THE VOICE OF OUR COMMUNITY The Fairview Town Crier JUNE 2019 VOL. 23, No. 6 | FAIRVIEW, NC | WWW.FAIRVIEWTOWNCRIER.COM

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Did You Spy the Crier Guy? Time Is Ripe for New Produce Stand In our May issue, the Crier Guy was hidden on page 25 on a pill bottle in the image of a medicine cabinet. Did you find him? More than 40 people with sharp eyes participated in the contest. We put the names of all the spotters in a hat, and the winner was Bobby Hembree from Reynolds. Congrats, Bobby! He’ll receive a $25 gift certificate from Americare Pharmacy. We loved hearing from our readers! “Thank you so much for setting up this contest! So much fun every time!” • “You can’t keep doing this to me. I can’t read the paper until I find him!” • “What fun!” • “Found him!” • “The little guy has been a bad boy and gotten mixed in with medication bottles.” Billy Worley let us know he’s going to fill the need left since Silas’ Produce did not open this year. The new, family-run farmstand is located on the corner of Charlotte Highway and Reems Creek Road. (The entrance is on Charlotte Highway.) As of the Crier’s print State Champs Go Global date they had fresh strawberries, blueberries, cabbage, lettuce, peppers, corn and potatoes and also still had peaches, apples, tomatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons. The stand is going to be open seven days a week. Stop by and see what’s new.

Seeking Summer Fun? County Pools Open Play Pickleball Buncombe County pools are The Pickleball group now open for the season. that plays at the Cost to swim is $3 per Fairview Community day for Buncombe Center is changing when residents. Discounted it plays for the summer. multi-visit passes are Starting on June 10, they’ll also available at compete on Mondays from each pool. (Starting 6 to 9 pm. June 10, you can check out pool passes via New players of any age are always the ZOOM program from the library.) welcome. Equipment is provided, and Destination Imagination teams, team managers, and supporting parents Pools are open on Saturday and Sunday there is a $2 fee per person per day. If from Fairview Elementary, Cane Creek Middle and A.C Reynolds High until the end of the school year, when they you have any questions, call Mary Jane at schools traveled to Kansas City last month, joining nearly 1,200 other will be open daily, 11:00 am–6:45 pm. 242-7787. teams from 38 states and 17 countries for the Global Finals of the creative Our local pool is Cane Creek Pool at The Fairview Community Center is at problem-solving competition. 590 Lower Brush Creek Road, Fletcher. 1357 Charlotte Highway, Fairview.

SHARP EYES? Have You Seen These Missing Kitties? The Town Crier is in need of a professional, experienced At the end of last month, we posted about two lost cats on our Facebook page. Sadly, proofreader. Could it be you? See ad on page 39. neither of the kitties has come home yet. Be on the lookout for these two as you travel around the area.

Lee Lee had just gotten out of the Harley was last seen on Fox Ridge The Fairview Town Crier NON-PROFIT hospital (his front legs are shaved Drive, off of Emma’s Grove Road, but P. O. Box 1862 U.S. Postage Paid across the middle may wander to Fairview, NC 28730 Permit #100 from surgery) and Manningfield Fairview, NC 28730 is on a special diet. and/or the Last seen near Bob Barnwell Postal Patron Landon Road off Road area. Upper Brush Road. If you see her, Fairview, NC 28730 If you see him, call text Beth at Kim at 545-8261. 828-776-8131. COMMUNITY EVENTS

Spring Mountain Community Ctr. Prostate Cancer Support Group Sandra Suber Show Was a Sellout! Community Leadership Meeting: 7pm. Us TOO of WNC. Medical pro- Usually first Tuesday, 6:30 pm. fessional speakers; no fee. 5 Oak St., Quilting Bee: Meets every second Asheville. 419-4565, wncprostate@ Tuesday, 10 am–2 pm. Call 628-7900 gmail.com, and on Facebook or 628-1938. @WNCProstate. Berrypickers’ Jam: Tuesdays at 7 pm. Slow Flow & Yin Yoga with Anna: Mon- Sons of Confederate Vets Mtg. days, 8:30–9:45 am. $5–10 suggested. 7 pm. The Cane Creek Rifles meet at Yoga with Sabrina: Thursdays Fletcher Fire Dept., 49 East Fanning 6:15–7:30 pm. $5–10 suggested. Bridge Rd., Fletcher. 230-6523. 807 Old Fort Rd. springmountaincc.com JUNE 6 (THURSDAY) JUNE 1 (SATURDAY) FBA Member Meeting Habitat Benefit Concert 6 pm. The meeting will take place at 7 pm, doors; 8 pm, show. An all-ages Troyer’s Country Amish Blatz. See benefit concert for Habitat for Human- page 35 for more information. ity, featuring local band Andrew In May’s issue, we featured Sandra Suber’s hat emporium. On May 18, Sandra held her 25th Scotchie & the River Rats, performing Women's Shelter Benefit annual Fashion Show, which was well attended by many customers and appreciators. Actu- Tom Petty tributes and their original 7 pm. “Sisters Doin‘ It for Ourselves,“ ally the event was sold out. Former Crier editor Lynn Stanley (at left) and photographer tunes. Tickets are from $20 to $40 and an evening of female-led entertain- Dana Irwin (right) were thrilled to be among the audience. Here they are modeling two of all sale proceeds will be donated to ment. All net proceeds go directly the many incredible hats with Sandra and Odell Suber and their son, Odell, Jr. Habitat. Ambrose West, 312 Haywood to Helpmate Shelter. Tickets are $25 Rd., Asheville. (VIP, premium, senior and student Spend a Morning Helping Local Schools pricing available). Purchase tickets Local schools need volunteers to help proctor during exam time. Your contribution of JUNE 4 (TUESDAY) at dwtheatre.com. Diana Wortham Theater, 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville. time will help promote student success, allow teachers and staff to fulfill their responsibil- Knee Replacement Seminar ities more easily, and help you understand the sorts of exams that today’s students face. 12:30-1:30 pm. Find out about elimi- JUNE 7 (FRIDAY) A.C. Reynolds High School Cane Creek Middle School nating drugs from your life and avoid- HNGF Barn Dance Fundraiser June 5–7 and 10, 7:30–11 am June 3–5, 7:30–11 am ing surgery with a lengthy recovery. Fairview Chiropractic Center. Free and for local PTAs Call the counseling office at 298-7665 Call the school at 628-0824 or email lunch will be served, but you must 6–9 pm. Admission to the Hickory Nut or go to fairviewtowncrier.com/links to [email protected]. reserve. Call 628-7800. Ryan’s, 1000 Gap Farm Barn Dance will benefit fill out an online form. Brevard Rd., Asheville. Parent-Teacher Associations at Fairview

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Elementary and Cane Creek Middle Seed Saving Workshop schools. See page 16 for more infor- 10–11 am. Lee Barnes, Ph.D., will give mation. 57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview. a free talk about saving seeds, under- Release Party for Adi the Monk standing what to grow, how to plant, JUNE 7 AND 8 and how to collect seeds. Black Moun- Saturday, June 15, 6–8 pm Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) tain Library, 105 N. Dougherty Street, 6:30 pm. Friday and Saturday. “The Black Mountain. Adi the Monk, a jazz and blues Ballad of Romeo and Juliet” will be Homebuyer Class musician and producer who lives performed on a mobile stage in library's 10 am–1 pm. Wendy Powers, from with his family in the Brush Creek parking lot, followed by live music, and PrimeLending in Asheville, will be area, will celebrate the release of is free to attend. See page 7 for more leading an educational class for first- his third album at the Block Off information. 1 Taylor Rd., Fairview. time homebuyers to discuss credit, Biltmore. All are invited to this free party. JUNE 8 (SATURDAY) down payment, budgeting, and steps to prepare for owning a home. Adi has performed at Whistle Hop, Folkwear Open House There will be realtors there, as well. The Joint Next Door, Brewskies. 4–6 pm. See the new space, view This free, private event will be held He was a Vaishnava monk for eight hundreds of historic and international at the public library. 1 Taylor Rd., years and served in temples in India Fairview. garment samples, and shop for pat- and Nepal. He has also lived in the terns, fabric, and clothing at Folkwear, JUNE 10 (MONDAY) Philippines, Greece and the Middle which is in the old Hub space at 1185 East. Look for a profile of him in an Charlotte Highway. See page 34 for Fairview Area Art League Mtg. upcoming issue more information. 10 am. FAAL members and others

39 South Market Street, Asheville. PHOTOGRAPHY BOULOS MICHAEL interested in the arts are welcome. Second Saturday in the RAD 704-975-0095. Fairview Public 10 am–8 pm. River Arts District gallery Library, 1 Taylor Rd. walks with demonstrations, music, wine tastings, and snacks. Be on the lookout JUNE 11 (TUESDAY) wildlife rehabilitation in WNC pro- Neuropathy Treatment Seminar for Fairview artists at Trackside Studios, viding care for injured and orphaned 12:30-1:30 pm. The causes, diagnosis, 375 Depot St. (Lynn Stanley, Steve Appalachian Wildlife Refuge wildlife, support for the wildlife reha- and treatment of peripheral neuropathy. Fulgham and Dona Barnett); 310 ART, 5:30–7 pm. The Blue Ridge Naturalist bilitation network, and conservation Fairview Chiropractic Center. Free, with 191 Lyman St. (Fleta Monaghan); and Network will host speakers from education to the community. Open lunch. Reserve at 628-7800. Ryan’s, Pink Dog Creative, 344 Depot St. (Mary Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a non- to the public. 942 Haywood Rd., 1000 Brevard Rd., Asheville. Asheville. Alice Ramsey). profit that coordinates the needs of continued on page 4

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JUNE 13 (THURSDAY) answer questions about Medicaid, Special Assistance, Durable Power Welcome Table of Attorney, and Health Care Docu- ”A Pastoral Palette: 11:30 am–1 pm. A lunch served to ments. There will be door prizes, and anyone in the area seeking food, light refreshments. 3016 Cane Creek The Barn Whispers its Memories” fellowship, and community. Donations Rd., Fairview. are greatly appreciated. The meal will Friday, June 21, 5–8 pm only be served once a month until Sciatica Seminar more volunteers are available. Behind 12:30-1:30 pm. Learn about new A fundraiser featuring paintings of Madison the library in the fellowship hall of treatments and technologies that County barns and their surroundings. Proceeds Fairview Christian Fellowship. 596 may help you avoid back surgery and benefit The Appalachian Barn Alliance, and Old US Hwy 74, Fairview. eliminate the need for drugs. Free the distinguished artists (including Fairview’s and lunch will be served, but you Dana Irwin) are members of Saints of Paint. The JUNE 16 (SUNDAY) must reserve. Call 628-7800. Ryan’s, gala will be at the Asheville Visitors Center, 36 1000 Brevard Rd., Asheville. Father’s Day Montford Avenue. Local restaurants including Don't forget about your dad today! JUNE 22 (SATURDAY) HomeGrown Café, Fig Bistro, Green Sage Café and Chupacabra Latin Café will provide Ethical Humanist Meeting History of Skyland Talk refreshments, and there will be sweets, free 2–3:30 pm. “Asheville’s Diversity at 2–3 pm. Learn about the origins and wine and beer, and music. Guests can min- Risk.” 227 Edgewood Rd., Asheville. Call development of the Skyland com- gle with the artists and members of the Barn 687-7759 or go to EHSAsheville.org. munity, established by Otis Miller Alliance. Tickets may be purchased ($45 each) in 1887. For more information, visit JUNE 17-21 at appalachianbarns.org/pastoral-palette-art- obcgs.com or call 253-1894. 128 show-gala or at the door. The art show and sale is free admission and will Bingham Rd., Suite 950, Asheville. Fairview Baptist Church VBS run Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23 from 9–5 pm, and the public is Roar! Life Is Wild. God Is Good Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic welcome to view and purchase the art. Monday to Friday, preschool to adult. 1–4 pm. Get your pet vaccinated for See ad on page 12 for more information. rabies and other common ailments. 32 Church Road, Fairview. fbc1806.org. See page 27 for more information. of local farms, organized by the admits a carload of visitors to all 807 Old Fort Road, Fairview JUNE 18 (TUESDAY) Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture farms both days. Passes can also be Project. Participating farms include purchased the weekend of the tour Flesher’s Community Outreach JUNE 22 & 23 Flying Cloud and Hickory Nut Gap. from any participating farm for $40. 6 pm. Larry Hartley, Elder Care Attor- ASAP Farm Tour Passes are on sale now for $30 at asapconnections.regfox.com/ ney, S&A Strauss Attorneys PLLC, will asapconnections.org. One pass asaps-2019-farm-tour 12–5 pm, both days. The annual tour

