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viduals, including Buncombe County Commissioner Chairman David Gantt and North Buncombe Association of Concerned Citizens President Aaron Pohl-Zartesky, to speak in opposition. Te board also received a dozen writ- ten letters and over 70 e-mails, also op- posing the plant. Critics have pointed out the plant’s


proximity to schools as well as the residential nature of the neighborhood make the site unfit for industrial use. Plant officials have refuted allega-


tions about environmental violations at plants owned by plant president Mark Turner in Tennessee and Georgia. Te group has filed a libel suit against the NBACC and Pohl-Zartesky. At the May 26 public hearing, Gantt


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annoyance. Te condition can have a tremendous negative impact on an individual’s health and happiness. Te healthy human mouth comes equipped with three major salivary


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said Blue Ridge Concrete had sued the county on two occasions after its request to build was denied by a Bun- combe County zoning board in 2008. Te denial was later overturned by


an appeals court because the county’s zoning plan had several clerical errors. A judge eventually ordered the county to grant building permits to Blue Ridge Concrete last fall.


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glands, which exist in pairs and pro- duce different types of saliva. Hun- dreds of minor salivary glands are scattered throughout the mouth. Combined, they’re responsible for


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lingering sore throat and hoarseness. Inadequate saliva production can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Although dry mouth is more com-


mon among the elderly, aging alone is not a major risk factor for the condi- tion. Older adults are, however, more likely to have health conditions or to take medications that are known to contribute to dry mouth. Hundreds of prescription drugs


and over-the-counter medications can interfere with the normal secretion of saliva. Medications containing the word “anti” in their names are often responsible, including antihistamines, antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Drugs used to treat muscle spasms,


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an illness, including diabetes, Parkin- son’s disease or cancer. Mood disor- ders, such as anxiety and depression, may also contribute to the problem. Autoimmune disorders can nega-


tively affect the salivary glands and lead to dry mouth. One such disorder is Sjogren’s syndrome, a disease that can cause destruction of the salivary glands. Dry mouth may be the result of


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