tickets, call 336846 2787. July 18-19 The Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention will be held at the Alleghany Fairgrolinds, located on N.C. 21 North in Sparta. Competition for old old time, bluegrass, bands, individuals and dance in youth and adult divisions. Admission is $6 for Friday only, $7 Saturday only, or $10 for both days. Start times are as follows: 5 p.m. Friday evening and 10 a.m. Saturday morning. For more information, call 3363724957 or visit wwwalleghanyfiddlersconvention.com. July 19 8:30 ajn. - 4 pjn. 12th Annual Home Sweet Home Show. Mark your calendar for Ashe County's original Home Show where you'll have access to 100+ vendors at one event. Located at Faith Fellowship Building, 676 S. Main Street. 9 a.m. Silent Auction will be held at the Baseball Tournament at Family Central to support the Ashe ^•f'- | -I,M Aces 8-U. The auction will start at 9 a.m. and continue through to the end of the tournament. Please come by and support this big win for Ashe County. 1 2 - 5 pan. 12th Annual River House Wine Fest will feature NC wineries, music, arts and crafts, fun and food. The cost is $50 plus tax. For more information or to make reservations, call 3369822109 or email riveihouse@ skybest.com. 1 -3 pan. Music on the Porch and a Tea Thsting in Todd continues at the Todd Mercantile with John Peterson and his jug band. You'll love his handmade banjo. Todd Mercantile is located at 3899 Todd Railroad Grade Road in Todd. The tea tasing will be held at Pantermoon Teas as Sumitra teaches about all the teas of China, from green tea Photos by Alan Bulluck | Jefferson Post A fleet of Model Ts rolled through downtown West Jefferson on Monday, July 14. It was all part of the 2014 Tour of the Model T Ford Club International, in which over 500 vintage car aficionados spent the week touring areas of the High Country and surrounding areas. The tour began Sunday, July 13 and concluded Monday. "Whvj 0 Vokjm v j I can be a doctor, a lawyer, an auto dealership owner, a banker, a funeral home director.... all in one day. And I love it. Working in advertising and marketing, I get to work with many different people. I put my 'thinking cap' on and I can be a part of my client's business. I love to create a marketing plan both in print and online that works for them to bring customers to their door. I love my job in advertising because no two days are the same: no two advertisers are the same; and no two projects are the same. Being in marketing is definitely not a 9 to 5 job and keeps you on your toes. It has given me the opportunity to work like 1 own my own business and be successful. I also get to travel to our other newspapers and help them reach their goals. I love a challenge and money... that keeps me motivated. I am grateful for our leaders who keep me motivated and reward us for doing a great job. I'm also thankful for my co-workers, who are like family. Next month, I'll celebrate my 16th year in marketing and advertising and loving every minute of it." — Teresa Roark-Laws I To begin your career In advertising or advertising sales management either locally or at locations In eleven other states, please contact Greg Sweet at gsweet@clvltasmedla.com - ...-in Civitas MEDIA serving you HUGE SAVINGS During our DODav/ in Come in and Register for a 42" .. SMART TV S U M M E R C L E A R A N C E EVENT 100's of Cars, Trucks, and SUV's Available! Jeep ^ R A M nr your world No Purchase Necessary! mnm 2014 Dodge Dart SXT 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2014 Dodge Avenger SXT PW, PL, Stock #D 12322 FWD, Stock #J12171 PW, PL, Loaded, Stock #D12088 Lease for ?139 ONLY PER MONTH Lease for ?199 ONLY OFF MSRP UP TO PER MONTH ?17.788 Clearance Price ONLY "WE ARE I S AREA'S LARGEST DEALER I OF 4500 AND 5500 RAM TRUCKS" 2000 WEST U.S. HWY. 421 N • WILKESBORO. 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Logano was running second on Lap 212 of a scheduled 301 laps in the Camping World 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when Morgan Shepherd wrecked him and brought a crashing halt to his day. Shepherd, 72, was running 14 laps down at the time and far off the race pace but still meeting NASCAR's minimum speed requirement. Needless to say, Logano was not pleased. "I got taken out by the slowest car out there. You would think there would be some courtesy to the leaders. We were in second place," a frustrated Logano said in the garage. "He gets out of the way on the straightaway and then goes into the corner and slides right up into the lane I was in. Whatever." Under the new Chase format, "It is just dumb that it happened. I feel like that should be stuff that shouldn't happen at this level of racing," —Joey Logano four drivers will compete in the season finale at Homestead, Fla., with the winner named the series champion. Unfortunate incidents like the one during Sunday's race are a very real possibility. "It is just dumb that it hap­ pened. I feel like that should be stuff that shouldn't happen at this level of racing," Logano, 24, said. NASCAR's vice president of competition, Robin Pemberton, WEST JEFFERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC IM mown mmm MM • WIT imn IX. • »«HUI WWW.WiCHEVY.NET IYOUR TIRE STORE! ^ • Best Prices • Free Rotations For Life Call Today See Why Our Tire Sales are on a ROLLI TIRES firc^tonc llRlLLI GOOD, YEAR LTtRK <3 GREAT BRANDS! JmoGEsnnE M UWROYALE PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE WWW.WJCHEVY.NET NEXT RACE John Wayne Waiting 400 Sunday, 1p.m. EST at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Camping World RV Sales 301 Results Saturday at Loudon, N.H. 1. (7) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 305 laps, 145.7 rating, 48 points, $306 998. 2. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 305,123.5, 43, $239,066. 3. (13) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 305, 99.1,42, $166,270. 4. (15) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 305, 112.3, 41, $166,086. 5. (24) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 305, 88.9, 39, $119,750. 6. (8) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 305, 109.7, 39, $139,431. 7. (4) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 305, 91.9, 37, $138,473. 8. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 305, 115, 37, $109,565. 9. (22) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 305, 82.1,35, $129,290. 10. (28) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 305, 97, 34, $101,715. 11. (10) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 305, 95.1,33, $107,415. 12. (9) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 305, 86, 32, $118,873. 13. (14) Carl Edwards, Ford, 305, 77.6, 31, $105,465. 14. (23) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 305, 72.5, 30, $133,476. 15. (27) Greg Biffle, Ford, 305, 68, 29, $130,115. 16. (5) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 305, 96, 28, $120,629. 17. (18) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 305, 73.9, 28, $86,940. 18. (20) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 305, 68.7, 26, $104,798. 19. (16) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 305, 79.3, 25, $113,554. 20. (30) Jeff Burton, Toyota, 305, 63.1,24, $95,240. 21. (17) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 305, 78.2, 23, $117,765. 22. (29) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 305, 60.9, 22, $93,340. 23. (19) Aric Almirola, Ford, 305, 63.1, 21, $121,951. 24. (33) David Gilliland, Ford, 305, 49.6, 20, $108,873. 25. (26) David Ragan, Ford, 305, 54.6,19, $107,173. 26. (11) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 305, 79.5,19, $128,151. 27. (21) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 304, 63.1,17, $110,335. 28. (35) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 304, 45.2,16, $83,290. 29. (32) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 304, 47.4,15, $80,515. 30. (12) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 304, 88.7, 14, $122,798. 31. (36) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 303, 41.7,13, $91,723. 32. (39) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 303, 38.2,12, $89,337. 33. (37) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 302.42.8, 11, $79,565. 34. (34) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 301,37.5, 0, $79,365. 35. (40) Eddie MacDonald, Ford, 300, 32.6, 9, $79,165. 36. (38) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 300, 34.1,8, $78,935. 37. (25) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident, 296, 49.7, 7, $86,717. 38. (31) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 292, 45, 6, $81,655. 39. (43) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, 278, 26.4, 0, $69,655. 40. (6) Joey Logano, Ford, accident, 211.92.9, 5, $105,646. 41. (42) Timmy Hill, Toyota, electrical, 76, 26.8, 3, $61,655. 42. (2) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, accident, 11, 35.4, 2, $114,091. Sprint Cup standings After 19 of 36 races 1. Jeff Gordon, 670. 2. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 658. 3. Brad Keselowski, 634. 4. Matt Kenseth, 621. 5. Jimmie Johnson, 598. 6. Carl Edwards, 574. 7. Ryan Newman, 573. 8. Kyle Busch, 567. 9. Joey Logano, 551. 10. Clint Bowyer, 548. Better Homes Furniture Co, Serta Ike Largest Seiectkm of Serb Beddingft La-Z-Boy Rediners In The Area! Aiitiiiv Enrytr+iiM Infill/It "vi'x < t Bedroom, Dining RO<HII & Uving Room tot Removil of Old Bedding • Free Local Wwy Family Owned & Operated Since 1943 Financing Amiable MeifumrtureNC.Mim 336 838-2061 527 L MM - N. WiNustm Visit our website to show off your auto racing AA riw ytHHiy rurfiuorc incivoi| CinA Dn r o i v r p KELLY said Shepherd's car met minimum speed and that he had not been made aware of any issues with Shepherd during the race prior to the incident. Several drivers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart, complained about Shepherd's car during the race. "It's an accident. Those things happen," Pemberton said. "It could happen to anybody, to any competitor." Asked by reporters if he should be on the track, Shepherd said, "Was I the only wreck out there? That answers your question." Logano's team owner, Roger Penske, said his driver needed to put the incident behind him. "Obviously he was not doing anything out there that he expect­ ed to have someone in an accident with him," Penske said of Shepherd. "I told Joey, 'Look, you can't go back and fix it.'" Sprint Cup results knowledge & sprint to the cup for great weekly prizes! 5 - \ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jefferson Post Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource The Jefferson Post was a twice-weekly newspaper printed in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Printing news, announcements and obituaries for Ashe County, the newspaper was owned by Civitas Media of Davidson, North Carolina, and had a circulation of 6,500. The Jefferson Post began publishing in 1988. The newspaper was the result of a merger between Ashe County's historic weekly newspaper The Skyland Post and a competing weekly of 10 years, the Jefferson Times. 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