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Blue Ridge Secures $1.3 Million in USDA Funding for Lenoir Fire Dept. Lenoir, North Carolina (August 17, 2017) – Blue Ridge Energy has secured $1.3 million in federal funds for the City of Lenoir to build a new fire station. The funds were made available through the government's Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program (REDLG). REDLG, which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), enables electric cooperatives to support economic and community development projects in their service areas by providing zero-interest loan funds and grants to qualified entities. City and state officials had identified a new fire station as a critical need to ensure fire and safety protection for Lenoir’s citizens and businesses on the east side of Smith’s crossroads. Currently, Lenoir’s downtown station covers the area east of the crossroads throughout the city limits. Traffic congestion at Smith’s crossroads creates serious delays for emergency personnel when responding to calls on the east side of town. Additionally, three schools are located within a half mile of the new stations’ proposed site. Citizens and businesses located within the new station’s service area may also benefit from reduced insurance premiums. Lenoir Fire Chief Ken Briscoe, said “This is a great opportunity for the citizens of Lenoir to partner with Blue Ridge Energy and we’re very appreciative. It’s been a vision of the City Council and Fire Department since 1975 to have this third station,” he continued. “It will enable us to provide faster, better quality response time to the east of Smith crossroads as well as reduce insurance ratings for businesses and homeowners in this area.” Mayor Joe Gibbons expressed appreciation on behalf of city leaders. “Finding a way to provide increased fire and safety protection for the rapidly growing business and residential corridor on the east side of Lenoir has been a priority on the City Council’s strategic plan for several years,” said Gibbons, Mayor of Lenoir. “Blue Ridge Energy’s support in securing a zero interest REDLG loan for Fire Station #3 will save our city over 300,000 dollars, and will enable the Lenoir Fire Department to continue its excellent tradition of service to the people of Lenoir when this important city facility is completed. We are thankful for the leadership of Blue Ridge Energy in seeking this funding and salute them for their many contributions to our community,” said Gibbons. "Supporting our citizens and businesses is important to us as a cooperative,” said Doug Johnson, chief executive officer of Blue Ridge Energy. “Cooperatives work in a variety of ways to enhance the local economy and quality of life for the areas we serve. We’re pleased we’re able to secure available federal funds to help the City of Lenoir build a new fire station that will serve the community for years to come,” he added. Blue Ridge Energy is a member-owned electric cooperative serving some 75,000 members in northwest North Carolina. In 2016, the cooperative and its propane and fuels subsidiary joined together under the market name of Blue Ridge Energy. For more information, visit BlueRidgeEnergy.com.
Watch Out For School Buses Carrying Precious Cargo...page 2 Health Director Named for Caldwell County Health Department...page 3 Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers need your assistance...page 8 Granite Falls Police Catch Fugitive Wanted by the FBI...page 10 Grand Opening - Bargain Hunt store in Lenoir, NC...page 16
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CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (August 25, 2016)…The North Carolina Legislature imposed stricter penalties in 2015 for drivers convicted of passing a stopped school bus.
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A motorist who passes a school bus that is stopped for students…getting on or off would be guilty of a Class1 misdemeanor and must pay a minimum fine of $500. Depending on the infraction, the penalty could be harsher and more costly.
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Motorists will see heavy traffic the first few weeks of school. That’s generally when bus drivers in our area start to see dangerous driving behavior like speeding and passing stopped school buses. Also, more and more parents drive their children to school, thus causing more traffic. Another safety concern is the inexperienced and numerous high school students driving themselves to school. Cell phone use while driving also plays a dangerous role for school buses where distracted motorists simply can’t or don’t pay attention while driving.
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You should always give school buses plenty of space and watch for oncoming vehicles that may not be paying attention. It only takes a couple of minutes to be cautious.
