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NCDOT bolts down concrete barriers at closed bridge in Granite Falls GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 31, 2017)...After a video showed up on the internet of motorcycles jumping the collapsed section of the Old Mill Pond Bridge on Falls Avenue in Granite Falls, the NCDOT has bolted down the concrete barriers to keep people from moving them. Officials said they were very concerned that "copy cats" would try to do the same thing, placing themselves in great danger of serious injury.
Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention set for September...page 3 Caldwell cycling catching on in middle and high school...page 6 Major David Anderson Retires from Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office With 30 Years in Law Enforcement...page 18 Foothills Radio group brings “Just Right Radio” to the foothills of N.C….page 26
The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble...page 28
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Sails Original Music Series features Dave Eggar Circus HICKORY, NC (May 30, 2017)…Friday, June 2, the City of Hickory’s 2017 Sails Original Music Series will feature Dave Eggar Circus with Sasha Lazard. Eggar, a graduate of Harvard University and the Julliard School's Doctoral Program, is a talented musician who impeccably plays various genres, from Pop, Rock, and R&B, to Jazz, World, and Classical. Eggar has recorded and performed with artists like Evanescence, The Who, Josh Groban, Coldplay, Beyonce, Pearl Jam, Fall Out Boy, Bon Jovi, and numerous others. He has performed worldwide as a solo cellist and pianist, but will be featuring Sasha Lazard for the Sails show. “The month of May was really successful for the Sails Original Music Series,” said Communications and Marketing Manager, Dana Kaminske. “We’ve had great talent and quality performances and we’re continuing to see larger attendance, as word spreads about what a fantastic series this is. We expect the June shows will be just as successful, so you should definitely come out and enjoy the music before we take a break in July and August and the series returns in September.” The Sails Original Music Series is able to bring excellent musical entertainment from all over the United States with the help of numerous sponsors. The presenting sponsor of the series is Lowes Foods, while the Hickory Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau was the premier sponsor for the month of May and 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 June and September, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night.
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Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention set for September HAPPY VALLEY, NC (May 31, 2017)…The Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention is devoted to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage and resources of the Happy Valley/Yadkin Valley through an annual music festival that highlights traditional old-time and bluegrass music and rural traditions. It's a fun, family-friendly event and features musicians from all over the United States.
This 13th annual event occurs Labor Day Weekend, September 1 – 3, 2017 on the Jones Farm on Highway 268 between Lenoir & North Wilkesboro – 3590 NC 268, Lenoir, NC. Friday evening’s events start at 7:00 p.m. and feature music, a cake walk, and dances. Entry fee is $5.00/person (age 15 & under free). Saturdays events start at 10:00 a.m. and include continuous music competitions, a flatfoot dance workshop and demonstration, instrument makers tent, Junior Appalachian Musicians showcase stage and children’s activities, storytelling and historic information. Entry fee is $10/person (age 15 & under free). Sunday’s concert begins at 10:00 a.m. and features big names from far & wide, including Kruger Brothers and Dom Flemons, The Harris Brothers and more! Entry fee is $10/person (age 15 & under free).
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4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/3 c. hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese, plus more for garnish kosher salt 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 c. chopped onion 2 Large garlic cloves, minced 1 egg 1/2 c. chopped parsley 1 lb. ground chicken 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. penne pasta 2 scallions, chopped
Primitive camping is available for $25 for the enDirections tire weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Camping Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small saucepan fee does not include admission. over medium heat, add butter, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon
Being a not-for-profit event, all funds beyond those necessary to ensure the continuation of the festival will go to youth scholarships and music programs that preserve traditional music, dance and instrument making activities. All details for competition registration and event attendance are on the website www.happyvalleyfiddlers.org. As this event is now a program of the Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, advance discounted tickets will be available there starting mid-August. For any additional questions, call Tony Deal at 828-758-9448 or email tonyraydeal@gmail.com. We’ll see you there!
salt, and blue cheese. Whisk until butter and cheese are melted and fully incorporated, about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. In a medium mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, celery, onion, garlic, egg, and parsley. Add chicken and half the hot sauce mixture, blending until just combined. (Don't over mix.) Coat a large cast-iron skillet in olive oil. Form 1" meatballs and place on the prepared skillet. Bake until lightly golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water. In the same cast-iron skillet over mediumhigh heat, add cooked penne to the meatballs and reserved hot sauce mixture. Add pasta water until pasta reaches desired consistency. Top with crumbled blue cheese and scallions and serve.
