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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Hibriten High students hold flag in high esteem LENOIR, NC (May 19, 2017)…Hibriten High Firefighter Academy Chief and Instructor Sam Smith opened the flag ceremony with the question: “What does the flag mean to you; what does it represent?” and students answered resolutely - freedom, home, honor, and equality. “It was a great opportunity to incorporate civics and patriotism as well as the meaning of Memorial Day,” said Smith. After discussion about the history of the American flag, School Resource Office (SRO) Brandon MacLeod, presented a flag to be flown over the school campus. “We appreciate Officer McLeod's service, dedication and his donation of a U S Flag to our school Hibriten High.” SRO MacLeod said that when he was assigned to Hibriten High this school year, he noticed that the American flag needed a new replacement, and he decided to donate a flag during National Police Week (May 15-21) and near Memorial Day holiday. The flag provided by SRO MacLeod and his wife, Kelly, represents a time in their lives when they were making career decisions to serve in the US Armed Forces. “My wife bought the flag while she was attending Appalachian State University, and she was in ROTC,” said SRO MacLeod. “In 2009, she deployed to Camp Cropper, Iraq with the 105th Military Police Battalion. While she was in Iraq, I folded her flag and placed it on the mantle in the living room where it stayed during her deployment as a reminder of the sacrifice of freedom.” Members of the Hibriten High Firefighter Academy and Lenoir Fire Department properly removed the existing flag and replaced it with the flag donated by SRO MacLeod and his wife. “To me is just seemed fitting to present the flag to the school during this time of year,” said SRO MacLeod. In photo: SRO MacLeod (left) stands with Lenoir Police Chief Scott Brown during HHS flag ceremony and National Police Week.

Promotions announced at the Granite Falls Police Department GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 22, 2017)...As a result of Assistant Police Chief TJ Bates leaving the department to become Police Chief of the Town of Biltmore Forest, Police Lieutenant Chris Jenkins has been promoted to Assistant Police Chief. And, in turn, Investigations Sergeant Joey Morrison has been promoted to Police Lieutenant. More promotions and/or additions with the department may be coming soon as well. Congratulations to these three very fine officers in their new positions.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

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LENOIR, NC (May 24, 2017)...The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the 41st Annual Caldwell Visual Artists Competition exhibit scheduled for June 2-July 29, 2017. Asheville artist Sondra Dorn will judge the competition and $1,150 in cash prizes will be awarded during the opening reception 5-7pm on Friday June 2, 2017. This reception will be hosted by the Lenoir Service League, with live music featuring pianist Richard Pinson.

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Caldwell Journal Weather Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High 69 Low 53 Precipitation: 0.10 in. High 80 Low 57 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 84 Low 64 Precipitation: 0.26 in. An afternoon t-storm or two High 84 Low 63 Precipitation: 0.14 in. High 81 Low 54 Precipitation: 0.05 in. Mostly sunny & pleasant. High 82 Low 51 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 79 Low 54 Precipitation: 0.00 in.

About 40 artists’ work, representing paintings, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts and more will be on display! About the Caldwell Arts Council: The Caldwell Arts Council’s mission is to establish and maintain an awareness and appreciation of cultural arts in Caldwell County, to encourage participation in art events, and to offer various educational opportunities and administrative services in support of artists, arts agencies, and audiences. Located at 601 College Ave SW in Lenoir, operating hours are Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm – free to the public. For more information, call 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com.

Dudley Shoals Baptist Church is sponsoring an auction DUDLEY SHOALS, NC (May 25, 2017)...Dudley Shoals Baptist Church is sponsoring an Online & Live Auction. The Online auction is going on now at https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/ auctions/dsbc-mission-auction-2144 until the completion of the live auction. The Live Auction will be on 6/3 at Grace Chapel Fire Department. Lunch served (fundraiser by DSBC Acteens for their NYC Mission trip); Viewing at 12pm and Auction to begin at 1pm. Will also be able to bid on tablets at the auction on the online items if interested. This fundraiser helps our church do missions locally and abroad. Half of the proceeds from this auction will be going to our Summer India Team. Thank you for your support!