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Health Director Named for Caldwell County Health Department LENOIR, NC (August 18, 2017)…Joshua Swift of New Hanover, North Carolina will become Public Health Director of the Caldwell County Health Department, starting September 5th. Mr. Swift comes to Caldwell County with over nine years of experience working in Public Health leadership. He was serving as Deputy Public Health Director in New Hanover when he accepted the position in Caldwell County. “After a diligent search and numerous qualified applicants, the Board of Health reached a unanimous decision in appointing Joshua Swift as our new Health Director,” stated Randy Church, Chair of The Caldwell County Board of Health. “Mr. Swift brings years of experience and leadership to the Health Department in order to continue the great service that our Health Department provides the residents of Caldwell County every day.”
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Small Business Center Workshops offered by CCC&TI HUDSON, NC (August 10, 2017)...Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Centers offer free and low-cost workshops, one-on-one assistance and many more services to help local small businesses. To reserve your seat at one of the workshops, call 828-726-2242 or visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register. Following is information on upcoming free workshops: Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Centers in Caldwell and Watauga County will offer a free workshop titled “Small Business Bootcamp” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Wednesday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday Nov. 29 at the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce in Lenoir. The course will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 30, Wednesday, Sept. 27 and Wedneday, Oct. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Watauga Library in Boone. This course is geared toward those wanting to start their own business and is led by local entrepreneur David Waechter. The workshop covers the basics of getting your business off the ground and includes information on several topics including: How to name your business and why your business name is so important, registering your business with the Secretary of State, how to obtain your LLC, Sole Proprietorship, or Incorporation, how to find the proper tax forms, how to obtain your tax ID or your EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS, how to set up a business checking account and credit card, how to find what licenses and permits you need to get started, renting a space, easy and cost-effective marketing, sales and service and bookkeeping. To reserve your seat for this workshop, call 828-726-2242 or visit www.cccti.edu/ smallbusiness to register. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Watauga Small Business Center will offer a free workshop titled “Grant Writing: How and Where to Find Grant Money” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Watauga Library in Boone. This seminar addresses how to complete grant applications and requests for proposals (RFPs). Participants are invited to bring prospective grant applications and specific questions related their proposals. Writing and exploration will also be components of the session so participants are also encouraged to bring a laptop computer and pen/paper to the session. The seminar will be led by Nicole Fynn. To reserve your seat for this workshop, call 828-726-2242 or visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Busines Center offers ongoing, ondemand, web-based training called HP LIFE Online Entrepreneurship Training. HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) is a global program that offers aspiring entrepreneurs and small businessowners valuable business skills. The NC Small Business Center Network, in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), is pleased to offer this innovative program to North Carolina entrepreneurs and small business owners free of charge. This program is self-paced, making it possible for more aspiring entrepreneurs to participate. All you have to do is register to start. For more information or to register and begin this online training program, visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness Pooveys Chapel Baptist Church is sponsoring an Ignite the Passion marriage conference Friday, September 29 at 6:30pm at Club Cola, 30 South Main Street, Granite Falls. The cost is $30 per couple which includes a meal catered by Boxcar Grille. The menu is chicken or beef tips, potatoes, green beans, roll, and dessert. The speaker will be Rick Cope. For tickets go to www.pooveyschapel.org. The Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center is in need of strong Christian women and men willing to volunteer their time on a once a week basis for a few hours meeting with young moms and dads who are expecting, or have little ones under 6 months of age. If you are interested, you may call 757-9555 for more information or go by the center for a volunteer application. The center is open Tuesday through Thursday.
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Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers need your assistance LENOIR, NC (August 17, 2017)...The Lenoir / Caldwell County Crime Stoppers need your assistance in solving the following crime: On 07/20/2017 a report for Breaking and Entering with Larceny was reported to the Lenoir Police Dept. An unknown offender(s) entered an outbuilding located in the 200 block of Carolina Drive and removed various tool items valued at $2250.00.