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Adhezion Biomedical receives $100K grant for expansion, 40 jobs in Hudson HUDSON, NC (May 26, 2017)…Adhezion Biomedical, LLC, a research and manufacturing company offering medical adhesive products, will create 40 jobs over the next four years as it expands its facility in Caldwell County, Gov. Roy Cooper announced. The company plans to invest $3.5 million in Hudson over this period of time. “Biotech is thriving here in North Carolina, contributing $86 billion to our economy each year,” Gov. Cooper said. “Adhezion’s decision to expand in Caldwell County underscores that North Carolina is a world leader in biomanufacturing.” Adhezion Biomedical is a privately held medical device company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of cyanoacrylate-based surgical, wound management and infection prevention technologies. Founded in 2001, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The new positions in Caldwell County will provide an annual payroll impact of more than $1.3 million to the local economy. “We very much appreciate the support of the N.C. Department of Commerce in making this grant available to our company,” Adhezion CEO Pete Molinaro said. “We expect to use these funds to allow us to grow our presence in Hudson by expanding our facility, its processes, capacity and workforce, as well as offering opportunities to our current employees. Furthermore, we are delighted to be able to commit to making Hudson, our home for the company’s research development, manufacturing and distribution activities.”
A performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Adhezion’s expansion in Caldwell County. The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All OneNC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met. Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Deborah Murray said the grant will further efforts to continue to grow and diversify the local economy. “We are truly excited about what this announcement will mean not only for Adhezion Biomedical, but also for Caldwell County,” Murray said. “We continue to see strong development within our biomedical cluster, and we are very pleased to know that Adhezion Biomedical intends to further its growth as a company in Caldwell County. “When we were working on this project, we referred to it as Project Decade because of the impact it would have for the company over the next 10 years and beyond. And with this grant in place, we fully believe that Adhezion Biomedical will continue to be at the forefront of some very important surgical adhesives and wound care advances.” Murray noted that Blue Ridge Energy played a key role in assisting Adhezion Biomedical with its expansion plans. N.C. Sen. Deanna Ballard said, “Adhezion and its employees are making a real difference in people’s lives. We’re proud of the research and innovation that will be supported by this new expansion in our region.” Added N.C. Rep. Destin Hall, “I'm excited about Adhezion's decision to expand its facility in Hudson. This is another example of what a great place Caldwell County is to do business."
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Caldwell cycling catching on in middle and high school 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 only mountain bike racing in the US devoted to middle/high school students….
HUDSON, NC (May30, 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 16. Please wear comfortable clothing and 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. 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. 728-8272.
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.”
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CCC&TI celebrates new class of Electrical Lineman HUDSON, NC (May 26, 2017)‌Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute celebrated a new class of Electrical Linemen with a completion ceremony on Friday, May 26 at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Those recognized at the ceremony were: (seated, left to right) Justin L. Ashburn of Lenoir, Andrew D. Beck of Taylorsville, Ray M. Clauson of Ashe County, Jonathan S. Greene of Lenoir, Matthew R. Hammond of Lenoir, Timothy C. Hilton of Morganton, Nicholas C. Martin of Burlington, and Logan H. McGlamery of Lenoir. Standing from left to right are: CCC&TI Lineman Program Coordinator David Coffey, Instructor Dean Ford, Instructor Scott Murray, Cody L. Phillips of Lenoir, Ryan D. Price of Marion, Michael C. Sasser of Burlington, Dawson L. Walker of Taylorsville, Kobe J. Whittington of Lenoir, Hunter M. Woodward of Lenoir, and Instructor Steve Stillwell. The next Electrical Lineman class with available seats begins Nov. 29. To register, call 828-7262242. Photo on next page.
