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Massive fire rips through historic Granite Falls Mill GRANITE FALLS, NC (July 25, 2017)‌On Friday, July 21, 2017 an intense fire ripped through the century Old Shuford Mill building in downtown Granite Falls, North Carolina. The building and its contents are a complete loss. Thankfully no one was injured and no lives were lost. All Caldwell County Fire Departments along with the Caldwell County Fire Marshall’s Office, Caldwell County EMS and the Granite Falls Police Department fought valiantly to fight the fire and to protect all surrounding properties and families. Fire Departments from Alexander, Burke, Catawba and Wilkes counties were also called upon to assist with battling the fire (we were told that there were 22 fire departments). The American Red Cross also supported the efforts. The fire was contained as of 1:00am on Saturday, July 22, 2017. GFFD personnel remained on the scene throughout the night to extinguish any hotspots or flare ups. There were 3 apartments, 5 businesses and approximately 25o storage units in use. The 75,729-square foot warehouse sits on a 19-acre property. Continued on page 2...
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Firefighters were able to save five buildings that surround the warehouse. There is no estimate of total damage at this point. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The Caldwell County Fire Marshall’s Office and the SBI will be investigating the cause and origin of the fire. On the afternoon of Monday, July 24, 2017 officials from Caldwell County released a Fire Inspection Report that was completed just two days before the fire. The Fire Inspection was performed on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 by Caldwell County Fire Marshall Kevin Brown. Listed in the report: *Repair Sprinkler System ASAP! (Bring back in service) *Provide 24-hour fire watch – walking grounds every hour and documenting until Sprinkler System is back online. *Provide covers on all electrical panels and junction boxes. *Repair non-working exit and emergency lighting throughout! *Mount existing fire extinguishers. *Add extinguishers so there is not more than 75 feet of travel distance between extinguishers. (Will Re-Inspect 07-24-2017) Violations must be corrected immediately! Grainger was quoted as saying that when they found out a part was not operational after the inspection they immediately called Sunland who does their service work. The part needed (a jockey pump) had to be ordered and didn’t arrive before Friday night. Grainger said that it is fixed now. "That's what the inspection reports are for - to find errors like that” stated Mike Grainger. Granger said two people were doing the hourly walk the day of the fire. They did smell something around 4:30pm and spent about 30 minutes trying to locate the smell that was coming from the middle of the building in the storage units. They couldn’t recognize the smell. They finally just determined that someone was storing something like bad food or something else. The fire started an hour or so later. Continued on page 3...
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We spoke to the owner, Mike Grainger, of the Old Shuford Mill property and he was visibly devastated taking call after call while we sat with him…a mixture of good and bad. Grainger told us that he loved bringing life back to this old mill and hopes to recover and continue. As far as hitting home, this devastating fire has hit the entire Granite Falls Community very hard. We spoke to many people that have lost treasured family mementos that include photographs, Bibles, keepsakes, antiques, etc. Other people have lost home furnishings, clothing, toys, automobiles and much more. We have also spoke to people that worked for Shuford Mills, all in disbelief. We, at the Caldwell Journal, were also affected by the fire as we operate and live in very close proximity to the Old Shuford Mill here in Granite Falls. After a somewhat normal day we decided to grab a bite to eat for supper and while getting into the car, noticed heavy black smoke billowing out of the vents on the side of the building. After a moment of complete shock, we scrambled to call 911 to report the smoke. Knowing that there was a business in the back of the building that often operated late, I ran up the bank to the fence and began calling out to anyone that was inside the building. Thankfully, two firefighters suddenly appeared and evacuated the workers from inside. The smoke then grew by an amazing rate and I suddenly realized that this is going to a major fire that would not be put out quickly. Our street soon became unbelievably chaotic with motorists and pedestrians completely blocking access which greatly obstructed the response of fire trucks. While residents on our street were not instructed to evacuate, many were taking it upon themselves to do so. We hurriedly moved our vehicles off the road away from the heat and debris as the fire was becoming increasingly intense. I knew that the army of volunteer firefighters would protect us and our properties from harm. Many emotions were felt that night as we watched the blaze burn such a historical landmark for this small town. We watched the great men and women from this county and the surrounding areas work tirelessly for hours, most volunteer, as they fought to get the fire under control. Continued on page 4...