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JUNE 24 (MONDAY) JUNE 28 (FRIDAY) JUNE 30 (SUNDAY) and pottery classes, outdoor theatre skits, and nature walks. See ad on page Learn How to Make Salsa Town Crier Labeling Reynolds Baptist Homecoming 22 for dates and more information. 6–8 pm. The NC Cooperative Exten- 10:30 am. Meet other people from the 11 am. Special music, church history, sion will conduct a hands-on class community and help us get the next and post-worship meal provided. See JULY 8–12 about making your own quality salsa. issue of the Fairview Town Crier into ad on page 3 and article on page 9. Cost is $10, cash only. Ingredients the mail! At the Fairview fire station, 520 Rose Hill Rd., Asheville. Trinity of Fairview VBS and jars provided. See page 27 for 1586 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. Contact In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with more information. 807 Old Fort Patti Parr for more information: patti- SAVE THE DATE Jesus. See ad on page 18 for more Road, Fairview. [email protected] or call 628-2211. information. JULY Florence Nature Preserve Cleanup JUNE 25 (TUESDAY) Hickory Nut Gap Farm Camp JULY 28–AUGUST 2 10 am-3 pm. Morning-only shifts are Day camp for kids 6–13 centered Billy Wilder Film Series fine, too. Bring lunch and water; wear Emma's Grove Baptist VBS around horseback riding but many 6 pm. A four-part series at the library closed-toe shoes and long pants. To Mars and Beyond. See ad on page other activities are offered, such as art begins with “The Lost Weekend“ Water, snacks, and tools provided. 11 for more information. (1945), starring Ray Milland. See RSVP to volunteer@conservingcarolina. page 7 for more information. 1 Taylor org or call Olivia at 697-5777 ext. 211. Rd., Fairview. 3836 Gerton Hwy., Gerton. IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT Brain Therapy Lecture The Fairview Town Crier is a 501 (c) (3) company that publishes a monthly community JUNE 28–29 newspaper. Twelve issues per year are delivered free on or about the first of every month 12:30-1:30 pm. Learn about new ther- to 8,400+ households. Distribution is limited to Fairview, Gerton, and contiguous parts apies that may help with brain injuries Nesbitt’s Chapel VBS of Reynolds and Fletcher, North Carolina. The Fairview Town Crier is located at 1185G or diseases of the brain, such as con- Friday and Saturday, preschool to Charlotte Highway, Fairview, North Carolina 28730; mailing address is PO Box 1862, cussions, MS or Parkinson’s. Free and grade 5. See listing on page 27 for Fairview, North Carolina 28730. Subscriptions may be purchased for $30 per year and lunch will be served, but you must more information. 12 Nesbitt’s Chapel will be mailed First Class postage on or about the first of each publication month. Visit reserve. Call 628-7800. Ryan’s, 1000 Road, Fairview. fairviewtowncrier.com for details or to order online. Brevard Rd., Asheville. Editorial Policy: The Fairview Town Crier reserves the right to refuse any advertising JUNE 29 (SATURDAY) or editorial submission deemed inappropriate for the tone and style of the publica- JUNE 27 (THURSDAY) tion. A best effort has been made to verify legitimacy of information received and Reynolds Baptist 50th published. Views expressed in columns and/or articles do not represent those of The Dem Women’s Summer BBQ Anniversary Celebration Fairview Town Crier. 5:15 pm. $20 per person, with cater- 3 pm. A celebration with fun and Submissions: Announcements, community news, upcoming events, personal notices, ing from Okie Dokie's. Governor's games for the entire family. See ad letters, etc. will be published free as space allows. Email to [email protected]. Western Residence, 45 Patton Moun- on page 3 and article on page 9. 520 For staff directory, contacts and additional information, please see back page. tain Rd., Asheville. Rose Hill Rd., Asheville.

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6 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 FRIENDSSECTION OFHEADER THE LIBRARY BYLINE FIRSTNAME JAIME LASTNAMEMCDOWELL

For more information, please contact June Reading Program Events Hollywood’s Golden Age. Join us for a Town Wide Read the library staff at 250-6484. four-part retrospective of his career. Old-fashioned Selfies: June 13 at 3 pm. Create Fairview Library is inviting everyone in the Library-sponsored book discussion “The Lost Weekend’ presents an a self-portrait using a variety of media. Bring community to come together this summer groups start in July, and a schedule of related unflinching look at alcoholism and its a 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 headshot. Photograph or through the shared experience of reading the events will be available in July’s Town Crier. effects in the 1940s. Over the course photocopy is OK. Photo won’t be damaged. same book in the first “Town Wide Read.” of a long weekend, a New York writer You are welcome to bring personal ephemera It may be new to Fairview, but it’s not a EVENTS (Ray Milland) spirals out of control as well. Ages 10 and up. new idea. Nancy Pearl, Director of the while those around him desperately Fancy Nancy Gala: June 20 at 3 pm. It’s the Washington Center for the Book and try to help him overcome his destructive fanciest event of the summer! Fancy crafts creator of the first Town Wide Read, said: lifestyle. Also starring Jane Wyman and and activities. Fancy costumes are not “People can go for days at a time not talking Phillip Terry. required but highly encouraged. Ages 3–8. to anyone outside their immediate family. All screenings are hosted by North Snakes Alive: June 27 at 3 pm. Ron There are precious few opportunities for Carolina Film Critics Association Cromer discusses snake habitats and people of different ethnic backgrounds, member James Rosario (thedailyorca. folklore. Live snakes! economic levels or ages to sit down together com), who will introduce the film and and discuss ideas that are important to them. Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) lead a discussion after. Popcorn provided This project provides that opportunity.” Bring your camp chairs and picnic by Grail Moviehouse. The book chosen for this summer’s read is blankets and join us for Shakespeare in the The other films in the series are “Sunset One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash. The library “A Universe of Stories”— Park Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 Boulevard’ (1950), July 23; “Some Like has plenty of books in circulation for people Summer Reading Program at 6:30 in the library parking lot. it Hot” (1959), August 27; and ‘The to check out, and the Friends of Fairview The Buncombe County Public Library The American Myth Center will perform Private Life of Sherlock Holmes” (1970), Library will be selling copies of the book for Summer Reading Program begins June “The Ballad of Romeo and Juliet,” a roots– September 24. $5 to anyone that would like to own one, 1 and goes until the last day of August. music-infused take on the Shakespeare starting June 1. Regular Kids Programming To celebrate reading in the summer, the classic inspired by Reconstruction-era Small group discussions are planned library hosts fun-filled programs and Appalachia. The free, two-hour perfor- Baby Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 am throughout the months of July and August events all summer. We will also be giving mance will be held on a mobile stage in the Baby Gym: Tuesdays 11:30 am at several Fairview businesses, and the away a free book to any child that visits the parking lot, followed by live music. Call the Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 am library will be hosting “An Evening with library four times this summer. library for more details. Toddler Gym: Wednesdays, 11:30 am Ron Rash” on September 11 at Fairview To earn a free book, children and teens Christian Fellowship Church. must pick up a special summer reading Billy Wilder Film Series Heroes Unlimited RPG for Tweens: first Wednesdays, 4 pm (Only the first six We also encourage you to host your own bookmark from the library. Each time they June 25 at 6 pm kids to sign up are guaranteed a spot.) book groups as well. visit the library between June and August The Lost Weekend (1945) You can pick up a guide at several of our they need to bring the bookmark with 1 hour 39 minutes. Not rated Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 11 am 2019 Friends of Fairview Library Business them to collect a stamp. Once they have In a career that spanned five decades, Billy LEGO Club: first Fridays, 3:30 pm member locations, at our book discussion collected all four stamps they can pick out Wilder is considered one of the most locations, or at the library. Jaime McDowell is the head librarian at a book to keep forever. brilliant and versatile filmmakers of Fairview Public Library.

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Jeremiah West: Farmer, Carpenter, and Landowner

eremiah West was born probably in acres on Gashes Creek; 100 acres on 1. John Preston West was born September 7. Mitchell West was born in 1828 and Buncombe County on March 5, Parker Branch; and six acres on New- 6, 1817. He married Sarah Jane Vaughn died in 1861 in Springfield, Greene 1795. Some say he may have been found Creek in Leicester. This amounted (March 31, 1822–February 4, 1897). He County, Missouri. Jborn in England but that seems highly to 2,245 acres in Buncombe County. He died in the Civil War on May 5, 1864 in 8. Alexander “Alex” West was born on unlikely. Jeremiah’s father, John West, deeded land on October 20 and 23, 1840 Spotsylvania County, Virginia. April 16, 1830. He was a carpenter. was born in England around 1765. He is to John Long, Foster W. Wilson, and 2. Rosella Malinda West was born on He married Rachel Eleanor Penland said to have arrived in Norfolk, Virginia, Henry Stevens for a church and school March 3, 1820. She married William C. (March 31, 1840-June 11, 1920). Alex on a Dutch ship and then moved to on Sweeten Creek. Rice (July 12, 1795–Aug 17, 1871). She died on June 2, 1910. Rowan County, NC. John West bought West was a farmer and carpenter. He died on September 3, 1890. 9. Noah West was born on October 1, four 50-acre tracts of land from the built a large structure near his home 1831 and died on October 2, 1861. He state on July 7, 1794. Two tracts were that stood until around 1970. The logs, 3. Jasper Newton West born on March 2, was a rifleman in the Civil War. listed as being on Sweeten Creek. The notched and well-hewn, were 30 feet long 1821. He married Esther Emily Cordell other two were listed as being on the and 18 inches wide. It’s believed that he (December 9, 1828–May 20, 1904). 10. Rachel Matilda West was born on Swannanoa River. These tracts would and his family lived in it until a wood- He died March 3, 1904. Both died in September 5, 1834. She married Frank have been located near the present-day framed house was built nearby. Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska. M. Ballew (1830-1897) on October 16, I-40 exit for Sweeten Creek Road. They A story has been passed down that 4. William Riley West was born on July 1856. Her second husband was Robert would have bordered the land of my third Jeremiah and Mary moved to Texas for 25, 1823. He married Salina E. Webb Williams (March 15, 1823-Dec 12, great-grandfather, Capt. Thomas Foster. a brief time. They did not like the area (April 11, 1838-April 21, 1922). She 1914). Rachel died on June 12, 1923. Jeremiah West was born around eight and soon moved back to Buncombe. died in Sylva Jackson County, NC). She and Robert are buried in Sharon months after this land purchase, probably Several of Mary Whitaker West’s cousins William died in Haw Creek on January Cemetery in Fairview. on this property. in Fairview moved to Texas from the 16, 1905. 11. Martha Harriett West was born on Jeremiah West married Mary Whitaker 1830s–1850s. Mary and Jeremiah might 5. Salina West was born in 1826. She June 22, 1836 and died on December around 1816. Mary was born in Rowan very well have gone with her relatives to married Gabriel P. Miller (1826-May 30, 1862. (now Davidson) County on March 5, Texas, looked it over, and moved back to 13, 1865). She died on Oct 27, 1883 in 12. Nancy Caroline West was born on May 1797. She was the daughter of John Buncombe County. Haw Creek. 1, 1838. She married Joseph Thomas Whitaker Sr. (1765-1841) and his second Mary was listed as being blind on the Carter (March 27, 1932- Feb 21, 1911). wife Milly Brookshire. Mary was raised 1850 census of Buncombe County. 6. James T. West was born on August 9, Nancy died on August 19, 1931. in Fairview. Jeremiah West died at his Sweeten Creek 1827. He married Margaret Ann Jeremiah West did well, judging by all Farm on April 25, 1881. Mary died on Wilson (April 25, 1834–Sept 5, 1895). James died on November 14, Local historian Bruce Whitaker documents the land he owned: 795 acres on Sweeten November 29, 1872. Both are buried at genealogy in the Fairview area. He can be Creek; 1,240 acres on Busbee Mountain; West Chapel Cemetery. They had at least 1917. Both died in Commerce, Hunt reached at 628-1089 or brucewhitaker@ 87 acres on the Swannanoa River; 17 12 children, all born in Buncombe County. County, Texas. bellsouth.net.