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Annie Auditions to be held HUDSON, NC (May 24, 2017)...The classic Broadway musical, “Annie” will be presented as the 2017 Fall Hudson Dinner Theatre Production. The play will be performed on Thursday through Saturday, October 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th and 28th at the Hudson Uptown Building (HUB), 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson. Auditions for the role of Annie and all the other orphans will be held at the HUB on Monday and Tuesday, June 26th and 27th at 6:30 PM. These auditions are for girls up to the age of 15. Please wear comfortable clothing and

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Chicken and Broccoli Strata closed toe shoes, as you will be asked to move and do some basic dance steps. Please bring a copy of the sheet music with which you plan to audition, preferably a musical selection from the play, “Annie.” Your piece should be memorized. There will be no singing with phones or other recording devices, as an accompanist will be provided. It would be favorable to have something prepared beyond the song, “Tomorrow,” though everyone will sing that as well. The audition will also include cold reading from the script. A mandatory rehearsal workshop for Annie and the orphans, working with song and dance, will take place on Monday through Friday, July 10th through the 14th, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM nightly. Auditions for the role of Sandy the dog will take place on Monday, July 24th at 6:30 PM. Auditions for adults will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 31st and August 1st. There are many parts for folks 8 to 70 at these general auditions. All roles are open with the exception of that of Daddy Oliver Warbucks, which has been precast. The show’s Director and Music Director is Keith Smith. Choreography will be by Leanna Bodnar. The cast pianist is Gregory Knight. For further information or for other questions, please call Director Keith Smith at Hudson Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 until 5:00. The number is 728-8272.

Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter 1 onion, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped kosher salt Black pepper 1 shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed 3 c. broccoli florets 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 6 eggs 2 c. whole milk 5 c. French bread, cut into 1" cubes 3 c. grated Gruyere cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Melt remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken, broccoli, and parsley and combine. In a medium bowl, beat 6 eggs and milk. Set aside. Spread half the bread cubes on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer chicken mixture evenly over bread cubes and sprinkle with half the cheese, remaining bread, and egg mixture. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and strata is golden, 5 minutes more. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Caldwell County Health Department Awarded Reaccreditation Designation LENOIR, NC (May 22, 2017)…Fifteen health departments were awarded reaccreditation status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board on May 19th, 2017; including Caldwell County Health Department. “All of the agencies recently achieving reaccreditation have much to be proud of. They have not only demonstrated their ability to meet a set of important performance standards, but excelled in many areas. Through reaccreditation, these agencies demonstrate a strong commitment to continuously work to improve the quality of services provided to their respective communities,” comments Amy Belflower Thomas, NC Local Health Department Accreditation Administrator. North Carolina is the first state in the country to mandate accreditation for its local health departments. The purpose of the accreditation program is to assure a basic level of capacity and services in each of the local health departments across the state. The process of accreditation includes three major components – a selfassessment completed by the agency, a site visit by a multidisciplinary team of peers to review performance standards, and determination of accreditation status by an independent Accreditation Board comprised of state and local public health officials, Board of Health members, County Commissioners, and public members. Caldwell County Health Department provided evidence to a site-visit team on December 9th 2016, to show proficiency in 147 benchmarks and participated in an on-site visit from the members of the team on March 9th-10th 2017. This team evaluated the evidence provided and determined that Caldwell County Health Department showed competency in 145 of the 147 benchmarks. Caldwell County Health Department is proud of the work their agency has completed to allow the acceptance of this Reaccreditation status. “We all have a role in the accreditation process. Each of our employees work hard, each and every day, to provide quality care and service to the citizens of Caldwell. We will continue to provide this excellent service and continue to look for ways to improve,” comments Brittany Dobbins, MPH, CHES, Assistant Health Director and Co- Accreditation Coordinator for Caldwell County Health Department. The NC Local Health Department Accreditation program is a collaboration of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (part of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors, and the North Carolina Division of Public Health (part of the NC Department of Health and Human Services). For more information, contact Anna Martin, MPH, Health Education Supervisor, Caldwell County Health Department amartin@caldwellcountync.org; 828-426-8506.

Caldwell County Bridge Remains on Schedule GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 18, 2017)…Plans to replace the bridge on Falls Avenue over Old Mill Pond remain on schedule. The bridge has been closed since N.C. Department of Transportation engineers deemed it unsafe on Oct. 4, 2016. Plans remain in place — pending the ability to pave before winter sets in — to have residents and visitors driving on the bridge by early next year. A short section of the closed bridge fell in Old Mill Pond on May 17. Plans to replace the bridge call for the demolition of the 75-year-old existing wooden structure in June. “We have every reason to believe that the bridge will be completed by the end of the contract,” Division 11 Engineer Mike Pettyjohn said. “On projects as extensive as this, it is critical to develop a plan that optimizes the design and construction skills of many people. “An immense amount of work needs to be completed before demolition begins.” A typical express-design project such as this takes up to 18 months to be designed, have right-of-way purchased, utility lines moved, and equipment mobilized. Most of that work has been completed in the three months since the contract was awarded. “We want to keep moving quickly and get this new bridge built,” Pettyjohn said. “This is the highest priority bridge replacement project in our division.”