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New Transportation Map Available Now RALEIGH, NC (May 26, 2017)…A newly updated road map of North Carolina is now available. More than 1.75 million copies printed… The 2017-18 North Carolina State Transportation map is provided at no cost to residents and visitors alike. The State Transportation Map is funded and produced by the N.C. Department of Transportation and distributed by Visit NC, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. We Buy, Sell & Trade Tues thru Fri 9 to 5 Sat 9 to 1
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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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NCDMV advises consumers to avoid used car scams RALEIGH, NC (May 26, 2017)…The North Carolina DMV’s License and Theft Bureau is advising consumers in the market to buy a car to be aware when purchasing used vehicles. “Some of the problems we see are, ‘When I bought this vehicle, I didn’t know this’ or ‘I didn’t have this disclosed to me,’” Inspector Rodney Smith said. “They were not aware that it had a salvaged title or that it may have been a flood vehicle.” The bureau has a few tips to help you avoid being scammed when making a purchase. • Have a mechanic check the car Whether a friend who knows cars goes with you, or if you drop it off at your favorite mechanic during a test drive, learn as much as possible about the condition of the vehicle and its components. • Ask to see the title Do not buy a vehicle from an individual unless you verify that it belongs to them. • View the inspection report Every vehicle being offered for sale to the general public must be inspected, and it cannot be on a lot unless its passed inspection. More helpful information is available online at NCDOT.gov/DMV For more information about NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 7072660. Additional news stories from throughout the week can be found on NCDOT.gov. Pooveys Chapel Baptist Church w ill hold Vacation Bible School June 11-16. The theme is Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built for a Purpose. Meadowbrook Baptist Church w ill host a Self Defense Class for Women on Sunday, June 11 from 6-7pm. 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.
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City of Hickory Community Relations Council recognizes Human Relations Award winners HICKORY, NC (May 24, 2017)…The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) recognized the winners of their annual Human Relations Awards with a banquet and ceremony on Tuesday, May 23 at the Highland Recreation Center. Mr. Steve Hunt, Sr. addressed the group as the keynote speaker. He is the Executive Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Catawba Valley Community College and has promoted human relations in the Hickory community for many years. The annual Human Relations Awards are designed to recognize any individual, youth, or organization/business that has gone “above and beyond” in promoting good human relations in the City of Hickory. The four winners selected were Katie Sullivan, Mervin Sealy, Jr., Hani Nassar, and the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Discussion Group. Sullivan, a Catawba County Exceptional Children’s Teacher, coordinated the 2017 Catawba County Special Olympics Spring Games. Sullivan worked hundreds of hours to develop the county’s local games into a high quality event, much like the state level Special Olympics tournament. She ensured that the games were an exceptional and memorable experience for the athletes and their families. Sealy has been active in the Hickory community for numerous years. He has served in various roles for the Hickory Branch NAACP, including President, Vice-President, and Youth Council Advisor. He works closely with the Hickory Police Department’s youth outreach programs and has helped Hickory’s youth in many different capacities. Additionally, he serves on the Salvation Army Board and the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Discussion Group. Nassar, Chair of the Hickory International Council, is a true advocate for human relations, volunteering his time to creating programs and events that educate citizens and bring different cultures together. He serves on various boards, including the SALT Block Foundation, the Western Piedmont Sister Cities Association, the Bond Implementation Commission, Frye Hospital Regional Advisory Council, and TEDxHickory. The Racial Justice and Reconciliation Discussion Group consists of many community leaders, including clergy members, minority leaders, city and county officials, and members of the Hickory Police Department. The group formed several years ago, in an effort to bridge racial divisions and misunderstandings. Since then, the group has worked tirelessly at strengthening community relations and establishing Hickory as a beacon of unity and peace. “Promoting positive relationships within our community, diversity, and tolerance of others is the CRC’s focus,” said Clise Plant, Chair of the CRC. “The annual Human Relations Awards showcase individuals and organizations within the community who exemplify this goal through dialogue, education, programs, and resources.”
The City of Hickory and the CRC congratulates these important members of the community.