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8 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 Reynolds Baptist Church Turns 50 Celebration to include a picnic and Homecoming service

by Vance Pollock spoke about some of the church activities. Vacation Bible School each summer is eynolds Baptist Church celebrates certainly a highlight. The church youth its 50th anniversary on the 29th participate in charitable projects such as of this month. Special events will mission camp in Shelby, NC, where they Rinclude a community picnic with fun and harvest vegetables for regional food banks games for the kids that afternoon and a and help build ramps for the handicapped. Homecoming service on June 30. Through the years the church has paid Rev. Lawrence Fox served the congrega- for the education of young members who tion for its first 25 years, and was suc- chose to pursue religious studies. “I’ve ceeded by the current pastor, Rev. Bobby always had a heart to do that,“ Smith said, Smith. Bud and Aretha Sales were charter explaining that it was such generosity that members, and are still active in the church. allowed him to go back to school when Other founding members include Betty he was called to preach. Several of these Fraley, Donald Dotson, and Regina Fox. former church members and sponsored The original group of 25 or so held students are now active in the ministry services in Oakley and then Reynolds across the state and will return to share High School auditorium, according to messages during the Homecoming service. Bud Sales. Later they acquired property Invitations are being sent to former and built a church at Mine Hole Gap, members of the church for the anniversary where Berrington Village apartments now festivities, and the public is welcome to stand. The current church sanctuary was attend. On June 29 the fun will begin at 3 completed in the 1980s on the old Rose Hill pm with food and family-friendly fellow- School property. A modern fellowship hall ship, including a bounce house for the kids. was completed in 1997 and dedicated as Reynolds Baptist Church is at 520 Rose the Charles Jay Pettit Family Life Center in Hill Road. Regular services include Sunday memory of the charter member and deacon school at 9:45 am; Sunday Worship service who died in 1995. Today the church has a at 11 am; Bible study, Sunday at 5:30 pm; regular Sunday attendance of 85 people. Awana Club youth group, Sunday at 6 pm; Preacher Bobby, as the Rev. Smith is and Wednesday night prayer meeting, 7 known to his church family, recently pm. For more information, call 299-4409.

Above, the groundbreaking for the sanctuary. In the center, with shovel in the ground, is Rev. Law- rence Fox, the first pastor at Reynolds Baptist. Left, the Rev. Bobby and Phyllis Smith. Below, Bud and Aretha Sales, charter members of the church.

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10 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 WEATHER CORNER TOM ROSS

Thunderstorms Are Natural Part of Weather—But Can Also Be Scary ast month we discussed thunderstorm Thunderstorm Safety Tips to a safe place immediately. The best place to activity, wait at least 30 minutes after the last frequency in Fairview and across Since we are entering a more active go is a sturdy building or a car. Avoid sheds, observed lightning strike or thunder. North Carolina. There are usually thunderstorm season in Fairview, it is a good picnic areas, baseball dugouts, and bleachers. If you’re indoors, avoid water, as it’s a L40–50 thunderstorm days per year. In If there is no shelter around you, stay away great conductor of electricity. So do not idea to review some of the safety rules. Fairview, we generally get about 8–10 All thunderstorms produce lightning and from trees. Crouch down in the open area, take a shower, wash your hands, wash thunderstorms during the month of June. are dangerous. If you hear thunder, then keeping twice as far away from a tree as it is dishes, or do laundry. Do not use a corded Thunderstorms are a great way for the you are in danger from lightning, especially tall. Put your feet together and place your telephone, as lightning may strike exterior atmosphere to release energy. A large if you are outdoors. Lightning can strike hands over your ears to minimize hearing phone lines. Power down and do not use amount of that energy comes from the 5–10 miles in front of or behind the damage from thunder. If you’re with a group electric equipment such as computers and condensation process that forms the clouds. thunderstorm, where skies are clear. (This of people, stay about 15 feet apart from appliances during a storm. Stay away from As the thunderstorm progresses, the rain is where the phrase “bolt from the blue” each other. Stay out of water, as it’s a great windows and doors, and stay off porches. cools the entire process down and the energy comes from.) Lightning kills 75–100 people conductor of electricity. Swimming, wading, is gone. Thunderstorms also help keep the each year. Always listen to the radio and snorkeling, and scuba diving are not safe. Meteorologist Tom Ross earth in electrical balance. The earth’s surface television for the latest information and Also, don’t stand in puddles. Avoid metal. managed the Climate (charged negatively) and the atmosphere instructions for your area. The National Stay away from clotheslines and fences. Database Modernization (charged positively) conduct electricity Weather Service office in Greenville- Take off a backpack, as they often have Program at the National Climatic Data Center easily. There is always a steady current of Spartanburg, SC, is responsible for the metal on them. If you’re doing an outdoor electrons flowing up from the entire surface various watches and warnings for our area. of the earth. Thunderstorms help transfer the A thunderstorm watch means a negative charges back to earth (lightning is thunderstorm is possible for your area. A generally negatively charged). On earth, the WEATHER WONDER thunderstorm warning means a thunder- What are sun dogs? lightning strikes approximately 40–50 times storm is taking place in your area. a second, or nearly 1.4 billion times per year. If you are outdoors, look for threatening A sun dog or mock sun is an atmospheric Lightning that accompanies thunder- skies, flashes of lightning, or increasing winds. optical phenomenon that consists of a storms can act to add nitrogen to the soil. Lightning often precedes rain, so don’t wait bright spot to one or both sides of the sun Nitrogen is transformed to a plant-usable for the rain to begin. If you hear thunder, go at the same altitude above the horizon as form (nitrogen fixation) by the electrical the sun. They are caused by the refraction discharges that can occur within thunder- of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere storms. The usable nitrogen is added to the QUESTION of and appear as a pair of subtly colored patches of light, around 22 degrees to soil as a component of precipitation. While the left and right of the sun. They can be seen anywhere in the world during this process is beneficial to plants, the vast the MONTH any season, but are not always obvious or bright. Sun dogs are best seen and majority of nitrogen fixation is accomplished What is an isobar? most conspicuous when the sun is near the horizon. by micro-organisms in the soil.

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 11 TO YOUR HEALTH ED REILLY

Thawing a Frozen Shoulder

rozen shoulder is a common medical This initial stage can last anywhere from Treatments problem experienced by more than six to nine months. Typical treatments include medications for 200,000 people each year. It’s not clear At the frozen stage, symptoms include: pain, long duration of physical therapy—often Fwhy people develop it, but some groups • Pain might get better but your stiffness with limited benefit—shoulder injections, and are more at risk than others. Woman gets worse manipulation under anesthesia (a medical are affected more often than men, as are • Moving the shoulder becomes more difficult procure under anesthesia where the surgeon people ages 40-60. Individuals who have and it becomes harder to do daily manually manipulates your shoulder). suffered a stroke, had a mastectomy, or activities. Recent advances that may dramatically who have experienced other health issues This stage can last four to 12 months. decrease pain and increase range of that leave the arm immobile for long At the thawing stage, symptoms include: motion include: periods are more vulnerable to this con- • Range of motion starts back to normal. • Trigenics Technique: A neurological dition. Certain health conditions, such as This can take anywhere from six months treatment that can immediately increase diabetes, Parkinson’s, and thyroid disease, Advanced Graston Techniques are used to break to 2 years. range of motion and decrease pain. are also linked to increased incidence of up shoulder adhesions. Learn more at trigenics.com. frozen shoulder. Causes • Class 4 laser: Class 4 photo-biomodulation The shoulder is made up of three bones or impossible to move it. If you have It’s not clear why some people develop it, in the higher-power ranges (25 watts that form a ball-and-socket joint. They frozen shoulder, you’ll likely feel a dull but some groups are more at risk. and above). This can help to “unfreeze” a are your upper arm, shoulder blade, and or achy pain in one shoulder. You might Frozen shoulder happens more often in shoulder. Learn more at litecure.com. collarbone. The tissue surrounding the also feel the pain in the shoulder muscles women, and you’re more likely to get it • Radial shock wave therapy: Sound wave shoulder joint holds everything together. that wrap around the top of your arm. You if you’re between 40 and 60. Your risk therapy that can break up adhesions in the This is called the shoulder capsule. With will likely have trouble putting your hand might also go up if you’re in the process “capsule.” Learn more at miraclewave.com. frozen shoulder, the capsule becomes so behind your back, getting your wallet, or of recovering from a medical condition • Graston Techniques: The most advanced thick and tight that it’s hard to move. Bands putting on a bra. You may feel the same like a stroke, surgery like a mastectomy, form of myofascial technique (breaks of scar tissue form and there’s less synovial sensation in your upper arm. Your pain or shoulder surgery that keeps you from up shoulder adhesions) used in many fluid to keep the joint lubricated, limiting could get worse at night, which can make moving your arm. pro sports locker rooms. Learn more at motion even more. Frozen shoulder’s pain it hard to sleep. Certain medical conditions can increase grastontechniques.com. and stiffness develops gradually, gets worse, Other general symptoms can include: your risk, too. You may also be more likely and then finally goes away. This can take • You develop pain (sometimes severe) in to get frozen shoulder if you have diabetes. anywhere from a year to three years. your shoulder any time you move it. About 10 percent to 20 percent of people Dr. Reilly is past president of the NC Chiropractic Association • It slowly gets worse over time and may with diabetes get frozen shoulder. Other Symptoms hurt more at night. and team chiropractor for medical problems like heart disease, thyroid ACRHS since 1999. Call The main symptoms of a frozen shoulder • You’re limited in how far you can move disease, or Parkinson’s disease are linked to 628-7800 for your always-free are pain and stiffness that make it difficult your shoulder. frozen shoulder, too. consultation. fairviewdc.com

