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The two men vying for the Place 2 District Court judgeship in Mobile County met with AL.com/Press-Register reporters and editors Tuesday and discussed their almost 50 years of combined experience.
Incumbent Judge Jay A. York who was in 2012 is a 31-year veteran of the bar. He points to his experience as a certified mediator and advocate of small businesses as driving his success on the bench. That and the thousands of cases he s adjudicated during his tenure.
His challenger, Bryan D Angelo, is a self-described working man who has spent 16 years as a criminal defense attorney. D Angelo says his career in the U.S. Army, and the last six years he s been a professional firefighter and medic, give him the front-line sensibilities he needs to be a District Court judge. And his law career has given him the practical experience for that specific office, he said.
And while York and D Angelo agreed on certain points during Tuesday s meeting such as their admiration of certain top judges and the need for more prosecutors in the county there were some points of contention between them.
Considering the manpower currently in place to deal with the high volume of cases, York said he feels like the District Court is doing the best it can, while D Angelo sees room for improvement.
The two candidates are . There are no Democrats running in the general election. This is the first time either candidate has run for public office, as York was appointed to replace retiring District Judge Michael McMaken.
The Place 2 judgeship has a six-year term.
Some of the issues addressed during Tuesday s meeting are:
Are you satisfied with the state of Alabama s gun laws?
D Angelo, a criminal defense attorney with 16 years of experience, said he found the current gun laws satisfying and felt that tightening them any more would only serve to infringe on citizens 2nd Amendment rights. However, he said he felt like the enforcement of those laws needed to be more stringent.
York disagreed and said that the laws themselves need to be harder on criminals who commit crimes using guns.
I think the wrong people have the guns, York said. I think that we need to have tougher laws so that when people are involved in crimes, and they have weapons, that needs to be dealt harshly with.
Does Mobile County need more judges?
Both candidates felt like there not only needed to be more District Court judges, but that at least one was already supposed to be in place, making five total. Citing studies from 2002 and 2007, D Angelo said the recommendation was rightly made that the court needed an additional judge, because the workload in Mobile County is very large.
York agreed that the allocation was there, but whether or not we get it I don t know.
If you could create or support one piece of new legislation that would impact the court system the most, what would it be?
York said he was in favor of a fairly radical shift in the way the District Court deals with civil cases. Called trial de novo, it allows either party to appeal the District Court judge s decision, which would land the case in front of a Mobile County Circuit Court judge for another trial.
York said that additional level of appeal creates a log jam in the Circuit Court that could be avoided entirely if both parties were allowed to waive their rights to a jury trial, which can t be conducted in District Court. Then, if an appeal is still requested, it would be handled through the state appellate courts, he said.
Ensuring a fifth Mobile County District Court judgeship was D Angelo s primary focus on the legislative question, but he said he felt that reform on the civil side was also in order. He opined that doing away with trial de novo would open up too many constitutional issues, but argued that one answer might be changing procedure so District Court judges could hold trials by jury, as well.
What causes the most inefficiencies in District Court?
On this question, the candidates agreed that the current judges were inundated with a formidable number of cases on each day s docket. D Angleo said he felt there were too many undue continuances, primarily due to attorney-client miscues.
That s probably a big one, he said.
And also, not enough cases are fast-tracked on to the higher courts and an expedient end result should be achieved in a greater number of cases.
York, on the other hand, complimented the court staff, law enforcement officers and attorneys for their diligence each day, working on an average of 60 to 75 non-traffic cases each day.
As heavy a volume as we have, I don t know how we can be any more efficient than we are with the manpower we have to get it done with, he said.
How is the court dealing with mental health issues on the district level?
Both candidates found common ground on this issue as well, agreeing that while cases effected by the defendant s mental health may not be on the rise currently, there is a heightened awareness of the problem.
I don t think it s been handled as good as it could have been, D Angelo said, and suggested the future possibility of staffing a mental-health professional in every courtroom, not just in District Court. A similar procedure exists in Municipal Court, he said.
