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Decoding Joara Special to the Caldwell Journal by Daniel B. Rundquist… It never takes long for folks to figure out that I’m a history junkie. People who have spent more than a few minutes with me or have read my work know that no matter what the subject, they are about to get a mini history lesson of some kind. I make no apologies. So I may provide a little food for thought—guilty as charged. As a result, I am always looking for another important page from history to study. I seem to have recently stumbled onto one in Morganton, NC. Because the field of archaeology holds the keys to uncovering our past, I contacted the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology to see if there were any opportunities for public participation at an active site. One of the sites they recommended was the Berry Site in Morganton, named after the family that owns the property. A few more minutes on the web and I was a registered volunteer, ready to head out to my first dig at the Berry Site. A few days later, I packed up a few eats in a cooler and headed out to the dig site on a warm, sunny, Saturday morning. The Berry Site has a lot to tell us—certainly more story than I can cover here. There are two stories, really. There is the timeline of the Berry Site itself, that is, the discovery of the location as an archaeologically significant site and the work being done there. The site predates both Jamestown and Roanoke which has many archaeologists and historians re-evaluating the established timeline and events of North American exploration and settlement. This fact alone solidly establishes the Berry Site as important. Then there is the more dramatic historical narrative. This is a tale of the events of the Native American town of Joara, Spanish explorers Hernan de Soto, Juan Pardo and Fort San Juan all unfolding in 1567. The details are emerging over time as both archaeologists and historians work to discover the answers and fill in the blanks. The narrative we have so far reads like an outline for a gritty docu-drama; a thriving Native American trade community where a group of less-than-friendly Spaniards takes up residence in the backdrop of the rugged North American frontier. Continued on page 4...
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Caldwell Arts Council announces Summer Camp Opportunities LENOIR, NC (June 8, 2017)…Three summer camp opportunities will be offered by the Caldwell Arts Council for kids in grades K-12: June 26-30, 2017 – Sculpting Our Future Sculpture Camp – Come Sculpt Some Fun this Summer! Sculpture Camp will be held on the campus of the Patterson School in historic Happy Valley 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon daily. We will use the beautiful grounds and landscape as inspiration to create unique art forms. Campers will work individually and as a team to create sculptures throughout the week. A light snack with drinks will be provided each day. The camp will be inside and outside each day, so please keep this in mind with regards to weather, bugs, sunscreen, and allergy concerns. Tuition is $65 for ages Kindergarten and up. Tuition covers cost of materials and the entry fee to the Sculpture Celebration in the Youth Category. All entries are eligible for prizes. Class size is limited, so register soon by calling 828-754-2486 or www.caldwellarts.com. July 12-September 2 – Caldwell JAM Summer Program for ages 8 years old and up. Interested in learning an instrument, or would you like to improve your musical skills? Come join our Summer JAM Program, an 8-week program that focuses on Traditional Appalachian Music with instruction in Old Time Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, and Banjo. Classes will be held each Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Lenoir beginning on July 12th. The last class is held at the Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention on Saturday, September 2nd and concludes with a group performance on the Youth Stage. Tuition is $80 ($10/week) and rental instruments are available for an additional $15. Class size is limited, so register soon by calling 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com. August 14-18 – Art in Motion Dance Camp for ages Kindergarten through 8th grade. Daily classes will be held 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Hudson Uptown Building, courtesy of Town of Hudson. In a fun, enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere, participants will learn about how our bodies move through space using time, energy and force to create shapes and patterns which make “Moving Human Art.” Continued on page 3...
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Throughout the week, campers will learn the basic elements of dance/movement, observe movement in works of art, explore their own thoughts and feelings through movement, and increase their self -esteem and confidence. They will build teamwork and problem-solving skills, as well as find connections between visual art forms, music and the movement of their bodies through space. Tuition is $50, and class size is limited. Register by calling 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com. 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 educational opportunities and administrative services in support of artists, arts agencies, and audiences. Call 828-7542486 and visit www.caldwellarts.com for more information. Lower Creek Baptist Church, fo und ed in 1826 and located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina, is seeking a Director of Music and Media. They are looking for a dynamic, "on-fire for God" individual who can interact with established members and attract new families and members from a large community. Vocal and/or instrumental music training would be helpful. Go to the link for a copy of the job description. Interested applicants may send a resume to Lower Creek Baptist Church, Search Committee, P.O. Box 306, Lenoir, NC 28645. Everyone is invited to Union Grove Baptist Church to experience Galactic Starveyors VBS beginning Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30 held 6-9pm each night. On Sunday, June 25 at 4pm join us in the back parking lot of the church facility for VBS Roundup! There will be games, food, a bouncing house, giant slide, face painting, and registration. This event is for ages 3 to adults. On Friday at 6pm the children will have a time of sharing, followed by supper for everyone in attendance. If you have questions or need additional information you may contact the church at 728.2221. The church is located at 1808 Union Grove Road, Lenoir.
