Caldwell Serving Caldwell County North Carolina
Volume 3, Issue 39 www.CaldwellJournal.com Free
Thursday, June 29, 2017
16th Annual NC Blackberry Festival LENOIR, NC (June 29, 2017)...Visit beautiful Downtown Lenoir for the 16th Annual NC Blackberry Festival. Experience the small town charm with street vendors, crafts, food, fun and Blackberries, lots and lots of Blackberries. Around the noontime hour Mayor Gibbons will welcome everyone to the fair city of Lenoir and share a serving of the World’s Largest Patchwork of Blackberry Cobbler. (While supplies last). Fun for the entire family. July 8 2017, 10:00am - 4:00pm Don't miss the Pre-Heat Party Friday night. July 7th. Visit www.NCBlackberryFestival.com for much more info and details…
1st Annual Buffalo Mercantile Co. & Café...Arts & Crafts Festival & Fireworks Buffalo Mercantile will have Fireworks this Saturday night July 1st after the Art Show! Come out, celebrate Independence Day weekend, grab a pizza and enjoy the beautiful mountain evening! Bring your family! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! 6353 Buffalo Cove ▪ Road Lenoir, NC 28645 ▪ 828-758-9879
Church Property For Sale in Granite Falls Details on Page 17
2
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Caldwell Journal Info
“Published each Thursday by the Caldwell Journal” Established October 2, 2014 Volume 3, Issue 39
Advertising Rates:
1/12 Page Ad - $30.00 for 4 weeks (1.275” high x 3.225” wide) 1/6 Page Ad - $45.00 for 4 weeks (2.55” high x 3.225” wide) 1/2 Page Ad - $65.00 for 4 weeks (7.65” high x 3.225” wide) Full Page Ad - $95.00 for 4 weeks (7.65” high x 6.45” wide)
Contact Us:
www.caldwelljournal.com www.facebook.com/CaldwellJournal
mark.jackson@caldwelljournal.com 828.493.4798 The content of the articles or the advertisements does not necessarily represent the opinions of anyone affiliated with the Caldwell Journal. The Caldwell Journal is a non-discriminatory paper. Our Deadline Is On Friday At 5pm For Next Week's Paper Proud Member of the North Carolina Press Association
Caldwell Journal Weather Partly sunny. High 83 Low 63 Precipitation: 0.00 in. High 82 Low 65 Precipitation: 0.04 in. High 84 Low 67 Precipitation: 0.10 in. A t-storm in the area High 88 Low 64 Precipitation: 0.18 in. High 89 Low 66 Precipitation: 0.11 in. A stray afternoon t-storm. High 90 Low 65 Precipitation: 0.05 in. High 88 Low 66 Precipitation: 0.00 in.
This Saturday, July 1st Climb Sugar Mountain SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NC (June 26, 2017)…The Summit Crawl, a foot race to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort’s 5’300’ peak, and the Classic Car and truck Cruise-in is this Saturday, July 1. Start time is at 10 a.m. Summit Crawl registration is available anytime online, or in-person Monday through Friday, June 30 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., at Sugar Mountain Resort’s base lodge. The Summit Crawl competition begins on the slope side of the base lodge and makes its way to the mountain’s peak by way of the Easy Street, Gunther’s Way, and Northridge slopes. Once competitors reach the finish line, the Summit Express, a high-speed, six-passenger chairlift ferries participants back to the mountain’s base. Cruise into Sugar Mountain Ski Resort with your classic car or truck, which must be 25 years old or older, and park it in the classic vehicle parking area before 9 a.m. If you’d like, RSVP to events@skisugar.com to let us know that you’ll be showing off your treasure. If you’re not a classic car or truck collector, enjoy a stroll through the line-up of classic vehicles. From 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. the Summit Express operates for the public and live music by Mountain Creek plays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food and refreshments are available for purchase from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and the Sugar Mountain Sports Shop is open too. The Summit Crawl & Classic Car and truck Cruisein is sponsored by The Village of Sugar Mountain, Lowes Foods, and Merrell. Call 800-SUGAR-MT or visit www.skisugar.com/crawl for more information. Dry Ponds Baptist Church, 5235 Un ion Church Rd. Granite Falls, will have their Vacation Bible School July 16th – 21st. Supper will be served at 5:45 pm. Monday- Thursday VBS will be from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. On Friday we will have our end of VBS celebration at 6:00 pm. Also, on Saturday, July 15th from 3-5:30 pm at the Sawmills Farmer’s Market Lot (across from the Sawmills Fire Department) they will have a VBS kickoff. Families will be able to register for VBS and there will be lots of family fun!