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“The Town of Granite Falls would like to thank all of the emergency responders to the incident and also thanks the volunteers who provided drinks, food, and supplies for the responders.” The outpouring of support was amazing! Local businesses and residents pitched in and brought food, water, ice, etc. to the firefighters. Some of the firefighters we spoke to said they have never seen so many people willing to help. The owner was working on an events room on the top floor in the back portion of the building that was going to be used for wedding receptions, parties, etc. We heard that there may have been a wedding reception that was previously booked.
The last time a major fire like the Old Shuford Mills Fire occurred was back in 1903. Here is an excerpt the book “Etched in Granite” that was written by Maxine McCall: “A town’s worst nightmare happened in Granite Falls on November 4, 1903. The fire started in the Field and Smith Warehouse, which stood near the entrance to Dudley Avenue. Within in minutes a searing inferno raged out of control and spread unabated through the tinderbox town. The warehouse, Field and Smith General Store, the Methodist Church, the Drug Store, Russell General Store – all were consumed. The roof of the Moore and Hoke General store also caught fire, but the building was saved. In this fire, the worst in the town’s history, the entire business district was ravaged, with only three buildings left standing. Every man and woman in town fought the fire with the only equipment available – buckets of water!”
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Shuford Mills was one of Granite Falls first industries following Baird’s Forge. It was first built in 1880 on the site of Andrew Baird’s old iron works below the Mill Pond Dam on Gunpowder Creek. The mill first produced cotton yarn. The Shuford Family and Shuford Mills contributed greatly to Granite Falls over its many years in operation here locally. All of its buildings were considered historical landmarks. Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you for all of your losses...
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Caldwell County Public Health Director Announces Retirement LENOIR, NC (July 26, 2017)…Caldwell County Public Health Director, Denise Michaud, will retire from Caldwell County Health Department, effective August 1, 2017. Ms. Michaud has worked in public health for 28 years. During her time at Caldwell County Health Department, she was a Public Health Nutritionist, the Nutrition Program Director, the Assistant Health Director and the Health Director. Ms. Michaud started her career at the NC Department of Agriculture - Agronomic Division as an Agricultural Chemist where she analyzed soil samples to determine type of additives (ie fertilizer, lime) necessary to optimize crop quality. She later became a Food Service Director where she managed nutrition services for a long-term care facility (food preparation and service, nutrition assessment and related patient care planning).
When Ms. Michaud started at Caldwell County Health Department, she was a public health nutritionist where she provided nutrition counseling for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and was also the breastfeeding coordinator. After five years of being a public health nutritionist, Ms. Michaud became the Nutrition Program Director. In this position, she administered the local WIC program. During this time, she became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Registered Lactation Consultant (RLC), and earned her Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2001, Ms. Michaud was promoted to Assistant Health Director, where she prepared budgets and financial reports. While being the Assistant Health Director, she passed the Registered Dietitian examination. In 2005, Ms. Michaud became Caldwell County Health Department’s Public Health Director. According to General Statute 130A-41, the local health director has the power and duty to administer programs as directed by the local board of health, enforce local board of health rules, exercise quarantine authority and isolation authority, enforce immunization requirements, advise local officials concerning public health matters, abate public health nuisances and imminent hazards, employ and dismiss employees of the local health department and enter contracts on behalf of the local health department. During her time at Caldwell County Health Department, she was a member of the Western North Carolina Public Health Association, North Carolina Public Health Association, International Lactation Consultant Association, North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors, National Association of City and County Health Officials and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She was also on the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force, the NC Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Review Committee, and was appointed to the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council by Governor McCrory. In 1992, Ms. Michaud was awarded the Western North Carolina Public Health Association Nutritionist of the Year. In 2004, Ms. Michaud was Caldwell County Health Department’s Employee of the Year. “I have had the privilege of working with the finest public health professionals in the state,” stated Denise Michaud, Health Director. “I believe I can speak for the all the staff at the health department that Denise will certainly be missed. Her leadership and friendship has been a true blessing to so many here. Denise has shown all of us what true dedication and passion for Public Health looks like. Over the years, she has challenged us and pushed our agency to become a more efficient, patient-centered agency. We wish her all the happiness and adventure in the next chapter of her life!” said Brittany Dobbins, MPH, CHES, Assistant Health Director. Continued on page 8...