Thursday, May 25, 2017

RALEIGH, NC (May 24, 2017)...Attorney General Josh Stein and 42 other state attorneys general today announced a $33 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. and Johnson & Johnson over the companies’ claims regarding the quality of over-the-counter drugs through a wholly -owned distributer called McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division. “Anyone who is sick and trying to get better is counting on the drug companies to tell the truth,” said Attorney General Stein. “Misrepresenting these commonly used drugs is not acceptable. I will not allow drug companies to cut corners when North Carolinians’ health is at stake.” The settlement resolves allegations that Johnson & Johnson, through McNeill, unlawfully promoted over-the-counter drugs despite issues at manufacturing facilities and adulterated drugs. In some cases, the benefits and qualities of these drugs were misrepresented. Drugs including Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, St. Joseph’s Aspirin, Sudafed, Pepcid, Mylanta, Rolaids, Zyrtec and Zyrtec Eye Drops, several of which are used for children, were recalled due to these concerns. However, in some cases, the FDA only learned about issues after obtaining a memo that directed employees to conduct a “phantom recall” – wherein they asked employees to purchase all affected drugs without notifying customers. In addition to the $33 million, the settlement requires McNeil to abide by stringent marketing and promotional practices and report to the attorneys general when a recall occurs. Participating states include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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Veterans: Dial Carefully to Avoid This Scam RALEIGH, NC (May 17, 2017)...This scam exploits the Veterans Choice Program, a government initiative that allows some vets to use health care providers outside the VA system. The program has a toll-free telephone number that vets and their families can use to check their eligibility. Crooks have set up a telephone number that is almost identical, which they are publicizing in a letter to veterans. Vets who call the fake number are told they are entitled to a rebate if they provide a credit card number. There’s no rebate, but charges will be made against the credit card account. The family of a North Carolina veteran received the letter and contacted our office about this scam. Fortunately they did not fall for it. Scammers commonly utilize look-alikes (logos and fonts that are similar to those used by real companies, agencies, and charities) and sound-alikes (names that are similar to the real thing) to trick us. In this instance, the “hook” is a telephone number that is very close to the actual number. Don’t let scammers claim a victory at your expense. If you are a vet, or you are helping a vet access health care, remember: Dial carefully. Th e REAL V eter ans Choice Program number is 866-606-8198. Hang up. Not su r e yo u ar e on th e lin e w ith the actual Veterans Choice Program? Hang up and start over. Be skeptical. No gover nm ent agen cy, including the VA, will ask for your personal financial account information in this way. If the person on the phone does, they may not be who they say they are. If you are contacted by a scammer, report it to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or by filing a complaint online.

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NCDA&CS expects good late-variety blueberry crop RALEIGH, NC (May 22, 2017)…Despite a late March freeze that affected early varieties of blueberries grown in North Carolina, marketing specialists with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services anticipate plenty of later varieties available for consumers to enjoy. “This has been an unusual growing season for local blueberry growers, but that’s exactly why they plant so many different varieties,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The quality and quantity of later varieties should be good through July.” We Buy, Sell & Trade Tues thru Fri 9 to 5 Sat 9 to 1

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North Carolina is the sixth-largest producer of blueberries in the nation, with about 8,000 acres of blueberries grown in the state, said Dexter Hill, NCDA&CS marketing specialist. In 2015, blueberry production was valued at $77.9 million. The majority of blueberries grown in the state are sold to retail stores, Hill said. When buying blueberries, the department encourages consumers to look for “North Carolina” on the label. To celebrate the season, the department will host two Blueberry Days in June, where visitors can enjoy free samples of blueberry desserts and find fresh blueberries for sale. The State Farmers Market in Raleigh will host Blueberry Day on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax will host Blueberry Day on June 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Consumers can find information about N.C. blueberries and a variety of blueberry recipes on the N.C. Blueberry Council website at www.ncblueberries.com.