York suggested the creation of a Mental Health Court, similar to the county s Drug Court, to handle specifically identified cases. Other circuits have such a thing, and our antennae s up, he said, although funding for such is a huge issue.
True mental disorders that lead to criminal activity, they need to be handled differently, York said.
On a related note, York said the creation of a Veterans Court was underway, and shouldn t cost the state anything.
The Veterans Administration could take care of treatment issues for veterans accused of crimes, and the specialty court would handle adjudication of their cases, he said.
These are people who would not otherwise have been lured into criminal activity, but something happened along the way in combat, York said.
D Angelo was in support of the Veterans Court idea, and reiterated that veterans are only one component of the bigger picture that is mental illness in criminal courts.
In deeply personal responses, dozens of former inmates, family members of current inmates and volunteers with prison ministries have given detailed accounts of how their experiences with the facility continue to affect their lives.
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At the end of 2012, Clint Hurdle identified a few players as having spots for 2013 locked down. Andrew McCutchen, Neil Walker, Pedro Alvarez, Garrett Jones, Mike McKenry, and Clint Barmes all made the list. If we assume that James McDonald, AJ Burnett, and Jeff Karstens all have rotation spots on lock, too, that leaves us with the following needs: corner outfield/first base (Jones will play either right field or first base, depending on how everything shakes down), a catcher to pair with McKenry, starting pitching, and a shortstop because seriously, Clint Barmes doesn't hack it even if Hurdle says he does. Possible Options The Pirates do have some internal options here. Left field will almost certainly be filled by Starling Marte, who shot up the prospect charts over the last two years and made a debut with the Pirates last year that was both tantalizing and frustrating. He's certainly got all of the raw tools to cover a ton of space in the outfield next to McCutchen and to bat in the top part of a big league batting order, though, and left field is his job to lose. The same is probably true of Travis Snider in right, though his performance with the Pirates after being acquired at the trade deadline was spotty and marred by a hamstring injury. The Pirates certainly could try to bring in some competition for him. They have some internal options for the starting rotation as well, though those options are less attractive. Jeff Locke, Justin Wilson, and Kyle McPherson have all had decent results in the upper minors, though none of them are elite prospects and they all project to be back-end rotation or bullpen guys at best. Gerrit Cole is an elite prospect and he'll be a Pirate at some point in 2013, though probably not until sometime close to the beginning of the summer. That means that if the Pirates are going to aggressively pursue anything this winter, I'd have to guess it'll be starting pitching. If they do so on the free agent market, it'll probably a signing similar to their Erik Bedard signing last year (though hopefully, for the Pirates, with better results). That probably means a pitcher with talent that's struggled lately. Francisco Liriano seems like someone that the Pirates would be interested in, and given Neal Huntington's former association with the Indians, taking a flier on Roberto Hernandez (nee Fausto Carmona) seems like something the Pirates would do. They did show some interest in Edwin Jackson last year and reportedly offered him about $30 million over three years; they'll probably make a similar offer to him again this year and probably be spurned again. Trade Options I think it's a pretty safe bet that Joel Hanrahan will be shipped elsewhere this winter. He's due somewhere in the neighborhood of $7 million through arbitration and between Jason Grilli (who will probably cost about half that in arbitration), Bryan Morris, Duke Welker, and Victor Black, the Pirates have quite a few talented right-handed relief options that can miss bats. Since Hanrahan is a proven closer, he'll certain garner some decent interest this winter, even though he'll be a free agent. That makes him one of the Pirates' more valuable trade chips this winter. If I were the Pirates, I'd also be thinking about shopping Garrett Jones, who's coming off of a career-high 27 homer season but who's probably a long shot to replicate that kind of production in any sort of reliable fashion. I don't really see any indications the team is interested in doing this, though, especially since Clint Hurdle already named Jones one of his guys that's in place for next year. Trade Targets This is a little bit tougher to figure out for now, since I'm guessing the Pirates will be looking to make trades similar to the AJ Burnett trade of last winter. In short, the formula there is, "Find a veteran who may have more left in the tank than performance indicates, take them away from the team that has enough money that they can sign a replacement and not have to find out." These players don't really reveal themselves until free agency shakes out for large-market clubs, though, so it's hard to say who will be available for that sort of move in February. As it relates to Hanrahan, Huntington will probably gun for a return similar to what Boston was handing out for relievers last winter (they dealt Jed Lowrie and Josh Reddick for Mark Melancon and Andrew Bailey). That means a young player that has some serious potential and is close to being big league ready. Most likely, the Pirates will be eyeing up a shortstop, corner player, or starting pitcher. That's probably a tall order to get for just one year of a closer in return, but it's probably where the Pirates will start from, at least.