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“Denise Michaud has been a passionate leader who always has the best interest at heart of both the employees she manages and the public that she serves,” says Randy Church, Chairman of the Caldwell County Health Board and the Board of Commissioners. “There’s a bit of sadness on my part, serving as the Chair of (both boards), knowing that we will lose her leadership and guidance which is possessed by a once in a lifetime person like Denise! I have truly made a friend for life and for that, I am grateful to have known and served with Denise in the Caldwell County Health Department.” “It is with a heartfelt thank you that we see Denise enter this new phase of her life, retirement, in order to spend time with her family,” says Stan Kiser, Caldwell County Manager. “I could always count on Denise to be professional, on top of every issue, always quick to respond to every question and always with a pleasant and even keel. We will all miss her.”
2017 Eclipse tips from the NCDOT RALEIGH, NC (July 21, 2017)...A once-in-alifetime solar eclipse will take place on Aug. 21 and will be visible in totality in southwestern North Carolina. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to southwestern North Carolina to view the event, and possibly millions will travel through North Carolina. Because heavy traffic is expected, NCDOT advises that drivers; Arrive early. Plan ahead, know where you want experience the eclipse and make arrangements now. Stay in place. Enjoy the natural show in a specific spot. Make sure that spot is a safe location, like a parking lot or rest area — not the side of a road. Leave Late. It’s likely that many people will leave after the eclipse as if they’re all leaving a sporting event or concert. Be sure to check out our informational webpage: www.ncdot.gov/newsroom/2017eclipse/.
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Dr. Herb Says….Stay healthy with nature Water Everyone knows that water is good for you but most people do not realize that it is absolutely essential to one’s well-being. The human body is made up of approximately 70 percent water. The body’s supply of water is responsible for and involved in nearly every body process including digestion, absorption, circulation, and excretion. It is also the primary transporter of nutrients throughout the body. Water is necessary for all building functions in the body. Therefore, replacing the water that is lost continually through sweat and elimination is vital. The body cannot survive without water for longer than five days.