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Decoding Joara
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Tensions mount until one day a catalyst of some event precipitates a massive conflict that ends in the destruction of the unwelcome invaders. The storyline is made to order for an ambitious writer. I can’t say that I ever spent much time with any archaeologists prior to my day at the Berry Site. Now I know that their passion in their field and attention to detail makes them a very special breed— where would history be without them? The archaeology team at the Berry Site is led by Dr. David Moore who works full-time at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. While Dr. Moore was not present on my dig day, Ms. Melissa Timo is a Staff Archaeologist at the Exploring Joara Foundation and was there to greet me. She can tell you all about the site and the details we know so far. She skillfully lays out the timeline and background of the circumstances at Fort San Juan and Joara in such detail one might come away with the impression that she was an eyewitness. I won’t steal her thunder here with spoilers of those details, but listening to Melissa will make you almost believe that she just left the Spaniards and their fort an hour before. She is truly a benefit to the project. Another unsung heroine of this adventure is Ms. Abra Johgart who was also on hand to direct the excavation. She graduated from Warren Wilson College in 2011 and is now the lab assistant for the archaeology crew. We all worked hard that day, but Abra did most of the digging and all of the lab paperwork. Like Melissa, she really knows her subject and could tell at a glance what sort of material we were uncovering. A small piece a charcoal uncovered late in the day at the bottom of the excavation unit (that would be the hole we were digging in) brought a smile to her face when I asked her about it. Apparently it is all but certain that this one little piece is a part of the remains of the burned Fort San Juan, confirming that we were digging in the right place. For an archaeology crew digging for weeks in the hot North Carolina sun, that is certainly something to smile about. The work of the archaeologist is similar to that of an investigator, uncovering clue after clue to build an ever more accurate picture of an event of the past. The Berry Site is history unfolding right in front of us. No other location in our area presents us with an opportunity to get this close to history being uncovered. You could become a part of this incredible story by connecting with the Exploring Joara Foundation. They are sponsoring a Public Field Day at the Berry Site on June 24th, 2017 to provide the opportunity to visit and tour the excavation; to learn about Joara and Fort San Juan; to meet the dedicated staff and volunteers whose efforts to decode the past are presently underway. You can learn more about the Exploring Joara Foundation at their web site: www.exploringjoara.org. Thank you to Dan Rundquist for this very fine article about our local history!
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Bethlehem Baptist Church Breaks Ground for New Home! BETHLEHEM, NC (June 11, 2017)…Approximately 375 people celebrated the groundbreaking for new facilities at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 7500 NC Hwy 127N, Taylorsville, NC, on Sunday, June 11, 2017! Due to a fire ignited by multiple lightning strikes on Saturday, July 18, 2015, Bethlehem Baptist Church lost two-thirds of its facilities. Winstead Architecture and Moss-Marlow Building Company were chosen for the project which will include a worship center, educational space, and family life center. * The new facility includes a new 9,000+ square foot Sanctuary that seats approximately 498 on the main floor. Seating for another 98 in the second level balcony and room for approximately 50 on the 900 square foot stage. The unique design of the sanctuary ensures that there is not a bad seat in the house. * The new Baptistry will have restrooms and accommodations for dressing, and a new Prayer Room will have a dramatic view of the glass windows that help to form the cross in the front tower. * The new Narthex flows into the new centralized Welcome Center with a large Information Counter and a large Coffee Bar for members and guests. * The new 6,300 square foot Family Life Center will accommodate an 85' x 46' basketball court and a full size volleyball court. There will be a 600+ square foot Commercial Grade Kitchen and a large storage area for tables and chairs. The space will accommodate approximately 300+ for dining. * The new facility includes a two story educational space with nearly 20,000 square feet of Administrative and Classroom space. A covered drive area allows for a protected area for the pick-up and drop-off of members and guests.