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12 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 TO YOUR HEALTH J.T.MICHAEL LaBRUYERE TRAYFORD T Dangers of Untreated Concussions o one is immune to concussions. decreased hours on the job, extended leaves T C R Athletes, children, seniors, and those of absence, demotions, further injury, and with high-risk careers are more likely even termination of employment. Nto suffer head injuries. A blow to the head Mental health and behavioral disorders, A or whiplash injury should never be taken including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and lightly. The devastation caused by brain even dementia, are often the result for many injuries can show up in many areas of life, with untreated head injuries. The stress including some areas you might not expect. and emotional turmoil caused by dealing Student-athletes who suffer concussions with the symptoms of concussion, as well may be sidelined for long periods of time— as the inflammatory responses, altered Every month, not only from sporting activities but also neurotransmitter function, and injury to from the classroom. It is not uncommon for brain pathways, can all lead to long-term the Fairview own Crier students to miss weeks or even months of mental unrest. school while dealing with concussion symp- The bottom line is you should always fi lls mailboxes and toms. Eye and head pain, blurred vision, seek a thorough neurological evaluation memory loss, attention deficits, reading after any head injury. There is great hope hits the streets and comprehension problems, and fatigue can for those suffering from the after-effects is posted online at make it nearly impossible for students to of concussions. Proper assessments and focus and concentrate on schoolwork. specific intervention strategies are critical. fairviewtowncrier.com. It can be difficult to cultivate or nurture For instance, vestibular (balance), eye meaningful relationships when you are movement, motor timing, cognitive We also regularly stay in touch dealing with the long-term effects of brain training, and metabolic rehabilitation are with 1,400 people who’ve liked us injury. Symptoms such as “brain fog,” just some of the strategies that can help you chronic pain, and emotional dysregulation reduce, and even avoid, some of the dangers on Facebook. (the inability of a person to control or listed above. regulate their emotional responses) can damage personal and work relationships. Michael Trayford, DC, DACNB Focus, attention, coordination, and mental is a functional neurologist, timing are significantly impaired with most published journal author, head injuries. These problems can have international speaker, and Nearly a profound negative effect on job perfor- advisor for the Dementia Society of America. He can mance. Left untreated, the effects of these be reached at ApexBrainCenters.com injuries can be long-lasting and often lead to or 708-5274. copies are directly mailed to TOTALLY REMODELED FOR SALE every home in Fairview HOME IN FAIRVIEW and Gerton and parts of Reynolds and Fletcher.

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 13 MOUNTAIN MAGIC GREG PHILLIPS

GREG’S MAGIC TRICK The Shoe Vanish This is a magical way to make a coin disappear!

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Pretend to put the imaginary coin into your left hand. Then close your fingers over it. It should Stand up and say, ”I think this coin would rather look as if you’ve really put the coin in your hand. “Accidentally” drop a coin. Bend over and have disappeared.” Look at the imaginary Wave your open and clearly empty right hand pretend to pick it up, but don’t really pick it up. coin as you say this. If you believe it is pinched over the closed left hand, snap your fingers, then Instead, use your right fingertips to flick the between your thumb and fingers, your audience show both hands empty. Magic! (Wait a little bit coin under your right shoe. will believe it is there as well. before you pick the coin up so no one notices). Pool Educational Activity Safely I KNOW HOW TO POOL SAFELY

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1 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 15 KIDS, SCHOOL, SPORTS

Critters in the Classroom at Fairview Elementary

by Kenya Hoffart extending their senses indergarten and first-grade students as they investigate at Fairview Elementary have been and communicate observing living organisms in their their findings. Kclassrooms over the last several weeks. Students in These hands-on, real-life experiences have kindergarten helped these young scientists develop classrooms studied skills of observation, gathering data, and the butterfly life cycle. They watched caterpillars transform into chrysalises and Barn Dance Fundraiser then into beautiful On June 7, admission to the butterflies. Students Hickory Nut Gap Farm Barn Dance kept a journal in will benefit Parent-Teacher Associ- which they recorded ations at Fairview Elementary and changes each day, Cane Creek Middle Schools. This drew pictures, and Hands-on, real-life experiences help young scientists develop skills of fun and exciting event will feature wrote sentences using observation, gathering data, and extending their senses. local string band, The Cane Creek words from their Hellbenders, square dancing, word banks about science journals. They learned about each science curriculum standards students and more. Admission is $7, with what they saw. Once the butterflies were organism’s living environment and set up must meet in these grade levels. Exposing children 4 and under admitted ready, students released them in the school classroom habitats for each, which gave students to these types of experiments free. Grab dinner, dance, enjoy garden so they could be free to pollinate. students an opportunity to study these helps young minds grow and develop in a live performances, and make great First grade students studied pill bugs, interesting and unique organisms up way that will benefit them for a lifetime. family memories, while supporting millipedes, snails, and guppies. They close as they learned about behaviors and local schools and local businesses. wrote about what they observed and environmental adaptations. Kenya Hoffart is the VP of fundraising and drew pictures of what they saw in their Each of these experiences is part of the communications chair for the FES PTA.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH: GRACE MINCHER Fairview Preschool Graduates Largest-Ever Class

Our June ACRHS Student of the Month is Grace Mincher. Grace is not only a great student but she is active in the Girl Up club and participated in Mock Trial. She is supportive of her fel- low students and is always willing to help them in and outside the classroom. She is a great student leader and is very talented. She is always willing to try new things and show others what to do. Grace exemplifies Rocket Pride Fairview Preschool held its graduation for the Class of 2019 on May 17. This year's graduation and excellence. had the largest number of graduates in school history. (Four graduates were not available for this photo.) In addition to the graduation ceremony, students from all age classes (2–4) partic- All winners receive a special mug ipated in the end-of-year program of singing, playing the handbells, performing the pledge in from the Town Crier. sign language, and singing Spanish songs.

Winning Looks Last month, we asked kids to design the uniforms for an imaginary pro soccer team in the area. Check out these two great submissions! We would definitely play for either of these teams.

Right, Lily M., 12, from Fairview.

Far right, Isabela V., 9, from Fletcher

Thanks to all the kids who submitted designs.

16 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 EDUCATION CINDY MCMAHON

Math Matters in Buncombe County Schools

have math-related updates for you this Middle. Between bites of pizza, eighth grade month, so let’s all count to three. math teacher Heather Rejzer said, “This pro- gram has really gotten kids more focused on I math outside of math class.” We are eager to One see how this new focus translates into math First, huge congratulations are due to growth and performance for the school. Jennifer Tatum, fifth grade teacher at Fairview Elementary. She was honored Three in the “Curriculum Feature” of the May And finally, “math for adults,” also known as the 2019–20 budget. April and May Board of Education meeting. On April 27, Jennifer Tatum, a fifth brought multiple school board meetings she was recognized by the NC Science, grade teacher at Fairview and work sessions regarding the budget for Mathematics, and Technology Education Elementary School (left), the upcoming school year. Unfortunately, Center as the 2019 K-8 Outstanding was named the 2019 K-8 Educator in Science, Mathematics, and state law requires that all school systems Outstanding Educator Technology Education. present a budget request to their county in Science, Mathemat- I had the honor of visiting her class- commissioners by May 15, long before ics, and Technology room during a math lesson on May 6. the state legislature (who provides nearly Education. She told me, “Teaching math today is so two-thirds of our funds) has approved exciting to me because each lesson gives their own budget. State funds for our A.C. Reynolds Middle the students a chance at success. We spend system have dipped in recent years due School took 158 time reasoning about numbers and how to declining enrollment, but expenses students to Cicis Pizza to use math to further our knowledge of continue to rise due to the state-mandated (below) to celebrate the world. My goal is that, at the end of K–3 class-size changes, utility increases, them for meeting or the year, each student, regardless of ability, school security, mental health needs of our exceeding their goals feels like a mathematician.” students, and other factors. As it becomes in the “Imagine Math” I saw her goal in action: fifth grade increasingly difficult to balance the budget, program. mathematicians were collaborating with you can be sure that we are all keeping each other, on their feet solving problems, a close eye on strategies to maximize and 100 percent focused on shapes, angles, dollars for the benefit of our students and and graphing. teachers. Please reach out to local and state policymakers to be sure they set education Two as a top priority in their own budgets. Pizza or Pi? From May 1–3, A.C. Reynolds Middle School took a total of 158 students to Cicis Pizza to celebrate them for meeting or Cindy McMahon is the Reynolds District Representa- exceeding their goals in the “Imagine Math” tive, Buncombe County School program. This is the first year for this online Board. Contact: cindy. supplemental math program at Reynolds [email protected]

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AVERY LOVE, TEEN REPORTER Learn from My Experiences ot all lessons happen in a class- does it, even if they won’t admit to it. It’s tell myself, if it doesn’t matter after 24 hours, and your friendship won’t be the same room. Maybe that’s obvious, but not healthy to hold that stuff in. it never did. This works for things like a again. The best way to avoid that is just some of us have to learn the hard Some pain comes from inside. I can be bad grade, embarrassing yourself in front of don’t get involved. Nway. I’d bet that many of you found out short-tempered and get angry easily. In people, messing up a drawing, or squeaking So that’s how this teenager tries to these things the same way and will sym- middle school, I didn’t know how to deal during a solo. It’s not the end of the world. think her way through things. If you’re pathize with the sense of accomplishment with all the anger I was feeling because It’s not going to kill you, it’s not going to hurt. curious about how post-millennials I’ve had in my own school of hard knocks. I couldn’t take it out on the people who As long as you’re doing your best, it doesn’t think, you can email a question to copy@ When I was in elementary school I was made me angry. I just shoved it all down matter if the outcome isn’t perfect. fairviewtowncrier.com and I might be able bullied by a few people. I taught myself inside and pretended everything was okay. A final order I give myself is: Don’t get to answer it in a future column. not to cry because I didn’t want to give the For me, writing helps to get my feelings involved in the drama. Just don’t! Because bullies the satisfaction they wanted. Even out in a positive way. I feel like I’m talking if you’re in a fight, then you’re going to Avery Love is a ninth-grader at now I still have some issues about crying to an understanding friend. say things you don’t mean or will regret A.C. Reynolds High School. in front of people, but I took a lesson from I know for many—maybe most—teenag- saying. Once you make up, if you do, even She lives in Fairview with her that: It’s not weak to cry. It’s a good way ers, school is stressful. Getting some space though you might be friends again, the mom, dad, and sister Zoe. to make yourself feel better, and everyone between you and stress can really help. I just things you said will still hang over you,

THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 17 YOUR PET MARGARET MONCURE