We take water for granted, and rarely drink enough. For proper functioning of the body, it is essential to drink at least eight glasses of quality water each day. Tea, coffee, alcohol, and manufactured beverages cannot replace water, because they stress and dehydrate the body. If you do not get enough water, you could be making yourself sick. In his book Your Bodies Many Cries for Water, F. Batmanghelidj, MD., an Iranian physician, explains that chronic, unintentional dehydration is at the root of many of our more serious maladies, including asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, and lower back pain. Dr. Batmanghelidj argues that most of us are chronically dehydrated. Thirst is one of the last signals that you are dehydrated. He advises that we discipline ourselves to drink water to avoid unnecessary health problems. According to the doctor, as we get older, our sense of thirst does not work properly. (The following are Dr. Batmanghelidj’s explanations of how a lack of water affects certain diseases.) In asthma, histamine, which causes the bronchioles in our lungs to constrict, is the primary trigger for asthma. However, histamine release is also the body’s primary mechanism of stopping water loss for your lungs. Dr. Batmanghelidj, sites having cured over 3,000 ulcer cases when he was in an Iranian prison. He lists cases that he used water to alleviate dyspeptic pain even after Tagamet or Zantac failed. In the stomach there is mucus that lines your stomach to protect it from the hydrochloric acid. This mucus is 95 percent water. In this mucous material, sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the acid before it reaches the stomach wall. If the body has too little water, this mucous barrier sloughs off, and the stomach acid eats away at the stomach cell. If water is added, it immediately goes into the stomach, restoring the mucous membranes. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, and is like hot spots in the body. Without adequate hydration around the joints, inflammation can occur. The lubricating material of the joint (synovial fluid) is almost all water. Cartilage is also very high in water content. Both require water for lubrication so that the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones glides smoothly on each other. The very mechanisms that cause the body to elevate blood pressure - the hormone system on your kidneys that conserves sodium, the constriction of the arteries, and the increased action of the sympathetic nervous system – are also those used to combat water loss. Continued on page 12... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
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Dr. Herb Says‌.stay healthy with nature Water Continued from page 11‌
The main reasons people experience lower back pain is from strain, injury or overwork of the back muscles. The stressed cells need ample amounts of water to flush out the acid particles created by the increased work or stress. When there are liberal amounts of water in the body, the cells have no problem. If the body becomes dehydrated, as most people are, the cells become unable to ride themselves of these acid components. As a result, the cells make substances called Kinins, which are polypeptide hormones that remain dormant unless the water level drops too low or your salt level goes too high. Kinins purpose is to cause pain, a signal to the body to 1) stop using that section of the body or more severe damage will occur, and 2) consume water so the acid-clearing pumps can do their job. To alleviate arthritic or low-back conditions, drinking several glasses of water at one time will not work. If dehydration has been long term, as has the pain, then relief will occur only after the body has had an increased intake of water for several weeks.
Halitosis (Chronic Bad Breath) A bad odor in the mouth is a general sign that there is some underlying cause or imbalance that needs to be addressed. Halitosis can be caused by poor dental hygiene, gum or tooth decay, nose, throat, or sinus infections, and excessive smoking. Most often bad breath is linked to gastrointestinal factors, such as poor protein digestion, improper diet, intestinal sluggishness and particularly chronic constipation. SUGGESTIONS To be free from constipation and its resulting bad breath a good colon cleanse is in order. Intestinal cleansers that include fiber and herbs offer best results. Green drinks like chlorophyll, barley juice, and wheat grass are good ways to combat bad breath. Garlic destroys foreign bacteria in the mouth and colon. Change the diet. Undigested animal protein in the intestines putrefies and causes bad odors. Emphasize raw and lightly cooked vegetable and fruits. Avoid constipating, refined carbohydrate foods like white sugar, white bread and baked goods. Avoid overeating of any kind of foods. Consume plenty of fiber each day. Drink six to eight glasses of water daily. Get plenty of exercise. A lack of sufficient exercise is one of the main causes of constipation. Consider going on a cleansing fast or a five day raw food diet.
Avoiding Disease When you have been told you have cancer or you are having a heart attack it can be too late. You may wish at that point you had done something to help prevent this tragedy. Our strategy should be to keep our defenses up and prevent unnecessary exposure to factors that increase our likelihood of contracting disease. Continued on page 13... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Avoiding Disease Continued from page 12…
Anti-oxidant nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E and the trace mineral selenium act as a quadruple threat defense against many diseases we fear most. (Heart disease, cancer, arthritis, cataracts, allergies, and inflammatory conditions to name a few) These anti-oxidant nutrients help SLOW the aging process. Not only do these powerful nutrients protect, they also stimulate our immune response so we can fight existing disease. Anti-oxidants also normalize the balance of chemicals in the body that control pain, inflammation and fever. Anti-oxidants work to protect our bodies from the formation of free radicals. Free radicals are the atoms that can cause damage to our cells, impairing our immune systems possible leading to infections and various degenerative diseases. Oxygen plus nutrients make energy, and free radicals are the exhaust or by product of this process and are removed by anti-oxidants. Free radicals are extremely TOXIC and a direct consequence of emotional and physical stress, trauma, infections, and outside influences, such as the fertilizers, preservatives, additives, colorings, pesticides on our foods, and environmental pollution, etc. These adversely affect our immune system and threaten our health. If your immune system is overwhelmed by a massive free radical assault you will react poorly to threats posed by germs, viruses and abnormal cell formations like cancer. The degree to which you are well nourished and armed with anti-oxidants affects your ability to cope with the above mentioned types of stress. If the anti-oxidants are missing at any point of this process cell damage can occur.