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Three Williston teens were arrested by Levy County Sheriff's Office investigators last week and charged with several cases during a February crime spree.
Zachary L. Chism, 14, Daniel Melendez, 16, and Tyler A. Dutka, 16, have been charged with multiple crimes. Investigators Scott Stancil and CJ Perryman identified Dutka as a potential suspect while working on an unrelated investigation. The investigators subsequently identified Chism and Melendez after Dutka was interviewed.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office reports the following arrests:
• March 24, Ronald Edward Adams, 57, Archer, DWLS – habitual. Bond $25,000.
• March 22, Jeffrey Steven Baggett, 41, Bronson, DWLS. Bond $2,000.
• March 20, Michael Christopher Black, 44, Lake City, DUI. Bond $10,000.
• March 21, Alan William Brewster, 55, Inglis, FTA. ROR.
• March 24, Paul Franklin Bruce, 33, Archer, non support of children or spouse. Bond $1,600.
By Sean Arnold
Staff writer
At the meeting of the Board of Levy County Commissions on March 21, the Commission took a step toward addressing the budget shortfall recently faced by the Road Department.
Behind a four-fifths consensus – Commissioner Lilly Rooks declined to add her voice in support – the county began the process for instituting a five cent tax per gallon on non-diesel gasoline in the county.
While one can never be sure, it appears the sadness and embarrassment that one Vietnam veteran feels due to the lack of a veterans memorial may be what tugged at heart strings – and purse clasps.
After David Wilson appeared before the Williston Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) March 13 and expressed his concern that Williston didn't honor its veterans, the money started pouring in.
From $100 for pavers to larger donations, just about every day the Veterans Memorial Fund has grown.
Popcorn, cotton candy, the ferris wheel and more are all part of the allure when the Levy County Fair opens today (Thursday) at Williston's Industrial Park, across from Horseman's Park.
The gates open at 4 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. on the main stage.
This year's fair began last July when the fair association held its annual meeting. From then until now, 12 core volunteers and about three dozen more have planned, scheduled and negotiated to bring the best in family entertainment to Levy County and the surrounding area.
I lacked three months being four years old when he was born. Memories are sketchy from that period of my life, but I remember with absolute clarity the morning after he was born.
We lived in a small four-room house heated with two free-standing coal stoves.
I remember Daddy putting me in the high chair between the cook stove and back door as he rushed to make oatmeal and toast before he and I set out to visit my new baby brother.
• March 19, Christopher Branson, 21, Chiefland, DWLSR.
• March 15, Joseph Butcher, 37, Chiefland, possession of a controlled substance w/o a prescription, possession not more than 20 grams, use, possession manufacturing paraphernalia. Bond $3,000.
• March 19, Miles Christianson, 38, Ocala, DWLS, possession not more than 20 grams. ROR.
• March 15, Johnny Lee Coleman Jr., 46, Chiefland, fleeing, DWLS.
Free Movie In The Park
The city of Williston will host a Movie in the Park Friday, March 24 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Park Pavilion.
Popcorn and drinks are provided free.
Yard Sale
Rapscallion to the Rescue will host a yard sale Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Heritage Park Pavilion on Main Street in Williston.
All proceeds go toward RttR programs such as Fix it Forward, a spay/neuter initiative for Levy County. The group will also sell raffle tickets for a family four pack of Disney tickets.
The JV Red Devils improved to 6-0-1 overall with two wins on the road before the Spring Break layoff.