Thursday, June 29, 2017
47th Annual Roasting of the Hog Fireworks Saturday at Beech Mountain BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC (June 28, 2017)…One of the High Country's premier Independence Day celebrations is at the Beech Mountain Resort. The Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority, Town of Beech Mountain and the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department host this event. After perfecting the seasonings and charcoal blends, our barbecue (pork and turkey) is arguably the best in the High Country. Enjoy music, dancing, games for the kids, face painting, tasty treats and more at beautiful Beech Mountain Resort. The Lodge bar will be open serving a variety of adult beverages. This year the Roasting of the Hog takes place on Saturday, July 1 at 6pm. Scenic lift rides end at 6pm, please wear closed toed shoes for the lift rides. Buy tickets online or at the following locations: Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce Fred's General Mercantile Beech Mountain Club Buckeye Recreation Center Beech Mountain Resort For more information please visit www.beechmountainresort.com.
Caldwell Hospice Good Grief Meal to Be Held July 6 LENOIR, NC...Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meal at 4 pm, Thursday, July 6, at AJ’s Family Steakhouse, 314 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir, NC. The informal time of food and fellowship is open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss. The meal is dutch treat. The Good Grief Meal is sponsored through Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, bereavement care of Caldwell Hospice, and is one of many opportunities offered to help individuals of all ages and families cope with the loss of people they love. Because of the generous support of our community and the belief that bereavement services improve quality of life, Caldwell Hospice offers community bereavement services to anyone who needs our help in coping with grief. For more information about the upcoming Good Grief Meal or other bereavement services, call 828.754.0101, or visit www.caldwellhospice.org or Facebook.
3
Fox Upholstery Services
“Custom Upholstery At It’s Finest” Re-Upholstery, Custom Upholstery, Furniture Repair, Custom Furniture, Ottomans, Custom Headboards, Throw Pillows Free Estimates Pick Up & Delivery Available 3 Dudley Avenue Granite Falls, NC 28630
(on the corner of Dudley Alley & Dudley Shoals Road)
Bruce Fox 828.320.4196 www.foxupholsteryservices.com
Spaghetti with Kale Pesto and Meatballs Ingredients 1 bunch Tuscan kale, tough stems removed and leaves finely chopped 1 to 2 small cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 c. walnuts 2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/4 c. freshly squeeze lemon juice 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. sausage meat (such as sweet Italian or garlic and herb) 16 oz. dried spaghetti Directions Make pesto: In a food processor, pulse together kale, garlic, walnuts, and lemon zest and juice. Add Parmesan and ¼ cup olive oil and pulse to form a thick paste. Add ¼ more cup olive oil in a slow steady stream, then season with salt and pepper. Make meatballs: Roll sausage into 1" meatballs. In a large skillet over mediumhigh heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add meatballs and cook, stirring, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate, then pour grease out of skillet and wipe clean with a paper towel. Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot. Add pasta, pesto, and 1/4 cup pasta water to skillet and cook, stirring regularly, 1 to 2 minutes over low heat until pasta is evenly coated. Add meatballs and gently toss to warm. Divide pasta into bowls and top with Parmesan.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
4
Local student selected for $12,000 Golden Leaf Foundation Scholarship GRANITE FALLS, NC (June 19, 2017)…North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) recently selected Jeremiah Pope as a recipient of up to a $12,000 Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship. Pope is a senior at South Caldwell High School and plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Pope is one of 215 students selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship each year for up to four years of study at a participating North Carolina college or university. Recipients from rural, economicallydistressed North Carolina counties are selected based on career and educational goals, a review of school and community service activities, length of residence in the county and expressed intent to contribute to the state’s rural communities upon graduation from college. The Golden LEAF Foundation