* A new entryway from the back parking area provides a central accessible entry for everyone. The new entry provides an elevator and stairway accessible to all floors both new and existing. It also provides a link from the new facility to the existing education and fellowship space. The second floor of the entry provides a 330 square foot lounge area filled with natural light. * Multiple classrooms on the first level have exterior access with outdoor fenced play area. * The new facility will have a new site entry from a stoplight at the existing intersection of NC Highway 127 and Teague Town Road. “Our community has been amazing,” says pastor Dr. Wayne Caviness. “Fire departments from Alexander, Catawba, and Caldwell counties, EMS, law enforcement, county personnel, and many business and community volunteers helped save the educational building from a complete loss. These efforts were just the beginning of an overwhelming outpouring of love and support! To each individual, business, organization, and church family who has reached out in any way through this challenging time…WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL.” “On behalf of the Bethlehem Baptist Church family,” continues Caviness, “I would like to welcome you to worship with us. We are excited about the plans for a new worship center, educational space, and family life center. It is our desire that these facilities will honor God, and that He will bless them to be powerful tools to impact our community and world for Jesus Christ now and for generations to come.” For more information about Bethlehem Baptist Church, call 828.495.7250, visit www.bethlehembc.org, or like them on Facebook. Clover Baptist Church is seeking a gifted Chr istian w ho is co m m itted to Jesus Chr ist and the Word of God to fill their Interim/Permanent part-time Worship Music Leader position. The hours needed to fulfill this position will be determined and discussed during the interview and will include Sunday morning, Sunday evening, Wednesday evening, and special services. Experience preferred. Send resumes to Clover Baptist Church, c/o Pastor, 100 Pinewood Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630.
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Graystone Eye and Carolina Anesthesia Associates to provide Mission Cataract 2017 for eligible individuals HICKORY, NC (June 12, 2017)...Graystone Eye and Carolina Anesthesia Associates will partner again to provide Mission Cataract 2017 for eligible individuals. Mission Cataract is a charitable program designed for people without the financial resources to pay for necessary eye surgery. Candidates for this service must be legal U.S. citizens without Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. They must be qualified through the Department of Social Services in the county of their residence (which includes and is limited to Catawba, Caldwell, Lincoln and Alexander County), and cannot earn above a specified income level. Over the past 15 years, the program has benefited a broad spectrum of residents unable to pay for vision restoring surgery. Graystone physicians participating in Mission Cataract 2017 include Dr. Brian C. Adair, Dr. James W. Harris, Jr., Dr. Trey Oursler, Dr. Richard I. Chang, Dr. Roderick N. Hargrove, Dr. Patrick Kelty, and Dr. Gabriela Rodriguez. “Without the support and participation of all Graystone staff, Carolina Anesthesia and pharmaceutical donations, this annual event would not be possible,” said Graystone CEO, Sheree Watson. “It is very gratifying to assist those in our community without the financial resources for these vital surgeries.” For further information regarding eligibility for this free service, individuals must first contact the Department of Social Services in one of the four counties below: Catawba County – Greg Morgan, Catawba County DSS, 828-695-5605 Alexander and Caldwell County - Gary Smith, DSS – 828-426-8316
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SCCM to celebrate opening of new Food Pantry GRANITE FALLS, NC (June 13, 2017)‌We welcome everyone to come celebrate the opening of our new food pantry. Many of you have been instrumental in helping finance the construction, given us of your time to allow us to grow our food ministry, and/or have become a regular volunteer in the food pantry. We could not do what we do without the support of the area grants we have received, the support of our community and our churches. Please join us to celebrate the completion of the new home of our food pantry. Open house will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at South Caldwell Christian Ministries. Cake and punch will be served. Hamburgers, hotdogs and funnel cakes will be sold. THANK YOU!