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Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open to Harvest June 3 RALEIGH, NC (May 19, 2017)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 3 through Sept. 30. From 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on June 3, Delayed Harvest waters are open only to anglers 15 years old and younger. At noon, waters open to all anglers. During this time, anglers can keep up to seven trout per day — with no bait restrictions and no minimum size limits. Since last fall, Commission staff has stocked more than 372,000 trout in waters designated as Delayed Harvest to provide anglers with better opportunities to catch fish, according to David Deaton, the Commission’s fish production supervisor. “We stock Delayed Harvest streams in March, April, May and then again in October and November,” Deaton said. “In early summer, when some streams become too warm for trout to survive, we open these stocked streams to allow trout harvest before stream conditions get too warm.” Delayed Harvest trout waters are posted with diamond-shaped, black-and-white signs. The Commission established the youthonly fishing period in the morning of “opening day,” which is always the first Saturday in June, to promote trout fishing among young anglers and to provide special opportunities for young anglers to catch and keep fish. The Commission also supports youth-only fishing opportunities during National Fishing and Boating Week 2017. From late May through mid-June, more than 40 kids’ fishing events will be held throughout the state. While fishing, anglers should consider these minimal steps to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species like gill lice, whirling disease, and didymo: CLEAN equipment of all aquatic plants, animals and mud DRAIN water from boats, live wells and equipment DRY equipment thoroughly NEVER MOVE fish, plants or other organisms from one body of water to another Anglers ages 16 and older need an inland fishing license and a special trout fishing privilege, which is included in the comprehensive and sportsman licenses, to fish in all public mountain trout waters, including Delayed Harvest waters. Options for purchasing licenses include: Going online, www.ncwildlife.org Calling 1-888-2HUNTFISH (1-888-248-6834) Visiting one of more than 1,000 Wildlife Service Agents located across the state For more information on trout fishing, including a list of Delayed Harvest trout waters, regulation information and trout maps, visit www.ncwildlife.org/trout.
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Major David Anderson Retires from Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office With 30 Years in Law Enforcement LENOIR, NC (May 26, 2017)…Major David E. Anderson will retire from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office effective June 2, after 24 years with the Sheriff’s Office and a total of 30 years of service in law enforcement. Major Anderson had served for three years as a Patrol Officer with the Lenoir Police Department when he was hired by Sheriff Roger Hutchings and joined the Patrol Division of the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office in January of 1993. Anderson worked his way up to Captain of Patrol in 2006. He was then appointed to Major/Chief Deputy by Sheriff Alan Jones on July 1, 2008. “David Anderson and I have worked together so long that he is like my right arm,” says Sheriff Alan Jones. “We starting working together at the Lenoir Police Department, then here at the Sheriff’s office and he has served as my Chief Deputy for over eight years. David is one of the best friends I have and a good Christian man. He has always been there when I needed him and always a hard worker for the sheriff's office. I'm going to miss him dearly but he has earned his retirement and I wish him the best in the future.” Major Anderson began his law enforcement career in the United States Army. He attended Military Police School at Fort McClellan, Alabama in 1986. After airborne training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, Anderson was assigned to the 21st Military Police Company (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He joined the Lenoir Police Department in 1990. Known as a man of faith, Major Anderson says he has been deliberating and praying for a while about when the best time to retire would be. “I realized last summer that I didn’t want to miss another summer with my sons,” explains Anderson. “Working in law enforcement, when you are off from work, you are never really completely off. So, I was led to the decision that now is the time for myself and my family. I have not decided exactly what I will be doing other than working at home and on our property. I am praying and waiting to see where I am led. There are several things I would like to do.” When asked for the best memories of his years in law enforcement, Anderson quickly answers it is the friendships he has made with his fellow officers. “I’ve worked for three Sheriff’s, Sheriff Hutchings, the late Sheriff Gary Clark and Sheriff Jones,” he explains. “I have enjoyed working for and respected all three. I really love the history of this office and the job has changed so much through the years with the advances in technology. Even with that, my favorite part of the job has always been the investigating; working through the evidence, hunting and finding the persons that were wanted. I have always loved that.” When asked about the toughest time of the job, Major Anderson replies quietly, “the night Deputy Adam Klutz was killed in the line of duty. I have been shot at many times and dealt with a lot of tough situations, but that night was the worst.” Major Anderson was one of several deputies who was awarded the Medal of Valor for his actions on the night Deputy Klutz was killed. One of his final acts as Major/Chief Deputy was to oversee the installation of a permanent memorial at the Sheriff’s Office for Deputy Klutz this past weekend. Continued on page 20...
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Major David Anderson Retires from Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office With 30 Years in Law Enforcement Continued from page 18...