created the Golden LEAF Scholarship program to broaden educational opportunities and provide support to students from rural counties hoping that after graduation recipients will provide leadership in these communities. “The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has been pleased to assist more than 4,500 students from families in rural communities attend four-year colleges since 2000,” said Dan Gerlach, Golden LEAF President. “Our hope is that through this scholarship, scholars will be able to gain valuable knowledge and skills and come back to their hometowns or another rural area to help our communities prosper.” Students receiving Golden LEAF Scholarships are also eligible to participate in the Golden LEAF Scholars Leadership Program. The optional program provides leadership training at the Center for Creative Leadership, paid internship opportunities in rural North Carolina communities, and stipends up to $8,830 (for four years of participation) in addition to Golden LEAF Scholarship funding.
About Golden Leaf Foundation: The Golden LEAF Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to help transform North Carolina’s economy. The Foundation receives a portion of North Carolina’s funds from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with cigarette manufacturers and places emphasis on assisting tobaccodependent, economically-distressed and/or rural communities across the state. The foundation has awarded 1,494 grants worth over $749 million since its inception. About North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers the program on behalf of the Golden LEAF Foundation. Established in 1965, NCSEAA is the State agency that promotes access to higher education by administering financial aid and savings programs, informing students and families about paying for college, teaching educators about financial aid administration and advocating for resources to support students.
Living Will Clinic LENOIR, NC (June 26, 2017)...Living wills and other advance directives describe your preferences regarding end-of-life care. Because unexpected situations can happen at any age, all adults need advance directives. Caldwell Hospice and the Caldwell Senior Center will partner to offer a Living Will Clinic at no cost to the community on Thursday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Senior Center in Lenoir. Retired local attorney Houston Groome will facilitate the clinic. “Advance directives, living wills, and healthcare powers of attorney are gifts to your family,” says Groome. “It tells them what your desires are for your care at end-of-life at a time when you cannot express them yourself. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations.” Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
5
6
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Make First Visit to Tweetsie Railroad BLOWING ROCK, NC (June 20, 2017)…Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, everyone¹s favorite mutant ninja turtles, are coming to Tweetsie Railroad! Nickelodeon and Tweetsie Railroad invite children to meet the costumed characters when they visit the theme park July 7-9, 2017. The characters will be making scheduled appearances in the Hacienda to take pictures and interact with fans throughout the weekend. Fans can spend time with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and enjoy a day of Wild West adventure at North Carolina¹s first theme park. Theme Park Hosts Characters from Beloved Nickelodeon Show… Since its launch in 2012, Nickelodeon¹s all-new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has reenergized the iconic characters from this wildly popular franchise. Currently in its third season, the series is seen in over 170 countries and territories, and translated in over 50 languages. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows four mutant turtles‹Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo‹who battle evil from the New York City sewers. The series is created at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif. The Paramount Pictures feature film premiered summer 2014, and to date has grossed almost $500MM worldwide, with a sequel set to be released in 2016. Visitors can enjoy special appearances from Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily, as well as the rides, shows and Wild West fun available all season long at Tweetsie Railroad. Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the No. 1 entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon¹s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB). About Tweetsie Railroad Tweetsie Railroad opens for its 60th Anniversary season on April 7, 2017. 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).