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Dr. Herb Says….Stay healthy with nature Alkalize your pH Many health professionals believe that the pH balance in our bodies is very important. Some go further to clearly state that it is a matter of life and death. It is important, if not critical, for us to know the scientific and medical facts regarding how the human body functions, what affects its health and what we can do to keep it healthy. Knowledge is always increasing. What was believed and accepted as true fifty or a hundred years ago is not necessarily true and factual today. I know for some this is hard to accept and it is an arguable topic but it is essential that we expand, open up and educate our minds in grasping and accepting scientific and medical facts, evidences and results which don’t expose our bodies to health risks and don’t conflict with the word of God. What is meant by pH? PH is a figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a numerical scale on which 7 is neutral. PH stands for power of hydrogen, which is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in the body. The total pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 considered being neutral. A pH less than 7 is said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline. So the pH level is a measure of your acid/alkaline balance in the body. Ideally in a healthy body, the pH of the blood should be about 7.385. Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, author of Water of Health, for Healing, for Life, explains that “from 7 to 14 on the pH scale is the alkaline range; 7 is less alkaline than 14. On the pH scale 7 is neutral, meaning optimum. Thus, pH of 7.4 of the interior of the cell denotes its natural, slightly alkaline state. This state promotes health because it is the state that best suits the enzymes that function inside the cell. They achieve optimum efficiency at this pH level. Adequate flow of water in and out of the cell keeps the cell interior in its health-maintaining alkaline state.” It is at the cellular level that our bodies live and die. The billions of cells in our bodies must maintain alkalinity, in order to function and stay alive. Having a proper pH balance in our bodies is crucial for our defense against diseases. Disease easily grows in an acidic body, which makes a condition favorable for the growth of bacteria, yeast, fungus, mold, viruses, and any other unwanted organisms. It appears that cancer has the tendency to strikes those with an over-acidic body. An acidic body is a sickness magnet. What we eat and drink will impact where our body’s pH level falls. Balance is everything! An acidic state causes a lack of oxygenation at the cellular level. When the pH level falls below 7.4, there is less than the maximum oxygen in the blood. Blood carries the maximum oxygen at pH7.4 (alkaline). Without proper oxygenation, unfriendly bacteria, mold, and viruses will prosper.

When the human body is in an acidic state, it will try to shield itself from the damaging effects by storing the acid in fat cells. The body tries to prevent the acid from damaging tissues. When the acid level is high in the body, calcium is also depleted. The body may make fat cells in order to store unwanted acid for its own protection. This process may save your vital organs from severe damage. By returning to a balanced pH level, you may lose unwanted fat cells. Continued on page 12... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6

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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Alkalize your pH If the body is too acidic, one could start to experience feelings of imbalance including gas, constipation, bloating, acne, heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, mild headaches, gastritis, candida and frequent flus. Advanced symptoms of over-acidity include Crohn’s disease and possible cancer. If a person’s diet is largely composed of acid-forming foods like meats, fish, cheeses, breads, white flour foods, greasy dishes, chocolate, coffee, wine, beer and cigarettes etc., it is very likely they will have an over-acidic body. Eating a low-acid diet can help prevent and fight off disease by keeping inflammation inside the body, away. It is important to understand that our lungs, kidneys and other buffering systems, regulate the blood’s pH. The pH level in urine is also affected by what we eat but the lungs and kidneys regulate the pH of the blood. ROLE OF THE LUNGS The body uses the lungs to control blood pH, which involves the release of carbon dioxide from the lungs into the blood. Carbon dioxide, which is mildly acidic, is a waste product of the processing of oxygen. As such, cells constantly produce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is excreted into the blood, which takes it to the lungs, where it is exhaled. As carbon dioxide accumulates in the blood, the pH of the blood decreases therefore the acidity increases. Also our brain regulates the amount of carbon dioxide that is exhaled by controlling the speed and depth of breathing. The amount of carbon dioxide exhaled increases as breathing becomes faster and deeper. Consequently, the pH of the blood increases. By adjusting the speed and depth of breathing, the brain and lungs are able to regulate the blood pH minute by minute. ROLE OF THE KIDNEYS The kidneys are able to affect blood pH by excreting excess acids or bases. The kidneys have some ability to alter the amount of acid or base that is excreted, but because the kidneys make these adjustments more slowly than the lungs do, this compensation generally takes several days. BUFFER SYSTEMS A third mechanism for controlling blood pH involves the use of buffer systems, which guard against sudden shifts in acidity and alkalinity. The pH buffer systems are combination of the body’s own naturally occurring weak acids and weak bases. The pH buffer systems work chemically to minimize by adjusting the proportion of acid and base.

Food is considered acidic or alkaline depending on its pH value so foods below seven are considered more acidic and foods above seven considered more alkaline. Alkaline foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables are broken down into short chain fatty acids that contain certain nutrients, which nourish and promote good bacteria in our intestines. These good bacteria help to decrease inflammation throughout our bodies. Processed foods, high protein foods and supplements, sodas, sweetened beverages along with refined sugar, flour and too much saturated animal fat can create an acidic environment in our gut. Continued on page 13...