“In the almost eight years I have worked with the Major Anderson, I have always been appreciative and impressed with his calm, steady and professional manner of handling any situation, no matter the circumstances,” says Stan Kiser, Caldwell County Manager. Kiser continues: “I always respected and relied on his opinion in law enforcement issues and always knew that he would take care of matters at the Sheriff’ Office when the Sheriff was out of town. He will be missed and I wish him all the best in his retirement.” As Major/Chief Deputy, Anderson has been responsible for monitoring budgetary and personnel matters as well as overseeing the daily operations of the Sheriff’s office. In the Sheriff’s absence he is responsible for many other duties associated with the office of the Sheriff. He also works with the new hires and says he always gives them this advice: “Always do the right thing, even when it’s the hardest thing to do. Always treat all the people you encounter with respect. And always remain loyal to the Sheriff; remember you are representing him every time you step foot on the job.” During his career, Major Anderson has received thousands of hours of law enforcement training. He has been awarded numerous medals, service awards, and commendations throughout his career including the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, Advanced Service Award, Officer of the Year, and the above mentioned Medal of Valor. With the exception of the time Major Anderson spent away in military service, he has been a lifelong resident of Caldwell County.
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Caldwell Hospice Seeks Companions for the Journey The Good Word from the Bible
LENOIR, NC (May 25, 2017)…Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you have ...a weekly the compassionate spirit needed to be a companion Inspirational Message for someone’s journey? Caldwell Hospice and Pallifor today’s life-styles... ative Care is hosting a three-day training session in June for adults who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers. This training will be held MonLuke 5:31,32 “And, Jesus answering said unto day, June 5, and Wednesday, June 7, from 4 to 7 them, They that are whole need not a physi- p.m., and Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. cian; but they that are sick. I came not to call in Meeting Room A at the McCreary Family Profesthe righteous, but sinners to repentance.” sional Center located at the Robbins Center, 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson.
The proud heart strives to earn salvation; but both out title to Heaven and our fitness for it are found in the righteousness of Christ. The Lord can do nothing toward the recovery of mankind until, convinced of his own weakness, and stripped of all self-sufficiency, he yields himself to the control of God. Then he can receive the gift that God is waiting to bestow. From the person who feels his need, nothing is withheld. When we come with repentance and faith, however polluted and sinful, we shall find the sinner’s Saviour. He has said, I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. The sinner may carry his load to Calvary, and lay it down at the foot of the cross. It is the privilege of everyone to leave sin and transgression, and to become a loyal subject of the God of Heaven. We may be clothed with the righteousness of Christ, but His righteousness will not be a covering for the least iniquity. As the sinner, drawn by the power of Christ, approaches the uplifted cross, and prostrates himself before it, there is a new creation. A new heart is given him. He becomes a new creature in Christ Jesus.
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An array of topics will be covered to help prepare attendees to become successful volunteers. Participants will learn about the strong community history and commitment of Caldwell Hospice, the physical, spiritual, and psychosocial issues hospice patients face, and much more from Caldwell Hospice’s staff of end-of-life care experts.
Currently, there is a need for volunteers to provide companionship to patients in the patient’s homes or long-term-care facilities. Other specific needs include volunteers who can provide transportation to doctors’ appointments and shopping excursions for patients, etc., and veterans to visit and make Veterans Honoring Veterans presentations to patients who are veterans. Attendance is required at each session and meals will be provided. For more information or to register for the June 2017 adult volunteer training opportunity, contact Volunteer Coordinator Brittany Bonn at 828.754.0101 or volunteercoordinator@caldwellhospice.org. Lakeview Baptist Church located at 325 Shasta Lane, Lenoir will hold a yard sale, bake sale, carwash, and LulaRoe drawing register on Saturday, June 10 from 8am-12pm. Breakfast biscuits will be served. Proceeds to benefit Ashley Whitener and newborn baby with medical issues. For more information contact Karen Austin at 828-3342708.
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CCC&TI celebrates Truck Driver Training program graduates HUDSON, NC (May 25, 2017)‌Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute celebrated 14 students from the Truck Driver Training program during a completion ceremony on Wednesday, May 24 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The participating students included, pictured from left to right: (front row) Brian Rhyne of Denver, Dustin Hollis of Taylorsville, Adam Walker of Hickory, Marques Steptoe of Lenoir, Kasey Nelson of Granite Falls, Eric Sharpe of Troutman and Xavierous Summers of Statesville; (back row) Gregory Brown of Taylorsville, Michael Prestwood of Lenoir, Matthew Phillips of Hickory, Derek Young of Hickory and Martin Muehl of Hudson. Not pictured: Lonnie Glover of Morganton and Dustin White of Hickory.