Main symptoms of excess free radicals include heart disease, cancer, liver disease, premature aging, skin diseases, and inflammatory diseases. But we cannot wait until we have already contracted one of these to prevent them. Since there is no way to eliminate all stress factors the anti-oxidants and antioxidant enzymes are our first line of defense against free radicals and must be in sufficient amounts to avoid unnecessary cellular and tissue damage. Scientists have determined that free radical damage can be and often is the ROOT CAUSE of a wide range of diseases. Anti-oxidants nutrients help prevent heart disease by protecting the arteries from damage that leads to cholesterol deposits but the risk of heart disease is more significantly decreased by the nutrients’ ability to help keep fatal blood clots from forming in the coronary arteries. Anti-oxidants have been shown to be effective in treating and preventing cancers. Many scientists believe that cancer only occurs when the body’s immune system fails. A healthy body responds by detecting and destroying cancerous cells. The pain and swelling of arthritis is caused by free radicals. Research has also linked deficiencies of anti-oxidants to the development of cataracts. Chemicals hypersensitivities are often caused by free radical reactions. Many people allergic to chemicals have often found their allergies to dissipate after taking anti-oxidants. Combinations rather than single anti-oxidants provide better protection since the nutrients work together.
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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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Advance tickets for 2017 NC Mountain State Fair now on sale FLETCHER, NC (July 24, 2017)…The 2017 N.C. Mountain State Fair is just around the corner, but fair lovers can save now on admission and ride tickets by purchasing them in advance. Buying early saves money on admission, rides… “One of the easiest ways to save money at the fair is to buy advance tickets,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “Fairgoers can save about 40 percent when they purchase their gate admission and ride tickets early.” Advance tickets are on sale at the WNC Agricultural Center and WNC Farmers Market. Starting Aug. 5, shoppers also will be able to buy advance tickets at more than 50 area Ingles stores. Advance tickets will be sold until Sept. 7. Visitors can save $2 on admission by purchasing tickets early. Advance admission tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and seniors 65 and older. Children ages 5 and under get free admission. Ride enthusiasts also can save money by purchasing ride tickets early. Ride tickets will be sold in sheets of 21 for $12 in advance. These same sheets will be sold for $20 once the fair opens. The 2017 N.C. Mountain State Fair runs Sept. 8-17 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. The fair features livestock competitions, free entertainment, live music, a full carnival and more. More details are available at www.mountainfair.org. Center Grove Baptist Church will sponsor Shoes of Hope on Saturday, August 5 from 11am to 2pm. This will be a tennis shoe/sock distribution for infants-12th grade. Children must be present to receive shoes and the shoes will be given out on a first come - first serve basis. Snacks, games, and a hotdog lunch for the family will be provided while waiting. For further information contact Leanna Sigler at 828-396-5284 or go to www.centergrovebaptistchurch.com. Highways and Hedges Church is needing a set of flags, poles, and stands. If you have an extra set to give away or sell please email pastorbr549@gmail.com.