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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Alkalize your pH High alkaline foods are good, not because they change the pH of the blood but because they promote good bacteria in the gut. The general recommendation to maintain a healthy pH is to eat eighty percent alkaline-forming foods and twenty percent acid-forming foods. However, it is important to take note of the fact that food’s acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. A food may itself be acidic, but it’s effect on the body may be to create an alkaline environment. For example, lemons and un-distilled Raw (unpasteurized) Organic Apple Cider Vinegar are very acidic, however the end products they produce after digestion and assimilation are very alkaline so lemons and raw organic Apple Cider Vinegar are alkaline forming in the body. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is the only vinegar that is alkaline-forming to the body. All other vinegars (white, balsamic, red wine, etc.) are acid forming. Meat will test alkaline before digestion, but it leaves a very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly all animal products, meat is very acid forming. ALKALINE FORMIG FOODS There is no perfect diet in this present system that we live in, but perhaps the diet that is best for longevity and staving off disease is an alkaline diet. Diets consisting of highly alkaline foods like fresh vegetables, fruits and unprocessed plant-based sources of protein, for example, result in a more alkaline urine pH level, which helps protect healthy cells and balance essential mineral levels. An alkaline diet has been shown to help prevent plaque formation in blood vessels, stop calcium from accumulating in urine, prevent kidney stones, build stronger bones, reduce muscle wasting or spasm, among other things. Let us remember that the pH of a food before you eat it is less important than what it turns into once it’s inside your body. Too much acid tends to be common problem because of the high rates at which people eat animal protein, sugar, and processed grains, as well as the higher rates of prescription drug use. In Genesis Chapter One, we clearly see that the simple diet God gave to humanity was an alkaline diet: “And God said, “See, I have given you every tree whose fruit yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.” Genesis 1:29” It seems obvious that God was instituting, at creation, the diet that is best for us. We know that the human body has degenerated and become less efficient in digesting wholesome foods due to intemperance, ignorance and sinful practices. Some of us have inherited digestive weaknesses and ailments due to abuse and unhealthy practices from our ancestors in the past. However, there are some things we can do to stimulate and promote health, one being to partake of an alkaline diet. The alkaline diet is a healthy alternative. Eating more fruits and vegetables, alone with curbing our taste for refined carbohydrate, sugars, and if possible eliminating diary intake, may help balance pH levels within the body. A balanced pH level may easily reduce daily issues and may even lower the possibility of certain longterm health risks. Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6

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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Fiber Fiber is the part of food that passes through the body undigested. It absorbs, cleans, and removes toxins as it goes through. Fiber does not have any nutrients. It helps to keep waste flowing through and out of the body. Fiber is only found in a vegetation diet. A good diet should consist of thirty grams of fiber a day, or about on ounce. Adding fiber to the diet has helped people with blood sugar problems, cholesterol, heart, gall bladder, and many less serious problems such as skin conditions, allergies, and headaches. Most people are eating a high fat, high protein diet, with low fiber, which is causing many health problems. Toxins, parasites, yeast, bacteria, can settle in the intestinal tract when a person has a low fiber intake. The colon is related to all body systems and can cause diseases in the body if not kept clean with fiber. Fiber is like a washcloth going through the colon. If your diet is high in complex carbohydrates, which is high in fiber, you will have less sickness, if it is high in proteins, especially animal, less fiber, the more bacteria, more sickness.

Rutin Bioflavonoids (flavonoids) are a class of water-soluble plant pigments. The flavonoid Rutin is a flavonol glycoside comprised of the flavonol Quercetin and the disaccharide Rutinose. Flavonoids provide much of the flavor and color in fruits, vegetables, berries and flowers. The flavonoid Rutin is found in a wide range of foods such as the white material just beneath the peel of citrus fruits, in peppers, buckwheat and currants. Other rich sources of Rutin include black tea and apple peels. While they are not considered essential, some bioflavonoids do support health as an antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antihistaminic and antiviral agents. The human body cannot produce bioflavonoids, so they must be supplied in the diet. Rutin may help strengthen capillaries, the management of venous edema, protect against some toxins, glaucoma and hay fever. It may help to form collagen in connective tissue, to help heal wounds, bruising and support a healthy immune system. Rutin strengthens veins and arteries giving relief to varicosity. Supplementation may be beneficial toward diminishing unsightly bruises, spider veins, and relief for hemorrhoids, pain management for poor leg circulation and for restless leg syndrome.