On exhibit at the Museum in Granite Falls GRANITE FALLS, NC (June 25, 2017)…The Granite Falls History Committee has decided to keep Bank of Granite memorabilia on exhibit at the Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum through Sunday, August 20, 2017. In addition, there will be copies of The Granite Falls Press available for visitors to read. Located at 107 Falls Avenue in Granite Falls, the museum is open on Saturdays from noon until 4 pm and on Sundays from 2 until 4 pm. It will be closed the weekend of July 1st and 2nd for the Fourth of July and the weekend of September 2nd and 3rd for Labor Day. Private tours during the week may be arranged by calling the Town of Granite Falls Office at (828) 396-3131. The History Committee is planning to feature the histories of churches in the Granite Falls area during the month of September. Displays may include photos, history books, vintage literature, logo material, old offering plates/other items used in worship, videos, minutes of business meetings, etc. Churches wishing to set up an exhibit may call Linda Crowder at (828) 396-1066 for more information. The museum is located in the former home of Andrew Baird, an early settler and contemporary of General William Lenoir. Baird built his home shortly after General Lenoir built Fort Defiance. The museum website, www.granitefallshistorymuseum.org, contains more information about the museum and the history of Granite Falls.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
GRANITE DRUG CENTER 21 Falls Avenue Granite Falls, NC 28630 (828) 396-2144
7
Largest Independent Drug Store In North Carolina
ONE HOUR EXPRESS PHOTO LAB (828) 396-4900
FRIENDLY HOMETOWN SERVICE
(828) 396-7820
Spring/Summer & July 4th Items 20% Off
8
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Compounds in beets improve athletic performance and protect health Beets are a member of the amaranth family, with relatives including quinoa, spinach, and Swiss chard. In recent years, the root vegetable has attracted much attention as a health promoting functional food. They are a great addition to a healthy diet for prevention or management of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Powerful antioxidant, antiinflammatory and vascular-protective effects offered by beets have been clearly demonstrated by several scientific studies. Part of the protection comes from the red color, which is from compounds called betalains. Beetroot juice has gained popularity since Paralympic gold medalist David Weir announced that a shot of the juice was his secret to success. Beets, carrots, celery and spinach are high in nitrates, which are a hot topic in the sports nutrition field. Nitrate rich vegetables have been shown to decrease blood pressure, increase cardiovascular ability and improve reaction time during exercise. Select beet roots that are firm, smooth, and a vibrant red-purple. They may be stored in the fridge for up to four weeks. Raw beets do not freeze well since they tend to become soft when thawed. Freezing cooked beetroot is fine as it retains its flavor and texture. Rinse the beets (right before use) under cool running water and scrub with a vegetable brush. Dry the rinsed beets with a paper towel before preparation. The insides of beets will stain counters, cutting boards and hands. When cutting beets, cover the work surface with wax paper or plastic wrap before beginning. This easy recipe brings out the sweetness of beets through roasting. The vinegar and maple syrup round out the flavor balance, along with the salty feta cheese. By Margie Mansure, Extension Agent Recipe is on next page...
Registered
Dietitian/
Thursday, June 29, 2017
9
We Fill Propane Tanks
Canning Supplies
Stop by and see us for: Straw Hats, Orca Coolers, Fans, Air Conditioners, Mowers, and Much More!
Water Sprinkler Hoses
Weed Killers
Sawmills Hardware Location Power Equipment Sales & Service Center Stihl Power Equipment Sales & Service Bob Cat Zero Turn Mowers Jonsered Mowers
Insecticides
Servings: 6 - 8 Total Time: 45 minutes
Balsamic Roasted Beets with Feta
Ingredients 6 medium beets (2 bunches, or about 3 ½ pounds) 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/3 cup inexpensive balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of maple syrup ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Prepare the beets by washing them and removing the leafy stems and roots. Peel each beet with a vegetable peeler and cut the peeled beets into 1 ½ inch chunks. Place the cut beets on the prepared baking sheet. Toss the beets with the olive oil and salt until coated. Roast beets for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring with a spatula midway through, until beets are tender when pierced with a fork. While the beets are roasting, combine the vinegar and maple syrup in a small sauté pan. Cook over medium heat until the liquid is thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon and is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Toss the roasted beets with the glaze. Sprinkle feta cheese on top of the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
10
Calling All Kids - Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Summer Camp Set LENOIR, NC (June 23, 2017)…Kids age 8 & up Come pick your heart out this summer – join a band, learn how to play an instrument – Caldwell JAM helps you do both!