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Granite Falls students named to UNC Asheville's Chancellor's/Dean's List ASHEVILLE, NC (June 9, 2017)…The following students from Granite Falls have been named to UNC Asheville's spring Chancellor's List / Dean's List. To see the full list, please visit: http:// news.unca.edu/articles/spring-2017-chancellorsdeans-list Morgan Leigh Ashley -- Dean's List Alayna Louann Graves -- Dean's List 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 FORMING 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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Volunteers Honored at Annual Banquet LENOIR,NC (June, 9 2017)…Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC) recently honored its volunteers with a Dr. Seuss-themed banquet at The Robbins Center in Hudson. Approximately 165 people attended the annual appreciation event, which included dinner, entertainment and a recognition ceremony. A number of volunteers were recognized for years of service to CHPC, including seven long-time supporters who together have given a combined 195 years of service to the organization. Roberta Blinson and Board Chair emeritus Parker Williamson were recognized for 35 years of service each; Mary Farmer and Patty Williamson for 30 years each; Allison Jensen for 25 years, and Roger Register and Susan Story for 20 years of service each. Also recognized was volunteer Reba Barlow as the 2016 recipient of the Judith Lund Person Hospice Volunteer Award through The Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care, honoring extraordinary hospice volunteers in North and South Carolina. With an attitude of service and compassion, Barlow spent nearly 700 hours at Caldwell Hospice in just the last five years providing companionship and caregiver relief, offering 11th Hour support, helping with gardening projects, lending a hand at special events and health fairs, facilitating the Virtual Dementia Tour® within the community, and assisting with countless other projects. CHPC volunteers contributed 12,578 hours of service during the 2015-16 fiscal year, accepted 200 new patient and family assignments, and presented 51 Veterans Honoring Veterans ceremonies. “Our volunteers offered many other kindnesses that aren’t captured in a report and can’t be quantified. We are so grateful to all the volunteers who work tirelessly for our patients and families all year long,” said Bonn. “We could not provide the level of service that we do without them.” More than 300 volunteers (including adults and volunTEENs) assist with clerical duties, patientand-family visits, special projects, yard work, or whatever is asked of them. For information or to register for Caldwell Hospice’s next adult volunteer training sessions, scheduled for October 9 and 11, call 828.754.0101 or email volunteercoordinator@caldwellhospice.org.
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“Movies with Mike�
A Big Night (And, Hopefully, Many More to Come) by Mik e Holsclaw (Ju ne 5th, 2017) In "Big Night", from 1996, Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub play two brothers living on the New Jersey shore in the 1950's. They are Italian immigrants from Abruzzo, who own a restaurant called "Paradise". Secondo (Tucci) is the general manager and Primo (Shalhoub) is the brilliant, but impractical, perfectionist of a chef. Despite his commitment to culinary excellence, their restaurant is failing as it tries to compete with "Pascal's", the other Italian restaurant in town, which serves fare that is mediocre and uninspired. In a last ditch effort to save their business, they ask their rival, Pascal, if he will invite Italian jazz singer Louis Prima to dine at the "Paradise" when he visits town, in the hope that his prestige will provide the notoriety they need to stay afloat. Pooling all their savings, they pour all their efforts into preparing an extraordinary banquet in Mr. Prima's honor. Secondo invites the guests and Primo toils away, with painstaking effort, to make the sumptuous meal, which will culminate with a timpano, a complicated pasta dish. The big night arrives. After waiting for several hours for Mr. Prima and his entourage, the two brothers and their guests settle down to eat the meal Primo has prepared. It is a magnificent repast and, in the annals of culinary epicureanism on film, it is rivaled only by "Babette's Feast". The guests begin to view the event as a magnificent celebration of life, and they come to treat the satisfaction the meal has given them as one of the rarest pleasures they have ever known. Unfortunately, there is ultimately a bitter twist to the proceedings: Pascal reveals that he never asked Louis Prima to attend the dinner because he wanted the two brothers' restaurant to fail so they would come to work for him. Secondo angrily vows this will never happen and the party abruptly ends. Later, the two brothers quarrel bitterly, essentially representing the sides of art and commerce; Primo accuses Secondo of pursuing the main chance at the cost of everything else and Secondo says Primo puts the aesthetic quality of the food he prepares above every other consideration. As viewers, we realize that their restaurant has probably gone past the point of no return and, no matter what they do in the future, their days of working together as a team are ending. Although in the film's final minutes there is a heartbreaking instance of a tender, wordless reconciliation between the two of them, the film as a whole has a bittersweet quality because, in Primo's moment of greatest artistic achievement, his triumph is cut short. Upon