The next Truck Driver Training classes for the Caldwell Campus in Hudson starts June 19. CCC&TI Truck Driver Training classes also are available in Gaston, Iredell, Richmond, Rowan, Rutherford, Union and Yadkin counties. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify. To register for Truck Driver Training at CCC&TI, call 828-726-2380. Friendship Baptist Church w ill have Mega Sports Camp June 10-15. Kids will enjoy worship rally's, games, food, sports, skits and so much more each night. Family Fun Day with registration, inflatables, games, and food will be June 10 from 11am-1pm. The camp starts at 5pm on Sunday, June 11 and at 6pm Monday-Thursday. Make plans to come and learn new skills and drills when it comes to your relationship with Christ. The church is located at 4676 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Hudson.
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Construction under way for Honda motorcycle, ATV dealership in Granite Falls GRANITE FALLS, NC (May 25, 2017)…Construction has started for an exclusive Honda motorcycle and ATV dealership in Granite Falls along U.S. 321 South adjacent to Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital. Expected to be open by early 2018, the 22,600-square-foot Honda of North Carolina, Inc. sales and service facility at 4625 Hickory Boulevard will be the only Honda Powerhouse Level 5 dealership in the state, a fact company officials hope to capitalize upon to expand the business’ reach from Kentucky to Tennessee and all points east of Caldwell County. “We are happy and proud to represent Honda in this marketplace which has been under served for several years,” a company spokesperson said. “We believe that being at the base of some of the best motorcycle trails in the nation only serves to bolster the need for Honda to be properly represented. “And with the large community of dirt and street racers in the immediate area, we hope to meet everyone’s needs.” As part of a $3-million investment, not including inventory, current plans call for the dealership to feature 10 service bays and state-of-the-art computers to assist in repairs and service needs. The company is looking to be open six days a week, expanding to seven during peak riding months, and will offer extended hours until 8 p.m. several nights per week. The company initially will have 15 employees, with projected growth to 30 employees within two years of opening. Along with motorcycles, ATVs, and side by sides, the business will also offer lawn equipment, generators, street and trail bikes, and a large selection of used models. “This will be a family business, and our intention is to serve everyone with respect and courtesy and with the utmost integrity,” the company spokesperson said. “We are making a huge investment and want to treat this responsibility with care that has been entrusted in us by Honda.” According to Matt Winters, the building project manager for David E. Looper and Company, the current target date for construction completion is December of this year. He noted that recent heavy rains have slowed the early stages of the construction process. Officials from the Town of Granite Falls and the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission began working with company representatives in the summer of 2015 to facilitate the project’s development. Caldwell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Randy Church, who owns a Honda Gold Wing, expressed his support for the project. “I am very excited to have this new Honda dealership coming to Caldwell County,” Church said. “Along with the significant economic impact, this will be a huge benefit for many of us Honda motorcycle riders. “I am excited about having this dealership so close to the scenic beauty that draws motorcycle riders from all over. This will certainly be an asset to those of us who ride and rely upon qualified mechanics to work on our motorcycles.” Caldwell County EDC Executive Director Deborah Murray believes the dealership will make the county a prime destination for motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts. “With its elite designation and comprehensive sales and service center, we think this operation not only will be a great fit for Caldwell County, but also for those devoted group of riders from across the region who will come here,” Murray said. “Throughout this process, we have consistently been impressed with what this company plans to do. And we are eager to formally welcome the Honda brand into our growing list of top-flight retailers. “We also are very appreciative of the work done by Granite Falls Town Manager Jerry Church, Town Planner Greg Wilson, Mayor Barry Hayes, and the Town Council to bring this project to fruition.”