Williston 10 – Chiefland 2
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Place green beans in a baking pan and toss with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place almonds on a baking sheet. Roast almonds and green beans for 10 minutes. Set almonds aside. Cover green beans with foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes.
While green beans are roasting, make the brittle. Spray a sheet of foil with cooking spray and set aside. Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small, very clean saucepan, ensuring sugar is completely covered with water. Turn heat to high and bring to a simmer. Let caramelize until deep, golden brown, watching constantly as this happens fairly quickly. Stir in chopped almonds, still warm from the oven. Spread this sticky brittle on prepared foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and let cool. Combine green beans and almond brittle then serve.
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Facebook is doing everything it can to rebuild another you, faster, stronger, more perfect, and more capable of maximizing the profit it hopes to extract with advertisers. Sound farfetched? Not when you throw in the opening an English investigation as to whether Facebook violated data protection laws with its actions.
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Given the busy, always-on-the-go lifestyles most of us lead, complaints of daytime sleepiness or trouble sleeping at night seem almost commonplace, certainly not cause for alarm. But Azmi Draw, MD, and Nuzhat Hasan, MD, sleep disorders specialists with the Baptist Health Floyd Sleep Disorders Center, insist that sleep problems should not be ignored, and can actually signal some very serious underlying conditions that need to be addressed.
What Qualifies as a Sleep Disorder?
"Sleep disorders are actually incredibly common, in fact, insomnia is not only the most common sleep disorder, it's also the most common medical complaint in the world, with 69 percent of the population experiencing it at some point in their lives," explained Dr. Hasan. "However, I think this works against us sometimes. Because sleep disorders are so prevalent, we tend to brush them off and not take them seriously. In reality though, adequate, restful sleep is as essential to keeping our bodies functioning as the water we drink and the air we breathe."
Dr. Draw added, "The definition of a sleep disorder is actually very broad, essentially though, a sleep disorder is any condition that interferes with sleep. This can be characterized by disturbance in the amount of sleep, in the quality or timing of sleep, or in the behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep."
Insomnia-the Most Common of All Sleep Disorders
Dr. Hasan defined insomnia and what it entails. "Insomnia occurs when a person does not sleep well at night. This can include taking longer than 20 minutes to fall asleep, waking during the night with difficulty falling back to sleep, consistently waking up earlier than planned, and generally experiencing unrestorative sleep that results in a feeling of fatigue and decreased functioning during the day."
"Many times underlying medical or psychological conditions can show themselves as sleep disorders, making it critical to seek medical attention so that your physician can diagnose and begin to treat the underlying disease process. An excellent example of this is insomnia. Many times insomnia is actually a symptom of a more serious condition such as depression, anxiety disorders, arthritis or severe breathing issues."
Nuzhat Hasan, MD
Board Certified Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Specialist
Baptist Health Floyd Sleep Disorders Center
Types of Insomnia
There are two types of insomnia, acute and chronic. The acute occurrence of insomnia is short-term and usually triggered by a stressful event. This type of insomnia is very common; in fact, studies show that 50 percent of people have experienced an episode of acute insomnia at some point in their lives. Chronic insomnia, on the other hand, is less common, affecting approximately 19 percent of the population at some point in their lives. It entails a longterm inability to sleep, many times brought on by a variety of underlying triggers that must be properly dealt with before the insomnia can subside.
Causes & Treatment
"Insomnia can be a very complex sleep disorder to treat because it can be linked to medical, behavioral, lifestyle, psychological or environmental triggers, and more often than not a combination of those. Treating insomnia involves identifying those underlying causes and addressing them appropriately so that the patient can return to a normal sleep schedule," noted Dr. Hasan. "For example, some disease processes can perpetuate insomnia, necessitating treatment of the underlying condition before the insomnia can subside. These conditions can include, but are not limited to, arthritis, depression, anxiety disorders, restless leg syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic back pain and severe breathing problems such as asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)."