On 08/08/2017 a report for damage to personal property was filed with the Lenoir Police Department. An unknown offender (s) caused damage to a grey 2012 Dodge while it was parked in the 1200 block of Virginia St. The damage was valued at $300.00. On 08/09/2017 a report for Breaking and Entering with Larceny was reported to the Lenoir Police Dept. An unknown offender(s) entered a residence by force located in the 1600 block of Holly Ct. and removed items valued at $25.00
On 08/14/2017 a report for Breaking and Entering to Auto with Larceny was reported to the Lenoir Police Dept. An unknown offender(s) entered a white 2007 Ford Truck located in the 200 block of Morganton Blvd. and removed a bag containing hand tools valued at $1000.00. Anyone who has any information regarding this crime or any other crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 758-8300. A cash reward will be paid to anyone with information leading to the arrest of criminals or the recovery of property or illegal narcotics. You do not have to reveal your name. CRIME STOPPERS is a community program operated by citizens of Caldwell County which involves the public in the fight against crime. The CRIME STOPPERS phone line is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mount Carmel Baptist Church is looking for a volunteer to play the organ on a regular basis. The service times are Sunday 11am/6pm and Wednesday 7pm. Please call 828-310-1198 if interested.
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Granite Falls Police Catch Fugitive Wanted by the FBI GRANITE FALLS, NC (August 20, 2017)…On Friday, August 18, 2017, Sgt. Kalem Kirby of the Granite Falls Police Department attempted to stop a moped operated by David Henderson Longwell, 34 of Miami, Florida on US 321 near North Highland Ave. Sgt Kirby was attempting to stop the moped because of a registration violation. Longwell did not stop and was obviously evading Sgt. Kirby although his speed never got above thirty-five miles per hour.
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Bethany Baptist Church is seeking a pianist Longwell drove his moped north on US 321 in the
for Sunday mornings only. The church is located at south bound lane eluding Sgt. Kirby. The Caldwell 6777 Richland Road, Lenoir. Contact Pastor Bruce County Sheriff’s Office assisted Sgt. Kirby in the Crump at 610-1786 if interested. chase. Longwell traveled out the Lower Cedar Valley Road where he went off-road with the moped and then ran on foot. Sgt. Kirby and deputies chased Longwell and caught him well off the roadway. Sgt. Kirby checked warrants on Longwell where they found he was wanted by the FBI in Miami for child pornography. Sgt. Kirby arrested and charged Longwell with failure to register a vehicle, failure to display a registration plate, failure to stop for a blue light and siren and careless and reckless driving. Longwell received a $5,000 secured bond on the charges and is scheduled in District Court in Lenoir on September 21, 2017. A hold was also placed on Longwell until the United States Marshall’s Service can transport Longwell to Miami, Florida to face child pornography charges.
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Dr. Herb Says….Stay healthy with nature Fiber Back in the 1940s, Dr. Denis Burkitt noticed the correlation of diet and good health. Working as a surgeon in East Africa, he rarely saw conditions like constipation, hemorrhoids and appendicitis that were widespread in the Western world. He came to believe the amount of fiber or roughage in a diet could explain why. Fiber is the part of fruits, vegetables, and grains that your body cannot digest. There are two kinds of fiber, both important in keeping healthy. Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and becomes a soft gel in the intestines. Insoluble fiber remains unchanged as it speeds up the food’s passage through the digestive system.