reflection, though, I'm not so sure that Primo's triumph was short-lived; no matter what else transpires in the rest of his life, he knows that, for one brief instant, he scaled a height of gustatory excellence that he, and probably no one else, will never be able to reach again. He has reached the pinnacle and, no matter what else happens, that can't be taken from him. I think of Primo often; I identify with his pursuit of excellence and his disregard for riches or fame. Whether to my benefit or my detriment, I have lived my life in a fashion similar to his. Except for certain types of possessions, I'm not a particularly avaricious man and I don't hunger for universal acclaim. I do value mastery, though; if there's something I want to learn, I can be surprisingly indefatigable in my efforts to immerse myself in the subject. Also, I live simply but I do, however, take an enormous amount of pride in those nights when a "Movie with Mike" goes well. Last Thursday was such a night; I went into the evening with a certain degree of trepidation because, despite my deep-seated love for Orson Welles' work as a director, "The Magnificent Ambersons" has, unfortunately, become one of his more obscure films. To me, this adds insult to injury, because there is already a tragic back story attached to the film; that it should be retreating into the fog of cultural amnesia as well only compounds its misfortune. So, I resolved that, regardless of the number of people who showed up, I would do my utmost to write an introduction to the film that would do my hero justice; I won't go so far to say that I rose to the level of Primo's timpano but, even I have to admit, it wasn't half bad. Continued on page 18...
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Even better, although I had feared the worse in terms of attendance, shortly before the evening began, the room started to fill up. Best of all, ultimately, all of the usual suspects were present also. The rest of the night went just as well; our discussion after the film was both interesting and robust and I acquitted myself on my end by not saying anything too embarrassing or intellectually deficient. All of us had such a good time talking about the film that I could tell no one really wanted the discussion to end. When it did finally end, though, everyone left in good cheer and high spirits and I had the deep satisfaction of having given my audience an evening of intriguing cinema and stimulating conversation. It struck me that it doesn't get much better than this and that, like Primo, I too had had a Big Night. And, like Primo, no matter what else happens in my life after that point, they can't take that from me. I just hope that we can continue to trap lightning in a bottle and have even more Big Nights in the months ahead; keep watching this space for progress reports on that front! Learn more about classic films and enjoy the magic of movies at Movies with Mike. H eld the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00pm downstairs at the Lenoir Library. This program is free and popcorn is provided! For more information, please call 828-728-4207. Caldwell County Public Library website: http://ccpl.libguides.com/main
Amateur Radio Holds Public Demo of Emergency Communications - June 24 & 25 LENOIR, NC (June 14, 2017)…Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year whole regions of the country find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been Amateur Radio. In Caldwell County, these radio operators provide emergency communications for the Caldwell County Emergency Operations Center, the American Red Cross, and others. The Lenoir Amateur Radio Club “hams” will join with over 40,000 other Amateur Radio operators showing their emergency capabilities at Field Day 2017 to be held at Caldwell County Emergency Management located at the HHS Building, 2345 Morganton Blvd SW, Lenoir. The event begins at 2:00 pm, Saturday June 24 and continues for 24 hours – through the night and wee hours of the morning—until 2:00 pm, Sunday June 25. The public is invited to come see ham radio’s capabilities and disaster readiness as well as have a look at the Club’s Communication and Antenna trailers that can be deployed when needed. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America, including flooding, wildfires, winter storms, and other events. When trouble is brewing, amateur radio operators are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. “The fastest way to turn a crisis into a total disaster is to lose communications,” said John Crowe, President of the Lenoir Amateur Radio Club. “Our local hams work closely with Caldwell County Emergency Management and area Skywarn to be ready to provide the most reliable communications in the first critical hours of an event. Because ham radios are not dependent on the Internet, cell towers or other infrastructure, they work when nothing else is available. We need nothing between us but air. All our support is free to the served agencies.” In addition to emergency situations, the Lenoir Amateur Radio Club provides communications support for many local public events such as bike races, festivals, and run/walks. Amateur Radio is a lifetime hobby as well as a critical resource during emergency situations. Entire families are getting their amateur radio licenses so that they will be able to communicate should an emergency event impact their community. Amateur radio skills transfer into employment in the electronics and communications workforce. Come out and get on the air with the help of a local ham and learn how to get your amateur radio license.