Lifestyle choices such as strenuous exercising before bedtime, smoking before bedtime, drinking large amounts of caffeine, and frequent traveling can also instigate insomnia. "In these cases, I suggest patients not smoke at all, but if they must, they should abstain from smoking four to six hours prior to bedtime. It's also wise to abstain from caffeinated beverages four to six hours before bedtime, and to avoid exercise four hours before going to bed," advised Dr. Hasan.
"You should ideally aim for six to seven hours of sleep per night. And if you find yourself unable to sleep several nights per week, seek medical attention so your physician can rule out any serious underlying conditions and help you treat whatever is causing the insomnia. Sometimes sleep medications may be prescribed, and they can help on a short term basis, but chronic insomnia sufferers will not find relief with medication alone. Identifying the cause and treating it is the key."
Obstructive Sleep Apnea – a Classic Example of the Negative Effects of Stress on Our Bodies
"In my opinion, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most concerning sleep disorder of all, because of its devastating health implications, and because of its largely undiagnosed prevalence in the population," explained Dr. Draw. "It's estimated that nearly 20 million Americans have sleep apnea, and 87 percent of those are currently undiagnosed and not receiving treatment. Many people who suffer from OSA stop and start breathing over and over during the night, but are not aware of it. Unless a bed partner or other household member notices what's happening, the person may not recognize that their daytime symptoms are tied to their sleep."
Causes of OSA
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea may go without breathing for 10 or more seconds per episode, and may have episode after episode throughout the night, which can lead to a reduction in airflow, and dropped levels of oxygen in the blood. In OSA, the throat briefly collapses, causing pauses in breathing. This collapse may occur for several reasons, including:
- The throat muscles and tongue relax more than usual during sleep
- The tonsils and adenoids are too large, blocking the airway
- Excess weight results in extra soft tissue in the throat, making it harder to keep the airway open
- Abnormal body structure, in which the shape of the head and neck results in a smaller airway size in the mouth and throat area
Signs & Symptoms
OSA symptoms can sometimes be difficult to recognize as symptoms of a sleep disorder, because they can commonly be attributed to many other conditions. However, if you suffer from any combination of these symptoms, it's a good idea to discuss them with your doctor, and possibly undergo a sleep study for a definitive diagnosis.
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Difficulty concentrating and remembering
- Mood swings
- Weight gain
- Morning headaches
- Fatigue during the day
- Loud snoring at night
- Sore throat in the morning
"Too many people today see sleep as a luxury and not a medical necessity. In fact, many sleep disorders, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), have major implications on your overall health. For example, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases by two to three times in patients with untreated moderate to severe OSA. Making sure you're getting adequate, restful sleep couldn't be more important."
Azmi Draw, MD, FCCP
Board Certified Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Specialist
Baptist Health Floyd Sleep Disorders Center
Effects on the Body
Dr. Draw explained the overall implications of OSA. "Because OSA deprives the body of adequate oxygen and restful sleep, it is essentially in a heightened state of stress throughout the night. The result of this is an increase in stress hormone production, which stimulates the brain, heart and cardiovascular system precisely when it's supposed to be at rest." This leads to a host of serious medical conditions, including:
- Increased risk for heart attack and stroke
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Irregular heartbeat
- Metabolic syndrome, which leads to slowed metabolism, weight gain, high blood glucose and type 2 diabetes
- Low testosterone levels in males
Diagnosis & Treatment
"The only way to definitively diagnose OSA is during a sleep study at a sleep lab such as the one located in Baptist Health Floyd's Sleep Disorders Center," added Dr. Draw. "Once a patient has been diagnosed, treatment typically involves using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device (CPAP) while sleeping. A CPAP device is a mask that fits over the nose and/or mouth and gently blows air into the airway to help keep it open during sleep. A Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure device (BiPAP) is also sometimes used. BiPAP is similar to CPAP therapy, however the BiPAP device features dual pressure settings, allowing patients to get more air into, and out of the lungs without the normal muscular activity needed to do so."