Bumping up the fiber in your diet can help you avoid these conditions or deal with them in a healthier way: Diabetes. Fiber helps improve the way your body handles insulin and glucose. That means you can lower your risk of diabetes by eating whole grains rather than refined carbohydrates. Whole grain bread and crackers, bran muffins, navy beans, Brussels sprouts and zucchini are good choices. Heart attack and stroke. The soluble fiber in foods like oatmeal, okra, and oranges helps eliminate much of the cholesterol that can clog your arteries and cause a stroke or heart attack. Constipation and hemorrhoids. “If fiber intake were adequate, laxatives would seldom be required,” said Burkitt. Apples, sweet potatoes, barley, and pinto beans provide this roughage. Appendicitis. “Keeping bowel content soft,” said Burkitt, “seems to provide the best safeguard against the development of appendicitis.” Treats like apricots, peaches, pears and figs are a tasty way to do this. Diverticulitis. As the body processes, fibrous foods like peas, spinach, corn and artichoke it tones up the intestinal muscles. This helps prevent pouches, called diverticula, which can cause abdominal pain if they become inflamed. Weight gain. The best way to lose weight is to eat low-fat, low-calorie vegetable and grains. “The bulkier fiber-rich foods you eat,” said Burkitt, “the less unhealthy fat you will be consuming.” And since fiber swells, you’ll feel satisfied faster. If feeling the need of dessert, choose fruits like plums or strawberries. Cancer. Burkitt believed a high-fiber diet defends against colon and rectal cancers in two ways. His cultural studies showed the more animal fat in a diet, the higher incidence of bowel cancer. A healthy portion of fiber speeds cancer-causing compounds out of the digestive system more quickly, before they have a chance to make trouble. Burkitt also considered fiber a protector against other conditions such as gallbladder disease, varicose veins, and hiatal hernia. Start the day with a whole-grain cereal. Top it off with raisins, dates, sliced banana or chopped apple. Eat raw vegetable salads, munch on carrot and celery sticks. If cooking, steam only until crisp tender. Enjoy fruit salads and fruits. Eat the skins. Substituting brown rice for white will triple the fiber. Add legumes to soups and stews, use in whole grain burritos or with rice. Consume at least 20 to 35 grams a day. Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Healing Fats, Killing Fats and the Role of Essential Fatty Acids in Optimal Health Some fats heal and some fats kill. Today Americans eat a diet of 40% fat. The majority of this fat comes from refined oils, grease-laden convenience foods, trans-fatty acid-containing margarines, shortenings, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, fat spreads, and fat inbred pork and beef. These are the killing fats. Even though hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils may be cholesterol free, hydrogenated oils increase cholesterol levels, promote cancer, and cause hardening of the arteries. Studies have shown that these oils have detrimental effects on the cardiovascular function. Research shows that they increase bad cholesterol and lower the good cholesterol, make platelets stickier and double the risk of heart attack. Hydrogenated oils also weaken the immune system, affect insulin response and function (bad for diabetics), inhibit the liver from removing toxins, affect reproductive function, and weaken cell membranes. Not only does frying foods destroy good properties of oils, fried oils have been shown to increase atherosclerosis and cancer. Saturated fats or animal fats tend to make platelets stickier, slow the metabolism causing fat deposition and weight gain, interfere with insulin function and they interfere with function of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). Four Fats that Kill: *Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils (margarines, shortening – these are used in chips, convenience foods, cookies, and breads) *Fried oils – oils heated to a very high temperature *Refined commercials oils – most oils on grocery store shelves have been refined and are actually hydrogenated *Hard fats and cholesterol (saturated fat, animal fat) Humans require not only the right amount of fats and oils for optimum health, but they must be the right kind of fats and oils. Fats that heal are fresh, unprocessed fats containing essential fatty acids. These are essential for life and health. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) cannot be made by the body. Therefore, they must be obtained through the diet. EFAs are just as important as protein, vitamins, and minerals. If we do not get enough EFAs, our cells deteriorate. The good news is that all symptoms of cell degeneration can be reversed by adding back EFAs to the diet. Healing Fats are: *Fats high in Essential Fatty Acids – nuts, seeds, and fresh unrefined oils like flaxseed, fresh cold water fish like salmon and cod Continued on page 13... Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Healing Fats, Killing Fats EFAs deficiency symptoms are: *Eczema – like skin eruptions *Behavioral disturbances *Susceptibility to infections *Heart and circulatory problems (like high blood pressure, High triglycerides) *Inflammation *Slow metabolism *Hair loss *Thirst *Arthritis-like conditions *Dry Skin *Water retention Approximately 95% of the population is deficient in EFAs. Therefore most people’s health will improve by increasing EFAs intake. Flaxseed is the very best oil for human nutrition. Flax oil can be added to foods after cooking, like hot cereals, steamed vegetables, potatoes, used in salad dressings, etc. Look for balanced EFAs combination like Ultimated Oils. Functions and benefits of EFAs: *regulate oxygen use *lubricate joints *help to regulate blood pressure and kidney functions *help transport cholesterol *help heart beat in orderly sequence *strengthen immune function *prevent development of allergies *lower cholesterol levels by 25% and triglycerides by 65% *decrease probability of clots blocking arteries in the brain (strokes) and clots in the heart (heart attacks) and lungs (pulmonary embolism) *cancer treatment *helpful for diabetics *prevents and treats arthritis *asthma *PMS *decrease allergic response *skin conditions *more energy *quick recovery from exercise *corrects body’s thermogenic system (ability to burn off calories) *stabilize appetite *help gland function Sun 7 to 6 M-T 7 to 6
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Dr. Herb Says….stay healthy with nature Original Bible Diet Best For Man Today “Behold I have given YOU every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to YOU it shall be for meat.” Genesis 1:29 The following explanation of Genesis 1:29 is given according to FOODS as we know them today: “BEHOLD I HAVE GIVEN YOU EVERY HERB BEARING SEED….” (A seed plant which does not develop woody persistent tissue).
GRAINS – wheat, corn, rye, barley, rice, millet, oats, buckwheat, etc. SEEDS – sunflower, sesame, flax, pumpkin, etc. LEGUMES – soybeans, lentils, peas, peanuts, other beans, etc. SUCCULENT FOODS CONTAINING SEED – eggplant, okra, bell pepper, squash, green beans, pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, etc. “….and EVERY TREE, in the which is THE FRUIT OF A TREE YIELDING SEED…” (A woody perennial plant, shrub or bush).
FRUITS – citrus fruits, sub-acid fruits, sweet fruits, palm fruits, neutral fruits. NUTS – almonds, pecans, cashews, Brazil, walnuts, chestnuts, filberts, macadamia, acorns, pine nuts, etc. “….to YOU it shall be for MEAT.” Genesis 1:29
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Attorney General Josh Stein Announces $21.4 Million for North Carolina over EpiPen Settlement RALEIGH, NC (August 18, 2017)…Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina will settle allegations against Mylan Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mylan Specialty L.P. (collectively “Mylan”). The settlement will resolve allegations that Mylan knowingly underpaid rebates owed to the Medicaid program for the drugs EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr.® (“EpiPen”) dispensed to Medicaid beneficiaries. Under the settlement, Mylan will pay $465 million to the federal government and the states. The states will share $213,936,000 of the total settlement, $21.4 million of which will come to North Carolina for restitution and other recovery. “Drug companies must comply with consumer and taxpayer protections,” said Attorney General Stein. “I will do everything in my power to prevent abuse of these and other programs to ensure that your hard-earned money is well spent.”
Specifically, this settlement resolves allegations that from July 29, 2010 to March 31, 2017, Mylan submitted false statements to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) that incorrectly classified EpiPen as a “noninnovator multiple source” drug, as opposed to a “single source” or “innovator multiple source” drug, as those terms are defined in the Rebate Statute and Rebate Agreement. Mylan also did not report a Best Price to CMS for EpiPen, as that term is defined in the Rebate Statute and Agreement, which it was required to do for all “single source” and “innovator multiple source” drugs. As a result, Mylan submitted or caused to be submitted false statements to CMS and/or the States relating to EpiPen for Medicaid rebate purposes, and underpaid its EpiPen rebates to the State Medicaid Programs. North Carolina is part of the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (“NAMFCU”) team that led settlement negotiations.