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Crafting Your Way Through Grief To Begin May 30 LENOIR, NC (May 12, 2017)...Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care is offering four Crafting Your Way Through Grief sessions beginning May 30, 2017. The crafters will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 30, June 6, 13, and 20, in the Wilson Meeting Room at Caldwell Hospiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lenoir location, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir. Creative endeavors following a loss can help the grieving express their grief. Expressing the personal experience of loss through meaningful activities is a therapeutic way of remembering someone lost. The Crafting Your Way Through Grief Support Group provides an opportunity for creative expression and healing. A new craft will be created at each meeting with crafting materials supplied by Ashewood Grief and Counseling at no cost to participants. Discussion about the grief process and bereavement services available will be incorporated at each session. Space is limited. Facilitated by Bereavement Support Specialist Kimberly Setzer, MSW, LCSWA. To register or for more information, contact Kimberly Setzer at 828.754.0101 or ksetzer@caldwellhospice.org.

SCCM receives nearly 11,000 pounds of food Dear Citizens of Hudson and Granite Falls: I want to thank you all so very much for the hard work of the carriers, and the great, generous people of our communities. YOU made this a wonderful year for SCCM. Again, thank you for your diligent work and willingness to give to the hungry of southern Caldwell County. SCCM received 9,536.5 pounds of food from the Granite Falls Post Office and 1,403 pounds from the Hudson carriers. A total of 10,939.5 pounds of food was collected for SCCM. Granite Falls Post Office weighed in with a record year in its collections. We feel blessed that we were able to receive the food this year. As many of you know, SCCM serves everyone with a Hudson zip code as well as Granite Falls and Rhodhiss. I just want to make sure you all know how much this means to not only SCCM but the people in the community that are hungry. You are appreciated! Sincerely, Deborah L Thomas, Director

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama by Robert Inman KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC (May 15, 2017)…Production is underway for the fourth season of “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama” in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The play will run for 17 performances, beginning June 23, at the Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain. “Liberty Mountain” tells the story of the settling of the Carolinas by hardy Scots-Irish immigrants who came to America to start new lives, raise families, work and worship, and how they became caught up in the conflict of the struggle for independence from Great Britain. Their story culminates in the Battle of Kings Mountain in October, 1780, which historians agree was the turning point in the Revolution. In an hour of savage hand-to-hand combat, Patriot militiamen defeated a larger and better-trained force of Loyalists, triggering a series of Patriot victories that led to the British surrender at Yorktown a year later. “Liberty Mountain” features a cast of more than 30 actors in a fast-moving, action-packed drama. Playwright Robert Inman says, “The talented cast and crew bring our audience a production that is true to history, highly entertaining, and inspiring. Every American should know the story of Kings Mountain and the crucial role it played in granting us the freedoms we enjoy today.” Director Caleb Sigmon has been guiding “Liberty Mountain” since its premier in 2014. He says, “We use the entire auditorium to bring the story to life. We immerse the audience in the action. It’s great entertainment for the entire family.” The play incorporates authentic weapons and costumes. Information on “Liberty Mountain” is available on the production’s website: www.libertymountaindrama.com, including performance dates and times and online ticket ordering, and on the play’s Facebook page. Group ticket rates are available.

Caldwell UNC Health Care receives award LENOIR, NC (May 22, 2017)...The N.C. Department of Labor and Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry, recently presented Caldwell UNC Health Care their Fourth Consecutive Year Gold recognition for outstanding safety and health records. Caldwell UNC Health Care was recognized for the efforts of their Caldwell Employee First Clinic, which resulted in a substantial reduction of injuries and illness and the promotion of safer worker conditions in 2016. Pictured are from left to right: Rebecca Smith, COO, Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry, Nurse Practitioner Mary McLeod, and Christina Good, HR Executive. Meadowbrook Baptist Church will host a "Self Defense Class for Women" on Sunday, June 11 from 67pm. Steve Rich of the Caldwell County Sheriff's Department will conduct the class. For more information call the church at 754-7656 or contact Jackie Kiser at 726-0331. The church address is 914 Meadowlane Drive, Lenoir.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

AG Stein Joins 46 States and DC in $18.5M Settlement with Target Corporation RALEIGH, NC (May 23, 2017)...Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina has joined 46 other states and the District of Columbia in a settlement with Target Corporation over a 2013 data breach. The $18.5 million agreement is the largest multistate data breach settlement to date. North Carolina will receive $390,814. The states’ investigation found that cyber attackers exploited weaknesses in Target’s server to gain access to a customer service database. The database contained sensitive personal information such as names, addresses and bank card numbers. “Retailers must make the safety of their customers a priority,” said AG Stein. “When this type of breach occurs, scam artists can exploit personal data to commit identity fraud and theft. My office will not allow companies to cut corners when it comes to the protection of people’s sensitive, personal information.” The breach affected more than 41 million customer payment card accounts and contact information for more than 60 million customers. * In addition to the monetary payment, the agreement requires that Target: * Develop, implement and maintain an information security program; * Employ an officer responsible for executing the security program; * Hire an independent, qualified third-party to conduct a security assessment; * Maintain appropriate encryption policies; * Segment cardholder data from the rest of the network; and * Take steps to control access to its network, such as password rotation and two-step verification policies. North Carolina is joined in the settlement by Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Caldwell cycling catching on in middle and high school