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The Good Word from the Bible ...a weekly Inspirational Message for today’s life-styles...
Matthew 9: 20-22 “And, behold, a woman which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of His garment; For she said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when He saw her, He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.” Faith is simple in its operation and powerful in its results. Many professed Christians, who have a knowledge of the Bible, and believe its Truth, fail in the childlike trust that is essential to the religion of Jesus. They do not reach out with that peculiar touch that brings the virtue of healing to the soul. To talk of religious things in a casual way, to pray for spiritual blessings without real soul hunger and living faith, avails little. The wondering crowd that pressed close about Christ realized no vital power from the contact. But when the poor, suffering woman, in her great need put forth her hand and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment, she felt the healing virtue. Hers was the touch of faith. The touch of faith is our great need today. God desires to heal us, to set us free, but we must reach out in faith yielding ourselves totally to Him. He will not forcefully free you from sin, if you willingly hold on to it.
By Dr. Herb Cole Of The Natural Food Store
Blowing Rock, NC (June 8, 2017)…Tweetsie Railroad will host the most spectacular and the most popular Fourth of July celebration in the High Country in honor of the nation¹s birthday and the park¹s 60th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, North Carolina¹s first theme park will treat guests to a fireworks show with more than 200 large caliber pyrotechnic mortar shells illuminating the sky above the Blue Ridge Mountains. This year¹s fireworks show is set to be the theme park¹s biggest ever, and the largest display in Western North Carolina. The park will stay open until 9:00 p.m.; fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Before experiencing the dazzling fireworks show in the evening, guests can enjoy a day of adventure with rides, live shows and attractions at Tweetsie Railroad. Guests are encouraged to don their best red, white and blue attire and visit the theme park during the day, where they can ride a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad¹s legendary steam locomotives, visit animals in the Deer Park Zoo, pan for gold at Miner¹s Mountain and much more. Sixty years ago, on July 4, 1957, Tweetsie Railroad opened to the public with a one-mile train trip to a picnic area. This eventually evolved into an entire theme park that is beloved by generations of guests. Since its opening, Tweetsie Railroad has attracted visitors from far and wide to enjoy its Wild West-themed attractions and activities in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. A VIP experience will be offered to guests as part of the July Fourth Extravaganza, featuring a premium viewing area and an optional chicken and barbeque buffet at the Hacienda. VIP wristbands will be available on a first come, first served basis at the ticket office for $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 3 to 12; kids 2 two and under are free. Parking is available during the July 4th celebration for $10 per vehicle, with no charge for Golden Rail Season Pass holders. In the event of severe weather, the fireworks show will be rescheduled for July 5. About Tweetsie Railroad Tweetsie Railroad opens for its 60th Anniversary season on April 7, 2017. Continued on page 23...
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Hours and dates vary; check Tweetsie.com before planning your visit. Daytime admission is $45 for adults, $30 for children (ages 3 to 12) and free for children 2 and under. Admission prices for Ghost Train and Tweetsie Christmas are $38 for adults and children. Tweetsie Railroad is located on U.S. Highway 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. For more information about the 2017 season at Tweetsie Railroad, visit Tweetsie.com or call 877.TWEETSIE (877.898.3874).
Chairman Named for Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2017 Gala LENOIR, NC (June 7, 2017)…The Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced that Angie Story has been named chair of the 2017 Hospital Foundation Gala. Raising Funds to Improve Healthcare in Caldwell County… The Gala raises funds to help improve health care in Caldwell County by adding critical equipment and enhancing services offered by Caldwell UNC Health Care. Proceeds from this year’s 19th annual Gala will benefit the Cornerstone Campaign, the major renovation project currently in process at our hospital. “The Platinum and Diamond Ball”, will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Cedar Rock Country Club. This elegant event includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment, a premier silent auction and dancing to a great party band. Caldwell Memorial Hospital Foundation is an integral partner in Caldwell Memorial's mission to provide compassionate, safe, effective care and to promote healthy lifestyles to the community. As the philanthropic arm of the hospital, the Foundation's mission is to supplement, enhance, and enrich the facilities, programs and services provided by Caldwell Memorial Hospital. For more information on this year’s Gala, to be a sponsor, or to buy tickets, please call the Foundation's office at (828) 757-5525.
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