We Buy, Sell & Trade Tues thru Fri 9 to 5 Sat 9 to 1
YESTERYEARS Antiques & Collectibles
538 Central Street, Hudson, NC 28638
828.728.3161
The Caldwell Arts Council will offer summer music classes in our Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program – learn to play old-time guitar, mandolin, banjo or fiddle on Wednesday evenings starting July 12 4-6pm in downtown Lenoir for 7 weeks, culminating in a final class & performance Saturday September 2 at the Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention! $80/student; rental instruments available for $15. Call 828-754-2486 or visit the website to register: http://www.caldwellarts.com/340-caldwell-jamsummer-camp/
yesteryearsantiq@bellsouth.net
Step Back In Time… Come Visit YESTERYEARS!!! 1000’s Of Items
Job Opening Wilkes Developmental Day School is currently seeking a person to provide Community Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) as a contract position. Duties include working with children to provide specialized instruction through early intervention in the Caldwell County community, daily notes and scheduling. Must be self-motivated and dependable. Successful candidates will have a bachelor or above degree from an accredited college or university in B-K Education/Special Education/Child Development/Human Development/Family Relations/Family Studies/ Psychology or Social Work. Applications can be obtained at wilkesdevelopmentalday.org or at the school. Call 336-838-3119 for more information. Competitive pay. EOE.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
11
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
Natural Food Store
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed
12
Thursday, June 29, 2017
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...
Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
Natural Food Store
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed
Thursday, June 29, 2017
13
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
Natural Food Store
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed
14
Thursday, June 29, 2017
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.
Bring in this paper and receive a free bottle of Himalayan Salt!!! Natural & Organic Foods Natural Antioxidants Cleansing for the Entire Body Organic Snacks, Teas, Juices
Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
Natural Medical Physician Doctor Herb Cole, N.D.
1920 Hwy. 70 W. • Hickory, NC 28602 828-322-5316 Healthier Living for a Better World Serving The Unifour Area For Over 35 Years!!!
Natural Food Store
Alternative Medicines All-Natural Weight Loss Programs High Cholesterol Solutions Arthritis Relief
(828) 322-5316 www.naturalfoodstorenc.com 1920 Highway 70 Southwest Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Fri 7 to 5 Sat closed
Thursday, June 29, 2017
15
Safety with Fireworks HICKORY, NC (June 26, 2017)‌Summer is here and it is time for the Fourth of July holiday. For many people, this holiday means food, fun, and fireworks. Yes, fireworks can be fun; but they also can be very dangerous and some are illegal. To keep this holiday from turning into a tragedy, the Hickory Fire Department offers these safety precautions. * Always read and follow label directions.
* A responsible adult should be the person using fire works and children should only be observers. * Purchase fireworks from a reliable dealer. * Ignite outdoors only. * Have water handy to extinguish fires or soothe burns. *Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks. * Light only one firework at a time.
* Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks and be extremely cautious of one that don’t work the first time. * Do not permit children to handle fire works. * Store fireworks in a cool, dry place and dispose of properly. * Never throw fireworks at another person. * Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them in metal or glass containers. According to a report released by the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks caused over 11,000 reported injuries in the United States last year and the majority of those injuries involved fireworks that are legal under the current federal law. For an example, sparklers, which are often considered safe, can reach temperatures higher than 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. The Hickory Fire Department recommends leaving the fireworks to the professionals and never allowing children to ignite fireworks. For more information on summer safety, contact the Hickory Fire Department at 323-7420 or www.hickorync.gov.