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Grand Opening - Bargain Hunt store in Lenoir, NC LA VERGNE, TN (August 21, 2017)...Discount retail chain, Bargain Hunt, is opening a new store in Lenoir, NC at 330 Blowing Rock Blvd. in the Eastwood Village shopping center with a grand opening on Friday, September 1, 2017. The Lenoir location will be the third Bargain Hunt store in North Carolina. The other two stores are located in Charlotte and Shelby. The Lenoir location will be the 17th new Bargain Hunt to open in 2017 bringing the number of locations to 77 across the Midwest and Southeast. Bargain Hunt is continuing the strong growth started in 2015 when it opened 11 new locations, and continued in 2016 with 20 new locations, with plans to open a total of 20 new stores in 2017 as well. Bargain Hunt offers customers quality name-brand merchandise 30% to 60% off original retail pricing along with unique products and a constantly changing product selection. At Bargain Hunt there are always new deals to discover and new treasures to find. The new store in Lenoir will offer more than 25,000 square feet of sales space that will house an assortment of name-brand apparel for men, women and kids, electronics, home goods, furniture, bedding, toys and more! Bargain Hunt's unique Best Bargains Discount Program makes shopping even more enjoyable by discounting the price on participating items based on the date shown on the price tag. After one month from the date on the tag, the marked price discounts 10 percent; then it drops an additional 10 percent every Markdown Day (1st, 10th and 20th of every month) until it reaches 90 percent off. "We know that customers are interested in value-driven retailers," said Chris Chapin, Vice President of Retail Operations. "We're one of the best at providing national products and brands at a great value and our customer service is top notch. We feel as long as we provide service and a great value; we'll continue to grow."
Bargain Hunt is a unique and growing retail chain that enables customers to buy quality name-brand merchandise well below normal retail pricing. At Bargain Hunt, expect to find name-brand clothing for men, women and children; the latest and greatest electronics and TVs; a huge selection of home furnishings; toys, bikes, sporting goods and outdoor gear; indoor and outdoor furniture; and many more exciting highly discounted items. Our selection changes constantly, which makes for an extremely fun shopping experience. Come join the Hunt! We are focused on growing our already strong presence in the Midwest and Southeast. Currently, Bargain Hunt has stores in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, please visit www.bargainhunt.com. Clarks Chapel Baptist Church will be celebrating their 117th year in the community. You are invited to join them on Sunday, September 10, beginning at 10:30am. There will be special singing, preaching, and dinner in the fellowship hall as the ladies--and a few of the fellas--bring their covered-dishes brimming with great things to eat! Yadkin Baptist Church will be having Homecoming on Sunday, September 10. The Worship service begins at 11:00am. Rev. Robert Livingston, former pastor, will be bringing the message. There will be a covered dish luncheon following the service. The church is located at 2044 Roby Martin Road, Patterson. Rhodhiss First Baptist Church will have a benefit breakfast on Saturday, August 26 from 7:0011:00am in the church fellowship hall. The proceeds will go to the Caldwell Pregnancy Care Center. There will be a choice of buffet or sandwiches. Call 396-1224 for more information or to call in a "to go" order. The church is located at 200 Park Avenue, Rhodhiss.