The only mountain bike racing in the US devoted to middle/high school students. LENOIR, NC (May 22, 2017)…The Black Bears, the middle school/high school mountain bike racing team for the Caldwell County area, placed third in the Middle School Team Division at the May 21st race at Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan, North Carolina. The team, started by Golden Moore, 7th grade English Language Arts teacher at William Lenoir Middle School and husband Shawn Moore, Instructional Technology Facilitator at Hibriten High School, is one of 30 in North Carolina that participates competitively. Both are cycling advocates who continue to stay hands-on in the organization’s development. Nikki Malatin, science and Project Lead the Way teacher at West Caldwell High school is one of the assistant coaches. “We are a part of the inaugural season of the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League which is the 19th state to join the National Interscholastic Cycling Association begun in Northern California,” said Shawn Moore. “There are 30+ teams from across the state that participate in five races throughout the season. This is the only mountain bike racing in the country that is exclusively devoted to middle/high school mountain bike racing, and we are really proud to represent Caldwell County.”

Thursday, May 25, 2017

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Patterson School Foundation to Host Big Yard Sale First Weekend in June LENOIR, NC (May 17, 2017)…The Patterson School Foundation will host a big Yard Sale on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, 2017. Friday’s sale will begin at 9 am, and Saturday’s sale will begin at 7am. The sale is a way to clear the buildings of accumulated items in advance of restoration, beginning with the two oldest buildings on campus – Gard Hall (1920) and Palmyra Hall (1927). Friends and neighbors who wish to contribute significant items for sale to benefit the Foundation are invited to do so, as long as they remove unsold items after the sale is over. The Patterson School Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization, and all donations are fully tax-deductible.

Local groups will be selling lunches during the Sale, and all proceeds will be used for continuing restoration on campus. Small items will be displayed on the Palmyra Hall veranda, and larger items will be on the front lawn of campus. Items will include a 15-passenger van, furniture, table saw, pool table, typewriters, school chairs and desks, kiln and potters’ wheels, metal lockers, weight equipment, AV equipment, filing cabinets, microscopes, copier, old telephones, refrigerators, aquarium, text books, household decor and other miscellaneous items. Clearview Baptist Church w ill sponsor a R id e for Y outh o n S atur day, May 27 w ith r egistration at 9:45am and Kickstands Up at 11:00am. The cost is $20 per bike (no charge for 2nd rider). Includes entry into Bike Show with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and BBQ meal after the ride. Bike hand wash also available for a donation. All proceeds go to help send the Clearview youth to Carolina Youth Camp at Awanita Valley Christian Retreat, SC, June 26-30. For more information contact Geoff Day (828-4992557) or Reggie Day (828-493-4220).

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Barefoot Movement to perform for the Sails Original Music Series The Good Word from the Bible

HICKORY, NC (May 23, 2017)…Friday, May 26, the City of Hickory’s 2017 Sails Original Music Se...a weekly ries will feature Barefoot Movement, a band deInspirational Message scribed by CMT Edge as "one of the most promisfor today’s life-styles... ing bands on the bluegrass scene.” Based out of Nashville, the band has been honing their blueJohn 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, grass tunes and musical chemistry for more than seven years.

and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.”

“The Barefoot Movement played our Sails Stage a few years ago and everyone just raved about them,” explained Sails Music Coordinator, Bob Sinclair. “So it finally worked out to bring them back for more. These guys are so much fun. They combine acoustic music prowess with great songwriting God begot a Son, and by His Son created all in their own sweet way – barefooted!” things. Jesus, the Word of God, the only be- The Sails Original Music Series is able to bring exgotten Son of God, became human. John the cellent musical entertainment from all over the Apostle, said that the Word was made flesh, United States with the help of numerous sponsors. The presenting sponsor of the series is Lowes and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, Foods, while the Hickory Metro Convention and the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, Visitors Bureau is the premier sponsor for the full of grace and truth. John the Apostle saw month of May, in conjunction with their 31 Days of the Word of God, Who became Human. John May Campaign, celebrating tourism in North Caroheard Jesus; He saw Jesus and touched Je- lina.

sus. John wrote, “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of Life: For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us.” Jesus, the Word of God, the only begotten Son of God, is the One Who shed His blood on the Cross, for our salvation.