Granite Drug Center 828.212.1066
16
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Volunteers Remove Nearly 150 Tires From Linville Gorge Wilderness NEBO, NC (June 26, 2017)‌Linville Gorge Wilderness is now a more beautiful place thanks to the efforts of 85 volunteers who worked over 1,800 hours under the lead of Wild South to remove nearly 150 tires from the deep gorge. In the 1970s a large flood washed the tires down into the Linville Gorge Wilderness from a business north of the area. Since that time, tires have been a common site along the Linville River. With only the traditional tools available to them in the Wilderness, a huge volunteer effort has been quietly underway over the past year. Volunteers gathered tires, one-by-one, and steadily moved them to the Wilderness boundary. Avoiding punishing trails like Pinch-In was a priority to minimize risk to volunteers. "Initially volunteers were carrying tires up the 1,500-ft sides of the deep gorge, but as they discovered dozens more tires along the riverbank it became clear they would need a different plan," explained Kevin Massey, Executive Director of Wild South, and chief tire removal coordinator. "With help from private landowners, a more feasible route was devised." A hike up the Pinch-In trail in the Linville Gorge Wilderness is a true test of human endurance. For even the experienced hiker, a hike up Pinch-In is a challenge. From the wild and cold Linville River, the trail climbs nearly 1,500 feet out of the sheltered gorge onto the cliffs above. Hikers stopping to catch their breath and re-hydrate, a constant need on the exposed trail, are rewarded with sweeping views of the heart of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. Now imagine hiking up this trail with a 50-pound tire strapped to your back. Volunteers spent over a year carrying tires for miles through the gorge in relays, eventually accumulating a cache of 148 tires plus other trash near the Wilderness boundary. Recently the final effort was made to carry all out across private land to a point accessible by a truck provided by the US Forest Service to haul the tires to a recycling facility. This herculean effort is an example of the Forest Service, partner, and volunteer relationships that are critical to managing public lands and preserving Wilderness experiences for future generations. The Forest Service thanks the public and partners who are critical to protecting the Linville Gorge Wilderness through clean ups, trail work, and education. Visitors benefit from the hard work of a caring and dedicated community of volunteers as well as partners such as Wild South, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards, Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail, and Carolina Climbers Coalition.
Caldwell Hospice Offers Healing Hearts Support Group LENOIR, NC (June 26, 2017)...All your hopes, dreams, and plans for the future are turned upside down with the death of a child. At first, you may feel numb or dazed and have a sense of disbelief. Then, waves of varying emotions hit. Healing Hearts, a six-week support group for any parent who has experienced the loss of a son or daughter of any age, will meet on July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, 1002 Ashe Avenue, SW, Lenoir. Bereavement Coordinator Steve Butler, DMin, ACC, will facilitate the support group. Caldwell Hospice, your community-based, non-profit hospice care provider, is committed to providing bereavement services to anyone who needs and wants help in coping with their grief, including those with no hospice affiliation. Just as with our hospice services, we meet people where they are and walk with them on their journey in their own time, in their own way. As such, this workshop is one of many grief services made possible through the generous support of the community. For more information about Healing Hearts or other bereavement services, or to register, call 828.754.0101, email sbutler@caldwellhospice.org, visit www.caldwellhospice.org or Facebook.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
17
18