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Climbing Poles, Breaking Barriers: First Female Completes CCC&TI Electrical Lineman Program HUDSON, NC (August 16, 2017)...After just a few hooks, rooftops come into view. Once you reach the crossarm, there’s a slight breeze from the swaying of the pole beneath you and you can see above the tree line to the roadways, buildings, and homes dotting the landscape below. The views from the top of the poles set on Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Electrical Lineman training grounds can be stunning. And until just a few months ago, that view had only been seen by men. Jenny Little of Conover changed all that when she became the first female to register for CCC&TI’s rigorous electrical lineman training program. Little successfully completed the program in August and, along with eight other classmates, received her certificate of completion during a ceremony held at the college’s J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir on Friday, Aug. 11. Later that day, Little demonstrated her skills on the pole yard, the culmination of many months of hard work and determination following an unexpected layoff from her manufacturing job. Little, a 2006 graduate of Alexander Central High School, spent 10 years working for a local truck manufacturer and was laid off in 2016. After her layoff, a long-time friend who was considering enrolling in CCC&TI’s Electrical Lineman program suggested that she take a look at it as well. “My friend Dale had a friend who had completed the program and gotten a great job,” she said. “So we went to his house and I tried on the hooks to see how they worked and felt. I knew then, I wanted to give the program a try.” Little says that overall she had a great experience throughout the program and received a lot of support and encouragement from her classmates and instructors, alike. “I think they might have been hesitant about the idea at first,” she said. “But as I started to complete tasks and reach milestones in the classroom and on the pole yard, they started coming around. I knew I’d convinced them that I was capable of completing the training when they had a women’s port-a-john installed at the pole yard.” There were several factors that kept her motivated while completing the more than 500 hours of handson and classroom training. “I’m really competitive,” she said. “That helped. I also turned 30 this year and I told myself that I was going to cut loose and get out of my comfort zone.” Little said that climbing the poles and the grueling physical demands were not the greatest challenges, but rather taking the first step toward something new and completely different. “Enrolling was the hardest part,” she said. “Walking in and saying ‘I’m here and I’m committed to doing this.’ That was the toughest part. From there I had so much support and encouragement. I’d do it all over again. I highly recommend the program to anyone, male or female.” Little has applied for jobs with several local employers and hopes to find long-term employment in the field. Her instructors in CCC&TI’s Lineman Program are confident she has what it takes to be successful. “If every student had her attitude and determination, they’d all be successful,” said Instructor Dean Ford. Program Coordinator David Coffey agrees. “Jenny put forth a lot of effort throughout the course. She met every assessment standard in our program,” said Coffey. “The success of our program is due to the quality graduates we are able to provide to our industry partners. This is what has sustained the program for six years and is allowing it to continue to grow.” For more information on Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Electrical Lineman Institute, visit www.cccti.edu or call 828-726-2242.
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Build Your Emergency Bag Class and Demonstration LENOIR, NC (August 20, 2017)…Everyone is invited! This event is part of our recognition of September’s National Preparedness Month sponsored by FEMA and CERT, Community Emergency Response Team. A variety of emergency kits, go-bags, and bug-out bags will be on display and explained. You will be provided with lists of items to include, sources for equipment, and 10 mistakes to avoid when preparing an emergency kit for your family. A basic, 3-day kit is a necessity for every family. Come to class and learn some money-saving tips. This is a learning opportunity for people with little or no emergency preparedness experience and for those who have had their emergency kits for years who would like to compare and update their knowledge. No registration required. B.Y.E.B – Build Your Emergency Bag Presented by Caldwell County REACT, an organization of CERT-trained volunteers Caldwell County Library – Lenoir Branch Saturday, September 9, 2017 10:00am Meeting Room #3 120 Hospital Avenue, Lenoir, NC 28645 Miller Hill Baptist Church will have a Gospel Concert featuring The Pathfinders on Sunday, August 27 at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited. There is no charge but a love offering will be collected. The church is located at 1230 Virginia Street, Lenoir. Pooveys Chapel Baptist Church is sponsoring an Ignite the Passion marriage conference Friday, September 29 at 6:30pm at Club Cola, 30 South Main Street, Granite Falls. The cost is $30 per couple which includes a meal catered by Boxcar Grille. The menu is chicken or beef tips, potatoes, green beans, roll, and dessert. The speaker will be Rick Cope. For tickets go to www.pooveyschapel.org.