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Through My Lens (Not Yours) by Dan O'Neal SPECIAL TO THE CALDWELL JOURNAL by Dan O’Neal‌As it was said on the Fox television show Glee, "that's how Sue sees it!" That being stated, whenever I write articles, columns, jibberish,etc. for the Caldwell Journal, I write from my perspective exclusively. You who follow current events and sports, there is your take on what is going on and then there is mine. We may agree on certain matters; then again, we may disagree on others. Hence, my offering is what I see through my lens, not necessarily yours. Now that I have established this, it will not be long until we hear the voice of South Caldwell football Brent Tomberlin enthusiastically declare, "Here Come Your Spartansssssssssss!" When South Caldwell kicks off their 2017 season against Kings Mountain on August 25th, new head coach Marc Kirkpatrick and his coaching staff will look to improve on the 2-9 record from 2016 as well as replacing several graduating seniors. We wish former head coach Sean McMenomy and his family Godspeed as they move on to Hillsboro, Oregon. South will remain in the same conference, the Northwestern 4A/3A (yes I find split conferences annoying,LOL). However, the cast of characters will be a different slate as Hibriten, Patton, and Foard, with lower enrollment numbers, have moved down to the 2A classification. Yet, with Hibriten being one of the three high schools in the county, South will still go up against the Panthers in all sports. Welcome to the conference Alexander Central, who the Spartans face every year and are once again coached by former Spartans head coach Butch Carter. West Caldwell also moves up in classification and will face the Spartans in a conference matchup on September 29th. The McDowell Titans are also returning to the Northwestern 4A/3A conference. Interestingly, South and McDowell are the only Class 4A schools in the western portion of the state as well as being the only 4A schools located west of the Catawba River. How's that for my being a wealth of useless information? The other remaining schools we know all too well, Freedom, Hickory, Saint, and Watuaga. For most high school football junkies, there is the constant joy of making predictions of how the schools will finish in the conference. This is something I choose not to do. I always feel that my task is to give a honest perspective on the games that are played on the field, not on message boards. I also seek to give a positive spin on the students as well as the community. My experience in the Jack Clarke press box has been a very blessed one. I still miss Mrs. Shelby; she will always be missed and ever a blessing. When the first game of the season kicks off, I will see us in the press box as "we're getting the band back together". Jason Childers will most certainly be getting the band, the Spartan Regiment, back together, making for very enjoyable pregame and halftime shows. At any rate, the press box at South is very much a family atmosphere and I personally appreciate the hospitality. To the class of 2017, congratulations on your achievements and accomplishments. Best wishes and God's blessings to all of you in whatever your pursuit. To the administration, faculty, and staff of South Caldwell, I trust that you are enjoying your summer season and wish all of you well as the 2017-2018 school year begins. One thing, I will miss Lacey (I call her the Terminator in the middle) Annas wreaking havoc on the basketball court and will miss Tyler Goins running through defenses. Then again, I know there will be outstanding athletes to make great plays this season. All in all, that's how Dan sees it! Hope to see all of you at Spartan Stadium on August 25th!
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More auditions for “Annie” set The classic Broadway musical, “Annie” will be presented as the 2017 Fall Hudson Dinner Theatre Production. The play will be performed on Thursday through Saturday, October 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th and 28th at the Hudson Uptown Building (HUB), 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson. The orphans, including the role of Annie, have now been cast, as well as that of Sandy the dog. Auditions for adults and non-orphan girls and boys will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 31st and August 1st at 6:30 at the HUB. There are 40 parts for folks 8 to 70 at these general auditions. All roles are open with the exception of that of Daddy Oliver Warbucks, which has been precast. We need a ventriloquist, a sound effects person, actors, singers, dancers, technicians, particularly men. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes, as you will be asked to move and do some basic dance steps. Please bring a copy of the sheet music with which you plan to audition, preferably a musical selection from the play, “Annie.” Your piece should be memorized. There will be no singing with phones or other recording devices, as an accompanist will be provided. The audition will also include cold reading from the script. The show’s Director and Music Director is Keith Smith. The Choreographer is Leanna Bodnar. The cast pianist is Gregory Knight. For further information or for other questions, please call Director Keith Smith at Hudson Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 until 5:00. The number is 728-8272. South Caldwell Christian Ministries, located at 5 Quarry Road, Granite Falls will have a Furniture Sale on Saturday, August 19 from 9am-2pm. They will have new leather sofas, love seats, chairs, recliners, and ottomans donated by Carolina Craftsman Furniture. They will also have gently used pieces, used office furniture and equipment. Contact Deborah Thomas at 396-4000 if you have questions.