Internet Myths, Old Wives’ Tales, and General Misconceptions

or this month’s article, I asked a group can range in temperature and moisture isn’t even diagnosed in cats and dogs. new monthly oral flea and tick preventions. of veterinarians to give me the worst and it doesn’t mean they are sick. My Vaccines are safe, effective ways of keeping Fearful dogs who are not confident must and weirdest ideas they have heard border collie’s warm, dry nose is trying your pet healthy. have been abused as puppies. It’s more Ffrom pet owners. I was going to pick one to to help me type right now and she is a likely that your nervous dog missed social- Heartworms can be prevented by any write about, but I got too many suggestions healthy, happy girl. one of the following things: giving your ization at the proper time in puppyhood to limit this to just one. Vaccines cause autism in pets. This has pet Guinness Stout to drink, giving your than he or she was abused as a puppy. The Fleas and ticks can be prevented by been disproven in humans, and autism dog whiskey to drink, having thick fur, good news is that this is a situation that garlic, brewer’s yeast, essential oils, living or using essential oils. can be remedied most of the time. Vets in a gated community, and/or cedar chips. Heartworms can be can help you with this. Just ask anyone who was around before the prevented by several Snake venom can be cleared from a pet’s advent of modern flea and tick preven- safe, effective treatments body by hooking the pet up to a car tions, and they’ll tell you these home available from your battery, using a Taser, or using a cattle remedies simply don’t work. There are so vet. Alcohol is not safe prod. This is animal abuse. Just don’t do many fantastic flea and tick medications for dogs. I have treated it. If your pet gets bitten by a snake, seek to protect your pet; ask your vet for a safe heartworms in dogs veterinary care. recommendation to use all year. By the with coats so thick, even Parvo can be cured by making your pet way, fleas don’t know they live in a gated I wondered how the drink bleach. Once again, don’t do this. community so I’m pretty sure that’s not mosquito got to the skin Bleach is toxic and will not—I repeat—will helpful. to bite. Essential oils not cure parvo. More importantly, your Nail polish will get rid of the eyelid may smell good, but they pet can die from this, so if your sweet little masses. I’m not even going to explain don’t keep mosquitoes dog is already fighting parvo, don’t make why painting nail polish on an eyelid is from biting your dog. it worse. dangerous. Just don’t do it. Mange can be cured by These are about half of the internet Ear infections can be cured with a burned motor oil. Motor myths, old wives’ tales, and general mis- variety of oils, Vaseline, and/or vinegar. oil (burned or otherwise) conceptions that my vet group reported, Ear infections are caused by bacteria and/ is toxic to dogs. By the and I have heard a good many of these too. or yeast, which need targeted medications time you cover your dog However, I am happy to report that no one to kill them. A caveat to this claim is that in it, he or she may likely has ever suggested to me that I Taser their vinegar can be part of a safe homemade die before the mites that dog to fix a snakebite. ear cleaner, but it should only be used with cause mange. Mange can a veterinarian’s advice. be safely and effectively Margaret Moncure is a Doctor of Veterinary A warm (or cold), dry (or wet) nose treated by using one of the Medicine at Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital. means your dog is sick. Nope. Dog’s noses This is Maple, owner of the warm, dry border collie nose.

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By Mary Spivey pring is a busy time here in Fairview. With warm, sunny days, yard and garden become priorities and Shomeowner to-do lists grow longer by the minute. This year, consider adding a home radon test to that list. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is a natural product of the decomposition of uranium. This gas is in the air around us, in the soil under our feet, and can accumulate in our homes. Indoor radon exposure is also the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, resulting in 21,000 deaths each year. The good news is radon is easily detected, measured, and mitigated at a relatively low cost to the homeowner. Why is this extra important in and How does radon get into your home? around Fairview? The Environmental 1) cracks in solid floors Protection Agency (EPA) tracks radon 2) construction joints levels nationwide, setting a “safe” level in 3) cracks in walls a building at 2 pCi (picocuries per Liter 4) gaps in suspended floors of air) or less. Anything reading above 5) gaps around service pipes 6) cavities inside walls that number is in the “consider action” 7) the water supply range, and mitigation is recommended above 4 pCi/L. Buncombe County buildings are predicted to have an indoor radon level of greater than 4 piC/L. In Fairview, the highest level detected is 67.7 rock. Radon gas moves fastest through Cracks in the basement walls, poorly piC/L, as tracked by the North Carolina coarse, dry soils and slower in moist sealed pipes, sump pumps, and gravel sub- Radon Program. clay and sand soils. As it moves upward, floors under basement slabs all provide “People who understand how Radon gas is one step in a chemical radon can accumulate in groundwater avenues for the gas to enter. Homes with the sun’s invisible ultraviolet and basements. “The uranium is a solid ventilated crawl spaces often have lower process that happens deep in the granite rays cause skin cancer push and metamorphosed sandstone bedrock and remains in the bedrock but radon radon levels. Encapsulating crawl spaces, of our region. This bedrock also contains gas moves freely upward through the soil a growing trend when renovating older back when told a gas they uranium, a radioactive mineral that takes and this is why it is problem for humans homes, removes the airflow and could can’t see, smell, or taste could who live in houses with basements,” said increase radon levels in the home. Once billions of years to decay. Among other cause them to develop lung things, that process releases radon gas, Brittani McNamee, Associate Professor the gas is in the basement it makes its way which decomposes over about four days. in the department of Environmental to the upper floors, raising the concentra- cancer.” The radioactive by-product of that decay Sciences at University of North Carolina at tion of radon in the entire home. causes the damage to lung tissue that can Asheville. “If we all lived in log cabins or The only way to know if your home has Brett Strimple lead to cancer. Smoking increases this risk. yurts it would not be a problem because of high levels of radon is to test the air inside Once produced, radon gas works its way all the natural ventilation.” the home. Brett Strimple, owner-operator from the bedrock into the soil, water, and Radon enters a home from the soil of Integrity Radon Solutions, a radon air through pores and channels in soil and through the openings in the foundation. mitigation company in Fairview, said, “A levels in a home. If a homeowner is lucky, homeowner can test their home using a passive radon mitigation system was a self-testing kit or hire a professional installed when the home was built and inspector.” Testing kits come in two forms, all that is required is a fan to blow air passive or continuous-monitoring. The from the sub-basement to the outside. passive kits simply collect air from a home Otherwise, a pipe and fan will need to be over a period of time, and the amount of placed through the basement floor and radon is determined by the difference in extended up through the roof to vent the the weight of the kit. Continuous-moni- air. A radon mitigation specialist can easily toring kits electronically collect radiation install a fan or complete passive system amounts over a period of time and provide usually in one day. Cost ranges from $250 an average radon amount. Both types for a fan to $1,500 for the entire system. of kits are available for sale online and Installing a passive mitigation system provide quality results. A professional generally reduces a home’s radon levels to inspector uses passive and continu- less than 4 piC/L. ous-monitors in addition to providing Some homeowners think they can installation, pick-up, and analysis. simply leave windows open instead of Should your home test above 4 piC/L installing a system. While the idea makes for radon, mitigation is the next sense on one level, Strimple said radon consideration. Examples of radon home test kits levels will return to elevated levels when UNCA’s McNamee said ventilating the the windows are closed at night or during area below the basement floor is the winter. And are you willing to leave primary strategy for lowering radon windows open when you’re not at home?

20 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 Radon in My House

When our home was WWW.NCRADON.ORG under construction in 2018, our builder showed us a PVC tube extending up through the mechanical room roof labeled “radon.” He explained that the pipe was installed in case we needed it in the future. And then I forgot all about it until I began this article. Researching radon led me to the North Carolina Radon Program website and a link to order a passive-style home test kit for $5. It was so simple that I clicked the button, placed my order, and paid. The Newer homes may have built-in radon pipes, to which exhaust fans can be attached. kit, from Air Chek in Mills River, showed up in our mailbox the next (IMAGE WWW.MBRADON.COM/SERVICES) day. The instructions were easy to follow and soon my test kit was hanging from the thermostat in the basement and left to do its thing for the suggested four days. When the four days were up, I sealed the While slightly elevated radon in your of trained inspectors and mitigators, and postage-paid packet and headed to the Fairview post office. home is not a reason to run to the doctor order a $5 self-test kit. Go to ncradon.org for a chest X-ray, it is a good reason to A Citizen’s Guide to Radon. This is the In two days I received an email from Air Chek that told me that radon explore mitigation. As Strimple said, EPA’s guide to protecting yourself and your levels in our home were 7.9 piC/L, well above the recommended “People who understand how the sun’s family from radon. Find a link to this PDF maximum of 4 piC/L. After the initial shock, I had Brett Strimple of invisible ultraviolet rays cause skin at fairviewtowncrier.com/links. Integrity Radon Solutions come to our house to discuss the options. cancer push back when told a gas they Cancer Survivors Against Radon He took a look at our basement and because of that tube already in can’t see, smell, or taste could cause them (CanSAR) is a non-profit advocacy group. place, all we needed was a $250 fan to vent the area beneath the to develop lung cancer. I tell them ‘radon You can find them at cansar.org basement. Even if we had had to install a complete system, the cost i s re a l .’” The American Association of Radon for us would be worth the peace of mind and far less expensive than For many reasons, radon does not yet Scientists and Technologists (AARST) & the potential health costs associated with lung cancer. have the visibility of other environmental The National Radon Proficiency Program Here’s a tip. The quicker the packet is returned and analyzed, the concerns, and people are skeptical. (NRPP). The AARST is a nonprofit, trade more accurate the results. To get the packet to Air Chek as fast as McNamee said there is concern wherever organization dedicated to the highest possible, ask the postal clerk to send it “directly” to Mills River. The people live. “The important thing is to standards of excellence and the ethical postage on the packet is marked as bulk rate, which means the packet understand the danger and then under- performance of radon measurement, has to go through bulk processing in Greensboro before heading stand what to do about it,” she said. radon mitigation and knowledge transfer. back up to Mills River. Asking for the “direct” option means the The NRPP is the leading certification packet is dropped into the bin going straight to Mills River. program for radon professionals. You can Resources learn more about them at aarst-nrpp.com. To receive the $5 test kit ($5.34 with tax), you’ll need to answer six The North Carolina Radon Program questions and provide your email, phone number, and mailing address. website is a one-stop resource for radon Go to fairviewtowncrier.com/links to find the link to the survey. information and testing. You can find a Mary Spivey lives in Fairview and writes about science and the community. She can —Mary Spivey map showing radon levels by zip code, lists be reached at [email protected].

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Our Little Chickadee

s I looked out my kitchen window bark on the bottom sides of branches. matter. In the fall, they the other day, I spotted the feed- Most chickadee species live in pairs can cache up to 1,000 me-mama wing shake of a baby (they are monogamous for life) or small seeds per day. Achickadee. The chick is very cute, but, groups and are territorial while breeding. Chickadees feed more as with all babies, also very demanding. They are cavity nesters. Chickadees took heavily before a storm, It’s a pleasure watching the bird babies our bluebird box this spring. They will so easy access to food fledge and seeing mama teach them the usually lay six to eight eggs that will hatch is important. Their ways of eating. in about 12 days, and the babies will fledge Vitali organ (middle There are seven species of chickadee in about 21 days. ear) detects barometric found in North America: Mountain, pressure shifts, allowing Foraging Guilds Chestnut-backed, Gray-headed, Boreal, the birds to fatten up a Outside of the breeding season, they will Mexican, Black-capped, and Carolina. bit before bad weather typically join mixed-species flocks. Different chickadees share similar physical hits. In one study, winter During the winter, chickadees com- traits, such as dark caps and bibs with feeder access resulted in monly forage with tufted titmice, white cheeks, and females and males a higher winter survival nuthatches, woodpeckers and brown are similar in physical appearance. Most rate (69 percent) for creepers. When we see the titmice at our chickadees live in the same area through- chickadee populations vs. feeders, we know the chickadee is soon out the year. those without access (37 to follow. These foraging guilds have Chickadees have to be tough. After percent). I’m a big fan of multiple benefits for all the birds. There all, they only weigh 10–12 grams (that’s keeping a feeder out all are more eyes to see food. Other species less than half an ounce). We notice at year for all birds. reveal new food locations. After learning our feeders that many birds, even the During winter, the alarm calls of other species, birds larger woodpeckers, shy away from our chickadees can control can spend less time standing guard and feeders if we sit close by. But chickadees and fluff every individual more time finding food. are not bothered. feather, creating an Chickadees are one of the few perching They’re small but fast-moving and agile. insulation that makes birds that can use their feet to hold seeds During breeding season, chickadees dine mostly on insects, as Chickadees can hover for a bit with wings a 70-degree difference while they break them open. During well as some seeds and fruits. that beat about 27 times per second. between their skin and breeding season, they dine mostly on (Compare that to a hummingbird, whose the surrounding air. insects, as well as some seeds and fruits. wings beat at 80 times per second). They Generally, chickadees have a poor song At other times, chickadees split their diet Steve Muma is co-owner of Wild Birds prefer to hop rather than walk and they development, but most species have a Unlimited at 10 Crispin Court, Suite D, 102, equally between animal and vegetable frequently hang upside down to pry under variety of calls that are loud and frequent. Asheville. asheville.wbu.com HICKORY NUT GAP FARM CAMP Day camp for children 6-13