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The Hickory Wine Shoppe is the premier sponsor for the month of September. Additional sponsors include, Bob Sinclair Music, Larry’s Music & Sound, Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP Attorneys at Law, Pfahlert Creative Labs, Olde Hickory Taproom, Crowne Plaza, and WNCW. Each show begins at 6:30 p.m. and audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Olde Hickory Brewery and Silver Fork Winery will sell beer and wine in designated areas, and there are a variety of close-by restaurants to patronize. The Sails Original Music Series runs every Friday evening in May, June, and September, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. Visit www.Facebook.com/ SailsMusic for updates, rain locations, and photos from the shows.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Caldwell Hospice Good Grief Meal to Be Held June 1 LENOIR, NC (May 12, 2017)...Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meal at 4 pm, Thursday, June 1, at Captain’s Galley Seafood, 4345 Hickory Blvd., Granite Falls, NC. The informal time of food and fellowship is open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss. The meal is dutch treat. The Good Grief Meal is sponsored through Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, bereavement care of Caldwell Hospice, and is one of many opportunities offered to help individuals of all ages and families cope with the loss of people they love. Because of the generous support of our community and the belief that bereavement services improve quality of life, Caldwell Hospice offers community bereavement services to anyone who needs our help in coping with grief. For more information about the upcoming Good Grief Meal or other bereavement services, call 828.754.0101, or visit www.caldwellhospice.org or Facebook.

Living Will Clinic LENOIR, NC (May 12, 2017)...Living wills and other advance directives describe your preferences regarding end-of-life care. Because unexpected situations can happen at any age, all adults need advance directives. Caldwell Hospice and the Caldwell Senior Center will partner to offer a Living Will Clinic at no cost to the community on Thursday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Senior Center in Lenoir. Retired local attorney Houston Groome will facilitate the clinic. “Advance directives, living wills, and healthcare powers of attorney are gifts to your family,” says Groome. “It tells them what your desires are for your care at end-oflife at a time when you cannot express them yourself. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations.” Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

North Carolina Trout Anglers Contribute Significantly to Economy RALEIGH, NC (May 23, 2017)…Trout fishing opportunities provided by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have substantial economic benefits on North Carolina’s economy, according to a recent study conducted by Responsive Management and Southwick Associates. Nearly 149,000 trout anglers fished approximately 1.6 million days in 2014, and the effects these trout anglers had on North Carolina’s economy totaled an estimated $383 million, according to the study, “Mountain Trout Fishing: Economic Impacts on and Contributions to North Carolina’s Economy.” This dollar amount represents anglers’ direct spending, such as purchases of fishing equipment, food and accommodations, as well as secondary spending by businesses associated with trout angling and their employees. The study also found that money spent on trout fishing in 2014 supported approximately 3,593 jobs. In addition to answering questions pertaining to expenditures and numbers of days fished, survey respondents answered questions related to their opinions of access to Public Mountain Trout Waters and their satisfaction with trout fishing in North Carolina. Overall, 76 percent of anglers surveyed were satisfied with their trout fishing experience in North Carolina in 2014. Other survey findings included: * Hatchery Supported Trout Waters were the most frequently fished waters (710,665 days), followed by Delayed Harvest Trout Waters (390,085 days) and Wild Trout Waters (276,804 days). * The estimated economic effects of specific classifications were $141,273,525 for Hatchery Supported Trout Waters; $108,355,161 for Delayed Harvest Trout Waters; and $60,765,562 for Wild Trout Waters. From March through May 2015, Responsive Management, a firm specializing in natural resource and outdoor recreation issues, surveyed 2,113 randomly selected licensed anglers 18 and older who fished for mountain trout in 2014. Southwick Associates, a market research and economics firm specializing in the hunting, shooting, sportfishing, and outdoor recreation markets, analyzed the economic data. This latest survey is the second time the Commission has funded a study to help quantify the economic impact of its trout management program on North Carolina’s economy, said Jacob Rash, the agency’s cold-water research coordinator. The first study, conducted in 2009, was used to develop a comprehensive trout management plan to enhance public fishing opportunities. “The Wildlife Commission conducts scientific angler surveys because the process of fisheries management includes understanding and incorporating the opinions and preferences of those who support fisheries resources,” Rash said. “This study was designed to ensure that we collected representative, reliable data from North Carolina anglers so we could use that data to make the best fisheries management decisions possible.” The Commission funded the study with money from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration program. To download a copy of the full report, visit the Commission’s trout fishing page and click on “Mountain Trout Fishing: Economic Impacts on and Contributions to North Carolina’s Economy.”