"Another option is the use of oral devices made by a dentist to move the jaw forward and keep the airway from collapsing during sleep. Surgery to remove excess tissue from the upper airway is also a common treatment of OSA. This is known as Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), which involves removing tissue from the rear of the mouth and top of the throat, while also removing the tonsils and adenoids."
Call (812) 949-5550 to learn more about treatment options available at the Baptist Health Floyd Sleep Disorders Center or visit us on the web at baptisthealthfloyd.com/sleep-center/.


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Joan Ressel says a customer gave a $10,000 tip and it saved the restaurant from closing. Joan is the owner of a restaurant in Pennsylvania and said she and her husband's breakfast and brunch business was given a reprieve from closing when they received a $10,000 tip from a customer and it saved them from going out of business.
The customer who wrote the huge check to save the restaurant said he was told by God to donate the money.
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Born to an Indian father and a Danish mother and raised in Montreal's Italian quarter, Ram's diverse roots and classical training have assured him a unique voice. In the 80's he was the drummer for the cult hardcore band, Hazy Azure and since then his comprehensive musical career has branched out in a variety of directions, including work as a studio producer, composer, arranger, performer and as the founder of Semprini Records and Signed By Force
Following his studies in classical composition and orchestration, orchestral percussion, electro-acoustic tape music, jazz arrangement, vibraphone performance, as well as ethnomusicology, Borcar went on to release two critically acclaimed albums under the moniker Ramasutra - "The East Infection" and "El Pipo Del Taxi". Both albums pushed the boundaries of electronic music using a skillful blend of acoustic instruments, exotic orchestrations and accomplished studio production.
Under his own name, Borcar released the original soundtrack to the award-winning documentary "Regular Or Super", a film on the works of German architect Mies van der Rohe. The score and its soundtrack album "Steel And Glass" gained notoriety amongst both film and music critics alike. Proving his dedication to creating effective recording through detailed production techniques, the score was not only written in the style to reflect the era, but was also recorded exclusively with vintage microphones and recording gear thus creating the desired 1950's Blue Note Records retro sound.
Ram's extensive knowledge of musical genres has enabled him to not only compose a remarkable variety of work but to combine several different styles, creating something altogether new. Full filmography available on IMDB.
While Ram continues his work as a film composer, he remains dedicated to releasing new music from international artists as well as reissues of lost underground gems.
2014 Jutra Award for "Best Original Score" (Roche Papier Ciseaux)
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2013 Animatòr Festival "Award for Music in Film" (Paula)
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2003 Grafica Prize for "Best CD Artwork" (El Pipo Del Taxi)
2003 Mimi Award for "Best Producer" (El Pipo Del Taxi)
2002 Jutras Award for "Best Original Film Score" (J'ai Un Crabe Dans La Tete)
2001 Mimi Award for "Best Live Show"
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THE archaeological dig that resulted in the discovery of the earliest representation of a human face and body ever found in Scotland is to be extended in the hope of unearthing more significant treasures.
Last month, archaeologists working on excavations at the Links of Noltland – one of Orkney's richest ancient sites – found a tiny sandstone figurine buried in the mud. The face and its lozenge-shaped body, measuring just 3.5 x 3cm, had been carved on Westray between 4,500 and 5,000 years ago.
The excavations had been due to be wound up for the season at the end of this week. But Historic Scotland yesterday announced that, following the discovery of the figurine, it had been decided to extend this year's excavations until the end of the month.
And it was also revealed that at least one other potentially significant discovery has already been made – a line of cattle skulls found embedded in the remains of a wall of a Neolithic farmhouse.
The skulls, set upside down with their horns stuck into the ground, appear to have been placed there as part of the wall's construction.
Richard Strachan, the senior archaeologist with the Historic Scotland's cultural resources team, said the area chosen for the dig was thought to contain only one building, a farmhouse, but three more buildings had been found.
One of the newly discovered buildings had contained the line of ten skulls, arranged in what appeared to be a ritualistic way, deliberately deposited within its walls with their horns embedded in the ground.
Mr Strachan continued: "The site has turned out to be far larger than we thought, so we have decided to extend this year's dig for three weeks, to the end of September."