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Asheville’s Folk Heritage Committee announces dates for longstanding mountain summer events: Shindig on the Green and Mountain Dance and Folk Festival - Summer 2017 ASHEVILLE, NC (June 26, 2017)… The Folk Heritage Committee announces its summer 2017 dates for two celebrated mountain traditions in Asheville, North Carolina: the 51st season of Shindig on the Green and the 90th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Each event features long-standing as well as the newest generation of traditional and mountain string bands, ballad singers, and big circle mountain dancers and cloggers, resulting in fun-filled and authentic evenings enjoyed by kith and kin of all ages. The 51st Season of Shindig on the Green, a free event in the heart of downtown Asheville, with a stage show and informal jam sessions, takes place on Saturday evenings. Kicking off on July 1st this year, Shindig on the Green will be held on July 1st; July 8, 15, 22; August 12, 19, 26; and September 2. Shindig returns again to the heart of downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park’s Roger McGuire Green. The stage show takes place on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Locals and visitors alike gather “along about sundown,” or at seven o’clock for those who wear a watch, for Shindig on the Green. Since the outdoor event’s inception in 1967, hundreds of thousands of individuals from across the region and throughout the world have shared and enjoyed the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this outdoor setting. The 90th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk and Festival, a ticketed event at AB Tech/Mission Health Conference Center, near downtown Asheville with a different show each night, takes place at 6:30 p.m. nightly, Thursday through Saturday, August 3, 4 & 5, 2017. The sister event to Shindig on the Green, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival was founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in 1928. The nation’s longest running folk festival, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival showcases the best of the region’s mountain musicians and dancers during its three evenings of indoor performances. The non-profit, all-volunteer Folk Heritage CommitteeTM’s mission is to preserve and present the musical heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains to audiences from throughout the region and world, for entertainment and education, by producing the annual Shindig on the GreenTM and the Mountain Dance and Folk FestivalTM events. Press Release provided by Brian Carter (Assistant to Folk Heritage Committee).
Scammers Dangle Tobacco Settlement Funds RALEIGH, NC (June 20, 2017)…Almost 20 years ago, the major tobacco companies agreed to a “Master Settlement” with state and local governments. The agreement, which has pumped billions of dollars into anti-smoking campaigns and other efforts to improve health, has also helped recover the cost of treating tobacco-related diseases. Now, crooks are trying to lure potential victims by claiming that they can receive some of that settlement money. In this online scam, fraudsters say that consumers can receive ongoing tax-free monthly payments of $2,300. The money is allegedly generated by tobacco revenue bonds. The fine print reveals that in order to learn how to get the money, a subscription to a newsletter must be purchased. The cost for this subscription can be anywhere from $5 to $129 for the first month, and the online form includes a place to enter a credit card number. But once they’ve signed up, consumers may find it difficult to cancel their subscription or get a refund. Under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, funding goes to 46 States, 5 territories and the District of Columbia. The agreement contains no provisions for money to go to individuals. Don’t let crooks trick you into signing up to receive worthless information about money you’ll never see. If you encounter this or any other scam, you can report it to Attorney General Josh Stein’s Consumer Protection Division online or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
LEAP OF FAITH
19
20
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Sails Original Music Series features Danielle Howle HICKORY, NC (June 27, 2017)…Friday, June 30, the City of Hickory’s 2017 Sails Original Music Series will feature Danielle Howle, a singer/songwriter from Columbia, South Carolina with musical inspirations ranging from Country to Jazz to Americana. The New York Times described her as “an extraordinary mind, a southern storyteller with a gorgeous sense of melody that should be pouring out of stereos everywhere.” She is sure to put on a fantastic concert and will be a great way to wrap up the summer session of the Sails Original Music Series before returning in September. The show begins at 6 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 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. 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 show, beginning at 6:30 p.m., is the last Sails Original Music Series concert until September 1.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
21
22
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Filing begins for Caldwell County Municipal Elections July 7 The Good Word from the Bible ...a weekly Inspirational Message for today’s life-styles...
Amos 4:12 “Prepare to meet thy God.”