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2017 Tar Heel League 10U District Champions GRANITE FALLS, NC (July 23, 2017)...Caldwell County 10U won the 2017 Tar Heel League District Tournament at South Caldwell Optimist Park last week. It took them 3 games to win the Championship. The 1st game was played on Tuesday July 11 against Granite Falls, winning 11-1, 2nd game was played on Saturday July 15 against Lenoir, winning 6 -3, then the Championship game was played on Monday night. Lenoir played Shelby in the semifinal game of the losers bracket to face Caldwell County in the Championship game. The game wasn't started until 9:30pm due to an 1.5hr lightning delay. The game lasted until 12:30pm, with Caldwell County winning 20-6. Lenoir & Caldwell County both advanced into the Tar Heel League State Tournament held in Williamston July 27-30. Sadly, Lenoir will not be attending the tournament. Both teams played great during the tournament. Lenoir had 3 wins and 1 loss during the tournament and Caldwell County had 3 wins and 0 losses. Caldwell County will play on Thursday July 27th at 4:00pm against Williamston. They will be playing at Kehukee Park in Williamston, NC. Only 8 teams in NC will be attending the State Tournament.
Caldwell County 10U players are: Austin Barlowe, Colton Ford, Peyton King, Julius Martin, Kori McCall, Colin McCroskey, Blake McElyea, Graham Minton, Tanner Moore, Hunter Philyaw, Christian Reynolds, Luke Williams and Landon Wilson. Coaches are: Matt Barlowe, Keley King, Alex Martin, Justin Moore, Matt McCroskey, Josh Jones and Josh McCall. Story credit: Fallon Barlowe. Photo credit: Julie Wilson
8U Tar Heel League District Runner up GRANITE FALLS, NC (July 23, 2017)...Caldwell County 8U became 2017 Tar Heel League Runner up on July 14th. They lost 1st game against Granite Falls, won the 2nd game against Lenoir and lost 3rd game against Granite Falls. Team is consisted of: Cooper Boggs, Leo Martin, Rylee Story, Dalton Poarch, Andy Huffman, Talon Jones, Wil Koon, Maddox Marley, Austin Kiziah, Reagan Gragg, Landry Wilson, Austin Whittington, and Easton Braswell. Coaches are: Matt Braswell, Mark Huffman, Kody Hightower, Kelly Kiziah, and Alex Martin. Caldwell County advanced to the 2017 Tar Heel League State Tournament in Williamston, NC but sadly will not be attending. Story credit: Fallon Barlowe.
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15U Tar Heel League District Runner up GRANITE FALLS, NC (July 23, 2017)...Caldwell County 15U advances to the 2017 Tar Heel League State Tournament after becoming runner up July 13th in Shelby. They lost against Shelby in the 1st round, then won against Lenoir, then losing against Shelby again in the Championship round. But they still punched their ticket to the State Tournament. They will be playing Broadway on Thursday July 27th in Williamston, NC at Godwin Coppage Park / Jamesville Little League. Players are: Back row L-R... Coach Coleman Clark, Hammer Pennell, Caleb Dillard, Bailey O'Brien, Fazion Fickson, Devon Rice, Zack Smith, Coach Justin Spears Front row L-R... Rylan Clark, Jordan Sweet, Zack Cook, Bryce Horton, Zack Murray, Tyler Carroll, Karson Pilkenton. Not pictured: Coach Donald Murray and Coach Ashton Moore.