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22 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 ON THE FARM WENDY HARRILL

Getting Back to a Garden for Us

t’s spring and, once again, “playing in through my peppers. The tomatoes had just might just be able to handle a traditional the dirt” has been moved to the top been trampled and there were a couple of garden around blueberry season. Walter of my to-do list. Most years it’s just a nice cow patties in the potatoes. pruned blueberries for a very nice lady this Isimple weeding and sprinkling of seeds After running the cows out of the winter, and she grew us a bunch of vegeta- in the bed of greens. It’s a quick and garden, I called the elderly neighbor to ble starts in trade. I have cleared away the easy gardening project that I can be over let him know where they were. He very last of the winter cover crop and weeded and done with in just a few weeks. This sweetly told me that in his day, they out some spots. We have 20 tomato starts is what works for us since for so many fenced the gardens in and not the cows. of various varieties, a few squash (the years we’ve picked berries from June (And to make it an even more Fairview boys boycott anything related to squash), to October. We usually don’t have the story, he informed my husband as they a few cucumbers, a half-dozen peppers of time or energy to devote to a traditional were trekking up the mountain to herd different kinds, and a couple of eggplants. garden of tomatoes and peppers. In the cows home that he’d just come home (If anyone knows anything about grow- addition, after some epic fails in the from the hospital the week before from ing—or eating—eggplants, please let me early years of living on the farm, it’s hard open heart surgery!) know. I’ve never tried to grow them, and I to muster the interest in something that I was frustrated but figured at least we had never eaten one until we started doing can require so much effort and still not would have potatoes. We continued to tailgate markets. Send any suggestions to produce the promised gold (as in, the cover the potato vines all summer long, [email protected] and they will perfect summer tomato sandwich). adding layers of straw to protect them be forwarded to me.) When we first started living on the farm, from sunlight. They looked awesome and So far, I have managed to plant about half we thanked our stars that the cows hadn’t we planted everything—tomatoes, pep- was one of the only years when we’ve lived the tomatoes and keep the other starts rea- had much interest in them. Fall arrived pers, cabbage, potatoes, etc. You name it, here that a drought occurred. The tomato sonably watered. I’m hoping for a little rain and it was time to dig our potatoes. As we we probably tried it. One year we wanted experiment was a bust. to make the weeding and digging a little pulled the straw and dug up the first few to experiment with tomatoes to see what Not to be defeated, the next year we easier, but if it doesn’t happen soon, I’m potatoes, my heart started to sink. And it worked best in our soil and conditions. We planted a more modest but more diverse going to have to bite the bullet and actually got worse the lower we dug. We’d had a went shopping and came home with 72 garden. We put in tomatoes but also do some manual labor. It’s not so easy now mole in the potato patch and nearly every tomato plants in about 10 different variet- several kinds of peppers and potatoes. that I’m 20 years older than last time. Wish potato had a hole straight through it. I ies. We spent days tilling the garden plot, Everything looked gorgeous and the rains me luck—and a lack of cows and moles. vowed never to plant a garden again. laying out a watering system, and planting had returned, so we didn’t even need to This year looks a little different. Since all those tomatoes. Everything was going worry about a watering system. I thought Wendy Harrill is co-owner of Imladris Farm, a we stopped growing raspberries and the along great until about the middle of for sure we had a winner this time. Then sustainable supplier of jams, jellies, and blackberries are adjusting to being moved July when the experimental water system one evening I returned home to find several preserves made from locally sourced fruit. into the locust orchard, we decided we Imladrisfarm.com clogged up and the rains never came. It of the neighbor’s cows munching their way

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Stumbling on Surprises in the Dark ast year, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) mushrooms appeared. I must have Roan Seasonal Ecologist Travis walked past this species numerous times LBordley hiked out to enjoy a day at before, never knowing what surprises it Catawba Falls, snapping photos of the held at night.” scenic forest, foliage, and water features along the way. An award-winning young Foxfire photographer with aspirations of going Worldwide, over 100,000 species of fungi professional, Travis set out with a friend have been described by scientists; and to view the raging falls, as the cascades bioluminescent fungi make up less than swelled with water from a series of recent 100 of these. The term “foxfire” has been torrential rains. used to describe the greenish glow of “I had never seen Catawba Falls running bioluminescent fungi found in decaying so fast,” said Travis. “We got particularly wood. soaked by the rain on this hike.” Here are a few species you may Despite staying damp throughout the encounter in our region: day, Travis and his friend savored the beautiful environs and natural treasures Armillaria mellea of the area, setting back on a return trip as “Honey mushroom” is very common in dusk neared. moist environments. Growing on dead Then things got strange. wood or living plants, its black, root-like strands, called rhizomorphs, produce the Bioluminescence “foxfire” glow. It is mildly toxic when raw Hiking a part of the way back in the dark, but edible if thoroughly cooked. Above, the bioluminescent mushrooms in the light. A picture of the same spot in the dark won't Travis spotted something unexpected. The reproduce well in our paper. You can see the image online, though, at fairviewtowncrier.com/links. Panellus stipticus trail looked quite a bit different than it had Below, a view of Catawba Falls. “Bitter oyster” may be one of the easiest earlier in the day, as glowing clusters of bioluminescent species to spot. These bioluminescent mushrooms lit the area. small, flat, fan-like mushrooms can be Bioluminescence, the emission of visible found along branches, in clusters or spread light by living organisms, is a phenomenon out, and tend to be one of the bright- perhaps more commonly associated est-glowing fungi. with fireflies in Western North Carolina. The faint green glow of phosphorescent Omphalotus illudens fungi gave the forest an eerie, ethereal The “Jack O’Lantern” is a bright-orange atmosphere. mushroom commonly found in the Travis wondered whether he had Eastern US from late June through plopped into the Twilight Zone or the fall, growing in clusters at the base of Upside Down. He snapped a few more hardwood trees, on decaying stumps, pictures and later set about investigating or from decaying underground roots. the strange phenomena. Not all specimens glow in the dark. It is “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” he said. “I poisonous (although not usually fatal), and had heard of bioluminescence before but sometimes unfortunately misidentified as never thought I would see mushrooms edible chanterelles. lighting my path in the dark here in WNC. I never would have seen them if Angela Shepherd is Communications Direc- I had been using my headlamp. When tor of the SAHC in Asheville. She can be I looked at them with the headlamp, reached at 253.0095 ext. 200, sahc@ I was surprised by how ordinary the appalachian.org. Visit Appalachian.org

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1 Highlands of OM: Yoga on the Roan 2 Roll and Stroll at the Rhododendron Garden 3 Roan and Groan: Hump Mountain to Carvers Gap 4 Botanical Exploration of the Roan 5 Sustainable Homestead Farm Tour 6 Explore Big Rock Creek Preserve 7 & 8 Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge (two hikes) Hike departure times vary. For detailed hike descriptions and registration info (free for all, but pre-registration is required), visit Appalachian.org. The location of Catawba Falls in relation to Fairview.

24 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 WEIGHT LOSS ASHLEY LUCAS

Exercise and Weight Loss: A Misunderstood Relationship e are often told that weight loss is simple, that we simply need to eat less and move more, Wthat calories in equal calories out. There is, however, a major problem with this concept; our bodies are much more complicated than a simple equation. The benefits of increased activity aren’t as clear cut as what we have come to believe. In actuality, exercise should be viewed as a wellness tool rather than a weight loss tool for many reasons. First, exercise is primarily an appetite stimulator. We, most often, overeat what we expend during exercise due to our increased hunger and overzealous When heavy people exercise regularly their estimation of how many calories we resting metabolism actually slows down, often have actually burned. It takes 350 miles resulting in minimal weight loss. of running or 1,000 miles of cycling to burn off 10 pounds of body fat. And these Third, when heavy people exercise activity guidelines. For most of us, the overhauling your nutrition and shifting calculations assume your appetite doesn’t regularly their resting metabolism actu- recommendations are overwhelming and/ your metabolism. When you gain the increase as a result. ally slows down. Four tightly controlled or the increased exercise is not providing energy and desire to become more fit, do Second, not all people are exercise human studies examined what happened us with the health benefits we expect. it for the fun and enjoyment. Remember, responders. Here, genetics come into play; when individuals participated in “heavier Instead, we experience injuries such as we should move because it makes us feel for some, exercise and weight loss — or at exercise.” Instead of losing the expected overuse foot, ankle, knee, and back pain. good; exercise is meant to relieve stress, least weight maintenance — is a favorable 10 pounds, they lost seven on average, If we depend upon exercise for weight loss not provoke it. and exciting outcome, while others experi- and some people lost as little as two to or weight loss maintenance and an injury ence no such thing and quite the opposite, three pounds. This unexpectedly low rears its ugly head, we are completely out with increases in body fat and ravenous weight-loss outcome was attributed to the of luck and the fat piles on. Ashley Lucas, who lives in Fletcher, has a hunger. Did you know that training can associated decrease in metabolism. If you find yourself engaging in chore- PH.D. in nutrition and is a Registered Dieti- tian. Her company, PHD Weight Loss and increase aerobic power by at most 10 to 20 If you happen to be overweight or like exercise (particularly cardio-based) Nutrition, is located at 1833 Hendersonville percent, whereas your genetics influence obese, you most likely lack the energy and with no weight loss results, take a step Road, Suite 170, Asheville. 552-3333 or your fitness abilities by 50 percent? desire to exercise per our current physical back. Focus on losing excess fat first by myphdweightloss.com

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 25 Locals Win Mission Scholarships Free Medicare Info Classes The Council on Aging of Buncombe County in conjunction with the N.C. Depart- ment of Insurance’s Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will offer free, informational classes about Medicare in June and July. The class, “Introduction to Medi- care—Understanding the Puzzle,” will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties, and ways to save money. Residents who are new to Medicare, caregivers, and others who help senior citizens with their Medicare insurance should consider attending this informative class. The information presented is unbiased and accurate. No products are sold, recommended, or endorsed. To register, visit the Council on Aging Mission Health awarded 21 scholarship that are vital to how healthcare team mem- totaling $50,000 to minority high school bers engage with patients, families and of Buncombe County’s website (www. seniors and college students from WNC visitors, with a strong spirit, warm smile, coabc.org) or call the Council on who are pursuing careers in healthcare. and positive encouragement. Aging at 828-277-8288. The scholarship is named in honor of The scholarships help with tuition, The classes listed below are free and Kesha Young, a 22-year-old, bi-racial books and expenses. In addition, mem- open to the public. woman who was born with mental and bers of the Mission Health team serve as June 10, 2–4 pm, Black Mountain Library, 105 Dougherty Street, Black Mountain physical disabilities and underwent mentors to the students as they embark multiple surgeries at Mission. She died just on their careers. June 21, 2–4 pm, Goodwill Training Center, 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville months before she was scheduled to earn Among the winners were Michelle June 25, 6–8 pm, South Buncombe/Skyland Library, 260 Overlook Road, her high school diploma. Despite being in Lanza (first on left) and Jayda Hart Asheville constant pain and confined to a wheel- (sixth from left), who both attended A.C. July 19, 2–4 pm, Goodwill Training Center, 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville chair, Kesha was described by her adoptive Reynolds High School, and Megan Farlow parents as embodying the characteristics (fourth from left) from Fletcher. July 23, 2–4 pm, Weaverville Public Library, 41 North Main Street, Weaverville