Are you ready for Jesus to come? To get ready for Jesus to come is to know the Truth. The first thing that Jesus said when they asked Him about His coming was, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” Be sure that what you believe is the Truth. You cannot take a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill to the bank and cash it in. You cannot take false to God and cash it in. Why would Jesus come from Heaven to bring us Truth, if a person will be okay to believe just anything as long as you call it Christian? We are to use the Bible to examine our beliefs, to see if they are true or not. You cannot take something false, and label it Christian. Satan is a deceiver; He wants you to believe something false is Truth. Counterfeiters spend their false money to people who think that it is real money. Satan steals our salvation by getting us to believe something false is of Jesus. God must be worshipped in Truth. False is never of God, and He will never accept false. The Mark of the Beast will have to do with worship. Here, in the end, people will be worshipping the dragon, thinking that they are worshipping God. People will tell Jesus, “Lord have we not done many wonderful works in your name?’ Jesus will say, “depart from Me.”
By Dr. Herb Cole Of The Natural Food Store
LENOIR, NC (June 27, 2017),…The Caldwell County Board of Elections will begin accepting filing in July for the 2017 municipal elections. Filing will begin at noon on Friday, July 7 and will end at noon on Friday, July 21. To file, you must be a registered voter in the municipality in which you live. Filing fees are $5. The 2017 Caldwell County Municipal elected offices open for filing for candidacy are: Lenoir City Council 1. Three (3) regular council seats (Ike Perkins, David Stevens and Chrissy Thomas) The Village of Cedar Rock 1. Three (3) regular council seats (Bill Johnson, Pam Mayberry and Sharon Schmidt) Town of Rhodhiss 1. Mayor (Rick Justice) 2. Two (2) council seats (Dean Isenhour and Mike Phillips) Town of Granite Falls 1. Mayor (Barry Hayes) 2. Three (3) regular council seats (Dr. Carol Burns, Marc Church and Martin Townsend) Town of Hudson 1. Mayor (Janet Winkler) 2. Two (2) regular council seats (Tony Colvard and David Irvin) Town of Cajah’s Mountain 1. Mayor (Ronnie Setzer) 2. One (1) council seats (Lloyd Robbins) Town of Sawmills 1. Mayor (Joe Wesson) 2. Two (2) council seats (Gerelene Belvins and Reed Lingerfelt) Town of Gamewell 1. Mayor (Hunter “Pedro” Crump) 2. Two (2) council seats (Wilford Beane and Mike Kent) Town of Blowing Rock 1. Mayor (J.B. Lawrence) 2. Three (3) council seats (Doug Matheson, Ray Picket and Sue Sweeting) The 2017 Municipal Election will be on Tuesday, November 7. The Caldwell County Board of Elections is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information call 828-757-1326 or 828-7571342.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
23
Caldwell County Public Library locations will operate on new schedule LENOIR, NC (June 27, 2017)…The Caldwell County Public Library is happy to announce a change in operating hours across its three branch system. Beginning July 1, all Caldwell County Library locations will begin opening at 9 a.m. The Lenoir Branch will be open until 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and close at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Hudson location will be open until 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It will also be open on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. It will be closed Saturdays. The Granite Falls location will be open until 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. It will also be open 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
All three branches are closed on Sundays. “The change in operating hours has been in the works for some time and reflects our commitment to customer service,” says Lesley Mason, Library Director. “The Board of Commissioners have been asking for a new operating schedule and the library is at its best when it’s responsive to patrons. So, after reviewing door counts, patron interactions, program statistics, and customer service feedback, I think this is a schedule that can best serve the needs of the community without adding additional staff. With this change, we hope to see an increase in patron visits and circulation across the system.” The new operating hours coincides with the beginning of the fiscal budget year for the County.
Good Christian Learning At Affordable Prices Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
828-212-0900
First Baptist Church
While the library did get some budget line item increases, additional staff were not added for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Open Monday - Friday - 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
For more information, contact Lesley Mason, Caldwell County Library Director at 828-757-1288.
Serving Coffee and Coffee House Beverages Begin the day with a hot or cold beverage and a Word from the Master
8 Crestview St, Granite Falls
Thursday, June 29, 2017
24