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Caldwell Hospice Offers Finding Your Way through Grief The Good Word from the Bible ...a weekly Inspirational Message for today’s life-styles...
Jeremiah3:12,13 “Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger forever. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the Lord.”
LENOIR, NC (July 26, 2017)...Grief is a natural reaction to the death of people who matter to us. It can be exhausting and overwhelming but there is help available. Grief and its many facets will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming workshop by Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Finding Your Way Through Grief will be held from 2 to 3:30 pm, Tuesday, August 22, at Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, 1002 Ashe Ave., NW, Lenoir. This presentation provides an overview of the grief process, common responses to grief and suggestions for self-care. The workshop is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one regardless of how long ago. This event will be facilitated by Chaplain Delbert Minner, MDiv, BCC.
Caldwell Hospice is committed to providing bereavement services to anyone who needs and wants help in coping with their grief, including those with no hospice affiliation. As such, this workshop is one of many grief services made possible through We should not try to lessen our guilt by ex- the generous support of the community. cusing sin. We must accept God’s estimate of For more information about Finding Your Way sin, and that is heavy indeed. Calvary alone Through Grief or other bereavement services, or to register, call 828.754.0101, email sbutcan reveal the terrible enormity of sin. If we ler@caldwellhospice.org, or visit had to bear our own guilt it would crush us. www.caldwellhospice.org or Facebook.
But the sinless One, Jesus, has taken our place; though undeserving, He has borne our iniquity. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. God pardoneth iniquity, and retaineth not His anger forever, because He delighteth in mercy. Christ made satisfaction for the guilt of the whole world, and all who will come to God in faith, will receive the righteousness of Christ. Christ bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness.
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Living Will Clinic LENOIR, NC (July 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, August 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Senior Center in Lenoir. Retired local attorney Houston Groome will facilitate the clinic. “Advance directives, living wills, and healthcare powers of attorney are gifts to your family,” says Groome. “It tells them what your desires are for your care at end-oflife at a time when you cannot express them yourself. It also gives you peace of mind that you have made appropriate preparations.” Notaries and witnesses will be available to help anyone who wants to complete their documents at the clinic. For more information, or to register, call 828.758.2883.
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Be smart… and cautious… with “Smart” toys RALEIGH, NC (July 21, 2017)...Toys that talk to you, know your name and play like real friends? Toys today are a far cry from the cabbage patch kids and G.I. Joe’s their parents played with. Many toys these days can connect to the internet. One reason these new toys are so fascinating is their connectivity; but with this exciting level of engagement also comes the risks associated with kids being online. Parents must be aware of these risks and monitor how their children are playing. The FBI is warning parents to be careful when purchasing “smart” toys and when letting children use them. These toys can include microphones, cameras, sensors, data storage, and GPS capabilities. Potential dangers include invasion of privacy, financial fraud, and even child exploitation. The risks are present whether the device connects directly to the internet through Wi-Fi, or indirectly via a Bluetooth-enabled device like a cell phone. Parents are urged to check toy companies’ privacy policies and to be aware of how any data that is collected will be used, stored, and possibly shared with other companies. That’s in addition to keeping their home computers secure and using Wi-Fi safely whether they are at home or in public. The North Carolina Department of Justice has many helpful tips for consumers at www.ncdoj.gov. Visit the site to learn more about internet and consumer safety, or to file a complaint if you’ve been scammed or treated unfairly by a business. First Baptist Church of Hudson, NC is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Administration. This person will demonstrate a proven ability to oversee the processes of assimilating and equipping Christians to effective discipleship. Seminary degree required. Please send resume to Search Committee, 345 Main Street, Hudson, NC 28638 or email resume@hudsonfirst.org by July 31, 2017. Life Spring Church in Franklin has 25 pews for sale. They are 11' long and they are asking $50 each. Bryon Lamb is the lead pastor and can be reached by email at bryon_lamb@yahoo.com or call 828-371-2235.
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