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CCC&TI celebrates new class of Electrical Lineman HUDSON, NC (August 18, 2017)‌Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute celebrated a new class of Electrical Linemen with a completion ceremony on Friday, Aug. 11 at the JE Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Those recognized at the ceremony were: Front row, left to right, Adam Davis of Morganton; Adam Farris of Boone; Alex Huff of Hildebran; Jenny Little of Conover; and Logan Murden of Kill Devil Hills; Back row from left: Instructor Dean Ford, Instructor Scott Murray, students Christopher Norwood of Hudson; Logan Ruppard of Morganton; Ethan Webb of Hudson; Michael Dale Webb of Taylorsville; Instructor Steve Stillwell and Program Coordinator David Coffey.
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N.C. Mountain State Fair offers money-saving promotional days The Good Word from the Bible ...a weekly Inspirational Message for today’s life-styles...
FLETCHER, NC (August 22, 2017)…The 2017 N.C. Mountain State Fair will offer several promotions to help visitors save money during the fair, which runs Sept. 8-17. “The best way to save on admission and ride tickets is to purchase them in advance at the WNC Ag Center, WNC Famers Market or area Ingles stores,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “There are also special promotions nearly every day of the fair to offer visitors the chance to have some fun while saving money.” Friday Night Frenzy, a favorite with high school students, will be offered Sept. 8 and 15. For $25, visitors will receive gate admission and unlimited rides from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The two-part ticket will include an admission ticket that can be used all day and a ride ticket that can be exchanged for an unlimited-ride hand stamp after 9 p.m. at designated areas on the midway. Tickets will be available at the Western N.C. Agricultural Center each Friday during the fair. There are also two other Friday promotions. On Sept. 8, students in grades K-12 will receive free gate admission until 6 p.m. On Sept. 15, seniors ages 65 and older will receive free gate admission all day. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the fair will celebrate WLOS Family Day, a special promotion geared for families with small children. For $20, children ages 12 and under can enjoy unlimited rides all day. Two additional unlimited-ride days will be offered: On Monday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 14, visitors of all ages can purchase unlimited-ride tickets for $20 and ride all day. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the fair will host its annual Ingles Day, offering free gate admission to visitors who bring five cans of Laura Lynn brand foods to the fair. All the food collected will benefit the MANNA Food Bank, which serves 16 counties in Western North Carolina. Last year, fairgoers donated 21,000 pounds of food.
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Visitors 18 and older can receive a free scratch-and -win ticket for each adult admission ticket purchased at the gate. Winning tickets can be exchanged for prizes from the N.C. Education Lottery. The fair runs Sept. 8-17 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. Advance admission and ride tickets are available at participating Ingles stores, the WNC Ag Center and the WNC Farmers Market. More details are available at www.mountainfair.org.
Firefighters tee off to help Bikes for Tykes program by hosting 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament HICKORY, NC (August 18, 2017)… Hickory Fire Department will host its 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 5, at Glen Oaks Golf Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Bikes for Tykes program. The tournament will kick-off on Thursday, October 5, at Glen Oaks Golf Club with lunch at noon and tee off at 1:00 p.m. Following the tournament, an awards and recognition ceremony will be held. “All kids, including the less fortunate deserve a gift for Christmas and this tournament is a great way for firefighters and friends to raise money for a wonderful charity that helps to make that happen,” said David Mills, Hickory Firefighter and Golf Tournament Director. “All of the proceeds, every penny, from this event will go to the Bike for Tykes program.” Anyone wishing to volunteer, play or sponsor a hole, should contact David Mills at (828) 404-2474 or dmills@hickorync.gov. Registration is limited to the first 30 teams to sign up. The "Bikes for Tykes" program is an effort to benefit needy children served by the Catawba County Christmas Bureau. Bikes and toys are distributed through the Catawba County Christmas Bureau in December. For more information on the Bikes for Tykes Charity Golf Tournament, contact: David Mills, telephone: (828) 404-2474 or email dmills@hickorync.gov
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