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FES First Graders Donate the Most How to Survive the End of Windows 7 he annual food drive competition at is usually more successful. You will hear n January 14, 2020, security Fear is the best tool a phone support Fairview Elementary School was more about the event as it gets closer. updates will end for Windows 7. scammer can use to get your money. The held from April 22 to 26. Food for The pantry is currently looking for an If you are still using this system, best defense is to hang up, even if you TFairview is grateful all who participated, assistant manager. The job description Othere are many questions to consider. How think they are speaking the truth. Scam- students, parents, teachers, school calls for 10 to 15 hours per week, and much will it cost to update to Windows mers will insist that others don’t know staff, Dr. Angie Jackson, and our own we’re looking for someone who wants 10? How old is your computer? Do you anything or that you can’t call the police if volunteers of Food for Fairview. Every to be active in the pantry and has some still need Windows, or are you thinking you value your computer or privacy. If you donation will help to feed your neighbors computer skills. If you are interested, of switching to tablets, phones, Chrome- can break away from that call, you may who might have fallen on hard times. contact the pantry Monday afternoons books or Macs? find your common sense kicking back. The numbers by day per class are (when it’s open) to speak to the pantry Your computer will not suddenly die in Use Facebook Friends Lists to limit who displayed below, along with the total manager. You can also contact the pantry January. You could hope that your sees you online, as well as to let you filter the donated throughout the week. by email at [email protected] or antivirus and security software will content you share, create custom news feeds, leave a message by phone at 628-4322. continue to update, likely for another year, and easily invite groups of relevant people TOTALS DONATED BY GRADE and that your web browser also stays up to to events. First, make different lists of some date (which is more likely if you are using or all of your friends. Make sure you think Kindergarten 125 Jeff Cole is the Executive Director of Food For Fairview, which is a tax-exempt Chrome or Firefox.) The retail version of of the different groups you want to share 1st 199 501©(3) Corporation. For more infor- Windows 10 Home costs $140. If your different information with and those you computer is over five years old, you might don’t want to see your activity. After logging 2nd 162 mation, please call 628-4322 or go to foodforfairview.org. do better to buy a new one. Or, alterna- in to Facebook, look on the left column for 3rd 125 tively, you could decide a tablet would Friends Lists and make a custom list; then meet your basic web and email needs and you can use that to change Facebook Chat. 4th 106 How You Can Help choose to switch to something simpler. Open the chat window in the right-hand 5th 53 Donation of food is always appreci- Private web browser mode, such as column of Facebook, click the settings icon ated. The food should be non-per- “Incognito” and “Private Windows,” (a gear) where you can turn off active status, Total 770 ishable canned goods and food seems to keep your surfing private from and pick “Turn off active status for only The winning class, the first graders, staples in good condition within the advertisers and marketers. But all it really some contacts...” Then pick the list of those received a pizza party from Sky Mountain expiration date. Produce from local does is reduce the amount of information you don’t want to see you. stored on your computer about where you Pizza at the school. This class also won last gardens, diapers, paper products, year as kindergarteners. have visited online. If you use two or more and hygiene items are welcome. Bill Scobie fixes computers and The FES food drive is our biggest food different browsers, like Chrome, Firefox You can drop off items at Americare networks for small businesses drive of the year. Next school year the and Edge, you can dedicate one to random and home. 628-2354 or Pharmacy, 1185 Charlotte Highway, drive will be held earlier in the school information searching, another to financial [email protected]. from 8 am–6 pm Monday to Friday. year, September 30 to October 4, when it sites, and a third for Facebook or Gmail.

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28 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 FIRE DEPARTMENT ROBIN RAMSEY

New Team Member Certification, Unmet Needs, and a Successful Fundraiser he department has many shining stars, but one in particular needs some special attention this month. It Tis a young woman who was featured on the front cover of the most recent A-B Tech course catalog. Congratulations to Riley Zavos, who is our newest Advanced EMT (AEMT). She successfully completed the NCAEMT classes and received her AEMT Certification in late January 2019. In order for her to function as a NC AEMT, she was required to appear in front of a panel of medical professionals and demonstrate Riley Zavos is the her proficiency and knowledge in different department’s scenarios. We are fortunate to have her on newest Advanced our dedicated staff. EMT, and she was If Chief Jones’s article last month also featured on seemed familiar, it’s because it was. The the cover of the Crier published it last year, and Chief Jones most recent A-B resubmitted it, with some alterations, Tech catalog. because the department’s needs have not changed. The department received a one- that a new sub-station is being built, but Wood Tech Enterprises, Blue Ridge Energy that is a tax-paying citizen of Fairview is cent increase for the past year. With that this is not the case. In a perfect world there Systems, The Garden Spot, First Citizen welcome to attend. The board is made up money some staff received pay increases. would be one closer to South Cliff, but Bank, A & B Pools and More, Fairview of community members who are voted in The department is still not fully staffed, taking care of the three stations across this Door Sales, Spivey Carp Lake, Blacksmith by the citizens of the community. Further equipment isn’t getting any younger, the vast landscape of Fairview is the depart- Landscaping, Jeff Sales Trucking, and information about the fire department can building is still in need of repairs, and ment’s top priority. Fairview Service Center. Tim and Becky be found at fairviewfire.com. You can also there are staff that do not receive state-av- The barbeque fundraiser held with Brewer also took time away from their follow the department on Facebook. Search erage wages. The department will go back Smokey and The Pig BBQ last month was own business to support the event. for “Fairview VFD (Buncombe County).” and ask for a three-cent increase, with a great success. Those who came enjoyed On the third Monday of each month, the all of the money being designated to the great food, great fellowship, and a dunking Board of Directors holds their meeting Robin Ramsey is the Treasurer of the Support salaries of the staff and the replacement of booth. Sponsors for the event were Steam at the main station (1586 Charlotte Unit Group of the Fairview Volunteer Fire equipment. You may have heard rumors Master Carpet Cleaning, Alpha Storage, Highway, Fairview) at 7 pm. Anyone Department.

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FAAL Seeks Art Show Vendors, New Members That Voodoo The Fairview Area Art League (FAAL) is accepting That You Do applications for the second annual “FAAL” for Art Show on September 21. Applications can be found on Gary Swinea was on the Gardens the Fairview Area Art League Facebook or you can of Fairview Tour two years run- email [email protected]. ning with his incredible garden. He has a rare Voodoo Lily that only blooms once a year with one massive, stinky bloom. He announced the bloom’s “birth” recently and invited friends to tour the garden and see his “baby.” Those who took his sug- gestion to smell it were greeted Looking to Join? with a putrid, half-manure/ FAAL also is seeking new members who are interested in half-decomposed roadkill stink. the arts in Fairview and beyond. The mission of the league The voodoo was working! is to create opportunities to nurture, support, and show- case the talents of local artists, provide educational oppor- tunities for new artists and to contribute to community education about the arts. Annual membership fees are $25. Meetings are held monthly at the Fairview Library at 10 am the second Monday of the month. The next meeting will be June 10. For more information contact us at [email protected] or see our Facebook page for member applications at facebook.com/fairviewart.

ON THE ROAD GRADUATION Nancy Rhodes took time out from touring the beautiful Keukenhof bulb garden in the Neth- erlands to read the Town Crier. Open only two months of the year, the garden is famous for its huge display of tulips and daffodils.

BJ Winchester (left) and the Crier’s labeling coordinator Patti Parr Project Linus Appreciation Tea The WNC chapter of Project Linus held their annual appreciation tea on April 24 at the Lutheran Church of the Nativity. This event honors all who have created and donated blankets to help traumatized children in the past 12 months. The chapter has now donated a total of 71,591 blankets in 12 counties of WNC. The 128 attendees enjoyed a program that included speeches by Lynn Vory, the founder of Books for Good in Fletcher, and Elizabeth Moss, the executive director of Interfaith Ministries in Hendersonville. Handmade items Aliyah Madison Morrow, Class of 2019 and quilt kits were for sale, and there was a drawing ”Congratulations on your graduation, sweet to win handmade quilts. Free fabric and batting was girl! We love you and are so proud of you!” available, as well as many goodies and party favors. —Mom & Brandon For more information, contact Ellen Knoefel 645- 8800 or Pat Crawford 883-8746 (Transylvania County).

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Budget Battles Loom in Raleigh ow would you spend North Carolina’s several other categories. General Assembly, which includes my to spur our economy, and we like to be $25 billion in revenue? Back in March, Moving to the payout categories, North annual salary of $13,000 plus mileage and known as the “Good Roads state.” With Governor Cooper released his budget Carolina spends over half of its money a per diem for room and board. increasingly fuel-efficient cars, hybrids, and Hto answer that question. On May 1, the on public education. The House budget But, wait a minute, you might ask—what electric cars, the gas tax is no longer able to North Carolina House passed out its budget would appropriate almost $1.2 billion for about transportation, as in highways, keep up with the capital needs of our state, (HB 966), which then went to the Senate. our community college system, $3.2 billion airports, trains, ferries and buses? Curiously, and a new, innovative model may need to When that body puts forth its priorities, the for our universities and almost $10 billion the transportation budget is not part of the be implemented in the near future. fun will begin. In epic battles in the past, it for our public schools. After education, $25 billion general fund, but it is supported I hope all of the numbers didn’t run you has been the Senate vs. the House. This year, health and human services is budgeted for by taxes and fees, nonetheless. In 2019, the off. It is $30 billion of your money, so I the governor has clout because he can veto over $5.5 billion, with about $4 billion for state motor fuel tax on each gallon of gas thought you ought to know. The major HB 966 and there are enough Democrats to Medicaid. Justice and public safety comes in you buy is 36.2 cents, and that generates 54 bone of contention in the budget negoti- sustain that veto. So it will be a three-way at $2.9 billion and includes the court system, percent of the transportation budget. DMV ations is likely to be Medicaid Expansion, smackdown that ideally would be resolved highway patrol, the prison system, and more. fees (license tags) are about 25 percent, and which will bring in federal dollars to insure by July 1 (the start of the next budget cycle) I serve on the so-called AGNER appropri- the remainder (21 percent) comes from the low-income citizens. The governor has but it could be a long, hot summer. ations committee, which is a hodgepodge “Highway use tax on title transfers.” This staked out this policy as a primary goal, and First of all, you might be interested to of the following state agencies: Agriculture, money is funneled into two state funds: it’s unlikely he’ll sign a budget without it. know where that $25 billion comes from. $128 million); Commerce, $146 million; the Highway Fund, which concentrates on State workers, teachers, and retirees are also For fiscal year 2019–2020 (July 1 to June Environmental Quality, $81 million; Labor existing infrastructure, and the Highway unhappy with the budget. Stay tuned as the 30), the projected revenue stream is led (and elevators), $18.4 million; Natural and Trust Fund, which supports new projects. battle in Raleigh gets underway. by the personal income tax. (Thanks to all Cultural Resources (parks, museums, etc.), The Highway Fund also handles Powell Bill On a final note, I serve with Rep. Ray the cheerful taxpayers, and the grouchy $195 million; and finally Wildlife (hunting money that goes to municipalities for their Russell, of Ray’s Weather (raysweather. ones, too.) You have kicked in over half of and fishing), $11.2 million. road, bike, and pedestrian projects. Federal com). When I drove him down to Raleigh, the revenue, coming in at $12,891,800,000. dollars (more gas taxes and truck fees) come he mentioned his desire to have a weather Better Focus Sales (and use) taxes are a close second to the state as well, generally covering about station in Fairview, and plans are moving at $8,155,600,000. The remainder income After years of information technology a quarter of the state transportation budget, forward for a joint project between the streams are smaller, and include corporate fiascos, we have created a department to which is usually about $5 billion a year. Town Crier and Hickory Nut Gap Farm. income ($687 million), franchise taxes focus resources for better success (funded Finally, last year North Carolina passed a Thank you all for your interest and on businesses ($685.8 million), insurance in the House budget at $57 million). State transportation bond, Build NC, that autho- support, and do not hesitate to contact me. ($602.4 million), alcoholic beverage sales government must manage complex infor- rizes the state to borrow up to $300 million mation systems (think of the Department ($400.6 million), tobacco sales ($260.1 a year for 10 years ($1 billion total). North Rep. John Ager, District 115 million) and other ($130.4 million). of Revenue) and worry increasingly about Carolina has the second most state highway North Carolina House of There are also some non-tax revenues cybersecurity. Finally, it costs $434.8 miles in the US, after Texas. We do not have Representatives. Contact [email protected] or that include judicial fees ($232.9 million), million to run your state government, county roads like other states. There have 713-6450 investment income ($183 million), and including almost $71 million to fund your been multiple efforts to build infrastructure