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100% graduation rate at Caldwell Middle College High School LENOIR, NC (May 24, 2017)…As freshmen to graduates, 100% of the Caldwell Career Center Middle College High School Class of 2017 walked across the graduation threshold, proudly shaking hands with principal Brian Suddreth and moving ahead with diploma in hand with bright possibilities of college and the workforce. “I’m very proud of each student for making the commitment to graduate,” said Suddreth. “This is only the second time in the history of the school for 100 percent graduation. What a finish!” Of the 61 graduates, 41 achieved one of more college certificates and two obtained their 2-year degree. Caldwell Middle College students focus on areas in Career Technical Education and have the opportunity to earn national industry standard credentials to jump start their postsecondary studies or workforce pursuits. Suddreth added that these students work toward certification in areas such as nursing, electrical engineering, and advanced technologies: “They can add credentialing to their resume and further their opportunities for academic advancement and professional growth.” At the Caldwell Career Center Middle College High School graduation held on May 19th at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, graduates earned 2,417 college credits valued at $183,692 (not including the textbook costs), a sizeable savings for their parents, and the Middle College Class of 2017 was awarded $308,000 in scholarship money to be used in their continuation of college studies.
Foothills Radio group brings “Just Right Radio” to the foothills of N.C. LENOIR, NC (MAY 25, 2017) At 6pm on Friday May 26, 1340-AM and 100.5-FM WJRI will become the all new “Just Right Radio.” The new format will feature music from the 50’s through the 80’s, blending various artists from the four decades. “We’ve been easing in to the new format over the past several weekends and have received an overwhelmingly positive response,” said Steve Zushin, Foothills Radio Group’s Operations Manager. “And I understand why, “Just Right Radio” brings back memories with music you just don’t hear any more”. Bob Clark will continue to host Caldwell This Morning, the popular live & local morning show weekdays from 6am to 9am. Local news and weather will still be featured on the station along with select American Legion Post 29 baseball games and local high school basketball. Foothills Radio Group owns and operates country station Kicks 103.3 (WKVS-FM), Classic Hits 1080AM / 104.5-FM (WKGX), and Just Right Radio 1340-AM / 100.5-FM (WJRI). The company also owns and operates www.GoFoothills.com.
CCC&TI Radiography class earns 100 Percent Passage Rate HUDSON, NC (May 26, 2017)… Graduates in Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Radiography Program has earned a 100-percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certifying examination on the first attempt. Amber Deal of Lenoir, Taylar Glass of Connelly Springs, Samantha Hefner of Hudson, Brandy Henegar of Morganton, Samantha Kempf of Lenoir, Autumn Rogers of Lenoir, Megan Sells of Valdese and Brandy Soots of Sawmills all took part.
For information on applying for admission to CCC&TI’s Radiography program, please call 828-7262710.
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The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain guided walks celebrate rhododendron blooms GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (May 25, 2017)…Few plants signify “summer” in the mountains quite like the vivid pink Catawba rhododendron, and Grandfather Mountain is center stage for the spectacular annual show. “These remarkable shrubs in the heath family are one of the brightest gems on the mountain,” said Frank Ruggiero, director of marketing and communications for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Linville, N.C., nature preserve and attraction. “With their distinctive and bright blooms, the rhodos practically dare folks not to look at them.” To showcase the beauty and significance of this native plant, Grandfather Mountain naturalists will host the Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble from June 1 to 11. This series of short, guided strolls, each held at 1 p.m. daily, allows visitors to observe the blooms and learn from naturalists about their history, characteristics and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The programs are free with regular park admission.
The Catawba rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense) has leathery, dark green leaves that are generally broader and shorter than other rhododendron varieties, and the flowers bloom in flashy tones of lilac and magenta. The species was first named and catalogued by French explorer André Michaux in the late 1700s. While the Catawba rhododendron is the leading act, the mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) and flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum) are also beginning to join the procession of shrubs blooming on the mountain. Visitors also will be able to see the white to creamy-pink flowers of the rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) in late June and into July. Many rhododendrons are already blooming at lower elevations in the High Country, but the wide range of elevation available on Grandfather Mountain — a nearly 1,000-foot change from base to peak — provides viewers with a longer window of opportunity to see the rhododendron in bloom. Starting Saturday, May 27, Grandfather Mountain will be operating under its extended summer hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (with ticket sales ending at 6 p.m.). The nonprofit Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation strives to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain. For more information, call (800) 468-7325, or visit www.grandfather.com to plan a trip.