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Black Contributions to US Agriculture

n April 28, Leah Penniman, of Soul Fire Farm, spoke at the Mother Earth News Fair at the OWNC Ag Center. As Leah began her work- shop, she said that when she first went to fairs like these, she was not seeing herself represented in the communities and the leadership. She set out to change that. Leah described the troubled relationship Black folks have with the land because of their history of trauma and injustice. She said she heard her ancestors calling her and revealing to her that the land didn’t do that, people did. Her ancestors were calling her to remembrance, pulling her to the soil through her feet, to “build upon the legacy of the remembrance.” “A people without a knowledge of their Leah Penniman George Washington Carver past history, origins, and culture is like a tree without roots,” she said. So, on her reclaim our collective right to belong to agriculture and how it is practiced by patterns of West African mangrove rice path, she planted roots and, among many the earth and to have agency in the food people today. production.” (Judith Carney writes more endeavors, started Soul Fire Farm in system. We bring diverse communities In 69–30 BCE, Cleopatra declared about this in her book, Black Rice.) Grafton, NY. together on this healing land to share skills earthworms as sacred because of their In 1969, Shirley and Charles Sherrod on sustainable agriculture, natural building, Training the Next Generation castings, and even put it into law “that founded New Communities, “a farm spiritual activism, health, and environ- no one, not even farmers, was allowed to “Soul Fire Farm is a BIPOC-centered collective owned in common by Black mental justice. We are training the next touch an earthworm for fear of offending community farm committed to ending farmers and the first community land generation of activist-farmers and strength- the deity of fertility.” racism and injustice in the food system. trusts in the United States,” wrote Penni- ening the movements for food sovereignty In the early 1900s, Dr. George [BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and man. “At 5,700 acres, New Communities and community self-determination.” Washington Carver, of Tuskegee Uni- People of Color.] We raise and distribute became the largest Black-owned property versity, revived the African-indigenous life-giving food as a means to end food Those Who Came Before to this date in this country.” system of “organic farming.” He was apartheid. With deep reverence for the land Throughout her talk, Leah mentioned The Black Panther Party started a daily one of the first agriculture scientists to and wisdom of our ancestors, we work to pioneers, inventors, and trailblazers for free breakfast program at the Oakland research and advocate for cover cropping Community School in 1973, providing and using legumes (especially cowpeas for 10,000 students. This program is now and peanuts) to improve depleted soils. replicated throughout public schools. “His system was known as regenerative One of the many ways to heal as agriculture,” said Leah, “and helped individuals and as a country is to move many Southern farmers away acknowledge this history. Soul Fire Farm from monoculture and toward diverse has a map of Black-Indigenous farmers to horticulture systems.” support, along with many other Black-op- Booker T. Whatley, also of Tuskegee erated organizations (soulfirefarm.org). University and a student of Dr. Carver, This article and its quotations are invented CSAs (community-supported sourced from Leah Penniman’s workshop agriculture), which he called a Clientele at Mother Earth News Fair 2019 and her Membership Club. book, Farming While Black. “The Carolina rice industry was built on the skills of enslaved Africans,” Pen- Janice Brewer is the Garden niman writes in her book, Farming While Manager at The Lord’s Acre. Black. “These Black American farmers thelordsacre.org created embankments, sluices, canals, Charles and Shirley Sherrod floodgates, and dikes almost identical to

36 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2019 WILD EDIBLES ROGER KLINGER

The Wild Carrot: Queen Anne’s Lace

pring has been glorious with all the The attractive two- to four-inch rain. It has been a great season for “flower” is actually a compound inflores- wild edibles, and the wild carrots— cence called an “umbel” and is made up of Salso known as Queen Anne’s Lace—seem many small flowers. Some of the flowers especially lush and verdant. have a dark purple spot in the center, Many historians link the plant’s which is a mystery. Some scientists have common name to Queen Anne of England shown that the spots may attract more but other botanical historians suggest that insects, as it may appear as if they already the name of the plant was inspired by Saint have a bug on them. As the flowers dry, Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary and they look like tiny dried birds’ nests. They the patron saint of lace makers. can be a bit invasive in gardens, but they Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) is a are welcome friends in our little nature common plant that grows in dry fields, preserve here in Fairview. ditches, along roadsides, and open fields. The name “carrot” is Celtic in origin and It is a stunning wildflower introduced in means “red of color.” Daucus comes from North America from Europe in the 1600s. the Greek “dais” (meaning “to burn”), The carrots we enjoy today originated referring to the roots’ pungent and from this common meadow plant. I adore stimulating qualities. The root is whitish its dainty white blossoms, as their flowers yellow in color, smells like a strong carrot, remind me of the intricate white lace and can be cooked or nibbled on raw. It doilies my Italian grandmother used to is a much stronger carrot flavor than our crochet day and night. cultivars and often becomes too woody for The attractive two- to four-inch “flower” (above) is actually a compound inflorescence called an These plants can grow up to four feet my taste, but young ones can be sweet and “umbel” and is made up of many small flowers. The root (below left) is whitish yellow in color, smells high, and they are biennial: the first year, fun to eat. like a strong carrot, and can be cooked or nibbled on raw. one sees rosettes of feather-shaped leaves, Only the roots and flower heads are and the second-year flower stalks develop edible and are best when harvested from and the plants are filled with white lacey the first-year cycle of the plants. Extreme resemble poisonous water hemlock (cicuta are a diuretic and have been used to delay flowers that bloom from mid-summer caution must be used when collecting maculata), poison hemlock (conium menstruation. It was used in ancient through autumn. first-year wild carrots because they closely maculatum) and fool’s parsley (aethusa fertility rites and rituals for both men and cynapium), all of which can be deadly. women and the plants have been shown Both poison hemlock and fool’s parsley to possess chemical compounds that do in smell nasty; just roll some leaves between fact stimulate the pituitary gland and lead your thumb and forefinger, and smell. to increased levels of sex hormones. Wild carrot, especially the root, smells like Many years ago, a friend took the time carrots. Also, the stem of the wild carrot to press hundreds of large Queen Anne’s is hairy, and the stems of poison hemlock Lace blossoms in newspaper in July and are smooth with purplish splotches on the saved the flattened dry flowers for Christ- stems. Please be careful because a mistake mas. In December, he dusted the dried can be lethal. flowers with white paint, and his 10-foot The flower stalks are fibrous and can be blue spruce tree was decorated with tiny used to make paper when shredded. The white lights and hundreds of white Queen leaves cause an allergic dermatitis reaction Anne’s Lace blossoms hanging from the for many people, especially when wet, branches. The effect was simple, stunning, and they are not edible. Roots are best and elegant, and it was one of the most harvested in the early spring when they are exquisite holiday displays I have ever seen. young and more tender. Queen Anne’s Lace has a rich medicinal history, as the seeds were used as a natural Contact Roger at [email protected]. “morning after” contraceptive, an infusion of the flowers was used to treat diabetes, and the leaves were used to treat digestive disorders and kidney stones. The roots

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WEST BUNCOMBE! Spacious home on 1.34 acres, 3 CANDLER! 16.8 Beautiful private acres w/2 BR BR/3 bath, bonus rm, office, den, 2-car gar + detached house and add’l cabin, HOME WARRANTY, 2-car 2-car gar w/stor & 2-car carport, updated kitch,cvred front detached garage, 3 sides of property border Pisgah porch, screened rear porch, MLS#3469084, $548,900! National Forest, MLS#3443022, $450,000!

SOUTH BUNCOMBE! Sprawling home on 1.5 EAST ASHEVILLE! 3BR, 3 bath home on .30 acres, 5 bedrooms, 3 bath and tons of additional acre lot in convenient location, 2 FP’s, WAR- rooms, substantial decking, detached 3-car ga- RANTY, spacious kitchen w/breakfast bar, garage, rage, MLS#3388105, $350,000! screened porch, MLS#350437, $305,000!

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OFFICE OPEN MONDAY–WEDNESDAY, 11 AM–5 PM BIG BLUE DROPBOX AVAILABLE 24/7 CANDLER! Brick rancher on 1.46 w/ views! Brick FP in ARDEN! Conveniently located home on .39 acre 1185-F Charlotte Highway LR, cvred front porch/rear patio, attached carport, add’l lot, neat as a pin & well maintained, rear deck, heated/fin basement not counted in SqFt (ceiling under family room & office, rear deck great for enter- 628-2211 7 ft), Home Warranty, MLS#3474507, $265,000! taining, MLS#3432551, $249,900! Mailing address: P.O. Box 1862, Fairview, NC 28730 www.fairviewtowncrier.com

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Submissions WEST ASHEVILLE! Immaculate West Asheville WEST ASHEVILLE! 2 BR/1 bath home on .19- Announcements, community news, upcoming events, letters, and other submissions will be pub- home, 3 BR, 2 Bath, beautiful .17 acre lot w/ acre lot w/front & backyard, new appliances, floor- lished free as space allows. Send a SASE if you would like your photo returned. Articles submitted private backyard, HOME WARRANTY, covered ing & paint, move-in ready, back deck.Call Dawn must have content and tone consistent with the Crier’s editorial policy. All submissions will be front porch, MLS#3488349, $249,900! McDade 828-337-09173 MLS#3504018 $239,000! edited for clarity, style, and length. Materials must be received by the 10th of the month preceding publication. Include name and phone number. Unsolicited manuscripts/photos are welcomed, and will be returned if a SASE is included. Anonymous submissions will not be published. The Crier reserves the right to reject editorial or advertising it deems unfit for publication. Editorial Policy The Fairview Town Crier reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial submission deemed inappropriate for the tone and style of our non-profit community newspaper. Informa- tion provided has been submitted and a best effort has been made to verify legitimacy. Views expressed in columns and/or articles do not represent those of The Fairview Town Crier. Email [email protected] or mail to Fairview Town Crier, PO Box 1862, Fairview, NC 28730. Letters of 400 words or less may be submitted, may be edited, and will print as space allows. No letters will be published anonymously. We will not print letters that endorse or condemn FLETCHER! 3BR, 2 bath home on private .32 FAIRVIEW! Wooded .96 acre lot, this private lot acres, attached gar, HOME WARRANTY, con- would be good for year round living or vacation a specific business or individual, contain profanity, or are clearly fraudulent. Views expressed venient location, one level living, MLS#3499295, home, convenient location, MLS#3431165, do not represent those of The Fairview Town Crier. Include name, address, and phone. Email $224,900! $24,900! [email protected] or mail Fairview Town Crier, PO Box 1862, Fairview, NC 28730.